Comments on: Dell Optiplex GX520 hibernation/sleep mode issues http://itknowledgeexchange.techtarget.com/itanswers/dell-optiplex-gx520-hibernationsleep-mode-issues/ Sat, 28 Nov 2009 07:14:32 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.6.2 By: Miirobels http://itknowledgeexchange.techtarget.com/itanswers/dell-optiplex-gx520-hibernationsleep-mode-issues/#comment-70738 Miirobels Sun, 22 Nov 2009 08:38:14 +0000 #comment-70738 my pc is a dell duo core, with meory more than 700 MB, but it takes long to load the OS(windows xp) and it is also slow, could it be a harddisk problem? my pc is a dell duo core, with meory more than 700 MB, but it takes long to load the OS(windows xp) and it is also slow, could it be a harddisk problem?

]]> By: Miirobels http://itknowledgeexchange.techtarget.com/itanswers/dell-optiplex-gx520-hibernationsleep-mode-issues/#comment-70737 Miirobels Sun, 22 Nov 2009 08:35:44 +0000 #comment-70737 i have the same problem but my power button is green, so when i switch it on, the computer turns its sel on but does not display any thing on the screen pliz i have alot of work with my exams comming how can i solve this problem. its an optilex gx something. my mail is mrbels@yahoo.com . thank you i have the same problem but my power button is green, so when i switch it on, the computer turns its sel on but does not display any thing on the screen pliz i have alot of work with my exams comming how can i solve this problem. its an optilex gx something. my mail is  <a href="mailto:mrbels@yahoo.com" title="mailto:mrbels@yahoo.com">mrbels at yahoo.com</a> . thank you

]]> By: TheCapKing http://itknowledgeexchange.techtarget.com/itanswers/dell-optiplex-gx520-hibernationsleep-mode-issues/#comment-60251 TheCapKing Mon, 23 Feb 2009 21:25:34 +0000 #comment-60251 For optiplex GX-520s the power supply fan is usually the problem. It is a 70X15mm Usually ADDA DC brushless 12v .18A that stops spinning. Check thecapking website I will eventually start selling these fans as it seems to be happening to me a lot lately. For optiplex GX-520s the power supply fan is usually the problem. It is a 70X15mm Usually ADDA DC brushless 12v .18A that stops spinning. Check thecapking website I will eventually start selling these fans as it seems to be happening to me a lot lately.

]]> By: remotely turn off sleep mode on a windows xp computer http://itknowledgeexchange.techtarget.com/itanswers/dell-optiplex-gx520-hibernationsleep-mode-issues/#comment-54612 remotely turn off sleep mode on a windows xp computer Sat, 12 Jul 2008 04:47:18 +0000 #comment-54612 [...] [...] [...] [...]

]]> By: IT Guy http://itknowledgeexchange.techtarget.com/itanswers/dell-optiplex-gx520-hibernationsleep-mode-issues/#comment-53031 IT Guy Fri, 02 May 2008 20:29:41 +0000 #comment-53031 I had a problem with a GX520. According to the user it was happening once a week. When I looked at it I died with a minute. I had a hard time starting it. It had dust through out the box. I blew the dust out of the the computer and power supply. It stopped.. I had a problem with a GX520. According to the user it was happening once a week. When I looked at it I died with a minute. I had a hard time starting it. It had dust through out the box. I blew the dust out of the the computer and power supply. It stopped..

]]> By: EPS http://itknowledgeexchange.techtarget.com/itanswers/dell-optiplex-gx520-hibernationsleep-mode-issues/#comment-52266 EPS Wed, 12 Mar 2008 02:48:53 +0000 #comment-52266 am also having same problem with Dell Optilpex model , Wrobinson did you got any luck with Dell technical support. am also having same problem with Dell Optilpex model , Wrobinson did you got any luck with Dell technical support.

]]> By: Wrobinson http://itknowledgeexchange.techtarget.com/itanswers/dell-optiplex-gx520-hibernationsleep-mode-issues/#comment-50958 Wrobinson Sat, 22 Dec 2007 22:11:03 +0000 #comment-50958 If you are unable to stop the computer from going to sleep or hibernating, which is rather strange, then you may want to look at disabling power management in the BIOS. I would contact Dell technical support on this one, if you have not already done so. If you are unable to stop the computer from going to sleep or hibernating, which is rather strange, then you may want to look at disabling power management in the BIOS. I would contact Dell technical support on this one, if you have not already done so.

