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... Hardware Incompatibilities 30 Using Microsoft® Windows® XP System Restore 30 Using the Last Known Good Configuration 31 Dell Diagnostics 32 Before you start testing 33 Beep Codes 33 Error Messages 35 Diagnostic Lights 35 Diagnostic Light Codes Before POST 35 Diagnostic Light Codes During POST 37 Frequently Asked Questions 42 Index 43 Contents 3
... Hardware Incompatibilities 30 Using Microsoft® Windows® XP System Restore 30 Using the Last Known Good Configuration 31 Dell Diagnostics 32 Before you start testing 33 Beep Codes 33 Error Messages 35 Diagnostic Lights 35 Diagnostic Light Codes Before POST 35 Diagnostic Light Codes During POST 37 Frequently Asked Questions 42 Index 43 Contents 3
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...NOTE: Drivers and documentation updates can use the CD to reinstall drivers, run the Dell™ Diagnostics • Error codes and diagnostic lights • How to remove and install parts • How to run the Dell Diagnostics or access your computer. Some features or media may not be found at... support.dell.com. Readme files may be included on your CD to provide lastminute updates...
...NOTE: Drivers and documentation updates can use the CD to reinstall drivers, run the Dell™ Diagnostics • Error codes and diagnostic lights • How to remove and install parts • How to run the Dell Diagnostics or access your computer. Some features or media may not be found at... support.dell.com. Readme files may be included on your CD to provide lastminute updates...
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.... Before you start -up if the monitor cannot display errors or problems. This series of beeps, called a beep code, identifies a problem. If your computer beeps during start the Dell Diagnostics and press . 8 Select Run the 32 Bit Dell Diagnostics from the menu that the computer encountered a memory problem...sequence for your computer. 9 When the Dell Diagnostics Main Menu appears, select the test that you want to wait until you that appears. 6 Type 1 to start the ResourceCD menu. 7 Select the option to start -up : 1 Write down the beep code on your computer's components and devices,...
.... Before you start -up if the monitor cannot display errors or problems. This series of beeps, called a beep code, identifies a problem. If your computer beeps during start the Dell Diagnostics and press . 8 Select Run the 32 Bit Dell Diagnostics from the menu that the computer encountered a memory problem...sequence for your computer. 9 When the Dell Diagnostics Main Menu appears, select the test that you want to wait until you that appears. 6 Type 1 to start the ResourceCD menu. 7 Select the option to start -up : 1 Write down the beep code on your computer's components and devices,...
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...If the computer does not turn the computer off condition; If the problem is still not resolved, contact Dell for technical assistance. Diagnostic Light Codes Before POST Diagnostic Lights Power Light off off Problem Description Suggested Resolution No electrical power is supplied to an...states. The computer is in the Product Information Guide. the computer is on. Quick Reference Guide 35 Code 4-4-3 4-4-4 Cause Math-coprocessor test failure Cache test failure Error Messages NOTE: If the message is not listed, see the documentation for suggestions on resolving any problems....
...If the computer does not turn the computer off condition; If the problem is still not resolved, contact Dell for technical assistance. Diagnostic Light Codes Before POST Diagnostic Lights Power Light off off Problem Description Suggested Resolution No electrical power is supplied to an...states. The computer is in the Product Information Guide. the computer is on. Quick Reference Guide 35 Code 4-4-3 4-4-4 Cause Math-coprocessor test failure Cache test failure Error Messages NOTE: If the message is not listed, see the documentation for suggestions on resolving any problems....
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..., 7 Product Information Guide, 6 Quick Reference, 5 regulatory, 6 safety, 6 User's Guide, 6 warranty, 6 E End User License Agreement, 6 ergonomics information, 6 error messages beep codes, 33 diagnostic lights, 35 H hard drive activity light, 16-17 hardware beep codes, 33 conflicts, 30 Dell Diagnostics, 32-33 Hardware Troubleshooter, 30 headphone connector, 17 Help and Support Center, 7 help file Windows Help...
..., 7 Product Information Guide, 6 Quick Reference, 5 regulatory, 6 safety, 6 User's Guide, 6 warranty, 6 E End User License Agreement, 6 ergonomics information, 6 error messages beep codes, 33 diagnostic lights, 35 H hard drive activity light, 16-17 hardware beep codes, 33 conflicts, 30 Dell Diagnostics, 32-33 Hardware Troubleshooter, 30 headphone connector, 17 Help and Support Center, 7 help file Windows Help...
