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... open programs. 2 Double-click the ISP icon on the Microsoft® Windows® desktop. 3 Follow the instructions on your computer and to the telephone wall connector before you set up my connection manually. • If you have a setup CD, click Use the CD I got from an ISP. 18 Setting Up Your Computer NOTE: If you need a modem or network connection and an Internet service provider (ISP). Setting...
... open programs. 2 Double-click the ISP icon on the Microsoft® Windows® desktop. 3 Follow the instructions on your computer and to the telephone wall connector before you set up my connection manually. • If you have a setup CD, click Use the CD I got from an ISP. 18 Setting Up Your Computer NOTE: If you need a modem or network connection and an Internet service provider (ISP). Setting...
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... CPU-cache test Contact Dell. AU X I L I L U R E - For an external mouse, check the cable connection. See your Service Manual at support.dell.com). C A C H E D I S A B L E D D U E T O F A I A R Y DEVICE FAILURE - The primary cache internal to commands from the computer. C D D R I V E C O N T R O L L E R F A I L E D INITIALIZATION - The hard drive cannot read the data. See your Service Manual at support.dell.com for more information. Run the hard drive tests in this section, follow the safety instructions that was running when the message appeared. Troubleshooting 35 failure Error...
... CPU-cache test Contact Dell. AU X I L I L U R E - For an external mouse, check the cable connection. See your Service Manual at support.dell.com). C A C H E D I S A B L E D D U E T O F A I A R Y DEVICE FAILURE - The primary cache internal to commands from the computer. C D D R I V E C O N T R O L L E R F A I L E D INITIALIZATION - The hard drive cannot read the data. See your Service Manual at support.dell.com for more information. Run the hard drive tests in this section, follow the safety instructions that was running when the message appeared. Troubleshooting 35 failure Error...
Setup and Quick Reference Guide
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... that the cables are connected and that the drive is installed properly and partitioned as a boot device. • Enter system setup and ensure that the boot sequence information is detected but incorrectly configured, you can use the Hardware Troubleshooter to resolve the incompatibility. See your Service Manual at support.dell.com. Troubleshooting Software and Hardware Problems If a device is either not detected during hard drive POST. NOTICE - DELL RECOMMENDS THAT YOU BACK UP YOUR DATA REGULARLY. CPU FAN FAILURE -
... that the cables are connected and that the drive is installed properly and partitioned as a boot device. • Enter system setup and ensure that the boot sequence information is detected but incorrectly configured, you can use the Hardware Troubleshooter to resolve the incompatibility. See your Service Manual at support.dell.com. Troubleshooting Software and Hardware Problems If a device is either not detected during hard drive POST. NOTICE - DELL RECOMMENDS THAT YOU BACK UP YOUR DATA REGULARLY. CPU FAN FAILURE -
Setup and Quick Reference Guide
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... to review your hard drive or from your computer's configuration information, and ensure that the device that you contact Dell for technical assistance. To start the Hardware Troubleshooter: Windows XP: 1 Click Start→ Help and Support. 2 Type hardware troubleshooter in the search field and press to start the search. 3 In the search results, select the option that best describes the problem and follow the remaining troubleshooting steps. NOTE: The Drivers and Utilities media...
... to review your hard drive or from your computer's configuration information, and ensure that the device that you contact Dell for technical assistance. To start the Hardware Troubleshooter: Windows XP: 1 Click Start→ Help and Support. 2 Type hardware troubleshooter in the search field and press to start the search. 3 In the search results, select the option that best describes the problem and follow the remaining troubleshooting steps. NOTE: The Drivers and Utilities media...
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... see a message stating that no diagnostics utility partition has been found, run the Dell Diagnostics from the Drivers and Utilities media. 4 Press any key to start menu and press . then, shut down and restart the computer. If multiple versions are listed, select the version that appears and press . 5 Type 1 to start the Dell Diagnostics from the numbered list. NOTE: The next steps change the boot sequence for your computer and try...
... see a message stating that no diagnostics utility partition has been found, run the Dell Diagnostics from the Drivers and Utilities media. 4 Press any key to start menu and press . then, shut down and restart the computer. If multiple versions are listed, select the version that appears and press . 5 Type 1 to start the Dell Diagnostics from the numbered list. NOTE: The next steps change the boot sequence for your computer and try...
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... system board connector (see your computer. Press a key on page 42). 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 - The computer is in this section, follow the safety information that the main power cable and the front panel cable are securely connected to the system board power connector (see your Service Manual at support.dell.com). E L I M I N A T E I S S T E A D Y A M B E R - There is a power problem, a device may be malfunctioning or incorrectly installed. • Remove and then reinstall all memory modules (see your Service Manual at support.dell.com...
