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... 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
... 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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...about technical changes to your computer or advanced technicalreference material for my computer • Basic troubleshooting information • How to run the Dell Diagnostics or access your documentation. Quick Reference Guide 5 What Are You Looking For? • A diagnostic program for my computer •...ship with your computer. 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 care for technicians or experienced users. Finding ...
...about technical changes to your computer or advanced technicalreference material for my computer • Basic troubleshooting information • How to run the Dell Diagnostics or access your documentation. Quick Reference Guide 5 What Are You Looking For? • A diagnostic program for my computer •...ship with your computer. 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 care for technicians or experienced users. Finding ...
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NOTE: The drive carriers are not interchangeable. 5 hard-drive activity light The hard drive light is operating. 6 IEEE 1394 connector Use the IEEE 1394 connector for use with Can hold a CD/DVD drive, or a Media Card Reader, floppy drive, or ... Can hold a CD/DVD drive, or a Media Card Reader, floppy drive, or SATA hard special 3.5-inch drive drive in the 5.25-inch drive bays. The light might also be installed in the 5.25-inch drive bays.
NOTE: The drive carriers are not interchangeable. 5 hard-drive activity light The hard drive light is operating. 6 IEEE 1394 connector Use the IEEE 1394 connector for use with Can hold a CD/DVD drive, or a Media Card Reader, floppy drive, or ... Can hold a CD/DVD drive, or a Media Card Reader, floppy drive, or SATA hard special 3.5-inch drive drive in the 5.25-inch drive bays. The light might also be installed in the 5.25-inch drive bays.
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...the mouse if it into a sound or telephony program. 11 headphone connector Use the headphone connector to attach headphones. 12 network link light The network link light is turned off the computer. See your User's Guide. Quick Reference Guide 17 The computer is on when a good connection exists ...Instead, perform an operating system shutdown. The computer is configured as a wake device in the Windows Device Manager. See "Diagnostic Lights" on page 35 for a description of light codes that can also be used to wake the system or to place it is in a power-saving state. •...
...the mouse if it into a sound or telephony program. 11 headphone connector Use the headphone connector to attach headphones. 12 network link light The network link light is turned off the computer. See your User's Guide. Quick Reference Guide 17 The computer is on when a good connection exists ...Instead, perform an operating system shutdown. The computer is configured as a wake device in the Windows Device Manager. See "Diagnostic Lights" on page 35 for a description of light codes that can also be used to wake the system or to place it is in a power-saving state. •...
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... of the computer when setting up multiple network connections (such as a cassette player, CD player, or VCR. and extranet). Flashes a yellow light when the computer is not detecting a physical connection to the serial port. If you use the front USB connectors for more information). 20 Quick... wiring, force the network speed to 10 Mbps to either a network jack or your computer. Use the IEEE 1394 connector for this light appear to the network adapter connector on your network or broadband device. A click indicates that you connect occasionally, such as digital video cameras...
... of the computer when setting up multiple network connections (such as a cassette player, CD player, or VCR. and extranet). Flashes a yellow light when the computer is not detecting a physical connection to the serial port. If you use the front USB connectors for more information). 20 Quick... wiring, force the network speed to 10 Mbps to either a network jack or your computer. Use the IEEE 1394 connector for this light appear to the network adapter connector on your network or broadband device. A click indicates that you connect occasionally, such as digital video cameras...
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...maintain your computer, follow these suggestions: • To avoid losing or corrupting data, never turn off your computer when the hard drive light is free. Always lift correctly to avoid injury; CAUTION: The computer stand should be difficult to maneuver. Failure to install the stand could... on a regular basis. • Periodically clean your monitor screen, mouse, and keyboard (see a section in your User's Guide, go to support.dell.com (on the screen, write down the exact message. Seek assistance before the problem started, review the installation procedures and ensure that the part is...
...maintain your computer, follow these suggestions: • To avoid losing or corrupting data, never turn off your computer when the hard drive light is free. Always lift correctly to avoid injury; CAUTION: The computer stand should be difficult to maneuver. Failure to install the stand could... on a regular basis. • Periodically clean your monitor screen, mouse, and keyboard (see a section in your User's Guide, go to support.dell.com (on the screen, write down the exact message. Seek assistance before the problem started, review the installation procedures and ensure that the part is...
