Dell DCDO The computer does not start up

42 Quick Reference Guide
Windows Vista:
1 Click Start → Control Panel → Hardware and Sound .
2 Click Device Manager .
If your IEEE 1394 device is listed, Windows recognizes the device.
ENSURE THAT THE IEEE 1394 CARD IS PROPERLY SEATED
ENSURE THAT THE IEEE 1394 CABLE IS CONNECTED SECURELY TO THE SYSTEM
BOARD CONNECTOR AND THE CONNECTOR ON THE FRONT I/O PANEL
IF YOU HAVE PROBLEMS WITH A DELL IEEE 1394 DEVICE —Contact Dell
(see"Contacting Dell" in your User ’s Guide).
IF YOU HAVE PROBLEMS WITH AN IEEE 1394 DEVICE NOT PROVIDED BY DELL —
Contact the IEEE1394 device manufacturer.
Keyboard Problems
CAUTION: Before you begin any of the procedures in this section, follow the
safety instructions in the
Product Information Guide .
CHECK THE KEYBOARD CABLE —
• Ensure that the keyboard cable is firmly connected to the computer.
• Shut down the computer (see "Turning Off Your Computer"
in your User’s Guide ),
reconnect the keyboard cable as shown on the setup diagram for your computer, and
then restart the computer.
• Ensure that the cable is not damaged or frayed and check cable connectors for bent or
broken pins. Straighten any bent pins.
• Remove any keyboard extension cables and connect the keyb oard directly to the computer.
TEST THE KEYBOARD —Connect a properly working keyboard to the computer, and
then try using the keyboard.
RUN THE HARDWARE TROUBLESHOOTER—See "Restoring Your Operating System"
in your User’s Guide.
Lockups and Software Problems
CAUTION: Before you begin any of the procedures in this section, follow the
safety instructions in the
Product Information Guide .
The computer does not start up
CHECK THE DIAGNOSTIC LIGHTS —See "Diagnostic Lights" on page26.
ENSURE THAT THE POWER CABLE IS FIRMLY CONNECTED TO THE COMPUTER AND TO
THE ELECTRICAL OUTLET