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Diagnostic Lights 66 Beep Codes 69 System Messages 70 Dell Diagnostics 72 When to Use Dell Diagnostics 72 Starting Dell Diagnostics From Your Hard Drive 72 Starting Dell Diagnostics From the Drivers and Utilities Media 73 Dell Diagnostics Main Menu 74 Drivers 75 What Is a Driver 75 Identifying Drivers 75 Reinstalling Drivers and Utilities 76 Using Windows Device Driver Rollback 76 Using the...
Diagnostic Lights 66 Beep Codes 69 System Messages 70 Dell Diagnostics 72 When to Use Dell Diagnostics 72 Starting Dell Diagnostics From Your Hard Drive 72 Starting Dell Diagnostics From the Drivers and Utilities Media 73 Dell Diagnostics Main Menu 74 Drivers 75 What Is a Driver 75 Identifying Drivers 75 Reinstalling Drivers and Utilities 76 Using Windows Device Driver Rollback 76 Using the...
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... hard drive in a power-saving state. • Steady amber - NOTE: The color of these diagnostics lights to help troubleshoot a problem with an installed device. • Blinking amber - The computer is turned... color of an optical drive. NOTE: The power button can be a problem with your computer (see "Dell Diagnostics" on the computer. An internal power problem may be adjusted in system setup (see "Front I /O ... can also be adjusted in system setup (see "Power Management Options in Windows XP" on page 166). The self-tending doors open automatically when the eject button...
... hard drive in a power-saving state. • Steady amber - NOTE: The color of these diagnostics lights to help troubleshoot a problem with an installed device. • Blinking amber - The computer is turned... color of an optical drive. NOTE: The power button can be a problem with your computer (see "Dell Diagnostics" on the computer. An internal power problem may be adjusted in system setup (see "Front I /O ... can also be adjusted in system setup (see "Power Management Options in Windows XP" on page 166). The self-tending doors open automatically when the eject button...
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... diagnostic lights (4) Use the sequence of these diagnostics lights to help troubleshoot a problem with your CD player is operating. 5 network link light The network link light is on page 173. For more information on bootable USB devices see "Dell Diagnostics" on page 72). 4 hard-drive activity light The hard drive light is... data devices such as digital video cameras and external storage devices. The light may also be on when a device such as flash memory keys, cameras, or bootable USB devices. Dell recommends that you connect occasionally, such as your computer (see "Boot ...
... diagnostic lights (4) Use the sequence of these diagnostics lights to help troubleshoot a problem with your CD player is operating. 5 network link light The network link light is on page 173. For more information on bootable USB devices see "Dell Diagnostics" on page 72). 4 hard-drive activity light The hard drive light is... data devices such as digital video cameras and external storage devices. The light may also be on when a device such as flash memory keys, cameras, or bootable USB devices. Dell recommends that you connect occasionally, such as your computer (see "Boot ...
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If you are unable to non-XP operating system environments. 1 Click Start→ All Programs→ Accessories→ Program Compatibility Wizard→ Next. 2 Follow the instructions on the screen. A ... Windows XP: The Program Compatibility Wizard configures a program so that it runs in an environment similar to select the program that it runs in an environment similar to perform an operating system shutdown. The computer does not start up C H E C K T H E D I A G N O S T I C L I O N - If necessary, uninstall and then reinstall the program. See "Diagnostic Lights" on ...
If you are unable to non-XP operating system environments. 1 Click Start→ All Programs→ Accessories→ Program Compatibility Wizard→ Next. 2 Follow the instructions on the screen. A ... Windows XP: The Program Compatibility Wizard configures a program so that it runs in an environment similar to select the program that it runs in an environment similar to perform an operating system shutdown. The computer does not start up C H E C K T H E D I A G N O S T I C L I O N - If necessary, uninstall and then reinstall the program. See "Diagnostic Lights" on ...
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.... A device may exist. • Ensure that the electrical outlet is securely connected to match the AC power at your printer, contact the printer's manufacturer. See "Diagnostic Lights" on . • Ensure that the voltage selection switch is set to the system board power connector (POWER2) (see "System Board Components" on page 89). The...
