Troubleshooting
Diagnostic and Power LED codes
Table 31. Power LED states
Power LED light status Possible cause Troubleshooting steps
O The computer is either turned 
o or is not receiving power or in 
Hibernation mode.
• Re-seat the power cable in 
the power connector on the 
back of the computer and 
the electrical outlet.
• If the computer is plugged 
into a power strip, ensure 
that the power strip is 
plugged into an electrical 
outlet and is turned on. Also, 
bypass power protection 
devices, power strips, and 
power extension cables to 
verify that the computer 
turns on properly.
• Ensure the electrical outlet is 
working by testing it with 
another device, such as a 
lamp.
Steady/blinking amber Computer fails to complete 
POST or processor failure.
• Remove and reinstall any 
cards.
• Remove and reinstall the 
graphics card, if applicable.
• Ensure the power cable is 
connected to the system 
board and processor.
Slow Blinking white light Computer is in sleep mode.
• Press the power button to 
bring the computer out of 
the sleep mode.
• Ensure all power cables are 
securely connected to the 
system board.
• Ensure the main power cable 
and front panel cable are 
connected to the system 
board.
Steady white The computer is fully functional 
and in the On state.
If the computer is not 
responding, do the following:
• Ensure the display is 
connected and turned on.
• If the display is connected 
and turned on, listen for a 
beep code.
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