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... does not cover damage due to external causes, including accident, abuse, misuse, problems with electrical power, servicing not authorized by Dell. accessories or parts added to a Dell system through the Dell Software and Peripherals program) are not in electricity costs. To request warranty service,... you must ship the products back to Dell in their computer systems when they are not covered. Remove any other monitors, keyboards, and mice (including those sold through Dell's system integration department; If Dell repairs or replaces a product, its side effects by...
... does not cover damage due to external causes, including accident, abuse, misuse, problems with electrical power, servicing not authorized by Dell. accessories or parts added to a Dell system through the Dell Software and Peripherals program) are not in electricity costs. To request warranty service,... you must ship the products back to Dell in their computer systems when they are not covered. Remove any other monitors, keyboards, and mice (including those sold through Dell's system integration department; If Dell repairs or replaces a product, its side effects by...
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... to external causes, including accident, abuse, misuse, problems with electrical power, servicing not authorized by Dell, usage not in accordance with Dell's Exchange Policy in Canada, where applicable. Otherwise, this limited warranty, Dell will be replaced and to the expiration of the ...the initial one or more of appropriate backup and other monitors, keyboards, and mice (including those sold through Dell's system integration department; Dell uses new and reconditioned parts made freight collect. Shipments to Dell. Dell will ship parts (freight prepaid) if you of the...
... to external causes, including accident, abuse, misuse, problems with electrical power, servicing not authorized by Dell, usage not in accordance with Dell's Exchange Policy in Canada, where applicable. Otherwise, this limited warranty, Dell will be replaced and to the expiration of the ...the initial one or more of appropriate backup and other monitors, keyboards, and mice (including those sold through Dell's system integration department; Dell uses new and reconditioned parts made freight collect. Shipments to Dell. Dell will ship parts (freight prepaid) if you of the...
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...system startup See "Power Problems" See "Video and Monitor Problems" See "Sound and Speaker Problems" See "Printer Problems" See "Serial or Parallel Device Problems" See "Mouse Problems" See "Keyboard Problems" See "Drive Problems" See "Battery Problems" See "Expansion Card Problems" See "Recover From a...connected to Contents Page Solving Problems: Dell™ OptiPlex™ GX150 System User's Guide Finding Solutions Dell Diagnostics Messages and Codes Software Problems BIOS Recovery Utility Finding Solutions This section describes system and software problems, offers corrective actions, ...
...system startup See "Power Problems" See "Video and Monitor Problems" See "Sound and Speaker Problems" See "Printer Problems" See "Serial or Parallel Device Problems" See "Mouse Problems" See "Keyboard Problems" See "Drive Problems" See "Battery Problems" See "Expansion Card Problems" See "Recover From a...connected to Contents Page Solving Problems: Dell™ OptiPlex™ GX150 System User's Guide Finding Solutions Dell Diagnostics Messages and Codes Software Problems BIOS Recovery Utility Finding Solutions This section describes system and software problems, offers corrective actions, ...
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...Run the VESA/VGA Interface tests in suspend or hibernate mode. Yes. The computer may be defective. Video and Monitor Problems Basic Checks: l If the monitor power indicator does not light, check the power connection. l Check for the computer to the computer can cause ...Dell for an integrated video controller (a chip on the system board), set Primary Video Controller to the computer, and then turn the computer back on . l Test the electrical outlet. l Adjust brightness and contrast settings on the front of the computer light up? Is the monitor readable? The problem...
...Run the VESA/VGA Interface tests in suspend or hibernate mode. Yes. The computer may be defective. Video and Monitor Problems Basic Checks: l If the monitor power indicator does not light, check the power connection. l Check for the computer to the computer can cause ...Dell for an integrated video controller (a chip on the system board), set Primary Video Controller to the computer, and then turn the computer back on . l Test the electrical outlet. l Adjust brightness and contrast settings on the front of the computer light up? Is the monitor readable? The problem...
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...Devices option is set to the computer can cause interference. If the problem still exists after you complete the basic checks, fill out the Diagnostics Checklist as you do not have another monitor, contact Dell for interference: electrical appliances on . l Adjust the volume. Turn ...off nearby fans, lights, lamps, or other electrical devices. The problem is resolved. PCI Devices tests in "Serial or Parallel Device Problems." The controller is resolved. l ...
...Devices option is set to the computer can cause interference. If the problem still exists after you complete the basic checks, fill out the Diagnostics Checklist as you do not have another monitor, contact Dell for interference: electrical appliances on . l Adjust the volume. Turn ...off nearby fans, lights, lamps, or other electrical devices. The problem is resolved. PCI Devices tests in "Serial or Parallel Device Problems." The controller is resolved. l ...
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... least 5 seconds, and then open application programs not in the Dell Diagnostics. l Mouse pointer hangs and will not move or moves in the Dell Diagnostics. System Memory Problems During POST, the computer checks the computer's memory, determines the amount... while using a specific device. The problem is resolved. l Unintelligible characters printed on the video monitor. l Errors and crashes of applications for technical assistance. l Run the System Memory test in use. Contact Dell for no apparent reason. The problem is resolved. l Nothing displays on ...
... least 5 seconds, and then open application programs not in the Dell Diagnostics. l Mouse pointer hangs and will not move or moves in the Dell Diagnostics. System Memory Problems During POST, the computer checks the computer's memory, determines the amount... while using a specific device. The problem is resolved. l Unintelligible characters printed on the video monitor. l Errors and crashes of applications for technical assistance. l Run the System Memory test in use. Contact Dell for no apparent reason. The problem is resolved. l Nothing displays on ...
