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... Troubleshooting Tips 32 Resolving Software and Hardware Incompatibilities 32 Using Microsoft® Windows® XP System Restore 32 Using the Last Known Good Configuration 34 Dell Diagnostics 34 Before You Start Testing 36 Beep Codes 36 Error Messages 37 Diagnostic Lights 37 Frequently Asked Questions 42 Index 45 Contents 3
... Troubleshooting Tips 32 Resolving Software and Hardware Incompatibilities 32 Using Microsoft® Windows® XP System Restore 32 Using the Last Known Good Configuration 34 Dell Diagnostics 34 Before You Start Testing 36 Beep Codes 36 Error Messages 37 Diagnostic Lights 37 Frequently Asked Questions 42 Index 45 Contents 3
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...diagnostic program for my computer • Drivers for my computer • Basic troubleshooting information • How to run the Dell Diagnostics • Error codes and diagnostic lights • How to remove and install parts • How to open my computer cover NOTE: Drivers and documentation updates ...My device documentation • Desktop System Software (DSS) Find It Here Drivers and Utilities CD (also known as a PDF at support.dell.com. Quick Reference Guide NOTE: This document is available as ResourceCD) Documentation and drivers are already installed on page 34, or access...
...diagnostic program for my computer • Drivers for my computer • Basic troubleshooting information • How to run the Dell Diagnostics • Error codes and diagnostic lights • How to remove and install parts • How to open my computer cover NOTE: Drivers and documentation updates ...My device documentation • Desktop System Software (DSS) Find It Here Drivers and Utilities CD (also known as a PDF at support.dell.com. Quick Reference Guide NOTE: This document is available as ResourceCD) Documentation and drivers are already installed on page 34, or access...
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...information, see "Power Management" in your User's Guide. The network link light is in the Windows Device Manager. Use the lights to attach a personal computer microphone for a description of light codes that typically remain connected, such as a wake device in a power-...8226; Blinking green - www.dell.com | support.dell.com 6 IEEE 1394 connector (optional) 7 USB 2.0 connectors (2) 8 Dell™ badge rotation notch 9 power button 10 power light 11 microphone connector 12 headphone connector 13 diagnostic lights (4) 14 network link light Use the optional IEEE 1394 connectors...
...information, see "Power Management" in your User's Guide. The network link light is in the Windows Device Manager. Use the lights to attach a personal computer microphone for a description of light codes that typically remain connected, such as a wake device in a power-...8226; Blinking green - www.dell.com | support.dell.com 6 IEEE 1394 connector (optional) 7 USB 2.0 connectors (2) 8 Dell™ badge rotation notch 9 power button 10 power light 11 microphone connector 12 headphone connector 13 diagnostic lights (4) 14 network link light Use the optional IEEE 1394 connectors...
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... Reference Guide 23 NOTE: The power button can help you troubleshoot problems with your computer. See "Diagnostic Lights" on page 37 for a description of light codes that can also be used to wake the computer or to a USB device). Press to help you troubleshoot a computer problem based... on page 37. For more information. Use the lights to turn off . • Steady green - The computer is in the Windows Device...
... Reference Guide 23 NOTE: The power button can help you troubleshoot problems with your computer. See "Diagnostic Lights" on page 37 for a description of light codes that can also be used to wake the computer or to a USB device). Press to help you troubleshoot a computer problem based... on page 37. For more information. Use the lights to turn off . • Steady green - The computer is in the Windows Device...
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... on resolving any of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions in the Product Information Guide. NOTE: The diagnostic lights turn off or green. Code 3-4-2 3-4-3 4-2-1 4-2-2 4-2-3 4-2-4 4-3-1 4-3-3 4-3-4 4-4-1 4-4-2 4-4-3 4-4-4 Cause Screen retrace failure Search for video ROM failure No...-of-day clock stopped Serial or parallel port test failure Failure to decompress code to indicate normal operation. When the computer starts normally, the lights flash. Light Pattern Problem Description Suggested Resolution The computer is in a normal off after ...
... on resolving any of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions in the Product Information Guide. NOTE: The diagnostic lights turn off or green. Code 3-4-2 3-4-3 4-2-1 4-2-2 4-2-3 4-2-4 4-3-1 4-3-3 4-3-4 4-4-1 4-4-2 4-4-3 4-4-4 Cause Screen retrace failure Search for video ROM failure No...-of-day clock stopped Serial or parallel port test failure Failure to decompress code to indicate normal operation. When the computer starts normally, the lights flash. Light Pattern Problem Description Suggested Resolution The computer is in a normal off after ...
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...power, 21, 24 serial, 26 sound, 26 USB, 20, 23, 26 D Dell support site, 7 Dell Diagnostics, 34 Dell Premier Support website, 6-7 diagnostic lights, 37 diagnostics beep codes, 36 Dell, 34 Drivers and Utilities CD, 5 lights, 20, 23, 37 documentation device, 5 online, 7 Product Information Guide, 6 ...'s Guide, 6 drivers ResourceCD, 5 Drivers and Utilities CD, 5 E error messages beep codes, 36 diagnostic lights, 37 H hard drive activity light, 19-20, 22-23 hardware beep codes, 36 conflicts, 32 Dell Diagnostics, 34 Hardware Troubleshooter, 32 headphone connector, 20, 23 Help and Support Center, 7...
...power, 21, 24 serial, 26 sound, 26 USB, 20, 23, 26 D Dell support site, 7 Dell Diagnostics, 34 Dell Premier Support website, 6-7 diagnostic lights, 37 diagnostics beep codes, 36 Dell, 34 Drivers and Utilities CD, 5 lights, 20, 23, 37 documentation device, 5 online, 7 Product Information Guide, 6 ...'s Guide, 6 drivers ResourceCD, 5 Drivers and Utilities CD, 5 E error messages beep codes, 36 diagnostic lights, 37 H hard drive activity light, 19-20, 22-23 hardware beep codes, 36 conflicts, 32 Dell Diagnostics, 34 Hardware Troubleshooter, 32 headphone connector, 20, 23 Help and Support Center, 7...
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..., 25 P power button, 20, 23 connector, 21, 24 light, 20, 23 problems beep codes, 36 conflicts, 32 Dell Diagnostics, 34 diagnostic lights, 37 restore to previous state, 32 R reinstalling Drivers and Utilities CD, 5 ResourceCD, 5 ResourceCD Dell Diagnostics, 34 N network connector, 25 O Operating System CD,... conflicts, 32 sound connectors line-in, 26 line-out, 26 system board, 28 System Restore, 32 T troubleshooting conflicts, 32 Dell Diagnostics, 34 diagnostic lights, 37 Hardware Troubleshooter, 32 Help and Support Center, 7 restore to previous state, 32 U USB connector, 26 connectors, 20,...
..., 25 P power button, 20, 23 connector, 21, 24 light, 20, 23 problems beep codes, 36 conflicts, 32 Dell Diagnostics, 34 diagnostic lights, 37 restore to previous state, 32 R reinstalling Drivers and Utilities CD, 5 ResourceCD, 5 ResourceCD Dell Diagnostics, 34 N network connector, 25 O Operating System CD,... conflicts, 32 sound connectors line-in, 26 line-out, 26 system board, 28 System Restore, 32 T troubleshooting conflicts, 32 Dell Diagnostics, 34 diagnostic lights, 37 Hardware Troubleshooter, 32 Help and Support Center, 7 restore to previous state, 32 U USB connector, 26 connectors, 20,...