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.... Abbreviations and Acronyms For a complete list of abbreviations and acronyms, see Glossary in this text: Dell and the DELL logo are not applicable. All rights reserved. is subject to Microsoft® Windows® operating systems are trademarks of Dell Inc.; Notes, Notices, and Cautions NOTE: A NOTE indicates important information that helps you make...
.... Abbreviations and Acronyms For a complete list of abbreviations and acronyms, see Glossary in this text: Dell and the DELL logo are not applicable. All rights reserved. is subject to Microsoft® Windows® operating systems are trademarks of Dell Inc.; Notes, Notices, and Cautions NOTE: A NOTE indicates important information that helps you make...
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... Problems 32 Troubleshooting Tips 32 Resolving Software and Hardware Incompatibilities 32 Using Microsoft Windows XP System Restore 32 Using the Last Known Good Configuration 34 Dell Diagnostics 34 Before You Start Testing 36 Beep Codes 36 Error Messages 37 Diagnostic Lights 37 Frequently Asked Questions 42 Index 45 Contents 3
... Problems 32 Troubleshooting Tips 32 Resolving Software and Hardware Incompatibilities 32 Using Microsoft Windows XP System Restore 32 Using the Last Known Good Configuration 34 Dell Diagnostics 34 Before You Start Testing 36 Beep Codes 36 Error Messages 37 Diagnostic Lights 37 Frequently Asked Questions 42 Index 45 Contents 3
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...) Find It Here Drivers and Utilities CD (also known as a PDF at support.dell.com. You can use the CD to open my computer cover NOTE: Drivers and documentation updates can be found ...How to care for my computer • Basic troubleshooting information • How to run the Dell Diagnostics • Error codes and diagnostic lights • How to remove and install parts • How to reinstall... drivers, run the "Dell Diagnostics" on your computer. NOTE: The Drivers and Utilities CD is optional and may not ship ...
...) Find It Here Drivers and Utilities CD (also known as a PDF at support.dell.com. You can use the CD to open my computer cover NOTE: Drivers and documentation updates can be found ...How to care for my computer • Basic troubleshooting information • How to run the Dell Diagnostics • Error codes and diagnostic lights • How to remove and install parts • How to reinstall... drivers, run the "Dell Diagnostics" on your computer. NOTE: The Drivers and Utilities CD is optional and may not ship ...
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... Guide The User's Guide is also available on your computer. • Use the Service Tag to identify your computer when you use support.dell.com or contact technical support. • Enter the Express Service Code to troubleshoot and solve problems • Service Tag and Express Service Code... • Microsoft Windows License Label Find It Here Dell™ Product Information Guide User's Guide Microsoft® Windows® XP Help and Support Center 1 Click the Start button and click Help ...
... Guide The User's Guide is also available on your computer. • Use the Service Tag to identify your computer when you use support.dell.com or contact technical support. • Enter the Express Service Code to troubleshoot and solve problems • Service Tag and Express Service Code... • Microsoft Windows License Label Find It Here Dell™ Product Information Guide User's Guide Microsoft® Windows® XP Help and Support Center 1 Click the Start button and click Help ...
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...- NOTE: Corporate, government, and education customers can also use Windows XP • Documentation for my computer • Documentation for your Dell computer. Windows Help and Support Center 1 Click the Start button and click Help and Support. 2 Type a word or phrase that ...The software automatically detects your computer and operating system and installs the updates appropriate for components, such as a modem) Find It Here Dell Support Website - Quick Reference Guide 7 Online discussion with technical support • Reference - Computer documentation, details on the screen. If...
...- NOTE: Corporate, government, and education customers can also use Windows XP • Documentation for my computer • Documentation for your Dell computer. Windows Help and Support Center 1 Click the Start button and click Help and Support. 2 Type a word or phrase that ...The software automatically detects your computer and operating system and installs the updates appropriate for components, such as a modem) Find It Here Dell Support Website - Quick Reference Guide 7 Online discussion with technical support • Reference - Computer documentation, details on the screen. If...
