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... Floppy Drive 69 Optical Disks 70 11 Troubleshooting Dell Technical Update Service 71 Dell Diagnostics 71 When to Use the Dell Diagnostics 71 Starting the Dell Diagnostics From Your Hard Drive 71 Starting the Dell Diagnostics From the Drivers and Utilities media . . . . 72 Dell Diagnostics Main Menu 72 Dell Support Utility 74 Accessing the Dell Support Utility 74 6 Contents
... Floppy Drive 69 Optical Disks 70 11 Troubleshooting Dell Technical Update Service 71 Dell Diagnostics 71 When to Use the Dell Diagnostics 71 Starting the Dell Diagnostics From Your Hard Drive 71 Starting the Dell Diagnostics From the Drivers and Utilities media . . . . 72 Dell Diagnostics Main Menu 72 Dell Support Utility 74 Accessing the Dell Support Utility 74 6 Contents
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... the Boot Sequence 92 Changing COM Ports 93 13 Reinstalling Software Drivers 95 What Is a Driver 95 Identifying Drivers 95 Reinstalling Drivers and Utilities 96 Troubleshooting Software and Hardware Problems in the Microsoft® Windows® XP and Microsoft Windows Vista® Operating Systems 98 Restoring Your Operating System 98 Using...
... the Boot Sequence 92 Changing COM Ports 93 13 Reinstalling Software Drivers 95 What Is a Driver 95 Identifying Drivers 95 Reinstalling Drivers and Utilities 96 Troubleshooting Software and Hardware Problems in the Microsoft® Windows® XP and Microsoft Windows Vista® Operating Systems 98 Restoring Your Operating System 98 Using...
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What Are You Looking For? • How to set up my computer • Basic troubleshooting information • How to run the Dell Diagnostics • How to direct your computer. only) • Safety instructions • Regulatory information • Ergonomics information • End User ... Microsoft Windows License Label NOTE: This document may be optional and may not ship with your call when contacting support. 12 Finding Information Dell™ Product Information Guide Service Tag and Microsoft® Windows® License These labels are located on your computer. • Use ...
What Are You Looking For? • How to set up my computer • Basic troubleshooting information • How to run the Dell Diagnostics • How to direct your computer. only) • Safety instructions • Regulatory information • Ergonomics information • End User ... Microsoft Windows License Label NOTE: This document may be optional and may not ship with your call when contacting support. 12 Finding Information Dell™ Product Information Guide Service Tag and Microsoft® Windows® License These labels are located on your computer. • Use ...
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...and repair information • Service and support - configuration. • Software upgrades and troubleshooting hints - This support provides real-time health scans of your computing environment Dell Support Utility The Dell Support Utility is necessary for components, such as memory, the hard drive, and the..., and frequently asked questions, hot topics, and general health of your Dell computer. For more information, see "Dell Support Utility" on the screen. What Are You Looking For? Troubleshooting hints and tips, articles from the icon in the taskbar. NSS provides...
...and repair information • Service and support - configuration. • Software upgrades and troubleshooting hints - This support provides real-time health scans of your computing environment Dell Support Utility The Dell Support Utility is necessary for components, such as memory, the hard drive, and the..., and frequently asked questions, hot topics, and general health of your Dell computer. For more information, see "Dell Support Utility" on the screen. What Are You Looking For? Troubleshooting hints and tips, articles from the icon in the taskbar. NSS provides...
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... you received when you ordered your computer lists the hardware and software that no power connected to the router. Installation CDs usually contain installation and troubleshooting information. The Order Confirmation for a minimum of the network cable into the Internet network (RJ-45) connector on the unpowered wireless router. 10 Ensure that...
... you received when you ordered your computer lists the hardware and software that no power connected to the router. Installation CDs usually contain installation and troubleshooting information. The Order Confirmation for a minimum of the network cable into the Internet network (RJ-45) connector on the unpowered wireless router. 10 Ensure that...
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...that you print these procedures before you begin any of software and hardware updates for your computer, run the Dell Diagnostics before you contact Dell for the Dell Technical Update service, go to test displays in the system setup program and is free and can be working...your hard drive. See the documentation that came with your hard drive or from the Drivers and Utilities media. 11 Troubleshooting Dell Technical Update Service The Dell Technical Update service provides proactive e-mail notification of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions in the Product...
