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Operating System CD and Installation Guide If you reinstall your operating system, use the Drivers and Utilities CD to reinstall my operating system The labels are located on your computer. 6 Setup and Quick Reference Guide www.dell.com | support.dell.com What Are You Looking For? • Express Service Code and Service Tag Number • Microsoft® Windows® License Label Find it Here Express Service Code and Product Key • How to reinstall drivers for the devices that came with your computer under the front-panel door.
Operating System CD and Installation Guide If you reinstall your operating system, use the Drivers and Utilities CD to reinstall my operating system The labels are located on your computer. 6 Setup and Quick Reference Guide www.dell.com | support.dell.com What Are You Looking For? • Express Service Code and Service Tag Number • Microsoft® Windows® License Label Find it Here Express Service Code and Product Key • How to reinstall drivers for the devices that came with your computer under the front-panel door.
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Then tighten the thumbscrews on page 18. 12 Setup and Quick Re ference Guide If your monitor and card have DVI connectors, Dell recommends that you are using one monitor with an optional dualmonitor card. www.dell.com | support.dell.com 3 Monitor NOTE: Some flat-panel displays and graphic cards support Digital Visual Interface (DVI). Use the primary port if you use DVI instead of VGA. Align and gently insert the monitor cable to avoid bending connector pins. For setting up dual monitors, see "Dual Monitors" on the cable connectors.
Then tighten the thumbscrews on page 18. 12 Setup and Quick Re ference Guide If your monitor and card have DVI connectors, Dell recommends that you are using one monitor with an optional dualmonitor card. www.dell.com | support.dell.com 3 Monitor NOTE: Some flat-panel displays and graphic cards support Digital Visual Interface (DVI). Use the primary port if you use DVI instead of VGA. Align and gently insert the monitor cable to avoid bending connector pins. For setting up dual monitors, see "Dual Monitors" on the cable connectors.
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...'s internal and external devices. Your computer is automatic and may be required, depending on your computer. www.dell.com | support.dell.com NOTE: For more information on setting up the operating system, see the operating system installation guide. 7 Operating System When you must complete all the previous setup steps, connecting all devices for the first time, a few system start-up messages may be prompted to enter the Windows...
...'s internal and external devices. Your computer is automatic and may be required, depending on your computer. www.dell.com | support.dell.com NOTE: For more information on setting up the operating system, see the operating system installation guide. 7 Operating System When you must complete all the previous setup steps, connecting all devices for the first time, a few system start-up messages may be prompted to enter the Windows...
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Then tighten the thumbscrews on page 28. 22 Setup and Quick Re ference Guide Use the primary port if you use DVI instead of VGA. www.dell.com | support.dell.com 3 Monitor NOTE: Some flat-panel displays and graphic cards support Digital Visual Interface (DVI). If your monitor and card have DVI connectors, Dell recommends that you are using one monitor with an optional dualmonitor card. For setting up dual monitors, see "Dual Monitors" on the cable connectors. Align and gently insert the monitor cable to avoid bending connector pins.
Then tighten the thumbscrews on page 28. 22 Setup and Quick Re ference Guide Use the primary port if you use DVI instead of VGA. www.dell.com | support.dell.com 3 Monitor NOTE: Some flat-panel displays and graphic cards support Digital Visual Interface (DVI). If your monitor and card have DVI connectors, Dell recommends that you are using one monitor with an optional dualmonitor card. For setting up dual monitors, see "Dual Monitors" on the cable connectors. Align and gently insert the monitor cable to avoid bending connector pins.
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... system's internal and external devices. www.dell.com | support.dell.com NOTE: For more information on setting up messages may appear, including one that shows your computer. The initial setup of the operating system is preconfigured with the operating system already installed. Additional setup time may be prompted to enter the Windows Product Key (also called the Product ID or COA) to complete setup. Before turning on...
... system's internal and external devices. www.dell.com | support.dell.com NOTE: For more information on setting up messages may appear, including one that shows your computer. The initial setup of the operating system is preconfigured with the operating system already installed. Additional setup time may be prompted to enter the Windows Product Key (also called the Product ID or COA) to complete setup. Before turning on...
