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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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... voltage selection switch parallel connector 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...
... voltage selection switch parallel connector 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...
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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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...in system setup and is optional and therefore may not ship with all computers. When to Use the Dell Diagnostics If you see the Dell Support website at support.dell.com. NOTE: If you experience a problem with your computer does not perform as expected. NOTE:...User's Guide and run . Quick Reference Guide 19 Solving Problems Dell provides a number of tools to help from Dell, write a detailed description of the error, beep codes, or diagnostics light patterns; Express Service Code Service Tag Dell Diagnostics CAUTION: Before you see the Microsoft® Windows® desktop...
...in system setup and is optional and therefore may not ship with all computers. When to Use the Dell Diagnostics If you see the Dell Support website at support.dell.com. NOTE: If you experience a problem with your computer does not perform as expected. NOTE:...User's Guide and run . Quick Reference Guide 19 Solving Problems Dell provides a number of tools to help from Dell, write a detailed description of the error, beep codes, or diagnostics light patterns; Express Service Code Service Tag Dell Diagnostics CAUTION: Before you see the Microsoft® Windows® desktop...
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... device list in the suspended state (Microsoft® Windows® 2000 and Windows XP). Check "Diagnostic Lights" on , and the computer is operating normally. Power Light Problem Description Solid green Power is on page 23 to see if the specific problem is located at... the Dell Diagnostics and restart the computer, close the Main Menu screen. Blinks green several A configuration error exists. NOTE: The Service Tag for all devices attached to your computer. If you contact Dell, technical support will ask for more information. System Lights Your power light may indicate...
... device list in the suspended state (Microsoft® Windows® 2000 and Windows XP). Check "Diagnostic Lights" on , and the computer is operating normally. Power Light Problem Description Solid green Power is on page 23 to see if the specific problem is located at... the Dell Diagnostics and restart the computer, close the Main Menu screen. Blinks green several A configuration error exists. NOTE: The Service Tag for all devices attached to your computer. If you contact Dell, technical support will ask for more information. System Lights Your power light may indicate...
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...Solid green power The monitor or the graphics card may Check "Diagnostic Lights" on contacting Dell, see your online User's Guide. www.dell.com | support.dell.com Power Light Problem Description Suggested Resolution Solid yellow The Dell Diagnostics is running , allow the testing to see if the specific ...specific problem is identified. Solid green and a beep code during POST Solid green power light and no beep code be faulty or incorrectly installed. Check "Diagnostic Lights" on contacting Dell, see if the specific problem is identified. and no video during POST A problem...
...Solid green power The monitor or the graphics card may Check "Diagnostic Lights" on contacting Dell, see your online User's Guide. www.dell.com | support.dell.com Power Light Problem Description Suggested Resolution Solid yellow The Dell Diagnostics is running , allow the testing to see if the specific ...specific problem is identified. Solid green and a beep code during POST Solid green power light and no beep code be faulty or incorrectly installed. Check "Diagnostic Lights" on contacting Dell, see if the specific problem is identified. and no video during POST A problem...
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... on the system type. If the POST portion of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions in the recovery mode. The diagnostic lights can be yellow or green. Diagnostic Lights CAUTION: Before you troubleshoot a problem, your online User's Guide. Suggested Resolution Plug the computer into a working electrical outlet and press the power...
... on the system type. If the POST portion of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions in the recovery mode. The diagnostic lights can be yellow or green. Diagnostic Lights CAUTION: Before you troubleshoot a problem, your online User's Guide. Suggested Resolution Plug the computer into a working electrical outlet and press the power...
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... emit a series of beeps during start -up : 1 Write down the beep code. 2 See "Dell Diagnostics" on contacting Dell, see your computer. • If the problem persists, contact Dell. For information on page 19 to the system board from the hard drive, CD drive, and DVD drive... errors or problems. This series of three beeps, and then one beep. www.dell.com | support.dell.com Light Pattern Problem Description Memory modules are properly connected to identify a more serious cause. 3 Contact Dell for technical assistance. For information on your online User's Guide. Code 1-1-2 1-1-3 ...
... emit a series of beeps during start -up : 1 Write down the beep code. 2 See "Dell Diagnostics" on contacting Dell, see your computer. • If the problem persists, contact Dell. For information on page 19 to the system board from the hard drive, CD drive, and DVD drive... errors or problems. This series of three beeps, and then one beep. www.dell.com | support.dell.com Light Pattern Problem Description Memory modules are properly connected to identify a more serious cause. 3 Contact Dell for technical assistance. For information on your online User's Guide. Code 1-1-2 1-1-3 ...
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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...