Dell K7821 manual Solving Problems, When to Use the Dell Diagnostics

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Solving Problems

Dell provides a number of tools to help you if your computer does not perform as expected. For the latest troubleshooting information available for your computer, see the Dell Support website at support.dell.com.

If computer problems occur that require help from Dell, write a detailed description of the error, beep codes, or diagnostics light patterns; record your Express Service Code and Service Tag below; and then contact Dell from the same location as your computer.

See "Finding Information for Your Computer" on page 5 for an example of the Express Service Code and Service Tag.

Express Service Code:___________________________

Service Tag:___________________________

Dell Diagnostics

CAUTION: Before you begin any of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions in the Product Information Guide.

NOTE: The Drivers and Utilities CD (ResourceCD) is optional and therefore may not ship with all computers.

When to Use the Dell Diagnostics

If you experience a problem with your computer, perform the checks in "Solving Problems" of your online User’s Guide and run the Dell Diagnostics before you contact Dell for technical assistance.

NOTICE: The Dell Diagnostics works only on Dell™ computers.

Enter system setup, review your computer’s configuration information, and ensure that the device you want to test displays in system setup and is active.

Start the Dell Diagnostics from either your hard drive or from the optional Drivers and Utilities CD (also known as the ResourceCD).

Starting the Dell Diagnostics From Your Hard Drive

1Turn on (or restart) your computer.

2When the DELL™ logo appears, press <F12> immediately.

NOTE: If you see a message stating that no diagnostics utility partition has been found, run the Dell Diagnostics from your Drivers and Utilities CD (optional).

If you wait too long and the operating system logo appears, continue to wait until you see the Microsoft® Windows® desktop. Then shut down your computer and try again.

3When the boot device list appears, highlight Boot to Utility Partition and press <Enter>.

4When the Dell Diagnostics Main Menu appears, select the test you want to run.

