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the computer. You may be asked to type some commands at the keyboard, relay detailed information during operations, or try other troubleshooting steps possible only at the computer system itself. Ensure that the system documentation is available.

CAUTION: Before servicing any components inside your computer, see your System Information Guide for important safety information.

Diagnostics Checklist

Name:

Date:

Address:

Phone number:

Service Tag (bar code on the back of the computer):

Express Service Code:

Return Material Authorization Number (if provided by Dell support technician):

Operating system and version:

Peripherals:

Expansion cards:

Are you connected to a network? Yes No

Network, version, and network card:

Programs and versions:

See your operating system documentation to determine the contents of the system's start-up files. If possible, print each file. Otherwise, record the contents of each file before calling Dell.

Error message, beep code, or diagnostic code:

Description of problem and troubleshooting procedures you performed:

Contacting Dell

To contact Dell electronically, you can access the following websites:

www.dell.com

support.dell.com (technical support)

premiersupport.dell.com (technical support for educational, government, healthcare, and medium/large business customers, including Premier, Platinum, and Gold customers)

For specific web addresses for your country, find the appropriate country section in the table below.

NOTE: Toll-free numbers are for use within the country for which they are listed.

When you need to contact Dell, use the electronic addresses, telephone numbers, and codes provided in the following table. If you need assistance in determining which codes to use, contact a local or an international operator.

Country (City)

Department Name or Service Area,

Area Codes,

International Access Code

Website and E-Mail Address

Local Numbers, and

Country Code

 

Toll-Free Numbers

City Code

 

 

Anguilla

General Support

toll-free: 800-335-0031

 

 

 

Antigua and Barbuda

General Support

1-800-805-5924

 

 

 

Argentina (Buenos Aires)

Website: www.dell.com.ar

 

 

 

 

International Access Code: 00

Tech Support and Customer Care

toll-free: 0-800-444-0733

 

 

 

Sales

0-810-444-3355

Country Code: 54

 

 

Tech Support Fax

11 4515 7139

 

 

 

 

