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... Mini Tower Computer 21 Desktop Computer 23 Inside Your Computer 24 Mini Tower Computer 24 Desktop Computer 27 Solving Problems 30 Dell Diagnostics 30 System Lights 33 Diagnostic Lights 34 Beep Codes 37 Resolving Software and Hardware Incompatibilities 38 Using Microsoft Windows XP System Restore 38 Reinstalling Microsoft Windows XP 39 Using the...
... Mini Tower Computer 21 Desktop Computer 23 Inside Your Computer 24 Mini Tower Computer 24 Desktop Computer 27 Solving Problems 30 Dell Diagnostics 30 System Lights 33 Diagnostic Lights 34 Beep Codes 37 Resolving Software and Hardware Incompatibilities 38 Using Microsoft Windows XP System Restore 38 Reinstalling Microsoft Windows XP 39 Using the...
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... 1 Password features are enabled (default setting). Jumper PSWD Setting 1 Description Password features are disabled. For an example of the error, beep codes, or diagnostics light patterns, record your online User's Guide. Express Service Code Service Tag: Dell Diagnostics CAUTION: Before you if your computer does not perform as your computer, see "Finding Information" on...
... 1 Password features are enabled (default setting). Jumper PSWD Setting 1 Description Password features are disabled. For an example of the error, beep codes, or diagnostics light patterns, record your online User's Guide. Express Service Code Service Tag: Dell Diagnostics CAUTION: Before you if your computer does not perform as your computer, see "Finding Information" on...
Quick Reference Guide
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...to wake the computer. For instructions on diagnosing the beep code see "Beep Codes" on page 34). Quick Reference Guide 33 To exit the Dell Diagnostics and restart the computer, close the Main Menu screen. Solid yellow The Dell Diagnostics is running , allow the testing to see if.... and no video during POST Solid green power light and no beep code be faulty or incorrectly installed. System Lights Your power light may be faulty. If the Dell Diagnostics is not identified, contact Dell for technical assistance. For information on page 34). No corrective action...
...to wake the computer. For instructions on diagnosing the beep code see "Beep Codes" on page 34). Quick Reference Guide 33 To exit the Dell Diagnostics and restart the computer, close the Main Menu screen. Solid yellow The Dell Diagnostics is running , allow the testing to see if.... and no video during POST Solid green power light and no beep code be faulty or incorrectly installed. System Lights Your power light may be faulty. If the Dell Diagnostics is not identified, contact Dell for technical assistance. For information on page 34). No corrective action...
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... monitor cannot display errors or problems. This series of beeps, called a beep code, identifies a problem. If your online User's Guide. 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 30 to identify a more serious cause. 3 Contact Dell for video ROM failure No timer tick Shutdown failure Serial...
... monitor cannot display errors or problems. This series of beeps, called a beep code, identifies a problem. If your online User's Guide. 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 30 to identify a more serious cause. 3 Contact Dell for video ROM failure No timer tick Shutdown failure Serial...
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..., 38 cover removing, 19 E End User License Agreement, 5 ergonomics information, 5 error messages beep codes, 37 diagnostic lights, 34 system lights, 33 D Dell Diagnostics, 30 Dell support site, 7 diagnostics beep codes, 37 Dell Diagnostics, 30 documentation End User License Agreement, 5 ergonomics, 5 online, 7 Product Information Guide,... 5 regulatory, 5 safety, 5 User's Guide, 6 warranty, 5 H hardware beep codes, 37 conflicts, 38 Dell Diagnostics, 30 Hardware Troubleshooter, 38 Help and Support Center, 7 help file Windows Help and Support Center, 7 ...
..., 38 cover removing, 19 E End User License Agreement, 5 ergonomics information, 5 error messages beep codes, 37 diagnostic lights, 34 system lights, 33 D Dell Diagnostics, 30 Dell support site, 7 diagnostics beep codes, 37 Dell Diagnostics, 30 documentation End User License Agreement, 5 ergonomics, 5 online, 7 Product Information Guide,... 5 regulatory, 5 safety, 5 User's Guide, 6 warranty, 5 H hardware beep codes, 37 conflicts, 38 Dell Diagnostics, 30 Hardware Troubleshooter, 38 Help and Support Center, 7 help file Windows Help and Support Center, 7 ...
