Quick Reference
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System Board Components 36 Replacing the Computer Cover 37 Mini Tower Computer 38 Front View 38 Back View 40 Back Panel Connectors 41 Removing the Computer Cover 43 Inside View of Your Computer 45 System Board Components 46 Replacing the Computer Cover 47 Solving Problems 47 Dell Diagnostics 48 Power Lights 51 Beep Codes 53 System Messages 54 Diagnostic Lights 56 Clearing Forgotten Passwords 60 Clearing CMOS Settings 62 Flashing the BIOS 63 Index 65 4 Contents
System Board Components 36 Replacing the Computer Cover 37 Mini Tower Computer 38 Front View 38 Back View 40 Back Panel Connectors 41 Removing the Computer Cover 43 Inside View of Your Computer 45 System Board Components 46 Replacing the Computer Cover 47 Solving Problems 47 Dell Diagnostics 48 Power Lights 51 Beep Codes 53 System Messages 54 Diagnostic Lights 56 Clearing Forgotten Passwords 60 Clearing CMOS Settings 62 Flashing the BIOS 63 Index 65 4 Contents
Quick Reference
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... the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions in the Product Information Guide. For an example of the error, beep codes, or diagnostic light patterns, record your Express Service Code and Service Tag below, and then contact Dell from the same location as your computer. If computer problems occur that require help from...
... the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions in the Product Information Guide. For an example of the error, beep codes, or diagnostic light patterns, record your Express Service Code and Service Tag below, and then contact Dell from the same location as your computer. If computer problems occur that require help from...
Quick Reference
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Ensure that the display is connected and powered on page 36). - If the display is connected and powered on, see "Beep Codes" on page 53. • If the power light is steady amber, the computer is blinking amber, there may be malfunctioning or incorrectly installed. - Remove... resume normal operation.If the power light is green and the computer is in standby mode. If the display is connected and powered on, see "Beep Codes" on page 53. • If the power light is blinking green, the computer is not responding: - Also, bypass power protection devices, power strips, ...
Ensure that the display is connected and powered on page 36). - If the display is connected and powered on, see "Beep Codes" on page 53. • If the power light is steady amber, the computer is blinking amber, there may be malfunctioning or incorrectly installed. - Remove... resume normal operation.If the power light is green and the computer is in standby mode. If the display is connected and powered on, see "Beep Codes" on page 53. • If the power light is blinking green, the computer is not responding: - Also, bypass power protection devices, power strips, ...
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... properly identified or used Memory failure above address 0FFFFh If you that the computer encountered a memory problem. For example, beep code 1-3-1 (one possible beep code) consists of one beep, a burst of beeps, called a beep code, identifies a problem. Reseating the memory modules may correct the following beep code errors, see "Contacting Dell" in the User's Guide for instructions on obtaining technical assistance.
... properly identified or used Memory failure above address 0FFFFh If you that the computer encountered a memory problem. For example, beep code 1-3-1 (one possible beep code) consists of one beep, a burst of beeps, called a beep code, identifies a problem. Reseating the memory modules may correct the following beep code errors, see "Contacting Dell" in the User's Guide for instructions on obtaining technical assistance.
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... User License Agreement, 6 ergonomics, 6 online, 8 Product Information Guide, 6 Quick Reference, 6 regulatory, 6 safety, 6 User's Guide, 6 warranty, 6 E End User License Agreement, 6 ergonomics information, 6 error messages beep codes, 53 H hardware beep codes, 53 Dell Diagnostics, 48 Help and Support Center, 9 help file Windows Help and Support Center, 9 I installing parts before you begin, 11 recommended tools, 12 Index 65
... User License Agreement, 6 ergonomics, 6 online, 8 Product Information Guide, 6 Quick Reference, 6 regulatory, 6 safety, 6 User's Guide, 6 warranty, 6 E End User License Agreement, 6 ergonomics information, 6 error messages beep codes, 53 H hardware beep codes, 53 Dell Diagnostics, 48 Help and Support Center, 9 help file Windows Help and Support Center, 9 I installing parts before you begin, 11 recommended tools, 12 Index 65
Quick Reference
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...-25 display settings, 26 extended desktop mode, 26 motherboard. turning off your computer, 12 Internet connection about, 17 options, 17 setting up , 15, 23 problems beep codes, 53 Dell Diagnostics, 48 Product Information Guide, 6 R regulatory information, 6 ResourceCD...
