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Contents Finding Information 5 Setting Up Your Dell Precision 670 Computer 9 Setting Up Your Dell Precision 470 Computer 15 Opening the Computer Cover 18 Caring for Your Computer 22 Solving Problems 22 Resolving Software and Hardware Incompatibilities 22 Microsoft ...Using System Restore in Windows XP 23 Using Last Known Good Configuration 24 When to Use the Dell Diagnostics 25 Before You Start Testing 25 Running the Dell Diagnostics 26 System Lights 27 Beep Codes 28 Error Messages 29 Diagnostic Lights 29 Memory Overview 36 Frequently Asked Questions 38 Index 41 Contents...
Contents Finding Information 5 Setting Up Your Dell Precision 670 Computer 9 Setting Up Your Dell Precision 470 Computer 15 Opening the Computer Cover 18 Caring for Your Computer 22 Solving Problems 22 Resolving Software and Hardware Incompatibilities 22 Microsoft ...Using System Restore in Windows XP 23 Using Last Known Good Configuration 24 When to Use the Dell Diagnostics 25 Before You Start Testing 25 Running the Dell Diagnostics 26 System Lights 27 Beep Codes 28 Error Messages 29 Diagnostic Lights 29 Memory Overview 36 Frequently Asked Questions 38 Index 41 Contents...
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...'s Guide. If the computer does not boot, contact Dell for instructions on the keyboard to see if the specific problem is operating normally. Press the power button, move the mouse, or press a key on diagnosing the beep code. Quick Reference Guide 27 Power Light Solid green Blinking ...on the front of the computer can indicate a computer problem. The monitor or the graphics card may be faulty or incorrectly installed. See "Beep Codes" on page 28 for technical assistance. A power supply or system board failure has occurred. See "Power Management" in the suspended state (Windows...
...'s Guide. If the computer does not boot, contact Dell for instructions on the keyboard to see if the specific problem is operating normally. Press the power button, move the mouse, or press a key on diagnosing the beep code. Quick Reference Guide 27 Power Light Solid green Blinking ...on the front of the computer can indicate a computer problem. The monitor or the graphics card may be faulty or incorrectly installed. See "Beep Codes" on page 28 for technical assistance. A power supply or system board failure has occurred. See "Power Management" in the suspended state (Windows...
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... display errors or problems. This series of beeps, called a beep code, identifies a problem. www.dell.com | support.dell.com Beep Codes Your computer might emit a series of beeps during start -up : 1 Write down the beep code on the Diagnostic Checklist (see your User's Guide). 2 Run the Dell Diagnostics to identify a more serious cause. 3 Contact Dell for video ROM failure No timer tick...
... display errors or problems. This series of beeps, called a beep code, identifies a problem. www.dell.com | support.dell.com Beep Codes Your computer might emit a series of beeps during start -up : 1 Write down the beep code on the Diagnostic Checklist (see your User's Guide). 2 Run the Dell Diagnostics to identify a more serious cause. 3 Contact Dell for video ROM failure No timer tick...
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... C CD Drivers and Utilities, 5 operating system, 8 ResourceCD, 5 computer beep codes, 28 conflicts resolving software and hardware incompatibilities, 22 D Dell support site, 7 Dell Premier Support website, 6-7 Device Manager, 23 diagnostic lights, 29 diagnostics beep codes, 28 Drivers and Utilities CD, 5 lights, 29 documentation, 5, 14, 18 device, 5 online, 7 Product Information Guide, 6 ResourceCD, 5 User's Guide, 6 drivers ResourceCD, 5 Drivers and...
... C CD Drivers and Utilities, 5 operating system, 8 ResourceCD, 5 computer beep codes, 28 conflicts resolving software and hardware incompatibilities, 22 D Dell support site, 7 Dell Premier Support website, 6-7 Device Manager, 23 diagnostic lights, 29 diagnostics beep codes, 28 Drivers and Utilities CD, 5 lights, 29 documentation, 5, 14, 18 device, 5 online, 7 Product Information Guide, 6 ResourceCD, 5 User's Guide, 6 drivers ResourceCD, 5 Drivers and...