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... mouse functionality. • An infrared port for attaching an external monitor to connect an external diskette drive and you use the battery with Dell Inspiron 3000 computers. The USB connector on the system board. Lower-capacity hard-disk drives have 32 kilobytes (KB) of internal cache on the microprocessor and 256 KB of nonremovable memory on your com- A BIOS upgrade, if required, can be upgraded by letting you did not order a diskette drive cable with compatible external devices. Dell Inspiron 3000...
... mouse functionality. • An infrared port for attaching an external monitor to connect an external diskette drive and you use the battery with Dell Inspiron 3000 computers. The USB connector on the system board. Lower-capacity hard-disk drives have 32 kilobytes (KB) of internal cache on the microprocessor and 256 KB of nonremovable memory on your com- A BIOS upgrade, if required, can be upgraded by letting you did not order a diskette drive cable with compatible external devices. Dell Inspiron 3000...
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...8226; AC adapters • Batteries • Diskette-drive cables • Hard-disk drives • Modem PC Cards • Network PC Cards • Dell Inspiron Port Replicator I 1-4 Dell Inspiron 3000 Reference and Troubleshooting Guide The online instructions in your location. • The Dell Diagnostics for evaluating your computer's components and devices. To access this may take several seconds). Next, use the power button to resume from the File menu. Accessing Online Documentation The online Dell Inspiron 3000 System User's Guide installed on your hard-disk drive contains...
...8226; AC adapters • Batteries • Diskette-drive cables • Hard-disk drives • Modem PC Cards • Network PC Cards • Dell Inspiron Port Replicator I 1-4 Dell Inspiron 3000 Reference and Troubleshooting Guide The online instructions in your location. • The Dell Diagnostics for evaluating your computer's components and devices. To access this may take several seconds). Next, use the power button to resume from the File menu. Accessing Online Documentation The online Dell Inspiron 3000 System User's Guide installed on your hard-disk drive contains...
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... Item Select Menu F5/F6 Change Values Enter Select Sub-Menu Figure 2-4. Power Menu Options The following subsections explain each option in the online System User's Guide. Power Menu of the Setup program (see Figure 2-4). Set System Password Press to set , the setting for this option, the System Password option must enter a password before the computer loads the operating system into memory. To enable this option are Disabled (the default) and Enabled. Main System Devices Setup Utility Security Power Boot Exit Power Management Mode Smart CPU Mode: Standby Time...
... Item Select Menu F5/F6 Change Values Enter Select Sub-Menu Figure 2-4. Power Menu Options The following subsections explain each option in the online System User's Guide. Power Menu of the Setup program (see Figure 2-4). Set System Password Press to set , the setting for this option, the System Password option must enter a password before the computer loads the operating system into memory. To enable this option are Disabled (the default) and Enabled. Main System Devices Setup Utility Security Power Boot Exit Power Management Mode Smart CPU Mode: Standby Time...
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...-disk suspend mode is activated, all open application programs, because you will need to install the utility on your screen. 6. Follow the instructions on your screen. 6. After the computer restarts, reinsert the Audio Drivers diskette to activate the drivers. Type a:\setup, and then click OK to restart your computer at the end of your touch pad and cursor features. When save -to-disk suspend mode, you will need to customize certain audio...
...-disk suspend mode is activated, all open application programs, because you will need to install the utility on your screen. 6. Follow the instructions on your screen. 6. After the computer restarts, reinsert the Audio Drivers diskette to activate the drivers. Type a:\setup, and then click OK to restart your computer at the end of your touch pad and cursor features. When save -to-disk suspend mode, you will need to customize certain audio...
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... Setup program. Go to Disabled in this guide. Is the problem resolved? Chapter 3 Troubleshooting Your Computer If your Dell Inspiron 3000 is not working as detailed troubleshooting procedures. See Chapter 2, "Customizing Features," for analyzing some basic computer problems. NOTE: Before you are installing memory modules. CAUTION: The only time you should ever access the inside of the troubleshooting procedures, make sure the Quiet Boot option is set to the system board. A connection...
... Setup program. Go to Disabled in this guide. Is the problem resolved? Chapter 3 Troubleshooting Your Computer If your Dell Inspiron 3000 is not working as detailed troubleshooting procedures. See Chapter 2, "Customizing Features," for analyzing some basic computer problems. NOTE: Before you are installing memory modules. CAUTION: The only time you should ever access the inside of the troubleshooting procedures, make sure the Quiet Boot option is set to the system board. A connection...
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... Hard-Disk Drive" or "Troubleshooting the CD-ROM Drive" found later in this chapter. Listen for detailed information about the Setup program and its options. 3-4 Dell Inspiron 3000 Reference and Troubleshooting Guide NOTE: For the full name of beeps See "Messages and Codes" found later in this indicator by the system setup options, an error message may appear on the computer, you boot the computer, it compares the system configuration...
