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5 Technical Specifications 6 Solving Problems Finding Solutions 162 Power Problems 163 Video and Monitor Problems 163 Sound and Speaker Problems 165 Printer Problems 166 Serial or Parallel Device ... Hardware Conflicts 180 Computer Memory Problems 181 System Board Problems 182 Resetting a Damaged System Board 183 Dell Diagnostics 184 When to Use the Dell Diagnostics 184 Features 184 Before You Start Testing 184 Running the Dell Diagnostics 185 Advanced Testing 187 Advanced Testing Help Menu 188 Messages and Codes 189 Computer Messages 189...
5 Technical Specifications 6 Solving Problems Finding Solutions 162 Power Problems 163 Video and Monitor Problems 163 Sound and Speaker Problems 165 Printer Problems 166 Serial or Parallel Device ... Hardware Conflicts 180 Computer Memory Problems 181 System Board Problems 182 Resetting a Damaged System Board 183 Dell Diagnostics 184 When to Use the Dell Diagnostics 184 Features 184 Before You Start Testing 184 Running the Dell Diagnostics 185 Advanced Testing 187 Advanced Testing Help Menu 188 Messages and Codes 189 Computer Messages 189...
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... following: • Using your computer • Configuring system settings • Removing and installing parts • Installing and configuring software • Diagnosing a problem • Obtaining technical specifications • Acquiring device documentation (on reinstalling and configuring your operating system. Operating system installation Read the operating system installation guide for the devices shipped with...
... following: • Using your computer • Configuring system settings • Removing and installing parts • Installing and configuring software • Diagnosing a problem • Obtaining technical specifications • Acquiring device documentation (on reinstalling and configuring your operating system. Operating system installation Read the operating system installation guide for the devices shipped with...
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...Diagnostic lights 13 Serial 2 connector 14 Serial 1 connector Connecting Devices When you must connect most devices to a particular input/output (I /O Panel-Smal l For m- www.dell.com | support.dell.com I /O) port or connector to your computer is turned off. For example, you connect external devices to operate properly. Also, external devices like a mouse... will work. • Always attach external devices while your computer's back panel, follow these guidelines: • Check the documentation that accompanied the device for specific installation and configuration instructions.
...Diagnostic lights 13 Serial 2 connector 14 Serial 1 connector Connecting Devices When you must connect most devices to a particular input/output (I /O Panel-Smal l For m- www.dell.com | support.dell.com I /O) port or connector to your computer is turned off. For example, you connect external devices to operate properly. Also, external devices like a mouse... will work. • Always attach external devices while your computer's back panel, follow these guidelines: • Check the documentation that accompanied the device for specific installation and configuration instructions.
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... operating system and you add an expansion card containing a serial port using this jack. You can be used to this designation. www.dell.com | support.dell.com Line-In Jack This jack is used for serial port 2. Connect the audio cable from the speakers to attach record/playback devices...line-out cable from any of these devices to the line-in system setup and add an expansion card containing a serial port configured to a specific designation, the computer automatically maps (assigns) the integrated ports to Auto in jack. This jack is used to the 6-pin connector on the ...
... operating system and you add an expansion card containing a serial port using this jack. You can be used to this designation. www.dell.com | support.dell.com Line-In Jack This jack is used for serial port 2. Connect the audio cable from the speakers to attach record/playback devices...line-out cable from any of these devices to the line-in system setup and add an expansion card containing a serial port configured to a specific designation, the computer automatically maps (assigns) the integrated ports to Auto in jack. This jack is used to the 6-pin connector on the ...
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... Protocol (SNMP) • Desktop Management Interface (DMI) • Common Information Model (CIM) The instrumentation available for your computer is Dell OpenManage Client instrumentation, which is provided to electronically activate or deactivate specific ports and media devices including: serial and USB ports, parallel port, floppy drive, PCI slots, and PS/2 mouse. LegacySelect allows...
... Protocol (SNMP) • Desktop Management Interface (DMI) • Common Information Model (CIM) The instrumentation available for your computer is Dell OpenManage Client instrumentation, which is provided to electronically activate or deactivate specific ports and media devices including: serial and USB ports, parallel port, floppy drive, PCI slots, and PS/2 mouse. LegacySelect allows...
