Dell Technology Guide
Page 29
... pickup for Dell products. • Warranty Information: Information relating to warranty for Dell products. • Dell Forums: Information on forums for discussion and support of Dell products. • Contact Us: Information on various options available for contacting Dell. Technical Support • Drivers and Downloads • Enterprise Resource Center • Find Express Service Code • Manuals Finding Information...
... pickup for Dell products. • Warranty Information: Information relating to warranty for Dell products. • Dell Forums: Information on forums for discussion and support of Dell products. • Contact Us: Information on various options available for contacting Dell. Technical Support • Drivers and Downloads • Enterprise Resource Center • Find Express Service Code • Manuals Finding Information...
Dell Technology Guide
Page 174
New Connection Wizard window appears. 5 Click Next. 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 you want to connect. • Choose Broadband if ...Wireless if you will use a wireless connection through a WLAN card. • Choose Dial-up if you will use a dial-up modem or ISDN (Integrated Services Digital Network). Windows® XP 1 Save and close any open files, and exit any open programs. 2 Click Start Connections. → Control Panel→ ...
New Connection Wizard window appears. 5 Click Next. 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 you want to connect. • Choose Broadband if ...Wireless if you will use a wireless connection through a WLAN card. • Choose Dial-up if you will use a dial-up modem or ISDN (Integrated Services Digital Network). Windows® XP 1 Save and close any open files, and exit any open programs. 2 Click Start Connections. → Control Panel→ ...
Dell Technology Guide
Page 272
... problem. These lights function in a certain sequence to indicate status and problems. See 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 diagnose and resolve ...resolve device configuration, compatibility problems, or operating status. Some desktop computers have diagnostic lights. Dell Diagnostics can also indicate internal power problems. See your Service Manual for information on the screen and look for the message in the System Messages list or...
... problem. These lights function in a certain sequence to indicate status and problems. See 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 diagnose and resolve ...resolve device configuration, compatibility problems, or operating status. Some desktop computers have diagnostic lights. Dell Diagnostics can also indicate internal power problems. See your Service Manual for information on the screen and look for the message in the System Messages list or...
Dell Technology Guide
Page 273
... procedures in standby mode. power button The power button light located on . Troubleshooting 273 Dell Support Utility Use this section, follow the safety instructions shipped with your computer. For additional safety best practices information, see the Service Manual for Desktop Computers CAUTION: Before you begin any of the computer and the electrical outlet... button to indicate different states: • If the power light is blue and the computer is not responding, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance.
... procedures in standby mode. power button The power button light located on . Troubleshooting 273 Dell Support Utility Use this section, follow the safety instructions shipped with your computer. For additional safety best practices information, see the Service Manual for Desktop Computers CAUTION: Before you begin any of the computer and the electrical outlet... button to indicate different states: • If the power light is blue and the computer is not responding, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance.
Dell Technology Guide
Page 274
... Ensure that the processor power cable is steady amber, a device may exist. - Remove and then reinstall any cards (see the Service Manual for your computer). • If the power light is blinking amber, the computer is working condition to the system board (see the... turns on a power strip - Power, keyboard, and mouse extension cables - - Remove and then reinstall the memory modules (see the Service Manual for Desktop Computers Some desktop computers have lights labeled with your computer). • Eliminate interference. Too many devices on properly. - If the...
... Ensure that the processor power cable is steady amber, a device may exist. - Remove and then reinstall any cards (see the Service Manual for your computer). • If the power light is blinking amber, the computer is working condition to the system board (see the... turns on a power strip - Power, keyboard, and mouse extension cables - - Remove and then reinstall the memory modules (see the Service Manual for Desktop Computers Some desktop computers have lights labeled with your computer). • Eliminate interference. Too many devices on properly. - If the...
Dell Technology Guide
Page 275
... identify the problem. Possible motherboard failure or RTC battery low. C P U F A N F A I L U R E - Replace the CPU fan (see the Service Manual for either the operating system or the program that was running when the message appeared. Diagnostic Lights for more details. See the documentation shipped with... your computer or see "Contacting Dell" on page 337 for assistance). PREVIOUS ATTEMPTS AT BOOTING THIS SYSTEM HAVE FAILED AT CHECKPOINT [NNNN]. CPU fan failure. Possible...
... identify the problem. Possible motherboard failure or RTC battery low. C P U F A N F A I L U R E - Replace the CPU fan (see the Service Manual for either the operating system or the program that was running when the message appeared. Diagnostic Lights for more details. See the documentation shipped with... your computer or see "Contacting Dell" on page 337 for assistance). PREVIOUS ATTEMPTS AT BOOTING THIS SYSTEM HAVE FAILED AT CHECKPOINT [NNNN]. CPU fan failure. Possible...
