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... Hardware Incompatibilities 30 Using Microsoft® Windows® XP System Restore 30 Using the Last Known Good Configuration 31 Dell Diagnostics 32 Before you start testing 33 Beep Codes 33 Error Messages 35 Diagnostic Lights 35 Diagnostic Light Codes Before POST 35 Diagnostic Light Codes During POST 37 Frequently Asked Questions 42 Index 43 Contents 3
... Hardware Incompatibilities 30 Using Microsoft® Windows® XP System Restore 30 Using the Last Known Good Configuration 31 Dell Diagnostics 32 Before you start testing 33 Beep Codes 33 Error Messages 35 Diagnostic Lights 35 Diagnostic Light Codes Before POST 35 Diagnostic Light Codes During POST 37 Frequently Asked Questions 42 Index 43 Contents 3
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...experienced users. Readme files may be found at support.dell.com. Quick Reference Guide 5 NOTE: Drivers and documentation updates can use the CD to reinstall drivers, run the Dell™ Diagnostics • Error codes and diagnostic lights • How to remove and install parts •...; How to run the Dell Diagnostics or access your computer. Finding Information NOTE: Some features or media...
...experienced users. Readme files may be found at support.dell.com. Quick Reference Guide 5 NOTE: Drivers and documentation updates can use the CD to reinstall drivers, run the Dell™ Diagnostics • Error codes and diagnostic lights • How to remove and install parts •...; How to run the Dell Diagnostics or access your computer. Finding Information NOTE: Some features or media...
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...The message may help technical support personnel diagnose and fix the problem(s). • If an error message occurs in a program, see the program's documentation. • If the recommended action ... following checks when you troubleshoot your User's Guide for more information). Always lift correctly to support.dell.com (on a regular basis. • Periodically clean your monitor screen, mouse, and keyboard ...; To avoid losing or corrupting data, never turn off your computer when the hard drive light is on. • Schedule regular virus scans using virus software. • Manage hard ...
...The message may help technical support personnel diagnose and fix the problem(s). • If an error message occurs in a program, see the program's documentation. • If the recommended action ... following checks when you troubleshoot your User's Guide for more information). Always lift correctly to support.dell.com (on a regular basis. • Periodically clean your monitor screen, mouse, and keyboard ...; To avoid losing or corrupting data, never turn off your computer when the hard drive light is on. • Schedule regular virus scans using virus software. • Manage hard ...
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...not resolved, contact Dell for technical assistance. Connect the computer to an electrical outlet. The computer is in the Product Information Guide. If the power light is off condition; Diagnostic Light Codes Before POST Diagnostic Lights Power Light off off Problem ...Description Suggested Resolution No electrical power is supplied to identify the problem. Code 4-4-3 4-4-4 Cause Math-coprocessor test failure Cache test failure Error Messages NOTE...
...not resolved, contact Dell for technical assistance. Connect the computer to an electrical outlet. The computer is in the Product Information Guide. If the power light is off condition; Diagnostic Light Codes Before POST Diagnostic Lights Power Light off off Problem ...Description Suggested Resolution No electrical power is supplied to identify the problem. Code 4-4-3 4-4-4 Cause Math-coprocessor test failure Cache test failure Error Messages NOTE...
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... to boot to the operating system. 6 Run the Dell Diagnostics. Quick Reference Guide 39 Light Pattern Problem Description No memory modules are not defective. 8 When the defective memory module is identified, contact Dell for more information. 7 If the memory module passes,... shut down the computer, remove the memory module, and then repeat the process with the remaining memory modules until a memory error...
... to boot to the operating system. 6 Run the Dell Diagnostics. Quick Reference Guide 39 Light Pattern Problem Description No memory modules are not defective. 8 When the defective memory module is identified, contact Dell for more information. 7 If the memory module passes,... shut down the computer, remove the memory module, and then repeat the process with the remaining memory modules until a memory error...
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... modules, reinstall one memory module installed, reinstall it and restart the computer. • If you are installing are detected. Light Pattern Problem Description No memory modules are compatible with your computer. • Reinstall the memory modules and restart the computer. ... board failure has occurred. Contact Dell for on-screen initialization. Suggested Resolution • If you have one module, and then restart the computer). Memory modules are detected, but a memory configuration or compatibility error exists. • Ensure that no special memory module/...
... modules, reinstall one memory module installed, reinstall it and restart the computer. • If you are installing are detected. Light Pattern Problem Description No memory modules are compatible with your computer. • Reinstall the memory modules and restart the computer. ... board failure has occurred. Contact Dell for on-screen initialization. Suggested Resolution • If you have one module, and then restart the computer). Memory modules are detected, but a memory configuration or compatibility error exists. • Ensure that no special memory module/...
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..., 7 Product Information Guide, 6 Quick Reference, 5 regulatory, 6 safety, 6 User's Guide, 6 warranty, 6 E End User License Agreement, 6 ergonomics information, 6 error messages beep codes, 33 diagnostic lights, 35 H hard drive activity light, 16-17 hardware beep codes, 33 conflicts, 30 Dell Diagnostics, 32-33 Hardware Troubleshooter, 30 headphone connector, 17 Help and Support Center, 7 help file Windows Help...
