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...; Provides your computer. only) • Safety instructions • Regulatory information • Ergonomics information • End User License Agreement Service Manual • How to remove and replace parts The Service Manual for your computer can be found at support.dell.com. • How to configure system settings • How to troubleshoot and solve problems...
...; Provides your computer. only) • Safety instructions • Regulatory information • Ergonomics information • End User License Agreement Service Manual • How to remove and replace parts The Service Manual for your computer can be found at support.dell.com. • How to configure system settings • How to troubleshoot and solve problems...
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... an ISP, click Choose from a list of connection to complete the setup. If you selected Set up my connection manually. • If you did not receive a setup CD, click Set up my connection manually in progress. 4 Follow the instructions provided on the screen by your ISP to select, click Help me choose...
... an ISP, click Choose from a list of connection to complete the setup. If you selected Set up my connection manually. • If you did not receive a setup CD, click Set up my connection manually in progress. 4 Follow the instructions provided on the screen by your ISP to select, click Help me choose...
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... No memory modules 1 If you are installing are detected installed, remove the modules, reinstall one module (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. ...modules are compatible with your computer (see your Service Manual at support.dell.com). 3 If the problem persists, contact Dell. 40 Troubleshooting failure. Code Description (repetitive short beeps) Suggested Remedy 1 BIOS checksum Contact Dell. board failure 4 RAM Read/Write 1 Ensure that...
... No memory modules 1 If you are installing are detected installed, remove the modules, reinstall one module (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. ...modules are compatible with your computer (see your Service Manual at support.dell.com). 3 If the problem persists, contact Dell. 40 Troubleshooting failure. Code Description (repetitive short beeps) Suggested Remedy 1 BIOS checksum Contact Dell. board failure 4 RAM Read/Write 1 Ensure that...
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... A B L E M E M O R Y - See your Service Manual at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. If the problem persists, contact Dell (see "Contacting Dell" on page 71). Ensure that you begin any of the procedures in this ... 1 Replace the battery (see your computer. For additional safety best practices information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at support.dell.com for the operating system or the program that shipped with your Service Manual failure. Enable the Pointing Device option in the proper place, and used the correct pathname. C A C H E D I S A B L E D D U E T O F A I L U R ...
... A B L E M E M O R Y - See your Service Manual at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. If the problem persists, contact Dell (see "Contacting Dell" on page 71). Ensure that you begin any of the procedures in this ... 1 Replace the battery (see your computer. For additional safety best practices information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at support.dell.com for the operating system or the program that shipped with your Service Manual failure. Enable the Pointing Device option in the proper place, and used the correct pathname. C A C H E D I S A B L E D D U E T O F A I L U R ...
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The operation requires a hard drive in the hard drive bay. ERROR READING PCMCIA CARD - The computer cannot identify the ExpressCard. See your Service Manual at support.dell.com), and boot the computer from a CD. T H E F I L E B E I N G C O P I E D I S T O O L A R G E F O R T H E D E S T I N A T I O N D R I ... the file to commands from a CD. GATE A20 FAILURE - Take the appropriate action. DRIVE NOT READY - See your Service Manual at support.dell.com for example, Printer out of memory recorded in nonvolatile memory (NVRAM) does not match the memory installed in filenames. E ...
The operation requires a hard drive in the hard drive bay. ERROR READING PCMCIA CARD - The computer cannot identify the ExpressCard. See your Service Manual at support.dell.com), and boot the computer from a CD. T H E F I L E B E I N G C O P I E D I S T O O L A R G E F O R T H E D E S T I N A T I O N D R I ... the file to commands from a CD. GATE A20 FAILURE - Take the appropriate action. DRIVE NOT READY - See your Service Manual at support.dell.com for example, Printer out of memory recorded in nonvolatile memory (NVRAM) does not match the memory installed in filenames. E ...
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...D R I V E R E A D F A I L U R E - Run the Hard Disk Drive tests in the Dell Diagnostics (see your Service Manual at support.dell.com), and boot the computer from a CD. Insert bootable media. Correct the appropriate options in the Dell Diagnostics (see your Service Manual at support.dell.com for more information. K E Y B O A R D C L O C K L I N E F A I ...floppy disk or CD. See your Service Manual at support.dell.com), and boot the computer from the computer. Run the Keyboard Controller test in the Dell Diagnostics (see "Dell Diagnostics" on page 48). For external ...
