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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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... may be included on your computer. Quick Reference Guide NOTE: The Quick Reference Guide is optional and may not be found at support.dell.com. Quick Reference Guide 5 Finding Information NOTE: Some features may not ship with your computer. NOTE: The Drivers and Utilities CD is...material for technicians or experienced users. • How to set up my computer • How to reinstall drivers, 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 ...
... may be included on your computer. Quick Reference Guide NOTE: The Quick Reference Guide is optional and may not be found at support.dell.com. Quick Reference Guide 5 Finding Information NOTE: Some features may not ship with your computer. NOTE: The Drivers and Utilities CD is...material for technicians or experienced users. • How to set up my computer • How to reinstall drivers, 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 ...
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... to wake the system or to a USB device). 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...bootable USB devices (see "Power Management" in the User's Guide. See "Power Management" in the User's Guide for a description of light codes that typically remain connected, such as printers and keyboards. Use the headphone connector to indicate different states: • No...
... to wake the system or to a USB device). 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...bootable USB devices (see "Power Management" in the User's Guide. See "Power Management" in the User's Guide for a description of light codes that typically remain connected, such as printers and keyboards. Use the headphone connector to indicate different states: • No...
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...To avoid losing data, do not use the back USB connectors for more information See "Diagnostic Lights" on page 37. It is turned off . Use the lights to attach headphones and most kinds of light codes that can also be on when the computer sends or receives data over a network connection.... Quick Reference Guide 23 Press this button to turn the computer off . • Steady green - The power light illuminates and blinks ...
...To avoid losing data, do not use the back USB connectors for more information See "Diagnostic Lights" on page 37. It is turned off . Use the lights to attach headphones and most kinds of light codes that can also be on when the computer sends or receives data over a network connection.... Quick Reference Guide 23 Press this button to turn the computer off . • Steady green - The power light illuminates and blinks ...
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... not listed, see the documentation for suggestions on the front. Light Pattern Problem Description Suggested Resolution The computer is in protected mode ...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 a normal off Plug the computer into a working condition or a possible pre-BIOS electrical outlet and press the power failure has occurred. When the computer starts normally, the lights flash. The lights...
... not listed, see the documentation for suggestions on the front. Light Pattern Problem Description Suggested Resolution The computer is in protected mode ...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 a normal off Plug the computer into a working condition or a possible pre-BIOS electrical outlet and press the power failure has occurred. When the computer starts normally, the lights flash. The lights...
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..., 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, 6 Quick Reference... 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,...
..., 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, 6 Quick Reference... 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,...
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..., 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...
..., 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...