Dell dell precision workstation Personal Computer User Manual


 
Quick Reference Guide 55
Network Problems
CAUTION: Before you begin any of the procedures in this section, follow the
safety instructions in the
Product Information Guide
.
C
HECK THE NETWORK LIGHT ON THE FRONT OF THE COMPUTER If the link
integrity light is off (see "Controls and Lights" in your User’s Guide), no network
communication is occurring. Replace the network cable.
C
HECK THE NETWORK CABLE CONNECTOR Ensure that the network cable is firmly
inserted into the network connector on the back of the computer and the network jack.
R
ESTART THE COMPUTER AND ATTEMPT TO LOG ON TO THE NETWORK AGAIN
CHECK YOUR NETWORK SETTINGS Contact your network administrator or the
person who set up your network to verify that your network settings are correct and
that the network is functioning.
R
UN THE HARDWARE TROUBLESHOOTER See "Hardware Troubleshooter" on page 41.
Power Problems
CAUTION: Before you begin any of the procedures in this section, follow the
safety instructions in the
Product Information Guide
.
I
F THE POWER LIGHT IS GREEN AND THE COMPUTER IS NOT RESPONDING See
"Diagnostic Lights" on page 33.
I
F THE POWER LIGHT IS BLINKING GREEN The computer is in standby mode.
Press a key on the keyboard, move the mouse, or press the power button to resume
normal operation.
I
F THE POWER LIGHT IS OFF The computer is either turned off or is not receiving
power.
Reseat the power cable in the power connector on the back of the computer and the
electrical outlet.
Bypass power strips, power extension cables, and other power protection devices to
verify that the computer turns on properly.
Ensure that any power strips being used are plugged into an electrical outlet and are
turned on.
Ensure that the electrical outlet is working by testing it with another device, such as a
lamp.
Ensure that the main power cable and front panel cable are securely connected to the
system board (see "System Board Components"
in your User’s Guide
).