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Dell Dimension L Series Reference And Troubleshooting Manual

Dell Dimension L Series Reference And Troubleshooting Manual (162 pages)

Brand: Dell | Category: Desktop | Size: 2.88 MB

Table of Contents

When Using Your Computer System
3
Ergonomic Computing Habits
4
When Working Inside Your Computer
5
Protecting against Electrostatic Discharge
6
About this Guide
7
Warranty and Return Policy Information
8
Typographical Conventions
9
Table of Contents
11
Chapter 1 Introduction

17
- Hardware Features
  17
- Introduction
  17
- Software Features
  18
- Available Upgrades Upgrades
  19
- Preventive Maintenance
  20
  - Preserving Data
    20
    
    Scheduling Backups
    20
    
    Backup Devices
    20
  - Cleaning System Components
    21
    
    Recommended Tools and Accessories
    21
    
    Cleaning the Mouse
    22
    
    Cleaning Diskette Drives
    22
  - Power Protection Devices
    22
    
    Surge Protectors
    22
    
    Line Conditioners
    23
    
    Uninterruptible Power Supply
    23
Chapter 2 Installing Upgrades on the System Board

25
Chapter 3 Installing Drives

43
Chapter 4 Basic Troubleshooting

55
- Installing Additional Hardware and Software
  55
  - Dellware Support
    56
- Checking the Basics
  56
  - External Connections
    56
  - Power
    57
  - Start-Up Routine
    57
  - Monitor
    58
  - Speakers
    60
  - Modem
    60
  - Diskette Drives
    61
  - CD-ROM Drives
    61
  - Hard-Disk Drives
    62
  - Network
    62
    
    Network Cable Requirements
    63
- Running the Dell Diagnostics
  63
- Starting the Dell Diagnostics
  64
- Dell Diagnostics Main Screen
  65
- Figure 4-2. Dell Diagnostics Main Screen
  66
- Using the Dell Diagnostics
  67
  - Menu
    67
  - Keys
    67
  - Device Group
    67
  - Device
    67
  - Test
    68
  - Versions
    68
Chapter 5 Software Solutions

69
Chapter 6 Checking Inside Your Computer

81
- Modem
  81
- Sound Cards
  82
- Network Cards
  82
- System Memory
  83
  - Reseating Dimms
    83
  - CD-ROM Drive
    85
  - Hard-Disk Drive
    85
- System Board
  85
- If Your Computer Gets Wet
  87
- If Your Computer Is Damaged
  88
Chapter 7 Getting Help

89
- Getting Help
  89
- Technical Assistance Assistance
  89
- Help Tools
  90
  - World Wide Web
    90
  - Autotech Service
    91
  - Techfax Service
    91
  - Technical Support Service
    91
- Problems with Your Order
  91
- Before You Call
  92
- Product Information
  92
- Returning Items for Warranty Repair or Credit
  92
- Figure 7-1. Diagnostics Checklist
  93
- Dell Contact Numbers
  94
- Table 7-1. International Dialing Codes
  95
- Table 7-2. Dell Contact Numbers
  96
- Automated Order-Status System Order-Status System
  103
- System Specifications
  109
Appendix A System Specifications

115
Appendix B System Setup Program

115
- Entering the System Setup Program
  115
- System Setup Program
  115
- Table B-1. System Setup Navigation Keys
  116
- Using the System Setup Program
  116
- System Setup Screens and Options
  117
  - Main Screen
    118
  - Figure B-1. Main Screen Menu
    118
  - Advanced Screen
    119
  - Figure B-2. Advanced Screen Menu
    119
- Table B-3. Advanced Screen Menu Options
  119
- Table B-5. Peripheral Configuration Submenu Options
  121
  - IDE Configuration Submenu
    122
  - Figure B-5. IDE Configuration Submenu
    122
- Table B-6. IDE Configuration Submenu Options
  122
- Table B-7. Primary IDE Master Submenu Options
  124
  - Event Log Log Configuration Submenu
    125
- Table B-9. Event Log Configuration Submenu Options
  125
  - Video Configuration Submenu
    126
  - Figure B-9. Video Configuration Submenu
    126
- Table B-10. Video Configuration Submenu Option
  126
  - Security Screen
    127
  - Figure B-10. Security Screen Menu
    127
- Table B-11. Security Screen Menu Options
  127
  - Boot Screen
    128
  - Figure B-11. Boot Screen Menu
    128
- Table B-12. Boot Screen Menu Options
  128
  - Exit Screen
    130
  - Figure B-12. Exit Screen Menu
    130
- Table B-13. Exit Screen Menu Options
  130
- Disabling a Forgotten Password
  131
- Clearing NVRAM
  132
- System Messages
  133
- Diagnostic Codes, Beep Codes, and System Messages
  135
Appendix C Diagnostic Codes, Beep Codes, and

137
- Diagnostic Codes
  137
- POST Beep Codes
  137
- System Messages
  137
- Regulatory Notices
  141
Appendix D Regulatory Notices

142
- FCC Notices (U.S. Only
  142
  - Class a
    142
  - Class B
    143
- IC Notice (Canada Only
  143
- Battery Disposal
  144
- CE Notice (European Union
  144
- VCCI Notice (Japan Only
  145
  - Class a ITE
    145
  - Class B ITE
    146
  - Figure D-2. VCCI Class B ITE Regulatory Mark
    146
- NOM Information (Mexico Only
  147
  - Coverage During Year One
    149
  - Coverage During Years Two and Three
    150
  - General Provisions
    150
Appendix E Limited Warranty and Return Policy

151
- Three-Year Limited Warranty (Canada Only
  151
  - Coverage During Years Two and Three
    152
  - General Provisions
    153
  - Making a Claim
    154
  - Limitation and Statutory Rights
    154
  - Exclusions
    154

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