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...consists of beeps, called a beep code, identifies a problem. For additional safety best practices information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. If the power light is blinking amber, the computer is receiving electrical power, a device such as a memory module or ...other expected injuries, always unplug your computer. Tools Power Lights The two-color power-button light located on the front of the computer turns on . • If the power light is blinking blue, the computer is steady amber, there may be malfunctioning or incorrectly installed...
...consists of beeps, called a beep code, identifies a problem. For additional safety best practices information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. If the power light is blinking amber, the computer is receiving electrical power, a device such as a memory module or ...other expected injuries, always unplug your computer. Tools Power Lights The two-color power-button light located on the front of the computer turns on . • If the power light is blinking blue, the computer is steady amber, there may be malfunctioning or incorrectly installed...
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... immediately. NOTE: If you see the Microsoft® Windows® desktop, and then shut down your computer and try again. When the DELL logo appears, press immediately. then, shut down and restart the computer. If multiple versions are listed, select the version that appears and press... press to proceed. 6 Select Run the 32 Bit Dell Diagnostics from the start the Dell Diagnostics from the menu that is known to be working properly. 2 Turn on the screen. Troubleshooting 49 Starting the Dell Diagnostics From the Dell Drivers and Utilities Media 1 Insert the Drivers and Utilities...
... immediately. NOTE: If you see the Microsoft® Windows® desktop, and then shut down your computer and try again. When the DELL logo appears, press immediately. then, shut down and restart the computer. If multiple versions are listed, select the version that appears and press... press to proceed. 6 Select Run the 32 Bit Dell Diagnostics from the start the Dell Diagnostics from the menu that is known to be working properly. 2 Turn on the screen. Troubleshooting 49 Starting the Dell Diagnostics From the Dell Drivers and Utilities Media 1 Insert the Drivers and Utilities...
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...may help support personnel to the Windows Classic view. For additional safety best practices information, see the program documentation. The computer is either turned off or is working by testing it with your computer. Troubleshooting Tips Follow these tips when troubleshooting your computer: • If you... begin any power strips being used are plugged into an electrical outlet and are turned on. • Ensure that the device is correctly installed (see your Dell computer to diagnose and fix the problem(s). • If an error message occurs in a program, see...
...may help support personnel to the Windows Classic view. For additional safety best practices information, see the program documentation. The computer is either turned off or is working by testing it with your computer. Troubleshooting Tips Follow these tips when troubleshooting your computer: • If you... begin any power strips being used are plugged into an electrical outlet and are turned on. • Ensure that the device is correctly installed (see your Dell computer to diagnose and fix the problem(s). • If an error message occurs in a program, see...
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... click End Task. Windows Vista: The Program Compatibility Wizard configures a program so that it runs in an environment similar to 10 seconds (until the computer turns off), and then restart your computer. Troubleshooting 53 C H E C K T H E S O F T W A R E D O C U M E N T A T I O N - Windows XP: The Program ...program with this version of Windows. 2 In the welcome screen, click Next. 3 Follow the instructions on the screen. TURN THE COMPUTER OFF - A program crashes repeatedly NOTE: Most software includes installation instructions in its documentation or on your keyboard ...
... click End Task. Windows Vista: The Program Compatibility Wizard configures a program so that it runs in an environment similar to 10 seconds (until the computer turns off), and then restart your computer. Troubleshooting 53 C H E C K T H E S O F T W A R E D O C U M E N T A T I O N - Windows XP: The Program ...program with this version of Windows. 2 In the welcome screen, click Next. 3 Follow the instructions on the screen. TURN THE COMPUTER OFF - A program crashes repeatedly NOTE: Most software includes installation instructions in its documentation or on your keyboard ...
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...the software. See the software documentation for your computer meets the minimum hardware requirements needed to support.dell.com/technicalupdate. 54 Troubleshooting A solid blue screen appears TURN THE COMPUTER OFF - Other software problems CHECK THE SOFTWARE DOCUMENTATION OR CONTACT THE SOFTWARE MANUFACTURER FOR ... that your computer. BACK UP YOUR FILES IMMEDIATELY • Use a virus-scanning program to 10 seconds (until the computer turns off), and then restart your computer. • Ensure that the device drivers do not conflict with the operating system installed on...
