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... 28 Small Form Factor Computer 29 Ultra-Small Form Factor Computer 30 Setting Up Your Computer 30 Solving Problems 33 Dell Diagnostics 33 System Lights 36 Diagnostic Lights 37 Beep Codes 40 Running the Dell™ IDE Hard Drive Diagnostics 41 Resolving Software and Hardware Incompatibilities 41 Contents 3 Front View 11 Desktop Computer - Side...
... 28 Small Form Factor Computer 29 Ultra-Small Form Factor Computer 30 Setting Up Your Computer 30 Solving Problems 33 Dell Diagnostics 33 System Lights 36 Diagnostic Lights 37 Beep Codes 40 Running the Dell™ IDE Hard Drive Diagnostics 41 Resolving Software and Hardware Incompatibilities 41 Contents 3 Front View 11 Desktop Computer - Side...
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... checks in the Product Information Guide. record your online User's Guide. Express Service Code Service Tag: Dell Diagnostics CAUTION: Before you begin any of tools to Use the Dell Diagnostics If you experience a problem with your computer. If computer problems occur that require... on page 5 for your online User's Guide. and then contact Dell from Dell, write a detailed description of the Express Service Code and Service Tag. For the latest troubleshooting information available for an example of the error, beep codes, or diagnostics light patterns; For information on...
... checks in the Product Information Guide. record your online User's Guide. Express Service Code Service Tag: Dell Diagnostics CAUTION: Before you begin any of tools to Use the Dell Diagnostics If you experience a problem with your computer. If computer problems occur that require... on page 5 for your online User's Guide. and then contact Dell from Dell, write a detailed description of the Express Service Code and Service Tag. For the latest troubleshooting information available for an example of the error, beep codes, or diagnostics light patterns; For information on...
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... required. Check "Diagnostic Lights" on the keyboard to see if light, no beep code but the computer locks up during POST A problem was detected while the BIOS was executing. See "Beep Codes" on contacting Dell, see if the specific problem is running a test, or a device on ... green power The monitor or the graphics card may Check "Diagnostic Lights" on diagnosing the beep code. Blinking yellow A power supply or system board failure has occurred. www.dell.com | support.dell.com 5 Close the test screen to return to complete. System Lights Your power light may...
... required. Check "Diagnostic Lights" on the keyboard to see if light, no beep code but the computer locks up during POST A problem was detected while the BIOS was executing. See "Beep Codes" on contacting Dell, see if the specific problem is running a test, or a device on ... green power The monitor or the graphics card may Check "Diagnostic Lights" on diagnosing the beep code. Blinking yellow A power supply or system board failure has occurred. www.dell.com | support.dell.com 5 Close the test screen to return to complete. System Lights Your power light may...
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... initialization failure Screen retrace failure Search for technical assistance. This beep code tells you that the computer encountered a memory problem. www.dell.com | support.dell.com Beep Codes Your computer might emit a series of beeps during start -up : 1 Write down the beep code. 2 See "Dell Diagnostics" on contacting Dell, see your computer beeps during start -up if the monitor cannot display errors...
... initialization failure Screen retrace failure Search for technical assistance. This beep code tells you that the computer encountered a memory problem. www.dell.com | support.dell.com Beep Codes Your computer might emit a series of beeps during start -up : 1 Write down the beep code. 2 See "Dell Diagnostics" on contacting Dell, see your computer beeps during start -up if the monitor cannot display errors...
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...to previous operating state, 41 conflicts software and hardware incompatibilities, 41 cover removing, 21 D Dell Premier Support website, 7 support site, 6 Dell Diagnostics, 33 diagnostics beep codes, 40 Dell Diagnostics, 33 Drivers and Utilities CD, 5 documentation device, 5 online, 6-7 Quick Reference,... Utilities CD, 5 L labels Microsoft Windows, 6 Service Tag, 6 M Microsoft Windows label, 6 E error messages beep codes, 40 H hardware beep codes, 40 conflicts, 41 Dell Diagnostics, 33 Hardware Troubleshooter, 41 Help and Support Center, 7 I installing parts before you begin, 21 IRQ conflicts,...
...to previous operating state, 41 conflicts software and hardware incompatibilities, 41 cover removing, 21 D Dell Premier Support website, 7 support site, 6 Dell Diagnostics, 33 diagnostics beep codes, 40 Dell Diagnostics, 33 Drivers and Utilities CD, 5 documentation device, 5 online, 6-7 Quick Reference,... Utilities CD, 5 L labels Microsoft Windows, 6 Service Tag, 6 M Microsoft Windows label, 6 E error messages beep codes, 40 H hardware beep codes, 40 conflicts, 41 Dell Diagnostics, 33 Hardware Troubleshooter, 41 Help and Support Center, 7 I installing parts before you begin, 21 IRQ conflicts,...
