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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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...'s Guide. 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 information on Dell™ computers. 28 Quick Reference Guide Express Service Code Service Tag: Dell Diagnostics CAUTION: Before you begin...
...'s Guide. 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 information on Dell™ computers. 28 Quick Reference Guide Express Service Code Service Tag: Dell Diagnostics CAUTION: Before you begin...
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... if the specific problem is running , allow the testing to see your online User's Guide). problem is required. Solid yellow The Dell Diagnostics is identified. Solid green and a beep A problem was detected while the code during POST An integrated system board device may indicate a computer problem. If the computer does not boot, contact...
... if the specific problem is running , allow the testing to see your online User's Guide). problem is required. Solid yellow The Dell Diagnostics is identified. Solid green and a beep A problem was detected while the code during POST An integrated system board device may indicate a computer problem. If the computer does not boot, contact...
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For information on contacting Dell, see your computer beeps during start -up if the monitor cannot display errors or problems. This series of beeps, called a beep code, identifies a problem. Code Cause Code 1-1-2 Microprocessor register failure 3-1-4 1-1-3 NVRAM read/write failure 3-2-2 1-1-4 ROM BIOS checksum failure 3-2-4 1-2-1 ...Search for technical assistance. 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 identify a more serious cause. 3 Contact Dell for video ROM failure...
For information on contacting Dell, see your computer beeps during start -up if the monitor cannot display errors or problems. This series of beeps, called a beep code, identifies a problem. Code Cause Code 1-1-2 Microprocessor register failure 3-1-4 1-1-3 NVRAM read/write failure 3-2-2 1-1-4 ROM BIOS checksum failure 3-2-4 1-2-1 ...Search for technical assistance. 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 identify a more serious cause. 3 Contact Dell for video ROM failure...
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...problems. See troubleshooting Index 41 Index B beep codes, 35 C CD operating system, 7 conflicts software and hardware incompatibilities, 36 cover removing, 16 D Dell support site, 6 Dell Diagnostics, 28 Dell Premier Support website, 5-6 diagnostics beep codes, 35 Dell Diagnostics, 28 Drivers and Utilities CD,...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 ...
...problems. See troubleshooting Index 41 Index B beep codes, 35 C CD operating system, 7 conflicts software and hardware incompatibilities, 36 cover removing, 16 D Dell support site, 6 Dell Diagnostics, 28 Dell Premier Support website, 5-6 diagnostics beep codes, 35 Dell Diagnostics, 28 Drivers and Utilities CD,...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 ...
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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