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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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...set up my computer • How to care for my computer • Basic troubleshooting information • How to run the Dell Diagnostics • Error codes and diagnostic lights • How to remove and install parts • How to your documentation. NOTE: This document is optional and may not ...open my computer cover NOTE: Drivers and documentation updates can be found at support.dell.com. Readme files may be included on your computer. Quick Reference Guide 5 What Are You Looking For? • A diagnostic program for my computer • Drivers for my computer • My computer...
...set up my computer • How to care for my computer • Basic troubleshooting information • How to run the Dell Diagnostics • Error codes and diagnostic lights • How to remove and install parts • How to your documentation. NOTE: This document is optional and may not ...open my computer cover NOTE: Drivers and documentation updates can be found at support.dell.com. Readme files may be included on your computer. Quick Reference Guide 5 What Are You Looking For? • A diagnostic program for my computer • Drivers for my computer • My computer...
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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 the badge, press in, and turn the badge. To rotate the badge, ... for bootable USB devices (see "Power Management" in your computer. The computer is recommended that can also be on the diagnostic code. For more information, see "Diagnostic Lights" on page 37 for more information about sleep modes and exiting from a power-saving mode, press the power button or ...
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 the badge, press in, and turn the badge. To rotate the badge, ... for bootable USB devices (see "Power Management" in your computer. The computer is recommended that can also be on the diagnostic code. For more information, see "Diagnostic Lights" on page 37 for more information about sleep modes and exiting from a power-saving mode, press the power button or ...
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...• Blinking green - The computer is turned off . 7 USB 2.0 connectors (2) 8 power button 9 power light 10 diagnostic lights (4) 11 microphone connector 12 headphone connector 13 network link light Use the USB connectors on the front of the computer for devices that you connect occasionally, such as flash memory ...losing data, do not use the power button to turn the computer on when a network device is on the diagnostic code. See "Diagnostic Lights" on page 37. Use the lights to place it is in a power-saving mode. • Blinking or solid amber - For more information ...
...• Blinking green - The computer is turned off . 7 USB 2.0 connectors (2) 8 power button 9 power light 10 diagnostic lights (4) 11 microphone connector 12 headphone connector 13 network link light Use the USB connectors on the front of the computer for devices that you connect occasionally, such as flash memory ...losing data, do not use the power button to turn the computer on when a network device is on the diagnostic code. See "Diagnostic Lights" on page 37. Use the lights to place it is in a power-saving mode. • Blinking or solid amber - For more information ...
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... or green. When the computer starts normally, the lights flash. See "Error Messages" in the User's Guide for suggestions on resolving any problems. Diagnostic Lights CAUTION: Before you troubleshoot a problem, your computer has four lights labeled "1," "2," "3," and "4" on the monitor ... is not listed, see the documentation for either the operating system or the program that was running when the message appeared. NOTE: The diagnostic lights turn off after POST. 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 ...
... or green. When the computer starts normally, the lights flash. See "Error Messages" in the User's Guide for suggestions on resolving any problems. Diagnostic Lights CAUTION: Before you troubleshoot a problem, your computer has four lights labeled "1," "2," "3," and "4" on the monitor ... is not listed, see the documentation for either the operating system or the program that was running when the message appeared. NOTE: The diagnostic lights turn off after POST. 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 ...
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... the memory module, and then repeat the process with the remaining modules to the operating system. 6 Run the Dell Diagnostics. For instructions on contacting Dell, see your computer is defective, repeat the process with the remaining memory modules until new memory modules are not ...your User's Guide. See page 34 for recovery completion, and then restart the computer. Reinstall the processor and restart the computer. Light Pattern Problem Description A possible BIOS failure has occurred; Operating in memory module connector 4. 4 Restart the computer. Memory modules are ...
... the memory module, and then repeat the process with the remaining modules to the operating system. 6 Run the Dell Diagnostics. For instructions on contacting Dell, see your computer is defective, repeat the process with the remaining memory modules until new memory modules are not ...your User's Guide. See page 34 for recovery completion, and then restart the computer. Reinstall the processor and restart the computer. Light Pattern Problem Description A possible BIOS failure has occurred; Operating in memory module connector 4. 4 Restart the computer. Memory modules are ...
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... following message appears: Alert! For instructions on contacting Dell, see your User's Guide. Suggested Resolution 1 Reseat the memory modules to the operating system. 6 Run the Dell Diagnostics. If the first memory module tested is defective, ...Dell for a replacement.For instructions on contacting Dell, see your User's Guide. 40 Quick Reference Guide See page 34 for technical assistance. System board failure has occurred. Light Pattern Problem Description No memory modules are installed. Operating in debug mode until a memory error occurs during start-up or diagnostic...
... following message appears: Alert! For instructions on contacting Dell, see your User's Guide. Suggested Resolution 1 Reseat the memory modules to the operating system. 6 Run the Dell Diagnostics. If the first memory module tested is defective, ...Dell for a replacement.For instructions on contacting Dell, see your User's Guide. 40 Quick Reference Guide See page 34 for technical assistance. System board failure has occurred. Light Pattern Problem Description No memory modules are installed. Operating in debug mode until a memory error occurs during start-up or diagnostic...
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...support dualmonitor setup, then look in your computer. If you need to fit the connector on page 14 for more information, contact Dell. See "Setting Up Your Computer (Tower Orientation)" on page 9 or "Setting Up Your Computer (Desktop Orientation)" on the back ... Guide for the desktop computer, see page 15. Frequently Asked Questions How Do I... NOTE: The diagnostic lights turn off after a short time if the computer is in a normal operating None. Light Pattern Problem Description Suggested Resolution The computer is in a normal operating condition after POST.
...support dualmonitor setup, then look in your computer. If you need to fit the connector on page 14 for more information, contact Dell. See "Setting Up Your Computer (Tower Orientation)" on page 9 or "Setting Up Your Computer (Desktop Orientation)" on the back ... Guide for the desktop computer, see page 15. Frequently Asked Questions How Do I... NOTE: The diagnostic lights turn off after a short time if the computer is in a normal operating None. Light Pattern Problem Description Suggested Resolution The computer is in a normal operating condition after POST.
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...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, 6 Quick Reference,...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...
...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, 6 Quick Reference,...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...
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...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, 32 Help and Support Center, 7 restore to previous state, 32 U USB connector, 26 connectors, 20,...
...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, 32 Help and Support Center, 7 restore to previous state, 32 U USB connector, 26 connectors, 20,...