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... 4 Select the listing for the CD/DVD drive option from the CD boot menu. 5 Select the option to boot from the CD/DVD drive from the menu that no diagnostics utility partition has been found, run the Dell Diagnostics from your Drivers and Utilities CD (optional) (see page 34). ...Then shut down and restart the computer. NOTE: The next steps change the boot sequence for one time only. www.dell.com | support.dell.com Enter system setup (see "System Setup" in your online User's Guide for instructions), review your computer's configuration information,...
... 4 Select the listing for the CD/DVD drive option from the CD boot menu. 5 Select the option to boot from the CD/DVD drive from the menu that no diagnostics utility partition has been found, run the Dell Diagnostics from your Drivers and Utilities CD (optional) (see page 34). ...Then shut down and restart the computer. NOTE: The next steps change the boot sequence for one time only. www.dell.com | support.dell.com Enter system setup (see "System Setup" in your online User's Guide for instructions), review your computer's configuration information,...
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... button, move the mouse, or press a key on the keyboard to complete. If the Dell Diagnostics is running a test, or a device on diagnosing the beep code. If the computer does not boot, contact Dell for instructions on the system board may be faulty. Check "Diagnostic Lights" on page 37 ...to see if the specific problem is identified. www.dell.com | support.dell.com 5 Close the test screen to return to see if...
... button, move the mouse, or press a key on the keyboard to complete. If the Dell Diagnostics is running a test, or a device on diagnosing the beep code. If the computer does not boot, contact Dell for instructions on the system board may be faulty. Check "Diagnostic Lights" on page 37 ...to see if the specific problem is identified. www.dell.com | support.dell.com 5 Close the test screen to return to see if...
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... Guide 37 The diagnostic lights are not lit after a successful POST, the diagnostic lights do not indicate the cause of system boot completes successfully, all four lights display solid green for computer is in the Product Information Guide. recovery completion, and then restart ...When the computer starts normally, the patterns or codes on the front or back panel. If the computer malfunctions after the computer successfully boots to the operating system. The diagnostic lights can be "off " condition, or a possible pre-BIOS failure has occurred. For information...
... Guide 37 The diagnostic lights are not lit after a successful POST, the diagnostic lights do not indicate the cause of system boot completes successfully, all four lights display solid green for computer is in the Product Information Guide. recovery completion, and then restart ...When the computer starts normally, the patterns or codes on the front or back panel. If the computer malfunctions after the computer successfully boots to the operating system. The diagnostic lights can be "off " condition, or a possible pre-BIOS failure has occurred. For information...
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... the new device driver. 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 operating system to the operating state it was..., do so. Quick Reference Guide 43 To reinstall Windows XP, you need the following sections in the order in before you are listed. Booting From the Operating System CD 1 Save and close any open files and exit any required drivers, including the drivers required if your primary hard...
... the new device driver. 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 operating system to the operating state it was..., do so. Quick Reference Guide 43 To reinstall Windows XP, you need the following sections in the order in before you are listed. Booting From the Operating System CD 1 Save and close any open files and exit any required drivers, including the drivers required if your primary hard...
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...of the hard drive and the speed of your selections. The computer automatically restarts. 44 Quick Reference Guide www.dell.com | support.dell.com 4 Press immediately after the DELL™ logo appears. The computer automatically restarts multiple times. If you are unsure of your computer. Windows XP... network configuration, enter your settings, accept the default selections. The Windows XP Setup screen appears, and the operating system begins to boot from CD message appears, press any key to copy files and install the devices. NOTICE: Do not press any key when the...
...of the hard drive and the speed of your selections. The computer automatically restarts. 44 Quick Reference Guide www.dell.com | support.dell.com 4 Press immediately after the DELL™ logo appears. The computer automatically restarts multiple times. If you are unsure of your computer. Windows XP... network configuration, enter your settings, accept the default selections. The Windows XP Setup screen appears, and the operating system begins to boot from CD message appears, press any key to copy files and install the devices. NOTICE: Do not press any key when the...
