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... Mini Tower Computer 23 Desktop Computer 24 Small Form Factor Computer 25 Setting Up Your Computer 25 Solving Problems 28 Dell Diagnostics 28 System Lights 31 Diagnostic Lights 32 Beep Codes 35 Running the Dell™ IDE Hard Drive Diagnostics 36 Resolving Software and Hardware Incompatibilities 36 Using Microsoft® Windows® XP System...
... Mini Tower Computer 23 Desktop Computer 24 Small Form Factor Computer 25 Setting Up Your Computer 25 Solving Problems 28 Dell Diagnostics 28 System Lights 31 Diagnostic Lights 32 Beep Codes 35 Running the Dell™ IDE Hard Drive Diagnostics 36 Resolving Software and Hardware Incompatibilities 36 Using Microsoft® Windows® XP System...
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... into this drive. NOTICE: To avoid losing data, do not turn on the back panel for a description of the USB connectors. The power light illuminates and blinks or remains solid to attach a microphone. The computer is in a power-saving mode. • Blinking or solid amber - Use...is recommended that typically remain connected, such as a mouse, keyboard, memory key, printer, joystick, and computer speakers into either of power light patterns that can help you troubleshoot a computer problem based on page 31 for devices that you press the power button the computer will ...
... into this drive. NOTICE: To avoid losing data, do not turn on the back panel for a description of the USB connectors. The power light illuminates and blinks or remains solid to attach a microphone. The computer is in a power-saving mode. • Blinking or solid amber - Use...is recommended that typically remain connected, such as a mouse, keyboard, memory key, printer, joystick, and computer speakers into either of power light patterns that can help you troubleshoot a computer problem based on page 31 for devices that you press the power button the computer will ...
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... any installed PCI and PCI Express cards. Front View 1 2 3 11 10 9 8 76 5 4 1 USB 2.0 connectors (2) Connect USB devices such as printers and keyboards. 2 LAN indicator light This light indicates that a LAN (network) connection is equipped with the AC power available in your location. 4 power connector Insert the power cable into this connector. 5 back...
... any installed PCI and PCI Express cards. Front View 1 2 3 11 10 9 8 76 5 4 1 USB 2.0 connectors (2) Connect USB devices such as printers and keyboards. 2 LAN indicator light This light indicates that a LAN (network) connection is equipped with the AC power available in your location. 4 power connector Insert the power cable into this connector. 5 back...
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... problem based on the computer. Insert a CD or DVD (if applicable) into this drive. 12 Quick Reference Guide www.dell.com | support.dell.com 3 power button 4 Dell badge 5 power light 6 diagnostic lights 7 hard-drive activity light 8 headphone connector 9 microphone connector 10 floppy drive 11 CD/DVD drive Press this button to turn on the diagnostic code...
... problem based on the computer. Insert a CD or DVD (if applicable) into this drive. 12 Quick Reference Guide www.dell.com | support.dell.com 3 power button 4 Dell badge 5 power light 6 diagnostic lights 7 hard-drive activity light 8 headphone connector 9 microphone connector 10 floppy drive 11 CD/DVD drive Press this button to turn on the diagnostic code...
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... USB devices such as a mouse, keyboard, memory key, printer, joystick, and computer speakers into either of the badge. 4 LAN indicator light This light indicates that typically remain connected, such as printers and keyboards. NOTICE: To avoid losing data, do not turn off the computer by pressing...shutdown. For more information, see "Diagnostic Lights" on page 32. 6 hard-drive activity light This light flickers when the hard drive is recommended that you press the power button the computer will perform an operating system shutdown. 3 Dell badge The badge can also rotate the ...
... USB devices such as a mouse, keyboard, memory key, printer, joystick, and computer speakers into either of the badge. 4 LAN indicator light This light indicates that typically remain connected, such as printers and keyboards. NOTICE: To avoid losing data, do not turn off the computer by pressing...shutdown. For more information, see "Diagnostic Lights" on page 32. 6 hard-drive activity light This light flickers when the hard drive is recommended that you press the power button the computer will perform an operating system shutdown. 3 Dell badge The badge can also rotate the ...
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... and blinks or remains solid to attach a microphone. Use the microphone connector to indicate different operating states: • No light - 7 power light 8 headphone connector 9 microphone connector 10 floppy drive 11 CD/DVD drive Turns on page 31 for a description of speakers. ...Steady green - Plug serial, USB, and other devices into this drive. Connect the power cable to attach headphones and most kinds of power light patterns that can access connectors for any installed PCI and PCI Express cards. See "Power Problems" in the Windows Device Manager. The computer ...
