Dell Technology Guide
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...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 bottom or back of your operating system documentation to a printer, print each file before calling Dell. If the computer... Yes No Network, version, and network adapter: Programs and versions: See your computer): Express Service Code: Return Material Authorization Number (if provided by Dell support technician): Operating system and version: Devices: Expansion cards: Are you performed: ...
...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 bottom or back of your operating system documentation to a printer, print each file before calling Dell. If the computer... Yes No Network, version, and network adapter: Programs and versions: See your computer): Express Service Code: Return Material Authorization Number (if provided by Dell support technician): Operating system and version: Devices: Expansion cards: Are you performed: ...
Setup and Quick Reference Guide
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Vostro 220s Back View 28 Vostro 220s Back Panel Connectors 29 4 Specifications 31 5 Troubleshooting 39 Tools 39 Power Lights 39 Beep Codes 39 Error Messages 41 System Messages 46 Troubleshooting Software and Hardware Problems 47 Dell Diagnostics 48 Troubleshooting Tips 50 Power Problems 50 Memory Problems 51 Lockups and Software Problems 52 Dell Technical Update Service 54 Dell Support Utility 55 6 Reinstalling Software 57 Drivers 57 Identifying Drivers 57 Reinstalling Drivers and Utilities 58 4 Contents
Vostro 220s Back View 28 Vostro 220s Back Panel Connectors 29 4 Specifications 31 5 Troubleshooting 39 Tools 39 Power Lights 39 Beep Codes 39 Error Messages 41 System Messages 46 Troubleshooting Software and Hardware Problems 47 Dell Diagnostics 48 Troubleshooting Tips 50 Power Problems 50 Memory Problems 51 Lockups and Software Problems 52 Dell Technical Update Service 54 Dell Support Utility 55 6 Reinstalling Software 57 Drivers 57 Identifying Drivers 57 Reinstalling Drivers and Utilities 58 4 Contents
Setup and Quick Reference Guide
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..., see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. Beep Codes Your computer might be malfunctioning or incorrectly installed. • If the power light is in this section, read the safety information that the computer encountered a possible system board failure. Press ...errors or problems. This series of repetitive three short beeps. Troubleshooting 39 One possible beep code consists of beeps, called a beep code, identifies a problem. If the power light is blinking amber, the computer is connected and powered on the keyboard, move the...
..., see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. Beep Codes Your computer might be malfunctioning or incorrectly installed. • If the power light is in this section, read the safety information that the computer encountered a possible system board failure. Press ...errors or problems. This series of repetitive three short beeps. Troubleshooting 39 One possible beep code consists of beeps, called a beep code, identifies a problem. If the power light is blinking amber, the computer is connected and powered on the keyboard, move the...
Setup and Quick Reference Guide
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... memory of the same type into your computer see "Dell Diagnostics" on page 48). If your computer beeps during start-up: 1 Write down the beep code. 2 Run the Dell Diagnostics to identify a more memory modules are compatible with your computer (see your Service Manual at support.dell.com), and then restart the computer. Continue until you have two or more...
... memory of the same type into your computer see "Dell Diagnostics" on page 48). If your computer beeps during start-up: 1 Write down the beep code. 2 Run the Dell Diagnostics to identify a more memory modules are compatible with your computer (see your Service Manual at support.dell.com), and then restart the computer. Continue until you have two or more...
Setup and Quick Reference Guide
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...necessary, replace them. battery failure or 2 If the problem persists, contact Dell. For an external mouse, check the cable connection. If the problem persists, contact Dell (see your computer. The hard drive cannot read the safety information that you begin any ...D C O M M A N D O R FILE N A M E - Troubleshooting 41 system board failure. 6 Video BIOS Test Contact Dell. Code Description (repetitive short beeps) Suggested Remedy 5 Real-time clock 1 Replace the battery (see "Contacting Dell" on page 71). AU X I L I L A B L E M E M O R Y - The primary cache internal to ...
...necessary, replace them. battery failure or 2 If the problem persists, contact Dell. For an external mouse, check the cable connection. If the problem persists, contact Dell (see your computer. The hard drive cannot read the safety information that you begin any ...D C O M M A N D O R FILE N A M E - Troubleshooting 41 system board failure. 6 Video BIOS Test Contact Dell. Code Description (repetitive short beeps) Suggested Remedy 5 Real-time clock 1 Replace the battery (see "Contacting Dell" on page 71). AU X I L I L A B L E M E M O R Y - The primary cache internal to ...
Setup and Quick Reference Guide
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... the display is connected and powered on, see "Beep Codes" on the keyboard, move the mouse, or press the power button to resume normal operation. Press a key on page 39. For additional safety best practices information, see your Service Manual at support.dell.com). I F T H E P O W E R L I G H T I S B L I N K I N G B L U E - I F T H E P O W E R L I G H T I S S T E A D Y A M B E R - The computer is receiving electrical power, a device might be malfunctioning...
