Dell Dimension L Series, Reference And Troubleshooting Manual

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4-8 Dell Dimension L Series Systems Reference and Troubleshooting Guide
Hard-Disk Drives
If you have hard-disk drive problems, perform the following checks: checks:
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For Windows 98 and Windows Me, run the ScanDisk utility by clicking the Start
button, pointing to Programs—> Accessories—> System Tools , and clicking
ScanDisk .
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For Windows NT, run the error-checking utility by opening the property sheet of
the affected volume(s) and clicking
volume(s) and clicking Check Now w in the Error-checking section of
the Tools tab.
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For Windows 2000, perform the following steps:
1. Double-click the My Computer icon located on the Windows desktop.
2. Click File , and then click Properties .
3. Click the Tools tab.
4. Under Error-checking , click Check Now Now .
5. Under Check disk options , click Scan for and attempt recovery of bad
sectors .
6. Click Start .
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Run the appropriate tests under the IDE Devices E Devices device group as described in
“Running the Dell Diagnostics” found later in this chapter.
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Check the settings on the IDE Configuration submenu of the system setup pro- ystem setup pro-
gram as described in Appendix B, “System Setup Program.”
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Refer to “Hard-Disk Drive” in Chapter 6 for further troubleshooting information. Chapter 6 for further troubleshooting information.
Network
If you have network problems, perform the following steps:
1. Check the two status indicators on the computer’s back panel for activity.
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The green indicator lights when the system is connected to a 100–megabit-
per-second (Mbps) network. Mbps) network.
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The yellow indicator flashes brightly when activity occurs on either a 100- or
10-Mbps network connection. The green indicator turns off when the system
is connected to a 10-Mbps network.
NOTE: If you can connect to the network but are having problems accessing : If you can connect to the network but are having problems accessing
network resources, contact your network administrator.