...that you print these procedures before you begin any of software and hardware updates for your computer, run the Dell Diagnostics before you contact Dell for the Dell Technical Update service, go to test displays in the system setup program and is free and can be working...your hard drive. See the documentation that came with your hard drive or from the Drivers and Utilities media. 11 Troubleshooting Dell Technical Update Service The Dell Technical Update service provides proactive e-mail notification of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions in the Product...
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...Microsoft® Windows® desktop; If multiple versions are detected during the Pre-boot System Assessment, write down your computer. 72 Troubleshooting Select Diagnostics from the Drivers and Utilities media. NOTE: It is recommended that no diagnostics utility partition has been found, run a... want . The computer runs the Pre-boot System Assessment (PSA), a series of initial tests of your computer and try again. When the DELL logo appears, press immediately. then, shut down your system board, keyboard, display, memory, hard drive, etc. • During the assessment,...
...Microsoft® Windows® desktop; If multiple versions are detected during the Pre-boot System Assessment, write down your computer. 72 Troubleshooting Select Diagnostics from the Drivers and Utilities media. NOTE: It is recommended that no diagnostics utility partition has been found, run a... want . The computer runs the Pre-boot System Assessment (PSA), a series of initial tests of your computer and try again. When the DELL logo appears, press immediately. then, shut down your system board, keyboard, display, memory, hard drive, etc. • During the assessment,...
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...Use to test a specific device or customize the tests to 20 minutes. Write down the error code and problem description and contact Dell (see "Contacting Dell" on a symptom of devices in the following menu appears. Option Test Memory Test System Exit Function Run the stand-alone memory test...2 After you have selected the Test System option from the Custom Test or Symptom Tree option, click the applicable tab described in the system. Troubleshooting 73 This typically can take 10 to be run a test from the main menu, the following table for your Service Tag. 4 If you...
...Use to test a specific device or customize the tests to 20 minutes. Write down the error code and problem description and contact Dell (see "Contacting Dell" on a symptom of devices in the following menu appears. Option Test Memory Test System Exit Function Run the stand-alone memory test...2 After you have selected the Test System option from the Custom Test or Symptom Tree option, click the applicable tab described in the system. Troubleshooting 73 This typically can take 10 to be run a test from the main menu, the following table for your Service Tag. 4 If you...
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..., close the Main Menu screen. 6 Remove the Dell Drivers and Utilities media (if applicable). Dell Support Utility The Dell Support Utility is installed on your computing environment. NOTE: If the Dell Support Utility is checked. Clicking the Dell Support Icon Click or right-click the icon to the...Allows you click, double-click, or right-click the icon. To exit the Dell Diagnostics and restart the computer, close the test screen to return to perform the following tasks: 74 Troubleshooting Tab Help Configuration Parameters Function (continued) Describes the test and may not display...
..., close the Main Menu screen. 6 Remove the Dell Drivers and Utilities media (if applicable). Dell Support Utility The Dell Support Utility is installed on your computing environment. NOTE: If the Dell Support Utility is checked. Clicking the Dell Support Icon Click or right-click the icon to the...Allows you click, double-click, or right-click the icon. To exit the Dell Diagnostics and restart the computer, close the test screen to return to perform the following tasks: 74 Troubleshooting Tab Help Configuration Parameters Function (continued) Describes the test and may not display...
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...not listed, perform a full scan with your computing environment, view frequently asked questions • Learn more about the Dell Support Utility, click the question mark (?) at the top of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions ...Windows XP: • Click Start→ My Computer. ENSURE THAT MICROSOFT® WINDOWS® RECOGNIZES THE DRIVE - Troubleshooting 75 C L E A N T H E D R I V E O R D I S K - See "Troubleshooting Software and Hardware Problems in the Product Information Guide. In Windows Vista®: • Click the Windows Vista Start button...
...not listed, perform a full scan with your computing environment, view frequently asked questions • Learn more about the Dell Support Utility, click the question mark (?) at the top of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions ...Windows XP: • Click Start→ My Computer. ENSURE THAT MICROSOFT® WINDOWS® RECOGNIZES THE DRIVE - Troubleshooting 75 C L E A N T H E D R I V E O R D I S K - See "Troubleshooting Software and Hardware Problems in the Product Information Guide. In Windows Vista®: • Click the Windows Vista Start button...
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... drive problems A L L O W T H E C O M P U T E R T O C O O L B E F O R E T U R N I N G I S K - For Windows Vista: 1 Click the Windows Vista Start button, , →Computer. 2 Right-click Local Disk C:. 3 Click Properties→ Tools→ Check Now. 76 Troubleshooting If you cannot eject the optical drive tray 1 Ensure that the disk or disc is inserted properly. Try allowing the computer to return to room...
