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... available in the topic titled "Main Menu" in that menu. NOTE: When you exit the Setup program. The same information is configured. The computer reboots automatically when you press , the computer resets the default values for each option in the Main menu (see Figure 2-1), you press , the computer saves.../15/1998] 1.44 MB, 3 1/2" 4100 MB [Enabled] [Simul Mode] [Disabled] 640 KB 32 MB Item Specific Help Visit our Web site at http://www.dell.com/ F1 Help ↑↓ Select Item ESC Exit ↔ Select Menu F5/F6 Change Values Enter Select ‰ Sub-Menu F9 Setup Defaults F10...
... available in the topic titled "Main Menu" in that menu. NOTE: When you exit the Setup program. The same information is configured. The computer reboots automatically when you press , the computer resets the default values for each option in the Main menu (see Figure 2-1), you press , the computer saves.../15/1998] 1.44 MB, 3 1/2" 4100 MB [Enabled] [Simul Mode] [Disabled] 640 KB 32 MB Item Specific Help Visit our Web site at http://www.dell.com/ F1 Help ↑↓ Select Item ESC Exit ↔ Select Menu F5/F6 Change Values Enter Select ‰ Sub-Menu F9 Setup Defaults F10...
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... failure The hard-disk drive failed to enter the Setup program. Turn the program. Then call Dell for FDD Controller in the system bus at address nnnn. If the problem persists, reboot the computer and press to initialize. If the built-in the diskette drive. A key on ...the diskette in keyboard is faulty. see Chapter 4, "Running the Dell Diagnostics.") Operating system not found in the Main menu. ...
... failure The hard-disk drive failed to enter the Setup program. Turn the program. Then call Dell for FDD Controller in the system bus at address nnnn. If the problem persists, reboot the computer and press to initialize. If the built-in the diskette drive. A key on ...the diskette in keyboard is faulty. see Chapter 4, "Running the Dell Diagnostics.") Operating system not found in the Main menu. ...
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... computer may be malfunctioning. Call Dell for instructions.) 3-8 Dell Inspiron 7000 Reference and Troubleshooting Guide This information is dead-Replace and run Setup The BIOS has been updated. Shadow RAM failed at offset: nnnn Shadow RAM failed at which the error was unable to read the data in Table 3-3. Reboot the computer and press to...
... computer may be malfunctioning. Call Dell for instructions.) 3-8 Dell Inspiron 7000 Reference and Troubleshooting Guide This information is dead-Replace and run Setup The BIOS has been updated. Shadow RAM failed at offset: nnnn Shadow RAM failed at which the error was unable to read the data in Table 3-3. Reboot the computer and press to...
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... messages can occur while using . These programs are entering do not conflict with the programs you use. Troubleshooting Your Computer 3-11 Whenever you start or reboot the computer, the operating system executes commands from an operating system prompt. These files contain commands that came with the application program to make sure...
... messages can occur while using . These programs are entering do not conflict with the programs you use. Troubleshooting Your Computer 3-11 Whenever you start or reboot the computer, the operating system executes commands from an operating system prompt. These files contain commands that came with the application program to make sure...
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To avoid this table, see the Glossary in the System User's Guide. 3-12 Dell Inspiron 7000 Reference and Troubleshooting Guide For example, a variation in the computer. The default address of the computer's serial port is full IRQ2 Cascade to second ... especially for each installed device. Other programs use the same interrupt request (IRQ) line. Problems can confirm whether or not these programs are using. Rebooting the computer can arise if two devices attempt to indicate that the keyboard output buffer is COM1. Some programs may leave portions of their setup...
To avoid this table, see the Glossary in the System User's Guide. 3-12 Dell Inspiron 7000 Reference and Troubleshooting Guide For example, a variation in the computer. The default address of the computer's serial port is full IRQ2 Cascade to second ... especially for each installed device. Other programs use the same interrupt request (IRQ) line. Problems can confirm whether or not these programs are using. Rebooting the computer can arise if two devices attempt to indicate that the keyboard output buffer is COM1. Some programs may leave portions of their setup...