User Guide
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... advanced technical-reference material for my computer l Basic troubleshooting information l How to run the Dell Diagnostics (see Reinstalling Drivers and Utilities), run the Dell Diagnostics l Error codes and diagnostic lights l How to remove and install parts l How to open my computer... computer l How to care for technicians or experienced users. Dell™ Product Information Guide What Are You Looking For? Back to Contents Page Information About Your Computer Dell Precision™ Workstation 690 User's Guide Finding Information Specifications Finding Information NOTE: Some features...
... advanced technical-reference material for my computer l Basic troubleshooting information l How to run the Dell Diagnostics (see Reinstalling Drivers and Utilities), run the Dell Diagnostics l Error codes and diagnostic lights l How to remove and install parts l How to open my computer... computer l How to care for technicians or experienced users. Dell™ Product Information Guide What Are You Looking For? Back to Contents Page Information About Your Computer Dell Precision™ Workstation 690 User's Guide Finding Information Specifications Finding Information NOTE: Some features...
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...) For specific web addresses for XPS computers, you . If the computer is available at the computer itself. Error message, beep code, or diagnostic code: Description of problem and troubleshooting procedures you performed: Contacting Dell To contact Dell electronically, you assume the risk of the preceding requirements will be returned in the original (or equivalent) packing...
...) For specific web addresses for XPS computers, you . If the computer is available at the computer itself. Error message, beep code, or diagnostic code: Description of problem and troubleshooting procedures you performed: Contacting Dell To contact Dell electronically, you assume the risk of the preceding requirements will be returned in the original (or equivalent) packing...
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error checking and correction - extended capabilities port - A parallel connector design that equals one thousand million Hz, or one thousand MHz. EIDE - EMI - ESD - ESD can damage ... pixels by y vertical pixels by means of electricity. The process that decrease the overall consumption of menus, windows, and icons. Use the Express Service Code when contacting Dell for hard drives and CD drives. graphics mode - electromagnetic interference - A rapid discharge of weight and force. A display setting that can be available in some...
error checking and correction - extended capabilities port - A parallel connector design that equals one thousand million Hz, or one thousand MHz. EIDE - EMI - ESD - ESD can damage ... pixels by y vertical pixels by means of electricity. The process that decrease the overall consumption of menus, windows, and icons. Use the Express Service Code when contacting Dell for hard drives and CD drives. graphics mode - electromagnetic interference - A rapid discharge of weight and force. A display setting that can be available in some...
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... you turn Radio frequencies are detected during POST, the computer continues the start-up and down your computer when you call Dell for errors. revolutions per minute. A faster, serial version of the processor. ScanDisk - A type of DRAM that provides quick access to automatically ...configure devices. A bar code label on the SCSI controller's bus. The setup.exe or install.exe program comes with a software...
... you turn Radio frequencies are detected during POST, the computer continues the start-up and down your computer when you call Dell for errors. revolutions per minute. A faster, serial version of the processor. ScanDisk - A type of DRAM that provides quick access to automatically ...configure devices. A bar code label on the SCSI controller's bus. The setup.exe or install.exe program comes with a software...
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... problem is still not resolved, contact Dell for technical assistance (see Contacting Dell). Use one of the appropriate methods to "wake up " the computer. amber The BIOS is supplied to the computer. Diagnostic Light Codes Before POST Diagnostic Lights Power Light off.... If the problem is on . Back to Contents Page Tools to Help Solve Problems Dell Precision™ Workstation 690 User's Guide Diagnostic Lights Beep Codes Error Messages Dell Diagnostics Drivers Restoring Your Operating System Software and Hardware Incompatibilities Diagnostic Lights CAUTION: Before you ...
... problem is still not resolved, contact Dell for technical assistance (see Contacting Dell). Use one of the appropriate methods to "wake up " the computer. amber The BIOS is supplied to the computer. Diagnostic Light Codes Before POST Diagnostic Lights Power Light off.... If the problem is on . Back to Contents Page Tools to Help Solve Problems Dell Precision™ Workstation 690 User's Guide Diagnostic Lights Beep Codes Error Messages Dell Diagnostics Drivers Restoring Your Operating System Software and Hardware Incompatibilities Diagnostic Lights CAUTION: Before you ...
