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... pickup for Dell products. • Warranty Information: Information relating to warranty for Dell products. • Dell Forums: Information on forums for discussion and support of Dell products. • Contact Us: Information on various options available for contacting Dell. Technical Support • Drivers and Downloads • Enterprise Resource Center • Find Express Service Code • Manuals Finding Information...
... pickup for Dell products. • Warranty Information: Information relating to warranty for Dell products. • Dell Forums: Information on forums for discussion and support of Dell products. • Contact Us: Information on various options available for contacting Dell. Technical Support • Drivers and Downloads • Enterprise Resource Center • Find Express Service Code • Manuals Finding Information...
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...setup information provided by your Internet connection. 4 Click Setup. Choose Connect to the Internet and click Next. 6 Click Set up my connection manually and click Next. 7 Click either Broadband (PPPoE), Wireless, or Dial-up, depending on how you want to connect. • Choose ...use a wireless connection through a WLAN card. • Choose Dial-up if you will use a dial-up modem or ISDN (Integrated Services Digital Network). Windows® XP 1 Save and close any open files, and exit any open programs. 2 Click Start Connections. → Control Panel→ Network and...
...setup information provided by your Internet connection. 4 Click Setup. Choose Connect to the Internet and click Next. 6 Click Set up my connection manually and click Next. 7 Click either Broadband (PPPoE), Wireless, or Dial-up, depending on how you want to connect. • Choose ...use a wireless connection through a WLAN card. • Choose Dial-up if you will use a dial-up modem or ISDN (Integrated Services Digital Network). Windows® XP 1 Save and close any open files, and exit any open programs. 2 Click Start Connections. → Control Panel→ Network and...
Dell Technology Guide
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...the screen and look for the message in the System Messages list or in your Service Manual for information on your Service Manual for information about diagnostic and status lights. With the Dell Diagnostics, the computer runs the Pre-boot System Assessment (PSA), a series of initial...computers System messages Windows Hardware Troubleshooter Dell Diagnostics Function The power button light illuminates and blinks or remains solid to indicate different power states, such as power, no power, or standby. Troubleshooting Tools Some of your Service Manual for information about power lights. Your...
...the screen and look for the message in the System Messages list or in your Service Manual for information on your Service Manual for information about diagnostic and status lights. With the Dell Diagnostics, the computer runs the Pre-boot System Assessment (PSA), a series of initial...computers System messages Windows Hardware Troubleshooter Dell Diagnostics Function The power button light illuminates and blinks or remains solid to indicate different power states, such as power, no power, or standby. Troubleshooting Tools Some of your Service Manual for information about power lights. Your...
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...the computer illuminates and blinks or remains solid to resume normal operation. Troubleshooting 273 For additional safety best practices information, see the Service Manual for self-support information, software updates, and health scans of the procedures in standby mode. NOTE: On certain systems the power... • If the power light is blinking blue, the computer is not responding, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. Reseat the power cable into an electrical outlet and that the power strip is plugged into both the power connector...
...the computer illuminates and blinks or remains solid to resume normal operation. Troubleshooting 273 For additional safety best practices information, see the Service Manual for self-support information, software updates, and health scans of the procedures in standby mode. NOTE: On certain systems the power... • If the power light is blinking blue, the computer is not responding, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. Reseat the power cable into an electrical outlet and that the power strip is plugged into both the power connector...
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...installed. - Ensure that the electrical outlet is steady amber, a device may exist. - Remove and then reinstall any cards (see the Service Manual for Desktop Computers Some desktop computers have lights labeled with similar products in known working by testing it with your computer). - Ensure that...your location, if applicable. - If the computer malfunctions, the sequence of interference are securely connected to the system board (see the Service Manual for your computer). • If the power light is blinking amber, the computer is set to the system board (see the ...
...installed. - Ensure that the electrical outlet is steady amber, a device may exist. - Remove and then reinstall any cards (see the Service Manual for Desktop Computers Some desktop computers have lights labeled with similar products in known working by testing it with your computer). - Ensure that...your location, if applicable. - If the computer malfunctions, the sequence of interference are securely connected to the system board (see the Service Manual for your computer). • If the power light is blinking amber, the computer is set to the system board (see the ...
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... certain features. FOR MORE INFORMATION: to learn more about the meaning of the various diagnostic lights displayed, see the Service Manual for your computer or search for the topic on the Dell Support website support.dell.com. FOR HELP IN RESOLVING THIS PROBLEM, PLEASE NOTE THIS C H E C K P O I N T A N D C O N T A C T D E L L TE C H N I L U R E - H A R D - Troubleshooting 275 System Messages for Desktop Computers...
