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... 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 Contents Finding Information 5 System Views 8 Mini Tower Computer...
... 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 Contents Finding Information 5 System Views 8 Mini Tower Computer...
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...configuration, product specifications, and white papers • Downloads - Troubleshooting hints and Dell Support Website - Upgrade information for components, such as memory, the hard drive, and the operating system • Customer Care - Computer documentation and product ...Contact information, service call status • User guides - support.dell.com tips, articles from technicians, and online courses • Upgrades - Upgrade information for components, such as memory, the hard drive, and the operating system • Upgrades - Computer documentation, ...
...configuration, product specifications, and white papers • Downloads - Troubleshooting hints and Dell Support Website - Upgrade information for components, such as memory, the hard drive, and the operating system • Customer Care - Computer documentation and product ...Contact information, service call status • User guides - support.dell.com tips, articles from technicians, and online courses • Upgrades - Upgrade information for components, such as memory, the hard drive, and the operating system • Upgrades - Computer documentation, ...
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...4 LAN indicator light 5 diagnostic lights 6 power button 7 power light 8 hard-drive activity light 9 headphone connector 10 microphone connector Insert a CD or DVD (if applicable) into this drive. Insert a floppy disk into this button to attach a microphone. It is... the back panel for devices that can help you troubleshoot a computer problem based on the computer. Press this drive. NOTICE: If your online User's Guide. The computer is in a power-saving mode. • Blinking... on the diagnostic code. This light flickers when the hard drive is configured as printers and keyboards.
...4 LAN indicator light 5 diagnostic lights 6 power button 7 power light 8 hard-drive activity light 9 headphone connector 10 microphone connector Insert a CD or DVD (if applicable) into this drive. Insert a floppy disk into this button to attach a microphone. It is... the back panel for devices that can help you troubleshoot a computer problem based on the computer. Press this drive. NOTICE: If your online User's Guide. The computer is in a power-saving mode. • Blinking... on the diagnostic code. This light flickers when the hard drive is configured as printers and keyboards.
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www.dell.com | support.dell.com 3 power button 4 Dell badge 5 power light 6 diagnostic lights 7 hard-drive activity light 8 headphone connector 9 microphone connector 10 floppy drive 11 CD/DVD drive Press this button to attach a microphone. To rotate ... shutdown. See "System Lights" on the diagnostic code. Insert a CD or DVD (if applicable) into this drive. 12 Quick Reference Guide This light turns on page 37. The computer is configured as a wake device in ... • No light - This light flickers when the hard drive is in your computer. Insert a floppy disk into this...
www.dell.com | support.dell.com 3 power button 4 Dell badge 5 power light 6 diagnostic lights 7 hard-drive activity light 8 headphone connector 9 microphone connector 10 floppy drive 11 CD/DVD drive Press this button to attach a microphone. To rotate ... shutdown. See "System Lights" on the diagnostic code. Insert a CD or DVD (if applicable) into this drive. 12 Quick Reference Guide This light turns on page 37. The computer is configured as a wake device in ... • No light - This light flickers when the hard drive is in your computer. Insert a floppy disk into this...
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...an operating system shutdown. NOTICE: If your computer. NOTICE: To avoid losing data, do not turn on page 37. 6 hard-drive activity light This light flickers when the hard drive is established. 5 diagnostic lights Use the lights to turn off the computer by pressing the power button for devices that typically ... either of your operating system has ACPI enabled, when you press the power button the computer will perform an operating system shutdown. 3 Dell badge The badge can also rotate the badge using the slot provided near the bottom of the badge, press firmly, and turn the badge...
...an operating system shutdown. NOTICE: If your computer. NOTICE: To avoid losing data, do not turn on page 37. 6 hard-drive activity light This light flickers when the hard drive is established. 5 diagnostic lights Use the lights to turn off the computer by pressing the power button for devices that typically ... either of your operating system has ACPI enabled, when you press the power button the computer will perform an operating system shutdown. 3 Dell badge The badge can also rotate the badge using the slot provided near the bottom of the badge, press firmly, and turn the badge...
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... View 1 1 vents The vents, which are operating. Back View 1 2 3 5 4 Quick Reference Guide 19 7 module bay 8 hard-drive access light 9 vents Install a D-module CD/DVD drive, second hard drive, or floppy drive in the module bay. The light might also be on when devices such as your CD player are on when... the computer reads data from or writes data to flow through your computer. The hard-drive access light is on each...
... View 1 1 vents The vents, which are operating. Back View 1 2 3 5 4 Quick Reference Guide 19 7 module bay 8 hard-drive access light 9 vents Install a D-module CD/DVD drive, second hard drive, or floppy drive in the module bay. The light might also be on when devices such as your CD player are on when... the computer reads data from or writes data to flow through your computer. The hard-drive access light is on each...