City Code: 11

Customer Care Fax

11 4515 7138

Aruba

General Support

toll-free: 800-1578

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Contents Initial release 22 Sep Jumpers-A General Explanation Jumpers, Switches, and ConnectorsSystem Board Jumpers JumpersSystem Board Connectors Table A-1. System Board Jumper SettingsJumper Setting Description Disabling a Forgotten Password Table A-2. System Board ConnectorsConnector Description Back to Contents Connectors Ports and ConnectorsTable B-1. I/O Connector Icons Icon ConnectorParallel Connector Serial ConnectorSerial Connector Autoconfiguration Pin Signal DefinitionPS/2-Compatible Keyboard and Mouse Connectors Table B-3. Parallel Connector Pin Assignments18-25 USB Connector Video ConnectorIntegrated NIC Connector Pin Signal I/O DefinitionNetwork Cable Requirements Abbreviations and Acronyms CGA Dimm EMI GUI LAN MBR Ntfs Pqfp SBE UMB ZIF Introduction Other Documents You May NeedObtaining Technical Assistance Front-Panel Features Indicators, Codes, and MessagesComponent Description Back-Panel FeaturesPower Indicator Codes Power Button IndicatorsIndicator Function NIC Indicator Codes Hard-Drive Indicator CodesHard-Drive Status Indicator Codes Drive-Status Indicator Indicator CodeIndicator Indicator Code NIC Indicator CodesSystem Messages System MessagesDiskette Drive, Troubleshooting a CD Drive, Troubleshooting Guide System Beep Codes Code Cause Corrective Action System Beep CodesAlert Messages Diagnostics MessagesTroubleshooting Errors and Conflicts Finding Software SolutionsInput Errors Before You BeginApplication Conflicts IRQ Assignment DefaultsIRQ Assignment Conflicts IRQ Line AssignmentRunning Server Administrator Diagnostics Running the System DiagnosticsFeatures of the System Diagnostics When to Use the System DiagnosticsUsing the System Diagnostics Error Messages Using the Device Groups MenuSafety First-For You and Your System Troubleshooting Your SystemChecking Specific System Problems External ConnectionsSystem Orientation Start-Up RoutineStart-Up Routine Indications Look/listen for ActionRemoving the Bezel BezelInstalling the Cover Installing the BezelSystem Cover BaffleTroubleshooting the Video Subsystem Installing the BaffleChecking the Equipment Removing the BaffleTroubleshooting the Mouse Troubleshooting the KeyboardTroubleshooting a Serial I/O Device Troubleshooting the Basic I/O FunctionsTroubleshooting a USB Device Troubleshooting a Parallel PrinterInside the System Troubleshooting a NICResponding to a Systems Management Alert Message Troubleshooting a Wet SystemTroubleshooting the System Battery Troubleshooting a Damaged SystemTroubleshooting Redundant Power Supplies Troubleshooting System Cooling Troubleshooting a Nonredundant Power SupplyTroubleshooting Expansion Cards Troubleshooting System Memory Troubleshooting the Diskette Drive Troubleshooting a CD Drive Troubleshooting an IDE Tape Drive Troubleshooting a Tape DriveTroubleshooting a Scsi Tape Drive Troubleshooting an IDE Hard Drive Troubleshooting Hard DrivesTroubleshooting a Scsi Hard Drive System With Scsi Backplane Troubleshooting an IDE Hard Drive in a RAID ConfigurationHard-drive cables Device drivers Troubleshooting a Microprocessor Troubleshooting a RAID Controller CardTroubleshooting the System Board Resetting Corrupted Bios Configuration Back to Contents Installing System Options System FansRemoving the Front System Fan Installing the Front System Fan Installing the Back System FanRemoving the Back System Fan Redundant Power Supplies Removing a Redundant Power SupplyInstalling a Redundant Power Supply Expansion Cards Installing an Expansion CardRemoving an Expansion Card Removing and Installing an Expansion CardMemory Module Installation Guidelines Memory Upgrade KitsPerforming a Memory Upgrade Sample Memory Module ConfigurationsRemoving and Installing a Memory Module Installing Memory ModulesRemoving and Installing a Microprocessor MicroprocessorsRemoving Memory Modules Removing the Microprocessor Fan and Heat Sink Assembly Replacing the System Battery System BatteryReplacing the System Battery Connecting Drives Installing DrivesDrive Cable Configurations DC Power CablesScsi Configuration Information IDE Configuration InformationScsi Interface Cables Scsi ID NumbersInstalling a Diskette Drive Configuring the Boot DriveDiskette Drive Removing a Diskette DriveRemoving the Front-Panel Drive Inserts Front-Panel Drive InsertsInstalling the Front-Panel Drive Inserts Installing a 5.25-Inch DriveInch Drives Page Hard Drives General Installation GuidelinesRemoving and Installing a Non-Hot-Plug Hard Drive Installing and Removing Non-Hot-Plug Hard DrivesInstalling a Non-Hot-Plug Hard Drive Page Installing and Removing Hot-Plug Scsi Hard Drives Removing a Hot-Plug Hard Drive Installing a Hot-Plug Hard Drive Installing a RAID Controller CardBack to Contents Online Services Getting HelpTechnical Assistance Automated Order-Status Service AutoTech ServiceTechnical Support Service Ftp.dell.comBefore You Call Contacting Dell Diagnostics ChecklistAntigua and Barbuda Argentina Buenos Aires0011 Australia SydneyAustria Vienna Website support.euro.dell.com 900Costa Rica ColombiaCzech Republic Prague Website support.euro.dell.com Denmark Copenhagen Website support.euro.dell.comGreece Website support.euro.dell.com Germany Langen Website support.euro.dell.comGrenada GuatemalaLatin America Korea SeoulLuxembourg Website support.euro.dell.com MacaoNicaragua New ZealandNorway Lysaker Website support.euro.dell.com Panama005 Grenadines Singapore SingaporeSouth Africa Johannesburg Website support.euro.dell.com 09/091Turks and Caicos Islands 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