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Contents Finding Information 5 About Your Computer 8 Front View 8 Side View 8 Back View 9 Cable Cover and Power Adapter 9 Setting Up Your Computer 10 Determining Placement and Orientation of the Computer 10 Installing a Device in the Module Bay 11 Connecting ... 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®...
Contents Finding Information 5 About Your Computer 8 Front View 8 Side View 8 Back View 9 Cable Cover and Power Adapter 9 Setting Up Your Computer 10 Determining Placement and Orientation of the Computer 10 Installing a Device in the Module Bay 11 Connecting ... 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®...
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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- 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. To order the bracket, contact Dell. NOTE: To ensure proper ventilation, do not block) 8 Quick Reference Guide mounting holes (2) www.dell.com | support.dell.com About Your Computer NOTE: If you want to orient your online User's Guide. mount bracket.
For information on contacting Dell, see your computer under a desk top or on a wall surface, use the optional wall- 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. To order the bracket, contact Dell. NOTE: To ensure proper ventilation, do not block) 8 Quick Reference Guide mounting holes (2) www.dell.com | support.dell.com About Your Computer NOTE: If you want to orient your online User's Guide. 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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NOTE: Your computer may vary slightly from the following setup figures. network connector USB connector Quick Reference Guide 13 5 Connect power cables to the computer, monitor, and devices and insert the other ends of the power cables to electrical outlets. 6 Press the power buttons to verify that the software or device is compatible with your computer and operating system. NOTE: Before you install any devices or software that did not ship with your computer, read the documentation that came with the software or device, or contact the vendor to turn on the computer and monitor.
NOTE: Your computer may vary slightly from the following setup figures. network connector USB connector Quick Reference Guide 13 5 Connect power cables to the computer, monitor, and devices and insert the other ends of the power cables to electrical outlets. 6 Press the power buttons to verify that the software or device is compatible with your computer and operating system. NOTE: Before you install any devices or software that did not ship with your computer, read the documentation that came with the software or device, or contact the vendor to turn on the computer and monitor.
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... to be secure, verify that the latch engages completely. (An audible click will be heard or felt.) 2 Connect a power cable to the power adapter. 3 If your computer power-cable connector has a grounding wire, and you begin any of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions in ... decide otherwise, go to bend any of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions in the Product Information Guide. 1 Connect the power adapter to the connector on the computer back panel. Connecting Two Monitors Use the adapter cable to connect both a VGA monitor and a DVI ...
... to be secure, verify that the latch engages completely. (An audible click will be heard or felt.) 2 Connect a power cable to the power adapter. 3 If your computer power-cable connector has a grounding wire, and you begin any of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions in ... decide otherwise, go to bend any of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions in the Product Information Guide. 1 Connect the power adapter to the connector on the computer back panel. Connecting Two Monitors Use the adapter cable to connect both a VGA monitor and a DVI ...
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... four tabs with the four slots on the outlet (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, do not permit contact between the green... ground wire and power leads because electrical shock, fire, or damage to your computer from the power adapter before removing the cover. 16...
... four tabs with the four slots on the outlet (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, do not permit contact between the green... ground wire and power leads because electrical shock, fire, or damage to your computer from the power adapter before removing the cover. 16...
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... for information on the screen after the next computer start-up: ALERT! and then contact Dell from Dell, write a detailed description of the express service code and Service Tag. www.dell.com | support.dell.com Replacing the Computer Cover CAUTION: Before you if your computer does not perform as your... computer. b Slide the cover until you hear or feel it click into place. 2 Connect your computer to its power adapter and connect devices to On...
... for information on the screen after the next computer start-up: ALERT! and then contact Dell from Dell, write a detailed description of the express service code and Service Tag. www.dell.com | support.dell.com Replacing the Computer Cover CAUTION: Before you if your computer does not perform as your... computer. b Slide the cover until you hear or feel it click into place. 2 Connect your computer to its power adapter and connect devices to On...
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... computer for technical assistance. 22 Quick Reference Guide Reattach the AC power cable to see "System Lights" on the power supply should turn yellow. specific problem is not identified, contact Dell for at the power supply. Ensure that the electrical outlet is properly connected to the computer... is properly seated in to the computer. The light on page 23 to the power supply. Reseat the connection if necessary. 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 ...
... computer for technical assistance. 22 Quick Reference Guide Reattach the AC power cable to see "System Lights" on the power supply should turn yellow. specific problem is not identified, contact Dell for at the power supply. Ensure that the electrical outlet is properly connected to the computer... is properly seated in to the computer. The light on page 23 to the power supply. Reseat the connection if necessary. 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 ...
