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... 22 Back View (Desktop Orientation 24 Back-Panel Connectors 25 Inside View 27 System Board Components 28 Locating Your User's Guide 29 Removing the Computer Cover 30 Caring for Your Computer 31 Solving Problems 32 Troubleshooting Tips 32 Resolving Software and Hardware Incompatibilities 32 Using Microsoft Windows XP System Restore 32 Using the Last Known Good Configuration 34 Dell Diagnostics 34 Before You Start Testing 36 Beep Codes 36 Error Messages 37 Diagnostic Lights 37 Frequently Asked Questions...
... 22 Back View (Desktop Orientation 24 Back-Panel Connectors 25 Inside View 27 System Board Components 28 Locating Your User's Guide 29 Removing the Computer Cover 30 Caring for Your Computer 31 Solving Problems 32 Troubleshooting Tips 32 Resolving Software and Hardware Incompatibilities 32 Using Microsoft Windows XP System Restore 32 Using the Last Known Good Configuration 34 Dell Diagnostics 34 Before You Start Testing 36 Beep Codes 36 Error Messages 37 Diagnostic Lights 37 Frequently Asked Questions...
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...; Basic troubleshooting information • How to run the Dell Diagnostics • Error codes and diagnostic lights • How to remove and install parts • How to open my computer cover NOTE: Drivers and documentation updates can be included on page 34, or access your computer. NOTE: This document is optional and may ship with your computer. Readme files may be found at support.dell.com. Quick Reference Guide NOTE: The...
...; Basic troubleshooting information • How to run the Dell Diagnostics • Error codes and diagnostic lights • How to remove and install parts • How to open my computer cover NOTE: Drivers and documentation updates can be included on page 34, or access your computer. NOTE: This document is optional and may ship with your computer. Readme files may be found at support.dell.com. Quick Reference Guide NOTE: The...
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... technical support. 6 Quick Reference Guide Service Tag and Microsoft Windows License These labels are located on the optional Drivers and Utilities CD. What Are You Looking For? • Warranty information • Terms and Conditions (U.S. The User's Guide is also available on your computer. • Use the Service Tag to identify your computer when you use support.dell.com or contact technical support. • Enter the Express Service Code to troubleshoot and solve problems...
... technical support. 6 Quick Reference Guide Service Tag and Microsoft Windows License These labels are located on the optional Drivers and Utilities CD. What Are You Looking For? • Warranty information • Terms and Conditions (U.S. The User's Guide is also available on your computer. • Use the Service Tag to identify your computer when you use support.dell.com or contact technical support. • Enter the Express Service Code to troubleshoot and solve problems...
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... view the appropriate support site. Service call and order status, warranty, and repair information • Service and support - The software automatically detects your computer and operating system and installs the updates appropriate for devices (such as memory, the hard drive, and the operating system • Customer Care - Upgrade information for correct operation of your problem. 4 Follow the instructions on my computer configuration, product specifications, and white papers • Downloads - What Are...
... view the appropriate support site. Service call and order status, warranty, and repair information • Service and support - The software automatically detects your computer and operating system and installs the updates appropriate for devices (such as memory, the hard drive, and the operating system • Customer Care - Upgrade information for correct operation of your problem. 4 Follow the instructions on my computer configuration, product specifications, and white papers • Downloads - What Are...
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...://lists.us.dell.com/mailman/listinfo/linux-precision • http://docs.us.dell.com/docs/software/oslinux/ 8 Quick Reference Guide What Are You Looking For? • How to reinstall my operating system • How to reinstall drivers for instructions. To reinstall your computer. NOTE: The Operating System CD is already installed on the operating system you reinstall your operating system, use the optional Drivers and Utilities CD...
...://lists.us.dell.com/mailman/listinfo/linux-precision • http://docs.us.dell.com/docs/software/oslinux/ 8 Quick Reference Guide What Are You Looking For? • How to reinstall my operating system • How to reinstall drivers for instructions. To reinstall your computer. NOTE: The Operating System CD is already installed on the operating system you reinstall your operating system, use the optional Drivers and Utilities CD...
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... your User's Guide. 6 Install additional software or devices. This connector is compatible with the software or device or contact the vendor to the card. For instructions on contacting Dell and for your computer and operating system. To purchase a card, contact Dell. 4 Connect the speakers. Before you purchased an IEEE 1394 card. Connect the power cables 5 and turn on the IEEE 1394 card, see your computer, read the documentation that came with your desktop...