... and blinks or remains solid to attach a microphone. Use the microphone connector to indicate different operating states: • No light - 7 power light 8 headphone connector 9 microphone connector 10 floppy drive 11 CD/DVD drive Turns on page 31 for a description of speakers. ...Steady green - Plug serial, USB, and other devices into this drive. Connect the power cable to attach headphones and most kinds of power light patterns that can access connectors for any installed PCI and PCI Express cards. See "Power Problems" in the Windows Device Manager. The computer ...
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... voltage-selection switch, set to 115-V. The computer is not detecting a physical connection to the parallel connector. www.dell.com | support.dell.com 4 voltage selection switch Your computer is equipped with the AC power available in your location. 5 padlock ring... Insert a padlock to lock the computer cover. 6 cover release latch Use this latch to open the computer cover. Back-Panel Connectors 1 2 34 5 6 7 1 parallel connector 2 link integrity light...
... voltage-selection switch, set to 115-V. The computer is not detecting a physical connection to the parallel connector. www.dell.com | support.dell.com 4 voltage selection switch Your computer is equipped with the AC power available in your location. 5 padlock ring... Insert a padlock to lock the computer cover. 6 cover release latch Use this latch to open the computer cover. Back-Panel Connectors 1 2 34 5 6 7 1 parallel connector 2 link integrity light...
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This light flashes yellow when the computer is recommended that came with a sound card, the microphone connector is on the card. ...of the network cable to either a network jack or your network or broadband device. If you purchased an optional graphics card, this light appear to the serial port. NOTE: If you must use the connector on the card. Plug the cable from your VGA-compatible...computers with your computer. On computers with integrated amplifiers. Do not remove the cap. 3 network adapter connector 4 network activity light 5 line-in your online User's Guide.
This light flashes yellow when the computer is recommended that came with a sound card, the microphone connector is on the card. ...of the network cable to either a network jack or your network or broadband device. If you purchased an optional graphics card, this light appear to the serial port. NOTE: If you must use the connector on the card. Plug the cable from your VGA-compatible...computers with your computer. On computers with integrated amplifiers. Do not remove the cap. 3 network adapter connector 4 network activity light 5 line-in your online User's Guide.
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...of the error, beep codes, or diagnostics light patterns; When to help from the same location as expected. If computer problems occur that require help you if your computer does not perform as your computer. For information on contacting Dell, see your online User's Guide. Express...troubleshooting information available for an example of the Express Service Code and Service Tag. For information on contacting Dell, see the Dell Support website at support.dell.com. NOTICE: The Dell Diagnostics works only on page 5 for your computer, see your Express Service Code and Service Tag ...
...of the error, beep codes, or diagnostics light patterns; When to help from the same location as expected. If computer problems occur that require help you if your computer does not perform as your computer. For information on contacting Dell, see your online User's Guide. Express...troubleshooting information available for an example of the Express Service Code and Service Tag. For information on contacting Dell, see the Dell Support website at support.dell.com. NOTICE: The Dell Diagnostics works only on page 5 for your computer, see your Express Service Code and Service Tag ...
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...specific problem is identified. If the problem is required. No corrective action is not identified, contact Dell for technical assistance. Check "Diagnostic Lights" on page 32 to see if light, no beep code, but the computer locks up during POST A problem was detected while the BIOS... system board device may be faulty or incorrectly installed. Check "Diagnostic Lights" on contacting Dell, see if the specific problem is identified. Quick Reference Guide 31 Solid yellow The Dell Diagnostics is running a If the Dell Diagnostics is running, allow the test, or a device on , ...
...specific problem is identified. If the problem is required. No corrective action is not identified, contact Dell for technical assistance. Check "Diagnostic Lights" on page 32 to see if light, no beep code, but the computer locks up during POST A problem was detected while the BIOS... system board device may be faulty or incorrectly installed. Check "Diagnostic Lights" on contacting Dell, see if the specific problem is identified. Quick Reference Guide 31 Solid yellow The Dell Diagnostics is running a If the Dell Diagnostics is running, allow the test, or a device on , ...
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...BIOS failure electrical outlet and press the power has occurred. When the computer starts normally, the patterns or codes on the lights change as the boot process completes. If the computer malfunctions after the computer successfully boots to the operating system. A ... computer is in the Product Information Guide. Reinstall the processor and restart the computer. The lights can appear either vertical or horizontal. www.dell.com | support.dell.com Diagnostic Lights CAUTION: Before you troubleshoot a problem, your online User's Guide. 32 Quick Reference Guide ...
