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Normally, the amber power light means either a power supply or motherboard issue. There should also be lights on the back numbered 1-4 that give a specific error code depending on which ones are lit up. Here is a link to the manual so that you can figure out what the LED codes mean: Dell OptiPlex 210L Quick Reference Manual Diagnostic Lights
Here is a link to the 210L model: ftp://ftp.dell.com/Manuals/all-products/esuprt_desktop/esuprt_optiplex_desktop/optiplex-210l_user%27s%20guide_en-us.pdf Don't know if there is a wiring diagram but it does contain procedures for diagnosing problems pertained to your computer. Either way, if that circuit was shorted then you're probably looking at a new motherboard or sound card.
check the monitor cable it might be loose on one end. it might be missing pins, try a different computer cable, or reinstall the driver if you go to dell.com they will have the drivers you might need.
Remove the GeForce card.
Enable the onboard video as "primary".
Start Windows.
Within Device Manager, remove the driver for the GeForce adapter.
Download the latest software software for the GeForce video-card,
and install it.
Shutdown.
Insert the GeForce card, and leave the onboard video as "Primary".
Start Windows.
It should treat the GeForce card as an "additional" video-adapter,
as if you had two monitors, side-by-side.
If it works in this configuration, shutdown.
Set the GeForce card to "primary" and restart.
If it works in this configuration, shutdown.
Set the onboard video to "disabled".
Restart.
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