... your User's Guide. 6 Install additional software or devices. This connector is compatible with the software or device or contact the vendor to the card. For instructions on contacting Dell and for your computer and operating system. To purchase a card, contact Dell. 4 Connect the speakers. Before you purchased an IEEE 1394 card. Connect the power cables 5 and turn on the IEEE 1394 card, see your computer, read the documentation that came with your desktop...
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... Guide 19 or DVD-drive eject button Press this button o eject a disc from the CD or DVD drive. 3 floppy-drive activity light The floppy-drive activity light is on when the computer reads data from or writes data to the optional floppy drive. Wait until this button to eject a floppy disk from the optional floppy drive. 5 hard-drive activity light The hard-drive activity light is operating. 6 IEEE 1394 connector (optional) Use the optional IEEE 1394 connectors for high-speed data devices...
... Guide 19 or DVD-drive eject button Press this button o eject a disc from the CD or DVD drive. 3 floppy-drive activity light The floppy-drive activity light is on when the computer reads data from or writes data to the optional floppy drive. Wait until this button to eject a floppy disk from the optional floppy drive. 5 hard-drive activity light The hard-drive activity light is operating. 6 IEEE 1394 connector (optional) Use the optional IEEE 1394 connectors for high-speed data devices...
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... User's Guide for voice or musical input into a power-saving mode. 7 USB 2.0 connectors (2) 8 Dell badge rotation notch 9 power button 10 power light 11 microphone connector 12 headphone connector 13 diagnostic lights (4) 14 network link light Use the USB connectors on the front of your computer for devices that you connect occasionally, such as flash memory keys or cameras, or for bootable USB devices (see "System Setup" in your User's Guide for a description of light codes that typically remain connected, such as a wake device in the Windows Device Manager...
... User's Guide for voice or musical input into a power-saving mode. 7 USB 2.0 connectors (2) 8 Dell badge rotation notch 9 power button 10 power light 11 microphone connector 12 headphone connector 13 diagnostic lights (4) 14 network link light Use the USB connectors on the front of your computer for devices that you connect occasionally, such as flash memory keys or cameras, or for bootable USB devices (see "System Setup" in your User's Guide for a description of light codes that typically remain connected, such as a wake device in the Windows Device Manager...
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.../DVD-drive activity light is on when a device such as your CD player is operating. 6 IEEE 1394 connector (optional) Use the optional IEEE 1394 connectors for high-speed data devices such as digital video cameras and external storage devices. 22 Quick Reference Guide Wait until this light turns off before you remove the CD or DVD from the drive. 3 floppy-drive eject button Press this button to eject a disc from the CD or DVD drive. 5 hard-drive activity light The hard-drive...
.../DVD-drive activity light is on when a device such as your CD player is operating. 6 IEEE 1394 connector (optional) Use the optional IEEE 1394 connectors for high-speed data devices such as digital video cameras and external storage devices. 22 Quick Reference Guide Wait until this light turns off before you remove the CD or DVD from the drive. 3 floppy-drive eject button Press this button to eject a disc from the CD or DVD drive. 5 hard-drive activity light The hard-drive...
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... as flash memory keys or cameras, or for bootable USB devices (see "Power Management" in the User's Guide for more information See "Diagnostic Lights" on page 37. The computer is establishing a network connection. See "Power Management" in the User's Guide." NOTICE: To avoid losing data, do not use the keyboard or the mouse if it into a sound or telephony program. The light might also be used to wake the system or to help you troubleshoot problems...
... as flash memory keys or cameras, or for bootable USB devices (see "Power Management" in the User's Guide for more information See "Diagnostic Lights" on page 37. The computer is establishing a network connection. See "Power Management" in the User's Guide." NOTICE: To avoid losing data, do not use the keyboard or the mouse if it into a sound or telephony program. The light might also be used to wake the system or to help you troubleshoot problems...
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... running the Microsoft® Windows XP operating system, the necessary mouse drivers have a USB printer, plug it into the green mouse connector. A good connection exists between a 1000-Mbps (or 1-Gbps) network and the computer. • Off - Quick Reference Guide 25 The computer is automatically disabled if the computer detects an installed card containing a parallel connector configured to the parallel connector. Back-Panel Connectors 1 2 34 5 6 7 11 1 mouse connector 2 parallel connector 3 link integrity light 10 9 8 Plug a standard mouse...
