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... Computer 19 Inside Your Computer 20 Mini Tower Computer 20 Desktop Computer 23 Setting Up Your Computer 26 Solving Problems 28 Dell Diagnostics 28 System Lights 31 Diagnostic Lights 32 Beep Codes 35 Resolving Software and Hardware Incompatibilities 36 Using Microsoft Windows XP System Restore 36 Reinstalling Microsoft Windows XP 37 Using the...
... Computer 19 Inside Your Computer 20 Mini Tower Computer 20 Desktop Computer 23 Setting Up Your Computer 26 Solving Problems 28 Dell Diagnostics 28 System Lights 31 Diagnostic Lights 32 Beep Codes 35 Resolving Software and Hardware Incompatibilities 36 Using Microsoft Windows XP System Restore 36 Reinstalling Microsoft Windows XP 37 Using the...
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... information on contacting Dell, see the Dell Support website at support.dell.com. For the latest troubleshooting information available for technical assistance. For information on contacting Dell, see your computer, see your computer, perform the checks in the Product Information Guide. When to help from Dell, write a detailed description of the error, beep codes, or diagnostics light...
... information on contacting Dell, see the Dell Support website at support.dell.com. For the latest troubleshooting information available for technical assistance. For information on contacting Dell, see your computer, see your computer, perform the checks in the Product Information Guide. When to help from Dell, write a detailed description of the error, beep codes, or diagnostics light...
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...Lights" on diagnosing the beep code see if the specific no beep code and no beep code, but the computer locks up during POST An integrated system board device may Check Diagnostic Lights to see if the specific problem is running a test, or a device on contacting Dell, see your online ... may be faulty. For information on , and the computer is required. Solid yellow The Dell Diagnostics is identified. Solid green and a beep A problem was detected while the code during POST Solid green power light and no be faulty or incorrectly installed. Power Light Problem...
...Lights" on diagnosing the beep code see if the specific no beep code and no beep code, but the computer locks up during POST An integrated system board device may Check Diagnostic Lights to see if the specific problem is running a test, or a device on contacting Dell, see your online ... may be faulty. For information on , and the computer is required. Solid yellow The Dell Diagnostics is identified. Solid green and a beep A problem was detected while the code during POST Solid green power light and no be faulty or incorrectly installed. Power Light Problem...
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... the monitor cannot display errors or problems. This series of beeps, called a beep code, identifies a problem. This beep code tells you that the computer encountered a memory problem. One possible beep code (code 1-3-1) consists of one beep. Beep Codes Your computer might emit a series of beeps during start -up : 1 Write down the beep code. 2 See "Dell Diagnostics" on page 28 to shadowed memory Math-coprocessor test...
... the monitor cannot display errors or problems. This series of beeps, called a beep code, identifies a problem. This beep code tells you that the computer encountered a memory problem. One possible beep code (code 1-3-1) consists of one beep. Beep Codes Your computer might emit a series of beeps during start -up : 1 Write down the beep code. 2 See "Dell Diagnostics" on page 28 to shadowed memory Math-coprocessor test...
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..., 5 online, 6 ResourceCD, 5 System Information Guide, 5 User's Guide, 5 drivers list of, 40 ResourceCD, 5 Drivers and Utilities CD, 5 E error messages beep codes, 35 diagnostic lights, 32 system lights, 31 F Finding Information, 5 H hardware beep codes, 35 conflicts, 36 Dell Diagnostics, 28 Hardware Troubleshooter, 36 Help and Support Center, 7 I installing parts before you begin, 16 turning off your computer...
..., 5 online, 6 ResourceCD, 5 System Information Guide, 5 User's Guide, 5 drivers list of, 40 ResourceCD, 5 Drivers and Utilities CD, 5 E error messages beep codes, 35 diagnostic lights, 32 system lights, 31 F Finding Information, 5 H hardware beep codes, 35 conflicts, 36 Dell Diagnostics, 28 Hardware Troubleshooter, 36 Help and Support Center, 7 I installing parts before you begin, 16 turning off your computer...
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R reinstalling Drivers and Utilties CD, 5 ResourceCD, 5 Windows XP, 37 S safety instructions, 5 Service Tag, 6 software conflicts, 36 system board, 21, 24 System Restore, 36 Windows XP Hardware Troubleshooter, 36 Help and Support Center, 7 reinstalling, 37 setup, 39 System Restore, 36 T troubleshooting beep codes, 35 conflicts, 36 Dell Diagnostics, 28 diagnostic lights, 32 Hardware Troubleshooter, 36 Help and Support Center, 7 restore computer to previous operating state, 36 system lights, 31 U User's Guide, 5 W warranty, 5 42 Index
R reinstalling Drivers and Utilties CD, 5 ResourceCD, 5 Windows XP, 37 S safety instructions, 5 Service Tag, 6 software conflicts, 36 system board, 21, 24 System Restore, 36 Windows XP Hardware Troubleshooter, 36 Help and Support Center, 7 reinstalling, 37 setup, 39 System Restore, 36 T troubleshooting beep codes, 35 conflicts, 36 Dell Diagnostics, 28 diagnostic lights, 32 Hardware Troubleshooter, 36 Help and Support Center, 7 restore computer to previous operating state, 36 system lights, 31 U User's Guide, 5 W warranty, 5 42 Index