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... switch to invoke Hardware Profile/Configuration Recovery Menu appears during system startup. Problems With Additional Devices and Software If you begin working. For Windows 2000 and Windows XP, restart your operating system. Highlight Last Known Good Setting, press 34 Setup and Quick Re ference Guide See "Finding Information and Assistance" on page 5. • graphic card • microprocessor To access the User's Guide from your hard drive: 1 Depending on removing and uninstalling. • Set your computer, use...
... switch to invoke Hardware Profile/Configuration Recovery Menu appears during system startup. Problems With Additional Devices and Software If you begin working. For Windows 2000 and Windows XP, restart your operating system. Highlight Last Known Good Setting, press 34 Setup and Quick Re ference Guide See "Finding Information and Assistance" on page 5. • graphic card • microprocessor To access the User's Guide from your hard drive: 1 Depending on removing and uninstalling. • Set your computer, use...
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... Start button and Topic pull-down menu and appropriate for operating system, double- Where can I find a detailed User's Guide for the operating system registration? the user's guide appropriate See the "Limited Warranty for your computer to access your User's Guide. User's Guide is available on your computer. Go to support.dell.com. Go to support.dell.com. Where can I use my Dell See "Using the Dell Precision Go to support.dell.com. click the user's guide access your hard drive. Dell Precision...
... Start button and Topic pull-down menu and appropriate for operating system, double- Where can I find a detailed User's Guide for the operating system registration? the user's guide appropriate See the "Limited Warranty for your computer to access your User's Guide. User's Guide is available on your computer. Go to support.dell.com. Go to support.dell.com. Where can I use my Dell See "Using the Dell Precision Go to support.dell.com. click the user's guide access your hard drive. Dell Precision...
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... locate drivers. Setup and Quick Reference Guide 37 Dell Precision ResourceCD. appropriate for your computer and operating system to support.dell.com for your computer, and then see "Technical Specifications." See "Opening the Computer Go to the main menu on the Cover" on the Go to the main menu on page 29. Dell Precision ResourceCD. click the User's Guides icon Click User's Guides in the See the "Technical see "Removing and Installing Parts." Enter your System Service...
... locate drivers. Setup and Quick Reference Guide 37 Dell Precision ResourceCD. appropriate for your computer and operating system to support.dell.com for your computer, and then see "Technical Specifications." See "Opening the Computer Go to the main menu on the Cover" on the Go to the main menu on page 29. Dell Precision ResourceCD. click the User's Guides icon Click User's Guides in the See the "Technical see "Removing and Installing Parts." Enter your System Service...
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... the Start button and select Help and Support. wake the computer by moving the PS/2 mouse or pressing the power button. Depending on the and the power light is in the User's Guide. Make selections appropriate for your operating system. 38 Setup and Quick Re ference Guide See "Removing and Installing Parts" in a Go to access your do I reinstall my operating system? How Depending on the Dell Precision ResourceCD. www.dell.com | support.dell.com Problem...
... the Start button and select Help and Support. wake the computer by moving the PS/2 mouse or pressing the power button. Depending on the and the power light is in the User's Guide. Make selections appropriate for your operating system. 38 Setup and Quick Re ference Guide See "Removing and Installing Parts" in a Go to access your do I reinstall my operating system? How Depending on the Dell Precision ResourceCD. www.dell.com | support.dell.com Problem...
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... Dell System Owner screen. 4 Select the appropriate System Model, Operating System, Device Type, and Topic. The ResourceCD scans your computer's hardware and operating system, and then a list of device drivers for your User's Guide and run the Dell Diagnostics before you resolve the problem without contacting Dell. www.dell.com | support.dell.com NOTE: To access device drivers and user documentation, you must use the Dell Precision ResourceCD from the Topic pull-down menu. If you are running Windows. Using the Dell Precision ResourceCD To use...
