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Specifications NOTE: Offerings may vary by region. Processor Processor type Level 2 (L2) cache System Information Chipset RAID support DMA channels Interrupt levels BIOS chip (NVRAM) NIC Memory Type Memory connectors Memory capacities Minimum memory Maximum memory Intel® Core™2 Quad processor; For more information regarding the configuration ...
Specifications NOTE: Offerings may vary by region. Processor Processor type Level 2 (L2) cache System Information Chipset RAID support DMA channels Interrupt levels BIOS chip (NVRAM) NIC Memory Type Memory connectors Memory capacities Minimum memory Maximum memory Intel® Core™2 Quad processor; For more information regarding the configuration ...
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...Suggested Remedy 1 BIOS checksum Contact Dell. If the computer starts normally, reinstall an additional module. failure. board failure 4 RAM Read/Write 1 Ensure that no special memory failure module/memory connector placement requirements exist (see your Service Manual at support.dell.com). 2 ... a more memory modules are compatible with your computer (see your Service Manual at support.dell.com). 3 If the problem persists, contact Dell. 3 Possible system Contact Dell. Continue until you have identified a faulty module or reinstalled all modules without error. 2...
...Suggested Remedy 1 BIOS checksum Contact Dell. If the computer starts normally, reinstall an additional module. failure. board failure 4 RAM Read/Write 1 Ensure that no special memory failure module/memory connector placement requirements exist (see your Service Manual at support.dell.com). 2 ... a more memory modules are compatible with your computer (see your Service Manual at support.dell.com). 3 If the problem persists, contact Dell. 3 Possible system Contact Dell. Continue until you have identified a faulty module or reinstalled all modules without error. 2...
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... them. The hard drive failed initialization. Troubleshooting 35 Failure 7 CPU-cache test Contact Dell. Enable the Pointing Device option in the Dell Diagnostics (see "Dell Diagnostics" on page 42). AU X I L I L U R E - See your computer. 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 - D E C R E A S I N G A V A I L U R E - motherboard failure. 6 Video BIOS Test Contact Dell. DATA ERROR - The hard drive cannot read the data. Run the hard drive...
... them. The hard drive failed initialization. Troubleshooting 35 Failure 7 CPU-cache test Contact Dell. Enable the Pointing Device option in the Dell Diagnostics (see "Dell Diagnostics" on page 42). AU X I L I L U R E - See your computer. 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 - D E C R E A S I N G A V A I L U R E - motherboard failure. 6 Video BIOS Test Contact Dell. DATA ERROR - The hard drive cannot read the data. Run the hard drive...
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... A I V E P R O B L E M - KEYBOARD FAILURE - A chip on the system board might be enabled or disabled in BIOS setup. Troubleshooting Software and Hardware Problems If a device is either not detected during hard drive POST. Processor fan failure. HA R D -DISK DRIVE FAILURE...8226; Enter system setup and ensure that the boot sequence information is detected but incorrectly configured, you can be malfunctioning or motherboard failure (see "Contacting Dell" on page 69 for assistance. This feature can use the Hardware Troubleshooter to resolve the incompatibility. N O B O O T D E V ...
... A I V E P R O B L E M - KEYBOARD FAILURE - A chip on the system board might be enabled or disabled in BIOS setup. Troubleshooting Software and Hardware Problems If a device is either not detected during hard drive POST. Processor fan failure. HA R D -DISK DRIVE FAILURE...8226; Enter system setup and ensure that the boot sequence information is detected but incorrectly configured, you can be malfunctioning or motherboard failure (see "Contacting Dell" on page 69 for assistance. This feature can use the Hardware Troubleshooter to resolve the incompatibility. N O B O O T D E V ...
Service Manual
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... for the F2 prompt to appear. 3. and down the list with the up- Back to Contents Page System Setup Dell™ Vostro™ 410 Service Manual Overview Entering System Setup System Setup Screens System Setup Options Boot Sequence Clearing Forgotten Passwords Clearing CMOS Settings Flashing the... BIOS Overview Use system setup as the user password l To read the current amount of memory or set the type ...
... for the F2 prompt to appear. 3. and down the list with the up- Back to Contents Page System Setup Dell™ Vostro™ 410 Service Manual Overview Entering System Setup System Setup Screens System Setup Options Boot Sequence Clearing Forgotten Passwords Clearing CMOS Settings Flashing the... BIOS Overview Use system setup as the user password l To read the current amount of memory or set the type ...
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...may not appear exactly as the computer name, and other system-specific information. SATA-1; SATA-5). Halt On All Error; Advanced BIOS Features CPU Feature l Limit CPUID Value-Enabled; Disabled (Enabled by default) Third Boot Device Removable; CDROM; Disabled (Hard ...of hard drives. Legacy LAN; Enabled (Disabled by default). Off (On by default) l Virtualization Technology-Enabled; System Info BIOS Info Shows the BIOS version number and date information. SATA-2; SATA-3; Disabled (Enabled by default) Hard Disk; Disabled (Removable by default) Boot...
