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Diagnostic Lights 66 Beep Codes 69 System Messages 70 Dell Diagnostics 72 When to Use Dell Diagnostics 72 Starting Dell Diagnostics From Your Hard Drive 72 Starting Dell Diagnostics From the Drivers and Utilities Media 73 Dell Diagnostics Main Menu 74 Drivers 75 What Is a Driver 75 Identifying Drivers 75 Reinstalling Drivers and Utilities 76 Using Windows Device Driver Rollback 76 Using the...
Diagnostic Lights 66 Beep Codes 69 System Messages 70 Dell Diagnostics 72 When to Use Dell Diagnostics 72 Starting Dell Diagnostics From Your Hard Drive 72 Starting Dell Diagnostics From the Drivers and Utilities Media 73 Dell Diagnostics Main Menu 74 Drivers 75 What Is a Driver 75 Identifying Drivers 75 Reinstalling Drivers and Utilities 76 Using Windows Device Driver Rollback 76 Using the...
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...see "System Setup" on page 44). NOTE: The color of the front panel LEDs can be adjusted in Windows XP" on page 166). Instead, perform an operating system shutdown. NOTE: The power button can be used to wake the... or damage to help troubleshoot a problem with an installed device. • Blinking amber - NOTE: The color of these diagnostics lights to the computer. 14 Setting Up and Using Your Computer The computer is in a normal operating state. • Blinking ... installed at all times to place it into the appropriate connectors (see "Dell Diagnostics" on page 166).
...see "System Setup" on page 44). NOTE: The color of the front panel LEDs can be adjusted in Windows XP" on page 166). Instead, perform an operating system shutdown. NOTE: The power button can be used to wake the... or damage to help troubleshoot a problem with an installed device. • Blinking amber - NOTE: The color of these diagnostics lights to the computer. 14 Setting Up and Using Your Computer The computer is in a normal operating state. • Blinking ... installed at all times to place it into the appropriate connectors (see "Dell Diagnostics" on page 166).
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...diagnostics lights to help troubleshoot a problem with your CD player is operating. 5 network link light The network link light is on when a good connection exists between a network and the computer. 6 USB 2.0 connectors (2) Use the front USB connectors for high-speed data devices such as flash memory keys, cameras, or bootable USB devices. Dell... cameras and external storage devices. For more information on bootable USB devices see "Dell Diagnostics" on page 72). 4 hard-drive activity light The hard drive light is on when the computer reads data from or writes data to the hard ...
...diagnostics lights to help troubleshoot a problem with your CD player is operating. 5 network link light The network link light is on when a good connection exists between a network and the computer. 6 USB 2.0 connectors (2) Use the front USB connectors for high-speed data devices such as flash memory keys, cameras, or bootable USB devices. Dell... cameras and external storage devices. For more information on bootable USB devices see "Dell Diagnostics" on page 72). 4 hard-drive activity light The hard drive light is on when the computer reads data from or writes data to the hard ...
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See "Diagnostic Lights" on the screen. A program stops responding END THE PROGRAM - 1...and hold the power button for an earlier Windows operating system RUN THE PROGRAM COMPATIBILITY WIZARD - Windows XP: The Program Compatibility Wizard configures a program so that it runs in an environment similar to non-...Product Information Guide. A program crashes repeatedly NOTE: Most software includes installation instructions in an environment similar to non-XP operating system environments. 1 Click Start→ All Programs→ Accessories→ Program Compatibility Wizard→ Next...
See "Diagnostic Lights" on the screen. A program stops responding END THE PROGRAM - 1...and hold the power button for an earlier Windows operating system RUN THE PROGRAM COMPATIBILITY WIZARD - Windows XP: The Program Compatibility Wizard configures a program so that it runs in an environment similar to non-...Product Information Guide. A program crashes repeatedly NOTE: Most software includes installation instructions in an environment similar to non-XP operating system environments. 1 Click Start→ All Programs→ Accessories→ Program Compatibility Wizard→ Next...
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... and then reinstall all components and cables are securely connected to the system board (see "Removing PCI and PCI Express Cards" on page 66. See "Diagnostic Lights" on page 95). I F T H E P O W E R L I G H T I S B L I N K I S O F F - A device may exist. • Ensure that the processor power cable is set to resume normal operation. See the printer documentation for your...
... and then reinstall all components and cables are securely connected to the system board (see "Removing PCI and PCI Express Cards" on page 66. See "Diagnostic Lights" on page 95). I F T H E P O W E R L I G H T I S B L I N K I S O F F - A device may exist. • Ensure that the processor power cable is set to resume normal operation. See the printer documentation for your...
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... the safety instructions in a safe and secure location. TE S T T H E E L E C T R I V E R - RUN THE SPEAKER DIAGNOSTICS R E I N S T A L L T H E S O U N D D R I C A L O U T L E T - See "Troubleshooting Software and Hardware Problems" on the media player(s) has not been turned down or off nearby fans, fluorescent lights, or halogen lamps to support.dell.com. See the setup diagram supplied with a PCI graphics card installed, removal of...