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... power, but the display remains blank, part of the battery status indicator? Turn on the computer. To troubleshoot this procedure, call Dell for instructions. connect any attached peripherals from AC power. For instructions, see the topic titled "Charging the Battery" in the status ...dis- Yes. Then reinstall the battery, reboot the computer, and go back to step 3. (If you complete the following procedure: 1. the battery charges in the status display panel indicate...
... power, but the display remains blank, part of the battery status indicator? Turn on the computer. To troubleshoot this procedure, call Dell for instructions. connect any attached peripherals from AC power. For instructions, see the topic titled "Charging the Battery" in the status ...dis- Yes. Then reinstall the battery, reboot the computer, and go back to step 3. (If you complete the following procedure: 1. the battery charges in the status display panel indicate...
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...? Yes. Does the diskette-drive access indicator light blink during the boot routine? Insert a bootable 1.44 megabyte (MB) diskette into the drive and reboot the computer. 3-20 Dell Inspiron 7000 Reference and Troubleshooting Guide Is the display on the computer. Remove and reinsert the combination module (or disconnect and reconnect the drive if used...
...? Yes. Does the diskette-drive access indicator light blink during the boot routine? Insert a bootable 1.44 megabyte (MB) diskette into the drive and reboot the computer. 3-20 Dell Inspiron 7000 Reference and Troubleshooting Guide Is the display on the computer. Remove and reinsert the combination module (or disconnect and reconnect the drive if used...
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...drive boot the operating system? Go to step 5. 5. The diskette drive problem has probably been resolved. Reinstall the combination module. 4. Reboot the computer. Yes. Yes. Yes. Go to step 6. Save your work in Chapter 5 and fill it out as you continue.... See Chapter 5, "Getting Help," for technical assistance. Go to step 10. If you complete the following procedure: 1. Reboot the computer. Go to experience trouble, call Dell for technical assistance. (See Chapter 5, "Getting Help," for instructions.) No. Remove the combination module from the options bay....
...drive boot the operating system? Go to step 5. 5. The diskette drive problem has probably been resolved. Reinstall the combination module. 4. Reboot the computer. Yes. Yes. Yes. Go to step 6. Save your work in Chapter 5 and fill it out as you continue.... See Chapter 5, "Getting Help," for technical assistance. Go to step 10. If you complete the following procedure: 1. Reboot the computer. Go to experience trouble, call Dell for technical assistance. (See Chapter 5, "Getting Help," for instructions.) No. Remove the combination module from the options bay....
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... the drive, make a copy of the message and possible corrective actions. Reboot the computer. Then go to step 8. Insert a bootable diskette into drive A and reboot the computer. 3-22 Dell Inspiron 7000 Reference and Troubleshooting Guide Reinstall the hard-disk drive. Go to step ...7. Does your Dell computer.) 8. No. 7. Shut down the computer. 2. The problem is resolved. ...
... the drive, make a copy of the message and possible corrective actions. Reboot the computer. Then go to step 8. Insert a bootable diskette into drive A and reboot the computer. 3-22 Dell Inspiron 7000 Reference and Troubleshooting Guide Reinstall the hard-disk drive. Go to step ...7. Does your Dell computer.) 8. No. 7. Shut down the computer. 2. The problem is resolved. ...
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...During POST, the computer checks whether an external keyboard is , the computer recognizes both the built-in these files and locate the error. 4. Call Dell for drive C? if it may have a corrupted boot sector or file allocation table (FAT) on the correct syntax for drive D? No. No....dir and press . Go to step 8. 6. If your autoexec.bat and config.sys files, remove the operating system diskette from drive A, and reboot the computer. Then type dir and press . Does MS-DOS display the root directory contents for technical assistance. Does MS-DOS display the root ...
...During POST, the computer checks whether an external keyboard is , the computer recognizes both the built-in these files and locate the error. 4. Call Dell for drive C? if it may have a corrupted boot sector or file allocation table (FAT) on the correct syntax for drive D? No. No....dir and press . Go to step 8. 6. If your autoexec.bat and config.sys files, remove the operating system diskette from drive A, and reboot the computer. Then type dir and press . Does MS-DOS display the root directory contents for technical assistance. Does MS-DOS display the root ...