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... must have an EIDE device connected to the primary EIDE interface if you add memory, check this setting for all devices obtained from Dell that the new memory is installed correctly and is recognized by a PCI device. • Primary Drive n and Secondary Drive n Primary... Drive n identifies drives attached to PCI devices unless a particular device, device driver, or operating system requires a specific IRQ line already in the computer. Use the secondary EIDE interface connector for each option, press to Auto. The following settings identify the type ...
... must have an EIDE device connected to the primary EIDE interface if you add memory, check this setting for all devices obtained from Dell that the new memory is installed correctly and is recognized by a PCI device. • Primary Drive n and Secondary Drive n Primary... Drive n identifies drives attached to PCI devices unless a particular device, device driver, or operating system requires a specific IRQ line already in the computer. Use the secondary EIDE interface connector for each option, press to Auto. The following settings identify the type ...
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... desktop appears. 146 Micros of each individual user logging off . www.dell.com | support.dell.com NOTE: Fast User Switching is the default user screen for both the Home and Professional editions, allows users to access the computer with their specific settings, including the desktop and various applications, without requiring the previous user...
... desktop appears. 146 Micros of each individual user logging off . www.dell.com | support.dell.com NOTE: Fast User Switching is the default user screen for both the Home and Professional editions, allows users to access the computer with their specific settings, including the desktop and various applications, without requiring the previous user...
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...disabled. M i c r o so f t ® W i n d o ws ® XP Fe a tu r e s 151 These advanced options include the ability to open or close specific Transmission Control Protocol (TCP) or User Datagram Protocol (UDP) ports or to another computer on the firewall (such as port 80, the Web server port...) to be automatically redirected to enable port redirection. Port redirection allows access requests to a specific port on the local network. The firewall is configured using the Properties dialog box associated with each Internet connection in the Control Panel...
...disabled. M i c r o so f t ® W i n d o ws ® XP Fe a tu r e s 151 These advanced options include the ability to open or close specific Transmission Control Protocol (TCP) or User Datagram Protocol (UDP) ports or to another computer on the firewall (such as port 80, the Web server port...) to be automatically redirected to enable port redirection. Port redirection allows access requests to a specific port on the local network. The firewall is configured using the Properties dialog box associated with each Internet connection in the Control Panel...
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Verify that the device is connected to a working cable, and then turn on the same circuit or operating in the Dell Diagnostics. for specific port configuration requirements. Yes. The problem is resolved. If a printer is confined to the parallel port, the Parallel ...Ports device group tests the communication link between the system board's I /O port logic. Contact Dell for technical assistance. 3 If the problem is connected to a particular ...
Verify that the device is connected to a working cable, and then turn on the same circuit or operating in the Dell Diagnostics. for specific port configuration requirements. Yes. The problem is resolved. If a printer is confined to the parallel port, the Parallel ...Ports device group tests the communication link between the system board's I /O port logic. Contact Dell for technical assistance. 3 If the problem is connected to a particular ...
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...the computer cover. 2 Make sure each expansion card is firmly seated in its electrical outlet. S o lv ing Pr o ble m s 177 Contact Dell for at all cables are firmly connected to step 8. 8 Replace the battery. Are the date and time correct? No. Expansion Card Problems If an ...message indicates an expansion card problem or if an expansion card seems to perform incorrectly or not at least 10 minutes. 6 Reconnect the computer to specific connectors on an expansion card, see "Safety Instructions." 1 Turn off the computer and devices, disconnect them . 3 Make sure all , the...
...the computer cover. 2 Make sure each expansion card is firmly seated in its electrical outlet. S o lv ing Pr o ble m s 177 Contact Dell for at all cables are firmly connected to step 8. 8 Replace the battery. Are the date and time correct? No. Expansion Card Problems If an ...message indicates an expansion card problem or if an expansion card seems to perform incorrectly or not at least 10 minutes. 6 Reconnect the computer to specific connectors on an expansion card, see "Safety Instructions." 1 Turn off the computer and devices, disconnect them . 3 Make sure all , the...
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... them from sound cards. • Unintelligible characters printed on . 5 Run the System Board Devices test group in the Dell Diagnostics. Yes. No. Contact Dell for technical assistance. Repairing a Dropped or Damaged Computer CAUTION: Before you perform the following steps: 1 Turn off the...Devices test group in the Dell Diagnostics. Fill out the Diagnostic Checklist as you perform this procedure, see "Safety Instructions." Did any of the diagnostics tests fail? Yes. No. Symptoms: • Computer hangs or locks up, particularly while using a specific device. • Memory...
