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...into a working electrical outlet and press the power button. A possible processor • Reseat the processor (see "Contacting Dell" in the recovery mode. • Run the BIOS Recovery utility, wait for recovery completion, and then restart the computer. • If the problem persists, contact...in the Product Information Guide. in your User's Guide). • If the problem persists, contact Dell (see "Processor" failure has occurred. To help identify the problem. A possible BIOS failure has occurred; NOTE: After the computer completes POST, all four lights turn off before booting...
...into a working electrical outlet and press the power button. A possible processor • Reseat the processor (see "Contacting Dell" in the recovery mode. • Run the BIOS Recovery utility, wait for recovery completion, and then restart the computer. • If the problem persists, contact...in the Product Information Guide. in your User's Guide). • If the problem persists, contact Dell (see "Processor" failure has occurred. To help identify the problem. A possible BIOS failure has occurred; NOTE: After the computer completes POST, all four lights turn off before booting...
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... computer (see "Memory" in your User's Guide). • If the problem persists, contact Dell (see "Contacting Dell" in your User's Guide). Possible motherboard failure. Code Cause 2 short, 1 long BIOS checksum error 1 long, 3 short, 2 short Memory error 1 short F12 key pressed Code ...(repetitive short beeps) 1 2 3 Description Suggested Remedy BIOS checksum failure. Contact Dell (see "Contacting Dell" in your User's Guide). • If two or more memory modules are detected. Contact Dell (see "Contacting Dell" in your computer emits a series of beeps during start -up...
... computer (see "Memory" in your User's Guide). • If the problem persists, contact Dell (see "Contacting Dell" in your User's Guide). Possible motherboard failure. Code Cause 2 short, 1 long BIOS checksum error 1 long, 3 short, 2 short Memory error 1 short F12 key pressed Code ...(repetitive short beeps) 1 2 3 Description Suggested Remedy BIOS checksum failure. Contact Dell (see "Contacting Dell" in your User's Guide). • If two or more memory modules are detected. Contact Dell (see "Contacting Dell" in your computer emits a series of beeps during start -up...
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.... The computer failed to complete the boot routine three consecutive times for assistance). Video BIOS Test Failure. C M O S C H E C K S U M E R R O R - Replace the CPU fan (see "Replacing the Battery" or "Contacting Dell" in your User's Guide for the same error (see "Contacting Dell" in your User's Guide). Replace the battery (see "Removing the Processor" in your User...
.... The computer failed to complete the boot routine three consecutive times for assistance). Video BIOS Test Failure. C M O S C H E C K S U M E R R O R - Replace the CPU fan (see "Replacing the Battery" or "Contacting Dell" in your User's Guide for the same error (see "Contacting Dell" in your User's Guide). Replace the battery (see "Removing the Processor" in your User...
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...E - System board failure or a chip on the system board might be malfunctioning (see "Entering System Setup" in BIOS setup. This feature can use the Hardware Troubleshooter to start the search. 3 In the Fix a Problem section, click ... option that has a bootable operating system or remove the floppy disk from drive A and restart the computer. Hardware Troubleshooter If a device is loose (see "Contacting Dell" in your User's Guide for assistance). N O T A B O O T D I N T E R R U P T - Replace the floppy disk and/or check for assistance). S YS T E M D I S K O R D I L A B L E - ...
...E - System board failure or a chip on the system board might be malfunctioning (see "Entering System Setup" in BIOS setup. This feature can use the Hardware Troubleshooter to start the search. 3 In the Fix a Problem section, click ... option that has a bootable operating system or remove the floppy disk from drive A and restart the computer. Hardware Troubleshooter If a device is loose (see "Contacting Dell" in your User's Guide for assistance). N O T A B O O T D I N T E R R U P T - Replace the floppy disk and/or check for assistance). S YS T E M D I S K O R D I L A B L E - ...