Quick Reference Guide

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Contents Quick Reference Guide September K7821 Contents Contents Finding Information for Your Computer Computers Top technical issues for my computerFrequently asked questions QuestionsCD/DVD-drive eject button CD/DVD-drive activity light Card slots Power connector Parallel connectorFront and Back Views Small Form-Factor ComputerSmall Desktop Computer Line-out connectorFloppy-drive USB 2.0 connectors CD/DVD-drive eject buttonPower light Microsoft Windows Product Key Desktop ComputerSmall Mini-Tower Computer Line-out connector Card slots CD/DVD-drive eject buttonFront panel door Small Mini-Tower Computer Front-Panel Door and Hinge Arms Mini-Tower Computer Link integrity light Parallel connectorCard slots Quick Reference Guide Desktop and Mini-Tower Computers Opening the Computer CoverInside Your Computer Floppy drive Hard drive Heat sink and blower assemblySata connectors Quick Reference Guide Setting Up Your Computer Set Up Your Keyboard and Mouse Set Up Your Monitor Power Connections Starting the Dell Diagnostics From Your Hard Drive Solving ProblemsDell Diagnostics When to Use the Dell DiagnosticsOption Function Dell Diagnostics Main MenuSystem Lights Power Light Problem Description Suggested ResolutionTab Function Post Light Pattern Problem Description Suggested Resolution Diagnostic LightsOff off off off Online User’s Guide Problem Description Suggested ResolutionInstalled, reinstall it and restart If you have one memory moduleHas integrated graphics, contact Dell If the problem still exists, install aIf the computer has a graphics card Restart the computerUser’s Guide Beep CodesResolving Software and Hardware Incompatibilities Running the Dell IDE Hard Drive DiagnosticsWindows XP Windows Using Microsoft Windows XP System RestoreUndoing the Last System Restore Creating a Restore PointRestoring the Computer to an Earlier Operating State Enabling System Restore Reinstalling Microsoft Windows XPBefore You Begin Windows XP Setup Booting From the Operating System CDUsing the Drivers and Utilities CD Drivers for Your Computer Quick Reference Guide Index IndexIndex Guia de referência rápida Notas, Avisos e Advertências Índice Como encontrar informações sobre o computadorComputador de fator de forma pequeno Como executar o programa de diagnóstico do disco rígidoÍndice Como encontrar informações sobre o computador Histórico de suporte Clique no tópico que descreve o problemaAssistência técnica e de SuporteComputador de fator de forma pequeno Vista frontal e traseiraConector paralelo Conector do Conector serial Microfone Computador de mesa pequenoPorta do painel frontal Botão de alimentação Luz de atividade do disco rígidoUnidade de disquete Microfone Conector de fone de ouvido Computador de mesaConector do microfone Luz de força Botão de alimentação Computador minitorre pequenoConectores USB 2.0 Conector serial Barra pivotante Para recolocar a porta do painel frontalComputador tipo minitorre Computadores de mesa e tipo minitorre Como abrir a tampa 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software e hardware Criação de pontos de restauração Como usar a Restauração do sistema do Microsoft Windows XPRestauração do computador a um estado operacional anterior Antes de começar Como reinstalar o Microsoft Windows XPDesfazer a última restauração do sistema Como ativar o recurso Restauração do sistemaComo inicializar a partir do CD do sistema operacional Como reinstalar o Windows XPInstalação do Windows XP Guia de referência rápida Drivers para o computador Porta recolocação Problemas códigos de bipe, 62 Dell DiagnosticsLuzes de diagnóstico Pode Mensagens de erro códigos de bipeRestauração do sistema, 65 solucionar problemas de Solucionador de problemas de hardware Tampa abrir WindowsSistema operacional reinstalar o Windows XP Guía de referencia rápida Notas, Avisos y Precauciones Cómo utilizar la función Restaurar sistema de Microsoft Localización de información de su equipoEquipos de sobremesa y de minitorre Ejecución de los diagnósticos de disco duro IDE de DellContenido Localización de información de su equipo Memoria, la unidad de disco duro y el sistema operativo Haga clic en el tema que describa el problemaAsistencia y el servicio técnico Con el soporte técnico En línea Documentación de mi equipoUSB 2.0 Conector Para Equipo de formato pequeñoIndicador de actividad Indicador de actividad de red Equipo de sobremesa pequeñoConector serie Micrófono Interruptor de selección de voltaje Ranuras Para Tarjetas Equipo de sobremesaConectores USB 2.0 Luces de diagnóstico Equipo de minitorre pequeñoDos bisagras Panel anterior Levante lasHasta una Equipo de minitorre Equipos de sobremesa y de minitorre Cómo abrir la cubierta del equipoUnidad de Interior de su equipoUnidad de disco flexible Unidad de disco duro Anillo del candado Conector PCI-EConectores SATA1 o SATA3 Fuente de alimentaciónFuente de alimentación Unidad de disco flexible Unidad de Configuración del equipoDe calor Configurar el teclado y el ratón Configurar el monitor Conexiones de alimentación Cuándo debe usar los Dell Diagnostics Solución de problemasOpción Función Menú principal de los Dell DiagnosticsFicha Función Indicadores del sistema Luces de diagnóstico Patrón de luz Descripción del problema Solución sugeridaApagado Gráficos y reinicie el equipo Vuelva a instalarlo y, a continuaciónReinicie el equipo. Para obtener Determine si existe un conflictoContinuación, reinicie el equipo Descripción del problema Solución sugeridaSi el equipo incluye una tarjeta gráfica Extráigala, vuelta a instalarla y, aCódigos de sonido Ejecución de los diagnósticos de disco duro IDE de Dell 100 Cómo resolver incompatibilidades de software y hardwareRestauración del equipo a un estado operativo anterior Creación de un punto de restauración101 Antes de comenzar Cómo volver a instalar Microsoft Windows XPCómo deshacer la última operación de Restaurar sistema Activación de la función Restaurar sistema103 El CD Drivers and Utilities de DellReinstalación de Windows XP Arranque desde el CD del Sistema operativo104 Instalación de Windows XP105 Uso del CD Drivers and Utilities Controladores y utilidades106 Controladores para el equipoCódigos de sonido, 98 restaurar a un estado operativo Códigos de sonido, 98 Dell DiagnosticsOperativo anterior 107Hardware Windows XP Centro de ayuda y soporte técnico Puerta Volver a colocar Volver a instalar Puerta anteriorHardware, 100 volver a instalar 108

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