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...is necessary for correct operation of software and hardware updates for your selections. 8 Quick Reference Guide NOTE: The support.dell.com user interface may vary depending on my computer configuration, product specifications, and white papers • Downloads - Find...Dell customers Dell Support Website - Proactive e-mail notification of your configuration. DSS provides critical updates for processors, optical drives, USB devices, and so on. The software automatically detects your computer and operating system and installs the updates appropriate for components, such as memory...
...is necessary for correct operation of software and hardware updates for your selections. 8 Quick Reference Guide NOTE: The support.dell.com user interface may vary depending on my computer configuration, product specifications, and white papers • Downloads - Find...Dell customers Dell Support Website - Proactive e-mail notification of your configuration. DSS provides critical updates for processors, optical drives, USB devices, and so on. The software automatically detects your computer and operating system and installs the updates appropriate for components, such as memory...
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... (RTCRST) 2 fan (FAN_CPU) 13 intrusion switch connector (INTRUDER) 3 processor connector (CPU) 14 battery socket (BATTERY) 4 processor power connector (12VPOWER) 15 PCI Express x16 connector (SLOT1) 5 memory module connectors (DIMM_1, DIMM_2, DIMM_3, DIMM_4) 16 PCI Express x1 connector (SLOT4) 6 password jumper (PSWD) 17 PCI connector (SLOT2) 7 SATA drive connectors (SATA0, SATA1, SATA2...
... (RTCRST) 2 fan (FAN_CPU) 13 intrusion switch connector (INTRUDER) 3 processor connector (CPU) 14 battery socket (BATTERY) 4 processor power connector (12VPOWER) 15 PCI Express x16 connector (SLOT1) 5 memory module connectors (DIMM_1, DIMM_2, DIMM_3, DIMM_4) 16 PCI Express x1 connector (SLOT4) 6 password jumper (PSWD) 17 PCI connector (SLOT2) 7 SATA drive connectors (SATA0, SATA1, SATA2...
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... 1 internal speaker connector (INT_SPKR) 12 RTC reset jumper (RTCRST) 2 processor connector (CPU) 13 intrusion switch connector (INTRUDER) 3 processor power connector (12VPOWER) 14 battery socket (BATTERY) 4 memory module connectors (DIMM_1, DIMM_2, DIMM_3, DIMM_4) 15 PCI Express x16 connector (SLOT1) 5 password jumper (PSWD) 16 PCI connector (SLOT2) 6 SATA connectors (SATA0, SATA1) 17 serial...
... 1 internal speaker connector (INT_SPKR) 12 RTC reset jumper (RTCRST) 2 processor connector (CPU) 13 intrusion switch connector (INTRUDER) 3 processor power connector (12VPOWER) 14 battery socket (BATTERY) 4 memory module connectors (DIMM_1, DIMM_2, DIMM_3, DIMM_4) 15 PCI Express x16 connector (SLOT1) 5 password jumper (PSWD) 16 PCI connector (SLOT2) 6 SATA connectors (SATA0, SATA1) 17 serial...
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Quick Reference Guide 57 1 6 2 3 5 4 1 fan shroud/heat sink assembly 3 memory modules (2) 5 security cable slot 2 speaker (optional) 4 hard drive 6 chassis intrusion switch Cable Cover (Optional) Attaching the Cable Cover 1 Ensure that all external device cables are ...
Quick Reference Guide 57 1 6 2 3 5 4 1 fan shroud/heat sink assembly 3 memory modules (2) 5 security cable slot 2 speaker (optional) 4 hard drive 6 chassis intrusion switch Cable Cover (Optional) Attaching the Cable Cover 1 Ensure that all external device cables are ...
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Password features are enabled (default setting). 1 fan connector (FAN_FRONT) 2 internal speaker connector (INT_SPKR) 3 system board speaker (BEEP) 4 channel B memory connector (DIMM_2) 5 channel A memory connector (DIMM_1) 6 SATA data cable connector (SATA0) 7 battery (BATT) 8 password jumper (PSWD) 9 hard drive fan connector (FAN_HDD) 10 clear CMOS jumper (RTCRST) 11 hard drive ...
