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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
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For additional safety best practices information, 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... a device such as a memory module or graphics card might emit a series of beeps during start-up if the monitor cannot display errors or problems. This series of beeps, called a beep code, identifies a problem. One possible beep code consists of the procedures in standby mode. If the power light is blinking amber...
For additional safety best practices information, 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... a device such as a memory module or graphics card might emit a series of beeps during start-up if the monitor cannot display errors or problems. This series of beeps, called a beep code, identifies a problem. One possible beep code consists of the procedures in standby mode. If the power light is blinking amber...
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... installing are detected installed, remove the modules, reinstall one module (see your Service Manual at support.dell.com), and then restart the computer. 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...
... installing are detected installed, remove the modules, reinstall one module (see your Service Manual at support.dell.com), and then restart the computer. 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...
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... the cable connection. D E C R E A S I N G A V A I L U R E - Possible at support.dell.com). battery failure or 2 If the problem persists, contact Dell. The CD drive does not respond to the microprocessor has failed. Ensure that shipped with your Service Manual at support...begin any of the procedures in the system setup program. Code Description (repetitive short beeps) Suggested Remedy 5 Real-time clock 1 Replace the battery (see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. The touch pad or external mouse may be faulty. See your computer...
... the cable connection. D E C R E A S I N G A V A I L U R E - Possible at support.dell.com). battery failure or 2 If the problem persists, contact Dell. The CD drive does not respond to the microprocessor has failed. Ensure that shipped with your Service Manual at support...begin any of the procedures in the system setup program. Code Description (repetitive short beeps) Suggested Remedy 5 Real-time clock 1 Replace the battery (see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. The touch pad or external mouse may be faulty. See your computer...
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... 51 • Ensure that the main power cable and front panel cable are securely connected to the system board (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 A M B E R - 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 - Press a key on page 39. IF THE POWER ... and powered on, see "Beep Codes" on the keyboard, move the mouse, or press the power button to the system board connector (see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at support.dell.com). Some possible causes of...
... 51 • Ensure that the main power cable and front panel cable are securely connected to the system board (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 A M B E R - 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 - Press a key on page 39. IF THE POWER ... and powered on, see "Beep Codes" on the keyboard, move the mouse, or press the power button to the system board connector (see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at support.dell.com). Some possible causes of...
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... of problem and troubleshooting procedures you connected to a network? Error message, beep code, or diagnostic code: Description of the computer): Express Service Code: Return Material Authorization Number (if provided by Dell support technician): Operating system and version: Devices: Expansion cards: Are you performed...and network adapter: Programs and versions: See your operating system documentation to a printer, print each file before calling Dell. Otherwise, record the contents of the system's start-up files. If the computer is connected to determine the contents of each file...
... of problem and troubleshooting procedures you connected to a network? Error message, beep code, or diagnostic code: Description of the computer): Express Service Code: Return Material Authorization Number (if provided by Dell support technician): Operating system and version: Devices: Expansion cards: Are you performed...and network adapter: Programs and versions: See your operating system documentation to a printer, print each file before calling Dell. Otherwise, record the contents of the system's start-up files. If the computer is connected to determine the contents of each file...
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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...
..., 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...
Service Manual
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...Remove the computer cover (see System Board Components). Locate the 3-pin CMOS jumper (CLEAR CMOS) on the computer. 2. Reboot your computer at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance 1. BIOS The system setup program resides within the BIOS on pins 1 and 2. 5. Click Save this Agreement. Remove the 2-pin jumper ... CMOS jumper (CLEAR CMOS) pins 2 and 3. 4. d. Remove the jumper plug and replace it on the system board. Your computer will emit five beeps, and then issue a CMOS checksum error. 6. If you install a new system board, you may need to clear the password. 6. Flashing the BIOS...
...Remove the computer cover (see System Board Components). Locate the 3-pin CMOS jumper (CLEAR CMOS) on the computer. 2. Reboot your computer at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance 1. BIOS The system setup program resides within the BIOS on pins 1 and 2. 5. Click Save this Agreement. Remove the 2-pin jumper ... CMOS jumper (CLEAR CMOS) pins 2 and 3. 4. d. Remove the jumper plug and replace it on the system board. Your computer will emit five beeps, and then issue a CMOS checksum error. 6. If you install a new system board, you may need to clear the password. 6. Flashing the BIOS...
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... power strips connected to further identify the problem. (see System Board Components). Write down the beep code. 2. Possible system board failure. Suggested Resolution Contact Dell (see PCI and PCI Express Cards). l If the power light is blinking amber, the computer...Module). ¡ Remove and then reinstall any cards (see Contacting Dell). Back to Contents Page Troubleshooting Dell™ Vostro™ 420/220/220s Service Manual Tools Dell Diagnostics Solving Problems Dell Technical Update Service Dell Support Utility Tools Power Lights CAUTION: Before working by testing it...
... power strips connected to further identify the problem. (see System Board Components). Write down the beep code. 2. Possible system board failure. Suggested Resolution Contact Dell (see PCI and PCI Express Cards). l If the power light is blinking amber, the computer...Module). ¡ Remove and then reinstall any cards (see Contacting Dell). Back to Contents Page Troubleshooting Dell™ Vostro™ 420/220/220s Service Manual Tools Dell Diagnostics Solving Problems Dell Technical Update Service Dell Support Utility Tools Power Lights CAUTION: Before working by testing it...
Service Manual
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...by testing it with another device, such as a lamp. l Ensure that the Print to the following port(s): setting is blinking amber, beep code 3 - Verify that the printer cables are : l Power, keyboard, and mouse extension cables l Too many devices connected to ... For additional safety best practices information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. For additional safety best practices information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. Windows XP: 1. Some possible causes of the computer and the...
...by testing it with another device, such as a lamp. l Ensure that the Print to the following port(s): setting is blinking amber, beep code 3 - Verify that the printer cables are : l Power, keyboard, and mouse extension cables l Too many devices connected to ... For additional safety best practices information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. For additional safety best practices information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. Windows XP: 1. Some possible causes of the computer and the...