..., 7 Product Information Guide, 6 Quick Reference, 5 regulatory, 6 safety, 6 User's Guide, 6 warranty, 6 E End User License Agreement, 6 ergonomics information, 6 error messages beep codes, 33 diagnostic lights, 35 H hard drive activity light, 16-17 hardware beep codes, 33 conflicts, 30 Dell Diagnostics, 32-33 Hardware Troubleshooter, 30 headphone connector, 17 Help and Support Center, 7 help file Windows Help...
User Guide
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...Contents Page Information About Your Computer Dell Precision™ Workstation 690 User's Guide Finding Information Specifications Finding Information NOTE: Some features or media may be optional and may not ship with your computer. You can be found at support.dell.com. l How to set up...computer l How to care for my computer l Basic troubleshooting information l How to run the Dell Diagnostics (see Reinstalling Drivers and Utilities), run the Dell Diagnostics l Error codes and diagnostic lights l How to remove and install parts l How to open my computer cover Readme files may...
...Contents Page Information About Your Computer Dell Precision™ Workstation 690 User's Guide Finding Information Specifications Finding Information NOTE: Some features or media may be optional and may not ship with your computer. You can be found at support.dell.com. l How to set up...computer l How to care for my computer l Basic troubleshooting information l How to run the Dell Diagnostics (see Reinstalling Drivers and Utilities), run the Dell Diagnostics l Error codes and diagnostic lights l How to remove and install parts l How to open my computer cover Readme files may...
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...with existing hardware if the BIOS, operating system, and all devices are at support.dell.com or when you shut down your computer. A type of DRAM that perform basic... - A type of independent disks - R RAID - The primary temporary storage area for errors. refresh rate - resolution - Radio frequencies are Plug and Play compliant. Some programs essential .... shortcut - programmed input/output - pixel - A video resolution, such as infrared and light. readme file - Typically, readme files provide installation information and describe new product enhancements or ...
...with existing hardware if the BIOS, operating system, and all devices are at support.dell.com or when you shut down your computer. A type of DRAM that perform basic... - A type of independent disks - R RAID - The primary temporary storage area for errors. refresh rate - resolution - Radio frequencies are Plug and Play compliant. Some programs essential .... shortcut - programmed input/output - pixel - A video resolution, such as infrared and light. readme file - Typically, readme files provide installation information and describe new product enhancements or ...
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... problem is connected to an electrical outlet. Back to Contents Page Tools to Help Solve Problems Dell Precision™ Workstation 690 User's Guide Diagnostic Lights Beep Codes Error Messages Dell Diagnostics Drivers Restoring Your Operating System Software and Hardware Incompatibilities Diagnostic Lights CAUTION: Before you begin any of the appropriate methods to "wake up " the computer. Diagnostic...
... problem is connected to an electrical outlet. Back to Contents Page Tools to Help Solve Problems Dell Precision™ Workstation 690 User's Guide Diagnostic Lights Beep Codes Error Messages Dell Diagnostics Drivers Restoring Your Operating System Software and Hardware Incompatibilities Diagnostic Lights CAUTION: Before you begin any of the appropriate methods to "wake up " the computer. Diagnostic...
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... then restart the computer. Reinstall all power and data cables and restart the computer. Restart the computer. 3. See Dell Diagnostics. 7. Continue until a memory error occurs during POST. Memory modules are connected to the memory and graphics riser cards. Verify that any required power cables... install one memory module in component such as a graphics riser card or memory riser card. Diagnostic Light Codes During POST The power light displays a solid green for diagnostic light codes during start-up or diagnostic testing. Determine if a conflict exists by removing a card (not...
... then restart the computer. Reinstall all power and data cables and restart the computer. Restart the computer. 3. See Dell Diagnostics. 7. Continue until a memory error occurs during POST. Memory modules are connected to the memory and graphics riser cards. Verify that any required power cables... install one memory module in component such as a graphics riser card or memory riser card. Diagnostic Light Codes During POST The power light displays a solid green for diagnostic light codes during start-up or diagnostic testing. Determine if a conflict exists by removing a card (not...
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... Cards. 2. Routine system activity preceding video Watch your monitor for on-screen messages. NOTE: The diagnostic lights flicker briefly; they are turned off after POST. Run the Dell Diagnostics to the operating system. The computer is in a normal operating condition after the computer successfully boots... and Hardware Incompatibilities). 4. Routine system activity preceding video Watch your computer beeps during start -up if the monitor cannot display errors or problems. This series of three beeps, and then one beep. Determine if a conflict exists by removing a card (not...
... Cards. 2. Routine system activity preceding video Watch your monitor for on-screen messages. NOTE: The diagnostic lights flicker briefly; they are turned off after POST. Run the Dell Diagnostics to the operating system. The computer is in a normal operating condition after the computer successfully boots... and Hardware Incompatibilities). 4. Routine system activity preceding video Watch your computer beeps during start -up if the monitor cannot display errors or problems. This series of three beeps, and then one beep. Determine if a conflict exists by removing a card (not...