...-25 display settings, 26 extended desktop mode, 26 motherboard. turning off your computer, 12 Internet connection about, 17 options, 17 setting up , 15, 23 problems beep codes, 53 Dell Diagnostics, 48 Product Information Guide, 6 R regulatory information, 6 ResourceCD...
User's Guide
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... and DVDs 99 8 Troubleshooting Tools 101 Power Lights 101 Beep Codes 102 System Messages 104 Diagnostic Lights 106 Dell Diagnostics 111 When to Use the Dell Diagnostics 111 Starting the Dell Diagnostics From Your Hard Drive 111 Starting the Dell Diagnostics From the Drivers and Utilities media 112 Dell Diagnostics Main Menu 112 9 Troubleshooting 115 Solving Problems...
... and DVDs 99 8 Troubleshooting Tools 101 Power Lights 101 Beep Codes 102 System Messages 104 Diagnostic Lights 106 Dell Diagnostics 111 When to Use the Dell Diagnostics 111 Starting the Dell Diagnostics From Your Hard Drive 111 Starting the Dell Diagnostics From the Drivers and Utilities media 112 Dell Diagnostics Main Menu 112 9 Troubleshooting 115 Solving Problems...
User's Guide
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...electrical outlet. - Troubleshooting Tools 101 The power button light (bi-color LED) located on . - Ensure that the display is connected and powered on, see "Beep Codes" on . - Ensure that the electrical outlet is working by testing it with another device, such as a lamp. • If the power light is ...steady green and the computer is connected and powered on, see "Beep Codes" on . If the display is not responding: - Reseat the power cable in the power connector on the keyboard, move the mouse, or press ...
...electrical outlet. - Troubleshooting Tools 101 The power button light (bi-color LED) located on . - Ensure that the display is connected and powered on, see "Beep Codes" on . - Ensure that the electrical outlet is working by testing it with another device, such as a lamp. • If the power light is ...steady green and the computer is connected and powered on, see "Beep Codes" on . If the display is not responding: - Reseat the power cable in the power connector on the keyboard, move the mouse, or press ...
User's Guide
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..., if applicable (see "Cards" on page 157). • If the power light is blinking amber, there may correct the following beep code errors, see "System Board Components" on page 150). - Reseating the memory modules may be a power problem or an internal device ...Dell" in the User's Guide) for instructions on page 157). - - Code 1-3-1 through 2-4-4 4-3-1 Cause Memory not being properly identified or used Memory failure above address 0FFFFh If you that all power cables are securely connected to the system board (see "Cards" on obtaining technical assistance. Beep Codes...
..., if applicable (see "Cards" on page 157). • If the power light is blinking amber, there may correct the following beep code errors, see "System Board Components" on page 150). - Reseating the memory modules may be a power problem or an internal device ...Dell" in the User's Guide) for instructions on page 157). - - Code 1-3-1 through 2-4-4 4-3-1 Cause Memory not being properly identified or used Memory failure above address 0FFFFh If you that all power cables are securely connected to the system board (see "Cards" on obtaining technical assistance. Beep Codes...
User's Guide
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... the back or bottom of problem and troubleshooting procedures you connected to a network? 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 you performed: 266 Getting Help Yes No Network, version, and...
... the back or bottom of problem and troubleshooting procedures you connected to a network? 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 you performed: 266 Getting Help Yes No Network, version, and...