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...19 Set Up Your Keyboard and Mouse 20 Set Up Your Monitor 20 Power Connections 21 Solving Problems 21 Dell Diagnostics 21 System Lights 24 Diagnostic Lights 25 Beep Codes 27 Resolving Software and Hardware Incompatibilities 28 Using Microsoft Windows XP System Restore 28 Reinstalling ...Microsoft Windows XP 30 Microsoft® Windows Vista 32 The support.dell.com user interface may vary depending on your selections...
...19 Set Up Your Keyboard and Mouse 20 Set Up Your Monitor 20 Power Connections 21 Solving Problems 21 Dell Diagnostics 21 System Lights 24 Diagnostic Lights 25 Beep Codes 27 Resolving Software and Hardware Incompatibilities 28 Using Microsoft Windows XP System Restore 28 Reinstalling ...Microsoft Windows XP 30 Microsoft® Windows Vista 32 The support.dell.com user interface may vary depending on your selections...
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...User's Guide. Quick Reference Guide 9 This light indicates that a LAN (local area network) connection is recommended that can help you troubleshoot a computer problem based on page 24 for more information, see "Diagnostic Lights" on page 13 for devices that typically remain... to indicate different operating modes: • No light - 1 5.25-inch drive bay 2 5.25-inch drive bay 3 3.5-inch drive bay 4 USB 2.0 connectors (2) 5 LAN indicator light 6 diagnostic lights 7 power button 8 power light 9 hard-drive activity light 10 headphone connector 11 microphone connector Can contain an...
...User's Guide. Quick Reference Guide 9 This light indicates that a LAN (local area network) connection is recommended that can help you troubleshoot a computer problem based on page 24 for more information, see "Diagnostic Lights" on page 13 for devices that typically remain... to indicate different operating modes: • No light - 1 5.25-inch drive bay 2 5.25-inch drive bay 3 3.5-inch drive bay 4 USB 2.0 connectors (2) 5 LAN indicator light 6 diagnostic lights 7 power button 8 power light 9 hard-drive activity light 10 headphone connector 11 microphone connector Can contain an...
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... the checks in "Solving Problems" in your online User's Guide and run the Dell Diagnostics 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 an example of the Express Service Code...
... the checks in "Solving Problems" in your online User's Guide and run the Dell Diagnostics 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 an example of the Express Service Code...
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... up during POST A problem was detected while the BIOS was executing. For information on page 25). Check Diagnostic Lights to see if the specific problem is operating normally. supply may Check Diagnostic Lights to see "Diagnostic Lights" on contacting Dell, see your online User's Guide. No corrective action is identified (see if the specific problem is not...
... up during POST A problem was detected while the BIOS was executing. For information on page 25). Check Diagnostic Lights to see if the specific problem is operating normally. supply may Check Diagnostic Lights to see "Diagnostic Lights" on contacting Dell, see your online User's Guide. No corrective action is identified (see if the specific problem is not...
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... a short time, and then turn off " or green. electrical outlet and press the power The diagnostic lights are detected, but a memory failure has occurred. • If you troubleshoot a problem, your computer. • If the problem persists, contact Dell. the computer is in recovery mode. If the computer starts normally, reinstall an additional module...
... a short time, and then turn off " or green. electrical outlet and press the power The diagnostic lights are detected, but a memory failure has occurred. • If you troubleshoot a problem, your computer. • If the problem persists, contact Dell. the computer is in recovery mode. If the computer starts normally, reinstall an additional module...
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... beeps during start -up: 1 Write down the beep code. 2 See "Dell Diagnostics" on page 21 to the system board from the hard drive, CD drive, and DVD drive. • Check the computer message that appears on contacting Dell, see your online User's Guide. Code 1-1-2 1-1-3 1-1-4 1-2-1 1-2-2 1-2-3 1-3... • If the problem persists, contact Dell. Beep Codes Your computer might emit a series of beeps during start -up if the monitor cannot display errors or problems. This series of three beeps, and then one beep. Light Pattern Problem Description Suggested Resolution Memory modules are...
... beeps during start -up: 1 Write down the beep code. 2 See "Dell Diagnostics" on page 21 to the system board from the hard drive, CD drive, and DVD drive. • Check the computer message that appears on contacting Dell, see your online User's Guide. Code 1-1-2 1-1-3 1-1-4 1-2-1 1-2-2 1-2-3 1-3... • If the problem persists, contact Dell. Beep Codes Your computer might emit a series of beeps during start -up if the monitor cannot display errors or problems. This series of three beeps, and then one beep. Light Pattern Problem Description Suggested Resolution Memory modules are...
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... system, 6 conflicts software and hardware incompatibilities, 28 cover removing, 13 E End User License Agreement, 6 ergonomics information, 6 error messages beep codes, 27 diagnostic lights, 25 system lights, 24 D Dell Diagnostics, 21 Dell support site, 7 diagnostics beep codes, 27 Dell Diagnostics, 21 documentation End User License Agreement, 6 ergonomics, 6 online, 7 Product Information Guide, 6 regulatory, 6 safety, 6 User's Guide, 5 warranty, 6 H hardware beep codes, 27...
... system, 6 conflicts software and hardware incompatibilities, 28 cover removing, 13 E End User License Agreement, 6 ergonomics information, 6 error messages beep codes, 27 diagnostic lights, 25 system lights, 24 D Dell Diagnostics, 21 Dell support site, 7 diagnostics beep codes, 27 Dell Diagnostics, 21 documentation End User License Agreement, 6 ergonomics, 6 online, 7 Product Information Guide, 6 regulatory, 6 safety, 6 User's Guide, 5 warranty, 6 H hardware beep codes, 27...
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R regulatory information, 6 reinstalling Windows XP, 30 S safety instructions, 6 Service Tag, 7 software conflicts, 28 support website, 7 system board, 17 System Restore, 28 U User's Guide, 5 W warranty information, 6 Windows XP Hardware Troubleshooter, 28 Help and Support Center, 6 reinstalling, 6, 30 setup, 31 System Restore, 28 T troubleshooting beep codes, 27 conflicts, 28 Dell Diagnostics, 21 diagnostic lights, 25 Hardware Troubleshooter, 28 Help and Support Center, 6 restore computer to previous operating state, 28 system lights, 24 36 Index
R regulatory information, 6 reinstalling Windows XP, 30 S safety instructions, 6 Service Tag, 7 software conflicts, 28 support website, 7 system board, 17 System Restore, 28 U User's Guide, 5 W warranty information, 6 Windows XP Hardware Troubleshooter, 28 Help and Support Center, 6 reinstalling, 6, 30 setup, 31 System Restore, 28 T troubleshooting beep codes, 27 conflicts, 28 Dell Diagnostics, 21 diagnostic lights, 25 Hardware Troubleshooter, 28 Help and Support Center, 6 restore computer to previous operating state, 28 system lights, 24 36 Index