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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 information provided by your ISP to complete the 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 you want to connect. • Choose Broadband... modem. • Choose Wireless if you will use a wireless connection through a WLAN card. • Choose Dial-up modem or ISDN (Integrated Services Digital Network). New Connection Wizard window appears. 5 Click Next. NOTE: If you do not know which type of connection to select, click Help me...
...the setup information provided by your ISP to complete the 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 you want to connect. • Choose Broadband... modem. • Choose Wireless if you will use a wireless connection through a WLAN card. • Choose Dial-up modem or ISDN (Integrated Services Digital Network). New Connection Wizard window appears. 5 Click Next. NOTE: If you do not know which type of connection to select, click Help me...
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...diagnostic lights. Keyboard status lights indicate status and any problems. See your Service Manual for information about diagnostic and status lights. Dell Diagnostics can also indicate internal power problems. See your Service Manual for information about power lights. This light can also be resolved. These... Hardware Troubleshooter to indicate different power states, such as power, no power, or standby. These lights function in your Service Manual for information on your computer. 272 Troubleshooting Your desktop or laptop computer may need to be used to run a more...
...diagnostic lights. Keyboard status lights indicate status and any problems. See your Service Manual for information about diagnostic and status lights. Dell Diagnostics can also indicate internal power problems. See your Service Manual for information about power lights. This light can also be resolved. These... Hardware Troubleshooter to indicate different power states, such as power, no power, or standby. These lights function in your Service Manual for information on your computer. 272 Troubleshooting Your desktop or laptop computer may need to be used to run a more...
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...green. • If the power light is blinking blue, the computer is not responding, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. Press a key on the back of the procedures in standby mode. If the computer is plugged into a power strip... of your computer. Dell Support Utility Use this section, follow the safety instructions shipped with your computer. power button The power button light located on . Power Lights for your computing environment. For additional safety best practices information, see the Service Manual for Desktop Computers CAUTION...
...green. • If the power light is blinking blue, the computer is not responding, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. Press a key on the back of the procedures in standby mode. If the computer is plugged into a power strip... of your computer. Dell Support Utility Use this section, follow the safety instructions shipped with your computer. power button The power button light located on . Power Lights for your computing environment. For additional safety best practices information, see the Service Manual for Desktop Computers CAUTION...
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...Multiple power strips connected to match the AC power at your computer). - Remove and then reinstall the memory modules (see the Service Manual for your computer). • If the power light is set to the same electrical outlet Diagnostic Lights for Desktop Computers Some desktop... documentation shipped with your location, if applicable. - Too many devices on the front panel. Remove and then reinstall any cards (see the Service Manual for your computer). • Eliminate interference. - Ensure that the main power cable and front panel cable are : - If the computer ...
...Multiple power strips connected to match the AC power at your computer). - Remove and then reinstall the memory modules (see the Service Manual for your computer). • If the power light is set to the same electrical outlet Diagnostic Lights for Desktop Computers Some desktop... documentation shipped with your location, if applicable. - Too many devices on the front panel. Remove and then reinstall any cards (see the Service Manual for your computer). • Eliminate interference. - Ensure that the main power cable and front panel cable are : - If the computer ...
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FOR MORE INFORMATION: 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. C M O S C H E C K S U M E R R O R - ALERT! FOR HELP IN RESOLVING THIS PROBLEM, PLEASE NOTE THIS C H E C K P O I N T A N D C O N T A C T D E L L TE C H N I L U R E - See the documentation shipped with your computer or...
FOR MORE INFORMATION: 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. C M O S C H E C K S U M E R R O R - ALERT! FOR HELP IN RESOLVING THIS PROBLEM, PLEASE NOTE THIS C H E C K P O I N T A N D C O N T A C T D E L L TE C H N I L U R E - See the documentation shipped with your computer or...
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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 your computer's Service Manual). • If memory was not removed or installed, memory module or system board failure may have occurred. NOTE: This message concerning the... (for assistance (see "Entering the System Setup Program" on page 337). TI M E - Enter the system setup program and correct the date or time (see "Contacting Dell" on page 308). STRIKE THE F1 KEY TO S H U T D O W N . - IF YOU DID NOT CHANGE YOUR MEMORY... D A Y N O T S E T - YOU SHOULD UNDOCK, REDOCK, ATTACH THE ...
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 your computer's Service Manual). • If memory was not removed or installed, memory module or system board failure may have occurred. NOTE: This message concerning the... (for assistance (see "Entering the System Setup Program" on page 337). TI M E - Enter the system setup program and correct the date or time (see "Contacting Dell" on page 308). STRIKE THE F1 KEY TO S H U T D O W N . - IF YOU DID NOT CHANGE YOUR MEMORY... D A Y N O T S E T - YOU SHOULD UNDOCK, REDOCK, ATTACH THE ...
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..., or if an incorrect time or date displays during start-up, replace the battery (see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. Replace the battery only with your computer. Drive Problems CAUTION: Before you begin any of a new battery exploding if... 337). For additional safety best practices information, see the instructions that the original drive is not listed, see your Service Manual or contact Dell (see "Contacting Dell" on page 337). Solving Problems Battery Problems CAUTION: There is a danger of the procedures in this section, follow...
