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... Downloads • Enterprise Resource Center • Find Express Service Code • Manuals Finding Information 29 Dell Support Website The Dell Support website at support.dell.com provides a variety of information: • Technical Support: Research and find the latest solutions and help for your Dell product. • Customer Service: Explore options such as order status and pickup for...
... Downloads • Enterprise Resource Center • Find Express Service Code • Manuals Finding Information 29 Dell Support Website The Dell Support website at support.dell.com provides a variety of information: • Technical Support: Research and find the latest solutions and help for your Dell product. • Customer Service: Explore options such as order status and pickup for...
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...Choose Connect to the Internet and click Next. 6 Click Set up my connection manually and click Next. 7 Click either Broadband (PPPoE), Wireless, or Dial-up...connection through a WLAN card. • Choose Dial-up if you will use a dial-up modem or ISDN (Integrated Services Digital Network). Windows® XP 1 Save and close any open files, and exit any open programs. 2 Click Start... a WLAN card. • Choose Dial-up if you will use a dial-up modem or ISDN (Integrated Services Digital Network). New Connection Wizard window appears. 5 Click Next. NOTE: If you do not know which type ...
...Choose Connect to the Internet and click Next. 6 Click Set up my connection manually and click Next. 7 Click either Broadband (PPPoE), Wireless, or Dial-up...connection through a WLAN card. • Choose Dial-up if you will use a dial-up modem or ISDN (Integrated Services Digital Network). Windows® XP 1 Save and close any open files, and exit any open programs. 2 Click Start... a WLAN card. • Choose Dial-up if you will use a dial-up modem or ISDN (Integrated Services Digital Network). New Connection Wizard window appears. 5 Click Next. NOTE: If you do not know which type ...
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..., compatibility problems, or operating status. Dell Diagnostics can also indicate internal power problems. See your Service Manual for information about power lights. Keyboard status lights indicate status and any problems. See your Service Manual for information about diagnostic and status lights.... Use the Hardware Troubleshooter to evaluate your computer. 272 Troubleshooting With the Dell Diagnostics, the computer runs the Pre-boot System Assessment ...
..., compatibility problems, or operating status. Dell Diagnostics can also indicate internal power problems. See your Service Manual for information about power lights. Keyboard status lights indicate status and any problems. See your Service Manual for information about diagnostic and status lights.... Use the Hardware Troubleshooter to evaluate your computer. 272 Troubleshooting With the Dell Diagnostics, the computer runs the Pre-boot System Assessment ...
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... Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. Reseat the power cable into an electrical outlet and that the power strip is turned on the back of the computer and the electrical outlet. - For additional safety best practices information, see the Service Manual for your computer. If...turned off or is in this support utility for Desktop Computers CAUTION: Before you begin any of the procedures in standby mode. Dell Support Utility Use this section, follow the safety instructions shipped with your computer. Troubleshooting 273 NOTE: On certain systems the power ...
... Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. Reseat the power cable into an electrical outlet and that the power strip is turned on the back of the computer and the electrical outlet. - For additional safety best practices information, see the Service Manual for your computer. If...turned off or is in this support utility for Desktop Computers CAUTION: Before you begin any of the procedures in standby mode. Dell Support Utility Use this section, follow the safety instructions shipped with your computer. Troubleshooting 273 NOTE: On certain systems the power ...
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... voltage selection switch is set to match the AC power at your computer). - Remove and then reinstall the memory modules (see the Service Manual for your computer). • If the power light is blinking amber, the computer is steady amber, a device may exist. - When...with similar products in known working condition to help identify the problem. 274 Troubleshooting Remove and then reinstall any cards (see the Service Manual for Desktop Computers Some desktop computers have lights labeled with your computer). • Eliminate interference. Too many devices on the front...
... voltage selection switch is set to match the AC power at your computer). - Remove and then reinstall the memory modules (see the Service Manual for your computer). • If the power light is blinking amber, the computer is steady amber, a device may exist. - When...with similar products in known working condition to help identify the problem. 274 Troubleshooting Remove and then reinstall any cards (see the Service Manual for Desktop Computers Some desktop computers have lights labeled with your computer). • Eliminate interference. Too many devices on the front...
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...INFORMATION: to learn more about the meaning of the various keyboard status lights displayed, see the Service Manual for your computer). ALERT! Possible HDD failure during HDD boot test (see "Contacting Dell" on page 337 for assistance). PREVIOUS ATTEMPTS AT BOOTING THIS SYSTEM HAVE FAILED AT CHECKPOINT ...boot routine three consecutive times for the same error (see "Contacting Dell" on page 337 for assistance). FOR MORE INFORMATION: To learn more about the meaning of the various diagnostic lights displayed, see the Service Manual for your computer or search for the topic on the...
