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mouse connector network adapter video connector www.dell.com | support.dell.com Dell™ Dimension™ 4550 Series USB 2.0 connectors (2) headphone connector service tag power connector voltage selection switch keyboard connector USB 2.0 connectors (2) serial connector parallel connector diagnostic lights (4) USB 2.0 connectors (2) microphone connector* line-out connector* line-in connector* * On computers with an optional floppy drive. CD...
mouse connector network adapter video connector www.dell.com | support.dell.com Dell™ Dimension™ 4550 Series USB 2.0 connectors (2) headphone connector service tag power connector voltage selection switch keyboard connector USB 2.0 connectors (2) serial connector parallel connector diagnostic lights (4) USB 2.0 connectors (2) microphone connector* line-out connector* line-in connector* * On computers with an optional floppy drive. CD...
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... Monitor Problems 57 If the screen is blank 57 If the screen is difficult to read 58 3 Advanced Troubleshooting Diagnostic Lights 60 Dell Diagnostics 62 When to Use the Dell Diagnostics 62 Starting the Dell Diagnostics 62 Drivers 65 What Is a Driver 65 Identifying Drivers 66 Reinstalling drivers 66 Using System Restore 68 Creating...
... Monitor Problems 57 If the screen is blank 57 If the screen is difficult to read 58 3 Advanced Troubleshooting Diagnostic Lights 60 Dell Diagnostics 62 When to Use the Dell Diagnostics 62 Starting the Dell Diagnostics 62 Drivers 65 What Is a Driver 65 Identifying Drivers 66 Reinstalling drivers 66 Using System Restore 68 Creating...
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... AND TRY TO LOG ON TO THE NETWORK AGAIN 50 So l vi n g Pro b l em s See page 65. CHECK THE NETWORK LIGHTS ON THE BACK OF THE COMPUTER - www.dell.com | support.dell.com IF THE MOUSE IS WIRELESS, REPLACE THE MOUSE BATTERY - See the wireless mouse documentation for more information. CHECK THE MOUSE...
... AND TRY TO LOG ON TO THE NETWORK AGAIN 50 So l vi n g Pro b l em s See page 65. CHECK THE NETWORK LIGHTS ON THE BACK OF THE COMPUTER - www.dell.com | support.dell.com IF THE MOUSE IS WIRELESS, REPLACE THE MOUSE BATTERY - See the wireless mouse documentation for more information. CHECK THE MOUSE...
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... correct and that the network is functioning. I F T H E P O W E R L I G H T I S B L I N K I C T S - C H E C K F O R I N T E R R U P T R E Q U E S T C O N F L I N G G R E E N - Press a key on power conservation modes, see the Tell Me How help files, see "Diagnostic Lights" on page 9. HINT: If the power light on the front is green and your network to resume normal operation. Power Problems CAUTION: Before you begin any of the procedures...
... correct and that the network is functioning. I F T H E P O W E R L I G H T I S B L I N K I C T S - C H E C K F O R I N T E R R U P T R E Q U E S T C O N F L I N G G R E E N - Press a key on power conservation modes, see the Tell Me How help files, see "Diagnostic Lights" on page 9. HINT: If the power light on the front is green and your network to resume normal operation. Power Problems CAUTION: Before you begin any of the procedures...
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... speakers C H E C K T H E S P E A K E R C A B L E C O N N E C T I O N S - Ensure that the sound is operating in analog mode. Ensure that you did not turn the player volume down or off nearby fans, fluorescent lights, or halogen lamps to eliminate distortion. TE S T T H E E L E C T R I T AL M O D E - Your speakers do not work if the CD drive is not muted. If you have volume controls...
... speakers C H E C K T H E S P E A K E R C A B L E C O N N E C T I O N S - Ensure that the sound is operating in analog mode. Ensure that you did not turn the player volume down or off nearby fans, fluorescent lights, or halogen lamps to eliminate distortion. TE S T T H E E L E C T R I T AL M O D E - Your speakers do not work if the CD drive is not muted. If you have volume controls...
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... T R I F U S E D ) - TE S T T H E V I D E O EX T E N S I O N C A B L E ( I C A L O U T L E T - TE S T A N O T H E R M O N I G H T S - C H E C K T H E D I A G N O S T I C L I T O R - If the power light is defective. Check the connector for bent or broken pins. (It is normal for monitor cable connectors to ensure that the video cable is connected... W E R C A B L E S - HINT: See the monitor documentation for your computer. If the power light is defective. Ensure that the electrical outlet is available, connect it with another monitor is working by testing it to determine...
... T R I F U S E D ) - TE S T T H E V I D E O EX T E N S I O N C A B L E ( I C A L O U T L E T - TE S T A N O T H E R M O N I G H T S - C H E C K T H E D I A G N O S T I C L I T O R - If the power light is defective. Check the connector for bent or broken pins. (It is normal for monitor cable connectors to ensure that the video cable is connected... W E R C A B L E S - HINT: See the monitor documentation for your computer. If the power light is defective. Ensure that the electrical outlet is available, connect it with another monitor is working by testing it to determine...
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...the original resolution and refresh rate settings. See page 70. 58 So l vi n g Pro b l em s MOVE THE MONITOR AWAY FROM EXTERNAL POWER SOURCES - Fans, fluorescent lights, halogen lamps, and other electrical devices can cause poor picture quality. C H E C K F O R I N T E R R U P T R E Q U...Y F R O M T H E M O N I N G S - If your speaker system includes a subwoofer, ensure that the subwoofer is difficult to check for instructions. www.dell.com | support.dell.com If the screen is at least 60 cm (2 ft) away from the monitor. RE S T O R E T H E R E C O M M E N D E D S E T T I T O R...
