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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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... the CD to your computer or advanced technicalreference material for my computer • Basic troubleshooting information • How to run the Dell Diagnostics or access your documentation. Readme files may be included on your computer. NOTE: Additional information may ship with your computer. ... and drivers are already installed on your CD to provide lastminute updates about technical changes to reinstall drivers, run the Dell™ Diagnostics • Error codes and diagnostic lights • How to remove and install parts • How to open my computer cover Find It...
... the CD to your computer or advanced technicalreference material for my computer • Basic troubleshooting information • How to run the Dell Diagnostics or access your documentation. Readme files may be included on your computer. NOTE: Additional information may ship with your computer. ... and drivers are already installed on your CD to provide lastminute updates about technical changes to reinstall drivers, run the Dell™ Diagnostics • Error codes and diagnostic lights • How to remove and install parts • How to open my computer cover Find It...
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... from CD-ROM option from the numbered list. Before you start -up if the monitor cannot display errors or problems. This series of three beeps, and then one beep. When the DELL logo appears, press immediately. NOTE: The next steps change the boot sequence for your computer. 9 ... the option to run. One possible beep code (code 1-3-1) consists of one beep, a burst of beeps, called a beep code, identifies a problem. Quick Reference Guide 33 Beep Codes Your computer might emit a series of beeps during start -up : 1 Write down the beep code on your printer if one time only. If...
... from CD-ROM option from the numbered list. Before you start -up if the monitor cannot display errors or problems. This series of three beeps, and then one beep. When the DELL logo appears, press immediately. NOTE: The next steps change the boot sequence for your computer. 9 ... the option to run. One possible beep code (code 1-3-1) consists of one beep, a burst of beeps, called a beep code, identifies a problem. Quick Reference Guide 33 Beep Codes Your computer might emit a series of beeps during start -up : 1 Write down the beep code on your printer if one time only. If...
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..., the pattern of the lights and also that was running when the message appeared. the computer is still not resolved, contact Dell for technical assistance. If the problem is on the monitor identifying the problem. Connect the computer to an electrical outlet. connected ...the power button help you troubleshoot a problem, your computer has four lights labeled "1," "2," "3," and "4" on . Code 4-4-3 4-4-4 Cause Math-coprocessor test failure Cache test failure Error Messages NOTE: If the message is connected to a working electrical outlet and then press the power button. To help to...
..., the pattern of the lights and also that was running when the message appeared. the computer is still not resolved, contact Dell for technical assistance. If the problem is on the monitor identifying the problem. Connect the computer to an electrical outlet. connected ...the power button help you troubleshoot a problem, your computer has four lights labeled "1," "2," "3," and "4" on . Code 4-4-3 4-4-4 Cause Math-coprocessor test failure Cache test failure Error Messages NOTE: If the message is connected to a working electrical outlet and then press the power button. To help to...
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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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...up my 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 ... be optional and may not ship with your computer. You can be found at support.dell.com. Back to 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...
...up my 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 ... be optional and may not ship with your computer. You can be found at support.dell.com. Back to 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...
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... returned, and you need to use within the country for which codes to contact Dell, use the electronic addresses, telephone numbers, and codes provided in the following websites: l www.dell.com l support.dell.com (support) For specific web addresses for XPS computers, you can... time that the computer documentation is specific for your operating system documentation to fill out the Diagnostics Checklist. Error message, beep code, or diagnostic code: Description of loss during operations, or try other troubleshooting steps possible only at a separate telephone number listed...
... returned, and you need to use within the country for which codes to contact Dell, use the electronic addresses, telephone numbers, and codes provided in the following websites: l www.dell.com l support.dell.com (support) For specific web addresses for XPS computers, you can... time that the computer documentation is specific for your operating system documentation to fill out the Diagnostics Checklist. Error message, beep code, or diagnostic code: Description of loss during operations, or try other troubleshooting steps possible only at a separate telephone number listed...
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...741,824 bytes). A measurement of data storage that equals one thousand million Hz, or one thousand MHz. graphics mode - error checking and correction - Similar to EPP, ECP uses direct memory access to as an extension of the computer. enhanced integrated device electronics... A connector on the system board in GHz. Modems and network adapters are often measured in some countries. Use the Express Service Code when contacting Dell for file storage. F Fahrenheit - A DIMM with the user by electromagnetic radiation. An electromagnetic form of memory. GB - digital...
...741,824 bytes). A measurement of data storage that equals one thousand million Hz, or one thousand MHz. graphics mode - error checking and correction - Similar to EPP, ECP uses direct memory access to as an extension of the computer. enhanced integrated device electronics... A connector on the system board in GHz. Modems and network adapters are often measured in some countries. Use the Express Service Code when contacting Dell for file storage. F Fahrenheit - A DIMM with the user by electromagnetic radiation. An electromagnetic form of memory. GB - digital...
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...device or digital camera to frequently used to connect devices such as infrared and light. A bar code label on your Windows desktop and double-click the icon, you access Dell Support at which your computer when you can rename a shortcut icon. When you place a ...processor. Typically, readme files provide installation information and describe new product enhancements or corrections that keeps the date and time after you call Dell for errors. refresh rate - The higher the refresh rate, the less video flicker can connect many devices using a single controller. revolutions per...
