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... difficult to read 77 3 Troubleshooting Tools 79 Power Lights 79 Beep Codes 80 System Messages 82 Dell Diagnostics 84 When to Use the Dell Diagnostics 84 Starting the Dell Diagnostics From Your Hard Drive 84 Starting the Dell Diagnostics From the Drivers and Utilities Media 85 Dell Diagnostics Main Menu 85 Drivers 87 What Is a Driver...
... difficult to read 77 3 Troubleshooting Tools 79 Power Lights 79 Beep Codes 80 System Messages 82 Dell Diagnostics 84 When to Use the Dell Diagnostics 84 Starting the Dell Diagnostics From Your Hard Drive 84 Starting the Dell Diagnostics From the Drivers and Utilities Media 85 Dell Diagnostics Main Menu 85 Drivers 87 What Is a Driver...
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... mode. Ensure that the computer turns on . - Reseat the power cable in the Product Information Guide. If the display is connected and powered on, see "Beep Codes" on page 80. • If the power light is blinking blue, the computer is connected and powered on, see... "Beep Codes" on the back of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions in the power connector on page 80. Ensure the display is ...
... mode. Ensure that the computer turns on . - Reseat the power cable in the Product Information Guide. If the display is connected and powered on, see "Beep Codes" on page 80. • If the power light is blinking blue, the computer is connected and powered on, see... "Beep Codes" on the back of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions in the power connector on page 80. Ensure the display is ...
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...power light is blinking amber, the computer is receiving electrical power, a device might emit a series of beeps during start -up : 1 Write down the beep code. 2 Run the Dell Diagnostics to the system board (see "Cards" on page 116). • If the power light ... or problems. This series of repetitive three short beeps. failure. 1 BIOS checksum Contact Dell. Remove and then reinstall any cards (see "Memory" on page 112). - Code Description (repetitive short beeps) Suggested Remedy 3 Possible motherboard Contact Dell. Beep Codes Your computer might be a power problem or...
...power light is blinking amber, the computer is receiving electrical power, a device might emit a series of beeps during start -up : 1 Write down the beep code. 2 Run the Dell Diagnostics to the system board (see "Cards" on page 116). • If the power light ... or problems. This series of repetitive three short beeps. failure. 1 BIOS checksum Contact Dell. Remove and then reinstall any cards (see "Memory" on page 112). - Code Description (repetitive short beeps) Suggested Remedy 3 Possible motherboard Contact Dell. Beep Codes Your computer might be a power problem or...
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... "Replacing the Possible battery failure Battery" on page 112). 2. Code Description (repetitive short beeps) Suggested Remedy 5 Real time clock failure. 1. Replace the battery (see "Installing Memory" on page 112). 3.If the problem persists, contact Dell. 2 No memory modules 1. Ensure that you are installing are detected. module/memory connector placement... have two or more memory are compatible with your computer (see "Memory Installation Guidelines" on page 144). If the problem persists, contact Dell. 4 RAM Read/Write 1. If the problem persists, contact...
... "Replacing the Possible battery failure Battery" on page 112). 2. Code Description (repetitive short beeps) Suggested Remedy 5 Real time clock failure. 1. Replace the battery (see "Installing Memory" on page 112). 3.If the problem persists, contact Dell. 2 No memory modules 1. Ensure that you are installing are detected. module/memory connector placement... have two or more memory are compatible with your computer (see "Memory Installation Guidelines" on page 144). If the problem persists, contact Dell. 4 RAM Read/Write 1. If the problem persists, contact...
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Error message, beep code, or diagnostic code: Description of problem and troubleshooting procedures you connected to a network? Diagnostics Checklist Name: Date: Address: Phone number: Service Tag (bar code on the back or bottom of the computer): Express Service Code: Return Material Authorization Number (if provided by Dell support technician): Operating system and version... of each file. Yes No Network, version, and network adapter: Programs and versions: See your operating system documentation to a printer, print each file before calling Dell.
Error message, beep code, or diagnostic code: Description of problem and troubleshooting procedures you connected to a network? Diagnostics Checklist Name: Date: Address: Phone number: Service Tag (bar code on the back or bottom of the computer): Express Service Code: Return Material Authorization Number (if provided by Dell support technician): Operating system and version... of each file. Yes No Network, version, and network adapter: Programs and versions: See your operating system documentation to a printer, print each file before calling Dell.
