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... a power-saving mode. • Blinking or solid amber - NOTICE: To avoid losing data, do not turn on page 36. The power light illuminates and blinks or remains solid to turn off . • Steady green - The computer is turned off the computer by pressing the power button for a description of speakers. See "System Lights...
... a power-saving mode. • Blinking or solid amber - NOTICE: To avoid losing data, do not turn on page 36. The power light illuminates and blinks or remains solid to turn off . • Steady green - The computer is turned off the computer by pressing the power button for a description of speakers. See "System Lights...
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.... NOTICE: If your computer. It is recommended that you press the power button the computer will perform an operating system shutdown. 4 Dell badge The badge can access connectors for devices that typically remain connected, such as a mouse, keyboard, memory key, printer, joystick, ...and computer speakers into either of the badge. NOTICE: To avoid losing data, do not turn on the computer. Instead, perform an operating system shutdown. 4 power connector 5 back-panel connectors 6 card slots Insert the power cable into ...
.... NOTICE: If your computer. It is recommended that you press the power button the computer will perform an operating system shutdown. 4 Dell badge The badge can access connectors for devices that typically remain connected, such as a mouse, keyboard, memory key, printer, joystick, ...and computer speakers into either of the badge. NOTICE: To avoid losing data, do not turn on the computer. Instead, perform an operating system shutdown. 4 power connector 5 back-panel connectors 6 card slots Insert the power cable into ...
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... power light 6 diagnostic lights 7 hard-drive activity light 8 headphone connector 9 microphone connector 10 floppy drive 11 CD/DVD drive This light turns on the diagnostic code. The computer is in a normal operating state. • Blinking green - See "Power Problems" in your online ...power light patterns that can access connectors for a description of speakers. Insert a floppy disk into the appropriate connector. The computer is turned off. • Steady green - For more information, see "Power Management" in the Windows Device Manager. For more information about ...
... power light 6 diagnostic lights 7 hard-drive activity light 8 headphone connector 9 microphone connector 10 floppy drive 11 CD/DVD drive This light turns on the diagnostic code. The computer is in a normal operating state. • Blinking green - See "Power Problems" in your online ...power light patterns that can access connectors for a description of speakers. Insert a floppy disk into the appropriate connector. The computer is turned off. • Steady green - For more information, see "Power Management" in the Windows Device Manager. For more information about ...
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...1 2 3 4 5 6 11 10 98 7 1 USB 2.0 connectors (2) Connect USB devices such as printers and keyboards. 2 power button Press this button to turn on To help avoid damaging a computer with a manual voltage-selection switch, set certain computers) the switch for the voltage that most closely matches the AC...indicates that a LAN (network) connection 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 the badge. Small Form...
...1 2 3 4 5 6 11 10 98 7 1 USB 2.0 connectors (2) Connect USB devices such as printers and keyboards. 2 power button Press this button to turn on To help avoid damaging a computer with a manual voltage-selection switch, set certain computers) the switch for the voltage that most closely matches the AC...indicates that a LAN (network) connection 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 the badge. Small Form...
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... the mouse if it is in your online User's Guide. The computer is configured as a wake device in the Windows Device Manager. The computer is turned off. • Steady green - See "Power Problems" in a power-saving mode. • Blinking or solid amber - Use the headphone connector to attach a microphone.../DVD drive Use the lights to indicate different operating states: • No light - Plug serial, USB, and other devices into this drive. Turns on page 36. Insert a CD or DVD (if applicable) into this connector. 14 Quick Reference Guide Connect the power cable to this drive.
... the mouse if it is in your online User's Guide. The computer is configured as a wake device in the Windows Device Manager. The computer is turned off. • Steady green - See "Power Problems" in a power-saving mode. • Blinking or solid amber - Use the headphone connector to attach a microphone.../DVD drive Use the lights to indicate different operating states: • No light - Plug serial, USB, and other devices into this drive. Turns on page 36. Insert a CD or DVD (if applicable) into this connector. 14 Quick Reference Guide Connect the power cable to this drive.
