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... Computer 15 Small Mini-Tower Computer 15 Mini-Tower Computer 16 Setting Up Your Computer 16 Solving Problems 19 Dell Diagnostics 19 System Lights 21 Diagnostic Lights 23 Beep Codes 26 Running the Dell™ IDE Hard Drive Diagnostics 27 Resolving Software and Hardware Incompatibilities 27 Using Microsoft® Windows® XP System Restore 28 Reinstalling Microsoft...
... Computer 15 Small Mini-Tower Computer 15 Mini-Tower Computer 16 Setting Up Your Computer 16 Solving Problems 19 Dell Diagnostics 19 System Lights 21 Diagnostic Lights 23 Beep Codes 26 Running the Dell™ IDE Hard Drive Diagnostics 27 Resolving Software and Hardware Incompatibilities 27 Using Microsoft® Windows® XP System Restore 28 Reinstalling Microsoft...
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Front and Back Views Small Form-Factor Computer CD/DVD-drive eject button CD/DVD-drive activity light USB 2.0 connectors (2) floppy-drive eject button Microsoft Windows Product Key headphone connector hard-drive activity light network activity light network adapter connector link integrity light power button power light line-in connector line-out connector card slots (2) power connector parallel connector serial connector video connector diagnostic lights microphone connector USB 2.0 connectors (6) Quick Reference Guide 7
Front and Back Views Small Form-Factor Computer CD/DVD-drive eject button CD/DVD-drive activity light USB 2.0 connectors (2) floppy-drive eject button Microsoft Windows Product Key headphone connector hard-drive activity light network activity light network adapter connector link integrity light power button power light line-in connector line-out connector card slots (2) power connector parallel connector serial connector video connector diagnostic lights microphone connector USB 2.0 connectors (6) Quick Reference Guide 7
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Desktop Computer CD/DVD-drive eject button USB 2.0 connectors (2) power button power light Microsoft Windows Product Key floppy-drive eject button microphone connector diagnostic lights headphone connector network activity light network adapter connector link integrity light line-in connector line-out connector voltage selection switch card slots (3) power connector parallel connector serial connector video connector microphone connector USB 2.0 connectors (6) Quick Reference Guide 9
Desktop Computer CD/DVD-drive eject button USB 2.0 connectors (2) power button power light Microsoft Windows Product Key floppy-drive eject button microphone connector diagnostic lights headphone connector network activity light network adapter connector link integrity light line-in connector line-out connector voltage selection switch card slots (3) power connector parallel connector serial connector video connector microphone connector USB 2.0 connectors (6) Quick Reference Guide 9
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... video connector diagnostic lights USB 2.0 connectors (6) microphone connector line-out connector card slots (5) CD/DVD-drive eject button floppy-drive eject button hard-drive activity light front panel door headphone connector USB 2.0 connectors (2) serial connector link integrity light network adapter connector network activity light line-in connector 10 Quick Reference Guide www.dell.com | support.dell.com...
... video connector diagnostic lights USB 2.0 connectors (6) microphone connector line-out connector card slots (5) CD/DVD-drive eject button floppy-drive eject button hard-drive activity light front panel door headphone connector USB 2.0 connectors (2) serial connector link integrity light network adapter connector network activity light line-in connector 10 Quick Reference Guide www.dell.com | support.dell.com...
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www.dell.com | support.dell.com Mini-Tower Computer Microsoft Windows Product Key microphone connector headphone connector diagnostic lights CD/DVD-drive eject button floppy-drive eject button USB 2.0 connectors (2) power button power light voltage selection switch line-out connector network activity light network adapter connector link integrity light parallel connector 12 Quick Reference Guide power connector line-in connector microphone connector USB 2.0 connectors (6) video connector serial connector card slots (4)
www.dell.com | support.dell.com Mini-Tower Computer Microsoft Windows Product Key microphone connector headphone connector diagnostic lights CD/DVD-drive eject button floppy-drive eject button USB 2.0 connectors (2) power button power light voltage selection switch line-out connector network activity light network adapter connector link integrity light parallel connector 12 Quick Reference Guide power connector line-in connector microphone connector USB 2.0 connectors (6) video connector serial connector card slots (4)
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and then contact Dell from Dell, write a detailed description of the error, beep codes, or diagnostics light patterns; See "Finding Information for Your Computer" on page 5 for technical assistance. If computer problems occur that require help you see a message stating ...and try again. 3 When the boot device list appears, highlight Boot to test displays in the Product Information Guide. Starting the Dell Diagnostics From Your Hard Drive 1 Turn on Dell™ computers. If you wait too long and the operating system logo appears, continue to wait until you want to Utility ...
and then contact Dell from Dell, write a detailed description of the error, beep codes, or diagnostics light patterns; See "Finding Information for Your Computer" on page 5 for technical assistance. If computer problems occur that require help you see a message stating ...and try again. 3 When the boot device list appears, highlight Boot to test displays in the Product Information Guide. Starting the Dell Diagnostics From Your Hard Drive 1 Turn on Dell™ computers. If you wait too long and the operating system logo appears, continue to wait until you want to Utility ...
