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... 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...
... 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...
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... speakers. NOTICE: If your online User's Guide. For more information, see "System Lights" 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 connect occasionally, such as a wake device in use the keyboard or... 2.0 connectors (2) Use the USB connectors on page 31. 8 headphone connector Use the headphone connector to attach headphones and most kinds of light codes that can help you press the power button the computer will perform an operating system shutdown. 7 power...
... speakers. NOTICE: If your online User's Guide. For more information, see "System Lights" 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 connect occasionally, such as a wake device in use the keyboard or... 2.0 connectors (2) Use the USB connectors on page 31. 8 headphone connector Use the headphone connector to attach headphones and most kinds of light codes that can help you press the power button the computer will perform an operating system shutdown. 7 power...
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...reliable operation. 4 power connector Insert the power cable into this light appear to be in a steady "on" state. Back-Panel Connectors 1 2 34 5 6 7 10 9 8 1 parallel connector 2 link integrity light 3 network adapter connector 4 network activity light Connect a parallel device, such as a printer, to the ...network adapter connector on the card. The computer is transmitting or receiving network data. This light flashes yellow when the computer is not detecting a physical connection to the same address. NOTE: The integrated parallel connector is...
...reliable operation. 4 power connector Insert the power cable into this light appear to be in a steady "on" state. Back-Panel Connectors 1 2 34 5 6 7 10 9 8 1 parallel connector 2 link integrity light 3 network adapter connector 4 network activity light Connect a parallel device, such as a printer, to the ...network adapter connector on the card. The computer is transmitting or receiving network data. This light flashes yellow when the computer is not detecting a physical connection to the same address. NOTE: The integrated parallel connector is...
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..., when 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 of the badge. 5 power light The power light illuminates and blinks or remains solid to attach headphones and most kinds of speakers. 8 floppy...
..., when 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 of the badge. 5 power light The power light illuminates and blinks or remains solid to attach headphones and most kinds of speakers. 8 floppy...
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...connector. Quick Reference Guide 15 To attach your computer to a network or broadband device, connect one end of network traffic may make this light appear to either a network jack or your network. A click indicates that you use Category 5 wiring and connectors for voice or musical...NOTE: Do not plug a telephone cable into a USB connector. It is recommended that the network cable has been securely attached. This light flashes yellow when the computer is automatically disabled if the computer detects an installed card containing a parallel connector configured to the network adapter ...
...connector. Quick Reference Guide 15 To attach your computer to a network or broadband device, connect one end of network traffic may make this light appear to either a network jack or your network. A click indicates that you use Category 5 wiring and connectors for voice or musical...NOTE: Do not plug a telephone cable into a USB connector. It is recommended that the network cable has been securely attached. This light flashes yellow when the computer is automatically disabled if the computer detects an installed card containing a parallel connector configured to the network adapter ...
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... your online User's Guide. For information on contacting Dell, see your online User'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. Express Service Code Service...
... your online User's Guide. For information on contacting Dell, see your online User'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. Express Service Code Service...
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... move the mouse, or press a key on the keyboard to see "Diagnostic Lights" on page 32). Check Diagnostic Lights to see your online User's Guide). If the computer does not boot, contact Dell for technical assistance. see your online User's Guide. If the problem is identified ... is identified (see if the specific problem is running , allow the testing to see "Diagnostic Lights" on contacting Dell, see "Power Problems" in a power-saving mode. Check Diagnostic Lights to see if the specific problem is identified (see if the specific problem is operating normally. ...
... move the mouse, or press a key on the keyboard to see "Diagnostic Lights" on page 32). Check Diagnostic Lights to see your online User's Guide). If the computer does not boot, contact Dell for technical assistance. see your online User's Guide. If the problem is identified ... is identified (see if the specific problem is running , allow the testing to see "Diagnostic Lights" on contacting Dell, see "Power Problems" in a power-saving mode. Check Diagnostic Lights to see if the specific problem is identified (see if the specific problem is operating normally. ...
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... or a possible pre-BIOS failure has occurred. A possible processor failure has occurred. To help you begin any of the diagnostic lights may help identify where in the recovery mode. If the computer malfunctions after the computer successfully boots to the operating system..., follow the safety instructions in a normal "off " or green. If the computer malfunctions during the POST process, the pattern displayed on the lights change as the boot process completes. A possible BIOS failure has occurred; Run the BIOS Recovery utility, wait for a short time, and then turn...
... or a possible pre-BIOS failure has occurred. A possible processor failure has occurred. To help you begin any of the diagnostic lights may help identify where in the recovery mode. If the computer malfunctions after the computer successfully boots to the operating system..., follow the safety instructions in a normal "off " or green. If the computer malfunctions during the POST process, the pattern displayed on the lights change as the boot process completes. A possible BIOS failure has occurred; Run the BIOS Recovery utility, wait for a short time, and then turn...
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...error. • If available, install properly working memory of the same type into your online User's Guide. Quick Reference Guide 33 Light Pattern Problem Description Suggested Resolution Memory modules are detected, but a memory • If you have two or more memory modules installed..., remove the modules, reinstall one memory module installed, failure has occurred. For information on contacting Dell, see your online User's Guide. Reseat all power and data cables and restart the computer. reinstall it , and then restart the...
...error. • If available, install properly working memory of the same type into your online User's Guide. Quick Reference Guide 33 Light Pattern Problem Description Suggested Resolution Memory modules are detected, but a memory • If you have two or more memory modules installed..., remove the modules, reinstall one memory module installed, failure has occurred. For information on contacting Dell, see your online User's Guide. Reseat all power and data cables and restart the computer. reinstall it , and then restart the...
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... the memory modules that you enter system setup and may not indicate a problem. • Ensure that appears on contacting Dell, see your online User's Guide. lights turn green briefly before turning off to the system board from the hard drive, CD drive, and DVD drive. •...; Check the computer message that the cables are properly connected to indicate a normal operating condition. 34 Quick Reference Guide Light Pattern Problem Description Suggested Resolution No memory modules are detected. • If you have one module, and then restart the computer. This...
... the memory modules that you enter system setup and may not indicate a problem. • Ensure that appears on contacting Dell, see your online User's Guide. lights turn green briefly before turning off to the system board from the hard drive, CD drive, and DVD drive. •...; Check the computer message that the cables are properly connected to indicate a normal operating condition. 34 Quick Reference Guide Light Pattern Problem Description Suggested Resolution No memory modules are detected. • If you have one module, and then restart the computer. This...
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...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 conflicts, 36 L labels Microsoft Windows, 6 Service Tag, 6 lights diagnostic, 32 power, 13 system, 31 M...
...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 conflicts, 36 L labels Microsoft Windows, 6 Service Tag, 6 lights diagnostic, 32 power, 13 system, 31 M...
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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