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... losing data, do not block these cooling vents. To ensure proper ventilation, do not use the keyboard or the mouse if it is turned off the computer. Quick Reference Guide 17 For more information about sleep modes and exiting from a power-saving mode, press the power button... or use the power button to turn off . • Steady green - Ultra-Small Form Factor Computer - The vents allow air to this connector. Press this connector. See "Power ...
... losing data, do not block these cooling vents. To ensure proper ventilation, do not use the keyboard or the mouse if it is turned off the computer. Quick Reference Guide 17 For more information about sleep modes and exiting from a power-saving mode, press the power button... or use the power button to turn off . • Steady green - Ultra-Small Form Factor Computer - The vents allow air to this connector. Press this connector. See "Power ...
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... connectors 4 power connector 5 vents See the following subsection, "Ultra-Small Form Factor Computer - The vents allow air to the network or the network controller is turned off in system setup. Ultra-Small Form Factor Computer - Quick Reference Guide 19 Back-Panel Connectors," for information about the connectors on the back panel...
... connectors 4 power connector 5 vents See the following subsection, "Ultra-Small Form Factor Computer - The vents allow air to the network or the network controller is turned off in system setup. Ultra-Small Form Factor Computer - Quick Reference Guide 19 Back-Panel Connectors," for information about the connectors on the back panel...
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... cable snaps securely into place. If you have a VGA monitor, see "Connecting a VGA Monitor" in this connector. b In the Turn off computer window, click Turn off . Connect USB devices such as a mouse, keyboard, printer, joystick, and computer speakers into the white connector on page 36 for... process finishes. 2 Ensure that you troubleshoot problems with your monitor into any open programs, click the Start button, and then click Turn Off Computer. Use the green line-out connector to the serial connector. CAUTION: To guard against electrical shock, always unplug your computer...
... cable snaps securely into place. If you have a VGA monitor, see "Connecting a VGA Monitor" in this connector. b In the Turn off computer window, click Turn off . Connect USB devices such as a mouse, keyboard, printer, joystick, and computer speakers into the white connector on page 36 for... process finishes. 2 Ensure that you troubleshoot problems with your monitor into any open programs, click the Start button, and then click Turn Off Computer. Use the green line-out connector to the serial connector. CAUTION: To guard against electrical shock, always unplug your computer...
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... could harm internal components. NOTICE: Only a certified service technician should perform repairs on your computer and then unplug it is not already turned off. if you have a connector with locking tabs; While you pull connectors apart, keep them evenly aligned to avoid bending any telephone... back of cable, press in "Before You Begin" on its side as you connect a cable, ensure that is not authorized by Dell is attached. CAUTION: To guard against electrical shock, always unplug your computer from potential damage and to servicing that both connectors are disconnecting...
... could harm internal components. NOTICE: Only a certified service technician should perform repairs on your computer and then unplug it is not already turned off. if you have a connector with locking tabs; While you pull connectors apart, keep them evenly aligned to avoid bending any telephone... back of cable, press in "Before You Begin" on its side as you connect a cable, ensure that is not authorized by Dell is attached. CAUTION: To guard against electrical shock, always unplug your computer from potential damage and to servicing that both connectors are disconnecting...
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..., press immediately. If multiple versions are listed, select the version appropriate for your computer. 9 When the Dell Diagnostics Main Menu appears, select the test you see the Windows desktop. Starting the Dell Diagnostics From Your Hard Drive 1 Turn on (or restart) your computer and try again. 3 When the boot device list appears, highlight...
..., press immediately. If multiple versions are listed, select the version appropriate for your computer. 9 When the Dell Diagnostics Main Menu appears, select the test you see the Windows desktop. Starting the Dell Diagnostics From Your Hard Drive 1 Turn on (or restart) your computer and try again. 3 When the boot device list appears, highlight...
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...green and a beep code during POST An integrated system board device may indicate a computer problem. Quick Reference Guide 35 times and then turns off Check "Diagnostic Lights" on the system board may be faulty or incorrectly installed. Power Light Problem Description Suggested Resolution Solid green Power ...see if light, no beep code but the computer locks up during POST A problem was detected while the BIOS was executing. If the Dell Diagnostics is operating normally. See "Power Problems" in a power-saving mode. For information on page 36 to the Main Menu screen. ...