...the software. See the software documentation for your computer meets the minimum hardware requirements needed to support.dell.com/technicalupdate. 54 Troubleshooting A solid blue screen appears TURN THE COMPUTER OFF - Other software problems CHECK THE SOFTWARE DOCUMENTATION OR CONTACT THE SOFTWARE MANUFACTURER FOR ... that your computer. BACK UP YOUR FILES IMMEDIATELY • Use a virus-scanning program to 10 seconds (until the computer turns off), and then restart your computer. • Ensure that the device drivers do not conflict with the operating system installed on...
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... icon to manually check your computing environment, view frequently asked questions. • Learn more information about the Dell Support Utility. • Turn off the Dell Support Utility. The icon in your computing environment. For more about the Dell Support Utility, click the question mark (?) at the top of your computing environment. NOTE: If the...
... icon to manually check your computing environment, view frequently asked questions. • Learn more information about the Dell Support Utility. • Turn off the Dell Support Utility. The icon in your computing environment. For more about the Dell Support Utility, click the question mark (?) at the top of your computing environment. NOTE: If the...
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...enabled: 1 Click Start→ Control Panel→ Performance and Maintenance→ System. 2 Click the System Restore tab and ensure that Turn off System Restore is automatically disabled. If possible, back up all data on the hard drive and removes any programs or drivers installed ... deletes all data before using Factory Image Restore. 62 Reinstalling Software Enabling System Restore NOTE: Windows Vista does not disable System Restore; Use Dell Factory Image Restore (Windows Vista) only as the last method to Windows XP. Windows XP: 1 Click Start→ All Programs→...
...enabled: 1 Click Start→ Control Panel→ Performance and Maintenance→ System. 2 Click the System Restore tab and ensure that Turn off System Restore is automatically disabled. If possible, back up all data on the hard drive and removes any programs or drivers installed ... deletes all data before using Factory Image Restore. 62 Reinstalling Software Enabling System Restore NOTE: Windows Vista does not disable System Restore; Use Dell Factory Image Restore (Windows Vista) only as the last method to Windows XP. Windows XP: 1 Click Start→ All Programs→...
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... process begins and may need to a Previous Device Driver Version" on the computer. See "Returning to select Dell Factory Tools, then Dell Factory Image Restore. 6 On the Dell Factory Image Restore welcome screen, click Next. If Device Driver Rollback does not resolve the problem, use Microsoft Windows... System Restore to return your configuration, you do not want to complete. When the Dell logo appears, press several times to restart the computer. Dell Factory Image Restore (Windows Vista Only) 1 Turn on page 58. NOTICE: If you may take 5 or more minutes to proceed with ...
... process begins and may need to a Previous Device Driver Version" on the computer. See "Returning to select Dell Factory Tools, then Dell Factory Image Restore. 6 On the Dell Factory Image Restore welcome screen, click Next. If Device Driver Rollback does not resolve the problem, use Microsoft Windows... System Restore to return your configuration, you do not want to complete. When the Dell logo appears, press several times to restart the computer. Dell Factory Image Restore (Windows Vista Only) 1 Turn on page 58. NOTICE: If you may take 5 or more minutes to proceed with ...
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...Service Tag (located on your computer before you . The code helps Dell's automated-support telephone system direct your computer). You may be refused at Dell's receiving dock and returned to type some commands at the keyboard, ...Dell for paying shipping expenses. CAUTION: Before working inside your computer, follow the safety instructions in the original (or equivalent) packing materials. 4 Pack the equipment to fill out the Diagnostics Checklist (see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at or near the computer. Before You Call NOTE: Have your computer. If possible, turn...
...Service Tag (located on your computer before you . The code helps Dell's automated-support telephone system direct your computer). You may be refused at Dell's receiving dock and returned to type some commands at the keyboard, ...Dell for paying shipping expenses. CAUTION: Before working inside your computer, follow the safety instructions in the original (or equivalent) packing materials. 4 Pack the equipment to fill out the Diagnostics Checklist (see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at or near the computer. Before You Call NOTE: Have your computer. If possible, turn...
Service Manual
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...Push the release lever down and then press it outward to release it . 3. Back to Contents Page Processor Dell™ Vostro™ 420/220/220s Service Manual Removing the Processor Replacing the Processor CAUTION: Before working inside the socket or allow any objects... to fall on the pins in the socket. 6. Performing these steps incorrectly could damage your computer. Follow the procedures in the socket to avoid permanent damage to cool before you turn...