...the original resolution and refresh rate settings. See page 70. 58 So l vi n g Pro b l em s MOVE THE MONITOR AWAY FROM EXTERNAL POWER SOURCES - Fans, fluorescent lights, halogen lamps, and other electrical devices can cause poor picture quality. C H E C K F O R I N T E R R U P T R E Q U...Y F R O M T H E M O N I N G S - If your speaker system includes a subwoofer, ensure that the subwoofer is difficult to check for instructions. www.dell.com | support.dell.com If the screen is at least 60 cm (2 ft) away from the monitor. RE S T O R E T H E R E C O M M E N D E D S E T T I T O R...
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3 SECTION 3 Advanced Troubleshooting Diagnostic Lights Dell Diagnostics Drivers Using System Restore Resolving Software and Hardware Incompatibilities Reinstalling Microsoft® Windows® XP
3 SECTION 3 Advanced Troubleshooting Diagnostic Lights Dell Diagnostics Drivers Using System Restore Resolving Software and Hardware Incompatibilities Reinstalling Microsoft® Windows® XP
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... computer is equipped with the computer (see page 107). • If the problem persists, contact Dell (see page 116). 60 Advanced Troubleshooting www.dell.com | support.dell.com Diagnostic Lights To help you troubleshoot a problem, your computer (see page 92). • If the problem ...persists, contact Dell (see page 92), and then restart the computer. When the computer starts normally, the lights flash. After the computer starts, the lights remain green. Diagnostic Code YYGG ABCD GYGY ABCD Definition Corrective Action Memory...
... computer is equipped with the computer (see page 107). • If the problem persists, contact Dell (see page 116). 60 Advanced Troubleshooting www.dell.com | support.dell.com Diagnostic Lights To help you troubleshoot a problem, your computer (see page 92). • If the problem ...persists, contact Dell (see page 92), and then restart the computer. When the computer starts normally, the lights flash. After the computer starts, the lights remain green. Diagnostic Code YYGG ABCD GYGY ABCD Definition Corrective Action Memory...
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... you access the Dell Support website or call technical support. Adding Pa rts 77 It is used to identify your computer when you use the back USB connectors for devices that typically remain connected, such as your CD player are operating. 7 power button Press this light turns off the ...(2) 11 front-panel door NOTICE: To avoid losing data, do not use the front-panel connectors. *On computers with an optional floppy drive. The light might also be on when the computer reads data from or writes data to turn off before you connect occasionally, such as system beeps and...
... you access the Dell Support website or call technical support. Adding Pa rts 77 It is used to identify your computer when you use the back USB connectors for devices that typically remain connected, such as your CD player are operating. 7 power button Press this light turns off the ...(2) 11 front-panel door NOTICE: To avoid losing data, do not use the front-panel connectors. *On computers with an optional floppy drive. The light might also be on when the computer reads data from or writes data to turn off before you connect occasionally, such as system beeps and...
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... connector* Use the pink microphone connector (available on a UTP concentrator or hub and press the other end of the USB connectors. 11 diagnostic lights (4) Use the lights to attach a record/playback device such as a printer, to the computer. If you have a USB mouse, plug it into a sound... or telephony program. If you have a USB printer, plug it into place. Dell recommends the use of the USB connectors. 14 keyboard connector If ...
... connector* Use the pink microphone connector (available on a UTP concentrator or hub and press the other end of the USB connectors. 11 diagnostic lights (4) Use the lights to attach a record/playback device such as a printer, to the computer. If you have a USB mouse, plug it into a sound... or telephony program. If you have a USB printer, plug it into place. Dell recommends the use of the USB connectors. 14 keyboard connector If ...
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System Board floppy drive connector (FLOPPY) main power connector (MAIN POWER) standby power light (CR4G1) memory module connectors (DIMM 0, DIMM 1) page 92 microprocessor fan connector (J1F1) CD drive connector (SEC IDE) microprocessor connector (J2E1) hard drive connector (PRI IDE) ...
System Board floppy drive connector (FLOPPY) main power connector (MAIN POWER) standby power light (CR4G1) memory module connectors (DIMM 0, DIMM 1) page 92 microprocessor fan connector (J1F1) CD drive connector (SEC IDE) microprocessor connector (J2E1) hard drive connector (PRI IDE) ...
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www.dell.com | support.dell.com Ports and Connectors (continued) Audio1 three miniature connectors for line-in sleep state; solid amber for power-on power button-blinking green in , lineout, ... connector Video Video controller Audio1 Audio controller AGP 4X 1981A Codec Network NIC controller Integrated Intel 10/100 Ethernet/Intel 82562ET (10/100) Controls and Lights Power control Power light Hard-drive access light Diagnostic code lights 1 For computers with integrated audio. push button green...
www.dell.com | support.dell.com Ports and Connectors (continued) Audio1 three miniature connectors for line-in sleep state; solid amber for power-on power button-blinking green in , lineout, ... connector Video Video controller Audio1 Audio controller AGP 4X 1981A Codec Network NIC controller Integrated Intel 10/100 Ethernet/Intel 82562ET (10/100) Controls and Lights Power control Power light Hard-drive access light Diagnostic code lights 1 For computers with integrated audio. push button green...