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... on page 23 to see page 9). If the computer does not boot, contact Dell for instructions on page 23 to wake the computer. (Microsoft® Windows® 2000 and Windows XP). Solid green Power is identified. When the computer starts normally, the patterns or codes on , and...is running a test, If the Dell Diagnostics is identified. faulty or incorrectly installed. No corrective action is identified. If the POST portion of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions located in the suspended state Press the power button to see if the specific problem...
... on page 23 to see page 9). If the computer does not boot, contact Dell for instructions on page 23 to wake the computer. (Microsoft® Windows® 2000 and Windows XP). Solid green Power is identified. When the computer starts normally, the patterns or codes on , and...is running a test, If the Dell Diagnostics is identified. faulty or incorrectly installed. No corrective action is identified. If the POST portion of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions located in the suspended state Press the power button to see if the specific problem...
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...available, install properly working memory of the same type into a working electrical condition or a possible pre-BIOS failure outlet and press the power button. has occurred. green yellow yellow yellow A possible BIOS failure has occurred; For information on reinstalling the memory module, see your...it and restart the computer. the computer. 24 Quick Reference Guide Reinstall the processor and restart the computer. www.dell.com | support.dell.com Light Pattern off off off off Problem Description Suggested Resolution The computer is in a normal off Plug the ...
...available, install properly working memory of the same type into a working electrical condition or a possible pre-BIOS failure outlet and press the power button. has occurred. green yellow yellow yellow A possible BIOS failure has occurred; For information on reinstalling the memory module, see your...it and restart the computer. the computer. 24 Quick Reference Guide Reinstall the processor and restart the computer. www.dell.com | support.dell.com Light Pattern off off off off Problem Description Suggested Resolution The computer is in a normal off Plug the ...
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... 4-3-3 4-3-4 4-4-1 4-4-2 3-2-4 3-3-1 3-3-2 Keyboard Controller Test failure NVRAM power loss Invalid NVRAM configuration 4-4-3 4-4-4 Cause Video Memory Test failure Screen initialization failure Screen retrace failure Search for technical assistance. www.dell.com | support.dell.com Beep Codes Your computer might emit a series of beeps during ...start -up : 1 Write down the beep code. 2 See "Dell Diagnostics" on page 19 to identify a more serious cause. 3 Contact Dell for video ROM failure No timer tick Shutdown failure Gate A20 failure Unexpected interrupt in protected...
... 4-3-3 4-3-4 4-4-1 4-4-2 3-2-4 3-3-1 3-3-2 Keyboard Controller Test failure NVRAM power loss Invalid NVRAM configuration 4-4-3 4-4-4 Cause Video Memory Test failure Screen initialization failure Screen retrace failure Search for technical assistance. www.dell.com | support.dell.com Beep Codes Your computer might emit a series of beeps during ...start -up : 1 Write down the beep code. 2 See "Dell Diagnostics" on page 19 to identify a more serious cause. 3 Contact Dell for video ROM failure No timer tick Shutdown failure Gate A20 failure Unexpected interrupt in protected...
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... Drivers and Utilities CD, 5 E error messages beep codes, 26 diagnostic lights, 22-23 F Finding Information, 5 H hardware beep codes, 26 conflicts, 27 Dell Diagnostics, 19 Hardware Troubleshooter, 27 Help and Support Center, 7 I IRQ conflicts, 27 L labels Microsoft Windows, 6 Service Tag, 6 lights back of computer..., 23 diagnostic, 22-23 front of computer, 22 power button, 22 system, 22 M Microsoft Windows label, 6 O Operating System CD, 7 Installation Guide, 7 operating system reinstalling Windows XP, 29 Operating ...
... Drivers and Utilities CD, 5 E error messages beep codes, 26 diagnostic lights, 22-23 F Finding Information, 5 H hardware beep codes, 26 conflicts, 27 Dell Diagnostics, 19 Hardware Troubleshooter, 27 Help and Support Center, 7 I IRQ conflicts, 27 L labels Microsoft Windows, 6 Service Tag, 6 lights back of computer..., 23 diagnostic, 22-23 front of computer, 22 power button, 22 system, 22 M Microsoft Windows label, 6 O Operating System CD, 7 Installation Guide, 7 operating system reinstalling Windows XP, 29 Operating ...
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P power button light, 22 problems beep codes, 26 conflicts, 27 Dell Diagnostics, 19 diagnostic lights, 22-23 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...
P power button light, 22 problems beep codes, 26 conflicts, 27 Dell Diagnostics, 19 diagnostic lights, 22-23 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...