Beep Codes | Dell PP521, DCDR01 manual

The power supply diagnostic LED located on the back of the computer indicates different states of the power supply. To test the power supply, press the power supply test switch.

•If the power supply diagnostic LED is green, power is available for the power supply.

•If the power supply diagnostic LED is off:

–The power supply is not receiving power — Ensure that the main power cable is connected to the system.

–The power supply is not working — This issue occurs either due to a bad power supply or a device attached to the power supply.

To resolve the issue, contact Dell (See "Contacting Dell" on page 141).

Beep Codes

Your computer may emit a series of beeps during start up. The series of beeps is called a beep code and can be used to help identify a problem with your computer.

If your computer emits a series of beeps during start-up:

1Write down the beep code.

2Run the Dell Diagnostics to identify the cause (see "Dell Diagnostics" on page 95).

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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 April PP521 Contents Changing the Display Settings Connecting Two Monitors WithOne Monitor With a DVI Connector Uninterruptible Power Supplies About RAID Configurations Computer, Keyboard, and Monitor Clearing Passwords Changing Boot Sequence for 117 135 Technical Support and Customer Service 136Automated Order-Status Service 137 137 143 144 Contents Finding Information What Are You Looking For? Find It HereFinding Information What Are You Looking For? Find It Here Warranty information Dell Product Information Guide Your call when contacting support Use the Service Tag to identify yourComputer when you use Microsoft Windows License Label DSS utility. DSS provides critical Courses, frequently asked questionsCommunity Online discussion with Site Other Dell customers Select your product model and click People How to connect to the InternetComputer and its components Another computer Operating System Media Front-panel LEDs About Your ComputerFront View of the Computer Optical-drive panel Power-saving state Power buttonPower light Optional optical-drive Back View of the Computer Power connector Front-Panel ConnectorsConnectors Back I/O Back-Panel Connectors Connector IeeeLight Line Sound connectorTo the main speakers in the surround sound setup Out/headphone About Your Computer Setting Up Your Computer Installing Your Computer in an EnclosureSetting Up Your Computer Setting Up Your Computer Connecting to the Internet Setting Up Your Internet Connection If you have a CD, click Use the CD I got from an ISP Transferring Information to a New Computer Click Next Microsoft Windows XP Setting Up Your Computer Setting Up Your Computer Setting Up a Printer Windows Vista Connecting a USB Printer Printer Cable Connecting Two Monitors Connecting Two Monitors With VGA ConnectorsRestart your system TV-OUT connector May not be present on your computer Optional DVI adapter Changing the Display Settings Power Protection DevicesConnecting a TV Surge Protectors Power Management Options in Windows XP Power ManagementUninterruptible Power Supplies Line Conditioners Setting Up Your Computer Power Schemes Tab Windows taskbar for quick Advanced tab allows you to Place the power options iconAdvanced Tab Hibernate Tab Power Management Options in Windows Vista Using Multimedia Using MultimediaPlaying CDs or DVDs CD player includes the following basic buttons DVD player includes the following basic buttons How to Copy a CD or DVD Copying CDs and DVDs Using Blank CDs and DVDs Media Type Read Write Rewritable Adjusting the Picture Helpful Tips Connecting Your Computer to a TV or Audio Device Video TV-out connector Video connector Using Multimedia Video TV-out connector Composite video adapter Audio connector Video and Standard AudioStandard S-video cable Video and S/PDIF Digital Audio Pdif digital audio cable Audio input connector Composite Video and Standard Audio Standard audio cable Composite Video and S/PDIF Digital Audio Composite video adapter Component Video and Standard Audio Component video cable Component Video and S/PDIF Digital Audio Component video adapter Component video cable Setting Up the Cyberlink CL Headphones Enabling the Display Settings for a TV Using a Media Card Reader Optional Bluetooth pairing Bluetooth LED MMC/RS-MMC Using Multimedia About RAID Configurations RAID Level 0 ConfigurationAbout RAID Configurations RAID Level 1 Configuration Configuring Your Hard Drives for RAID Setting Your Computer to RAID-Enabled Mode Using the Nvidia MediaShield ROM Utility Press Tab to navigate to the Free Disks field Using Nvidia MediaShield Creating a RAID Array Deleting a RAID Array Click Next Rebuilding a RAID Configuration Computer, Keyboard, and Monitor Cleaning Your ComputerCleaning Your Computer Mouse Non-Optical Floppy Drive CDs and DVDs System Setup Screens System SetupEntering System Setup System Setup Option is highlighted Settings. Press ESC System SetupConfiguration of your Current and available Settings Single System Setup OptionsMain Dual Advanced Security Changes, Load Setup Default, and Discard Changes PowerBoot Exit Boot Sequence Option SettingsChanging Boot Sequence for the Current Boot Changing Boot Sequence for Future Boots System Setup Clearing Passwords and Cmos Settings Clearing PasswordsClearing Passwords and Cmos Settings Clearing Passwords and Cmos Settings Clearing Cmos Settings Flashing the Bios Troubleshooting Tools Power LightsTroubleshooting Tools Beep Codes Code Description Suggested Remedy Repetitive Short beeps Dell Support website at If the problem persists, contact DellExist see Memory in the Service See Contacting Dell on System Messages Code Description Troubleshooting Tools Dell Diagnostics When to Use the Dell DiagnosticsHardware Troubleshooter Starting the Dell Diagnostics From Your Hard Drive Insert the Drivers and Utilities media Dell Diagnostics Main Menu Troubleshooting Tools 100 Follow these tips when troubleshooting your computer TroubleshootingBattery Problems Troubleshooting 102 Drive ProblemsOptical drive problems Windows XP Hard drive problems Error MessagesProblems writing to an optical drive 103 Ieee 1394 Device Problems See the program documentation for installation instructions104 Keyboard Problems Systems on105 Lockups and Software Problems 107 C K U P Y O U R F I L E S I M M E D I a T E L Y Memory Problems Mouse Problems108 Adjust the settings as needed Network ProblemsAdjust the settings as needed Windows Vista 109 Power Problems Printer Problems110 111 Scanner ProblemsAdjust the settings, as needed If the printer is listed, right-click the printer icon 112 Sound and Speaker ProblemsNo sound from speakers If the scanner is listed, Windows recognizes the scanner Screen is blank Screen is difficult to read Video and Monitor ProblemsNo sound from headphones 113 114 3D image quality is poor Overclocking ProblemsPower Lights Only part of the display is readable Troubleshooting Reinstalling Software Reinstalling SoftwareWhat Is a Driver? Drivers Reinstalling Drivers and Utilities Using the Drivers and Utilities Media 119 Reinstalling Software 121 Using Microsoft Windows System Restore Restoring Your Operating System122 123 Using Dell PC Restore and Dell Factory Image Restore PC Restore or Factory Image Restore 124 125 Reinstalling Software Using the Operating System Media 127 Insert the Operating System disc Specifications 129 130 131 132 Convenience receptacle. The total An electrical outlet, power strip, or133 Percent of the branch circuit rating 134 Getting Help Obtaining Assistance135 Technical Support and Customer Service DellConnect Online Services Automated Order-Status Service Problems With Your OrderAutoTech Service 137 Getting Help Before You Call 139 140 Contacting Dell 141 142 FCC Class B AppendixFCC Notice U.S. Only 143 Macrovision Glossary 145 146 Glossary 147 148 149 150 151 152 153 Module bay See media bay Glossary 154 155 156 157 158 159 160 161 162 Index 163Index Error messages beep codes, 90 problems Power light, 115 conditions Power options properties 165 Index Wizards Files and Settings Transfer Wizard 167 168