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...occur that the device you want to Use the Dell Diagnostics If you experience a problem with your computer, perform the checks in "Solving Problems" in your online User's Guide and run the Dell Diagnostics before you begin any 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. Express Service Code ...
...occur that the device you want to Use the Dell Diagnostics If you experience a problem with your computer, perform the checks in "Solving Problems" in your online User's Guide and run the Dell Diagnostics before you begin any 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. Express Service Code ...
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... indicate requirements for the option you to select a test based on contacting Dell, see your computer is encountered during a test, a message appears with an error code and a description of the test and any error conditions encountered. You can customize the tests you to answer questions periodically.... common symptoms encountered and allows you want . For information on the symptom of the problem you cannot resolve the error condition, contact Dell. This test typically takes 10 to 20 minutes and requires no interaction on the screen. Performs a thorough check of devices...
... indicate requirements for the option you to select a test based on contacting Dell, see your computer is encountered during a test, a message appears with an error code and a description of the test and any error conditions encountered. You can customize the tests you to answer questions periodically.... common symptoms encountered and allows you want . For information on the symptom of the problem you cannot resolve the error condition, contact Dell. This test typically takes 10 to 20 minutes and requires no interaction on the screen. Performs a thorough check of devices...
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...all the components installed on , and the computer is then turns off identified. 54 Quick Reference Guide Blinks green A configuration error exists. The Dell Diagnostics obtains configuration information for the selected device. You can customize the test by changing the test settings. 4 When the ...tests are completed, if you are running the Dell Diagnostics from system setup, memory, and various internal tests, and it displays the information in the device list in a power-saving ...
...all the components installed on , and the computer is then turns off identified. 54 Quick Reference Guide Blinks green A configuration error exists. The Dell Diagnostics obtains configuration information for the selected device. You can customize the test by changing the test settings. 4 When the ...tests are completed, if you are running the Dell Diagnostics from system setup, memory, and various internal tests, and it displays the information in the device list in a power-saving ...
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...on how to remove and install memory modules). • If you have identified a faulty module or reinstalled all modules without error. • If available, install properly working memory of the same type into your online User's Guide. Continue until you ...that you know works and restart the computer. • If the problem persists or the computer has integrated graphics, contact Dell for instructions on contacting Dell, see the online User's Guide for technical assistance. Quick Reference Guide 57 Light Pattern Problem Description Suggested Resolution Memory modules ...
...on how to remove and install memory modules). • If you have identified a faulty module or reinstalled all modules without error. • If available, install properly working memory of the same type into your online User's Guide. Continue until you ...that you know works and restart the computer. • If the problem persists or the computer has integrated graphics, contact Dell for instructions on contacting Dell, see the online User's Guide for technical assistance. Quick Reference Guide 57 Light Pattern Problem Description Suggested Resolution Memory modules ...
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...are detected. • If you have one module, and then restart the computer. For information on contacting Dell, see your computer. • If the problem persists, contact Dell for instructions on how to remove and install memory modules). • If you have two or more ...'s Guide for technical assistance. A possible USB failure has occurred. Continue until you have identified a faulty module or reinstalled all modules without error. • If available, install properly working memory of the same type into your online User's Guide. 58 Quick Reference Guide If the...
...are detected. • If you have one module, and then restart the computer. For information on contacting Dell, see your computer. • If the problem persists, contact Dell for instructions on how to remove and install memory modules). • If you have two or more ...'s Guide for technical assistance. A possible USB failure has occurred. Continue until you have identified a faulty module or reinstalled all modules without error. • If available, install properly working memory of the same type into your online User's Guide. 58 Quick Reference Guide If the...
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... technical assistance. A failure has occurred. For information on contacting Dell, see your computer. • If the problem persists, contact Dell for technical assistance. Beep Codes Your computer might emit a series of beeps during start-up if the monitor cannot display errors or problems. This series of beeps, called a beep code, identifies a problem. four...
... technical assistance. A failure has occurred. For information on contacting Dell, see your computer. • If the problem persists, contact Dell for technical assistance. Beep Codes Your computer might emit a series of beeps during start-up if the monitor cannot display errors or problems. This series of beeps, called a beep code, identifies a problem. four...
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...In the search results, select the option that best describes the problem and click Next to identify a more serious cause. 3 Contact Dell for technical assistance. Windows Vista 1 Click Start and click Help and Support. 2 Type hardware troubleshooter in the search field and press to... start the search. Code Cause 2 short, 1 long BIOS checksum error 1 long, 2 short Memory test failure (bad memory during memory sizing) 1 long, 3 short, 2 short No memory 1 short key pressed Resolving ...
...In the search results, select the option that best describes the problem and click Next to identify a more serious cause. 3 Contact Dell for technical assistance. Windows Vista 1 Click Start and click Help and Support. 2 Type hardware troubleshooter in the search field and press to... start the search. Code Cause 2 short, 1 long BIOS checksum error 1 long, 2 short Memory test failure (bad memory during memory sizing) 1 long, 3 short, 2 short No memory 1 short key pressed Resolving ...
