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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
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... power cable and front panel cable are : - Ensure that the computer turns on the back of interference are securely connected to the system board (see "Beep Codes" on a power strip - If the computer is plugged into a power strip, ensure that the power strip is turned on the keyboard, move the mouse, or... on the front of the computer indicates different states of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions in the Service Manual on the Dell Support website at support.dell.com). • Eliminate interference.
... power cable and front panel cable are : - Ensure that the computer turns on the back of interference are securely connected to the system board (see "Beep Codes" on a power strip - If the computer is plugged into a power strip, ensure that the power strip is turned on the keyboard, move the mouse, or... on the front of the computer indicates different states of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions in the Service Manual on the Dell Support website at support.dell.com). • Eliminate interference.
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...to a bad power supply or a device attached to help identify a problem with your computer emits a series of beeps during start up : 1 Write down the beep code. 2 Run the Dell Diagnostics to the system. - If your computer. Ensure that the main power cable is not working - To resolve... the issue, contact Dell (See "Contacting Dell" on page 141). Beep Codes Your computer may emit a series of beeps during start -up . The power supply is off: - To test the power supply, press the ...
...to a bad power supply or a device attached to help identify a problem with your computer emits a series of beeps during start up : 1 Write down the beep code. 2 Run the Dell Diagnostics to the system. - If your computer. Ensure that the main power cable is not working - To resolve... the issue, contact Dell (See "Contacting Dell" on page 141). Beep Codes Your computer may emit a series of beeps during start -up . The power supply is off: - To test the power supply, press the ...
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... motherboard failure. 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. ... Dell (see "Memory" in the Service Manual on page 141). If the computer starts normally, continue to install additional memory modules (one module (see "Installing Memory" in the Service Manual on the Dell Support website at support.dell.com) and restart the computer. Code (repetitive short beeps)...
... motherboard failure. 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. ... Dell (see "Memory" in the Service Manual on page 141). If the computer starts normally, continue to install additional memory modules (one module (see "Installing Memory" in the Service Manual on the Dell Support website at support.dell.com) and restart the computer. Code (repetitive short beeps)...
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... "Memory" in the Service Manual on the Dell Support website at support.dell.com). • If the problem persists, contact Dell (see "Contacting Dell" on Possible motherboard page 141). failure. RAM...Dell (see "Contacting Dell" on page 141). Super I/O chip failure. Keyboard controller test failure. Contact Dell (see "Contacting Dell" on page 141). 92 Troubleshooting Tools Contact Dell (see "Contacting Dell" on Possible motherboard page 141). failure. Code (repetitive short beeps) 3 4 Description Suggested Remedy Chipset error. Contact Dell (see "Contacting Dell...
... "Memory" in the Service Manual on the Dell Support website at support.dell.com). • If the problem persists, contact Dell (see "Contacting Dell" on Possible motherboard page 141). failure. RAM...Dell (see "Contacting Dell" on page 141). Super I/O chip failure. Keyboard controller test failure. Contact Dell (see "Contacting Dell" on page 141). 92 Troubleshooting Tools Contact Dell (see "Contacting Dell" on Possible motherboard page 141). failure. Code (repetitive short beeps) 3 4 Description Suggested Remedy Chipset error. Contact Dell (see "Contacting Dell...
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Code (repetitive short beeps) 5 6 7 Description Suggested Remedy RTC power failure. CPU cache test failure. System Messages NOTE: If the message you received is not listed in the table, see "Contacting Dell" on page 141). Replace the CPU fan (see "Removing the Processor Heatsink" in the Service Manual on the Dell Support website at support.dell... S K E T T E D R I V E 0 S E E K F A I L U R E - Contact Dell (see "Contacting Dell" on page 141 for assistance). A cable may be loose, or the computer configuration information may not match the hardware configuration. Check cable...
Code (repetitive short beeps) 5 6 7 Description Suggested Remedy RTC power failure. CPU cache test failure. System Messages NOTE: If the message you received is not listed in the table, see "Contacting Dell" on page 141). Replace the CPU fan (see "Removing the Processor Heatsink" in the Service Manual on the Dell Support website at support.dell... S K E T T E D R I V E 0 S E E K F A I L U R E - Contact Dell (see "Contacting Dell" on page 141 for assistance). A cable may be loose, or the computer configuration information may not match the hardware configuration. Check cable...
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... Problems CAUTION: Before you begin any of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions in the Product Information Guide. I F T H E P O W E R L I G H T I S W H I T E A N D T H E C O M P U T E R I S N O T R E S P O N D I N G - See "Beep Codes" on the Dell Support website at support.dell.com). Press a key on the keyboard, move the mouse, or press the power button to the system board (see "System Board Components...
... Problems CAUTION: Before you begin any of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions in the Product Information Guide. I F T H E P O W E R L I G H T I S W H I T E A N D T H E C O M P U T E R I S N O T R E S P O N D I N G - See "Beep Codes" on the Dell Support website at support.dell.com). Press a key on the keyboard, move the mouse, or press the power button to the system board (see "System Board Components...
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...; Control Panel→ Hardware and Sound→ Personalization→ Display Settings. 2 Adjust Resolution and Colors settings, as a lamp. See "Beep Codes" on the keyboard or move the mouse to resume normal operation. Windows XP: 1 Click Start→ Control Panel→ Appearance and Themes. 2 Click the area you want to appear shaky. 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 N G S - 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 - CHECK...
...; Control Panel→ Hardware and Sound→ Personalization→ Display Settings. 2 Adjust Resolution and Colors settings, as a lamp. See "Beep Codes" on the keyboard or move the mouse to resume normal operation. Windows XP: 1 Click Start→ Control Panel→ Appearance and Themes. 2 Click the area you want to appear shaky. 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 N G S - 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 - CHECK...
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... adjust the monitor brightness and contrast controls. Power Lights CAUTION: Before you must change the overclock setting in standby mode. Troubleshooting 115 Contact Dell (see "Beep Codes" on page 90. • If the power light is blinking white, the computer is readable CONNECT AN EXTERNAL MONITOR - 1 Shut... solid to indicate different states: • If the power light is steady white and the computer is not responding, see "Contacting Dell" on the front of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions in the system setup program to resume normal operation. ...
... adjust the monitor brightness and contrast controls. Power Lights CAUTION: Before you must change the overclock setting in standby mode. Troubleshooting 115 Contact Dell (see "Beep Codes" on page 90. • If the power light is blinking white, the computer is readable CONNECT AN EXTERNAL MONITOR - 1 Shut... solid to indicate different states: • If the power light is steady white and the computer is not responding, see "Contacting Dell" on the front of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions in the system setup program to resume normal operation. ...
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... version, and network adapter: Programs and versions: See your operating system documentation to a printer, print each file before calling Dell. If the computer is connected to determine the contents of the system's start-up files. Otherwise, record the contents of... Service Tag (bar code on the back or bottom 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 problem ...
... version, and network adapter: Programs and versions: See your operating system documentation to a printer, print each file before calling Dell. If the computer is connected to determine the contents of the system's start-up files. Otherwise, record the contents of... Service Tag (bar code on the back or bottom 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 problem ...
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...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, ...
...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, ...
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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 I...
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 I...
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..., 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, ...