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... Problems 27 Resolving Software and Hardware Incompatibilities 27 Using System Restore in Windows XP 29 Using Last Known Good Configuration 30 When to Use the Dell Diagnostics 30 Starting the Dell Diagnostics 31 System Lights 34 Beep Codes 35 Error Messages 35 Diagnostic Lights 35 Frequently Asked Questions 42 Opening the Computer Cover 44 Contents 3
... Problems 27 Resolving Software and Hardware Incompatibilities 27 Using System Restore in Windows XP 29 Using Last Known Good Configuration 30 When to Use the Dell Diagnostics 30 Starting the Dell Diagnostics 31 System Lights 34 Beep Codes 35 Error Messages 35 Diagnostic Lights 35 Frequently Asked Questions 42 Opening the Computer Cover 44 Contents 3
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...board or VRM failure has occurred. If the Dell Diagnostics is identified. 34 Setup and Quick Re ference Guide Also, see if the specific problem is running a test, or a device on diagnosing the beep code. Also, check the diagnostic lights to see "System Board Problems" in the .... The computer is operating normally. No corrective action is running , allow the testing to complete. The Dell Diagnostics is required. www.dell.com | support.dell.com System Lights The lights on the keyboard to wake the computer. See "Power Management" in the User's Guide. See "Power...
...board or VRM failure has occurred. If the Dell Diagnostics is identified. 34 Setup and Quick Re ference Guide Also, see if the specific problem is running a test, or a device on diagnosing the beep code. Also, check the diagnostic lights to see "System Board Problems" in the .... The computer is operating normally. No corrective action is running , allow the testing to complete. The Dell Diagnostics is required. www.dell.com | support.dell.com System Lights The lights on the keyboard to wake the computer. See "Power Management" in the User's Guide. See "Power...
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... of beeps that the computer encountered a memory problem. See "Error Messages" in the System Information Guide. The lights can be faulty. Check the diagnostic lights to see the documentation for technical assistance. If the problem is not listed, see if the specific problem is ...message is not identified, contact Dell for either the operating system or the program that was running when the message appeared. An integrated system board device may be yellow or green. When the computer starts normally, the lights flash. Check the diagnostic lights to see "Video Problems" ...
... of beeps that the computer encountered a memory problem. See "Error Messages" in the System Information Guide. The lights can be faulty. Check the diagnostic lights to see the documentation for technical assistance. If the problem is not listed, see if the specific problem is ...message is not identified, contact Dell for either the operating system or the program that was running when the message appeared. An integrated system board device may be yellow or green. When the computer starts normally, the lights flash. Check the diagnostic lights to see "Video Problems" ...
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... try to its electrical outlet. The BIOS is still not resolved, contact Dell for technical assistance. See "Advanced Features" in a normal off condition; A possible power supply or power cable failure has occurred. www.dell.com | support.dell.com Diagnostic Light Codes Before POST Light Pattern A B C D A B C D A B C D A B C D A B C D = yellow = green = off Problem Description No electrical power is supplied to...
... try to its electrical outlet. The BIOS is still not resolved, contact Dell for technical assistance. See "Advanced Features" in a normal off condition; A possible power supply or power cable failure has occurred. www.dell.com | support.dell.com Diagnostic Light Codes Before POST Light Pattern A B C D A B C D A B C D A B C D A B C D = yellow = green = off Problem Description No electrical power is supplied to...
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...occurred. Diagnostic Light Codes During POST Light Pattern A B C D Problem Description A possible BIOS failure has occurred; Suggestion Resolution Run the BIOS Recovery utility, wait for technical assistance. A microprocessor and/or VRM mismatch exists. A possible VRM 1 failure has occurred. Contact Dell for... restart the computer. = yellow = green = off Problem Description A possible system board failure has occurred. If the problem is still not resolved, contact Dell for technical assistance. Light Pattern A B C D A B C D A B C D A B C D A B C D = yellow = green = off Setup...
...occurred. Diagnostic Light Codes During POST Light Pattern A B C D Problem Description A possible BIOS failure has occurred; Suggestion Resolution Run the BIOS Recovery utility, wait for technical assistance. A microprocessor and/or VRM mismatch exists. A possible VRM 1 failure has occurred. Contact Dell for... restart the computer. = yellow = green = off Problem Description A possible system board failure has occurred. If the problem is still not resolved, contact Dell for technical assistance. Light Pattern A B C D A B C D A B C D A B C D A B C D = yellow = green = off Setup...