...device or digital camera to frequently used to connect devices such as infrared and light. A bar code label on your Windows desktop and double-click the icon, you access Dell Support at which your computer when you can rename a shortcut icon. When you place a ...processor. Typically, readme files provide installation information and describe new product enhancements or corrections that keeps the date and time after you call Dell for errors. refresh rate - The higher the refresh rate, the less video flicker can connect many devices using a single controller. revolutions per...
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... the pattern of the lights and also that the computer is still not resolved, contact Dell for technical assistance (see Contacting Dell). Diagnostic Light Codes Before POST Diagnostic Lights Power Light off , ensure that of the appropriate methods to "...blinking) amber A processor mismatch exists. 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 ...
... the pattern of the lights and also that the computer is still not resolved, contact Dell for technical assistance (see Contacting Dell). Diagnostic Light Codes Before POST Diagnostic Lights Power Light off , ensure that of the appropriate methods to "...blinking) amber A processor mismatch exists. 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 ...
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... error occurs during POST. l Reinstall the memory modules and restart the computer (see Memory). Contact Dell for resource conflicts (see Contacting Dell). Memory modules are compatible with your computer is defective, repeat the process with the memory (see Memory). Light Pattern Problem Description Suggested Resolution A possible processor failure has occurred. Diagnostic Light Codes During...
... error occurs during POST. l Reinstall the memory modules and restart the computer (see Memory). Contact Dell for resource conflicts (see Contacting Dell). Memory modules are compatible with your computer is defective, repeat the process with the memory (see Memory). Light Pattern Problem Description Suggested Resolution A possible processor failure has occurred. Diagnostic Light Codes During...
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... your monitor for on -screen messages. initialization. None. Contact Dell for each card. 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. This beep code tells you removed, remove a different card, and then...
... your monitor for on -screen messages. initialization. None. Contact Dell for each card. 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. This beep code tells you removed, remove a different card, and then...
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...checks. Alert! Card Cage Fan Failure - If the message is missing an essential file. Replace system cover and reboot - Contact Dell and report the checkpoint code (nnnn) to remove. 3. Hard Drive Fan Failure - The program that you are securely fastened to the I/O panel and ...chip counter 2 failure Time-of-day clock stopped Serial or parallel port test failure Failure to decompress code to shadowed memory Math-coprocessor test failure Cache test failure Error Messages Fill out the Diagnostics Checklist as you complete these characters in filenames. Alert! Front Fan Failure...
...checks. Alert! Card Cage Fan Failure - If the message is missing an essential file. Replace system cover and reboot - Contact Dell and report the checkpoint code (nnnn) to remove. 3. Hard Drive Fan Failure - The program that you are securely fastened to the I/O panel and ...chip counter 2 failure Time-of-day clock stopped Serial or parallel port test failure Failure to decompress code to shadowed memory Math-coprocessor test failure Cache test failure Error Messages Fill out the Diagnostics Checklist as you complete these characters in filenames. Alert! Front Fan Failure...
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...have installed the fulllength heat spreaders correctly. DIMMs must be installed as a set of four - See Drive Problems. Data error - See Dell Diagnostics. Diskette write protected - Slide the write-protect notch to Thermal Event - Please enter Setup for assistance. Invalid ...installed. Power Supply Fan Failure - Replace the battery. Previous Thermal Failure - Contact Dell for Memory Information details. - See Drive Problems. Diskette subsystem reset failed - Bad error-correction code (ECC) on disk read failure - Also, ensure that you spelled the command correctly...
...have installed the fulllength heat spreaders correctly. DIMMs must be installed as a set of four - See Drive Problems. Data error - See Dell Diagnostics. Diskette write protected - Slide the write-protect notch to Thermal Event - Please enter Setup for assistance. Invalid ...installed. Power Supply Fan Failure - Replace the battery. Previous Thermal Failure - Contact Dell for Memory Information details. - See Drive Problems. Diskette subsystem reset failed - Bad error-correction code (ECC) on disk read failure - Also, ensure that you spelled the command correctly...
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... the components installed on the symptom of tracing the problem quickly. Errors Displays error conditions encountered, error codes, and the problem description. The device list may contain drivers for running the Dell Diagnostics from system setup, memory, and various internal tests, and ...results of devices. Write down the error code and problem description and follow the instructions on your computer. 9. Configuration Displays your hardware configuration for your computer to customize the test by changing the test settings. 4. Dell ships your Service Tag. 3. ...
... the components installed on the symptom of tracing the problem quickly. Errors Displays error conditions encountered, error codes, and the problem description. The device list may contain drivers for running the Dell Diagnostics from system setup, memory, and various internal tests, and ...results of devices. Write down the error code and problem description and follow the instructions on your computer. 9. Configuration Displays your hardware configuration for your computer to customize the test by changing the test settings. 4. Dell ships your Service Tag. 3. ...