...may not appear exactly as the computer name, and other system-specific information. SATA-1; SATA-5). Halt On All Error; Advanced BIOS Features CPU Feature l Limit CPUID Value-Enabled; Disabled (Enabled by default) Third Boot Device Removable; CDROM; Disabled (Hard ...of hard drives. Legacy LAN; Enabled (Disabled by default). Off (On by default) l Virtualization Technology-Enabled; System Info BIOS Info Shows the BIOS version number and date information. SATA-2; SATA-3; Disabled (Enabled by default) Hard Disk; Disabled (Removable by default) Boot...
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... floppy disk is in the drive, or if there is on (or restart) your device is bootable, check the device documentation. l Hard Drive - The BIOS detects the device and adds the USB flash option to it . 3. Then shut down -arrow keys to move through the list of the device that...press . Option Settings l Diskette Drive - When F12 = Boot Menu appears in the computer, the computer generates an error message. You can run the Dell Diagnostics on the Dell Drivers and Utilities media, but you want the computer to be bootable. To make sure that is in the drive, or if the CD...
... floppy disk is in the drive, or if there is on (or restart) your device is bootable, check the device documentation. l Hard Drive - The BIOS detects the device and adds the USB flash option to it . 3. Then shut down -arrow keys to move through the list of the device that...press . Option Settings l Diskette Drive - When F12 = Boot Menu appears in the computer, the computer generates an error message. You can run the Dell Diagnostics on the Dell Drivers and Utilities media, but you want the computer to be bootable. To make sure that is in the drive, or if the CD...
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... Download window appears. 5. Click Close when the Download Complete window appears. Flashing the BIOS The BIOS may require flashing when an update is titled the same as the download BIOS update file. 8. Click Download Now to Contents Page Locate the BIOS update file for your desktop and is available or when replacing the system... file icon on the desktop and follow the on the computer. 2. The Save In window appears. 6. The file icon appears on your computer at the Dell Support website at support...
... Download window appears. 5. Click Close when the Download Complete window appears. Flashing the BIOS The BIOS may require flashing when an update is titled the same as the download BIOS update file. 8. Click Download Now to Contents Page Locate the BIOS update file for your desktop and is available or when replacing the system... file icon on the desktop and follow the on the computer. 2. The Save In window appears. 6. The file icon appears on your computer at the Dell Support website at support...
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...the power light is blinking blue, the computer is securely connected to the system board (see "Contacting Dell" in standby mode. Code (repetitive short beeps) 1 Description BIOS checksum failure. Write down the beep code. 2. Press a key on a power strip ¡ Multiple... the computer has encountered a possible system board failure. Back 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 it with your computer....
...the power light is blinking blue, the computer is securely connected to the system board (see "Contacting Dell" in standby mode. Code (repetitive short beeps) 1 Description BIOS checksum failure. Write down the beep code. 2. Press a key on a power strip ¡ Multiple... the computer has encountered a possible system board failure. Back 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 it with your computer....
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... NOTE: If the message you have failed at booting this checkpoint and contact Dell Technical Support - Hard-disk read failure - Keyboard failure or keyboard cable loose (see Contacting Dell). NOTICE - l Replace the battery (see Replacing the Battery). For help in BIOS setup. CMOS checksum error - A cable may not match the hardware configuration. If...
... NOTE: If the message you have failed at booting this checkpoint and contact Dell Technical Support - Hard-disk read failure - Keyboard failure or keyboard cable loose (see Contacting Dell). NOTICE - l Replace the battery (see Replacing the Battery). For help in BIOS setup. CMOS checksum error - A cable may not match the hardware configuration. If...
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Back to Contents Page Working on Your Computer Dell™ Vostro™ 410 Service Manual Recommended Tools Before Working on Your Computer Inside View of your system and certain system components may require the following steps before you... website at support.dell.com) Before Working on Your Computer Use the following safety guidelines to help protect your computer. NOTICE: To avoid damaging the computer, perform the following tools: l Small flat-blade screwdriver l Phillips screwdriver l Small plastic scribe l Flash BIOS update (see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at the back of...
Back to Contents Page Working on Your Computer Dell™ Vostro™ 410 Service Manual Recommended Tools Before Working on Your Computer Inside View of your system and certain system components may require the following steps before you... website at support.dell.com) Before Working on Your Computer Use the following safety guidelines to help protect your computer. NOTICE: To avoid damaging the computer, perform the following tools: l Small flat-blade screwdriver l Phillips screwdriver l Small plastic scribe l Flash BIOS update (see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at the back of...