Dell N8152 manual Frequently Asked Questions, How Do Solution

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Light Pattern	Problem Description	Suggested Resolution

	The computer is in a normal operating	None.
	condition after POST.

NOTE: The diagnostic lights turn off after a short time if the computer is in a normal operating condition after POST.

Frequently Asked Questions

How Do I...	Solution	Where to Find Additional Information

Set up my computer to use two	If your computer has the required	See "Setting Up Your Computer
monitors?	graphics card to support dual-	(Tower Orientation)" on page 9 or
	monitor setup, then look in your	"Setting Up Your Computer
	shipping box for a Y-cable. The	(Desktop Orientation)" on page 14
	Y-cable has a single connector on one	for information on connecting dual
	end (plug this connector into the	monitors to your computer.
	back panel) and branches into two
	connectors (plug these connectors
	into the monitor cables). For the
	tower computer, see page 10 and for
	the desktop computer, see page 15.

Connect my monitor when the monitor cable connector doesn’t seem to fit the connector on the back of my computer?

If your graphics card has a DVI connector but your monitor has a VGA connector, then you need to use an adapter. An adapter should be included in the shipping box.

See "Setting Up Your Computer (Tower Orientation)" on page 9 or "Setting Up Your Computer (Desktop Orientation)" on page 14 for information on connecting monitors to your computer. For more information, contact Dell. For information on contacting Dell, see your User’s Guide.

Connect my speakers?	If you have a sound card installed,	See the documentation that came
	connect the speakers to the	with your speakers for more
	connectors on the card. For the tower	information.
	computer, see page 13 and for the
	desktop computer, see page 18.

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Contents Quick Reference Guide W . d e l l . c o m s u p p o r t . d e l l . c o mAbbreviations and Acronyms Contents Contents Finding Information Service Tag and Microsoft Windows License Click User’s and system guides and click User’s guidesClick the topic that describes your problem Order status, warranty, and repair informationUpdates What Are You Looking For? Find It HereSystem you ordered Operating System CD. See your User’s Guide forOptional Drivers Ship with your computerProduct Information Guide Setting Up Your Computer Tower OrientationPS/2 or Connect the keyboard and the mouse PS/2Quick Reference Guide One VGA adapter For dual-monitor capable cards with two DVI connectors Connect the power Line OUTSetting Up Your Computer Desktop Orientation Connect the keyboard and the 1 mouseConnect the modem or Network cable VGA adapter For dual-monitor capable cards with two DVI connectors Install additional software or devices GuideAbout Your Computer Front View Tower OrientationInformation Blinking green The computer is in a power-saving stateComputer. Instead, perform an operating system shutdown No light The computer is turned offBack View Tower Orientation Front View Desktop Orientation Blinking or solid amber See Power Problems Back-Panel Connectors Back View Desktop OrientationGreen a good connection exists between a 10-Mbps network ComputerQuick Reference Guide Inside View System Board Components B l e C o l o r s Device ColorLocating Your User’s Guide To access the User’s Guide from your hard drive To access your User’s Guide from the Dell Support websiteRemoving the Computer Cover Caring for Your Computer Cover latch release Computer cover Hinge tabsUsing Microsoft Windows XP System Restore Solving ProblemsTroubleshooting Tips Creating a Restore PointUndoing the Last System Restore Enabling System RestoreRestoring the Computer to an Earlier Operating State Using the Last Known Good Configuration Dell DiagnosticsWhen to Use the Dell Diagnostics Starting the Dell Diagnostics From Your Hard Drive Before You Start Testing Beep CodesDiagnostic Lights Error MessagesLight Pattern Problem Description Light Pattern Problem Description Suggested Resolution Determine if a conflict exists by If the problem still exists, install a If the problem persists or Removing a card not the graphicsModules are installed ConnectorReplacement.For instructions on That your computer is successfullyProblem Reinstall the memory modulesSystem setup and may not indicate a Ensure that no special memoryFrequently Asked Questions How Do SolutionSystem Information Label Quick Reference Guide Index IndexIndex