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Problem Description

Suggested Resolution

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A possible processor failure has occurred.

• Reinstall the processor and restart the computer.

 

 

 

 

green

 

 

 

yellow

 

 

 

yellow

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

green

Memory modules are detected, but a

• If you have one memory module installed, reinstall

 

memory failure has occurred.

it and restart the computer.

 

green

 

 

• If you have two memory modules installed, remove

 

yellow

 

 

 

the modules, reinstall one module, and then restart

 

yellow

 

 

 

the computer. If the computer starts normally,

 

 

 

 

 

 

reinstall the second module.

 

 

 

• If available, install properly working memory of the

 

 

 

same type into your computer.

 

 

 

• If the problem persists, contact Dell.

 

 

 

 

 

yellow

A possible PCI expansion card failure has

• Determine if a conflict exists by removing a card

 

occurred.

(not the video card) and then restarting the

 

yellow

 

 

computer.

 

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• If the problem persists, reinstall the card that you

 

yellow

 

 

 

removed, remove a different card, and then restart

 

 

 

 

 

 

the computer.

 

 

 

• Repeat this process for each card. If the computer

 

 

 

starts normally, troubleshoot the last card removed

 

 

 

from the computer for resource conflicts (see

 

 

 

""Resolving Software and Hardware

 

 

 

Incompatibilities" on page 24").

 

 

 

• Move each card one at a time to a different PCI slot

 

 

 

and restart the computer after each move.

 

 

 

• If the problem persists, contact Dell.

A possible IDE drive failure has occurred. • Reseat all IDE drive power and data cables and

yellowrestart the computer. green

green yellow

A possible USB failure has occurred. • Reinstall all USB devices, check cable connections,

greenand then restart the computer. green

green yellow

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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 Quick Reference GuideSeptember Contents X6741bk0.book Page 4 Wednesday, September 22, 2004 155 PM Finding Information for Your Computer Computer when you Use the Service Tag toService Code to direct your call when contacting Warranty, and repair informationHow to reinstall my operating system Click the topic that describes your problemClick the arrow icon Follow the instructions on the screenFront and Back Views About Your Small Desktop ComputerInside Your Computer System boardPadlock ring CD/DVD drive Floppy drive Hard drive Attaching and Removing the Computer Stand Power button USB 2.0 connectors 2 headphone connector CD or DVD drive activity light Service tagAbout Your Mini-Tower Computer Second drive bayX6741bk0.book Page 12 Wednesday, September 22, 2004 155 PM Setting Up Your Computer Setup With Cards Quick Reference Guide Monitor Setup Without CardsSmall Desktop Computer NetworkMini-tower Computer Setup Without Cards Monitor Keyboard Mouse SpeakersMicrosoft Windows Product Key Power Quick Reference Guide Completed SetupDell Diagnostics Solving ProblemsWhen to Use the Dell Diagnostics Starting the Dell Diagnostics From Your Hard DriveOption Function Dell Diagnostics Main MenuPower Light Problem Description Suggested Resolution System LightsTab Function Light Problem Description Suggested Resolution Pattern Diagnostic LightsPower button GuideIf the problem persists, contact Dell Reinstall the second moduleIt and restart the computer Computer. If the computer starts normallyBeep Codes Code Cause Running the Dell IDE Hard Drive DiagnosticsResolving Software and Hardware Incompatibilities Windows XPWindows Using Microsoft Windows XP System Restore Creating a Restore PointRestoring the Computer to an Earlier Operating State Undoing the Last System Restore Reinstalling Microsoft Windows XPEnabling System Restore Before You BeginReinstalling Windows XP Booting From the Operating System CDWindows XP Setup When the Welcome to Microsoft screen appears, click Next Drivers for Your Computer Using the Drivers and Utilities CDX6741bk0.book Page 30 Wednesday, September 22, 2004 155 PM Index IndexPower light Problems beep codes, 22 conflicts
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