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... 21 Cleaning Your Computer 23 Computer, Keyboard, and Monitor 23 Mouse (Non-Optical 23 Floppy Drive 24 CDs and DVDs 24 Troubleshooting Tools 24 Power Lights 24 Diagnostic Lights 26 Beep Codes 30 System Messages 31 Hardware Troubleshooter 32 Dell Diagnostics 33 Troubleshooting 37 Index 53 Contents 3
... 21 Cleaning Your Computer 23 Computer, Keyboard, and Monitor 23 Mouse (Non-Optical 23 Floppy Drive 24 CDs and DVDs 24 Troubleshooting Tools 24 Power Lights 24 Diagnostic Lights 26 Beep Codes 30 System Messages 31 Hardware Troubleshooter 32 Dell Diagnostics 33 Troubleshooting 37 Index 53 Contents 3
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... to attach a personal computer microphone for use the back USB connectors for devices that "Dell" is only for voice or musical input into a sound or telephony program. 12 diagnostic lights (4) Use these lights to help you connect occasionally, such as printers and keyboards. 8 power button, power...media card reader and hard-drive carriers are not interchangeable. 5 hard-drive activity light The hard drive light is on when the computer reads data from or writes data to turn on the diagnostic code. The light might also be on when a device such as your User's Guide. 4...
... to attach a personal computer microphone for use the back USB connectors for devices that "Dell" is only for voice or musical input into a sound or telephony program. 12 diagnostic lights (4) Use these lights to help you connect occasionally, such as printers and keyboards. 8 power button, power...media card reader and hard-drive carriers are not interchangeable. 5 hard-drive activity light The hard drive light is on when the computer reads data from or writes data to turn on the diagnostic code. The light might also be on when a device such as your User's Guide. 4...
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... persists, contact Dell (see "Contacting Dell" in your User's Guide). To help identify the problem. When the computer starts normally, the lights flash, and then turn off condition or a possible pre-BIOS failure has occurred. Diagnostic Lights CAUTION: Before you begin any of the lights to the operating system. Diagnostic Light Codes During POST Light Pattern Problem Description...
... persists, contact Dell (see "Contacting Dell" in your User's Guide). To help identify the problem. When the computer starts normally, the lights flash, and then turn off condition or a possible pre-BIOS failure has occurred. Diagnostic Lights CAUTION: Before you begin any of the lights to the operating system. Diagnostic Light Codes During POST Light Pattern Problem Description...
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..., 22 line-out, 21 mouse, 21 network adapter, 22 parallel, 21 serial, 22 sound, 21 USB, 19, 22 D Dell Diagnostics, 33 Dell support site, 7 Desktop System Software, 7 diagnostic lights, 26 diagnostics beep codes, 30 Dell Diagnostics, 33 lights, 19, 26 display. See monitor documentation End User License Agreement, 6 ergonomics, 6 online, 7 Product Information Guide, 6 regulatory, 6 safety, 6 User...
..., 22 line-out, 21 mouse, 21 network adapter, 22 parallel, 21 serial, 22 sound, 21 USB, 19, 22 D Dell Diagnostics, 33 Dell support site, 7 Desktop System Software, 7 diagnostic lights, 26 diagnostics beep codes, 30 Dell Diagnostics, 33 lights, 19, 26 display. See monitor documentation End User License Agreement, 6 ergonomics, 6 online, 7 Product Information Guide, 6 regulatory, 6 safety, 6 User...
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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 connector, 19 Help and Support Center, 8 help file Windows Help and Support Center, 8 54...
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 connector, 19 Help and Support Center, 8 help file Windows Help and Support Center, 8 54...
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...button, 19 line conditioners, 16 problems, 46 protection devices, 16 surge protectors, 16 UPS, 16 power light conditions, 46 printer connecting, 13 problems, 47 setting up, 13 problems battery, 37 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...
...button, 19 line conditioners, 16 problems, 46 protection devices, 16 surge protectors, 16 UPS, 16 power light conditions, 46 printer connecting, 13 problems, 47 setting up, 13 problems battery, 37 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...
