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Contents Finding Information 5 Setting Up Your Dell Precision 670 Computer 9 Setting Up Your Dell Precision 470 Computer 15 Opening the Computer Cover 18 Caring for Your Computer 22 Solving Problems 22 Resolving Software and Hardware Incompatibilities 22 Microsoft Windows... Restore in Windows XP 23 Using Last Known Good Configuration 24 When to Use the Dell Diagnostics 25 Before You Start Testing 25 Running the Dell Diagnostics 26 System Lights 27 Beep Codes 28 Error Messages 29 Diagnostic Lights 29 Memory Overview 36 Frequently Asked Questions 38 Index 41 Contents 3
Contents Finding Information 5 Setting Up Your Dell Precision 670 Computer 9 Setting Up Your Dell Precision 470 Computer 15 Opening the Computer Cover 18 Caring for Your Computer 22 Solving Problems 22 Resolving Software and Hardware Incompatibilities 22 Microsoft Windows... Restore in Windows XP 23 Using Last Known Good Configuration 24 When to Use the Dell Diagnostics 25 Before You Start Testing 25 Running the Dell Diagnostics 26 System Lights 27 Beep Codes 28 Error Messages 29 Diagnostic Lights 29 Memory Overview 36 Frequently Asked Questions 38 Index 41 Contents 3
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.... Contact information, service call status and support history, service contract, online discussions with other Dell customers NOTE: Corporate, government, and education customers can also use Windows XP • Documentation for my computer • Documentation for devices (such as memory, the hard drive, and the operating system available in all regions. • Customer...
.... Contact information, service call status and support history, service contract, online discussions with other Dell customers NOTE: Corporate, government, and education customers can also use Windows XP • Documentation for my computer • Documentation for devices (such as memory, the hard drive, and the operating system available in all regions. • Customer...
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...possible beep code (code 1-3-1) consists of one beep. This beep code tells you that the computer encountered a memory problem. If your User's Guide). 2 Run the Dell Diagnostics to shadowed memory Math-coprocessor test failure Cache test failure Time-of three beeps, and then one beep, a burst of ...-day clock stopped 28 Quick Reference Guide www.dell.com | support.dell.com Beep Codes Your computer might emit a series ...
...possible beep code (code 1-3-1) consists of one beep. This beep code tells you that the computer encountered a memory problem. If your User's Guide). 2 Run the Dell Diagnostics to shadowed memory Math-coprocessor test failure Cache test failure Time-of three beeps, and then one beep, a burst of ...-day clock stopped 28 Quick Reference Guide www.dell.com | support.dell.com Beep Codes Your computer might emit a series ...
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... remaining modules are not defective. 8 When the defective memory module is successfully communicating with the remaining memory modules until new memory modules are detected, but a memory failure has occurred. Suggested Resolution 1 Reseat the memory modules to the operating system. 6 Run the Dell Diagnostics (see page 26). 7 If the memory module passes, shut down the computer, remove the...
... remaining modules are not defective. 8 When the defective memory module is successfully communicating with the remaining memory modules until new memory modules are detected, but a memory failure has occurred. Suggested Resolution 1 Reseat the memory modules to the operating system. 6 Run the Dell Diagnostics (see page 26). 7 If the memory module passes, shut down the computer, remove the...
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...connector DIMM_1. 4 Restart the computer. www.dell.com | support.dell.com Light Pattern ABCD green yellow yellow yellow = yellow = green = off Problem Description No memory modules are installed. 34 Quick Reference Guide If the first memory module tested is defective, repeat the process ...Pairs for a replacement. Suggested Resolution 1 Reseat the memory modules to the operating system. 6 Run the Dell Diagnostics. 7 If the memory module passes, shut down the computer, remove the memory module, and then repeat the process with the memory. 2 Restart the computer. 3 If the problem ...
...connector DIMM_1. 4 Restart the computer. www.dell.com | support.dell.com Light Pattern ABCD green yellow yellow yellow = yellow = green = off Problem Description No memory modules are installed. 34 Quick Reference Guide If the first memory module tested is defective, repeat the process ...Pairs for a replacement. Suggested Resolution 1 Reseat the memory modules to the operating system. 6 Run the Dell Diagnostics. 7 If the memory module passes, shut down the computer, remove the memory module, and then repeat the process with the memory. 2 Restart the computer. 3 If the problem ...
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...2 If the problem persists, reinstall the card that no special memory module requirements exist (see your hardware failure has occurred. If the problem persists, contact Dell. If the problem persists, contact Dell. User's Guide. A possible system board resource and/or Perform...for technical assistance. Suggested Resolution Contact Dell for each card. Memory modules are detected, but a memory configuration or compatibility error exists. • Ensure that you are installing are compatible with your computer. • Reinstall the memory modules and restart the computer. ...
...2 If the problem persists, reinstall the card that no special memory module requirements exist (see your hardware failure has occurred. If the problem persists, contact Dell. If the problem persists, contact Dell. User's Guide. A possible system board resource and/or Perform...for technical assistance. Suggested Resolution Contact Dell for each card. Memory modules are detected, but a memory configuration or compatibility error exists. • Ensure that you are installing are compatible with your computer. • Reinstall the memory modules and restart the computer. ...
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... 256MB 2R XX XXX 36 Quick Reference Guide See the label on the memory module to the system board from the hard drive, CD drive, and DVD drive. • If the problem persists, contact Dell. www.dell.com | support.dell.com Light Pattern ABCD green green green yellow ABCD green green green green Problem...
... 256MB 2R XX XXX 36 Quick Reference Guide See the label on the memory module to the system board from the hard drive, CD drive, and DVD drive. • If the problem persists, contact Dell. www.dell.com | support.dell.com Light Pattern ABCD green green green yellow ABCD green green green green Problem...
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... from any new modules that you purchased the new modules from Dell. NOTICE: If you install more than 4 GB of the board. • Memory modules should be used. • Dual-rank memory modules are installed in DIMM_3 and DIMM_4, then DIMM_5 and DIMM_6 cannot be installed in the ...and DIMM_4 • Single rank (1R) memory modules in DIMM_5 and DIMM_6 • If only two memory modules are located on the outside edge of memory, you remove your original memory modules from the computer during a memory upgrade, keep them separate from Dell is covered under your computer warranty. If ...
... from any new modules that you purchased the new modules from Dell. NOTICE: If you install more than 4 GB of the board. • Memory modules should be used. • Dual-rank memory modules are installed in DIMM_3 and DIMM_4, then DIMM_5 and DIMM_6 cannot be installed in the ...and DIMM_4 • Single rank (1R) memory modules in DIMM_5 and DIMM_6 • If only two memory modules are located on the outside edge of memory, you remove your original memory modules from the computer during a memory upgrade, keep them separate from Dell is covered under your computer warranty. If ...
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... is available on page 36. Your User's Guide has a memory section that provides more detailed information about the hardware and other Dell users at support.dell.com. For help with other technical specifications for my computer? See "Memory Overview" on the Dell Support website at the Dell forum chat room. If you lose your documentation, it...
... is available on page 36. Your User's Guide has a memory section that provides more detailed information about the hardware and other Dell users at support.dell.com. For help with other technical specifications for my computer? See "Memory Overview" on the Dell Support website at the Dell forum chat room. If you lose your documentation, it...