Power Lights, Troubleshooting Tools | Dell 200 instruction

Troubleshooting Tools

Power Lights

CAUTION: Before you begin any of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions in the Product Information Guide.

The power button light (bi-color LED) located on the front of the computer illuminates and blinks or remains solid to indicate different states:

•If the power light is off, the computer is either turned off or is not receiving power.

–Reseat the power cable in the power connector on the back of the computer and the electrical outlet.

–If the computer is plugged into a power strip, ensure that the power strip is plugged into an electrical outlet and that the power strip is turned on. Also, bypass power protection devices, power strips, and power extension cables to verify that the computer turns on properly.

–Ensure that the electrical outlet is working by testing it with another device, such as a lamp.

•If the power light is steady blue and the computer is not responding:

–Ensure that the display is connected and powered on.

–If the display is connected and powered on, see "Power Lights" on page 81.

•If the power light is blinking blue, the computer is in standby mode. Press a key on the keyboard, move the mouse, or press the power button to resume normal operation. If the power light is blue and the computer is not responding:

–Ensure the display is connected and powered on.

–If the display is connected and powered on, see "Power Lights" on page 81.

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W . d e l l . c o m s u p p o r t . d e l l . c o m Dell Vostro July DX333 Contents Configuring for RAID Using the Intel Matrix Power Options PropertiesConnecting to a Network Adapter Setting Up Your Internet Connection Sound and Speaker Problems Media Card Reader ProblemsNo sound from headphones Contents Windows operating system Solid blue screen appears Dell Diagnostics Main Menu Video and Monitor ProblemsIf the screen is difficult to read 100 101 Installing the Processor Fan/Heat Sink Replacing the Power Supply 152150 151 207 189 Contents What Are You Looking For? Find it Here Warranty information Your systemFinding Information Computer when you use Use the Service Tag to identify yourEnter the Express Service Code to Direct your call when contacting Configuration Updates appropriate for yourEducation customers can also use Other Dell customers Problem Windows Vista, click Windows Vista Start buttonIcon Front View of the Computer Setting Up and Using Your Computer Optional CD/DVD eject Can contain an optional optical drive Power light Light in the center of this button indicates Power buttonFor more information Perform an operating system shutdown Back View of the Computer Allow you to secure the computer cover to Access to the inside of the computer. To useChassis with a padlock to prevent unauthorized Padlock rings, insert a commercially available Back Panel Connectors Speakers in the surround sound setup Extremely low bass extension. Systems not usingConnector is on the card Speakers with integrated amplifiers Installing Your Computer in an Enclosure Setting Up and Using Your Computer Setting Up a Printer Connecting a USB PrinterPrinter Cable Page Playing CDs and DVDs Adjusting the Volume Adjusting the PictureDVD player includes the following basic buttons Copying CDs and DVDs Setting Up and Using Your Computer Media Type Read Write Rewritable YesMaybe Using a Media Card Reader Optional SecureDigital Card SD/ MultiMediaCard MMC Connecting Two Monitors With VGA Connectors Connecting Two Monitors Connecting a TV TV-OUT connectorMay not be present on your computer Optional DVI adapter Power Management Options in Windows XP Changing the Display SettingsStandby Mode Hibernate Mode Power Options Properties Power Management Options in Windows Vista Standby Mode Power Plan Properties Enabling SpeedStep Technology RAID Level 1 Configuration About RAID Configurations Configuring Your Hard Drives for RAID Configuring for RAID Using the Intel Option ROM Utility Configuring for RAID Using the Intel Matrix Storage Manager Setting Up and Using Your Computer Page Setting Up and Using Your Computer Transferring Information to a New Computer Setting Up and Using Your Computer Setting Up and Using Your Computer Setting Up and Using Your Computer Connecting to a Network Adapter Setting Up a Home and Office Network Network adapter connector Network Setup Wizard Connecting to the Internet Setting Up Your Internet Connection Setting Up and Using Your Computer Setting Up and Using Your Computer Battery Problems Troubleshooting TipsFollow these tips when you troubleshoot your computer Solving Problems E C K T H E C a B L E C O N N E C T I O N S Drive Problems Problems writing to a CD/DVD-RW drive Optical drive problems Hard drive problems Mail, Modem, and Internet Problems N T H E M O D E M D I a G N O S T I C S to O L Solving Problems