Dell T1700 owner manual Diagnostics, Follow the procedures in Before Working on Your Computer

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NOTE: You can also use the following steps to disable a forgotten password.

1.Follow the procedures in Before Working on Your Computer.

2.Remove the cover.

3.Identify the PSWD jumper on the system board.

4.Remove the PSWD jumper from the system board.

NOTE: The existing passwords are not disabled (erased) until the computer boots without the jumper.

5.Install the cover.

NOTE: If you assign a new system and/or setup password with the PSWD jumper installed, the system disables the new password(s) the next time it boots.

6.Connect the computer to the electrical outlet and power-on the computer.

7.Power-off the computer and disconnect the power cable from the electrical outlet.

8.Remove the cover.

9.Replace the PSWD jumper on the system board.

10.Install the cover.

11.Follow the procedures in After Working on Your Computer.

12.Power-on the computer.

13.Go to the system setup, and assign a new system or setup password. See Setting up a System Password.

Diagnostics

If you experience a problem with your computer, run the ePSA diagnostics before contacting Dell for technical assistance. The purpose of running diagnostics is to test your computer's hardware without requiring additional equipment or risking data loss. If you are unable to fix the problem yourself, service and support personnel can use the diagnostics results to help you solve the problem.

Enhanced Pre-Boot System Assessment (ePSA) Diagnostics

The ePSA diagnostics (also known as system diagnostics) performs a complete check of your hardware. The ePSA is embedded with the BIOS and is launched by the BIOS internally. The embedded system diagnostics provides a set of options for particular devices or device groups allowing you to:

Run tests automatically or in an interactive mode

Repeat tests

Display or save test results

Run thorough tests to introduce additional test options to provide extra information about the failed device(s)

View status messages that inform you if tests are completed successfully

View error messages that inform you of problems encountered during testing

CAUTION: Use the system diagnostics to test only your computer. Using this program with other computers may cause invalid results or error messages.

NOTE: Some tests for specific devices require user interaction. Always ensure that you are present at the computer terminal when the diagnostic tests are performed.

1.Power-on the computer.

2.As the computer boots, press the <F12> key as the Dell logo appears.

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Contents Regulatory Model D13M Regulatory Type D13M001 Dell Inc Contents Specifications Contacting Dell Installing the Input/Output I/O PanelUsing The System Setup Program And Boot Manager Before Working Inside Your Computer Working on Your ComputerClick Shut Down Turning Off Your ComputerAfter Working Inside Your Computer Removing the Cover Recommended ToolsRemoving the Intrusion Switch Installing the CoverRemoving the Wireless Local Area Network Wlan Card Installing the Intrusion SwitchInstalling the Front Bezel Installing the Wireless Local Area Network Wlan CardRemoving the Front Bezel Removing the Expansion CardMemory Module Guidelines Installing the Expansion CardRemoving the Memory Installing the MemoryRemoving the Coin-Cell Battery Removing the Hard Drive Installing the Coin-Cell BatteryRemoving the Optical Drive Installing the Hard DriveInstalling the Optical Drive Removing the Speaker Installing the SpeakerRemoving the Power Supply Page Removing the Heat Sink Assembly Installing the Power SupplyInstalling the Heat Sink Assembly Removing the ProcessorRemoving the System Fan Installing the ProcessorRemoving the Thermal Sensor Installing the System FanPage Removing the Power Switch Installing the Thermal SensorInstalling the Power Switch Removing the Input/Output I/O Panel Removing the System Board Installing the Input/Output I/O PanelSystem Board Components PCI Express x16 slot wired asIntrusion switch connector HDD and optical drive power connector Installing the System BoardPin power connector Password reset jumper Sata connectors Page Navigation Keys Boot SequenceFollowing table displays the system setup navigation keys System Setup Options Option Description Enable Smart Reporting This option is disabled by default Reporting Technology specificationUSB Configuration These settingsTPM Acpi Support OptionDescriptionTPM PPI Deprovision Override TPM PPI Provision OverrideAdmin Setup Lockout This option is set to Enable by defaultOption is disabled by default. The options are Reset All Keys- Resets to default settingEnable Cpuid Limit this option is disabled by default Enabled by defaultHard Disk Configuration or partition have been changed Memory capacity over 8GB installedKeyboard Errors Is enabled by defaultTechnology Smart ConnectionEnable MEBx Hotkey This option is enabled by default BootsBy default Direct I/O must be enabled to use this featureUpdating the Bios System and Setup Password Jumper SettingsClick Drivers & Downloads ComputerDisabling a System Password Follow the procedures in Before Working on Your Computer DiagnosticsAmber LED State White LED State Description Troubleshooting Your ComputerPossible USB failure No memory modules are detectedOverride Jumper is Removed Installed Amber LED State Description Possible system board errorPossible system board resource and/or hardware failure Some other failure with messages on screenData error Error Message DescriptionFailure Configuration ProblemDisk error Error Message Description Memory data lineNot a boot diskette System installed on it. Insert a bootable floppy diskWrite fault Error MessageWrite fault on Selected driveSpecification FeatureFeature Specification Processor typeIntegrated Externally Accessible 5.25-inch drive baySystem chipset Intel C226 chipset DMA Channels ChannelsMini-Tower Two Four Small Form Factor One Inch Sata drive baysWhite light indicates sleep state of the computer Front of the computer Power button lightDrive activity light Reading data from or writing data to the hard drivePhysical Height Width Depth Weight Power Wattage Maximum Heat Dissipation VoltageFeature Specification Contacting Dell
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T1700 specifications

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