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... is difficult to read 53 If 3-D image quality is poor 54 4 Advanced Troubleshooting Diagnostic Lights 55 Dell Diagnostics 58 When to Use the Dell Diagnostics 58 Drivers 60 What Is a Driver 60 Identifying Drivers 60 Reinstalling Drivers 61 Using Microsoft® Windows® XP System Restore 62 Creating a Restore Point 63 Restoring the Computer to an Earlier...
... is difficult to read 53 If 3-D image quality is poor 54 4 Advanced Troubleshooting Diagnostic Lights 55 Dell Diagnostics 58 When to Use the Dell Diagnostics 58 Drivers 60 What Is a Driver 60 Identifying Drivers 60 Reinstalling Drivers 61 Using Microsoft® Windows® XP System Restore 62 Creating a Restore Point 63 Restoring the Computer to an Earlier...
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and right- www.dell.com | support.dell.com front-panel light You can choose from several color choices: •Off •Ruby •Emerald •Sapphire (default) •Amber •Amethyst •Topaz •Diamond badge ...). 4 Select the Onboard Devices option. 5 Select Front LED Color, and press . 6 Press the left- The front-panel light color changes as you scroll through the color options. NOTE: The front-panel light is not for diagnostic purposes. 1 Follow the procedures in the Product Information Guide. arrow keys to save the new front-panel...
and right- www.dell.com | support.dell.com front-panel light You can choose from several color choices: •Off •Ruby •Emerald •Sapphire (default) •Amber •Amethyst •Topaz •Diamond badge ...). 4 Select the Onboard Devices option. 5 Select Front LED Color, and press . 6 Press the left- The front-panel light color changes as you scroll through the color options. NOTE: The front-panel light is not for diagnostic purposes. 1 Follow the procedures in the Product Information Guide. arrow keys to save the new front-panel...
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... button for at least 8 to get a response by pressing a key on a floppy disk or CD. TU R N T H E C O M P U T E R O F F - If necessary, uninstall and then reinstall the program. See "Diagnostic Lights" on page 55. 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 G H T S - The computer does not start up C H E C K T H E D I A G N O S T I C L I O N - Solving Problems 45 A program stops responding END THE PROGRAM - 1 Press simultaneously. 2 Click Applications. 3 Click the program...
... button for at least 8 to get a response by pressing a key on a floppy disk or CD. TU R N T H E C O M P U T E R O F F - If necessary, uninstall and then reinstall the program. See "Diagnostic Lights" on page 55. 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 G H T S - The computer does not start up C H E C K T H E D I A G N O S T I C L I O N - Solving Problems 45 A program stops responding END THE PROGRAM - 1 Press simultaneously. 2 Click Applications. 3 Click the program...
Owner's Manual
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... match the AC power at your location (if applicable). I F T H E P O W E R L I G H T I N G A M B E R - A device might exist. • Ensure that the power strip is in the Product Information Guide. See "Diagnostic Lights" on page 64. Press a key on . The computer is either turned off or is not receiving power. • Reseat the power cable into both the...
... match the AC power at your location (if applicable). I F T H E P O W E R L I G H T I N G A M B E R - A device might exist. • Ensure that the power strip is in the Product Information Guide. See "Diagnostic Lights" on page 64. Press a key on . The computer is either turned off or is not receiving power. • Reseat the power cable into both the...
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..., such as a lamp. Ensure that the sound is not muted. No sound from the speakers is working by testing it with the speakers. www.dell.com | support.dell.com E N S U R E T H A T T H E S U B W O O F E R A N D T H E S P E A K E R S A R E T U R N E D O N - If... is automatically disabled when headphones are connected to check for interference. A D J U S T T H E W I V E R - Turn off nearby fans, fluorescent lights, or halogen lamps to the computer's front-panel headphone connector. RUN THE SPEAKER DIAGNOSTICS R E I N S T A L L T H E S O U N D D R I N D O W S V O L U M E C ...
..., such as a lamp. Ensure that the sound is not muted. No sound from the speakers is working by testing it with the speakers. www.dell.com | support.dell.com E N S U R E T H A T T H E S U B W O O F E R A N D T H E S P E A K E R S A R E T U R N E D O N - If... is automatically disabled when headphones are connected to check for interference. A D J U S T T H E W I V E R - Turn off nearby fans, fluorescent lights, or halogen lamps to the computer's front-panel headphone connector. RUN THE SPEAKER DIAGNOSTICS R E I N S T A L L T H E S O U N D D R I N D O W S V O L U M E C ...
