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... Computer 17 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...
... Computer 17 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...
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...this button to turn off . • Steady green - The computer is in your computer, see "Diagnostic Lights" on page 32). 6 power button Press this drive. 3 hard-drive activity light This light flickers when the hard drive is in use. 4 USB 2.0 connectors (2) Use the USB connectors on... the front of the computer for devices that typically remain connected, such as printers and keyboards. 5 diagnostic lights Use the lights to help you troubleshoot problems with your online User's Guide. NOTICE: If your operating system has ACPI enabled, when you press ...
...this button to turn off . • Steady green - The computer is in your computer, see "Diagnostic Lights" on page 32). 6 power button Press this drive. 3 hard-drive activity light This light flickers when the hard drive is in use. 4 USB 2.0 connectors (2) Use the USB connectors on... the front of the computer for devices that typically remain connected, such as printers and keyboards. 5 diagnostic lights Use the lights to help you troubleshoot problems with your online User's Guide. NOTICE: If your operating system has ACPI enabled, when you press ...
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... device). To rotate the badge, place your online User's Guide for more information, see "System Lights" on page 31. 6 diagnostic lights Use the lights to help you press the power button the computer will perform an operating system shutdown. 4 Dell badge This badge can also rotate the badge using the slot provided near the bottom...
... device). To rotate the badge, place your online User's Guide for more information, see "System Lights" on page 31. 6 diagnostic lights Use the lights to help you press the power button the computer will perform an operating system shutdown. 4 Dell badge This badge can also rotate the badge using the slot provided near the bottom...
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... the Express Service Code and Service Tag, see your computer. For information on contacting Dell, see your computer, see the Dell Support website at support.dell.com. 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...
... the Express Service Code and Service Tag, see your computer. For information on contacting Dell, see your computer, see the Dell Support website at support.dell.com. 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...
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... board device may Check Diagnostic Lights to wake the computer. For information on page 32). Blinking green The computer is not identified, contact Dell for technical assistance. Blinks...Diagnostic Lights to see if the specific problem is identified (see "Diagnostic Lights" on page 32). Check Diagnostic Lights to see if the specific problem is identified (see "Diagnostic Lights" on contacting Dell, see your online User's Guide. Check Diagnostic Lights to see "Diagnostic Lights" on page 32; If the Dell Diagnostics is identified. Also, check Diagnostic Lights...
... board device may Check Diagnostic Lights to wake the computer. For information on page 32). Blinking green The computer is not identified, contact Dell for technical assistance. Blinks...Diagnostic Lights to see if the specific problem is identified (see "Diagnostic Lights" on page 32). Check Diagnostic Lights to see if the specific problem is identified (see "Diagnostic Lights" on contacting Dell, see your online User's Guide. Check Diagnostic Lights to see "Diagnostic Lights" on page 32; If the Dell Diagnostics is identified. Also, check Diagnostic Lights...
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... after the computer successfully boots to the operating system. The diagnostic lights can be "off . Diagnostic Lights CAUTION: Before you troubleshoot a problem, your online User's Guide. 32 Quick Reference Guide Light Pattern Problem Description Suggested Resolution The computer is in the process... If the POST portion of the problem. 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 recovery completion, and then restart...
... after the computer successfully boots to the operating system. The diagnostic lights can be "off . Diagnostic Lights CAUTION: Before you troubleshoot a problem, your online User's Guide. 32 Quick Reference Guide Light Pattern Problem Description Suggested Resolution The computer is in the process... If the POST portion of the problem. 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 recovery completion, and then restart...
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... that the memory modules that appears on contacting Dell, see your computer. • If the problem persists, contact Dell. Light Pattern Problem Description Suggested Resolution No memory modules are detected. • If you have identified a faulty module or reinstalled all four diagnostic None. For information on contacting Dell, see your online User's Guide. • If...
... that the memory modules that appears on contacting Dell, see your computer. • If the problem persists, contact Dell. Light Pattern Problem Description Suggested Resolution No memory modules are detected. • If you have identified a faulty module or reinstalled all four diagnostic None. For information on contacting Dell, see your online User's Guide. • If...
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..., 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, 16 IRQ...
..., 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, 16 IRQ...
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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