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Pattern
Problem Description Suggested Resolution
off
off
off
off
The computer is in a normal off
condition or a possible pre-BIOS failure
has occurred.
Plug the computer into a working electrical
outlet and press the power button.
green
yellow
yellow
yellow
A possible BIOS failure has occurred; the
computer is in the recovery mode.
Run the BIOS Recovery utility, wait for recovery
completion, and then restart the computer.
yellow
green
yellow
yellow
A possible processor failure has occurred. Reinstall the processor and restart the computer.
For information on reinstalling the processor,
see your online User’s Guide.
green
green
yellow
yellow
Memory modules are detected, but a
memory failure has occurred.
• If you have one memory module installed,
reinstall it and restart the computer. For
information on reinstalling the memory
module, see your online
User’s Guide
.
• If you have two memory modules installed,
remove the modules, reinstall one module,
and then restart the computer. If the computer
starts normally, reinstall an additional module.
• If available, install properly working memory
of the same type into your computer.
• If the problem persists, contact Dell.
yellow
green
green
yellow
A possible floppy or hard drive failure has
occurred.
Reseat all power and data cables and restart
the computer.