Dell PP32LB, P168C, PP32LA specifications Troubleshooting Software and Hardware Problems

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H A R D - D I S K D R I V E F A I L U R E Possible hard drive failure during hard drive POST. Check cables, swap hard disks, or see "Contacting Dell" on page 61 for assistance.

H A R D - D I S K D R I V E R E A D F A I L U R E Possible hard drive failure during hard- drive start test (see "Contacting Dell" on page 61 for assistance).

K E Y B O A R D F A I L U R E Keyboard failure or keyboard cable loose.

N O B O O T D E V I C E A V A I L A B L E No bootable partition on hard drive, or 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 your Service Manual at support.dell.com).

N O T I M E R T I C K I N T E R R U P T A chip on the system board might be malfunctioning or system board failure (see "Contacting Dell" on page 61 for assistance).

USB O V E R C U R R E N T E R R O R Disconnect the USB device. Use external power source for the USB device.

NOTICE - H A R D D R I V E SELF MONITORING SYSTEM H A S R E P O R T E D T H A T A P A R A M E T E R H A S E X C E E D E D I T S N O R M A L O P E R A T I N G R A N G E . D E L L R E C O M M E N D S

T H A T Y O U B A C K U P Y O U R D A T A R E G U L A R L Y. A P A R A M E T E R O U T O F R A N G E M A Y O R M A Y N O T I N D I C A T E A P O T E N T I A L H A R D D R I V E P R O B L E M S.M.A.R.T error,

possible hard drive failure. This feature can be enabled or disabled in BIOS setup.

Troubleshooting Software and Hardware Problems

If a device is either not detected during the operating system setup or is detected but incorrectly configured, you can use the Hardware Troubleshooter to resolve the incompatibility.

To start the Hardware Troubleshooter:

Windows Vista:

1Click the Windows Vista Start button , and click Help and Support.

2Type hardware troubleshooter in the search field and press <Enter> to start the search.

3In the search results, select the option that best describes the problem and follow the remaining troubleshooting steps.

Troubleshooting

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Contents W . d e l l . c o m s u p p o r t . d e l l . c o m Macrovision Product Notice Contents Troubleshooting Software and Hardware Automated Order-Status Service Contents Front View About Your ComputerKeyboard Security cable slot USB connectors Back View Battery Removal Wireless Switch Quick Setup Setting Up Your ComputerSetting Up Your Computer Connecting to the Internet Click Start→Internet Explorer→Connect to the Internet Setting Up Your Internet ConnectionUnder Network and Internet, click Connect to the Internet Transferring Information to a New ComputerMicrosoft Windows XP Operating System Microsoft Windows VistaNext To copy data from the old computerTo transfer data to the new computer To copy data from the old computer Microsoft Windows Vista Specifications USB Lvds Wxga WXGA+ Depending on operating conditions and can be Page G2 or lower as defined by ISA-S71.04-1985 Beep Codes TroubleshootingPower Lights ToolsCode Description Suggested Remedy Repetitive T a Error The hard drive cannot read the data Error MessagesDo not use these characters in filenames Troubleshooting Troubleshooting Click Uninstall Drive and try again System MessagesTroubleshooting Software and Hardware Problems Click Start→Help and Support Dell DiagnosticsFix a Problem section, click Hardware Troubleshooter Starting the Dell Diagnostics From Your Hard DriveTroubleshooting Follow these tips when troubleshooting your computer Troubleshooting TipsPower Problems Memory Problems Computer does not start up Lockups and Software ProblemsProgram crashes repeatedly Dell Support Utility Dell Technical Update ServiceTroubleshooting Troubleshooting Click Properties→Device Manager Reinstalling SoftwareDrivers Identifying DriversClick Start→My Computer→Properties→Hardware→Device Manager Reinstalling Drivers and UtilitiesReturning to a Previous Device Driver Version Properties Click the Drivers tab→Roll Back DriverAt the Welcome Dell System Owner screen, click Next Restoring Your Operating System Using Microsoft Windows System RestoreYou can restore your operating system in the following ways Undoing the Last System Restore Starting System RestoreSelect Repair Your Computer Using Dell Factory Image RestoreDell Factory Image Restore Windows Vista Only Click Undo my last restoration and click NextClick Dell Factory Image Restore Using the Operating System MediaReinstalling Software Finding Information Dell Technology Guide About your operating system Obtaining Assistance Getting HelpDellConnect Online Services Technical Support and Customer ServiceAutomated Order-Status Service Problems With Your OrderAutoTech Service Getting Help Before You Call Page Contacting Dell Getting Help Index Express Service CodeIndex Index Index