Dell 533CX User Manual

Dell Precision™ Workstation 530

Setup and Quick Reference Guide

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Notes, Notices, and Cautions

NOTE: A NOTE indicates important information that helps you make better

use of your computer.

NOTICE: A NOTICE indicates either potential damage to hardware or loss of

data and tells you how to avoid the problem.

CAUTION: A CAUTION indicates a potential for property damage,

personal injury, or death.

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Contents

Finding Information and Assistance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5

Using the Dell Precision™ ResourceCD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9

Setting Up Your Computer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10

Dual Monitors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17

Frequently Asked Questions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18

Safety First—For You and Your Computer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20

Opening the Computer Cover . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21

Opening the Cover . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21

Inside Your Computer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23

Removing and Installing Parts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24

Adding Memory . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24

Adding a Hard Drive or Externally Accessible Drive . . . . . . . . . . 24

Adding a PCI Expansion Card . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24

Upgrading the Video Card . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25

Upgrading Your Processor(s) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25

Solving Problems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25

When to Use the Dell Diagnostics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26

Starting the Dell Diagnostics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27

Messages and Codes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30

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Finding Information and Assistance

The following table lists the resources that Dell provides as support tools. Additional resources may be shipped with your computer.

What Are You Looking For? Find it Here

• A diagnostic program for my computer

• Drivers for my computer

•My User’s Guide

• My device documentation

• How to set up my computer

• How to care for my computer

• Troubleshooting information

• How to open my computer cover

• How to locate other documentation

Drivers and Utilities CD (also known as the ResourceCD)

You can use this CD to access documentation, reinstall drivers, or run diagnostics tools.

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What Are You Looking For? Find it Here

• Express Service Code and Service Tag

•Microsoft

Windows® License Label

Express Service Code and Product Key

The labels are located on your computer.

• How to reinstall my operating system Operating System CD and Installation Guide

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After you reinstall your operating system, use the Drivers and Utilities CD to reinstall drivers for the devices that came with your computer.

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What Are You Looking For? Find it Here

• How to remove and replace parts

User’s Guide Icon (Microsoft Windows 2000)

• Technical specifications

• How to configure system settings

• How to troubleshoot and solve problems

Double-click the User’s Guide icon on your desktop.

Windows XP Help and Support Center

Click the Start button and click Help and Support.

Click User’s Guide.

• Location of connectors on the system board System Information Label

• Latest drivers for my computer

• Answers to technical service and support questions

• Online discussions with other users and technical support

• Documentation for my computer including the Service Manual

The label is located on the inside of your computer cover.

Dell Support Website — support.dell.com

The Dell Support website provides several online tools, including:

• Knowledge Base — Hints, tips, and online courses

• Customer Forum — Online discussion with other Dell customers

• Upgrades — Upgrade information for components, such as memory, the hard drive, and the operating system

• Customer Care — Contact information, order status, warranty, and repair information

• Downloads — Drivers, patches, and software updates

• Reference — Computer documentation, product specifications, and white papers

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What Are You Looking For? Find it Here

• Service call status and support history

• Top technical issues for my computer

• Frequently asked questions

• File downloads

• Details on my computer’s configuration

Dell Premier Support Website — premiersupport.dell.com

The Dell Premier Support website is customized for corporate, government, and education customers. This website may not be available in all regions.

• Service contract for my computer

• Warranty information System Information Guide

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• How to use Windows XP

• Documentation for my computer and devices

Windows XP Help and Support Center

Click the Start button, and click Help and Support.

Type a word or phrase that describes your problem, and click the

arrow icon. Click the topic that describes your problem.

Follow the instructions shown on the screen.

NOTE: For help using Windows 2000, click the Start button and click Help.

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Using the Dell Precision™ ResourceCD

To use the Dell Precision ResourceCD from within the Microsoft

Windows® operating system:

Insert the Dell Precision ResourceCD into the CD drive.

If you are using the Dell Precision ResourceCD for the first time on this computer, the ResourceCD Installation window opens to inform you that the ResourceCD is about to begin installation.

