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...• Reinstall all power and data cables and restart the computer. • If the problem persists, contact Dell (see "Contacting Dell" in your User's Guide). Light Pattern Problem Description Suggested Resolution Memory modules are detected, but a memory failure has occurred. • If two...identified a faulty module or reinstalled all modules without error. • If available, install working graphics card into your computer (see "Memory" in your User's Guide). • If the problem persists, contact Dell (see "Contacting Dell" in your User's Guide). Quick Reference Guide...
...• Reinstall all power and data cables and restart the computer. • If the problem persists, contact Dell (see "Contacting Dell" in your User's Guide). Light Pattern Problem Description Suggested Resolution Memory modules are detected, but a memory failure has occurred. • If two...identified a faulty module or reinstalled all modules without error. • If available, install working graphics card into your computer (see "Memory" in your User's Guide). • If the problem persists, contact Dell (see "Contacting Dell" in your User's Guide). Quick Reference Guide...
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...(see "Memory" in your User's Guide). • Ensure that the memory you have identified a faulty module or reinstalled all modules without error. • If available, install working memory of the same type into your computer (see "Memory" in your User's Guide). • ...If the problem persists, contact Dell (see "Contacting Dell" in your User's Guide). If the computer starts normally, continue to install additional memory modules (one module, and then restart the computer. Light Pattern Problem Description Suggested Resolution No memory • If two...
...(see "Memory" in your User's Guide). • Ensure that the memory you have identified a faulty module or reinstalled all modules without error. • If available, install working memory of the same type into your computer (see "Memory" in your User's Guide). • ...If the problem persists, contact Dell (see "Contacting Dell" in your User's Guide). If the computer starts normally, continue to install additional memory modules (one module, and then restart the computer. Light Pattern Problem Description Suggested Resolution No memory • If two...
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... "Contacting Dell" in your User's Guide). • Ensure that all hard drive and CD/DVD drive cables are properly connected to the system board (see "System Board Components" in your User's Guide). • If there is an error message on the screen identifying a problem with a... reinstall the card you removed, and then remove a different card and restart the computer. 3 Repeat this process for each expansion card installed. Light Pattern Problem Description A possible expansion card failure has occurred. Suggested Resolution 1 Determine if a conflict exists by removing an expansion card (not a ...
... "Contacting Dell" in your User's Guide). • Ensure that all hard drive and CD/DVD drive cables are properly connected to the system board (see "System Board Components" in your User's Guide). • If there is an error message on the screen identifying a problem with a... reinstall the card you removed, and then remove a different card and restart the computer. 3 Repeat this process for each expansion card installed. Light Pattern Problem Description A possible expansion card failure has occurred. Suggested Resolution 1 Determine if a conflict exists by removing an expansion card (not a ...
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ergonomics information, 6 error messages beep codes, 30 diagnostic lights, 26 problems, 40 Express Service Code, 6 F Files and Settings Transfer Wizard (Windows XP), 13 H hard drive activity light, 19 problems, 38 hardware beep codes, 30 conflicts, 32 Dell Diagnostics, 33 Hardware Troubleshooter, 32 headphone ... K keyboard connector, 22 problems, 42 L labels Express Service Code, 6 Microsoft Windows, 6 Service Tag, 6 lights back of computer, 26 diagnostic, 19, 26 hard drive activity, 19 link integrity, 22 network, 22 network activity, 22 M memory problems, 44 messages error, 40 system, 31
ergonomics information, 6 error messages beep codes, 30 diagnostic lights, 26 problems, 40 Express Service Code, 6 F Files and Settings Transfer Wizard (Windows XP), 13 H hard drive activity light, 19 problems, 38 hardware beep codes, 30 conflicts, 32 Dell Diagnostics, 33 Hardware Troubleshooter, 32 headphone ... K keyboard connector, 22 problems, 42 L labels Express Service Code, 6 Microsoft Windows, 6 Service Tag, 6 lights back of computer, 26 diagnostic, 19, 26 hard drive activity, 19 link integrity, 22 network, 22 network activity, 22 M memory problems, 44 messages error, 40 system, 31
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... beep codes, 30 blue screen, 44 CD-RW drive, 38 computer crashes, 42-44 computer stops responding, 42-43 conflicts, 32 Dell Diagnostics, 33 diagnostic lights, 26 drives, 37 e-mail, 39 error messages, 40 general, 42 hard drive, 38 IEEE 1394, 41 Internet, 39 keyboard, 42 memory, 44 modem, 39 monitor hard... to read, 51 monitor is blank, 50 mouse, 45 network, 46 optical drive, 38 power, 46 power light conditions, 46 printer, 47 Index...