]]> By: Vmorales http://itknowledgeexchange.techtarget.com/itanswers/dell-optiplex-gx520-hibernationsleep-mode-issues/#comment-50782 Vmorales Wed, 05 Dec 2007 17:17:40 +0000 #comment-50782 Cagemonk and Jmello i have a simular issue with our GX520. Its a power supply issue. The power LED should blink an amber light. Where are you guys located? I am trying to get the GX520 problem fixed but dell thinks its our power. So can you please post where you are from and if your still having this problem. Thanks. FYI I am in Southern California. Cagemonk and Jmello i have a simular issue with our GX520. Its a power supply issue. The power LED should blink an amber light. Where are you guys located? I am trying to get the GX520 problem fixed but dell thinks its our power. So can you please post where you are from and if your still having this problem. Thanks. FYI I am in Southern California.

]]> By: SirTom http://itknowledgeexchange.techtarget.com/itanswers/dell-optiplex-gx520-hibernationsleep-mode-issues/#comment-50408 SirTom Mon, 15 Oct 2007 16:49:43 +0000 #comment-50408 You might be confusing your Power LED being Yellow as your PC being in a sleep mode (like a Laptop). When actually it’s telling you have a problem. Check this link for LED Status Codes. http://support.dell.com/support/topics/global.aspx/support/dsn/en/document?c=us&l=en&s=gen&docid=91D825CFFCFF407B8EA3BA1179366822&journalid=DD93BBEB7B3211DC98696B17995A83A4&Query=cG93ZXIrbGVkK3N0YXRlcw==&SystemID=PLX_PNT_740&ServiceTag=&contenttype=-1&os=-1&component=-1&lang=-1&doclang=en&toggle=false I have had several Dell OptiPlex power down to a Steady Yellow LED and had to have their motherboards and CPU replaced. LED State System State Steady Yellow The power supply is functioning, but the system is not processing data. This may indicate an issue with the system board or CPU. Blinking Yellow The power supply is receiving power from the source but is unable to properly distribute it to the components. This may indicate a power supply problem. Steady Green This generally indicates that the system is functioning normally. However, if problems are detected with installed components, the system may initiate a beep code. Blinking Green The system is in a Standby ACPI state. Off The system power is off. You might be confusing your Power LED being Yellow as your PC being in a sleep mode (like a Laptop). When actually it’s telling you have a problem.

Check this link for LED Status Codes.
 <a href="http://support.dell.com/support/topics/global.aspx/support/dsn/en/document?c=us&l=en&s=gen&docid=91D825CFFCFF407B8EA3BA1179366822&journalid=DD93BBEB7B3211DC98696B17995A83A4&Query=cG93ZXIrbGVkK3N0YXRlcw==&SystemID=PLX_PNT_740&ServiceTag=&contenttype=-1&os=-1&component=-1&lang=-1&doclang=en&toggle=false" title="http://support.dell.com/support/topics/global.aspx/support/dsn/en/document?c=us&l=en&s=gen&docid=91D825CFFCFF407B8EA3BA1179366822&journalid=DD93BBEB7B3211DC98696B17995A83A4&Query=cG93ZXIrbGVkK3N0YXRlcw==&SystemID=PLX_PNT_740&ServiceTag=&contenttype=-1&os=-1&component=-1&lang=-1&doclang=en&toggle=false" target="_blank">http://support.dell.com/support/topics/g…</a>

I have had several Dell OptiPlex power down to a Steady Yellow LED and had to have their motherboards and CPU replaced.

LED State System State
Steady Yellow The power supply is functioning, but the system is not processing data. This may indicate an issue with the system board or CPU.

Blinking Yellow The power supply is receiving power from the source but is unable to properly distribute it to the components. This may indicate a power supply problem.

Steady Green This generally indicates that the system is functioning normally. However, if problems are detected with installed components, the system may initiate a beep code.

Blinking Green The system is in a Standby ACPI state.
Off The system power is off.

]]> By: Cagemonk http://itknowledgeexchange.techtarget.com/itanswers/dell-optiplex-gx520-hibernationsleep-mode-issues/#comment-50288 Cagemonk Sun, 16 Sep 2007 02:28:28 +0000 #comment-50288 Hello, Same exact issue here with my GX520. My buddies and I looked for the obvious PM settings in Windows as well as the BIOS. I also flashed the firmware, with no positive results. I think that something is bugged about the machine. Let's see if Dell support will make me a happy customer. M Hello,
Same exact issue here with my GX520. My buddies and I looked for the obvious PM settings in Windows as well as the BIOS. I also flashed the firmware, with no positive results. I think that something is bugged about the machine. Let’s see if Dell support will make me a happy customer. M

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