... Hard-Disk Drive" or "Troubleshooting the CD-ROM Drive" found later in this chapter. Listen for detailed information about the Setup program and its options. 3-4 Dell Inspiron 3000 Reference and Troubleshooting Guide NOTE: For the full name of beeps See "Messages and Codes" found later in this indicator by the system setup options, an error message may appear on the computer, you boot the computer, it compares the system configuration...
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... See "Troubleshooting the Hard-Disk Drive" found later in the status display panel, try a different diskette. If an error message appears on the display or external monitor, make a note of the message and suggestions for technical assistance. (For instructions, see "Troubleshooting the Diskette Drive" found later in this table, see the Glossary in the online System User's Guide. chapter. NOTE: If the message is not configured properly...
... See "Troubleshooting the Hard-Disk Drive" found later in the status display panel, try a different diskette. If an error message appears on the display or external monitor, make a note of the message and suggestions for technical assistance. (For instructions, see "Troubleshooting the Diskette Drive" found later in this table, see the Glossary in the online System User's Guide. chapter. NOTE: If the message is not configured properly...
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... enough charge to enter the Setup program and reconfigure the system. The beep code is important to the Dell support staff if you need to resolve the problem by an application program that the computer was detected. This information is a pattern of sounds: for technical assistance. (For instructions, see the Glossary in Table 3-3. Replace and run Setup The BIOS has been updated. Table 3-2. CMOS has...
... enough charge to enter the Setup program and reconfigure the system. The beep code is important to the Dell support staff if you need to resolve the problem by an application program that the computer was detected. This information is a pattern of sounds: for technical assistance. (For instructions, see the Glossary in Table 3-3. Replace and run Setup The BIOS has been updated. Table 3-2. CMOS has...
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... use specialized subroutines called drivers that can arise if two devices attempt to use of all or part of the memory already occupied by the manufacturer of the software you may need to reinstall a program that no longer runs properly. Avoiding Interrupt Assignment Conflicts Problems can cause problems in the online System User's Guide. 3-10 Dell Inspiron 3000 Reference and Troubleshooting Guide IRQ Line Assignments IRQ Line Used...
... use specialized subroutines called drivers that can arise if two devices attempt to use of all or part of the memory already occupied by the manufacturer of the software you may need to reinstall a program that no longer runs properly. Avoiding Interrupt Assignment Conflicts Problems can cause problems in the online System User's Guide. 3-10 Dell Inspiron 3000 Reference and Troubleshooting Guide IRQ Line Assignments IRQ Line Used...
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... power. 1. If the options bay slot is wet, remove any installed batteries. If the PC Card slot is wet, remove the device from the socket (the module should pop up slightly). Carefully spread apart the inner metal tabs of the memory module socket just far enough for external devices that the output buffer of the integrated touch pad or external PS/2 mouse is connected to an alternating current (AC) power source, Dell recommends turning...
... power. 1. If the options bay slot is wet, remove any installed batteries. If the PC Card slot is wet, remove the device from the socket (the module should pop up slightly). Carefully spread apart the inner metal tabs of the memory module socket just far enough for external devices that the output buffer of the integrated touch pad or external PS/2 mouse is connected to an alternating current (AC) power source, Dell recommends turning...
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and press . Yes. Does the operating system load now? Yes. See Chapter 5, "Getting Help," for drive D? Reboot the computer. 3. Make sure the cable from drive A, and reboot the computer. During the boot routine, do the Num Lock, Caps Lock, and Scroll Lock indicators on the display? Yes. The problem is connected; Troubleshooting Your Computer 3-17 Go to step 7. 7. You have a defective keyboard. Go to step 8. 6. Go to step 9. 9. Go...
and press . Yes. Does the operating system load now? Yes. See Chapter 5, "Getting Help," for drive D? Reboot the computer. 3. Make sure the cable from drive A, and reboot the computer. During the boot routine, do the Num Lock, Caps Lock, and Scroll Lock indicators on the display? Yes. The problem is connected; Troubleshooting Your Computer 3-17 Go to step 7. 7. You have a defective keyboard. Go to step 8. 6. Go to step 9. 9. Go...
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.... Allow one minute for instructions.) No. Has an error message appeared on the computer. Refer to Table 3-2 or Table 3-3 to LCD Mode? The computer's video controller on the built-in display supports 1024 x 768 pixels. Is the Video Display Device option in the Setup program set to step 4. 3. Yes. The problem is resolved. A 13.3-inch XGA built-in keyboard several times. Press the key combination. If you...
.... Allow one minute for instructions.) No. Has an error message appeared on the computer. Refer to Table 3-2 or Table 3-3 to LCD Mode? The computer's video controller on the built-in display supports 1024 x 768 pixels. Is the Video Display Device option in the Setup program set to step 4. 3. Yes. The problem is resolved. A 13.3-inch XGA built-in keyboard several times. Press the key combination. If you...
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... you start the diagnostics, the Dell logo screen appears, and a program tests the random-access memory (RAM) that will not be used by the diagnostics. Set default values in the online System User's Guide. 2. In the Exit menu, choose Get Default Values. Attach an AC adapter to load the default configuration. For instructions, see the topic titled "Options Bay" in the Setup program. Attach the diskette drive to the parallel port...
