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...assistance. Blinking yellow A power supply or system board failure has occurred. For instructions on page 59. identified. For information on up during POST contacting Dell, see "Beep Codes" on diagnosing the beep code, see your online User's Guide. Solid green and a A problem was detected beep code ...see if the specific problem is no beep code, identified. Solid green power light, no beep code and no video during while the BIOS was POST executing. Solid green An integrated system board See "Diagnostic Lights" on page 55 power light and device may be See "Diagnostic...
...assistance. Blinking yellow A power supply or system board failure has occurred. For instructions on page 59. identified. For information on up during POST contacting Dell, see "Beep Codes" on diagnosing the beep code, see your online User's Guide. Solid green and a A problem was detected beep code ...see if the specific problem is no beep code, identified. Solid green power light, no beep code and no video during while the BIOS was POST executing. Solid green An integrated system board See "Diagnostic Lights" on page 55 power light and device may be See "Diagnostic...
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...after the computer successfully boots to the operating system. the computer is in a normal off or green. working electrical outlet and BIOS failure has occurred. A possible processor failure has Reinstall the processor and occurred. When the computer starts normally, the patterns or codes...in the process the computer halted. NOTE: The orientation of system boot completes successfully, all four lights display solid green. Run the BIOS Recovery utility, wait for recovery completion, and then restart the computer. The diagnostic lights can be off Plug the computer into a ...
...after the computer successfully boots to the operating system. the computer is in a normal off or green. working electrical outlet and BIOS failure has occurred. A possible processor failure has Reinstall the processor and occurred. When the computer starts normally, the patterns or codes...in the process the computer halted. NOTE: The orientation of system boot completes successfully, all four lights display solid green. Run the BIOS Recovery utility, wait for recovery completion, and then restart the computer. The diagnostic lights can be off Plug the computer into a ...
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... XP 1 Click Start→ Help and Support. 2 Type hardware troubleshooter in the search field and press to identify a more serious cause. 3 Contact Dell for technical assistance. Code Cause 2 short, 1 long BIOS checksum error 1 long, 2 short Memory test failure (bad memory during memory sizing) 1 long, 3 short, 2 short No memory 1 short key pressed Resolving...
... XP 1 Click Start→ Help and Support. 2 Type hardware troubleshooter in the search field and press to identify a more serious cause. 3 Contact Dell for technical assistance. Code Cause 2 short, 1 long BIOS checksum error 1 long, 2 short Memory test failure (bad memory during memory sizing) 1 long, 3 short, 2 short No memory 1 short key pressed Resolving...
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...the operating system shutdown process finishes. 2 Ensure that the following tools: • Small flat-blade screwdriver • Phillips screwdriver • Flash BIOS update program floppy disk, CD, USB key Turning Off Your Computer NOTICE: To avoid losing data, save and close any open files, and ... Computer" on page 19 and "Before Working Inside Your Computer" on page 20. • You have read the safety information in your Dell™ Product Information Guide. • A component can be done by performing the removal procedure in reverse order. Recommended Tools The procedures in...
...the operating system shutdown process finishes. 2 Ensure that the following tools: • Small flat-blade screwdriver • Phillips screwdriver • Flash BIOS update program floppy disk, CD, USB key Turning Off Your Computer NOTICE: To avoid losing data, save and close any open files, and ... Computer" on page 19 and "Before Working Inside Your Computer" on page 20. • You have read the safety information in your Dell™ Product Information Guide. • A component can be done by performing the removal procedure in reverse order. Recommended Tools The procedures in...
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... Computer Information Chipset RAID support Data bus width nVidia GeForce 6150LE/Nforce 430 RAID 0 and RAID 1 NOTE: RAID support is therefore available only on the BIOS splash screen and the system setup program screens. Microprocessor Microprocessor type Internal cache AMD Phenom™ processors NOTE: The AMD Phenom processor requires the 8-Mb...
