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... 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 42 Index 45 Contents 3
... 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 42 Index 45 Contents 3
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... Test failure NVRAM power loss Invalid NVRAM configuration Video Memory Test failure Screen initialization failure 36 Quick Reference Guide One possible beep code (code 1-3-1) consists of one beep, a burst of beeps, called a beep code, identifies a problem. Beep Codes Your computer might emit a series of beeps during start-up if the monitor cannot display errors or problems. This series of three...
... Test failure NVRAM power loss Invalid NVRAM configuration Video Memory Test failure Screen initialization failure 36 Quick Reference Guide One possible beep code (code 1-3-1) consists of one beep, a burst of beeps, called a beep code, identifies a problem. Beep Codes Your computer might emit a series of beeps during start-up if the monitor cannot display errors or problems. This series of three...
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...network adapter, 26 parallel, 25 power, 21, 24 serial, 26 sound, 26 USB, 20, 23, 26 D Dell support site, 7 Dell Diagnostics, 34 Dell Premier Support website, 6-7 diagnostic lights, 37 diagnostics beep codes, 36 Dell, 34 Drivers and Utilities CD, 5 lights, 20, 23, 37 documentation device, 5 online, 7 Product Information Guide,...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 ...
...network adapter, 26 parallel, 25 power, 21, 24 serial, 26 sound, 26 USB, 20, 23, 26 D Dell support site, 7 Dell Diagnostics, 34 Dell Premier Support website, 6-7 diagnostic lights, 37 diagnostics beep codes, 36 Dell, 34 Drivers and Utilities CD, 5 lights, 20, 23, 37 documentation device, 5 online, 7 Product Information Guide,...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 ...
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...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, 32 Help and Support Center, 7 restore to previous state, 32 U USB connector, 26...
...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, 32 Help and Support Center, 7 restore to previous state, 32 U USB connector, 26...