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Dell OptiPlex N Troubleshooting Manual (131 pages)

Diagnostics and Troubleshooting Guide (.pdf)

Brand: Dell | Category: Desktop | Size: 1.13 MB

Safety Instructions
5
Typographical Conventions
8
Table of Contents
11
Chapter 1 Checking the Basics

21
- Backing up Your Files
  21
- Basic Checks
  21
- Checking Connections and Switches
  22
- Look and Listen
  23
- Table 1-1. Boot Routine Indications
  23
- The System Setup Program
  24
- The EISA Configuration Utility
  24
Chapter 2 Messages and Codes

25
- System Messages
  25
- Table 2-1. System Messages
  25
- System Beep Codes
  33
- Table 2-2. System Beep Codes
  34
- Warning Messages
  37
- Diagnostics Messages
  37
Chapter 3 Finding Software Solutions

39
- Installing and Configuring Software
  39
  - Expanded and Extended Memory
    39
- Using Software
  40
  - Error Messages
    40
  - Input Errors
    40
  - Memory-Resident Programs
    40
  - Program Conflicts
    41
  - Checking for Memory Address Conflicts
    41
  - Avoiding Interrupt Assignment Conflicts
    41
  - Table 3-1. Default IRQ Line Assignments
    41
Chapter 4 Running the Dell Diagnostics

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- Features of the Dell Diagnostics
  43
- When to Use the Dell Diagnostics
  43
- Before You Start Testing
  43
- Starting the Dell Diagnostics
  44
- How to Use the Dell Diagnostics
  45
- Figure 4-1. Diagnostics Menu
  45
- Confirming the System Configuration Information
  46
- Figure 4-2. Dell Diagnostics Screen
  46
- How to Use the Menu
  47
- Main Menu Categories
  47
  - Run
    47
  - Select
    47
  - Subtest
    47
    
    Run under Subtest
    48
    
    Select under Subtest
    48
    
    Options under Subtest
    48
    
    Test Limits under Subtest
    48
    
    About under Subtest
    48
    
    Key-Help under Subtest
    48
    
    Quit Menu under Subtest
    48
  - Options
    48
    
    Number of Times to Repeat Test(S)
    48
    
    Maximum Errors Allowed
    48
    
    Pause for User Response
    49
    
    Output Device for Status Messages
    49
    
    Table 4-1. Option Parameters
    49
    
    Output Device for Error Messages
    50
  - Test Limits
    50
  - About
    50
  - Key-Help
    50
  - Quit
    50
- Tests in the Dell Diagnostics
  51
- Table 4-2. Dell Diagnostics Tests
  51
- Error Messages
  54
- RAM Test Group
  54
  - Subtests
    54
  - Why Run a RAM Test
    54
- System Set Test Group
  54
  - Why Run a System Set Test
    55
- Video Test Group
  56
  - Subtests
    56
  - Why Run a Video Test
    56
- Keyboard Test Group
  57
  - Subtests
    57
  - Why Run a Keyboard Test
    57
- Mouse Test
  57
  - Subtests
    58
  - Why Run the Mouse Test
    58
- Diskette Drives Test Group
  58
  - Why Run a Diskette Drives Test
    58
- Hard-Disk Drives (Non-SCSI) Test Group
  58
  - Subtests
    59
  - Why Run a Hard-Disk Drives Test
    59
- IDE CD ROM Drives Test Group
  59
  - Why Run an IDE CD ROM Drives Test
    60
- Serial/Infrared Ports Test Group
  60
  - Subtests
    60
  - Why Run a Serial/Infrared Ports Test
    60
- Parallel Ports Test Group
  61
  - Subtests
    61
  - Why Run a Parallel Ports Test
    61
- SCSI Devices Test Group
  62
  - Subtests
    62
  - Why Run a SCSI Devices Test
    62
- Network Interface Test Group
  63
  - Subtests
    63
  - Why Run a Network Interface Test
    63
- Audio Test Group
  63
  - Why Run an Audio Test
    64
- Other Test Group
  64
  - Subtests
    64
Chapter 5 Checking Your Equipment

65
Chapter 6 Checking Inside Your Computer

69
Chapter 7 Getting Help

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- Technical Assistance
  89
- Help Tools
  90
  - Table 7-1. Help Tools
    90
  - Autotech Service
    91
  - Commercial Online Service
    91
  - Dell Diagnostics Program
    91
  - Dell Q&A
    91
  - Frequently Asked Questions Cards
    91
  - System Documentation
    91
  - World Wide Web on the Internet
    91
  - Automated Order-Status System
    92
  - Techconnect BBS
    92
  - Techfax Service
    92
  - Technical Support Service
    92
- Problems with Your Order
  93
- Product Information
  93
- Returning Items for Warranty Repair or Credit
  93
- Before You Call
  93
- Figure 7-1. Diagnostics Checklist
  95
- Dell Contact Numbers
  96
- Table 7-2. International Dialing Codes
  97
- Table 7-3. Dell Contact Numbers
  98
Appendix A Diagnostic Video Tests

107
Abbreviations and Acronyms

123
Index

127

Dell OptiPlex N Service Manual (72 pages)

Service Manual (.pdf)

