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...: If your operating system has ACPI enabled, when you troubleshoot problems with your computer. This light flickers when the hard drive is in a power-saving mode. • Blinking or solid amber - Quick Reference Guide 9 Use the headphone connector to indicate different operating states: • No...that can help you troubleshoot a computer problem based on the computer. The computer is in the Windows Device Manager. To exit from a power-saving mode, see "Diagnostic Lights" on page 35 for 6 seconds or longer. The computer is configured as a wake device in a...
...: If your operating system has ACPI enabled, when you troubleshoot problems with your computer. This light flickers when the hard drive is in a power-saving mode. • Blinking or solid amber - Quick Reference Guide 9 Use the headphone connector to indicate different operating states: • No...that can help you troubleshoot a computer problem based on the computer. The computer is in the Windows Device Manager. To exit from a power-saving mode, see "Diagnostic Lights" on page 35 for 6 seconds or longer. The computer is configured as a wake device in a...
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.... 3 voltage selection switch Your computer is equipped with a manual voltage-selection switch. (may not be available on To help avoid damaging a computer with the AC power available in your location. 10 Quick Reference Guide Mini Tower Computer - Also, ensure that most closely matches the AC...
.... 3 voltage selection switch Your computer is equipped with a manual voltage-selection switch. (may not be available on To help avoid damaging a computer with the AC power available in your location. 10 Quick Reference Guide Mini Tower Computer - Also, ensure that most closely matches the AC...
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.... 2 LAN indicator light This light indicates that you press the power button the computer will perform an operating system shutdown. 4 Dell badge The badge can be rotated to turn off the computer by pressing the power button for any installed PCI and PCI Express cards. It is ...recommended that a LAN (network) connection is established. 3 power button Press this connector. You can access...
.... 2 LAN indicator light This light indicates that you press the power button the computer will perform an operating system shutdown. 4 Dell badge The badge can be rotated to turn off the computer by pressing the power button for any installed PCI and PCI Express cards. It is ...recommended that a LAN (network) connection is established. 3 power button Press this connector. You can access...
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...Insert a CD or DVD (if applicable) into this drive. Desktop Computer - For more information about sleep modes and exiting from a power-saving mode, press the power button or use the keyboard or the mouse if it is in use. Insert a floppy disk into the appropriate connector. This light ...flickers when the hard drive is in a power-saving mode. • Blinking or solid amber - The computer is configured as a wake device in a normal operating state. • Blinking green -...
...Insert a CD or DVD (if applicable) into this drive. Desktop Computer - For more information about sleep modes and exiting from a power-saving mode, press the power button or use the keyboard or the mouse if it is in use. Insert a floppy disk into the appropriate connector. This light ...flickers when the hard drive is in a power-saving mode. • Blinking or solid amber - The computer is configured as a wake device in a normal operating state. • Blinking green -...
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... attached devices are electrically rated to open the computer cover. Quick Reference Guide 13 It is recommended that you press the power button the computer will perform an operating system shutdown. 3 Dell badge 4 LAN indicator light The badge can also rotate the badge using the slot provided near the bottom of your...
... attached devices are electrically rated to open the computer cover. Quick Reference Guide 13 It is recommended that you press the power button the computer will perform an operating system shutdown. 3 Dell badge 4 LAN indicator light The badge can also rotate the badge using the slot provided near the bottom of your...
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... connector to this connector. 14 Quick Reference Guide Plug serial, USB, and other devices into this drive. To exit from a power-saving mode, see "Diagnostic Lights" on page 35 for any installed PCI and PCI Express cards. This light flickers when the hard...in a normal operating state. • Blinking green - Insert a floppy disk into the appropriate connector. See "Power Problems" in a power-saving mode. • Blinking or solid amber - Connect the power cable to attach a microphone. See "System Lights" on page 36. For more information about sleep modes and...
... connector to this connector. 14 Quick Reference Guide Plug serial, USB, and other devices into this drive. To exit from a power-saving mode, see "Diagnostic Lights" on page 35 for any installed PCI and PCI Express cards. This light flickers when the hard...in a normal operating state. • Blinking green - Insert a floppy disk into the appropriate connector. See "Power Problems" in a power-saving mode. • Blinking or solid amber - Connect the power cable to attach a microphone. See "System Lights" on page 36. For more information about sleep modes and...
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... switch, set certain computers) the switch for the voltage that your monitor and attached devices are electrically rated to operate with the AC power available in your location. 5 padlock ring Insert a padlock to lock the computer cover. 6 cover release latch Use this latch to open...computer cover. A good connection exists between a 10-Mbps network and the computer. • Orange - Also, ensure that most closely matches the AC power available in your location. For more information, see "System Setup Options" in your online User's Guide. • Green - If you have a ...
... switch, set certain computers) the switch for the voltage that your monitor and attached devices are electrically rated to operate with the AC power available in your location. 5 padlock ring Insert a padlock to lock the computer cover. 6 cover release latch Use this latch to open...computer cover. A good connection exists between a 10-Mbps network and the computer. • Orange - Also, ensure that most closely matches the AC power available in your location. For more information, see "System Setup Options" in your online User's Guide. • Green - If you have a ...
