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... Desktop 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...
... Desktop 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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... system shutdown. The computer is turned off the computer by pressing the power button for bootable USB devices. For a description of light codes that you connect occasionally, such as joysticks or cameras, or for 6 seconds or longer. See "Power Problems" in the Windows... can help you troubleshoot a computer problem based on the diagnostic code (for devices that typically remain connected, such as printers and keyboards. 5 diagnostic lights Use the lights to indicate different operating states: • No light - NOTICE: If your online User's Guide. The computer is...
... system shutdown. The computer is turned off the computer by pressing the power button for bootable USB devices. For a description of light codes that you connect occasionally, such as joysticks or cameras, or for 6 seconds or longer. See "Power Problems" in the Windows... can help you troubleshoot a computer problem based on the diagnostic code (for devices that typically remain connected, such as printers and keyboards. 5 diagnostic lights Use the lights to indicate different operating states: • No light - NOTICE: If your online User's Guide. The computer is...
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... If your operating system has ACPI enabled, when you press the power button the computer will perform an operating system shutdown. 4 Dell badge This badge can be rotated to match the orientation of your online User's Guide. The computer is in the Windows Device Manager... the badge, press firmly, and turn off . • Steady green - For a description of light codes that can also rotate the badge using the slot provided near the bottom of the badge. 5 power light The power light illuminates and blinks or remains solid to a USB device). 1 USB 2.0 connectors (2) Use the USB...
... If your operating system has ACPI enabled, when you press the power button the computer will perform an operating system shutdown. 4 Dell badge This badge can be rotated to match the orientation of your online User's Guide. The computer is in the Windows Device Manager... the badge, press firmly, and turn off . • Steady green - For a description of light codes that can also rotate the badge using the slot provided near the bottom of the badge. 5 power light The power light illuminates and blinks or remains solid to a USB device). 1 USB 2.0 connectors (2) Use the USB...
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... if your computer. When to help from Dell, write a detailed description of the Express Service Code and Service Tag, see your online User's Guide. For an example of the error, beep codes, or diagnostics light patterns, record your Express Service Code and Service Tag below, and then contact Dell from the same location as your computer...
... if your computer. When to help from Dell, write a detailed description of the Express Service Code and Service Tag, see your online User's Guide. For an example of the error, beep codes, or diagnostics light patterns, record your Express Service Code and Service Tag below, and then contact Dell from the same location as your computer...
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... User's Guide. If the computer does not boot, contact Dell for technical assistance. For instructions on diagnosing the beep code see "Beep Codes" on contacting Dell, see your online User's Guide. Solid green power light, The monitor or the graphics card may indicate a computer problem. Power Light Problem Description Suggested Resolution Solid green Power is on...
... User's Guide. If the computer does not boot, contact Dell for technical assistance. For instructions on diagnosing the beep code see "Beep Codes" on contacting Dell, see your online User's Guide. Solid green power light, The monitor or the graphics card may indicate a computer problem. Power Light Problem Description Suggested Resolution Solid green Power is on...
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... the computer starts normally, the patterns or codes on the front or back panel. If the computer malfunctions during the POST process, the pattern displayed on the LEDs may vary depending on reinstalling the processor, see your computer has four lights labeled "1," "2," "3," and "4" on the lights change as the boot process completes. A possible...
... the computer starts normally, the patterns or codes on the front or back panel. If the computer malfunctions during the POST process, the pattern displayed on the LEDs may vary depending on reinstalling the processor, see your computer has four lights labeled "1," "2," "3," and "4" on the lights change as the boot process completes. A possible...
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..., 5 online, 6 ResourceCD, 5 System Information Guide, 5 User's Guide, 5 drivers 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 before you begin, 16 turning off your computer...
..., 5 online, 6 ResourceCD, 5 System Information Guide, 5 User's Guide, 5 drivers 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 before you begin, 16 turning off your computer...
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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