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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 which point during the Power dell dimension 4600 abcd error codes On Self Test (POST) a system is having issues. The following article is a dell dimension 2400 abcd error codes reference guide to the codes available on each model and what those codes actually mean. These change through the various models
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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. You can use this as a starting point to narrow
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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) Diagnostic LEDs for the OptiPlex series (2012 to Present) OptiPlex Audible Beep Codes Note: For dell dimension diagnostic lights 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 Resolution No Pattern Visible Off System POST complete - LED time-out has occurred If the LEDs came on and then went off, look at troubleshooting the display and the opera
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feed Home Forums Wiki Details 3 Replies 0 Subscribers Postedover 10 years ago dell optiplex 980 error codes Options RSS Share Error codes on leds (a-b-c-d) on back of system Posted by Mauricio_alan on 27 Oct 2005 dell optiplex 790 diagnostic lights 16:56 Hello Im having the following error code on a GX270 A = orangeb = greenC = Oranged = Greenall of them stay steady and do not blinkthanks for your help Like http://www.dell.com/support/article/us/en/04/SLN284978/en 0 Reply You have posted to a forum that requires a moderator to approve posts before they are publicly available. Posted by ejn63 on 27 Oct 2005 18:01 Check the mainboard for bulging or leaky capacitors (the can shaped devices). Like 0 Reply You have posted to a forum that requires a moderator to approve posts before they are publicly available. Posted by sirjv on http://en.community.dell.com/support-forums/desktop/f/3514/t/17535910 27 Oct 2005 22:16 YGYG is a Video subsystem configuration or failure. Is your video card integrated? If not, try to reseat it. Like 0 Reply You have posted to a forum that requires a moderator to approve posts before they are publicly available. Posted by BigDaddyJinx on 30 Oct 2005 5:42 The diagnostic tree can be located here:
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RAM, Cards and Motherboards The Error Lights on My Dell GX280 Motherboard The Error Lights on My Dell GX280 Motherboard By Ruri Ranbe eHow Contributor Ruri Ranbe Follow Pin Share Tweet Share Email Save On the back panel of the Dell OptiPlex GX280 are a set of diagnostic lights that change depending on the state of the hardware installed to the PC. The OptiPlex also comes with system lights that can be used to identify problems with the computer. If the OptiPlex fails to boot to the operating system after turning on the PC, use the error lights to determine the cause of the problem. Basics The basic input/output system -- a low-level software integrated into a read-only memory chip embedded on the motherboard -- has several roles, all of which are central to the function and operation of the GX280. Upon boot, the BIOS runs the power-on self-test, which checks critical system components for issues. If POST can't find a component or if the tests it runs come back with errors, POST will fail. If POST fails on the OptiPlex GX280, the computer emits a series of beeps or displays a color code on the front and back of the computer. The system lights on the front of the PC change to green or yellow, depending on the issue. The diagnostic lights, found on the back of the computer, are labeled "A," "B," "C" and "D." These lights show some combination of yellow or green if an error is detected. BIOS, Motherboard or Power Issues If the power button light blinks yellow after the computer powers on, POST has detected an issue with the power supply or the motherboard. Turn off the PC and remove the power cable. Set the computer on its side, then open the case cover. Confirm that the 20-pin power connector is plugged into the 20-pin socket on the motherboard. Reconnect the power cable and test the PC a