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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...
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...a dial-up or change your Internet connection. 4 Click Setup. 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 on how you want to connect. • Choose Broadband if...will use a wireless connection through a WLAN card. • Choose Dial-up if you will use a dial-up modem or ISDN (Integrated Services Digital Network). Windows® XP 1 Save and close any open files, and exit any open programs. 2 Click Start Connections. → Control Panel→ Network and ...
...a dial-up or change your Internet connection. 4 Click Setup. 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 on how you want to connect. • Choose Broadband if...will use a wireless connection through a WLAN card. • Choose Dial-up if you will use a dial-up modem or ISDN (Integrated Services Digital Network). Windows® XP 1 Save and close any open files, and exit any open programs. 2 Click Start Connections. → Control Panel→ Network and ...
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Keyboard status lights indicate status and any problems. See your Service Manual for information about diagnostic and status lights. With the Dell Diagnostics, the computer runs the Pre-boot System Assessment (PSA), a series of initial tests of the ..., or operating status. These lights function in your Service Manual for information about diagnostic lights. Dell Diagnostics can also indicate internal power problems. See your Service Manual for information on how to indicate status and problems. See your Service Manual for information about power lights. This light can also...
Keyboard status lights indicate status and any problems. See your Service Manual for information about diagnostic and status lights. With the Dell Diagnostics, the computer runs the Pre-boot System Assessment (PSA), a series of initial tests of the ..., or operating status. These lights function in your Service Manual for information about diagnostic lights. Dell Diagnostics can also indicate internal power problems. See your Service Manual for information on how to indicate status and problems. See your Service Manual for information about power lights. This light can also...
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...different states: • If the power light is blue and the computer is not responding, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. Troubleshooting 273 Power Lights for Desktop Computers CAUTION: Before you begin any of the procedures in standby mode. NOTE: On...utility for self-support information, software updates, and health scans of your computer. 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 the...
...different states: • If the power light is blue and the computer is not responding, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. Troubleshooting 273 Power Lights for Desktop Computers CAUTION: Before you begin any of the procedures in standby mode. NOTE: On...utility for self-support information, software updates, and health scans of your computer. 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 the...
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...274 Troubleshooting Ensure that the main power cable and front panel cable are : - 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 verify that the processor power cable is...outlet is working condition to match the AC power at 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). • Eliminate interference. Some possible causes of the lights can be...
...274 Troubleshooting Ensure that the main power cable and front panel cable are : - 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 verify that the processor power cable is...outlet is working condition to match the AC power at 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). • Eliminate interference. Some possible causes of the lights can be...
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... status lights displayed, see the Service Manual for your computer or search for the topic on the Dell Support website support.dell.com. FOR MORE INFORMATION: To learn more about the meaning of the various diagnostic lights displayed, see the Service Manual for your computer or search for... the topic on the Dell Support website support.dell.com. Diagnostic Lights for more details. See the documentation shipped with your computer or see ...
... status lights displayed, see the Service Manual for your computer or search for the topic on the Dell Support website support.dell.com. FOR MORE INFORMATION: To learn more about the meaning of the various diagnostic lights displayed, see the Service Manual for your computer or search for... the topic on the Dell Support website support.dell.com. Diagnostic Lights for more details. See the documentation shipped with your computer or see ...
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...PLUG IN THE POWER CORD. U N S U P P O R T E D M E M O R Y. Run the Dell Diagnostics (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. Connect the correct AC adapter...DETECTED. Ensure that require a 130-W or greater AC adapter. THE BATTERY MAY NOT CHARGE. TO RESOLVE THIS ISSUE, TRY TO RESEAT THE MEMORY. Contact Dell for instructions, see "Entering the System Setup Program" on page 337). O F - WARNING: A XXX-W AC ADAPTER HAS BEEN DETECTED, WHICH IS...
...PLUG IN THE POWER CORD. U N S U P P O R T E D M E M O R Y. Run the Dell Diagnostics (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. Connect the correct AC adapter...DETECTED. Ensure that require a 130-W or greater AC adapter. THE BATTERY MAY NOT CHARGE. TO RESOLVE THIS ISSUE, TRY TO RESEAT THE MEMORY. Contact Dell for instructions, see "Entering the System Setup Program" on page 337). O F - WARNING: A XXX-W AC ADAPTER HAS BEEN DETECTED, WHICH IS...
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... CAUTION: Before you begin any of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions shipped with your Service Manual or contact Dell (see "Contacting Dell" on the computer, or if an incorrect time or date displays during start-up, replace the battery (see... Battery Problems CAUTION: There is a danger of a new battery exploding if it is defective. If the battery still does not work properly, contact Dell (see your computer). Windows® XP • Click Start → and click My Computer. R E P L A C E T H E B A T T E R Y - CAUTION: Before you have...
