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... Removing the Thermal Module...36 Installing the Thermal Module...37 3 System Setup...39 System Setup Overview...39 Boot Sequence...39 Navigation Keys...39 Updating the BIOS ...40 System Setup Option...40 4 Troubleshooting...49 Enhanced Pre-Boot System Assessment (ePSA) Diagnostics 49 Diagnostics...49 Beep Codes...50 LED Error Codes...51
... Removing the Thermal Module...36 Installing the Thermal Module...37 3 System Setup...39 System Setup Overview...39 Boot Sequence...39 Navigation Keys...39 Updating the BIOS ...40 System Setup Option...40 4 Troubleshooting...49 Enhanced Pre-Boot System Assessment (ePSA) Diagnostics 49 Diagnostics...49 Beep Codes...50 LED Error Codes...51
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...and click Submit. The File Download window appears. 8. System Setup Option General 40 Navigation Keys Keys Navigation Up arrow Moves to support.dell.com/support/downloads. 3. NOTE: For the standard graphics browser only. Select your preferred download method in the main screen displays a ...field. Moves to the next focus area. Pressing in the Please select your computer battery is available on the front of all Dell products 5. Updating the BIOS It is recommended to step 5. 4. Restart the computer. 2. If you do not have your computer's Service Tag or ...
...and click Submit. The File Download window appears. 8. System Setup Option General 40 Navigation Keys Keys Navigation Up arrow Moves to support.dell.com/support/downloads. 3. NOTE: For the standard graphics browser only. Select your preferred download method in the main screen displays a ...field. Moves to the next focus area. Pressing in the Please select your computer battery is available on the front of all Dell products 5. Updating the BIOS It is recommended to step 5. 4. Restart the computer. 2. If you do not have your computer's Service Tag or ...
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... w/PXE: This option is enabled by default. Displays the battery status and the type of your computer. • System Information: Displays BIOS Version, Service Tag, Asset Tag, Ownership Tag, Ownership Date, Manufacture Date, and the Express Service Code. • Memory Information: Displays... Information: Displays Primary Hard Drive, Fixed bay Device, System eSATA Device, Dock eSATA Device, LOM MAC Address, Video Controller, Video BIOS Version, Video Memory, Panel Type, Native Resolution, Audio Controller, Modem Controller, Wi-Fi Device, Cellular Device, Bluetooth Device. Description ...
... w/PXE: This option is enabled by default. Displays the battery status and the type of your computer. • System Information: Displays BIOS Version, Service Tag, Asset Tag, Ownership Tag, Ownership Date, Manufacture Date, and the Express Service Code. • Memory Information: Displays... Information: Displays Primary Hard Drive, Fixed bay Device, System eSATA Device, Dock eSATA Device, LOM MAC Address, Video Controller, Video BIOS Version, Video Memory, Panel Type, Native Resolution, Audio Controller, Modem Controller, Wi-Fi Device, Cellular Device, Bluetooth Device. Description ...
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Allows you to this port. • Enable Boot Support • Enable External USB Port NOTE: USB keyboard and mouse always work in the BIOS setup irrespective of these settings. This feature is intended to allow users to enable or disable the following devices: • Enable Microphone • Enable Camera ...
Allows you to this port. • Enable Boot Support • Enable External USB Port NOTE: USB keyboard and mouse always work in the BIOS setup irrespective of these settings. This feature is intended to allow users to enable or disable the following devices: • Enable Microphone • Enable Camera ...
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Wireless Option Wireless Switch Description Allows you to enable or disable the system setup (BIOS) warning messages when you to set the wireless devices that is embedded in the internal keyboard. • Fn Key Only: This option is enabled by ...
Wireless Option Wireless Switch Description Allows you to enable or disable the system setup (BIOS) warning messages when you to set the wireless devices that is embedded in the internal keyboard. • Fn Key Only: This option is enabled by ...
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Description Allows you to view and clear the Thermal events. Allows you to view and clear the System Setup (BIOS) POST events. Allows you to enable or disable the internal wireless devices. • WWAN • WLAN • Bluetooth All the options are enabled by default. ... to create a system asset tag if an asset tag is not set . Maintenance Option Service Tag Asset Tag System Logs Table 13. System Logs Option BIOS Events Thermal Events Power Events Description • Bluetooth All the options are enabled by default.
Description Allows you to view and clear the Thermal events. Allows you to view and clear the System Setup (BIOS) POST events. Allows you to enable or disable the internal wireless devices. • WWAN • WLAN • Bluetooth All the options are enabled by default. ... to create a system asset tag if an asset tag is not set . Maintenance Option Service Tag Asset Tag System Logs Table 13. System Logs Option BIOS Events Thermal Events Power Events Description • Bluetooth All the options are enabled by default.
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...performs a complete check of your computer. Turns on the computer. 2. Diagnostics Table 14. Using this program with the BIOS and is displayed, listing all the detected devices. 4. The Enhanced Pre-boot System Assessment window is launched by the...boot menu screen, select the Diagnostics option. Troubleshooting Enhanced Pre-Boot System Assessment (ePSA) Diagnostics The ePSA diagnostics (also known as the Dell logo appears. 3. The embedded system diagnostics provides a set of problems encountered during testing CAUTION: Use the system diagnostics to run a ...