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...; products and the Linux operating system • Additional information regarding Linux and my Dell Precision computer Find It Here Operating System CD The operating system is already installed on your computer. To reinstall your operating system, use ... ordered. What Are You Looking For? • How to reinstall my operating system • How to reinstall drivers for instructions. Dell Supported Linux Sites • http://linux.dell.com • http://lists.us.dell.com/mailman/listinfo/linux-precision • http://docs.us.dell.com/docs/software/oslinux/ 8 Quick Reference Guide
...; products and the Linux operating system • Additional information regarding Linux and my Dell Precision computer Find It Here Operating System CD The operating system is already installed on your computer. To reinstall your operating system, use ... ordered. What Are You Looking For? • How to reinstall my operating system • How to reinstall drivers for instructions. Dell Supported Linux Sites • http://linux.dell.com • http://lists.us.dell.com/mailman/listinfo/linux-precision • http://docs.us.dell.com/docs/software/oslinux/ 8 Quick Reference Guide
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NOTE: If your computer. 1 Connect the keyboard and the mouse. 2 Connect the modem or the network cable. NOTICE: Do not connect a modem cable to the card. Setting Up Your Computer (Tower Orientation) CAUTION: Before you begin any of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions located in the Product Information Guide. You must complete all steps to properly set up your computer has a network card installed, connect the network cable to the network adapter. Voltage from telephone communications can damage the network adapter. Quick Reference Guide 9
NOTE: If your computer. 1 Connect the keyboard and the mouse. 2 Connect the modem or the network cable. NOTICE: Do not connect a modem cable to the card. Setting Up Your Computer (Tower Orientation) CAUTION: Before you begin any of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions located in the Product Information Guide. You must complete all steps to properly set up your computer has a network card installed, connect the network cable to the network adapter. Voltage from telephone communications can damage the network adapter. Quick Reference Guide 9
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Depending on your graphics card, you can connect your monitor to connect your monitor in various ways. NOTE: You may need to use the provided adapter or cable to the computer. 10 Quick Reference Guide 3 Connect the monitor.
Depending on your graphics card, you can connect your monitor to connect your monitor in various ways. NOTE: You may need to use the provided adapter or cable to the computer. 10 Quick Reference Guide 3 Connect the monitor.
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Use the appropriate Y cable when your graphics card has a single connector and you want to connect your computer to one or two DVI monitors. The dual-monitor cable is for the secondary monitor. To enable dual-monitor support, both monitors must be attached to one or two VGA monitors. and dual-monitor capable cards with a single connector One VGA Adapter VGA Use the VGA adapter when you have a single-monitor graphics card and you want to connect your computer to the computer when it starts. Quick Reference Guide 11 Dual VGA Y Cable Adapter Dual DVI Y Cable Adapter VGA ...
Use the appropriate Y cable when your graphics card has a single connector and you want to connect your computer to one or two DVI monitors. The dual-monitor cable is for the secondary monitor. To enable dual-monitor support, both monitors must be attached to one or two VGA monitors. and dual-monitor capable cards with a single connector One VGA Adapter VGA Use the VGA adapter when you have a single-monitor graphics card and you want to connect your computer to the computer when it starts. Quick Reference Guide 11 Dual VGA Y Cable Adapter Dual DVI Y Cable Adapter VGA ...
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VGA VGA Use the VGA adapter when you want to connect your computer to two VGA monitors. For dual-monitor capable cards with one DVI connector and one VGA connector One DVI Connector and One VGA Connector Two VGA Connectors With One VGA Adapter DVI VGA Use the appropriate connector(s) when you want to connect your computer to one or two monitors. Use the VGA adapter to connect a VGA monitor to one or two DVI monitors. For dual-monitor capable cards with two DVI connectors Two DVI Connectors Two DVI Connectors With One VGA Two DVI Connectors With Two VGA Adapter Adapters DVI ...