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...keyboard may have a defective keyboard. If you cannot isolate the problem after running the diagnostics, call Dell for technical assistance. During the boot routine, do the Num Lock, Caps Lock, and Scroll Lock...Reboot the computer. 3. If you complete the following procedure: 1. Does the computer recognize the external keyboard? Use the external keyboard to type some characters. Yes. No. Turn on the computer. Then use the computer's integrated keyboard to step 9. 9. Run the Keyboard test group in Chapter 5 and fill it for instructions. 3-24 Dell Inspiron 7000...
...keyboard may have a defective keyboard. If you cannot isolate the problem after running the diagnostics, call Dell for technical assistance. During the boot routine, do the Num Lock, Caps Lock, and Scroll Lock...Reboot the computer. 3. If you complete the following procedure: 1. Does the computer recognize the external keyboard? Use the external keyboard to type some characters. Yes. No. Turn on the computer. Then use the computer's integrated keyboard to step 9. 9. Run the Keyboard test group in Chapter 5 and fill it for instructions. 3-24 Dell Inspiron 7000...
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Yes. The computer needed to step 2. 2. Turn off any installed batteries. 3. Reboot the computer. the memory check phase is less than the amount installed, make a copy of the Diagnostics Checklist found in Chapter 5 and fill it out ...
Yes. The computer needed to step 2. 2. Turn off any installed batteries. 3. Reboot the computer. the memory check phase is less than the amount installed, make a copy of the Diagnostics Checklist found in Chapter 5 and fill it out ...
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...graphics array (VGA) monitor to CRT Mode. The computer was in the Extended Memory field is complete. No. Press the key combination. Call Dell for instructions. If your application program uses a higher resolution, you would expect, make sure that a fully charged battery is receiving power, ... Go to step 2. 2. Yes. Is the full display readable? Make sure the AC adapter is firmly connected to the computer and to step 4. 4. Reboot the computer, and press when prompted to step 11. 11. Go to enter the Setup program. 10. NOTE: A 13.3-inch and a 14.1-inch ...
...graphics array (VGA) monitor to CRT Mode. The computer was in the Extended Memory field is complete. No. Press the key combination. Call Dell for instructions. If your application program uses a higher resolution, you would expect, make sure that a fully charged battery is receiving power, ... Go to step 2. 2. Yes. Is the full display readable? Make sure the AC adapter is firmly connected to the computer and to step 4. 4. Reboot the computer, and press when prompted to step 11. 11. Go to enter the Setup program. 10. NOTE: A 13.3-inch and a 14.1-inch ...
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... (shown in Figure 3-4) and any of the problem may be any attached peripheral devices. Adjust the monitor's brightness and contrast controls. Call Dell for technical assistance. (See Chapter 5, "Getting Help," for bent pins. 5. Check the monitor cable for instructions.) No. Disconnect all ,...from the computer. Allow one ) is turned on the system board may be defective. No. The external monitor may be defective. Reboot the computer, and adjust the monitor's brightness and contrast. If a system error message indicates a port problem or if equipment connected ...
... (shown in Figure 3-4) and any of the problem may be any attached peripheral devices. Adjust the monitor's brightness and contrast controls. Call Dell for technical assistance. (See Chapter 5, "Getting Help," for bent pins. 5. Check the monitor cable for instructions.) No. Disconnect all ,...from the computer. Allow one ) is turned on the system board may be defective. No. The external monitor may be defective. Reboot the computer, and adjust the monitor's brightness and contrast. If a system error message indicates a port problem or if equipment connected ...
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... then reboot the system. Check the contents of the Setup program. Change the necessary statements in the start-up files. (See "Installing and Configuring Software" found in the System Devices menu of your initialization and start-up files. No. Yes. Go to step 2. 2. Go to step 3. No. Go to step 5. 3-30 Dell Inspiron 7000...
... then reboot the system. Check the contents of the Setup program. Change the necessary statements in the start-up files. (See "Installing and Configuring Software" found in the System Devices menu of your initialization and start-up files. No. Yes. Go to step 2. 2. Go to step 3. No. Go to step 5. 3-30 Dell Inspiron 7000...
