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Solving Problems 50 Dell Diagnostics 51 System Lights 54 Diagnostic Lights 55 Beep Codes 59 Resolving Software and Hardware Incompatibilities 60 Restoring Your Operating System 61 Reinstalling Your Microsoft Windows Operating System 63 Using the Drivers and Utilities Media 67 Index 71 4 Contents
Solving Problems 50 Dell Diagnostics 51 System Lights 54 Diagnostic Lights 55 Beep Codes 59 Resolving Software and Hardware Incompatibilities 60 Restoring Your Operating System 61 Reinstalling Your Microsoft Windows Operating System 63 Using the Drivers and Utilities Media 67 Index 71 4 Contents
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..." in your operating system has ACPI enabled, when you connect connectors (2) occasionally, such as printers and keyboards. 4 LAN indicator This light indicates that you press the power button the computer will perform an operating system shutdown. NOTICE: If your online User's Guide for more...you use the back USB connectors for devices that typically remain connected, such as joysticks or cameras, or for bootable USB devices (see "Diagnostic Lights" on page 55. 6 power button Press this bay. (optional) 2 floppy drive Can contain a floppy drive or a optional media card reader...
..." in your operating system has ACPI enabled, when you connect connectors (2) occasionally, such as printers and keyboards. 4 LAN indicator This light indicates that you press the power button the computer will perform an operating system shutdown. NOTICE: If your online User's Guide for more...you use the back USB connectors for devices that typically remain connected, such as joysticks or cameras, or for bootable USB devices (see "Diagnostic Lights" on page 55. 6 power button Press this bay. (optional) 2 floppy drive Can contain a floppy drive or a optional media card reader...
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...Use the microphone connector to indicate different operating modes: • No light - The computer is configured as a wake device in your computer. For more information. See "System Lights" on page 54 for instructions. This light flickers when the hard drive is turned off. • Steady green... - See "Power Problems" in the Windows Device Manager. 7 power light 8 hard-drive activity light 9 headphone connector 10 microphone connector The power light illuminates and blinks or remains solid to attach a microphone. 16 Quick Reference Guide Use the headphone...
...Use the microphone connector to indicate different operating modes: • No light - The computer is configured as a wake device in your computer. For more information. See "System Lights" on page 54 for instructions. This light flickers when the hard drive is turned off. • Steady green... - See "Power Problems" in the Windows Device Manager. 7 power light 8 hard-drive activity light 9 headphone connector 10 microphone connector The power light illuminates and blinks or remains solid to attach a microphone. 16 Quick Reference Guide Use the headphone...
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... installed card containing a parallel connector configured to the network. For more information, see "System Setup Program" in your online User's Guide for instructions. 2 link integrity light • Green - NOTE: The integrated parallel connector is not detecting a physical connection to the same address. A good connection exists between a 10-Mbps network and the...
... installed card containing a parallel connector configured to the network. For more information, see "System Setup Program" in your online User's Guide for instructions. 2 link integrity light • Green - NOTE: The integrated parallel connector is not detecting a physical connection to the same address. A good connection exists between a 10-Mbps network and the...
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...the card. If you must use Category 3 wiring, force the network speed to 10 Mbps to ensure reliable operation. 4 network activity light Flashes a yellow light when the computer is recommended that you use Category 5 wiring and connectors for devices that came with a sound card, use the y-cable.... 7 USB 2.0 connectors (5) Use the back USB connectors for your network or broadband device. NOTE: If you purchased an optional graphics card, this light appear to be covered by a cap. 3 network adapter connector To attach your computer to a network or broadband device, connect one end of a ...
...the card. If you must use Category 3 wiring, force the network speed to 10 Mbps to ensure reliable operation. 4 network activity light Flashes a yellow light when the computer is recommended that you use Category 5 wiring and connectors for devices that came with a sound card, use the y-cable.... 7 USB 2.0 connectors (5) Use the back USB connectors for your network or broadband device. NOTE: If you purchased an optional graphics card, this light appear to be covered by a cap. 3 network adapter connector To attach your computer to a network or broadband device, connect one end of a ...
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... Steady green - 2 LAN indicator light This light indicates that can help you troubleshoot problems with your computer. 6 diagnostic lights Use the lights to help you press the power button the computer will perform an operating system shutdown. 4 Dell badge 5 power light This badge can also rotate the ...badge using the slot provided near the bottom of light codes that a local area network (LAN) connection is in a normal operating state...
... Steady green - 2 LAN indicator light This light indicates that can help you troubleshoot problems with your computer. 6 diagnostic lights Use the lights to help you press the power button the computer will perform an operating system shutdown. 4 Dell badge 5 power light This badge can also rotate the ...badge using the slot provided near the bottom of light codes that a local area network (LAN) connection is in a normal operating state...