...performs a complete check of your computer. Turns on the computer. 2. Diagnostics Table 14. Using this program with the BIOS and is displayed, listing all the detected devices. 4. The Enhanced Pre-boot System Assessment window is launched by the...boot menu screen, select the Diagnostics option. Troubleshooting Enhanced Pre-Boot System Assessment (ePSA) Diagnostics The ePSA diagnostics (also known as the Dell logo appears. 3. The embedded system diagnostics provides a set of problems encountered during testing CAUTION: Use the system diagnostics to run a ...
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... Constantly blinking amber light Light off Solid white light on when the numeric keypad is enabled. Battery in progress or failure System board failure, covers BIOS corruption or ROM error 2 No RAM detected No memory detected 3 Chipset Error (North and South Bridge Chipset, DMA/IMR/ Timer Error) , Time-Of-Day Clock... detect if the user presses the power button. Table 15. Keyboard Status Lights Turns on An unauthenticated or unsupported non-Dell AC adapter is 3 seconds, and the beep sound lasts 300 ms. After each beep and each set of beeps is attached to your laptop. Turns ...
... Constantly blinking amber light Light off Solid white light on when the numeric keypad is enabled. Battery in progress or failure System board failure, covers BIOS corruption or ROM error 2 No RAM detected No memory detected 3 Chipset Error (North and South Bridge Chipset, DMA/IMR/ Timer Error) , Time-Of-Day Clock... detect if the user presses the power button. Table 15. Keyboard Status Lights Turns on An unauthenticated or unsupported non-Dell AC adapter is 3 seconds, and the beep sound lasts 300 ms. After each beep and each set of beeps is attached to your laptop. Turns ...
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... blinks the corresponding LED codes for the corresponding fault condition. Code 1 Cause and Troubleshooting Steps System board: BIOS ROM failure System board failure, covers BIOS corruption or ROM error 2 Memory No memory/RAM detected 3 Chipset Error (North and South Bridge Chipset, ...Keyboard controller test failure System board failure 4 RAM Read/Write failure Memory failure 5 Real-time clock power fail CMOS battery failure 6 Video BIOS test failure Video card failure 7 CPU - This pattern continues until the system is powered off. Example: For No Memory detected (LED...
... blinks the corresponding LED codes for the corresponding fault condition. Code 1 Cause and Troubleshooting Steps System board: BIOS ROM failure System board failure, covers BIOS corruption or ROM error 2 Memory No memory/RAM detected 3 Chipset Error (North and South Bridge Chipset, ...Keyboard controller test failure System board failure 4 RAM Read/Write failure Memory failure 5 Real-time clock power fail CMOS battery failure 6 Video BIOS test failure Video card failure 7 CPU - This pattern continues until the system is powered off. Example: For No Memory detected (LED...
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... you to configure the integrated network controller. Displays the battery status and the type of your computer. • System Information: Displays BIOS Version, Service Tag, Asset Tag, Ownership Tag, Ownership Date, Manufacture Date, and the Express Service Code. • Memory Information:... Information: Displays Primary Hard Drive, Fixed bay Device, System eSATA Device, Dock eSATA Device, LOM MAC Address, Video Controller, Video BIOS Version, Video Memory, Panel Type, Native Resolution, Audio Controller, Modem Controller, Wi-Fi Device, Cellular Device, Bluetooth Device. System ...
... you to configure the integrated network controller. Displays the battery status and the type of your computer. • System Information: Displays BIOS Version, Service Tag, Asset Tag, Ownership Tag, Ownership Date, Manufacture Date, and the Express Service Code. • Memory Information:... Information: Displays Primary Hard Drive, Fixed bay Device, System eSATA Device, Dock eSATA Device, LOM MAC Address, Video Controller, Video BIOS Version, Video Memory, Panel Type, Native Resolution, Audio Controller, Modem Controller, Wi-Fi Device, Cellular Device, Bluetooth Device. System ...
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... intended to allow users to this port. • Enable Boot Support • Enable External USB Port NOTE: USB keyboard and mouse always work in the BIOS setup irrespective of the keyboard illumination feature. The keyboard brightness level can be set from 25% to this port is enabled and available for integrated...
... intended to allow users to this port. • Enable Boot Support • Enable External USB Port NOTE: USB keyboard and mouse always work in the BIOS setup irrespective of the keyboard illumination feature. The keyboard brightness level can be set from 25% to this port is enabled and available for integrated...
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... Behavior Option Adapter Warnings Keypad (Embedded) Numlock Enable Fn Key Emulation POST HotKeys Fast Boot Description Allows you to enable or disable the system setup (BIOS) warning messages when you use this feature. Virtualization Support Option Virtualization VT for all the batteries. Option Description NOTE: All charging mode may not be...
... Behavior Option Adapter Warnings Keypad (Embedded) Numlock Enable Fn Key Emulation POST HotKeys Fast Boot Description Allows you to enable or disable the system setup (BIOS) warning messages when you use this feature. Virtualization Support Option Virtualization VT for all the batteries. Option Description NOTE: All charging mode may not be...
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... and clear the Power events. 60 Allows you to view and clear the Thermal events. Description Allows you to view and clear the System Setup (BIOS) POST events. Maintenance Option Service Tag Asset Tag System Logs Table 28. Allows you to enable or disable the internal wireless devices. • WWAN •...
... and clear the Power events. 60 Allows you to view and clear the Thermal events. Description Allows you to view and clear the System Setup (BIOS) POST events. Maintenance Option Service Tag Asset Tag System Logs Table 28. Allows you to enable or disable the internal wireless devices. • WWAN •...