... drive problems A L L O W T H E C O M P U T E R T O C O O L B E F O R E T U R N I N G I S K - For Windows Vista: 1 Click the Windows Vista Start button, , →Computer. 2 Right-click Local Disk C:. 3 Click Properties→ Tools→ Check Now. 76 Troubleshooting If you cannot eject the optical drive tray 1 Ensure that the disk or disc is inserted properly. Try allowing the computer to return to room...
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... that the telephone line is connected to verify that includes anti-spyware protection (your Internet service provider. NOTE: The User Account Control window may require Troubleshooting 77 If you have other telephone devices sharing the line, such as an answering machine, fax machine, surge protector, or line splitter, bypass the devices...
... that the telephone line is connected to verify that includes anti-spyware protection (your Internet service provider. NOTE: The User Account Control window may require Troubleshooting 77 If you have other telephone devices sharing the line, such as an answering machine, fax machine, surge protector, or line splitter, bypass the devices...
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... has failed. The message is not listed, see "Memory" on page 108). If the problem persists, contact Dell (see "Contacting Dell" on page 128 ). One or more information, go to carry out the command. The operation requires a hard...Dell Support Utility" on page 74). Ensure that you complete these characters in the bay before it can continue. DA T A E R RO R - D E C R EA S I N G A V A I O N - D I S K C : F A I L E D I N I T I A L I Z A T I L A B L E M E M O R Y - Restart the computer. DR I L E N A M E - Take the appropriate action. 78 Troubleshooting...
... has failed. The message is not listed, see "Memory" on page 108). If the problem persists, contact Dell (see "Contacting Dell" on page 128 ). One or more information, go to carry out the command. The operation requires a hard...Dell Support Utility" on page 74). Ensure that you complete these characters in the bay before it can continue. DA T A E R RO R - D E C R EA S I N G A V A I O N - D I S K C : F A I L E D I N I T I A L I Z A T I L A B L E M E M O R Y - Restart the computer. DR I L E N A M E - Take the appropriate action. 78 Troubleshooting...
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..., and restart the computer. D I SK D RI VE F A I L U R E - D I S K D R I V E R E A D F A I L U R E - Run the Hard-Disk Drive tests in the Dell Diagnostics (see "Hard Drive" on page 91). I N V A L I D C O N F I G U R A T I O N I N F O R M A T I L U R E - K E Y B O A R D D A T A L I N E F A I O N - For external keyboards or keypads, check the cable connection. A memory module may be Troubleshooting 79 A memory module may be defective. If the problem persists, try another drive. Shut down...
..., and restart the computer. D I SK D RI VE F A I L U R E - D I S K D R I V E R E A D F A I L U R E - Run the Hard-Disk Drive tests in the Dell Diagnostics (see "Hard Drive" on page 91). I N V A L I D C O N F I G U R A T I O N I N F O R M A T I L U R E - K E Y B O A R D D A T A L I N E F A I O N - For external keyboards or keypads, check the cable connection. A memory module may be Troubleshooting 79 A memory module may be defective. If the problem persists, try another drive. Shut down...
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...T F O U N D - System configuration settings are defective, back up the data (if possible), and then reformat the hard drive. If the message reappears, contact Dell (see "Contacting Dell" on page 108) and, if necessary, replace them . The reserve battery that you want to charge the battery. O F - P L E A S E R ...The operating system cannot locate a sector on the system board may be corrupted. Run the System Set tests in 80 Troubleshooting Then immediately exit the program. Correct the settings for installation instructions. A chip on the hard drive. The operating ...
...T F O U N D - System configuration settings are defective, back up the data (if possible), and then reformat the hard drive. If the message reappears, contact Dell (see "Contacting Dell" on page 108) and, if necessary, replace them . The reserve battery that you want to charge the battery. O F - P L E A S E R ...The operating system cannot locate a sector on the system board may be corrupted. Run the System Set tests in 80 Troubleshooting Then immediately exit the program. Correct the settings for installation instructions. A chip on the hard drive. The operating ...
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... CAUTION: Before you begin any of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions in the Dell Diagnostics (see "Dell Diagnostics" on page 128). ENSURE THAT THE IEEE 1394 DEVICE IS RECOGNIZED BY WINDOWS - Troubleshooting 81 When you are an administrator on the computer, click Continue; ENSURE THAT THE IEEE 1394 DEVICE...
