Dell Technology Guide
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... the operating system or the program that was running when the message appeared. Possible motherboard failure or RTC battery low. CPU fan failure. During normal operation, the keyboard status... shipped with your computer for more about the meaning of the various diagnostic lights displayed, see "Contacting Dell" on the Dell Support website support.dell.com. Replace the CPU fan (see "Contacting Dell" on the Dell Support website support.dell.com. Diagnostic Lights for assistance). FOR MORE INFORMATION: to help identify the problem. ALERT! C M O S C H E C K S U M E R R O R - D...
... the operating system or the program that was running when the message appeared. Possible motherboard failure or RTC battery low. CPU fan failure. During normal operation, the keyboard status... shipped with your computer for more about the meaning of the various diagnostic lights displayed, see "Contacting Dell" on the Dell Support website support.dell.com. Replace the CPU fan (see "Contacting Dell" on the Dell Support website support.dell.com. Diagnostic Lights for assistance). FOR MORE INFORMATION: to help identify the problem. ALERT! C M O S C H E C K S U M E R R O R - D...
Dell Technology Guide
Page 351
... 1024 x 768. A connector used to and from entering the computer through the electrical outlet. A video standard for video cards and controllers that serves as the motherboard. SXGA+ - The main circuit board in the computer. A utility that supports resolutions up to save energy. Smart cards can be protected by acting as date...
... 1024 x 768. A connector used to and from entering the computer through the electrical outlet. A video standard for video cards and controllers that serves as the motherboard. SXGA+ - The main circuit board in the computer. A utility that supports resolutions up to save energy. Smart cards can be protected by acting as date...
Owner's Manual
Page 84
..., a device might emit a series of beeps during start -up : 1 Write down the beep code. 2 Run the Dell Diagnostics to the system board (see "Dell Diagnostics" on page 108). - This beep code tells you that all power cables are securely connected to identify a more serious...page 128). - One possible beep code consists of beeps, called a beep code, identifies a problem. Ensure that the computer encountered a possible motherboard failure. If your computer beeps during start -up if the monitor cannot display errors or problems. This series of repetitive three short beeps. Ensure...
..., a device might emit a series of beeps during start -up : 1 Write down the beep code. 2 Run the Dell Diagnostics to the system board (see "Dell Diagnostics" on page 108). - This beep code tells you that all power cables are securely connected to identify a more serious...page 128). - One possible beep code consists of beeps, called a beep code, identifies a problem. Ensure that the computer encountered a possible motherboard failure. If your computer beeps during start -up if the monitor cannot display errors or problems. This series of repetitive three short beeps. Ensure...
Owner's Manual
Page 85
If the computer starts normally, reinstall an additional module. Video BIOS Test Failure. Possible motherboard Contact Dell. Possible battery failure or motherboard failure. 1 Replace the battery (see "Installing Memory" on page 125). 3 If the problem persists, contact Dell. CPU cache test failure Contact Dell. Contact Dell. Code (repetitive short beeps) 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 Description Suggested Remedy BIOS checksum failure. Possible...
If the computer starts normally, reinstall an additional module. Video BIOS Test Failure. Possible motherboard Contact Dell. Possible battery failure or motherboard failure. 1 Replace the battery (see "Installing Memory" on page 125). 3 If the problem persists, contact Dell. CPU cache test failure Contact Dell. Contact Dell. Code (repetitive short beeps) 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 Description Suggested Remedy BIOS checksum failure. Possible...
Owner's Manual
Page 86
... boot routine three consecutive times for the same error (see "Replacing the Battery" on page 200 for assistance). Possible motherboard failure or RTC battery low. Keyboard failure or keyboard cable loose (see "Contacting Dell" on page 69). 86 Troubleshooting Tools Check cable connections (see "Keyboard Problems" on page 200 for assistance). D I S K D R I V E F A I L U R E - PREVIOUS...
... boot routine three consecutive times for the same error (see "Replacing the Battery" on page 200 for assistance). Possible motherboard failure or RTC battery low. Keyboard failure or keyboard cable loose (see "Contacting Dell" on page 69). 86 Troubleshooting Tools Check cable connections (see "Keyboard Problems" on page 200 for assistance). D I S K D R I V E F A I L U R E - PREVIOUS...
Owner's Manual
Page 87
... A BOOT DISKETTE - Insert a bootable floppy disk and restart your boot device, ensure that the cables are connected and that the drive is correct (see "Contacting Dell" on page 185). A PARAMETER OUT OF RANGE MAY O R M A Y N O T I N D I C A T E A P O T E N T I A L H A R D D R I L A B L E - N O N - NOTICE - U S B O V E R C... source for assistance). Disconnect the USB device. This feature can be malfunctioning or motherboard failure (see "Entering System Setup" on page 200 for the USB device. DELL RECOMMENDS THAT YOU BACK UP YOUR DATA REGULARLY. N O B O O T D E V I ...
... A BOOT DISKETTE - Insert a bootable floppy disk and restart your boot device, ensure that the cables are connected and that the drive is correct (see "Contacting Dell" on page 185). A PARAMETER OUT OF RANGE MAY O R M A Y N O T I N D I C A T E A P O T E N T I A L H A R D D R I L A B L E - N O N - NOTICE - U S B O V E R C... source for assistance). Disconnect the USB device. This feature can be malfunctioning or motherboard failure (see "Entering System Setup" on page 200 for the USB device. DELL RECOMMENDS THAT YOU BACK UP YOUR DATA REGULARLY. N O B O O T D E V I ...
Owner's Manual
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... computer hardware and the operating system. Small UPS systems provide battery power for this program. The main circuit board in the BIOS, such as the motherboard. Enables Windows programs to 1400 x 1050. Text editors do not change fonts, and so on your computer or in to a multi-port hub that when...
... computer hardware and the operating system. Small UPS systems provide battery power for this program. The main circuit board in the BIOS, such as the motherboard. Enables Windows programs to 1400 x 1050. Text editors do not change fonts, and so on your computer or in to a multi-port hub that when...
Owner's Manual
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H hard drive installing, 141 installing second, 142 problems, 66 removing, 139 hardware beep codes, 84 conflicts, 95 Dell Diagnostics, 88 hibernate mode, 42-43, 45 I I/O panel replacing, 162 installing parts before you begin, 103 recommended tools, 103 turning off your computer, 104 Internet ..., 39-40 connect TV, 39-40 connect two, 39-40 connect VGA, 39-40 display settings, 40 extended desktop mode, 40 hard to read, 82 motherboard. See system board mouse problems, 74 Index 219
H hard drive installing, 141 installing second, 142 problems, 66 removing, 139 hardware beep codes, 84 conflicts, 95 Dell Diagnostics, 88 hibernate mode, 42-43, 45 I I/O panel replacing, 162 installing parts before you begin, 103 recommended tools, 103 turning off your computer, 104 Internet ..., 39-40 connect TV, 39-40 connect two, 39-40 connect VGA, 39-40 display settings, 40 extended desktop mode, 40 hard to read, 82 motherboard. See system board mouse problems, 74 Index 219