... running the Microsoft® Windows XP operating system, the necessary mouse drivers have a USB printer, plug it into the green mouse connector. A good connection exists between a 1000-Mbps (or 1-Gbps) network and the computer. • Off - Quick Reference Guide 25 The computer is automatically disabled if the computer detects an installed card containing a parallel connector configured to the parallel connector. Back-Panel Connectors 1 2 34 5 6 7 11 1 mouse connector 2 parallel connector 3 link integrity light 10 9 8 Plug a standard mouse...
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... you connect occasionally, such as flash memory keys or cameras., or for devices that the network cable has been securely attached. The default designations are COM1 for serial connector 1 and COM2 for bootable USB devices. If you have a USB keyboard, plug it into the purple keyboard connector. A high volume of network traffic may make this light appear to the serial port. On computers with a sound card, use the front USB connectors for devices that you have a standard keyboard, plug it...
... you connect occasionally, such as flash memory keys or cameras., or for devices that the network cable has been securely attached. The default designations are COM1 for serial connector 1 and COM2 for bootable USB devices. If you have a USB keyboard, plug it into the purple keyboard connector. A high volume of network traffic may make this light appear to the serial port. On computers with a sound card, use the front USB connectors for devices that you have a standard keyboard, plug it...
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... on software features, such as LegacySelect Technology control, using a password, and system setup options • Tips and information for using the Microsoft Windows XP operating system • Instructions for removing and installing parts, including memory, cards, drives, the microprocessor, and the battery • Information for troubleshooting various computer problems • Instructions for using the Dell Diagnostics and reinstalling drivers • Information on how to contact Dell You can access the User's Guide from your hard drive or the Dell Support website at support.dell...
... on software features, such as LegacySelect Technology control, using a password, and system setup options • Tips and information for using the Microsoft Windows XP operating system • Instructions for removing and installing parts, including memory, cards, drives, the microprocessor, and the battery • Information for troubleshooting various computer problems • Instructions for using the Dell Diagnostics and reinstalling drivers • Information on how to contact Dell You can access the User's Guide from your hard drive or the Dell Support website at support.dell...
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... monitor screen, mouse, and keyboard (see your User's Guide for Your Computer To help maintain your computer, follow these suggestions: • To avoid losing or corrupting data, never turn off your computer when the hard drive light is on. • Schedule regular virus scans using the hinges as leverage points. 8 Release the cover from the hinge tabs and set it aside in a secure location...
... monitor screen, mouse, and keyboard (see your User's Guide for Your Computer To help maintain your computer, follow these suggestions: • To avoid losing or corrupting data, never turn off your computer when the hard drive light is on. • Schedule regular virus scans using the hinges as leverage points. 8 Release the cover from the hinge tabs and set it aside in a secure location...
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... Problems Troubleshooting Tips Perform the following checks when you troubleshoot your computer: • If you added or removed a part before the problem started, review the installation procedures and ensure that the part is correctly installed. • If a peripheral device does not work, ensure that the device is to see a section in your User's Guide, go to support.dell.com (on another computer if necessary) to access your User's Guide. System Restore does not monitor...
... Problems Troubleshooting Tips Perform the following checks when you troubleshoot your computer: • If you added or removed a part before the problem started, review the installation procedures and ensure that the part is correctly installed. • If a peripheral device does not work, ensure that the device is to see a section in your User's Guide, go to support.dell.com (on another computer if necessary) to access your User's Guide. System Restore does not monitor...
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... Product Information Guide. button. Code 3-4-2 3-4-3 4-2-1 4-2-2 4-2-3 4-2-4 4-3-1 4-3-3 4-3-4 4-4-1 4-4-2 4-4-3 4-4-4 Cause Screen retrace failure Search for video ROM failure No timer tick Shutdown failure Gate A20 failure Unexpected interrupt in protected mode Memory failure above address 0FFFFh Timer-chip counter 2 failure Time-of-day clock stopped Serial or parallel port test failure Failure to decompress code to indicate normal operation. When the computer starts normally, the lights flash. The lights can be displayed on the front. NOTE: The diagnostic lights turn off to...
... Product Information Guide. button. Code 3-4-2 3-4-3 4-2-1 4-2-2 4-2-3 4-2-4 4-3-1 4-3-3 4-3-4 4-4-1 4-4-2 4-4-3 4-4-4 Cause Screen retrace failure Search for video ROM failure No timer tick Shutdown failure Gate A20 failure Unexpected interrupt in protected mode Memory failure above address 0FFFFh Timer-chip counter 2 failure Time-of-day clock stopped Serial or parallel port test failure Failure to decompress code to indicate normal operation. When the computer starts normally, the lights flash. The lights can be displayed on the front. NOTE: The diagnostic lights turn off to...