Password features are enabled (default setting). 1 fan connector (FAN_FRONT) 2 internal speaker connector (INT_SPKR) 3 system board speaker (BEEP) 4 channel B memory connector (DIMM_2) 5 channel A memory connector (DIMM_1) 6 SATA data cable connector (SATA0) 7 battery (BATT) 8 password jumper (PSWD) 9 hard drive fan connector (FAN_HDD) 10 clear CMOS jumper (RTCRST) 11 hard drive ...
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... drive. takes you to the MPMemory Diagnostic • Test System - The resulting menu displays: • Test Memory - exits Diagnostics 7 Select Test System. 8 When the Dell Diagnostics Main Menu appears, select the test you want to wait until you see a message stating that came with...list appears, highlight DiagnosticsBoot to Utility Partition and press . 6 Press any key to a docking device (docked), undock it. When the DELL™ logo appears, press immediately. See "Using the Drivers and Utilities Media" on page 63 for more information about the optional Drivers ...
... drive. takes you to the MPMemory Diagnostic • Test System - The resulting menu displays: • Test Memory - exits Diagnostics 7 Select Test System. 8 When the Dell Diagnostics Main Menu appears, select the test you want to wait until you see a message stating that came with...list appears, highlight DiagnosticsBoot to Utility Partition and press . 6 Press any key to a docking device (docked), undock it. When the DELL™ logo appears, press immediately. See "Using the Drivers and Utilities Media" on page 63 for more information about the optional Drivers ...
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... the tests you want to select a test based on the symptom of the problem you to run a test from system setup, memory, and various internal tests, and it displays the information in the device list in the following table for more information. Write down ...the test settings. 64 Quick Reference Guide Displays your hardware configuration for your computer. Allows you cannot resolve the error condition, contact Dell (see "Contacting Dell" in system setup. If you to your Service Tag. Tab Results Errors Help Configuration Parameters Function Displays the results of the problem...
... the tests you want to select a test based on the symptom of the problem you to run a test from system setup, memory, and various internal tests, and it displays the information in the device list in the following table for more information. Write down ...the test settings. 64 Quick Reference Guide Displays your hardware configuration for your computer. Allows you cannot resolve the error condition, contact Dell (see "Contacting Dell" in system setup. If you to your Service Tag. Tab Results Errors Help Configuration Parameters Function Displays the results of the problem...
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... the computer. A possible processor failure has occurred. • Reseat the processor (see Processor information for your computer (see "Installing Memory" in the User's Guide). • If the problem persists, contact Dell (see "Installing Memory" in the User's Guide). If the computer starts normally, continue to the operating system. • Plug the computer into...
... the computer. A possible processor failure has occurred. • Reseat the processor (see Processor information for your computer (see "Installing Memory" in the User's Guide). • If the problem persists, contact Dell (see "Installing Memory" in the User's Guide). If the computer starts normally, continue to the operating system. • Plug the computer into...
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... error. • If available, install working graphics card into your computer. • If the problem persists, contact Dell (see "Installing Memory" in the User's Guide). 68 Quick Reference Guide Power Light Problem Description A possible graphics card failure has occurred. If... the computer starts normally, continue to install additional memory modules (one module (see "Contacting Dell" in the User's Guide). Suggested Resolution • Reseat any installed graphics cards (see the "Cards" information...
... error. • If available, install working graphics card into your computer. • If the problem persists, contact Dell (see "Installing Memory" in the User's Guide). 68 Quick Reference Guide Power Light Problem Description A possible graphics card failure has occurred. If... the computer starts normally, continue to install additional memory modules (one module (see "Contacting Dell" in the User's Guide). Suggested Resolution • Reseat any installed graphics cards (see the "Cards" information...
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... card (not a graphics card) and restarting the computer (see the "Cards" section for your system). • If the problem persists, contact Dell (see "Contacting Dell" in the User's Guide). Power Light Problem Description Suggested Resolution Memory modules are detected, but a memory configuration or compatibility error has occurred. • Ensure that no special requirements for...