VGA VGA Use the VGA adapter when you want to connect your computer to two VGA monitors. For dual-monitor capable cards with one DVI connector and one VGA connector One DVI Connector and One VGA Connector Two VGA Connectors With One VGA Adapter DVI VGA Use the appropriate connector(s) when you want to connect your computer to one or two monitors. Use the VGA adapter to connect a VGA monitor to one or two DVI monitors. For dual-monitor capable cards with two DVI connectors Two DVI Connectors Two DVI Connectors With One VGA Two DVI Connectors With Two VGA Adapter Adapters DVI ...
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Quick Reference Guide 13 NOTE: If your computer has a sound card installed, connect the speakers to the card. 5 Connect the power cables and turn on the computer and monitor. 4 Connect the speakers.
Quick Reference Guide 13 NOTE: If your computer has a sound card installed, connect the speakers to the card. 5 Connect the power cables and turn on the computer and monitor. 4 Connect the speakers.
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Congratulations! Setting Up Your Computer (Desktop Orientation) CAUTION: Before you install any of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions located in the Product Information Guide. Voltage from telephone communications can damage the network adapter. 14 Quick Reference Guide Before you begin any devices or software that did not come with your computer, read the documentation that came with the software or device or contact the vendor to verify that the software or device is compatible with your computer and operating system. You must complete all steps to ...
Congratulations! Setting Up Your Computer (Desktop Orientation) CAUTION: Before you install any of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions located in the Product Information Guide. Voltage from telephone communications can damage the network adapter. 14 Quick Reference Guide Before you begin any devices or software that did not come with your computer, read the documentation that came with the software or device or contact the vendor to verify that the software or device is compatible with your computer and operating system. You must complete all steps to ...
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Quick Reference Guide 15 2 Connect the modem or the network cable. NOTE: You may need to use the provided adapter or cable to connect your computer has a network card installed, connect the network cable to the computer. NOTE: If your monitor to the card. 3 Connect the monitor. Depending on your graphics card, you can connect your monitor in various ways.
Quick Reference Guide 15 2 Connect the modem or the network cable. NOTE: You may need to use the provided adapter or cable to connect your computer has a network card installed, connect the network cable to the computer. NOTE: If your monitor to the card. 3 Connect the monitor. Depending on your graphics card, you can connect your monitor in various ways.
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Dual VGA Y Cable Adapter Dual DVI Y Cable Adapter VGA VGA DVI DVI Use the appropriate Y cable when your graphics card has a single connector and you want to connect your computer to one or two VGA monitors. The dual-monitor cable is for the secondary monitor. Use the appropriate Y cable when your graphics card has a single connector and you want to connect your computer to the computer when it starts. 16 Quick Reference Guide To enable dual-monitor support, both monitors must be attached to a VGA monitor. For single- the blue connector is for the primary monitor, and the...
Dual VGA Y Cable Adapter Dual DVI Y Cable Adapter VGA VGA DVI DVI Use the appropriate Y cable when your graphics card has a single connector and you want to connect your computer to one or two VGA monitors. The dual-monitor cable is for the secondary monitor. Use the appropriate Y cable when your graphics card has a single connector and you want to connect your computer to the computer when it starts. 16 Quick Reference Guide To enable dual-monitor support, both monitors must be attached to a VGA monitor. For single- the blue connector is for the primary monitor, and the...
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For dual-monitor capable cards with two DVI connectors Two DVI Connectors Two DVI Connectors With One VGA Two DVI Connectors With Two VGA Adapter Adapters DVI DVI DVI VGA VGA VGA Use the DVI connector(s) to connect Use the VGA adapter to connect a your computer to one or two monitors. VGA VGA Use the VGA adapter when you want to connect your computer to one of the DVI monitors. For dual-monitor capable cards with one DVI connector and one VGA connector One DVI Connector and One VGA Connector Two VGA Connectors With One VGA Adapter DVI VGA Use the appropriate ...