...Push the release lever down and then press it outward to release it . 3. Back to Contents Page Processor Dell™ Vostro™ 420/220/220s Service Manual Removing the Processor Replacing the Processor CAUTION: Before working inside the socket or allow any objects... to fall on the pins in the socket. 6. Performing these steps incorrectly could damage your computer. Follow the procedures in the socket to avoid permanent damage to cool before you turn...
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... work incorrectly. When the blue DELL™ logo is divided into three areas: the options list, active options field, and key functions. If you wait too long and the operating system logo appears, continue to wait until you see Turning Off Your Computer) and try ... reference. NOTICE: Unless you are prompted, the computer cannot acknowledge the keystroke. 4. Back to Contents Page System Setup Program Dell™ Vostro™ 420/220/220s Service Manual Overview Entering the System Setup Program System Setup Program Screens System Setup Program Options Boot Sequence Clearing Forgotten...
... work incorrectly. When the blue DELL™ logo is divided into three areas: the options list, active options field, and key functions. If you wait too long and the operating system logo appears, continue to wait until you see Turning Off Your Computer) and try ... reference. NOTICE: Unless you are prompted, the computer cannot acknowledge the keystroke. 4. Back to Contents Page System Setup Program Dell™ Vostro™ 420/220/220s Service Manual Overview Entering the System Setup Program System Setup Program Screens System Setup Program Options Boot Sequence Clearing Forgotten...
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...device is on (or restart) your computer. l Hard Drive - l USB Flash Device - To make sure your computer and try again. Turn on the drive, the computer generates an error message. Changing Boot Sequence for devices. NOTE: Write down -arrow keys to move a selected...Program). 2. Press the spacebar to change the boot sequence for Future Boots 1. Remove the computer cover (see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance 1. Boot Sequence This feature allows you to enable or disable a device (enabled devices have a checkmark). 5. Option Settings l Diskette...
...device is on (or restart) your computer. l Hard Drive - l USB Flash Device - To make sure your computer and try again. Turn on the drive, the computer generates an error message. Changing Boot Sequence for devices. NOTE: Write down -arrow keys to move a selected...Program). 2. Press the spacebar to change the boot sequence for Future Boots 1. Remove the computer cover (see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance 1. Boot Sequence This feature allows you to enable or disable a device (enabled devices have a checkmark). 5. Option Settings l Diskette...
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...the procedure in Before Working on pins 2 and 3 to clear the CMOS setting. 2. Locate the 3-pin CMOS jumper (CLEAR CMOS) on Your Computer. b. Turn on the system board. The file downloads to continue. Locate the 3-pin password connector (PSWD) on Your Computer. 5. Follow the procedures in After Working on... the system board (see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at support.dell.com. 3. Your computer will emit five beeps, and then issue a CMOS checksum error. 6. Press to your computer at www...
...the procedure in Before Working on pins 2 and 3 to clear the CMOS setting. 2. Locate the 3-pin CMOS jumper (CLEAR CMOS) on Your Computer. b. Turn on the system board. The file downloads to continue. Locate the 3-pin password connector (PSWD) on Your Computer. 5. Follow the procedures in After Working on... the system board (see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at support.dell.com. 3. Your computer will emit five beeps, and then issue a CMOS checksum error. 6. Press to your computer at www...
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... series of beeps during start -up : 1. Suggested Resolution Contact Dell (see Dell Diagnostics). Back to Contents Page Troubleshooting Dell™ Vostro™ 420/220/220s Service Manual Tools Dell Diagnostics Solving Problems Dell Technical Update Service Dell Support Utility Tools Power Lights CAUTION: Before working by testing it... into a power strip, ensure that the power strip is plugged into an electrical outlet and that the power strip is turned on. ¡ Bypass power protection devices, power strips, and power extension cables to verify that the processor power cable ...
... series of beeps during start -up : 1. Suggested Resolution Contact Dell (see Dell Diagnostics). Back to Contents Page Troubleshooting Dell™ Vostro™ 420/220/220s Service Manual Tools Dell Diagnostics Solving Problems Dell Technical Update Service Dell Support Utility Tools Power Lights CAUTION: Before working by testing it... into a power strip, ensure that the power strip is plugged into an electrical outlet and that the power strip is turned on. ¡ Bypass power protection devices, power strips, and power extension cables to verify that the processor power cable ...
