Dell OptiPlex 210L Support Question
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Question posted by maibri on May 30th, 2014
How To Go To Bios In Dell Optiplex 210l
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Quick Reference Guide - Page 2
... permission of Microsoft Corporation; disclaims any manner whatsoever without notice. © 2005-2006 Dell Inc. Abbreviations and Acronyms
For a complete list of abbreviations and acronyms, see the Glossary in this text: Dell, OptiPlex, and the DELL logo are registered trademarks of Dell Inc.
All rights reserved. Other trademarks and trade names may not ship with...
Quick Reference Guide - Page 3
... Cover 16 Before You Begin 16 Turning Off Your Computer 16 Mini Tower Computer 17 Desktop Computer 19
Inside Your Computer 20 Mini Tower Computer 20 Desktop Computer 23
Setting Up Your Computer 26
Solving Problems 28 Dell Diagnostics 28 System Lights 31
Diagnostic Lights 32 Beep Codes 35 Resolving Software and Hardware...
Quick Reference Guide - Page 5
... click System Guides. 3 Click Dell Optiplex User's Guide. NOTE: The Drivers and Utilities CD is also available on your computer. Quick Reference Guide
5 What Are You Looking For? • A diagnostic program for my computer • Drivers for my computer • My computer documentation • My device documentation • Desktop System Software (DSS)
•...
Quick Reference Guide - Page 6
...; Use the Service Tag to identify your computer when you use the customized Dell Premier Support website at
Dell customers
premier.support.dell.com. Troubleshooting hints and tips, Dell Support Website - The website may not be available in
• Upgrades -...the operating system
• Customer Care - Certified drivers, patches, and software updates
• Desktop System Software (DSS) -
Quick Reference Guide - Page 13
... help you troubleshoot problems with your operating system has ACPI enabled, when you press the power button the computer will perform an operating system shutdown.
4 Dell badge
This badge can also rotate the badge using the slot provided near the bottom of the badge.
5 power light
The power light illuminates and...
Quick Reference Guide - Page 16
... and close any open files and exit any attached devices are using a graphics card that supports dual monitors, use the y-cable that came with your Dell™ Product Information Guide. For more information, see your own personal safety.
NOTE: If you purchased an optional graphics card, this section, follow the safety...
Quick Reference Guide - Page 17
.... 5 Remove the cover from your computer and then unplug it is not covered by Dell is attached.
Also, before removing the computer cover. 1 Follow the procedures in the Product... Computer cover (see "Mini Tower Computer" on page 17). • Remove the Desktop Computer cover (see "Desktop Computer" on the locking tabs before you begin any telephone or telecommunication lines from the...
Quick Reference Guide - Page 28
... expected.
For an example of the Express Service Code and Service Tag, see "Finding Information" on contacting Dell, see your online User's Guide. Power Connections
Solving Problems
Dell provides a number of tools to Use the Dell Diagnostics
If you experience a problem with your computer, perform the checks in "Solving Problems" of your online...
Quick Reference Guide - Page 29
... the computer. Quick Reference Guide
29 NOTE: If you see the Microsoft® Windows® desktop. If you see the Microsoft Windows desktop. If multiple versions are listed, select the version appropriate for your computer. 9 When the Dell Diagnostics Main Menu appears, select the test you want to wait until you wait too...
Quick Reference Guide - Page 30
... and allows you to increase the possibility of the screen. For information on contacting Dell, see your hardware configuration for the selected device. Displays error conditions encountered, error codes...Displays your online User's Guide. The device list may indicate requirements for running the Dell Diagnostics from system setup, memory, and various internal tests, and it displays the ...
Quick Reference Guide - Page 31
...to see if the specific problem is identified.
If the computer does not boot, contact Dell for technical assistance. Quick Reference Guide
31
Solid green and a beep A problem was... running a test, or a device on page 32; If the Dell Diagnostics is identified.
video during POST
BIOS was executing. Power Light
Problem Description
Suggested Resolution
Solid green
Power is...
Quick Reference Guide - Page 32
...after a successful POST, the diagnostic lights do not indicate the cause of the problem. Run the BIOS Recovery utility, wait for a short time, and then turn off " or green.
When the ...POST process, the pattern displayed on the LEDs may vary depending on the system type.
A possible BIOS failure has occurred; A possible processor failure has occurred. If the POST portion of system boot ...
Quick Reference Guide - Page 33
...
Reseat all USB devices, check cable connections, and then restart the computer.
If the computer starts normally, reinstall an
additional module. For information on contacting Dell, see your online User's Guide.
A possible floppy or hard drive failure has occurred.
Reinstall all power and data cables and restart the computer. For
information...
Quick Reference Guide - Page 34
... have two or more memory modules installed, remove the modules, reinstall one memory module installed, reinstall it and restart the computer. For information on contacting Dell, see your online User's Guide.
• If you are installing are compatible with your online User's Guide.
After POST is complete, all modules without error...
Quick Reference Guide - Page 35
...problem. For information on page 28 to identify a more serious cause. 3 Contact Dell for video ROM failure No timer tick Shutdown failure Serial or parallel port test failure...Code
1-1-2
Microprocessor register failure
3-1-4
1-1-3
NVRAM read/write failure
3-2-2
1-1-4
ROM BIOS checksum failure
3-2-4
1-2-1
Programmable interval timer failure 3-3-1
1-2-2
DMA initialization failure
3-3-2...
Quick Reference Guide - Page 37
To change the restore point, you can undo the restoration.
Undoing the Last System Restore NOTICE: Before you set your Dell computer to the Windows Classic view or are considering reinstalling the Windows XP operating system to All Programs→ Accessories→ System Tools, and then ...
Quick Reference Guide - Page 38
... files and possibly affect programs installed on your operating system to complete. Therefore, do not reinstall Windows XP unless a Dell technical support representative instructs you installed the new device driver (see the Windows desktop, and then shut down the computer and try again.
5 Press the arrow keys to select CD-ROM, and...
Quick Reference Guide - Page 40
... the installation, respond to the prompts offered by the installation program. 4 Click Next at the Welcome Dell System Owner screen. 5 Select the appropriate System Model, Operating System, Device Type, and Topic.
To...you are running Windows. 1 Turn on the computer and allow it to boot to the Windows desktop. 2 Insert the Drivers and Utilities CD into the CD drive. Drivers for Your Computer To ...
Quick Reference Guide - Page 41
..., 40 ResourceCD, 5 Drivers and Utilities CD, 5
E
error messages beep codes, 35 diagnostic lights, 32 system lights, 31
F
Finding Information, 5
H
hardware beep codes, 35 conflicts, 36 Dell Diagnostics, 28
Hardware Troubleshooter, 36 Help and Support Center, 7
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installing parts before you begin, 16 turning off your computer, 16
IRQ conflicts, 36
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labels Microsoft...
Quick Reference Guide - Page 42
... System Restore, 36
Windows XP Hardware Troubleshooter, 36 Help and Support Center, 7 reinstalling, 37 setup, 39 System Restore, 36
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troubleshooting beep codes, 35 conflicts, 36 Dell Diagnostics, 28 diagnostic lights, 32 Hardware Troubleshooter, 36 Help and Support Center, 7 restore computer to previous operating state, 36 system lights, 31
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User's Guide, 5
W
warranty...
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