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... Board Problems 185 Resetting a Damaged System Board 187 Dell Diagnostics 187 When to Use the Dell Diagnostics 187 Features 187 Before You Start Testing 188 Running the Dell Diagnostics 188 Advanced Testing 190 Advanced Testing Help Menu 192 Messages and Codes 192 Computer Messages 193 Computer Beep Codes 200 Warning Messages 202 Diagnostics Messages 203 Diagnostic...
... Board Problems 185 Resetting a Damaged System Board 187 Dell Diagnostics 187 When to Use the Dell Diagnostics 187 Features 187 Before You Start Testing 188 Running the Dell Diagnostics 188 Advanced Testing 190 Advanced Testing Help Menu 192 Messages and Codes 192 Computer Messages 193 Computer Beep Codes 200 Warning Messages 202 Diagnostics Messages 203 Diagnostic...
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...Board Problems" See "Resetting a Damaged System Board" See "Messages and Codes" See "Messages and Codes" Using the Dell OptiPlex ResourceCD To use the ResourceCD while you are using the Dell OptiPlex ResourceCD, perform the following steps: 1 Insert the Dell OptiPlex ResourceCD into the CD drive. If you are running the Microsoft®... memory amount is not correct System board malfunctions System board is damaged An error message A series of beeps on the screen. To complete the installation, respond to the prompts offered by the installation program. 3 Click Next at the Welcome...
...Board Problems" See "Resetting a Damaged System Board" See "Messages and Codes" See "Messages and Codes" Using the Dell OptiPlex ResourceCD To use the ResourceCD while you are using the Dell OptiPlex ResourceCD, perform the following steps: 1 Insert the Dell OptiPlex ResourceCD into the CD drive. If you are running the Microsoft®... memory amount is not correct System board malfunctions System board is damaged An error message A series of beeps on the screen. To complete the installation, respond to the prompts offered by the installation program. 3 Click Next at the Welcome...
User's Guide
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... in the Dell Diagnostics Device Group Describes the highlighted group in the Device Groups list on the main menu and provides reasons for using certain tests Device Describes the highlighted device in the Device Groups list on your monitor screen or a beep code may appear..., operating system, and the computer itself are presented in the category title. See "Computer Messages" or "Computer Beep Codes" for each message or beep code. 192 Solving Problems Advanced Testing Help Categories Help Option Description Menu Describes the Advanced Testing screen, the Device Groups,...
... in the Dell Diagnostics Device Group Describes the highlighted group in the Device Groups list on the main menu and provides reasons for using certain tests Device Describes the highlighted device in the Device Groups list on your monitor screen or a beep code may appear..., operating system, and the computer itself are presented in the category title. See "Computer Messages" or "Computer Beep Codes" for each message or beep code. 192 Solving Problems Advanced Testing Help Categories Help Option Description Menu Describes the Advanced Testing screen, the Device Groups,...
User's Guide
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...System Board Devices tests in (DMA) initialization the Dell Diagnostics, if possible. NVRAM Run the System Board Devices tests in the Dell Diagnostics. 200 Solving Problems The beep code is a pattern of the beep code, use the Dell Diagnostics to identify a more serious cause. If ... instructions on obtaining technical assistance. Programmable interval Run the System Board Devices tests in timer the Dell Diagnostics, if possible. www.dell.com | support.dell.com Computer Beep Codes When errors occur during a boot routine that cannot be reported on the monitor, your computer ...
...System Board Devices tests in (DMA) initialization the Dell Diagnostics, if possible. NVRAM Run the System Board Devices tests in the Dell Diagnostics. 200 Solving Problems The beep code is a pattern of the beep code, use the Dell Diagnostics to identify a more serious cause. If ... instructions on obtaining technical assistance. Programmable interval Run the System Board Devices tests in timer the Dell Diagnostics, if possible. www.dell.com | support.dell.com Computer Beep Codes When errors occur during a boot routine that cannot be reported on the monitor, your computer ...
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... vector loading See "Getting Help" for instructions on obtaining technical assistance. Computer Beep Codes Code Cause Action 1-3-1 DIMMs not being through properly identified or 2-4-4 used See "Computer Memory Problems." 3-1-1 Slave DMA register failure Run the System Board Devices tests in the Dell Diagnostics, if possible. 3-1-2 Master DMA register Run the System Board Devices tests...
... vector loading See "Getting Help" for instructions on obtaining technical assistance. Computer Beep Codes Code Cause Action 1-3-1 DIMMs not being through properly identified or 2-4-4 used See "Computer Memory Problems." 3-1-1 Slave DMA register failure Run the System Board Devices tests in the Dell Diagnostics, if possible. 3-1-2 Master DMA register Run the System Board Devices tests...
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.... Cache test failure Run the System Board Devices tests in code to respond by typing y (yes) or n (no). 202 Solving Problems Memory failure above Run the System Memory tests in the Dell Diagnostics. Timer-chip counter 2 See "Getting Help" for instructions...Math-coprocessor test Run the System Board Devices tests in protected mode obtaining technical assistance. www.dell.com | support.dell.com Computer Beep Codes Code 4-2-2 4-2-3 4-2-4 4-3-1 4-3-3 4-3-4 4-4-1 4-4-2 4-4-3 4-4-4 Cause Action Shutdown failure See "Getting Help" for instructions on obtaining technical assistance.
