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Contents 1 About Your Computer 7 Front View 7 Back View 7 Back Panel Connectors 8 2 Setting Up Your Computer 9 Quick Setup 9 Connecting to the Internet 13 Setting Up Your Internet Connection 13 Transferring Information to a New Computer 15 Microsoft Windows Vista 15 Microsoft Windows XP 15 3 Specifications 19 4 Troubleshooting 29 Troubleshooting Tools 29 Power Light 29 Beep Codes 30 Error Messages 32 System Messages 37 Contents 3
Contents 1 About Your Computer 7 Front View 7 Back View 7 Back Panel Connectors 8 2 Setting Up Your Computer 9 Quick Setup 9 Connecting to the Internet 13 Setting Up Your Internet Connection 13 Transferring Information to a New Computer 15 Microsoft Windows Vista 15 Microsoft Windows XP 15 3 Specifications 19 4 Troubleshooting 29 Troubleshooting Tools 29 Power Light 29 Beep Codes 30 Error Messages 32 System Messages 37 Contents 3
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... not respond to the microprocessor has failed. Code 4-4-3 4-4-4 Cause Math-coprocessor test failure Cache test failure Error Messages CAUTION: Before you received is not listed below, see the documentation for either the operating system or the program that shipped with your Service Manual at support.dell.com for more information. AU X I L I O N - DISK C : FAILED...
... not respond to the microprocessor has failed. Code 4-4-3 4-4-4 Cause Math-coprocessor test failure Cache test failure Error Messages CAUTION: Before you received is not listed below, see the documentation for either the operating system or the program that shipped with your Service Manual at support.dell.com for more information. AU X I L I O N - DISK C : FAILED...
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...board, keyboard, display, memory, hard drive, and so on. • Answer any error codes and problem descriptions exactly as they appear and follow the instructions on your Drivers and Utilities media (see "Dell Diagnostics Main Menu" on page 42). NOTE: If you see a message stating that ... Close the Main Menu window to continue." and down any questions that appear. • If failures are detected, write down the error code(s) and see "Contacting Dell" on your hard drive. 6 Press to select Test System and then press . NOTE: It is recommended that no diagnostics utility ...
...board, keyboard, display, memory, hard drive, and so on. • Answer any error codes and problem descriptions exactly as they appear and follow the instructions on your Drivers and Utilities media (see "Dell Diagnostics Main Menu" on page 42). NOTE: If you see a message stating that ... Close the Main Menu window to continue." and down any questions that appear. • If failures are detected, write down the error code(s) and see "Contacting Dell" on your hard drive. 6 Press to select Test System and then press . NOTE: It is recommended that no diagnostics utility ...
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... your computer. NOTE: The Express Test requires no interaction on your part. When the test completes, record the test results and then press any error codes and problem descriptions exactly as they appear and follow the instructions on page 42). NOTE: It is selected, the following menu appears: Option Test... loads the following menu appears: Option Express Test Function Performs a quick test of tracing a problem quickly. 42 Troubleshooting 9 At the Dell Diagnostics Main Menu, left-click with the mouse, or press and then , to select the test you want to run and then press . ...
... your computer. NOTE: The Express Test requires no interaction on your part. When the test completes, record the test results and then press any error codes and problem descriptions exactly as they appear and follow the instructions on page 42). NOTE: It is selected, the following menu appears: Option Test... loads the following menu appears: Option Express Test Function Performs a quick test of tracing a problem quickly. 42 Troubleshooting 9 At the Dell Diagnostics Main Menu, left-click with the mouse, or press and then , to select the test you want to run and then press . ...
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NOTE: The Extended Test periodically requires your Service Tag ready. NOTE: When contacting Dell support, have your input to perform a more . Write down the error code and problem description exactly as it appears and follow the instructions on page 112). The Service Tag for...any problem encountered during a test, a message appears with an error code and a description of devices in the system. If you to be run. Troubleshooting 43 This option allows you cannot resolve the problem, contact Dell (see "Contacting Dell" on the screen. Use to test a specific device or ...
NOTE: The Extended Test periodically requires your Service Tag ready. NOTE: When contacting Dell support, have your input to perform a more . Write down the error code and problem description exactly as it appears and follow the instructions on page 112). The Service Tag for...any problem encountered during a test, a message appears with an error code and a description of devices in the system. If you to be run. Troubleshooting 43 This option allows you cannot resolve the problem, contact Dell (see "Contacting Dell" on the screen. Use to test a specific device or ...
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... from the Custom Test or Symptom Tree option: Tab Results Errors Help Configuration Parameters Function Displays the results of the test and any requirements for the selected device. The Dell Diagnostics obtains configuration information for tests run from the system setup... program, memory, and various internal tests, and displays the information in the device list in a program, see the program's documentation. 44 Troubleshooting Displays error conditions encountered, error codes, and ...
... from the Custom Test or Symptom Tree option: Tab Results Errors Help Configuration Parameters Function Displays the results of the test and any requirements for the selected device. The Dell Diagnostics obtains configuration information for tests run from the system setup... program, memory, and various internal tests, and displays the information in the device list in a program, see the program's documentation. 44 Troubleshooting Displays error conditions encountered, error codes, and ...
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Error message, beep code, or diagnostic code: Description of problem and troubleshooting procedures you connected to a network? Diagnostics Checklist Name: Date: Address: Phone number: Service Tag (bar code on the back or bottom of the computer): Express Service Code: Return Material Authorization Number (if provided by Dell support technician): Operating system and version: Devices: Expansion cards: Are...
Error message, beep code, or diagnostic code: Description of problem and troubleshooting procedures you connected to a network? Diagnostics Checklist Name: Date: Address: Phone number: Service Tag (bar code on the back or bottom of the computer): Express Service Code: Return Material Authorization Number (if provided by Dell support technician): Operating system and version: Devices: Expansion cards: Are...
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Index B beep codes, 30 C CDs operating system, 63 computer beep codes, 30 crashes, 47-48 restore to previous state, 55 stops responding, 47 conflicts software and hardware incompatibilities, 38 contacting Dell, 71 D Dell contacting, 71 DellConnect, 66 diagnostics beep codes, 30 documentation User's Guide, 64 drivers, 51 identifying, 51 reinstalling, 52 E ergonomics information, 64 error messages beep codes, 30 F Factory Image Restore, 58 Files and Settings Transfer Wizard, 15 H hardware beep codes, 30 conflicts, 38 Hardware Troubleshooter, 38 Index 73
Index B beep codes, 30 C CDs operating system, 63 computer beep codes, 30 crashes, 47-48 restore to previous state, 55 stops responding, 47 conflicts software and hardware incompatibilities, 38 contacting Dell, 71 D Dell contacting, 71 DellConnect, 66 diagnostics beep codes, 30 documentation User's Guide, 64 drivers, 51 identifying, 51 reinstalling, 52 E ergonomics information, 64 error messages beep codes, 30 F Factory Image Restore, 58 Files and Settings Transfer Wizard, 15 H hardware beep codes, 30 conflicts, 38 Hardware Troubleshooter, 38 Index 73