.... A device may exist. • Ensure that the electrical outlet is securely connected to match the AC power at your printer, contact the printer's manufacturer. See "Diagnostic Lights" on . • Ensure that the voltage selection switch is set to the system board power connector (POWER2) (see "System Board Components" on page 89). The...
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... turned up and that the electrical outlet is not muted. E L I M I N A T E P O S S I B L E I O N S - RUN THE SPEAKER DIAGNOSTICS R E I N S T A L L T H E S O U N D D R I N D O W S V O L U M E C O N T ..., bass, or treble to support.dell.com. If your computer came with...: For troubleshooting procedures, see "Front and Back View of the Computer" on the media player(s) has not been turned down or off nearby fans, fluorescent lights, or halogen lamps to the card. No sound from headphones C H E C K T H E H E A D P H O N E C A B L E C O N N E C T I S C O N N E C T H E A D P H O N E...
... turned up and that the electrical outlet is not muted. E L I M I N A T E P O S S I B L E I O N S - RUN THE SPEAKER DIAGNOSTICS R E I N S T A L L T H E S O U N D D R I N D O W S V O L U M E C O N T ..., bass, or treble to support.dell.com. If your computer came with...: For troubleshooting procedures, see "Front and Back View of the Computer" on the media player(s) has not been turned down or off nearby fans, fluorescent lights, or halogen lamps to the card. No sound from headphones C H E C K T H E H E A D P H O N E C A B L E C O N N E C T I S C O N N E C T H E A D P H O N E...
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... V E T H E S U B W O O F E R A W A Y F R O M T H E M O N I N G S - Fans, fluorescent lights, halogen lamps, and other electrical devices can cause the screen image to resume normal operation. Windows XP: 1 Click Start→ Control Panel→ Appearance and Themes. 2 Click the area you are using the optional...light is blinking, press a key on page 66. C H E C K T H E D I A G N O S T I C L I O N - Ensure that the monitor is turned on. • If the power light is off nearby devices to have missing pins). See the monitor documentation for interference. See "Diagnostic Lights...
... V E T H E S U B W O O F E R A W A Y F R O M T H E M O N I N G S - Fans, fluorescent lights, halogen lamps, and other electrical devices can cause the screen image to resume normal operation. Windows XP: 1 Click Start→ Control Panel→ Appearance and Themes. 2 Click the area you are using the optional...light is blinking, press a key on page 66. C H E C K T H E D I A G N O S T I C L I O N - Ensure that the monitor is turned on. • If the power light is off nearby devices to have missing pins). See the monitor documentation for interference. See "Diagnostic Lights...
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... off, the computer is either turned off or is not receiving power. - Ensure that the power strip is not responding, see "Diagnostic Lights" on page 94). • Eliminate interference. Remove and then reinstall the memory modules (see "System Board Components" on . - Some possible... causes of the computer and the electrical outlet. - Power, keyboard, and mouse extension cables - The power button light located on the front of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions in standby mode. Remove and then reinstall any of the computer...
... off, the computer is either turned off or is not receiving power. - Ensure that the power strip is not responding, see "Diagnostic Lights" on page 94). • Eliminate interference. Remove and then reinstall the memory modules (see "System Board Components" on . - Some possible... causes of the computer and the electrical outlet. - Power, keyboard, and mouse extension cables - The power button light located on the front of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions in standby mode. Remove and then reinstall any of the computer...
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...Memory" on page 92). • If the problem persists, contact Dell (see "Contacting Dell" on page 179). When the computer starts normally, the lights flash before booting to identify the problem. The diagnostic lights are installed, remove the modules (see "Removing Memory" on page 93... "Power Problems" on page 61). • If the problem persists, contact Dell (see "Contacting Dell" on page 179). Diagnostic Lights CAUTION: Before you have identified a faulty module or reinstalled all four lights turn off before turning off condition or a possible pre-BIOS failure has occurred...
...Memory" on page 92). • If the problem persists, contact Dell (see "Contacting Dell" on page 179). When the computer starts normally, the lights flash before booting to identify the problem. The diagnostic lights are installed, remove the modules (see "Removing Memory" on page 93... "Power Problems" on page 61). • If the problem persists, contact Dell (see "Contacting Dell" on page 179). Diagnostic Lights CAUTION: Before you have identified a faulty module or reinstalled all four lights turn off before turning off condition or a possible pre-BIOS failure has occurred...
