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... 16 Removing the Computer Cover 16 Inside View 17 Replacing the Computer Cover 18 Solving Problems 18 Dell Diagnostics 19 Power Supply Light 22 System Lights 22 Diagnostic Lights 23 Beep Codes 26 Running the Dell™ IDE Hard Drive Diagnostics 27 Resolving Software and Hardware Incompatibilities 27 Using Microsoft® Windows® XP System Restore 28 Reinstalling...
... 16 Removing the Computer Cover 16 Inside View 17 Replacing the Computer Cover 18 Solving Problems 18 Dell Diagnostics 19 Power Supply Light 22 System Lights 22 Diagnostic Lights 23 Beep Codes 26 Running the Dell™ IDE Hard Drive Diagnostics 27 Resolving Software and Hardware Incompatibilities 27 Using Microsoft® Windows® XP System Restore 28 Reinstalling...
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Back View cover release knob vents (do not block) diagnostic lights power connector Cable Cover and Power Adapter parallel link integrity light connector network adapter network activity light line-out connector line-in connector USB connectors (5) serial connector video connector Quick Reference Guide 9
Back View cover release knob vents (do not block) diagnostic lights power connector Cable Cover and Power Adapter parallel link integrity light connector network adapter network activity light line-out connector line-in connector USB connectors (5) serial connector video connector Quick Reference Guide 9
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... source on the computer back panel. 3 Insert the tabs into the slots and slide the cable cover toward the diagnostic lights (see the figure) until the cable cover is securely positioned. www.dell.com | support.dell.com CAUTION: If your power cord or adapter provides a green ground wire for connection to an electrical outlet...
... source on the computer back panel. 3 Insert the tabs into the slots and slide the cable cover toward the diagnostic lights (see the figure) until the cable cover is securely positioned. www.dell.com | support.dell.com CAUTION: If your power cord or adapter provides a green ground wire for connection to an electrical outlet...
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... for information on the screen after the next computer start-up: ALERT! www.dell.com | support.dell.com Replacing the Computer Cover CAUTION: Before you begin any of the error, beep codes, or diagnostics light patterns; If the chassis intrusion detector is set to electrical outlets, and turn them... on the chassis intrusion detector, see the Dell Support website at support.dell.com. NOTE: If an admin password has been assigned by...
... for information on the screen after the next computer start-up: ALERT! www.dell.com | support.dell.com Replacing the Computer Cover CAUTION: Before you begin any of the error, beep codes, or diagnostics light patterns; If the chassis intrusion detector is set to electrical outlets, and turn them... on the chassis intrusion detector, see the Dell Support website at support.dell.com. NOTE: If an admin password has been assigned by...
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...the power supply is completely plugged in the power supply. System Lights Your power button light and hard-drive light may Check "Diagnostic Lights" on the power supply should turn green. Verify that the ...electrical outlet is working electrical outlet but the computer locks up during POST Problem Description Suggested Resolution An integrated system board device may indicate a computer problem. www.dell.com | support.dell.com Power Supply Light Light...
...the power supply is completely plugged in the power supply. System Lights Your power button light and hard-drive light may Check "Diagnostic Lights" on the power supply should turn green. Verify that the ...electrical outlet is working electrical outlet but the computer locks up during POST Problem Description Suggested Resolution An integrated system board device may indicate a computer problem. www.dell.com | support.dell.com Power Supply Light Light...
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... was detected while the BIOS See "Running the Dell™ IDE Hard Drive was executing. Check "Diagnostic Lights" on diagnosing the beep code. Diagnostics" on page 27 for technical assistance. Check "Diagnostic Lights" on page 23 to see if the specific problem is running a test, If the Dell Diagnostics is identified. Diagnostic Lights CAUTION: Before you troubleshoot a problem, your computer...
... was detected while the BIOS See "Running the Dell™ IDE Hard Drive was executing. Check "Diagnostic Lights" on diagnosing the beep code. Diagnostics" on page 27 for technical assistance. Check "Diagnostic Lights" on page 23 to see if the specific problem is running a test, If the Dell Diagnostics is identified. Diagnostic Lights CAUTION: Before you troubleshoot a problem, your computer...
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... cover, 18 restore to previous state, 28 conflicts software and hardware incompatibilities, 27 cover closing, 18 D Dell Diagnostics, 19 Dell Premier Support website, 5-6 Device Manager, 27 diagnostic lights, 22-23 diagnostics beep codes, 26 Dell, 19 Drivers and Utilities CD, 5 diagnostics (continued) lights, 22-23 documentation device, 5 online, 6 ResourceCD, 5 System Information Guide, 5 User's Guide, 5 drivers ResourceCD, 5 Drivers and Utilities...
... cover, 18 restore to previous state, 28 conflicts software and hardware incompatibilities, 27 cover closing, 18 D Dell Diagnostics, 19 Dell Premier Support website, 5-6 Device Manager, 27 diagnostic lights, 22-23 diagnostics beep codes, 26 Dell, 19 Drivers and Utilities CD, 5 diagnostics (continued) lights, 22-23 documentation device, 5 online, 6 ResourceCD, 5 System Information Guide, 5 User's Guide, 5 drivers ResourceCD, 5 Drivers and Utilities...
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...-23 restore to previous state, 28 R reinstalling Drivers and Utilities CD, 5 ResourceCD, 5 Windows XP, 29 ResourceCD Dell Diagnostics, 19 S safety instructions, 5 Service Tag, 6 software conflicts, 27 system lights, 22 System Restore, 28 T troubleshooting conflicts, 27 Dell Diagnostics, 19 diagnostic lights, 22-23 Hardware Troubleshooter, 27 Help and Support Center, 7 restore to previous state, 28 U User's Guide, 5 W warranty...
...-23 restore to previous state, 28 R reinstalling Drivers and Utilities CD, 5 ResourceCD, 5 Windows XP, 29 ResourceCD Dell Diagnostics, 19 S safety instructions, 5 Service Tag, 6 software conflicts, 27 system lights, 22 System Restore, 28 T troubleshooting conflicts, 27 Dell Diagnostics, 19 diagnostic lights, 22-23 Hardware Troubleshooter, 27 Help and Support Center, 7 restore to previous state, 28 U User's Guide, 5 W warranty...