Dell Optiplex 980 Led Error Codes
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reference guide to the OptiPlex Diagnostic Indicators Dell OptiPlex systems have a long history of built in diagnostic indicators. These can be audible beeps, power buttons that display different states and colours, specific diagnostics LEDs or a combination of them all, in order to indicate at dell optiplex 980 error codes 1 3 which point during the Power On Self Test (POST) a system is having
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issues. The following article is a reference guide to the codes available on each model and what those codes actually dell optiplex 980 error code 3 4 mean. These change through the various models and years. These indicators are merely a starting point to narrow down any troubleshooting you will carry out to identify the cause of your current issue.
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You can use this as a starting point to narrow down the proper troubleshooting guide you will need or you can contact technical support for further help and they will be looking for these indicators as well. Table of Contents: Diagnostic LEDs for the OptiPlex series (Prior to 2005) Diagnostic LEDs for the OptiPlex Series (2005 to 2009) Diagnostic LEDs for the OptiPlex series (2009 to 2012) dell optiplex 980 beep codes 1-3-2 Diagnostic LEDs for the OptiPlex series (2012 to Present) OptiPlex Audible Beep Codes Note: For all the tables below, please remember that the diagnostic LEDs only serve as an indicator of the progress through the POST process. These LEDs do not indicate the problem that caused the POST routine to stop. Note: Please be aware that if your system completes POST without stopping on a particular error code and then gives a black screen, the most likely reason is that you are experiencing a No Boot issue and not a No POST issue at all. Back to Top 1. Diagnostic LEDs for the OptiPlex series (Prior to 2005) This series of systems had a block of A, B, C, D LEDs on the back of the chassis that lit up in Green and Amber. I've included a table below with what these indicated. These models were readily identifiable by the rounded fronts and clamshell assembly. Note : Please click on the title of the section you want to open below, in order to see the contents. Show all | Hide all Diagnostic LEDs CPU configuration activity or failure; CPU Cache failure LED Pattern State Name State Description Suggested Resolut
procedures before you begin. NOTE: The Dell Diagnostics software works only on Dell computers. NOTE: The Drivers and Utilities media is optional and may not ship with your computer. Enter system setup (see
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Entering System Setup), review your computer's configuration information, and ensure that the device you
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want to test displays in System Setup and is active. Start the Dell Diagnostics from either your hard drive or from dell optiplex 980 diagnostic lights 134 the Drivers and Utilities media. Starting the Dell Diagnostics From Your Hard Drive Turn on (or restart) your computer. When the DELL logo appears, press
Mentions435 Products Brittany for Lenovo Community Brand Rep GROUP SPONSORED BY LENOVO TECHNOLOGY IN THIS DISCUSSION Dell 116715 Followers Follow Join the Community! Creating your account only takes a few minutes. Join Now Hi. We https://community.spiceworks.com/topic/1160859-help-identify-optiplex-980-issue-diagnostic-leds have an Optiplex 980 with the following issue. 2 weeks ago the PC shutdown and don't power up. We swap de workstation so the user can continue to work. I started the pc 1 week ago and the Led in the power button was blue and blinking. Today I power up and the led in power button is normal, blue (steady). Diagnostic lights are: 1-) Blinking 2-) Off 3-) Steady 4-) Steady Any idea what this means? dell optiplex I google it but I don't see this exact combination of led status. Thanks Tags: Dell116,715 FollowersFollow Reply Subscribe View Best Answer RELATED TOPICS: OptiPlex 980 Sleep Issues   4 Replies Datil OP Big Green Man Sep 2, 2015 at 5:29 UTC Does anything appear on the screen? The closest I can find is that a memory module may have failed (lights 3 and 4). Try reseating/swapping/replacing them. http://itechjsc.com.vn/techsupport/dell/desktops/op980/sm/diags.htm 0 Serrano dell optiplex 980 OP caballo2000 Sep 2, 2015 at 5:47 UTC Zwickasaurus wrote: Does anything appear on the screen? The closest I can find is that a memory module may have failed (lights 3 and 4). Try reseating/swapping/replacing them. http://itechjsc.com.vn/techsupport/dell/desktops/op980/sm/diags.htmThank you. The problem was related with the graphic card and CMOS battery. I replaced both items and now the workstation works like a charm. Thanks anyway. 0 Tabasco OP Best Answer alex.bub Sep 2, 2015 at 5:48 UTC Memory is my best guess since 1, 3, and 4 all have to do with memory. For the sake of not having to type out my recommendation, check out this Dell support forum article. http://en.community.dell.com/support-forums/desktop/f/3514/t/19502499 If that does not fix it, I would swap the power supply. If the machine blue screened before shutting off its likely RAM, if it just died, it is most likely PSU or overheated CPU. 0 Serrano OP caballo2000 Sep 2, 2015 at 6:23 UTC alex.cwptech wrote: Memory is my best guess since 1, 3, and 4 all have to do with memory. For the sake of not having to type out my recommendation, check out this Dell support forum article. http://en.community.dell.com/support-forums/desktop/f/3514/t/19502499 If that does not fix it, I would swap the power supply. If the machine blue screened before shutting off its likely RAM, if it just died, i