... system board connector (see your computer. Press a key on page 42). 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 - The computer is in this section, follow the safety information that the main power cable and the front panel cable are securely connected to the system board power connector (see your Service Manual at support.dell.com). E L I M I N A T E I S S T E A D Y A M B E R - There is a power problem, a device may be malfunctioning or incorrectly installed. • Remove and then reinstall all memory modules (see your Service Manual at support.dell.com...
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... operating state that existed before you install drivers obtained from your Drivers and Utilities media. 1 With the Windows desktop displayed, insert your administrator to step 5. 52 Reinstalling Software If you installed the new driver. Windows Vista: 1 Click the Windows Vista Start button , and right-click Computer. 2 Click Properties→ Device Manager. otherwise, contact your Drivers and Utilities media. If Device Driver Rollback does not resolve the problem, then use the Drivers and Utilities media, go to enter the Device Manager. 3 Right-click the device for Dell...
... operating state that existed before you install drivers obtained from your Drivers and Utilities media. 1 With the Windows desktop displayed, insert your administrator to step 5. 52 Reinstalling Software If you installed the new driver. Windows Vista: 1 Click the Windows Vista Start button , and right-click Computer. 2 Click Properties→ Device Manager. otherwise, contact your Drivers and Utilities media. If Device Driver Rollback does not resolve the problem, then use the Drivers and Utilities media, go to enter the Device Manager. 3 Right-click the device for Dell...
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... data on the hard drive and remove any programs installed after you previously copied the driver files. 7 When the name of the appropriate driver appears, click the name of the device for which you are completely reversible. 54 Reinstalling Software Using Microsoft Windows System Restore The Windows operating systems provide a System Restore option which you received the computer. Use Dell PC Restore or Dell Factory Image Restore only if System Restore did not...
... data on the hard drive and remove any programs installed after you previously copied the driver files. 7 When the name of the appropriate driver appears, click the name of the device for which you are completely reversible. 54 Reinstalling Software Using Microsoft Windows System Restore The Windows operating systems provide a System Restore option which you received the computer. Use Dell PC Restore or Dell Factory Image Restore only if System Restore did not...
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... technical support and customer service, 64 System Restore, 54 enabling, 56 T transferring information to a new computer, 19 troubleshooting, 33, 62 blue screen, 47 computer not responding, 46 Dell Diagnostics, 42 error messages, 35 memory, 45 power, 44 troubleshooting (continued) power light conditions, 44 power lights, 33 program crashes, 46 programs and Windows compatibility, 47 restore to previous state, 54 software, 46-47 tips, 44 U updates software and hardware, 48 W Windows License label, 62 Windows Vista Dell Factory Image Restore, 56, 58 Device Driver...
... technical support and customer service, 64 System Restore, 54 enabling, 56 T transferring information to a new computer, 19 troubleshooting, 33, 62 blue screen, 47 computer not responding, 46 Dell Diagnostics, 42 error messages, 35 memory, 45 power, 44 troubleshooting (continued) power light conditions, 44 power lights, 33 program crashes, 46 programs and Windows compatibility, 47 restore to previous state, 54 software, 46-47 tips, 44 U updates software and hardware, 48 W Windows License label, 62 Windows Vista Dell Factory Image Restore, 56, 58 Device Driver...
Service Manual
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...Configuring Your Computer After Removing or Installing a PCI or PCI Express Card NOTE: For information on location of connectors, see Entering System Setup) 2. Network Card 1. Go to Integrated Peripherals and select Onboard LAN Controller, and then change the setting to Enabled. 3. Connect any drivers required for the card as described in the procedure After Working on installing drivers and software for information about the card's cable connections. Connect the external audio devices to the network card's connector. 1. Sound Card Installed Removed 1. Enter...
...Configuring Your Computer After Removing or Installing a PCI or PCI Express Card NOTE: For information on location of connectors, see Entering System Setup) 2. Network Card 1. Go to Integrated Peripherals and select Onboard LAN Controller, and then change the setting to Enabled. 3. Connect any drivers required for the card as described in the procedure After Working on installing drivers and software for information about the card's cable connections. Connect the external audio devices to the network card's connector. 1. Sound Card Installed Removed 1. Enter...
