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Dell OptiPlex E1 Troubleshooting Manual (125 pages)

Diagnostics and Troubleshooting Guide

Brand: Dell | Category: Desktop | Size: 1.27 MB

Table of Contents

9
- Safety Instructions
  3
- Typographical Conventions
  6
- Chapter 1 Checking the Basics
  
  15
  - Backing up Your Files
    15
  - Basic Checks
    15
  - Checking Connections and Switches
    16
  - Look and Listen
    17
  - Table 1-1. Boot Routine Indications
    17
  - The System Setup Program
    18
  - The EISA Configuration Utility
    18
- Chapter 2 Messages and Codes
  
  19
  - System Messages
    19
  - Table 2-1. System Messages
    19
  - System Beep Codes
    27
  - Table 2-2. System Beep Codes
    28
  - Diagnostics Messages
    31
- Chapter 3 Finding Software Solutions
  
  33
  - Warning Messages
    31
  - Installing and Configuring Software
    33
    
    Expanded and Extended Memory
    33
  - Using Software
    34
    
    Error Messages
    34
    
    Input Errors
    34
    
    Memory-Resident Programs
    34
    
    Avoiding Interrupt Assignment Conflicts
    35
    
    Checking for Memory Address Conflicts
    35
    
    Program Conflicts
    35
    
    Table 3-1. Default IRQ Line Assignments
    35
- Chapter 4 Running the Dell Diagnostics
  
  37
  - Before You Start Testing
    37
  - Features of the Dell Diagnostics
    37
  - When to Use the Dell Diagnostics
    37
  - Starting the Dell Diagnostics
    38
  - Figure 4-1. Diagnostics Menu
    39
  - How to Use the Dell Diagnostics
    39
  - Confirming the System Configuration Information
    40
  - Figure 4-2. Dell Diagnostics Screen
    40
  - How to Use the Menu
    41
  - Main Menu Categories
    41
    
    Run
    41
    
    Select
    41
    
    Subtest
    41
    
    About under Subtest
    42
    
    Key-Help under Subtest
    42
    
    Maximum Errors Allowed
    42
    
    Number of Times to Repeat Test(S)
    42
    
    Options
    42
    
    Options under Subtest
    42
    
    Quit Menu under Subtest
    42
    
    Run under Subtest
    42
    
    Select under Subtest
    42
    
    Test Limits under Subtest
    42
    
    Output Device for Status Messages
    43
    
    Pause for User Response
    43
    
    Table 4-1. Option Parameters
    43
    
    About
    44
    
    Key-Help
    44
    
    Output Device for Error Messages
    44
    
    Quit
    44
    
    Test Limits
    44
  - Table 4-2. Dell Diagnostics Tests
    45
  - Tests in the Dell Diagnostics
    45
  - Error Messages
    48
  - RAM Test Group
    48
    
    Subtests
    48
    
    Why Run a RAM Test
    48
  - System Set Test Group
    48
    
    Why Run a System Set Test
    49
  - Video Test Group
    50
    
    Subtests
    50
    
    Why Run a Video Test
    50
  - Keyboard Test Group
    51
    
    Subtests
    51
    
    Why Run a Keyboard Test
    51
  - Mouse Test
    51
    
    Subtests
    52
    
    Why Run the Mouse Test
    52
  - Diskette Drives Test Group
    52
    
    Why Run a Diskette Drives Test
    52
  - Hard-Disk Drives (Non-SCSI) Test Group
    52
    
    Subtests
    53
    
    Why Run a Hard-Disk Drives Test
    53
  - IDE CD ROM Drives Test Group
    53
    
    Why Run an IDE CD ROM Drives Test
    54
  - Serial/Infrared Ports Test Group
    54
    
    Subtests
    54
    
    Why Run a Serial/Infrared Ports Test
    54
  - Parallel Ports Test Group
    55
    
    Subtests
    55
    
    Why Run a Parallel Ports Test
    55
  - SCSI Devices Test Group
    56
    
    Subtests
    56
    
    Why Run a SCSI Devices Test
    56
  - Audio Test Group
    57
    
    Why Run an Audio Test
    58
  - Network Interface Test Group
    57
    
    Subtests
    57
    
    Why Run a Network Interface Test
    57
  - Other Test Group
    58
    
    Subtests
    58
- Chapter 5 Checking Your Equipment
  
  59
  - Troubleshooting the Monitor
    59
  - Troubleshooting I/O Ports
    60
    
    Troubleshooting the Basic I/O Functions
    61
    
    Troubleshooting a Parallel Printer
    62
    
    Troubleshooting a Serial I/O Device
    62
- Chapter 6 Checking Inside Your Computer
  
