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Dell Inspiron 546

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CMOS Setup Utility - American Megatrends, Inc. v A11{{:AMI CMOS and BIOS Setup Example 1}} | +---System Info |  +---BIOS Info |  +---System |  +---Asset Tag |  +---Service Tag |  | |  +---Processor Type |  +---CPU Speed |  +---Processor L2 Cache |  +---Processor L3 Cache |  | |  +---Memory Installed |  +---Memory Available |  +---Memory Speed |  +---Memory Channel Mode |  \---Memory Technology | +---Standard CMOS Features | +---Advanced BIOS Features | +---Advanced Chipset Features | +---Boot Device Configuration |_______________________________________== Troubleshooting == +---Power Management Setup=== Inspiron 546 Won't Power Up, Orange Light on Motherboard === | +---BIOS Security Features | +---Load Defaults | +---Save & Exit Setup | \---Exit Without Saving== Troubleshooting ==Dell Inspiron 546 won't power on. When connected to AC, there's an amber light (or orange light) on the motherboard.  Pressing power button causes case fan to spin for a brief moment.  No other activity.  System will not power on nor boot.  PSU tests good.  With all other peripherals disconnected the system will not boot.  There is only a steady amber power light right at power up. Never gose to green. No video or drive lights come on. The Dell Inspiron 546 uses a Dell F896N 0896N Motherboard.  This motherboard or mainboard is known to have a higher than usual failure rate.  If the PSU has been eliminated as the culprit then the motherboard is likely defective and requires replacement.  A new replacement is approximately $50.00 - that is NEW and not REFURBISHED.  Replacement of the motherboard typically resolves the issue.  Ensure the replacement board is equipped with a new CMOS battery.  Old stock may have battery that is end of shelf life. 
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