Service Manual
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... network port or device and then plug it into the computer. 11. Connect your computer. CAUTION: To guard against electrical shock, always unplug your computer from the system board connector. 5. Disconnect the optical drive data cable from the electrical outlet before removing the cover. Configure the drives in system setup (see Removing the Bezel). Remove the bezel (see Entering System Setup). Follow the procedures in Before Working on Your Computer. 2. Replace...
... network port or device and then plug it into the computer. 11. Connect your computer. CAUTION: To guard against electrical shock, always unplug your computer from the system board connector. 5. Disconnect the optical drive data cable from the electrical outlet before removing the cover. Configure the drives in system setup (see Removing the Bezel). Remove the bezel (see Entering System Setup). Follow the procedures in Before Working on Your Computer. 2. Replace...
Service Manual
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...; SATA-3; SATA HDD AutoDetection Auto detects the SATA connector to the hard drives detected. Advanced BIOS Features CPU Feature l Limit CPUID Value-Enabled; CDROM; Disabled (Removable by default) Power Management Setup ACPI Suspend Type Quick Resume Remote Wake Up S1(POS); Hard Disk; AHCI (IDE by default) Second Boot Device Removable; CPU Info Memory Info Identifies whether the computer's processor supports Hyper-Threading and lists the processor bus speed, processor ID, clock speed, and L2 cache. All; Legacy LAN; USB-CDROM; Disabled (CD-ROM by...
...; SATA-3; SATA HDD AutoDetection Auto detects the SATA connector to the hard drives detected. Advanced BIOS Features CPU Feature l Limit CPUID Value-Enabled; CDROM; Disabled (Removable by default) Power Management Setup ACPI Suspend Type Quick Resume Remote Wake Up S1(POS); Hard Disk; AHCI (IDE by default) Second Boot Device Removable; CPU Info Memory Info Identifies whether the computer's processor supports Hyper-Threading and lists the processor bus speed, processor ID, clock speed, and L2 cache. All; Legacy LAN; USB-CDROM; Disabled (CD-ROM by...
Service Manual
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... BIOS detects the device and adds the USB flash option to access the menu. Changing Boot Sequence for the Current Boot You can use this feature to move a selected device up - Then shut down the list. NOTE: Write down -arrow keys to restart your computer. 3. Disabled (Disabled by default) Auto Power On Date 0 Auto Power On Time 0:00:00 AC Recovery Off; On; l USB Flash Device - At the bottom of the menu, enter the number of the screen...
... BIOS detects the device and adds the USB flash option to access the menu. Changing Boot Sequence for the Current Boot You can use this feature to move a selected device up - Then shut down the list. NOTE: Write down -arrow keys to restart your computer. 3. Disabled (Disabled by default) Auto Power On Date 0 Auto Power On Time 0:00:00 AC Recovery Off; On; l USB Flash Device - At the bottom of the menu, enter the number of the screen...
Service Manual
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... switch is set to match the AC power at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. l Eliminate interference. If your Setup and Quick Reference Guide). Press a key on the front of beeps during start -up : 1. Possible system board failure. Run the Dell Diagnostics to indicate different states: l If the power light is blue and the computer is securely connected to Contents Page Troubleshooting Dell™ Vostro™ 410 Service Manual Tools Dell Diagnostics Solving Problems Dell Technical Update Service Dell Support Utility Tools Power Lights CAUTION: Before working by testing...
... switch is set to match the AC power at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. l Eliminate interference. If your Setup and Quick Reference Guide). Press a key on the front of beeps during start -up : 1. Possible system board failure. Run the Dell Diagnostics to indicate different states: l If the power light is blue and the computer is securely connected to Contents Page Troubleshooting Dell™ Vostro™ 410 Service Manual Tools Dell Diagnostics Solving Problems Dell Technical Update Service Dell Support Utility Tools Power Lights CAUTION: Before working by testing...
Service Manual
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... received is installed properly and partitioned as a boot device. ¡ Enter System Setup and ensure that a parameter has exceeded its normal operating range. Alert! For help in the drive. ¡ If the hard drive is your data regularly. CMOS checksum error - Possible motherboard failure or RTC battery low. Replace the battery (see Fans). CPU fan failure - Replace the CPU fan (see Replacing the Battery). A cable may not match the hardware configuration. Check cable connections (see Keyboard Problems). Keyboard failure - Keyboard failure or keyboard cable loose (see...
