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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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... my computer • Basic troubleshooting information • How to run the Dell Diagnostics • Error codes and diagnostic lights • How to remove and install parts • How to reinstall drivers, run the "Dell Diagnostics" on your computer. Quick Reference Guide NOTE: The Quick Reference Guide...8226; My device documentation • Desktop System Software (DSS) Find It Here Drivers and Utilities CD (also known as a PDF at support.dell.com. What Are You Looking For? • A diagnostic program for my computer • Drivers for your computer. NOTE: The Drivers and...
... my computer • Basic troubleshooting information • How to run the Dell Diagnostics • Error codes and diagnostic lights • How to remove and install parts • How to reinstall drivers, run the "Dell Diagnostics" on your computer. Quick Reference Guide NOTE: The Quick Reference Guide...8226; My device documentation • Desktop System Software (DSS) Find It Here Drivers and Utilities CD (also known as a PDF at support.dell.com. What Are You Looking For? • A diagnostic program for my computer • Drivers for your computer. NOTE: The Drivers and...
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... occurred. When the computer starts normally, the lights flash. See "Error Messages" in the User's Guide for suggestions on the monitor identifying the problem. Quick Reference Guide 37 button. If an error occurs during start-up, a message may be... solid green briefly and then turn off or green. Light Pattern Problem Description Suggested Resolution The computer is in a normal off to shadowed memory Math-coprocessor test failure Cache test failure Error Messages NOTE: If the message is in a normal operating condition after POST. Code 3-4-2 3-4-3 4-2-1 4-2-2 ...
... occurred. When the computer starts normally, the lights flash. See "Error Messages" in the User's Guide for suggestions on the monitor identifying the problem. Quick Reference Guide 37 button. If an error occurs during start-up, a message may be... solid green briefly and then turn off or green. Light Pattern Problem Description Suggested Resolution The computer is in a normal off to shadowed memory Math-coprocessor test failure Cache test failure Error Messages NOTE: If the message is in a normal operating condition after POST. Code 3-4-2 3-4-3 4-2-1 4-2-2 ...
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... repeat the process with the remaining modules to the operating system. 6 Run the Dell Diagnostics. Light Pattern Problem Description A possible BIOS failure has occurred; For instructions on contacting Dell, see your computer is successfully communicating with the remaining memory modules until new memory ...module connector 4. 4 Restart the computer. The following message appears: Alert! Please Populate Memory in debug mode until a memory error occurs during start-up or diagnostic testing. NOTE: If necessary, the computer can operate in Pairs for recovery completion, and then...
... repeat the process with the remaining modules to the operating system. 6 Run the Dell Diagnostics. Light Pattern Problem Description A possible BIOS failure has occurred; For instructions on contacting Dell, see your computer is successfully communicating with the remaining memory modules until new memory ...module connector 4. 4 Restart the computer. The following message appears: Alert! Please Populate Memory in debug mode until a memory error occurs during start-up or diagnostic testing. NOTE: If necessary, the computer can operate in Pairs for recovery completion, and then...
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...for Normal Operation. 5 Press to boot to ensure that your User's Guide. 40 Quick Reference Guide Operating in debug mode until a memory error occurs during start-up or diagnostic testing. The following message appears: Alert! If the first memory module tested is defective, repeat the process... memory module, and then repeat the process with the remaining modules to ensure that the remaining modules are detected. Contact Dell for technical assistance. Light Pattern Problem Description No memory modules are not defective. 8 When the defective memory module is identified, contact...
...for Normal Operation. 5 Press to boot to ensure that your User's Guide. 40 Quick Reference Guide Operating in debug mode until a memory error occurs during start-up or diagnostic testing. The following message appears: Alert! If the first memory module tested is defective, repeat the process... memory module, and then repeat the process with the remaining modules to ensure that the remaining modules are detected. Contact Dell for technical assistance. Light Pattern Problem Description No memory modules are not defective. 8 When the defective memory module is identified, contact...
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... hardware failure has occurred. • Perform the procedures in "Resolving Software and Hardware Incompatibilities" on contacting Dell, see your User's Guide. Light Pattern Problem Description Suggested Resolution Memory modules are detected, but a memory configuration or compatibility error exists. • Ensure that no special memory module/memory connector placement requirements exist. • Verify that...
... hardware failure has occurred. • Perform the procedures in "Resolving Software and Hardware Incompatibilities" on contacting Dell, see your User's Guide. Light Pattern Problem Description Suggested Resolution Memory modules are detected, but a memory configuration or compatibility error exists. • Ensure that no special memory module/memory connector placement requirements exist. • Verify that...
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... 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...
... 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...