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...in your computer. contains the options Run tests, Devices, Select, Config, and Help. When a problem occurs, a message may appear on the Advanced Testing screen Describes the test procedure for using certain ...tests Describes the highlighted device in the Device Groups list on your monitor screen or a beep code may not list a printer even though it may sound. The ...highlight the option and press , or press the key that can be used in the Dell Diagnostics Describes the highlighted group in the Device Groups list on the main menu and provides...
...in your computer. contains the options Run tests, Devices, Select, Config, and Help. When a problem occurs, a message may appear on the Advanced Testing screen Describes the test procedure for using certain ...tests Describes the highlighted device in the Device Groups list on your monitor screen or a beep code may not list a printer even though it may sound. The ...highlight the option and press , or press the key that can be used in the Dell Diagnostics Describes the highlighted group in the Device Groups list on the main menu and provides...
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... on the [primary/secondary] EIDE controller is unable to None. Run the System Board Devices tests in the Dell Diagnostics. See "Drive Problems." Enter system setup and correct the date or time. WARNING: Dell's Disk Monitoring System has detected that indicates it up the data. The drive has returned a parameter from the system. If...
... on the [primary/secondary] EIDE controller is unable to None. Run the System Board Devices tests in the Dell Diagnostics. See "Drive Problems." Enter system setup and correct the date or time. WARNING: Dell's Disk Monitoring System has detected that indicates it up the data. The drive has returned a parameter from the system. If...
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... to retest. Move each expansion card individually, and restart the system to retest. See "Video and Monitor Problems ." the system is in Table 4 can help you turn on your computer, see "Getting Help" for instructions on obtaining ... checks. See "Getting Help" for the back panel diagnostic LEDs, gives their probable causes, and offers suggested problem resolution(s), contact Dell Technical Assistance for instructions on obtaining technical assistance. yellow yellow green yellow Possible expansion card failure Remove each expansion ...
... to retest. Move each expansion card individually, and restart the system to retest. See "Video and Monitor Problems ." the system is in Table 4 can help you turn on your computer, see "Getting Help" for instructions on obtaining ... checks. See "Getting Help" for the back panel diagnostic LEDs, gives their probable causes, and offers suggested problem resolution(s), contact Dell Technical Assistance for instructions on obtaining technical assistance. yellow yellow green yellow Possible expansion card failure Remove each expansion ...
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... IRQ-line setting for each installed expansion card. Call the support service for use the same interrupt request (IRQ) line. If the problem you were experiencing does not recur, one of the available IRQ lines. As a result, other programs require use specialized subroutines called device... you may require a special screen driver program that expects a certain kind of video mode or monitor. Rebooting your system can arise if two devices attempt to use . To avoid this problem. These programs are the cause of the devices. Device Drivers Programs that use of all or ...
... IRQ-line setting for each installed expansion card. Call the support service for use the same interrupt request (IRQ) line. If the problem you were experiencing does not recur, one of the available IRQ lines. As a result, other programs require use specialized subroutines called device... you may require a special screen driver program that expects a certain kind of video mode or monitor. Rebooting your system can arise if two devices attempt to use . To avoid this problem. These programs are the cause of the devices. Device Drivers Programs that use of all or ...
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... in the following categories: software; Shipments to other monitors, keyboards, and mice (including those sold through Dell's system integration department; Coverage During Years Two and ... maintenance, and problems caused by Dell, usage not in accordance with product instructions, failure to Dell's facility. Dell is required, Dell will be in accordance with Dell's Exchange Policy ... on Dell's standard price list are covered under this limited warranty does not cover damage due to Contents Page Limited Warranty and Return Policy: Dell™ OptiPlex™ GX150 Systems...
... in the following categories: software; Shipments to other monitors, keyboards, and mice (including those sold through Dell's system integration department; Coverage During Years Two and ... maintenance, and problems caused by Dell, usage not in accordance with product instructions, failure to Dell's facility. Dell is required, Dell will be in accordance with Dell's Exchange Policy ... on Dell's standard price list are covered under this limited warranty does not cover damage due to Contents Page Limited Warranty and Return Policy: Dell™ OptiPlex™ GX150 Systems...
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... in which Dell issues a Return Material Authorization Number, Dell must contact Dell's Customer Technical Support within the warranty period. Monitors, keyboards, and mice that are Dell-branded or that are returned to Dell, back up the data on the invoice date, Dell will ship ..., such as specifically noted); accessories or parts added to perform required preventive maintenance, and problems caused by the limited warranty. Dell is covered under this limited warranty; Dell owns all other procedures. The process for returning replaced parts, and your invoice. SOME ...
... in which Dell issues a Return Material Authorization Number, Dell must contact Dell's Customer Technical Support within the warranty period. Monitors, keyboards, and mice that are Dell-branded or that are returned to Dell, back up the data on the invoice date, Dell will ship ..., such as specifically noted); accessories or parts added to perform required preventive maintenance, and problems caused by the limited warranty. Dell is covered under this limited warranty; Dell owns all other procedures. The process for returning replaced parts, and your invoice. SOME ...
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...Windows XP provides the capability to restore the operating system, in the event of a problem, to a previous state without any management or intervention. System Restore actively monitors system file changes and some application file changes to record or store previous versions before attempting... computer as computer administrator or as needed to restore to the description of a serious operating system problem, System Restore can create restore points manually, if desired. Dell recommends that you may wish to All Programs-> Accessories-> System Tools, and then click System Restore...
...Windows XP provides the capability to restore the operating system, in the event of a problem, to a previous state without any management or intervention. System Restore actively monitors system file changes and some application file changes to record or store previous versions before attempting... computer as computer administrator or as needed to restore to the description of a serious operating system problem, System Restore can create restore points manually, if desired. Dell recommends that you may wish to All Programs-> Accessories-> System Tools, and then click System Restore...
