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... Computer 15 Small Mini-Tower Computer 15 Mini-Tower Computer 16 Setting Up Your Computer 16 Solving Problems 19 Dell Diagnostics 19 System Lights 21 Diagnostic Lights 23 Beep Codes 26 Running the Dell™ IDE Hard Drive Diagnostics 27 Resolving Software and Hardware Incompatibilities 27 Using Microsoft® Windows® XP System Restore 28 Reinstalling Microsoft...
... Computer 15 Small Mini-Tower Computer 15 Mini-Tower Computer 16 Setting Up Your Computer 16 Solving Problems 19 Dell Diagnostics 19 System Lights 21 Diagnostic Lights 23 Beep Codes 26 Running the Dell™ IDE Hard Drive Diagnostics 27 Resolving Software and Hardware Incompatibilities 27 Using Microsoft® Windows® XP System Restore 28 Reinstalling Microsoft...
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Front and Back Views Small Form-Factor Computer CD/DVD-drive eject button CD/DVD-drive activity light USB 2.0 connectors (2) floppy-drive eject button Microsoft Windows Product Key headphone connector hard-drive activity light network activity light network adapter connector link integrity light power button power light line-in connector line-out connector card slots (2) power connector parallel connector serial connector video connector diagnostic lights microphone connector USB 2.0 connectors (6) Quick Reference Guide 7
Front and Back Views Small Form-Factor Computer CD/DVD-drive eject button CD/DVD-drive activity light USB 2.0 connectors (2) floppy-drive eject button Microsoft Windows Product Key headphone connector hard-drive activity light network activity light network adapter connector link integrity light power button power light line-in connector line-out connector card slots (2) power connector parallel connector serial connector video connector diagnostic lights microphone connector USB 2.0 connectors (6) Quick Reference Guide 7
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Desktop Computer CD/DVD-drive eject button USB 2.0 connectors (2) power button power light Microsoft Windows Product Key floppy-drive eject button microphone connector diagnostic lights headphone connector network activity light network adapter connector link integrity light line-in connector line-out connector voltage selection switch card slots (3) power connector parallel connector serial connector video connector microphone connector USB 2.0 connectors (6) Quick Reference Guide 9
Desktop Computer CD/DVD-drive eject button USB 2.0 connectors (2) power button power light Microsoft Windows Product Key floppy-drive eject button microphone connector diagnostic lights headphone connector network activity light network adapter connector link integrity light line-in connector line-out connector voltage selection switch card slots (3) power connector parallel connector serial connector video connector microphone connector USB 2.0 connectors (6) Quick Reference Guide 9
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...dell.com | support.dell.com Small Mini-Tower Computer Microsoft Windows Product Key floppy-drive activity light power light power button front-panel door NOTE: See "Small MiniTower Computer - Front-Panel Door and Hinge Arms" on page 11 for more information. power connector voltage selection switch parallel connector video connector diagnostic lights... USB 2.0 connectors (6) microphone connector line-out connector card slots (5) CD/DVD-drive eject button floppy-drive eject button hard-drive activity light front panel door headphone ...
...dell.com | support.dell.com Small Mini-Tower Computer Microsoft Windows Product Key floppy-drive activity light power light power button front-panel door NOTE: See "Small MiniTower Computer - Front-Panel Door and Hinge Arms" on page 11 for more information. power connector voltage selection switch parallel connector video connector diagnostic lights... USB 2.0 connectors (6) microphone connector line-out connector card slots (5) CD/DVD-drive eject button floppy-drive eject button hard-drive activity light front panel door headphone ...
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www.dell.com | support.dell.com Mini-Tower Computer Microsoft Windows Product Key microphone connector headphone connector diagnostic lights CD/DVD-drive eject button floppy-drive eject button USB 2.0 connectors (2) power button power light voltage selection switch line-out connector network activity light network adapter connector link integrity light parallel connector 12 Quick Reference Guide power connector line-in connector microphone connector USB 2.0 connectors (6) video connector serial connector card slots (4)
www.dell.com | support.dell.com Mini-Tower Computer Microsoft Windows Product Key microphone connector headphone connector diagnostic lights CD/DVD-drive eject button floppy-drive eject button USB 2.0 connectors (2) power button power light voltage selection switch line-out connector network activity light network adapter connector link integrity light parallel connector 12 Quick Reference Guide power connector line-in connector microphone connector USB 2.0 connectors (6) video connector serial connector card slots (4)
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...not perform as expected. Enter system setup, review your computer's configuration information, and ensure that no diagnostics utility partition has been found, run the Dell Diagnostics from Dell, write a detailed description of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions in the Product... for an example of the Express Service Code and Service Tag. Express Service Code Service Tag Dell Diagnostics CAUTION: Before you begin any of the error, beep codes, or diagnostics light patterns; NOTE: The Drivers and Utilities CD (ResourceCD) is active. When to test displays...
...not perform as expected. Enter system setup, review your computer's configuration information, and ensure that no diagnostics utility partition has been found, run the Dell Diagnostics from Dell, write a detailed description of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions in the Product... for an example of the Express Service Code and Service Tag. Express Service Code Service Tag Dell Diagnostics CAUTION: Before you begin any of the error, beep codes, or diagnostics light patterns; NOTE: The Drivers and Utilities CD (ResourceCD) is active. When to test displays...