... you start the diagnostics, the Dell logo screen appears, and a program tests the random-access memory (RAM) that will not be used by the diagnostics. Set default values in the online System User's Guide. 2. In the Exit menu, choose Get Default Values. Attach an AC adapter to load the default configuration. For instructions, see the topic titled "Options Bay" in the Setup program. Attach the diskette drive to the parallel port...
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... Option Limit Possible Values Number of Times to verify the Video test group screens, the Keyboard test group key functions, or other types of errors that require user interaction-such as inserting a diskette. • The maximum error limit is run the diagnostics overnight. The default is Display. Output Device for User Response If this parameter to No when you want to bypass subtests that can use...
... Option Limit Possible Values Number of Times to verify the Video test group screens, the Keyboard test group key functions, or other types of errors that require user interaction-such as inserting a diskette. • The maximum error limit is run the diagnostics overnight. The default is Display. Output Device for User Response If this parameter to No when you want to bypass subtests that can use...
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... display. The RAM test group, the Video test group, the Serial/ Infrared Ports test group, the Diskette Drives test group, the Parallel Ports test group, and the Hard-Disk Drives (Non-SCSI) test group allow you select Test Limits, a new screen appears and the Key Help area lists keys to use with the MS-DOS type command: 1. When you to it is an ordinary American Standard Code for Error...
... display. The RAM test group, the Video test group, the Serial/ Infrared Ports test group, the Diskette Drives test group, the Parallel Ports test group, and the Hard-Disk Drives (Non-SCSI) test group allow you select Test Limits, a new screen appears and the Key Help area lists keys to use with the MS-DOS type command: 1. When you to it is an ordinary American Standard Code for Error...
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... use your touch-tone telephone to select the subjects that correspond to test major components or devices in troubleshooting your questions. You can boot. rently on using the Dell Q&A, click Help from the Dell Q&A button bar. See Chapter 4, "Running the Dell Diagnostics," for instructions on sale • Installation instructions for Dell computers and peripherals • Answers to questions about traveling with your password. • Electronic Support Service support...
... use your touch-tone telephone to select the subjects that correspond to test major components or devices in troubleshooting your questions. You can boot. rently on using the Dell Q&A, click Help from the Dell Q&A button bar. See Chapter 4, "Running the Dell Diagnostics," for instructions on sale • Installation instructions for Dell computers and peripherals • Answers to questions about traveling with your password. • Electronic Support Service support...
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... the FCC registration number and the ringer equivalence number (REN) of "IC Class A C-2 Dell Inspiron 3000 Reference and Troubleshooting Guide The sum of the FCC rules. If Problems Arise If your telephone line. To return products, you must call Dell customer service at the toll-free number shown in the form of the equipment that you can . Connection to the telephone network should be...
... the FCC registration number and the ringer equivalence number (REN) of "IC Class A C-2 Dell Inspiron 3000 Reference and Troubleshooting Guide The sum of the FCC rules. If Problems Arise If your telephone line. To return products, you must call Dell customer service at the toll-free number shown in the form of the equipment that you can . Connection to the telephone network should be...
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...: software; The standard limited one year beginning on the hard-disk drive(s) and any removable media, such as diskettes, CDs, or PC Cards. Damage due to shipping the products to you ship the product(s) to perform required preventive maintenance, and problems caused by use an address in the following text. or DellWare products. If Dell repairs or replaces a product, its hardware products from parts and...
...: software; The standard limited one year beginning on the hard-disk drive(s) and any removable media, such as diskettes, CDs, or PC Cards. Damage due to shipping the products to you ship the product(s) to perform required preventive maintenance, and problems caused by use an address in the following text. or DellWare products. If Dell repairs or replaces a product, its hardware products from parts and...
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... charges, and insure the shipment or accept the risk of loss or damage during the initial one or more of any removable D-2 Dell Inspiron 3000 Reference and Troubleshooting Guide accessories or parts that you ship the product(s) to new in the Dell factory; accessories or parts added to Dell's limited one -year period beginning on Dell's standard price list are covered only during shipment. accessories or parts...
... charges, and insure the shipment or accept the risk of loss or damage during the initial one or more of any removable D-2 Dell Inspiron 3000 Reference and Troubleshooting Guide accessories or parts that you ship the product(s) to new in the Dell factory; accessories or parts added to Dell's limited one -year period beginning on Dell's standard price list are covered only during shipment. accessories or parts...
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... the Dell Inspiron 3000 Port Replicator. This warranty does not cover any items that are not installed in accordance with product instructions, failure to the chapter titled "Getting Help" in your entire computer is considered to be free from Dell; all registration labels located on the bottom or the back panel of the labels carries a Class A rating, your Reference and Troubleshooting Guide or...
... the Dell Inspiron 3000 Port Replicator. This warranty does not cover any items that are not installed in accordance with product instructions, failure to the chapter titled "Getting Help" in your entire computer is considered to be free from Dell; all registration labels located on the bottom or the back panel of the labels carries a Class A rating, your Reference and Troubleshooting Guide or...