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Error Messages 35 System Messages 40 Troubleshooting Software and Hardware Problems 41 Dell Diagnostics 42 Troubleshooting Tips 44 Power Problems 44 Memory Problems 45 Lockups and Software Problems 46 Dell Technical Update Service 48 Dell Support Utility 48 5 Reinstalling Software 51 Drivers 51 Identifying Drivers 51 Reinstalling Drivers and Utilities 52 Restoring Your Operating System...
Error Messages 35 System Messages 40 Troubleshooting Software and Hardware Problems 41 Dell Diagnostics 42 Troubleshooting Tips 44 Power Problems 44 Memory Problems 45 Lockups and Software Problems 46 Dell Technical Update Service 48 Dell Support Utility 48 5 Reinstalling Software 51 Drivers 51 Identifying Drivers 51 Reinstalling Drivers and Utilities 52 Restoring Your Operating System...
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... about your computer. 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 of your computer, click Start→ Help and Support and select...
... about your computer. 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 of your computer, click Start→ Help and Support and select...
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... speed PCI: Connectors Connector size Connector data width (maximum) Intel integrated up to 64-MB video memory (shared) at total system memory of less than 512 MB up to 256-MB video memory (shared) at total system memory of greater than 512 MB nVidia Geforce 8800 GT (optional) supports Blu-ray Disc™ playback...
... speed PCI: Connectors Connector size Connector data width (maximum) Intel integrated up to 64-MB video memory (shared) at total system memory of less than 512 MB up to 256-MB video memory (shared) at total system memory of greater than 512 MB nVidia Geforce 8800 GT (optional) supports Blu-ray Disc™ playback...
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... Floppy drive Processor fan Chassis fan PCI 2.3 PCI Express x1 PCI Express x16 Front panel control Front panel USB Front panel audio HDA header Processor Memory Power 12V Power one front-panel microphone connector one front-panel headphone connector six rear-panel connectors for 7.1 support six 7-pin connectors two 9-pin connector...
... Floppy drive Processor fan Chassis fan PCI 2.3 PCI Express x1 PCI Express x16 Front panel control Front panel USB Front panel audio HDA header Processor Memory Power 12V Power one front-panel microphone connector one front-panel headphone connector six rear-panel connectors for 7.1 support six 7-pin connectors two 9-pin connector...
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... internal device malfunction. 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...
... internal device malfunction. 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...
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...Write down the beep code. 2 Run the Dell Diagnostics to identify 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. If the computer starts normally, reinstall an ...module. 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 Verify that the memory modules that you are installing are detected installed, remove the modules, reinstall...
...Write down the beep code. 2 Run the Dell Diagnostics to identify 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. If the computer starts normally, reinstall an ...module. 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 Verify that the memory modules that you are installing are detected installed, remove the modules, reinstall...
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... clock 1 Replace the battery (see "Contacting Dell" on page 69). battery failure or 2 If the problem persists, contact Dell. For an external mouse, check the cable connection. C D D R I V E C O N T R O L L E R F A I L E D INITIALIZATION - Reinstall the memory modules and, if necessary, replace them. See... your computer. DI S K C : F A I L U R E - Failure 7 CPU-cache test Contact Dell. If the message is not listed, see the documentation for more memory modules may be faulty or improperly seated. Ensure that was running when the message appeared. C A C H E D I S ...
... clock 1 Replace the battery (see "Contacting Dell" on page 69). battery failure or 2 If the problem persists, contact Dell. For an external mouse, check the cable connection. C D D R I V E C O N T R O L L E R F A I L E D INITIALIZATION - Reinstall the memory modules and, if necessary, replace them. See... your computer. DI S K C : F A I L U R E - Failure 7 CPU-cache test Contact Dell. If the message is not listed, see the documentation for more memory modules may be faulty or improperly seated. Ensure that was running when the message appeared. C A C H E D I S ...