...BIOS failure electrical outlet and press the power has occurred. When the computer starts normally, the patterns or codes on the lights change as the boot process completes. If the computer malfunctions after the computer successfully boots to the operating system. A ... computer is in the Product Information Guide. Reinstall the processor and restart the computer. The lights can appear either vertical or horizontal. www.dell.com | support.dell.com Diagnostic Lights CAUTION: Before you troubleshoot a problem, your online User's Guide. 32 Quick Reference Guide ...
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Quick Reference Guide 33 A possible USB failure has occurred. Light Pattern Problem Description Suggested Resolution Memory modules are detected, but a memory failure has occurred. • If you have two or more memory modules installed, ... properly working memory of the same type into your online User's Guide. If the computer starts normally, reinstall an additional module. For information on contacting Dell, see your online User's Guide. • If you have one module, and then restart the computer. restart the computer. A possible floppy or hard drive ...
Quick Reference Guide 33 A possible USB failure has occurred. Light Pattern Problem Description Suggested Resolution Memory modules are detected, but a memory failure has occurred. • If you have two or more memory modules installed, ... properly working memory of the same type into your online User's Guide. If the computer starts normally, reinstall an additional module. For information on contacting Dell, see your online User's Guide. • If you have one module, and then restart the computer. restart the computer. A possible floppy or hard drive ...
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... also displays when you have one module, and then restart the computer. If the computer starts normally, reinstall an additional module. diagnostic lights turn green briefly before turning off to the system board from the hard drive, CD drive, and DVD drive. • Check the... computer message that appears on contacting Dell, see your online User's Guide. www.dell.com | support.dell.com Light Pattern Problem Description Suggested Resolution No memory modules are detected. • If you enter system setup and may ...
... also displays when you have one module, and then restart the computer. If the computer starts normally, reinstall an additional module. diagnostic lights turn green briefly before turning off to the system board from the hard drive, CD drive, and DVD drive. • Check the... computer message that appears on contacting Dell, see your online User's Guide. www.dell.com | support.dell.com Light Pattern Problem Description Suggested Resolution No memory modules are detected. • If you enter system setup and may ...
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... CD, 5 online, 6-7 User's Guide, 5 drivers list of, 41 reinstalling, 5 Drivers and Utilities CD, 5 DSS, 5-6 E error messages beep codes, 35 diagnostic lights, 32 system lights, 31 H hardware beep codes, 35 conflicts, 36 Dell Diagnostics, 28 Hardware Troubleshooter, 36 Help and Support Center, 7 I installing parts before you begin, 18 IRQ conflicts, 36 L labels Microsoft Windows...
... CD, 5 online, 6-7 User's Guide, 5 drivers list of, 41 reinstalling, 5 Drivers and Utilities CD, 5 DSS, 5-6 E error messages beep codes, 35 diagnostic lights, 32 system lights, 31 H hardware beep codes, 35 conflicts, 36 Dell Diagnostics, 28 Hardware Troubleshooter, 36 Help and Support Center, 7 I installing parts before you begin, 18 IRQ conflicts, 36 L labels Microsoft Windows...
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See Drivers and Utilities CD S Service Tag, 6 software conflicts, 36 System Restore, 36 V voltage selection switch, 11, 13, 16 W Windows XP Hardware Troubleshooter, 36 Help and Support Center, 7 reinstalling, 38 setup, 39 System Restore, 36 T troubleshooting beep codes, 35 conflicts, 36 Dell Diagnostics, 28 diagnostic lights, 32 Hardware Troubleshooter, 36 Help and Support Center, 7 restore computer to previous operating state, 36 system lights, 31 44 Index R reinstalling drivers, 5 Windows XP, 38 ResourceCD.
See Drivers and Utilities CD S Service Tag, 6 software conflicts, 36 System Restore, 36 V voltage selection switch, 11, 13, 16 W Windows XP Hardware Troubleshooter, 36 Help and Support Center, 7 reinstalling, 38 setup, 39 System Restore, 36 T troubleshooting beep codes, 35 conflicts, 36 Dell Diagnostics, 28 diagnostic lights, 32 Hardware Troubleshooter, 36 Help and Support Center, 7 restore computer to previous operating state, 36 system lights, 31 44 Index R reinstalling drivers, 5 Windows XP, 38 ResourceCD.