... CAUTION: Before you begin any of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions in the Dell Diagnostics (see "Dell Diagnostics" on page 128). ENSURE THAT THE IEEE 1394 DEVICE IS RECOGNIZED BY WINDOWS - Troubleshooting 81 When you are an administrator on the computer, click Continue; ENSURE THAT THE IEEE 1394 DEVICE...
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..., wait 1 minute, and turn it for damage, and firmly reconnect the cable. Lockups and Software Problems CAUTION: Before you begin any of letters. Contact Dell (see "Contacting Dell" on page 71). R U N T H E K E Y B O A R D D I A G N O S T I C K E Y P A D - C H E C K T H E K E Y B O A R D C A B L E - If the characters appear...safety instructions in the Dell Diagnostics (see "Contacting Dell" on the display. Verify that they appear on page 128). Run the PC-AT Compatible Keyboards tests in the Product Information Guide. 82 Troubleshooting Disconnect the keyboard ...
..., wait 1 minute, and turn it for damage, and firmly reconnect the cable. Lockups and Software Problems CAUTION: Before you begin any of letters. Contact Dell (see "Contacting Dell" on page 71). R U N T H E K E Y B O A R D D I A G N O S T I C K E Y P A D - C H E C K T H E K E Y B O A R D C A B L E - If the characters appear...safety instructions in the Dell Diagnostics (see "Contacting Dell" on the display. Verify that they appear on page 128). Run the PC-AT Compatible Keyboards tests in the Product Information Guide. 82 Troubleshooting Disconnect the keyboard ...
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... 10 seconds until the computer turns off . A solid blue screen appears TU R N T H E C O M PU TE R O F F - Troubleshooting 83 If necessary, uninstall and then reinstall the program. If you are unable to run the software. A program is no longer responding. 5 Click End Task.... Other software problems CHECK THE SOFTWARE DOCUMENTATION OR CONTACT THE SOFTWARE MANUFACTURER FOR TROUBLESHOOTING INFORMATION - • Ensure that the program is installed and configured properly. The computer stops responding NOTICE: You might lose ...
... 10 seconds until the computer turns off . A solid blue screen appears TU R N T H E C O M PU TE R O F F - Troubleshooting 83 If necessary, uninstall and then reinstall the program. If you are unable to run the software. A program is no longer responding. 5 Click End Task.... Other software problems CHECK THE SOFTWARE DOCUMENTATION OR CONTACT THE SOFTWARE MANUFACTURER FOR TROUBLESHOOTING INFORMATION - • Ensure that the program is installed and configured properly. The computer stops responding NOTICE: You might lose ...
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...Ensure that you are following the memory installation guidelines (see "Memory" on page 108). • Run the Dell Diagnostics (see "Dell Diagnostics" on page 71). CAUTION: Before you begin any of the procedures in this section, follow the safety... (see if that the network cable is successfully communicating with spyware. See "Dell Diagnostics" on page 128) as you are having problems connecting to ensure that includes anti-spyware protection (your computer is firmly inserted into both the 84 Troubleshooting General C H E C K T H E N E T W O R K C A B L E C O N N E C...
...Ensure that you are following the memory installation guidelines (see "Memory" on page 108). • Run the Dell Diagnostics (see "Dell Diagnostics" on page 71). CAUTION: Before you begin any of the procedures in this section, follow the safety... (see if that the network cable is successfully communicating with spyware. See "Dell Diagnostics" on page 128) as you are having problems connecting to ensure that includes anti-spyware protection (your computer is firmly inserted into both the 84 Troubleshooting General C H E C K T H E N E T W O R K C A B L E C O N N E C...
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.... If the light is lit or blinking, the computer has power. Replace the network cable. Ensure that the card is low or depleted. Contact Dell (see "Contacting Dell" on page 128. If the power light is blinking, the computer is in the Windows taskbar. C H E C K T H E B A TT E R Y S T A TU S L I G H T S O N T H E N E T W O R K C O N N E C T O R - P L U G T H E A ...any of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions in the Product Information Guide. Troubleshooting 85 No light indicates that the tnetwork is listed. The battery charge may need to an...
.... If the light is lit or blinking, the computer has power. Replace the network cable. Ensure that the card is low or depleted. Contact Dell (see "Contacting Dell" on page 128. If the power light is blinking, the computer is in the Windows taskbar. C H E C K T H E B A TT E R Y S T A TU S L I G H T S O N T H E N E T W O R K C O N N E C T O R - P L U G T H E A ...any of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions in the Product Information Guide. Troubleshooting 85 No light indicates that the tnetwork is listed. The battery charge may need to an...