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... users. 17 Click Next. 18 Click Finish to the Internet? NOTICE: Do not press any key when the following message appears: Press any key to boot from the CD. 13 When the Welcome to Microsoft screen appears, click Next. 14 When the How will use the Drivers and Utilities CD while... you are using the Drivers and Utilities CD for the first time on the computer and allow it to boot to continue. screen appears, select No, not at the Welcome Dell System Owner screen. 5 Select the appropriate System Model, Operating System, Device Type, and Topic. If you are running the Windows...
... users. 17 Click Next. 18 Click Finish to the Internet? NOTICE: Do not press any key when the following message appears: Press any key to boot from the CD. 13 When the Welcome to Microsoft screen appears, click Next. 14 When the How will use the Drivers and Utilities CD while... you are using the Drivers and Utilities CD for the first time on the computer and allow it to boot to continue. screen appears, select No, not at the Welcome Dell System Owner screen. 5 Select the appropriate System Model, Operating System, Device Type, and Topic. If you are running the Windows...
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...page 57) for assistance. The computer failed to resolve the issue. Replace the battery (see the Service Manual at booting this checkpoint and contact Dell Technical Support - CPU fan failure - Possible hard-disk drive failure during POST. Replace the keyboard or check the ...CPU fan has failed. Keyboard failure - Contact Dell (see "Contacting Dell" on page 57) for loose connection. 37 For help you identify the cause and action needed to complete the boot routine three consecutive times for assistance. Contact Dell (see "Contacting Dell" on page 57) for the same error....
...page 57) for assistance. The computer failed to resolve the issue. Replace the battery (see the Service Manual at booting this checkpoint and contact Dell Technical Support - CPU fan failure - Possible hard-disk drive failure during POST. Replace the keyboard or check the ...CPU fan has failed. Keyboard failure - Contact Dell (see "Contacting Dell" on page 57) for loose connection. 37 For help you identify the cause and action needed to complete the boot routine three consecutive times for assistance. Contact Dell (see "Contacting Dell" on page 57) for the same error....
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...be malfunctioning or there might be a system board failure (see the Service Manual at support.dell.com/manuals). A parameter out of them. S.M.A.R.T error, possible hard drive failure. Using Support Tools No boot device available - A chip on page 57) for assistance. CAUTION - No timer tick...a potential hard drive problem - Hard Drive SELF MONITORING SYSTEM has reported that the boot sequence information is correct (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 ...
...be malfunctioning or there might be a system board failure (see the Service Manual at support.dell.com/manuals). A parameter out of them. S.M.A.R.T error, possible hard drive failure. Using Support Tools No boot device available - A chip on page 57) for assistance. CAUTION - No timer tick...a potential hard drive problem - Hard Drive SELF MONITORING SYSTEM has reported that the boot sequence information is correct (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 ...
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... computer and try again. 3. Do you want to continue? (Recommended)." When the DELL logo appears, press immediately. If ePSA completes successfully, the following message is displayed: "Enhanced Pre-boot System Assessment Complete." 5. The following message appears "Do you want to wait until ...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 (or...
... computer and try again. 3. Do you want to continue? (Recommended)." When the DELL logo appears, press immediately. If ePSA completes successfully, the following message is displayed: "Enhanced Pre-boot System Assessment Complete." 5. The following message appears "Do you want to wait until ...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 (or...
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... restore your hard drive to access the Advanced Boot Options window. You can use Dell Factory Image Restore (see "Dell Factory Image Restore" on page 12) Dell DataSafe Local Backup Basic To restore your operating system and Dell factory-installed software while preserving the data files: 1. When the DELL logo appears, press several times to the...
... restore your hard drive to access the Advanced Boot Options window. You can use Dell Factory Image Restore (see "Dell Factory Image Restore" on page 12) Dell DataSafe Local Backup Basic To restore your operating system and Dell factory-installed software while preserving the data files: 1. When the DELL logo appears, press several times to the...
