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Diagnostic Indicator My Optiplex 330 express symptoms that resemble a pre-POST failure. Which of these diagnostic indicators would confirm or disprove a pre-POST failure? Beep codes, error messages, power LED status, and diagnostic LED status Thanks

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Beep codes and power LED status are pre-post errors. Usually beep codes indicate a problem with a memory module. Power LED is solid green for normal operation. Solid or blinking Amber color power LED indicates a power distribution problem.




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