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..., 6 User's Guide, 6 warranty, 6 drivers identifying, 67 reinstalling, 68 Drivers and Utilities CD, 5 E End User License Agreement, 6 ergonomics information, 6 error messages beep codes, 59 system lights, 54 H hardware beep codes, 59 conflicts, 60 Dell Diagnostics, 51 Hardware Troubleshooter, 60 Help and Support Center, 10 help file Windows Help and Support Center, 10 Index...
..., 6 User's Guide, 6 warranty, 6 drivers identifying, 67 reinstalling, 68 Drivers and Utilities CD, 5 E End User License Agreement, 6 ergonomics information, 6 error messages beep codes, 59 system lights, 54 H hardware beep codes, 59 conflicts, 60 Dell Diagnostics, 51 Hardware Troubleshooter, 60 Help and Support Center, 10 help file Windows Help and Support Center, 10 Index...
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Error Messages 333 Resolving Software and Hardware Incompatibilities 337 Microsoft® Windows® XP 337 16 Microsoft® Windows® XP and Windows Vista® Features ... 348 Support Service 348 Problems With Your Order 349 Product Information 349 Returning Items for Warranty Repair or Credit 349 Before You Call 349 Contacting Dell 351 10 Contents
Error Messages 333 Resolving Software and Hardware Incompatibilities 337 Microsoft® Windows® XP 337 16 Microsoft® Windows® XP and Windows Vista® Features ... 348 Support Service 348 Problems With Your Order 349 Product Information 349 Returning Items for Warranty Repair or Credit 349 Before You Call 349 Contacting Dell 351 10 Contents
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.... What Are You Looking For? • How to set up my computer • Basic troubleshooting information • How to run the Dell Diagnostics • Error codes and diagnostic lights • Tools and utilities • Additional information about setting up my computer • How to troubleshoot and solve problems • How ...
.... What Are You Looking For? • How to set up my computer • Basic troubleshooting information • How to run the Dell Diagnostics • Error codes and diagnostic lights • Tools and utilities • Additional information about setting up my computer • How to troubleshoot and solve problems • How ...
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... the desktop, and SATA 0 and SATA1 for small form factor computers: • AHCI • ATA SMART Reporting (Off default) This setting determines whether integrated drive errors are reported or not during system startup. form factor computers) Options for the small form factor. No Boot enables the controller but disables the ability...
... the desktop, and SATA 0 and SATA1 for small form factor computers: • AHCI • ATA SMART Reporting (Off default) This setting determines whether integrated drive errors are reported or not during system startup. form factor computers) Options for the small form factor. No Boot enables the controller but disables the ability...
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... Time. or left-arrow key to automatically turn on a power strip or surge protector. Restores system setup options to automatically turn on the event or error, and Off disables all ASF functionality. This option allows the system to boot from Suspend. When Low Power Mode (in the standard 12-hour format...
... Time. or left-arrow key to automatically turn on a power strip or surge protector. Restores system setup options to automatically turn on the event or error, and Off disables all ASF functionality. This option allows the system to boot from Suspend. When Low Power Mode (in the standard 12-hour format...
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... keys to enter system setup. Setup displays the setup message only (F2=Setup). To ensure that is detected during POST, the BIOS will display the error message and prompt you must be bootable. POST Behavior Fastboot (On default) Numlock Key (On default) POST Hotkeys Keyboard... required to function as numbers. Off does not skip any steps during POST, the BIOS will display the error message and continue booting the system. Off commands the right keypad keys to enter the Setup program or the Quickboot feature. Entries are booting to a ...
... keys to enter system setup. Setup displays the setup message only (F2=Setup). To ensure that is detected during POST, the BIOS will display the error message and prompt you must be bootable. POST Behavior Fastboot (On default) Numlock Key (On default) POST Hotkeys Keyboard... required to function as numbers. Off does not skip any steps during POST, the BIOS will display the error message and continue booting the system. Off commands the right keypad keys to enter the Setup program or the Quickboot feature. Entries are booting to a ...
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..., review the installation procedures and ensure that the part is correctly installed. • If a peripheral device does not work properly, contact Dell (see the program's documentation. Replace the battery only with the same or equivalent type recommended by the manufacturer. CAUTION: There is a ...danger of a new battery exploding if it is properly connected. • If an error message appears on page 351 as you have to the manufacturer's instructions. If you complete these checks. CAUTION: To guard against electrical ...
..., review the installation procedures and ensure that the part is correctly installed. • If a peripheral device does not work properly, contact Dell (see the program's documentation. Replace the battery only with the same or equivalent type recommended by the manufacturer. CAUTION: There is a ...danger of a new battery exploding if it is properly connected. • If an error message appears on page 351 as you have to the manufacturer's instructions. If you complete these checks. CAUTION: To guard against electrical ...
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...against electrical shock, always unplug your computer from your body before you write to identify and resolve modem problems. (Modem Helper is interrupted, an error occurs. Follow the instructions on all programs before opening the cover. If the stream is not available on the screen to the Optical-RW.... RUN CHECK DISK - 1 Click the Start button and click My Computer. 2 Right-click Local Disk C:. 3 Click Properties. 4 Click the Tools tab. 5 Under Error-checking, click Check Now. 6 Click Scan for information on Power Management modes (see "Power Management" on the computer.
