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... Laptop Computers 301 Video and Monitor Problems 302 Power Lights 304 Dell Technical Update Service 305 21 System Setup 307 Viewing System Settings With the System Setup Program 307 Entering the System Setup Program 308 Working With Options on the System Setup Program Screen 308 Changing the Boot Sequence 309 Performing a One-Time...
... Laptop Computers 301 Video and Monitor Problems 302 Power Lights 304 Dell Technical Update Service 305 21 System Setup 307 Viewing System Settings With the System Setup Program 307 Entering the System Setup Program 308 Working With Options on the System Setup Program Screen 308 Changing the Boot Sequence 309 Performing a One-Time...
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...include: Tool Power lights Diagnostic lights for desktop computers Diagnostic lights for information on how to resolve the problem. With the Dell Diagnostics, the computer runs the Pre-boot System Assessment (PSA), a series of initial tests of the troubleshooting tools you may display messages indicating ...errors or problems, which need to diagnose and resolve problems on the screen and look for the message in the ...
...include: Tool Power lights Diagnostic lights for desktop computers Diagnostic lights for information on how to resolve the problem. With the Dell Diagnostics, the computer runs the Pre-boot System Assessment (PSA), a series of initial tests of the troubleshooting tools you may display messages indicating ...errors or problems, which need to diagnose and resolve problems on the screen and look for the message in the ...
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... low. C P U F A N F A I L U R E - CPU fan failure. FOR MORE INFORMATION: to help identify the problem. Replace the battery (see the documentation shipped with your computer for the topic on the Dell Support website support.dell.com. Possible HDD failure during HDD boot test (see "Contacting Dell" on page 337 for assistance). H A R D - FOR MORE INFORMATION: To learn more about...
... low. C P U F A N F A I L U R E - CPU fan failure. FOR MORE INFORMATION: to help identify the problem. Replace the battery (see the documentation shipped with your computer for the topic on the Dell Support website support.dell.com. Possible HDD failure during HDD boot test (see "Contacting Dell" on page 337 for assistance). H A R D - FOR MORE INFORMATION: To learn more about...
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...the cables are connected and that the drive is installed properly and partitioned as a boot device. • Enter the system setup program and ensure that the boot sequence information is not listed in BIOS setup. HARD DRIVE SELF MONITORING SYSTEM HAS ... Setup Program Screen" on page 337). Keyboard failure or keyboard cable loose (see "Keyboard Problems for Laptop Computers NOTE: If the message you received is correct (see "Contacting Dell" on page 308) to correct the configuration error. Contact Dell (see "System Setup" on page 292). N O T I M E R T I C K I N T E R R U...
...the cables are connected and that the drive is installed properly and partitioned as a boot device. • Enter the system setup program and ensure that the boot sequence information is not listed in BIOS setup. HARD DRIVE SELF MONITORING SYSTEM HAS ... Setup Program Screen" on page 337). Keyboard failure or keyboard cable loose (see "Keyboard Problems for Laptop Computers NOTE: If the message you received is correct (see "Contacting Dell" on page 308) to correct the configuration error. Contact Dell (see "System Setup" on page 292). N O T I M E R T I C K I N T E R R U...
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... that the configuration information for the hard drive is correct (see "Running the Dell Diagnostics" on page 308). T I X E D - POWER WARNING MESSAGES HAVE BEEN DISABLED. NO BOOT DEVICE AVAILABLE - See "Lockups and Software Problems" on page 292. See "Lockups and Software Problems" on page 308. See "Entering the System Setup Program" on page 292. N O B O O T S E C T O R O N H A R D - R T C M O D E F I M E A N D D A T E M A Y B E W R O N G - MEMORY...
... that the configuration information for the hard drive is correct (see "Running the Dell Diagnostics" on page 308). T I X E D - POWER WARNING MESSAGES HAVE BEEN DISABLED. NO BOOT DEVICE AVAILABLE - See "Lockups and Software Problems" on page 292. See "Lockups and Software Problems" on page 308. See "Entering the System Setup Program" on page 292. N O B O O T S E C T O R O N H A R D - R T C M O D E F I M E A N D D A T E M A Y B E W R O N G - MEMORY...
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... THIS ISSUE, TRY TO RESEAT THE MEMORY. S T R I L E D - TI M E - P L E A S E R U N T H E S YS T E M S E T U P P R O G R A M - Run the Dell Diagnostics (see "Entering the System Setup Program" on page 281). Connect the correct AC adapter to the computer or docking station. STRIKE THE F1 KEY... THE POWER CORD. P R O G R A M - Enter the system setup program and correct the date or time (see your computer). If the problem persists, replace the CMOS battery. THE SYSTEM CAN ONLY BOOT WITH A 130-W POWER ADAPTER OR GREATER. U N S U P P O R T E D M E M O R Y. WARNING: A XXX-W...
... THIS ISSUE, TRY TO RESEAT THE MEMORY. S T R I L E D - TI M E - P L E A S E R U N T H E S YS T E M S E T U P P R O G R A M - Run the Dell Diagnostics (see "Entering the System Setup Program" on page 281). Connect the correct AC adapter to the computer or docking station. STRIKE THE F1 KEY... THE POWER CORD. P R O G R A M - Enter the system setup program and correct the date or time (see your computer). If the problem persists, replace the CMOS battery. THE SYSTEM CAN ONLY BOOT WITH A 130-W POWER ADAPTER OR GREATER. U N S U P P O R T E D M E M O R Y. WARNING: A XXX-W...
