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... 188 Running the Dell Diagnostics 188 Advanced Testing 190 Advanced Testing Help Menu 192 Messages and Codes 192 Computer Messages 193 Computer Beep Codes 200 Warning Messages 202 Diagnostics Messages 203 Diagnostic Lights 203 Front Panel Lights 203 Back Panel Lights 204 Software Problems 206 Operating System Compatibility 207 Input Errors 208 Error Messages 208...
... 188 Running the Dell Diagnostics 188 Advanced Testing 190 Advanced Testing Help Menu 192 Messages and Codes 192 Computer Messages 193 Computer Beep Codes 200 Warning Messages 202 Diagnostics Messages 203 Diagnostic Lights 203 Front Panel Lights 203 Back Panel Lights 204 Software Problems 206 Operating System Compatibility 207 Input Errors 208 Error Messages 208...
User's Guide
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... Drive Problems" or "Hard scraping or unusual noises, no noise Drive Problems" Computer battery not working See "Battery Problems" Expansion card errors or malfunction See "Expansion Card Problems" A program locks up See "Recovering From a Program That Is Not Responding" Computer locks up See... | support.dell.com Finding Solutions This section describes computer and software problems, offers corrective actions, describes the utility, and provides computer messages and codes. Solving Problems Need a driver for a graphics card, network adapter, sound card, software, or some other device...
... Drive Problems" or "Hard scraping or unusual noises, no noise Drive Problems" Computer battery not working See "Battery Problems" Expansion card errors or malfunction See "Expansion Card Problems" A program locks up See "Recovering From a Program That Is Not Responding" Computer locks up See... | support.dell.com Finding Solutions This section describes computer and software problems, offers corrective actions, describes the utility, and provides computer messages and codes. Solving Problems Need a driver for a graphics card, network adapter, sound card, software, or some other device...
User's Guide
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... drivers and user documentation, you must use the Dell OptiPlex ResourceCD while you are running Windows. Solving Problems Hardware devices conflict Computer memory amount is not correct System board malfunctions System board is damaged An error message A series of beeps on computer startup See... "Hardware Conflicts" See "Computer Memory Problems" See "System Board Problems" See "Resetting a Damaged System Board" See "Messages and Codes" See "Messages and Codes" Using the Dell OptiPlex ResourceCD To use the...
... drivers and user documentation, you must use the Dell OptiPlex ResourceCD while you are running Windows. Solving Problems Hardware devices conflict Computer memory amount is not correct System board malfunctions System board is damaged An error message A series of beeps on computer startup See... "Hardware Conflicts" See "Computer Memory Problems" See "System Board Problems" See "Resetting a Damaged System Board" See "Messages and Codes" See "Messages and Codes" Using the Dell OptiPlex ResourceCD To use the...
User's Guide
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... Drive send data to See "Getting Help" for file Make sure you have failed the same error. drive. The floppy drive or hard correction code drive controller detected (ECC) on obtaining booting this checkpoint and contact Dell Technical Support. Bad command or file name The command for attempts at checkpoint (nnnn) to the...
... Drive send data to See "Getting Help" for file Make sure you have failed the same error. drive. The floppy drive or hard correction code drive controller detected (ECC) on obtaining booting this checkpoint and contact Dell Technical Support. Bad command or file name The command for attempts at checkpoint (nnnn) to the...
User's Guide
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..., if possible. failure DMA page register read the data in nonvolatile random-access memory (NVRAM). www.dell.com | support.dell.com Computer Beep Codes When errors occur during a boot routine that identify the problem. Computer Beep Codes Code 1-1-2 1-1-3 1-1-4 1-2-1 1-2-2 1-2-3 1-3 Cause Action Microprocessor register See Getting Help" for technical assistance. Direct memory access Run the System Board Devices...
..., if possible. failure DMA page register read the data in nonvolatile random-access memory (NVRAM). www.dell.com | support.dell.com Computer Beep Codes When errors occur during a boot routine that identify the problem. Computer Beep Codes Code 1-1-2 1-1-3 1-1-4 1-2-1 1-2-2 1-2-3 1-3 Cause Action Microprocessor register See Getting Help" for technical assistance. Direct memory access Run the System Board Devices...
User's Guide
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... Light Code Cause Action Blinking yellow The computer power Ensure that can help you run a test group or subtest in this section. NOTE: Warning messages are not covered in the Dell Diagnostics, an error message may be faulty or microprocessor is properly is correct. ..., remove all expansion cards, and then reboot. These particular error messages are generated by either your application programs or your computer, see "Getting Help" for instructions on obtaining technical assistance. Solid green and a beep code A problem was during POST detected while the BIOS was executing...
