Dell FX160 manual

Contents Model DC01T September 2008 Rev. A00 Antenna Removing the AntennaReplacing the Antenna Page Working on Your Computer Recommended ToolsBefore Working on Your Computer After Working on Your Computer Cable Guide Removing the Cable GuideReplacing the Cable Guide Coin-Cell Battery Removing the Coin-Cell BatteryReplacing the Coin-Cell Battery Covers Removing the Computer CoverReplacing the Computer Cover Removing the Side Cover Replacing the Side CoverPeg Peg retainer Side cover hooks Side cover hook slots2 Finding Information Hard Drive Assembly Optional Removing the Hard Drive Bracket AssemblyReplacing the Hard Drive Bracket Assembly Removing the Hard Drive Replacing the Hard DriveRemoving the Hard Drive Fan Replacing the Hard Drive FanProcessor Heatsink Assembly Removing the Processor Heatsink AssemblyReplacing the Processor Heatsink Assembly Page Technical Support and Customer Service DellConnect Online ServicesGetting Help Obtaining AssistanceProblems With Your Order AutoTech ServiceAutomated Order-Status Service Mobilesupport@us.dell.com Support@us.dell.comBefore You Call Contacting DellBoard Removing the I/O BoardReplacing the I/O Board Cable guide metal tab Metal clip Memory Removing a Memory ModuleReplacing a Memory Module Page Nvram Module Removing the Nvram ModuleReplacing the Nvram Module Back to Contents Power Supply Removing the Power SupplyReplacing the Power Supply Page Reinstalling Software Reinstalling Drivers and UtilitiesDrivers Identifying DriversManually Reinstalling Drivers Click the Drivers tab→ Roll Back DriverRe-imaging Operating Systems Installed on Nvram Starting System RestoreUndoing the Last System Restore Windows Vista Only Restoring Your Operating SystemUser Accounts and Passwords Reinstalling Windows XP or Windows VistaBefore you Begin Click Start → Control PanelClick Administrative Tools → UserManager Click User AccountsClick Control Panel → User Accounts Computer Stand Removing the Computer StandReplacing the Computer Stand System Board Assembly System Board ConnectorsRemoving the System Board Assembly Replacing the System Board Perform the procedure in After Working on Your Computer System Setup Entering the Bios Setup UtilityBios Setup Utility Screens Bios Setup Utility OptionsSetup Lock Boot SequenceClearing Forgotten Passwords Changing Boot Sequence for Future BootsSelect Specific Boot Device Clearing Cmos Settings Flashing the BiosClick Save this program to disk, and then click OK Back to Contents Back to Contents Troubleshooting Power LightsDiagnostic Lights Diagnostic Light Codes During PostCode Description Suggested Resolution Repetitive Short beeps Beep CodesReplace the battery see Replacing the Coin-Cell Battery System MessagesDell Diagnostics When to Use the Dell DiagnosticsStarting the Dell Diagnostics From Your Hard Drive Hardware TroubleshooterPage Dell Diagnostics Main Menu Option FunctionSolving Problems Battery ProblemsDrive Problems Tab FunctionOptical drive problems optional, external Problems writing to an optical driveHard drive problems Adjust the Windows volume controlMail and Internet Problems Error MessagesClick Properties→ Tools→ Check Now Click Start→ Control Panel→ Add or Remove ProgramsKeyboard Problems Lockups and Software ProblemsComputer does not start up Computer stops respondingOther software problems Program crashes repeatedlyProgram is designed for an earlier Windows operating system Solid blue screen appearsMemory Problems Mouse ProblemsNetwork Problems Power ProblemsClick Start → Control Panel→ Hardware and Sound→ Mouse Printer Problems Verify that the printer is recognized by WindowsDouble-clickPrinters and Faxes Click Start → Control Panel→ Hardware and Sound→ PrinterScanner Problems Sound and Speaker ProblemsNo sound from speakers Verify that the scanner is recognized by Microsoft WindowsVideo and Monitor Problems No sound from headphonesDell Technical Update Service Check the monitor power lightCheck the diagnostic lights See Diagnostic Lights Screen is blank Screen is difficult to readPage Use the Onboard Devices screen to enable Selective USB Selective USBEnabling Selective USB Wireless Card Removing the Wireless CardReplacing the Wireless Card