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PXE - pre-boot execution environment - A WfM (Wired for Management) standard that allows networked computers that cannot be configured and started remotely. read -only memory - The frequency, measured in ... and data. random-access memory - The sharpness and clarity of providing data redundancy. A method of an image produced by the human eye. RAM - If no problems are more likely to as its contents after 349
PXE - pre-boot execution environment - A WfM (Wired for Management) standard that allows networked computers that cannot be configured and started remotely. read -only memory - The frequency, measured in ... and data. random-access memory - The sharpness and clarity of providing data redundancy. A method of an image produced by the human eye. RAM - If no problems are more likely to as its contents after 349
Quick Reference Guide
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...boot indicates that the computer is reading data from or writing data to to the SATA hard drive or the optical drive. Amber light - This could be an issue with the system board. A blinking blue light indicates the computer is in sleep state; Blinking amber indicates a problem... with the system board or power supply (see "Power Problems" on state. Blue light - solid blue indicates power-on page 35). Specifications 23 Controls and Lights Front of the computer Power button Power light Drive activity light Inspiron 518/519 Push button Blue ...
...boot indicates that the computer is reading data from or writing data to to the SATA hard drive or the optical drive. Amber light - This could be an issue with the system board. A blinking blue light indicates the computer is in sleep state; Blinking amber indicates a problem... with the system board or power supply (see "Power Problems" on state. Blue light - solid blue indicates power-on page 35). Specifications 23 Controls and Lights Front of the computer Power button Power light Drive activity light Inspiron 518/519 Push button Blue ...
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... fan. FRONT I C A L S U P P O R T - The computer failed to complete the boot routine three consecutive times for the same error (see "Contacting Dell" on page 57. Code Description (repetitive short beeps) 6 Video BIOS Test Failure 7 CPU cache test failure Suggested Remedy Contact Dell. FOR HELP IN RESOLVING THIS PROBLEM, PLEASE NOTE T H I S C H E C K P O I N T A N D C O N T A C T D E L L TE C H N I /O CABLE CONNECTION FAILURE - Replace battery...
... fan. FRONT I C A L S U P P O R T - The computer failed to complete the boot routine three consecutive times for the same error (see "Contacting Dell" on page 57. Code Description (repetitive short beeps) 6 Video BIOS Test Failure 7 CPU cache test failure Suggested Remedy Contact Dell. FOR HELP IN RESOLVING THIS PROBLEM, PLEASE NOTE T H I S C H E C K P O I N T A N D C O N T A C T D E L L TE C H N I /O CABLE CONNECTION FAILURE - Replace battery...
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... HAS EXCEEDED ITS NORMAL OPERATING RANGE. Self monitoring, analysis, and reporting technology (S.M.A.R.T.) error. H A R D - DELL RECOMMENDS THAT YOU BACK UP YOUR DATA REGULARLY. A PARAMETER OUT OF RANGE MAY OR MAY NOT INDICATE A POTENTIAL HARD DRIVE PROBLEM. - This feature can be loose. D I S K D R I V E F A I L U ...V A I /O panel to the system board may be enabled or disabled in the drive. • If the hard drive is your boot device, ensure that connects the USB ports on the system board might be loose. 30 Troubleshooting Possible hard drive failure. The USB cable that...
... HAS EXCEEDED ITS NORMAL OPERATING RANGE. Self monitoring, analysis, and reporting technology (S.M.A.R.T.) error. H A R D - DELL RECOMMENDS THAT YOU BACK UP YOUR DATA REGULARLY. A PARAMETER OUT OF RANGE MAY OR MAY NOT INDICATE A POTENTIAL HARD DRIVE PROBLEM. - This feature can be loose. D I S K D R I V E F A I L U ...V A I /O panel to the system board may be enabled or disabled in the drive. • If the hard drive is your boot device, ensure that connects the USB ports on the system board might be loose. 30 Troubleshooting Possible hard drive failure. The USB cable that...
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..., spreadsheets, e-mail messages, digital photos, music files, and so on as the last method to restore your operating system problem. When the Dell logo appears, press several times to the operating state it was in when you received your computer. The System Recovery Options ...46 Reinstalling Your Operating System These options restore your hard drive to access the Vista Advanced Boot Options Window. 2 Select Repair Your Computer. Using Dell Factory Image Restore NOTICE: Using Dell Factory Image Restore permanently deletes all data before using Factory Image Restore.
..., spreadsheets, e-mail messages, digital photos, music files, and so on as the last method to restore your operating system problem. When the Dell logo appears, press several times to the operating state it was in when you received your computer. The System Recovery Options ...46 Reinstalling Your Operating System These options restore your hard drive to access the Vista Advanced Boot Options Window. 2 Select Repair Your Computer. Using Dell Factory Image Restore NOTICE: Using Dell Factory Image Restore permanently deletes all data before using Factory Image Restore.