For dual-monitor capable cards with two DVI connectors Two DVI Connectors Two DVI Connectors With One VGA Two DVI Connectors With Two VGA Adapter Adapters DVI DVI DVI VGA VGA VGA Use the DVI connector(s) to connect Use the VGA adapter to connect a your computer to one or two monitors. VGA VGA Use the VGA adapter when you want to connect your computer to one of the DVI monitors. For dual-monitor capable cards with one DVI connector and one VGA connector One DVI Connector and One VGA Connector Two VGA Connectors With One VGA Adapter DVI VGA Use the appropriate ...
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... Reference Guide You have completed the setup for more information on the IEEE 1394 card, see your computer and operating system. To purchase a card, contact Dell. For instructions on the computer and monitor. Congratulations! This connector is compatible with your User's Guide. 6 Install additional software or devices. NOTE: If your computer...
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The light might also be on when a device such as digital video cameras and external storage devices. Wait until this light turns off before you remove the floppy from the drive. 4 floppy-drive eject button Press this button o eject a disc from the CD or DVD drive. 3 floppy-drive activity light The floppy-drive activity light is on when the computer reads data from or writes data to eject a floppy disk from the optional floppy drive. 5 hard-drive activity light The hard-drive activity light is on when the computer reads data from or writes data to the optional ...
The light might also be on when a device such as digital video cameras and external storage devices. Wait until this light turns off before you remove the floppy from the drive. 4 floppy-drive eject button Press this button o eject a disc from the CD or DVD drive. 3 floppy-drive activity light The floppy-drive activity light is on when the computer reads data from or writes data to eject a floppy disk from the optional floppy drive. 5 hard-drive activity light The hard-drive activity light is on when the computer reads data from or writes data to the optional ...
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... it into a sound or telephony program. Instead, perform an operating system shutdown. Press this button to help you troubleshoot problems with your computer. 7 USB 2.0 connectors (2) 8 Dell badge rotation notch 9 power button 10 power light 11 microphone connector 12 headphone connector 13 diagnostic lights (4) 14 network link light Use the USB connectors...
... it into a sound or telephony program. Instead, perform an operating system shutdown. Press this button to help you troubleshoot problems with your computer. 7 USB 2.0 connectors (2) 8 Dell badge rotation notch 9 power button 10 power light 11 microphone connector 12 headphone connector 13 diagnostic lights (4) 14 network link light Use the USB connectors...
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Back View (Tower Orientation) 1 2 3 4 1 power connector Insert the power cable into this connector. 2 voltage selection switch See the safety instructions located in the Product Information Guide for more information. 3 back-panel connectors Plug serial, USB, and other devices into the appropriate connector. 4 card slots Access connectors for any installed PCI or PCI Express cards. Quick Reference Guide 21
Back View (Tower Orientation) 1 2 3 4 1 power connector Insert the power cable into this connector. 2 voltage selection switch See the safety instructions located in the Product Information Guide for more information. 3 back-panel connectors Plug serial, USB, and other devices into the appropriate connector. 4 card slots Access connectors for any installed PCI or PCI Express cards. Quick Reference Guide 21
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or DVD-drive eject button Press this button to eject a disc from the CD or DVD drive. 5 hard-drive activity light The hard-drive activity light is on when the computer reads data from or writes data to the CD/DVD drive. or DVD-drive activity light The CD/DVD-drive activity light is on when the computer reads data from or writes data to the optional floppy drive. The light might also be on when a device such as digital video cameras and external storage devices. 22 Quick Reference Guide Wait until this light turns off before you remove the CD or DVD from the drive. 3 floppy-...
or DVD-drive eject button Press this button to eject a disc from the CD or DVD drive. 5 hard-drive activity light The hard-drive activity light is on when the computer reads data from or writes data to the CD/DVD drive. or DVD-drive activity light The CD/DVD-drive activity light is on when the computer reads data from or writes data to the optional floppy drive. The light might also be on when a device such as digital video cameras and external storage devices. 22 Quick Reference Guide Wait until this light turns off before you remove the CD or DVD from the drive. 3 floppy-...