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... Mini 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...
... Mini 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...
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... your computer does not perform as your computer. NOTICE: The Dell Diagnostics works only on contacting Dell, see your online User's Guide. and then contact Dell from Dell, write a detailed description of the error, beep codes, or diagnostics light patterns; When to help from the same ...location as expected. For information on Dell™ computers. 28 Quick Reference Guide For the latest troubleshooting ...
... your computer does not perform as your computer. NOTICE: The Dell Diagnostics works only on contacting Dell, see your online User's Guide. and then contact Dell from Dell, write a detailed description of the error, beep codes, or diagnostics light patterns; When to help from the same ...location as expected. For information on Dell™ computers. 28 Quick Reference Guide For the latest troubleshooting ...
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... mouse, or press a key on contacting Dell, see if the specific problem is running a If the Dell Diagnostics is identified. may be faulty or incorrectly installed. Check "Diagnostic Lights" on page 32 to see if light, no beep code, but the computer locks up during POST An...on page 32 to see your online User's Guide. Check "Diagnostic Lights" on diagnosing the beep code. No corrective action is operating normally. If the computer does not boot, contact Dell for instructions on page 32 to see if the specific problem is identified. Power Light Problem Description...
... mouse, or press a key on contacting Dell, see if the specific problem is running a If the Dell Diagnostics is identified. may be faulty or incorrectly installed. Check "Diagnostic Lights" on page 32 to see if light, no beep code, but the computer locks up during POST An...on page 32 to see your online User's Guide. Check "Diagnostic Lights" on diagnosing the beep code. No corrective action is operating normally. If the computer does not boot, contact Dell for instructions on page 32 to see if the specific problem is identified. Power Light Problem Description...
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... No timer tick Shutdown failure Serial or parallel port test failure Failure to decompress code to identify a more serious cause. 3 Contact Dell for technical assistance. Beep Codes Your computer might emit a series of beeps during start -up : 1 Write down the beep code. 2 See "Dell Diagnostics" on page 28 to shadowed memory Math-coprocessor test failure Cache test failure...
... No timer tick Shutdown failure Serial or parallel port test failure Failure to decompress code to identify a more serious cause. 3 Contact Dell for technical assistance. Beep Codes Your computer might emit a series of beeps during start -up : 1 Write down the beep code. 2 See "Dell Diagnostics" on page 28 to shadowed memory Math-coprocessor test failure Cache test failure...
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... system, 7 conflicts software and hardware incompatibilities, 36 cover removing, 18 D Dell Premier Support website, 7 support site, 6 Dell Diagnostics, 28 Desktop System Software. See DSS diagnostics beep codes, 35 Dell Diagnostics, 28 Drivers and Utilities CD, 5 documentation device, 5 Drivers and Utilities...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...
... system, 7 conflicts software and hardware incompatibilities, 36 cover removing, 18 D Dell Premier Support website, 7 support site, 6 Dell Diagnostics, 28 Desktop System Software. See DSS diagnostics beep codes, 35 Dell Diagnostics, 28 Drivers and Utilities CD, 5 documentation device, 5 Drivers and Utilities...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...
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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.