Dell MT480, 518, 519 manual When to Use the Dell Diagnostics

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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.

WARNING : S YSTEM FAN FAILURE , PLEASE CONTACT D ELL TECHNICAL S UPPORT IMMEDIATELY — System fan failure. Replace system fan.

Troubleshooting Hardware Problems in the Windows Vista® Operating System

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:

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.

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

Dell Diagnostics

CAUTION: Before you begin any of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions that shipped with your compter.

When to Use the Dell Diagnostics

If you experience a problem with your computer, perform the checks in Lockups and Software Problems (see "Lockups and Software Problems" on page 37) and run the Dell Diagnostics before you contact Dell for technical assistance.

It is recommended that you print these procedures before you begin.

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

NOTE: The Drivers and Utilities media is optional and may not ship with your computer.

See the System Setup section in the Service Manual to review your computer’s configuration information, and ensure that the device that you want to test displays in the system setup program and is active.

Start the Dell Diagnostics from your hard drive or from the Drivers and Utilities media.

Troubleshooting

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Contents Dell Inspiron Quick Reference Guide June MT480 Contents Reinstalling Your Operating System Macrovision Product Notice Contents Front View About Your Dell Inspiron 518/519Back View Back Panel Connectors About Your Dell Inspiron 518/519 Installing Your Computer in an Enclosure Setting Up Your ComputerSetting Up Your Computer Setting Up Your Internet Connection Connecting to the InternetSetting Up Your Computer Transferring Information to a New Computer Setting Up Your Computer Specifications Sata Sdram Player, or VCR Indicates that the network cable has been Connectors Inspiron 518/519 Video Integrated video Indicates power-on state Controls and Lights Vibration spectrum that simulates user Specifications Troubleshooting Tools TroubleshootingBeep Codes Code Description Suggested Remedy Repetitive System Messages Page When to Use the Dell Diagnostics Dell DiagnosticsInsert the Drivers and Utilities media Test Memory Results Power Problems Solving ProblemsMemory Problems Computer does not start up Lockups and Software ProblemsProgram stops responding Other software problems Troubleshooting What Is a Driver? Reinstalling Your Operating SystemDrivers Identifying Drivers Reinstalling Drivers and UtilitiesUsing the Drivers and Utilities media Restoring Your Operating System Using Microsoft Windows System Restore Using Dell Factory Image Restore Using the Operating System Media Reinstalling Your Operating System Finding Information Using and maintaining peripherals Obtaining Assistance Getting HelpDellConnect Online Services Technical Support and Customer ServiceAutoTech Service Problems With Your OrderAutomated Order-Status Service Getting Help Before You Call Page Contacting Dell Getting Help FCC Notice U.S. Only AppendixFCC Class B Macrovision Product Notice Index Index Wizard, 15 reinstalling, 49 System Restore Index
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