... CAUTION: Before you begin any of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions shipped with your Service Manual or contact Dell (see "Contacting Dell" on the computer, or if an incorrect time or date displays during start-up, replace the battery (see... Battery Problems CAUTION: There is a danger of a new battery exploding if it is defective. If the battery still does not work properly, contact Dell (see your computer). Windows® XP • Click Start → and click My Computer. R E P L A C E T H E B A T T E R Y - CAUTION: Before you have...
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... network jack. I F T H E P O W E R L I G H T I S B L U E A N D T H E C O M P U T E R I S N O T R E S P O N D I V E R - Windows XP 1 Click Start → Control Panel→ Printers and Other Hardware→ Mouse. 2 Adjust the settings as needed . Contact your network administrator or the person who ... Service Manual for...S T A L L T H E M O U S E D R I N G - For additional safety best practices information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. RESTART THE COMPUTER AND LOG ON TO THE NETWORK AGAIN C H E C K Y O U R N E T W O R K S E T T...
... network jack. I F T H E P O W E R L I G H T I S B L U E A N D T H E C O M P U T E R I S N O T R E S P O N D I V E R - Windows XP 1 Click Start → Control Panel→ Printers and Other Hardware→ Mouse. 2 Adjust the settings as needed . Contact your network administrator or the person who ... Service Manual for...S T A L L T H E M O U S E D R I N G - For additional safety best practices information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. RESTART THE COMPUTER AND LOG ON TO THE NETWORK AGAIN C H E C K Y O U R N E T W O R K S E T T...
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...device, such as a lamp. • Ensure that the electrical outlet is securely connected to the system board power connector (POWER2) (see the Service Manual for your computer). Computers" on the back of interference are properly installed and securely connected to the system board (see the... Service Manual for your computer). • Remove and then reinstall all components and cables are : • Power, keyboard, and mouse extension cables • ...
...device, such as a lamp. • Ensure that the electrical outlet is securely connected to the system board power connector (POWER2) (see the Service Manual for your computer). Computers" on the back of interference are properly installed and securely connected to the system board (see the... Service Manual for your computer). • Remove and then reinstall all components and cables are : • Power, keyboard, and mouse extension cables • ...
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For additional safety best practices information, see "Contacting Dell" on properly. - The power button light located on the front of the computer illuminates and blinks or remains solid to verify that the computer turns ... with similar in known working condition to indicate different states: • If the power light is blue and the computer is not responding, see the Service Manual for Desktop Computers" on . - Replace power protection devices, power strips, and power extension cables with another device, such as a lamp. - NOTE: On certain systems the...
For additional safety best practices information, see "Contacting Dell" on properly. - The power button light located on the front of the computer illuminates and blinks or remains solid to verify that the computer turns ... with similar in known working condition to indicate different states: • If the power light is blue and the computer is not responding, see the Service Manual for Desktop Computers" on . - Replace power protection devices, power strips, and power extension cables with another device, such as a lamp. - NOTE: On certain systems the...
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... Ensure that the processor power cable is free and can be malfunctioning or incorrectly installed. - Multiple power strips connected to support.dell.com/technicalupdate. Some possible causes of software and hardware updates for your computer.) • If the power light is set to...mouse extension cables - The service is securely connected to match the AC power at your computer. Ensure that the voltage selection switch is steady amber, a device may be customized for your computer). - Remove and then reinstall the memory modules (see the Service Manual for your location, if ...
... Ensure that the processor power cable is free and can be malfunctioning or incorrectly installed. - Multiple power strips connected to support.dell.com/technicalupdate. Some possible causes of software and hardware updates for your computer.) • If the power light is set to...mouse extension cables - The service is securely connected to match the AC power at your computer. Ensure that the voltage selection switch is steady amber, a device may be customized for your computer). - Remove and then reinstall the memory modules (see the Service Manual for your location, if ...
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.... If the computer starts normally, reinstall an 26 See the Service Manual on page 53). possible motherboard failure Contact Dell (see "Using Support Tools" on page 33 or "Contacting Dell" on the Dell Support website at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. Solving Problems This section provides troubleshooting information for advanced service and troubleshooting instructions. One beep - Two beeps -
.... If the computer starts normally, reinstall an 26 See the Service Manual on page 53). possible motherboard failure Contact Dell (see "Using Support Tools" on page 33 or "Contacting Dell" on the Dell Support website at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. Solving Problems This section provides troubleshooting information for advanced service and troubleshooting instructions. One beep - Two beeps -
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... page 53). Four beeps - RAM read/write failure • Ensure that no special memory module/ memory connector placement requirements exist (see the Service Manual on the Dell Support website at support.dell.com). • Verify that the memory modules that you have identified a faulty module or reinstalled all modules without an error. • If...