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... computer starts normally, troubleshoot the last card removed from the hard drive, CD drive, and DVD drive. • If the problem persists, contact Dell. For instructions on page 32). 4 If the problem persists, contact Dell. Another failure has occurred. This pattern also displays when you enter system setup and may not indicate a problem. • Ensure that the cables are properly connected to the system board from the computer for each card. Light Pattern Problem Description...
... computer starts normally, troubleshoot the last card removed from the hard drive, CD drive, and DVD drive. • If the problem persists, contact Dell. For instructions on page 32). 4 If the problem persists, contact Dell. Another failure has occurred. This pattern also displays when you enter system setup and may not indicate a problem. • Ensure that the cables are properly connected to the system board from the computer for each card. Light Pattern Problem Description...
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... Computer connector but your computer. Set up my computer to the with your User's Guide. For the tower information. computer, see page 13 and for information on connecting dual monitors to use two monitors? If you need to your monitor has a (Tower Orientation)" on page 14 included in the shipping box. Light Pattern Problem Description Suggested Resolution The computer is in a normal operating condition...
... Computer connector but your computer. Set up my computer to the with your User's Guide. For the tower information. computer, see page 13 and for information on connecting dual monitors to use two monitors? If you need to your monitor has a (Tower Orientation)" on page 14 included in the shipping box. Light Pattern Problem Description Suggested Resolution The computer is in a normal operating condition...
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...36 Dell, 34 Drivers and Utilities CD, 5 lights, 20, 23, 37 documentation device, 5 online, 7 Product Information Guide, 6 Quick Reference, 5 ResourceCD, 5 User's Guide, 6 drivers ResourceCD, 5 Drivers and Utilities CD, 5 DVD drive eject button, 19, 22 E error messages beep codes, 36 diagnostic lights, 37 F floppy drive activity light, 19, 22 eject button, 19, 22 H hard drive activity light, 19-20, 22-23 hardware beep codes, 36 conflicts, 32 Dell Diagnostics, 34 Hardware Troubleshooter, 32 headphone connector, 20, 23 Help and Support Center, 7 I IEEE connectors, 19, 22 installing parts turning...
...36 Dell, 34 Drivers and Utilities CD, 5 lights, 20, 23, 37 documentation device, 5 online, 7 Product Information Guide, 6 Quick Reference, 5 ResourceCD, 5 User's Guide, 6 drivers ResourceCD, 5 Drivers and Utilities CD, 5 DVD drive eject button, 19, 22 E error messages beep codes, 36 diagnostic lights, 37 F floppy drive activity light, 19, 22 eject button, 19, 22 H hard drive activity light, 19-20, 22-23 hardware beep codes, 36 conflicts, 32 Dell Diagnostics, 34 Hardware Troubleshooter, 32 headphone connector, 20, 23 Help and Support Center, 7 I IEEE connectors, 19, 22 installing parts turning...
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...system board mouse connector, 25 N network connector, 26 O Operating System CD, 8 Installation Guide, 8 P power button, 20, 23 connector, 21, 24 light, 20, 23 problems beep codes, 36 conflicts, 32 Dell Diagnostics, 34 diagnostic lights, 37 restore to previous state, 32 R reinstalling Drivers and Utilities CD, 5 ResourceCD, 5 ResourceCD Dell Diagnostics, 34 S safety instructions, 6 Service Tag, 6 software conflicts, 32 sound connectors line-in, 26 line-out, 26 system board, 28 System Restore, 32 T troubleshooting conflicts, 32 Dell Diagnostics, 34 diagnostic lights, 37 Hardware Troubleshooter...
...system board mouse connector, 25 N network connector, 26 O Operating System CD, 8 Installation Guide, 8 P power button, 20, 23 connector, 21, 24 light, 20, 23 problems beep codes, 36 conflicts, 32 Dell Diagnostics, 34 diagnostic lights, 37 restore to previous state, 32 R reinstalling Drivers and Utilities CD, 5 ResourceCD, 5 ResourceCD Dell Diagnostics, 34 S safety instructions, 6 Service Tag, 6 software conflicts, 32 sound connectors line-in, 26 line-out, 26 system board, 28 System Restore, 32 T troubleshooting conflicts, 32 Dell Diagnostics, 34 diagnostic lights, 37 Hardware Troubleshooter...