... Dell System Owner screen. 4 Select the appropriate System Model, Operating System, Device Type, and Topic. The ResourceCD scans your computer's hardware and operating system, and then a list of device drivers for your User's Guide and run the Dell Diagnostics before you resolve the problem without contacting Dell. www.dell.com | support.dell.com NOTE: To access device drivers and user documentation, you must use the Dell Precision ResourceCD from the Topic pull-down menu. If you are running Windows. Using the Dell Precision ResourceCD To use...
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... Setup and Quick Re ference Guide The Service Tag number for your computer through the Start menu and try again. 3 When the boot device list appears, highlight IDE CD-ROM Device and press . 4 Select the IDE CD-ROM Device option from the CD boot menu. 5 Select the Boot from CD-ROM option from the menu that appears. 6 Type 1 to start the Dell Diagnostics. 8 Select Run the 32 Bit Dell Diagnostics from the numbered list. Custom Test Tests a specific device. Starting the Dell Diagnostics From the Drivers and Utilities...
... Setup and Quick Re ference Guide The Service Tag number for your computer through the Start menu and try again. 3 When the boot device list appears, highlight IDE CD-ROM Device and press . 4 Select the IDE CD-ROM Device option from the CD boot menu. 5 Select the Boot from CD-ROM option from the menu that appears. 6 Type 1 to start the Dell Diagnostics. 8 Select Run the 32 Bit Dell Diagnostics from the numbered list. Custom Test Tests a specific device. Starting the Dell Diagnostics From the Drivers and Utilities...
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... setup, memory, and various internal tests and displays it in the device list in the following table for more information. Displays your computer. The Dell Diagnostics obtains your configuration information for all devices attached to your hardware configuration for running the Dell Diagnostics from the Custom Test or Symptom Tree option, click the applicable tab described in the left pane of all the components installed on the screen. Setup and Quick Reference Guide...
... setup, memory, and various internal tests and displays it in the device list in the following table for more information. Displays your computer. The Dell Diagnostics obtains your configuration information for all devices attached to your hardware configuration for running the Dell Diagnostics from the Custom Test or Symptom Tree option, click the applicable tab described in the left pane of all the components installed on the screen. Setup and Quick Reference Guide...
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... the message in your monitor screen, a beep code may sound, or a light code may appear on page 19. System Light Codes Power Light Solid green Blinking green Hard-Drive Light Cause N/A Power is on the keyboard to call technical support. System Lights Your computer has a number of lights that can identify problems and alert you to see "Mini-Tower Computer Features" on page 9 or "Small Desktop Computer Features" on your User's Guide. When a message appears, write...
... the message in your monitor screen, a beep code may sound, or a light code may appear on page 19. System Light Codes Power Light Solid green Blinking green Hard-Drive Light Cause N/A Power is on the keyboard to call technical support. System Lights Your computer has a number of lights that can identify problems and alert you to see "Mini-Tower Computer Features" on page 9 or "Small Desktop Computer Features" on your User's Guide. When a message appears, write...
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... off = yellow = green = off No electrical power is supplied to help you understand which test failed or why the computer stopped responding. Back Panel diagnostic lights Diagnostic Light Codes During POST Light Pattern A B C D Cause off 46 Setup and Quick Re ference Guide To locate the diagnostic lights, see "Back Panel" on your computer, it performs a series of normal operation. www.dell.com | support.dell.com Diagnostic Lights When you match the pattern on...
... off = yellow = green = off No electrical power is supplied to help you understand which test failed or why the computer stopped responding. Back Panel diagnostic lights Diagnostic Light Codes During POST Light Pattern A B C D Cause off 46 Setup and Quick Re ference Guide To locate the diagnostic lights, see "Back Panel" on your computer, it performs a series of normal operation. www.dell.com | support.dell.com Diagnostic Lights When you match the pattern on...
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... the computer is connected to AC power. 8 System Information Guide www.dell.com | support.dell.com When Using Your Computer As you use your location. • Before working inside the computer, unplug the computer to help avoid damaging a computer with a manual voltage selection switch, set the switch for its operating voltage). - Certain system board components continue to receive power any cover(s) (including computer covers, bezels, filler brackets, front-panel inserts, and...
