Dell XPS 400 Support Question
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Question posted by maskwwott on September 15th, 2014
Dell Xps 400 Will Not Turn On Fan Error
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Owner's Manual - Page 5
...If the screen is difficult to read 51
3 Troubleshooting Tools 53
Diagnostic Lights 53 Dell Diagnostics 56
Dell Diagnostics Main Menu 56 Drivers 57
What Is a Driver 57 Identifying Drivers 58 ... 59 Using Microsoft Windows XP System Restore 60 Using Dell PC Restore by Symantec 61
4 Removing and Installing Parts 63
Before You Begin 63 Recommended Tools 63 Turn Off Your Computer 63 ...
Owner's Manual - Page 24
...it entered the mode.
When the computer exits from a power conservation mode, the Windows desktop is connected to a network, different options related to security and networking appear in a ...3 Click Checklist for creating a network.
Power Management
The Microsoft® Windows® XP power management features can reduce power to the Network Setup Wizard and follow the instructions on...
Owner's Manual - Page 25
... Options. When the computer exits from hibernate mode, the desktop is restored to the state it was in standby mode,...the computer's hard drive becomes corrupted, Windows XP recreates the hibernate file automatically. To set ...button. Standby Mode
Standby mode conserves power by turning off the computer. Pressing a key on the...memory, Dell creates an appropriately sized hibernate mode file before ...
Owner's Manual - Page 27
...Dell Support website at support.dell.com.
NOTE: The connector can accept 4-pin IEEE 1394 devices with the use the Microsoft® Windows® XP Service Pack 1 (SP1) or later operating system because Windows XP...that can move large amounts of performing certain tasks simultaneously. To purchase a card, contact Dell. To determine if your computer. IEEE 1394
IEEE 1394 is ideal for use the ...
Owner's Manual - Page 37
... fix the problem(s). • If an error message occurs in the Product Information Guide. ...and date information after you have changed your SATA operation
settings, restore your operating system after turning on the screen, write down the exact message. R E P L A C E ...If a peripheral device does not work properly, contact Dell (see page 106).
If you have to the manufacturer...
Owner's Manual - Page 44
The Program Compatibility Wizard configures a program so it runs in an environment similar to non-Windows XP operating system environments.
1 Click the Start button, point to 10 seconds until the computer turns off. See
the software documentation for an earlier Windows operating system
R U N T H E P R O G R A M C O M P A T I B I L I T Y W I Z A R D - BACK UP YOUR FILES IMMEDIATELY
USE A VIRUS-...
Owner's Manual - Page 53
..., all modules without error.
• If ...normally, reinstall an additional module.
All four diagnostic lights display solid green and then turn off "
Plug the computer into a working memory of the same type into your... computer (see page 74).
• If the problem persists, contact Dell (see page 126). Troubleshooting Tools
Diagnostic Lights
CAUTION: Before you begin any of the...
Owner's Manual - Page 55
... (see page 71).
• If there is an error message on your screen identifying a problem with a device ... All four diagnostic lights display solid green and then turn off after the system successfully boots to the operating ...installed on your computer.
• If the problem persists, contact Dell (see page 126).
Light Pattern
Problem Description
Suggested Resolution
A possible...
Owner's Manual - Page 56
...Dell Diagnostics works only on Dell™ computers. 1 Turn on the screen.
Performs a thorough check of devices.
You can customize the tests you want . Write down your computer (see page 126).
NOTE: The Service Tag for the option you want to run.
If you experience a problem with an error...® desktop. If you cannot resolve the error condition, contact Dell (see page...
Owner's Manual - Page 58
...Troubleshooting Tools
If Device Driver Rollback does not resolve the problem, then use Windows XP Device Driver Rollback to replace the driver with the previously installed version.
1 ...5 Click Device Manager. 6 Right-click the device for Dell™ computers. Reinstalling Drivers
NOTICE: The Dell Support website at support.dell.com provides approved drivers for which the new driver was ...
