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... Tower Computer 23 Desktop Computer 24 Small Form Factor Computer 25 Setting Up Your Computer 25 Solving Problems 28 Dell Diagnostics 28 System Lights 31 Diagnostic Lights 32 Beep Codes 35 Running the Dell™ IDE Hard Drive Diagnostics 36 Resolving Software and Hardware Incompatibilities 36 Using Microsoft® Windows® XP System Restore 36 Reinstalling Microsoft...
... Tower Computer 23 Desktop Computer 24 Small Form Factor Computer 25 Setting Up Your Computer 25 Solving Problems 28 Dell Diagnostics 28 System Lights 31 Diagnostic Lights 32 Beep Codes 35 Running the Dell™ IDE Hard Drive Diagnostics 36 Resolving Software and Hardware Incompatibilities 36 Using Microsoft® Windows® XP System Restore 36 Reinstalling Microsoft...
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..., perform an operating system shutdown. 1 CD/DVD drive 2 floppy drive 3 USB 2.0 connectors (2) 4 LAN indicator light 5 diagnostic lights 6 power button 7 power light 8 hard-drive activity light 9 headphone connector 10 microphone connector Insert a CD or DVD (if applicable) into this drive. For more information about...9 Insert a floppy disk into either of the USB connectors. Use these lights to help you use . Press this button to attach a microphone. To exit from a power-saving mode, see "Diagnostic Lights" on page 32. NOTICE: To avoid losing data, do not turn ...
..., perform an operating system shutdown. 1 CD/DVD drive 2 floppy drive 3 USB 2.0 connectors (2) 4 LAN indicator light 5 diagnostic lights 6 power button 7 power light 8 hard-drive activity light 9 headphone connector 10 microphone connector Insert a CD or DVD (if applicable) into this drive. For more information about...9 Insert a floppy disk into either of the USB connectors. Use these lights to help you use . Press this button to attach a microphone. To exit from a power-saving mode, see "Diagnostic Lights" on page 32. NOTICE: To avoid losing data, do not turn ...
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... computer. Insert a CD or DVD (if applicable) into this drive. 12 Quick Reference Guide www.dell.com | support.dell.com 3 power button 4 Dell badge 5 power light 6 diagnostic lights 7 hard-drive activity light 8 headphone connector 9 microphone connector 10 floppy drive 11 CD/DVD drive Press this button to attach ... a description of the badge. To exit from a power-saving mode, see "Diagnostic Lights" on the computer. Use the headphone connector to turn the badge. This light turns on the diagnostic code. You can also rotate the badge using the slot provided near the bottom...
... computer. Insert a CD or DVD (if applicable) into this drive. 12 Quick Reference Guide www.dell.com | support.dell.com 3 power button 4 Dell badge 5 power light 6 diagnostic lights 7 hard-drive activity light 8 headphone connector 9 microphone connector 10 floppy drive 11 CD/DVD drive Press this button to attach ... a description of the badge. To exit from a power-saving mode, see "Diagnostic Lights" on the computer. Use the headphone connector to turn the badge. This light turns on the diagnostic code. You can also rotate the badge using the slot provided near the bottom...
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... an operating system shutdown. This light indicates that a LAN (network) connection is established. 5 diagnostic lights Use these lights to help you press the power button the computer will perform an operating system shutdown. 3 Dell badge 4 LAN indicator light The badge can also rotate the...Guide To rotate the badge, place fingers around the outside of the badge. For more information, see "Diagnostic Lights" on page 32. 6 hard-drive activity light This light flickers when the hard drive is recommended that typically remain connected, such as a mouse, keyboard, memory...
... an operating system shutdown. This light indicates that a LAN (network) connection is established. 5 diagnostic lights Use these lights to help you press the power button the computer will perform an operating system shutdown. 3 Dell badge 4 LAN indicator light The badge can also rotate the...Guide To rotate the badge, place fingers around the outside of the badge. For more information, see "Diagnostic Lights" on page 32. 6 hard-drive activity light This light flickers when the hard drive is recommended that typically remain connected, such as a mouse, keyboard, memory...
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... Information Guide. record your computer does not perform as your computer. Express Service Code Service Tag: Dell Diagnostics CAUTION: Before you begin any of the error, beep codes, or diagnostics light patterns; When to help from the same location as expected. For information on contacting... Dell, see your computer, see your online User's Guide and run the Dell Diagnostics before you if your Express Service Code and ...
