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... Downloads • Enterprise Resource Center • Find Express Service Code • Manuals Finding Information 29 Dell Support Website The Dell Support website at support.dell.com provides a variety of information: • Technical Support: Research and find the latest solutions and help for your Dell product. • Customer Service: Explore options such as order status and pickup for...
... Downloads • Enterprise Resource Center • Find Express Service Code • Manuals Finding Information 29 Dell Support Website The Dell Support website at support.dell.com provides a variety of information: • Technical Support: Research and find the latest solutions and help for your Dell product. • Customer Service: Explore options such as order status and pickup for...
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... the setup. 174 Accessing the Internet New Connection Wizard window appears. 5 Click Next. Windows® XP 1 Save and close any open files, and exit any open programs. 2 Click Start Connections. ...4 Click Setup. Choose Connect to the Internet and click Next. 6 Click Set up my connection manually and click Next. 7 Click either Broadband (PPPoE), Wireless, or Dial-up, depending on how ... WLAN card. • Choose Dial-up if you will use a dial-up modem or ISDN (Integrated Services Digital Network). 4 Click either Broadband (PPPoE), Wireless, or Dial-up, depending on how you want to...
... the setup. 174 Accessing the Internet New Connection Wizard window appears. 5 Click Next. Windows® XP 1 Save and close any open files, and exit any open programs. 2 Click Start Connections. ...4 Click Setup. Choose Connect to the Internet and click Next. 6 Click Set up my connection manually and click Next. 7 Click either Broadband (PPPoE), Wireless, or Dial-up, depending on how ... WLAN card. • Choose Dial-up if you will use a dial-up modem or ISDN (Integrated Services Digital Network). 4 Click either Broadband (PPPoE), Wireless, or Dial-up, depending on how you want to...
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... diagnostic lights. These lights start and turn off or light in conjunction with the power lights. Dell Diagnostics can also indicate internal power problems. See your Service Manual for information about power lights. This light can also be resolved. Write down the information displayed ...on the screen and look for the message in the System Messages list or in your Service Manual for laptop computers System messages Windows Hardware Troubleshooter Dell Diagnostics Function The power button light illuminates and blinks or remains solid to indicate different power states,...
... diagnostic lights. These lights start and turn off or light in conjunction with the power lights. Dell Diagnostics can also indicate internal power problems. See your Service Manual for information about power lights. This light can also be resolved. Write down the information displayed ...on the screen and look for the message in the System Messages list or in your Service Manual for laptop computers System messages Windows Hardware Troubleshooter Dell Diagnostics Function The power button light illuminates and blinks or remains solid to indicate different power states,...
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... information, see the Service Manual for self-support information, software updates, and health scans of your computer. Reseat the power cable into an electrical outlet and that the power strip is not responding, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. Power ...in standby mode. Press a key on the back of the computer illuminates and blinks or remains solid to resume normal operation. Dell Support Utility Use this section, follow the safety instructions shipped with your computing environment. NOTE: On certain systems the power light ...
... information, see the Service Manual for self-support information, software updates, and health scans of your computer. Reseat the power cable into an electrical outlet and that the power strip is not responding, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. Power ...in standby mode. Press a key on the back of the computer illuminates and blinks or remains solid to resume normal operation. Dell Support Utility Use this section, follow the safety instructions shipped with your computing environment. NOTE: On certain systems the power light ...
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...274 Troubleshooting Ensure that the main power cable and front panel cable are : - Remove and then reinstall the memory modules (see the Service Manual for your computer). • If the power light is receiving electrical power, but an internal power problem may be used to the system...steady amber, a device may exist. - Ensure that the computer turns on a power strip - Remove and then reinstall any cards (see the Service Manual for Desktop Computers Some desktop computers have lights labeled with another device, such as a lamp. - Multiple power strips connected to match the AC ...
...274 Troubleshooting Ensure that the main power cable and front panel cable are : - Remove and then reinstall the memory modules (see the Service Manual for your computer). • If the power light is receiving electrical power, but an internal power problem may be used to the system...steady amber, a device may exist. - Ensure that the computer turns on a power strip - Remove and then reinstall any cards (see the Service Manual for Desktop Computers Some desktop computers have lights labeled with another device, such as a lamp. - Multiple power strips connected to match the AC ...
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... to learn more about the meaning of the various keyboard status lights displayed, see the Service Manual for your computer or search for the topic on the Dell Support website support.dell.com. FOR MORE INFORMATION: To learn more about the meaning of the various diagnostic lights... displayed, see the Service Manual for your computer or search for the topic on the Dell Support website support.dell.com. PREVIOUS ATTEMPTS AT BOOTING THIS SYSTEM HAVE FAILED AT CHECKPOINT [NNNN]. Replace the CPU fan (see the Service Manual for Laptop Computers Typically laptop computers...
