Start-Up Error Messages - Dell Dimension 4100 Solution Manual

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Bypass power protection devices, power strips, and the extension cable to verify
that the computer turns on.
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computer and monitor power cables to determine if the power cable is defective.
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operating near the computer can cause interference. Other causes of
interference: power extension cables, keyboard and mouse extension cables, too
many devices on a power strip, or multiple power strips connected to the same
electrical outlet.
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To access Windows Help:
Click the Start button and then click Help.
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For Windows 98 and Windows 2000, click the Search tab.
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For Windows 98 and Windows 2000, type standby and then click List
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Topics. For Windows Me, type standby and then click Go.
For Windows 98 and Windows 2000, click To change the elapsed time before
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your computer automatically goes on standby. For Windows Me, click
Changing the elapsed time before computer goes on standby or hibernate.

Start-Up Error Messages

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nonbootable floppy disk or CD. Insert a bootable floppy disk or CD.
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Remove the floppy disk and restart the computer.
— Electrical appliances on the same circuit or
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See Windows Help.
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Call Dell for technical assistance (see
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The operating system is trying to boot to a
— There is a floppy disk in the floppy drive.
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— Swap the
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