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...Drivers and Utilities CD, and operating system media are trademarks of your computer. Intel and Pentium are not applicable. A01 www.dell.com | support.dell.com Information in this document is strictly forbidden. Other trademarks and trade names may not ship with all computers. Abbreviations and... either the entities claiming the marks and names or their products. Reproduction in any proprietary interest in this text: Dell, the DELL logo, and Dell Precision are optional and may be used in the User's Guide. If you how to change without the written permission of...
...Drivers and Utilities CD, and operating system media are trademarks of your computer. Intel and Pentium are not applicable. A01 www.dell.com | support.dell.com Information in this document is strictly forbidden. Other trademarks and trade names may not ship with all computers. Abbreviations and... either the entities claiming the marks and names or their products. Reproduction in any proprietary interest in this text: Dell, the DELL logo, and Dell Precision are optional and may be used in the User's Guide. If you how to change without the written permission of...
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You can be found at support.dell.com. Readme files may not ship with your computer. Quick Reference Guide 5 NOTE: The Drivers and Utilities CD is optional and may be available for ... are already installed on the inside cover of system board components NOTE: Drivers and documentation updates can use the CD to reinstall drivers, run the Dell Diagnostics (see page 26), or access your computer. What Are You Looking For? • A diagnostic program for my computer • Drivers for your computer or...
You can be found at support.dell.com. Readme files may not ship with your computer. Quick Reference Guide 5 NOTE: The Drivers and Utilities CD is optional and may be available for ... are already installed on the inside cover of system board components NOTE: Drivers and documentation updates can use the CD to reinstall drivers, run the Dell Diagnostics (see page 26), or access your computer. What Are You Looking For? • A diagnostic program for my computer • Drivers for your computer or...
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... Tag and Express Service Code • Microsoft Windows License Label Find It Here Dell™ Product Information Guide Dell Precision™ Mobile Workstation User's Guide Microsoft® Windows® XP Help and Support Center 1 Click the Start button and click Help and Support. 2 Click User's and system guides and click User's guides. The User's Guide...
... Tag and Express Service Code • Microsoft Windows License Label Find It Here Dell™ Product Information Guide Dell Precision™ Mobile Workstation User's Guide Microsoft® Windows® XP Help and Support Center 1 Click the Start button and click Help and Support. 2 Click User's and system guides and click User's guides. The User's Guide...
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... documentation, details on the screen. DSS is necessary for correct operation of your operating system and support for devices (such as memory, the hard drive, and the operating system available in all regions. • Customer Care - support.dell.com from technicians, online courses, frequently asked questions NOTE: Select your configuration. • How to...
... documentation, details on the screen. DSS is necessary for correct operation of your operating system and support for devices (such as memory, the hard drive, and the operating system available in all regions. • Customer Care - support.dell.com from technicians, online courses, frequently asked questions NOTE: Select your configuration. • How to...
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... system • E-mail discussions with your computer. NOTE: The Operating System CD is already installed on your computer. Dell Supported Linux Sites • http://linux.dell.com • http://lists.us .dell.com/docs/software/oslinux/ 8 Quick Reference Guide See your Dell Precision User's Guide for the devices that came with your computer. After you ordered...
... system • E-mail discussions with your computer. NOTE: The Operating System CD is already installed on your computer. Dell Supported Linux Sites • http://linux.dell.com • http://lists.us .dell.com/docs/software/oslinux/ 8 Quick Reference Guide See your Dell Precision User's Guide for the devices that came with your computer. After you ordered...
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Depending on your graphics card, you can connect your monitor to connect your monitor in various ways. www.dell.com | support.dell.com 3 Connect the monitor. NOTICE: You may need to use the provided adapter or cable to the computer. 10 Quick Reference Guide
Depending on your graphics card, you can connect your monitor to connect your monitor in various ways. www.dell.com | support.dell.com 3 Connect the monitor. NOTICE: You may need to use the provided adapter or cable to the computer. 10 Quick Reference Guide
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For single- To enable dual-monitor support, both monitors must be attached to connect a VGA monitor. and dual-monitor capable cards with a single connector VGA Adapter VGA Use the VGA adapter when ...
For single- To enable dual-monitor support, both monitors must be attached to connect a VGA monitor. and dual-monitor capable cards with a single connector VGA Adapter VGA Use the VGA adapter when ...