Click OK to continue.

To complete the installation, respond to the prompts offered by the installation program.

Click Next at the Welcome Dell System Owner screen.

Select the appropriate System Model, Operating System,

Device Type, and To pi c.

To ac c ess t he Dell Precision ResourceCD Guide, click User’s Guides in the To pi c pull-down menu and click Dell Precision ResourceCD.

NOTE: To access device drivers and user documentation, you must use the

ResourceCD from within Windows. To use the Dell Diagnostics, you must insert the ResourceCD in the CD drive and restart the computer. For information about running the Dell Diagnostics, see "When to Use the Dell Diagnostics" on page 26.

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Setting Up Your Computer

The numbers in the following figure correspond to the tasks described in the setup steps.

NOTE: You must complete all steps to properly set up your computer.

Computer Features

diagnostic lights

Back View Front View

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(doors open)

Keyboard and Mouse

Connect the keyboard and mouse as shown in the following illustration.

NOTE: If you have a Personal System/2 (PS/2) keyboard, connect it into the

PS/2 keyboard connector. If you have a Universal Serial Bus (USB) keyboard, connect it to a USB connector as shown in the illustration. Do not connect a USB mouse or keyboard to the USB connectors on the front of the computer.

NOTE: Do not attempt to operate a PS/2 mouse and a USB mouse

simultaneously.

PS/2 or USB

keyboard

PS/2 or USB

mouse

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Network Adapter and Modem

Insert the network cable, not the phone line, into the network connector.

NOTE: Your computer has an integrated network adapter. However, if your

computer has a network expansion card installed, connect the network cable to the network card, not to the connector on the computer back panel.

If you have an optional modem, connect the phone line to the modem.

NOTICE: Do not connect a modem cable to the network adapter. Voltage

from telephone communications can cause damage to the network adapter.

network cable modem cable

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Monitor

Align and gently insert the monitor cable to avoid bending connector pins. Then tighten the thumbscrews on the cable connector.

NOTE: If you are only using one monitor with an optional dual-monitor card,

you must use the primary port. To enable dual-monitor support, both monitors must be attached when the computer starts.

For setting up dual monitors, see "Dual Monitors" on page 17.

primary port

optional secondary port

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Speakers

Connect the speakers to the computer as shown on the instructions supplied with the speakers.

NOTE: You r c o mputer has an i n t e g r a ted audio co n t r o l l er . However, if you r

computer has an audio expansion card installed, connect external audio devices to the sound card, not to the connectors on the computer back panel.

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Power Connection

Plug in the computer and the monitor to their electrical outlets.

Power On

Press the power button on your computer and monitor to turn them on.

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Setting Up the Operating System

When you start the computer for the first time, a few system start-up messages may appear, including one that shows your Service Tag and Express Service Code.

Your computer is preconfigured with the operating system already installed. Before turning on your computer for the first time, you must complete all the previous setup steps, connecting all devices for your computer.

The initial setup of the operating system is automatic and may take several minutes. Additional setup time may be required, depending on your system’s internal and external devices.

Follow the operating system prompts to complete setup. You may be prompted to enter the Windows Product Key (also called the Product ID or COA) to complete the registration. You can find this above the service tag on your computer.

NOTE: For more information on setting up the operating system, see the

operating system installation guide.

For future reference, write the number below:

Product Key (ID or COA): ________________________________________

For more information, access your computer documentation from the User’s Guides icon on the desktop or from the Dell Precision ResourceCD.

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Dual Monitors

Attach the main monitor to the primary port. See "Frequently Asked Questions" on page 18 for more information.

secondary port

NOTE: A second monitor is optional and requires a multimonitor graphics

adapter card.

NOTE: To enable dual-monitor support, both monitors must be attached when

the computer starts.

primary port

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Frequently Asked Questions

Problem? Try... Or try the Dell Precision

ResourceCD

How do I use my Dell Precision ResourceCD?

Where can I find a detailed User’s Guide

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for my computer?

Where can I find a warranty statement for my computer?