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... slots (3) 2 back-panel connectors 3 power connector Access connectors for any installed PCI and PCI Express cards. 7 hard-drive activity light 8 headphone connector 9 microphone connector 10 drive bay 11 optical drive (optional) This light flickers when the hard drive is being accessed. Back-Panel Connectors" on page 24). Use the microphone connector to...
... slots (3) 2 back-panel connectors 3 power connector Access connectors for any installed PCI and PCI Express cards. 7 hard-drive activity light 8 headphone connector 9 microphone connector 10 drive bay 11 optical drive (optional) This light flickers when the hard drive is being accessed. Back-Panel Connectors" on page 24). Use the microphone connector to...
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...the computer is recommended that the network cable has been securely attached. A high volume of network traffic may make this light appear to the network adapter connector on the card. Connect the other end of a network cable to the same ...or your network. If you must use Category 5 wiring and connectors for your network or broadband device. 1 parallel connector 2 link integrity light 3 network adapter connector 4 network activity light 5 line-out connector Connect a parallel device, such as a printer, to ensure reliable operation. NOTE: The integrated parallel connector is not...
...the computer is recommended that the network cable has been securely attached. A high volume of network traffic may make this light appear to the network adapter connector on the card. Connect the other end of a network cable to the same ...or your network. If you must use Category 5 wiring and connectors for your network or broadband device. 1 parallel connector 2 link integrity light 3 network adapter connector 4 network activity light 5 line-out connector Connect a parallel device, such as a printer, to ensure reliable operation. NOTE: The integrated parallel connector is not...
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... for devices that typically remain connected, such as joysticks or cameras, or for bootable USB devices (see "Diagnostic Lights" on page 55. 6 LAN indicator light This light indicates that a LAN (local area network) connection is established. To rotate, place fingers around the outside of your...the bottom of the badge. 4 hard drive activity light This light flickers when the hard drive is being accessed. 5 diagnostic lights Use the lights to help you press the power button the computer will perform an operating system shutdown. 3 Dell badge This badge can be rotated to a USB ...
... for devices that typically remain connected, such as joysticks or cameras, or for bootable USB devices (see "Diagnostic Lights" on page 55. 6 LAN indicator light This light indicates that a LAN (local area network) connection is established. To rotate, place fingers around the outside of your...the bottom of the badge. 4 hard drive activity light This light flickers when the hard drive is being accessed. 5 diagnostic lights Use the lights to help you press the power button the computer will perform an operating system shutdown. 3 Dell badge This badge can be rotated to a USB ...
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...powersaving mode, see "Power Management" in your online User's Guide. Use the microphone connector to indicate different operating states: • No light - See "System Lights" on page 54 for a description of speakers. Insert slimline optical drive (if supported) into this bay. 28 Quick Reference Guide The...solid amber - See "Power Problems" in the Windows Device Manager. Use the headphone connector to attach headphones and most kinds of light codes that can help you troubleshoot problems with your online User's Guide. For more information about sleep modes and exiting from a ...
...powersaving mode, see "Power Management" in your online User's Guide. Use the microphone connector to indicate different operating states: • No light - See "System Lights" on page 54 for a description of speakers. Insert slimline optical drive (if supported) into this bay. 28 Quick Reference Guide The...solid amber - See "Power Problems" in the Windows Device Manager. Use the headphone connector to attach headphones and most kinds of light codes that can help you troubleshoot problems with your online User's Guide. For more information about sleep modes and exiting from a ...
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... the network. 30 Quick Reference Guide A good connection exists between a 100-Mbps network and the computer. • Yellow - A good connection exists between a 10-Mbps network light and the computer. • Orange -
... the network. 30 Quick Reference Guide A good connection exists between a 100-Mbps network and the computer. • Yellow - A good connection exists between a 10-Mbps network light and the computer. • Orange -
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... with a sound card, use Category 5 wiring and connectors for devices that came with integrated amplifiers. It is transmitting or activity light receiving network data. Connect your computer. Connect the other end of the network cable to the network adapter connector on " state.... A high volume of network traffic may make this connector will be in connector to ensure reliable operation. 4 network Flashes a yellow light when the computer is recommended that the network cable has been securely attached. 3 network adapter connector To attach your computer to a ...
... with a sound card, use Category 5 wiring and connectors for devices that came with integrated amplifiers. It is transmitting or activity light receiving network data. Connect your computer. Connect the other end of the network cable to the network adapter connector on " state.... A high volume of network traffic may make this connector will be in connector to ensure reliable operation. 4 network Flashes a yellow light when the computer is recommended that the network cable has been securely attached. 3 network adapter connector To attach your computer to a ...
