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HINT: See the documentation that come with your monitor for fault indications and troubleshooting procedures specific to your monitor.

IN S E R T B O O T A B L E M E D I A — The operating system is trying to boot to a nonbootable floppy disk or CD. Insert a bootable floppy disk or CD.

NO N -S Y S T E M D I S K E R R O R — There is a floppy disk in the floppy drive. Remove the floppy disk and restart the computer.

Video and Monitor Problems

If the screen is blank

CH E C K T H E V I D E O C A B L E C O N N E C T I O N — Check for bent pins (most video cable connectors have missing pins, but not bent pins). Ensure that the video cable is connected as shown on the START HERE sheet for your computer.

PR E S S T H E M O N I T O R P O W E R B U T T O N — Be sure that you firmly pressed the monitor power button.

CH E C K T H E PO W E R L I G H T — When the power light is lit or blinking, the monitor has power. If the power light is blinking, press a key on the keyboard or move the mouse.

TE S T T H E E L E C T R I C A L O U T L E T — Ensure that the electrical outlet is working by testing it with another device, such as a lamp.

SW A P T H E C O M P U T E R A N D M O N I T O R P O W E R C A B L E S — Swap the computer and monitor power cables to determine if the power cable is defective.

TE S T T H E V I D E O EX T E N S I O N C A B L E (I F U S E D )— If you are using a video extension cable and removing the cable solves the problem, the cable is defective.

TE S T T H E M O N I T O R — If another monitor is available, connect it to the computer.

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4300 specifications

The Dell 4300 Series, renowned for its reliability and versatility, stands out as a solid choice for both personal and professional users. This series has garnered attention for its combination of performance, design, and advanced features, making it a well-rounded option in the world of desktop computing.

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