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...Computer 43 Power Management Options in Windows XP 44 Standby Mode 44 Hibernate Mode 45... CPU Overclocking 49 3 Dell™ QuickSet 51 4 Troubleshooting 53 Solving Problems 53 Battery Problems 53 Drive Problems 53 E-Mail, Modem, and Internet Problems 55 Error Messages 56 IEEE 1394 ...Device Problems 57 Keyboard Problems 57 Lockups and Software Problems 58 Memory Problems 59 Mouse Problems 60 Network Problems 60 Power Problems 61 Printer Problems 61 Scanner Problems 62 Sound and Speaker Problems 63 Video and Monitor Problems 63 Power Lights...
...Computer 43 Power Management Options in Windows XP 44 Standby Mode 44 Hibernate Mode 45... CPU Overclocking 49 3 Dell™ QuickSet 51 4 Troubleshooting 53 Solving Problems 53 Battery Problems 53 Drive Problems 53 E-Mail, Modem, and Internet Problems 55 Error Messages 56 IEEE 1394 ...Device Problems 57 Keyboard Problems 57 Lockups and Software Problems 58 Memory Problems 59 Mouse Problems 60 Network Problems 60 Power Problems 61 Printer Problems 61 Scanner Problems 62 Sound and Speaker Problems 63 Video and Monitor Problems 63 Power Lights...
Owner's Manual
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... "Installing Memory" on page 92). • If the problem persists, contact Dell (see "Contacting Dell" on page 13). NOTE: After the computer completes POST, all modules without error. • If available, install working memory of the lights help troubleshoot a problem, your computer has four lights labeled 1, 2, 3, and 4 on the front panel (see "Front View" on...
... "Installing Memory" on page 92). • If the problem persists, contact Dell (see "Contacting Dell" on page 13). NOTE: After the computer completes POST, all modules without error. • If available, install working memory of the lights help troubleshoot a problem, your computer has four lights labeled 1, 2, 3, and 4 on the front panel (see "Front View" on...
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...supported by your computer (see "Memory" on page 161). • If the problem persists, contact Dell (see "Contacting Dell" on page 179). Memory modules are detected, but a memory configuration or compatibility error has occurred. • If two or more memory modules are installed, remove the modules (see "..., continue to install additional memory modules (one module (see "Memory" on page 92) and restart the computer. Troubleshooting 67 Light Pattern Problem Description Suggested Resolution A possible floppy drive or hard drive failure has Reseat all cable connections.
...supported by your computer (see "Memory" on page 161). • If the problem persists, contact Dell (see "Contacting Dell" on page 179). Memory modules are detected, but a memory configuration or compatibility error has occurred. • If two or more memory modules are installed, remove the modules (see "..., continue to install additional memory modules (one module (see "Memory" on page 92) and restart the computer. Troubleshooting 67 Light Pattern Problem Description Suggested Resolution A possible floppy drive or hard drive failure has Reseat all cable connections.
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... cables are properly connected to the system board (see "System Board Components" on page 89). • If there is an error message on the screen identifying a problem with a device (such as the floppy drive or hard drive), check the device to ...Repeat this process for resource conflicts (see "Troubleshooting Software and Hardware Problems" on page 83). 4 If the problem persists, contact Dell (see "Contacting Dell" on page 179). Light Pattern Problem Description Suggested Resolution A possible expansion card failure has occurred. 1 Determine if a conflict exists by removing an expansion ...
... cables are properly connected to the system board (see "System Board Components" on page 89). • If there is an error message on the screen identifying a problem with a device (such as the floppy drive or hard drive), check the device to ...Repeat this process for resource conflicts (see "Troubleshooting Software and Hardware Problems" on page 83). 4 If the problem persists, contact Dell (see "Contacting Dell" on page 179). Light Pattern Problem Description Suggested Resolution A possible expansion card failure has occurred. 1 Determine if a conflict exists by removing an expansion ...
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... 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,...
... 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,...
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...17 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, 179 ... 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, 59 modem, 55 ...
...17 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, 179 ... 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, 59 modem, 55 ...