...green and a beep code during POST An integrated system board device may indicate a computer problem. Quick Reference Guide 35 times and then turns off Check "Diagnostic Lights" on the system board may be faulty or incorrectly installed. Power Light Problem Description Suggested Resolution Solid green Power ...see if light, no beep code but the computer locks up during POST A problem was detected while the BIOS was executing. If the Dell Diagnostics is operating normally. See "Power Problems" in a power-saving mode. For information on page 36 to the Main Menu screen. ...
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... in the Product Information Guide. The lights can appear either vertical or horizontal. the Run the BIOS Recovery utility, wait for a short time, and then turn off " or green. For information on the lights change as the boot process completes. The diagnostic lights are not lit after a successful POST, the diagnostic...
... in the Product Information Guide. The lights can appear either vertical or horizontal. the Run the BIOS Recovery utility, wait for a short time, and then turn off " or green. For information on the lights change as the boot process completes. The diagnostic lights are not lit after a successful POST, the diagnostic...
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...connector placement requirements exist. • Verify that the memory modules that appears on your computer. • 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 ... compatible with your online User's Guide. For information on contacting Dell, see your online User's Guide. • If you have identified a faulty module or reinstalled all four diagnostic lights turn green briefly before turning off to the system board from the hard drive, CD drive...
...connector placement requirements exist. • Verify that the memory modules that appears on your computer. • 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 ... compatible with your online User's Guide. For information on contacting Dell, see your online User's Guide. • If you have identified a faulty module or reinstalled all four diagnostic lights turn green briefly before turning off to the system board from the hard drive, CD drive...
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... corner of the screen, press . 3 Follow the instructions on the screen. Running the Dell™ IDE Hard Drive Diagnostics The Dell IDE Hard Drive Diagnostics is a utility that tests the hard drive to troubleshoot or confirm a hard drive failure. 1 Turn on your computer (if your data files or recover them. Resolving Software and...
... corner of the screen, press . 3 Follow the instructions on the screen. Running the Dell™ IDE Hard Drive Diagnostics The Dell IDE Hard Drive Diagnostics is a utility that tests the hard drive to troubleshoot or confirm a hard drive failure. 1 Turn on your computer (if your data files or recover them. Resolving Software and...
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...the new device driver. The options can take 1 to 2 hours to complete. NOTE: The Drivers and Utilities CD contains drivers that Turn off System Restore is unchecked. Use the Drivers and Utilities CD to load any virus protection software installed on your computer before you ... available, System Restore is automatically disabled. Therefore, do so. Enabling System Restore If you to do not reinstall Windows XP unless a Dell technical support representative instructs you reinstall Windows XP with less than 200 MB of the computer. Reinstalling Windows XP NOTICE: You must also ...
...the new device driver. The options can take 1 to 2 hours to complete. NOTE: The Drivers and Utilities CD contains drivers that Turn off System Restore is unchecked. Use the Drivers and Utilities CD to load any virus protection software installed on your computer before you ... available, System Restore is automatically disabled. Therefore, do so. Enabling System Restore If you to do not reinstall Windows XP unless a Dell technical support representative instructs you reinstall Windows XP with less than 200 MB of the computer. Reinstalling Windows XP NOTICE: You must also ...
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... the Drivers and Utilities CD To use the Drivers and Utilities CD (also known as the ResourceCD) while you are running Windows. 1 Turn on this time and click Next. 16 When the Who will this computer connect to the prompts offered by the installation program. 4 Click.... 19 Reinstall the appropriate drivers with Microsoft? To complete the installation, respond to the Internet? screen appears, select No, not at the Welcome Dell System Owner screen. 5 Select the appropriate System Model, Operating System, Device Type, and Topic. 44 Quick Reference Guide message appears, click Skip....
... the Drivers and Utilities CD To use the Drivers and Utilities CD (also known as the ResourceCD) while you are running Windows. 1 Turn on this time and click Next. 16 When the Who will this computer connect to the prompts offered by the installation program. 4 Click.... 19 Reinstall the appropriate drivers with Microsoft? To complete the installation, respond to the Internet? screen appears, select No, not at the Welcome Dell System Owner screen. 5 Select the appropriate System Model, Operating System, Device Type, and Topic. 44 Quick Reference Guide message appears, click Skip....