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6 System Setup 77 Overview 77 Entering System Setup 77 System Setup Screens 77 System Setup Options 79 Boot Sequence 82 Option Settings 82 Changing Boot Sequence for the Current Boot 82 Changing Boot Sequence for Future Boots 83 7 Clearing Passwords and CMOS Settings 85 Clearing Passwords 85 Clearing CMOS Settings 87 Flashing the BIOS 88 8 Troubleshooting Tools 89 Power Lights 89 Beep Codes 90 System Messages 93 Hardware Troubleshooter 95 6 Contents
6 System Setup 77 Overview 77 Entering System Setup 77 System Setup Screens 77 System Setup Options 79 Boot Sequence 82 Option Settings 82 Changing Boot Sequence for the Current Boot 82 Changing Boot Sequence for Future Boots 83 7 Clearing Passwords and CMOS Settings 85 Clearing Passwords 85 Clearing CMOS Settings 87 Flashing the BIOS 88 8 Troubleshooting Tools 89 Power Lights 89 Beep Codes 90 System Messages 93 Hardware Troubleshooter 95 6 Contents
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... When to Use the Dell Diagnostics 95 Starting the Dell Diagnostics From Your Hard Drive 96 Starting the Dell Diagnostics From the Drivers and Utilities Media 97 Dell Diagnostics Main Menu 98 9 Troubleshooting 101 Battery Problems 101 Drive Problems 102 Error Messages 103 IEEE 1394 ...Problems 110 Printer Problems 110 Scanner Problems 111 Sound and Speaker Problems 112 Video and Monitor Problems 113 Overclocking Problems 115 Power Lights 115 10 Reinstalling Software 117 Drivers 117 What Is a Driver 117 Identifying Drivers 117 Reinstalling Drivers and Utilities 118 Using the...
... When to Use the Dell Diagnostics 95 Starting the Dell Diagnostics From Your Hard Drive 96 Starting the Dell Diagnostics From the Drivers and Utilities Media 97 Dell Diagnostics Main Menu 98 9 Troubleshooting 101 Battery Problems 101 Drive Problems 102 Error Messages 103 IEEE 1394 ...Problems 110 Printer Problems 110 Scanner Problems 111 Sound and Speaker Problems 112 Video and Monitor Problems 113 Overclocking Problems 115 Power Lights 115 10 Reinstalling Software 117 Drivers 117 What Is a Driver 117 Identifying Drivers 117 Reinstalling Drivers and Utilities 118 Using the...
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Use the optical drive to play a CD/DVD. About Your Computer 17 This panel covers the optical drive. About Your Computer Front View of the Computer 1 2 10 3 9 4 5 6 8 7 1 front-panel LEDs (3) 2 optical-drive panel Multi-colored lights provide illumination for the front of the computer.
Use the optical drive to play a CD/DVD. About Your Computer 17 This panel covers the optical drive. About Your Computer Front View of the Computer 1 2 10 3 9 4 5 6 8 7 1 front-panel LEDs (3) 2 optical-drive panel Multi-colored lights provide illumination for the front of the computer.
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...about sleep states and exiting from a power-saving state, press the power button or use the power button to indicate different states: • No light - The computer is in the Windows Device Manager. To exit from a power-saving state, see "Power Management" on page 20). Supports a... is turned off the computer. 3 optional optical-drive bay 4 FlexBay drive 5 front I/O connectors 6 power button 7 front-panel LEDs (4) 8 power light 9 FlexBay drive eject button 10 optical drive panel eject button (2) Supports an optical drive. NOTICE: To avoid losing data, do not use the keyboard ...
...about sleep states and exiting from a power-saving state, press the power button or use the power button to indicate different states: • No light - The computer is in the Windows Device Manager. To exit from a power-saving state, see "Power Management" on page 20). Supports a... is turned off the computer. 3 optional optical-drive bay 4 FlexBay drive 5 front I/O connectors 6 power button 7 front-panel LEDs (4) 8 power light 9 FlexBay drive eject button 10 optical drive panel eject button (2) Supports an optical drive. NOTICE: To avoid losing data, do not use the keyboard ...
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Indicates no power available for power supply. • Green light - 1 power supply test switch 2 power supply diagnostic LED 3 card slots 4 back I/O connectors 5 power connector Used to test the power supply. NOTE: Some connector slots support ... power supply or the power supply is pictured. For more information, see "Back-Panel Connectors" on page 89. Access connectors for power supply. • No light - Front-Panel Connectors 1 23 4 20 About Your Computer Indicates power availability for any installed PCI or PCI Express cards. Plug USB and other devices into...