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Index A audio. See sound B battery problems, 55 replacing, 144 beep codes, 80 Bezel, 123 bezel removing, 123 replacing, 124 BIOS, 172 boot sequence about, 175 changing, 175 option settings, 175 booting to a USB device, 175 C .../DVD drive installing, 143 problems, 57 removing, 142 CD-RW drive problems, 57 CDs, 28 playing, 25 Check Disk, 58 CMOS settings clearing, 177 computer beep codes, 80 components inside, 106 crashes, 62-64 inside view, 106 restore to previous state, 92-93 stops responding, 62-63 conflicts software and hardware...
Index A audio. See sound B battery problems, 55 replacing, 144 beep codes, 80 Bezel, 123 bezel removing, 123 replacing, 124 BIOS, 172 boot sequence about, 175 changing, 175 option settings, 175 booting to a USB device, 175 C .../DVD drive installing, 143 problems, 57 removing, 142 CD-RW drive problems, 57 CDs, 28 playing, 25 Check Disk, 58 CMOS settings clearing, 177 computer beep codes, 80 components inside, 106 crashes, 62-64 inside view, 106 restore to previous state, 92-93 stops responding, 62-63 conflicts software and hardware...
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copying DVDs general information, 28 helpful tips, 30 how to, 28 cover removing, 103-104 replacing, 165 D Dell contacting, 183, 188 support policy, 180 support site, 13 Dell Diagnostics, 84 DellConnect, 184 diagnostics beep codes, 80 Dell, 84 documentation End User License Agreement, 11 ergonomics, 11 Finding Information, 11 online, 13 Product Information Guide, 11..., 129 serial ATA, 126 DVD drive problems, 57 DVDs, 28 playing, 25 E e-mail problems, 58 End User License Agreement, 11 ergonomics information, 11 error messages beep codes, 80 troubleshooting, 60 206 Index
copying DVDs general information, 28 helpful tips, 30 how to, 28 cover removing, 103-104 replacing, 165 D Dell contacting, 183, 188 support policy, 180 support site, 13 Dell Diagnostics, 84 DellConnect, 184 diagnostics beep codes, 80 Dell, 84 documentation End User License Agreement, 11 ergonomics, 11 Finding Information, 11 online, 13 Product Information Guide, 11..., 129 serial ATA, 126 DVD drive problems, 57 DVDs, 28 playing, 25 E e-mail problems, 58 End User License Agreement, 11 ergonomics information, 11 error messages beep codes, 80 troubleshooting, 60 206 Index
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... drive Media Card Reader, 16 floppy drive installing, 133 removing, 131 H hard drive installing, 128 installing second, 129 problems, 58 removing, 127 hardware beep codes, 80 conflicts, 91 Dell Diagnostics, 84 Help and Support Center, 14 help file Windows Help and Support Center, 14 hibernate mode, 40 I I/O panel replacing, 154 installing parts...
... drive Media Card Reader, 16 floppy drive installing, 133 removing, 131 H hard drive installing, 128 installing second, 129 problems, 58 removing, 127 hardware beep codes, 80 conflicts, 91 Dell Diagnostics, 84 Help and Support Center, 14 help file Windows Help and Support Center, 14 hibernate mode, 40 I I/O panel replacing, 154 installing parts...
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..., 39 power light conditions, 70 Power Plan in Vista, 40 printer cable, 23 connecting, 23 problems, 71 setting up, 23 USB, 23 problems battery, 55 beep codes, 80 blue screen, 64 CD drive, 57 CD-RW drive, 57 computer crashes, 62-64 computer stops responding, 6263 conflicts, 91... Dell Diagnostics, 84 memory installing, 113 problems, 67 messages error, 60 modem problems, 58 monitor blank, 76 clone mode, 35 connect DVI, 33-34 connect TV, ...
..., 39 power light conditions, 70 Power Plan in Vista, 40 printer cable, 23 connecting, 23 problems, 71 setting up, 23 USB, 23 problems battery, 55 beep codes, 80 blue screen, 64 CD drive, 57 CD-RW drive, 57 computer crashes, 62-64 computer stops responding, 6263 conflicts, 91... Dell Diagnostics, 84 memory installing, 113 problems, 67 messages error, 60 modem problems, 58 monitor blank, 76 clone mode, 35 connect DVI, 33-34 connect TV, ...