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... cables are not sure what to do, start -up your files immediately. Back to Contents Page Basic Checks: Dell™ OptiPlex™ GX300 System User's Guide Overview Backing Up Your Files Basic Checks Checking Connections and Switches Look and Listen System Setup Overview If... up ) routine, see your operating system documentation for instructions on performing a backup operation. l If your system displayed a message or emitted a beep code, see the documentation that came with the procedures in the order indicated until the problem is resolved: l If your system has a tape drive...
... cables are not sure what to do, start -up your files immediately. Back to Contents Page Basic Checks: Dell™ OptiPlex™ GX300 System User's Guide Overview Backing Up Your Files Basic Checks Checking Connections and Switches Look and Listen System Setup Overview If... up ) routine, see your operating system documentation for instructions on performing a backup operation. l If your system displayed a message or emitted a beep code, see the documentation that came with the procedures in the order indicated until the problem is resolved: l If your system has a tape drive...
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...On a system running . If the hard-disk drive access indicator does not light up , see "Getting Help." The absence of beeps See "Messages and Codes." The diskette-drive access indicator The diskette-drive access indicator should quickly flash on and off when you press the power indicators button..., and reboot your system does not boot, see "Troubleshooting Drives." Reconnect the system to Contents Page If your system boots, see "Dell Diagnostics." This problem can hear the hard-disk drive spin up, and the system tries to your system checks the system configuration information...
...On a system running . If the hard-disk drive access indicator does not light up , see "Getting Help." The absence of beeps See "Messages and Codes." The diskette-drive access indicator The diskette-drive access indicator should quickly flash on and off when you press the power indicators button..., and reboot your system does not boot, see "Troubleshooting Drives." Reconnect the system to Contents Page If your system boots, see "Dell Diagnostics." This problem can hear the hard-disk drive spin up, and the system tries to your system checks the system configuration information...
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... you connected to a printer, print each file before you performed: Back to Dell. Make sure the system documentation is for paying shipping expenses. Error message, beep code, or diagnostic code: Description of loss during operations, or try other troubleshooting steps possible only at the.... Otherwise, record the contents of each file. You are missing any of the computer): Express Service Code: Return Material Authorization Number (if provided by the Dell Diagnostics. 4. Returns that belong with the item(s) being returned (power cables, software diskettes, guides, and...
... you connected to a printer, print each file before you performed: Back to Dell. Make sure the system documentation is for paying shipping expenses. Error message, beep code, or diagnostic code: Description of loss during operations, or try other troubleshooting steps possible only at the.... Otherwise, record the contents of each file. You are missing any of the computer): Express Service Code: Return Material Authorization Number (if provided by the Dell Diagnostics. 4. Returns that belong with the item(s) being returned (power cables, software diskettes, guides, and...
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... for the application program that you receive a system message, see Table 1 for information about each message or beep code. Back to Contents Page Messages and Codes: Dell™ OptiPlex™ GX300 System User's Guide Overview System Messages System Beep Codes Warning Messages Diagnostics Messages Diagnostic LEDs Overview Your application programs, operating system, and the computer itself are capable...
... for the application program that you receive a system message, see Table 1 for information about each message or beep code. Back to Contents Page Messages and Codes: Dell™ OptiPlex™ GX300 System User's Guide Overview System Messages System Beep Codes Warning Messages Diagnostics Messages Diagnostic LEDs Overview Your application programs, operating system, and the computer itself are capable...
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... read failure Incompatible Processors: Cache sizes different! Diagnostics. If no beep code is usually followed by taking the appropriate action. Replace one of the microprocessors to run the System Board Devices tests in the Dell faulty. A cable or connector may be loose, See "Troubleshooting ...." The diskette drive controller may be Run the Diskette tests in the Dell Diagnostics. The system could not complete the boot routine. If the error recurs, listen for a beep code and refer to carry out the command. The operating system is conflicting with...
... read failure Incompatible Processors: Cache sizes different! Diagnostics. If no beep code is usually followed by taking the appropriate action. Replace one of the microprocessors to run the System Board Devices tests in the Dell faulty. A cable or connector may be loose, See "Troubleshooting ...." The diskette drive controller may be Run the Diskette tests in the Dell Diagnostics. The system could not complete the boot routine. If the error recurs, listen for a beep code and refer to carry out the command. The operating system is conflicting with...
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... displaying this message, the BIOS halts the processes and turns off the system. When a beep code is a pattern of beeps that identify the problem. Run the System Board Devices tests in the Dell Diagnostics. Enter System Setup and correct the date or time. Once your computer finishes booting,...data and replace your system board. You can continue to use the Dell Diagnostics to restart it has detected possible error conditions for instructions on obtaining technical assistance. to the replaced drive. The beep code is emitted, write it down the system. Run the System Board Devices...
... displaying this message, the BIOS halts the processes and turns off the system. When a beep code is a pattern of beeps that identify the problem. Run the System Board Devices tests in the Dell Diagnostics. Enter System Setup and correct the date or time. Once your computer finishes booting,...data and replace your system board. You can continue to use the Dell Diagnostics to restart it has detected possible error conditions for instructions on obtaining technical assistance. to the replaced drive. The beep code is emitted, write it down the system. Run the System Board Devices...
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... yellow Blinking yellow Solid yellow Solid green and a beep code during POST Solid green power indicator and no beep code and no video during POST Solid green power indicator and no beep code but the system locks up during POST Hard-Disk Drive LED Code Blank Solid green N/A N/A N/A N/A Cause System power supply ...Voltage regulator failure on the system board may be faulty or is incorrectly installed. See "Getting Help" for instructions on diagnosing the beep code. The power indicator light-emitting diode (LED) and the hard-disk drive LED on the front of the computer emit diagnostic...
... yellow Blinking yellow Solid yellow Solid green and a beep code during POST Solid green power indicator and no beep code and no video during POST Solid green power indicator and no beep code but the system locks up during POST Hard-Disk Drive LED Code Blank Solid green N/A N/A N/A N/A Cause System power supply ...Voltage regulator failure on the system board may be faulty or is incorrectly installed. See "Getting Help" for instructions on diagnosing the beep code. The power indicator light-emitting diode (LED) and the hard-disk drive LED on the front of the computer emit diagnostic...