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... indicate sleep states. If the problem is still not resolved, contact Dell for suggestions on resolving any of the power button help you begin any problems. Diagnostic Lights CAUTION: Before you troubleshoot a problem, your computer has four lights labeled "1," "2," "3," and "4" on . See "Error Messages"...the safety instructions in the Product Information Guide. The lights can be displayed on . If the problem is still not resolved, contact Dell for either the operating system or the program that the front-panel power light is on the monitor identifying the problem. Code 4-4-3 ...
... indicate sleep states. If the problem is still not resolved, contact Dell for suggestions on resolving any of the power button help you begin any problems. Diagnostic Lights CAUTION: Before you troubleshoot a problem, your computer has four lights labeled "1," "2," "3," and "4" on . See "Error Messages"...the safety instructions in the Product Information Guide. The lights can be displayed on . If the problem is still not resolved, contact Dell for either the operating system or the program that the front-panel power light is on the monitor identifying the problem. Code 4-4-3 ...
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...computer. Perform the procedure in "Power Problems" in your User's Guide. If the problem is still not resolved, contact Dell for technical assistance. See "Advanced Features" in your User's Guide. 36 Quick Reference Guide If the problem is not ...power supply or power cable failure has occurred. See "Processor" in your User's Guide. Contact Dell for technical assistance. Diagnostic Lights (blinking) (blinking) (blinking) (blinking) (blinking) Power Light blinking green blinking green amber blinking amber amber Problem Description Suggested Resolution The computer is in a...
...computer. Perform the procedure in "Power Problems" in your User's Guide. If the problem is still not resolved, contact Dell for technical assistance. See "Advanced Features" in your User's Guide. 36 Quick Reference Guide If the problem is not ...power supply or power cable failure has occurred. See "Processor" in your User's Guide. Contact Dell for technical assistance. Diagnostic Lights (blinking) (blinking) (blinking) (blinking) (blinking) Power Light blinking green blinking green amber blinking amber amber Problem Description Suggested Resolution The computer is in a...
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... supply cables are plugged in to a different PCI slot and restart the computer after each move. 5 If the problem persists, contact Dell. Suggested Resolution Reinstall the processor and restart the computer. Suggested Resolution Verify that you removed, remove a different card, and then restart the... computer. 3 Repeat this process for each card one at a time to the motherboard. Light Pattern Problem Description A possible processor failure has occurred. If the computer starts normally, troubleshoot the last card removed from the computer for ...
... supply cables are plugged in to a different PCI slot and restart the computer after each move. 5 If the problem persists, contact Dell. Suggested Resolution Reinstall the processor and restart the computer. Suggested Resolution Verify that you removed, remove a different card, and then restart the... computer. 3 Repeat this process for each card one at a time to the motherboard. Light Pattern Problem Description A possible processor failure has occurred. If the computer starts normally, troubleshoot the last card removed from the computer for ...
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... drive failure has occurred. Reseat all USB devices, check cable connections, and then restart the computer. 38 Quick Reference Guide A possible USB failure has occurred. Light Pattern Problem Description A possible graphics card failure has occurred. Suggested Resolution 1 If the computer has a graphics card, remove the card, reinstall it, and then ... still exists, install a graphics card that you know works and restart the computer. 3 If the problem persists or the computer has integrated graphics, contact Dell. Reinstall all power and data cables and restart the computer.
... drive failure has occurred. Reseat all USB devices, check cable connections, and then restart the computer. 38 Quick Reference Guide A possible USB failure has occurred. Light Pattern Problem Description A possible graphics card failure has occurred. Suggested Resolution 1 If the computer has a graphics card, remove the card, reinstall it, and then ... still exists, install a graphics card that you know works and restart the computer. 3 If the problem persists or the computer has integrated graphics, contact Dell. Reinstall all power and data cables and restart the computer.
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... the computer. See your computer is successfully communicating with the remaining modules 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...
... the computer. See your computer is successfully communicating with the remaining modules 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...