Indicates no power available for power supply. • Green light - 1 power supply test switch 2 power supply diagnostic LED 3 card slots 4 back I/O connectors 5 power connector Used to test the power supply. NOTE: Some connector slots support ... power supply or the power supply is pictured. For more information, see "Back-Panel Connectors" on page 89. Access connectors for power supply. • No light - Front-Panel Connectors 1 23 4 20 About Your Computer Indicates power availability for any installed PCI or PCI Express cards. Plug USB and other devices into...
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...volume of the computer when setting up multiple network connections (such as digital video cameras and external storage devices. 3 network activity light The network activity light is not detecting a physical connection to the network. 6 surround sound Use the (black) surround sound connector to ensure reliable... operation. 5 link integrity light • Green - A good connection exists between a 1000-Mbps (or 1-Gbps) network and the computer. • Off - A ...
...volume of the computer when setting up multiple network connections (such as digital video cameras and external storage devices. 3 network activity light The network activity light is not detecting a physical connection to the network. 6 surround sound Use the (black) surround sound connector to ensure reliable... operation. 5 link integrity light • Green - A good connection exists between a 1000-Mbps (or 1-Gbps) network and the computer. • Off - A ...
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... substances. • Use a vacuum cleaner with water. NOTICE: Do not soak the cloth or let water drip inside the ball cage with a cotton swab moistened lightly with a soap or alcohol solution. If possible, use liquid or aerosol cleaners, which may damage the antiglare coating. • To clean your computer with a soft... Product Information Guide. Cleaning Your Computer 75 Do not use a screen-cleaning tissue or solution suitable for the monitor's antistatic coating. Clean your monitor screen, lightly dampen a soft, clean cloth with water.
... substances. • Use a vacuum cleaner with water. NOTICE: Do not soak the cloth or let water drip inside the ball cage with a cotton swab moistened lightly with a soap or alcohol solution. If possible, use liquid or aerosol cleaners, which may damage the antiglare coating. • To clean your computer with a soft... Product Information Guide. Cleaning Your Computer 75 Do not use a screen-cleaning tissue or solution suitable for the monitor's antistatic coating. Clean your monitor screen, lightly dampen a soft, clean cloth with water.
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...standby mode. Troubleshooting Tools Power Lights CAUTION: Before you begin any of the computer: • If the power light is white and the computer is not responding, see "System Board Components" in the Service Manual on the Dell Support website at support.dell.com). • Eliminate interference.... Too many devices on properly. - The power button light located on . - If the computer is plugged into a power strip, ensure that ...
...standby mode. Troubleshooting Tools Power Lights CAUTION: Before you begin any of the computer: • If the power light is white and the computer is not responding, see "System Board Components" in the Service Manual on the Dell Support website at support.dell.com). • Eliminate interference.... Too many devices on properly. - The power button light located on . - If the computer is plugged into a power strip, ensure that ...
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... E T W O R K C A B L E C O N N E C T O R - and down-arrow keys to highlight Shut down or Turn Off, and then press . 3 After the computer turns off (see "Controls and Lights" on page 132), no network communication is firmly inserted into the network connector on the back of the procedures in this section, follow the safety...shown on the setup diagram. 4 Turn on page 121. If the link integrity light is functioning. See "Troubleshooting Software and Hardware Problems in the Microsoft® Windows® XP and Windows Vista® Operating Systems" on page 117. Connect a properly working ...
... E T W O R K C A B L E C O N N E C T O R - and down-arrow keys to highlight Shut down or Turn Off, and then press . 3 After the computer turns off (see "Controls and Lights" on page 132), no network communication is firmly inserted into the network connector on the back of the procedures in this section, follow the safety...shown on the setup diagram. 4 Turn on page 121. If the link integrity light is functioning. See "Troubleshooting Software and Hardware Problems in the Microsoft® Windows® XP and Windows Vista® Operating Systems" on page 117. Connect a properly working ...
