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... Computer 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...
... Computer 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...
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For information on contacting Dell, see your computer under a desk top or on a wall surface, use the optional wall- www.dell.com | support.dell.com About Your Computer NOTE: If you want to orient your online User's Guide. Front View microphone connector USB connectors (2) power light power button headphone connector hard-drive access light Side View vents (do not block) module bay vents (do not block the cooling vents. NOTE: To ensure proper ventilation, do not block) 8 Quick Reference Guide mounting holes (2) To order the bracket, contact Dell. mount bracket.
For information on contacting Dell, see your computer under a desk top or on a wall surface, use the optional wall- www.dell.com | support.dell.com About Your Computer NOTE: If you want to orient your online User's Guide. Front View microphone connector USB connectors (2) power light power button headphone connector hard-drive access light Side View vents (do not block) module bay vents (do not block the cooling vents. NOTE: To ensure proper ventilation, do not block) 8 Quick Reference Guide mounting holes (2) To order the bracket, contact Dell. mount bracket.
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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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www.dell.com | support.dell.com CAUTION: If your power cord or adapter provides a green ground wire for connection to an electrical outlet, do not permit contact between the green ... power cable to the grounding source on the computer back panel. 3 Insert the tabs into the slots and slide the cable cover toward the diagnostic lights (see the following figure). 4 Connect the metal ground connector to the outlet. cable cover (optional) 4 Install a security device in the cable cover and connected to...
www.dell.com | support.dell.com CAUTION: If your power cord or adapter provides a green ground wire for connection to an electrical outlet, do not permit contact between the green ... power cable to the grounding source on the computer back panel. 3 Insert the tabs into the slots and slide the cable cover toward the diagnostic lights (see the following figure). 4 Connect the metal ground connector to the outlet. cable cover (optional) 4 Install a security device in the cable cover and connected to...
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... diagnostics light patterns; See "Finding Information" on the screen after the next computer start-up: ALERT! If the chassis intrusion detector is set to On, the following message appears on page 5 for information on . For information on the chassis intrusion detector, see the Dell Support website at support.dell.com. www.dell.com | support.dell...
... diagnostics light patterns; See "Finding Information" on the screen after the next computer start-up: ALERT! If the chassis intrusion detector is set to On, the following message appears on page 5 for information on . For information on the chassis intrusion detector, see the Dell Support website at support.dell.com. www.dell.com | support.dell...
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... 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 State Off Yellow Green PSU State Description Troubleshooting No AC, or a fault condition occurred AC present/no beep ...code but not connected to the computer. The light on page 23 to the power supply. Indicates that the power...
... 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 State Off Yellow Green PSU State Description Troubleshooting No AC, or a fault condition occurred AC present/no beep ...code but not connected to the computer. The light on page 23 to the power supply. Indicates that the power...
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... several A configuration error exists. Solid yellow The Dell Diagnostics is running a test, If the Dell Diagnostics is running, allow the testing or a device on the lights may help you begin any of system boot completes successfully, all four lights display solid green. times and then turns off ...Check "Diagnostic Lights" on page 23 to wake the computer....
... several A configuration error exists. Solid yellow The Dell Diagnostics is running a test, If the Dell Diagnostics is running, allow the testing or a device on the lights may help you begin any of system boot completes successfully, all four lights display solid green. times and then turns off ...Check "Diagnostic Lights" on page 23 to wake the computer....
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... • If available, install properly working electrical condition or a possible pre-BIOS failure outlet and press the power button. www.dell.com | support.dell.com Light Pattern off off off off Plug the computer into a working memory of the same type into your computer. • If the ...problem persists, contact Dell. For information on reinstalling the memory module, see your online User's Guide. A possible floppy or hard drive ...
... • If available, install properly working electrical condition or a possible pre-BIOS failure outlet and press the power button. www.dell.com | support.dell.com Light Pattern off off off off Plug the computer into a working memory of the same type into your computer. • If the ...problem persists, contact Dell. For information on reinstalling the memory module, see your online User's Guide. A possible floppy or hard drive ...
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... or compatibility error exists. For information on reinstalling the memory module, see your computer. • If the problem persists, contact Dell. • Ensure that the cables are properly connected to boot. • If you have two memory modules installed, remove the... modules, reinstall one memory module installed, reinstall it and restart the computer. Memory modules are detected. Light Pattern Problem Description green green green yellow A possible USB failure has occurred. For information on memory modules, see your online User...
... or compatibility error exists. For information on reinstalling the memory module, see your computer. • If the problem persists, contact Dell. • Ensure that the cables are properly connected to boot. • If you have two memory modules installed, remove the... modules, reinstall one memory module installed, reinstall it and restart the computer. Memory modules are detected. Light Pattern Problem Description green green green yellow A possible USB failure has occurred. For information on memory modules, see your online User...
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... 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...
... 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...
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... 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...
... 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...