Users Guide

4. Follow the procedures described in Look and Listen.
Did the computer system complete the boot routine?
Yes. Go to step 5.
No. A serious malfunction may have occurred. Go to Getting Help.
5. Did you receive a system message or beep code?
Yes. Go to Messages and Codes.
No. Go to step 6.
6. Verify the settings in the System Setup program.
Is the problem resolved?
Yes. The system configuration information was incorrect. You have fixed the problem.
No. Go to step 7.
7. Run the Dell Diagnostics as described Running the Dell Diagnostics.
Checking Connections and Switches
Improperly set switches and controls and loose or improperly connected cables are the most likely source of problems
for the computer, monitor, or other peripherals (such as a printer, keyboard, mouse, or other external equipment). A
quick check of all the switches, controls, and cable connections can easily solve these problems. Figure 1, Back-Panel
Features, shows the back-panel connections on the computer. Figure 2, Front-Panel Features, shows the front-panel
controls and indicators on the computer.
Figure 1. Back-Panel Features