Setup Guide
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...Connect to the Internet (Optional 13 Using Your Inspiron Desktop 16 Front View Features 16 Back View Features 20 Back Panel Connectors 22 Software Features 24 Dell DataSafe Online Backup 25 Dell Stage 25 Solving Problems 28 Beep Codes 28 Network Problems 29 Power Problems 30 Memory ...Problems 31 Lockups and Software Problems 32 Using Support Tools 35 Dell Support Center 35 My Dell Downloads 36 System Messages 37...
...Connect to the Internet (Optional 13 Using Your Inspiron Desktop 16 Front View Features 16 Back View Features 20 Back Panel Connectors 22 Software Features 24 Dell DataSafe Online Backup 25 Dell Stage 25 Solving Problems 28 Beep Codes 28 Network Problems 29 Power Problems 30 Memory ...Problems 31 Lockups and Software Problems 32 Using Support Tools 35 Dell Support Center 35 My Dell Downloads 36 System Messages 37...
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... the memory module, ensure that the memory module is seated properly. See the Service Manual at support.dell.com/manuals. Beep Code One Two Three Four Five Six Seven 28 Possible Problem Possible system board failure - INSPIRON Solving Problems This section provides troubleshooting information for your problem using the following guidelines, see "Using Support...
... the memory module, ensure that the memory module is seated properly. See the Service Manual at support.dell.com/manuals. Beep Code One Two Three Four Five Six Seven 28 Possible Problem Possible system board failure - INSPIRON Solving Problems This section provides troubleshooting information for your problem using the following guidelines, see "Using Support...
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...Click Exit to wait until you see "Contacting Dell" on page 57) for assistance. • To stop ePSA and restart your computer. 40 Select Diagnostics from the boot menu and press . 4. If a device fails a test, the test stops and the computer beeps. NOTE: If you want to continue? (...message is displayed: "Enhanced Pre-boot System Assessment Complete." 5. then, shut down the error code(s) that appear on (or restart) your computer and try again. 3. Turn on the screen and contact Dell (see the Microsoft Windows desktop; The following message appears "Do you wait too long and...
...Click Exit to wait until you see "Contacting Dell" on page 57) for assistance. • To stop ePSA and restart your computer. 40 Select Diagnostics from the boot menu and press . 4. If a device fails a test, the test stops and the computer beeps. NOTE: If you want to continue? (...message is displayed: "Enhanced Pre-boot System Assessment Complete." 5. then, shut down the error code(s) that appear on (or restart) your computer and try again. 3. Turn on the screen and contact Dell (see the Microsoft Windows desktop; The following message appears "Do you wait too long and...
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... Name: • Date: • Address: • Phone number: • Service Tag and Express Service Code (located on a label at the back of the computer): • Return Material Authorization Number (if provided by Dell support technician): • Operating system and version: • Devices: • Expansion cards: • Are ... and versions: See your operating system documentation to a network? If the computer is connected to a printer, print each file before calling Dell. • Error message, beep code, or diagnostic code: • Description of the computer's start-up files.
... Name: • Date: • Address: • Phone number: • Service Tag and Express Service Code (located on a label at the back of the computer): • Return Material Authorization Number (if provided by Dell support technician): • Operating system and version: • Devices: • Expansion cards: • Are ... and versions: See your operating system documentation to a network? If the computer is connected to a printer, print each file before calling Dell. • Error message, beep code, or diagnostic code: • Description of the computer's start-up files.
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INSPIRON Index A Advanced Boot Options 48 airflow 5 audio controller 61 B backup and recovery 25 beep code 56 Blu-ray Discs 24 C calling Dell 55 CDs, playing and creating 24 computer capabilities 24 66 connect(ing) display 6 optional network cable 9 to the Internet 13 Contacting Dell online 57 customer service 51 D DataSafe Local Backup 44 DellConnect 51 Dell Diagnostics 39 Dell Factory Image Restore 48 Dell Stage 25 Diagnostic Checklist 56 drivers and downloads 59 DVDs, playing and creating 24
INSPIRON Index A Advanced Boot Options 48 airflow 5 audio controller 61 B backup and recovery 25 beep code 56 Blu-ray Discs 24 C calling Dell 55 CDs, playing and creating 24 computer capabilities 24 66 connect(ing) display 6 optional network cable 9 to the Internet 13 Contacting Dell online 57 customer service 51 D DataSafe Local Backup 44 DellConnect 51 Dell Diagnostics 39 Dell Factory Image Restore 48 Dell Stage 25 Diagnostic Checklist 56 drivers and downloads 59 DVDs, playing and creating 24