... card (not a graphics card) and restarting the computer (see the "Cards" section for your system). • If the problem persists, contact Dell (see "Contacting Dell" in the User's Guide). Power Light Problem Description Suggested Resolution Memory modules are detected, but a memory configuration or compatibility error has occurred. • Ensure that no special requirements for...
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Suggested Resolution • Ensure that the computer encountered a memory problem. 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 ... Setup" in the User's Guide) to ensure the boot sequence is correct for the devices installed on your computer. • If the problem persists, contact Dell (see "Contacting Dell" in the User's Guide). For example, beep code 1-3-1 (one possible beep code) consists of one beep. If the problem persists, contact...
Suggested Resolution • Ensure that the computer encountered a memory problem. 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 ... Setup" in the User's Guide) to ensure the boot sequence is correct for the devices installed on your computer. • If the problem persists, contact Dell (see "Contacting Dell" in the User's Guide). For example, beep code 1-3-1 (one possible beep code) consists of one beep. If the problem persists, contact...
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... code errors, see "Contacting Dell" in the User's Guide for video ROM failure Quick Reference Guide 71 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 DMA initialization failure DMA page register read/write failure Video Memory Test failure Memory not being properly identified...
... code errors, see "Contacting Dell" in the User's Guide for video ROM failure Quick Reference Guide 71 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 DMA initialization failure DMA page register read/write failure Video Memory Test failure Memory not being properly identified...
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...Code 4-2-1 4-2-2 4-2-3 4-2-4 4-3-1 4-3-3 4-3-4 4-4-1 4-4-2 4-4-3 4-4-4 Cause No timer tick Shutdown failure Gate A20 failure Unexpected interrupt in protected mode Memory failure above address 0FFFFh Timer-chip counter 2 failure Time-of-day clock stopped 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 either not detected during ...
...Code 4-2-1 4-2-2 4-2-3 4-2-4 4-3-1 4-3-3 4-3-4 4-4-1 4-4-2 4-4-3 4-4-4 Cause No timer tick Shutdown failure Gate A20 failure Unexpected interrupt in protected mode Memory failure above address 0FFFFh Timer-chip counter 2 failure Time-of-day clock stopped 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 either not detected during ...
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... Sequence 287 Option Settings 287 Changing Boot Sequence for the Current Boot 287 Changing Boot Sequence for Future Boots 288 Booting to a USB Device 288 Memory Key 288 Floppy Drive 289 Jumper Settings 289 Clearing Forgotten Passwords 290 Clearing CMOS Settings 291 Hyperthreading and Multi-Core Technology 292 Power Management for...
... Sequence 287 Option Settings 287 Changing Boot Sequence for the Current Boot 287 Changing Boot Sequence for Future Boots 288 Booting to a USB Device 288 Memory Key 288 Floppy Drive 289 Jumper Settings 289 Clearing Forgotten Passwords 290 Clearing CMOS Settings 291 Hyperthreading and Multi-Core Technology 292 Power Management for...
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... Screws 311 Replacing the System Board: Mini Tower, Desktop, Small Form Factor, and Ultra Small Form Factor Computers 311 12 Memory DDR2 Memory Overview 313 Addressing Memory Configurations 314 Installing Memory 314 Removing Memory 316 13 Replacing the Computer Cover Mini-Tower, Desktop, and Small Form Factor Computers 317 Ultra Small Form Factor Computers 317...
... Screws 311 Replacing the System Board: Mini Tower, Desktop, Small Form Factor, and Ultra Small Form Factor Computers 311 12 Memory DDR2 Memory Overview 313 Addressing Memory Configurations 314 Installing Memory 314 Removing Memory 316 13 Replacing the Computer Cover Mini-Tower, Desktop, and Small Form Factor Computers 317 Ultra Small Form Factor Computers 317...
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... 337 A program is designed for an earlier Windows operating system 337 A solid blue screen appears 337 Other software problems 337 Memory Problems 338 Mouse Problems 338 Network Problems 339 Power Problems 339 Troubleshooting Power Problems 339 Power Supply Self-Test 340 Printer Problems ... 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 ...
