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Dell diagnostics – Dell Dimension 4600C User Manual

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Advanced Troubleshooting

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Dell Diagnostics

If you experience a problem with your computer, perform the checks in "Solving Problems" on
page 23 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

Suspend testing if an error is detected

Access online help information that describes the tests and devices

Memory modules are detected, but a
memory configuration or compatibility
error exists.

• Ensure that there are no special

memory module/memory
connector placement requirements
(see page 68).

• Verify that the memory modules

that you are installing are
compatible with your computer
(see page 68).

• If the problem persists, contact

Dell (see page 83).

Other failure has occurred.

• Ensure that the cables are properly

connected from the hard drive, CD
drive, and DVD drive to the system
board (see page 61).

• If the problem persists, contact

Dell (see page 83).

The computer is in a normal operating
condition after POST.

None.

Light Pattern

Problem Description

Suggested Resolution

= yellow
= green
= off

A B C D

A B C D

A B C D