Dell Technology Guide
Page 278
.... PRESS F5 TO RUN ONBOARD DIAGNOSTICS. - • Reseat the memory (for assistance (see the documentation shipped with your computer (see "Contacting Dell" on page 308). If the problem persists, replace the CMOS battery. If the problem persists, replace the CMOS battery. THE BATTERY MAY NOT CHARGE...THE POWER CORD. IF YOU DID NOT CHANGE YOUR MEMORY... TO RESOLVE THIS ISSUE, TRY TO RESEAT THE MEMORY. Run the Dell Diagnostics (see your computer's Service Manual). • If memory was not removed or installed, memory module or system board failure may have occurred. THE SYSTEM CAN...
.... PRESS F5 TO RUN ONBOARD DIAGNOSTICS. - • Reseat the memory (for assistance (see the documentation shipped with your computer (see "Contacting Dell" on page 308). If the problem persists, replace the CMOS battery. If the problem persists, replace the CMOS battery. THE BATTERY MAY NOT CHARGE...THE POWER CORD. IF YOU DID NOT CHANGE YOUR MEMORY... TO RESOLVE THIS ISSUE, TRY TO RESEAT THE MEMORY. Run the Dell Diagnostics (see your computer's Service Manual). • If memory was not removed or installed, memory module or system board failure may have occurred. THE SYSTEM CAN...
Dell Technology Guide
Page 287
.../regulatory_compliance. See "Maintenance Tasks (Enhance Performance and Ensure Security)" on page 337). For additional safety best practices information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. C L E A N T H E D R I V E O R D I S K - Drive Problems CAUTION: Before you have to the manufacturer's instructions....: There is a danger of a new battery exploding if it is not listed, see your Service Manual or contact Dell (see "Contacting Dell" on page 337). R E P L A C E T H E B A T T E R Y - If the battery still does not ...
.../regulatory_compliance. See "Maintenance Tasks (Enhance Performance and Ensure Security)" on page 337). For additional safety best practices information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. C L E A N T H E D R I V E O R D I S K - Drive Problems CAUTION: Before you have to the manufacturer's instructions....: There is a danger of a new battery exploding if it is not listed, see your Service Manual or contact Dell (see "Contacting Dell" on page 337). R E P L A C E T H E B A T T E R Y - If the battery still does not ...
Dell Technology Guide
Page 296
... in this section, follow the safety instructions shipped with your computer or see the Service Manual for Desktop Computers" on page 79. Replace the network cable. 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...
... in this section, follow the safety instructions shipped with your computer or see the Service Manual for Desktop Computers" on page 79. Replace the network cable. 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...
Dell Technology Guide
Page 297
... mouse, or press the power button to verify that the computer turns on properly. • 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 N G B L U E - NOTE: On certain systems the power light is green. The computer is either... cable in the power connector on the back of interference are properly installed and securely connected to the system board (see the Service Manual for your computer). • Remove and then reinstall all components and cables are : • Power, keyboard, and mouse ...
... mouse, or press the power button to verify that the computer turns on properly. • 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 N G B L U E - NOTE: On certain systems the power light is green. The computer is either... cable in the power connector on the back of interference are properly installed and securely connected to the system board (see the Service Manual for your computer). • Remove and then reinstall all components and cables are : • Power, keyboard, and mouse ...
Dell Technology Guide
Page 304
...is working condition to resume normal operation. Ensure that the computer turns on page 273. For additional safety best practices information, see "Contacting Dell" on . - If the computer is plugged into a power strip, ensure that the power strip is plugged into both the power connector... working by testing it with your computer). • If the power light is blinking amber, the computer is not responding, see the Service Manual for Desktop Computers" on properly. - defective. Press a key on the back of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions...
...is working condition to resume normal operation. Ensure that the computer turns on page 273. For additional safety best practices information, see "Contacting Dell" on . - If the computer is plugged into a power strip, ensure that the power strip is plugged into both the power connector... working by testing it with your computer). • If the power light is blinking amber, the computer is not responding, see the Service Manual for Desktop Computers" on properly. - defective. Press a key on the back of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions...
Dell Technology Guide
Page 305
...causes of software and hardware updates for your location, if applicable. - Too many devices on a power strip - The service is free and can be malfunctioning or incorrectly installed. - Power, keyboard, and mouse extension cables - Troubleshooting 305 Ensure ... may be customized for the Dell Technical Update service, go to the same electrical outlet Dell Technical Update Service The Dell Technical Update service provides proactive e-mail notification of interference are: - Remove and then reinstall the memory modules (see the Service Manual for your computer.) •...
...causes of software and hardware updates for your location, if applicable. - Too many devices on a power strip - The service is free and can be malfunctioning or incorrectly installed. - Power, keyboard, and mouse extension cables - Troubleshooting 305 Ensure ... may be customized for the Dell Technical Update service, go to the same electrical outlet Dell Technical Update Service The Dell Technical Update service provides proactive e-mail notification of interference are: - Remove and then reinstall the memory modules (see the Service Manual for your computer.) •...
Setup Guide
Page 50
... → Control Panel→ Hardware and Sound→ Pen and Touch. • The multi-touch feature may be supported by the application. 48 See the Service Manual at support.dell.com/manuals for your problem using the following guidelines, see "Using Support Tools" on page 55 or "Contacting...
