Owner's Manual
Page 6
6 System Setup 77 Overview 77 Entering System Setup 77 System Setup Screens 77 System Setup Options 79 Boot Sequence 82 Option Settings 82 Changing Boot Sequence for the Current Boot 82 Changing Boot Sequence for Future Boots 83 7 Clearing Passwords and CMOS Settings 85 Clearing Passwords 85 Clearing CMOS Settings 87 Flashing the BIOS 88 8 Troubleshooting Tools 89 Power Lights 89 Beep Codes 90 System Messages 93 Hardware Troubleshooter 95 6 Contents
6 System Setup 77 Overview 77 Entering System Setup 77 System Setup Screens 77 System Setup Options 79 Boot Sequence 82 Option Settings 82 Changing Boot Sequence for the Current Boot 82 Changing Boot Sequence for Future Boots 83 7 Clearing Passwords and CMOS Settings 85 Clearing Passwords 85 Clearing CMOS Settings 87 Flashing the BIOS 88 8 Troubleshooting Tools 89 Power Lights 89 Beep Codes 90 System Messages 93 Hardware Troubleshooter 95 6 Contents
Owner's Manual
Page 89
Bypass power protection devices, power strips, and power extension cables to the system board (see "Beep Codes" on properly. - Some possible causes of interference are securely connected to verify that the computer turns on page 90. • If the power light... is blinking white, the computer is not responding, see "System Board Components" in the Service Manual on the Dell Support website at support.dell.com). • Eliminate interference. The power button light located on the front of the computer indicates different states of the computer: • If...
Bypass power protection devices, power strips, and power extension cables to the system board (see "Beep Codes" on properly. - Some possible causes of interference are securely connected to verify that the computer turns on page 90. • If the power light... is blinking white, the computer is not responding, see "System Board Components" in the Service Manual on the Dell Support website at support.dell.com). • Eliminate interference. The power button light located on the front of the computer indicates different states of the computer: • If...
Owner's Manual
Page 90
...power supply or a device attached to identify the cause (see "Dell Diagnostics" on page 95). 90 Troubleshooting Tools If your computer. The power supply is connected to help identify a problem with your computer emits a series of beeps is not working - The power supply diagnostic LED located on ...the back of the computer indicates different states of beeps during start up : 1 Write down the beep code. 2 Run the Dell Diagnostics to the power supply. Ensure that the main power cable is not receiving power - To test the...
...power supply or a device attached to identify the cause (see "Dell Diagnostics" on page 95). 90 Troubleshooting Tools If your computer. The power supply is connected to help identify a problem with your computer emits a series of beeps is not working - The power supply diagnostic LED located on ...the back of the computer indicates different states of beeps during start up : 1 Write down the beep code. 2 Run the Dell Diagnostics to the power supply. Ensure that the main power cable is not receiving power - To test the...
Owner's Manual
Page 91
...detected. Code (repetitive short beeps) 1 2 Description Suggested Remedy BIOS checksum failure. Possible motherboard failure. If the computer starts normally, continue to install additional memory modules (one module (see "Contacting Dell" on the Dell Support website at support.dell.com) and restart the computer.... No memory modules are installed, remove the modules (see "Removing Memory" in the Service Manual on the Dell Support website at support.dell.com), then reinstall one at a time) until you have identified a faulty module or reinstalled all modules without error...
...detected. Code (repetitive short beeps) 1 2 Description Suggested Remedy BIOS checksum failure. Possible motherboard failure. If the computer starts normally, continue to install additional memory modules (one module (see "Contacting Dell" on the Dell Support website at support.dell.com) and restart the computer.... No memory modules are installed, remove the modules (see "Removing Memory" in the Service Manual on the Dell Support website at support.dell.com), then reinstall one at a time) until you have identified a faulty module or reinstalled all modules without error...
Owner's Manual
Page 92
...; If the problem persists, contact Dell (see "Contacting Dell" on page 141). Contact Dell (see "Contacting Dell" on Possible motherboard page 141). failure. failure. Code (repetitive short beeps) 3 4 Description Suggested Remedy Chipset error. Super I/O chip failure. Contact Dell (see "Contacting Dell" on page 141). Keyboard controller test failure. Contact Dell (see "Contacting Dell" on Possible motherboard page 141). RAM...
