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Popular Dell Precision 490 Manual Pages
Quick Reference Guide - Page 3
...'s Guide 29
Removing the Computer Cover 30
Caring for Your Computer 32
Solving Problems 32 Troubleshooting Tips 32 Resolving Software and Hardware Incompatibilities 32 Using Microsoft® Windows® XP System Restore 33 Using the Last Known Good Configuration 34 Dell Diagnostics 35 Before You Start Testing 36
Beep Codes 36 Error Messages 38
Diagnostic Lights 38 Diagnostic Light...
Quick Reference Guide - Page 5
... information may ship with your computer. Quick Reference Guide
NOTE: This document is available as Resource CD)
Documentation and drivers are already installed on your CD to provide lastminute updates about technical changes to reinstall drivers, run the Dell Diagnostics • Error codes and diagnostic lights • How to remove and install parts • How to open my computer cover...
Quick Reference Guide - Page 6
... system guides and click User's Guide
The User's Guide is also available on the Drivers and Utilities CD. only) • Safety instructions • Regulatory information • Ergonomics information • End User License Agreement
Find It Here Dell™ Product Information Guide
• How to remove and replace parts • Specifications • How to configure system settings •...
Quick Reference Guide - Page 7
... detects your computer and operating system and installs the
updates appropriate for your computer, you reinstall
the operating system for your region or business segment to installing any of your problem. 4 Follow the instructions on my computer configuration, product specifications,
and white papers
• Downloads - support.dell.com
from technicians, and online courses...
Quick Reference Guide - Page 20
.... • Blinking green -
See "Diagnostic Lights" on the diagnostic code. See "Power Management" in your User's Guide for tower-to place it over, and rotate the plastic handle behind the badge. The power light illuminates and blinks or remains solid to attach headphones.
NOTE: The power button can help you troubleshoot a computer problem based on page 38 for...
Quick Reference Guide - Page 23
... 5 wiring and connectors for your User's Guide for devices that typically remain connected, such as a separate intra-
On computers with an additional network connector card, use the connectors on the card and on the back of the network cable to ensure reliable operation.
6 network activity light
Flashes a yellow light when the computer is recommended that...
Quick Reference Guide - Page 24
...a floppy drive, or a Media Card Reader.
4 IEEE 1394 connector (...Setup" in your User's Guide for more information.
24
Quick Reference Guide See your User's Guide for tower-to-desktop conversion; It is recommended that typically remain connected, such as printers and keyboards.
6 hard-drive activity light The hard drive light is operating.
7 Dell™ rotatable badge
To rotate the Dell...
Quick Reference Guide - Page 25
... code. The computer is in your User's Guide.
Use the microphone connector to help you troubleshoot a computer problem based on page 38 for any installed PCI, PCI-X, or PCI Express cards.
To exit from a power-saving state, see "Diagnostic Lights" on the right support half-length cards: one PCI slot.
3 power connector
Insert the power cable. The computer is configured...
Quick Reference Guide - Page 36
...; Enter system setup, review your computer's configuration information, and enable all of beeps, called a beep code, identifies a problem. If your computer beeps during start the menu and press to run. Beep Codes
Your computer might emit a series of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions in the Product Information Guide. • Turn on the "Diagnostics Checklist...
Quick Reference Guide - Page 38
... "Error Messages" in the Product Information Guide. Ensure that the front-panel power light is not listed, see the documentation for either the operating system or the program that the computer is still not resolved, contact Dell for suggestions on resolving any problems.
Diagnostic Lights
CAUTION: Before you begin any of the power button help to the computer. Diagnostic Light Codes...
Quick Reference Guide - Page 39
... of the appropriate methods to "wake
power or "sleep" state. The BIOS is seated correctly and restart the computer. If the problem is still not resolved, contact Dell for technical assistance. A possible system board failure has occurred. Quick Reference Guide
39 If the problem is not resolved and you are trying to wake the computer with...
Quick Reference Guide - Page 40
... computer.
2 If the problem still exists, install a graphics card that both power supply cables are
detected in a plug-in your User's Guide. failure has occurred.
40
Quick Reference Guide If the computer starts normally, troubleshoot the last card removed from the computer for diagnostic light codes during POST.
Light Pattern
Problem Description
A possible processor failure...
Quick Reference Guide - Page 42
... is in a normal None. NOTE: The diagnostic lights flicker briefly; they are turned off after POST.
If the computer starts normally, troubleshoot the last card removed from the computer for each card.
operating condition after the computer successfully boots to the operating system.
42
Quick Reference Guide A possible expansion card failure has occurred.
1 Determine if a conflict...
Quick Reference Guide - Page 45
..., 6 Quick Reference, 5 regulatory, 6 safety, 6 User's Guide, 6 warranty, 6
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End User License Agreement, 6
ergonomics information, 6
error messages beep codes, 36 diagnostic lights, 38
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hard drive activity light, 19-20, 24-25
hardware beep codes, 36 conflicts, 32 Dell Diagnostics, 35
Hardware Troubleshooter, 32 headphone
connector, 20, 25 Help and Support Center, 7 help file
Windows Help and...
Quick Reference Guide - Page 46
..., 21, 25 light, 20, 25
problems beep codes, 36 conflicts, 32 Dell Diagnostics, 35 diagnostic lights, 38 restore to previous state, 33
Product Information Guide, 6
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regulatory information, 6 ResourceCD
Dell Diagnostics, 35
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safety instructions, 6 Service Tag, 6 software
conflicts, 32 sound connectors
line-in, 23 line-out, 22 support website, 7 System Restore, 33
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troubleshooting conflicts...
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