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...device configuration settings l System security and hard drive password settings System Setup Navigation Keystrokes Use the following keystrokes to navigate the BIOS screens. Entering System Setup Press to enter System Setup and change any settings. If you can change (because they are...-definable settings. System setup key functions are determined by your computer includes a one-time boot menu. System Setup Dell Precision™ T5500 Service Manual POST Keystrokes Boot Menu Entering System Setup System Setup Navigation Keystrokes POST Keystrokes Your computer has several keystroke ...
...device configuration settings l System security and hard drive password settings System Setup Navigation Keystrokes Use the following keystrokes to navigate the BIOS screens. Entering System Setup Press to enter System Setup and change any settings. If you can change (because they are...-definable settings. System setup key functions are determined by your computer includes a one-time boot menu. System Setup Dell Precision™ T5500 Service Manual POST Keystrokes Boot Menu Entering System Setup System Setup Navigation Keystrokes POST Keystrokes Your computer has several keystroke ...
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and right-arrow keys or Load Defaults menu option NOTE: Depending on your computer and any installed devices, the items listed in Setup, Save/Exit, Discard/Exit Left- Exit BIOS Change a setting Select field to change Cancel a modification Reset defaults -Remain in this section may or may not appear.
and right-arrow keys or Load Defaults menu option NOTE: Depending on your computer and any installed devices, the items listed in Setup, Save/Exit, Discard/Exit Left- Exit BIOS Change a setting Select field to change Cancel a modification Reset defaults -Remain in this section may or may not appear.
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... Look at the diagnostic lights for all devices attached to the operating system. The BIOS will turn off or in a low power state, either turned off as a diagnostic aid for running the Dell Diagnostics from system setup, memory, and various internal tests, and it is off .... Light Patterns State Pb0a Pb0b Pb0c Pb1 Light Pattern ( 1 2 3 4 ) Light Description 1- Off 4- Off 3- Off 1- Off 4- This is actually a BIOS controlled state and is not yet active. If a problem is active and it has started fetching opcodes. Power Button Light Codes The diagnostic lights give...
... Look at the diagnostic lights for all devices attached to the operating system. The BIOS will turn off or in a low power state, either turned off as a diagnostic aid for running the Dell Diagnostics from system setup, memory, and various internal tests, and it is off .... Light Patterns State Pb0a Pb0b Pb0c Pb1 Light Pattern ( 1 2 3 4 ) Light Description 1- Off 4- Off 3- Off 1- Off 4- This is actually a BIOS controlled state and is not yet active. If a problem is active and it has started fetching opcodes. Power Button Light Codes The diagnostic lights give...
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... failed system board component or by a Solid Green Power light state. Solid 4- Off 3- Solid 3- This is supplied to BIOS control Reserved Reserved Non-System board Regulator Failure A power failure has been detected on a main power rail. (PS_ON asserted, ...S0a S0e S1 S2 S3 S4 Light Pattern ( 1 2 3 4 ) Light State State Assignment Description Name State Description 1- Solid RCM System is in Recovery Mode BIOS checksum failure was detected. Off 2- Off 2- Green 3- Off 4- Blink 2- Off 3- Off 4- Off 3- Off 3- Blink 3- Off 4- Blink 2- Green 4-...
... failed system board component or by a Solid Green Power light state. Solid 4- Off 3- Solid 3- This is supplied to BIOS control Reserved Reserved Non-System board Regulator Failure A power failure has been detected on a main power rail. (PS_ON asserted, ...S0a S0e S1 S2 S3 S4 Light Pattern ( 1 2 3 4 ) Light State State Assignment Description Name State Description 1- Solid RCM System is in Recovery Mode BIOS checksum failure was detected. Off 2- Off 2- Green 3- Off 4- Blink 2- Off 3- Off 4- Off 3- Off 3- Blink 3- Off 4- Blink 2- Green 4-...
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.... Solid 3- Solid 1- Solid 4- Solid 3- activity STD Boot hand off and transition to the OS is done, the lights turn it back on, the BIOS is probably corrupted. bit F 1-1-4 BIOS ROM checksum in progress or failure 3-1-1 Slave DMA register test in progress or failure 1-2-1 Timer Test in progress or failure 3-1-2 Master DMA register...
.... Solid 3- Solid 1- Solid 4- Solid 3- activity STD Boot hand off and transition to the OS is done, the lights turn it back on, the BIOS is probably corrupted. bit F 1-1-4 BIOS ROM checksum in progress or failure 3-1-1 Slave DMA register test in progress or failure 1-2-1 Timer Test in progress or failure 3-1-2 Master DMA register...
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...if you turn off your computer, perform the following tools: l Small flat-blade screwdriver l Phillips screwdriver l Small plastic scribe l Flash BIOS update program CD (see Turning Off Your Computer). CAUTION: To disconnect a network cable, first unplug the cable from your computer. Remove... board. 7. In Windows XP: Click Start® Turn Off Computer® Turn Off. Working on Your Computer Dell Precision™ T5500 Service Manual Before Working Inside Your Computer Recommended Tools Turning Off Your Computer After Working Inside Your Computer Before Working Inside...
...if you turn off your computer, perform the following tools: l Small flat-blade screwdriver l Phillips screwdriver l Small plastic scribe l Flash BIOS update program CD (see Turning Off Your Computer). CAUTION: To disconnect a network cable, first unplug the cable from your computer. Remove... board. 7. In Windows XP: Click Start® Turn Off Computer® Turn Off. Working on Your Computer Dell Precision™ T5500 Service Manual Before Working Inside Your Computer Recommended Tools Turning Off Your Computer After Working Inside Your Computer Before Working Inside...