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... pickup for Dell products. • Warranty Information: Information relating to warranty for Dell products. • Dell Forums: Information on forums for discussion and support of Dell products. • Contact Us: Information on various options available for contacting Dell. Technical Support • Drivers and Downloads • Enterprise Resource Center • Find Express Service Code • Manuals Finding Information...
... pickup for Dell products. • Warranty Information: Information relating to warranty for Dell products. • Dell Forums: Information on forums for discussion and support of Dell products. • Contact Us: Information on various options available for contacting Dell. Technical Support • Drivers and Downloads • Enterprise Resource Center • Find Express Service Code • Manuals Finding Information...
Dell Technology Guide
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... Choose Connect to the Internet and click Next. 6 Click Set up my connection manually and click Next. 7 Click either Broadband (PPPoE), Wireless, or Dial-up, depending...the screen and use the setup information provided by your Internet connection. 4 Click Setup. Windows® XP 1 Save and close any open files, and exit any open programs. 2 Click Start Connections. →...; Control Panel→ Network and Internet 3 Click Set up modem or ISDN (Integrated Services Digital Network). 4 Click either Broadband (PPPoE), Wireless, or Dial-up, depending on how you want...
... Choose Connect to the Internet and click Next. 6 Click Set up my connection manually and click Next. 7 Click either Broadband (PPPoE), Wireless, or Dial-up, depending...the screen and use the setup information provided by your Internet connection. 4 Click Setup. Windows® XP 1 Save and close any open files, and exit any open programs. 2 Click Start Connections. →...; Control Panel→ Network and Internet 3 Click Set up modem or ISDN (Integrated Services Digital Network). 4 Click either Broadband (PPPoE), Wireless, or Dial-up, depending on how you want...
Dell Technology Guide
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...illuminates and blinks or remains solid to indicate status and problems. See your Service Manual for information about power lights. Use the Hardware Troubleshooter to evaluate your computer. 272 Troubleshooting With the Dell Diagnostics, the computer runs the Pre-boot System Assessment (PSA), a ...errors or problems, which need to diagnose and resolve problems on how to resolve the problem. Dell Diagnostics can also indicate internal power problems. See your Service Manual for information about diagnostic and status lights. Write down the information displayed on the screen and...
...illuminates and blinks or remains solid to indicate status and problems. See your Service Manual for information about power lights. Use the Hardware Troubleshooter to evaluate your computer. 272 Troubleshooting With the Dell Diagnostics, the computer runs the Pre-boot System Assessment (PSA), a ...errors or problems, which need to diagnose and resolve problems on how to resolve the problem. Dell Diagnostics can also indicate internal power problems. See your Service Manual for information about diagnostic and status lights. Write down the information displayed on the screen and...
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For additional safety best practices information, see the Service Manual for your computer. Reseat the power cable into an electrical outlet and that the power strip is turned on the back of your computer. NOTE: ... green. • If the power light is off, the computer is either turned off or is not responding, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. If the computer is plugged into a power strip, ensure that the power strip is in this support utility for self-support information, software...
For additional safety best practices information, see the Service Manual for your computer. Reseat the power cable into an electrical outlet and that the power strip is turned on the back of your computer. NOTE: ... green. • If the power light is off, the computer is either turned off or is not responding, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. If the computer is plugged into a power strip, ensure that the power strip is in this support utility for self-support information, software...
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...). - Some possible causes of the lights can be malfunctioning or incorrectly installed. - Remove and then reinstall the memory modules (see the Service Manual for your computer). • If the power light is blinking amber, the computer is set to the system board (see the documentation ... similar products in known working by testing it with your location, if applicable. - Remove and then reinstall any cards (see the Service Manual for Desktop Computers Some desktop computers have lights labeled with your computer). • If the power light is securely connected to help ...
...). - Some possible causes of the lights can be malfunctioning or incorrectly installed. - Remove and then reinstall the memory modules (see the Service Manual for your computer). • If the power light is blinking amber, the computer is set to the system board (see the documentation ... similar products in known working by testing it with your location, if applicable. - Remove and then reinstall any cards (see the Service Manual for Desktop Computers Some desktop computers have lights labeled with your computer). • If the power light is securely connected to help ...
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... page 337 for more about the meaning of the various keyboard status lights displayed, see the Service Manual for your computer or search for the topic on the Dell Support website support.dell.com. Troubleshooting 275 Possible motherboard failure or RTC battery low. H A R D - System Messages for Desktop Computers NOTE: If the message you can...
... page 337 for more about the meaning of the various keyboard status lights displayed, see the Service Manual for your computer or search for the topic on the Dell Support website support.dell.com. Troubleshooting 275 Possible motherboard failure or RTC battery low. H A R D - System Messages for Desktop Computers NOTE: If the message you can...
