Dell Inspiron 7500 Reference And Troubleshooting Manual page 160

4 Dell Inspiron 7500 System Reference and Troubleshooting Guide
Setup program (continued)
Main menu options, B-2
Power menu options, B-8
Security menu options, B-7
System Devices menu options, B-4
software
drivers, 3-9
error messages, 3-8
for configuring system, B-1
included with computer, 1-7
installing and configuring, 3-7
memory-resident programs, 3-8
problems, 3-7
program conflicts, 3-9
start-up files, 3-8
troubleshooting errors, 3-7
using, 3-8
virus scans, 3-7
software features, 1-7
speakers
location, 1-3
specifications
technical, A-1
standby mode, 1-2
start-up files, 3-8
support
technical, 5-1
system
specifications, A-1
system error messages
See also error messages
about, C-1
system memory, 1-2
system password
assigning or changing, B-7
T
TechConnect BBS, 5-3
TechFax service, 5-3
technical assistance
obtaining, 5-1
warranty repair or credit, 5-4
technical specifications, A-1
touch pad
about, 1-2
location, 1-3
troubleshooting, 3-28
troubleshooting
about, 3-1
AC power failure, 3-14
audible signs of problems, 3-5
audio functions, 3-29
basic problems, 3-1
battery power failure, 3-14
beep codes, C-4
CD-ROM drive, 3-17
checking connections, 3-2
Diagnostics Checklist, 5-6
diskette drive failure during POST, 3-16
display failure, 3-22
drives, 3-4
dropped or damaged computer, 3-12
DVD-ROM drive, 3-17
environmental factors, 3-3
external keyboard, 3-20
external monitor, 3-23
failure during RAM count, 3-21
hard-disk drive failure during POST,
3-18
I/O functions, 3-25
infrared port, 3-28
Internet tools, 5-2
IRQ conflicts, 3-9
modem, 3-4
monitor, 3-23
parallel port, 3-25
parallel printer, 3-26
partial power failure, 3-16
power, 3-3
serial devices, 3-27
serial port, 3-25
software errors, 3-7
touch pad, 3-28