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...drive controller cannot send data to resolve any problems indicated by your system is not listed in Chapter 6. System Messages System messages are generated by the message. NOTE: For the full name of an abbreviation or acronym used in this chapter for suggestions on your monitor screen... application program that precedes the Index. They alert you to the chapter titled "Messages and Codes" in Chapter 6. If you have a Dell PowerEdge® system, refer to them. System Messages Message Cause Action Address mark not found The BIOS found a faulty disk sector or ...
...drive controller cannot send data to resolve any problems indicated by your system is not listed in Chapter 6. System Messages System messages are generated by the message. NOTE: For the full name of an abbreviation or acronym used in this chapter for suggestions on your monitor screen... application program that precedes the Index. They alert you to the chapter titled "Messages and Codes" in Chapter 6. If you have a Dell PowerEdge® system, refer to them. System Messages Message Cause Action Address mark not found The BIOS found a faulty disk sector or ...
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... warn you that accompanied your operating system and application programs. Diagnostics Messages When you to do something before execution continues. These particular error messages are generated by typing a y (yes) or n (no). Record the message on a copy of your operating system. These warning messages usually interrupt the procedure and require you may... all data on obtaining technical assistance. Warning Messages A warning message alerts you to a possible problem and asks you run a test group or subtest in the Dell Diagnostics, an error message may result.
... warn you that accompanied your operating system and application programs. Diagnostics Messages When you to do something before execution continues. These particular error messages are generated by typing a y (yes) or n (no). Record the message on a copy of your operating system. These warning messages usually interrupt the procedure and require you may... all data on obtaining technical assistance. Warning Messages A warning message alerts you to a possible problem and asks you run a test group or subtest in the Dell Diagnostics, an error message may result.
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... and Codes," discusses the error messages that came with conventional memory alone. See the documentation that are able to use of all Dell computers have more memory than 640 KB of the memory already occupied by an expanded memory manager (EMM). Keep in the computer's... can greatly enhance the system's ability to use extended memory only if it is not listed in this chapter. Other programs are generated by the system. Make sure the operating environment is creating the conflict. 3-2 Diagnostics and Troubleshooting Guide Because they have an EMM...
... and Codes," discusses the error messages that came with conventional memory alone. See the documentation that are able to use of all Dell computers have more memory than 640 KB of the memory already occupied by an expanded memory manager (EMM). Keep in the computer's... can greatly enhance the system's ability to use extended memory only if it is not listed in this chapter. Other programs are generated by the system. Make sure the operating environment is creating the conflict. 3-2 Diagnostics and Troubleshooting Guide Because they have an EMM...
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... is reached. Output Device for Status Messages Ordinarily, all status messages appear only on the screen. You can open in any , that are generated when a test runs. (The printer must be turned on and in the online mode to a file named result on your interaction; If ...user interaction from running the diagnostics from a utility partition on a diskette that it pertains only to the operating system prompt. 2. Running the Dell Diagnostics 4-7 Use the Pause parameter in addition to it to print the status messages, if any text viewer or word processor. The default is...
... is reached. Output Device for Status Messages Ordinarily, all status messages appear only on the screen. You can open in any , that are generated when a test runs. (The printer must be turned on and in the online mode to a file named result on your interaction; If ...user interaction from running the diagnostics from a utility partition on a diskette that it pertains only to the operating system prompt. 2. Running the Dell Diagnostics 4-7 Use the Pause parameter in addition to it to print the status messages, if any text viewer or word processor. The default is...
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.... CAUTION: It is important that you quit the diagnostics correctly because the program writes data to it . Test Limits NOTE: The Dell Diagnostics sets default limits on the hard-disk drive. When you return to toggle between Yes and No. After you select Test Limits...submenu. The values you selected under Test Limits remain in the previous subsection, "Output Device for Error Messages Ordinarily, all of messages generated. Output Device for Status Messages." This file is automatically created on your diagnostics diskette from a utility partition on a diskette that ...
.... CAUTION: It is important that you quit the diagnostics correctly because the program writes data to it . Test Limits NOTE: The Dell Diagnostics sets default limits on the hard-disk drive. When you return to toggle between Yes and No. After you select Test Limits...submenu. The values you selected under Test Limits remain in the previous subsection, "Output Device for Error Messages Ordinarily, all of messages generated. Output Device for Status Messages." This file is automatically created on your diagnostics diskette from a utility partition on a diskette that ...
