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...Tools 49 Diagnostic Lights 49 Dell Diagnostics 52 Dell Diagnostics Main Menu 53 Drivers 54 What Is a Driver 54 Identifying Drivers 54 Reinstalling Drivers 55 Resolving Software and Hardware Incompatibilities 56 Restoring Your Operating System 56 Using Microsoft Windows XP System Restore 56 Using Dell PC Restore by... Symantec 58 4 Solving Problems 61 Troubleshooting Tips 61 Battery Problems 61 Drive Problems 62 CD and DVD drive problems 62 Hard drive problems 63 E-Mail, Modem, and Internet Problems 63 Error Messages ...
...Tools 49 Diagnostic Lights 49 Dell Diagnostics 52 Dell Diagnostics Main Menu 53 Drivers 54 What Is a Driver 54 Identifying Drivers 54 Reinstalling Drivers 55 Resolving Software and Hardware Incompatibilities 56 Restoring Your Operating System 56 Using Microsoft Windows XP System Restore 56 Using Dell PC Restore by... Symantec 58 4 Solving Problems 61 Troubleshooting Tips 61 Battery Problems 61 Drive Problems 62 CD and DVD drive problems 62 Hard drive problems 63 E-Mail, Modem, and Internet Problems 63 Error Messages ...
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...card failure has occurred. If the computer starts normally, continue to install additional modules (one module (see "Contacting Dell" on page 83) and restart the computer. Light Pattern Problem Description Memory modules are installed, remove the modules (see "Removing Memory" on page 85), then reinstall ...a faulty module or reinstalled all modules without error. • If available, install properly working memory of the same type into your computer (see "Installing Memory" on page 83). • If the problem persists, contact Dell (see "Contacting Dell" on page 137). • Reseat any...
...card failure has occurred. If the computer starts normally, continue to install additional modules (one module (see "Contacting Dell" on page 83) and restart the computer. Light Pattern Problem Description Memory modules are installed, remove the modules (see "Removing Memory" on page 85), then reinstall ...a faulty module or reinstalled all modules without error. • If available, install properly working memory of the same type into your computer (see "Installing Memory" on page 83). • If the problem persists, contact Dell (see "Contacting Dell" on page 137). • Reseat any...
Owner's Manual
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... conflicts (see "Resolving Software and Hardware Incompatibilities" on page 56). 4 If the problem persists, contact Dell (see "Installing Memory" on page 137). Light Pattern Problem Description No memory modules are detected, but a memory configuration or compatibility error has occurred. If the computer starts normally, continue to install additional modules (one module (see "Contacting...
... conflicts (see "Resolving Software and Hardware Incompatibilities" on page 56). 4 If the problem persists, contact Dell (see "Installing Memory" on page 137). Light Pattern Problem Description No memory modules are detected, but a memory configuration or compatibility error has occurred. If the computer starts normally, continue to install additional modules (one module (see "Contacting...
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...to ensure the boot sequence is operating in the Product Information Guide. Light Pattern Problem Description Suggested Resolution The system is correct for the devices installed on your computer. • If the problem persists, contact Dell (see "Contacting Dell" on page 137). See "Using Intel® Viiv™ ...to ensure that all hard drive and CD/DVD cables are properly connected to run the Dell Diagnostics before you see "System Board Components" on page 81). • If there is an error message on the keyboard • Press any of the procedures in this section, follow...
...to ensure the boot sequence is operating in the Product Information Guide. Light Pattern Problem Description Suggested Resolution The system is correct for the devices installed on your computer. • If the problem persists, contact Dell (see "Contacting Dell" on page 137). See "Using Intel® Viiv™ ...to ensure that all hard drive and CD/DVD cables are properly connected to run the Dell Diagnostics before you see "System Board Components" on page 81). • If there is an error message on the keyboard • Press any of the procedures in this section, follow...
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End User License Agreement, 9 ergonomics information, 9 error messages diagnostic lights, 49 troubleshooting, 65 F Files and Settings Transfer Wizard, 23, 26, 37 H hard drive problems, 63 hardware Dell Diagnostics, 52 drives, RAID configuration, 37 Hardware Troubleshooter, 56 Help and Support Center, 11 help file...connection, about, 21 connection, options, 21 connection, setting up , 22 Network Setup Wizard, 23 O operating system reinstalling, 12 reinstalling Windows XP, 56 Operating System CD, 12 P password clearing, 134 jumper, 134 PC Restore, 58 170 Index See system board mouse problems, 69...
End User License Agreement, 9 ergonomics information, 9 error messages diagnostic lights, 49 troubleshooting, 65 F Files and Settings Transfer Wizard, 23, 26, 37 H hard drive problems, 63 hardware Dell Diagnostics, 52 drives, RAID configuration, 37 Hardware Troubleshooter, 56 Help and Support Center, 11 help file...connection, about, 21 connection, options, 21 connection, setting up , 22 Network Setup Wizard, 23 O operating system reinstalling, 12 reinstalling Windows XP, 56 Operating System CD, 12 P password clearing, 134 jumper, 134 PC Restore, 58 170 Index See system board mouse problems, 69...
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...CD drive, 62 CD-RW drive, 63 computer crashes, 67-68 computer stops responding, 67 Dell Diagnostics, 52 diagnostic lights, 49 drives, 62 DVD drive, 62 problems (continued) e-mail, 63 error messages, 65 general, 67 hard drive, 63 Internet, 63 keyboard, 66 Media Card Reader,... troubleshooting tips, 61 volume adjusting, 73 Product Information Guide, 9 Program Compatibility Wizard, 68 R RAID configuring, 37 regulatory information, 9 reinstalling Windows XP, 56 S safety instructions, 9 scanner problems, 72 Service Tag, 10 settings system setup, 127 software Hyper-Threading, 37 problems, 67-68 sound...
...CD drive, 62 CD-RW drive, 63 computer crashes, 67-68 computer stops responding, 67 Dell Diagnostics, 52 diagnostic lights, 49 drives, 62 DVD drive, 62 problems (continued) e-mail, 63 error messages, 65 general, 67 hard drive, 63 Internet, 63 keyboard, 66 Media Card Reader,... troubleshooting tips, 61 volume adjusting, 73 Product Information Guide, 9 Program Compatibility Wizard, 68 R RAID configuring, 37 regulatory information, 9 reinstalling Windows XP, 56 S safety instructions, 9 scanner problems, 72 Service Tag, 10 settings system setup, 127 software Hyper-Threading, 37 problems, 67-68 sound...