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.... Follow the instructions on your computer using the system recovery media. Insert the system recovery disc or USB key and restart the computer. 2. When the DELL logo appears, press immediately. then, shut down your computer. • Hard drive failure that prevents data from the list and press . 4. Use the system...: 1. You can use of the recovery options installed on your computer and try again. 3. Restoring Your Operating System To restore the operating system and Dell factory-installed software on the screen. 47 Select the appropriate boot device from being recovered.
.... Follow the instructions on your computer using the system recovery media. Insert the system recovery disc or USB key and restart the computer. 2. When the DELL logo appears, press immediately. then, shut down your computer. • Hard drive failure that prevents data from the list and press . 4. Use the system...: 1. You can use of the recovery options installed on your computer and try again. 3. Restoring Your Operating System To restore the operating system and Dell factory-installed software on the screen. 47 Select the appropriate boot device from being recovered.
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... since you received your computer and try again. 48 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. Data files include documents, spreadsheets, e-mail messages, digital photos, music files, and so on certain computers. NOTE: If...
... since you received your computer and try again. 48 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. Data files include documents, spreadsheets, e-mail messages, digital photos, music files, and so on certain computers. NOTE: If...
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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
Service Manual
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... Advanced CPU Configuration Graphics Configuration System Configuration Power Management Post Behavior l Hyper-threading - Enabled or Disabled (Disabled by default) l Onboard LAN Boot ROM - Enabled or Disabled (Enabled by default) l Serial Port IO Address/IRQ - 3F8h/IRQ4, 2F8h/IRQ3, 3E8h/IRQ4, 2E8h/IRQ3...Off (On by default) l Onboard Card Reader - USB CD/DVD; On; Allows to access the F12 Boot Menu when this setting is present System Password Boot Menu Security HDD Protection Feature NOTE: Deleting the administrator password will delete the system password. Disabled (CD/DVD ...
... Advanced CPU Configuration Graphics Configuration System Configuration Power Management Post Behavior l Hyper-threading - Enabled or Disabled (Disabled by default) l Onboard LAN Boot ROM - Enabled or Disabled (Enabled by default) l Serial Port IO Address/IRQ - 3F8h/IRQ4, 2F8h/IRQ3, 3E8h/IRQ4, 2E8h/IRQ3...Off (On by default) l Onboard Card Reader - USB CD/DVD; On; Allows to access the F12 Boot Menu when this setting is present System Password Boot Menu Security HDD Protection Feature NOTE: Deleting the administrator password will delete the system password. Disabled (CD/DVD ...
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...Discard Changes and Reset, and Load Defaults Boot Sequence This feature allows you to change the current boot sequence, for example, to boot from the CD/DVD/CD-RW drive to run the Dell Diagnostics from a USB device, connect the USB device to boot from the network. Network; USB CD/DVD...; The computer attempts to boot from . The computer attempts to boot from the ...
...Discard Changes and Reset, and Load Defaults Boot Sequence This feature allows you to change the current boot sequence, for example, to boot from the CD/DVD/CD-RW drive to run the Dell Diagnostics from a USB device, connect the USB device to boot from the network. Network; USB CD/DVD...; The computer attempts to boot from . The computer attempts to boot from the ...
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Press plus (+) or minus (-) to change the boot priority of devices. 4. Follow the instructions in this section, follow the safety instructions that shipped with your computer. Turn off the computer and disconnect your ... using a wrist grounding strap or by periodically touching an unpainted metal surface (such as a connector on your current boot sequence in this section, follow the safety instructions that is not authorized by Dell is not covered by your computer and all attached devices from pins 1 and 2 and replace it on pins 2 and...
Press plus (+) or minus (-) to change the boot priority of devices. 4. Follow the instructions in this section, follow the safety instructions that shipped with your computer. Turn off the computer and disconnect your ... using a wrist grounding strap or by periodically touching an unpainted metal surface (such as a connector on your current boot sequence in this section, follow the safety instructions that is not authorized by Dell is not covered by your computer and all attached devices from pins 1 and 2 and replace it on pins 2 and...