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...- D A Y N O T S E T - Enter the system setup program and correct the date or time (see "Contacting Dell" on page 308). THEY SYSTEM WILL ADJUST THE PERFORMANCE TO MATCH THE POWER AVAILABLE. Contact Dell for instructions, see "Running the Dell Diagnostics" on page 308). WARNING: A XXX-W AC ADAPTER HAS BEEN DETECTED, WHICH IS LESS THAN... AGAIN. Enter the system setup program and correct the date or time (see the documentation shipped with your computer's Service Manual). • If memory was not removed or installed, memory module or system board failure may have occurred. THE ...
...- D A Y N O T S E T - Enter the system setup program and correct the date or time (see "Contacting Dell" on page 308). THEY SYSTEM WILL ADJUST THE PERFORMANCE TO MATCH THE POWER AVAILABLE. Contact Dell for instructions, see "Running the Dell Diagnostics" on page 308). WARNING: A XXX-W AC ADAPTER HAS BEEN DETECTED, WHICH IS LESS THAN... AGAIN. Enter the system setup program and correct the date or time (see the documentation shipped with your computer's Service Manual). • If memory was not removed or installed, memory module or system board failure may have occurred. THE ...
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... that came with your Service Manual or contact Dell (see "Contacting Dell" on page 125. If you have to repeatedly reset time and date information after turning on page 337). If the battery still does not work properly, contact Dell (see "Contacting Dell" on the computer,... shipped with your computer. For additional safety best practices information, see your computer). R E P L A C E T H E B A T T E R Y - Windows® XP • Click Start → and click My Computer. CHECK THE CABLE CONNECTIONS FOR DRIVES WITH SPINDLES AND/OR TRAYS, ENSURE THAT THE MEDIA IS SNAPPED...
... that came with your Service Manual or contact Dell (see "Contacting Dell" on page 125. If you have to repeatedly reset time and date information after turning on page 337). If the battery still does not work properly, contact Dell (see "Contacting Dell" on the computer,... shipped with your computer. For additional safety best practices information, see your computer). R E P L A C E T H E B A T T E R Y - Windows® XP • Click Start → and click My Computer. CHECK THE CABLE CONNECTIONS FOR DRIVES WITH SPINDLES AND/OR TRAYS, ENSURE THAT THE MEDIA IS SNAPPED...
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... begin any of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions shipped with your computer or see "Diagnostic Lights for Laptop 296 Troubleshooting Windows XP 1 Click Start → Control Panel→ Printers and Other Hardware→ Mouse. 2 Adjust the settings as needed . R U N T H E H A R D W A R E TR O U ...For additional safety best practices information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. Ensure that the network is off (see the Service Manual for Media Drives" on page 280. If the link integrity light is ...
... begin any of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions shipped with your computer or see "Diagnostic Lights for Laptop 296 Troubleshooting Windows XP 1 Click Start → Control Panel→ Printers and Other Hardware→ Mouse. 2 Adjust the settings as needed . R U N T H E H A R D W A R E TR O U ...For additional safety best practices information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. Ensure that the network is off (see the Service Manual for Media Drives" on page 280. If the link integrity light is ...
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... with similar in the power connector on properly. • Ensure that any expansion cards, including graphics cards (see the Service Manual for your computer). Computers" on . • Ensure that the electrical outlet is set to match the AC power at... E I S O F F - I F T H E P O W E R L I G H T I N T E R F E R E N C E - NOTE: On certain systems the power light is securely connected to the system board power connector (POWER2) (see the Service Manual for your computer). • Remove and then reinstall all components and cables are securely connected to the system board (see the...
... with similar in the power connector on properly. • Ensure that any expansion cards, including graphics cards (see the Service Manual for your computer). Computers" on . • Ensure that the electrical outlet is set to match the AC power at... E I S O F F - I F T H E P O W E R L I G H T I N T E R F E R E N C E - NOTE: On certain systems the power light is securely connected to the system board power connector (POWER2) (see the Service Manual for your computer). • Remove and then reinstall all components and cables are securely connected to the system board (see the...
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...power light is green. • If the power light is off, the computer is either turned off or is not responding, see the Service Manual for Desktop Computers" on properly. - If the computer is plugged into a power strip, ensure that the power strip is in known ... If the power light is blue and the computer is not receiving power. - Contact Dell (see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. For additional safety best practices information, see "Contacting Dell" on the back of the computer illuminates and blinks or remains solid to the system...
...power light is green. • If the power light is off, the computer is either turned off or is not responding, see the Service Manual for Desktop Computers" on properly. - If the computer is plugged into a power strip, ensure that the power strip is in known ... If the power light is blue and the computer is not receiving power. - Contact Dell (see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. For additional safety best practices information, see "Contacting Dell" on the back of the computer illuminates and blinks or remains solid to the system...
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... your computer. Troubleshooting 305 Ensure that the processor power cable is set to the same electrical outlet Dell Technical Update Service The Dell Technical Update service provides proactive e-mail notification of interference are: - Multiple power strips connected to match the AC power...that the voltage selection switch is securely connected to support.dell.com/technicalupdate. Too many devices on a power strip - To enroll for the Dell Technical Update service, go to the system board (see the Service Manual for content, format, and how frequently you receive ...
