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... Computer 19 Inside Your Computer 20 Mini Tower Computer 20 Desktop Computer 23 Setting Up Your Computer 26 Solving Problems 28 Dell Diagnostics 28 System Lights 31 Diagnostic Lights 32 Beep Codes 35 Resolving Software and Hardware Incompatibilities 36 Using Microsoft Windows XP System Restore 36 Reinstalling Microsoft Windows XP 37 Using the...
... Computer 19 Inside Your Computer 20 Mini Tower Computer 20 Desktop Computer 23 Setting Up Your Computer 26 Solving Problems 28 Dell Diagnostics 28 System Lights 31 Diagnostic Lights 32 Beep Codes 35 Resolving Software and Hardware Incompatibilities 36 Using Microsoft Windows XP System Restore 36 Reinstalling Microsoft Windows XP 37 Using the...
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... instructions in "Solving Problems" of the error, beep codes, or diagnostics light patterns, record your Express Service Code and Service Tag below, and then contact Dell from Dell, write a detailed description of your computer. NOTICE: The Dell Diagnostics works only on contacting Dell, see the Dell Support website at support.dell.com. When to help from the same location...
... instructions in "Solving Problems" of the error, beep codes, or diagnostics light patterns, record your Express Service Code and Service Tag below, and then contact Dell from Dell, write a detailed description of your computer. NOTICE: The Dell Diagnostics works only on contacting Dell, see the Dell Support website at support.dell.com. When to help from the same location...
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... assistance. If the computer does not boot, contact Dell for technical assistance. Blinks green several times and then turns off A configuration error exists. For information on page 32; Check Diagnostic Lights to see "Beep Codes" on the keyboard to complete. For instructions on diagnosing the beep code see if the specific problem is running , allow...
... assistance. If the computer does not boot, contact Dell for technical assistance. Blinks green several times and then turns off A configuration error exists. For information on page 32; Check Diagnostic Lights to see "Beep Codes" on the keyboard to complete. For instructions on diagnosing the beep code see if the specific problem is running , allow...
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... video ROM failure No timer tick Shutdown failure Serial or parallel port test failure Failure to decompress code to identify a more serious cause. 3 Contact Dell for technical assistance. One possible beep code (code 1-3-1) consists of one beep, a burst of beeps, called a beep code, identifies a problem. For information on page 28 to shadowed memory Math-coprocessor test failure Cache test...
... video ROM failure No timer tick Shutdown failure Serial or parallel port test failure Failure to decompress code to identify a more serious cause. 3 Contact Dell for technical assistance. One possible beep code (code 1-3-1) consists of one beep, a burst of beeps, called a beep code, identifies a problem. For information on page 28 to shadowed memory Math-coprocessor test failure Cache test...
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...problems. See troubleshooting Index 41 Index B beep codes, 35 C CD operating system, 7 conflicts software and hardware incompatibilities, 36 cover removing, 16 D Dell support site, 6 Dell Diagnostics, 28 Dell Premier Support website, 5-6 diagnostics beep codes, 35 Dell Diagnostics, 28 Drivers and Utilities CD,...list of, 40 ResourceCD, 5 Drivers and Utilities CD, 5 E error messages beep codes, 35 diagnostic lights, 32 system lights, 31 F Finding Information, 5 H hardware beep codes, 35 conflicts, 36 Dell Diagnostics, 28 Hardware Troubleshooter, 36 Help and Support Center, 7 I installing parts ...
...problems. See troubleshooting Index 41 Index B beep codes, 35 C CD operating system, 7 conflicts software and hardware incompatibilities, 36 cover removing, 16 D Dell support site, 6 Dell Diagnostics, 28 Dell Premier Support website, 5-6 diagnostics beep codes, 35 Dell Diagnostics, 28 Drivers and Utilities CD,...list of, 40 ResourceCD, 5 Drivers and Utilities CD, 5 E error messages beep codes, 35 diagnostic lights, 32 system lights, 31 F Finding Information, 5 H hardware beep codes, 35 conflicts, 36 Dell Diagnostics, 28 Hardware Troubleshooter, 36 Help and Support Center, 7 I installing parts ...
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R reinstalling Drivers and Utilties CD, 5 ResourceCD, 5 Windows XP, 37 S safety instructions, 5 Service Tag, 6 software conflicts, 36 system board, 21, 24 System Restore, 36 Windows XP Hardware Troubleshooter, 36 Help and Support Center, 7 reinstalling, 37 setup, 39 System Restore, 36 T troubleshooting beep codes, 35 conflicts, 36 Dell Diagnostics, 28 diagnostic lights, 32 Hardware Troubleshooter, 36 Help and Support Center, 7 restore computer to previous operating state, 36 system lights, 31 U User's Guide, 5 W warranty, 5 42 Index
R reinstalling Drivers and Utilties CD, 5 ResourceCD, 5 Windows XP, 37 S safety instructions, 5 Service Tag, 6 software conflicts, 36 system board, 21, 24 System Restore, 36 Windows XP Hardware Troubleshooter, 36 Help and Support Center, 7 reinstalling, 37 setup, 39 System Restore, 36 T troubleshooting beep codes, 35 conflicts, 36 Dell Diagnostics, 28 diagnostic lights, 32 Hardware Troubleshooter, 36 Help and Support Center, 7 restore computer to previous operating state, 36 system lights, 31 U User's Guide, 5 W warranty, 5 42 Index