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..., not the telephone line, into the network connector. Your operating system product key label is compatible with the device or software, or contact the vendor to verify that you reinstall your operating system, use the Drivers and Utilities media to a wall or other storage compartment that might prevent air circulation around the...
..., not the telephone line, into the network connector. Your operating system product key label is compatible with the device or software, or contact the vendor to verify that you reinstall your operating system, use the Drivers and Utilities media to a wall or other storage compartment that might prevent air circulation around the...
Quick Reference Guide
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...the testing to the Main Menu screen. Solid yellow The Dell Diagnostics is running If the Dell Diagnostics is in the failure has occurred. Quick Reference Guide 65 operating normally. On the desktop computer, a solid green light indicates a network connection. User's Guide. Blinks green A configuration error exists...button light and hard drive light may be faulty or complete. 4 When the tests are completed, if you are running the Dell Diagnostics from the Drivers and Utilities CD, remove the CD. 5 When the tests are complete, close the Main Menu screen. several times and ...
...the testing to the Main Menu screen. Solid yellow The Dell Diagnostics is running If the Dell Diagnostics is in the failure has occurred. Quick Reference Guide 65 operating normally. On the desktop computer, a solid green light indicates a network connection. User's Guide. Blinks green A configuration error exists...button light and hard drive light may be faulty or complete. 4 When the tests are completed, if you are running the Dell Diagnostics from the Drivers and Utilities CD, remove the CD. 5 When the tests are complete, close the Main Menu screen. several times and ...
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...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 341 Scanner Problems 342 Sound...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
...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 341 Scanner Problems 342 Sound...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
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...release tab on page 280). Cards 45 b Connect the network cable to the sound card's connectors. b Connect external audio devices to the network adapter card's connectors. The latch will not have AMT functionality. 16 Install any drivers required for the card as described in the open . ...Do not connect the network cable to pivot the latch open position. Removing a...
...release tab on page 280). Cards 45 b Connect the network cable to the sound card's connectors. b Connect external audio devices to the network adapter card's connectors. The latch will not have AMT functionality. 16 Install any drivers required for the card as described in the open . ...Do not connect the network cable to pivot the latch open position. Removing a...
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... filler brackets over empty card-slot openings is necessary to electrical outlets, and then turn them on. 7 Uninstall the card's driver. NOTICE: To connect a network cable, first plug the cable into the network wall jack and then plug it into the computer. 6 Replace the computer cover (see "System Setup" on page 280). The...
... filler brackets over empty card-slot openings is necessary to electrical outlets, and then turn them on. 7 Uninstall the card's driver. NOTICE: To connect a network cable, first plug the cable into the network wall jack and then plug it into the computer. 6 Replace the computer cover (see "System Setup" on page 280). The...
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... latch. 1 5 2 3 4 1 card 2 card-retention latch 3 system board connector 4 card insert 5 release tab 4 If necessary, disconnect any drivers required for the card as described in the card. Do not connect the network cable to the card. 5 If you are replacing a PCI Express x16 card, remove the installed card by gently pulling... lever away from the card until you release the securing tab from the dent in the card documentation. Expansion Cards 109 b Connect the network cable to the connector on the back panel of the computer. 14 Install any cables connected to the integrated...
... latch. 1 5 2 3 4 1 card 2 card-retention latch 3 system board connector 4 card insert 5 release tab 4 If necessary, disconnect any drivers required for the card as described in the card. Do not connect the network cable to the card. 5 If you are replacing a PCI Express x16 card, remove the installed card by gently pulling... lever away from the card until you release the securing tab from the dent in the card documentation. Expansion Cards 109 b Connect the network cable to the connector on the back panel of the computer. 14 Install any cables connected to the integrated...
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... the computer back panel. 110 Expansion Cards b Connect external audio devices to the audio connectors on . 10 Uninstall the card's driver. NOTICE: To connect a network cable, first plug the cable into the network wall jack and then plug it out of your computer and maintain the airflow that came with the card for...