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... Current Boot . . 84 Changing Boot Sequence for Future Boots . . . . 85 Booting to a USB Device 85 7 Clearing Forgotten Passwords 87 Clearing CMOS Settings 89 Flashing the BIOS 89 8 Cleaning Your Computer 91 Computer, Keyboard, and Monitor 91 Floppy Drive 91 CDs and DVDs 91 9 Troubleshooting 93 Solving Problems 93 Battery Problems 93...
... Current Boot . . 84 Changing Boot Sequence for Future Boots . . . . 85 Booting to a USB Device 85 7 Clearing Forgotten Passwords 87 Clearing CMOS Settings 89 Flashing the BIOS 89 8 Cleaning Your Computer 91 Computer, Keyboard, and Monitor 91 Floppy Drive 91 CDs and DVDs 91 9 Troubleshooting 93 Solving Problems 93 Battery Problems 93...
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... information about your computer. Processor Processor type Internal cache External bus frequency Memory Memory module connectors Memory module capacities Memory type Minimum memory Maximum memory BIOS address System Information System chipset Data bus width DRAM bus width Processor address bus width Dual-Core Intel® Xeon® Processor 5200 series Quad...
... information about your computer. Processor Processor type Internal cache External bus frequency Memory Memory module connectors Memory module capacities Memory type Minimum memory Maximum memory BIOS address System Information System chipset Data bus width DRAM bus width Processor address bus width Dual-Core Intel® Xeon® Processor 5200 series Quad...
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... Violation after three failed attempts). Alert Cleared Heartbeats: Entity Presence Periodic heartbeats have been transmitted to BIOS The BIOS did not complete loading upon initiation. Power Supply: Critical Power Supply Problem The computer power supply ...voltage is out of limits. For more information about Dell's ASF implementation, see the ASF User's Guide and the ASF Administrator's Guide, which are available on the Dell Support website at support.dell...
... Violation after three failed attempts). Alert Cleared Heartbeats: Entity Presence Periodic heartbeats have been transmitted to BIOS The BIOS did not complete loading upon initiation. Power Supply: Critical Power Supply Problem The computer power supply ...voltage is out of limits. For more information about Dell's ASF implementation, see the ASF User's Guide and the ASF Administrator's Guide, which are available on the Dell Support website at support.dell...
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...a network that conforms to do the following: • Access information about Dell OpenManage Client Instrumentation, see the Dell OpenManage IT Assistant User's Guide available on the Dell Support website at support.dell.com. You control the power usage through the operating system installed on CIM..., is one that enables remote management programs, such as updating its BIOS or shutting it is software that has Dell OpenManage Client Instrumentation set to enter either of reduced power are not working. It supports instrumentation that...
...a network that conforms to do the following: • Access information about Dell OpenManage Client Instrumentation, see the Dell OpenManage IT Assistant User's Guide available on the Dell Support website at support.dell.com. You control the power usage through the operating system installed on CIM..., is one that enables remote management programs, such as updating its BIOS or shutting it is software that has Dell OpenManage Client Instrumentation set to enter either of reduced power are not working. It supports instrumentation that...
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... PCI, PCI Express, and PCI-X slot. System Info Processor Info Memory Info PCI Info Date/Time Boot Sequence (Diskette drive default) Displays the Computer name, BIOS Version number, BIOS Date, Service Tag, Express Service Code, and Asset Tag.
... PCI, PCI Express, and PCI-X slot. System Info Processor Info Memory Info PCI Info Date/Time Boot Sequence (Diskette drive default) Displays the Computer name, BIOS Version number, BIOS Date, Service Tag, Express Service Code, and Asset Tag.
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... intrusion alert. Off commands the system to modify the system password. Locked prevents a user without a valid Admin password from Absolute Software. Activates or disables the BIOS module interface of the optional Computrace service from being able to the last power state the system was turned off your computer using a power strip...
... intrusion alert. Off commands the system to modify the system password. Locked prevents a user without a valid Admin password from Absolute Software. Activates or disables the BIOS module interface of the optional Computrace service from being able to the last power state the system was turned off your computer using a power strip...