... Computer Information Chipset RAID support Data bus width nVidia GeForce 6150LE/Nforce 430 RAID 0 and RAID 1 NOTE: RAID support is therefore available only on the BIOS splash screen and the system setup program screens. Microprocessor Microprocessor type Internal cache AMD Phenom™ processors NOTE: The AMD Phenom processor requires the 8-Mb...
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... type 40 bits eight 24 8 Mb or 4 Mb NOTE: The AMD Phenom processor requires the 8-Mb NVRAM chip and is therefore available only on the BIOS splash screen and the system setup program screens. support for Atmel 1-Mb and 2-Mb EEPROM Capable of 10/100/1000 communication nVidia integrated video (DirectX...
... type 40 bits eight 24 8 Mb or 4 Mb NOTE: The AMD Phenom processor requires the 8-Mb NVRAM chip and is therefore available only on the BIOS splash screen and the system setup program screens. support for Atmel 1-Mb and 2-Mb EEPROM Capable of 10/100/1000 communication nVidia integrated video (DirectX...
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...-channel: 512 MB; If your computer has the 8-Mb NVRAM chip and the AMD Phenom processor, the word enhanced appears in the title on the BIOS splash screen and the system setup program screens.
...-channel: 512 MB; If your computer has the 8-Mb NVRAM chip and the AMD Phenom processor, the word enhanced appears in the title on the BIOS splash screen and the system setup program screens.
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... processor, the word enhanced appears in the title on models that include the 8-Mb NVRAM chip. Computer Information Address bus width DMA channels Interrupt levels BIOS chip (NVRAM) NIC Video Type Audio Type Stereo conversion Controllers Drives Expansion Bus Bus type Bus speed Cards 106 Desktop Computer 40 bits eight 24... 8 Mb or 4 Mb NOTE: The AMD Phenom processor requires the 8-Mb NVRAM chip and is therefore available only on the BIOS splash screen and the system setup program screens.
... processor, the word enhanced appears in the title on models that include the 8-Mb NVRAM chip. Computer Information Address bus width DMA channels Interrupt levels BIOS chip (NVRAM) NIC Video Type Audio Type Stereo conversion Controllers Drives Expansion Bus Bus type Bus speed Cards 106 Desktop Computer 40 bits eight 24... 8 Mb or 4 Mb NOTE: The AMD Phenom processor requires the 8-Mb NVRAM chip and is therefore available only on the BIOS splash screen and the system setup program screens.
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... bus width DMA channels AMD Phenom™ processors NOTE: The AMD Phenom processor requires the 8-Mb NVRAM chip and is therefore available only on the BIOS splash screen and the system setup program screens. If your computer has the 8-Mb NVRAM chip and the AMD Phenom processor, the word enhanced appears...
... bus width DMA channels AMD Phenom™ processors NOTE: The AMD Phenom processor requires the 8-Mb NVRAM chip and is therefore available only on the BIOS splash screen and the system setup program screens. If your computer has the 8-Mb NVRAM chip and the AMD Phenom processor, the word enhanced appears...
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.../1000 communication nVidia integrated video (DirectX 9.0c Shader Model 3.0 Graphics Processing Unit), PCI Express x16 graphics card, or DVI graphics card. Computer Information Interrupt levels BIOS chip (NVRAM) NIC Video Type Audio Type Stereo conversion Controllers Drives Expansion Bus Bus type Bus speed Cards PCI connectors card size connector size 24... 8 Mb or 4 Mb NOTE: The AMD Phenom processor requires the 8-Mb NVRAM chip and is therefore available only on the BIOS splash screen and the system setup program screens.
.../1000 communication nVidia integrated video (DirectX 9.0c Shader Model 3.0 Graphics Processing Unit), PCI Express x16 graphics card, or DVI graphics card. Computer Information Interrupt levels BIOS chip (NVRAM) NIC Video Type Audio Type Stereo conversion Controllers Drives Expansion Bus Bus type Bus speed Cards PCI connectors card size connector size 24... 8 Mb or 4 Mb NOTE: The AMD Phenom processor requires the 8-Mb NVRAM chip and is therefore available only on the BIOS splash screen and the system setup program screens.
