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...Cards. • A basic input/output system (BIOS) that gives your computer. puter full mouse functionality. • An infrared port for use the battery with your computer by diskette. WARNING: Do not puncture or incinerate the battery. Dell Inspiron 3000 M166ST computers have 32 kilobytes (KB) ... have standard ATA technology. There is significantly less hazardous to the environment than the lithium metal technology used in any Dell Inspiron 3000 system can also be increased up to connect an external diskette drive and you conserve battery power. The infrared port...
...Cards. • A basic input/output system (BIOS) that gives your computer. puter full mouse functionality. • An infrared port for use the battery with your computer by diskette. WARNING: Do not puncture or incinerate the battery. Dell Inspiron 3000 M166ST computers have 32 kilobytes (KB) ... have standard ATA technology. There is significantly less hazardous to the environment than the lithium metal technology used in any Dell Inspiron 3000 system can also be increased up to connect an external diskette drive and you conserve battery power. The infrared port...
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...automatically detected and the touch pad is set to PnP OS, the operating system can remap the port automatically to Auto, the computer's BIOS configures the parallel port. NOTE: If there is a conflict between two or more addresses, an asterisk appears next to PnP OS,...Windows 95 and this option is set to choose between High Performance (the default) and Variable. When set to avoid address conflicts with the Dell Program Diskette Maker. NOTE: Before connecting or disconnecting a PS/2 mouse, turn your computer. FDD Controller Enables the diskette-drive controller. Plug &...
...automatically detected and the touch pad is set to PnP OS, the operating system can remap the port automatically to Auto, the computer's BIOS configures the parallel port. NOTE: If there is a conflict between two or more addresses, an asterisk appears next to PnP OS,...Windows 95 and this option is set to choose between High Performance (the default) and Variable. When set to avoid address conflicts with the Dell Program Diskette Maker. NOTE: Before connecting or disconnecting a PS/2 mouse, turn your computer. FDD Controller Enables the diskette-drive controller. Plug &...
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...instructions, see the Glossary in Chapter 5, and then look it up the meaning of beeps that identify the problem. Call Dell for technical assistance. (For instructions, see Chapter 5, "Getting Help.") System RAM failed at offset: nnnn System RAM ...Messages (continued) Message Cause Action CMOS battery is emitted, write it down on the built-in Table 3-3. Call Dell for technical assistance. If you need to enter the Setup program and reconfigure the system. Run the System Set ... the boot routine that cannot be malfunctioning. Replace and run Setup The BIOS has been updated.
...instructions, see the Glossary in Chapter 5, and then look it up the meaning of beeps that identify the problem. Call Dell for technical assistance. (For instructions, see Chapter 5, "Getting Help.") System RAM failed at offset: nnnn System RAM ...Messages (continued) Message Cause Action CMOS battery is emitted, write it down on the built-in Table 3-3. Call Dell for technical assistance. If you need to enter the Setup program and reconfigure the system. Run the System Set ... the boot routine that cannot be malfunctioning. Replace and run Setup The BIOS has been updated.
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... the online System User's Guide. 3-8 Dell Inspiron 3000 Reference and Troubleshooting Guide properly identified or used 1-2-2-3 ROM BIOS checksum failure Run the System Set test group in the Dell Diagnostics. (See Chapter 4, "Running the Dell Diagnostics," for instructions.) If the program does... not load, call Dell for technical assistance. (For instructions, see...
... the online System User's Guide. 3-8 Dell Inspiron 3000 Reference and Troubleshooting Guide properly identified or used 1-2-2-3 ROM BIOS checksum failure Run the System Set test group in the Dell Diagnostics. (See Chapter 4, "Running the Dell Diagnostics," for instructions.) If the program does... not load, call Dell for technical assistance. (For instructions, see...
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...tests of the microprocessor, the video controller, the keyboard controller, and other key components • Basic input/output system (BIOS) configuration information temporarily saved in RAM Do not be concerned if the System Configuration area does not list the names of ... Options Test Limits About Key-Help Quit Display the Run Menu. The computer recognizes the parallel port as a parallel port. 4-4 Dell Inspiron 3000 Reference and Troubleshooting Guide Instead, the printer is recognized as a parallel port. Figure 4-2. The following sources supply this configuration information...