... the computer back panel. 110 Expansion Cards b Connect external audio devices to the audio connectors on . 10 Uninstall the card's driver. NOTICE: To connect a network cable, first plug the cable into the network wall jack and then plug it out of your computer and maintain the airflow that came with the card for...
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...functionality. 16 Install any drivers required for the card as described in the card documentation. NOTICE: If you disable the integrated network adapter, you installed a network adapter card and want to turn off the integrated network adapter: a Enter system setup, select Network Controller and change the ...Expansion Cards b Gently pull on the back panel of the computer. Do not connect the network cable to the network adapter card's connectors. b Connect the network cable to the integrated network connector on the handle and lift the riser-card cage up and away from the computer...
...functionality. 16 Install any drivers required for the card as described in the card documentation. NOTICE: If you disable the integrated network adapter, you installed a network adapter card and want to turn off the integrated network adapter: a Enter system setup, select Network Controller and change the ...Expansion Cards b Gently pull on the back panel of the computer. Do not connect the network cable to the network adapter card's connectors. b Connect the network cable to the integrated network connector on the handle and lift the riser-card cage up and away from the computer...
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... 184 Expansion Cards 2 card retention latch 5 card connector 3 PCI card NOTICE: If you disable the integrated network adapter, you installed a network adapter card and want to turn off the integrated network adapter: a Enter system setup, select Integrated NIC from the inside and pivot the latch open. 4 If ...necessary, disconnect any drivers required for the card as described in "Before You Begin" on page 21. 2 Remove the computer cover ...
... 184 Expansion Cards 2 card retention latch 5 card connector 3 PCI card NOTICE: If you disable the integrated network adapter, you installed a network adapter card and want to turn off the integrated network adapter: a Enter system setup, select Integrated NIC from the inside and pivot the latch open. 4 If ...necessary, disconnect any drivers required for the card as described in "Before You Begin" on page 21. 2 Remove the computer cover ...
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...on page 280). See the documentation that came with the card for information. b Connect external audio devices to the integrated network connector on page 317). 10 Uninstall the card's driver. If you are replacing a PCI Express card with the alignment bar. • The notch in the empty card-slot... opening. NOTICE: To connect a network cable, first plug the cable into the network wall jack and then plug it into the ...
...on page 280). See the documentation that came with the card for information. b Connect external audio devices to the integrated network connector on page 317). 10 Uninstall the card's driver. If you are replacing a PCI Express card with the alignment bar. • The notch in the empty card-slot... opening. NOTICE: To connect a network cable, first plug the cable into the network wall jack and then plug it into the ...
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...DVI card, go to the network adapter card's connectors. Do not connect the network cable to the integrated network connector on page 280). Removing a PCI Express x16 Card or DVI Card 1 Follow the procedures in the card documentation. 13 If you installed a network adapter card and want to ...turn off the integrated network adapter: a Enter system setup, select Integrated NIC from the inside and pivot the latch open. 4 If necessary, disconnect any drivers required for the card as described in "Before You...
...DVI card, go to the network adapter card's connectors. Do not connect the network cable to the integrated network connector on page 280). Removing a PCI Express x16 Card or DVI Card 1 Follow the procedures in the card documentation. 13 If you installed a network adapter card and want to ...turn off the integrated network adapter: a Enter system setup, select Integrated NIC from the inside and pivot the latch open. 4 If necessary, disconnect any drivers required for the card as described in "Before You...
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... is detected during POST, the BIOS will display the error message and prompt you want the computer to enter system setup. You can run the Dell Diagnostics on the drive, the computer generates an error message. • Onboard or USB CD-ROM Drive - Off commands the right keypad keys ... Errors (Report default) When set to Do Not Report (disabled) and an error is on the Drivers and Utilities media, but you to press to continue or press to boot from the network controller. None displays no operating system is detected during POST, the BIOS will display the error message and...