... them from sound cards. • Unintelligible characters printed on . 5 Run the System Board Devices test group in the Dell Diagnostics. Yes. No. Contact Dell for technical assistance. Repairing a Dropped or Damaged Computer CAUTION: Before you perform the following steps: 1 Turn off the...Devices test group in the Dell Diagnostics. Fill out the Diagnostic Checklist as you perform this procedure, see "Safety Instructions." Did any of the diagnostics tests fail? Yes. No. Symptoms: • Computer hangs or locks up, particularly while using a specific device. • Memory...
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... Test All Devices or Test One Device option. • To customize your computer or a specific device, select Quick Tests from the Test All Devices or Test One Device option. www.dell.com | support.dell.com Dell Diagnostics Main Menu • Test All Devices: Performs quick or extensive tests on all devices.... • Test One Device: Performs quick or extensive tests on the Dell Diagnostics. • Program Options: Allows you to change the settings of the Dell Diagnostics. • Exit to MS-DOS: Exits to the MS-DOS prompt. 9 Select the type of tests...
... Test All Devices or Test One Device option. • To customize your computer or a specific device, select Quick Tests from the Test All Devices or Test One Device option. www.dell.com | support.dell.com Dell Diagnostics Main Menu • Test All Devices: Performs quick or extensive tests on all devices.... • Test One Device: Performs quick or extensive tests on the Dell Diagnostics. • Program Options: Allows you to change the settings of the Dell Diagnostics. • Exit to MS-DOS: Exits to the MS-DOS prompt. 9 Select the type of tests...
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...Hard disk controller failure The hard drive failed initialization. See "Floppy Drive Problems" or "Hard Drive Problems." hardware configuration. The hard drive failed initialization. the Dell Diagnostics. Diskette write protected The floppy write-protect feature is in the drive. Put a floppy in the drive before it can continue. Gate A20 failure... write-protect tab to carry out the command. Problems" General failure The operating system is usually followed by taking the appropriate action. Respond by specific information-for example, PRINTER OUT OF PAPER.
...Hard disk controller failure The hard drive failed initialization. See "Floppy Drive Problems" or "Hard Drive Problems." hardware configuration. The hard drive failed initialization. the Dell Diagnostics. Diskette write protected The floppy write-protect feature is in the drive. Put a floppy in the drive before it can continue. Gate A20 failure... write-protect tab to carry out the command. Problems" General failure The operating system is usually followed by taking the appropriate action. Respond by specific information-for example, PRINTER OUT OF PAPER.
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...system cannot read from the floppy or hard drive. configuration information does not match the computer clock. The computer could not find a specific drive, try another floppy in track on the system board Run the System Board 2 failed might be malfunctioning. The operating system is ... keyboard controller Run the System Memory may be malfunctioning. See "Floppy Drive Problems" or "Hard Drive Problems." Devices tests in the Dell Diagnostics. drive. Message Read fault Requested sector not found Reset failed Sector not found Seek error Shutdown failure Time-of -day not ...
...system cannot read from the floppy or hard drive. configuration information does not match the computer clock. The computer could not find a specific drive, try another floppy in track on the system board Run the System Board 2 failed might be malfunctioning. The operating system is ... keyboard controller Run the System Memory may be malfunctioning. See "Floppy Drive Problems" or "Hard Drive Problems." Devices tests in the Dell Diagnostics. drive. Message Read fault Requested sector not found Reset failed Sector not found Seek error Shutdown failure Time-of -day not ...
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...the drive is invaluable to the Dell support staff if you need to call that indicates it up the meaning of sounds: for technical assistance. Remove replace your data and setting to resolve the problem, see "Getting Help" for its operating specifications. Write fault Write fault on ...the for status information. If you are unable to parameter from the drive by a second beep, and then a burst of normal specifications. Restore the data to [primary/secondary The drive has returned a the replaced drive. ] EIDE controller is advisable to resolve the problem by ...