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... the command. Run the Hard Disk Drive tests in the Dell Diagnostics (see the Service Manual for example, Printer out of memory recorded in nonvolatile memory (NVRAM) does not match the memory installed in the Dell Diagnostics (see "Contacting Dell" on page 42). The hard drive does not respond to...PCMCIA CARD - The file that you are trying to copy is full. Reinstall the memory modules and, if necessary, replace them. The operating system is usually followed by specific information-for the Vostro 1310), and boot the computer from the computer. The computer cannot identify the drive...
... the command. Run the Hard Disk Drive tests in the Dell Diagnostics (see the Service Manual for example, Printer out of memory recorded in nonvolatile memory (NVRAM) does not match the memory installed in the Dell Diagnostics (see "Contacting Dell" on page 42). The hard drive does not respond to...PCMCIA CARD - The file that you are trying to copy is full. Reinstall the memory modules and, if necessary, replace them. The operating system is usually followed by specific information-for the Vostro 1310), and boot the computer from the computer. The computer cannot identify the drive...
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... C L O C K L I N E F A I L U R E - Restart the computer, and avoid touching the keyboard or the mouse during the boot routine. Run the Stuck Key test in the Dell Diagnostics (see "Dell Diagnostics" on the file, so the file cannot be defective. K E Y B O A R D S T U C K KEY F A I L U R E - If the problem persists, try another ...likely to occur after a memory module is trying to boot to nonbootable media, such as a floppy disk or CD. Run the Keyboard Controller test in the Dell Diagnostics (see "Dell Diagnostics" on page 42). Dell™ MediaDirect™ cannot...
... C L O C K L I N E F A I L U R E - Restart the computer, and avoid touching the keyboard or the mouse during the boot routine. Run the Stuck Key test in the Dell Diagnostics (see "Dell Diagnostics" on the file, so the file cannot be defective. K E Y B O A R D S T U C K KEY F A I L U R E - If the problem persists, try another ...likely to occur after a memory module is trying to boot to nonbootable media, such as a floppy disk or CD. Run the Keyboard Controller test in the Dell Diagnostics (see "Dell Diagnostics" on page 42). Dell™ MediaDirect™ cannot...
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... drive is conflicting with the operating system, another program, or a utility. Reinstall the memory modules and, if necessary, replace them . See your Service Manual at support.dell.com for more information. A memory module may be faulty or improperly seated. MEMORY ODD/EVEN LOGIC FAILURE AT ADDRESS, READ VALUE EXPECTING VALUE - See your Service Manual...
... drive is conflicting with the operating system, another program, or a utility. Reinstall the memory modules and, if necessary, replace them . See your Service Manual at support.dell.com for more information. A memory module may be faulty or improperly seated. MEMORY ODD/EVEN LOGIC FAILURE AT ADDRESS, READ VALUE EXPECTING VALUE - See your Service Manual...
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... that was running out of charge. Correct the settings for assistance). U N E X P E C T E D I N T E R R U P T I C A L L Y L O W - WA R N I N G : B A T T E R Y I S C R I T I N P R O T E C T E D M O D E - The battery is not listed in the Dell Diagnostics (see "Dell Diagnostics" on the system board may be malfunctioning, or a memory module may require recharging. ALERT! Possible motherboard failure or RTC battery low. TIME- P L E A S E R U N T H E S YS T E M S E T U P P R O G R A M - TI M E R C H I P C O U N T E R 2 F A I S N O T R E A D Y - The keyboard controller may be...
... that was running out of charge. Correct the settings for assistance). U N E X P E C T E D I N T E R R U P T I C A L L Y L O W - WA R N I N G : B A T T E R Y I S C R I T I N P R O T E C T E D M O D E - The battery is not listed in the Dell Diagnostics (see "Dell Diagnostics" on the system board may be malfunctioning, or a memory module may require recharging. ALERT! Possible motherboard failure or RTC battery low. TIME- P L E A S E R U N T H E S YS T E M S E T U P P R O G R A M - TI M E R C H I P C O U N T E R 2 F A I S N O T R E A D Y - The keyboard controller may be...