Owner's Manual - Page 59
...list, click I need to resolve a hardware conflict on my
computer, and click Next. Dell PC Restore permanently deletes all data on the hard drive and removes any applications installed after... restore your operating system in the following ways: • Microsoft® Windows® XP System Restore returns your operating system problem. Manually Reinstalling Drivers 1 After copying the required...
Owner's Manual - Page 60
... monitor your data files. The Select a Restore Point screen provides a calendar that you want to restore your Dell™ computer to the Windows Classic view. Using Microsoft Windows XP System Restore
The Microsoft Windows XP operating system provides System Restore to allow you to see and select restore points. To change the restore...
Owner's Manual - Page 61
...any files or programs until the system restoration is unchecked. To use PC Restore:
1 Turn on . Use PC Restore only if System Restore did not resolve your computer-including data ... purchased the computer.
Use Dell PC Restore by Symantec
NOTICE: Using Dell PC Restore permanently deletes all computers. Enabling System Restore
If you reinstall Windows XP with www.dell.com appears at the top...
Owner's Manual - Page 73
... you use four 1-GB DIMMs. Current operating systems, such as Microsoft® Windows® XP, can only use a maximum of 4 GB of memory available to the operating system is ...pair of memory modules in connectors DIMM_3 and DIMM_4 (black securing clips)
NOTE: Memory purchased from Dell. however, the amount of address space; Addressing Memory With 4-GB Configurations Your computer supports a ...
Owner's Manual - Page 98
...the computer. 7 Connect your computer works correctly by running the Dell Diagnostics (see "System Board Components" on page 71. 5 ... floppy drive for instructions on installing any software required for the fan and
cooling vents. 6 Close the computer cover. Installing a...insert and attach the screws to their electrical outlets, and turn them on.
floppy drive
shoulder screws (4)
2 Slide the ...
Owner's Manual - Page 105
...and then plug it in to the computer.
8 Connect your computer works correctly by running the Dell Diagnostics (see page 56). Removing and Installing Parts
105 3 Slide the drive into the drive ...cable to the drive and the CD/DVD cable to their electrical outlets, and turn them on installing any software required for the fan and cooling vents.
7 Close the computer cover. CD/DVD drive
power cable...
Owner's Manual - Page 114
...Turn on the screen is displayed, you must watch for the F2 prompt to appear. 3 Once this keystroke will be lost. 4 If you wait too long and the operating system logo appears, continue to wait until you must watch for your computer (see the Microsoft® Windows® desktop... your computer. 2 When the blue DELL™ logo is divided into three areas: the options list, active options field...
Owner's Manual - Page 137
...Inspiron XPS computers only Technical Support for all other Dell computers Technical Support Fax Home/Small Business Customer Care Relational Customer Care Home/Small Business Sales Relational Sales Home/Small Business Sales Fax Relational Sales Fax Switchboard Switchboard Fax E-mail (New Zealand): nz_tech_support@dell.com E-mail (Australia): au_tech_support@dell.com Technical Support (for desktop...
Owner's Manual - Page 146
...mail problems, 39
error messages diagnostic lights, 53 troubleshooting, 41
F
Files and Settings Transfer Wizard, 27
Finding Information, 9 Flex Bay drive
Media Card Reader, 65
H
hard drive activity light, 66 problems, 39
hardware Dell Diagnostics, 56 drives... VGA, 21-22 display settings, 23 extended desktop mode, 23 hard to read, 51
motherboard. See system board
mouse problems, 45
146 Index
Owner's Manual - Page 147
..., 24 problems, 46 setting up, 23
Network Setup Wizard, 24
O
operating system reinstalling Windows XP, 60
P
password clearing, 121 jumper, 121
PC Restore, 61 PCI cards
removing, 80 PCI...-RW drive, 39 computer crashes, 43-44 computer stops responding, 43 Dell Diagnostics, 56 diagnostic lights, 53 drives, 38 DVD drive, 38 e-mail, 39 error messages, 41 general, 43 hard drive, 39 Internet, 39 keyboard, ...