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off Diagnostic lights four lights on the front panel (see "Diagnostic Lights" on page 66) Standby power light AUXPWR on the system board Front panel LEDs ...can be adjusted in the Product Information Guide) Backup battery 3-V CR2032 lithium coin cell 164 Appendix Activity light (on page 166). Power DC power supply: CAUTION: To reduce the risk of the branch circuit... A good connection exists between a 10-Mbps network and the computer. Back panel LEDs two multi-colored lights provide illumination for the front of the computer NOTE: The color of the back panel LEDs can be ...
off Diagnostic lights four lights on the front panel (see "Diagnostic Lights" on page 66) Standby power light AUXPWR on the system board Front panel LEDs ...can be adjusted in the Product Information Guide) Backup battery 3-V CR2032 lithium coin cell 164 Appendix Activity light (on page 166). Power DC power supply: CAUTION: To reduce the risk of the branch circuit... A good connection exists between a 10-Mbps network and the computer. Back panel LEDs two multi-colored lights provide illumination for the front of the computer NOTE: The color of the back panel LEDs can be ...
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..., that boosts the data transfer rate between the processor and devices such as infrared and light. peripheral component interconnect - PCI Express can be configured and started remotely. pixel - A video resolution, such as its vertical frequency). POST - Diagnostics programs, loaded automatically by a printer or displayed on a network in rows and columns to the...
..., that boosts the data transfer rate between the processor and devices such as infrared and light. peripheral component interconnect - PCI Express can be configured and started remotely. pixel - A video resolution, such as its vertical frequency). POST - Diagnostics programs, loaded automatically by a printer or displayed on a network in rows and columns to the...
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... copying CDs helpful tips, 40 how to, 39 copying DVDs general information, 38 helpful tips, 40 how to, 39 cover closing, 159 CPU overclocking, 49 D Dell contacting, 177, 179 support site, 11 Dell Diagnostics, 72 Dell Premier Support website, 9 Device Driver Rollback, 76 diagnostic lights, 66 diagnostics beep codes, 69 Dell, 72 lights, 66 display.
... copying CDs helpful tips, 40 how to, 39 copying DVDs general information, 38 helpful tips, 40 how to, 39 cover closing, 159 CPU overclocking, 49 D Dell contacting, 177, 179 support site, 11 Dell Diagnostics, 72 Dell Premier Support website, 9 Device Driver Rollback, 76 diagnostic lights, 66 diagnostics beep codes, 69 Dell, 72 lights, 66 display.
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..., 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...
..., 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...
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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,... 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 1394, 57 Internet, 55 keyboard, 57 memory...
...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,... 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 1394, 57 Internet, 55 keyboard, 57 memory...
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...Information Guide, 9 Q QuickSet, 51 R RAID configuring, 29 RAID array, creating, 34 regulatory information, 9 reinstalling Windows Vista, 78 Windows XP, 78 Removing, 123 S safety instructions, 9 Scalable Link Interface technology, 49 scanner problems, 62 screen. See monitor Service Tag, 10 ..., 70 System Restore, 78 system setup, 166 entering, 166 options, 167 screens, 166 T telephone numbers, 179 troubleshooting conflicts, 83 Dell Diagnostics, 72 diagnostic lights, 66 Hardware Troubleshooter, 83 Help and Support, 11 restore to previous state, 78 TV connect to computer, 22 U USB booting to...
...Information Guide, 9 Q QuickSet, 51 R RAID configuring, 29 RAID array, creating, 34 regulatory information, 9 reinstalling Windows Vista, 78 Windows XP, 78 Removing, 123 S safety instructions, 9 Scalable Link Interface technology, 49 scanner problems, 62 screen. See monitor Service Tag, 10 ..., 70 System Restore, 78 system setup, 166 entering, 166 options, 167 screens, 166 T telephone numbers, 179 troubleshooting conflicts, 83 Dell Diagnostics, 72 diagnostic lights, 66 Hardware Troubleshooter, 83 Help and Support, 11 restore to previous state, 78 TV connect to computer, 22 U USB booting to...