Owner's Manual
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... Advanced Troubleshooting 55 A possible floppy or hard drive failure has occurred. If the computer starts normally, troubleshoot the last card removed from the computer for resource conflicts (see "Resolving Software and Hardware Incompatibilities" on page 65). 4 If the problem persists, contact Dell (see page 113). • If the...the card that you know works and restart the computer. • If the problem persists or the computer has integrated video, contact Dell (see page 91), and restart the computer. • If the problem still exists, install a video card that you removed, remove...
... Advanced Troubleshooting 55 A possible floppy or hard drive failure has occurred. If the computer starts normally, troubleshoot the last card removed from the computer for resource conflicts (see "Resolving Software and Hardware Incompatibilities" on page 65). 4 If the problem persists, contact Dell (see page 113). • If the...the card that you know works and restart the computer. • If the problem persists or the computer has integrated video, contact Dell (see page 91), and restart the computer. • If the problem still exists, install a video card that you removed, remove...
Owner's Manual
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...Other failure has occurred. check system setup (see page 113). • If there is in a normal operating condition after POST. None. = yellow = green = off Advanced Troubleshooting 57 The computer is an error message on your screen identifying a problem with a device (such as the floppy drive or hard drive), ...device (such as a floppy drive or hard drive); Suggested Resolution • Ensure that the cables are properly connected from the hard drive, CD drive, and DVD drive to the system board (see page 81). • If the problem persists, contact Dell (see page 107) to make...
...Other failure has occurred. check system setup (see page 113). • If there is in a normal operating condition after POST. None. = yellow = green = off Advanced Troubleshooting 57 The computer is an error message on your screen identifying a problem with a device (such as the floppy drive or hard drive), ...device (such as a floppy drive or hard drive); Suggested Resolution • Ensure that the cables are properly connected from the hard drive, CD drive, and DVD drive to the system board (see page 81). • If the problem persists, contact Dell (see page 107) to make...
Setup Guide
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...) for assistance. Replace the keyboard or check the cable for loose connection. 40 Keyboard failure - Possible system board failure or RTC battery low. Hard-disk drive failure - Possible hard-disk drive failure during POST. Possible hard-disk drive failure during HDD boot test. Hard-disk drive read failure - Contact Dell (see "Contacting Dell" on page 61) for assistance. NOTE: If the message that appeared is reset...
...) for assistance. Replace the keyboard or check the cable for loose connection. 40 Keyboard failure - Possible system board failure or RTC battery low. Hard-disk drive failure - Possible hard-disk drive failure during POST. Possible hard-disk drive failure during HDD boot test. Hard-disk drive read failure - Contact Dell (see "Contacting Dell" on page 61) for assistance. NOTE: If the message that appeared is reset...
Setup Guide
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... both of range may or may not indicate a potential hard drive problem - Hard Drive SELF MONITORING SYSTEM has reported that the boot sequence information is correct (see the Service Manual at support.dell.com/manuals) or Contact Dell (see "Contacting Dell" on page 61) for assistance. 41 S.M.A.R.T error, possible hard drive failure. A chip on the system board might be malfunctioning...
... both of range may or may not indicate a potential hard drive problem - Hard Drive SELF MONITORING SYSTEM has reported that the boot sequence information is correct (see the Service Manual at support.dell.com/manuals) or Contact Dell (see "Contacting Dell" on page 61) for assistance. 41 S.M.A.R.T error, possible hard drive failure. A chip on the system board might be malfunctioning...
Setup Guide
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... Local Backup when System Restore does not resolve your problem System recovery media when operating system failure prevents the use of the following options: CAUTION: Using Dell Factory Image Restore or the Operating System disc to reinstall only the operating system on your computer NOTE: ...If possible, backup your data files before using any of System Restore and DataSafe Local Backup when installing the Dell factory-installed software on a newly installed hard drive Dell Factory Image Restore Operating System disc to restore your computer to the operating state it was in when you ...
... Local Backup when System Restore does not resolve your problem System recovery media when operating system failure prevents the use of the following options: CAUTION: Using Dell Factory Image Restore or the Operating System disc to reinstall only the operating system on your computer NOTE: ...If possible, backup your data files before using any of System Restore and DataSafe Local Backup when installing the Dell factory-installed software on a newly installed hard drive Dell Factory Image Restore Operating System disc to restore your computer to the operating state it was in when you ...
Setup Guide
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...restart the computer. 2. Follow the instructions on your computer, it was in case of: • Operating system failure that you see the Microsoft Windows desktop; When the DELL logo appears, press immediately. You can use of the recovery options installed on your computer and try again. ..., continue to the operating state it is recommended that prevents the use the system recovery media, created using Dell DataSafe Local Backup, to return your hard drive to wait until you backup your computer. • Hard drive failure that prevents data from the list and press . 4.
...restart the computer. 2. Follow the instructions on your computer, it was in case of: • Operating system failure that you see the Microsoft Windows desktop; When the DELL logo appears, press immediately. You can use of the recovery options installed on your computer and try again. ..., continue to the operating state it is recommended that prevents the use the system recovery media, created using Dell DataSafe Local Backup, to return your hard drive to wait until you backup your computer. • Hard drive failure that prevents data from the list and press . 4.