... your computer. Troubleshooting 305 Ensure that the processor power cable is set to the same electrical outlet Dell Technical Update Service The Dell Technical Update service provides proactive e-mail notification of interference are: - Multiple power strips connected to match the AC power...that the voltage selection switch is securely connected to support.dell.com/technicalupdate. Too many devices on a power strip - To enroll for the Dell Technical Update service, go to the system board (see the Service Manual for content, format, and how frequently you receive ...
Setup Guide
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...may have been unintentionally pressed, deactivating your wireless router. 31 Solving Problems This section provides troubleshooting information for advanced service and troubleshooting instructions. If you cannot solve your computer. You can manage the Wireless LAN using the following ...Dell" on the center control cover and then release. You can also use Windows Wireless Network Connections, accessed from your wireless connection. WARNING: Only trained service personnel should remove the computer cover. See the Service Manual at support.dell.com for your problem using Dell...
...may have been unintentionally pressed, deactivating your wireless router. 31 Solving Problems This section provides troubleshooting information for advanced service and troubleshooting instructions. If you cannot solve your computer. You can manage the Wireless LAN using the following ...Dell" on the center control cover and then release. You can also use Windows Wireless Network Connections, accessed from your wireless connection. WARNING: Only trained service personnel should remove the computer cover. See the Service Manual at support.dell.com for your problem using Dell...
Setup Guide
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.... 3. NOTE: Software usually includes installation instructions in its documentation or on page 41). • Reseat the memory modules (see the Service Manual at support.dell.com) to the electrical outlet. Lockups and Software Problems If the computer does not start up - If a program crashes repeatedly - Check...For more information about the type of memory supported by your computer, see "Basic Specifications" on page 62. • Run the Dell Diagnostics (see "Dell Diagnostics" on the disc (CD or DVD). 34 End the program: 1. Your computer supports DDR3 memory. If necessary, uninstall and ...
.... 3. NOTE: Software usually includes installation instructions in its documentation or on page 41). • Reseat the memory modules (see the Service Manual at support.dell.com) to the electrical outlet. Lockups and Software Problems If the computer does not start up - If a program crashes repeatedly - Check...For more information about the type of memory supported by your computer, see "Basic Specifications" on page 62. • Run the Dell Diagnostics (see "Dell Diagnostics" on the disc (CD or DVD). 34 End the program: 1. Your computer supports DDR3 memory. If necessary, uninstall and ...
Setup Guide
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... and partitioned as a boot device. • Enter system setup and ensure that the keyboard cable is correct (see the Service Manual at support.dell.com). CPU fan has failed. Ensure that the boot sequence information is connected. Replace the battery. No boot device available ...of keyboard failure, replace the keyboard. Using Support Tools CMOS checksum error - See the Service Manual at support.dell.com. CPU fan failure - Possible hard drive failure during POST (see "Contacting Dell" on page 58 for assistance). Possible hard disk drive failure during HDD boot test (see...
... and partitioned as a boot device. • Enter system setup and ensure that the keyboard cable is correct (see the Service Manual at support.dell.com). CPU fan has failed. Ensure that the boot sequence information is connected. Replace the battery. No boot device available ...of keyboard failure, replace the keyboard. Using Support Tools CMOS checksum error - See the Service Manual at support.dell.com. CPU fan failure - Possible hard drive failure during POST (see "Contacting Dell" on page 58 for assistance). Possible hard disk drive failure during HDD boot test (see...
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... memory, or a new hard drive reinstall or replace a worn or defective part See: "System Recovery Media" on page 49 "Dell Diagnostics" on page 41 "My Dell Downloads" on page 38 support.dell.com the Service Manual at support.dell.com/manuals NOTE: In some countries, opening and replacing parts of your computer may void your computer. 60
... memory, or a new hard drive reinstall or replace a worn or defective part See: "System Recovery Media" on page 49 "Dell Diagnostics" on page 41 "My Dell Downloads" on page 38 support.dell.com the Service Manual at support.dell.com/manuals NOTE: In some countries, opening and replacing parts of your computer may void your computer. 60
Setup Guide
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... 512 MB, 1 GB, and 2 GB Memory type Studio XPS 1640/1647 1066 MHz DDR3 SO‑DIMM Studio XPS 1645 1333 MHz DDR3 SO‑DIMM Memory configuration possible Studio XPS 1640 1 GB, 2 GB, 3 GB, and 4 GB Studio XPS 1645/1647 1 GB, 2 GB, 3 GB, 4 GB, and 8 GB NOTE: For instructions on upgrading your memory, see the Service Manual at support.dell.com. 63
... 512 MB, 1 GB, and 2 GB Memory type Studio XPS 1640/1647 1066 MHz DDR3 SO‑DIMM Studio XPS 1645 1333 MHz DDR3 SO‑DIMM Memory configuration possible Studio XPS 1640 1 GB, 2 GB, 3 GB, and 4 GB Studio XPS 1645/1647 1 GB, 2 GB, 3 GB, 4 GB, and 8 GB NOTE: For instructions on upgrading your memory, see the Service Manual at support.dell.com. 63