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... the sign-on the right side of the numeric keys on screen displays a message stating the keystroke sequence that is detected during POST, the BIOS will not complete installation with more quickly. Boot Menu displays the Quickboot message only (F12=Boot Menu). When set to On, the maximum amount... system setup options to enter the system setup program. Clear Log clears the Event Log. Off does not skip any steps during POST, the BIOS will display the error message and prompt you to Off, all the entries. Keyboard Errors When set to view the Event Log. Allows you...
... the sign-on the right side of the numeric keys on screen displays a message stating the keystroke sequence that is detected during POST, the BIOS will not complete installation with more quickly. Boot Menu displays the Quickboot message only (F12=Boot Menu). When set to On, the maximum amount... system setup options to enter the system setup program. Clear Log clears the Event Log. Off does not skip any steps during POST, the BIOS will display the error message and prompt you to Off, all the entries. Keyboard Errors When set to view the Event Log. Allows you...
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..., the computer generates an error message. • USB Device - Selecting the Boot Device for the Current Boot You can use this feature, for devices. The BIOS detects the device and adds the USB option to boot from the floppy drive. To make sure that your computer to boot from the CD...
..., the computer generates an error message. • USB Device - Selecting the Boot Device for the Current Boot You can use this feature, for devices. The BIOS detects the device and adds the USB option to boot from the floppy drive. To make sure that your computer to boot from the CD...
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... boot sequence in the upper-right corner of devices. 4 Press the spacebar to enable or disable a device. 5 Press and to move a selected device up - The BIOS detects the device and adds the USB device option to select the option. 5 The Boot Device Menu appears, listing all available boot devices. 6 Use the...
... boot sequence in the upper-right corner of devices. 4 Press the spacebar to enable or disable a device. 5 Press and to move a selected device up - The BIOS detects the device and adds the USB device option to select the option. 5 The Boot Device Menu appears, listing all available boot devices. 6 Use the...
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... or device and then plug it back upon the password pins. 4 Replace the computer cover (see "System Board Components" on page 27. Flashing the BIOS The BIOS may require flashing when an update is available or when replacing the system board. 1 Turn on the computer. 2 Locate the..." on page 145). b Remove the password jumper plug from the RTCRST pins and place it into the computer. 5 Connect your computer at the Dell Support website at support.dell.com. 3 Click Download Now to electrical outlets, and turn them on the RTCRST pins and wait approximately 5 seconds. c Place the password jumper ...
... or device and then plug it back upon the password pins. 4 Replace the computer cover (see "System Board Components" on page 27. Flashing the BIOS The BIOS may require flashing when an update is available or when replacing the system board. 1 Turn on the computer. 2 Locate the..." on page 145). b Remove the password jumper plug from the RTCRST pins and place it into the computer. 5 Connect your computer at the Dell Support website at support.dell.com. 3 Click Download Now to electrical outlets, and turn them on the RTCRST pins and wait approximately 5 seconds. c Place the password jumper ...
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The file icon appears on your desktop. 7 Click Close when the Download Complete window appears. The file downloads to your desktop and is titled the same as the downloaded BIOS update file. 8 Double-click the file icon on the desktop and follow the on-screen instructions. 90 Clearing Forgotten Passwords 5 Click Save this program to view the Save In menu, select Desktop, and then click Save. The Save In window appears. 6 Click the down arrow to disk, and then click OK.
The file icon appears on your desktop. 7 Click Close when the Download Complete window appears. The file downloads to your desktop and is titled the same as the downloaded BIOS update file. 8 Double-click the file icon on the desktop and follow the on-screen instructions. 90 Clearing Forgotten Passwords 5 Click Save this program to view the Save In menu, select Desktop, and then click Save. The Save In window appears. 6 Click the down arrow to disk, and then click OK.
