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book.book Page 4 Wednesday, August 16, 2006 3:18 PM Diagnostic Lights 50 Beep Codes 52 Resolving Software and Hardware Incompatibilities 53 Using Microsoft Windows XP System Restore 54 Reinstalling Microsoft Windows XP 55 Using the Drivers and Utilities CD 58 Drivers for Your Computer 58 Index 59 4 Contents
book.book Page 4 Wednesday, August 16, 2006 3:18 PM Diagnostic Lights 50 Beep Codes 52 Resolving Software and Hardware Incompatibilities 53 Using Microsoft Windows XP System Restore 54 Reinstalling Microsoft Windows XP 55 Using the Drivers and Utilities CD 58 Drivers for Your Computer 58 Index 59 4 Contents
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... the Product Information Guide. NOTICE: The Dell Diagnostics works only on contacting Dell, see the Dell Support website at support.dell.com. Express Service Code Service Tag: Dell Diagnostics CAUTION: Before you contact Dell for your computer, 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...
... the Product Information Guide. NOTICE: The Dell Diagnostics works only on contacting Dell, see the Dell Support website at support.dell.com. Express Service Code Service Tag: Dell Diagnostics CAUTION: Before you contact Dell for your computer, 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...
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... online User's Guide. For information on contacting Dell, see "Diagnostic Lights" on page 50). Check Diagnostic Lights to see if the specific problem is identified (see "Diagnostic Lights" on page 50). Solid green and a beep code during POST A problem was detected while the...green several A configuration error exists. Blinking yellow A power supply or system board failure has occurred. For information on contacting Dell, see "Beep Codes" on , and the computer is in a power-saving mode. Blinking green The computer is operating normally. If the computer ...
... online User's Guide. For information on contacting Dell, see "Diagnostic Lights" on page 50). Check Diagnostic Lights to see if the specific problem is identified (see "Diagnostic Lights" on page 50). Solid green and a beep code during POST A problem was detected while the...green several A configuration error exists. Blinking yellow A power supply or system board failure has occurred. For information on contacting Dell, see "Beep Codes" on , and the computer is in a power-saving mode. Blinking green The computer is operating normally. If the computer ...
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and no video during POST Solid green power light and no beep code be "off . Check Diagnostic Lights to see your online User's Guide. If the problem is not identified, contact Dell for computer is in the process the computer halted. If the computer malfunctions after the computer ...Description Suggested Resolution Solid green power The monitor or the graphics card may Check Diagnostic Lights to see if the specific light, no beep code, but the computer locks up during the POST process, the pattern displayed on the lights change as the boot process completes. Diagnostic ...
and no video during POST Solid green power light and no beep code be "off . Check Diagnostic Lights to see your online User's Guide. If the problem is not identified, contact Dell for computer is in the process the computer halted. If the computer malfunctions after the computer ...Description Suggested Resolution Solid green power The monitor or the graphics card may Check Diagnostic Lights to see if the specific light, no beep code, but the computer locks up during the POST process, the pattern displayed on the lights change as the boot process completes. Diagnostic ...
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... modules, see your monitor screen. • If the problem persists, contact Dell. Continue until you that you have identified a faulty module or reinstalled all modules without error. • If available, install properly working memory of beeps, called a beep code, identifies a problem. This beep code tells you have two or more memory modules installed, remove the modules...
... modules, see your monitor screen. • If the problem persists, contact Dell. Continue until you that you have identified a faulty module or reinstalled all modules without error. • If available, install properly working memory of beeps, called a beep code, identifies a problem. This beep code tells you have two or more memory modules installed, remove the modules...
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...Reference Guide 53 book.book Page 53 Wednesday, August 16, 2006 3:18 PM If your computer beeps during the operating system setup or is detected but incorrectly configured, you can use the Hardware ... failure Resolving Software and Hardware Incompatibilities If a device is either not detected during start-up: 1 Write down the beep code. 2 See "Dell Diagnostics" on contacting Dell, see your online User's Guide. Code Cause Code 1-1-2 Microprocessor register failure 3-1-4 1-1-3 NVRAM read/write failure 3-2-2 1-1-4 ROM BIOS checksum failure 3-2-4 1-2-1 Programmable interval timer...
...Reference Guide 53 book.book Page 53 Wednesday, August 16, 2006 3:18 PM If your computer beeps during the operating system setup or is detected but incorrectly configured, you can use the Hardware ... failure Resolving Software and Hardware Incompatibilities If a device is either not detected during start-up: 1 Write down the beep code. 2 See "Dell Diagnostics" on contacting Dell, see your online User's Guide. Code Cause Code 1-1-2 Microprocessor register failure 3-1-4 1-1-3 NVRAM read/write failure 3-2-2 1-1-4 ROM BIOS checksum failure 3-2-4 1-2-1 Programmable interval timer...
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...Page 59 Wednesday, August 16, 2006 3:18 PM Index B beep codes, 52 C CDs operating system, 6 conflicts software and hardware incompatibilities, 53 cover removing, 24 D Dell Diagnostics, 46 Dell support site, 7 diagnostics beep codes, 52 Dell Diagnostics, 46 documentation End User License Agreement, 6 ergonomics, 6 ... Utilities CD, 5 E End User License Agreement, 6 ergonomics information, 6 error messages beep codes, 52 diagnostic lights, 50 system lights, 49 H hardware beep codes, 52 conflicts, 53 Dell Diagnostics, 46 Hardware Troubleshooter, 53 Help and Support Center, 6 help file Windows Help...
...Page 59 Wednesday, August 16, 2006 3:18 PM Index B beep codes, 52 C CDs operating system, 6 conflicts software and hardware incompatibilities, 53 cover removing, 24 D Dell Diagnostics, 46 Dell support site, 7 diagnostics beep codes, 52 Dell Diagnostics, 46 documentation End User License Agreement, 6 ergonomics, 6 ... Utilities CD, 5 E End User License Agreement, 6 ergonomics information, 6 error messages beep codes, 52 diagnostic lights, 50 system lights, 49 H hardware beep codes, 52 conflicts, 53 Dell Diagnostics, 46 Hardware Troubleshooter, 53 Help and Support Center, 6 help file Windows Help...
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... Restore, 54 U User's Guide, 5 W warranty information, 6 Windows XP Hardware Troubleshooter, 53 Help and Support Center, 6 reinstalling, 6, 55 setup, 57 System Restore, 54 T troubleshooting beep codes, 52 conflicts, 53 Dell Diagnostics, 46 diagnostic lights, 50 Hardware Troubleshooter, 53 Help and Support Center, 6 restore computer to previous operating state, 54 system lights, 49 60 Index
... Restore, 54 U User's Guide, 5 W warranty information, 6 Windows XP Hardware Troubleshooter, 53 Help and Support Center, 6 reinstalling, 6, 55 setup, 57 System Restore, 54 T troubleshooting beep codes, 52 conflicts, 53 Dell Diagnostics, 46 diagnostic lights, 50 Hardware Troubleshooter, 53 Help and Support Center, 6 restore computer to previous operating state, 54 system lights, 49 60 Index