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... history, service contract, online discussions with other Dell customers NOTE: Corporate, government, and education customers can also use Windows XP • Documentation for my computer • Documentation for devices (such as memory, the hard drive, and the operating system...describes your problem. 4 Follow the instructions on my computer configuration, product specifications, and white papers • Downloads - support.dell.com from technicians, online courses, frequently asked questions NOTE: Select your computer, and click Submit. Online discussion with technical support...
... history, service contract, online discussions with other Dell customers NOTE: Corporate, government, and education customers can also use Windows XP • Documentation for my computer • Documentation for devices (such as memory, the hard drive, and the operating system...describes your problem. 4 Follow the instructions on my computer configuration, product specifications, and white papers • Downloads - support.dell.com from technicians, online courses, frequently asked questions NOTE: Select your computer, and click Submit. Online discussion with technical support...
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... 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 for high-speed data devices such as flash memory keys or cameras, or for bootable USB devices...
... 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 for high-speed data devices such as flash memory keys or cameras, or for bootable USB devices...
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... lights (4) 10 microphone connector 11 headphone connector 12 network link light Use the front USB connectors for devices that you connect occasionally, such as flash memory keys or cameras, or for bootable USB devices (see system setup for more information about sleep states and exiting from a power-saving state, press the...
... lights (4) 10 microphone connector 11 headphone connector 12 network link light Use the front USB connectors for devices that you connect occasionally, such as flash memory keys or cameras, or for bootable USB devices (see system setup for more information about sleep states and exiting from a power-saving state, press the...
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On computers with a sound card, use the front USB connectors for devices that typically remain connected, such as flash memory keys or cameras, or for devices that you have a USB keyboard, plug it into the purple keyboard connector. Connect a ... as a cassette player, CD player, or VCR. If you connect occasionally, such as printers and keyboards. On computers with integrated amplifiers. www.dell.com | support.dell.com 6 line-in connector 7 line-out connector 8 microphone connector 9 USB 2.0 connectors (2) 10 USB 2.0 connectors (3) 11 serial connector 12 keyboard...
On computers with a sound card, use the front USB connectors for devices that typically remain connected, such as flash memory keys or cameras, or for devices that you have a USB keyboard, plug it into the purple keyboard connector. Connect a ... as a cassette player, CD player, or VCR. If you connect occasionally, such as printers and keyboards. On computers with integrated amplifiers. www.dell.com | support.dell.com 6 line-in connector 7 line-out connector 8 microphone connector 9 USB 2.0 connectors (2) 10 USB 2.0 connectors (3) 11 serial connector 12 keyboard...
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1 power connector (12VPOWER) 2 memory module connectors 3 battery socket (BATTERY) 4 memory fan connector (FAN_MEM) 5 front panel connector 6 main power connector (POWER) 7 IDE drive connector (IDE) 8 SATA connectors (SATA-1, SATA-3, SATA-0, SATA-2) 9 RTC reset jumper ...and system setup options • Tips and information for using the Microsoft Windows XP operating system • Instructions for removing and installing parts, including memory, cards, drives, the microprocessor, and the battery • Information for troubleshooting various computer problems • Instructions for using the...
1 power connector (12VPOWER) 2 memory module connectors 3 battery socket (BATTERY) 4 memory fan connector (FAN_MEM) 5 front panel connector 6 main power connector (POWER) 7 IDE drive connector (IDE) 8 SATA connectors (SATA-1, SATA-3, SATA-0, SATA-2) 9 RTC reset jumper ...and system setup options • Tips and information for using the Microsoft Windows XP operating system • Instructions for removing and installing parts, including memory, cards, drives, the microprocessor, and the battery • Information for troubleshooting various computer problems • Instructions for using the...
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... failure Programmable interval timer failure DMA initialization failure DMA page register read/write failure Video Memory Test failure Memory not being properly identified or used Memory problem Slave DMA register failure Master DMA register failure Master interrupt mask register failure Slave ...interrupt mask register failure Interrupt vector loading failure Keyboard Controller Test failure NVRAM power loss Invalid NVRAM configuration Video Memory Test failure Screen initialization failure 36 Quick Reference Guide Beep Codes Your computer might emit a series of three beeps,...
