Remove all the PCI cards, the video card, memory, all peripherals, disconnect the data and power cables to all the drives, check that the front panel cable is connected to motherboard, with nothing else connected to the system, reconnect the power cable and power the system on. Power supply checks out and the system still does not work, again remove the power cord, hold the power button in for several seconds to discharge the residue power, reconnect the 24-pin connector to the motherboard. Note: Do not remove any wires from the plug, use a small piece of wire or a paper clip as a jumper. Unplug the cord from the power supply, hold the power button in for about 15/20 seconds, open the case, unplug the 24-pin power connector from the motherboard and jump the Green wire to one of the Black wires, reconnect the power cord and power the system, if power supply's fan and the hard drive run, then the PSU should be good. Note: The only 100% method of testing a PSU, is to install a know working power supply. If the above does not make a difference and if you are comfortable working around computers, you could try the following: The e521 Diagnostic Codes and Troubleshooter is HERE. Remove and then reinstall the graphics card, if applicable.Įnsure that all power cables are securely connected to the system board Remove and then reinstall the memory modules. The following is Dell's solution for a solid amber power light: Note: The Windsors were replaced by the Brisbanes and for the most part they do not work in E521. Prior to installing the processor, check that you have the latest BIOS version 1.1.11 installed, with BIOS version 1.1.4 support for AMD was added. Just be sure to purchase a 89W version of the processor.ĪDA6000IAA6CZ (ADA6000CZBOX) 6000+, 89W, 3.0Ghz, 2x1MB Cache, Windsor The Athlon 64 X2 6000+ will work just fine in your E521.
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