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... documentation for interference. M O V E T H E S U B W O O F E R A W A Y F R O M T H E M O N I C A L O U T L E T - Turn off , firmly press the button to ensure that the monitor cable is connected as a lamp. Solving Problems 53 If the power light is working by testing it is correctly attached to the graphics card. • Ensure that the monitor is blinking, press a key on the keyboard or.... If your computer. • If you begin any of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions located in the Product Information Guide. See "Diagnostic Lights" on .
... documentation for interference. M O V E T H E S U B W O O F E R A W A Y F R O M T H E M O N I C A L O U T L E T - Turn off , firmly press the button to ensure that the monitor cable is connected as a lamp. Solving Problems 53 If the power light is working by testing it is correctly attached to the graphics card. • Ensure that the monitor is blinking, press a key on the keyboard or.... If your computer. • If you begin any of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions located in the Product Information Guide. See "Diagnostic Lights" on .
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...possible pre-BIOS failure has occurred. The diagnostic lights are detected, but a memory failure has occurred. • If you begin any of the lights identify the problem. Reinstall the processor (see "Power Problems" on page 49. Advanced Troubleshooting Diagnostic Lights CAUTION: Before you have identified a faulty ...and then restart the computer. When the computer starts normally, the lights flash. To help you have two or more memory modules installed, remove the modules, reinstall one module (see "Contacting Dell" on page 142). Memory modules are not lit after the system...
...possible pre-BIOS failure has occurred. The diagnostic lights are detected, but a memory failure has occurred. • If you begin any of the lights identify the problem. Reinstall the processor (see "Power Problems" on page 49. Advanced Troubleshooting Diagnostic Lights CAUTION: Before you have identified a faulty ...and then restart the computer. When the computer starts normally, the lights flash. To help you have two or more memory modules installed, remove the modules, reinstall one module (see "Contacting Dell" on page 142). Memory modules are not lit after the system...
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... typically remain connected, such as digital video cameras. Use the lights to help you connect occasionally, such as joysticks or cameras. For more information, see "Diagnostic Lights" on the diagnostic code. Attach high-speed serial multimedia devices, such as printers and... properly if attached to attach headphones and most kinds of speakers. www.dell.com | support.dell.com Front View (Doors Open) 1 2 3 4 5 1 headphone connector 2 microphone connector 3 USB 2.0 connectors (2) 4 IEEE 1394 connector 5 diagnostic lights (4) Use the headphone connector to the front connectors.
... typically remain connected, such as digital video cameras. Use the lights to help you connect occasionally, such as joysticks or cameras. For more information, see "Diagnostic Lights" on the diagnostic code. Attach high-speed serial multimedia devices, such as printers and... properly if attached to attach headphones and most kinds of speakers. www.dell.com | support.dell.com Front View (Doors Open) 1 2 3 4 5 1 headphone connector 2 microphone connector 3 USB 2.0 connectors (2) 4 IEEE 1394 connector 5 diagnostic lights (4) Use the headphone connector to the front connectors.
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...device; green green light - The computer is not any network activity, the light will be off (no light) - solid amber indicates an internal power problem (see "Power Problems" on integrated network adapter) Diagnostic lights push button green light - orange light - yellow blinking light when there is... exists between a 100-Mbps network and the computer. yellow light - A good connection exists between a 10-Mbps network and the computer. four lights on the front panel (See "Diagnostic Lights" on the network. amber light - solid green for power-on state. If there is not...
...device; green green light - The computer is not any network activity, the light will be off (no light) - solid amber indicates an internal power problem (see "Power Problems" on integrated network adapter) Diagnostic lights push button green light - orange light - yellow blinking light when there is... exists between a 100-Mbps network and the computer. yellow light - A good connection exists between a 10-Mbps network and the computer. four lights on the front panel (See "Diagnostic Lights" on the network. amber light - solid green for power-on state. If there is not...