Brand: Dell | Category: Desktop | Size: 1.97 MB

Table of Contents
3
Chapter 1 System Overview

7
- System Features
  8
- Computer Service
  12
  - Computer Power Supply
    12
    
    Table 1-1. DC Voltage Ranges
    12
    
    Figure 1-6. DC Power Connector P1
    13
    
    Figure 1-7. DC Power Connector P2
    13
    
    Pin Assignments for the DC Power Connectors
    13
    
    DC Power Distribution
    14
    
    Figure 1-8. DC Power Connector P3
    14
    
    Figure 1-9. DC Power Cables
    14
    
    Figure 1-10. DC Power Distribution
    15
  - System Board
    16
    
    Figure 1-11. System Board Components
    16
    
    Figure 1-12. System Board Jumpers
    17
    
    Main Memory
    17
    
    System Board Jumpers
    17
    
    Table 1-2. System-Board Jumper Descriptions
    18
- Interrupt Assignments
  19
- Table 1-3. Interrupt Assignments
  19
- DMA Channel Assignments
  20
- Table 1-4. DREQ Line Assignments
  20
- Technical Specifications
  21
- Table 1-5. Technical Specifications
  21
Chapter 2 Basic Troubleshooting

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- Initial User Contact
  25
- External Visual Inspection
  26
- Observing the Boot Routine
  27
- Server-Based Diagnostics
  28
- Hard-Disk-Based Diagnostics
  29
- Internal Visual Inspection
  31
- Diskette-Based Diagnostics
  32
- Getting Help
  34
Chapter 3 Beep Codes and Error Messages

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- POST Beep Codes
  35
- Table 3-1. POST Beep Codes
  36
- System Error Messages
  38
- Table 3-2. System Error Messages
  39
Chapter 4 Removing and Replacing Parts

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- Recommended Tools
  45
- Precautionary Measures
  46
- Stand for Vertical Orientation
  47
- Figure 4-1. Optional Stand Removal
  47
- Computer Cover
  48
- Figure 4-2. Computer Cover Removal
  48
- Figure 4-3. Service Access Lock
  48
- Control Panel
  50
- Figure 4-4. Control Panel Removal
  50
- Hard-Disk Drive
  51
- Figure 4-5. Hard-Disk Drive Removal
  51
- System Power Supply
  52
- Figure 4-6. System Power-Supply Removal
  52
- System Board Components
  53
  - Figure 4-7. System Board Components
    53
  - Expansion-Card Cage
    54
  - Figure 4-8. Expansion-Card Cage Removal
    54
  - Expansion Card
    55
  - Figure 4-9. Expansion-Card Removal
    55
  - Figure 4-10. Riser Board Removal
    56
  - Riser Board
    56
  - Dimms
    57
  - Figure 4-11. DIMM Removal
    57
  - Figure 4-12. DIMM Installation
    57
  - Figure 4-13. Microprocessor Removal
    58
  - Microprocessor/Heat Sink Assembly
    58
  - Figure 4-14. Microprocessor Securing-Clip Removal
    59
  - Figure 4-15. System Battery Removal
    60
  - System Battery
    60
- System Board
  61
- Figure 4-16. System Board Removal
  61
Appendix A System Setup Program

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Index

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Dell OptiPlex N User Manual (38 pages)

Computer systems

Brand: Dell | Category: Desktop | Size: 0.62 MB

Safety Instructions
3
Table of Contents
9
Chapter 1 Introduction

13
Chapter 2 Maintaining the System

19
- Preserving Data
  19
  - Scheduling Backups
    19
- Cleaning System Components
  19
  - Recommended Tools and Accessories
    19
  - Cleaning the Computer, Monitor, and Keyboard Exteriors
    20
- Minimizing Environmental Hazards
  20
  - Temperature
    20
  - Humidity
    20
  - Altitude
    20
  - Dust and Particles
    21
  - Corrosion
    21
  - Esd
    21
  - EMI and RFI
    21
  - Magnetism
    22
  - Speakers
    22
  - Shock and Vibration
    22
  - Power Source Interruptions
    22
- Power Protection Devices
  22
  - Surge Protectors
    22
  - Line Conditioners
    23
  - Ups
    23
- Appendix A Regulatory Notices
  
  25
  - FCC Notices (U.S. Only
    25
    
    Class a
    25
    
    Class B
    26
  - IC Notice (Canada Only
    26
  - CE Notice
    27
  - EN 55022 Compliance (Czech Republic Only
    27
  - VCCI Notices (Japan Only
    27
    
    Class a ITE
    28
    
    Class B ITE
    28
  - Korean Regulatory Notice
    28
    
    Class a Device
    28
    
    Class B Device
    28
  - Polish Center for Testing and Certification Notice
    28
  - NOM 024 Information (Mexico Only
    29
  - Información para NOM 024 (Únicamente para México
    30
- Appendix B Warranties and Return Policy
  
  31
  - Limited Three-Year Warranty (U.S. and Canada Only
    31
    
    Coverage During Year One
    31
    
    Coverage During Years Two and Three
    31
    
    General
    32
    
    Total Satisfaction" Return Policy (U.S. and Canada Only
    32
- Index
  
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Table of Contents

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

Appendix A Diagnostic Video Tests

Abbreviations and Acronyms

Index

Dell OptiPlex N Service Manual (72 pages)

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Chapter 1 System Overview

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Chapter 4 Removing and Replacing Parts

Appendix A System Setup Program

Index

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