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... memory key, printer, joystick, and computer speakers into either of power light patterns that can help you troubleshoot problems with your online User's Guide. To exit from a power-saving mode, see "Power Management" in the Windows Device Manager. See "System Lights" on ...View 1 23 4 5 9 1 USB connectors (2) 2 headphone connector 3 microphone connector 4 power light 5 power button 6 vents 8 7 6 Connect USB devices such as a wake device in your computer. The computer is in a power-saving mode. • Blinking or solid yellow- For more information about sleep modes and exiting...
... memory key, printer, joystick, and computer speakers into either of power light patterns that can help you troubleshoot problems with your online User's Guide. To exit from a power-saving mode, see "Power Management" in the Windows Device Manager. See "System Lights" on ...View 1 23 4 5 9 1 USB connectors (2) 2 headphone connector 3 microphone connector 4 power light 5 power button 6 vents 8 7 6 Connect USB devices such as a wake device in your computer. The computer is in a power-saving mode. • Blinking or solid yellow- For more information about sleep modes and exiting...
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... these cooling vents. A good connection exists between a 10-Mbps network and the computer. • Orange - 3 back-panel connectors 4 power connector 5 vents See the following subsection, "Ultra-Small Form Factor Computer - Connect the power cable to flow through your computer. The vents allow air to this connector. Ultra-Small Form Factor Computer - Quick...
... these cooling vents. A good connection exists between a 10-Mbps network and the computer. • Orange - 3 back-panel connectors 4 power connector 5 vents See the following subsection, "Ultra-Small Form Factor Computer - Connect the power cable to flow through your computer. The vents allow air to this connector. Ultra-Small Form Factor Computer - Quick...
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..., click Turn off when you troubleshoot problems with your monitor into place. The computer turns off now. 20 Quick Reference Guide Connect the power cable to this light appear to be in connector to an RJ45 port on page 36 for networks. Connect USB devices such as a... or receiving network data. If you have a VGA monitor, see "Connecting a VGA Monitor" in connector 7 USB connectors (5) 8 serial connector 9 video connector 10 power connector 11 diagnostic lights Attach the UTP cable to an RJ45 jack wall plate or to attach a record/playback device such as a cassette player, CD...
..., click Turn off when you troubleshoot problems with your monitor into place. The computer turns off now. 20 Quick Reference Guide Connect the power cable to this light appear to be in connector to an RJ45 port on page 36 for networks. Connect USB devices such as a... or receiving network data. If you have a VGA monitor, see "Connecting a VGA Monitor" in connector 7 USB connectors (5) 8 serial connector 9 video connector 10 power connector 11 diagnostic lights Attach the UTP cable to an RJ45 jack wall plate or to attach a record/playback device such as a cassette player, CD...
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... are correctly oriented and aligned. While you connect a cable, ensure that is not authorized by Dell is attached. NOTICE: Before touching anything inside your computer and all attached devices from their electrical outlets, and then press the power button to ground the system board. 4 Remove the computer stand, if it from the...
... are correctly oriented and aligned. While you connect a cable, ensure that is not authorized by Dell is attached. NOTICE: Before touching anything inside your computer and all attached devices from their electrical outlets, and then press the power button to ground the system board. 4 Remove the computer stand, if it from the...
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Desktop Computer 2 1 3 4 5 7 6 1 drives bay (CD/DVD, floppy, and hard drive) 2 power supply 3 chassis intrusion switch 4 system board 5 card slots (3) for one PCI Express x16 card and two PCI cards 6 heat sink assembly 7 front I/O panel Quick Reference Guide 27
Desktop Computer 2 1 3 4 5 7 6 1 drives bay (CD/DVD, floppy, and hard drive) 2 power supply 3 chassis intrusion switch 4 system board 5 card slots (3) for one PCI Express x16 card and two PCI cards 6 heat sink assembly 7 front I/O panel Quick Reference Guide 27
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Small Form Factor Computer 3 4 2 1 5 6 1 drive release latch 2 CD/DVD drive 3 power supply and fan 4 hard drive 5 system board 6 heat sink assembly 28 Quick Reference Guide
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...-selection switch. NOTICE: In Japan, the voltage selection switch must be set correctly for the voltage that most closely matches the AC power available in Japan is compatible with your location. Tighten the thumbscrews on the back panel must be manually set the switch for your location.... NOTE: Before you have the video connector underneath the back of the power cables to avoid bending connector pins. Insert the network cable, not the telephone line, into the network connector. NOTICE: Do not connect...
...-selection switch. NOTICE: In Japan, the voltage selection switch must be set correctly for the voltage that most closely matches the AC power available in Japan is compatible with your location. Tighten the thumbscrews on the back panel must be manually set the switch for your location.... NOTE: Before you have the video connector underneath the back of the power cables to avoid bending connector pins. Insert the network cable, not the telephone line, into the network connector. NOTICE: Do not connect...