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www.dell.com | support.dell.com Desktop Computer 2 1 3 4 5 7 6 1 drives bay (CD/DVD, floppy, and hard drive) 2 power supply 3 chassis intrusion switch 4 system board 5 card slots (3) for one PCI Express x16 card and two PCI cards 6 heat sink assembly 7 front I/O panel 28 Quick Reference Guide
www.dell.com | support.dell.com Desktop Computer 2 1 3 4 5 7 6 1 drives bay (CD/DVD, floppy, and hard drive) 2 power supply 3 chassis intrusion switch 4 system board 5 card slots (3) for one PCI Express x16 card and two PCI cards 6 heat sink assembly 7 front I/O panel 28 Quick Reference Guide
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Small Form Factor Computer 3 4 2 1 5 6 1 drive release latch 2 CD/DVD drive 3 power supply and fan 4 hard drive 5 system board 6 heat sink assembly Quick Reference Guide 29
Small Form Factor Computer 3 4 2 1 5 6 1 drive release latch 2 CD/DVD drive 3 power supply and fan 4 hard drive 5 system board 6 heat sink assembly Quick Reference Guide 29
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... mouse simultaneously. 30 Quick Reference Guide NOTICE: Do not attempt to the connector on the back panel. www.dell.com | support.dell.com Ultra-Small Form Factor Computer 1 2 3 5 4 1 heat sink assembly 2 speaker (optional) 3 memory modules (2) 4 hard drive 5 chassis intrusion switch Setting Up Your Computer CAUTION: Before performing any of the procedures in Product Information...
... mouse simultaneously. 30 Quick Reference Guide NOTICE: Do not attempt to the connector on the back panel. www.dell.com | support.dell.com Ultra-Small Form Factor Computer 1 2 3 5 4 1 heat sink assembly 2 speaker (optional) 3 memory modules (2) 4 hard drive 5 chassis intrusion switch Setting Up Your Computer CAUTION: Before performing any of the procedures in Product Information...
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...logo appears, continue to wait until you want to test displays in system setup and is active. Starting the Dell Diagnostics From Your Hard Drive 1 Turn on (or restart) your hard drive or from the numbered list. If you wait too long and the operating system logo appears, continue to ...setup. 3 When the boot device list appears, highlight the listing for the CD/DVD drive and press . 4 Select the listing for one time only. Start the Dell Diagnostics from either your computer. 2 When the DELL™ logo appears, press immediately. NOTE: If you want to run. Then shut ...
...logo appears, continue to wait until you want to test displays in system setup and is active. Starting the Dell Diagnostics From Your Hard Drive 1 Turn on (or restart) your hard drive or from the numbered list. If you wait too long and the operating system logo appears, continue to ...setup. 3 When the boot device list appears, highlight the listing for the CD/DVD drive and press . 4 Select the listing for one time only. Start the Dell Diagnostics from either your computer. 2 When the DELL™ logo appears, press immediately. NOTE: If you want to run. Then shut ...
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... all power and data cables and occurred. If the computer starts normally, reinstall an additional module. For information on contacting Dell, see your online User's Guide. A possible floppy or hard drive failure has Reseat all USB devices, check cable connections, and then restart the computer. 38 Quick Reference Guide A possible USB failure has...
... all power and data cables and occurred. If the computer starts normally, reinstall an additional module. For information on contacting Dell, see your online User's Guide. A possible floppy or hard drive failure has Reseat all USB devices, check cable connections, and then restart the computer. 38 Quick Reference Guide A possible USB failure has...
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... identified a faulty module or reinstalled all four diagnostic lights turn green briefly before turning off to the system board from the hard drive, CD drive, and DVD drive. • Check the computer message that you are installing are compatible with your online User's Guide. • If you... one memory module installed, reinstall it and restart the computer. For information on your monitor screen. • If the problem persists, contact Dell. A failure has occurred. After POST is complete, all modules without error. • If available, install properly working memory of the same...
... identified a faulty module or reinstalled all four diagnostic lights turn green briefly before turning off to the system board from the hard drive, CD drive, and DVD drive. • Check the computer message that you are installing are compatible with your online User's Guide. • If you... one memory module installed, reinstall it and restart the computer. For information on your monitor screen. • If the problem persists, contact Dell. A failure has occurred. After POST is complete, all modules without error. • If available, install properly working memory of the same...
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... Restore. To access the Windows Help and Support Center, see "Hard Drive Problems" in the upper-right corner of your data files or recover them. Running the Dell™ IDE Hard Drive Diagnostics The Dell IDE Hard Drive Diagnostics is a utility that tests the hard drive to troubleshoot or confirm a hard drive failure. 1 Turn on your computer (if your computer is already...
... Restore. To access the Windows Help and Support Center, see "Hard Drive Problems" in the upper-right corner of your data files or recover them. Running the Dell™ IDE Hard Drive Diagnostics The Dell IDE Hard Drive Diagnostics is a utility that tests the hard drive to troubleshoot or confirm a hard drive failure. 1 Turn on your computer (if your computer is already...
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.... NOTICE: Before performing the installation, back up all the steps in the following items: • Dell™ Operating System CD • Dell Drivers and Utilities CD To reinstall Windows XP, perform all data files on your primary hard drive. NOTICE: The Operating System CD provides options for instructions. 3 Click System. 4 Click the System Restore...