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...the names of all the components installed on , and the computer is identified. Blinks green several A configuration error exists. Check "Diagnostic Lights" on the keyboard to the Main Menu screen. Tab Results Errors Help Configuration Parameters Function Displays the results of each test screen....CD (optional), remove the CD. 5 Close the test screen to return to wake the computer. System Lights Your power light may indicate requirements for running the Dell Diagnostics from the Custom Test or Symptom Tree option, click the applicable tab described in the suspended state (Microsoft...
...the names of all the components installed on , and the computer is identified. Blinks green several A configuration error exists. Check "Diagnostic Lights" on the keyboard to the Main Menu screen. Tab Results Errors Help Configuration Parameters Function Displays the results of each test screen....CD (optional), remove the CD. 5 Close the test screen to return to wake the computer. System Lights Your power light may indicate requirements for running the Dell Diagnostics from the Custom Test or Symptom Tree option, click the applicable tab described in the suspended state (Microsoft...
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... green power The monitor or the graphics card may be faulty or incorrectly installed. If the Dell Diagnostics is not identified, contact Dell for technical assistance. For information on page 23 to complete. Check "Diagnostic Lights" on contacting Dell, see if light, no beep code but the computer locks up during POST A problem was detected while the...
... green power The monitor or the graphics card may be faulty or incorrectly installed. If the Dell Diagnostics is not identified, contact Dell for technical assistance. For information on page 23 to complete. Check "Diagnostic Lights" on contacting Dell, see if light, no beep code but the computer locks up during POST A problem was detected while the...
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...safety instructions in the Product Information Guide. Reinstall the processor and restart the computer. A possible processor failure has occurred. The diagnostic lights can be yellow or green. Suggested Resolution Plug the computer into a working electrical outlet and press the power button. A... possible BIOS failure has occurred; NOTE: The orientation of the diagnostic lights may help you begin any of system boot completes successfully, all four lights display solid green. For information on reinstalling YYGY the processor, see your small form ...
...safety instructions in the Product Information Guide. Reinstall the processor and restart the computer. A possible processor failure has occurred. The diagnostic lights can be yellow or green. Suggested Resolution Plug the computer into a working electrical outlet and press the power button. A... possible BIOS failure has occurred; NOTE: The orientation of the diagnostic lights may help you begin any of system boot completes successfully, all four lights display solid green. For information on reinstalling YYGY the processor, see your small form ...
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...Codes Your computer might emit a series of beeps during start -up : 1 Write down the beep code. 2 See "Dell Diagnostics" on page 19 to the system board from the hard drive, CD drive, and DVD drive. • Check the ...the computer encountered a memory problem. This beep code tells you are installing are properly connected to identify a more serious cause. 3 Contact Dell for technical assistance. Other failure has occurred. www.dell.com | support.dell.com Light Pattern Problem Description Memory modules are detected, but a memory configuration or compatibility G Y G Y error exists.
...Codes Your computer might emit a series of beeps during start -up : 1 Write down the beep code. 2 See "Dell Diagnostics" on page 19 to the system board from the hard drive, CD drive, and DVD drive. • Check the ...the computer encountered a memory problem. This beep code tells you are installing are properly connected to identify a more serious cause. 3 Contact Dell for technical assistance. Other failure has occurred. www.dell.com | support.dell.com Light Pattern Problem Description Memory modules are detected, but a memory configuration or compatibility G Y G Y error exists.
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..., 26 restore to previous operating state, 28 conflicts software and hardware incompatibilities, 27 cover opening, 13 D Dell Premier Support website, 6 support site, 6 Dell Diagnostics, 19 Device Manager, 28 diagnostic lights, 22 diagnostics beep codes, 26 Dell, 19 Drivers and Utilities CD, 5 lights, 22 documentation device, 5 finding, 5 online, 6 Quick Reference, 5 ResourceCD, 5 User's Guide, 5 door reattaching, 11 drivers reinstalling, 5 Drivers...
..., 26 restore to previous operating state, 28 conflicts software and hardware incompatibilities, 27 cover opening, 13 D Dell Premier Support website, 6 support site, 6 Dell Diagnostics, 19 Device Manager, 28 diagnostic lights, 22 diagnostics beep codes, 26 Dell, 19 Drivers and Utilities CD, 5 lights, 22 documentation device, 5 finding, 5 online, 6 Quick Reference, 5 ResourceCD, 5 User's Guide, 5 door reattaching, 11 drivers reinstalling, 5 Drivers...
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... problems beep codes, 26 conflicts, 27 Dell Diagnostics, 19 diagnostic lights, 22 restore computer to previous operating state, 28 R reinstalling drivers, 5 Windows XP, 30 ResourceCD Dell Diagnostics, 19 S Service Tag, 5 software conflicts, 27 system lights, 22 System Restore, 28 Hardware Troubleshooter, 27 Help and Support Center, 6 restore computer to previous operating state, 28 U User's Guide, 5 W Windows 2000...
... problems beep codes, 26 conflicts, 27 Dell Diagnostics, 19 diagnostic lights, 22 restore computer to previous operating state, 28 R reinstalling drivers, 5 Windows XP, 30 ResourceCD Dell Diagnostics, 19 S Service Tag, 5 software conflicts, 27 system lights, 22 System Restore, 28 Hardware Troubleshooter, 27 Help and Support Center, 6 restore computer to previous operating state, 28 U User's Guide, 5 W Windows 2000...