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...Computer 43 Power Management Options in Windows XP 44 Standby Mode 44 Hibernate Mode 45... CPU Overclocking 49 3 Dell™ QuickSet 51 4 Troubleshooting 53 Solving Problems 53 Battery Problems 53 Drive Problems 53 E-Mail, Modem, and Internet Problems 55 Error Messages 56 IEEE 1394 ...Device Problems 57 Keyboard Problems 57 Lockups and Software Problems 58 Memory Problems 59 Mouse Problems 60 Network Problems 60 Power Problems 61 Printer Problems 61 Scanner Problems 62 Sound and Speaker Problems 63 Video and Monitor Problems 63 Power Lights...
...Computer 43 Power Management Options in Windows XP 44 Standby Mode 44 Hibernate Mode 45... CPU Overclocking 49 3 Dell™ QuickSet 51 4 Troubleshooting 53 Solving Problems 53 Battery Problems 53 Drive Problems 53 E-Mail, Modem, and Internet Problems 55 Error Messages 56 IEEE 1394 ...Device Problems 57 Keyboard Problems 57 Lockups and Software Problems 58 Memory Problems 59 Mouse Problems 60 Network Problems 60 Power Problems 61 Printer Problems 61 Scanner Problems 62 Sound and Speaker Problems 63 Video and Monitor Problems 63 Power Lights...
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...failure has occurred. • Reseat any of the lights help troubleshoot a problem, your computer. • If the problem persists, contact Dell (see "Front View" on page 92) and restart the computer. The diagnostic lights are installed, remove the modules (see "Removing Memory... computer completes POST, all modules without error. • If available, install working electrical outlet (see "Power Problems" on page 61). • If the problem persists, contact Dell (see "Contacting Dell" on page 179). Light Pattern Problem Description Suggested Resolution The computer...
...failure has occurred. • Reseat any of the lights help troubleshoot a problem, your computer. • If the problem persists, contact Dell (see "Front View" on page 92) and restart the computer. The diagnostic lights are installed, remove the modules (see "Removing Memory... computer completes POST, all modules without error. • If available, install working electrical outlet (see "Power Problems" on page 61). • If the problem persists, contact Dell (see "Contacting Dell" on page 179). Light Pattern Problem Description Suggested Resolution The computer...
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... reinstall one at a time) until you are detected. Reinstall all USB devices and check all power and data cables. Troubleshooting 67 Light Pattern Problem Description Suggested Resolution A possible floppy drive or hard drive failure has Reseat all cable connections. No memory modules are using...(see "Memory" on page 161). • If the problem persists, contact Dell (see "Memory" on page 90). • Ensure that the memory you have identified a faulty module or reinstalled all modules without error. • If available, install working memory of the same type into your ...
... reinstall one at a time) until you are detected. Reinstall all USB devices and check all power and data cables. Troubleshooting 67 Light Pattern Problem Description Suggested Resolution A possible floppy drive or hard drive failure has Reseat all cable connections. No memory modules are using...(see "Memory" on page 161). • If the problem persists, contact Dell (see "Memory" on page 90). • Ensure that the memory you have identified a faulty module or reinstalled all modules without error. • If available, install working memory of the same type into your ...
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...is functioning properly. • If the operating system is attempting to boot from the computer for each expansion card installed. Light Pattern Problem Description Suggested Resolution A possible expansion card failure has occurred. 1 Determine if a conflict exists by removing an...error message on the screen identifying a problem with a device (such as the floppy drive or optical drive), check system setup (see "System Setup" on page 166) to ensure the boot sequence is correct for the devices installed on your computer. • If the problem persists, contact Dell (see "Contacting Dell...
...is functioning properly. • If the operating system is attempting to boot from the computer for each expansion card installed. Light Pattern Problem Description Suggested Resolution A possible expansion card failure has occurred. 1 Determine if a conflict exists by removing an...error message on the screen identifying a problem with a device (such as the floppy drive or optical drive), check system setup (see "System Setup" on page 166) to ensure the boot sequence is correct for the devices installed on your computer. • If the problem persists, contact Dell (see "Contacting Dell...
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... technology, 49 dual monitors, 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,...
... technology, 49 dual monitors, 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,...
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...17 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, 179 ... 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, 59 modem, 55 ...
...17 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, 179 ... 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, 59 modem, 55 ...