... → Control Panel→ Hardware and Sound→ Pen and Touch. • The multi-touch feature may be supported by the application. 48 See the Service Manual at support.dell.com/manuals for your problem using the following guidelines, see "Using Support Tools" on page 55 or "Contacting...
Setup Guide
Page 51
NOTE: To replace parts, see "Contacting Dell" on page 76). Chipset error Four RAM read/write failure Five Real Time Clock failure Six Video card or chip failure Seven Processor failure Eight ... a problem. Solving Problems Beep code Possible Problem One Possible system board failure - If this occurs, write down the beep code and contact Dell (see the Service Manual at support.dell.com/manuals. BIOS ROM checksum failure Two No RAM detected NOTE: If you installed or replaced the memory module, ensure that the memory module is...
NOTE: To replace parts, see "Contacting Dell" on page 76). Chipset error Four RAM read/write failure Five Real Time Clock failure Six Video card or chip failure Seven Processor failure Eight ... a problem. Solving Problems Beep code Possible Problem One Possible system board failure - If this occurs, write down the beep code and contact Dell (see the Service Manual at support.dell.com/manuals. BIOS ROM checksum failure Two No RAM detected NOTE: If you installed or replaced the memory module, ensure that the memory module is...
Setup Guide
Page 54
... that hinders reception on your computer - If necessary, install additional memory (see the Service Manual at support.dell.com/manuals). • Reseat the memory module(s) into the connector(s) (see the Service Manual at support.dell.com/manuals). • If the problem persists, contact Dell (see "Contacting Dell" on page 76). 52 Solving Problems If the power light is not responding...
... that hinders reception on your computer - If necessary, install additional memory (see the Service Manual at support.dell.com/manuals). • Reseat the memory module(s) into the connector(s) (see the Service Manual at support.dell.com/manuals). • If the problem persists, contact Dell (see "Contacting Dell" on page 76). 52 Solving Problems If the power light is not responding...
Setup Guide
Page 59
... sequence information is correct (see the Service Manual at support.dell.com/manuals). 57 No boot device available - Possible hard drive failure during HDD boot test. Contact Dell (see "Contacting Dell" on page 76). To replace the keyboard, see the Service Manual at support.dell.com/manuals) or contact Dell (see the Service Manual at support.dell.com/manuals. Hard-disk drive failure - CMOS checksum...
... sequence information is correct (see the Service Manual at support.dell.com/manuals). 57 No boot device available - Possible hard drive failure during HDD boot test. Contact Dell (see "Contacting Dell" on page 76). To replace the keyboard, see the Service Manual at support.dell.com/manuals) or contact Dell (see the Service Manual at support.dell.com/manuals. Hard-disk drive failure - CMOS checksum...
Setup Guide
Page 72
... Guide on your computer is experiencing. 2. NOTE: Dell's Express Service Code system may not be available in all countries. When prompted by Dell's automated telephone system, enter your Express Service Code to route the call directly to the problem your hard drive or at support.dell.com/manuals for a more troubleshooting information. 3. Fill out the "Diagnostic...
... Guide on your computer is experiencing. 2. NOTE: Dell's Express Service Code system may not be available in all countries. When prompted by Dell's automated telephone system, enter your Express Service Code to route the call directly to the problem your hard drive or at support.dell.com/manuals for a more troubleshooting information. 3. Fill out the "Diagnostic...
Setup Guide
Page 80
... memory, or a new hard drive reinstall or replace a worn or defective part See: "System Recovery Media" on page 67 "Dell Diagnostics" on page 59 "My Dell Downloads" on page 56 support.dell.com the Service Manual at support.dell.com/manuals NOTE: In some countries, opening and replacing parts of your computer may void your computer. 78
... memory, or a new hard drive reinstall or replace a worn or defective part See: "System Recovery Media" on page 67 "Dell Diagnostics" on page 59 "My Dell Downloads" on page 56 support.dell.com the Service Manual at support.dell.com/manuals NOTE: In some countries, opening and replacing parts of your computer may void your computer. 78
Setup Guide
Page 86
... pins Memory Connectors two user-accessible SODIMM connectors Capacities 1 GB, 2 GB, and 4 GB Memory type 800 MHz SODIMM DDR2 (Studio 1555) 1067/1333 MHz SODIMM DDR3 (Studio 1557/Studio 1558) Minimum memory 1 GB (single channel) Maximum memory 8 GB (dual channel - 4 GB x 2) NOTE: For instructions on upgrading the memory, see the Service Manual at support.dell.com/manuals. 84
... pins Memory Connectors two user-accessible SODIMM connectors Capacities 1 GB, 2 GB, and 4 GB Memory type 800 MHz SODIMM DDR2 (Studio 1555) 1067/1333 MHz SODIMM DDR3 (Studio 1557/Studio 1558) Minimum memory 1 GB (single channel) Maximum memory 8 GB (dual channel - 4 GB x 2) NOTE: For instructions on upgrading the memory, see the Service Manual at support.dell.com/manuals. 84