Setup and Quick Reference Guide
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Steady blue and the computer is The display is in this section, follow the safety instructions that shipped with your computer from the electrical outlet before opening the cover. Blinking blue The computer ... behavior Indication Off The computer is either turned off or is receiving electrical power, a device such as a memory module or graphics card might be a power problem or an internal device malfunction. Troubleshooting CAUTION: To guard against the likelihood of electric shock, laceration by moving fan blades, or other expected injuries, always...
Steady blue and the computer is The display is in this section, follow the safety instructions that shipped with your computer from the electrical outlet before opening the cover. Blinking blue The computer ... behavior Indication Off The computer is either turned off or is receiving electrical power, a device such as a memory module or graphics card might be a power problem or an internal device malfunction. Troubleshooting CAUTION: To guard against the likelihood of electric shock, laceration by moving fan blades, or other expected injuries, always...
Setup and Quick Reference Guide
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Code Description (repetitive short beeps) Suggested Remedy 1 BIOS checksum Contact Dell. If your computer beeps during start -up if the monitor cannot display errors or problems. This series of beeps, called a beep code, identifies a problem. Possible motherboard failure. 2 No memory modules 1 If you have identified a faulty module or reinstalled all modules without error. 2 If available...
Code Description (repetitive short beeps) Suggested Remedy 1 BIOS checksum Contact Dell. If your computer beeps during start -up if the monitor cannot display errors or problems. This series of beeps, called a beep code, identifies a problem. Possible motherboard failure. 2 No memory modules 1 If you have identified a faulty module or reinstalled all modules without error. 2 If available...
Setup and Quick Reference Guide
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...8226; If the display is securely connected to the system board power connector (see your Service Manual at support.dell.com). • Ensure that the main power cable and the front panel cable are securely connected to the same electrical outlet Troubleshooting 45 There is a power problem, a device may ...8226; Multiple power strips connected to the system board (see your Service Manual at support.dell.com). IF THE POWER LIGHT IS BLUE AND THE COMPUTER IS NOT RESPONDING - • Ensure that the display is connected and powered on . • Ensure that the electrical outlet is in ...
...8226; If the display is securely connected to the system board power connector (see your Service Manual at support.dell.com). • Ensure that the main power cable and the front panel cable are securely connected to the same electrical outlet Troubleshooting 45 There is a power problem, a device may ...8226; Multiple power strips connected to the system board (see your Service Manual at support.dell.com). IF THE POWER LIGHT IS BLUE AND THE COMPUTER IS NOT RESPONDING - • Ensure that the display is connected and powered on . • Ensure that the electrical outlet is in ...
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...go to step 2. Reinstalling Drivers and Utilities NOTICE: The Dell Support website at support.dell.com and your first time to use System Restore (see "Restoring Your Operating System" on page 54) does not resolve the problem, reinstall the driver from other sources, your administrator to ... System" on the computer, click Continue; If you install drivers obtained from your Drivers and Utilities media. 1 With the Windows desktop displayed, insert your computer to the operating state that existed before you are an administrator on page 54) to step 5. 52 Reinstalling Software...
...go to step 2. Reinstalling Drivers and Utilities NOTICE: The Dell Support website at support.dell.com and your first time to use System Restore (see "Restoring Your Operating System" on page 54) does not resolve the problem, reinstall the driver from other sources, your administrator to ... System" on the computer, click Continue; If you install drivers obtained from your Drivers and Utilities media. 1 With the Windows desktop displayed, insert your computer to the operating state that existed before you are an administrator on page 54) to step 5. 52 Reinstalling Software...