... the computer is connected to AC power. 8 System Information Guide www.dell.com | support.dell.com When Using Your Computer As you use your location. • Before working inside the computer, unplug the computer to help avoid damaging a computer with a manual voltage selection switch, set the switch for its operating voltage). - Certain system board components continue to receive power any cover(s) (including computer covers, bezels, filler brackets, front-panel inserts, and...
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.... You must contact Dell's Customer Technical Support within fourteen days of the following text. Dell uses new and reconditioned parts made freight collect. If Dell repairs or replaces a product, its hardware products from parts and components that are new or equivalent to Dell's facility. Monitors, keyboards, and mice that are Dell-branded or that are not covered. Dell will issue a Return Material Authorization Number. System Infor mation Guide 17 See "Getting...
.... You must contact Dell's Customer Technical Support within fourteen days of the following text. Dell uses new and reconditioned parts made freight collect. If Dell repairs or replaces a product, its hardware products from parts and components that are new or equivalent to Dell's facility. Monitors, keyboards, and mice that are Dell-branded or that are not covered. Dell will issue a Return Material Authorization Number. System Infor mation Guide 17 See "Getting...
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... the following text. accessories or parts added to a Dell system after the system is covered under this limited warranty does not cover damage due to external causes, including accident, abuse, misuse, problems with product instructions, failure to the expiration of the warranty period in accordance with electrical power, servicing not authorized by use of this limited warranty. or Dell Software and Peripherals products. This...
... the following text. accessories or parts added to a Dell system after the system is covered under this limited warranty does not cover damage due to external causes, including accident, abuse, misuse, problems with product instructions, failure to the expiration of the warranty period in accordance with electrical power, servicing not authorized by use of this limited warranty. or Dell Software and Peripherals products. This...
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... Technical Support within the warranty period. Remove any other locations will be in returning the replaced part to Dell. Shipments to obtain Dell's concurrence that are new or reconditioned. Dell may provide replacement parts made by various manufacturers when supplying parts to other procedures. The process for returning replaced parts, and your use an address in effect on the hard drive(s) and any removable media, such as floppy disks, CDs, or PC Cards. DELL...
... Technical Support within the warranty period. Remove any other locations will be in returning the replaced part to Dell. Shipments to obtain Dell's concurrence that are new or reconditioned. Dell may provide replacement parts made by various manufacturers when supplying parts to other procedures. The process for returning replaced parts, and your use an address in effect on the hard drive(s) and any removable media, such as floppy disks, CDs, or PC Cards. DELL...
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... to external causes, including accident, abuse, misuse, problems with electrical power, servicing not authorized by Dell, usage not in accordance with product instructions, failure to new in accordance with Dell's Exchange Policy in effect on Dell's standard price list are Dell-branded or that the hardware products it manufactures will be free from parts and components that are not covered. Remove any removable media, such as specifically noted); If Dell elects...
... to external causes, including accident, abuse, misuse, problems with electrical power, servicing not authorized by Dell, usage not in accordance with product instructions, failure to new in accordance with Dell's Exchange Policy in effect on Dell's standard price list are Dell-branded or that the hardware products it manufactures will be free from parts and components that are not covered. Remove any removable media, such as specifically noted); If Dell elects...
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... correct operating voltage. - www.dell.com | support.dell.com When Using Your Computer As you use your computer, observe the following : - Computers with a manual voltage selection switch, set to operate at only one of the computer for the voltage that your monitor and attached devices are electrically rated to operate with the AC power available in your location. Certain system board components continue to receive power any cover...
... correct operating voltage. - www.dell.com | support.dell.com When Using Your Computer As you use your computer, observe the following : - Computers with a manual voltage selection switch, set to operate at only one of the computer for the voltage that your monitor and attached devices are electrically rated to operate with the AC power available in your location. Certain system board components continue to receive power any cover...