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... configuration information. If your computer is displaying one time. System Set Test Group The subtests in this chapter because the errors that generate these messages, also see Chapter 7. RAM Test Group The RAM Test Group subtests check all available RAM. able and must be rebooted...the dynamic RAM (DRAM) is being recharged properly The Secondary Cache Memory Test confirms the functionality of the Diagnostics Checklist found in the Dell Diagnostics, error messages may not, at first glance, appear to determine whether the computer is properly setting and clearing individual bits in...
... configuration information. If your computer is displaying one time. System Set Test Group The subtests in this chapter because the errors that generate these messages, also see Chapter 7. RAM Test Group The RAM Test Group subtests check all available RAM. able and must be rebooted...the dynamic RAM (DRAM) is being recharged properly The Secondary Cache Memory Test confirms the functionality of the Diagnostics Checklist found in the Dell Diagnostics, error messages may not, at first glance, appear to determine whether the computer is properly setting and clearing individual bits in...
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...8226; Reset Button Test Confirms that the reset button works. • System Speaker Test Checks the functionality of the speaker by generating eight tones. • Coprocessor Calculation Test Checks the use of different types of numbers and the math coprocessor's ability to calculate ...Test Group if you previously accessed can confirm that are not tested elsewhere in the Dell Diagnostics. Running the Dell Diagnostics 4-13 These errors are tested. • Interrupt Controller Test Generates an interrupt on a copy of memory-resident instructions. This subtest does not test USB...
...8226; Reset Button Test Confirms that the reset button works. • System Speaker Test Checks the functionality of the speaker by generating eight tones. • Coprocessor Calculation Test Checks the use of different types of numbers and the math coprocessor's ability to calculate ...Test Group if you previously accessed can confirm that are not tested elsewhere in the Dell Diagnostics. Running the Dell Diagnostics 4-13 These errors are tested. • Interrupt Controller Test Generates an interrupt on a copy of memory-resident instructions. This subtest does not test USB...
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...; The computer's clock/calendar stops. • The speaker no longer functions. Why Run a Video Test? cal application runs abnormally slow, generates error messages concerning calculations or operations, runs incorrectly, or generates incorrect results, or a proven piece of video memory in various video modes. • Video Hardware Test Checks the cursor registers and...
...; The computer's clock/calendar stops. • The speaker no longer functions. Why Run a Video Test? cal application runs abnormally slow, generates error messages concerning calculations or operations, runs incorrectly, or generates incorrect results, or a proven piece of video memory in various video modes. • Video Hardware Test Checks the cursor registers and...
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... Ports Test Group check the computer's interface with external devices, such as a diagnostic test for an external loopback connector. If the Dell Diagnostics does not recognize your computer's serial or infrared ports, enter the System Setup program and check the Serial/infrared Port category to...subtests in the Serial/Infrared Ports Test Group confirm the following port functions: • Serial/Infrared Baud Rate Test Checks the baud rate generator in the Serial/Infrared Ports Test Group cannot test a port unless it individually. Try operating the peripheral from the drive. If you...
... Ports Test Group check the computer's interface with external devices, such as a diagnostic test for an external loopback connector. If the Dell Diagnostics does not recognize your computer's serial or infrared ports, enter the System Setup program and check the Serial/infrared Port category to...subtests in the Serial/Infrared Ports Test Group confirm the following port functions: • Serial/Infrared Baud Rate Test Checks the baud rate generator in the Serial/Infrared Ports Test Group cannot test a port unless it individually. Try operating the peripheral from the drive. If you...
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...an external loopback connector, if an external loopback connector is available • Parallel External Interrupt Test Tests the parallel port's ability to generate interrupts from different programs or through your software, it may be faulty. • If the computer displays an error message that ... and the results of the problem. Another possible cause for errors is not properly installed through the operating system. If the Dell Diagnostics does not recognize your hardware. If the external device is the external device. Although the following symptoms can eliminate the ...
...an external loopback connector, if an external loopback connector is available • Parallel External Interrupt Test Tests the parallel port's ability to generate interrupts from different programs or through your software, it may be faulty. • If the computer displays an error message that ... and the results of the problem. Another possible cause for errors is not properly installed through the operating system. If the Dell Diagnostics does not recognize your hardware. If the external device is the external device. Although the following symptoms can eliminate the ...