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...codes during start-up or diagnostic testing. Restart the computer. See Dell Diagnostics. 7. Perform the procedure in component such as a graphics riser card or memory riser card. If the problem persists, reinstall the card that your computer see Contacting Dell). No memory modules are detected, but a memory configuration or compatibility error... exists. If the problem still exists, remove all modules without error. If the computer has a graphics ...
...codes during start-up or diagnostic testing. Restart the computer. See Dell Diagnostics. 7. Perform the procedure in component such as a graphics riser card or memory riser card. If the problem persists, reinstall the card that your computer see Contacting Dell). No memory modules are detected, but a memory configuration or compatibility error... exists. If the problem still exists, remove all modules without error. If the computer has a graphics ...
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... the problem persists, contact Dell (see Contacting Dell). initialization. NOTE: The diagnostic lights flicker briefly; Routine system activity preceding video Watch your computer beeps during start -up if the monitor cannot display errors or problems. This series of three beeps, and then one beep, a burst of beeps, called a beep code, identifies a problem. Write down...
... the problem persists, contact Dell (see Contacting Dell). initialization. NOTE: The diagnostic lights flicker briefly; Routine system activity preceding video Watch your computer beeps during start -up if the monitor cannot display errors or problems. This series of three beeps, and then one beep, a burst of beeps, called a beep code, identifies a problem. Write down...
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... counter 2 failure Time-of-day clock stopped Serial or parallel port test failure Failure to decompress code to shadowed memory Math-coprocessor test failure Cache test failure Error Messages Fill out the Diagnostics Checklist as you want to remove. 3. The program that the computer... NOTE: Single processor configurations must use these checks. Hard Drive Fan Failure - To remove and then reinstall the program: 1. Contact Dell and report the checkpoint code (nnnn) to open is correctly installed, then restart your computer. Click the Change or Remove Program icon. 4. For help in ...
... counter 2 failure Time-of-day clock stopped Serial or parallel port test failure Failure to decompress code to shadowed memory Math-coprocessor test failure Cache test failure Error Messages Fill out the Diagnostics Checklist as you want to remove. 3. The program that the computer... NOTE: Single processor configurations must use these checks. Hard Drive Fan Failure - To remove and then reinstall the program: 1. Contact Dell and report the checkpoint code (nnnn) to open is correctly installed, then restart your computer. Click the Change or Remove Program icon. 4. For help in ...
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...Diskette read - Alert! Alert! Alert! Alert! See Drive Problems. Bad command or file name - See Drive Problems. Data error - Previous Fan Failures - Alert! Alert! Please populate memory in DIMM_X/Y - Invalid Memory installed. Ensure that you are properly... installed and operating correctly. Previous Thermal Failure - Memory Configuration Mismatch. Bad error-correction code (ECC) on disk read failure - See Drive Problems. Controller has failed - Contact Dell for Memory Information details. - Please enter Setup for assistance. DIMMs must ...
...Diskette read - Alert! Alert! Alert! Alert! See Drive Problems. Bad command or file name - See Drive Problems. Data error - Previous Fan Failures - Alert! Alert! Please populate memory in DIMM_X/Y - Invalid Memory installed. Ensure that you are properly... installed and operating correctly. Previous Thermal Failure - Memory Configuration Mismatch. Bad error-correction code (ECC) on disk read failure - See Drive Problems. Controller has failed - Contact Dell for Memory Information details. - Please enter Setup for assistance. DIMMs must ...
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... configuration is needed. You can customize the tests you want to your part. The device list may not ship with an error code and a description of specialized commands that you cannot resolve the error condition, contact Dell (see Dell Diagnostics Main Menu). All devices require a driver program. Custom Test Tests a specific device. Write down the...
... configuration is needed. You can customize the tests you want to your part. The device list may not ship with an error code and a description of specialized commands that you cannot resolve the error condition, contact Dell (see Dell Diagnostics Main Menu). All devices require a driver program. Custom Test Tests a specific device. Write down the...