Specifications

Heat Sink (Thermal Module) .............................................................................................................. 59
Processor ........................................................................................................................................... 61
Fan Assembly ..................................................................................................................................... 63
Display Cable ..................................................................................................................................... 65
System Board ..................................................................................................................................... 67
Stand Bracket ..................................................................................................................................... 71
Hard Drive and Optical Drive Cables and Connectors ....................................................................... 73
Front Bezel ......................................................................................................................................... 75
Display Panel ..................................................................................................................................... 76
Appendix A Password Security and Resetting CMOS ................................................................................. 81
Establishing a Setup or Power-on Password ..................................................................................... 82
Resetting a Setup or Power-on Password ......................................................................................... 83
Clearing and Resetting the CMOS ..................................................................................................... 84
Appendix B POST Error Messages ................................................................................................................ 86
POST Numeric Codes and Text Messages ....................................................................................... 87
Interpreting POST Diagnostic Front Panel LEDs and Audible Codes ................................................ 94
Appendix C Troubleshooting Without Diagnostics ...................................................................................... 97
Safety and Comfort ............................................................................................................................ 97
Solving General Problems .................................................................................................................. 98
Solving Power Problems .................................................................................................................. 101
Solving Diskette Problems ............................................................................................................... 102
Solving Hard Drive Problems ........................................................................................................... 104
Solving Media Card Reader Problems ............................................................................................. 107
Solving Display Problems ................................................................................................................. 108
Solving Audio Problems ................................................................................................................... 112
Solving Printer Problems .................................................................................................................. 114
Solving Keyboard and Mouse Problems .......................................................................................... 114
Solving Hardware Installation Problems ........................................................................................... 117
Solving Network Problems ............................................................................................................... 118
Solving Memory Problems ............................................................................................................... 121
Solving Processor Problems ............................................................................................................ 122
Solving CD-ROM and DVD Problems .............................................................................................. 123
Solving USB Flash Drive Problems .................................................................................................. 125
Solving Internet Access Problems .................................................................................................... 126
Solving Software Problems .............................................................................................................. 128
Contacting Customer Support .......................................................................................................... 129
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