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No boot device available — No bootable partition on hard drive, the hard drive cable is loose, or no bootable device exists.

If the hard drive is your boot device, ensure that the cables are connected and that the drive is installed properly and partitioned as a boot device.

Enter system setup and ensure that the boot sequence information is correct. See the Service Manual on the Dell Support website at support.dell.com.

No timer tick interrupt — A chip on the system board might be malfunctioning or motherboard failure. See the Service Manual on the Dell Support website at support.dell.com or see “Contacting Dell” on page 53 for assistance.

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USB over current error — Disconnect the USB device. Your USB device needs more power for it to function properly. Use an external power source to connect the USB device, or if your device has two USB cables, connect both of them.

NOTICE - Hard Drive SELF MONITORING SYSTEM has reported that a parameter has exceeded its normal operating range. Dell recommends that you back up your data regularly. A parameter out of range may or may not indicate a potential hard drive problem — S.M.A.R.T error, possible hard drive failure. This feature can be enabled or disabled in the BIOS setup. See “Contacting Dell” on page 53 for assistance.

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Contents SETUP GUIDE Page SETUP GUIDE July 2009 P/N KYX1Y Rev. A00 Contents Finding More Information Resources Specifications Appendix Setting Up Your Studio XPS Desktop Setting Up Your Studio XPS Desktop Before Setting Up Your Computer Connect the Display Connect Using the VGA ConnectorConnect Using the Hdmi Connector Connect Using the DVI ConnectorConnect Using the DisplayPort Connector Connect the Keyboard Mouse Connect the Network Cable Optional Connect the Power Cable Vista Press the Power ButtonSetting Up a Wireless Connection Setting Up a Wired ConnectionConnect to the Internet Optional Click Start → Connect ToClick Start → Control Panel Setting Up Your Internet ConnectionFront View Features Using Your Studio XPS Desktop12 13 Optical drive bay Can contain anUsing Your Studio XPS Desktop Headphone connector Connects to headphones Power connector Connects to Back panel connectors Plug USBPower supply light Indicates power Back Panel Connectors ESATA connector Connects to external Sata storage devices Productivity and Communication Software FeaturesEntertainment and Multimedia Customizing the Desktop Customizing Your Energy SettingsBacking Up Your Data Transferring Information to a New ComputerIf the User Account Control window appears, click Continue Add a Category Dell DockAdd an Icon Remove a Category or IconBeep Codes Solving ProblemsSupport.dell.com Wireless Connections Network ProblemsWired Connections Power ProblemsSolving Problems If you experience other memory problems Memory ProblemsIf you receive an insufficient memory message If a program stops responding End the program Lockups and Software ProblemsClick Applications Click End TaskStart menu If you have other software problemsDell Support Center Using Support ToolsAbout Your System System System Messages Using Support Tools Hardware Troubleshooter Dell DiagnosticsClick Start → Help and Support If PSA is invoked Starting Dell Diagnostics From Your Hard DriveIf PSA is not invoked Remove the Drivers and Utilities disc Restoring Your Operating System System RestoreUndoing the Last System Restore Starting System RestoreClick Undo my last restoration and click Next Dell Factory Image Restore Click Next. The Confirm Data Deletion screen appears Performing Dell Factory Image RestoreBefore you Begin Operating System ReinstallationClick Exit if the Install Windows message appears Reinstalling Windows VistaGetting Help DellConnect Technical Support and Customer ServiceDell Support websites Online ServicesDell Support e-mail addresses Mobilesupport@us.dell.com Support@us.dell.comProduct Information Automated Order-Status ServiceReturning Items for Repair Under Warranty or for Credit Getting Help Before You Call Diagnostic ChecklistVisit support.dell.com Contacting DellIf you need to See Finding More Information and ResourcesAt support.dell.com See If you need toComputer Model SpecificationsProcessor DrivesComputer Information MemoryVideo External connectorsAudio CommunicationComputer Environment PowerAltitude maximum Macrovision Product Notice AppendixIndex Index Index Back connectors 21 front connectors 17 Page Page 0KYX1YA00