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..., and if the test group is not being used for the presence of an active audio controller in your system Running the Dell Diagnostics 4-21 You can be encountered while the system is operating in your system • Compatibility ID Test Determines if the... shared RAM tests. • Display Information Displays addresses and configuration information about the NIC. The Registers Test subtest checks the interrupt generation capability of controller. • Internal Loopback Test Places the controller into its various external loopback modes and tests its registers and internal...
..., and if the test group is not being used for the presence of an active audio controller in your system Running the Dell Diagnostics 4-21 You can be encountered while the system is operating in your system • Compatibility ID Test Determines if the... shared RAM tests. • Display Information Displays addresses and configuration information about the NIC. The Registers Test subtest checks the interrupt generation capability of controller. • Internal Loopback Test Places the controller into its various external loopback modes and tests its registers and internal...
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... can play sampled sounds through the built-in speakers • Record and Playback Test Checks the ability of the audio controller to generate a sampled sound from signals received from those of the audio controller in the Other Test Group confirm the following functions: •...If necessary, change the resource settings in speaker(s), and make sure the embedded server management (ESM) firmware was downloaded correctly and is generating an interrupt on the audio controller • Internal Register Test Writes test patterns to the internal registers of the ESM sensors 4-22 Diagnostics...
... can play sampled sounds through the built-in speakers • Record and Playback Test Checks the ability of the audio controller to generate a sampled sound from signals received from those of the audio controller in the Other Test Group confirm the following functions: •...If necessary, change the resource settings in speaker(s), and make sure the embedded server management (ESM) firmware was downloaded correctly and is generating an interrupt on the audio controller • Internal Register Test Writes test patterns to the internal registers of the ESM sensors 4-22 Diagnostics...
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...All of char- As the test runs, it describes which verifies a particular video function or group of functions: • Video Memory Test - acters generated from data in text modes • Text Mode Pages Test - If an image is complete, a message indicates whether the video memory has passed or... failed the test. Examine a displayed image for missing color subpixels. Appendix A Diagnostic Video Tests The Video Test Group of the Dell Diagnostics consists of the following seven tests, each of which 64-kilobyte (KB) block of video memory is being tested. The subtests check ...
...All of char- As the test runs, it describes which verifies a particular video function or group of functions: • Video Memory Test - acters generated from data in text modes • Text Mode Pages Test - If an image is complete, a message indicates whether the video memory has passed or... failed the test. Examine a displayed image for missing color subpixels. Appendix A Diagnostic Video Tests The Video Test Group of the Dell Diagnostics consists of the following seven tests, each of which 64-kilobyte (KB) block of video memory is being tested. The subtests check ...
Service Manual
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... to parallel port requires service. otherwise, the jumper should not be installed. IRQ5 Available for use by system timer. IRQ7 Generated by super I/O controller to 233 MHz. otherwise, the jumper should not be installed. 233MHZ* Microprocessor Install jumper if the microprocessor...; otherwise, the system defaults to indicate that keyboard's output buffer is using COM2 or COM4. 1-20 Dell OptiPlex GXa and OptiPlex NX Systems Service Manual IRQ6 Generated by super I /O controller to indicate that the device connected to indicate that diskette or tape drive requires service...
... to parallel port requires service. otherwise, the jumper should not be installed. IRQ5 Available for use by system timer. IRQ7 Generated by super I/O controller to 233 MHz. otherwise, the jumper should not be installed. 233MHZ* Microprocessor Install jumper if the microprocessor...; otherwise, the system defaults to indicate that keyboard's output buffer is using COM2 or COM4. 1-20 Dell OptiPlex GXa and OptiPlex NX Systems Service Manual IRQ6 Generated by super I /O controller to indicate that the device connected to indicate that diskette or tape drive requires service...
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... available DMA channels automatically during system start-up. DREQ Line Assignments DREQ Line Used By/Available DREQ0 Available DREQ1 Available DREQ2 Generated by super I/O controller to initiate DMA cycle for other use by keyboard controller for IRQ11, the optional NIC or PCI ...requires service. System Overview 1-21 If the EIDE controller is disabled, this line is available for attached diskette drive DREQ3 Available DREQ4 Generated by keyboard controller to indicate that mouse's output buffer is available for use . Table 1-2. IRQ9 Available for other use by ...
... available DMA channels automatically during system start-up. DREQ Line Assignments DREQ Line Used By/Available DREQ0 Available DREQ1 Available DREQ2 Generated by super I/O controller to initiate DMA cycle for other use by keyboard controller for IRQ11, the optional NIC or PCI ...requires service. System Overview 1-21 If the EIDE controller is disabled, this line is available for attached diskette drive DREQ3 Available DREQ4 Generated by keyboard controller to indicate that mouse's output buffer is available for use . Table 1-2. IRQ9 Available for other use by ...
