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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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... troubleshooting information available for technical assistance. 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 information on Dell™ computers. 46 Quick Reference Guide NOTICE...
... troubleshooting information available for technical assistance. 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 information on Dell™ computers. 46 Quick Reference Guide NOTICE...
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...CD. 5 Close the test screen to return to see "Beep Codes" on page 50). If the computer does not boot, contact Dell for technical assistance. Blinking green The computer is identified (see "Diagnostic Lights" on contacting Dell, see if the specific faulty or incorrectly installed or the.... For instructions on diagnosing the beep code see if the specific problem is in your online User's Guide. For information on page 50). Solid green and a beep code during POST A problem was detected while the BIOS was executing. To exit the Dell Diagnostics and restart the computer, close...
...CD. 5 Close the test screen to return to see "Beep Codes" on page 50). If the computer does not boot, contact Dell for technical assistance. Blinking green The computer is identified (see "Diagnostic Lights" on contacting Dell, see if the specific faulty or incorrectly installed or the.... For instructions on diagnosing the beep code see if the specific problem is in your online User's Guide. For information on page 50). Solid green and a beep code during POST A problem was detected while the BIOS was executing. To exit the Dell Diagnostics and restart the computer, close...
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If the problem is not identified, contact Dell for computer is in recovery mode. To help identify where in the Product Information Guide. The lights can be "off" or green. If the POST ... Lights CAUTION: Before you troubleshoot a problem, your computer has four lights labeled "1," "2," "3," and "4" on contacting Dell, see if the specific light, no beep code, but the computer locks up during POST Solid green power light and no beep code be faulty. NOTE: The orientation of the problem. For information on the system type. problem is...
If the problem is not identified, contact Dell for computer is in recovery mode. To help identify where in the Product Information Guide. The lights can be "off" or green. If the POST ... Lights CAUTION: Before you troubleshoot a problem, your computer has four lights labeled "1," "2," "3," and "4" on contacting Dell, see if the specific light, no beep code, but the computer locks up during POST Solid green power light and no beep code be faulty. NOTE: The orientation of the problem. For information on the system type. problem is...
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... if the monitor cannot display errors or problems. This series of three beeps, and then one beep, a burst of beeps, called a beep code, identifies a problem. One possible beep code (code 1 3-1) consists of one beep. For information on contacting Dell, see your computer. • If the problem persists, contact Dell. Memory modules are detected, but a memory configuration or compatibility error exists. •...
... if the monitor cannot display errors or problems. This series of three beeps, and then one beep, a burst of beeps, called a beep code, identifies a problem. One possible beep code (code 1 3-1) consists of one beep. For information on contacting Dell, see your computer. • If the problem persists, contact Dell. Memory modules are detected, but a memory configuration or compatibility error exists. •...
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... computer beeps during the operating system setup or is detected but incorrectly configured, you can use the Hardware Troubleshooter to resolve the incompatibility. 1 Click the Start button and click Help and Support. 2 Type hardware troubleshooter in the Search field and click the arrow to start -up: 1 Write down the beep code. 2 See "Dell Diagnostics..." on contacting Dell, see your online User's Guide.
... computer beeps during the operating system setup or is detected but incorrectly configured, you can use the Hardware Troubleshooter to resolve the incompatibility. 1 Click the Start button and click Help and Support. 2 Type hardware troubleshooter in the Search field and click the arrow to start -up: 1 Write down the beep code. 2 See "Dell Diagnostics..." on contacting Dell, see your online User's Guide.
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... 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, ...and 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 ...
... 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, ...and 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