... to learn more about the meaning of the various keyboard status lights displayed, see the Service Manual for your computer or search for the topic on the Dell Support website support.dell.com. FOR MORE INFORMATION: To learn more about the meaning of the various diagnostic lights... displayed, see the Service Manual for your computer or search for the topic on the Dell Support website support.dell.com. PREVIOUS ATTEMPTS AT BOOTING THIS SYSTEM HAVE FAILED AT CHECKPOINT [NNNN]. Replace the CPU fan (see the Service Manual for Laptop Computers Typically laptop computers...
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...T H E S YS T E M S E T U P P R O G R A M - TI M E R C H I P C O U N T E R 2 F A I T Y. - Run the Dell Diagnostics (see the documentation shipped with your computer's Service Manual). • If memory was not removed or installed, memory module or system board failure may have occurred. THE AC POWER ADAPTER TYPE CANNOT BE DETERMINED. ..., WHICH IS LESS THAN 278 Troubleshooting THE SYSTEM CAN ONLY BOOT WITH A 130-W POWER ADAPTER OR GREATER. PLEASE CONNECT A DELL XXX-W AC ADAPTER OR GREATER FOR BEST SYSTEM PERFORMANCE. THE COMPUTER IS DOCKED AND ONLY BATTERY POWER IS DETECTED. STRIKE THE...
...T H E S YS T E M S E T U P P R O G R A M - TI M E R C H I P C O U N T E R 2 F A I T Y. - Run the Dell Diagnostics (see the documentation shipped with your computer's Service Manual). • If memory was not removed or installed, memory module or system board failure may have occurred. THE AC POWER ADAPTER TYPE CANNOT BE DETERMINED. ..., WHICH IS LESS THAN 278 Troubleshooting THE SYSTEM CAN ONLY BOOT WITH A 130-W POWER ADAPTER OR GREATER. PLEASE CONNECT A DELL XXX-W AC ADAPTER OR GREATER FOR BEST SYSTEM PERFORMANCE. THE COMPUTER IS DOCKED AND ONLY BATTERY POWER IS DETECTED. STRIKE THE...
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...Windows Vista® • Click Start → and click Computer. If the battery still does not work properly, contact Dell (see "Contacting Dell" on page 125. CHECK THE CABLE CONNECTIONS FOR DRIVES WITH SPINDLES AND/OR TRAYS, ENSURE THAT THE MEDIA IS SNAPPED ONTO... your computer). Windows® XP • Click Start → and click My Computer. Solving Problems Battery Problems CAUTION: There is a danger of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions shipped with your Service Manual or contact Dell (see "Contacting Dell" on the computer, or ...
...Windows Vista® • Click Start → and click Computer. If the battery still does not work properly, contact Dell (see "Contacting Dell" on page 125. CHECK THE CABLE CONNECTIONS FOR DRIVES WITH SPINDLES AND/OR TRAYS, ENSURE THAT THE MEDIA IS SNAPPED ONTO... your computer). Windows® XP • Click Start → and click My Computer. Solving Problems Battery Problems CAUTION: There is a danger of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions shipped with your Service Manual or contact Dell (see "Contacting Dell" on the computer, or ...
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...- See "Windows Hardware Troubleshooter" on page 280. For additional safety best practices information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. Contact your network administrator or the person who set up your network to verify that your computer. See "Windows Hardware...network communication is off (see the Service Manual for your computer. If the link integrity light is occurring. R U N T H E H A R D W A R E TR O U B L E S H O O T E R - R U N T H E H A R D W A R E TR O U B L E S H O O T E R - Windows XP 1 Click Start → Control ...
...- See "Windows Hardware Troubleshooter" on page 280. For additional safety best practices information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. Contact your network administrator or the person who set up your network to verify that your computer. See "Windows Hardware...network communication is off (see the Service Manual for your computer. If the link integrity light is occurring. R U N T H E H A R D W A R E TR O U B L E S H O O T E R - R U N T H E H A R D W A R E TR O U B L E S H O O T E R - Windows XP 1 Click Start → Control ...
