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... Restore 132 About Dell Factory Image Restore 132 Starting Dell Factory Image Restore 132 Operating System Disc 133 About Operating System Disc 133 Reinstalling the Operating System Using the Operating System Disc 133 Diagnostics 137 Pre-Boot System Assessment 137 Invoking PSA 137 Enhanced PSA 138 Invoking ePSA 138 Beep Codes 139 Troubleshooting 140...
... Restore 132 About Dell Factory Image Restore 132 Starting Dell Factory Image Restore 132 Operating System Disc 133 About Operating System Disc 133 Reinstalling the Operating System Using the Operating System Disc 133 Diagnostics 137 Pre-Boot System Assessment 137 Invoking PSA 137 Enhanced PSA 138 Invoking ePSA 138 Beep Codes 139 Troubleshooting 140...
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...as the system board, keyboard, display, memory, hard drive, and so on your screen: "Do you want to finish PSA testing. When the Dell logo appears, press to the next test, press ; To stop the assessment and restart the computer, press ; to continue to access the Boot .... NOTE: If you want to run the remaining memory tests? then, shut down your computer and try again. 3. "Booting Dell Diagnostic Utility Partition. to wait until you receive error code(s) during PSA, note the error code(s) and contact Dell. Invoking PSA 1. If a component fails the test, the computer stops and...
...as the system board, keyboard, display, memory, hard drive, and so on your screen: "Do you want to finish PSA testing. When the Dell logo appears, press to the next test, press ; To stop the assessment and restart the computer, press ; to continue to access the Boot .... NOTE: If you want to run the remaining memory tests? then, shut down your computer and try again. 3. "Booting Dell Diagnostic Utility Partition. to wait until you receive error code(s) during PSA, note the error code(s) and contact Dell. Invoking PSA 1. If a component fails the test, the computer stops and...
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... Yes, otherwise press No. The following table lists some of beeps during the ePSA tests. 5. 4. Do you receive error code(s) during the ePSA tests, write down the error code(s) and contact Dell. If the ePSA completes with this occurs, note the beep code and contact Dell for assistance. To stop the assessment and enter the ePSA home...
... Yes, otherwise press No. The following table lists some of beeps during the ePSA tests. 5. 4. Do you receive error code(s) during the ePSA tests, write down the error code(s) and contact Dell. If the ePSA completes with this occurs, note the beep code and contact Dell for assistance. To stop the assessment and enter the ePSA home...
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Possible system board failure-Chipset error RAM read/write failure Real Time Clock failure Video card or chip failure Processor failure NOTE: This beep code is at least 60 cm away from the monitor. 140 Troubleshooting Type Help and Support in the search box and press . --... → Help and Support. 2. Move the display away from the right-edge (or move your pointer to Read • Desktop • Laptop Desktop 1. Beep Codes One Two Three Four Five Six Seven Eight Possible Problem Possible system board failure-BIOS ROM checksum failure No RAM detected NOTE: If you installed...
Possible system board failure-Chipset error RAM read/write failure Real Time Clock failure Video card or chip failure Processor failure NOTE: This beep code is at least 60 cm away from the monitor. 140 Troubleshooting Type Help and Support in the search box and press . --... → Help and Support. 2. Move the display away from the right-edge (or move your pointer to Read • Desktop • Laptop Desktop 1. Beep Codes One Two Three Four Five Six Seven Eight Possible Problem Possible system board failure-BIOS ROM checksum failure No RAM detected NOTE: If you installed...
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... version: -- Devices connected to fill out the following Diagnostic Checklist. Service Tag (barcode on your computer: -- Any error message, beep codes, or diagnostic codes: -- Name: -- Before Calling Dell If you contact Dell for assistance and call Dell for help with your order or your computer, follow these steps to ensure faster service: • Keep your computer...
... version: -- Devices connected to fill out the following Diagnostic Checklist. Service Tag (barcode on your computer: -- Any error message, beep codes, or diagnostic codes: -- Name: -- Before Calling Dell If you contact Dell for assistance and call Dell for help with your order or your computer, follow these steps to ensure faster service: • Keep your computer...