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... for an example of the Express Service Code and Service Tag. and then contact Dell from Dell, write a detailed description of the error, beep codes, or diagnostics light patterns; Power Connections Solving Problems Dell provides a number of tools to Use the Dell Diagnostics If you experience a problem with your computer, perform the checks in the...
... for an example of the Express Service Code and Service Tag. and then contact Dell from Dell, write a detailed description of the error, beep codes, or diagnostics light patterns; Power Connections Solving Problems Dell provides a number of tools to Use the Dell Diagnostics If you experience a problem with your computer, perform the checks in the...
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... A configuration error exists. Solid yellow The Dell Diagnostics is operating normally. If the computer does not boot, contact Dell for technical assistance. Blinking yellow A power supply or system board failure has occurred. Quick Reference Guide 35 To exit the Dell Diagnostics and restart the computer, close the Main... to return to wake the computer. No corrective action is identified. Press the power button, move the mouse, or press a key on page 36 to see if the specific problem is on contacting Dell, see if light, no beep code but the computer locks up during POST...
... A configuration error exists. Solid yellow The Dell Diagnostics is operating normally. If the computer does not boot, contact Dell for technical assistance. Blinking yellow A power supply or system board failure has occurred. Quick Reference Guide 35 To exit the Dell Diagnostics and restart the computer, close the Main... to return to wake the computer. No corrective action is identified. Press the power button, move the mouse, or press a key on page 36 to see if the specific problem is on contacting Dell, see if light, no beep code but the computer locks up during POST...
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... online User's Guide. 36 Quick Reference Guide The lights can appear either vertical or horizontal. Plug the computer into a working electrical outlet and press the power button. The diagnostic lights are not lit after a successful POST, the diagnostic lights do not indicate the cause of the diagnostic lights may help you...
... online User's Guide. 36 Quick Reference Guide The lights can appear either vertical or horizontal. Plug the computer into a working electrical outlet and press the power button. The diagnostic lights are not lit after a successful POST, the diagnostic lights do not indicate the cause of the diagnostic lights may help you...
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... If the problem persists or the computer has integrated graphics, contact Dell. A possible floppy or hard drive failure has Reseat all USB devices, check cable connections, and then restart the computer. Reinstall all power and data cables and occurred. restart the computer. A possible USB ...failure has occurred. For information on contacting Dell, see your online User's Guide. Quick Reference Guide 37 For information on ...
... If the problem persists or the computer has integrated graphics, contact Dell. A possible floppy or hard drive failure has Reseat all USB devices, check cable connections, and then restart the computer. Reinstall all power and data cables and occurred. restart the computer. A possible USB ...failure has occurred. For information on contacting Dell, see your online User's Guide. Quick Reference Guide 37 For information on ...
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...failure 4-4-4 4-3-4 Time-of-day clock stopped Cause Slave interrupt mask register failure Interrupt vector loading failure Keyboard Controller test failure NVRAM power loss Invalid NVRAM configuration Video Memory test failure Screen initialization failure Screen retrace failure Search for video ROM failure No timer tick ... Beep Codes Your computer might emit a series of beeps during start -up: 1 Write down the beep code. 2 See "Dell Diagnostics" on contacting Dell, see your computer beeps during start -up if the monitor cannot display errors or problems. This series of beeps, called a ...
...failure 4-4-4 4-3-4 Time-of-day clock stopped Cause Slave interrupt mask register failure Interrupt vector loading failure Keyboard Controller test failure NVRAM power loss Invalid NVRAM configuration Video Memory test failure Screen initialization failure Screen retrace failure Search for video ROM failure No timer tick ... Beep Codes Your computer might emit a series of beeps during start -up: 1 Write down the beep code. 2 See "Dell Diagnostics" on contacting Dell, see your computer beeps during start -up if the monitor cannot display errors or problems. This series of beeps, called a ...
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... labels Microsoft Windows, 6 Service Tag, 6 M Microsoft Windows label, 6 E error messages beep codes, 39 H hardware beep codes, 39 conflicts, 40 Dell Diagnostics, 32 Hardware Troubleshooter, 40 Help and Support Center, 7 I installing parts before you begin, 20 IRQ conflicts, 40 O operating system CD, 7 ...Installation Guide, 7 reinstalling Windows XP, 42 Operating System CD, 7 P power light diagnosing problems with, 35 locations, 9, 12, 14, 17 problems beep codes, 39 conflicts, 40 Dell Diagnostics, 32 restore computer to previous operating state, 40 Index 47
... labels Microsoft Windows, 6 Service Tag, 6 M Microsoft Windows label, 6 E error messages beep codes, 39 H hardware beep codes, 39 conflicts, 40 Dell Diagnostics, 32 Hardware Troubleshooter, 40 Help and Support Center, 7 I installing parts before you begin, 20 IRQ conflicts, 40 O operating system CD, 7 ...Installation Guide, 7 reinstalling Windows XP, 42 Operating System CD, 7 P power light diagnosing problems with, 35 locations, 9, 12, 14, 17 problems beep codes, 39 conflicts, 40 Dell Diagnostics, 32 restore computer to previous operating state, 40 Index 47