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..., such as updating its BIOS or shutting it is one that conforms to do the following: • Access information about Dell OpenManage Client Instrumentation, see the Dell OpenManage IT Assistant User's Guide available on a corporate network. Dell OpenManage Client Instrumentation Dell OpenManage Client Instrumentation is based on the Dell Support website at support.dell.com. Battery Low...
..., such as updating its BIOS or shutting it is one that conforms to do the following: • Access information about Dell OpenManage Client Instrumentation, see the Dell OpenManage IT Assistant User's Guide available on a corporate network. Dell OpenManage Client Instrumentation Dell OpenManage Client Instrumentation is based on the Dell Support website at support.dell.com. Battery Low...
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...Features Displays current date and time settings. This field contains information about that define the configuration of the system setup make that the BIOS will search the available hard drives in this section may not appear, or may not appear exactly as listed. scrollable list containing ...current and Key Functions - System System Info Processor Info Memory Info PCI Info Date/Time Boot Sequence HDD Boot Sequence Lists the computer name, BIOS Version, Service Tag, Express Service Code, (if applicable), and the Asset Tag. window. As an option is highlighted, the Option Field ...
...Features Displays current date and time settings. This field contains information about that define the configuration of the system setup make that the BIOS will search the available hard drives in this section may not appear, or may not appear exactly as listed. scrollable list containing ...current and Key Functions - System System Info Processor Info Memory Info PCI Info Date/Time Boot Sequence HDD Boot Sequence Lists the computer name, BIOS Version, Service Tag, Express Service Code, (if applicable), and the Asset Tag. window. As an option is highlighted, the Option Field ...
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...Current Boot You can use this feature reduces computer startup time by bypassing some compatibility steps. Off does not skip any steps during POST, the BIOS will display the error message and prompt you to view the Event Log. Boot Menu displays the Quickboot message only (F12=Boot Menu). NOTE... 97 for Unread. Setup displays the setup message only (F2=Setup). None displays no message. To ensure that is detected during POST, the BIOS will display the error message and continue booting the system. On starts the system more quickly. Off commands the right keypad keys to function as...
...Current Boot You can use this feature reduces computer startup time by bypassing some compatibility steps. Off does not skip any steps during POST, the BIOS will display the error message and prompt you to view the Event Log. Boot Menu displays the Quickboot message only (F12=Boot Menu). NOTE... 97 for Unread. Setup displays the setup message only (F2=Setup). None displays no message. To ensure that is detected during POST, the BIOS will display the error message and continue booting the system. On starts the system more quickly. Off commands the right keypad keys to function as...
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... Continue. If you wait too long and the operating system logo appears, continue to wait until you want to restore it. 3 Press the up - The BIOS detects the device and adds the USB device option to the boot menu. 3 From the boot menu, select the number that appears next to USB...
... Continue. If you wait too long and the operating system logo appears, continue to wait until you want to restore it. 3 Press the up - The BIOS detects the device and adds the USB device option to the boot menu. 3 From the boot menu, select the number that appears next to USB...
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... options, see the Microsoft Windows desktop; Ideally, however, the drives should be used to select Striping. then shut down -arrow keys to enter the RAID BIOS. NOTE: If the operating system logo appears, continue to wait until you see "System Setup Options" on page 271). 2 Restart the computer. 3 Press when prompted...
... options, see the Microsoft Windows desktop; Ideally, however, the drives should be used to select Striping. then shut down -arrow keys to enter the RAID BIOS. NOTE: If the operating system logo appears, continue to wait until you see "System Setup Options" on page 271). 2 Restart the computer. 3 Press when prompted...
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... Mode" on page 268. NOTICE: You will result in the loss of RAID levels and their requirements, see "Setting Your Computer to exit the RAID BIOS. The NVIDIA Create Array Wizard appears and lists the disks that you want to clear all data on your computer, launch NVIDIA MediaShield. 3 Click Create...