... Information Guide. record your computer does not perform as your computer. Express Service Code Service Tag: Dell Diagnostics CAUTION: Before you begin any of the error, beep codes, or diagnostics light patterns; When to help from the same location as expected. For information on contacting... Dell, see your computer, see your online User's Guide and run the Dell Diagnostics before you if your Express Service Code and ...
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... the specific problem is identified. Blinks green several A configuration error exists. Check "Diagnostic Lights" on contacting Dell, see if the specific problem is not identified, contact Dell for technical assistance. Blinking yellow A power supply or system board failure has occurred. Check "Diagnostic Lights" on page 32 to see your online User's Guide. may be faulty. Check...
... the specific problem is identified. Blinks green several A configuration error exists. Check "Diagnostic Lights" on contacting Dell, see if the specific problem is not identified, contact Dell for technical assistance. Blinking yellow A power supply or system board failure has occurred. Check "Diagnostic Lights" on page 32 to see your online User's Guide. may be faulty. Check...
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... codes on the front or back panel. The diagnostic lights are not lit after a successful POST, the diagnostic lights do not indicate the cause of system boot completes successfully, all four lights display solid green for computer is in the process the computer halted. www.dell.com | support.dell.com Diagnostic Lights CAUTION: Before you troubleshoot a problem, your online...
... codes on the front or back panel. The diagnostic lights are not lit after a successful POST, the diagnostic lights do not indicate the cause of system boot completes successfully, all four lights display solid green for computer is in the process the computer halted. www.dell.com | support.dell.com Diagnostic Lights CAUTION: Before you troubleshoot a problem, your online...
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... modules without error. • If available, install properly working memory of the same type into your computer. • If the problem persists, contact Dell. A failure has occurred. diagnostic lights turn green briefly before turning off to the system board from the hard drive, CD drive, and DVD drive. • Check the computer message...
... modules without error. • If available, install properly working memory of the same type into your computer. • If the problem persists, contact Dell. A failure has occurred. diagnostic lights turn green briefly before turning off to the system board from the hard drive, CD drive, and DVD drive. • Check the computer message...
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... Utilities CD, 5 online, 6-7 User's Guide, 5 drivers list of, 41 reinstalling, 5 Drivers and Utilities CD, 5 DSS, 5-6 E error messages beep codes, 35 diagnostic lights, 32 system lights, 31 H hardware beep codes, 35 conflicts, 36 Dell Diagnostics, 28 Hardware Troubleshooter, 36 Help and Support Center, 7 I installing parts before you begin, 18 IRQ conflicts, 36 L labels Microsoft Windows, 6 Service...
... Utilities CD, 5 online, 6-7 User's Guide, 5 drivers list of, 41 reinstalling, 5 Drivers and Utilities CD, 5 DSS, 5-6 E error messages beep codes, 35 diagnostic lights, 32 system lights, 31 H hardware beep codes, 35 conflicts, 36 Dell Diagnostics, 28 Hardware Troubleshooter, 36 Help and Support Center, 7 I installing parts before you begin, 18 IRQ conflicts, 36 L labels Microsoft Windows, 6 Service...
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See Drivers and Utilities CD S Service Tag, 6 software conflicts, 36 System Restore, 36 V voltage selection switch, 11, 13, 16 W Windows XP Hardware Troubleshooter, 36 Help and Support Center, 7 reinstalling, 38 setup, 39 System Restore, 36 T troubleshooting beep codes, 35 conflicts, 36 Dell Diagnostics, 28 diagnostic lights, 32 Hardware Troubleshooter, 36 Help and Support Center, 7 restore computer to previous operating state, 36 system lights, 31 44 Index R reinstalling drivers, 5 Windows XP, 38 ResourceCD.
See Drivers and Utilities CD S Service Tag, 6 software conflicts, 36 System Restore, 36 V voltage selection switch, 11, 13, 16 W Windows XP Hardware Troubleshooter, 36 Help and Support Center, 7 reinstalling, 38 setup, 39 System Restore, 36 T troubleshooting beep codes, 35 conflicts, 36 Dell Diagnostics, 28 diagnostic lights, 32 Hardware Troubleshooter, 36 Help and Support Center, 7 restore computer to previous operating state, 36 system lights, 31 44 Index R reinstalling drivers, 5 Windows XP, 38 ResourceCD.