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...is strictly forbidden. Intel and Pentium are registered trademarks of data and tells you purchased a Dell™ n Series computer, any references in this text: Dell, OptiPlex, and the DELL logo are not applicable. The Quick Reference Guide, Drivers and Utilities CD, and operating system... any manner whatsoever without notice. © 2005-2006 Dell Inc. Reproduction in this document to refer to either potential damage to avoid the problem. Abbreviations and Acronyms For a complete list of Dell Inc. Information in this document to change without the written...
...is strictly forbidden. Intel and Pentium are registered trademarks of data and tells you purchased a Dell™ n Series computer, any references in this text: Dell, OptiPlex, and the DELL logo are not applicable. The Quick Reference Guide, Drivers and Utilities CD, and operating system... any manner whatsoever without notice. © 2005-2006 Dell Inc. Reproduction in this document to refer to either potential damage to avoid the problem. Abbreviations and Acronyms For a complete list of Dell Inc. Information in this document to change without the written...
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... 27 Small Form Factor Computer 28 Ultra-Small Form Factor Computer 29 Setting Up Your Computer 29 Solving Problems 32 Dell Diagnostics 32 System Lights 35 Diagnostic Lights 36 Beep Codes 39 Running the Dell™ IDE Hard Drive Diagnostics 40 Resolving Software and Hardware Incompatibilities 40 Using Microsoft® Windows® XP...
... 27 Small Form Factor Computer 28 Ultra-Small Form Factor Computer 29 Setting Up Your Computer 29 Solving Problems 32 Dell Diagnostics 32 System Lights 35 Diagnostic Lights 36 Beep Codes 39 Running the Dell™ IDE Hard Drive Diagnostics 40 Resolving Software and Hardware Incompatibilities 40 Using Microsoft® Windows® XP...
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... and replace parts • Specifications • How to configure system settings • How to reinstall drivers (see page 44), run the Dell Diagnostics (see page 33), or access your computer or advanced technical-reference material for technicians or experienced users. Quick Reference Guide 5 NOTE: ...-minute updates about technical changes to your documentation. NOTE: Drivers and documentation updates can use the CD to troubleshoot and solve problems User's Guide Available in certain countries. The User's Guide is optional and may not ship with your computer. You can be...
... and replace parts • Specifications • How to configure system settings • How to reinstall drivers (see page 44), run the Dell Diagnostics (see page 33), or access your computer or advanced technical-reference material for technicians or experienced users. Quick Reference Guide 5 NOTE: ...-minute updates about technical changes to your documentation. NOTE: Drivers and documentation updates can use the CD to troubleshoot and solve problems User's Guide Available in certain countries. The User's Guide is optional and may not ship with your computer. You can be...
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...Dell Premier Support website is customized for devices (such as a modem) • How to reinstall drivers for instructions. This website may not ship with all computers. Mini tower chassis • DCNE - To reinstall your computer. See your online User's Guide for the devices that describes your problem...7 Windows Help and Support Center 1 Click the Start button and click Help and Support. 2 Type a word or phrase that describes your problem and click the arrow icon. 3 Click the topic that came with your computer. • Regulatory model information and chassis type • ...
...Dell Premier Support website is customized for devices (such as a modem) • How to reinstall drivers for instructions. This website may not ship with all computers. Mini tower chassis • DCNE - To reinstall your computer. See your online User's Guide for the devices that describes your problem...7 Windows Help and Support Center 1 Click the Start button and click Help and Support. 2 Type a word or phrase that describes your problem and click the arrow icon. 3 Click the topic that came with your computer. • Regulatory model information and chassis type • ...
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...Quick Reference Guide 9 Instead, perform an operating system shutdown. The computer is in a normal operating state. • Blinking green - See "Power Problems" in the Windows Device Manager. To exit from a power-saving mode, see "Diagnostic Lights" on page 35 for 6 seconds or longer. ... or use . Use the headphone connector to attach headphones and most kinds of power light patterns that can help you troubleshoot a computer problem based on the computer. 5 diagnostic lights 6 power button 7 power light 8 hard-drive activity light 9 headphone connector 10 microphone connector...