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... a new computer Files and Settings Transfer Wizard (Windows XP), 13 Windows Easy Transfer (Windows Vista), 16 troubleshooting beep codes, 30 conflicts, 32 Dell Diagnostics, 33 diagnostic lights, 26 Hardware Troubleshooter, 32 Help and Support Center, 8 power lights, 24 problems, 37 system messages, 31 U uninterruptible power supply. See monitor Service Tag, 6 software conflicts, 32 problems...
... a new computer Files and Settings Transfer Wizard (Windows XP), 13 Windows Easy Transfer (Windows Vista), 16 troubleshooting beep codes, 30 conflicts, 32 Dell Diagnostics, 33 diagnostic lights, 26 Hardware Troubleshooter, 32 Help and Support Center, 8 power lights, 24 problems, 37 system messages, 31 U uninterruptible power supply. See monitor Service Tag, 6 software conflicts, 32 problems...
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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 Diagnostics... 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 Diagnostics... 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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...on when a good connection exists between a 10-Mbps, 100-Mbps, or 1000-Mbps (or 1-Gbps) network and the computer. 10 diagnostic lights Use these lights to help you use the back USB connectors for devices that typically remain connected, such as flash memory keys, cameras, or bootable USB devices...SATA hard drive in a 5.25-inch drive bay carrier. The hard-drive carrier is only for more information, see "Diagnostic Lights" on the diagnostic code. The light might also be installed in front of any of this button indicates power state. The floppy drive/Media Card Reader and hard ...
...on when a good connection exists between a 10-Mbps, 100-Mbps, or 1000-Mbps (or 1-Gbps) network and the computer. 10 diagnostic lights Use these lights to help you use the back USB connectors for devices that typically remain connected, such as flash memory keys, cameras, or bootable USB devices...SATA hard drive in a 5.25-inch drive bay carrier. The hard-drive carrier is only for more information, see "Diagnostic Lights" on the diagnostic code. The light might also be installed in front of any of this button indicates power state. The floppy drive/Media Card Reader and hard ...
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... Product Information Guide. If the problem is connected to a working electrical outlet and then press the power button. Diagnostic Light Codes Before POST Diagnostic Lights Power Light off " or green. If the computer does not turn the computer on. Troubleshooting Tools 105 Press the power button ... button help to turn on, ensure that the front-panel power light is in a normal off , ensure that the computer is still not resolved, contact Dell for technical assistance (see "Contacting Dell" on . The lights can be "off Problem Description Suggested Resolution The computer is on ...
... Product Information Guide. If the problem is connected to a working electrical outlet and then press the power button. Diagnostic Light Codes Before POST Diagnostic Lights Power Light off " or green. If the computer does not turn the computer on. Troubleshooting Tools 105 Press the power button ... button help to turn on, ensure that the front-panel power light is in a normal off , ensure that the computer is still not resolved, contact Dell for technical assistance (see "Contacting Dell" on . The lights can be "off Problem Description Suggested Resolution The computer is on ...
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Diagnostic Light Codes During POST The power light displays a solid green for diagnostic light codes during POST. Light Pattern Problem Description A possible processor failure has occurred. Verify that both power supply cables are plugged in to "Processor" on page 150. (blinking) amber Power ...
Diagnostic Light Codes During POST The power light displays a solid green for diagnostic light codes during POST. Light Pattern Problem Description A possible processor failure has occurred. Verify that both power supply cables are plugged in to "Processor" on page 150. (blinking) amber Power ...
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...Ensure the display is connected and powered on, see "System Board Components" on properly. - Remove and then reinstall the memory modules (see "Beep Codes" on . - Remove and then reinstall any cards. - Reseat the power cable in standby mode. Also, bypass power protection devices, power strips,...connected and powered on, see "Memory" on . - Remove and then reinstall the graphics card, if applicable. • If the power light is not responding: - Ensure that the computer turns on page 27). 114 Troubleshooting Tools If the display is not receiving power. - Ensure...
...Ensure the display is connected and powered on, see "System Board Components" on properly. - Remove and then reinstall the memory modules (see "Beep Codes" on . - Remove and then reinstall any cards. - Reseat the power cable in standby mode. Also, bypass power protection devices, power strips,...connected and powered on, see "Memory" on . - Remove and then reinstall the graphics card, if applicable. • If the power light is not responding: - Ensure that the computer turns on page 27). 114 Troubleshooting Tools If the display is not receiving power. - Ensure...