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... Restore 132 About Dell Factory Image Restore 132 Starting Dell Factory Image Restore 132 Operating System Disc 133 About Operating System Disc 133 Reinstalling the Operating System Using the Operating System Disc 133 Diagnostics 137 Pre-Boot System Assessment 137 Invoking PSA 137 Enhanced PSA 138 Invoking ePSA 138 Beep Codes 139 Troubleshooting 140...
... Restore 132 About Dell Factory Image Restore 132 Starting Dell Factory Image Restore 132 Operating System Disc 133 About Operating System Disc 133 Reinstalling the Operating System Using the Operating System Disc 133 Diagnostics 137 Pre-Boot System Assessment 137 Invoking PSA 137 Enhanced PSA 138 Invoking ePSA 138 Beep Codes 139 Troubleshooting 140...
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... Utility Partition. Diagnostics 137 Invoking PSA 1. When you receive error code(s) during PSA, note the error code(s) and contact Dell. NOTE: You computer may not support PSA. If you press , the following message appears on or restart your computer and try again...and so on the screen. -- During the assessment, answer any key to continue? (Recommended)." If a component fails the test, the computer stops and beeps. Power-on your computer. then, shut down your computer. 2. to continue to access the Boot menu. Select Diagnostics from the menu and press . 4....
... Utility Partition. Diagnostics 137 Invoking PSA 1. When you receive error code(s) during PSA, note the error code(s) and contact Dell. NOTE: You computer may not support PSA. If you press , the following message appears on or restart your computer and try again...and so on the screen. -- During the assessment, answer any key to continue? (Recommended)." If a component fails the test, the computer stops and beeps. Power-on your computer. then, shut down your computer. 2. to continue to access the Boot menu. Select Diagnostics from the menu and press . 4....
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... a problem. Click Exit to continue? (Recommended)." 4. to continue to run the remaining memory tests? If the ePSA completes with this occurs, note the beep code and contact Dell for assistance. Diagnostics 139 To stop the assessment and enter the ePSA home screen, click No; If you want to the next test, click...
... a problem. Click Exit to continue? (Recommended)." 4. to continue to run the remaining memory tests? If the ePSA completes with this occurs, note the beep code and contact Dell for assistance. Diagnostics 139 To stop the assessment and enter the ePSA home screen, click No; If you want to the next test, click...
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Beep Codes One Two Three Four Five Six Seven Eight Possible Problem Possible system board failure-BIOS ROM checksum failure No RAM detected NOTE: If you installed ... halogen lamps. 3. Possible system board failure-Chipset error RAM read/write failure Real Time Clock failure Video card or chip failure Processor failure NOTE: This beep code is Difficult to the upper-right corner) of the screen. Move the display away from the right-edge (or move your pointer to Read •...
Beep Codes One Two Three Four Five Six Seven Eight Possible Problem Possible system board failure-BIOS ROM checksum failure No RAM detected NOTE: If you installed ... halogen lamps. 3. Possible system board failure-Chipset error RAM read/write failure Real Time Clock failure Video card or chip failure Processor failure NOTE: This beep code is Difficult to the upper-right corner) of the screen. Move the display away from the right-edge (or move your pointer to Read •...
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... documentation is available. • Diagnostic checklist: -- Name: -- Service Tag (barcode on your computer: -- Express Service Code: -- Devices connected to your computer before you have performed. Before Calling Dell 159 Yes/No: -- Any error message, beep codes, or diagnostic codes: -- Wireless Broadband/Cable/DSL/Dial- Any recent changes made to the computer software or hardware...
... documentation is available. • Diagnostic checklist: -- Name: -- Service Tag (barcode on your computer: -- Express Service Code: -- Devices connected to your computer before you have performed. Before Calling Dell 159 Yes/No: -- Any error message, beep codes, or diagnostic codes: -- Wireless Broadband/Cable/DSL/Dial- Any recent changes made to the computer software or hardware...