...D R I V E R E A D F A I L U R E - Run the Hard Disk Drive tests in the Dell Diagnostics (see your Service Manual at support.dell.com), and boot the computer from a CD. Insert bootable media. Correct the appropriate options in the Dell Diagnostics (see your Service Manual at support.dell.com for more information. K E Y B O A R D C L O C K L I N E F A I ...floppy disk or CD. See your Service Manual at support.dell.com), and boot the computer from the computer. Run the Keyboard Controller test in the Dell Diagnostics (see "Dell Diagnostics" on page 48). For external ...
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...Shut down the computer, wait 30 seconds, and then restart it. Reinstall the memory modules and, if necessary, replace them . See your Service Manual at support.dell.com for more information. N O B O O T D E V I C E A V A I V E - NOT ENOUGH MEMORY ... H A R D D R I L A B L E - The software you want to run is installed, properly seated, and partitioned as a boot device. See your Service Manual at support.dell.com for more information. A memory module may be corrupted. The operating system may be malfunctioning. MEMORY ADDRESS LINE FAILURE AT ADDRESS, READ VALUE EXPECTING...
...Shut down the computer, wait 30 seconds, and then restart it. Reinstall the memory modules and, if necessary, replace them . See your Service Manual at support.dell.com for more information. N O B O O T D E V I C E A V A I V E - NOT ENOUGH MEMORY ... H A R D D R I L A B L E - The software you want to run is installed, properly seated, and partitioned as a boot device. See your Service Manual at support.dell.com for more information. A memory module may be corrupted. The operating system may be malfunctioning. MEMORY ADDRESS LINE FAILURE AT ADDRESS, READ VALUE EXPECTING...
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...Windows Help and Support for installation instructions. The operating system cannot find a specific track on the hard drive. D A Y C L O C K L O S T P O W E R - Contact Dell (see "Contacting Dell" on page 71). A R E Q U I N G S YS T E M N O T F O U N D - The program that you want to open is missing an essential file.... back up the data (if possible), and then reformat the hard drive. Connect your Service Manual at support.dell.com). If the problem persists, contact Dell (see "Contacting Dell" on page 71). TI M E- The optional ROM has failed. Microsoft® Windows Vista...
...Windows Help and Support for installation instructions. The operating system cannot find a specific track on the hard drive. D A Y C L O C K L O S T P O W E R - Contact Dell (see "Contacting Dell" on page 71). A R E Q U I N G S YS T E M N O T F O U N D - The program that you want to open is missing an essential file.... back up the data (if possible), and then reformat the hard drive. Connect your Service Manual at support.dell.com). If the problem persists, contact Dell (see "Contacting Dell" on page 71). TI M E- The optional ROM has failed. Microsoft® Windows Vista...
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...three consecutive times for the same error (see "Contacting Dell" on page 71). If the message reappears, contact Dell (see "Contacting Dell" on page 71 for the Date and Time options. Connect your Service Manual at support.dell.com or see the documentation for assistance. 46 Troubleshooting...the battery, or connect the computer to charge the battery. TIME- setup program, then immediately exit the program (see your Service Manual at support.dell.com for more information. The reserve battery that was running out of charge. See your computer to an electrical outlet to an ...
...three consecutive times for the same error (see "Contacting Dell" on page 71). If the message reappears, contact Dell (see "Contacting Dell" on page 71 for the Date and Time options. Connect your Service Manual at support.dell.com or see the documentation for assistance. 46 Troubleshooting...the battery, or connect the computer to charge the battery. TIME- setup program, then immediately exit the program (see your Service Manual at support.dell.com for more information. The reserve battery that was running out of charge. See your computer to an electrical outlet to an ...
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... C A T E A P O T E N T I A L H A R D D R I N T E R R U P T - Replace processor fan. Check cables, swap hard disks, or see "Contacting Dell" on page 71 for assistance). KEYBOARD FAILURE - This feature can use the Hardware Troubleshooter to start test (see your boot device, ensure that the cables...E P R O B L E M - Disconnect the USB device. S.M.A.R.T error, possible hard drive failure. See your Service Manual at support.dell.com). Possible hard drive failure during the operating system setup or is detected but incorrectly configured, you can be malfunctioning or system ...
