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... Computer 17 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...
... Computer 17 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...
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...back of the computer for devices that typically remain connected, such as printers and keyboards. 5 diagnostic lights Use the lights to help you troubleshoot a computer problem based on the diagnostic code (for more information about sleep modes and exiting from a power-saving mode, press ... power-saving mode. • Blinking or solid amber - To exit from a power-saving mode, see "Diagnostic Lights" on page 32). 6 power button Press this drive. 3 hard-drive activity light This light flickers when the hard drive is in use. 4 USB 2.0 connectors (2) Use the USB connectors on the...
...back of the computer for devices that typically remain connected, such as printers and keyboards. 5 diagnostic lights Use the lights to help you troubleshoot a computer problem based on the diagnostic code (for more information about sleep modes and exiting from a power-saving mode, press ... power-saving mode. • Blinking or solid amber - To exit from a power-saving mode, see "Diagnostic Lights" on page 32). 6 power button Press this drive. 3 hard-drive activity light This light flickers when the hard drive is in use. 4 USB 2.0 connectors (2) Use the USB connectors on the...
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... enabled, when you press the power button the computer will perform an operating system shutdown. 4 Dell badge This badge can help you troubleshoot problems with your computer see "Diagnostic Lights" on page 32. 7 headphone connector Use the headphone connector to a USB device). Quick Reference...longer. See "Power Problems" in the Windows Device Manager. For a description of light codes that can be rotated to help you troubleshoot a computer problem based on page 31. 6 diagnostic lights Use the lights to match the orientation of the badge, press firmly, and turn off . ...
... enabled, when you press the power button the computer will perform an operating system shutdown. 4 Dell badge This badge can help you troubleshoot problems with your computer see "Diagnostic Lights" on page 32. 7 headphone connector Use the headphone connector to a USB device). Quick Reference...longer. See "Power Problems" in the Windows Device Manager. For a description of light codes that can be rotated to help you troubleshoot a computer problem based on page 31. 6 diagnostic lights Use the lights to match the orientation of the badge, press firmly, and turn off . ...
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... the procedures in this section, follow the safety 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 the same location as expected. For the latest troubleshooting information available for technical assistance. When to help from...
... the procedures in this section, follow the safety 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 the same location as expected. For the latest troubleshooting information available for technical assistance. When to help from...
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.... For instructions on page 32). Solid green power light, The monitor or the graphics card may indicate a computer problem. Solid yellow The Dell Diagnostics is identified. Also, check Diagnostic Lights to see "Diagnostic Lights" on page 35. No corrective action is identified ...(see if the specific problem is running , allow the testing to complete. Check Diagnostic Lights to see "Diagnostic Lights" on the ...
.... For instructions on page 32). Solid green power light, The monitor or the graphics card may indicate a computer problem. Solid yellow The Dell Diagnostics is identified. Also, check Diagnostic Lights to see "Diagnostic Lights" on page 35. No corrective action is identified ...(see if the specific problem is running , allow the testing to complete. Check Diagnostic Lights to see "Diagnostic Lights" on the ...
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...during the POST process, the pattern displayed on the LEDs may vary depending on the system type. The diagnostic lights are not lit after a successful POST, the diagnostic lights do not indicate the cause of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions in the process... the computer halted. A possible BIOS failure has occurred; The diagnostic lights can be "off " condition, Plug the computer into a working electrical or a possible pre-BIOS failure has occurred. A possible processor ...
...during the POST process, the pattern displayed on the LEDs may vary depending on the system type. The diagnostic lights are not lit after a successful POST, the diagnostic lights do not indicate the cause of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions in the process... the computer halted. A possible BIOS failure has occurred; The diagnostic lights can be "off " condition, Plug the computer into a working electrical or a possible pre-BIOS failure has occurred. A possible processor ...
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A failure has occurred. Light Pattern Problem Description Suggested Resolution No memory modules are detected. • If you have identified a faulty module or reinstalled all four diagnostic None. For information on contacting Dell, see your online User's Guide. For information on contacting Dell, see your online User's Guide. • If you are installing are compatible with...
A failure has occurred. Light Pattern Problem Description Suggested Resolution No memory modules are detected. • If you have identified a faulty module or reinstalled all four diagnostic None. For information on contacting Dell, see your online User's Guide. For information on contacting Dell, see your online User's Guide. • If you are installing are compatible with...
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..., 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, 16 IRQ...
..., 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, 16 IRQ...
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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