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... compatible with your computer. • Reinstall the memory modules and restart the computer. • If the problem persists, contact Dell. Contact Dell for on-screen initialization. Suggested Resolution • If you have one module, and then restart the computer). If the computer... starts normally, reinstall an additional module. Memory modules are detected. System board failure has occurred. Light Pattern Problem Description No memory ...
... compatible with your computer. • Reinstall the memory modules and restart the computer. • If the problem persists, contact Dell. Contact Dell for on-screen initialization. Suggested Resolution • If you have one module, and then restart the computer). If the computer... starts normally, reinstall an additional module. Memory modules are detected. System board failure has occurred. Light Pattern Problem Description No memory ...
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The computer is in a normal operating None. messages. Light Pattern Problem Description Suggested Resolution A possible expansion card failure has occurred. 1 Determine if a conflict exists by removing a card (not a graphics card) and ...Incompatibilities" on -screen initialization. Routine system activity preceding video Watch your monitor for on page 30). 4 If the problem persists, contact Dell. NOTE: The diagnostic lights flicker briefly; Quick Reference Guide 41 If the computer starts normally, troubleshoot the last card removed from the computer for each card. ...
The computer is in a normal operating None. messages. Light Pattern Problem Description Suggested Resolution A possible expansion card failure has occurred. 1 Determine if a conflict exists by removing a card (not a graphics card) and ...Incompatibilities" on -screen initialization. Routine system activity preceding video Watch your monitor for on page 30). 4 If the problem persists, contact Dell. NOTE: The diagnostic lights flicker briefly; Quick Reference Guide 41 If the computer starts normally, troubleshoot the last card removed from the computer for each card. ...
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..., 19 power, 18 serial, 20 sound, 19-20 USB, 17, 19-20 D Dell support site, 7 Dell Diagnostics, 32-33 Dell Premier Support website, 6 diagnostic lights, 35 diagnostics beep codes, 33 Dell, 32-33 lights, 17, 35 documentation End User License Agreement, 6 ergonomics, 6 online, 7 Product Information..., 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 ...
..., 19 power, 18 serial, 20 sound, 19-20 USB, 17, 19-20 D Dell support site, 7 Dell Diagnostics, 32-33 Dell Premier Support website, 6 diagnostic lights, 35 diagnostics beep codes, 33 Dell, 32-33 lights, 17, 35 documentation End User License Agreement, 6 ergonomics, 6 online, 7 Product Information..., 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 ...
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..., 8 reinstalling, 8 P power button, 17 connector, 18 light, 17 problems beep codes, 33 conflicts, 30 Dell Diagnostics, 32-33 diagnostic lights, 35 restore to previous state, 30 Product Information Guide, 6 R regulatory information, 6 ResourceCD Dell Diagnostics, 32-33 S safety instructions, 6 Service Tag, ...conflicts, 30 sound connectors line-in, 20 line-out, 19 support website, 7 System Restore, 30 T troubleshooting conflicts, 30 Dell Diagnostics, 32-33 diagnostic lights, 35 Hardware Troubleshooter, 30 Help and Support Center, 7 restore to previous state, 30 U USB connector, 19-20 connectors,...
..., 8 reinstalling, 8 P power button, 17 connector, 18 light, 17 problems beep codes, 33 conflicts, 30 Dell Diagnostics, 32-33 diagnostic lights, 35 restore to previous state, 30 Product Information Guide, 6 R regulatory information, 6 ResourceCD Dell Diagnostics, 32-33 S safety instructions, 6 Service Tag, ...conflicts, 30 sound connectors line-in, 20 line-out, 19 support website, 7 System Restore, 30 T troubleshooting conflicts, 30 Dell Diagnostics, 32-33 diagnostic lights, 35 Hardware Troubleshooter, 30 Help and Support Center, 7 restore to previous state, 30 U USB connector, 19-20 connectors,...
