Setup and Quick Reference Guide
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3 Specifications 23 4 Troubleshooting 35 Tools 35 Power Lights 35 Beep Codes 35 Error Messages 37 Dell Diagnostics 42 Solving Problems 44 Power Problems 45 Memory Problems 46 Lockups and Software Problems 47 Dell™ Technical Update Service 49 Dell Support Utility 49 5 Reinstalling Software 51 Drivers 51 Identifying Drivers 51 Reinstalling Drivers and Utilities 51 Restoring Your Operating System 54 Using Microsoft Windows System Restore . . . . . 54 Using Dell™ PC Restore and Dell Factory Image Restore 56 Using the Operating System Media 59 4 Contents
3 Specifications 23 4 Troubleshooting 35 Tools 35 Power Lights 35 Beep Codes 35 Error Messages 37 Dell Diagnostics 42 Solving Problems 44 Power Problems 45 Memory Problems 46 Lockups and Software Problems 47 Dell™ Technical Update Service 49 Dell Support Utility 49 5 Reinstalling Software 51 Drivers 51 Identifying Drivers 51 Reinstalling Drivers and Utilities 51 Restoring Your Operating System 54 Using Microsoft Windows System Restore . . . . . 54 Using Dell™ PC Restore and Dell Factory Image Restore 56 Using the Operating System Media 59 4 Contents
Setup and Quick Reference Guide
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...the computer is connected and powered on the keyboard, move the mouse, or press the power button to resume normal operation. Troubleshooting 35 Beep Codes Your computer might be malfunctioning or incorrectly installed. • If the power light is receiving electrical power, a device such as a memory ...module or graphics card might emit a series of beeps during start-up if the monitor cannot display errors or problems. This series of beeps, called a beep code, identifies a problem. If the power light is blinking amber, the computer is steady amber, there may be a power ...
...the computer is connected and powered on the keyboard, move the mouse, or press the power button to resume normal operation. Troubleshooting 35 Beep Codes Your computer might be malfunctioning or incorrectly installed. • If the power light is receiving electrical power, a device such as a memory ...module or graphics card might emit a series of beeps during start-up if the monitor cannot display errors or problems. This series of beeps, called a beep code, identifies a problem. If the power light is blinking amber, the computer is steady amber, there may be a power ...
Setup and Quick Reference Guide
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...reinstalled all modules without error. 2 If available, install good memory of the same type into your computer see your Service Manual at support.dell.com), and then restart the computer. Code Description (repetitive short beeps) Suggested Remedy 1 BIOS checksum Contact Dell. Continue until you are...(see your computer beeps during start-up: 1 Write down the beep code. 2 Run the Dell Diagnostics to identify a more memory modules are detected installed, remove the modules, reinstall one module (see "Dell Diagnostics" on page 42). If the computer starts normally, reinstall an...
...reinstalled all modules without error. 2 If available, install good memory of the same type into your computer see your Service Manual at support.dell.com), and then restart the computer. Code Description (repetitive short beeps) Suggested Remedy 1 BIOS checksum Contact Dell. Continue until you are...(see your computer beeps during start-up: 1 Write down the beep code. 2 Run the Dell Diagnostics to identify a more memory modules are detected installed, remove the modules, reinstall one module (see "Dell Diagnostics" on page 42). If the computer starts normally, reinstall an...
Setup and Quick Reference Guide
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... them. The primary cache internal to commands from the computer. Code Description (repetitive short beeps) Suggested Remedy 5 Real-time clock 1 Replace the battery (see your computer. DATA ERROR - battery failure or 2 If the problem persists, contact Dell. If the message is not listed, see "Dell Diagnostics" on page 69). See your Service Manual at...
... them. The primary cache internal to commands from the computer. Code Description (repetitive short beeps) Suggested Remedy 5 Real-time clock 1 Replace the battery (see your computer. DATA ERROR - battery failure or 2 If the problem persists, contact Dell. If the message is not listed, see "Dell Diagnostics" on page 69). See your Service Manual at...
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... connected to a network? Otherwise, record the contents of the computer): Express Service Code: Return Material Authorization Number (if provided by Dell support technician): Operating system and version: Devices: Expansion cards: Are you performed: 68 Getting Help Error message, beep code, or diagnostic code: Description of the system's start-up files. Yes No Network, version, and...
... connected to a network? Otherwise, record the contents of the computer): Express Service Code: Return Material Authorization Number (if provided by Dell support technician): Operating system and version: Devices: Expansion cards: Are you performed: 68 Getting Help Error message, beep code, or diagnostic code: Description of the system's start-up files. Yes No Network, version, and...
