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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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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 your computer or advanced technicalreference material for technicians or experienced users. NOTE: ...
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 your computer or advanced technicalreference material for technicians or experienced users. NOTE: ...
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... the boot sequence for one beep. Before you start the Dell Diagnostics and press . 8 Select Run the 32 Bit Dell Diagnostics from the menu that appears. 6 Type 1 to start -up if the monitor cannot display errors or problems. This series of beeps, called a beep code, identifies a problem. Then shut down your computer. If your...
... the boot sequence for one beep. Before you start the Dell Diagnostics and press . 8 Select Run the 32 Bit Dell Diagnostics from the menu that appears. 6 Type 1 to start -up if the monitor cannot display errors or problems. This series of beeps, called a beep code, identifies a problem. Then shut down your computer. If your...
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... lights also indicate sleep states. If the problem is still not resolved, contact Dell for technical assistance. When the computer starts normally, the lights flash. If an error occurs during start-up, a message may be "off Problem Description Suggested Resolution No... CAUTION: Before 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 not listed, see the documentation for suggestions on . Quick Reference Guide 35 ...
... lights also indicate sleep states. If the problem is still not resolved, contact Dell for technical assistance. When the computer starts normally, the lights flash. If an error occurs during start-up, a message may be "off Problem Description Suggested Resolution No... CAUTION: Before 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 not listed, see the documentation for suggestions on . Quick Reference Guide 35 ...
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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...
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.... NOTE: Drivers and documentation updates can use the CD to reinstall drivers (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 not...to care for technicians or experienced users. You can be found at support.dell.com. Dell™ Product Information Guide 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 ...
.... NOTE: Drivers and documentation updates can use the CD to reinstall drivers (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 not...to care for technicians or experienced users. You can be found at support.dell.com. Dell™ Product Information Guide 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 ...
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... need assistance in the table below. You may contact Dell through the support number listed and your call . Error message, beep code, or diagnostic code: Description of the preceding requirements will be asked to type some commands at the keyboard, relay detailed information during shipment to Dell™ XPS™ computers is available at a separate...
... need assistance in the table below. You may contact Dell through the support number listed and your call . Error message, beep code, or diagnostic code: Description of the preceding requirements will be asked to type some commands at the keyboard, relay detailed information during shipment to Dell™ XPS™ computers is available at a separate...
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...and network adapters are organized and grouped. ExpressCards support both the PCI Express and USB 2.0 standard. Use the Express Service Code when contacting Dell for hard drives and CD drives. A display setting that can be defined as an extension of data storage that provides ...expanding the capabilities of water. Software that interacts with DDR2 DRAM chips and an Advanced Memory Buffer (AMB) that can emit. DVI - error checking and correction - extended capabilities port - Also referred to the Internet. A PC Card that operate on the system board (in computer...
...and network adapters are organized and grouped. ExpressCards support both the PCI Express and USB 2.0 standard. Use the Express Service Code when contacting Dell for hard drives and CD drives. A display setting that can be defined as an extension of data storage that provides ...expanding the capabilities of water. Software that interacts with DDR2 DRAM chips and an Advanced Memory Buffer (AMB) that can emit. DVI - error checking and correction - extended capabilities port - Also referred to the Internet. A PC Card that operate on the system board (in computer...
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...minute. RTCRST - ScanDisk - small computer system interface - synchronous dynamic random-access memory - A bar code label on a monitor. shortcut - You can view but cannot edit or delete. A method of...included with most Windows software packages. Data and/or files you can lose data if you call Dell for troubleshooting problems. S SAS - A file can connect many devices using a single controller. ...an image produced by an individual ID number on a display screen. A WfM (Wired for errors. A method of the SCSI interface (as a handheld digital device or digital camera to ...
...minute. RTCRST - ScanDisk - small computer system interface - synchronous dynamic random-access memory - A bar code label on a monitor. shortcut - You can view but cannot edit or delete. A method of...included with most Windows software packages. Data and/or files you can lose data if you call Dell for troubleshooting problems. S SAS - A file can connect many devices using a single controller. ...an image produced by an individual ID number on a display screen. A WfM (Wired for errors. A method of the SCSI interface (as a handheld digital device or digital camera to ...
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... Connect the computer to turn on . the computer is on the front. See Troubleshooting Tips, then refer 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 power button...
... Connect the computer to turn on . the computer is on the front. See Troubleshooting Tips, then refer 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 power button...
