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... Desktop 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...
... Desktop 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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...description of speakers. NOTICE: If your operating system has ACPI enabled, when you troubleshoot problems with your computer, see "System Lights" on the diagnostic code (for more information about sleep modes and exiting from a power-saving mode, press the power button or use the keyboard or... you press the power button the computer will perform an operating system shutdown. 7 power light The power light illuminates and blinks or remains solid to attach headphones and most kinds of light codes that can help you connect occasionally, such as joysticks or cameras, or for 6 seconds...
...description of speakers. NOTICE: If your operating system has ACPI enabled, when you troubleshoot problems with your computer, see "System Lights" on the diagnostic code (for more information about sleep modes and exiting from a power-saving mode, press the power button or use the keyboard or... you press the power button the computer will perform an operating system shutdown. 7 power light The power light illuminates and blinks or remains solid to attach headphones and most kinds of light codes that can help you connect occasionally, such as joysticks or cameras, or for 6 seconds...
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... NOTICE: If your operating system has ACPI enabled, when you press the power button the computer will perform an operating system shutdown. 4 Dell badge This badge can be rotated to turn on the computer. To rotate the badge, place your fingers around the outside of the badge,... to help you troubleshoot problems with your computer see "System Lights" on page 31. 6 diagnostic lights Use the lights to attach headphones and most kinds of light codes that can help you troubleshoot a computer problem based on the diagnostic code. NOTICE: To avoid losing data, do not turn the badge...
... NOTICE: If your operating system has ACPI enabled, when you press the power button the computer will perform an operating system shutdown. 4 Dell badge This badge can be rotated to turn on the computer. To rotate the badge, place your fingers around the outside of the badge,... to help you troubleshoot problems with your computer see "System Lights" on page 31. 6 diagnostic lights Use the lights to attach headphones and most kinds of light codes that can help you troubleshoot a computer problem based on the diagnostic code. NOTICE: To avoid losing data, do not turn the badge...
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... does not perform as your computer. For information on page 5. When to help from Dell, write a detailed description of the error, beep codes, or diagnostics light patterns, record your Express Service Code and Service Tag below, and then contact Dell from the same location as expected. For the latest troubleshooting information available for technical assistance...
... does not perform as your computer. For information on page 5. When to help from Dell, write a detailed description of the error, beep codes, or diagnostics light patterns, record your Express Service Code and Service Tag below, and then contact Dell from the same location as expected. For the latest troubleshooting information available for technical assistance...
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...the system board may Check Diagnostic Lights to complete. If the Dell Diagnostics is running , allow the testing to see "Power Problems" in a power-saving mode. For information on page 32). see if the specific no beep code and no beep code, but the computer locks up ... error exists. Also, check Diagnostic Lights to see your online User's Guide). Check Diagnostic Lights to see "Beep Codes" on page 32). For information on , and the computer is on contacting Dell, see if the specific problem is not identified, contact Dell for technical assistance. If the problem...
...the system board may Check Diagnostic Lights to complete. If the Dell Diagnostics is running , allow the testing to see "Power Problems" in a power-saving mode. For information on page 32). see if the specific no beep code and no beep code, but the computer locks up ... error exists. Also, check Diagnostic Lights to see your online User's Guide). Check Diagnostic Lights to see "Beep Codes" on page 32). For information on , and the computer is on contacting Dell, see if the specific problem is not identified, contact Dell for technical assistance. If the problem...
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... a short time, and then turn off " or green. If the POST portion of system boot completes successfully, all four lights display solid green for recovery completion, and then restart the computer. If the computer malfunctions after the computer successfully boots to the...operating system. A possible BIOS failure has occurred; When the computer starts normally, the patterns or codes on the front or back panel. A possible processor failure has occurred. Light Pattern Problem Description Suggested Resolution The computer is in a normal "off" condition, Plug the computer...
... a short time, and then turn off " or green. If the POST portion of system boot completes successfully, all four lights display solid green for recovery completion, and then restart the computer. If the computer malfunctions after the computer successfully boots to the...operating system. A possible BIOS failure has occurred; When the computer starts normally, the patterns or codes on the front or back panel. A possible processor failure has occurred. Light Pattern Problem Description Suggested Resolution The computer is in a normal "off" condition, Plug the computer...
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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