Where can I find the Product Key (also called the Product ID or Certificate of Authenticity [COA]) for the operating system registration?

How do I find technical specifications for my computer?

See "Using the Dell Precision™ ResourceCD" on page 9 for more information.

Depending on your operating system, doubleclick the User’s Guides icon on your desktop or click the

Start button and select Help and Support.

Documentation such as the User’s Guide is available on your hard drive.

Depending on your operating system, doubleclick the User’s Guides icon on your desktop or click the

Start button and select Help and Support. See the

"Limited Warranty and Return Policy" section in your User’s Guide.

See page 16 of this document.

Depending on your operating system, doubleclick the User’s Guides icon on your desktop or click the

Start button and select Help and Support. See the

"Technical Specifications" section in your User’s Guide.

Go to the main menu on the Dell Precision ResourceCD. Click User’s Guides in the To pi c pull-down menu and click Dell Precision ResourceCD Guide.

Go to the main menu on the Dell Precision ResourceCD. Click User’s Guides in the To pi c pull-down menu and click the user’s guide appropriate for your computer.

Go to the main menu on the Dell Precision ResourceCD. Click User’s Guides in the To pi c pull-down menu, click the user’s guide appropriate for your computer, and then see "Limited Warranty and Return Policy."

Go to the main menu on the Dell Precision ResourceCD. Click User’s Guides in the To pi c pull-down menu, click the user’s guide appropriate for your computer, and then see "Technical Specifications."

Or try the Dell Support Site

Go to support.dell.com. At the Welcome page, click Dell Documents. Make selections

appropriate for your computer to access your User’s Guide.

Go to support.dell.com. At the

Welcome page, click Dell Documents. Make selections

appropriate for your computer to access your User’s Guide. See "Limited Warranty and Return Policy" in the User’s Guide.

Go to support.dell.com. At the Welcome page, click Ask Dudley! and search using the keywords Product Key.

Go to support.dell.com. At the

Welcome page, click Dell Documents. Make selections

appropriate for your computer to access your User’s Guide. See "Technical Specifications" in the User’s Guide.

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Problem? Try... Or try the Dell Precision

ResourceCD

I have a computer with a dual-monitorcapable graphics card. How do I set up my second monitor?

If I need a driver for my graphics card, network adapter, sound card, small computer system interface (SCSI) software, or some other device, where do I locate it?

How do I open the computer?

The monitor is blank and the power light is blinking green. How do I resume operations with my computer?

Depending on your operating system, doubleclick the User’s Guides icon on your desktop or click the

Start button, and then select Help and Support and

search for dual monitor.A step-by-step procedure for setting up dual monitors is located in the video controller User’s Guide.

See "Using the Dell Precision™ ResourceCD" on page 9 for more information.

You may also have a CD specifically for the device. If so, search the contents of the CD for documentation and appropriate driver(s).

See "Opening the Computer Cover" on page 21.

The computer is in a reduced power, or "sleep," state. Use one of the appropriate methods to "wake up" the computer.

Depending on your operating system, doubleclick the User’s Guides icon on your desktop or click the

Start button and select Help and Support. See "Power

Management" in your User’s Guide.

Go to the main menu on the Dell Precision ResourceCD. Click User’s Guides in the To pi c pull-down menu and click the user’s guide appropriate for your computer.

See the Dell Precision

WorkStations ResourceCD Guide for more information.

Go to the main menu on the Dell Precision ResourceCD. Click User’s Guides in the To pi c pull-down menu, click the user’s guide appropriate for your computer, and then see "Removing and Installing Par ts."

Go to the main menu on the Dell Precision ResourceCD. Click User’s Guides in the To pi c pull-down menu, click the user’s guide appropriate for your computer, and then see "Power Management."

Or try the Dell Support Site

Go to http://support.dell.com. At the Welcome page, click Dell Knowledge Base and search using the keywords dual monitor.

Go to support.dell.com for help with general usage, installation, and troubleshooting instructions.

