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... Removing the Computer Cover 55 Inside Your Computer 56 Cable Cover (Optional 57 System Board Components 59 Jumper Settings 60 Solving Problems 61 Dell Diagnostics 61 System Lights 65 Diagnostic Lights 66 Beep Codes 70 Resolving Software and Hardware Incompatibilities 72 Restoring Your Operating System 73 Using Microsoft Windows System Restore . . . . 73 Using...
... Removing the Computer Cover 55 Inside Your Computer 56 Cable Cover (Optional 57 System Board Components 59 Jumper Settings 60 Solving Problems 61 Dell Diagnostics 61 System Lights 65 Diagnostic Lights 66 Beep Codes 70 Resolving Software and Hardware Incompatibilities 72 Restoring Your Operating System 73 Using Microsoft Windows System Restore . . . . 73 Using...
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... your computer User's Guide. For an example of the error, beep codes, or diagnostics light patterns, record your computer's configuration information, and ensure that you print these procedures before you begin . When to help from Dell, write a detailed description of the Express Service Code and Service Tag, see "Entering System Setup" in your computer...
... your computer User's Guide. For an example of the error, beep codes, or diagnostics light patterns, record your computer's configuration information, and ensure that you print these procedures before you begin . When to help from Dell, write a detailed description of the Express Service Code and Service Tag, see "Entering System Setup" in your computer...
Quick Reference Guide
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... follow the safety instructions in the User's Guide). To help to the operating system. 66 Quick Reference Guide POST See "Beep Codes" on diagnosing the beep code. Also, check the diagnostic lights to see if the specific problem is installed. Solid green An integrated system board power light...the graphics Check the diagnostic lights to see if the specific problem is identified (see if the specific problem is identified (see "Contacting Dell" in the Product Information Guide. See "Video and Monitor Problems" in the User's Guide. When the computer starts normally, the ...
... follow the safety instructions in the User's Guide). To help to the operating system. 66 Quick Reference Guide POST See "Beep Codes" on diagnosing the beep code. Also, check the diagnostic lights to see if the specific problem is installed. Solid green An integrated system board power light...the graphics Check the diagnostic lights to see if the specific problem is identified (see if the specific problem is identified (see "Contacting Dell" in the Product Information Guide. See "Video and Monitor Problems" in the User's Guide. When the computer starts normally, the ...
Quick Reference Guide
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... computer encountered a memory problem. If the problem persists, contact Dell (see "Contacting Dell" in the User's Guide). 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, a burst of beeps, called a beep code, identifies a problem. Power Light Problem Description Another failure...
... computer encountered a memory problem. If the problem persists, contact Dell (see "Contacting Dell" in the User's Guide). 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, a burst of beeps, called a beep code, identifies a problem. Power Light Problem Description Another failure...
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Code 1-3-1 through 2-4-4 3-1-1 3-1-2 3-1-3 3-1-4 3-2-2 3-2-4 3-3-1 3-3-2 3-3-4 3-4-1 3-4-2 3-4-3 Cause Microprocessor register failure NVRAM read/write failure ROM BIOS checksum failure Programmable interval timer failure ...Screen retrace failure Search for instructions on obtaining technical assistance. Code 1-1-2 1-1-3 1-1-4 1-2-1 1-2-2 1-2-3 1-3 1-3-1 through 2-4-4 4-3-1 Cause Memory not being properly identified or used Memory failure above address 0FFFFh If you experience any of the following beep code errors, see "Contacting Dell" in the User's Guide for video ROM failure Quick ...
Code 1-3-1 through 2-4-4 3-1-1 3-1-2 3-1-3 3-1-4 3-2-2 3-2-4 3-3-1 3-3-2 3-3-4 3-4-1 3-4-2 3-4-3 Cause Microprocessor register failure NVRAM read/write failure ROM BIOS checksum failure Programmable interval timer failure ...Screen retrace failure Search for instructions on obtaining technical assistance. Code 1-1-2 1-1-3 1-1-4 1-2-1 1-2-2 1-2-3 1-3 1-3-1 through 2-4-4 4-3-1 Cause Memory not being properly identified or used Memory failure above address 0FFFFh If you experience any of the following beep code errors, see "Contacting Dell" in the User's Guide for video ROM failure Quick ...