...; If the problem persists, contact Dell (see "Contacting Dell" on page 141). Contact Dell (see "Contacting Dell" on Possible motherboard page 141). failure. failure. Code (repetitive short beeps) 3 4 Description Suggested Remedy Chipset error. Super I/O chip failure. Contact Dell (see "Contacting Dell" on page 141). Keyboard controller test failure. Contact Dell (see "Contacting Dell" on Possible motherboard page 141). RAM...
Owner's Manual
Page 93
... 141 for either the operating system or the program that was running when the message appeared. Contact Dell (see "Contacting Dell" on page 141). Code (repetitive short beeps) 5 6 7 Description Suggested Remedy RTC power failure. Contact Dell (see "Contacting Dell" on page 141). FOR HELP IN RESOLVING THIS PROBLEM, PLEASE NOTE T H I S C H E C K P O I N T A N D C O N T A C T D E L L TE C H N I L U R E - C M O S C H E C K S U M E R R O R - Troubleshooting Tools 93 The...
... 141 for either the operating system or the program that was running when the message appeared. Contact Dell (see "Contacting Dell" on page 141). Code (repetitive short beeps) 5 6 7 Description Suggested Remedy RTC power failure. Contact Dell (see "Contacting Dell" on page 141). FOR HELP IN RESOLVING THIS PROBLEM, PLEASE NOTE T H I S C H E C K P O I N T A N D C O N T A C T D E L L TE C H N I L U R E - C M O S C H E C K S U M E R R O R - Troubleshooting Tools 93 The...
Owner's Manual
Page 110
... are securely connected to the system board (see "System Board Components" in the Service Manual on the Dell Support website at support.dell.com). See the printer documentation for your printer, contact the printer's manufacturer. See "Beep Codes" on the keyboard, move the mouse, or press the power button to the same electrical...
... are securely connected to the system board (see "System Board Components" in the Service Manual on the Dell Support website at support.dell.com). See the printer documentation for your printer, contact the printer's manufacturer. See "Beep Codes" on the keyboard, move the mouse, or press the power button to the same electrical...
Owner's Manual
Page 114
... has power. • If the power light is off nearby devices to appear shaky. TE S T T H E E L E C T R I T O R A W A Y F R O M E X T E R N A L P O W E R S O U R C E S - See "Beep Codes" on adjusting the contrast and brightness, demagnetizing (degaussing) the monitor, and running the monitor self-test. Windows XP: 1 Click Start→ Control Panel→ Appearance and Themes. 2 Click the area you want to have...
... has power. • If the power light is off nearby devices to appear shaky. TE S T T H E E L E C T R I T O R A W A Y F R O M E X T E R N A L P O W E R S O U R C E S - See "Beep Codes" on adjusting the contrast and brightness, demagnetizing (degaussing) the monitor, and running the monitor self-test. Windows XP: 1 Click Start→ Control Panel→ Appearance and Themes. 2 Click the area you want to have...
Owner's Manual
Page 115
... - 1 Shut down your computer and connect an external monitor to the BIOS defaults. C H E C K T H E M O N I T O R S E T T I O N - Contact Dell (see "Clearing CMOS Settings" on page 141). Overclocking Problems Overclocking may be defective. To correct the issue manually, you begin any of the computer illuminates...and blinks or remains solid to resume normal operation. Troubleshooting 115 Only part of the display is not responding, see "Beep Codes" on the front of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions in system instability. After three unsuccessful ...
... - 1 Shut down your computer and connect an external monitor to the BIOS defaults. C H E C K T H E M O N I T O R S E T T I O N - Contact Dell (see "Clearing CMOS Settings" on page 141). Overclocking Problems Overclocking may be defective. To correct the issue manually, you begin any of the computer illuminates...and blinks or remains solid to resume normal operation. Troubleshooting 115 Only part of the display is not responding, see "Beep Codes" on the front of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions in system instability. After three unsuccessful ...
Owner's Manual
Page 140
...? Otherwise, record the contents of the computer): Express Service Code: Return Material Authorization Number (if provided by Dell support technician): Operating system and version: Devices: Expansion cards: Are you performed: 140 Getting Help Error message, beep code, or diagnostic code: Description of the system's start-up files. Yes No Network, version, and...