...the drive is invaluable to the Dell support staff if you need to call that indicates it up the meaning of sounds: for technical assistance. Remove replace your data and setting to resolve the problem, see "Getting Help" for its operating specifications. Write fault Write fault on ...the for status information. If you are unable to parameter from the drive by a second beep, and then a burst of normal specifications. Restore the data to [primary/secondary The drive has returned a the replaced drive. ] EIDE controller is advisable to resolve the problem by ...
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...keys is software-related by rebooting your operating system or application program documentation. 204 So lv ing Pr o ble m s Input Errors If a specific key or set up to a software problem. • Ensure that the use . See the documentation that no longer runs properly. Error Messages ...Make sure that a problem is pressed at the wrong time, a program may be produced by the computer. If you unexpected results. www.dell.com | support.dell.com • Confirm that a hardware conflict does not exist between devices. If all tests run successfully, the error condition may give you...
...keys is software-related by rebooting your operating system or application program documentation. 204 So lv ing Pr o ble m s Input Errors If a specific key or set up to a software problem. • Ensure that the use . See the documentation that no longer runs properly. Error Messages ...Make sure that a problem is pressed at the wrong time, a program may be produced by the computer. If you unexpected results. www.dell.com | support.dell.com • Confirm that a hardware conflict does not exist between devices. If all tests run successfully, the error condition may give you...
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... assistance in determining which they are calling from as well as the destination of your call ; www.dell.com | support.dell.com Dell Contact Numbers The following table provides country-specific access codes and telephone numbers, websites, and email addresses that you can use , contact a local ...Service Area, Website and E-Mail Address General Support Tech Support and Customer Care Sales Tech Support Fax Customer Care Fax Website: www.dell.com.ar Home and Small Business Government and Business Preferred Accounts Division (PAD) Customer Care Corporate Sales Transaction Sales Fax Area Codes...
... assistance in determining which they are calling from as well as the destination of your call ; www.dell.com | support.dell.com Dell Contact Numbers The following table provides country-specific access codes and telephone numbers, websites, and email addresses that you can use , contact a local ...Service Area, Website and E-Mail Address General Support Tech Support and Customer Care Sales Tech Support Fax Customer Care Fax Website: www.dell.com.ar Home and Small Business Government and Business Preferred Accounts Division (PAD) Customer Care Corporate Sales Transaction Sales Fax Area Codes...
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... entire system is available from Dell on 233 If you prefer, you can change the rating of some configurations to the system should match the electromagnetic environment classification of the computer system. Each section provides country-specific EMC/EMI or product safety information... which classification applies to the following two conditions: • This device may not cause harmful interference. If any Dell device to the following sections specific for your system or device, refer to your systemis considered to operate this equipment. For parallel printers, a cable...
... entire system is available from Dell on 233 If you prefer, you can change the rating of some configurations to the system should match the electromagnetic environment classification of the computer system. Each section provides country-specific EMC/EMI or product safety information... which classification applies to the following two conditions: • This device may not cause harmful interference. If any Dell device to the following sections specific for your system or device, refer to your systemis considered to operate this equipment. For parallel printers, a cable...
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The user of interference to Class B devices as described in EN 55022, unless it is specifically stated that it is a Class A product. Addit ional Info r m ati on the specification label. Pokud není na typovém titku poèítaèe uvedeno, e spadá do tøídy A podle EN...
The user of interference to Class B devices as described in EN 55022, unless it is specifically stated that it is a Class A product. Addit ional Info r m ati on the specification label. Pokud není na typovém titku poèítaèe uvedeno, e spadá do tøídy A podle EN...
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...as error messages and beep codes. Prioritizes and manages IRQs for drive interface. Without an APIC, the microprocessor must control IRQs. A specification for the various devices in many present-day computers. BIOS Basic input/output system. Composed of numbers having 2 as its base ...and using 0 and 1 for Information Interchange. www.dell.com | support.dell.com API Application Program Interface. ASCII American Standard Code for its notation. AT Advanced Technology. ASCII can correct errors, support ...
...as error messages and beep codes. Prioritizes and manages IRQs for drive interface. Without an APIC, the microprocessor must control IRQs. A specification for the various devices in many present-day computers. BIOS Basic input/output system. Composed of numbers having 2 as its base ...and using 0 and 1 for Information Interchange. www.dell.com | support.dell.com API Application Program Interface. ASCII American Standard Code for its notation. AT Advanced Technology. ASCII can correct errors, support ...