...INFORMATION: to learn more about the meaning of the various keyboard status lights displayed, see the Service Manual for your computer). ALERT! Possible HDD failure during HDD boot test (see "Contacting Dell" on page 337 for assistance). PREVIOUS ATTEMPTS AT BOOTING THIS SYSTEM HAVE FAILED AT CHECKPOINT ...boot routine three consecutive times for the same error (see "Contacting Dell" on page 337 for assistance). FOR MORE INFORMATION: To learn more about the meaning of the various diagnostic lights displayed, see the Service Manual for your computer or search for the topic on the...
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...P O R T E D M E M O R Y. Ensure that require a 130-W or greater AC adapter. Enter the system setup program and correct the date or time (see "Contacting Dell" on page 308). STRIKE THE F1 KEY TO S H U T D O W N . - Connect a 130-W or greater AC adapter to the computer or docking station. THE AMOUNT OF ... Contact Dell for instructions, see "Entering the System Setup Program" on page 281). WARNING: A XXX-W AC ADAPTER HAS BEEN DETECTED, WHICH IS LESS THAN 278 Troubleshooting O F - Enter the system setup program and correct the date or time (see your computer's Service Manual). •...
...P O R T E D M E M O R Y. Ensure that require a 130-W or greater AC adapter. Enter the system setup program and correct the date or time (see "Contacting Dell" on page 308). STRIKE THE F1 KEY TO S H U T D O W N . - Connect a 130-W or greater AC adapter to the computer or docking station. THE AMOUNT OF ... Contact Dell for instructions, see "Entering the System Setup Program" on page 281). WARNING: A XXX-W AC ADAPTER HAS BEEN DETECTED, WHICH IS LESS THAN 278 Troubleshooting O F - Enter the system setup program and correct the date or time (see your computer's Service Manual). •...
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... Troubleshooting 287 Solving Problems Battery Problems CAUTION: There is a danger of a new battery exploding if it is defective. Replace the battery only with your Service Manual or contact Dell (see your computer. Discard used batteries according to repeatedly reset time and date information after turning on page 125. R E P L A C E T H E B A T T E R Y - Drive Problems CAUTION: Before you...
... Troubleshooting 287 Solving Problems Battery Problems CAUTION: There is a danger of a new battery exploding if it is defective. Replace the battery only with your Service Manual or contact Dell (see your computer. Discard used batteries according to repeatedly reset time and date information after turning on page 125. R E P L A C E T H E B A T T E R Y - Drive Problems CAUTION: Before you...
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...I V E R - R U N T H E H A R D W A R E TR O U B L E S H O O T E R - Power Problems CAUTION: Before you begin any of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions shipped with your computer or see the Service Manual for your computer. See "Power Lights for Desktop Computers" on page 273 or "Diagnostic Lights for Laptop Computers" on page 275), no network communication is... additional safety best practices information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. Network Problems CAUTION: Before you begin any of the computer...
...I V E R - R U N T H E H A R D W A R E TR O U B L E S H O O T E R - Power Problems CAUTION: Before you begin any of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions shipped with your computer or see the Service Manual for your computer. See "Power Lights for Desktop Computers" on page 273 or "Diagnostic Lights for Laptop Computers" on page 275), no network communication is... additional safety best practices information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. Network Problems CAUTION: Before you begin any of the computer...
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...device, such as a lamp. • Ensure that the main power cable and front panel cable are securely connected to the system board (see the Service Manual for your computer). A device may exist. • Ensure that the voltage selection switch is set to match the AC power at your location (if... shipped with your computer). Press a key on the keyboard, move the mouse, or press the power button to the system board (see the Service Manual for your computer). • Remove and then reinstall all components and cables are turned on page 275. NOTE: On certain systems the power light...
...device, such as a lamp. • Ensure that the main power cable and front panel cable are securely connected to the system board (see the Service Manual for your computer). A device may exist. • Ensure that the voltage selection switch is set to match the AC power at your location (if... shipped with your computer). Press a key on the keyboard, move the mouse, or press the power button to the system board (see the Service Manual for your computer). • Remove and then reinstall all components and cables are turned on page 275. NOTE: On certain systems the power light...
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... the keyboard, move the mouse, or press the power button to verify that the power strip is not responding, see the Service Manual for Desktop Computers" on . - Contact Dell (see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. Replace power protection devices, power strips, and power extension cables with similar in standby mode.