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VERIFY THAT THE SCANNER IS RECOGNIZED BY MICROSOFT WINDOWS - Windows XP: 1 Click Start→ Control Panel→ Printers and Other Hardware→ Scanners and Cameras. 2 If your speakers have volume controls, adjust the volume, bass, or ... is working by testing it with another device, such as shown on the media player(s) has not been turned down or off nearby fans, fluorescent lights, or halogen lamps to the card. If your scanner is automatically disabled when headphones are connected as a lamp. Ensure that the volume is turned up...
VERIFY THAT THE SCANNER IS RECOGNIZED BY MICROSOFT WINDOWS - Windows XP: 1 Click Start→ Control Panel→ Printers and Other Hardware→ Scanners and Cameras. 2 If your speakers have volume controls, adjust the volume, bass, or ... is working by testing it with another device, such as shown on the media player(s) has not been turned down or off nearby fans, fluorescent lights, or halogen lamps to the card. If your scanner is automatically disabled when headphones are connected as a lamp. Ensure that the volume is turned up...
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...Display Settings. 2 Adjust Resolution and Colors settings, as a lamp. CHECK THE MONITOR POWER LIGHT - • If the power light is lit or blinking, the monitor has power. • If the power light is off nearby devices to check for interference. Ensure that the monitor is turned on. ... outlet is working by testing it is normal for monitor cable connectors to have missing pins). M O V E T H E M O N I T O R - Windows XP: 1 Click Start→ Control Panel→ Appearance and Themes. 2 Click the area you want to appear shaky. See the monitor documentation for instructions on page...
...Display Settings. 2 Adjust Resolution and Colors settings, as a lamp. CHECK THE MONITOR POWER LIGHT - • If the power light is lit or blinking, the monitor has power. • If the power light is off nearby devices to check for interference. Ensure that the monitor is turned on. ... outlet is working by testing it is normal for monitor cable connectors to have missing pins). M O V E T H E M O N I T O R - Windows XP: 1 Click Start→ Control Panel→ Appearance and Themes. 2 Click the area you want to appear shaky. See the monitor documentation for instructions on page...
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...in the Product Information Guide. Overclocking Problems Overclocking may be defective. Ensure that the power cable for instructions on page 141). Power Lights CAUTION: Before you must change the overclock setting in the system setup program to the computer. 2 Turn on page 90. •...keyboard, move the mouse, or press the power button to indicate different states: • If the power light is steady white and the computer is not responding, see "Contacting Dell" on adjusting the contrast and brightness, demagnetizing (degaussing) the monitor, and running the monitor self-test. ...
...in the Product Information Guide. Overclocking Problems Overclocking may be defective. Ensure that the power cable for instructions on page 141). Power Lights CAUTION: Before you must change the overclock setting in the system setup program to the computer. 2 Turn on page 90. •...keyboard, move the mouse, or press the power button to indicate different states: • If the power light is steady white and the computer is not responding, see "Contacting Dell" on adjusting the contrast and brightness, demagnetizing (degaussing) the monitor, and running the monitor self-test. ...
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... turns on the back of the power supply. Ensure that the main power cable and front panel cable are : - To resolve the issue, contact Dell (See "Contacting Dell" on a power strip - Reseat the power cable into an electrical outlet and that the power strip is plugged into both the power connector on... working by testing it with another device, such as a lamp. - Ensure that the main power cable is connected to the system. - • If the power light is off, the computer is either due to a bad power supply or a device attached to the power supply.
... turns on the back of the power supply. Ensure that the main power cable and front panel cable are : - To resolve the issue, contact Dell (See "Contacting Dell" on a power strip - Reseat the power cable into an electrical outlet and that the power strip is plugged into both the power connector on... working by testing it with another device, such as a lamp. - Ensure that the main power cable is connected to the system. - • If the power light is off, the computer is either due to a bad power supply or a device attached to the power supply.
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... activity on integrated network yellow blinking light - Indicates no light) - Activity light (on the network. Back panel LEDs two multi-colored lights provide illumination for power-saving state Hard-drive access light white Link integrity light (on adapter) the network. Controls and Lights Power control push button Power light white light - orange light - off (no light) - A good connection exists between a 1-GB...
... activity on integrated network yellow blinking light - Indicates no light) - Activity light (on the network. Back panel LEDs two multi-colored lights provide illumination for power-saving state Hard-drive access light white Link integrity light (on adapter) the network. Controls and Lights Power control push button Power light white light - orange light - off (no light) - A good connection exists between a 1-GB...