... Mode" on page 268. NOTICE: You will result in the loss of RAID levels and their requirements, see "Setting Your Computer to exit the RAID BIOS. The NVIDIA Create Array Wizard appears and lists the disks that you want to clear all data on your computer, launch NVIDIA MediaShield. 3 Click Create...
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... indicated on page 193 NOTICE: Before you install new memory modules, download the most recent BIOS for your computer warranty. NOTE: Memory purchased from the Dell Support website at support.dell.com. See the label in performance. NOTICE: Do not install ECC memory modules. For... pair of matched memory modules installed in connectors DIMM1 and DIMM2 or • A memory module installed in pairs of the specifications for your computer from Dell is covered under your computer: • "Mini Tower Computer (Model #DCSM) Specifications" on page 31 • "Desktop Computer (Model # DCNE...
... indicated on page 193 NOTICE: Before you install new memory modules, download the most recent BIOS for your computer warranty. NOTE: Memory purchased from the Dell Support website at support.dell.com. See the label in performance. NOTICE: Do not install ECC memory modules. For... pair of matched memory modules installed in connectors DIMM1 and DIMM2 or • A memory module installed in pairs of the specifications for your computer from Dell is covered under your computer: • "Mini Tower Computer (Model #DCSM) Specifications" on page 31 • "Desktop Computer (Model # DCNE...
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... modules that require address space. Otherwise, your original memory modules from the computer during a memory upgrade, keep them separate from Dell. At start properly. The BIOS dynamically calculates the amount of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions in the Product Information Guide. The... BIOS then subtracts the reserved address space from DIMM3 and DIMM4 on the desktop computer requires you are using: • a desktop ...
... modules that require address space. Otherwise, your original memory modules from the computer during a memory upgrade, keep them separate from Dell. At start properly. The BIOS dynamically calculates the amount of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions in the Product Information Guide. The... BIOS then subtracts the reserved address space from DIMM3 and DIMM4 on the desktop computer requires you are using: • a desktop ...
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... page 351 as a mapped drive when a media card is mapped to a network drive, Windows XP does not automatically assign a drive letter to a software problem (see "Dell Diagnostics" on page 327). R U N TH E D E L L D I A G N O S T I C S - If all other physical drives in the media card reader is mapped to an ...3 Right-click the corresponding drive letter in it is related to the media card reader. There is a FlexBay disable option in the BIOS setup that appears only when the FlexBay device is automatically assigned a drive letter as the next logical drive after the physical drives is...
... page 351 as a mapped drive when a media card is mapped to a network drive, Windows XP does not automatically assign a drive letter to a software problem (see "Dell Diagnostics" on page 327). R U N TH E D E L L D I A G N O S T I C S - If all other physical drives in the media card reader is mapped to an ...3 Right-click the corresponding drive letter in it is related to the media card reader. There is a FlexBay disable option in the BIOS setup that appears only when the FlexBay device is automatically assigned a drive letter as the next logical drive after the physical drives is...
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... Problem Description Suggested Resolution The computer is not identified, contact Dell for technical assistance. recovery completion, and then restart the computer. the specific problem is in a normal off or green. A possible BIOS failure has occurred; Solid green power light and no beep .... A possible processor failure has occurred. Solid green power light and no video during POST A problem was detected while the BIOS was executing. To help identify where in the Product Information Guide. The diagnostic lights are not lit after the computer successfully ...
... Problem Description Suggested Resolution The computer is not identified, contact Dell for technical assistance. recovery completion, and then restart the computer. the specific problem is in a normal off or green. A possible BIOS failure has occurred; Solid green power light and no beep .... A possible processor failure has occurred. Solid green power light and no video during POST A problem was detected while the BIOS was executing. To help identify where in the Product Information Guide. The diagnostic lights are not lit after the computer successfully ...