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... Desktop 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...
... Desktop 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...
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... the same location as the ResourceCD). NOTE: If you experience a problem with all computers. Solving Problems Dell provides a number of tools to help from Dell, write a detailed description of the error, beep codes, or diagnostics light patterns; If you wait too long and the operating system logo appears, continue to wait until you see...
... the same location as the ResourceCD). NOTE: If you experience a problem with all computers. Solving Problems Dell provides a number of tools to help from Dell, write a detailed description of the error, beep codes, or diagnostics light patterns; If you wait too long and the operating system logo appears, continue to wait until you see...
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...or Symptom Tree option, click the applicable tab described in the following table for more information. System Lights Your power light may indicate requirements for running the Dell Diagnostics from the Drivers and Utilities CD (optional), remove the CD. 5 Close the test screen to...results of each test screen. Displays your hardware configuration for the selected device. Power Light Problem Description Solid green Power is operating normally. Displays error conditions encountered, error codes, and the problem description. Describes the test and may indicate a computer problem. The...
...or Symptom Tree option, click the applicable tab described in the following table for more information. System Lights Your power light may indicate requirements for running the Dell Diagnostics from the Drivers and Utilities CD (optional), remove the CD. 5 Close the test screen to...results of each test screen. Displays your hardware configuration for the selected device. Power Light Problem Description Solid green Power is operating normally. Displays error conditions encountered, error codes, and the problem description. Describes the test and may indicate a computer problem. The...
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... see if the specific problem is identified. Also, check "Diagnostic Lights" on contacting Dell, see if the specific problem is identified. and no video during POST Solid green power light and no beep code but the computer locks up during POST A problem was detected while...device may Check "Diagnostic Lights" on diagnosing the beep code. See "Beep Codes" on page 26 for instructions on page 23 to see if the specific problem is identified. www.dell.com | support.dell.com Power Light Problem Description Suggested Resolution Solid yellow The Dell Diagnostics is running ,...
... see if the specific problem is identified. Also, check "Diagnostic Lights" on contacting Dell, see if the specific problem is identified. and no video during POST Solid green power light and no beep code but the computer locks up during POST A problem was detected while...device may Check "Diagnostic Lights" on diagnosing the beep code. See "Beep Codes" on page 26 for instructions on page 23 to see if the specific problem is identified. www.dell.com | support.dell.com Power Light Problem Description Suggested Resolution Solid yellow The Dell Diagnostics is running ,...
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...A possible processor failure has occurred. Diagnostic Lights CAUTION: Before you troubleshoot a problem, your... help you begin any of the diagnostic lights may vary depending on the system type....lights labeled "A," "B," "C," and "D" on the lights change as the boot process completes. Quick Reference Guide 23 The diagnostic lights can be yellow or green. Y = Yellow G = Green Light...is in the Product Information Guide. The lights can appear in the process the computer ... of system boot completes successfully, all four lights display solid green. To help identify where ...
...A possible processor failure has occurred. Diagnostic Lights CAUTION: Before you troubleshoot a problem, your... help you begin any of the diagnostic lights may vary depending on the system type....lights labeled "A," "B," "C," and "D" on the lights change as the boot process completes. Quick Reference Guide 23 The diagnostic lights can be yellow or green. Y = Yellow G = Green Light...is in the Product Information Guide. The lights can appear in the process the computer ... of system boot completes successfully, all four lights display solid green. To help identify where ...
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... Reference Guide GGGY The computer is in a normal operating condition after POST. Other failure has occurred. www.dell.com | support.dell.com Light Pattern Problem Description Memory modules are compatible with your online User's Guide. This beep code tells you are installing are detected, but a memory configuration or compatibility G Y G Y error exists. One possible beep...
... Reference Guide GGGY The computer is in a normal operating condition after POST. Other failure has occurred. www.dell.com | support.dell.com Light Pattern Problem Description Memory modules are compatible with your online User's Guide. This beep code tells you are installing are detected, but a memory configuration or compatibility G Y G Y error exists. One possible beep...
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... 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 ... 5 door reattaching, 11 drivers reinstalling, 5 Drivers and Utilities CD, 5 E error messages beep codes, 26 diagnostic lights, 22 F front door reattaching, 11 H hardware beep codes, 26 conflicts, 27 Dell Diagnostics, 19 Hardware Troubleshooter, 27 Help and Support Center, 6 I IRQ conflicts, 27 L labels...
... 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 ... 5 door reattaching, 11 drivers reinstalling, 5 Drivers and Utilities CD, 5 E error messages beep codes, 26 diagnostic lights, 22 F front door reattaching, 11 H hardware beep codes, 26 conflicts, 27 Dell Diagnostics, 19 Hardware Troubleshooter, 27 Help and Support Center, 6 I IRQ conflicts, 27 L labels...
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P power light, 22 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...
P power light, 22 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...