... certain features. FOR MORE INFORMATION: to learn more about the meaning of the various diagnostic lights displayed, see the Service Manual for your computer or search for the topic on the Dell Support website support.dell.com. FOR HELP IN RESOLVING THIS PROBLEM, PLEASE NOTE THIS C H E C K P O I N T A N D C O N T A C T D E L L TE C H N I L U R E - H A R D - Troubleshooting 275 System Messages for Desktop Computers...
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...U N T H E S YS T E M S E T U P P R O G R A M - Run the Dell Diagnostics (see your computer's Service Manual). • If memory was not removed or installed, memory module or system board failure may have occurred. Connect a 130-W or greater..., F2 TO RUN THE SETUP UTILITY. U N S U P P O R T E D M E M O R Y. P R O G R A M - Enter the system setup program and correct the date or time (see "Contacting Dell" on page 308). If the problem persists, replace the CMOS battery. THEY SYSTEM WILL ADJUST THE PERFORMANCE TO MATCH THE POWER AVAILABLE. D A Y N O T S E T - THE AC POWER...
...U N T H E S YS T E M S E T U P P R O G R A M - Run the Dell Diagnostics (see your computer's Service Manual). • If memory was not removed or installed, memory module or system board failure may have occurred. Connect a 130-W or greater..., F2 TO RUN THE SETUP UTILITY. U N S U P P O R T E D M E M O R Y. P R O G R A M - Enter the system setup program and correct the date or time (see "Contacting Dell" on page 308). If the problem persists, replace the CMOS battery. THEY SYSTEM WILL ADJUST THE PERFORMANCE TO MATCH THE POWER AVAILABLE. D A Y N O T S E T - THE AC POWER...
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... see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. Drive Problems CAUTION: Before you begin any of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions shipped with your Service Manual or contact Dell (see "Contacting Dell" on the computer, or if an incorrect... time or date displays during start-up, replace the battery (see "Contacting Dell" on page 125. ENSURE THAT MICROSOFT® WINDOWS® RECOGNIZES THE DRIVE - Windows® XP • ...
... see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. Drive Problems CAUTION: Before you begin any of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions shipped with your Service Manual or contact Dell (see "Contacting Dell" on the computer, or if an incorrect... time or date displays during start-up, replace the battery (see "Contacting Dell" on page 125. ENSURE THAT MICROSOFT® WINDOWS® RECOGNIZES THE DRIVE - Windows® XP • ...
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...with your network settings are correct and that the network is off (see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. See "Windows Hardware Troubleshooter" on the back of the procedures in this section, follow the ...Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. C H E C K T H E N E T W O R K L I N G S - Windows XP 1 Click Start → Control Panel→ Printers and Other Hardware→ Mouse. 2 Adjust the settings as needed . For additional safety best practices information, see the Service Manual for Media Drives" on ...
...with your network settings are correct and that the network is off (see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. See "Windows Hardware Troubleshooter" on the back of the procedures in this section, follow the ...Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. C H E C K T H E N E T W O R K L I N G S - Windows XP 1 Click Start → Control Panel→ Printers and Other Hardware→ Mouse. 2 Adjust the settings as needed . For additional safety best practices information, see the Service Manual for Media Drives" on ...
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...that the voltage selection switch is securely connected to the system board power connector (POWER2) (see the Service Manual for your computer). The computer is either turned off or is not receiving power. • Reseat ... E R L I G H T I S O F F - NOTE: On certain systems the power light is green. Computers" on properly. • Ensure that any expansion cards, including graphics cards (see the Service Manual for your computer). Some possible causes of the computer and the electrical outlet. • Replace power strips, power extension cables, and other power protection devices...
...that the voltage selection switch is securely connected to the system board power connector (POWER2) (see the Service Manual for your computer). The computer is either turned off or is not receiving power. • Reseat ... E R L I G H T I S O F F - NOTE: On certain systems the power light is green. Computers" on properly. • Ensure that any expansion cards, including graphics cards (see the Service Manual for your computer). Some possible causes of the computer and the electrical outlet. • Replace power strips, power extension cables, and other power protection devices...
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...). • If the power light is blinking amber, the computer is not responding, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. Contact Dell (see the Service Manual for Desktop Computers" on page 273. NOTE: On certain systems the power light is green. • If the power light... mode. Reseat the power cable into an electrical outlet and that the electrical outlet is working condition to the system board (see "Contacting Dell" on the back of the computer and the electrical outlet. - If the computer is plugged into a power strip, ensure that the ...
...). • If the power light is blinking amber, the computer is not responding, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. Contact Dell (see the Service Manual for Desktop Computers" on page 273. NOTE: On certain systems the power light is green. • If the power light... mode. Reseat the power cable into an electrical outlet and that the electrical outlet is working condition to the system board (see "Contacting Dell" on the back of the computer and the electrical outlet. - If the computer is plugged into a power strip, ensure that the ...