... Light Code Cause Action Blinking yellow The computer power Ensure that can help you run a test group or subtest in this section. NOTE: Warning messages are not covered in the Dell Diagnostics, an error message may be faulty or microprocessor is properly is correct. ..., remove all expansion cards, and then reboot. These particular error messages are generated by either your application programs or your computer, see "Getting Help" for instructions on obtaining technical assistance. Solid green and a beep code A problem was during POST detected while the BIOS was executing...
User's Guide
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...either when the computer boots or from an operating system prompt. See the documentation that came with this problem. "Messages and Codes" discusses the error messages that are designed to develop an alternative method of running that particular program- the creation of a boot file made especially... results. For example, a variation in the way the data is not listed in "Messages and Codes," check your operating system or application program documentation. www.dell.com | support.dell.com Input Errors If a specific key or set of keys is pressed at the wrong time, a program may ...
...either when the computer boots or from an operating system prompt. See the documentation that came with this problem. "Messages and Codes" discusses the error messages that are designed to develop an alternative method of running that particular program- the creation of a boot file made especially... results. For example, a variation in the way the data is not listed in "Messages and Codes," check your operating system or application program documentation. www.dell.com | support.dell.com Input Errors If a specific key or set of keys is pressed at the wrong time, a program may ...
User's Guide
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...letter describing the reason for the return. 3 Include a copy of the Diagnostics Checklist indicating the tests you have run and any error messages reported by the Dell Diagnostics. 4 Include any accessories that belong with the item(s) being returned (power cables, software floppy disks, guides, and so... on your computer, read the safety instructions. The code helps Dell's automated-support telephone system direct your call . If possible, turn on ) if the return is available. Ensure that the computer ...
...letter describing the reason for the return. 3 Include a copy of the Diagnostics Checklist indicating the tests you have run and any error messages reported by the Dell Diagnostics. 4 Include any accessories that belong with the item(s) being returned (power cables, software floppy disks, guides, and so... on your computer, read the safety instructions. The code helps Dell's automated-support telephone system direct your call . If possible, turn on ) if the return is available. Ensure that the computer ...
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... of problem and troubleshooting procedures you connected to a printer, print each file before calling Dell. Error message, beep code, or diagnostic code: Description of the system's start-up files. Otherwise, record the contents 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: 216 Getting Help www.dell.com | support.dell.com Diagnostics Checklist Name: Date: Address: Phone number...
... of problem and troubleshooting procedures you connected to a printer, print each file before calling Dell. Error message, beep code, or diagnostic code: Description of the system's start-up files. Otherwise, record the contents 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: 216 Getting Help www.dell.com | support.dell.com Diagnostics Checklist Name: Date: Address: Phone number...
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...Composed of software and data stored on . Prioritizes and manages IRQs for Information Interchange. The basis of two possible values, such as error messages and beep codes. The BIOS also controls system functions such as true or false, or 0 or 1. 22 Bit A shortened reference to connect CD,...an Intel 80286 microprocessor, 16-bit bus, and 1.2 MB floppy drive. A bit is used in a PC. See IDE. www.dell.com | support.dell.com API Application Program Interface. ASCII can be used to binary digit. The BIOS initializes communication between the microprocessor and devices such as...
...Composed of software and data stored on . Prioritizes and manages IRQs for Information Interchange. The basis of two possible values, such as error messages and beep codes. The BIOS also controls system functions such as true or false, or 0 or 1. 22 Bit A shortened reference to connect CD,...an Intel 80286 microprocessor, 16-bit bus, and 1.2 MB floppy drive. A bit is used in a PC. See IDE. www.dell.com | support.dell.com API Application Program Interface. ASCII can be used to binary digit. The BIOS initializes communication between the microprocessor and devices such as...
Setup and Quick Reference Guide
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... lights can indicate a computer problem. For more information, see your User's Guide. For more information, see your User's Guide. and then contact Dell from Dell, write a detailed description of the error, beep codes, or diagnostics light patterns; See "Finding Information and Assistance" on page 22. SYS TEM L I CS - For more information, see "Running the...
... lights can indicate a computer problem. For more information, see your User's Guide. For more information, see your User's Guide. and then contact Dell from Dell, write a detailed description of the error, beep codes, or diagnostics light patterns; See "Finding Information and Assistance" on page 22. SYS TEM L I CS - For more information, see "Running the...