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... to indicate different operating modes: • No light - Can contain an optional floppy drive or optional media card reader. Use the lights to a USB device). NOTICE: If your online User's Guide. For more information. Quick Reference Guide 9 The computer is in a power-saving mode. • Blinking or... indicates that you use the keyboard or the mouse if it is established. NOTICE: To avoid losing data, do not turn on booting to help you press the power button the computer will perform an operating system shutdown. See your operating system has ACPI enabled, when...
... to indicate different operating modes: • No light - Can contain an optional floppy drive or optional media card reader. Use the lights to a USB device). NOTICE: If your online User's Guide. For more information. Quick Reference Guide 9 The computer is in a power-saving mode. • Blinking or... indicates that you use the keyboard or the mouse if it is established. NOTICE: To avoid losing data, do not turn on booting to help you press the power button the computer will perform an operating system shutdown. See your operating system has ACPI enabled, when...
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...) connection is recommended that you use the back USB connectors for devices that typically remain connected, such as joysticks or cameras, or for bootable USB devices (see your online User's Guide for more information about booting to match the orientation of the badge, press firmly, and turn...keyboards. 2 LAN indicator light This light indicates that you press the power button the computer will perform an operating system shutdown. 4 Dell badge This badge can also rotate the badge using the slot provided near the bottom of the badge. Quick Reference Guide 13 book....
...) connection is recommended that you use the back USB connectors for devices that typically remain connected, such as joysticks or cameras, or for bootable USB devices (see your online User's Guide for more information about booting to match the orientation of the badge, press firmly, and turn...keyboards. 2 LAN indicator light This light indicates that you press the power button the computer will perform an operating system shutdown. 4 Dell badge This badge can also rotate the badge using the slot provided near the bottom of the badge. Quick Reference Guide 13 book....
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...on the computer. Front View 1 2 3 4 5 6 11 10 98 7 1 USB 2.0 connectors (2) Use the front USB connectors for more information about booting to a USB device). NOTICE: If your operating system has ACPI enabled, when you connect occasionally, such as joysticks or cameras, or for bootable USB... devices (see "Diagnostic Lights" on page 25 for devices that you press the power button the computer will perform an operating system shutdown. 3 Dell badge Can be rotated to turn on the diagnostic code. For more...
...on the computer. Front View 1 2 3 4 5 6 11 10 98 7 1 USB 2.0 connectors (2) Use the front USB connectors for more information about booting to a USB device). NOTICE: If your operating system has ACPI enabled, when you connect occasionally, such as joysticks or cameras, or for bootable USB... devices (see "Diagnostic Lights" on page 25 for devices that you press the power button the computer will perform an operating system shutdown. 3 Dell badge Can be rotated to turn on the diagnostic code. For more...
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...Computer - NOTE: If you use the y-cable that came with your VGA-compatible monitor into the blue connector. Connect a serial device, such as a handheld device, to attach a microphone. For more information, see your online User's Guide. Do not remove the cap. It is recommended that...using a graphics card that supports dual monitors, use the back USB connectors for more information about booting to the connector on the graphics card. Connect your monitor to a USB device). Quick Reference Guide 21 NOTE: If you connect occasionally, such as printers and keyboards. 2 ...
...Computer - NOTE: If you use the y-cable that came with your VGA-compatible monitor into the blue connector. Connect a serial device, such as a handheld device, to attach a microphone. For more information, see your online User's Guide. Do not remove the cap. It is recommended that...using a graphics card that supports dual monitors, use the back USB connectors for more information about booting to the connector on the graphics card. Connect your monitor to a USB device). Quick Reference Guide 21 NOTE: If you connect occasionally, such as printers and keyboards. 2 ...
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When the boot device list appears, highlight Boot to Utility Partition and press . 3 When the Dell Diagnostics Main Menu appears, select the test you want to run the Dell Diagnostics from the optional Drivers and Utilities CD (ResourceCD). Starting the Dell Diagnostics From the Drivers and Utilities CD 1 Insert the .... 6 Type 1 to start the Drivers and Utilities CD menu. 7 Type 2 to start -up, the computer boots according to the devices specified in system setup. 3 When the boot device list appears, highlight the listing for the CD/DVD drive and press . 4 Select the listing for the CD/DVD...
When the boot device list appears, highlight Boot to Utility Partition and press . 3 When the Dell Diagnostics Main Menu appears, select the test you want to run the Dell Diagnostics from the optional Drivers and Utilities CD (ResourceCD). Starting the Dell Diagnostics From the Drivers and Utilities CD 1 Insert the .... 6 Type 1 to start the Drivers and Utilities CD menu. 7 Type 2 to start -up, the computer boots according to the devices specified in system setup. 3 When the boot device list appears, highlight the listing for the CD/DVD drive and press . 4 Select the listing for the CD/DVD...