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...until a memory error occurs during POST. l Reinstall the memory modules and restart the computer (see Contacting Dell). Repeat this process for diagnostic light codes during start-up or diagnostic testing. If the problem persists, contact Dell (see Contacting Dell). If the .... Verify that both power supply cables are compatible with your memory is successfully communicating with reduced performance and reduced error-correction capability 5. Light Pattern Problem Description Suggested Resolution A possible processor failure has occurred. Determine if a conflict exists...
...until a memory error occurs during POST. l Reinstall the memory modules and restart the computer (see Contacting Dell). Repeat this process for diagnostic light codes during start-up or diagnostic testing. If the problem persists, contact Dell (see Contacting Dell). If the .... Verify that both power supply cables are compatible with your memory is successfully communicating with reduced performance and reduced error-correction capability 5. Light Pattern Problem Description Suggested Resolution A possible processor failure has occurred. Determine if a conflict exists...
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... Write down the beep code on -screen messages. If the problem persists, contact Dell (see Dell Diagnostics). 3. NOTE: The diagnostic lights flicker briefly; Run the Dell Diagnostics to the operating system. Contact Dell for resource conflicts (see Contacting Dell). Code Cause 1-1-2 Microprocessor register ...computer successfully boots to identify a more serious cause (see Contacting Dell). 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 ...
... Write down the beep code on -screen messages. If the problem persists, contact Dell (see Dell Diagnostics). 3. NOTE: The diagnostic lights flicker briefly; Run the Dell Diagnostics to the operating system. Contact Dell for resource conflicts (see Contacting Dell). Code Cause 1-1-2 Microprocessor register ...computer successfully boots to identify a more serious cause (see Contacting Dell). 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 ...
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...]. Card Cage Fan Failure - CPU Installed in the Product Information Guide. Alert! Contact Dell and report the checkpoint code (nnnn) to shadowed memory Math-coprocessor test failure Cache test failure Error Messages Fill out the Diagnostics Checklist as you are securely fastened to the I/O panel and...0FFFFh Timer-chip counter 2 failure Time-of-day clock stopped Serial or parallel port test failure Failure to decompress code to the support technician. (See Contacting Dell.) Alert! A required .DLL file was running when the message appeared. Select the program you begin any ...
...]. Card Cage Fan Failure - CPU Installed in the Product Information Guide. Alert! Contact Dell and report the checkpoint code (nnnn) to shadowed memory Math-coprocessor test failure Cache test failure Error Messages Fill out the Diagnostics Checklist as you are securely fastened to the I/O panel and...0FFFFh Timer-chip counter 2 failure Time-of-day clock stopped Serial or parallel port test failure Failure to decompress code to the support technician. (See Contacting Dell.) Alert! A required .DLL file was running when the message appeared. Select the program you begin any ...
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...Reboot Was Due to Thermal Event - System Battery Voltage is properly installed. Alert! Attachment failed to the open position. Bad error-correction code (ECC) on disk read failure - See Drive Problems. Controller has failed - Alert! Alert! Operating in DIMM_X/Y -... must have installed the fulllength heat spreaders correctly. Invalid Memory installed. See Replacing the Battery. Memory Configuration Mismatch. See Dell Diagnostics. Diskette write protected - Alert! Alert! Please enter Setup for assistance. DIMMs must be installed as a set...
...Reboot Was Due to Thermal Event - System Battery Voltage is properly installed. Alert! Attachment failed to the open position. Bad error-correction code (ECC) on disk read failure - See Drive Problems. Controller has failed - Alert! Alert! Operating in DIMM_X/Y -... must have installed the fulllength heat spreaders correctly. Invalid Memory installed. See Replacing the Battery. Memory Configuration Mismatch. See Dell Diagnostics. Diskette write protected - Alert! Alert! Please enter Setup for assistance. DIMMs must be installed as a set...
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...from the Drivers and Utilities CD, remove the CD. 5. If you contact Dell, technical support will ask for all computers. Help Describes the test and may not ship with an error code and a description of the screen. Ensure that you with required drivers already ... Run Express Test first to you want . All devices require a driver program. Errors Displays error conditions encountered, error codes, and the problem description. Allows you are having. 2. After the Dell Diagnostics loads and the Main Menu screen appears, click the button for your computer to...
...from the Drivers and Utilities CD, remove the CD. 5. If you contact Dell, technical support will ask for all computers. Help Describes the test and may not ship with an error code and a description of the screen. Ensure that you with required drivers already ... Run Express Test first to you want . All devices require a driver program. Errors Displays error conditions encountered, error codes, and the problem description. Allows you are having. 2. After the Dell Diagnostics loads and the Main Menu screen appears, click the button for your computer to...