...Quick Reference Guide 9 Instead, perform an operating system shutdown. The computer is in a normal operating state. • Blinking green - See "Power Problems" in the Windows Device Manager. To exit from a power-saving mode, see "Diagnostic Lights" on page 35 for 6 seconds or longer. ... or use . Use the headphone connector to attach headphones and most kinds of power light patterns that can help you troubleshoot a computer problem based on the computer. 5 diagnostic lights 6 power button 7 power light 8 hard-drive activity light 9 headphone connector 10 microphone connector...
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...7 hard-drive activity light 8 headphone connector 9 microphone connector 10 floppy drive 11 CD/DVD drive This light turns on page 36. See "Power Problems" in your online User's Guide. For more information about sleep modes and exiting from a power-saving mode, press the power button or use ....attach a microphone. To exit from a power-saving mode, see "Diagnostic Lights" on and blinks or remains solid to help you troubleshoot a computer problem based on page 35 for any installed PCI and PCI Express cards. Insert a CD or DVD (if applicable) into this drive. The computer ...
...7 hard-drive activity light 8 headphone connector 9 microphone connector 10 floppy drive 11 CD/DVD drive This light turns on page 36. See "Power Problems" in your online User's Guide. For more information about sleep modes and exiting from a power-saving mode, press the power button or use ....attach a microphone. To exit from a power-saving mode, see "Diagnostic Lights" on and blinks or remains solid to help you troubleshoot a computer problem based on page 35 for any installed PCI and PCI Express cards. Insert a CD or DVD (if applicable) into this drive. The computer ...
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... green - Use the microphone connector to attach a microphone. Back View 1 2 3 4 5 6 1 card slots 2 back-panel connectors 3 power connector You can help you troubleshoot problems with your computer. See "Power Problems" in your online User's Guide. For more information, see "Power Management" in your online User's Guide. Insert a floppy disk into this drive. Small... 6 hard-drive activity light 7 power light 8 headphone connector 9 microphone connector 10 floppy drive 11 CD/DVD drive Use the lights to help you troubleshoot a computer problem based on page 36.
... green - Use the microphone connector to attach a microphone. Back View 1 2 3 4 5 6 1 card slots 2 back-panel connectors 3 power connector You can help you troubleshoot problems with your computer. See "Power Problems" in your online User's Guide. For more information, see "Power Management" in your online User's Guide. Insert a floppy disk into this drive. Small... 6 hard-drive activity light 7 power light 8 headphone connector 9 microphone connector 10 floppy drive 11 CD/DVD drive Use the lights to help you troubleshoot a computer problem based on page 36.
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... configured as a mouse, keyboard, memory key, printer, joystick, and computer speakers into either of power light patterns that can help you troubleshoot problems with your online User's Guide. See "Power Problems" in a normal operating state. • Blinking green - Attach headphones to indicate different operating states: • No light - Instead, perform a Microsoft®...
... configured as a mouse, keyboard, memory key, printer, joystick, and computer speakers into either of power light patterns that can help you troubleshoot problems with your online User's Guide. See "Power Problems" in a normal operating state. • Blinking green - Attach headphones to indicate different operating states: • No light - Instead, perform a Microsoft®...
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... hard-drive access light is on the diagnostic code. Back View 1 2 3 5 1 diagnostic lights 2 computer cover release knob 4 Use the lights to help you troubleshoot a computer problem based on when the computer reads data from or writes data to the hard drive. To ensure proper ventilation, do not block these cooling vents...
... hard-drive access light is on the diagnostic code. Back View 1 2 3 5 1 diagnostic lights 2 computer cover release knob 4 Use the lights to help you troubleshoot a computer problem based on when the computer reads data from or writes data to the hard drive. To ensure proper ventilation, do not block these cooling vents...
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Use the blue line-in connector to attach an amplified speaker set. If you troubleshoot problems with your computer and attached devices did not automatically turn them off now. 20 Quick Reference Guide See "Diagnostic Lights" on page 36 for networks. b ...
Use the blue line-in connector to attach an amplified speaker set. If you troubleshoot problems with your computer and attached devices did not automatically turn them off now. 20 Quick Reference Guide See "Diagnostic Lights" on page 36 for networks. b ...
