Dell OptiPlex GX260 Series User Manual

Also see for GX260 - Optiplex Pentium 4 2.0GHz 512MB 40GB CD: Setup and quick reference guide Features list System user's guide Service manual Disassembly

Solving Problems: Dell OptiPlex GX260 Systems User's GuideIf the power light is off— The computer is either turned off or is not receiving power.● Ensure that the power cable is firmly inserted into both the power connector on theback of the computer and the electrical outlet.● If the computer is plugged into a power strip, ensure that the power strip isplugged into an electrical outlet and that the power strip is turned on.● Ensure that the electrical outlet is working by testing it with another device, suchas a lamp.● Ensure that the voltage-selection switch is set to match the AC power at yourlocation.● Bypass power protection devices, power strips, and power extension cables toverify that the computer turns on.● Swap the computer and monitor power cables to determine if the power cable isdefective.● Ensure that the microprocessor power cable is securely connected to the systemboard.● Ensure that the power supply cables are securely connected to the system board(see "System Board Components").● If the problem persists, contact Dell.If the power light is steady amber— The computer is receiving electrical power, but aninternal power problem might exist.● Ensure that the power cable is firmly inserted into both the power connector on theback of the computer and the electrical outlet.● Ensure that the voltage-selection switch is set to match the AC power at yourlocation.● Ensure that the microprocessor power cable is securely connected to the systemboard.● Ensure that the power supply cables are securely connected to the system board(see "System Board Components").● If the problem persists, contact Dell.If the power light is blinking amber— A device might be malfunctioning or might beincorrectly installed.● Remove and then reinstall the memory modules (see "Memory" for moduleinstallation procedures).● Remove and then reinstall any cards (for installation procedures, see "Adding andRemoving Parts" for your computer type).● Remove and then reinstall the video card, if applicable (for installation procedures,see "Adding and Removing Parts" for your computer type).● If the problem persists, contact Dell.http://support.dell.com/support/edocs/systems/opgx260/en/ug/solvprob.htm (23 of 30) [10/25/2007 1:44:24 PM]