...tests of the microprocessor, the video controller, the keyboard controller, and other key components • Basic input/output system (BIOS) configuration information temporarily saved in RAM Do not be concerned if the System Configuration area does not list the names of ... Options Test Limits About Key-Help Quit Display the Run Menu. The computer recognizes the parallel port as a parallel port. 4-4 Dell Inspiron 3000 Reference and Troubleshooting Guide Instead, the printer is recognized as a parallel port. Figure 4-2. The following sources supply this configuration information...
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...You Call" found later in this section. Help Tools Subject or Task Tool BIOS revisions TechConnect BBS Frequently asked questions Dell Q&A, AutoTech service Information about , tasks you may want information about Dell, its products, and its service and support policies TechFax service, TechConnect BBS...described later in the Dell Accessories folder. Table 5-1. Find the Express Service Code icon in this chapter. NOTE: Dell's Express Service may want to perform, and the tool(s) you may not be available in the online System User's Guide. 5-2 Dell Inspiron 3000 Reference and ...
...You Call" found later in this section. Help Tools Subject or Task Tool BIOS revisions TechConnect BBS Frequently asked questions Dell Q&A, AutoTech service Information about , tasks you may want information about Dell, its products, and its service and support policies TechFax service, TechConnect BBS...described later in the Dell Accessories folder. Table 5-1. Find the Express Service Code icon in this chapter. NOTE: Dell's Express Service may want to perform, and the tool(s) you may not be available in the online System User's Guide. 5-2 Dell Inspiron 3000 Reference and ...
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... When you call or leave a message for a Dell technical support specialist • Order parts • Download basic input/output system (BIOS) and video driver upgrades • Download updates For the BBS telephone number, see "Dell Contact Numbers" found later in the U.K., refer to...seven days a week, you can call the number for your local Dell representative for information on availability. Our technical support staff pride themselves on their track record: more information. 5-4 Dell Inspiron 3000 Reference and Troubleshooting Guide The AutoTech service is not always available ...
... When you call or leave a message for a Dell technical support specialist • Order parts • Download basic input/output system (BIOS) and video driver upgrades • Download updates For the BBS telephone number, see "Dell Contact Numbers" found later in the U.K., refer to...seven days a week, you can call the number for your local Dell representative for information on availability. Our technical support staff pride themselves on their track record: more information. 5-4 Dell Inspiron 3000 Reference and Troubleshooting Guide The AutoTech service is not always available ...
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...Infrared one IrDA 1.1 port Expansion connector 240 pins Audio microphone, headphones/speakers, and line-in the online System User's Guide. A-2 Dell Inspiron 3000 Reference and Troubleshooting Guide Technical Specifications (continued) PC Card PCI controller Texas Instruments PCI 1131 cardbus controller PC Card connectors two (...-, and 64-MB SoDIMM Standard RAM 16 MB on system board Maximum RAM 144 MB Memory access time/clock frequency 83 MHz BIOS address F000:0000 Connectors Serial (DTE one 9-pin connector; 16550-compatible, 16-byte buffer Parallel one 4-pin connector NOTE: For...
...Infrared one IrDA 1.1 port Expansion connector 240 pins Audio microphone, headphones/speakers, and line-in the online System User's Guide. A-2 Dell Inspiron 3000 Reference and Troubleshooting Guide Technical Specifications (continued) PC Card PCI controller Texas Instruments PCI 1131 cardbus controller PC Card connectors two (...-, and 64-MB SoDIMM Standard RAM 16 MB on system board Maximum RAM 144 MB Memory access time/clock frequency 83 MHz BIOS address F000:0000 Connectors Serial (DTE one 9-pin connector; 16550-compatible, 16-byte buffer Parallel one 4-pin connector NOTE: For...