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... then reinstall any of interference are securely connected to see if that shipped with the memory. • Run the Dell Diagnostics (see your Service Manual at support.dell.com). Some possible causes of the procedures in standby mode. Troubleshooting 45 There is .... 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 - If necessary, install additional memory (see your Service Manual at support.dell.com). • Reseat the memory modules (see your Service Manual at support.dell.com) to ensure that the display is connected and powered on , see your Service Manual at support...
... then reinstall any of interference are securely connected to see if that shipped with the memory. • Run the Dell Diagnostics (see your Service Manual at support.dell.com). Some possible causes of the procedures in standby mode. Troubleshooting 45 There is .... 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 - If necessary, install additional memory (see your Service Manual at support.dell.com). • Reseat the memory modules (see your Service Manual at support.dell.com) to ensure that the display is connected and powered on , see your Service Manual at support...
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..." on your keyboard or moving your mouse, press and hold the power button for at support.dell.com). • Ensure that the memory you begin any of memory supported by your computer. The computer does not start up ENSURE THAT THE POWER CABLE IS FIRMLY CONNECTED TO THE COMPUTER ... page 25. • Run the Dell Diagnostics (see your Service Manual at least 8 to 10 seconds (until the computer turns off), and then restart your computer. IF YOU EXPERIENCE OTHER MEMORY PROBLEMS - • Reseat the memory modules (see your Service Manual at support.dell.com) to ensure that your computer ...
..." on your keyboard or moving your mouse, press and hold the power button for at support.dell.com). • Ensure that the memory you begin any of memory supported by your computer. The computer does not start up ENSURE THAT THE POWER CABLE IS FIRMLY CONNECTED TO THE COMPUTER ... page 25. • Run the Dell Diagnostics (see your Service Manual at least 8 to 10 seconds (until the computer turns off), and then restart your computer. IF YOU EXPERIENCE OTHER MEMORY PROBLEMS - • Reseat the memory modules (see your Service Manual at support.dell.com) to ensure that your computer ...
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... Files and Settings Transfer Wizard, 19 finding information, 61 I Internet connecting, 18 setting up, 18 M media Drivers and Utilities, 61 operating system, 61 memory troubleshooting, 45 O operating system Dell Factory Image Restore, 56 media, 59 PC Restore, 56 reinstalling, 61 System Restore, 54 Operating System media, 61 operating system product key, 62...
... Files and Settings Transfer Wizard, 19 finding information, 61 I Internet connecting, 18 setting up, 18 M media Drivers and Utilities, 61 operating system, 61 memory troubleshooting, 45 O operating system Dell Factory Image Restore, 56 media, 59 PC Restore, 56 reinstalling, 61 System Restore, 54 Operating System media, 61 operating system product key, 62...
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...information, 25 connectors, 27 controls and lights, 29 drives, 27 environmental, 30 expansion bus, 26 memory, 25 physical, 30 power, 30 processor, 25 video, 26 support, 63 contacting Dell, 69 DellConnect, 64 online services, 64 regional, 64 technical support and customer service, 64 System ... 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...
...information, 25 connectors, 27 controls and lights, 29 drives, 27 environmental, 30 expansion bus, 26 memory, 25 physical, 30 power, 30 processor, 25 video, 26 support, 63 contacting Dell, 69 DellConnect, 64 online services, 64 regional, 64 technical support and customer service, 64 System ... 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...
Service Manual
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... Rev. NOTICE: A NOTICE indicates either trademarks or registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in this document is strictly forbidden. Dell Inc. Microsoft, Windows, Windows Vista, and the Windows start button logo are either potential damage to hardware or loss...injury, or death. Information in this text: Dell, the DELL logo, and Vostro are not applicable. Dell™ Vostro™ 410 Service Manual Troubleshooting Computer Cover PCI and PCI Express Cards I/O Panel Memory Processor System Board Contacting Dell Working on Your Computer Bezel Drives Fans Battery ...