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... hibernate mode to conserve the amount of electrical power allocated to each device attached to enable technologies such as system setup. accelerated graphics port - ambient light sensor - antivirus software - Also referred to an electrical outlet. alternating current - ASF - and operating system-independent. battery operating time - A program (or utility) that helps to...
... hibernate mode to conserve the amount of electrical power allocated to each device attached to enable technologies such as system setup. accelerated graphics port - ambient light sensor - antivirus software - Also referred to an electrical outlet. alternating current - ASF - and operating system-independent. battery operating time - A program (or utility) that helps to...
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...processor to the Internet, send and receive e-mail, and access websites. interrupt request - Internet service provider - A unit of data that emits light to form a wide area network (WAN). local area network - liquid crystal display - local bus - Although two devices can communicate with that...press multiple keys at the same time. K Kb - kilobyte - key combination - kilohertz - A computer network covering a small area. LCD - light-emitting diode - LPT - IRQ - An electronic pathway assigned to a specific device so that the device can share the same IRQ assignment, you to...
...processor to the Internet, send and receive e-mail, and access websites. interrupt request - Internet service provider - A unit of data that emits light to form a wide area network (WAN). local area network - liquid crystal display - local bus - Although two devices can communicate with that...press multiple keys at the same time. K Kb - kilobyte - key combination - kilohertz - A computer network covering a small area. LCD - light-emitting diode - LPT - IRQ - An electronic pathway assigned to a specific device so that the device can share the same IRQ assignment, you to...
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... files you shut down the computer. RTC - A faster, serial version of the ATA (IDE) interface. A faster, serial version of the SCSI interface (as infrared and light. SCSI - The higher the refresh rate, the less video flicker can have interference than the higher frequency radiations, such as opposed to as hard drives...
... files you shut down the computer. RTC - A faster, serial version of the ATA (IDE) interface. A faster, serial version of the SCSI interface (as infrared and light. SCSI - The higher the refresh rate, the less video flicker can have interference than the higher frequency radiations, such as opposed to as hard drives...
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... blank, 113 clone mode, 37 connect DVI, 35-36 connect TV, 35, 37 connect two, 35-36 connect VGA, 35-36 display settings, 37 extended desktop mode, 37 hard to read, 113 mouse problems, 108 N network problems, 109 O operating system media, 127 reinstalling, 16 Operating System CD, 16 optical drive problems... mode, 39, 41-42 line conditioners options, 40 options, schemes, 40 problems, 110 protection devices sleep mode, 42 standby mode, 39 surge protectors UPS power light, 115 conditions, 110 power options properties, 40 Index 165
... blank, 113 clone mode, 37 connect DVI, 35-36 connect TV, 35, 37 connect two, 35-36 connect VGA, 35-36 display settings, 37 extended desktop mode, 37 hard to read, 113 mouse problems, 108 N network problems, 109 O operating system media, 127 reinstalling, 16 Operating System CD, 16 optical drive problems... mode, 39, 41-42 line conditioners options, 40 options, schemes, 40 problems, 110 protection devices sleep mode, 42 standby mode, 39 surge protectors UPS power light, 115 conditions, 110 power options properties, 40 Index 165
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... 105 memory, 108 monitor hard to read, 113 monitor is blank, 113 mouse, 108 network, 109 optical drive, 102 power, 110 power light conditions, 110 printer, 110 program crashes, 106 program stops responding, 106 restore to previous state, 122 scanner, 111 screen hard to read, ... 113 software, 106-107 volume adjusting, 112 Product Information Guide, 12 R RAID configuring, 67 RAID array, creating, 71 regulatory information, 12 ResourceCD Dell Diagnostics, 95 S S.M.A.R.T, 94 S/PDIF digital audio enabling, 62 safety instructions, 12 scanner problems, 111-112 Service Tag, 13 settings system setup, 77...
... 105 memory, 108 monitor hard to read, 113 monitor is blank, 113 mouse, 108 network, 109 optical drive, 102 power, 110 power light conditions, 110 printer, 110 program crashes, 106 program stops responding, 106 restore to previous state, 122 scanner, 111 screen hard to read, ... 113 software, 106-107 volume adjusting, 112 Product Information Guide, 12 R RAID configuring, 67 RAID array, creating, 71 regulatory information, 12 ResourceCD Dell Diagnostics, 95 S S.M.A.R.T, 94 S/PDIF digital audio enabling, 62 safety instructions, 12 scanner problems, 111-112 Service Tag, 13 settings system setup, 77...