Troubleshooting the keyboard, Troubleshooting i/o ports, Troubleshooting the mouse – Dell OptiPlex GX1 User Manual

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If the tests complete successfully, the original monitor was faulty. If the tests still fail, the video
controller on the system board may be faulty. See "

Getting Help

" for instructions on obtaining technical

assistance.

Troubleshooting the Keyboard

This procedure determines what kind of keyboard problem you have. If a system error message indicates a
keyboard problem when you start the computer system or if the keyboard does not operate as expected,
perform the following steps in the order indicated until the problem is resolved:

1. If the keyboard or its cable shows signs of physical damage or if the keys do not work, replace the

keyboard with a working keyboard.

2. Insert the Dell ResourceCD into the appropriate drive, reboot the system, and run the

Keyboard Test

Group

in the

Dell Diagnostics

.

If the

Keyboard Interactive Test

fails, replace the keyboard.

If the

Keyboard Controller Test

fails, the system board may be faulty. See "

Getting Help

" for

instructions on obtaining technical assistance.

Troubleshooting the Mouse

This procedure determines what kind of mouse problem you have. If a system error message indicates a
mouse problem when you start the computer system or if the mouse does not operate as expected, perform
the following steps in the order indicated until the problem is resolved:

1. Clean the mouse as instructed in your mouse documentation.

Most mice have a ball that can be removed and cleaned of debris by turning the mouse upside down
and removing a cover on the bottom of the mouse. Also remove any lint or other debris that has
accumulated on the bottom of the mouse.

2. If the mouse or its cable shows signs of physical damage or if the buttons do not work, replace the

mouse with a working mouse.

3. Insert the Dell ResourceCD into the appropriate drive, reboot the system, and run the

Mouse Test

in

the

Dell Diagnostics

.

If the Mouse Test fails, the system board may be faulty. See "

Getting Help

" for instructions on obtaining

technical assistance.

Troubleshooting I/O Ports

This section provides a procedure for troubleshooting the ports on your computer's I/O panel and the
equipment connected to them, such as a printer, scanner, or other peripheral device.

You can also use this procedure to test I/O ports on expansion cards. However, you should first complete the

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