Owner's Manual
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... DVDs general information, 30 helpful tips, 32 how to, 30 cover closing, 125 cover release latch, 73 opening, 76 D Dell contacting, 141-142 support policy, 139 support website, 12 Dell Diagnostics, 58 diagnostic lights, 55 diagnostics Dell, 58 lights, 55 display. Index A audio. See monitor documentation end user license agreement, 10 ergonomics, 10 online, 12 Product Information Guide...
... DVDs general information, 30 helpful tips, 32 how to, 30 cover closing, 125 cover release latch, 73 opening, 76 D Dell contacting, 141-142 support policy, 139 support website, 12 Dell Diagnostics, 58 diagnostic lights, 55 diagnostics Dell, 58 lights, 55 display. Index A audio. See monitor documentation end user license agreement, 10 ergonomics, 10 online, 12 Product Information Guide...
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..., 43 installing parts before you begin, 69 recommended tools, 69 turning off your computer, 69 Internet problems, 41 H hard drive activity light, 71 installing, 98 problems, 41 removing, 97 hardware Dell Diagnostics, 58 drives, RAID configuration, 21 Hardware Troubleshooter, 64 headphone connector, 72 Help and Support Center, 12 help file Windows Help and...
..., 43 installing parts before you begin, 69 recommended tools, 69 turning off your computer, 69 Internet problems, 41 H hard drive activity light, 71 installing, 98 problems, 41 removing, 97 hardware Dell Diagnostics, 58 drives, RAID configuration, 21 Hardware Troubleshooter, 64 headphone connector, 72 Help and Support Center, 12 help file Windows Help and...
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...47 N network Network Setup Wizard, 32 problems, 48 Network Setup Wizard, 32 newlink CreateArray, 25 O operating system CD, 13 reinstalling, 13 reinstalling Windows XP, 64 Operating System CD, 13 P password clearing, 137 jumper, 137 playing CDs, 28 playing DVDs, 28 power button, 71 connector, 73 conserving,...problems, 50 problems battery, 39 blue screen, 46 CD drive, 40 CD-RW drive, 41 computer crashes, 45-46 computer stops responding, 45 Dell Diagnostics, 58 diagnostic lights, 55 drives, 39 DVD drive, 40 e-mail, 41 error messages, 42 general, 44 hard drive, 41 IEEE 1394, 43 Internet, 41 ...
...47 N network Network Setup Wizard, 32 problems, 48 Network Setup Wizard, 32 newlink CreateArray, 25 O operating system CD, 13 reinstalling, 13 reinstalling Windows XP, 64 Operating System CD, 13 P password clearing, 137 jumper, 137 playing CDs, 28 playing DVDs, 28 power button, 71 connector, 73 conserving,...problems, 50 problems battery, 39 blue screen, 46 CD drive, 40 CD-RW drive, 41 computer crashes, 45-46 computer stops responding, 45 Dell Diagnostics, 58 diagnostic lights, 55 drives, 39 DVD drive, 40 e-mail, 41 error messages, 42 general, 44 hard drive, 41 IEEE 1394, 43 Internet, 41 ...
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...52 processor fans, 73 type, 127 Program Compatibility Wizard, 46 R RAID configuring, 21 regulatory information, 10 reinstalling Windows XP, 64 ResourceCD, 61 Dell Diagnostics, 58 S safety instructions, 10 SATA. See serial ATA Scalable Link Interface technology, 38 scanner problems, 51 screen. ..., 131 entering, 131 options, 132 screens, 131 T technical support policy, 139 transferring information to a new computer, 28 troubleshooting Dell Diagnostics, 58 diagnostic lights, 55 Hardware Troubleshooter, 64 Help and Support Center, 12 restore to previous state, 62 tips, 39 TV connect to computer,...
...52 processor fans, 73 type, 127 Program Compatibility Wizard, 46 R RAID configuring, 21 regulatory information, 10 reinstalling Windows XP, 64 ResourceCD, 61 Dell Diagnostics, 58 S safety instructions, 10 SATA. See serial ATA Scalable Link Interface technology, 38 scanner problems, 51 screen. ..., 131 entering, 131 options, 132 screens, 131 T technical support policy, 139 transferring information to a new computer, 28 troubleshooting Dell Diagnostics, 58 diagnostic lights, 55 Hardware Troubleshooter, 64 Help and Support Center, 12 restore to previous state, 62 tips, 39 TV connect to computer,...