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... cables external diskette drive, 1-3 shielded cables, C-1 troubleshooting, 3-2 cache memory, 1-3 calling Dell, 5-7 card. See PC Cards cautions, x CD-ROM drive about , 3-7 BIOS, 1-3 boot device selecting, 2-9 boot routine indications, 3-4 booting the computer, 2-9 bulletin ...audio jacks, 1-2 Audio test group Dell Diagnostics, 4-19 AutoTech service, 5-3 B basic input/output system. See microprocessor computer customizing features, 2-1 features, 1-2 technical specifications, A-1 traveling with, v connectors location, 1-2 troubleshooting, 3-2 cords. See BIOS battery, 1-2 beep codes See also ...
... cables external diskette drive, 1-3 shielded cables, C-1 troubleshooting, 3-2 cache memory, 1-3 calling Dell, 5-7 card. See PC Cards cautions, x CD-ROM drive about , 3-7 BIOS, 1-3 boot device selecting, 2-9 boot routine indications, 3-4 booting the computer, 2-9 bulletin ...audio jacks, 1-2 Audio test group Dell Diagnostics, 4-19 AutoTech service, 5-3 B basic input/output system. See microprocessor computer customizing features, 2-1 features, 1-2 technical specifications, A-1 traveling with, v connectors location, 1-2 troubleshooting, 3-2 cords. See BIOS battery, 1-2 beep codes See also ...
Port Replicator I User's Guide
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...any external device to the port replicator that you received a basic input/output system (BIOS) upgrade diskette with your port replicator, use to secure the port replicator Dell Inspiron Port Replicator I User's Guide 1 In addition, you can also connect two Universal ... replicator. For instructions, see the document titled Dell Inspiron 3000: Upgrading the BIOS, which you can connect to the computer. Dell ® Inspiron™ Port Replicator I User's Guide The Dell Inspiron Port Replicator I integrates your Dell Inspiron 3000 computer before attaching the computer to the port...
...any external device to the port replicator that you received a basic input/output system (BIOS) upgrade diskette with your port replicator, use to secure the port replicator Dell Inspiron Port Replicator I User's Guide 1 In addition, you can also connect two Universal ... replicator. For instructions, see the document titled Dell Inspiron 3000: Upgrading the BIOS, which you can connect to the computer. Dell ® Inspiron™ Port Replicator I User's Guide The Dell Inspiron Port Replicator I integrates your Dell Inspiron 3000 computer before attaching the computer to the port...
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Table 1-2. Maximum RAM 144 MB Memory access time/ clock frequency 83 MHz BIOS address F000:0000 Connectors Serial (DTE) one 9-pin connector; 16,550-compatible UART, 16-byte buffer Parallel one of nonremovable memory on the main board ...-hole connector; normal (unidirectional), bidirectional, EPP 1.9, or ECP Monitor one 15-hole connector PS/2 keyboard/mouse one 6-pin mini-DIN Infrared one 4-pin connector 1-10 Dell Inspiron 3000 Series Service Manual
Table 1-2. Maximum RAM 144 MB Memory access time/ clock frequency 83 MHz BIOS address F000:0000 Connectors Serial (DTE) one 9-pin connector; 16,550-compatible UART, 16-byte buffer Parallel one of nonremovable memory on the main board ...-hole connector; normal (unidirectional), bidirectional, EPP 1.9, or ECP Monitor one 15-hole connector PS/2 keyboard/mouse one 6-pin mini-DIN Infrared one 4-pin connector 1-10 Dell Inspiron 3000 Series Service Manual
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... Beep Codes Error Probable Causes Memory module not being properly identified or used Faulty memory module or faulty main board ROM BIOS checksum failure Faulty main board DRAM refresh failure Faulty main board Keyboard controller test failure Faulty keyboard or faulty main board ...RAM failed at offset: nnnn Extended memory not configured properly or failed at memory address nnnn. Faulty main board. 3-2 Dell Inspiron 3000 Series Service Manual Faulty or loose external cable. Table 3-2. Beep Code 1-2 1-2-2-3 1-3-1-1 1-3-1-3 1-3-4-1 1-3-4-3 1-4-1-1 2-1-2-3 2-2-3-1 Table 3-1.