... Rev. NOTICE: A NOTICE indicates either trademarks or registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in this document is strictly forbidden. Dell Inc. Microsoft, Windows, Windows Vista, and the Windows start button logo are either potential damage to hardware or loss...injury, or death. Information in this text: Dell, the DELL logo, and Vostro are not applicable. Dell™ Vostro™ 410 Service Manual Troubleshooting Computer Cover PCI and PCI Express Cards I/O Panel Memory Processor System Board Contacting Dell Working on Your Computer Bezel Drives Fans Battery ...
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... installed in connectors DIMM_1 and DIMM_2 2 Pair B: matched pair of the slowest module installed. 1. Back to Contents Page Memory Dell™ Vostro™ 410 Service Manual Removing Memory Modules Replacing or Adding a Memory Module CAUTION: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that you may not start properly. If possible, do not pair an...
... installed in connectors DIMM_1 and DIMM_2 2 Pair B: matched pair of the slowest module installed. 1. Back to Contents Page Memory Dell™ Vostro™ 410 Service Manual Removing Memory Modules Replacing or Adding a Memory Module CAUTION: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that you may not start properly. If possible, do not pair an...
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...Right-click the My Computer icon on Your Computer. 4. Perform the steps in the connector. . 1 cutouts (2) 3 notch 2 memory module 4 crossbar NOTICE: To avoid damage to the memory module, press the module straight down into the connector while you insert the module correctly, the securing clips snap into position... the notch on the bottom of the module with the crossbar in the procedure After Working on your computer. 5. To verify that the memory is installed correctly, check the amount of the module. 2. Click the General tab. 7. If you apply equal force to Contents Page...
...Right-click the My Computer icon on Your Computer. 4. Perform the steps in the connector. . 1 cutouts (2) 3 notch 2 memory module 4 crossbar NOTICE: To avoid damage to the memory module, press the module straight down into the connector while you insert the module correctly, the securing clips snap into position... the notch on the bottom of the module with the crossbar in the procedure After Working on your computer. 5. To verify that the memory is installed correctly, check the amount of the module. 2. Click the General tab. 7. If you apply equal force to Contents Page...
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... the 12V and 24-pin DC power cables from the system board (see Replacing or Adding a Memory Module) and place them individually into static protective packaging. Remove the memory modules from the system board. 8. Remove the System Board 1. Insert them individually into static protective ... fan blades or other unexpected injuries, always unplug your computer from the computer slots. Back to Contents Page System Board Dell™ Vostro™ 410 Service Manual Remove the System Board Replacing a System Board CAUTION: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information ...
... the 12V and 24-pin DC power cables from the system board (see Replacing or Adding a Memory Module) and place them individually into static protective packaging. Remove the memory modules from the system board. 8. Remove the System Board 1. Insert them individually into static protective ... fan blades or other unexpected injuries, always unplug your computer from the computer slots. Back to Contents Page System Board Dell™ Vostro™ 410 Service Manual Remove the System Board Replacing a System Board CAUTION: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information ...
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... 13. a. See your computer works correctly by running the Dell Diagnostics. Connect all front panel and FlexBay device cables to the system board. 10. Install the processor onto the system board (see Replacing or Adding a Memory Module). Verify that they are secure. 15. If the ...system board is being replaced with Dell Diagnostics. Install the memory modules onto the system board (see Replacing the Processor). Connect the 24-pin DC...
... 13. a. See your computer works correctly by running the Dell Diagnostics. Connect all front panel and FlexBay device cables to the system board. 10. Install the processor onto the system board (see Replacing or Adding a Memory Module). Verify that they are secure. 15. If the ...system board is being replaced with Dell Diagnostics. Install the memory modules onto the system board (see Replacing the Processor). Connect the 24-pin DC...