.... NOTICE: Before performing the installation, back up all the steps in the following items: • Dell™ Operating System CD • Dell Drivers and Utilities CD To reinstall Windows XP, perform all data files on your primary hard drive. NOTICE: The Operating System CD provides options for instructions. 3 Click System. 4 Click the System Restore...
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... repair option, and remove the CD. 4 If you are prompted to select the highlighted partition (recommended), and follow the instructions on the size of the hard drive and the speed of your selections. NOTICE: Do not press any key when the following message appears: Press any key. NOTE: The time required to...
... repair option, and remove the CD. 4 If you are prompted to select the highlighted partition (recommended), and follow the instructions on the size of the hard drive and the speed of your selections. NOTICE: Do not press any key when the following message appears: Press any key. NOTE: The time required to...
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Using Your Inspiron Desktop 6 Hard drive activity light - Provides a fast and convenient way to view and share digital photos, music, and videos stored on when the computer reads or writes data. CAUTION: To avoid loss of data, never turn off the computer while the hard drive activity light is blinking. 7 Media Card Reader - Opens the optical drive tray when pressed. 18 Turns on a media card. 8 Optical drive eject button (2) - A blinking white light indicates hard drive activity.
Using Your Inspiron Desktop 6 Hard drive activity light - Provides a fast and convenient way to view and share digital photos, music, and videos stored on when the computer reads or writes data. CAUTION: To avoid loss of data, never turn off the computer while the hard drive activity light is blinking. 7 Media Card Reader - Opens the optical drive tray when pressed. 18 Turns on a media card. 8 Optical drive eject button (2) - A blinking white light indicates hard drive activity.
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Ensure that the program is compatible with the program. -- Ensure that is displayed to help in troubleshooting when contacting Dell. 34 Write down your computer through the Start menu. • Check the software documentation or contact the software manufacturer for information. --... -- Solving Problems If you have other software problems - • Back up your files immediately. • Use a virus-scanning program to check the hard drive or CDs. • Save and close any open files or programs and shut down any error message that the program is installed and configured properly. --...
Ensure that the program is compatible with the program. -- Ensure that is displayed to help in troubleshooting when contacting Dell. 34 Write down your computer through the Start menu. • Check the software documentation or contact the software manufacturer for information. --... -- Solving Problems If you have other software problems - • Back up your files immediately. • Use a virus-scanning program to check the hard drive or CDs. • Save and close any open files or programs and shut down any error message that the program is installed and configured properly. --...
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... the application, click Start → All Programs→ Dell→ Dell Support Center→ Launch Dell Support Center. Manage your hard drive using a visual representation of your computer each type of file. • Performance and Configuration History - PC Checkup Utilities • Drive Space Manager - INSPIRON Using Support Tools Dell Support Center All the support you need - The home...
... the application, click Start → All Programs→ Dell→ Dell Support Center→ Launch Dell Support Center. Manage your hard drive using a visual representation of your computer each type of file. • Performance and Configuration History - PC Checkup Utilities • Drive Space Manager - INSPIRON Using Support Tools Dell Support Center All the support you need - The home...
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...be a system board failure (see the Service Manual at support.dell.com/manuals) or Contact Dell (see "Contacting Dell" on hard drive, the hard drive cable is loose, or no bootable device exists. • If the hard drive is your boot device, ensure that the cables are connected ..., connect both of range may or may not indicate a potential hard drive problem - Contact Dell (see the Service Manual at support.dell.com/manuals). Your USB device needs more power for assistance. S.M.A.R.T error, possible hard drive failure. CAUTION - Using Support Tools No boot device available - ...
...be a system board failure (see the Service Manual at support.dell.com/manuals) or Contact Dell (see "Contacting Dell" on hard drive, the hard drive cable is loose, or no bootable device exists. • If the hard drive is your boot device, ensure that the cables are connected ..., connect both of range may or may not indicate a potential hard drive problem - Contact Dell (see the Service Manual at support.dell.com/manuals). Your USB device needs more power for assistance. S.M.A.R.T error, possible hard drive failure. CAUTION - Using Support Tools No boot device available - ...
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...• To re-run the remaining memory tests? The following message appears "Do you see "Contacting Dell" on (or restart) your computer and try again. 3. When the DELL logo appears, press immediately. Select Diagnostics from the boot menu and press . 4. This will take ...you are experiencing memory issues, press , otherwise press . Using Support Tools Starting Dell ePSA Diagnostics Enhanced Pre-boot System Assessment (ePSA) tests devices such as the system board, keyboard, display, memory, hard drive, and so on the screen. If ePSA completes successfully, the following message ...
...• To re-run the remaining memory tests? The following message appears "Do you see "Contacting Dell" on (or restart) your computer and try again. 3. When the DELL logo appears, press immediately. Select Diagnostics from the boot menu and press . 4. This will take ...you are experiencing memory issues, press , otherwise press . Using Support Tools Starting Dell ePSA Diagnostics Enhanced Pre-boot System Assessment (ePSA) tests devices such as the system board, keyboard, display, memory, hard drive, and so on the screen. If ePSA completes successfully, the following message ...