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... restore to previous state, 73 cover opening, 22, 32, 43 D Dell support site, 8 diagnostic lights, 65-66 diagnostics beep codes, 70 lights, 65-66 documentation End User License Agreement, 6 ergonomics, 6 online, 8 Product Information Guide, 6 regulatory, 6 safety... (continued) User's Guide, 6 warranty, 6 drivers identifying, 78 reinstalling, 79 E End User License Agreement, 6 ergonomics information, 6 error messages beep codes, 70 diagnostic lights, 65-66 F Factory Image Restore, 75, 77 H hardware beep codes, 70 Help and Support Center, 9 help file Windows Help and Support Center, 9 Index 83
... restore to previous state, 73 cover opening, 22, 32, 43 D Dell support site, 8 diagnostic lights, 65-66 diagnostics beep codes, 70 lights, 65-66 documentation End User License Agreement, 6 ergonomics, 6 online, 8 Product Information Guide, 6 regulatory, 6 safety... (continued) User's Guide, 6 warranty, 6 drivers identifying, 78 reinstalling, 79 E End User License Agreement, 6 ergonomics information, 6 error messages beep codes, 70 diagnostic lights, 65-66 F Factory Image Restore, 75, 77 H hardware beep codes, 70 Help and Support Center, 9 help file Windows Help and Support Center, 9 Index 83
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See system board O operating system reinstalling, 9 Operating System CD, 9 P PC Restore, 75 power light, 28, 39 power button light, 65 problems beep codes, 70 diagnostic lights, 65-66 restore to previous state, 73 Product Information Guide, 6 R regulatory information, 6 S safety instructions, 6 Service Tag, 7 support website, 8 system board, 25, 35, ...
See system board O operating system reinstalling, 9 Operating System CD, 9 P PC Restore, 75 power light, 28, 39 power button light, 65 problems beep codes, 70 diagnostic lights, 65-66 restore to previous state, 73 Product Information Guide, 6 R regulatory information, 6 S safety instructions, 6 Service Tag, 7 support website, 8 system board, 25, 35, ...
User's Guide
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... poor 344 Power Lights 344 System Lights 345 Diagnostic Lights 347 Beep Codes 350 System Messages 351 Dell Diagnostics 353 When to Use the Dell Diagnostics 353 Starting the Dell Diagnostics From Your Hard Drive . . . . . 353 Starting the Dell Diagnostics From the Drivers and Utilities CD (Optional 354 Dell Diagnostics Main Menu 355 Drivers 356 14 Contents
... poor 344 Power Lights 344 System Lights 345 Diagnostic Lights 347 Beep Codes 350 System Messages 351 Dell Diagnostics 353 When to Use the Dell Diagnostics 353 Starting the Dell Diagnostics From Your Hard Drive . . . . . 353 Starting the Dell Diagnostics From the Drivers and Utilities CD (Optional 354 Dell Diagnostics Main Menu 355 Drivers 356 14 Contents
User's Guide
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... the diagnostic lights to see if the specific problem is not identified, contact Dell for technical assistance (see "Diagnostic Lights" on page 339. Solid green power light and no beep code and no beep code but the computer locks up during POST The monitor or the graphics card may... If the computer does not boot, contact Dell for instructions on the system board allow the testing to see "Diagnostic Lights" on page 347). the specific problem is running, test, or a device on diagnosing the beep code. Solid green and a beep code during POST A problem was detected while the...
... the diagnostic lights to see if the specific problem is not identified, contact Dell for technical assistance (see "Diagnostic Lights" on page 339. Solid green power light and no beep code and no beep code but the computer locks up during POST The monitor or the graphics card may... If the computer does not boot, contact Dell for instructions on the system board allow the testing to see "Diagnostic Lights" on page 347). the specific problem is running, test, or a device on diagnosing the beep code. Solid green and a beep code during POST A problem was detected while the...
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... instructions on obtaining technical assistance. If the problem persists, contact Dell (see "Contacting Dell" on page 370 for instructions on obtaining technical assistance. For example, beep code 1-3-1 (one possible beep code) consists of one beep, a burst of beeps, called a beep code, identifies a problem. Beep Codes Your computer might emit a series of beeps during start-up if the monitor cannot display errors or problems...
... instructions on obtaining technical assistance. If the problem persists, contact Dell (see "Contacting Dell" on page 370 for instructions on obtaining technical assistance. For example, beep code 1-3-1 (one possible beep code) consists of one beep, a burst of beeps, called a beep code, identifies a problem. Beep Codes Your computer might emit a series of beeps during start-up if the monitor cannot display errors or problems...
User's Guide
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... you connected to a network? If the computer is connected to determine the contents of each file. Error message, beep code, or diagnostic code: Description of the computer): Express Service Code: Return Material Authorization Number (if provided by Dell support technician): Operating system and version: Devices: Expansion cards: Are you performed: Getting Help 369 Otherwise, record...
... you connected to a network? If the computer is connected to determine the contents of each file. Error message, beep code, or diagnostic code: Description of the computer): Express Service Code: Return Material Authorization Number (if provided by Dell support technician): Operating system and version: Devices: Expansion cards: Are you performed: Getting Help 369 Otherwise, record...