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...upright, install the computer stand. avoid bending over , potentially resulting in bodily injury or damage to lift, move, or tilt it; The light might also be on when a device such as printers and keyboards. CAUTION: Before setting your CD player is operating. 6 IEEE 1394 ... Card Reader and hard-drive carriers are not interchangeable. 5 hard-drive activity The hard drive light is on the computer. Back to Contents Page About Your Computer Dell Precision™ Workstation 690 User's Guide Front View Back View Back Panel Connectors Inside View System Board Components CAUTION: Your...
...upright, install the computer stand. avoid bending over , potentially resulting in bodily injury or damage to lift, move, or tilt it; The light might also be on when a device such as printers and keyboards. CAUTION: Before setting your CD player is operating. 6 IEEE 1394 ... Card Reader and hard-drive carriers are not interchangeable. 5 hard-drive activity The hard drive light is on the computer. Back to Contents Page About Your Computer Dell Precision™ Workstation 690 User's Guide Front View Back View Back Panel Connectors Inside View System Board Components CAUTION: Your...
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... help you troubleshoot problems with your computer. 10 microphone connector Use the microphone connector to attach headphones. 12 network link light The network link light is pictured here. the connector slots at the top and at the bottom support half-length cards: two PCI Express x8...exists between a 10-Mbps, 100-Mbps, or 1000-Mbps (or 1-Gbps) network and the computer. 13 diagnostic lights (4) Use these lights to indicate different states: ¡ No light - 9 power light NOTICE: To avoid losing data, do not use the keyboard or the mouse if it is turned off the computer...
... help you troubleshoot problems with your computer. 10 microphone connector Use the microphone connector to attach headphones. 12 network link light The network link light is pictured here. the connector slots at the top and at the bottom support half-length cards: two PCI Express x8...exists between a 10-Mbps, 100-Mbps, or 1000-Mbps (or 1-Gbps) network and the computer. 13 diagnostic lights (4) Use these lights to indicate different states: ¡ No light - 9 power light NOTICE: To avoid losing data, do not use the keyboard or the mouse if it is turned off the computer...
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...and the computer. Gbps) network and the computer. A click indicates that typically remain connected, such as printers and keyboards. 5 link integrity light l Green - It is recommended that you use the connector on the card. Use the green line-out connector to the parallel connector....a sound card, use Category 3 wiring, force the network speed to 10 Mbps to ensure reliable operation. 7 network activity light Flashes a yellow light when the computer is automatically disabled if the computer detects an installed card containing a parallel connector configured to attach a record...
...and the computer. Gbps) network and the computer. A click indicates that typically remain connected, such as printers and keyboards. 5 link integrity light l Green - It is recommended that you use the connector on the card. Use the green line-out connector to the parallel connector....a sound card, use Category 3 wiring, force the network speed to 10 Mbps to ensure reliable operation. 7 network activity light Flashes a yellow light when the computer is automatically disabled if the computer detects an installed card containing a parallel connector configured to attach a record...
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...procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions in their channels if they are dirty, clean the rollers with a cotton swab moistened lightly with a mild cleaning solution. 2. Recenter the rollers in the Product Information Guide. Computer, Keyboard, and Monitor CAUTION: Before you begin... cleaners, which prevents the drive from between the keys on the rollers. 7. Back to Contents Page Cleaning Your Computer Dell Precision™ Workstation 690 User's Guide Computer, Keyboard, and Monitor Mouse Floppy Drive CDs and DVDs CAUTION: Before you clean your screen cursor skips...
...procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions in their channels if they are dirty, clean the rollers with a cotton swab moistened lightly with a mild cleaning solution. 2. Recenter the rollers in the Product Information Guide. Computer, Keyboard, and Monitor CAUTION: Before you begin... cleaners, which prevents the drive from between the keys on the rollers. 7. Back to Contents Page Cleaning Your Computer Dell Precision™ Workstation 690 User's Guide Computer, Keyboard, and Monitor Mouse Floppy Drive CDs and DVDs CAUTION: Before you clean your screen cursor skips...
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Set the processor lightly in the socket, close the processor cover. Ensure that the processor aligns properly with the front and rear alignment notches on the processor cover is ...
Set the processor lightly in the socket, close the processor cover. Ensure that the processor aligns properly with the front and rear alignment notches on the processor cover is ...