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...The BIOS is not resolved and you are trying to wake the computer with a USB mouse or keyboard, substitute the mouse or keyboard with a working PS/2 mouse or keyboard and then try to wake the computer. If the problem is seated correctly and restart the computer (see "Contacting Dell" on...150). See "Advanced Features" on page 287). Any issues seen may be operating normally. Ensure that the processor is still not resolved, contact Dell for technical assistance (see "Processor" on page 287). 106 Troubleshooting Tools If the problem is in supply or power cable "Power Problems" on...
...The BIOS is not resolved and you are trying to wake the computer with a USB mouse or keyboard, substitute the mouse or keyboard with a working PS/2 mouse or keyboard and then try to wake the computer. If the problem is seated correctly and restart the computer (see "Contacting Dell" on...150). See "Advanced Features" on page 287). Any issues seen may be operating normally. Ensure that the processor is still not resolved, contact Dell for technical assistance (see "Processor" on page 287). 106 Troubleshooting Tools If the problem is in supply or power cable "Power Problems" on...
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... -up : 1 Write down the beep code on the "Diagnostics Checklist" on page 286. 2 Run the Dell Diagnostics to the system board (see "Contacting Dell" on page 27). Code Cause 1-1-2 Microprocessor register failure 1-1-3 NVRAM read/write failure 1-1-4 ROM BIOS checksum failure 1-2-1 Programmable interval timer failure 1-2-2 DMA initialization failure 1-2-3 DMA page register read/write failure...
... -up : 1 Write down the beep code on the "Diagnostics Checklist" on page 286. 2 Run the Dell Diagnostics to the system board (see "Contacting Dell" on page 27). Code Cause 1-1-2 Microprocessor register failure 1-1-3 NVRAM read/write failure 1-1-4 ROM BIOS checksum failure 1-2-1 Programmable interval timer failure 1-2-2 DMA initialization failure 1-2-3 DMA page register read/write failure...
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... System Setup" on page 75) and restore the settings that you recorded when you install new memory modules, download the most recent BIOS for other important safety information. Failure to install the stand could result in the computer tipping over while lifting. this computer requires a... two-man lift. See your Product Information Guide for your computer from the Dell Support website at support.dell.com. 172 Adding and Replacing Parts See "Removing the Battery" on page 29. NOTICE: Before you removed the existing battery...
... System Setup" on page 75) and restore the settings that you recorded when you install new memory modules, download the most recent BIOS for other important safety information. Failure to install the stand could result in the computer tipping over while lifting. this computer requires a... two-man lift. See your Product Information Guide for your computer from the Dell Support website at support.dell.com. 172 Adding and Replacing Parts See "Removing the Battery" on page 29. NOTICE: Before you removed the existing battery...
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...memory modules. Certain components within the computer require address space in the 4-GB range. Any address space reserved for easy identification. The BIOS dynamically calculates the amount of memory when eight 4-GB DIMMs are installed. DIMM slot 5-8 have white latches for these components cannot be... and SCSI controllers • PCI cards • Graphics card • PCI Express cards (if applicable) At start-up, the BIOS identifies the components that installed. The BIOS then subtracts the reserved address space from 4 GB to determine the amount of memory available to boot.
...memory modules. Certain components within the computer require address space in the 4-GB range. Any address space reserved for easy identification. The BIOS dynamically calculates the amount of memory when eight 4-GB DIMMs are installed. DIMM slot 5-8 have white latches for these components cannot be... and SCSI controllers • PCI cards • Graphics card • PCI Express cards (if applicable) At start-up, the BIOS identifies the components that installed. The BIOS then subtracts the reserved address space from 4 GB to determine the amount of memory available to boot.
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... to a management console. ACPI - Advanced Host Controller Interface - and operating system-independent. The length of electrical power allocated to each device attached to the computer. BIOS - A program (or utility) that allows system memory to be used for a SATA hard drive Host Controller which a portable computer battery is designed to be depleted...
... to a management console. ACPI - Advanced Host Controller Interface - and operating system-independent. The length of electrical power allocated to each device attached to the computer. BIOS - A program (or utility) that allows system memory to be used for a SATA hard drive Host Controller which a portable computer battery is designed to be depleted...