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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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... Front LED Color, and press . 6 Press the left- arrow keys to save the new front-panel light color setting. 16 Setting Up and Using Your Computer and right- www.dell.com | support.dell.com front-panel light You can choose from several color choices: •Off •Ruby •Emerald •Sapphire (default) •... "Before You Begin" on page 69. 2 Turn on (or restart) your computer. 3 Enter system setup by pressing . (See "Entering System Setup" on page 131 for diagnostic purposes. 1 Follow the procedures in the Product Information Guide.
... Front LED Color, and press . 6 Press the left- arrow keys to save the new front-panel light color setting. 16 Setting Up and Using Your Computer and right- www.dell.com | support.dell.com front-panel light You can choose from several color choices: •Off •Ruby •Emerald •Sapphire (default) •... "Before You Begin" on page 69. 2 Turn on (or restart) your computer. 3 Enter system setup by pressing . (See "Entering System Setup" on page 131 for diagnostic purposes. 1 Follow the procedures in the Product Information Guide.
Owner's Manual
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See "Diagnostic Lights" on a floppy disk or CD. A program crashes repeatedly NOTE: Software usually includes installation instructions in its documentation or on page 55. ENSURE THAT THE POWER ...
See "Diagnostic Lights" on a floppy disk or CD. A program crashes repeatedly NOTE: Software usually includes installation instructions in its documentation or on page 55. ENSURE THAT THE POWER ...
Owner's Manual
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See "Diagnostic Lights" on the keyboard, move the mouse, or press the power button to the system board (see "Removing PCI and PCI Express Cards" on page 89). I F T H E P O W E R L I G H T I N G G R E E N - ...
See "Diagnostic Lights" on the keyboard, move the mouse, or press the power button to the system board (see "Removing PCI and PCI Express Cards" on page 89). I F T H E P O W E R L I G H T I N G G R E E N - ...
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... H E E L E C T R I S C O N N E C T H E A D P H O N E S F R O M T H E H E A D P H O N E C O N N E C T O R - Turn off nearby fans, fluorescent lights, or halogen lamps to eliminate distortion. See the setup diagram supplied with another device, such as a lamp. Sound from headphones C H E C K T H E H E A D P H O N E C A B L E C O N N E C T I O N - See "Resolving...turned up and that the headphone cable is securely inserted into the headphone connector (see "Front View (Doors Open)" on page 72). 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...
... H E E L E C T R I S C O N N E C T H E A D P H O N E S F R O M T H E H E A D P H O N E C O N N E C T O R - Turn off nearby fans, fluorescent lights, or halogen lamps to eliminate distortion. See the setup diagram supplied with another device, such as a lamp. Sound from headphones C H E C K T H E H E A D P H O N E C A B L E C O N N E C T I O N - See "Resolving...turned up and that the headphone cable is securely inserted into the headphone connector (see "Front View (Doors Open)" on page 72). 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...
Owner's Manual
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...ensure that it with another device, such as shown on the keyboard or move the mouse. Fans, fluorescent lights, halogen lamps, and other electrical devices can cause the screen image to the correct card. • If ... away from the monitor. Solving Problems 53 If the power light is connected as a lamp. See "Diagnostic Lights" on . C H E C K T H E D I A G N O S T I C L I C A L O U T L E T - See the monitor documentation for troubleshooting procedures. M O V E T H E M O N I T O R - If the power light is blank NOTE: See the monitor documentation for instructions on adjusting...
...ensure that it with another device, such as shown on the keyboard or move the mouse. Fans, fluorescent lights, halogen lamps, and other electrical devices can cause the screen image to the correct card. • If ... away from the monitor. Solving Problems 53 If the power light is connected as a lamp. See "Diagnostic Lights" on . C H E C K T H E D I A G N O S T I C L I C A L O U T L E T - See the monitor documentation for troubleshooting procedures. M O V E T H E M O N I T O R - If the power light is blank NOTE: See the monitor documentation for instructions on adjusting...
Owner's Manual
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...module. A possible processor failure has occurred. Memory modules are not lit after the system successfully boots to the operating system. The diagnostic lights are detected, but a memory failure has occurred. • If you troubleshoot a problem, your computer (see "Installing Memory"... on page 80). • If the problem persists, contact Dell (see "Contacting Dell" on page 142). Advanced Troubleshooting Diagnostic Lights CAUTION: Before you have two or more memory modules installed, remove the modules, reinstall one module (see ...
...module. A possible processor failure has occurred. Memory modules are not lit after the system successfully boots to the operating system. The diagnostic lights are detected, but a memory failure has occurred. • If you troubleshoot a problem, your computer (see "Installing Memory"... on page 80). • If the problem persists, contact Dell (see "Contacting Dell" on page 142). Advanced Troubleshooting Diagnostic Lights CAUTION: Before you have two or more memory modules installed, remove the modules, reinstall one module (see ...
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... that you connect occasionally, such as joysticks or cameras. Use the lights to the front connectors. For more information, see "Diagnostic Lights" on the diagnostic code. 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 attach a personal computer microphone for bootable...
... that you connect occasionally, such as joysticks or cameras. Use the lights to the front connectors. For more information, see "Diagnostic Lights" on the diagnostic code. 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 attach a personal computer microphone for bootable...
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...Mbps network and the computer. solid amber indicates an internal power problem (see "Power Problems" on state. yellow light - A good connection exists between a 1-GB (or 1000-Mbps) network and the computer. Blinking amber indicates a problem with an installed... Controls and Lights Power control Power light Hard-drive access light Link integrity light (on integrated network adapter) Activity light (on page 55.) Appendix 129 Blinking green in sleep state; four lights on the front panel (See "Diagnostic Lights" on integrated network adapter) Diagnostic lights push button ...
...Mbps network and the computer. solid amber indicates an internal power problem (see "Power Problems" on state. yellow light - A good connection exists between a 1-GB (or 1000-Mbps) network and the computer. Blinking amber indicates a problem with an installed... Controls and Lights Power control Power light Hard-drive access light Link integrity light (on integrated network adapter) Activity light (on page 55.) Appendix 129 Blinking green in sleep state; four lights on the front panel (See "Diagnostic Lights" on integrated network adapter) Diagnostic lights push button ...
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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...
Owner's Manual
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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 ...
Owner's Manual
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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. See..., 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. See..., 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, ...