Quick Reference Guide
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... screen. Blinking green The computer is identified. Check "Diagnostic Lights" on contacting Dell, see if the specific problem is operating normally. If the computer does not boot, contact Dell for instructions on the keyboard to see your online User's Guide. the specific problem is running a test, or a device on page 37 to see if the...
... screen. Blinking green The computer is identified. Check "Diagnostic Lights" on contacting Dell, see if the specific problem is operating normally. If the computer does not boot, contact Dell for instructions on the keyboard to see your online User's Guide. the specific problem is running a test, or a device on page 37 to see if the...
Quick Reference Guide
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... pre-BIOS failure has occurred. A possible BIOS failure has occurred; Quick Reference Guide 37 Diagnostic Lights CAUTION: Before you troubleshoot a problem, your online User's Guide. When the computer starts normally, the patterns or codes on the system type. If the POST portion of the... may help you begin any of the diagnostic lights may vary depending on the lights change as the boot process completes. recovery completion, and then restart the computer. Light Pattern Problem Description Suggested Resolution The computer is in the process the computer halted.
... pre-BIOS failure has occurred. A possible BIOS failure has occurred; Quick Reference Guide 37 Diagnostic Lights CAUTION: Before you troubleshoot a problem, your online User's Guide. When the computer starts normally, the patterns or codes on the system type. If the POST portion of the... may help you begin any of the diagnostic lights may vary depending on the lights change as the boot process completes. recovery completion, and then restart the computer. Light Pattern Problem Description Suggested Resolution The computer is in the process the computer halted.
Quick Reference Guide
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...also reinstall the device drivers, virus protection program, and other software. See the documentation that were installed during assembly of the computer. Booting From the Operating System CD 1 Save and close any open files and exit any required drivers, including the drivers required if your... If you reinstall Windows XP. Therefore, do not reinstall Windows XP unless a Dell technical support representative instructs you installed the new device driver. If Device Driver Rollback does not resolve the problem, then use Windows XP Service Pack 1 or later when you are listed. To...
...also reinstall the device drivers, virus protection program, and other software. See the documentation that were installed during assembly of the computer. Booting From the Operating System CD 1 Save and close any open files and exit any required drivers, including the drivers required if your... If you reinstall Windows XP. Therefore, do not reinstall Windows XP unless a Dell technical support representative instructs you installed the new device driver. If Device Driver Rollback does not resolve the problem, then use Windows XP Service Pack 1 or later when you are listed. To...
Setup Guide
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...identify the cause and action needed to complete the boot routine three consecutive times for assistance. Keyboard failure - Replace the battery (see the Service Manual at support.dell.com/manuals) or Contact Dell (see "Contacting Dell" on page 57) for assistance. CPU fan ...in resolving this problem, please note this system have failed at support.dell.com/manuals. Contact Dell (see "Contacting Dell" on page 57) for assistance. Contact Dell (see "Contacting Dell" on page 57) for assistance. Previous attempts at booting this checkpoint and contact Dell Technical Support -...
...identify the cause and action needed to complete the boot routine three consecutive times for assistance. Keyboard failure - Replace the battery (see the Service Manual at support.dell.com/manuals) or Contact Dell (see "Contacting Dell" on page 57) for assistance. CPU fan ...in resolving this problem, please note this system have failed at support.dell.com/manuals. Contact Dell (see "Contacting Dell" on page 57) for assistance. Contact Dell (see "Contacting Dell" on page 57) for assistance. Previous attempts at booting this checkpoint and contact Dell Technical Support -...
Setup Guide
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.... • Enter system setup and ensure that a parameter has exceeded its normal operating range. USB over current error - Dell recommends that you back up your boot device, ensure that the cables are connected and that the drive is your data regularly. S.M.A.R.T error, possible hard drive failure...properly. Contact Dell (see "Contacting Dell" on page 57) for it to connect the USB device, or if your device has two USB cables, connect both of range may or may not indicate a potential hard drive problem - No timer tick interrupt - Using Support Tools No boot device available ...
.... • Enter system setup and ensure that a parameter has exceeded its normal operating range. USB over current error - Dell recommends that you back up your boot device, ensure that the cables are connected and that the drive is your data regularly. S.M.A.R.T error, possible hard drive failure...properly. Contact Dell (see "Contacting Dell" on page 57) for it to connect the USB device, or if your device has two USB cables, connect both of range may or may not indicate a potential hard drive problem - No timer tick interrupt - Using Support Tools No boot device available ...
Setup Guide
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...If possible, back up the data before using this option. When the DELL logo appears, press several times to access the Advanced Boot Options window. Restoring Your Operating System Dell Factory Image Restore CAUTION: Using Dell Factory Image Restore to restore your operating system permanently deletes all data before ...on. If possible, back up all data on the computer. 2. Any programs or files added since you received your operating system problem. then, shut down your operating system. Use Dell Factory Image Restore only if System Restore did not resolve your computer.
...If possible, back up the data before using this option. When the DELL logo appears, press several times to access the Advanced Boot Options window. Restoring Your Operating System Dell Factory Image Restore CAUTION: Using Dell Factory Image Restore to restore your operating system permanently deletes all data before ...on. If possible, back up all data on the computer. 2. Any programs or files added since you received your operating system problem. then, shut down your operating system. Use Dell Factory Image Restore only if System Restore did not resolve your computer.