... Beep Codes Error Probable Causes Memory module not being properly identified or used Faulty memory module or faulty main board ROM BIOS checksum failure Faulty main board DRAM refresh failure Faulty main board Keyboard controller test failure Faulty keyboard or faulty main board ...RAM failed at offset: nnnn Extended memory not configured properly or failed at memory address nnnn. Faulty main board. 3-2 Dell Inspiron 3000 Series Service Manual Faulty or loose external cable. Table 3-2. Beep Code 1-2 1-2-2-3 1-3-1-1 1-3-1-3 1-3-4-1 1-3-4-3 1-4-1-1 2-1-2-3 2-2-3-1 Table 3-1.
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...original diagnostics diskette, always use a backup copy of the main board • Video - Tests the video subsystem • Keyboard - BIOS has been updated. Tests the main memory • System Set - Faulty or improperly seated memory module. Verify correct CMOS settings, save...: • RAM - Shadow RAM failed at offset: nnnn Shadow RAM failed at address nnnn. Tests the keyboard subsystem 3-4 Dell Inspiron 3000 Series Service Manual Faulty CMOS battery or main board. Faulty microprocessor. Faulty supports data stored in troubleshooting the computer. Table ...
...original diagnostics diskette, always use a backup copy of the main board • Video - Tests the video subsystem • Keyboard - BIOS has been updated. Tests the main memory • System Set - Faulty or improperly seated memory module. Verify correct CMOS settings, save...: • RAM - Shadow RAM failed at offset: nnnn Shadow RAM failed at address nnnn. Tests the keyboard subsystem 3-4 Dell Inspiron 3000 Series Service Manual Faulty CMOS battery or main board. Faulty microprocessor. Faulty supports data stored in troubleshooting the computer. Table ...
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Dell does not recommend removal and replacement of a kit or assembly. An asterisk (*) identifies those parts or assemblies that are replaceable by a customer. . Some parts may ...,2ND,40W,LIION,I3000 Battery, secondary KIT,BTRY,2ND,40W,LIION,I1300 BIOS Door, BIOS, service kit CUS,DOOR,PLSTC,BIOS,NBK, I3000 Door, BIOS DOOR,PLSTC,BTM,BIOS,NBK, I3000 BIOS, flash, service kit (M166ST, M200ST, M233ST, M233XT, M266XT) CUS,FLASH,UPG,I3000 BIOS, flash, service kit (D233ST, D233XT, D266XT) * Customer-replaceable unit (CRU) CUS,DSK...
Dell does not recommend removal and replacement of a kit or assembly. An asterisk (*) identifies those parts or assemblies that are replaceable by a customer. . Some parts may ...,2ND,40W,LIION,I3000 Battery, secondary KIT,BTRY,2ND,40W,LIION,I1300 BIOS Door, BIOS, service kit CUS,DOOR,PLSTC,BIOS,NBK, I3000 Door, BIOS DOOR,PLSTC,BTM,BIOS,NBK, I3000 BIOS, flash, service kit (M166ST, M200ST, M233ST, M233XT, M266XT) CUS,FLASH,UPG,I3000 BIOS, flash, service kit (D233ST, D233XT, D266XT) * Customer-replaceable unit (CRU) CUS,DSK...
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Factory Repair Parts and Assemblies (continued) Part or Assembly Name Order Name BIOS (continued) Kit, BIOS flash (M166ST, M200ST, M233ST, M233XT, M266XT) KIT,FLASH,BIOS,UPG,F3,I3000 Kit, BIOS flash (D233ST, D233XT, D266XT) KIT,DSK,FLASH,BIOS,UPG,I3200 Base Assembly Base (with battery), 166-MHz, 12.1-inch LCD BASE,I3000,M166ST,FD,BTRY, AMF... (without battery), 200-MHz, BASE,NBK,I3000,M200ST,NO 12.1-inch LCD BTRY Assembly (without battery), 200-MHz ASSY,NBK,I3000,M200ST,NO BTRY 4-16 Dell Inspiron 3000 Series Service Manual Table 4-1.