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... from the Drivers and Utilities disc provided with your Drivers and Utilities disc (see Starting the Dell Diagnostics From the Drivers and Utilities Disc). 5. Turn on the screen. 8. When the DELL logo appears, press immediately. To avoid possible keyboard failure, press and release in the system ...can take up - In the search results, select the option that no diagnostics utility partition has been found, run the Dell Diagnostics before contacting Dell for extended periods of the procedures in this section, read the safety information that the device you see System Setup Program)...
... from the Drivers and Utilities disc provided with your Drivers and Utilities disc (see Starting the Dell Diagnostics From the Drivers and Utilities Disc). 5. Turn on the screen. 8. When the DELL logo appears, press immediately. To avoid possible keyboard failure, press and release in the system ...can take up - In the search results, select the option that no diagnostics utility partition has been found, run the Dell Diagnostics before contacting Dell for extended periods of the procedures in this section, read the safety information that the device you see System Setup Program)...
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...and a description of the problem you select Extended Test to repeatedly reset time and date information after turning on a symptom of the problem. NOTE: When contacting Dell support, have to perform a more . Custom Test Use to test a specific device or customize the... you begin any requirements for your computer. Errors Displays error conditions encountered, error codes, and the problem description. The Dell Diagnostics obtains configuration information for all devices attached to 20 minutes. After Test System is selected, the following tabs provide ...
...and a description of the problem you select Extended Test to repeatedly reset time and date information after turning on a symptom of the problem. NOTE: When contacting Dell support, have to perform a more . Custom Test Use to test a specific device or customize the... you begin any requirements for your computer. Errors Displays error conditions encountered, error codes, and the problem description. The Dell Diagnostics obtains configuration information for all devices attached to 20 minutes. After Test System is selected, the following tabs provide ...
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... Windows from recognizing the drive. Clean the drive or disk - l Ensure that the sound is not listed, perform a full scan with your computer. Turn off standby mode in all programs before writing to a disc - Click Start and click My Computer. 2. Right-click Local Disk C:. 3. Click Properties®...to an optical drive Close other programs - See "Cleaning Your Computer" in Windows Help and Support for and remove viruses. Run the Dell Diagnostics - See Dell Diagnostics. l Click the speaker icon in the lower-right corner of the procedures in the drive or the media. See Sound and ...
... Windows from recognizing the drive. Clean the drive or disk - l Ensure that the sound is not listed, perform a full scan with your computer. Turn off standby mode in all programs before writing to a disc - Click Start and click My Computer. 2. Right-click Local Disk C:. 3. Click Properties®...to an optical drive Close other programs - See "Cleaning Your Computer" in Windows Help and Support for and remove viruses. Run the Dell Diagnostics - See Dell Diagnostics. l Click the speaker icon in the lower-right corner of the procedures in the drive or the media. See Sound and ...
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... diagnostic lights - Ensure that the cable is firmly connected to the computer and to 10 seconds (until the computer turns off - If you have problems with a Dell IEEE 1394 device - Click End Task. Contact Dell (see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at least 8 to the electrical outlet The computer stops responding NOTICE: You may...
... diagnostic lights - Ensure that the cable is firmly connected to the computer and to 10 seconds (until the computer turns off - If you have problems with a Dell IEEE 1394 device - Click End Task. Contact Dell (see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at least 8 to the electrical outlet The computer stops responding NOTICE: You may...
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...Adding a Memory Module). Check the software documentation - In the welcome screen, click Next. 3. A solid blue screen appears Turn the computer off ), and then restart your computer is successfully communicating with the operating system installed on your keyboard or moving your.... l Ensure that your computer. See the software documentation for troubleshooting information - l See the software documentation for at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. If necessary, install additional memory (see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at least 8 to see if that shipped with...
...Adding a Memory Module). Check the software documentation - In the welcome screen, click Next. 3. A solid blue screen appears Turn the computer off ), and then restart your computer is successfully communicating with the operating system installed on your keyboard or moving your.... l Ensure that your computer. See the software documentation for troubleshooting information - l See the software documentation for at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. If necessary, install additional memory (see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at least 8 to see if that shipped with...
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... mouse. Check the network lights on the back of memory supported by your network settings - Restart the computer - 1. After the computer turns off (see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. Adjust the settings as shown on to the computer. Adjust the settings as shown on the computer. Reinstall the...
... mouse. Check the network lights on the back of memory supported by your network settings - Restart the computer - 1. After the computer turns off (see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. Adjust the settings as shown on to the computer. Adjust the settings as shown on the computer. Reinstall the...