Dell 2300 Advanced Troubleshooting, Beep Codes, System Messages, Using System Restore

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Advanced Troubleshooting

Dell™ Dimension™ 2300

Beep Codes

System Messages

Using System Restore

Drivers

Resolving Software and Hardware Incompatibilities

Reinstalling Microsoft® Windows® XP

Beep Codes

If the monitor cannot display errors or problems during POST, the computer might emit a series of beeps (a beep code) that identifies the problem.

Reseating the memory modules may fix the POST beep code errors listed below. If the problem persists, see "Contacting Dell" in your Owner's Manual for instructions on obtaining technical assistance.

Code

Cause

 

 

1 long beep;

Memory is not installed or is not detected.

1 short beep

 

1 long beep;

Memory is detected, but a memory failure has occurred.

2 short beeps

 

 

 

1 long beep;

Memory is detected, but is incompatible with the computer.

3 short beeps

 

 

 

If you hear one of the following POST beep codes, see "Contacting Dell" in your Owner's Manual for instructions on obtaining technical assistance.

Code

Cause

 

 

 

 

2 long beeps;

CMOS checksum error

 

1 short beep

 

 

2 long beeps;

Video subsystem failure

 

2 short beeps

 

 

 

 

 

2 long beeps;

IDE subsystem failure

 

3 short beeps

 

 

 

 

 

3 long beeps;

USB over-current condition detected

 

1 short beep

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

System Messages

Message

Possible Cause

Corrective Action

 

 

 

CMOS Checksum Error

A defective device or power surge can cause

See "Contacting Dell" in your Owner's Manual for instructions on obtaining

 

checksum errors.

technical assistance.

CPU fan not detected

The microprocessor fan cable is not plugged in or is

Ensure that the microprocessor fan is connected to the fan connector on the

 

defective.

system board.

Floppy Not Detected

The floppy drive cable may be disconnected or

Ensure that the cable properly connects the floppy drive to the system board.

 

damaged.

 

 

 

 

Keyboard not detected

The keyboard is not detected.

Ensure that the keyboard is connected correctly and is not damaged.

 

 

 

Memory Size has

A memory size change occurred.

Reseat the memory modules.

changed

 

 

 

 

 

Memory Test failed

The memory does not pass the memory test.

Reseat the memory modules.

No Boot Device

The BIOS does not detect a bootable device.

Verify the boot sequence in the system setup program.

Detected

 

 

 

 

 

S.M.A.R.T Advisory

A S.M.A.R.T.-capable device may be defective.

See "Contacting Dell" in your Owner's Manual for instructions on obtaining

Error

 

technical assistance.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Using System Restore

The Microsoft® Windows® XP operating system provides System Restore to allow you to return your computer to an earlier operating state (without affecting data files) if changes to the hardware, software, or other system settings have left the computer in an undesirable operating state. See Windows Help for information on using System Restore.

NOTICE: Make regular backups of your data files. System Restore does not monitor your data files or recover them.

Creating a Restore Point

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Contents Abbreviations and Acronyms Dell DimensionHints, Notices, and Cautions Creating a Restore Point Advanced TroubleshootingUsing System Restore Beep CodesDrivers Undoing the Last System RestoreWhat Is a Driver? Restoring the Computer to an Earlier Operating StateIdentifying Drivers Reinstalling DriversResolving Software and Hardware Incompatibilities Reinstalling Windows XP Reinstalling Microsoft Windows XPBefore You Reinstall Click Performance and Maintenance, and then click SystemReinstalling Drivers and Software Reinstall the appropriate driversWhat Are You Looking For? Find it Here DocumentationFinding Information for Your Computer Downloading the Tell Me How Help File and Associated Files Printed DocumentationOnline Documentation Click User and system guides, and then click Users guidesViewing the Tell Me How Help File Removing the Computer Cover Adding and Replacing PartsShutting Down the Computer Click Turn offLooking Inside Your Computer Adding or Removing Cards Remove the computer cover Replace the computer cover Adding MemoryRemoving Cards Removing the Front Panel Close the computer coverRemove the computer cover Remove the computer cover Remove the front panel Removing the Front-Panel InsertHard Drive Replace the computer cover Floppy Drive Replacing the CD/DVD Drive Adding a Second CD/DVD Drive Replace the front panel Replace the computer coverReplacing the Microprocessor Removing the MicroprocessorInstalling the Microprocessor Replacing the System Board Removing the System BoardRemove the microprocessor heat sink Installing the System BoardRemove the computer cover Remove the floppy drive Replacing the Power Supply Replacing the Power SupplyRemoving the Power Supply Replace the floppy drive Replace the computer coverReplacing the Battery Replacing the Computer CoverBack to Contents Floppy drive problems Solving ProblemsBattery Problems Drive Problems Finding Help InformationProblems writing to a CD-RW drive Mail, Modem, and Internet ProblemsCD drive problems DVD drive problemsComputer stops responding Error MessagesGeneral Problems Program stops respondingProgram is designed for an earlier Windows operating system Other software problemsOther technical problems General hardware problems Solid blue screen appearsNetwork Problems Keyboard ProblemsMouse Problems Power Problems Printer ProblemsNo sound from headphones Scanner ProblemsSound and Speaker Problems No sound from speakersIf the screen is blank Video and Monitor ProblemsAdjust the Windows display settings If the screen is difficult to readTechnical Specifications Audio PowerVideo Controls and LightsOverview System Setup ProgramEntering the System Setup Program Main ScreenAdvanced Screen Option FunctionDescribed in IDE Primary Master Submenu Peripheral Configuration SubmenuIDE Configuration Submenu IDE Primary Master Submenu Diskette Configuration SubmenuEvent Log Configuration Submenu ModePower Screen Security ScreenBoot Screen Last StateShut down the computer Clearing Forgotten PasswordsExit Screen Clearing Cmos Internal View System Board Connectors and Sockets Technical OverviewDC Power Connectors P2, P3, P5, and P6 Power Supply DC Connector Pin AssignmentsDC Power Connector P1 DC Power Connector P7DC Power Connector P8 Back View Controls and LightsFront View Front View Back ViewBack to Contents Hints, Notices, and Cautions
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