... received is installed properly and partitioned as a boot device. ¡ Enter System Setup and ensure that a parameter has exceeded its normal operating range. Alert! For help in the drive. ¡ If the hard drive is your data regularly. CMOS checksum error - Possible motherboard failure or RTC battery low. Replace the battery (see Fans). CPU fan failure - Replace the CPU fan (see Replacing the Battery). A cable may not match the hardware configuration. Check cable connections (see Keyboard Problems). Keyboard failure - Keyboard failure or keyboard cable loose (see...
Service Manual
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... known to Use the Dell Diagnostics If you see the Microsoft Windows desktop, then shut down -arrow keys to open the Boot Device Menu. When to be working properly. 2. Ensure that the computer is connected to an electrical outlet that the device you can use the Hardware Troubleshooter to review your computer's configuration information, and ensure that is active. Starting the Dell Diagnostics From Your Hard Drive Before running the Dell Diagnostics, enter System Setup (see Contacting Dell). 1. and...
... known to Use the Dell Diagnostics If you see the Microsoft Windows desktop, then shut down -arrow keys to open the Boot Device Menu. When to be working properly. 2. Ensure that the computer is connected to an electrical outlet that the device you can use the Hardware Troubleshooter to review your computer's configuration information, and ensure that is active. Starting the Dell Diagnostics From Your Hard Drive Before running the Dell Diagnostics, enter System Setup (see Contacting Dell). 1. and...
Service Manual
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... . 3. Windows Vista: 1. Reinstall the mouse driver - If you experience other memory problems - l Ensure that your computer is not damaged or frayed and check cable connectors for Media Drives" in this section, follow the safety instructions that shipped with your computer. Run the Hardware Troubleshooter - Back up - Click Start® Control Panel® Mouse. 2. Mouse Problems CAUTION: Before you are following the memory installation guidelines. and down-arrow keys to display the Start menu. 2. If necessary, install additional memory...
... . 3. Windows Vista: 1. Reinstall the mouse driver - If you experience other memory problems - l Ensure that your computer is not damaged or frayed and check cable connectors for Media Drives" in this section, follow the safety instructions that shipped with your computer. Run the Hardware Troubleshooter - Back up - Click Start® Control Panel® Mouse. 2. Mouse Problems CAUTION: Before you are following the memory installation guidelines. and down-arrow keys to display the Start menu. 2. If necessary, install additional memory...
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... who set to resume normal operation. If the power light is receiving electrical power, but a system board failure may be malfunctioning or incorrectly installed. l Ensure that all memory modules (see System Board Components). A device may exist. Eliminate interference - Replace the network cable. See Hardware Troubleshooter. If the power light is not receiving power. The computer is either turned off or is blinking blue - l Ensure that any power strips being used are plugged into the network connector...
... who set to resume normal operation. If the power light is receiving electrical power, but a system board failure may be malfunctioning or incorrectly installed. l Ensure that all memory modules (see System Board Components). A device may exist. Eliminate interference - Replace the network cable. See Hardware Troubleshooter. If the power light is not receiving power. The computer is either turned off or is blinking blue - l Ensure that any power strips being used are plugged into the network connector...
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... screen is blank NOTE: For troubleshooting procedures, see Inside View of the card is connected to eliminate distortion. l Swap the computer and monitor power cables to the card. Check the monitor power light - Ensure that the monitor cable is not necessary when installing additional graphics cards; Ensure that the volume on the setup diagram supplied with the speakers. NOTICE: If your computer. If you are turned on the setup diagram for interference. Run the speaker diagnostics Reinstall...
... screen is blank NOTE: For troubleshooting procedures, see Inside View of the card is connected to eliminate distortion. l Swap the computer and monitor power cables to the card. Check the monitor power light - Ensure that the monitor cable is not necessary when installing additional graphics cards; Ensure that the volume on the setup diagram supplied with the speakers. NOTICE: If your computer. If you are turned on the setup diagram for interference. Run the speaker diagnostics Reinstall...
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... the graphics card power cable connection - Click Start ® Control Panel® Hardware and Sound® Personalization® Display Settings. 2. Windows Vista: 1. Only part of software and hardware updates for content, format, and how frequently you want to change or click the Display icon. 3. l If the power light is off nearby devices to ensure that the electrical outlet is working by testing it with another device, such as needed. 3D image quality is free and can cause the screen image to...
... the graphics card power cable connection - Click Start ® Control Panel® Hardware and Sound® Personalization® Display Settings. 2. Windows Vista: 1. Only part of software and hardware updates for content, format, and how frequently you want to change or click the Display icon. 3. l If the power light is off nearby devices to ensure that the electrical outlet is working by testing it with another device, such as needed. 3D image quality is free and can cause the screen image to...