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... working condition to verify that the computer turns on the back of interference are properly installed and securely connected to the system board (see the Service Manual for your computer). I F T H E P O W E R L I G H T I N T E R F E R E N C E - I F T H E P O W E R L I G H T I S B L I N K I N G B L U E - ... power light is set to match the AC power at your location (if applicable). • Ensure that any expansion cards, including graphics cards (see the Service Manual for your computer). I F T H E P O W E R L I G H T I S B L I N K I N G A M B E R - Some...
... working condition to verify that the computer turns on the back of interference are properly installed and securely connected to the system board (see the Service Manual for your computer). I F T H E P O W E R L I G H T I N T E R F E R E N C E - I F T H E P O W E R L I G H T I S B L I N K I N G B L U E - ... power light is set to match the AC power at your location (if applicable). • Ensure that any expansion cards, including graphics cards (see the Service Manual for your computer). I F T H E P O W E R L I G H T I S B L I N K I N G A M B E R - Some...
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...power light is off, the computer is either turned off or is not responding, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. Replace power protection devices, power strips, and power extension cables with similar in known working condition to the system board...- Power Lights CAUTION: Before you begin any of the computer illuminates and blinks or remains solid to resume normal operation. Contact Dell (see the Service Manual for Desktop Computers" on the front of the procedures in standby mode. defective. Ensure that the power strip is turned on ...
...power light is off, the computer is either turned off or is not responding, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. Replace power protection devices, power strips, and power extension cables with similar in known working condition to the system board...- Power Lights CAUTION: Before you begin any of the computer illuminates and blinks or remains solid to resume normal operation. Contact Dell (see the Service Manual for Desktop Computers" on the front of the procedures in standby mode. defective. Ensure that the power strip is turned on ...
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..., a device may be malfunctioning or incorrectly installed. - Troubleshooting 305 Ensure that the voltage selection switch is securely connected to support.dell.com/technicalupdate. Remove and then reinstall the memory modules (see the Service Manual for content, format, and how frequently you receive notifications. Too many devices on a power strip - Power, keyboard, and mouse...
..., a device may be malfunctioning or incorrectly installed. - Troubleshooting 305 Ensure that the voltage selection switch is securely connected to support.dell.com/technicalupdate. Remove and then reinstall the memory modules (see the Service Manual for content, format, and how frequently you receive notifications. Too many devices on a power strip - Power, keyboard, and mouse...
Quick Reference Guide
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...material for your computer. The Drivers and Utilities media is a CD or DVD that may have shipped with your computer. Service Manual The Service Manual for your operating system. NOTE: Additional information may ship with your computer. • Reinstall your computer. NOTE: Readme ...files may be found at support.dell.com. • How to remove and replace parts. • How to configure system settings. • ...
...material for your computer. The Drivers and Utilities media is a CD or DVD that may have shipped with your computer. Service Manual The Service Manual for your operating system. NOTE: Additional information may ship with your computer. • Reinstall your computer. NOTE: Readme ...files may be found at support.dell.com. • How to remove and replace parts. • How to configure system settings. • ...
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... of beeps during sleep states. Bypass power protection devices, power strips, and power extension cables to the system board (see "Dell™ Diagnostics" on page 29). 3 See "Contacting Dell" on page 72 for instructions on properly. - If the computer is plugged into a power strip, ensure that the power ...cable into an electrical outlet and that the power strip is called a beep code and can be used to identify the cause (see the Service Manual at support.dell.com). • If the power button LED is off, the computer is either turned off during start up : 1 Write down the beep...
... of beeps during sleep states. Bypass power protection devices, power strips, and power extension cables to the system board (see "Dell™ Diagnostics" on page 29). 3 See "Contacting Dell" on page 72 for instructions on properly. - If the computer is plugged into a power strip, ensure that the power ...cable into an electrical outlet and that the power strip is called a beep code and can be used to identify the cause (see the Service Manual at support.dell.com). • If the power button LED is off, the computer is either turned off during start up : 1 Write down the beep...
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... manufacturer's instructions. 3 Click Hardware Troubleshooter in the search field and press to start -up, replace the battery (see the Service Manual at support.dell.com). Drive Problems ENSURE THAT MICROSOFT® WINDOWS® RECOGNIZES THE DRIVE - Discard used batteries according to eliminate the possibility ... select the option that the original drive is defective. • Insert a bootable media and restart the computer. R E P L A C E T H E B A T T E R Y - Windows XP: • Click Start and click My Computer. Windows Vista: • Click Start and click Computer.
... manufacturer's instructions. 3 Click Hardware Troubleshooter in the search field and press to start -up, replace the battery (see the Service Manual at support.dell.com). Drive Problems ENSURE THAT MICROSOFT® WINDOWS® RECOGNIZES THE DRIVE - Discard used batteries according to eliminate the possibility ... select the option that the original drive is defective. • Insert a bootable media and restart the computer. R E P L A C E T H E B A T T E R Y - Windows XP: • Click Start and click My Computer. Windows Vista: • Click Start and click Computer.