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...Lights" voltage selection switch on the power on page 50). If the computer does not boot, contact Dell for technical assistance. See "Power Problems" in a power-saving mode. To exit the Dell Diagnostics and restart the computer, close the Main Menu screen. No corrective action is operating ...normally. Solid yellow A device on the system board may be set incorrectly. For information on page 52. ...
...Lights" voltage selection switch on the power on page 50). If the computer does not boot, contact Dell for technical assistance. See "Power Problems" in a power-saving mode. To exit the Dell Diagnostics and restart the computer, close the Main Menu screen. No corrective action is operating ...normally. Solid yellow A device on the system board may be set incorrectly. For information on page 52. ...
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... or a possible pre-BIOS failure has occurred. For information on contacting Dell, see your online User's Guide. 50 Quick Reference Guide The diagnostic lights...the Product Information Guide. If the computer malfunctions during POST An integrated system board device may vary depending on the system type. The diagnostic lights can be either vertically ... Guide. When the computer starts normally, the patterns or codes on the lights change as the boot process completes. For information on reinstalling the processor, see your computer has four lights labeled "1," ...
... or a possible pre-BIOS failure has occurred. For information on contacting Dell, see your online User's Guide. 50 Quick Reference Guide The diagnostic lights...the Product Information Guide. If the computer malfunctions during POST An integrated system board device may vary depending on the system type. The diagnostic lights can be either vertically ... Guide. When the computer starts normally, the patterns or codes on the lights change as the boot process completes. For information on reinstalling the processor, see your computer has four lights labeled "1," ...
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... problem, then use Windows XP Service Pack 1 or later when you reinstall Windows XP. Use the Drivers and Utilities CD to boot from CD message appears, press any required drivers, including the drivers required if your hard drive. For conventional hard drive configurations, ... Exit if the Install Windows XP message appears. 3 Restart the computer. 4 Press immediately after the DELL logo appears. Reinstalling Windows XP NOTICE: You must also reinstall the device drivers, virus protection program, and other software. The reinstallation process can overwrite files and possibly affect programs...
... problem, then use Windows XP Service Pack 1 or later when you reinstall Windows XP. Use the Drivers and Utilities CD to boot from CD message appears, press any required drivers, including the drivers required if your hard drive. For conventional hard drive configurations, ... Exit if the Install Windows XP message appears. 3 Restart the computer. 4 Press immediately after the DELL logo appears. Reinstalling Windows XP NOTICE: You must also reinstall the device drivers, virus protection program, and other software. The reinstallation process can overwrite files and possibly affect programs...
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...XP installs the operating system components and configures the computer. NOTICE: Do not press any key when the following message appears: Press any key to boot from the CD. 13 When the Welcome to Microsoft screen appears, click Next. 14 When the How will use this computer connect to complete ...Next. 16 When the Who will this computer? If you are prompted to copy files and install the devices. NOTICE: Do not press any key when the following message appears: Press any key to boot from the CD. 6 When the Regional and Language Options screen appears, select the settings for your ...
...XP installs the operating system components and configures the computer. NOTICE: Do not press any key when the following message appears: Press any key to boot from the CD. 13 When the Welcome to Microsoft screen appears, click Next. 14 When the How will use this computer connect to complete ...Next. 16 When the Who will this computer? If you are prompted to copy files and install the devices. NOTICE: Do not press any key when the following message appears: Press any key to boot from the CD. 6 When the Regional and Language Options screen appears, select the settings for your ...
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...Microsoft Works Suite programs, you need the Product Key number located on the computer and allow it to boot to the prompts offered by the installation program. 4 Click Next at the Welcome Dell System Owner screen. book.book Page 58 Wednesday, August 16, 2006 3:18 PM 18 Click Finish...are running the Windows operating system. The Drivers and Utilities CD (optional) scans your computer's hardware and operating system, and then a list of device drivers for your system configuration is about to begin installation. 3 Click OK to complete the setup, and remove the CD. 19 Reinstall the ...
...Microsoft Works Suite programs, you need the Product Key number located on the computer and allow it to boot to the prompts offered by the installation program. 4 Click Next at the Welcome Dell System Owner screen. book.book Page 58 Wednesday, August 16, 2006 3:18 PM 18 Click Finish...are running the Windows operating system. The Drivers and Utilities CD (optional) scans your computer's hardware and operating system, and then a list of device drivers for your system configuration is about to begin installation. 3 Click OK to complete the setup, and remove the CD. 19 Reinstall the ...