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... Service Code and Service Tag below, and then contact Dell from the optional Drivers and Utilities media. NOTICE: The Dell Diagnostics works only on (or restart) your hard drive. Quick Reference Guide 51 For an example of the error, beep codes, or diagnostics light patterns, record your online User's Guide. For information on...
... Service Code and Service Tag below, and then contact Dell from the optional Drivers and Utilities media. NOTICE: The Dell Diagnostics works only on (or restart) your hard drive. Quick Reference Guide 51 For an example of the error, beep codes, or diagnostics light patterns, record your online User's Guide. For information on...
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...See "Diagnostic Lights" on page 55 several times and to see if the specific problem is operating normally. Press the power button, move the mouse, or press a key on , and the computer is then turns off identified. 54 Quick Reference Guide To exit the Dell Diagnostics and restart... the computer, close the Main Menu screen. Power Light Problem Description Suggested Resolution Solid green Power is on the keyboard to the Main Menu screen. No corrective ...
...See "Diagnostic Lights" on page 55 several times and to see if the specific problem is operating normally. Press the power button, move the mouse, or press a key on , and the computer is then turns off identified. 54 Quick Reference Guide To exit the Dell Diagnostics and restart... the computer, close the Main Menu screen. Power Light Problem Description Suggested Resolution Solid green Power is on the keyboard to the Main Menu screen. No corrective ...
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...'s Guide. Quick Reference Guide 55 See "Diagnostic Lights" on page 55 card may be faulty or to see "Diagnostic Lights" on page 59. Solid green power light, no beep code and no beep code, identified. For information on contacting Dell, see if the specific problem is not but ...the identified, contact Dell for technical assistance. For information on up ...
...'s Guide. Quick Reference Guide 55 See "Diagnostic Lights" on page 55 card may be faulty or to see "Diagnostic Lights" on page 59. Solid green power light, no beep code and no beep code, identified. For information on contacting Dell, see if the specific problem is not but ...the identified, contact Dell for technical assistance. For information on up ...
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...the computer malfunctions during the POST process, the pattern displayed on the front panel. Light Pattern Problem Description Suggested Resolution The computer is in the recovery mode. The lights can appear either vertical or horizontal. Run the BIOS Recovery utility, wait for recovery... the processor and occurred. If the POST portion of the diagnostic lights may help you troubleshoot a problem, your computer has four lights labeled "1," "2," "3," and "4" on the LEDs may vary depending on the lights change as the boot process completes. press the power button. restart...
...the computer malfunctions during the POST process, the pattern displayed on the front panel. Light Pattern Problem Description Suggested Resolution The computer is in the recovery mode. The lights can appear either vertical or horizontal. Run the BIOS Recovery utility, wait for recovery... the processor and occurred. If the POST portion of the diagnostic lights may help you troubleshoot a problem, your computer has four lights labeled "1," "2," "3," and "4" on the LEDs may vary depending on the lights change as the boot process completes. press the power button. restart...
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... card, remove the card, reinstall it and restart the computer (see your computer. • If the problem persists, contact Dell. Continue until you have identified a faulty module or reinstalled all modules without error. • If available, install properly working memory...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. Light Pattern Problem Description Suggested Resolution Memory modules are detected, but a memory failure has ...
... card, remove the card, reinstall it and restart the computer (see your computer. • If the problem persists, contact Dell. Continue until you have identified a faulty module or reinstalled all modules without error. • If available, install properly working memory...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. Light Pattern Problem Description Suggested Resolution Memory modules are detected, but a memory failure has ...
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If the computer starts normally, reinstall an additional module. Light Pattern Problem Description Suggested Resolution A possible floppy or hard drive Reseat all USB devices, check cable connections, and then restart the computer. Reinstall all ...two or more memory modules installed, remove the modules, reinstall 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 one memory module installed, reinstall it...
If the computer starts normally, reinstall an additional module. Light Pattern Problem Description Suggested Resolution A possible floppy or hard drive Reseat all USB devices, check cable connections, and then restart the computer. Reinstall all ...two or more memory modules installed, remove the modules, reinstall 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 one memory module installed, reinstall it...
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... information on contacting Dell, see your online User's Guide. 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. Quick Reference Guide 59 After POST is complete, all None. Light Pattern Problem Description...
... information on contacting Dell, see your online User's Guide. 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. Quick Reference Guide 59 After POST is complete, all None. Light Pattern Problem Description...
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...'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 71
...'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 71