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... a memory problem. Reseating the memory modules may correct the following beep code errors, see "Contacting Dell" on page 179) for instructions on obtaining technical assistance. For example, beep code 1-3-1 (one possible beep code) consists of one beep, a burst of beeps, called a beep code, identifies a problem. Code 1-3-1 through 2-4-4 3-1-1 3-1-2 3-1-3 3-1-4 3-2-2 3-2-4 3-3-1 3-3-2 3-3-4 3-4-1 Cause Microprocessor register failure NVRAM read/write failure ROM BIOS...
... a memory problem. Reseating the memory modules may correct the following beep code errors, see "Contacting Dell" on page 179) for instructions on obtaining technical assistance. For example, beep code 1-3-1 (one possible beep code) consists of one beep, a burst of beeps, called a beep code, identifies a problem. Code 1-3-1 through 2-4-4 3-1-1 3-1-2 3-1-3 3-1-4 3-2-2 3-2-4 3-3-1 3-3-2 3-3-4 3-4-1 Cause Microprocessor register failure NVRAM read/write failure ROM BIOS...
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...see "Drives" on page 106) and defined correctly in the system setup program (see "Memory" on page 90). See "Contacting Dell" on page 179 for instructions on page 166). Code 3-4-2 3-4-3 4-2-1 4-2-2 4-2-3 4-2-4 4-3-1 4-3-3 4-3-4 4-4-1 4-4-2 4-4-3 4-4-4 Cause Screen retrace failure Search for video ROM failure No timer .... Ensure that was running when the message appeared. The hard drive is not working or is not operating. C: Drive Error C: Drive Failure Cache Memory Bad, Do Not Enable Cache Possible Cause Corrective Action The keyboard controller failed its test. Reseat...
...see "Drives" on page 106) and defined correctly in the system setup program (see "Memory" on page 90). See "Contacting Dell" on page 179 for instructions on page 166). Code 3-4-2 3-4-3 4-2-1 4-2-2 4-2-3 4-2-4 4-3-1 4-3-3 4-3-4 4-4-1 4-4-2 4-4-3 4-4-4 Cause Screen retrace failure Search for video ROM failure No timer .... Ensure that was running when the message appeared. The hard drive is not working or is not operating. C: Drive Error C: Drive Failure Cache Memory Bad, Do Not Enable Cache Possible Cause Corrective Action The keyboard controller failed its test. Reseat...
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...try again. 6 At the Boot Device Menu, use the up - NOTE: Write down any error codes and problem descriptions exactly as they appear and follow the instructions on the front of time. Starting Dell Diagnostics From the Drivers and Utilities Media 1 Turn on your computer. 2 Press the eject ... close the test window to return to the Dell Diagnostics Main Menu. 6 Close the Main Menu window to exit Dell Diagnostics and restart the computer. NOTE: Keyboard failure may result when a key on the keyboard is held down any error codes and problem descriptions exactly as they appear and...
...try again. 6 At the Boot Device Menu, use the up - NOTE: Write down any error codes and problem descriptions exactly as they appear and follow the instructions on the front of time. Starting Dell Diagnostics From the Drivers and Utilities Media 1 Turn on your computer. 2 Press the eject ... close the test window to return to the Dell Diagnostics Main Menu. 6 Close the Main Menu window to exit Dell Diagnostics and restart the computer. NOTE: Keyboard failure may result when a key on the keyboard is held down any error codes and problem descriptions exactly as they appear and...
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...to 20 minutes and requires no interaction on the symptom of the screen. When contacting Dell support, have your input to run. Write down the error code and problem description exactly as it displays the information in the device list in the ...various internal tests, and it appears and follow the instructions on page 179). Displays error conditions encountered, error codes, and the problem description. Describes the test and any error conditions encountered. The Dell Diagnostics obtains configuration information for running the test. Lists a number of common symptoms...