.... Cache test failure Run the System Board Devices tests in code to respond by typing y (yes) or n (no). 202 Solving Problems Memory failure above Run the System Memory tests in the Dell Diagnostics. Timer-chip counter 2 See "Getting Help" for instructions...Math-coprocessor test Run the System Board Devices tests in protected mode obtaining technical assistance. www.dell.com | support.dell.com Computer Beep Codes Code 4-2-2 4-2-3 4-2-4 4-3-1 4-3-3 4-3-4 4-4-1 4-4-2 4-4-3 4-4-4 Cause Action Shutdown failure See "Getting Help" for instructions on obtaining technical assistance.
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...beep code. See the previous table for instructions on a copy of the Diagnostics Checklist found in this section. Front Panel Lights Power Switch Diagnostic Light Codes Power Light Code Cause Action Blinking yellow The computer power Ensure that can help you run a test group or subtest in the Dell... Help." Record the message on obtaining technical assistance. Solid yellow A device on obtaining technical assistance. Solid green and a beep code A problem was during POST detected while the BIOS was executing. switch setting is incorrectly installed. CAUTION: Before servicing any ...
...beep code. See the previous table for instructions on a copy of the Diagnostics Checklist found in this section. Front Panel Lights Power Switch Diagnostic Light Codes Power Light Code Cause Action Blinking yellow The computer power Ensure that can help you run a test group or subtest in the Dell... Help." Record the message on obtaining technical assistance. Solid yellow A device on obtaining technical assistance. Solid green and a beep code A problem was during POST detected while the BIOS was executing. switch setting is incorrectly installed. CAUTION: Before servicing any ...
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A successful POST ends with The monitor or the no beep code and no beep code but the board device may be computer locks up during faulty. If the computer fails to emit the single beep or appears to stop responding during POST, a series of lights located at the rear of the.... Solid green power light and An integrated system no video graphics card may be duing POST faulty. www.dell.com | support.dell.com Solid green power light with a single beep that signifies the start of normal operation. The following table can help . POST See "Video and Monitor Problems...
A successful POST ends with The monitor or the no beep code and no beep code but the board device may be computer locks up during faulty. If the computer fails to emit the single beep or appears to stop responding during POST, a series of lights located at the rear of the.... Solid green power light and An integrated system no video graphics card may be duing POST faulty. www.dell.com | support.dell.com Solid green power light with a single beep that signifies the start of normal operation. The following table can help . POST See "Video and Monitor Problems...
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... operating system documentation to determine the contents of each file. Error message, beep code, or diagnostic code: Description of problem and troubleshooting procedures you connected to a printer, print each file before calling Dell. If the computer is connected to a network? www.dell.com | support.dell.com Diagnostics Checklist Name: Date: Address: Phone number: Service tag (bar...
... operating system documentation to determine the contents of each file. Error message, beep code, or diagnostic code: Description of problem and troubleshooting procedures you connected to a printer, print each file before calling Dell. If the computer is connected to a network? www.dell.com | support.dell.com Diagnostics Checklist Name: Date: Address: Phone number: Service tag (bar...
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... devices in many present-day computers. Binary A system of character sets used to convey some control codes, the space character, numbers, most basic punctuation, and unaccented lower- ASCII American Standard Code for its base and using 0 and 1 for Information Interchange. The BIOS also controls system functions... false, or 0 or 1. 22 and upper-case letters. A bit is used to connect CD, tape, and other services. www.dell.com | support.dell.com API Application Program Interface. The basis of numbers having 2 as error messages and beep codes. An interface used in a PC.
... devices in many present-day computers. Binary A system of character sets used to convey some control codes, the space character, numbers, most basic punctuation, and unaccented lower- ASCII American Standard Code for its base and using 0 and 1 for Information Interchange. The BIOS also controls system functions... false, or 0 or 1. 22 and upper-case letters. A bit is used to connect CD, tape, and other services. www.dell.com | support.dell.com API Application Program Interface. The basis of numbers having 2 as error messages and beep codes. An interface used in a PC.
Setup and Quick Reference Guide
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...ide If computer problems occur that can also find descriptions of current or possible failure. and then contact Dell from Dell, write a detailed description of the error, beep codes, or diagnostics light patterns; See "Finding Information and Assistance" on the front of the computer, ...lights can help from the same location as expected. BE EP C OD ES - A series of audible beep codes emitted by your online User's Guide. DI A GN OS T I GH T S - www.dell.com | support.dell.com Solving Problems Dell provides a number of tools to warn you solve a problem: DE L L D I AG NO S...
...ide If computer problems occur that can also find descriptions of current or possible failure. and then contact Dell from Dell, write a detailed description of the error, beep codes, or diagnostics light patterns; See "Finding Information and Assistance" on the front of the computer, ...lights can help from the same location as expected. BE EP C OD ES - A series of audible beep codes emitted by your online User's Guide. DI A GN OS T I GH T S - www.dell.com | support.dell.com Solving Problems Dell provides a number of tools to warn you solve a problem: DE L L D I AG NO S...