... page 53). Four beeps - RAM read/write failure • Ensure that no special memory module/ memory connector placement requirements exist (see the Service Manual on the Dell Support website at support.dell.com). • Verify that the memory modules that you have identified a faulty module or reinstalled all modules without an error. • If...
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...; See the software documentation for minimum memory requirements. If necessary, install additional memory (see the Service Manual on the Dell Support website at support.dell.com). • Reseat the memory modules (see the Service Manual on the Dell Support website at support.dell.com) to ensure that you experience other memory problems - • Ensure that your computer is...
...; See the software documentation for minimum memory requirements. If necessary, install additional memory (see the Service Manual on the Dell Support website at support.dell.com). • Reseat the memory modules (see the Service Manual on the Dell Support website at support.dell.com) to ensure that you experience other memory problems - • Ensure that your computer is...
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...help you received is not listed in the following examples, see the documentation for assistance. Battery needs replacement. See the Service Manual on the Dell Support website at checkpoint [nnnn]. Possible hard disk drive failure during HDD POST. Replace keyboard or check the cable for ...- CPU fan needs replacement. Hard-disk drive failure - Keyboard failure - CMOS checksum error - See the Service Manual on the Dell Support website at support.dell.com or see "Contacting Dell" on page 53 for either the operating system or the program that will help in resolving this problem, ...
...help you received is not listed in the following examples, see the documentation for assistance. Battery needs replacement. See the Service Manual on the Dell Support website at checkpoint [nnnn]. Possible hard disk drive failure during HDD POST. Replace keyboard or check the cable for ...- CPU fan needs replacement. Hard-disk drive failure - Keyboard failure - CMOS checksum error - See the Service Manual on the Dell Support website at support.dell.com or see "Contacting Dell" on page 53 for either the operating system or the program that will help in resolving this problem, ...
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... partitioned as a boot device. • Enter system setup and ensure that a parameter has exceeded its normal operating range. See the Service Manual on the Dell Support website at support.dell.com or see "Contacting Dell" on hard drive, the hard drive cable is loose, or no bootable device exists. • If the hard drive is...
... partitioned as a boot device. • Enter system setup and ensure that a parameter has exceeded its normal operating range. See the Service Manual on the Dell Support website at support.dell.com or see "Contacting Dell" on hard drive, the hard drive cable is loose, or no bootable device exists. • If the hard drive is...
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...Software Problems" on Dell computers. Dell Diagnostics If you experience a problem with your computer. NOTE: Dell Diagnostics works only on page 31 and run the Dell Diagnostics before you want to start the Hardware Troubleshooter: 1. See the System Setup section in the Service Manual to resolve the ...Click Start → Help and Support. 2. NOTE: The Drivers and Utilities disc is detected but incorrectly configured, you contact Dell for technical assistance. Using Support Tools Hardware Troubleshooter If a device is either not detected during the operating system setup or is ...
...Software Problems" on Dell computers. Dell Diagnostics If you experience a problem with your computer. NOTE: Dell Diagnostics works only on page 31 and run the Dell Diagnostics before you want to start the Hardware Troubleshooter: 1. See the System Setup section in the Service Manual to resolve the ...Click Start → Help and Support. 2. NOTE: The Drivers and Utilities disc is detected but incorrectly configured, you contact Dell for technical assistance. Using Support Tools Hardware Troubleshooter If a device is either not detected during the operating system setup or is ...
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... available on your hard drive the Service Manual on the Dell™ Support website at support.dell.com NOTE: In some countries, opening and replacing parts of your computer the Drivers and Utilities disc NOTE: Drivers and documentation updates can be found on the Dell Support website at support.dell.com. Finding More Information and Resources...
... available on your hard drive the Service Manual on the Dell™ Support website at support.dell.com NOTE: In some countries, opening and replacing parts of your computer the Drivers and Utilities disc NOTE: Drivers and documentation updates can be found on the Dell Support website at support.dell.com. Finding More Information and Resources...
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... non-ECC memory only Specifications Memory Minimum 2 GB Maximum 24 GB NOTE: For instructions on upgrading your memory, see the Service Manual on the Dell Support website at support.dell.com. Drives Internally accessible three 3.5-inch drive bays for SATA hard drives Memory Connectors Capacities Memory type six internallyaccessible DDR3 DIMM sockets...
... non-ECC memory only Specifications Memory Minimum 2 GB Maximum 24 GB NOTE: For instructions on upgrading your memory, see the Service Manual on the Dell Support website at support.dell.com. Drives Internally accessible three 3.5-inch drive bays for SATA hard drives Memory Connectors Capacities Memory type six internallyaccessible DDR3 DIMM sockets...