... beep codes, 30 blue screen, 44 CD-RW drive, 38 computer crashes, 42-44 computer stops responding, 42-43 conflicts, 32 Dell Diagnostics, 33 diagnostic lights, 26 drives, 37 e-mail, 39 error messages, 40 general, 42 hard drive, 38 IEEE 1394, 41 Internet, 39 keyboard, 42 memory, 44 modem, 39 monitor hard... to read, 51 monitor is blank, 50 mouse, 45 network, 46 optical drive, 38 power, 46 power light conditions, 46 printer, 47 Index...
User's Guide
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... Lights 105 Diagnostic Light Codes Before POST 105 Diagnostic Light Codes During POST 108 Power Lights 113 Beep Codes 115 Error Messages 116 Dell Diagnostics 123 When to Use the Dell Diagnostics 123 Starting the Dell Diagnostics From Your Hard Drive 124 Starting the Dell Diagnostics From the Drivers and Utilities Media 124 Dell ...XP and Microsoft Windows Vista™ Operating Systems 131 Restoring Your Operating System 132 Using Microsoft Windows System Restore . . . . 132 Using Dell™ PC Restore and Dell Factory Image Restore 134 Using the Operating System Disc 137 Contents 7
... Lights 105 Diagnostic Light Codes Before POST 105 Diagnostic Light Codes During POST 108 Power Lights 113 Beep Codes 115 Error Messages 116 Dell Diagnostics 123 When to Use the Dell Diagnostics 123 Starting the Dell Diagnostics From Your Hard Drive 124 Starting the Dell Diagnostics From the Drivers and Utilities Media 124 Dell ...XP and Microsoft Windows Vista™ Operating Systems 131 Restoring Your Operating System 132 Using Microsoft Windows System Restore . . . . 132 Using Dell™ PC Restore and Dell Factory Image Restore 134 Using the Operating System Disc 137 Contents 7
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Light Pattern Problem Description No memory modules are detected. A message appears ... the computer. Troubleshooting Tools 111 Suggested Resolution 1 Reseat the memory modules to the operating system. 6 Run the Dell Diagnostics (see "Dell Diagnostics" on page 123). 7 If the memory module passes, shut down the computer (see "Memory" on page... 139), remove the memory module, and then repeat the process with reduced performance and reduced error-correction capability. ...
Light Pattern Problem Description No memory modules are detected. A message appears ... the computer. Troubleshooting Tools 111 Suggested Resolution 1 Reseat the memory modules to the operating system. 6 Run the Dell Diagnostics (see "Dell Diagnostics" on page 123). 7 If the memory module passes, shut down the computer (see "Memory" on page... 139), remove the memory module, and then repeat the process with reduced performance and reduced error-correction capability. ...
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... memory modules that you are installing are detected, but a memory configuration or compatibility error exists. Watch your computer (see "Memory" on page 172). • Reinstall the memory modules and restart the computer. • If the problem persists, contact Dell (see "Contacting Dell" on page 287). Light Pattern Problem Description System board failure has occurred.
... memory modules that you are installing are detected, but a memory configuration or compatibility error exists. Watch your computer (see "Memory" on page 172). • Reinstall the memory modules and restart the computer. • If the problem persists, contact Dell (see "Contacting Dell" on page 287). Light Pattern Problem Description System board failure has occurred.
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...- A type of DRAM that is generated at which your screen's horizontal lines are more likely to a computer, such as infrared and light. The higher the resolution, the sharper the image. real time clock - A faster, serial version of your computer. resolution - Battery-powered...troubleshooting problems. S SAS - real-time clock reset - SATA - A Microsoft utility that occur per minute - An I/O port often used for errors. Memory that stores data and programs that can connect many devices using a single controller. RTC - synchronous dynamic random-access memory - read-only...
...- A type of DRAM that is generated at which your screen's horizontal lines are more likely to a computer, such as infrared and light. The higher the resolution, the sharper the image. real time clock - A faster, serial version of your computer. resolution - Battery-powered...troubleshooting problems. S SAS - real-time clock reset - SATA - A Microsoft utility that occur per minute - An I/O port often used for errors. Memory that stores data and programs that can connect many devices using a single controller. RTC - synchronous dynamic random-access memory - read-only...