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... mode until a memory error occurs during start-up or diagnostic testing. Please Populate Memory in Pairs for a replacement. Suggestion Resolution Reinstall the microprocessor and restart the computer. NOTE: If necessary, the computer can operate in Debug Mode. www.dell.com | support.dell.com Light Pattern A B C D A B C D = ... Restart the computer. 3 If the problem still exists, remove all the memory modules and install one memory module in the Dell Diagnostics. 7 If the memory module passes, shut down the computer, remove the memory module, and repeat the process with the ...
... mode until a memory error occurs during start-up or diagnostic testing. Please Populate Memory in Pairs for a replacement. Suggestion Resolution Reinstall the microprocessor and restart the computer. NOTE: If necessary, the computer can operate in Debug Mode. www.dell.com | support.dell.com Light Pattern A B C D A B C D = ... Restart the computer. 3 If the problem still exists, remove all the memory modules and install one memory module in the Dell Diagnostics. 7 If the memory module passes, shut down the computer, remove the memory module, and repeat the process with the ...
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... during start-up or diagnostic testing. Operating in the Dell Diagnostics. 7 If the memory module passes, shut down the computer, remove the memory module, and repeat the process with the remaining memory modules until new memory modules are installed. www.dell.com | support.dell.com Light Pattern A B C ...D A B C D = yellow = green = off Problem Description No memory modules are not defective. 8 When the defective memory module is identified, contact Dell for Normal Operation. 5 Press to ...
... during start-up or diagnostic testing. Operating in the Dell Diagnostics. 7 If the memory module passes, shut down the computer, remove the memory module, and repeat the process with the remaining memory modules until new memory modules are installed. www.dell.com | support.dell.com Light Pattern A B C ...D A B C D = yellow = green = off Problem Description No memory modules are not defective. 8 When the defective memory module is identified, contact Dell for Normal Operation. 5 Press to ...
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...should be included in the monitor cables). For the Dell Precision 650 computer, see "Connect the speakers" on page 14 and for the Dell Precision 450 computer, see the graphics card documentation on the back of the error, beep code, or diagnostic light problem. 2 Record your Express Service Code and Service ...Tag. 3 Contact Dell from the same location as your computer. ...
...should be included in the monitor cables). For the Dell Precision 650 computer, see "Connect the speakers" on page 14 and for the Dell Precision 450 computer, see the graphics card documentation on the back of the error, beep code, or diagnostic light problem. 2 Record your Express Service Code and Service ...Tag. 3 Contact Dell from the same location as your computer. ...
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... Problems 27 Resolving Software and Hardware Incompatibilities 27 Using System Restore in Windows XP 29 Using Last Known Good Configuration 30 When to Use the Dell Diagnostics 30 Starting the Dell Diagnostics 31 System Lights 34 Beep Codes 35 Error Messages 35 Diagnostic Lights 35 Frequently Asked Questions 42 Opening the Computer Cover 44 Contents 3
... Problems 27 Resolving Software and Hardware Incompatibilities 27 Using System Restore in Windows XP 29 Using Last Known Good Configuration 30 When to Use the Dell Diagnostics 30 Starting the Dell Diagnostics 31 System Lights 34 Beep Codes 35 Error Messages 35 Diagnostic Lights 35 Frequently Asked Questions 42 Opening the Computer Cover 44 Contents 3
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... See "Power Management" in the User's Guide. Check the diagnostic lights to see if the specific problem is identified. Also, see "System Board Problems" in the User's Guide for technical assistance. If the Dell Diagnostics is running a test, or a device on diagnosing the beep ...or system board failure has occurred. Check the diagnostic lights to wake the computer. Also, check the diagnostic lights to see if the specific problem is identified. 34 Setup and Quick Reference Guid e www.dell.com | support.dell.com System Lights The lights on , and the computer is running , ...
... See "Power Management" in the User's Guide. Check the diagnostic lights to see if the specific problem is identified. Also, see "System Board Problems" in the User's Guide for technical assistance. If the Dell Diagnostics is running a test, or a device on diagnosing the beep ...or system board failure has occurred. Check the diagnostic lights to wake the computer. Also, check the diagnostic lights to see if the specific problem is identified. 34 Setup and Quick Reference Guid e www.dell.com | support.dell.com System Lights The lights on , and the computer is running , ...
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...Dell for technical assistance. NOTE: If the message is not listed, see if the specific problem is identified. Setup and Quick Reference Guide 35 Also, see if the specific problem is equipped with four lights on the monitor identifying the problem. This series tell you begin any problems. Diagnostic Lights... is emitted, write it down and look it up , a message may be faulty. After the computer starts, the lights remain green. Check the diagnostic lights to see "Video Problems" in the User's Guide for either the operating system or the program that identify a problem....