Go to support.dell.com. At the

Welcom e page, click Dell Documents. Make selections

appropriate for your computer to access your User’s Guide. See "Power Management" in the User’s Guide.

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Problem? Try... Or try the Dell Precision

ResourceCD

How do I install additional hardware on my computer?

I installed 4 GB of system memory. Why does some of my memory appear to be

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missing?

How do I reinstall my operating system?

See the interior service label described in "Inside Your Computer" on page 23. Also, see "Removing and Installing Parts" on page 24.

Depending on your operating system, doubleclick the User’s Guides icon on your desktop or click the

Start button and select Help and Support. See "System

Memory" under the "Removing and Installing Parts" section in your User’s Guide.

See the operating system installation guide for information on reinstalling your operating system.

Go to the main menu on the Dell Precision ResourceCD. Click User’s Guides in the To pi c pull-down menu, click the user’s guide appropriate for your computer, and then see "System Memory."

Safety First—For You and Your

Or try the Dell Support Site

Go to support.dell.com. At the Welcome page, click Dell Documents. Make selections

appropriate for your computer to access your User’s Guide. See "Removing and Installing Parts" in the User’s Guide.

Go to support.dell.com. At the

Welcome page, click Dell Documents. Make selections

appropriate for your computer to access your User’s Guide. See "System Memory" in the User’s Guide.

Computer

While working inside your computer, do not attempt to service the computer except as explained in this guide and elsewhere in Dell documentation. Always follow the instructions closely.

Working inside your computer is safe—if you observe the following precautions.

CAUTION: FOR YOUR PERSONAL SAFETY AND PROTECTION OF

THE EQUIPMENT

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Before you start to work on the computer, perform the following steps in the sequence indicated:

Tu r n o f f the computer and all devices.

To u c h an unpainted metal surface on the computer, such as the metal around the card-slot openings at the back of your computer, before touching anything inside your computer.

Disconnect the computer and devices from their electrical outlets. Doing so reduces the potential for personal injury or shock. Also disconnect any telephone or telecommunication lines from the computer.

NOTE: Before disconnecting a device from the computer or removing a

component from the system board, verify that the standby power light on the system board has turned off. See the interior service label located on the inside of the cover to locate the standby power light.

While you work, periodically touch an unpainted metal surface on the computer to dissipate any static electricity that might harm internal components.

In addition, Dell recommends that you periodically review the safety instructions in the documentation that came with your computer.

Opening the Computer Cover

You may need to open the computer cover if you are going to remove or install a part, reset a forgotten password, or diagnose a computer problem.

CAUTION: Before you perform this procedure, see " Safety First—

For You and Your Computer" on page 20.

Opening the Cover

Turn off the computer and devices, disconnect them from their

electrical outlets, and wait 10 to 20 seconds.

If you have installed a padlock through the padlock ring on the back

panel, remove the padlock (see the following figure).

Lay the computer on its right side.

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Open the computer cover:

Slide the cover release latch toward the top of the computer

(see the following figure).

Raise the back of the cover, and pivot it toward the front of the

computer.

cover release latch

security cable slot

padlock ring

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Inside Your Computer

The following figure shows the computer with the cover open.

NOTE: A service label affixed to the inside of your computer cover provides

information about working inside your computer.

interior service label

diskette-drive bracket

hard-drive bracket

externally accessible-drive bracket

chassis intrusion switch

front panel

cable retainer

memory riser board retention bracket (if needed)

AGP card brace

speaker

microprocessor airflow shroud

I/O panel connectors

expansion-card slots

expansion-card cooling fan

power supply

system board

AC power receptacle

power supply airflow vents

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Removing and Installing Parts

Instructions for removing and installing various parts are located in the User’s Guide on your hard drive. To access this document:

Double-click the User’s Guides icon on your desktop.

NOTE: The User’s Guide is also available as a portable document format

(PDF) file at support.dell.com.

Click System Information.

Click System Documentation.

Click Dell Precision WorkStation 530 System User’s Guide.

Click Removing and Installing Parts.

Select Print from the File menu to print the procedure before you

begin working.