...? Otherwise, record the contents of the computer): Express Service Code: Return Material Authorization Number (if provided by Dell support technician): Operating system and version: Devices: Expansion cards: Are you performed: 140 Getting Help Error message, beep code, or diagnostic code: Description of the system's start-up files. Yes No Network, version, and...
Owner's Manual
Page 163
... device, 82 C CD-RW drive problems, 103 CDs, 45 operating system, 16 playing, 43 Check Disk, 103 CMOS settings clearing, 87 computer beep codes, 90 crashes, 106-107 restore to previous state, 122 specifications, 129 stops responding, 106 conflicts software and hardware incompatibilities, 95, 121 connecting ...audio device, 48 TV, 48 contacting Dell, 141 copying CDs general information, 45 helpful tips, 47 how to, 45 copying DVDs general information, 45 helpful tips, 47 how to, 45...
... device, 82 C CD-RW drive problems, 103 CDs, 45 operating system, 16 playing, 43 Check Disk, 103 CMOS settings clearing, 87 computer beep codes, 90 crashes, 106-107 restore to previous state, 122 specifications, 129 stops responding, 106 conflicts software and hardware incompatibilities, 95, 121 connecting ...audio device, 48 TV, 48 contacting Dell, 141 copying CDs general information, 45 helpful tips, 47 how to, 45 copying DVDs general information, 45 helpful tips, 47 how to, 45...
Owner's Manual
Page 164
diagnostics beep codes, 90 Dell, 95 documentation End User License Agreement, 12 ergonomics, 12 online, 14 ...problems, 102 RAID, 67 DVDs, 45 playing, 43 E End User License Agreement, 12 ergonomics information, 12 error messages beep codes, 90 problems, 103 F Factory Image Restore, 124, 126 Files and Settings Transfer Wizard, 29 Flex Bay drive ...Media Card Reader, 18 H hard drive problems, 103 hardware beep codes, 90 conflicts, 95, 121 Dell Diagnostics, 95 drives, RAID configuration, 67 Hardware Troubleshooter, 95, 121 hibernate mode, 39, 41-42 ...
diagnostics beep codes, 90 Dell, 95 documentation End User License Agreement, 12 ergonomics, 12 online, 14 ...problems, 102 RAID, 67 DVDs, 45 playing, 43 E End User License Agreement, 12 ergonomics information, 12 error messages beep codes, 90 problems, 103 F Factory Image Restore, 124, 126 Files and Settings Transfer Wizard, 29 Flex Bay drive ...Media Card Reader, 18 H hard drive problems, 103 hardware beep codes, 90 conflicts, 95, 121 Dell Diagnostics, 95 drives, RAID configuration, 67 Hardware Troubleshooter, 95, 121 hibernate mode, 39, 41-42 ...
Owner's Manual
Page 166
... 33 problems, 110 setting up, 27, 33 USB, 34 problems battery, 101 beep codes, 90 blue screen, 107 CD-RW drive, 103 computer crashes, 106-107 computer stops responding, 106 conflicts, 95, 121 Dell Diagnostics, 95 drives, 102 error messages, 103 general, 106 hard drive, 103 IEEE... 113 software, 106-107 volume adjusting, 112 Product Information Guide, 12 R RAID configuring, 67 RAID array, creating, 71 regulatory information, 12 ResourceCD Dell Diagnostics, 95 S S.M.A.R.T, 94 S/PDIF digital audio enabling, 62 safety instructions, 12 scanner problems, 111-112 Service Tag, 13 settings system setup, ...
... 33 problems, 110 setting up, 27, 33 USB, 34 problems battery, 101 beep codes, 90 blue screen, 107 CD-RW drive, 103 computer crashes, 106-107 computer stops responding, 106 conflicts, 95, 121 Dell Diagnostics, 95 drives, 102 error messages, 103 general, 106 hard drive, 103 IEEE... 113 software, 106-107 volume adjusting, 112 Product Information Guide, 12 R RAID configuring, 67 RAID array, creating, 71 regulatory information, 12 ResourceCD Dell Diagnostics, 95 S S.M.A.R.T, 94 S/PDIF digital audio enabling, 62 safety instructions, 12 scanner problems, 111-112 Service Tag, 13 settings system setup, ...