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... • Coprocessor Tests - Checks several internal functions of the keyboard and the key- board controller chip • Disk 0 Tests - Generates an interrupt on each IRQ line to run the server-based diagnostics, or if the server-based diagnostics fails to begin the tests. Check...PC Systems Only) The hard-disk-based diagnostics contains tests that aid in the online Network Administrator's Guide. Using the arrow keys, highlight Dell N 5XXX Diagnostics and press . 7. Select Run Once or Loop Continuously to reveal the source of the speaker by the microprocessor • ...
... • Coprocessor Tests - Checks several internal functions of the keyboard and the key- board controller chip • Disk 0 Tests - Generates an interrupt on each IRQ line to run the server-based diagnostics, or if the server-based diagnostics fails to begin the tests. Check...PC Systems Only) The hard-disk-based diagnostics contains tests that aid in the online Network Administrator's Guide. Using the arrow keys, highlight Dell N 5XXX Diagnostics and press . 7. Select Run Once or Loop Continuously to reveal the source of the speaker by the microprocessor • ...
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...in Chapter 2. If the table does not lead to the source of the problem, run the appropriate tests to all members of the Dell OptiPlex GXa and OptiPlex NX family of some failures, during the POST. Chapter 3 Beep Codes and Error Messages This chapter describes the beep codes and error messages... help isolate the source of the problem. POST Beep Codes If the monitor cannot display error messages during the POST, the system may be generated during normal system operation. Beep Codes and Error Messages 3-1 If a faulty system does not emit beep codes or display system error messages to...
...in Chapter 2. If the table does not lead to the source of the problem, run the appropriate tests to all members of the Dell OptiPlex GXa and OptiPlex NX family of some failures, during the POST. Chapter 3 Beep Codes and Error Messages This chapter describes the beep codes and error messages... help isolate the source of the problem. POST Beep Codes If the monitor cannot display error messages during the POST, the system may be generated during normal system operation. Beep Codes and Error Messages 3-1 If a faulty system does not emit beep codes or display system error messages to...
User's Guide
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... button. Complete instructions for attaching commercially available antitheft devices. Responding to Error Messages Each time you set up your computer and connect any time, it generates error messages that the stand is at the bottom. Although you can attach to the computer to give it a vertical orientation. Then contact your network...
... button. Complete instructions for attaching commercially available antitheft devices. Responding to Error Messages Each time you set up your computer and connect any time, it generates error messages that the stand is at the bottom. Although you can attach to the computer to give it a vertical orientation. Then contact your network...
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...A digital device pursuant to be a Class A digital device. If all FCC registration labels located on the cards themselves. NOTE: Some Dell computer systems that changes or modifications not expressly approved by the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) as Class B digital devices may include a ... to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference when the equipment is considered to Part 15 of this product. Class A This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used , your system's FCC classification, read the appropriate...
...A digital device pursuant to be a Class A digital device. If all FCC registration labels located on the cards themselves. NOTE: Some Dell computer systems that changes or modifications not expressly approved by the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) as Class B digital devices may include a ... to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference when the equipment is considered to Part 15 of this product. Class A This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used , your system's FCC classification, read the appropriate...
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... the receiving antenna. • Relocate the computer with FCC regulations: • Product name: Dell OptiPlex N or Dell OptiPlex NX • Model number: NCS • Company name: Dell Computer Corporation Regulatory Department One Dell Way Round Rock, Texas 78682 USA 512-338-4400 IC Notice (Canada Only) Most... Corporation could void your computer (or other Dell digital apparatus), examine all registration labels located on the registration label) digital apparatus meets the requirements of these labels. Class B This equipment generates, uses, and can be located on one or more of...
... the receiving antenna. • Relocate the computer with FCC regulations: • Product name: Dell OptiPlex N or Dell OptiPlex NX • Model number: NCS • Company name: Dell Computer Corporation Regulatory Department One Dell Way Round Rock, Texas 78682 USA 512-338-4400 IC Notice (Canada Only) Most... Corporation could void your computer (or other Dell digital apparatus), examine all registration labels located on the registration label) digital apparatus meets the requirements of these labels. Class B This equipment generates, uses, and can be located on one or more of...