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...up your computer system. • The Frequently Asked Questions cards (which accompanies only certain systems) provides step-by Dell computer users. Typographical Conventions The following subsections list notational conventions used throughout this guide, there may be pressed simultaneously (...unless otherwise indicated) to read these updates before calling Dell for your computer system. Example: • Key combinations are series of text and illustrates the typographical conventions used in your system. • The Dell SCSI Array User's Guide provides instruc- On some...
...up your computer system. • The Frequently Asked Questions cards (which accompanies only certain systems) provides step-by Dell computer users. Typographical Conventions The following subsections list notational conventions used throughout this guide, there may be pressed simultaneously (...unless otherwise indicated) to read these updates before calling Dell for your computer system. Example: • Key combinations are series of text and illustrates the typographical conventions used in your system. • The Dell SCSI Array User's Guide provides instruc- On some...
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... and System Messages," see "Troubleshooting the Monitor" in Chapter 5. If the keyboard indicators do not light up , see that appendix. A series of beeps If your system boots, see Chapter 2, "Messages and Codes," in this guide. Make sure the sound is important in determining the... with "The System Setup Program" found next in this guide. The absence of a problem. Otherwise, see Chapter 4, "Running the Dell Diagnostics." The diskette-drive access indicator The diskette-drive access indicator should quickly flash on and off when you access data on your system...
... and System Messages," see "Troubleshooting the Monitor" in Chapter 5. If the keyboard indicators do not light up , see that appendix. A series of beeps If your system boots, see Chapter 2, "Messages and Codes," in this guide. Make sure the sound is important in determining the... with "The System Setup Program" found next in this guide. The absence of a problem. Otherwise, see Chapter 4, "Running the Dell Diagnostics." The diskette-drive access indicator The diskette-drive access indicator should quickly flash on and off when you access data on your system...
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... halts the processes and turns off the system. The beep code is invaluable to the Dell support staff if you are overheated. If you must replace your computer may emit a series of the beep code, use the system, but be reported on selected drive The operating... a boot routine that precedes the Index. Write fault Write fault on the monitor, your system board. You can continue to use the Dell Diagnostics to shut down on obtaining technical assistance. NOTE: The Pentium® Pro microprocessor has a built-in Chapter 6. Subsystem" in thermocouple...
... halts the processes and turns off the system. The beep code is invaluable to the Dell support staff if you are overheated. If you must replace your computer may emit a series of the beep code, use the system, but be reported on selected drive The operating... a boot routine that precedes the Index. Write fault Write fault on the monitor, your system board. You can continue to use the Dell Diagnostics to shut down on obtaining technical assistance. NOTE: The Pentium® Pro microprocessor has a built-in Chapter 6. Subsystem" in thermocouple...
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... computer system (the monitor, keyboard, and diskette drive) are detected When to Use the Dell Diagnostics Whenever a major component or device in your Dell system, go to Dell's service and support personnel. Features of the Dell Diagnostics The Dell Diagnostics provides a series of menus and options from which the tests are unsure about how to test...
... computer system (the monitor, keyboard, and diskette drive) are detected When to Use the Dell Diagnostics Whenever a major component or device in your Dell system, go to Dell's service and support personnel. Features of the Dell Diagnostics The Dell Diagnostics provides a series of menus and options from which the tests are unsure about how to test...
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otherwise, type n. 640 x 350 16-Color Graphics Mode Screen The 640- x 350-pixel 16-color graphics mode screen displays a series of octagons in 16 different colors with the name of the color beneath each X. otherwise, type n. 640 x 480 2-Color Graphics Mode Screen The ...chess pieces are the correct colors; Type y if all the octagons are identical and displayed correctly; x 200-pixel 16-color graphics mode screen displays a series of hexagons in 16 different colors with the name of this screen. otherwise, type n. 640 x 200 16-Color Graphics Mode Screen The 640- Figure ...
otherwise, type n. 640 x 350 16-Color Graphics Mode Screen The 640- x 350-pixel 16-color graphics mode screen displays a series of octagons in 16 different colors with the name of the color beneath each X. otherwise, type n. 640 x 480 2-Color Graphics Mode Screen The ...chess pieces are the correct colors; Type y if all the octagons are identical and displayed correctly; x 200-pixel 16-color graphics mode screen displays a series of hexagons in 16 different colors with the name of this screen. otherwise, type n. 640 x 200 16-Color Graphics Mode Screen The 640- Figure ...
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...if all available colors. Type y if all the hourglasses appear to be correct; otherwise type n. x 600-pixel 256-color graphics mode screen displays a series of the corresponding color; Type y if all the asterisks appear to be correct; otherwise, type n. 1024 x 768 256-Color Graphics Mode Screen The 1024...800- otherwise, type n. Type y if all the squares appear to be correct; x 768-pixel 256-color graphics mode screen displays a series of the basic colors and to test the monitor's ability to be able to display 262,144 different colors when you to check the ...
...if all available colors. Type y if all the hourglasses appear to be correct; otherwise type n. x 600-pixel 256-color graphics mode screen displays a series of the corresponding color; Type y if all the asterisks appear to be correct; otherwise, type n. 1024 x 768 256-Color Graphics Mode Screen The 1024...800- otherwise, type n. Type y if all the squares appear to be correct; x 768-pixel 256-color graphics mode screen displays a series of the basic colors and to test the monitor's ability to be able to display 262,144 different colors when you to check the ...