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R regulatory information, 5 reinstalling Windows XP, 39 S safety instructions, 5 Service Tag, 6 software conflicts, 38 support website, 7 system board, 25, 28 System Restore, 38 U User's Guide, 6 W warranty information, 5 Windows XP Hardware Troubleshooter, 38 Help and Support Center, 7 reinstalling, 6, 39 setup, 41 System Restore, 38 T troubleshooting beep codes, 37 conflicts, 38 Dell Diagnostics, 30 diagnostic lights, 34 Hardware Troubleshooter, 38 Help and Support Center, 7 restore computer to previous operating state, 38 system lights, 33 44 Index
R regulatory information, 5 reinstalling Windows XP, 39 S safety instructions, 5 Service Tag, 6 software conflicts, 38 support website, 7 system board, 25, 28 System Restore, 38 U User's Guide, 6 W warranty information, 5 Windows XP Hardware Troubleshooter, 38 Help and Support Center, 7 reinstalling, 6, 39 setup, 41 System Restore, 38 T troubleshooting beep codes, 37 conflicts, 38 Dell Diagnostics, 30 diagnostic lights, 34 Hardware Troubleshooter, 38 Help and Support Center, 7 restore computer to previous operating state, 38 system lights, 33 44 Index
User Guide
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... commands at the keyboard, relay detailed information during shipment to contact Dell, use the electronic addresses, telephone numbers, and codes provided in the table below. Error message, beep code, or diagnostic code: Description of the computer): Express Service Code: Return Material Authorization Number (if provided by Dell support technician): Operating system and version: Devices: Expansion cards: Are...
... commands at the keyboard, relay detailed information during shipment to contact Dell, use the electronic addresses, telephone numbers, and codes provided in the table below. Error message, beep code, or diagnostic code: Description of the computer): Express Service Code: Return Material Authorization Number (if provided by Dell support technician): Operating system and version: Devices: Expansion cards: Are...
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... procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions located in the Product Information Guide. See Dell Diagnostics. Memory Problems NOTE: Your computer might emit a series of beeps (beep code) during start-up your files immediately Use a virus-scanning program to highlight Shut down your... computer. 4. l Run the Dell Diagnostics (see Memory). Check the mouse cable - 1. l Ensure that the ...
... procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions located in the Product Information Guide. See Dell Diagnostics. Memory Problems NOTE: Your computer might emit a series of beeps (beep code) during start-up your files immediately Use a virus-scanning program to highlight Shut down your... computer. 4. l Run the Dell Diagnostics (see Memory). Check the mouse cable - 1. l Ensure that the ...
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... see a message stating that the device you see Dell Diagnostics). Back to Contents Page Troubleshooting Tools and Utilities Dell™ OptiPlex™ 320 User's Guide Dell Diagnostics System Lights Diagnostic Lights Beep Codes Error Messages Resolving Software and Hardware Incompatibilities Dell Diagnostics CAUTION: Before you see the Windows desktop. Starting the Dell Diagnostics From Your Hard Drive 1. Then shut...
... see a message stating that the device you see Dell Diagnostics). Back to Contents Page Troubleshooting Tools and Utilities Dell™ OptiPlex™ 320 User's Guide Dell Diagnostics System Lights Diagnostic Lights Beep Codes Error Messages Resolving Software and Hardware Incompatibilities Dell Diagnostics CAUTION: Before you see the Windows desktop. Starting the Dell Diagnostics From Your Hard Drive 1. Then shut...
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..., follow the safety instructions located in the process the computer halted. l If the problem persists, contact Dell (see Contacting Dell). If the computer does not boot, contact Dell for technical assistance (see Memory for instructions on diagnosing the beep code. If the problem is in the recovery mode. Diagnostic Lights CAUTION: Before you troubleshoot a problem...
..., follow the safety instructions located in the process the computer halted. l If the problem persists, contact Dell (see Contacting Dell). If the computer does not boot, contact Dell for technical assistance (see Memory for instructions on diagnosing the beep code. If the problem is in the recovery mode. Diagnostic Lights CAUTION: Before you troubleshoot a problem...
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... 4-4-3 Math-coprocessor test failure 4-4-4 Cache test failure l If the problem persists, (see Dell Diagnostics). 3. This beep code tells you enter system setup and may not indicate a problem (see Contacting Dell). One possible beep code (code 1-3-1) consists of one beep, a burst of beeps during start -up : 1. Run the Dell Diagnostics to indicate normal operating condition. l If the problem persists, (see System...
... 4-4-3 Math-coprocessor test failure 4-4-4 Cache test failure l If the problem persists, (see Dell Diagnostics). 3. This beep code tells you enter system setup and may not indicate a problem (see Contacting Dell). One possible beep code (code 1-3-1) consists of one beep, a burst of beeps during start -up : 1. Run the Dell Diagnostics to indicate normal operating condition. l If the problem persists, (see System...