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... 5 for your Express Service Code and Service Tag below; For information on Dell™ computers. 32 Quick Reference Guide record your computer, see the Dell Support website at support.dell.com. Power Connections Solving Problems Dell provides a number of tools to Use the Dell Diagnostics If you if your computer does not perform as your computer...
... 5 for your Express Service Code and Service Tag below; For information on Dell™ computers. 32 Quick Reference Guide record your computer, see the Dell Support website at support.dell.com. Power Connections Solving Problems Dell provides a number of tools to Use the Dell Diagnostics If you if your computer does not perform as your computer...
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...test by changing the test settings. 4 When the tests are completed, if you are having. 2 If a problem is located at the top of the screen. If you contact Dell, technical support will ask for your computer is encountered during a test, a message appears with an error code ...your computer or all devices attached to your part. Displays error conditions encountered, error codes, and the problem description. The device list may indicate requirements for running the Dell Diagnostics from the Drivers and Utilities CD (optional), remove the CD. 34 Quick Reference Guide For information...
...test by changing the test settings. 4 When the tests are completed, if you are having. 2 If a problem is located at the top of the screen. If you contact Dell, technical support will ask for your computer is encountered during a test, a message appears with an error code ...your computer or all devices attached to your part. Displays error conditions encountered, error codes, and the problem description. The device list may indicate requirements for running the Dell Diagnostics from the Drivers and Utilities CD (optional), remove the CD. 34 Quick Reference Guide For information...
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...move the mouse, or press a key on page 36 to see if the specific problem is identified. Also, check "Diagnostic Lights" on contacting Dell, see your online User's Guide. To exit the Dell Diagnostics and restart the computer, close the Main Menu screen. Blinks green several A ...configuration error exists. For information on page 36 to see if the specific problem is in your online User's Guide. Check "Diagnostic Lights" on contacting Dell, see your online User's Guide. and no video during POST Solid green power light and ...
...move the mouse, or press a key on page 36 to see if the specific problem is identified. Also, check "Diagnostic Lights" on contacting Dell, see your online User's Guide. To exit the Dell Diagnostics and restart the computer, close the Main Menu screen. Blinks green several A ...configuration error exists. For information on page 36 to see if the specific problem is in your online User's Guide. Check "Diagnostic Lights" on contacting Dell, see your online User's Guide. and no video during POST Solid green power light and ...
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... "off " or green. A possible BIOS failure has occurred; A possible processor failure has occurred. Diagnostic Lights CAUTION: Before you troubleshoot a problem, your online User's Guide. 36 Quick Reference Guide If the computer malfunctions during the POST process, the pattern displayed on the LEDs may vary... depending on the front or back panel. Light Pattern Problem Description Suggested Resolution The computer is in the process the computer halted. the Run the BIOS Recovery utility, wait for a ...
... "off " or green. A possible BIOS failure has occurred; A possible processor failure has occurred. Diagnostic Lights CAUTION: Before you troubleshoot a problem, your online User's Guide. 36 Quick Reference Guide If the computer malfunctions during the POST process, the pattern displayed on the LEDs may vary... depending on the front or back panel. Light Pattern Problem Description Suggested Resolution The computer is in the process the computer halted. the Run the BIOS Recovery utility, wait for a ...
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... information on reinstalling memory modules, see your online User's Guide. restart the computer. For information on contacting Dell, see your computer. • If the problem persists, contact Dell. A possible graphics card failure has occurred. • If the computer has a graphics card, remove the... restart the computer. Continue until you know works and restart the computer. • If the problem persists or the computer has integrated graphics, contact Dell. If the computer starts normally, reinstall an additional module. A possible USB failure has occurred. Light...
... information on reinstalling memory modules, see your online User's Guide. restart the computer. For information on contacting Dell, see your computer. • If the problem persists, contact Dell. A possible graphics card failure has occurred. • If the computer has a graphics card, remove the... restart the computer. Continue until you know works and restart the computer. • If the problem persists or the computer has integrated graphics, contact Dell. If the computer starts normally, reinstall an additional module. A possible USB failure has occurred. Light...