...Dell for technical assistance. NOTE: If the message is not listed, see if the specific problem is identified. Setup and Quick Reference Guide 35 Also, see if the specific problem is equipped with four lights on the monitor identifying the problem. This series tell you begin any problems. Diagnostic Lights... is emitted, write it down and look it up , a message may be faulty. After the computer starts, the lights remain green. Check the diagnostic lights to see "Video Problems" in the User's Guide for either the operating system or the program that identify a problem....
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... is on . See "Advanced Features" in the User's Guide. Ensure that the front-panel power light is still not resolved, contact Dell for technical assistance. If the problem is seated correctly and restart the computer. If the problem is ... condition; A possible power supply or power cable failure has occurred. The computer is still not resolved, contact Dell for technical assistance. Press the power button to the computer. www.dell.com | support.dell.com Diagnostic Light Codes Before POST Light Pattern A B C D A B C D A B C D A B C D A B C D = yellow = green =...
... is on . See "Advanced Features" in the User's Guide. Ensure that the front-panel power light is still not resolved, contact Dell for technical assistance. If the problem is seated correctly and restart the computer. If the problem is ... condition; A possible power supply or power cable failure has occurred. The computer is still not resolved, contact Dell for technical assistance. Press the power button to the computer. www.dell.com | support.dell.com Diagnostic Light Codes Before POST Light Pattern A B C D A B C D A B C D A B C D A B C D = yellow = green =...
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.... Perform the procedure in "Microprocessor Problems" in your User's Guide. the computer is still not resolved, contact Dell for technical assistance. Suggestion Resolution Run the BIOS Recovery utility, wait for technical assistance. Diagnostic Light Codes During POST Light Pattern A B C D Problem Description A possible BIOS failure has occurred; Perform the procedure in "Microprocessor Problems" in your...
.... Perform the procedure in "Microprocessor Problems" in your User's Guide. the computer is still not resolved, contact Dell for technical assistance. Suggestion Resolution Run the BIOS Recovery utility, wait for technical assistance. Diagnostic Light Codes During POST Light Pattern A B C D Problem Description A possible BIOS failure has occurred; Perform the procedure in "Microprocessor Problems" in your...
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...4 Restart the computer. www.dell.com | support.dell.com Light Pattern A B C D A B C D = yellow = green = off Problem Description A possible microprocessor failure has occurred. NOTE: If necessary, the computer can operate in debug mode until a memory error occurs during start-up or diagnostic testing. If the first memory...a memory failure has occurred. 1 Reset the memory modules to the operating system. 6 Run the System Memory test group in the Dell Diagnostics. 7 If the memory module passes, shut down the computer, remove the memory module, and repeat the process with the memory. 2...
...4 Restart the computer. www.dell.com | support.dell.com Light Pattern A B C D A B C D = yellow = green = off Problem Description A possible microprocessor failure has occurred. NOTE: If necessary, the computer can operate in debug mode until a memory error occurs during start-up or diagnostic testing. If the first memory...a memory failure has occurred. 1 Reset the memory modules to the operating system. 6 Run the System Memory test group in the Dell Diagnostics. 7 If the memory module passes, shut down the computer, remove the memory module, and repeat the process with the memory. 2...
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... modules and install one memory module in debug mode until a memory error occurs during start-up or diagnostic testing. If the problem persists, contact Dell. 40 Setup and Quick Reference Guid e Please Populate Memory in Pairs for a replacement. System board ...failure has occurred. The following message appears: Alert! www.dell.com | support.dell.com Light Pattern A B C D A B C D = yellow = green = off Problem Description No memory modules are installed. NOTE: If necessary,...
... modules and install one memory module in debug mode until a memory error occurs during start-up or diagnostic testing. If the problem persists, contact Dell. 40 Setup and Quick Reference Guid e Please Populate Memory in Pairs for a replacement. System board ...failure has occurred. The following message appears: Alert! www.dell.com | support.dell.com Light Pattern A B C D A B C D = yellow = green = off Problem Description No memory modules are installed. NOTE: If necessary,...
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... connector on the back of the error, beep code, or diagnostic light problem. 2 Record your Express Service Code and Service Tag. 3 Contact Dell from the same location as your computer. For the Dell Precision 650 computer, see "Connect the speakers" on page 14 and for the Dell Precision 450 computer, see "Connect the speakers" on page 23. See...
... connector on the back of the error, beep code, or diagnostic light problem. 2 Record your Express Service Code and Service Tag. 3 Contact Dell from the same location as your computer. For the Dell Precision 650 computer, see "Connect the speakers" on page 14 and for the Dell Precision 450 computer, see "Connect the speakers" on page 23. See...