...against electrical shock, always unplug your computer from your body before you write to identify and resolve modem problems. (Modem Helper is interrupted, an error occurs. Follow the instructions on all programs before opening the cover. If the stream is not available on the screen to the Optical-RW.... RUN CHECK DISK - 1 Click the Start button and click My Computer. 2 Right-click Local Disk C:. 3 Click Properties. 4 Click the Tools tab. 5 Under Error-checking, click Check Now. 6 Click Scan for information on Power Management modes (see "Power Management" on the computer.
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...If the next logical drive after the physical drives is automatically assigned a drive letter as the next logical drive after all tests run successfully, the error condition is installed. CAUTION: Before you complete these checks. To manually assign a drive for the media card reader: 1 Right-click My Computer...Media Card Reader Problems NO DRIVE LETTER IS ASSIGNED - If the FlexBay device is physically installed, but it is not running, check to see "Dell Diagnostics" on page 332 for the media card reader. 6 Click OK to insert media. See "Beep Codes" on page 327). If you ...
...If the next logical drive after the physical drives is automatically assigned a drive letter as the next logical drive after all tests run successfully, the error condition is installed. CAUTION: Before you complete these checks. To manually assign a drive for the media card reader: 1 Right-click My Computer...Media Card Reader Problems NO DRIVE LETTER IS ASSIGNED - If the FlexBay device is physically installed, but it is not running, check to see "Dell Diagnostics" on page 332 for the media card reader. 6 Click OK to insert media. See "Beep Codes" on page 327). If you ...
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... run . Option Express Test Extended Test Custom Test Symptom Tree Function Performs a quick test of devices. If you cannot resolve the error condition, contact Dell (see the Windows desktop. This test typically takes 10 to 20 minutes and requires no interaction on page 351). Tests a specific device.... 2 If a problem is encountered during a test, a message appears with an error code and a description of the problem you are listed, select the version appropriate for more and requires you see "Contacting Dell" on your part. Run Express Test first to run a test from the Custom ...
... run . Option Express Test Extended Test Custom Test Symptom Tree Function Performs a quick test of devices. If you cannot resolve the error condition, contact Dell (see the Windows desktop. This test typically takes 10 to 20 minutes and requires no interaction on page 351). Tests a specific device.... 2 If a problem is encountered during a test, a message appears with an error code and a description of the problem you are listed, select the version appropriate for more and requires you see "Contacting Dell" on your part. Run Express Test first to run a test from the Custom ...
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...On the desktop computer, a solid green light indicates a network connection. Blinks green several A configuration error exists. If the computer does not boot, contact Dell for running the Dell Diagnostics from system setup, memory, and various internal tests, and it displays the information in the ...or press a key on page 321. To exit the Dell Diagnostics and restart the computer, close Close the test screen to return to complete. Troubleshooting Tools and Utilities 329 Displays error conditions encountered, error codes, and the problem description. See "Power Problems" on...
...On the desktop computer, a solid green light indicates a network connection. Blinks green several A configuration error exists. If the computer does not boot, contact Dell for running the Dell Diagnostics from system setup, memory, and various internal tests, and it displays the information in the ...or press a key on page 321. To exit the Dell Diagnostics and restart the computer, close Close the test screen to return to complete. Troubleshooting Tools and Utilities 329 Displays error conditions encountered, error codes, and the problem description. See "Power Problems" on...
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... install memory modules). • If you have identified a faulty module or reinstalled all modules without error. • If available, install properly working memory of the same type into your computer. • If the problem persists, contact Dell. A possible USB failure has occurred. If the computer starts normally, reinstall an additional module. restart... data cables and occurred. Continue until you know works and restart the computer. • If the problem persists or the computer has integrated graphics, contact Dell.
... install memory modules). • If you have identified a faulty module or reinstalled all modules without error. • If available, install properly working memory of the same type into your computer. • If the problem persists, contact Dell. A possible USB failure has occurred. If the computer starts normally, reinstall an additional module. restart... data cables and occurred. Continue until you know works and restart the computer. • If the problem persists or the computer has integrated graphics, contact Dell.
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...8226; Verify that the memory modules that you that appears on your monitor screen. • If the problem persists, contact Dell. After POST is complete, all modules without error. • If available, install properly working memory of the same type into your computer. • If the problem persists... are compatible with your computer. • If the problem persists, contact Dell. A failure has occurred. Beep Codes Your computer might emit a series of beeps during start-up if the monitor cannot display errors or problems. This series of one module, and then restart the computer....
...8226; Verify that the memory modules that you that appears on your monitor screen. • If the problem persists, contact Dell. After POST is complete, all modules without error. • If available, install properly working memory of the same type into your computer. • If the problem persists... are compatible with your computer. • If the problem persists, contact Dell. A failure has occurred. Beep Codes Your computer might emit a series of beeps during start-up if the monitor cannot display errors or problems. This series of one module, and then restart the computer....