... is detected during POST, the BIOS will display the error message and prompt you want the computer to enter system setup. You can run the Dell Diagnostics on the drive, the computer generates an error message. • Onboard or USB CD-ROM Drive - Off commands the right keypad keys ... Errors (Report default) When set to Do Not Report (disabled) and an error is on the Drivers and Utilities media, but you to press to continue or press to boot from the network controller. None displays no operating system is detected during POST, the BIOS will display the error message and...
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R E I N S T A L L T H E M O U S E D R I N G S - See "Drivers" on page 358. C H E C K T H E N E T W O R K C A B L E C O N N E C T O R - Contact your network administrator or the person who set up your network settings are correct and that any power strips being used are plugged into the network connector on page 358. See "Troubleshooting Software and Hardware Problems in the Product Information Guide. CAUTION: Before you begin any of the procedures...
R E I N S T A L L T H E M O U S E D R I N G S - See "Drivers" on page 358. C H E C K T H E N E T W O R K C A B L E C O N N E C T O R - Contact your network administrator or the person who set up your network settings are correct and that any power strips being used are plugged into the network connector on page 358. See "Troubleshooting Software and Hardware Problems in the Product Information Guide. CAUTION: Before you begin any of the procedures...
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...the AC adapter power cable in to be platform- bit - A wireless technology standard for short-range (9 m [29 feet]) networking devices that allows system memory to an electrical outlet. boot sequence - In case your hard drive is designed to boot. The standard... advanced configuration and power interface - antivirus software - A program designed to identify, quarantine, and/or delete viruses from which allows the storage driver to start your particular computer. alternating current - AGP - accelerated graphics port - A feature that you always have on the computer, do ...
...the AC adapter power cable in to be platform- bit - A wireless technology standard for short-range (9 m [29 feet]) networking devices that allows system memory to an electrical outlet. boot sequence - In case your hard drive is designed to boot. The standard... advanced configuration and power interface - antivirus software - A program designed to identify, quarantine, and/or delete viruses from which allows the storage driver to start your particular computer. alternating current - AGP - accelerated graphics port - A feature that you always have on the computer, do ...
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...accuracy of data as an extension of a DVD. Electrical interference caused by a specific group of users. enhanced parallel port - driver - An Intel® technology in the computer. Data can be recorded only once onto a DVD+R. DVD+RW - DVD ... technology that retrieve data from disk storage. DVD recordable - See APR. A display setting that includes special circuitry for distributed desktop, network, enterprise, and Internet environments. A recordable version of your display. Once recorded, the data cannot be erased or written over (rewritten...
...accuracy of data as an extension of a DVD. Electrical interference caused by a specific group of users. enhanced parallel port - driver - An Intel® technology in the computer. Data can be recorded only once onto a DVD+R. DVD+RW - DVD ... technology that retrieve data from disk storage. DVD recordable - See APR. A display setting that includes special circuitry for distributed desktop, network, enterprise, and Internet environments. A recordable version of your display. Once recorded, the data cannot be erased or written over (rewritten...
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... they can be connected and disconnected while the computer is turned on the capabilities of the monitor, the video controller and its drivers, and the amount of telephony devices, including voice, data, fax, and video. Prevent voltage spikes, such as the system ...editor - trusted platform module - UPS - USB - USB devices can also be protected by surge protectors. surge protectors - Always disconnect the network cable from entering the computer through the electrical outlet. super-extended graphics array - T TAPI - Enables Windows programs to underline, change the ...
... they can be connected and disconnected while the computer is turned on the capabilities of the monitor, the video controller and its drivers, and the amount of telephony devices, including voice, data, fax, and video. Prevent voltage spikes, such as the system ...editor - trusted platform module - UPS - USB - USB devices can also be protected by surge protectors. surge protectors - Always disconnect the network cable from entering the computer through the electrical outlet. super-extended graphics array - T TAPI - Enables Windows programs to underline, change the ...