Appendix D
POST Error Messages
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65
Power-On Self-Test (POST)
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65
POST Numeric Codes and Text Messages
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66
Interpreting POST Diagnostic Front Panel LEDs and Audible Codes
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72
Appendix E
Password Security and Resetting CMOS
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76
Resetting the Password Jumper
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77
Clearing and Resetting the CMOS
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78
Appendix F
Troubleshooting Without Diagnostics
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80
Safety and Comfort
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80
Before You Call for Technical Support
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80
Helpful Hints
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81
Solving General Problems
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83
Solving Power Problems
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87
Solving Hard Drive Problems
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89
Solving Media Card Reader Problems
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91
Solving Display Problems
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93
Solving Audio Problems
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98
Solving Printer Problems
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99
Solving Keyboard and Mouse Problems
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101
Solving Hardware Installation Problems
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103
Solving Network Problems
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105
Solving Memory Problems
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108
Solving Processor Problems
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109
Solving CD-ROM and DVD Problems
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110
Solving USB Flash Drive Problems
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113
Solving Front Panel Component Problems
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114
Solving Internet Access Problems
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114
Solving Software Problems
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116
Appendix G
Serial and Parallel ATA Drive Guidelines and Features
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117
SATA Hard Drives
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117
SATA Hard Drive Cables
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118
SATA Data Cable
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118
SATA Power Cable
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118
PATA Device Information
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119
ATA SMART Drives
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119
Hard Drive Capacities
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119
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