  63
- Chapter 7 Getting Help
  
  83
  - Technical Assistance
    83
  - Help Tools
    84
    
    Frequently Asked Questions Cards
    84
    
    Table 7-1. Help Tools
    84
    
    Autotech Service
    85
    
    Commercial Online Service
    85
    
    Dell Diagnostics Program
    85
    
    Dell Q&A
    85
    
    System Documentation
    85
    
    World Wide Web on the Internet
    85
    
    Automated Order-Status System
    86
    
    Techconnect BBS
    86
    
    Techfax Service
    86
    
    Technical Support Service
    86
  - Before You Call
    87
  - Problems with Your Order
    87
  - Product Information
    87
  - Returning Items for Warranty Repair or Credit
    87
  - Dell Contact Numbers
    90
  - Figure 7-1. Diagnostics Checklist
    90
Table 7-2. International Dialing Codes

91
- Table 7-3. Dell Contact Numbers
  92
  - Australia (Sydney) 0011
    92
  - Austria (Vienna)
    92
  - Belgium (Brussels)
    92
- Brunei
  93
- Canada (North York, Ontario)
  93
- Chile (Santiago)
  93
- China (Beijing)
  93
- Czech Republic (Prague)
  94
- Denmark (Horsholm)
  94
- Finland (Helsinki)
  94
- France (Paris) (Montpellier)
  94
- Germany (Langen)
  94
- Hong Kong
  94
- Ireland (Bray)
  95
- Italy (Milan)
  95
- Japan (Kawasaki)
  95
- Korea (Seoul)
  95
- Luxembourg
  96
- Macau
  96
- Malaysia (Penang)
  96
- Mexico (Colonia Granada)
  97
- Netherlands (Amsterdam)
  97
- New Zealand
  97
- Norway (Lysaker)
  97
- Poland (Warsaw)
  97
- Singapore (Singapore)
  98
- Appendix A Diagnostic Video Tests
  101

Dell OptiPlex E1 Reference And Installation Manual (158 pages)

Managed PC

Brand: Dell | Category: Desktop | Size: 4.61 MB

Inside Your Computer
6
System Features
9
Expansion Cards
9
Table of Contents
13
Video Controller
22
- Jumpers
  22
- Switches
  22
- Expansion Slots
  22
- Hardware Features
  24
Audio Controller
24
- Manageability Features
  26
Dell Openmanage Program
26
- Wakeup on LAN
  27
- Auto Power on
  28
- Security Features
  28
  - Chassis Intrusion
    28
Security Cable Slot and Padlock Ring
28
- Passwords
  29
System Setup Screen
36
Using the System Setup Program
37
- System Time
  39
- System Date
  39
- Diskette Drive a and Diskette Drive B
  39
  - EIDE Devices
    40
- Hard-Disk Drive Sequence
  41
- Boot Sequence
  41
  - Diskette Drive A:
    42
  - Hard-Disk Drive
    42
  - IDE CD-ROM Reader
    42
  - Onboard NIC
    42
- System Memory
  42
- Video Memory
  42
- Reserved Memory
  42
- CPU Speed
  43
- Integrated Devices
  43
  - Sound
    43
  - Network Interface Controller
    43
  - Mouse Port
    43
  - Serial Port 1 and Serial Port 2
    44
  - Parallel Port
    44
  - Parallel Port Mode
    44
  - IDE Drive Interface
    44
  - Diskette Interface
    45
  - PC Speaker
    45
  - Video DAC Snoop
    45
- System Security
  45
  - System Password
    45
  - Password Status
    46
  - Setup Password
    46
  - Chassis Intrusion
    46
Entering the System Setup Program
47
- Keyboard Numlock
  47
- Report Keyboard Errors
  47
  - Auto Power on
    47
  - Wakeup on LAN
    47
- Power Management
  48
- Asset Tag
  49
- Assigning a System Password
  50
- Using Your System Password to Secure Your System
  52
- Assigning a Setup Password
  53
- Deleting or Changing an Existing Setup Password
  53
Disabling a Forgotten Password
53
System Setup Categories
54
- Installing an Expansion Card
  71
- Network Cable Requirements
  75
  - Windows NT 4.0 NIC
    75
- General
  78
Using the Optional Stand for Vertical Orientation
85
- Installing a DIMM
  102
- Removing a DIMM
  102
Removing and Replacing Front-Panel Inserts
116
- Primary Drive N and Secondary Drive N
  117
- Class a Device
  143
- Class B Device
  143
Energy Star Compliance
152
Getting Help
153
Quick Start
154
Responding to Error Messages
155
- System Data Categories
  156
  - Windows NT 3.5X NIC
    158
  - Windows for Workgroups NIC
    158

Dell OptiPlex E1 Reference And Installation Manual (157 pages)