NOTE: To print the entire User’s Guide with the Internet Explorer browser,

select Print all linked documents in the Print window.

Adding Memory

Perform the preceding steps to access the User’s Guide, and then see "System Memory."

Adding a Hard Drive or Externally Accessible Drive

Your computer has one or more enhanced integrated drive electronics (EIDE) drives or SCSI drives. To determine which kind of drives you have, see the order form that came with your computer.

Perform the preceding steps to access the User’s Guide, and then see "Disk Drives and Media."

Adding a PCI Expansion Card

To add a Peripheral Component Interconnect (PCI) expansion card, such as a modem, to your computer, perform the preceding steps to access the User’s Guide, and then see "Expansion Cards."

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Upgrading the Video Card

To upgrade your accelerated graphics port (AGP) card, see the documentation for the video card and any other special instructions. The documentation for your video card is included with your video card upgrade kit. You can also find online documentation about your video card at

support.dell.com. Go to the page for your computer and click Dell Documents, then click Video Adapter. Pick your video card from the

list displayed.

For instructions on installing the card in your computer, perform the preceding steps to access your User’s Guide, and see "Expansion Cards."

Upgrading Your Processor(s)

Perform the preceding steps to access the User’s Guide, and then see "Microprocessor."

Solving Problems

NOTE: If computer problems occur that require help from Dell support, write

down your Express Service Code and Service Tag below, and then contact Dell from the same location as your computer.

Express Service Code: ___________________________

Service Tag: ___________________________

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Dell provides tools to help you solve problems. The tools listed in this section can help you solve a problem when no other online tools are available. Your computer includes the following tools:

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ELL DIAGNOSTICS

Diagnostics that tests various components on your computer and helps identify the cause of computer problems. For more information, see "When to Use the Dell Diagnostics" on page 26.

YSTEM LIGHTS

indicate a computer problem. For more information, see "System Lights" on page

30.

IAGNOSTIC LIGHTS

indicate a computer problem. For more information, see "Diagnostic Lights" on page 32.

YSTEM MESSAGES

current or possible failure. For more information, see "System Messages" on page

37.

EEP CODES

help identify a problem. For more information, see "Beep Codes" on page 37.

— The Dell Precision ResourceCD contains Dell

— Located on the front of the computer, these lights can

— The computer reports these messages to warn you of

— A series of audible beep codes emitted by your computer can

When to Use the Dell Diagnostics

If you experience a problem with your computer, perform the checks in "Finding Solutions" in your User’s Guide and run the Dell Diagnostics before you contact Dell for technical assistance. Running the Dell Diagnostics may help you resolve the problem without contacting Dell. If you do contact Dell, the test results can provide important information for Dell's service and support personnel.

The Dell Diagnostics allows you to:

• Perform express, extended, or custom tests on one or all devices

• Select tests based on a symptom of the problem you are having

• Choose how many times a test is run

• Display test results

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• Suspend testing if an error is detected

• Access online help information that describes the tests and devices

• Receive status messages that tell you whether tests completed successfully

• Receive error messages if problems are detected

Starting the Dell Diagnostics

It is recommended that you print these procedures before you begin.

NOTICE: Only use the Dell Diagnostics to test your Dell™ computer. Using

this program with other computers can result in error messages.

Enter system setup, review your computer’s configuration information, and ensure that the device you want to test displays in system setup and is active.

Start the Dell Diagnostics from either your hard drive or from the Drivers and Utilities CD (also known as the ResourceCD).

Starting the Dell Diagnostics From Your Hard Drive

Shut down and restart the computer.

When the DELL logo appears, press <F12> immediately.

If you wait too long and the Windows logo appears, continue to wait until you see the Windows desktop. Then shut down your computer through the Start menu and try again.

When the boot device list appears, highlight Boot to Utility Partition

and press <Enter>.

When the Dell Diagnostics Main Menu appears, select the test you

want to run.

Starting the Dell Diagnostics From the Drivers and Utilities CD

Insert the Drivers and Utilities CD into the CD drive.

Shut down and restart the computer.

