Setup Guide
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... the Power Cables to Your Display and Computer 9 Windows Vista® Setup 10 Connect to the Internet (Optional 11 Using Your Inspiron™ Desktop 14 Front View Features 14 Back View Features 16 Software Features 18 Solving Problems 21 Network Problems 21 Power Problems 23... Problems 24 Lockups and Software Problems 25 Using Support Tools 28 Dell Support Center 28 Beep Codes 29 System Messages 30 Hardware Troubleshooter 32 Dell Diagnostics 32 System Recovery Options 35 System Restore 36 Dell Factory Image Restore 37 Operating System Reinstallation 38 Getting Help 40 ...
... the Power Cables to Your Display and Computer 9 Windows Vista® Setup 10 Connect to the Internet (Optional 11 Using Your Inspiron™ Desktop 14 Front View Features 14 Back View Features 16 Software Features 18 Solving Problems 21 Network Problems 21 Power Problems 23... Problems 24 Lockups and Software Problems 25 Using Support Tools 28 Dell Support Center 28 Beep Codes 29 System Messages 30 Hardware Troubleshooter 32 Dell Diagnostics 32 System Recovery Options 35 System Restore 36 Dell Factory Image Restore 37 Operating System Reinstallation 38 Getting Help 40 ...
Setup Guide
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... when error messages cannot be displayed. One beep - Three beeps - Six beeps - Possible motherboard failure Contact Dell (see "Contacting Dell" on page 46). Five beeps - Possible motherboard failure Contact Dell (see "Contacting Dell" on page 46). Seven beeps (Inspiron 535 and 545 only) - Video BIOS Test Failure Contact Dell (see "Contacting Dell" on page 46). Two beeps - No RAM Detected • Remove the memory...
... when error messages cannot be displayed. One beep - Three beeps - Six beeps - Possible motherboard failure Contact Dell (see "Contacting Dell" on page 46). Five beeps - Possible motherboard failure Contact Dell (see "Contacting Dell" on page 46). Seven beeps (Inspiron 535 and 545 only) - Video BIOS Test Failure Contact Dell (see "Contacting Dell" on page 46). Two beeps - No RAM Detected • Remove the memory...
Setup Guide
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...region in your purchase invoice, packing slip, bill, or Dell product catalog. Dell provides several online and telephonebased support and service options. Getting Help a printer, print each file before calling Dell. • Error message, beep code, or diagnostic code: • Description of problem and... troubleshooting procedures you can find contact information on the left side of the page. 46 Visit support.dell.com. 2. Otherwise, record the contents...
...region in your purchase invoice, packing slip, bill, or Dell product catalog. Dell provides several online and telephonebased support and service options. Getting Help a printer, print each file before calling Dell. • Error message, beep code, or diagnostic code: • Description of problem and... troubleshooting procedures you can find contact information on the left side of the page. 46 Visit support.dell.com. 2. Otherwise, record the contents...