Factory Repair Parts and Assemblies (continued) Part or Assembly Name Order Name BIOS (continued) Kit, BIOS flash (M166ST, M200ST, M233ST, M233XT, M266XT) KIT,FLASH,BIOS,UPG,F3,I3000 Kit, BIOS flash (D233ST, D233XT, D266XT) KIT,DSK,FLASH,BIOS,UPG,I3200 Base Assembly Base (with battery), 166-MHz, 12.1-inch LCD BASE,I3000,M166ST,FD,BTRY, AMF... (without battery), 200-MHz, BASE,NBK,I3000,M200ST,NO 12.1-inch LCD BTRY Assembly (without battery), 200-MHz ASSY,NBK,I3000,M200ST,NO BTRY 4-16 Dell Inspiron 3000 Series Service Manual Table 4-1.
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...-MHz ASSY,NBK,I3000,M266XT,NO BTRY Main Board Board assembly, main SYS,PLN,TFT,SDRAM,I3000,WWD IC, keyboard BIOS (M166ST, M200ST, M233ST, M266ST, M266XT) IC,BIOS,KYBD,NBK,I3000 IC, keyboard BIOS (D233ST, D233XT, D266XT) Bracket, I/O Hinge block, right Hinge block, left Ground springs, PC Card cage Assembly, ..., M166ST M166ST processor board, Pentium 166-MHz M200ST board assembly, Pentium 200-MHz Kit, thermal, M200ST M200ST processor board, Pentium 200-MHz IC,BIOS,KYBD,NBK,I3200 BRKT,MET,I/O,NBK,I3000 PLT,BRACE,HNG,LCD,RT,NBK, I3000 PLT,BRACE,HNG,LCD,LF,NBK, I3000 SPR,GND,CAGE,PCMCIA...
...-MHz ASSY,NBK,I3000,M266XT,NO BTRY Main Board Board assembly, main SYS,PLN,TFT,SDRAM,I3000,WWD IC, keyboard BIOS (M166ST, M200ST, M233ST, M266ST, M266XT) IC,BIOS,KYBD,NBK,I3000 IC, keyboard BIOS (D233ST, D233XT, D266XT) Bracket, I/O Hinge block, right Hinge block, left Ground springs, PC Card cage Assembly, ..., M166ST M166ST processor board, Pentium 166-MHz M200ST board assembly, Pentium 200-MHz Kit, thermal, M200ST M200ST processor board, Pentium 200-MHz IC,BIOS,KYBD,NBK,I3200 BRKT,MET,I/O,NBK,I3000 PLT,BRACE,HNG,LCD,RT,NBK, I3000 PLT,BRACE,HNG,LCD,LF,NBK, I3000 SPR,GND,CAGE,PCMCIA...
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Factory Repair Parts and Assemblies (continued) Part or Assembly Name Order Name Miscellaneous Parts (continued) IC, system BIOS (M166ST, M200ST, M233ST, M233XT, M266XT) IC,BIOS,SYS,NBK,I3000 IC, system BIOS (D233ST, D233XT, IC,BIOS,SYS,NBK,I3200 D266XT) Board, audio CRD,INTFC,AUD,NBK,I3000 Board, USB CRD,INTFC,USB,NBK,I3000 Board, IR...
Factory Repair Parts and Assemblies (continued) Part or Assembly Name Order Name Miscellaneous Parts (continued) IC, system BIOS (M166ST, M200ST, M233ST, M233XT, M266XT) IC,BIOS,SYS,NBK,I3000 IC, system BIOS (D233ST, D233XT, IC,BIOS,SYS,NBK,I3200 D266XT) Board, audio CRD,INTFC,AUD,NBK,I3000 Board, USB CRD,INTFC,USB,NBK,I3000 Board, IR...
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... board • Main board • Audio bezel • Audio board • PC Card cage • Latch assembly • BIOS door • Rubber feet The following subsections provide removal and replacement procedures for the BIOS door, rubber feet, and 13.3-inch bumpers are not shown because they are obvious. The procedures in this...
... board • Main board • Audio bezel • Audio board • PC Card cage • Latch assembly • BIOS door • Rubber feet The following subsections provide removal and replacement procedures for the BIOS door, rubber feet, and 13.3-inch bumpers are not shown because they are obvious. The procedures in this...