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... Service Manual, 62 drivers, 51 identifying, 51 reinstalling, 51 Drivers and Utilities media, 52 Dell Diagnostics, 42 E ergonomics information, 62 error messages, 37 beep codes, 35 F Factory Image Restore, 56, 58 Files and Settings Transfer Wizard, 19 H hardware beep codes, 35 Dell Diagnostics, 42 I Internet connection about, 17 options, 17 setting up, 18 M memory troubleshooting...
... Service Manual, 62 drivers, 51 identifying, 51 reinstalling, 51 Drivers and Utilities media, 52 Dell Diagnostics, 42 E ergonomics information, 62 error messages, 37 beep codes, 35 F Factory Image Restore, 56, 58 Files and Settings Transfer Wizard, 19 H hardware beep codes, 35 Dell Diagnostics, 42 I Internet connection about, 17 options, 17 setting up, 18 M memory troubleshooting...
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... System Restore, 54 T Technical Update Service, 49 transferring information to a new computer, 19 troubleshooting, 35 beep codes, 35 blue screen, 48 computer stops responding, 47 Dell Diagnostics, 42 error messages, 37 lockups, 47 memory, 46 power, 45 power light conditions, 45 power lights, 35 programs and Windows compatibility, 48 restore to previous state...
... System Restore, 54 T Technical Update Service, 49 transferring information to a new computer, 19 troubleshooting, 35 beep codes, 35 blue screen, 48 computer stops responding, 47 Dell Diagnostics, 42 error messages, 37 lockups, 47 memory, 46 power, 45 power light conditions, 45 power lights, 35 programs and Windows compatibility, 48 restore to previous state...
Service Manual
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...Vostro™ 1510 Service Manual Troubleshooting Tools Solving Problems Dell Technical Update Service Dell Support Utility Troubleshooting Tools Diagnostic Lights CAUTION: Before you begin any of the procedures in order from left to right (Num Lock, Caps Lock, and then Scroll Lock). Diagnostic Light Codes... on using the system setup program, see the Dell™ Technology Guide on or off . l Reseat the LCD cable (see Removing the Processor Module). If the computer starts without error. Light Pattern Problem Description Suggested Resolution No memory modules...
...Vostro™ 1510 Service Manual Troubleshooting Tools Solving Problems Dell Technical Update Service Dell Support Utility Troubleshooting Tools Diagnostic Lights CAUTION: Before you begin any of the procedures in order from left to right (Num Lock, Caps Lock, and then Scroll Lock). Diagnostic Light Codes... on using the system setup program, see the Dell™ Technology Guide on or off . l Reseat the LCD cable (see Removing the Processor Module). If the computer starts without error. Light Pattern Problem Description Suggested Resolution No memory modules...
Service Manual
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...(see the Dell™ Technology Guide on Dell computers. NOTE: Alternatively, you see a message stating that best describes the problem and follow the safety instructions that appear. ¡ If failures are detected during the Pre-boot System Assessment, write down the error code(s) and contact Dell Support. &#...161; If the Pre-boot System Assessment completes successfully, the following message appears: "Booting Dell Diagnostic Utility Partition.
...(see the Dell™ Technology Guide on Dell computers. NOTE: Alternatively, you see a message stating that best describes the problem and follow the safety instructions that appear. ¡ If failures are detected during the Pre-boot System Assessment, write down the error code(s) and contact Dell Support. &#...161; If the Pre-boot System Assessment completes successfully, the following message appears: "Booting Dell Diagnostic Utility Partition.
Service Manual
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...setup program, see the Microsoft Windows desktop, then shut down any error codes and problem descriptions exactly as they appear and follow the instructions on your computer and try again. 4. arrow keys to exit the Dell Diagnostics and restart the computer. If you wait too long and ... complete test on the screen. 10. NOTE: If you see Starting the Dell Diagnostics From the Drivers and Utilities Media). When the test completes, record the test results and then press any error codes and problem descriptions exactly as they appear and follow the instructions on your computer...
...setup program, see the Microsoft Windows desktop, then shut down any error codes and problem descriptions exactly as they appear and follow the instructions on your computer and try again. 4. arrow keys to exit the Dell Diagnostics and restart the computer. If you wait too long and ... complete test on the screen. 10. NOTE: If you see Starting the Dell Diagnostics From the Drivers and Utilities Media). When the test completes, record the test results and then press any error codes and problem descriptions exactly as they appear and follow the instructions on your computer...
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... This option allows you to run and then press . If you cannot resolve the problem, contact Dell Support. If the error message is recommended that shipped with an error code and a description of the problem. After the Dell Diagnostics loads the following menu appears: Option Function Test Memory Run the stand-alone memory test Test...
... This option allows you to run and then press . If you cannot resolve the problem, contact Dell Support. If the error message is recommended that shipped with an error code and a description of the problem. After the Dell Diagnostics loads the following menu appears: Option Function Test Memory Run the stand-alone memory test Test...