... the display is connected and powered on, see "Beep Codes" on the keyboard, move the mouse, or press the power button to resume normal operation. Press a key on page 39. For additional safety best practices information, see your Service Manual at support.dell.com). I F T H E P O W E R L I G H T I S B L I N K I N G B L U E - I F T H E P O W E R L I G H T I S S T E A D Y A M B E R - The computer is receiving electrical power, a device might be malfunctioning...
Setup and Quick Reference Guide
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... Error message, beep code, or diagnostic code: Description of problem and troubleshooting procedures you connected to a network? Yes No Network, version, and network adapter: Programs and versions: See your operating system documentation to a printer, print each file before calling Dell. 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 ...
... Error message, beep code, or diagnostic code: Description of problem and troubleshooting procedures you connected to a network? Yes No Network, version, and network adapter: Programs and versions: See your operating system documentation to a printer, print each file before calling Dell. 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 ...
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..., 48 starting from the Drivers and Utilities media, 49 starting from your hard drive, 49 Dell Factory Image Restore, 63 Dell Technology Guide, 8 DellConnect, 66 Desktop System Software, 7 diagnostics beep codes, 39 Dell, 48 documentation, 7 Dell Technology Guide, 8 Service Manual, 8 drivers, 57 Drivers and Utilities media, 7 identifying, 57 reinstalling, 58 returning to a previous version, 58 Drivers and...
..., 48 starting from the Drivers and Utilities media, 49 starting from your hard drive, 49 Dell Factory Image Restore, 63 Dell Technology Guide, 8 DellConnect, 66 Desktop System Software, 7 diagnostics beep codes, 39 Dell, 48 documentation, 7 Dell Technology Guide, 8 Service Manual, 8 drivers, 57 Drivers and Utilities media, 7 identifying, 57 reinstalling, 58 returning to a previous version, 58 Drivers and...
Service Manual
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Contents 1 Troubleshooting 9 Tools 9 Power Lights 9 Beep Codes 10 System Messages 12 Hardware Troubleshooter 12 Dell Diagnostics 13 When to Use the Dell Diagnostics 13 Starting the Dell Diagnostics From Your Hard Drive 13 Starting the Dell Diagnostics From the Drivers and Utilities Disc 15 Dell Diagnostics Main Menu 16 Solving Problems 18 Battery Problems 19 Drive Problems 19...
Contents 1 Troubleshooting 9 Tools 9 Power Lights 9 Beep Codes 10 System Messages 12 Hardware Troubleshooter 12 Dell Diagnostics 13 When to Use the Dell Diagnostics 13 Starting the Dell Diagnostics From Your Hard Drive 13 Starting the Dell Diagnostics From the Drivers and Utilities Disc 15 Dell Diagnostics Main Menu 16 Solving Problems 18 Battery Problems 19 Drive Problems 19...
Service Manual
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...the power cable into an electrical outlet and that the computer turns on . - For additional safety best practices information, see "Beep Codes" on the front of the computer and the electrical outlet. - If the computer is plugged into a power strip, ensure that the ...power strip is plugged into both the power connector on the back of the computer illuminates and blinks or remains solid to verify that the power strip is not responding, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell...
...the power cable into an electrical outlet and that the computer turns on . - For additional safety best practices information, see "Beep Codes" on the front of the computer and the electrical outlet. - If the computer is plugged into a power strip, ensure that the ...power strip is plugged into both the power connector on the back of the computer illuminates and blinks or remains solid to verify that the power strip is not responding, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell...
Service Manual
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.... (see "Replacing or Adding a Memory Module" on page 59). • Eliminate interference. Some possible causes of beeps during start -up : 1 Write down the beep code. 2 Run the Dell Diagnostics to match the AC power at your computer emits a series of beeps during start -up if the monitor cannot display errors or problems. For example, one possible...
.... (see "Replacing or Adding a Memory Module" on page 59). • Eliminate interference. Some possible causes of beeps during start -up : 1 Write down the beep code. 2 Run the Dell Diagnostics to match the AC power at your computer emits a series of beeps during start -up if the monitor cannot display errors or problems. For example, one possible...
Service Manual
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... failure. • If the problem persists, contact Dell (see "Contacting Dell" on page 137). 6 Video BIOS Test Contact Dell (see "Contacting Dell" on Failure. page 137). Code (repetitive Description short beeps) Suggested Resolution 2 No memory modules • If two or more memory modules are are using is supported by your computer (see "Replacing or Adding a Memory Module...
... failure. • If the problem persists, contact Dell (see "Contacting Dell" on page 137). 6 Video BIOS Test Contact Dell (see "Contacting Dell" on Failure. page 137). Code (repetitive Description short beeps) Suggested Resolution 2 No memory modules • If two or more memory modules are are using is supported by your computer (see "Replacing or Adding a Memory Module...