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1 Computer Diagnostic Features

Diagnostics for Windows . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1–1 Detecting Diagnostics for Windows . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1–2 Installing Diagnostics for Windows . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1–3 Using Categories in Diagnostics for Windows. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1–4 Running Diagnostic Tests in Diagnostics for Windows. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1–6

Configuration Record . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1–9 Installing Configuration Record . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1–10 Running Configuration Record. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1–10 Protecting the Software . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1–11 Restoring the Software . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1–11

2 Troubleshooting Without Diagnostics

Safety and Comfort . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2–1 Before You Call for Technical Support . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2–2 Helpful Hints . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2–4 Solving General Problems. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2–6 Solving Power Supply Problems. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2–10 Solving Diskette Problems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2–13 Solving Hard Drive Problems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2–16 Solving Display Problems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2–19 Solving Audio Problems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2–24 Solving Printer Problems. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2–27 Solving Keyboard and Mouse Problems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2–28 Solving Hardware Installation Problems. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2–30 Solving Network Problems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2–33 Solving Memory Problems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2–37 Solving Processor Problems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2–39 Solving CD-ROM and DVD Problems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2–40

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Contents August Troubleshooting GuideTroubleshooting Guide Contents Setting up Analog/Digital Audio Output Index Diagnostics for Windows Computer Diagnostic FeaturesDetecting Diagnostics for Windows Installing Diagnostics for Windows Using Categories in Diagnostics for Windows Menu Bar-File, Categories, Navigation, Level, Tab, Help Running Diagnostic Tests in Diagnostics for Windows Computer Diagnostic Features Computer Diagnostic Features Configuration Record Installing Configuration Record Restoring the Software Protecting the SoftwarePage Safety and Comfort Troubleshooting Without DiagnosticsBefore You Call for Technical Support Run the Restore Plus! CDRun the Restore Plus! CD Helpful Hints Troubleshooting Without Diagnostics Standby mode Solving General ProblemsSolving General Problems Problem Cause SolutionNum Lock key Solving General Problems Solving General Problems Solving Power Supply Problems Solving Power Supply ProblemsSolving Power Supply Problems Solving Power Supply Problems Drive. Select File Properties Solving Diskette ProblemsSolving Diskette Problems Tools. Under Error-checkingSelect File Properties Format a /F1440Controller Position in Advanced BiosFeatures Removable Device Peripherals Onboard FDCSolving Hard Drive Problems Solving Hard Drive ProblemsIntegrated Peripherals South OnChip IDE DeviceSouth OnChip PCI Device PCI Device Onboard Chip Peripherals South OnChipIDE Device OnChip IDE Channel 0 orSolving Display Problems Solving Display ProblemsSelect Enable VGA Mode Blank screen Solving Display Problems Click Start All Programs Accessories System ToolsSolving Audio Problems Solving Audio ProblemsAudio for this CD-ROM Sure Enable digital CDFrom the Control Panel Device Manager buttonSolving Audio Problems DIR C\ printer port Solving Printer ProblemsSolving Printer Problems Where printer port isDown Windows dialog box Solving Keyboard and Mouse ProblemsSolving Keyboard Problems Click Shut Down. The ShutSolving Mouse Problems Windows logo key toEnter key Solving Hardware Installation Problems Solving Hardware Installation ProblemsDetermine possible causes On the system to see if fault goes Solving Network Problems Solving Network ProblemsNetwork & Internet IRQ Resources PnP/PCI ConfigurationsRestore Plus! CD Solving Memory Problems Solving Memory ProblemsSolving Memory Problems Solving Processor Problems Solving Processor ProblemsSolving CD-ROM and DVD Problems Solving CD-ROM and DVD ProblemsCD-ROM, CD-RW Solving Drive Key Problems Solving Drive Key ProblemsSolving Internet Access Problems Solving Internet Access ProblemsSelect Start Control Panel Properties Click the Device ManagerSolving Software Problems Solving Software ProblemsContacting Customer Support Page Post Error Messages Post Numeric Codes and Text Messages Numeric Codes and Text MessagesCode/Message Probable Cause Recommended Action During memory testing CPU Fan weak RPM Post Diagnostic Front Panel LEDs and Audible Codes Diagnostic Front Panel LEDs and Audible CodesPossible Activity Beeps Cause Recommended Action Diagnostic Front Panel LEDs and Audible Codes Off and replace one device at a Management Guide on Diagnostic Front Panel LEDs and Audible Codes Diagnostic Front Panel LEDs and Audible Codes Password Security and Resetting Cmos Resetting the Password Jumper Using Computer Setup to Reset Cmos Clearing and Resetting the CmosUsing the Cmos Switch to Reset Cmos Cmos switch Backing Up the Cmos Setting up Analog/Digital Audio Output Page Index Post
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dx5150 specifications

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