Do not use these characters in filenames Error Messages Keyboard Problems Computer does not start up Lockups and Software ProblemsComputer stops responding Program stops responding Windows XP Solid blue screen appears C K U P Y O U R F I L E S I M M E D I a T E L Y Other software problems Media Card Reader Problems Run the Dell Diagnostics see Dell Diagnostics on Memory Problems Mouse Problems Network Problems Power Problems Printer Problems Scanner Problems No sound from speakers Sound and Speaker Problems No sound from headphones If the screen is blank Video and Monitor Problems If the screen is difficult to read Troubleshooting Tools Power Lights Beep Codes Code Description Suggested Remedy Repetitive Short Beeps System Messages Troubleshooting Tools Dell Diagnostics When to Use the Dell DiagnosticsStarting the Dell Diagnostics From Your Hard Drive Option Function Dell Diagnostics Main Menu Option Function What Is a Driver? DriversTab Function Identifying Drivers Reinstalling Drivers and Utilities Troubleshooting Tools Troubleshooting Tools Restoring Your Operating System Using Microsoft Windows System Restore Using Dell PC Restore and Dell Factory Image Restore Troubleshooting Tools Troubleshooting Tools Before you Begin Using the Operating System Media To reinstall Windows, you need the following items Troubleshooting Software and Hardware Problems Removing and Installing Parts Before You BeginRecommended Tools Before Working Inside Your Computer Turning Off Your Computer 103 Removing the Computer Cover Computer cover Optical drive Power supply Inside View of Your Computer105 Battery socket Memory module Connector DIMM2 Connector DIMM3System Board Components 106 107 Power Supply DC Connector Pin Assignments DC Power Connector P1 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23108 109 110 Memory DC Power Connector P7 Pin Number Signal Name111 +12 Vadc Yellow 112 Memory Installation Guidelines Installing Memory Memory connector DIMM1113 Notch Crossbar Cutouts Cards Removing Memory115 PCI and PCI Express Cards Card retention bracket 117 Alignment bar Fully-seated card Not fully-seated card 118 119 PCI Express x16 card Securing tabPCI Express x1 card slot PCI Express x16 card slot Alignment guide Filler bracket ScrewGuide notch 121 To Off 122 Bezel If you removed an add-in network connectorRemoving the Bezel To On Clamp insert Back of computer Bezel grip Align and insert the bezel clamps in the bezel insert Replacing the Bezel125 Clamp insert Back side of computer 126 Drives Drive Interface Connectors Connecting Drive CablesPower cable Recommended Drive Cable Connections Connecting and Disconnecting Drive Cables Hard DrivesInterface cable Hard drive Power cable 129Screws Removing and Installing Parts Connector Drive bay 131System board Screws Removing and Installing Parts Second hard drive Power cable 133Optional System board Screws Floppy Drive 135 Removing and Installing Parts 137 Connector Floppy drive Removing and Installing Parts Drive panel insert optional 139 Media Card Reader Data cable Power cable Media Card Reader140 141 Connector FlexBay slot 143 Optical Drive 144 145 Optical drive Data cable System board Screw holes Screws Connector Optical drive bay 147 Screw holes 149 Replacing the Battery Battery Power Supply Battery release lever151 152 Replacing the Power Supply 153 Panel Removing the I/O Panel 154Panel clamp Screw Cables Installing the I/O Panel Processor Fan155 Assembly Removing the Processor Fan/Heat Sink Assembly156 Captive screws 157 Installing the Processor Fan/Heat Sink Assembly Processor Removing the Processor158 Installing the Processor 159Processor cover Socket Removing and Installing Parts 161 Chassis Fan Removing the Chassis Fan162 163 Replacing the Chassis Fan Removing the System Board System Board Installing the System Board System Board Screws165 Replacing the Computer Cover Move the computer to the upright position 167Computer cover tab Slot 168 169 SpecificationsIntegrated network interface capable of 10/100 Communication 170 171 172 173 System Setup Entering System SetupOverview 175 176 System Setup Options Off On On by default FIXED, Dvmt Dvmt by default177 Boot Sequence 179 Clearing Forgotten Passwords 181 Clearing Cmos Settings Flashing the Bios Cleaning Your Computer182 Computer, Keyboard, and Monitor Mouse183 CDs and DVDs Dell Technical Support Policy U.S. Only FCC Notice U.S. Only Definition of Dell-Installed Software and PeripheralsDefinition of Third-Party Software and Peripherals FCC Class B Product name Dell Vostro Model number 186Company name Dell Inc One Dell Way 187 Contacting Dell 188 Glossary Glossary 190 191 192 193 194 195 196 197 198 199 200 201 202 203 204 205 206 Index Inside view, 105 stops responding Index 209 210 Problems battery, 59 beep codes 211 USB Booting to devices Using Windows Device Driver Rollback 212 213 Wizard, 68 reinstalling, 94 scanner, 77 System Restore 214