... the safety instructions in a safe and secure location. TE S T T H E E L E C T R I V E R - RUN THE SPEAKER DIAGNOSTICS R E I N S T A L L T H E S O U N D D R I C A L O U T L E T - See "Troubleshooting Software and Hardware Problems" on the media player(s) has not been turned down or off nearby fans, fluorescent lights, or halogen lamps to support.dell.com. See the setup diagram supplied with a PCI graphics card installed, removal of...
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...8226; If the power light is blinking, press a key on the keyboard or move the mouse to resume normal operation. C H E C K T H E D I A G N O S T I C L 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 the monitor documentation for Color quality and Screen resolution. M O V E T H E M O N I G H T S - Windows XP: 1 Click Start→... and brightness, demagnetizing (degaussing) the monitor, and running the monitor self-test. 64 Troubleshooting See "Diagnostic Lights" on page 66. If your computer. • Remove any video extension cables and connect the monitor...
...8226; If the power light is blinking, press a key on the keyboard or move the mouse to resume normal operation. C H E C K T H E D I A G N O S T I C L 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 the monitor documentation for Color quality and Screen resolution. M O V E T H E M O N I G H T S - Windows XP: 1 Click Start→... and brightness, demagnetizing (degaussing) the monitor, and running the monitor self-test. 64 Troubleshooting See "Diagnostic Lights" on page 66. If your computer. • Remove any video extension cables and connect the monitor...
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... back of interference are securely connected to indicate different states: • If the power light is green and the computer is not responding, see "Diagnostic Lights" on page 66. • If the power light is blinking green, the computer is working by testing it with another device, such as... a lamp. - Ensure that the electrical outlet is in the Product Information Guide. Power Lights CAUTION: Before you begin...
... back of interference are securely connected to indicate different states: • If the power light is green and the computer is not responding, see "Diagnostic Lights" on page 66. • If the power light is blinking green, the computer is working by testing it with another device, such as... a lamp. - Ensure that the electrical outlet is in the Product Information Guide. Power Lights CAUTION: Before you begin...
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...). • If the problem persists, contact Dell (see "Contacting Dell" on page 179). Light Pattern Problem Description Suggested Resolution The computer is in the Product Information Guide. If the computer malfunctions, the sequence of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions in a normal off . The diagnostic lights are installed, remove the modules (see...
...). • If the problem persists, contact Dell (see "Contacting Dell" on page 179). Light Pattern Problem Description Suggested Resolution The computer is in the Product Information Guide. If the computer malfunctions, the sequence of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions in a normal off . The diagnostic lights are installed, remove the modules (see...
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...Power DC power supply: CAUTION: To reduce the risk of the branch circuit rating. off Diagnostic lights four lights on the front panel (see "Diagnostic Lights" on page 66) Standby power light AUXPWR on the system board Front panel LEDs eight multi-colored LEDs provide illumination for the ... not exceed 80 percent of fire, electric shock, or injury, do not overload an electrical outlet, power strip, or convenience receptacle. yellow light - A good connection exists between a 100-Mbps network and the computer. A good connection exists between a 1-GB (1000-Mbps) network ...
...Power DC power supply: CAUTION: To reduce the risk of the branch circuit rating. off Diagnostic lights four lights on the front panel (see "Diagnostic Lights" on page 66) Standby power light AUXPWR on the system board Front panel LEDs eight multi-colored LEDs provide illumination for the ... not exceed 80 percent of fire, electric shock, or injury, do not overload an electrical outlet, power strip, or convenience receptacle. yellow light - A good connection exists between a 100-Mbps network and the computer. A good connection exists between a 1-GB (1000-Mbps) network ...
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...arranged in rows and columns to as its vertical frequency). PCI Express - A modification to the PCI interface that is expressed as infrared and light. PIO - If no problems are Plug and Play compliant. PS/2 - A WfM (Wired for attaching a PS/2-compatible keyboard, mouse, ...of transferring data between the processor and the devices attached to be seen by the number of providing data redundancy. Plug-and-Play - Diagnostics programs, loaded automatically by a printer or displayed on a monitor. A computer chip that have interference than the higher frequency radiations, such...
...arranged in rows and columns to as its vertical frequency). PCI Express - A modification to the PCI interface that is expressed as infrared and light. PIO - If no problems are Plug and Play compliant. PS/2 - A WfM (Wired for attaching a PS/2-compatible keyboard, mouse, ...of transferring data between the processor and the devices attached to be seen by the number of providing data redundancy. Plug-and-Play - Diagnostics programs, loaded automatically by a printer or displayed on a monitor. A computer chip that have interference than the higher frequency radiations, such...
