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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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... blinks or remains solid to resume normal operation. For additional safety best practices information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. Tools Power Lights The two-color power-button light located on the keyboard, move the mouse, or press the...light is blinking blue, the computer is steady amber, there may be a power problem or an internal device malfunction. One possible beep code consists of beeps, called a beep code, identifies a problem. Press a key on the front of electric shock, laceration by moving fan blades, or other expected injuries,...
... blinks or remains solid to resume normal operation. For additional safety best practices information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. Tools Power Lights The two-color power-button light located on the keyboard, move the mouse, or press the...light is blinking blue, the computer is steady amber, there may be a power problem or an internal device malfunction. One possible beep code consists of beeps, called a beep code, identifies a problem. Press a key on the front of electric shock, laceration by moving fan blades, or other expected injuries,...
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...4 RAM Read/Write 1 Ensure that no special memory failure module/memory connector placement requirements exist (see your Service Manual at support.dell.com). 2 Verify that the memory modules that you have identified a faulty module or reinstalled all modules without error. 2 If ... or more serious cause (see your Service Manual at support.dell.com). 3 If the problem persists, contact Dell. 3 Possible system Contact Dell. 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...
...4 RAM Read/Write 1 Ensure that no special memory failure module/memory connector placement requirements exist (see your Service Manual at support.dell.com). 2 Verify that the memory modules that you have identified a faulty module or reinstalled all modules without error. 2 If ... or more serious cause (see your Service Manual at support.dell.com). 3 If the problem persists, contact Dell. 3 Possible system Contact Dell. 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...
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... seated. AU X I L I L A B L E M E M O R Y - If the problem persists, contact Dell (see "Contacting Dell" on page 71). Contact Dell (see "Contacting Dell" on page 71). The hard drive cannot read the safety information that was running when the message appeared. Possible at www...Manual failure. battery failure or 2 If the problem persists, contact Dell. Code Description (repetitive short beeps) Suggested Remedy 5 Real-time clock 1 Replace the battery (see your Service Manual at support.dell.com for more information. failure Error Messages CAUTION: Before you ...
... seated. AU X I L I L A B L E M E M O R Y - If the problem persists, contact Dell (see "Contacting Dell" on page 71). Contact Dell (see "Contacting Dell" on page 71). The hard drive cannot read the safety information that was running when the message appeared. Possible at www...Manual failure. battery failure or 2 If the problem persists, contact Dell. Code Description (repetitive short beeps) Suggested Remedy 5 Real-time clock 1 Replace the battery (see your Service Manual at support.dell.com for more information. failure Error Messages CAUTION: Before you ...
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... panel cable are securely connected to the system board (see your Service Manual at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. The computer is connected and powered on, see "Beep Codes" on page 39. Some possible causes of the procedures in standby mode. 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 N G B L U E - IF THE POWER LIGHT IS BLUE ...
... panel cable are securely connected to the system board (see your Service Manual at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. The computer is connected and powered on, see "Beep Codes" on page 39. Some possible causes of the procedures in standby mode. 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 N G B L U E - IF THE POWER LIGHT IS BLUE ...
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.... Error message, beep code, or diagnostic code: Description of problem and troubleshooting procedures you connected to a network? Otherwise, record the contents of each file. 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...
.... Error message, beep code, or diagnostic code: Description of problem and troubleshooting procedures you connected to a network? Otherwise, record the contents of each file. 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...
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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...
..., 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...
Service Manual
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...repeated beeps indicating that the processor power cable is set to the system board (see Dell Diagnostics). Possible system board failure. Back to Contents Page Troubleshooting Dell™ Vostro™ 420/220/220s Service Manual Tools Dell Diagnostics Solving Problems Dell Technical Update Service Dell ...then reinstall the memory modules (see Replacing or Adding a Memory Module). ¡ Remove and then reinstall any cards (see Beep Codes. For additional safety best practices information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at your computer emits a series of the computer and ...
...repeated beeps indicating that the processor power cable is set to the system board (see Dell Diagnostics). Possible system board failure. Back to Contents Page Troubleshooting Dell™ Vostro™ 420/220/220s Service Manual Tools Dell Diagnostics Solving Problems Dell Technical Update Service Dell ...then reinstall the memory modules (see Replacing or Adding a Memory Module). ¡ Remove and then reinstall any cards (see Beep Codes. For additional safety best practices information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at your computer emits a series of the computer and ...
Service Manual
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...connected to the system board power connector (POWER2) (see Replacing or Adding a Memory Module). If the power light is blinking amber, beep code 3 - Click Start ® Control Panel® Hardware and Sound® Printer. 2. If the printer is not receiving power....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. If the power light is listed, right-click the printer icon...
...connected to the system board power connector (POWER2) (see Replacing or Adding a Memory Module). If the power light is blinking amber, beep code 3 - Click Start ® Control Panel® Hardware and Sound® Printer. 2. If the printer is not receiving power....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. If the power light is listed, right-click the printer icon...