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...® Windows® 2000 and Windows XP). To exit the Dell Diagnostics and restart the computer, close the Main Menu screen. times and then turns off Suggested Resolution No corrective action is in the following table for the selected device. Check "Diagnostic Lights" on your computer or all the components installed on page 23...
...® Windows® 2000 and Windows XP). To exit the Dell Diagnostics and restart the computer, close the Main Menu screen. times and then turns off Suggested Resolution No corrective action is in the following table for the selected device. Check "Diagnostic Lights" on your computer or all the components installed on page 23...
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... page 23 to see if the specific problem is identified. Check "Diagnostic Lights" on contacting Dell, see your online User's Guide. See "Beep Codes" on page 26 for technical assistance. Also, check "Diagnostic Lights" on contacting Dell, see your online User's Guide. Solid green power The monitor or...the computer does not boot, contact Dell for technical assistance. and no video during POST Solid green power light and no beep code be faulty. Check "Diagnostic Lights" on page 23 to see if the specific problem is identified. Check "Diagnostic Lights" on page 23 to see if...
... page 23 to see if the specific problem is identified. Check "Diagnostic Lights" on contacting Dell, see your online User's Guide. See "Beep Codes" on page 26 for technical assistance. Also, check "Diagnostic Lights" on contacting Dell, see your online User's Guide. Solid green power The monitor or...the computer does not boot, contact Dell for technical assistance. and no video during POST Solid green power light and no beep code be faulty. Check "Diagnostic Lights" on page 23 to see if the specific problem is identified. Check "Diagnostic Lights" on page 23 to see if...
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...see your small form factor, small desktop, and small mini-tower computers have four lights labeled "A," "B," "C," and "D" on the lights change as the boot process completes. The diagnostic lights can be yellow or green. A possible processor failure has occurred. recovery completion,... patterns or codes on the back panel. NOTE: The orientation of the diagnostic lights may help you begin any of system boot completes successfully, all four lights display solid green. Diagnostic Lights CAUTION: Before you troubleshoot a problem, your online User's Guide. A possible...
...see your small form factor, small desktop, and small mini-tower computers have four lights labeled "A," "B," "C," and "D" on the lights change as the boot process completes. The diagnostic lights can be yellow or green. A possible processor failure has occurred. recovery completion,... patterns or codes on the back panel. NOTE: The orientation of the diagnostic lights may help you begin any of system boot completes successfully, all four lights display solid green. Diagnostic Lights CAUTION: Before you troubleshoot a problem, your online User's Guide. A possible...
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... problem. Beep Codes Your computer might emit a series of beeps during start -up : 1 Write down the beep code. 2 See "Dell Diagnostics" on page 19 to the system board from the hard drive, CD drive, and DVD drive. • Check the computer message that ...26 Quick Reference Guide www.dell.com | support.dell.com Light Pattern Problem Description Memory modules are properly connected to identify a more serious cause. 3 Contact Dell for technical assistance. For information on contacting Dell, see your computer. • If the problem persists, contact Dell. One possible beep code ...
... problem. Beep Codes Your computer might emit a series of beeps during start -up : 1 Write down the beep code. 2 See "Dell Diagnostics" on page 19 to the system board from the hard drive, CD drive, and DVD drive. • Check the computer message that ...26 Quick Reference Guide www.dell.com | support.dell.com Light Pattern Problem Description Memory modules are properly connected to identify a more serious cause. 3 Contact Dell for technical assistance. For information on contacting Dell, see your computer. • If the problem persists, contact Dell. One possible beep code ...
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..., 26 restore to previous operating state, 28 conflicts software and hardware incompatibilities, 27 cover opening, 13 D Dell Premier Support website, 6 support site, 6 Dell Diagnostics, 19 Device Manager, 28 diagnostic lights, 22 diagnostics beep codes, 26 Dell, 19 Drivers and Utilities CD, 5 lights, 22 documentation device, 5 finding, 5 online, 6 Quick Reference, 5 ResourceCD, 5 User's Guide, 5 door reattaching, 11 drivers reinstalling, 5 Drivers...
..., 26 restore to previous operating state, 28 conflicts software and hardware incompatibilities, 27 cover opening, 13 D Dell Premier Support website, 6 support site, 6 Dell Diagnostics, 19 Device Manager, 28 diagnostic lights, 22 diagnostics beep codes, 26 Dell, 19 Drivers and Utilities CD, 5 lights, 22 documentation device, 5 finding, 5 online, 6 Quick Reference, 5 ResourceCD, 5 User's Guide, 5 door reattaching, 11 drivers reinstalling, 5 Drivers...
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... problems beep codes, 26 conflicts, 27 Dell Diagnostics, 19 diagnostic lights, 22 restore computer to previous operating state, 28 R reinstalling drivers, 5 Windows XP, 30 ResourceCD Dell Diagnostics, 19 S Service Tag, 5 software conflicts, 27 system lights, 22 System Restore, 28 Hardware Troubleshooter, 27 Help and Support Center, 6 restore computer to previous operating state, 28 U User's Guide, 5 W Windows 2000...
... problems beep codes, 26 conflicts, 27 Dell Diagnostics, 19 diagnostic lights, 22 restore computer to previous operating state, 28 R reinstalling drivers, 5 Windows XP, 30 ResourceCD Dell Diagnostics, 19 S Service Tag, 5 software conflicts, 27 system lights, 22 System Restore, 28 Hardware Troubleshooter, 27 Help and Support Center, 6 restore computer to previous operating state, 28 U User's Guide, 5 W Windows 2000...