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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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..., see your online User's Guide. For information on Dell™ computers. 46 Quick Reference Guide Express Service Code Service Tag: Dell Diagnostics CAUTION: Before you begin any 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. For the...
..., see your online User's Guide. For information on Dell™ computers. 46 Quick Reference Guide Express Service Code Service Tag: Dell Diagnostics CAUTION: Before you begin any 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. For the...
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...Diagnostic Lights" voltage selection switch on the power on contacting Dell, see "Beep Codes" on the keyboard to see "Diagnostic Lights" on page 50). See "Power Problems" in your online User's Guide. For instructions on diagnosing the beep code see your online User's Guide. Quick Reference Guide 49...). See "Power Problems" in a power-saving mode. For information on the system board may be set incorrectly. Solid green and a beep code during POST A problem was detected while the BIOS was executing. Press the power button, move the mouse, or press a key on ...
...Diagnostic Lights" voltage selection switch on the power on contacting Dell, see "Beep Codes" on the keyboard to see "Diagnostic Lights" on page 50). See "Power Problems" in your online User's Guide. For instructions on diagnosing the beep code see your online User's Guide. Quick Reference Guide 49...). See "Power Problems" in a power-saving mode. For information on the system board may be set incorrectly. Solid green and a beep code during POST A problem was detected while the BIOS was executing. Press the power button, move the mouse, or press a key on ...
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... Lights to see your online User's Guide. Reinstall the processor and restart the computer. For information on contacting Dell, see if the specific light, no beep code, but the computer locks up during the POST process, the pattern displayed on the LEDs may be either vertically... power The monitor or the graphics card may vary depending on the system type. and no video during POST Solid green power light and no beep code be "off " condition, or a possible pre-BIOS failure has occurred. Diagnostic Lights CAUTION: Before you troubleshoot a problem, your computer has four ...
... Lights to see your online User's Guide. Reinstall the processor and restart the computer. For information on contacting Dell, see if the specific light, no beep code, but the computer locks up during the POST process, the pattern displayed on the LEDs may be either vertically... power The monitor or the graphics card may vary depending on the system type. and no video during POST Solid green power light and no beep code be "off " condition, or a possible pre-BIOS failure has occurred. Diagnostic Lights CAUTION: Before you troubleshoot a problem, your computer has four ...
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... pattern also displays when you are installing are compatible with your computer. • If the problem persists, contact Dell. One possible beep code (code 1 3-1) consists of one beep, a burst of three beeps, and then one module, and then restart the computer. A failure has occurred. Memory modules are detected, but a memory configuration or compatibility error exists. •...
... pattern also displays when you are installing are compatible with your computer. • If the problem persists, contact Dell. One possible beep code (code 1 3-1) consists of one beep, a burst of three beeps, and then one module, and then restart the computer. A failure has occurred. Memory modules are detected, but a memory configuration or compatibility error exists. •...
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...retrace failure Search for video ROM failure No timer tick Shutdown failure Serial or parallel port test failure Failure to decompress code to shadowed memory Math-coprocessor test failure Cache test failure Resolving Software and Hardware Incompatibilities If a device is detected but ...Dell for technical assistance. For information on page 46 to start the search. book.book Page 53 Wednesday, August 16, 2006 3:18 PM If your computer beeps during the operating system setup or is either not detected during start-up: 1 Write down the beep code. 2 See "Dell Diagnostics" on contacting Dell...
...retrace failure Search for video ROM failure No timer tick Shutdown failure Serial or parallel port test failure Failure to decompress code to shadowed memory Math-coprocessor test failure Cache test failure Resolving Software and Hardware Incompatibilities If a device is detected but ...Dell for technical assistance. For information on page 46 to start the search. book.book Page 53 Wednesday, August 16, 2006 3:18 PM If your computer beeps during the operating system setup or is either not detected during start-up: 1 Write down the beep code. 2 See "Dell Diagnostics" on contacting Dell...
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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