When the DELL logo appears, press <F12> immediately.

NOTE: If you receive a

message stating that no Diagnostics utility

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partition has been found, follow the instructions to run the Dell Diagnostics from your Drivers and Utilities CD.

If you wait too long and the Windows logo appears, continue to wait until you see the Windows desktop. Then shut down your computer through the Start menu and try again.

NOTE: This feature

changes the boot sequence for one time only. On the next start-up, the computer boots according to the devices specified in system setup.

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NOTE: The Service Tag

for your computer is located at the top of each test screen.

When the boot device list appears, highlight IDE CD-ROM Device

and press <Enter>.

Select the IDE CD-ROM Device option from the CD boot menu.

Select the Boot from CD-ROM option from the menu that appears.

Ty p e 1 to start the ResourceCD menu.

Ty p e 2 to start the Dell Diagnostics.

Select Run the 32 Bit Dell Diagnostics from the numbered list. If

multiple versions are listed, select the version appropriate for your platform.

When the Dell Diagnostics Main Menu appears, select the test you

want to run.

Dell Diagnostics Main Menu

After the Dell Diagnostics loads and the Main Menu screen appears,

click the button for the option you want.

Option Function

Express Te st

Extended Te st

Custom Te st

Symptom Tr ee

Performs a quick test of devices. This test typically takes 10 to 20 minutes and requires no interaction on your part. Run Express Test first to increase the possibility of tracing the problem quickly.

Performs a thorough check of devices. This test typically takes an hour or more and requires you to answer questions periodically.

Tests a specific device. You can customize the tests you want to run.

Lists the most common symptoms encountered and allows you to select a test based on the symptom of the problem you are having.

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If a problem is encountered during a test, a message displaying the

error code and a description of the problem appear. Write down the error code and problem description and follow the instructions on the screen.

If you cannot resolve the error condition, contact Dell.

If you run a test from the Custom Test or Symptom Tree option, click

the applicable tab described in the following table for more information.

Tab Fu nc tion

Results Displays the results of the test and any error conditions

encountered.

Errors Displays error conditions encountered, error codes, and

problem description.

Help Describes the test and may indicate requirements for

running the test.

Configuration Displays your hardware configuration for the selected

device.

The Dell Diagnostics obtains your configuration information for all devices from system setup, memory, and various internal tests and displays it in the device list in the left pane of the screen. The device list may not display the names of all the components installed on your computer or all devices attached to your computer.

Parameters Allows you to customize the test by changing the test

settings.

When the tests are completed, if you are running the Dell Diagnostics

from the Drivers and Utilities CD, remove the CD.

Close the test screen to return to the Main Menu screen. To exit the

Dell Diagnostics and restart the computer, close the Main Menu screen.

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Changing the Boot Sequence

NOTE: For more information, see your User’s Guide.

Turn on your computer (if your computer is already on, restart it).

When F2 = Setup appears in the upper-right corner of the screen,

press <F2>.

The System Setup menu appears.

NOTE: If you wait too long and your operating system begins to load into

memory, let the computer complete the load operation, then restart the computer and try again.

Use the arrow keys to highlight the Boot Sequence menu option and

press <Enter> to access the pop-up menu.

NOTE: Write down your current boot sequence in case you want to

restore it after running the Dell Diagnostics.

Use the arrow keys to highlight CD Device in the Boot First Device: menu option and press <+> to move it to the top of the list.

Press <Alt><b> to restart your computer.

Messages and Codes

Your application programs, operating system, and computer can identify problems and alert you to them. When a problem occurs, a message may appear on your monitor screen, a beep code may sound, or a light code may be generated. The following subsections present information about messages, beep codes, and light codes.

System Lights

Your computer has a number of lights that can help you analyze and solve problems. To locate these lights, see "Computer Features" on page 10.

The following table lists the codes for the system lights, gives probable causes, and suggests corrective actions.

NOTE: For many system light codes, it is helpful to check the diagnostic lights

to see if the specific problem is identified. See "Diagnostic Lights" on page 32.

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