[CTS] Re: PC Will not boot sometimes

  • From: "Bran x86" <branx86@xxxxxxxxx>
  • To: computertalkshop@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
  • Date: Mon, 5 Nov 2007 18:20:07 -0600

Sounds like CPU or Memory, if you have any cards in any slots I would
remove all cards and install one by one until the symptons appear , or
just reseat all the cards. Their is a map to the 4 lights just do a
google search.


On 11/5/07, Hugh Vandervoort <hughva@xxxxxxxxx> wrote:
> Most Dellls have diagnostic software to test the HD. I think it's F12
> when you boot. Just run the IDE test, which tell you if you have a HD
> problem.
>
> On Nov 5, 2007 11:44 AM, Eric C. Vogel <ECVogel@xxxxxxxxx> wrote:
> >
> >
> > Dell Demention 4700 Light goes yellow/orange then green and the HDD light
> > lits for a sec then nothing. Turn off by holding power button for 15 sec
> > cause a quick push does not work then it turns on. No beeps.
> >
> > I have a 3 page thing from the manual with a 4 light sequance to tell me
> > what is wrong but it has yet to do that for me.
> >
> > Another time the fans just kept getting louder but that was before I
> relized
> > about the 4 light sequance thing. What ever happened to beeps?
> >
> > Thank you,
> > Eric Vogel
> > Computer Running Slow? Need PC Help?
> > http://www.beacontechnologysolutionsllc.com
> > http://www.msmvps.com/shelluser
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