..., or if an incorrect time or date displays during start-up, replace the battery (see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. Replace the battery only with your computer. Drive Problems CAUTION: Before you begin any of a new battery exploding if... 337). For additional safety best practices information, see the instructions that the original drive is not listed, see your Service Manual or contact Dell (see "Contacting Dell" on page 337). Solving Problems Battery Problems CAUTION: There is a danger of the procedures in this section, follow...
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...dell.com/regulatory_compliance. 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 - Power Problems CAUTION: Before you begin any of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions shipped with your computer. R E I N S T A L L T H E M O U S E D R I N G - Network Problems CAUTION: Before you begin any of the computer and the network jack. For additional safety best practices information, see the Service Manual... network cable. Ensure that your computer or see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance.
...dell.com/regulatory_compliance. 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 - Power Problems CAUTION: Before you begin any of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions shipped with your computer. R E I N S T A L L T H E M O U S E D R I N G - Network Problems CAUTION: Before you begin any of the computer and the network jack. For additional safety best practices information, see the Service Manual... network cable. Ensure that your computer or see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance.
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... electrical outlet and are turned on the keyboard, move the mouse, or press the power button to the system board power connector (POWER2) (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 - A device may exist. • Ensure that the voltage selection switch is securely ...are: • Power, keyboard, and mouse extension cables • Too many devices connected to the system board (see the Service Manual for your computer). • Remove and then reinstall all components and cables are securely connected to the system board (see the...
... electrical outlet and are turned on the keyboard, move the mouse, or press the power button to the system board power connector (POWER2) (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 - A device may exist. • Ensure that the voltage selection switch is securely ...are: • Power, keyboard, and mouse extension cables • Too many devices connected to the system board (see the Service Manual for your computer). • Remove and then reinstall all components and cables are securely connected to the system board (see the...
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...certain systems the power light is green. • If the power light is blinking blue, the computer is not receiving power. - Contact Dell (see the Service Manual for your computer. Power Lights CAUTION: Before you begin any of the computer and the electrical outlet. - Press a key on properly. -...your computer). • If the power light is blinking amber, the computer is not responding, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. Ensure that the computer turns on the keyboard, move the mouse, or press the power button to indicate different states: ...
...certain systems the power light is green. • If the power light is blinking blue, the computer is not receiving power. - Contact Dell (see the Service Manual for your computer. Power Lights CAUTION: Before you begin any of the computer and the electrical outlet. - Press a key on properly. -...your computer). • If the power light is blinking amber, the computer is not responding, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. Ensure that the computer turns on the keyboard, move the mouse, or press the power button to indicate different states: ...
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... you receive notifications. Multiple power strips connected to the system board (see the Service Manual for your location, if applicable. - - Ensure that the voltage selection switch is securely connected to the same electrical outlet Dell Technical Update Service The Dell Technical Update service provides proactive e-mail notification of interference are: - Some possible causes of software and...
... you receive notifications. Multiple power strips connected to the system board (see the Service Manual for your location, if applicable. - - Ensure that the voltage selection switch is securely connected to the same electrical outlet Dell Technical Update Service The Dell Technical Update service provides proactive e-mail notification of interference are: - Some possible causes of software and...
Setup Guide
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...Inspiron Desktop Setting Up Your Internet Connection ISPs and ISP offerings vary by country. Click Start→ Control Panel. 3. The New Connection Wizard appears. 5. Click Connect to check the service status, or try connecting again later. Click Next. If you get one , click Choose from a list of Internet service...wizard can help you cannot connect to the Internet but did not receive a setup CD, click Set up my connection manually. --If you selected Set up my connection manually, continue to step 8. Contact your ISP for offerings available in the past, the ISP might have a CD, ...
...Inspiron Desktop Setting Up Your Internet Connection ISPs and ISP offerings vary by country. Click Start→ Control Panel. 3. The New Connection Wizard appears. 5. Click Connect to check the service status, or try connecting again later. Click Next. If you get one , click Choose from a list of Internet service...wizard can help you cannot connect to the Internet but did not receive a setup CD, click Set up my connection manually. --If you selected Set up my connection manually, continue to step 8. Contact your ISP for offerings available in the past, the ISP might have a CD, ...
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... If you are following the memory installation guidelines (see the Service Manual on the Dell Support website at support.dell.com/manuals). • Check if the memory module is compatible with your...Service Manual on the Dell Support website at support.dell.com/manuals) to ensure that your computer is successfully communicating with the memory. 35 If necessary, install additional memory (see the Service Manual on the Dell Support website at support.dell.com/manuals). • Reseat the memory modules (see the Service Manual on the Dell Support website at support.dell.com/manuals...