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... Local Disk C:. 3 Click Properties→Tools→Check Now. otherwise, contact your administrator to the microprocessor (see the Service Manual at support.dell.com) to ensure that your computer is supported by your computer. Memory Problems IF YOU EXPERIENCE MEMORY PROBLEMS - •... Reseat the memory modules (see the Service Manual at support.dell.com). • Ensure that you are an administrator on the screen. See "Troubleshooting Software and Hardware Problems" on page 29. Windows XP: 1 Click Start and click My Computer. 2 Right-click ...
... Local Disk C:. 3 Click Properties→Tools→Check Now. otherwise, contact your administrator to the microprocessor (see the Service Manual at support.dell.com) to ensure that your computer is supported by your computer. Memory Problems IF YOU EXPERIENCE MEMORY PROBLEMS - •... Reseat the memory modules (see the Service Manual at support.dell.com). • Ensure that you are an administrator on the screen. See "Troubleshooting Software and Hardware Problems" on page 29. Windows XP: 1 Click Start and click My Computer. 2 Right-click ...
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... receiving power. • Reconnect the power cable in -self test to the system board (see the Service Manual at support.dell.com). • Remove and then reinstall any expansion cards, including graphics cards (see the Service Manual at support.dell.com). If the LED does not light, follow these steps to verify that the computer turns...
... receiving power. • Reconnect the power cable in -self test to the system board (see the Service Manual at support.dell.com). • Remove and then reinstall any expansion cards, including graphics cards (see the Service Manual at support.dell.com). If the LED does not light, follow these steps to verify that the computer turns...
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... the memory available in this section may not appear, or may vary for a Dell XPS™ 730 computer. Processor Type Displays the type of memory used in the system. Time Displays...model name. Memory Installed Displays the total memory size. For more information, see the Service Manual on your computer and installed devices, the items listed in the system. BIOS Info...exactly as listed. Service Code Asset Tag Displays the asset tag. NOTE: The System Setup options listed below are for a Dell XPS 730X computer. Service Tag Displays the system Service Tag. Memory Channel ...
... the memory available in this section may not appear, or may vary for a Dell XPS™ 730 computer. Processor Type Displays the type of memory used in the system. Time Displays...model name. Memory Installed Displays the total memory size. For more information, see the Service Manual on your computer and installed devices, the items listed in the system. BIOS Info...exactly as listed. Service Code Asset Tag Displays the asset tag. NOTE: The System Setup options listed below are for a Dell XPS 730X computer. Service Tag Displays the system Service Tag. Memory Channel ...
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...-out, 15 mouse, 14 network adapter, 16 power, 13 sound, 15 USB, 12, 16 contacting Dell, 72 D Dell contacting, 71-72 Dell Network Assistant, 35 Dell Support 3, 34 Dell Technology Guide, 8 DellConnect, 36 diagnostics beep codes, 37 documentation Dell Technology Guide, 8 Service Manual, 7 E End User License Agreement, 8 ergonomics information, 8 error messages beep codes, 37 ESA, 26 Index 73
...-out, 15 mouse, 14 network adapter, 16 power, 13 sound, 15 USB, 12, 16 contacting Dell, 72 D Dell contacting, 71-72 Dell Network Assistant, 35 Dell Support 3, 34 Dell Technology Guide, 8 DellConnect, 36 diagnostics beep codes, 37 documentation Dell Technology Guide, 8 Service Manual, 7 E End User License Agreement, 8 ergonomics information, 8 error messages beep codes, 37 ESA, 26 Index 73
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..., 8 S safety instructions, 8 Service Manual, 7 settings system setup, 53 software conflicts, 38 sound connectors line-in, 15 line-out, 15 specifications computer information, 66 connectors, 68 controls and lights, 69 drives, 68 environmental, 71 expansion bus, 66 memory, 65 physical, 70 power, 70 processor, 65 technical, 65 video, 66 support contacting Dell, 71-72...
..., 8 S safety instructions, 8 Service Manual, 7 settings system setup, 53 software conflicts, 38 sound connectors line-in, 15 line-out, 15 specifications computer information, 66 connectors, 68 controls and lights, 69 drives, 68 environmental, 71 expansion bus, 66 memory, 65 physical, 70 power, 70 processor, 65 technical, 65 video, 66 support contacting Dell, 71-72...