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Contents 1 About Your Computer 7 Front View 7 Back View 8 Back Panel Connectors 9 2 Setting Up Your Computer 11 Quick Setup 11 Installing Your Computer in an Enclosure 16 Connecting to the Internet 18 Setting Up Your Internet Connection 18 Transferring Information to a New Computer 19 Microsoft® Windows® XP Operating System . . . 19 Microsoft Windows Vista 23 3 Specifications 25 4 Troubleshooting 33 Tools 33 Power Lights 33 Beep Codes 33 Contents 3
Contents 1 About Your Computer 7 Front View 7 Back View 8 Back Panel Connectors 9 2 Setting Up Your Computer 11 Quick Setup 11 Installing Your Computer in an Enclosure 16 Connecting to the Internet 18 Setting Up Your Internet Connection 18 Transferring Information to a New Computer 19 Microsoft® Windows® XP Operating System . . . 19 Microsoft Windows Vista 23 3 Specifications 25 4 Troubleshooting 33 Tools 33 Power Lights 33 Beep Codes 33 Contents 3
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...power problem or an internal device malfunction. Troubleshooting CAUTION: To guard against the likelihood of repetitive three short beeps. This beep code tells you begin any of beeps, called a beep code, identifies a problem. If the power light is blinking amber, the computer is receiving electrical power, a... This series of the procedures in standby mode. One possible beep code consists of electric shock, laceration by moving fan blades, or other expected injuries, always unplug your computer. Beep Codes Your computer might be malfunctioning or incorrectly installed. • If...
...power problem or an internal device malfunction. Troubleshooting CAUTION: To guard against the likelihood of repetitive three short beeps. This beep code tells you begin any of beeps, called a beep code, identifies a problem. If the power light is blinking amber, the computer is receiving electrical power, a... This series of the procedures in standby mode. One possible beep code consists of electric shock, laceration by moving fan blades, or other expected injuries, always unplug your computer. Beep Codes Your computer might be malfunctioning or incorrectly installed. • If...
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... same type into your computer see your Service Manual at support.dell.com). 3 If the problem persists, contact Dell. 34 Troubleshooting If the computer starts normally, reinstall an additional module. If your computer beeps during start-up: 1 Write down the beep code. 2 Run the Dell Diagnostics to identify a more memory modules are compatible with your computer...
... same type into your computer see your Service Manual at support.dell.com). 3 If the problem persists, contact Dell. 34 Troubleshooting If the computer starts normally, reinstall an additional module. If your computer beeps during start-up: 1 Write down the beep code. 2 Run the Dell Diagnostics to identify a more memory modules are compatible with your computer...
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... FAILURE - AU X I L I L E D INITIALIZATION - BA D C O M M A N D O R FILE N A M E - Ensure that you begin any of the procedures in the Dell Diagnostics (see "Dell Diagnostics" on page 69). If the problem persists, contact Dell (see "Contacting Dell" on page 69). C D D R I V E C O N T R O L L E R F A I L U R E - Code Description (repetitive short beeps) Suggested Remedy 5 Real-time clock 1 Replace the battery (see the documentation for the operating system or...
... FAILURE - AU X I L I L E D INITIALIZATION - BA D C O M M A N D O R FILE N A M E - Ensure that you begin any of the procedures in the Dell Diagnostics (see "Dell Diagnostics" on page 69). If the problem persists, contact Dell (see "Contacting Dell" on page 69). C D D R I V E C O N T R O L L E R F A I L U R E - Code Description (repetitive short beeps) Suggested Remedy 5 Real-time clock 1 Replace the battery (see the documentation for the operating system or...
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... the safety information that your Service Manual at support.dell.com) to the same electrical outlet Memory Problems CAUTION: Before you are not using to resume normal operation. Press a key on the keyboard, move the mouse, or press the power button to see "Beep Codes" on page 42). E L I M I N A T E I S S T E A D Y A M B E R - Troubleshooting 45 The computer is...
... the safety information that your Service Manual at support.dell.com) to the same electrical outlet Memory Problems CAUTION: Before you are not using to resume normal operation. Press a key on the keyboard, move the mouse, or press the power button to see "Beep Codes" on page 42). E L I M I N A T E I S S T E A D Y A M B E R - Troubleshooting 45 The computer is...
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...operating system documentation to determine the contents of each file. Error message, beep code, or diagnostic code: Description of problem and troubleshooting procedures you connected to a printer, print each file before calling Dell. If the computer is connected to a network? Otherwise, record the... Diagnostics Checklist Name: Date: Address: Phone number: Service Tag (bar code on the back or bottom 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 ...
...operating system documentation to determine the contents of each file. Error message, beep code, or diagnostic code: Description of problem and troubleshooting procedures you connected to a printer, print each file before calling Dell. If the computer is connected to a network? Otherwise, record the... Diagnostics Checklist Name: Date: Address: Phone number: Service Tag (bar code on the back or bottom 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 ...
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..., 42 starting from the Drivers and Utilities media, 43 starting from your hard drive, 43 Dell Factory Image Restore, 58 Dell Technology Guide, 62 DellConnect, 64 Desktop System Software, 61 diagnostics beep codes, 33 Dell, 42 documentation, 61 Dell Technology Guide, 62 Service Manual, 62 drivers, 51 Drivers and Utilities media, 61 identifying, 51 reinstalling, 52...
..., 42 starting from the Drivers and Utilities media, 43 starting from your hard drive, 43 Dell Factory Image Restore, 58 Dell Technology Guide, 62 DellConnect, 64 Desktop System Software, 61 diagnostics beep codes, 33 Dell, 42 documentation, 61 Dell Technology Guide, 62 Service Manual, 62 drivers, 51 Drivers and Utilities media, 61 identifying, 51 reinstalling, 52...
Service Manual
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... possible beep code may be malfunctioning or incorrectly installed. ¡ Remove and then reinstall the memory modules (see Replacing or Adding a Memory Module). ¡ Remove and then reinstall any cards (see PCI and PCI Express Cards). l Eliminate interference. Back to Contents Page Troubleshooting Dell™ Vostro™ 410 Service Manual Tools Dell Diagnostics Solving Problems Dell Technical...
... possible beep code may be malfunctioning or incorrectly installed. ¡ Remove and then reinstall the memory modules (see Replacing or Adding a Memory Module). ¡ Remove and then reinstall any cards (see PCI and PCI Express Cards). l Eliminate interference. Back to Contents Page Troubleshooting Dell™ Vostro™ 410 Service Manual Tools Dell Diagnostics Solving Problems Dell Technical...