... If you are following the memory installation guidelines (see the Service Manual on the Dell Support website at support.dell.com/manuals). • Check if the memory module is compatible with your...Service Manual on the Dell Support website at support.dell.com/manuals) to ensure that your computer is successfully communicating with the memory. 35 If necessary, install additional memory (see the Service Manual on the Dell Support website at support.dell.com/manuals). • Reseat the memory modules (see the Service Manual on the Dell Support website at support.dell.com/manuals...
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... failure or RTC battery low. Hard-disk drive failure - Contact Dell (see "Contacting Dell" on page 59) for assistance. Alert! Contact Dell (see "Contacting Dell" on page 59) for assistance. CMOS checksum error - See the Service Manual on the Dell Support website at checkpoint [nnnn]. NOTE: If the message you... for the same error. Battery needs replacement. CPU fan has failed. CPU fan needs replacement. See the Service Manual on the Dell Support website at booting this checkpoint and contact Dell Technical Support - Possible hard disk drive failure during HDD POST.
... failure or RTC battery low. Hard-disk drive failure - Contact Dell (see "Contacting Dell" on page 59) for assistance. Alert! Contact Dell (see "Contacting Dell" on page 59) for assistance. CMOS checksum error - See the Service Manual on the Dell Support website at checkpoint [nnnn]. NOTE: If the message you... for the same error. Battery needs replacement. CPU fan has failed. CPU fan needs replacement. See the Service Manual on the Dell Support website at booting this checkpoint and contact Dell Technical Support - Possible hard disk drive failure during HDD POST.
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See the Service Manual on the Dell Support website at support.dell.com/manuals or contact Dell (see "Contacting Dell" on page 59) for assistance. USB over current error - A parameter out of them. No timer tick interrupt - See the Service Manual on hard drive, the hard drive cable is loose,..., or if your data regularly. Use an external power source to function properly. No bootable partition on the Dell Support website at support.dell.com/manuals. NOTICE - S.M.A.R.T error, possible hard disk drive failure. Disconnect the USB device. Your USB device needs more...
See the Service Manual on the Dell Support website at support.dell.com/manuals or contact Dell (see "Contacting Dell" on page 59) for assistance. USB over current error - A parameter out of them. No timer tick interrupt - See the Service Manual on hard drive, the hard drive cable is loose,..., or if your data regularly. Use an external power source to function properly. No bootable partition on the Dell Support website at support.dell.com/manuals. NOTICE - S.M.A.R.T error, possible hard disk drive failure. Disconnect the USB device. Your USB device needs more...
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... start the Hardware Troubleshooter: 1. Type hardware troubleshooter in the system setup program and is detected but incorrectly configured, you contact Dell for technical assistance. See the System Setup section in the Service Manual to review your hard drive or from your computer's configuration information, and ensure that the device that best describes the...
... start the Hardware Troubleshooter: 1. Type hardware troubleshooter in the system setup program and is detected but incorrectly configured, you contact Dell for technical assistance. See the System Setup section in the Service Manual to review your hard drive or from your computer's configuration information, and ensure that the device that best describes the...
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INSPIRON Finding More Information and Resources If you need to: reinstall your operating system find your system model number run a diagnostic program for your computer, reinstall ... part 60 See: the Operating System disc the base of your computer may void your computer. the Dell Technology Guide available on your hard drive the Service Manual on the Dell™ Support website at support.dell.com/manuals. NOTE: In some countries, opening and replacing parts of your computer the Drivers and Utilities disc NOTE...
INSPIRON Finding More Information and Resources If you need to: reinstall your operating system find your system model number run a diagnostic program for your computer, reinstall ... part 60 See: the Operating System disc the base of your computer may void your computer. the Dell Technology Guide available on your hard drive the Service Manual on the Dell™ Support website at support.dell.com/manuals. NOTE: In some countries, opening and replacing parts of your computer the Drivers and Utilities disc NOTE...
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non-ECC memory only 800-MHz DDR2 SODIMM; non-ECC memory only Capacities 1 GB 1 GB, 2GB, 3 GB, 4 GB, 6 GB, and 8 GB NOTE: For instructions on upgrading the memory, see the Service Manual on the Dell Support website at support.dell.com/manuals. 64 Basic Specifications Computer Model Memory Connectors Minimum Inspiron 300 one 1 GB (1 x 1 GB DIMM) Inspiron 400 two 1 GB (1 x 1 GB DIMM) Maximum 1 GB (1 x 1 GB DIMM) 8 GB (2 x 4 GB DIMMs) Memory type 533-MHz DDR2 UDIMM;
non-ECC memory only 800-MHz DDR2 SODIMM; non-ECC memory only Capacities 1 GB 1 GB, 2GB, 3 GB, 4 GB, 6 GB, and 8 GB NOTE: For instructions on upgrading the memory, see the Service Manual on the Dell Support website at support.dell.com/manuals. 64 Basic Specifications Computer Model Memory Connectors Minimum Inspiron 300 one 1 GB (1 x 1 GB DIMM) Inspiron 400 two 1 GB (1 x 1 GB DIMM) Maximum 1 GB (1 x 1 GB DIMM) 8 GB (2 x 4 GB DIMMs) Memory type 533-MHz DDR2 UDIMM;