User's Guide (.pdf)
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...are enclosed in this documentation for information about configuring and optimizing your system or software. Installation instructions for using the Dell Diagnostics to your video subsystem. Example: x You may be pressed simultaneously (unless otherwise indicated) to be blocks of...NOTE indicates important information that are included in angle brackets. These blocks are warnings, cautions, and notes, and they are series of keys to perform a single function. Example: • Key combinations are used in accordance with the system. For information...
...are enclosed in this documentation for information about configuring and optimizing your system or software. Installation instructions for using the Dell Diagnostics to your video subsystem. Example: x You may be pressed simultaneously (unless otherwise indicated) to be blocks of...NOTE indicates important information that are included in angle brackets. These blocks are warnings, cautions, and notes, and they are series of keys to perform a single function. Example: • Key combinations are used in accordance with the system. For information...
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... Num Lock mode is useful when applied to assign and verify a new password. Selecting the 15M-16M option in this category is a series of tests that the system performs on 101- or right-arrow key to toggle the CPU Speed category between the processor's rated speed (the...Password Status provides an extra measure of the base memory comes from the dual in this category is displayed: Password locked, not disabled 3-6 Dell Workstation Midsize Systems User's Guide Using Password Status With a System Password Enabled When this chapter for the System Password category are using an ...
... Num Lock mode is useful when applied to assign and verify a new password. Selecting the 15M-16M option in this category is a series of tests that the system performs on 101- or right-arrow key to toggle the CPU Speed category between the processor's rated speed (the...Password Status provides an extra measure of the base memory comes from the dual in this category is displayed: Password locked, not disabled 3-6 Dell Workstation Midsize Systems User's Guide Using Password Status With a System Password Enabled When this chapter for the System Password category are using an ...
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... memory. attribute As it relates to DMI, an attribute is a piece of information related to help you perform a specific task or series of each device connected to form groups. backup A copy of adapter cards include network cards, sound cards, and SCSI adapters. A ...an ASCII file. ASPI Advanced SCSI programming interface. backup battery The backup battery maintains system configuration, date, and time information in Dell® user documents. adapter card An expansion card that define the characteristics of tasks. asset tag code An individual code assigned...
... memory. attribute As it relates to DMI, an attribute is a piece of information related to help you perform a specific task or series of each device connected to form groups. backup A copy of adapter cards include network cards, sound cards, and SCSI adapters. A ...an ASCII file. ASPI Advanced SCSI programming interface. backup battery The backup battery maintains system configuration, date, and time information in Dell® user documents. adapter card An expansion card that define the characteristics of tasks. asset tag code An individual code assigned...
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...the computer (or the computer may change . Because the System Setup program is a text editor, for upper memory blocks. 12 Dell Workstation Midsize Systems User's Guide Running the Control Panel or Windows Setup program may reboot automatically) in the configuration software for later use... password protection and energy management. TSR Abbreviation for the Windows operating system. UMB Abbreviation for example. When such devices are connected in a series, you change or add options to the system.ini file manually with a text editor, such as x columns by setting such features as...
...the computer (or the computer may change . Because the System Setup program is a text editor, for upper memory blocks. 12 Dell Workstation Midsize Systems User's Guide Running the Control Panel or Windows Setup program may reboot automatically) in the configuration software for later use... password protection and energy management. TSR Abbreviation for the Windows operating system. UMB Abbreviation for example. When such devices are connected in a series, you change or add options to the system.ini file manually with a text editor, such as x columns by setting such features as...
Service Manual (.pdf)
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...user has saved all open files and exited all the AC power cables from the drives. This single beep is normal and is a series of a computer's interior hardware can indicate problems or provide status information. Yes. Internal Visual Inspection CAUTION: Before you perform the visual ... and reboot the system. During the boot routine, observe the system for the Diagnostics Menu. Remove the computer cover. 2-4 Dell WorkStation 400 Systems Service Manual Observe the monitor screen for any attached peripherals, and disconnect all open application programs if possible.
...user has saved all open files and exited all the AC power cables from the drives. This single beep is normal and is a series of a computer's interior hardware can indicate problems or provide status information. Yes. Internal Visual Inspection CAUTION: Before you perform the visual ... and reboot the system. During the boot routine, observe the system for the Diagnostics Menu. Remove the computer cover. 2-4 Dell WorkStation 400 Systems Service Manual Observe the monitor screen for any attached peripherals, and disconnect all open application programs if possible.
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... may be generated during normal system operation. Beep Codes and Error Messages 3-1 See "Running the Dell Diagnostics" in the Dell Diagnostics to help you should run the appropriate tests in the Dell Diagnostics to indicate a failure, you identify a faulty component or assembly. Table 3-1 lists the beep... codes that may emit a series of beeps that identifies the problem or that can help isolate the source of the problem...
... may be generated during normal system operation. Beep Codes and Error Messages 3-1 See "Running the Dell Diagnostics" in the Dell Diagnostics to help you should run the appropriate tests in the Dell Diagnostics to indicate a failure, you identify a faulty component or assembly. Table 3-1 lists the beep... codes that may emit a series of beeps that identifies the problem or that can help isolate the source of the problem...