Dell Inspiron 3700 Troubleshooting Guide

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Table 3-1. Boot Routine Indications 3-6
Table 3-2. IRQ Line Assignments 3-10
Table 5-1. International Dialing Codes 5-8
Table 5-2. Dell Contact Numbers 5-9
Table A-1. Technical Specifications  A-1
Table B-1. Page 1 Options B-3
Table B-2. Page 2 Options B-10
Table B-3. Page 3 OptionsB-17
Table B-4. Page 4 Options B-18
Table C-1. System Error Messages  C-1
Table C-2. Flash Codes and Corrective Actions  C-8 

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This chapter provides information about the major hardware and software features of 
your computer, as well as available upgrades.
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Your computer includes the following hardware features: 

An Intel® mobile microprocessor incorporating the latest processor technology. 

An internal, Level 1 (L1) cache consisting of 64 kilobytes (KBs) of high-speed 
memor y that resides in the processor core. The microprocessor has either a
128-KB or...

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Connectors for connecting external speakers, headphones, or an external     
microphone to the computer.

A TV-out S-video connector and composite TV-out adapter cable that allows you 
to connect a television to your computer. You can obtain the latest video drivers 
on Dells World Wide Web site at http://www.dell.com/filelib. 

Ultra direct memor y access (DMA)/33 data transfer protocol for Advanced     
Technology Attachment...

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A PC Card slot with connectors for two 3.3- or 5-volt (V) cards. Both PC Card   
connectors support CardBus technology. In addition, the lower PC Card           
connector (slot 0) supports the use of a zoomed video (ZV) port card.
NOTES: The PC Card controller supports the CardBus standard for 32-bit data 
transfer on the PC Card.
Windows NT does not support zoomed video.

One high-performance serial port connector.

One parallel port connector that can be set to AT,...

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The following components are visible from the front of the computer, as illustrated in 
Figure 1-1:

Touch pad — The PS/2-compatible touch pad gives the computer full mouse 
functionality. Use the touch pad buttons in the same way that you would use 
mouse buttons.

Keyboard — The keyboard includes an embedded numeric keypad and two    
special keys that support the...

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mode. To shut down the computer, click the 
Start button in the Windows      
operating system, and then click 
Shut Down.
NOTE: If your operating system is locked up—that is, it does not respond to 
commands—press and hold down the power button for at least 5 seconds.

Keyboard status indicators —
 The numbers lock indicator is green when you 
press the  key. The capitals lock indicator is green when you press the 
 key. The scroll lock indicator is green when you press...

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Media bay — The standard configuration of your computer includes a diskette 
drive installed in the media bay. You can also install a battery, a CD-ROM drive, a 
DVD-ROM drive, a SuperDisk LS-120 drive, a second battery, or a second hard-
disk drive in the media bay. You remove and install all devices in the same way.
NOTE: Because the Microsoft Windows NT operating system does not support 
DVD technology, the DVD-ROM drive is available...

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The following components are visible from the back of the computer, as illustrated in 
Figure 1-2:

Fan exhaust —
 Works with the air intake as part of the computers automatic 
thermal management system. When operating conditions make it necessar y, the 
small internal fan turns on and helps draw air through the air intake.

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On an external keyboard, press  with the appropriate keys if the 
External Hot Key option is enabled in the System Setup program.
If no sound comes from the speakers, press  and make sure the   
volume control is not set to 
Mute by clicking the volume icon in the Microsoft 
Windows desktop taskbar. Also check the volume control wheel to make sure it 
is not turned down.
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Your computer includes the following software...