MINI TOWER MANAGED PC

Brand: Dell | Category: Desktop | Size: 5.26 MB

System Features
7
Table of Contents
11
Video Controller
18
- Hardware Features
  20
- Manageability Features
  21
  - Dell Openmanage Program
    21
  - Pxe
    21
  - Wakeup on LAN
    21
  - Auto Power on
    21
  - Security Features
    24
  - Wakeup on LAN
    24
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System Setup Screen
31
Using the System Setup Program
31
- System Time
  32
- System Date
  32
  - EIDE Devices
    34
Hard-Disk Drive Sequence
35
- Diskette Drive A:
  36
CPU Speed
37
- Serial Port 1 and Serial Port 2
  38
- Diskette Interface
  39
Keyboard Numlock
41
Power Management
42
Assigning a System Password
44
Using Your System Password to Secure Your System
46
Assigning a Setup Password
47
- Removing an Expansion Card
  63
- Network Cable Requirements
  70
  - General
    72
  - Installing a DIMM
    98
Removing the Computer Cover
106
- Jumpers
  109
Rotating the Power Supply Away from the System Board
110
Removing and Replacing Front-Panel Inserts
112
Quick Start
153
- Windows NT 4.0 NIC
  157

Dell OptiPlex E1 Service Manual (76 pages)

Managed PC

Brand: Dell | Category: Desktop | Size: 3.29 MB

Table of Contents

3
- System Features
  12
  - Intel Celeron Microprocessor
    26
- External Visual Inspection
  32
- Observing the Boot Routine
  33
- Internal Visual Inspection
  34
- Eliminating Resource Conflicts
  35
  - Server-Based Diagnostics
    36
  - Main Memory
    38
  - Diskette-Based Diagnostics
    38
- Getting Help
  38
- Running the System Diagnostics
  39
- Precautionary Measures
  47
- Inside the Computer
  49
- Computer Cover
  49
- Front-Panel Inserts
  51
- Control Panel
  52
- Drives
  53
  - Inch Diskette Drive Assembly
    54
  - Inch Drive Assembly
    55
  - Hard-Disk Drive Assembly
    56
- System Power Supply
  57
- Expansion Cards
  58
  - Expansion-Card Cage
    58
  - Riser Board
    58
  - System Board
    61
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- Boot Sequence
  71
- Diskette Drive a
  71
- Primary Drive 0
  71
- Reserved Memory
  71
- Secondary Drive 0
  71
- System Memory
  71
- Video Memory
  71
- Asset Tag
  72
  - EIDE Subsystem
    74
  - SMART Technology
    74
- Auto Power on
  72
- Integrated Devices
  72
- Keyboard Numlock
  72
- Power Management
  72
- Report Keyboard Errors
  72
- Wakeup on LAN
  72
- POST Beep Codes
  75
  - Telephony Application Programming Interface
    76
  - Power Supply
    76
- System Board
  76
- Upgrade Options
  76
  - System Diagnostics
    76

Dell OptiPlex E1 Service Manual (76 pages)

Managed PC

Brand: Dell | Category: Desktop | Size: 3.2 MB

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- Table of Contents
  3
- System Features
  12
  - Intel Celeron Microprocessor
    26
- External Visual Inspection
  32
- Observing the Boot Routine
  33
- Internal Visual Inspection
  34
- Eliminating Resource Conflicts
  35
  - Server-Based Diagnostics
    36
  - Main Memory
    38
- Running the System Diagnostics
  39
- Precautionary Measures
  47
- Inside the Computer
  49
- Front-Panel Inserts
  51
- Control Panel
  52
- Drives
  53
  - Inch Diskette Drive Assembly
    54
  - Inch Drive Assembly
    55
  - Hard-Disk Drive Assembly
    56
- System Power Supply
  57
- Expansion Cards
  58
  - Expansion Card
    59
  - Riser Board
    60
- System Board
  61
- System Board Components
  62
  - Dimms
    63
  - Video Memory
    64
  - Microprocessor
    65
  - System Battery
    66
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- Boot Sequence
  71
- Diskette Drive a
  71
- Primary Drive 0
  71
- Reserved Memory
  71
- Secondary Drive 0
  71
- System Memory
  71
- Video Memory
  71
- Asset Tag
  72
  - EIDE Subsystem
    74
- Auto Power on
  72
- Integrated Devices
  72
- Keyboard Numlock
  72
- Power Management
  72
- Report Keyboard Errors
  72
- Wakeup on LAN
  72
- POST Beep Codes
  75
  - Telephony Application Programming Interface
    76

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Dell OptiPlex E1 Troubleshooting Manual (125 pages)

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Chapter 1 Checking the Basics

Chapter 2 Messages and Codes

Chapter 3 Finding Software Solutions

Chapter 4 Running the Dell Diagnostics

Chapter 5 Checking Your Equipment

Chapter 6 Checking Inside Your Computer

Chapter 7 Getting Help

Table 7-2. International Dialing Codes

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