... failure Programmable interval timer failure DMA initialization failure DMA page register read/write failure Video Memory Test failure Memory not being properly identified or used Memory problem Slave DMA register failure Master DMA register failure Master interrupt mask register failure Slave ...interrupt mask register failure Interrupt vector loading failure Keyboard Controller Test failure NVRAM power loss Invalid NVRAM configuration Video Memory Test failure Screen initialization failure 36 Quick Reference Guide Beep Codes Your computer might emit a series of three beeps,...
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To help you begin any of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions in protected mode Memory failure above address 0FFFFh Timer-chip counter 2 failure Time-of the lights identify the problem. NOTE: The diagnostic lights turn off or green. The lights ... four lights display solid green briefly and then turn off after POST. If an error occurs during start-up, a message may be off to shadowed memory Math-coprocessor test failure Cache test failure Error Messages NOTE: If the message is in a normal operating condition after a short time if the computer is...
To help you begin any of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions in protected mode Memory failure above address 0FFFFh Timer-chip counter 2 failure Time-of the lights identify the problem. NOTE: The diagnostic lights turn off or green. The lights ... four lights display solid green briefly and then turn off after POST. If an error occurs during start-up, a message may be off to shadowed memory Math-coprocessor test failure Cache test failure Error Messages NOTE: If the message is in a normal operating condition after a short time if the computer is...
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.... 3 If the problem still exists, remove all the memory modules and install one memory module in the recovery mode. Memory modules are detected, but a memory failure has occurred. 1 Reseat the memory modules to ensure that the remaining modules are installed. 38 Quick Reference Guide www.dell.com | support.dell.com Light Pattern Problem Description Suggested Resolution A possible...
.... 3 If the problem still exists, remove all the memory modules and install one memory module in the recovery mode. Memory modules are detected, but a memory failure has occurred. 1 Reseat the memory modules to ensure that the remaining modules are installed. 38 Quick Reference Guide www.dell.com | support.dell.com Light Pattern Problem Description Suggested Resolution A possible...
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...40 Quick Reference Guide For instructions on contacting Dell, see your computer is identified, contact Dell for instructions. 7 If the memory module passes, shut down the computer, remove the memory module, and then repeat the process with the memory. 2 Restart the computer. 3 If the ... testing. Suggested Resolution 1 Reseat the memory modules to the operating system. 6 Run the Dell Diagnostics. NOTE: If necessary, the computer can operate in memory module connector 4. 4 Restart the computer. Please Populate Memory in Debug Mode. Contact Dell for Normal Operation. 5 Press to ...
...40 Quick Reference Guide For instructions on contacting Dell, see your computer is identified, contact Dell for instructions. 7 If the memory module passes, shut down the computer, remove the memory module, and then repeat the process with the memory. 2 Restart the computer. 3 If the ... testing. Suggested Resolution 1 Reseat the memory modules to the operating system. 6 Run the Dell Diagnostics. NOTE: If necessary, the computer can operate in memory module connector 4. 4 Restart the computer. Please Populate Memory in Debug Mode. Contact Dell for Normal Operation. 5 Press to ...
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... page 32. • If the problem persists, contact Dell. Quick Reference Guide 41 Light Pattern Problem Description Suggested Resolution Memory modules are detected, but a memory configuration or compatibility error exists. • Ensure that no special memory module/memory connector placement requirements exist. • Verify that the memory modules that you are installing are properly connected to...
... page 32. • If the problem persists, contact Dell. Quick Reference Guide 41 Light Pattern Problem Description Suggested Resolution Memory modules are detected, but a memory configuration or compatibility error exists. • Ensure that no special memory module/memory connector placement requirements exist. • Verify that the memory modules that you are installing are properly connected to...