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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 3
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 3
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... specific problem is identified. If the Dell Diagnostics is running a test, or a device on diagnosing the beep code. See "Power Problems" in the User's Guide. See "Beep Codes" on page 28 for more information. Check the diagnostic lights to complete. If the problem is operating normally. System Lights These lights on the keyboard to wake the...
... specific problem is identified. If the Dell Diagnostics is running a test, or a device on diagnosing the beep code. See "Power Problems" in the User's Guide. See "Beep Codes" on page 28 for more information. Check the diagnostic lights to complete. If the problem is operating normally. System Lights These lights on the keyboard to wake the...
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.../2 mouse or keyboard and then try to an electrical outlet. If the problem is still not resolved, contact Dell for technical assistance. Contact Dell for technical assistance. www.dell.com | support.dell.com Diagnostic Light Codes Before POST Light Pattern ABCD ABCD ABCD ABCD ABCD ABCD = yellow = green = off Problem Description Suggested Resolution off No electrical power...
.../2 mouse or keyboard and then try to an electrical outlet. If the problem is still not resolved, contact Dell for technical assistance. Contact Dell for technical assistance. www.dell.com | support.dell.com Diagnostic Light Codes Before POST Light Pattern ABCD ABCD ABCD ABCD ABCD ABCD = yellow = green = off Problem Description Suggested Resolution off No electrical power...
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off Diagnostic Light Codes During POST Light Pattern ABCD yellow yellow green yellow Problem Description Suggested Resolution A possible processor failure has occurred. Perform the procedure in "Processor Problems" in the User's Guide. yellow off green A possible VRM 0 failure yellow has occurred. Contact Dell for technical assistance. yellow off Quick Reference Guide 31 yellow green green...
off Diagnostic Light Codes During POST Light Pattern ABCD yellow yellow green yellow Problem Description Suggested Resolution A possible processor failure has occurred. Perform the procedure in "Processor Problems" in the User's Guide. yellow off green A possible VRM 0 failure yellow has occurred. Contact Dell for technical assistance. yellow off Quick Reference Guide 31 yellow green green...
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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...