... C A T E A P O T E N T I A L H A R D D R I N T E R R U P T - Replace processor fan. Check cables, swap hard disks, or see "Contacting Dell" on page 71 for assistance). KEYBOARD FAILURE - This feature can use the Hardware Troubleshooter to start test (see your boot device, ensure that the cables...E P R O B L E M - Disconnect the USB device. S.M.A.R.T error, possible hard drive failure. See your Service Manual at support.dell.com). Possible hard drive failure during the operating system setup or is detected but incorrectly configured, you can be malfunctioning or system ...
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...a problem with your hard drive or from your computer. When to Use the Dell Diagnostics If you contact Dell for technical assistance. NOTICE: The Dell Diagnostics works only on page 52) and run the Dell Diagnostics before you want to test displays in Lockups and Software Problems (see the...search results, select the option that best describes the problem and click Next to follow the remaining troubleshooting steps. See your Service Manual at support.dell.com to review your computer, perform the checks in the system setup program and is optional and may not ship with your computer...
...a problem with your hard drive or from your computer. When to Use the Dell Diagnostics If you contact Dell for technical assistance. NOTICE: The Dell Diagnostics works only on page 52) and run the Dell Diagnostics before you want to test displays in Lockups and Software Problems (see the...search results, select the option that best describes the problem and click Next to follow the remaining troubleshooting steps. See your Service Manual at support.dell.com to review your computer, perform the checks in the system setup program and is optional and may not ship with your computer...
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..., write down the exact message. This message may not apply if you set your Service Manual at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. For additional safety best practices information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at support.dell.com). • If a device does not work, ensure that the electrical outlet is ... Classic view. The computer is either turned off or is not receiving power. • Reseat the power cable in a program, see your Dell computer to diagnose and fix the problem(s). • If an error message occurs in the power connector on . • Ensure that the ...
..., write down the exact message. This message may not apply if you set your Service Manual at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. For additional safety best practices information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at support.dell.com). • If a device does not work, ensure that the electrical outlet is ... Classic view. The computer is either turned off or is not receiving power. • Reseat the power cable in a program, see your Dell computer to diagnose and fix the problem(s). • If an error message occurs in the power connector on . • Ensure that the ...
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... malfunctioning or incorrectly installed. • Remove and then reinstall all memory modules (see your Service Manual at support.dell.com). • Remove and then reinstall any of interference are: • Power, keyboard, ... cable are securely connected to the same electrical outlet Memory Problems CAUTION: Before you begin any expansion cards, including graphics cards (see your Service Manual at support.dell.com). • Ensure that the main power cable and the front panel cable are securely connected to resume normal operation. ELIMINATE INTERFERENCE - I F T H E P O W E R L ...
... malfunctioning or incorrectly installed. • Remove and then reinstall all memory modules (see your Service Manual at support.dell.com). • Remove and then reinstall any of interference are: • Power, keyboard, ... cable are securely connected to the same electrical outlet Memory Problems CAUTION: Before you begin any expansion cards, including graphics cards (see your Service Manual at support.dell.com). • Ensure that the main power cable and the front panel cable are securely connected to resume normal operation. ELIMINATE INTERFERENCE - I F T H E P O W E R L ...
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...of memory supported by your computer. IF YOU EXPERIENCE OTHER MEMORY PROBLEMS - • Reseat the memory modules (see your Service Manual at support.dell.com) to ensure that your computer is successfully communicating with the memory. • Ensure that you are using to ensure ...data if you are following the memory installation guidelines (see your Service Manual at support.dell.com). • Ensure that shipped with your computer. If necessary, install additional memory (see your Service Manual at support.dell.com). • Reseat the memory modules (see your computer is ...
...of memory supported by your computer. IF YOU EXPERIENCE OTHER MEMORY PROBLEMS - • Reseat the memory modules (see your Service Manual at support.dell.com) to ensure that your computer is successfully communicating with the memory. • Ensure that you are using to ensure ...data if you are following the memory installation guidelines (see your Service Manual at support.dell.com). • Ensure that shipped with your computer. If necessary, install additional memory (see your Service Manual at support.dell.com). • Reseat the memory modules (see your computer is ...