...to 20 minutes and requires no interaction on the symptom of the screen. When contacting Dell support, have your input to run. Write down the error code and problem description exactly as it displays the information in the device list in the ...various internal tests, and it appears and follow the instructions on page 179). Displays error conditions encountered, error codes, and the problem description. Describes the test and any error conditions encountered. The Dell Diagnostics obtains configuration information for running the test. Lists a number of common symptoms...
Owner's Manual
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... A Microsoft utility that may occur during electrical storms. 210 Glossary Each device is accessed by the computer. serial connector - A bar code label on the SCSI controller bus. The setup.exe or install.exe program comes with a processor and a memory chip. Setup program differs... at support.dell.com or when you place a shortcut on computers equipped for customer service or technical support. S/PDIF - A power management mode that encrypts voice and data transmissions. A jumper on or off). SDRAM - Also, you can be used for errors. Surge protectors do ...
... A Microsoft utility that may occur during electrical storms. 210 Glossary Each device is accessed by the computer. serial connector - A bar code label on the SCSI controller bus. The setup.exe or install.exe program comes with a processor and a memory chip. Setup program differs... at support.dell.com or when you place a shortcut on computers equipped for customer service or technical support. S/PDIF - A power management mode that encrypts voice and data transmissions. A jumper on or off). SDRAM - Also, you can be used for errors. Surge protectors do ...
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... dual graphics technology, 49 dual monitors, 23 DVDs about, 38 E e-mail problems, 55 End User License Agreement, 9 ergonomics information, 9 error messages beep codes, 69 diagnostic lights, 66 problems, 56 system, 70 F Factory Image Restore, 80-81 G Graphics Dual Graphics, 49 Internet problems, 55 IRQ... conflicts, 83 H hard drive activity light, 15 problems, 54 hardware beep codes, 69 conflicts, 83 Dell Diagnostics, 72 drives, RAID configuration, 29 Hardware Troubleshooter, 83 headphone connector, 15, 18 Help and Support, 11 helpful tips, ...
... dual graphics technology, 49 dual monitors, 23 DVDs about, 38 E e-mail problems, 55 End User License Agreement, 9 ergonomics information, 9 error messages beep codes, 69 diagnostic lights, 66 problems, 56 system, 70 F Factory Image Restore, 80-81 G Graphics Dual Graphics, 49 Internet problems, 55 IRQ... conflicts, 83 H hard drive activity light, 15 problems, 54 hardware beep codes, 69 conflicts, 83 Dell Diagnostics, 72 drives, RAID configuration, 29 Hardware Troubleshooter, 83 headphone connector, 15, 18 Help and Support, 11 helpful tips, ...
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...Network Setup Wizard, 42 problems, 60 Network Setup Wizard, 42 O operating system media, 12, 82 reinstalling, 12 reinstalling Windows Vista, 78 reinstalling Windows XP, 78 optical drive, 123 problems, 54 overclocking, 49, 170 P password clearing, 174 jumper, 174 PC Restore, 80 performance, 49 phone numbers, ...properties, 45 printer problems, 61 problems battery, 53 beep codes, 69 blue screen, 59 CD-RW drive, 54 computer crashes, 58-59 computer stops responding, 58 conflicts, 83 Dell Diagnostics, 72 diagnostic lights, 66 drives, 53 e-mail, 55 error messages, 56 general, 58 hard drive, 54 IEEE ...
...Network Setup Wizard, 42 problems, 60 Network Setup Wizard, 42 O operating system media, 12, 82 reinstalling, 12 reinstalling Windows Vista, 78 reinstalling Windows XP, 78 optical drive, 123 problems, 54 overclocking, 49, 170 P password clearing, 174 jumper, 174 PC Restore, 80 performance, 49 phone numbers, ...properties, 45 printer problems, 61 problems battery, 53 beep codes, 69 blue screen, 59 CD-RW drive, 54 computer crashes, 58-59 computer stops responding, 58 conflicts, 83 Dell Diagnostics, 72 diagnostic lights, 66 drives, 53 e-mail, 55 error messages, 56 general, 58 hard drive, 54 IEEE ...