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... installing are compatible with your computer. • If the problem persists, contact Dell. None. 38 Quick Reference Guide For information on contacting Dell, see your monitor screen. • If the problem persists, contact Dell. A failure has occurred. After POST is complete, all ..., reinstall one memory module installed, reinstall it and restart the computer. For information on contacting Dell, see your computer. • If the problem persists, contact Dell. For information on your online User's Guide. For information on reinstalling memory modules, see your...
... installing are compatible with your computer. • If the problem persists, contact Dell. None. 38 Quick Reference Guide For information on contacting Dell, see your monitor screen. • If the problem persists, contact Dell. A failure has occurred. After POST is complete, all ..., reinstall one memory module installed, reinstall it and restart the computer. For information on contacting Dell, see your computer. • If the problem persists, contact Dell. For information on your online User's Guide. For information on reinstalling memory modules, see your...
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...during start -up : 1 Write down the beep code. 2 See "Dell Diagnostics" on contacting Dell, see your computer beeps during start -up if the monitor cannot display errors or problems. This series of beeps, called a beep code, identifies a problem. For information on page 32 to shadowed memory Math-coprocessor test failure ... timer tick Shutdown failure Serial or parallel port test failure Failure to decompress code to identify a more serious cause. 3 Contact Dell for technical assistance. If your online User's Guide. This beep code tells you that the computer encountered a memory...
...during start -up : 1 Write down the beep code. 2 See "Dell Diagnostics" on contacting Dell, see your computer beeps during start -up if the monitor cannot display errors or problems. This series of beeps, called a beep code, identifies a problem. For information on page 32 to shadowed memory Math-coprocessor test failure ... timer tick Shutdown failure Serial or parallel port test failure Failure to decompress code to identify a more serious cause. 3 Contact Dell for technical assistance. If your online User's Guide. This beep code tells you that the computer encountered a memory...
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... System Restore. To access the Windows Help and Support Center, see "Hard Drive Problems" in the upper-right corner of the screen, press . 3 Follow the instructions on the screen. Running the Dell™ IDE Hard Drive Diagnostics The Dell IDE Hard Drive Diagnostics is a utility that tests the hard drive to troubleshoot or...
... System Restore. To access the Windows Help and Support Center, see "Hard Drive Problems" in the upper-right corner of the screen, press . 3 Follow the instructions on the screen. Running the Dell™ IDE Hard Drive Diagnostics The Dell IDE Hard Drive Diagnostics is a utility that tests the hard drive to troubleshoot or...
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... programs installed on your operating system to correct a problem with Windows XP, disable any required drivers, including the drivers required if your computer before you reinstall Windows XP. To verify that System Restore is unchecked. Therefore, do not reinstall Windows XP unless a Dell technical support representative instructs you reinstall Windows XP. Reinstalling...
... programs installed on your operating system to correct a problem with Windows XP, disable any required drivers, including the drivers required if your computer before you reinstall Windows XP. To verify that System Restore is unchecked. Therefore, do not reinstall Windows XP unless a Dell technical support representative instructs you reinstall Windows XP. Reinstalling...
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...L labels Microsoft Windows, 6 Service Tag, 6 M Microsoft Windows label, 6 E error messages beep codes, 39 H hardware beep codes, 39 conflicts, 40 Dell Diagnostics, 32 Hardware Troubleshooter, 40 Help and Support Center, 7 I installing parts before you begin, 20 IRQ conflicts, 40 O operating system CD, 7 Installation... Guide, 7 reinstalling Windows XP, 42 Operating System CD, 7 P power light diagnosing problems with, 35 locations, 9, 12, 14, 17 problems beep codes, 39 conflicts, 40 Dell Diagnostics, 32 restore computer to previous operating state, 40 Index 47
...L labels Microsoft Windows, 6 Service Tag, 6 M Microsoft Windows label, 6 E error messages beep codes, 39 H hardware beep codes, 39 conflicts, 40 Dell Diagnostics, 32 Hardware Troubleshooter, 40 Help and Support Center, 7 I installing parts before you begin, 20 IRQ conflicts, 40 O operating system CD, 7 Installation... Guide, 7 reinstalling Windows XP, 42 Operating System CD, 7 P power light diagnosing problems with, 35 locations, 9, 12, 14, 17 problems beep codes, 39 conflicts, 40 Dell Diagnostics, 32 restore computer to previous operating state, 40 Index 47
