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Light Pattern

Problem Description

Suggested Resolution

 

 

 

 

A possible expansion card failure has

1 Determine if a conflict exists by

 

occurred.

removing a card (not a graphics card)

A B C

D

and restarting the computer (see

page 56).

2 If the problem persists, reinstall the card that you removed, remove a different card, and then restart the computer.

3 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 44).

 

4

If the problem persists, contact Dell

 

 

(see page 89).

 

 

Another failure has occurred.

• Ensure that the cables are properly

 

 

connected to the system board from

A B C D

 

the hard drive, CD drive, and DVD

 

drive (see page 53).

• If there is an error message on your screen identifying a problem with a device (such as the floppy drive or hard drive), check the device to make sure it is functioning properly.

• The operating system is attempting to boot from a device (such as the floppy drive or hard drive); check system setup (see page 80) to make sure that the boot sequence is correct for the devices installed on your computer.

• If the problem persists, contact Dell (see page 89).

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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 Service tag Floppy drive light Power light Power buttonNetwork adapter connector Abbreviations and Acronyms Contents Advanced Troubleshooting Resolving Software and Hardware Incompatibilities Using Microsoft Windows XP System RestoreAppendix How to use standby mode and hibernate mode What Are You Looking For? Find It Here Warranty informationTips on using Microsoft Windows XP How to play CDs and DVDsSpecifications, and white papers Use the Service Tag toWhen you use Warranty, and repair informationPrinter Cable Setting Up a PrinterConnecting a USB Printer Setting Up and Using Your ComputerUSB connector on computer Connecting a Parallel PrinterConnecting to a Network Adapter Setting Up a Home and Office NetworkClick Checklist for creating a network Connecting to the InternetNetwork Setup Wizard If you have a CD, click Use the CD I got from an ISP Setting Up Your Internet ConnectionClick Connect to the Internet Copying CDs and DVDs How to Copy a CD or DVDUsing Blank CDs and DVDs Media Type Read Write Rewritable Helpful TipsClick Hardware and click Device Manager Hyper-ThreadingSolving Problems Troubleshooting TipsBattery Problems Drive ProblemsProblems writing to a CD/DVD-RW drive CD and DVD drive problemsHard drive problems Mail, Modem, and Internet ProblemsUse these characters in filenames Error MessagesProduct Information Guide Ieee 1394 Device ProblemsComputer stops responding Keyboard ProblemsLockups and Software Problems Computer does not start upSolid blue screen appears Program stops respondingProgram crashes repeatedly Program is designed for an earlier Windows operating systemOther software problems Memory ProblemsMouse Problems Power Problems Network ProblemsPrinter Problems Scanner Problems No sound from speakers Sound and Speaker ProblemsIf the screen is blank Video and Monitor ProblemsNo sound from headphones If the screen is difficult to read Solving Problems Advanced Troubleshooting Diagnostic LightsLight Pattern Problem Description Suggested Resolution If the problem persists, contact Dell seeIf the problem persists or Problem Description Suggested ResolutionRemove the card, reinstall it see If the problem still exists, install aEnsure that the cables are properly Determine if a conflict exists byRestarting the computer see SeeOption Function Dell DiagnosticsDell Diagnostics Main Menu Tab Function Identifying Drivers What Is a Driver?Reinstalling Drivers DriversRestoring Your Operating System Using Windows XP Device Driver RollbackManually Reinstalling Drivers Restoring the Computer to an Earlier Operating State Using Microsoft Windows XP System RestoreCreating a Restore Point Enabling System Restore Using Dell PC Restore by SymantecUndoing the Last System Restore Removing Dell PC Restore Dell Operating System CD Using the Operating System CDReinstalling Windows XP Before You BeginResolving Software and Hardware Incompatibilities Turning Off Your Computer Removing and Installing PartsBefore You Begin Recommended ToolsBefore Working Inside Your Computer Front View Front and Back View of the ComputerBack View Modem connector Removing the Computer Cover Cable from your monitor into the blue connectorComputer cover Cover latch Back of computer Inside View of Your Computer Memory System Board ComponentsDDR Memory Overview Memory Installation GuidelinesSecuring clips Connector Removing and Installing Parts Installing MemoryNotch Memory module Cutouts Crossbar CardsPCI Cards Installing a PCI CardSecuring screw Filler bracket Removing and Installing Parts Not fully seated card Fully seated card Bracket Card Card cutoutRemoving a PCI Card Side hinges Front panel Top tab Front PanelRemoving the Front Panel Tabs Insert Removing the Front-Panel InsertSide hinges Front panel DrivesReattaching the Front Panel Power Cable Connector General Installation GuidelinesConnecting Drive Cables Drive Interface ConnectorsRemoving a Hard Drive Power cable Data cableHard Drive Small bracket tabs Drive bracket Drive bracketInstalling a Hard Drive Removing a Floppy Drive Floppy DriveTop bracket screw Drive bracket Floppy drive Installing a Floppy DriveCD/DVD Drive Removing a CD/DVD Drive Data cable Power cableAdding a Second CD or DVD Drive Installing a CD/DVD DriveDrive Securing screw Drive Alignment screwsSecond CD/DVD connector secondary drive BatteryBattery Battery socket Tab Replacing the Computer Cover Removing and Installing Parts Specifications Audio Connectors Three Connector size PinsConnectors VideoWattage Connectors PS/2 keyboard and mousePower Information Backup batteryOverview System SetupSystem Setup Screens Entering System SetupTo Off, AT , PS/2 , EPP , or ECP System Setup OptionsManufacturer Mode settingSystem Password option COM3Disk Up from Hibernate or OffRemotely from Suspend Changing Boot Sequence for the Current Boot Boot SequenceOption Settings Changing Boot Sequence for Future Boots Clearing Forgotten PasswordsDell Technical Support Policy U.S. Only Definition of Dell-Installed Software and PeripheralsClass a Class B FCC Notices U.S. OnlyDefinition of Third-Party Software and Peripherals FCC Identification Information Contacting DellAustralia Sydney Antigua and BarbudaArgentina Buenos Aires ArubaBermuda BahamasBarbados Belgium BrusselsChile Santiago Cayman IslandsCosta Rica ColombiaEcuador Denmark Copenhagen Website support.euro.dell.comDominica Dominican RepublicCorporate France Paris Montpellier Website support.euro.dell.comHome and Small Business Guyana Greece Website support.euro.dell.comGrenada GuatemalaIreland Cherrywood Website support.euro.dell.com IndiaJamaica Korea Seoul Malaysia Penang 100Luxembourg Website support.euro.dell.com Macao101 102 103 Thailand 104Switzerland Geneva Website support.euro.dell.com TaiwanUruguay 105Turks and Caicos Islands Bracknell Website support.euro.dell.comVenezuela 106Business Virgin IslandsIndex 107Index 109 USB
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