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...is set to the system board (see the Service Manual for your computer.) • If the power light is free and can be malfunctioning or incorrectly installed. - Too many devices on a power strip - The service is steady amber, a device may be ...strips connected to support.dell.com/technicalupdate. Power, keyboard, and mouse extension cables - Remove and then reinstall the memory modules (see the Documentation for the Dell Technical Update service, go to the same electrical outlet Dell Technical Update Service The Dell Technical Update service provides proactive e-mail ...
...is set to the system board (see the Service Manual for your computer.) • If the power light is free and can be malfunctioning or incorrectly installed. - Too many devices on a power strip - The service is steady amber, a device may be ...strips connected to support.dell.com/technicalupdate. Power, keyboard, and mouse extension cables - Remove and then reinstall the memory modules (see the Documentation for the Dell Technical Update service, go to the same electrical outlet Dell Technical Update Service The Dell Technical Update service provides proactive e-mail ...
Setup Guide
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... following the memory installation guidelines (see the Service Manual at support.dell.com/manuals). • If the problem persists, contact Dell (see "Contacting Dell" on page 57). If necessary, install additional memory (see the Service Manual at support.dell.com/manuals). • Reseat the memory module(s) into the connector(s) (see the Service Manual at support.dell.com/manuals). • Check if the memory module...
... following the memory installation guidelines (see the Service Manual at support.dell.com/manuals). • If the problem persists, contact Dell (see "Contacting Dell" on page 57). If necessary, install additional memory (see the Service Manual at support.dell.com/manuals). • Reseat the memory module(s) into the connector(s) (see the Service Manual at support.dell.com/manuals). • Check if the memory module...
Setup Guide
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... read failure - Replace keyboard or check the cable for assistance (see "Contacting Dell" on page 57). No boot device available - Contact Dell for assistance (see "Contacting Dell" on page 57). See the Service Manual at support.dell.com/manuals or contact Dell for assistance (see "Contacting Dell" on hard drive, the hard drive cable is loose, or no bootable...
... read failure - Replace keyboard or check the cable for assistance (see "Contacting Dell" on page 57). No boot device available - Contact Dell for assistance (see "Contacting Dell" on page 57). See the Service Manual at support.dell.com/manuals or contact Dell for assistance (see "Contacting Dell" on hard drive, the hard drive cable is loose, or no bootable...
Setup Guide
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... chip on page 57). Your USB device needs more power for assistance (see "Contacting Dell" on the system board might be malfunctioning or there might be a system board failure. Dell recommends that you can use the Hardware Troubleshooter to start the Hardware Troubleshooter: 1. S.M.A.R.T ... over current error - Contact Dell for it to connect the USB device, or if your data regularly. To start the search. 3. Using Support Tools No timer tick interrupt - See the Service Manual at support.dell.com/manuals or contact Dell for assistance (see "Contacting Dell" on page 57).
... chip on page 57). Your USB device needs more power for assistance (see "Contacting Dell" on the system board might be malfunctioning or there might be a system board failure. Dell recommends that you can use the Hardware Troubleshooter to start the Hardware Troubleshooter: 1. S.M.A.R.T ... over current error - Contact Dell for it to connect the USB device, or if your data regularly. To start the search. 3. Using Support Tools No timer tick interrupt - See the Service Manual at support.dell.com/manuals or contact Dell for assistance (see "Contacting Dell" on page 57).
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... replace a worn or defective part See: "System Recovery Media" on page 48 the back of your computer "Dell Diagnostics" on page 40 "My Dell Downloads" on page 37 support.dell.com the Service Manual at support.dell.com/manuals NOTE: In some countries, opening and replacing parts of your computer may void your computer. 58 Check your...
... replace a worn or defective part See: "System Recovery Media" on page 48 the back of your computer "Dell Diagnostics" on page 40 "My Dell Downloads" on page 37 support.dell.com the Service Manual at support.dell.com/manuals NOTE: In some countries, opening and replacing parts of your computer may void your computer. 58 Check your...
Setup Guide
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... and one S/PDIF (optical)connector 61 non-ECC memory only Minimum 3 GB Maximum 24 GB NOTE: For instructions on upgrading memory, see the Service Manual at support.dell.com/manuals. Specifications External Connectors Network adapter one RJ45 connector eSATA one back-panel connector IEEE 1394 one back-panel 6-pin serial connector USB three top...
... and one S/PDIF (optical)connector 61 non-ECC memory only Minimum 3 GB Maximum 24 GB NOTE: For instructions on upgrading memory, see the Service Manual at support.dell.com/manuals. Specifications External Connectors Network adapter one RJ45 connector eSATA one back-panel connector IEEE 1394 one back-panel 6-pin serial connector USB three top...