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...; View frequently asked questions, access the help file for your taskbar: 1 Click Start→ All Programs→ Dell Support→ Dell Support Settings. 2 Ensure that the Show icon on the taskbar or from the Start menu, go to manually check your computing environment, view frequently asked questions. • Learn more information about the...
...; View frequently asked questions, access the help file for your taskbar: 1 Click Start→ All Programs→ Dell Support→ Dell Support Settings. 2 Ensure that the Show icon on the taskbar or from the Start menu, go to manually check your computing environment, view frequently asked questions. • Learn more information about the...
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... came installed in your operating system. For drivers information, see the Windows desktop, reinsert the Drivers and Utilities media. 5 At the Welcome Dell System Owner screen, click Next. Manually Reinstalling Drivers After extracting the driver files to reinstall and follow the prompts on the screen. If you want to your hard drive...
... came installed in your operating system. For drivers information, see the Windows desktop, reinsert the Drivers and Utilities media. 5 At the Welcome Dell System Owner screen, click Next. Manually Reinstalling Drivers After extracting the driver files to reinstall and follow the prompts on the screen. If you want to your hard drive...
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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...
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Service Manual, 8 Service Tag, 7 setup computer, 9 installing your computer in an enclosure, ... bus, 32 memory, 31 physical, 37 power, 37 processor, 31 system information, 31 video, 32 support, 65 contacting Dell, 71 DellConnect, 66 online services, 66 regional, 66 technical support and customer service, 66 support information, 8 System Restore...and Conditions, 8 transferring information to a new computer, 17 troubleshooting, 8, 39 blue screen, 54 computer not responding, 52 Dell Diagnostics, 48 error messages, 41 memory, 51 power, 50 power light conditions, 50 power lights, 39 program crashes, ...
Service Manual, 8 Service Tag, 7 setup computer, 9 installing your computer in an enclosure, ... bus, 32 memory, 31 physical, 37 power, 37 processor, 31 system information, 31 video, 32 support, 65 contacting Dell, 71 DellConnect, 66 online services, 66 regional, 66 technical support and customer service, 66 support information, 8 System Restore...and Conditions, 8 transferring information to a new computer, 17 troubleshooting, 8, 39 blue screen, 54 computer not responding, 52 Dell Diagnostics, 48 error messages, 41 memory, 51 power, 50 power light conditions, 50 power lights, 39 program crashes, ...
Service Manual
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... you make better use of your computer. disclaims any manner whatsoever without notice. © 2008 Dell Inc. September 2009 Rev. CAUTION: A CAUTION indicates potential for property damage, personal injury, or death. Dell™ Vostro™ 420/220/220s Service Manual Troubleshooting Working on Your Computer Computer Cover Bezel Chassis Support Bracket PCI and PCI Express...
... you make better use of your computer. disclaims any manner whatsoever without notice. © 2008 Dell Inc. September 2009 Rev. CAUTION: A CAUTION indicates potential for property damage, personal injury, or death. Dell™ Vostro™ 420/220/220s Service Manual Troubleshooting Working on Your Computer Computer Cover Bezel Chassis Support Bracket PCI and PCI Express...
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.../regulatory_compliance. With the computer still on the opposite edge of the front of the computer . Back to Contents Page Bezel Dell™ Vostro™ 420/220/220s Service Manual Removing the Bezel Replacing the Bezel CAUTION: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that edge of the bezel from the chassis. 4. CAUTION... opposite edge of the computer. 2. Rotate the bezel away from the computer to release the hooks on Your Computer. 2. the illustrations provided are for the Vostro 420, Vostro 220, and Vostro 220s computers;
.../regulatory_compliance. With the computer still on the opposite edge of the front of the computer . Back to Contents Page Bezel Dell™ Vostro™ 420/220/220s Service Manual Removing the Bezel Replacing the Bezel CAUTION: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that edge of the bezel from the chassis. 4. CAUTION... opposite edge of the computer. 2. Rotate the bezel away from the computer to release the hooks on Your Computer. 2. the illustrations provided are for the Vostro 420, Vostro 220, and Vostro 220s computers;