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... the basic functions of the manufacturer's authorized service centers for instructions.) If you bought the printer from Dell, call Dell for technical assistance. (See Chapter 5, "Getting Help," for repair. Yes. Yes. The printer is... with a known working cable. 3. Do the tests complete successfully? No. If the problem persists, go to step 6. Does the print operation complete successfully? Turn on the parallel printer. Insert your diagnostics diskette into drive A, reboot...
... the basic functions of the manufacturer's authorized service centers for instructions.) If you bought the printer from Dell, call Dell for technical assistance. (See Chapter 5, "Getting Help," for repair. Yes. Yes. The printer is... with a known working cable. 3. Do the tests complete successfully? No. If the problem persists, go to step 6. Does the print operation complete successfully? Turn on the parallel printer. Insert your diagnostics diskette into drive A, reboot...
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...program. Troubleshooting Your Computer 3-33 Is the Infrared option set to step 3. 3. Insert your diagnostics diskette into drive A, reboot the computer, and run the Serial/Infrared Ports test group in the System Devices menu of the Diagnostics Checklist found in ... correctly for the external device with the external device. This section provides a procedure for troubleshooting the computer's touch pad. Call Dell for technical assistance. (See Chapter 5, "Getting Help," for instructions.) This section provides a procedure for troubleshooting the computer's infrared...
...program. Troubleshooting Your Computer 3-33 Is the Infrared option set to step 3. 3. Insert your diagnostics diskette into drive A, reboot the computer, and run the Serial/Infrared Ports test group in the System Devices menu of the Diagnostics Checklist found in ... correctly for the external device with the external device. This section provides a procedure for troubleshooting the computer's touch pad. Call Dell for technical assistance. (See Chapter 5, "Getting Help," for instructions.) This section provides a procedure for troubleshooting the computer's infrared...
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... Help," for instructions.) This section provides a procedure for instructions.) 3-34 Dell Inspiron 7000 Reference and Troubleshooting Guide The controller is functioning properly. If the problem persists, call Dell for technical assistance. (See Chapter 5, "Getting Help," for instructions.) No. Go to Enabled, and then reboot the system. Do the tests complete successfully? Yes. If the problem...
... Help," for instructions.) This section provides a procedure for instructions.) 3-34 Dell Inspiron 7000 Reference and Troubleshooting Guide The controller is functioning properly. If the problem persists, call Dell for technical assistance. (See Chapter 5, "Getting Help," for instructions.) No. Go to Enabled, and then reboot the system. Do the tests complete successfully? Yes. If the problem...
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... for User Response parameter is empty for the next set to a file named result. Select Quit to exit the diagnostics and return to reboot the computer. 4. At the operating system prompt, type the following steps: 1. certain subtests can delete the contents of messages generated. Use...Yes because they occur. After running particular diagnostic tests and viewing the status messages generated by the tests in the file. 4-10 Dell Inspiron 7000 Reference and Troubleshooting Guide Select Quit to exit the diagnostics and return to the end of the file appear on the diskette, new ...
... for User Response parameter is empty for the next set to a file named result. Select Quit to exit the diagnostics and return to reboot the computer. 4. At the operating system prompt, type the following steps: 1. certain subtests can delete the contents of messages generated. Use...Yes because they occur. After running particular diagnostic tests and viewing the status messages generated by the tests in the file. 4-10 Dell Inspiron 7000 Reference and Troubleshooting Guide Select Quit to exit the diagnostics and return to the end of the file appear on the diskette, new ...
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Select Quit from drive A and reboot the computer by components into test groups and subtests within each test group. NOTE: Any subtest requiring hardware not listed in the System Configuration area ... errors that may interfere with a status message stating Component not available. Table 4-2 lists the diagnostic test groups, their subtests, and comments concerning their use. 4-12 Dell Inspiron 7000 Reference and Troubleshooting Guide
Select Quit from drive A and reboot the computer by components into test groups and subtests within each test group. NOTE: Any subtest requiring hardware not listed in the System Configuration area ... errors that may interfere with a status message stating Component not available. Table 4-2 lists the diagnostic test groups, their subtests, and comments concerning their use. 4-12 Dell Inspiron 7000 Reference and Troubleshooting Guide