... 337 A program is designed for an earlier Windows operating system 337 A solid blue screen appears 337 Other software problems 337 Memory Problems 338 Mouse Problems 338 Network Problems 339 Power Problems 339 Troubleshooting Power Problems 339 Power Supply Self-Test 340 Printer Problems ... 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 ...
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...For? Troubleshooting hints and tips, articles from technicians, and online courses, frequently asked questions Dell Support Website - support.dell.com NOTE: Select your operating system and search for components, such as memory, the hard drive, and the operating system • Customer Care - Upgrade information ...for the keyword optical drives, USB devices, and so on the screen. The NOTE: The support.dell.com user interface may vary software automatically...
...For? Troubleshooting hints and tips, articles from technicians, and online courses, frequently asked questions Dell Support Website - support.dell.com NOTE: Select your operating system and search for components, such as memory, the hard drive, and the operating system • Customer Care - Upgrade information ...for the keyword optical drives, USB devices, and so on the screen. The NOTE: The support.dell.com user interface may vary software automatically...
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System Board Components 1 2 3 22 21 20 19 18 17 16 15 4 5 6 7 8 14 13 12 1 speaker connector (INT_SPKR) 2 fan (FAN_CPU) 3 processor connector (CPU) 4 processor power connector (12VPOWER) 5 memory module connectors (DIMM_1, DIMM_2, DIMM_3, DIMM_4) 11 10 9 12 RTC reset jumper (RTCRST) 13 intrusion switch connector (INTRUDER) 14 battery socket (BATTERY) 15 PCI Express x16 connector (SLOT1) 16 PCI Express x1 connector (SLOT4) 32 Mini Tower Computer
System Board Components 1 2 3 22 21 20 19 18 17 16 15 4 5 6 7 8 14 13 12 1 speaker connector (INT_SPKR) 2 fan (FAN_CPU) 3 processor connector (CPU) 4 processor power connector (12VPOWER) 5 memory module connectors (DIMM_1, DIMM_2, DIMM_3, DIMM_4) 11 10 9 12 RTC reset jumper (RTCRST) 13 intrusion switch connector (INTRUDER) 14 battery socket (BATTERY) 15 PCI Express x16 connector (SLOT1) 16 PCI Express x1 connector (SLOT4) 32 Mini Tower Computer
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... by DMTF Capable of 10/100/1000 communication iAMT 3.0 Mini Tower Specifications 35 Mini Tower Computer Specifications Microprocessor Microprocessor type Internal cache Memory Type Memory connectors Memory modules supported Minimum memory Maximum memory BIOS address Computer Information Chipset Data bus width Address bus width DMA channels Interrupt levels BIOS chip (NVRAM) NIC The following are...
... by DMTF Capable of 10/100/1000 communication iAMT 3.0 Mini Tower Specifications 35 Mini Tower Computer Specifications Microprocessor Microprocessor type Internal cache Memory Type Memory connectors Memory modules supported Minimum memory Maximum memory BIOS address Computer Information Chipset Data bus width Address bus width DMA channels Interrupt levels BIOS chip (NVRAM) NIC The following are...
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... 800-MHz DDR2 SDRAM 4 512 MB, 1 GB, or 2 GB non-ECC dual-channel: 1 GB; Desktop Computer Specifications Microprocessor Microprocessor type Internal cache Memory Type Memory connectors Memory modules supported Minimum memory Maximum memory BIOS address Computer Information Chipset Data bus width Address bus width DMA channels Interrupt levels BIOS chip (NVRAM) NIC The following are...
... 800-MHz DDR2 SDRAM 4 512 MB, 1 GB, or 2 GB non-ECC dual-channel: 1 GB; Desktop Computer Specifications Microprocessor Microprocessor type Internal cache Memory Type Memory connectors Memory modules supported Minimum memory Maximum memory BIOS address Computer Information Chipset Data bus width Address bus width DMA channels Interrupt levels BIOS chip (NVRAM) NIC The following are...