Dell GX280 Support Question
Dell GX280 Support Question
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What Does 2 Beeps On Boot Mean Dell Gx280
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Quick Reference Guide - Page 2
...Dell Inc.
Trademarks used in this text: Dell, OptiPlex, and the DELL logo are not applicable. Microsoft and Windows are registered trademarks of your computer.
is subject to change without the written permission of Dell...
disclaims any proprietary interest in this document to avoid the problem. Dell Inc. Information in trademarks and trade names other than its own. ...
Quick Reference Guide - Page 3
... Your Computer 14 Small Form-factor Computer 14 Small Desktop Computer 14 Desktop Computer 15 Small Mini-Tower Computer 15 Mini-Tower Computer 16
Setting Up Your Computer 16
Solving Problems 19 Dell Diagnostics 19 System Lights 21
Diagnostic Lights 23 Beep Codes 26 Running the Dell™ IDE Hard Drive Diagnostics 27 Resolving Software...
Quick Reference Guide - Page 5
...• How to configure system settings • How to troubleshoot and solve problems
Dell™ OptiPlex™ User's Guide Microsoft® Windows® XP Help and Support Center
1...8226; Drivers for my computer • My computer documentation • My device documentation • Desktop System Software (DSS)
• Operating system updates and patches
• Terms and Conditions &#...
Quick Reference Guide - Page 6
... chassis
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Quick Reference Guide www.dell.com | support.dell.com
What Are You Looking For? support.dell.com
NOTE: Select your OptiPlex User's Guide for the devices that...Regulatory model information and chassis type
• DHP - Small desktop chassis • DCSM - Desktop chassis • DHM - premiersupport.dell.com
The Dell Premier Support website is located on your problem. 4 Follow ...
Quick Reference Guide - Page 10
www.dell.com | support.dell.com
Small Mini-Tower Computer
Microsoft Windows Product Key
floppy-drive activity light
power light
power button front-panel door NOTE: See "Small MiniTower Computer - ...
Quick Reference Guide - Page 12
www.dell.com | support.dell.com
Mini-Tower Computer
Microsoft Windows Product Key
microphone connector
headphone connector
diagnostic lights
CD/DVD-drive eject button
floppy-drive eject button USB 2.0 connectors (2) ...
Quick Reference Guide - Page 14
power supply card cage www.dell.com | support.dell.com
Inside Your Computer
Small Form-factor Computer
floppy drive hard drive
heat sink and blower assembly
padlock ring
PCI-E x16 connector
Small Desktop Computer
CD/DVD drive
floppy drive
system board heat sink and blower assembly
PCI-E x16 connector
PCI-E x1 connector
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Quick...
Quick Reference Guide - Page 16
.... If you have an optional modem, connect the telephone line to the network adapter. NOTICE: Do not connect a modem cable to the modem. www.dell.com | support.dell.com
Mini-Tower Computer
power supply floppy drive CD/DVD drive
chassis intrusion switch SATA connectors (2)
system board
PCI-E x16 connector
heat sink shroud...
Quick Reference Guide - Page 19
... down your hard drive or from Dell, write a detailed description of the error, beep codes, or diagnostics light patterns; record your computer. 2 When the DELL™ logo appears, press immediately... Dell™ computers. Start the Dell Diagnostics from either your computer and try again.
3 When the boot device list appears, highlight Boot to Utility Partition and press . 4 When the Dell ...
Quick Reference Guide - Page 20
...check of devices. Lists the most common symptoms encountered and allows you see the Windows desktop. Write down the error code and problem description and follow the instructions on the ... contact Dell.
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Quick Reference Guide When the DELL logo appears, press immediately.
On the next start-up, the computer boots according to the devices specified in system setup. 3 When the boot device ...
Quick Reference Guide - Page 21
... results of the test and any error conditions encountered.
Displays your computer. To exit the Dell Diagnostics and restart the computer, close the Main Menu screen. Blinking green
The computer is ...changing the test settings.
4 When the tests are completed, if you are running the Dell Diagnostics from system setup, memory, and various internal tests, and it displays the information ...
Quick Reference Guide - Page 22
... during
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Solid green power light and no beep code be faulty or incorrectly installed. Check "Diagnostic Lights" on the system board may be faulty. For information on contacting Dell, see your online User's Guide.
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Quick Reference Guide
If the computer does not boot, contact Dell for technical assistance.
If the problem is...
Quick Reference Guide - Page 23
... press the power button.
For information on reinstalling
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the processor, see your small form factor, small desktop, and small mini-tower computers have four lights labeled "A," "B," "C," and "D" on the lights change as the boot process completes.
The lights can appear in the process the computer halted. NOTE: The orientation of the...
Quick Reference Guide - Page 24
... the computer starts normally, troubleshoot the last card removed from the computer for each move.
• If the problem persists, contact Dell. www.dell.com | support.dell.com
Light Pattern
Problem Description
Memory modules are detected, but a memory failure has occurred. If the computer starts normally, reinstall an additional module. YGYY
Suggested ...
Quick Reference Guide - Page 25
..., reinstall an additional module. Continue until you know works and restart the computer.
• If the problem persists or the computer has integrated graphics, contact Dell. For information on contacting Dell, see your online User's Guide. YGGG
Reinstall all power and data cables and
occurred. For information on contacting...
Quick Reference Guide - Page 26
... connector placement requirements exist.
• Verify that the memory modules that appears on contacting Dell, see your online User's Guide. Beep Codes
Your computer might emit a series of beeps during start -up :
1 Write down the beep code.
2 See "Dell Diagnostics" on contacting Dell, see your online User's Guide. For information on page 19 to the system...
Quick Reference Guide - Page 31
... data, type r to select the repair option, and remove the CD.
4 If you see the Windows desktop, and then shut down the computer and try again.
5 Press the arrow keys to select CD-ROM, ...Exit if Install Windows XP message appears. 3 Restart the computer. 4 Press immediately after the DELL™ logo appears. Booting From the Operating System CD
1 Save and close any open files and exit any key to...
Quick Reference Guide - Page 32
... any key when the following message appears: Press any key to boot from the CD.
13 When the Welcome to the Windows desktop. 2 Insert the Drivers and Utilities CD into the CD drive....with Microsoft?
Windows XP installs the operating system components and configures the computer. www.dell.com | support.dell.com
12 If you are reinstalling Windows XP Professional and you are unsure of the ...
Quick Reference Guide - Page 35
...codes, 26 restore to previous operating state, 28
conflicts software and hardware incompatibilities, 27
cover opening, 13
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Dell Premier Support website, 6 support site, 6
Dell Diagnostics, 19 Device Manager, 28 diagnostic lights, 22 diagnostics
beep codes, 26 Dell, 19 Drivers and Utilities CD, 5 lights, 22
documentation device, 5 finding, 5 online, 6 Quick Reference, 5 ResourceCD, 5 User's Guide...
Quick Reference Guide - Page 36
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power light, 22 problems
beep codes, 26 conflicts, 27 Dell Diagnostics, 19 diagnostic lights, 22 restore computer to previous
operating state, 28
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reinstalling drivers, 5 Windows XP, 30
ResourceCD Dell Diagnostics, 19
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Service Tag, 5 software
conflicts, 27 system lights, 22 System Restore, 28
Hardware Troubleshooter, 27 Help and Support Center, 6 restore computer to previous
operating...
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