... the keyboard, move the mouse, or press the power button to verify that the power strip is not responding, see the Service Manual for Desktop Computers" on . - Contact Dell (see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. Replace power protection devices, power strips, and power extension cables with similar in standby mode.
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... to the same electrical outlet Dell Technical Update Service The Dell Technical Update service provides proactive e-mail notification of interference are: - To enroll for the Dell Technical Update service, go to the system board (see the Documentation for your location, if applicable. - Remove and then reinstall the memory modules (see the Service Manual for your computer. • Eliminate...
... to the same electrical outlet Dell Technical Update Service The Dell Technical Update service provides proactive e-mail notification of interference are: - To enroll for the Dell Technical Update service, go to the system board (see the Documentation for your location, if applicable. - Remove and then reinstall the memory modules (see the Service Manual for your computer. • Eliminate...
Setup Guide
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...memory problems - • Ensure that you are following the memory installation guidelines (see the Service Manual at support.dell.com/manuals). • If the problem persists, contact Dell (see if that resolves the problem. • See the software documentation for minimum memory ...requirements. If necessary, install additional memory (see the Service Manual at support.dell.com/manuals). • Reseat the memory module(s) into the connector(s) (see the Service Manual at support.dell.com/manuals). • Check if the memory module is compatible with your computer,...
...memory problems - • Ensure that you are following the memory installation guidelines (see the Service Manual at support.dell.com/manuals). • If the problem persists, contact Dell (see if that resolves the problem. • See the software documentation for minimum memory ...requirements. If necessary, install additional memory (see the Service Manual at support.dell.com/manuals). • Reseat the memory module(s) into the connector(s) (see the Service Manual at support.dell.com/manuals). • Check if the memory module is compatible with your computer,...
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... sequence information is correct. Hard-disk drive read failure - Keyboard failure - No timer tick interrupt - See the Service Manual at support.dell.com/manuals. No bootable partition on page 55). CPU fan has failed. Possible hard drive failure during HDD POST. No boot... device available - See the Service Manual at support.dell.com/manuals or contact Dell for assistance (see "Contacting Dell" on page 55). 34 Contact Dell for assistance (see "Contacting Dell" on the system board might be malfunctioning or there might be ...
... sequence information is correct. Hard-disk drive read failure - Keyboard failure - No timer tick interrupt - See the Service Manual at support.dell.com/manuals. No bootable partition on page 55). CPU fan has failed. Possible hard drive failure during HDD POST. No boot... device available - See the Service Manual at support.dell.com/manuals or contact Dell for assistance (see "Contacting Dell" on page 55). 34 Contact Dell for assistance (see "Contacting Dell" on the system board might be malfunctioning or there might be ...
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Check your warranty and return policies before working inside your warranty. INSPIRON Finding More Information and Resources If you need to: reinstall your operating system run a diagnostic program for your computer reinstall system software find more ... like a new hard drive reinstall or replace a worn or defective part See: "System Recovery Media" on page 44 "Dell Diagnostics" on page 36 "My Dell Downloads" on page 33 support.dell.com the Service Manual at support.dell.com/manuals NOTE: In some countries, opening and replacing parts of your computer may void your computer. 56
Check your warranty and return policies before working inside your warranty. INSPIRON Finding More Information and Resources If you need to: reinstall your operating system run a diagnostic program for your computer reinstall system software find more ... like a new hard drive reinstall or replace a worn or defective part See: "System Recovery Media" on page 44 "Dell Diagnostics" on page 36 "My Dell Downloads" on page 33 support.dell.com the Service Manual at support.dell.com/manuals NOTE: In some countries, opening and replacing parts of your computer may void your computer. 56
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Video Integrated Discrete Intel GMA X4500 (Inspiron 560) ATI Radeon™ HD 4200 (Inspiron 570) PCI Express x16 card (optional) 59 non-ECC memory only Minimum 1 GB Maximum 8 GB NOTE: For instructions on upgrading memory, see the Service Manual at support.dell.com/manuals. Drives Externally accessible Internally accessible two 5.25-inch bays for SATA DVD-ROM, SATA...
Video Integrated Discrete Intel GMA X4500 (Inspiron 560) ATI Radeon™ HD 4200 (Inspiron 570) PCI Express x16 card (optional) 59 non-ECC memory only Minimum 1 GB Maximum 8 GB NOTE: For instructions on upgrading memory, see the Service Manual at support.dell.com/manuals. Drives Externally accessible Internally accessible two 5.25-inch bays for SATA DVD-ROM, SATA...