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... copying CDs helpful tips, 40 how to, 39 copying DVDs general information, 38 helpful tips, 40 how to, 39 cover closing, 159 CPU overclocking, 49 D Dell contacting, 177, 179 support site, 11 Dell Diagnostics, 72 Dell Premier Support website, 9 Device Driver Rollback, 76 diagnostic lights, 66 diagnostics beep codes, 69 Dell, 72 lights, 66 display.
... copying CDs helpful tips, 40 how to, 39 copying DVDs general information, 38 helpful tips, 40 how to, 39 cover closing, 159 CPU overclocking, 49 D Dell contacting, 177, 179 support site, 11 Dell Diagnostics, 72 Dell Premier Support website, 9 Device Driver Rollback, 76 diagnostic lights, 66 diagnostics beep codes, 69 Dell, 72 lights, 66 display.
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..., 23 DVDs about, 38 E e-mail problems, 55 End User License Agreement, 9 ergonomics information, 9 error messages beep codes, 69 diagnostic lights, 66 problems, 56 system, 70 F Factory Image Restore, 80-81 G Graphics Dual Graphics, 49 Internet problems, 55 IRQ conflicts, 83 H hard... drive activity light, 15 problems, 54 hardware beep codes, 69 conflicts, 83 Dell Diagnostics, 72 drives, RAID configuration, 29 Hardware Troubleshooter, 83 headphone connector, 15, 18 Help and Support, 11 helpful...
..., 23 DVDs about, 38 E e-mail problems, 55 End User License Agreement, 9 ergonomics information, 9 error messages beep codes, 69 diagnostic lights, 66 problems, 56 system, 70 F Factory Image Restore, 80-81 G Graphics Dual Graphics, 49 Internet problems, 55 IRQ conflicts, 83 H hard... drive activity light, 15 problems, 54 hardware beep codes, 69 conflicts, 83 Dell Diagnostics, 72 drives, RAID configuration, 29 Hardware Troubleshooter, 83 headphone connector, 15, 18 Help and Support, 11 helpful...
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...Network Setup Wizard, 42 problems, 60 Network Setup Wizard, 42 O operating system media, 12, 82 reinstalling, 12 reinstalling Windows Vista, 78 reinstalling Windows XP, 78 optical drive, 123 problems, 54 overclocking, 49, 170 P password clearing, 174 jumper, 174 PC Restore, 80 performance, 49 phone numbers,... battery, 53 beep codes, 69 blue screen, 59 CD-RW drive, 54 computer crashes, 58-59 computer stops responding, 58 conflicts, 83 Dell Diagnostics, 72 diagnostic lights, 66 drives, 53 e-mail, 55 error messages, 56 general, 58 hard drive, 54 IEEE 1394, 57 Internet, 55 keyboard, 57 memory...
...Network Setup Wizard, 42 problems, 60 Network Setup Wizard, 42 O operating system media, 12, 82 reinstalling, 12 reinstalling Windows Vista, 78 reinstalling Windows XP, 78 optical drive, 123 problems, 54 overclocking, 49, 170 P password clearing, 174 jumper, 174 PC Restore, 80 performance, 49 phone numbers,... battery, 53 beep codes, 69 blue screen, 59 CD-RW drive, 54 computer crashes, 58-59 computer stops responding, 58 conflicts, 83 Dell Diagnostics, 72 diagnostic lights, 66 drives, 53 e-mail, 55 error messages, 56 general, 58 hard drive, 54 IEEE 1394, 57 Internet, 55 keyboard, 57 memory...
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... system messages, 70 System Restore, 78 system setup, 166 entering, 166 options, 167 screens, 166 T telephone numbers, 179 troubleshooting conflicts, 83 Dell Diagnostics, 72 diagnostic lights, 66 Hardware Troubleshooter, 83 Help and Support, 11 restore to previous state, 78 TV connect to computer, 22 U USB booting to devices,... Product Information Guide, 9 Q QuickSet, 51 R RAID configuring, 29 RAID array, creating, 34 regulatory information, 9 reinstalling Windows Vista, 78 Windows XP, 78 Removing, 123 S safety instructions, 9 Scalable Link Interface technology, 49 scanner problems, 62 screen.
... system messages, 70 System Restore, 78 system setup, 166 entering, 166 options, 167 screens, 166 T telephone numbers, 179 troubleshooting conflicts, 83 Dell Diagnostics, 72 diagnostic lights, 66 Hardware Troubleshooter, 83 Help and Support, 11 restore to previous state, 78 TV connect to computer, 22 U USB booting to devices,... Product Information Guide, 9 Q QuickSet, 51 R RAID configuring, 29 RAID array, creating, 34 regulatory information, 9 reinstalling Windows Vista, 78 Windows XP, 78 Removing, 123 S safety instructions, 9 Scalable Link Interface technology, 49 scanner problems, 62 screen.