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346 Solving Problems
Blinks green several
times and then
turns off
A configuration error exists. Check the diagnostic lights to see if
the specific problem is identified (see
"Diagnostic Lights" on page 347).
Solid yellow The Dell Diagnostics is running a
test, or a device on the system board
may be faulty or incorrectly installed.
If the Dell Diagnostics is running,
allow the testing to complete.
If the computer does not boot,
contact Dell for technical assistance
(see "Contacting Dell" on page 370).
Blinking yellow A power supply or system board
failure has occurred.
See "Power Problems" on page 339.
Solid green and a
beep code during
POST
A problem was detected while the
BIOS was executing.
See "Beep Codes" on page 350 for
instructions on diagnosing the beep
code. Also, check the diagnostic lights
to see if the specific problem is
identified (see "Diagnostic Lights" on
page 347).
Solid green power
light and no beep
code and no video
during POST
The monitor or the graphics card may
be faulty or incorrectly installed.
Check the diagnostic lights to see if
the specific problem is identified (see
"Diagnostic Lights" on page 347).
See "Video and Monitor Problems" on
page 343.
Solid green power
light and no beep
code but the
computer locks up
during POST
An integrated system board device
may be faulty.
Check the diagnostic lights to see if
the specific problem is identified (see
"Diagnostic Lights" on page 347). If
the problem is not identified, contact
Dell for technical assistance (see
"Contacting Dell" on page 370).
Power Light Problem Description Suggested Resolution