User manual ACER VERITON M460G

[. . . ] If you purchased a DellTM n Series computer, any references in this document to Microsoft® Windows® operating systems are not applicable. ____________________ Information in this document is subject to change without notice. Reproduction in any manner whatsoever without the written permission of Dell Inc. Trademarks used in this text: Dell, the ACER logo, Inspiron, Dell Precision, Dimension, OptiPlex, Latitude, PowerEdge, PowerVault, PowerApp, DellNet, and PowerConnect are trademarks of Dell Inc. ; Intel, Pentium, Intel SpeedStep, and Celeron are registered trademarks of Intel Corporation; Microsoft, Windows, and Outlook are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation. Other trademarks and trade names may be used in this document to refer to either the entities claiming the marks and names or their products. [. . . ] Reseat all power and data cables. A possible floppy drive or hard drive failure has occurred. A possible USB failure has occurred. Reinstall all USB devices and check all cable connections. No memory modules are detected. · If two or more memory modules are installed, remove the modules (see "Removing Memory" on page 70), then reinstall one module (see "Installing Memory" on page 68) and restart the computer. If the computer starts normally, continue to install additional memory modules (one at a time) until you have identified a faulty module or reinstalled all modules without error. · If available, install properly working memory of the same type into your computer (see "Installing Memory" on page 68). · If the problem persists, contact Dell (see "Contacting Dell" on page 113). · Ensure that no special requirements for memory module/connector placement exist (see "Memory" on page 66). · Ensure that the memory you are using is supported by your computer (see "Memory" on page 97). · If the problem persists, contact Dell (see "Contacting Dell" on page 113). Memory modules are detected, but a memory configuration or compatibility error has occurred. 50 Troubleshooting Tools book. book Page 51 Wednesday, August 9, 2006 2:32 PM Light Pattern Problem Description A possible expansion card failure has occurred. Suggested Resolution 1 Determine if a conflict exists by removing an expansion card (not a graphics card) and restarting the computer (see "Cards" on page 70). 2 If the problem persists, reinstall the card that you removed, then remove a different card and restart the computer. 3 Repeat this process for each expansion card installed. If the computer starts normally, troubleshoot the last card removed from the computer for resource conflicts (see "Resolving Software and Hardware Incompatibilities" on page 56). 4 If the problem persists, contact Dell (see "Contacting Dell" on page 113). The system is operating in the quick · Press the power button. Write down the error code and problem description exactly as it appears and follow the instructions on the screen. If you cannot resolve the problem, contact Dell (see "Contacting Dell" on page 113). NOTE: The Service Tag for your computer is located at the top of each test screen. When contacting Dell support, have your Service Tag ready. The following tabs provide additional information for tests run from the Custom Test or Symptom Tree option: Tab Results Errors Help Configuration (Custom Test only) Function Displays the results of the test and any error conditions encountered. Displays error conditions encountered, error codes, and the problem description. Describes the test and any requirements for running the test. Displays the hardware configuration for the selected device. The Dell Diagnostics obtains configuration information for all devices from system setup, memory, and various internal tests, and it displays the information in the device list in the left pane of the screen. NOTE: The device list may not display the names of all the components installed on your computer or all devices attached to your computer. Allows you to customize the test, if applicable, by changing the test settings. Parameters (Custom Test only) Troubleshooting Tools 53 book. book Page 54 Wednesday, August 9, 2006 2:32 PM Drivers What Is a Driver? A driver is a program that controls a device such as a printer, mouse, or keyboard. A driver acts like a translator between the device and any other programs that use the device. [. . . ] could void your authority to operate this equipment. Specifications 111 book. book Page 112 Wednesday, August 9, 2006 2:32 PM These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference with radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, you are encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures: · · · · Reorient the receiving antenna. Relocate the system with respect to the receiver. [. . . ]