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... on your computer. 12 Quick Reference Guide Use two VGA adapters to connect two VGA monitors to the DVI connectors on your computer. www.dell.com | support.dell.com For dual-monitor capable cards with two DVI connectors Dual DVI Dual DVI With One VGA Adapter Dual DVI With Two VGA Adapters DVI...
... on your computer. 12 Quick Reference Guide Use two VGA adapters to connect two VGA monitors to the DVI connectors on your computer. www.dell.com | support.dell.com For dual-monitor capable cards with two DVI connectors Dual DVI Dual DVI With One VGA Adapter Dual DVI With Two VGA Adapters DVI...
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... completed the setup for information specific to verify that the software or device is compatible with your Dell Precision computer. 14 Quick Reference Guide Congratulations! To access your User's Guide from your Dell Precision 670 computer. www.dell.com | support.dell.com 6 Install additional software or devices. Before you for your hard drive: Click the Start button...
... completed the setup for information specific to verify that the software or device is compatible with your Dell Precision computer. 14 Quick Reference Guide Congratulations! To access your User's Guide from your Dell Precision 670 computer. www.dell.com | support.dell.com 6 Install additional software or devices. Before you for your hard drive: Click the Start button...
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Depending on the different options, see page 11 and page 12. For information on your graphics card, you can connect your monitor to the computer. 16 Quick Reference Guide www.dell.com | support.dell.com 3 Connect the monitor. NOTICE: You may need to use the provided adapter or cable to connect your monitor in various ways.
Depending on the different options, see page 11 and page 12. For information on your graphics card, you can connect your monitor to the computer. 16 Quick Reference Guide www.dell.com | support.dell.com 3 Connect the monitor. NOTICE: You may need to use the provided adapter or cable to connect your monitor in various ways.
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... panel, remove the padlock. If your computer and attached devices did not come with your computer, read the documentation that came with your Dell Precision 470 computer. NOTICE: To disconnect a network cable, first unplug the cable from your computer and then unplug it from the network wall jack....-at least 30 cm (1 ft) of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions in the following illustrations. www.dell.com | support.dell.com Before you install any devices or software that did not automatically turn them off now. CAUTION: To guard against electrical shock...
... panel, remove the padlock. If your computer and attached devices did not come with your computer, read the documentation that came with your Dell Precision 470 computer. NOTICE: To disconnect a network cable, first unplug the cable from your computer and then unplug it from the network wall jack....-at least 30 cm (1 ft) of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions in the following illustrations. www.dell.com | support.dell.com Before you install any devices or software that did not automatically turn them off now. CAUTION: To guard against electrical shock...
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www.dell.com | support.dell.com Inside the Dell Precision 670 Computer chassis intrusion switch system board floppy drive (optional) CD/DVD drive(s) hard drive(s) processor airflow shroud power supply 20 Quick Reference Guide
www.dell.com | support.dell.com Inside the Dell Precision 670 Computer chassis intrusion switch system board floppy drive (optional) CD/DVD drive(s) hard drive(s) processor airflow shroud power supply 20 Quick Reference Guide
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...on a regular basis. • Periodically clean your monitor screen, mouse, and keyboard (see a section in your User's Guide, go to support.dell.com (on another computer if necessary) to access your User's Guide. Solving Problems Follow these suggestions: • To avoid losing or corrupting...when troubleshooting your computer: • If you can use the Hardware Troubleshooter to resolve the incompatibility. www.dell.com | support.dell.com Caring for Your Computer To help technical support diagnose and fix the problem(s). • If an error message occurs in a program, consult the program...
...on a regular basis. • Periodically clean your monitor screen, mouse, and keyboard (see a section in your User's Guide, go to support.dell.com (on another computer if necessary) to access your User's Guide. Solving Problems Follow these suggestions: • To avoid losing or corrupting...when troubleshooting your computer: • If you can use the Hardware Troubleshooter to resolve the incompatibility. www.dell.com | support.dell.com Caring for Your Computer To help technical support diagnose and fix the problem(s). • If an error message occurs in a program, consult the program...
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... restoration. The Restoration Complete screen appears after System Restore finishes collecting data, and then the computer automatically restarts. 6 After the computer restarts, click OK. www.dell.com | support.dell.com Creating a Restore Point 1 Click the Start button and click Help and...
... restoration. The Restoration Complete screen appears after System Restore finishes collecting data, and then the computer automatically restarts. 6 After the computer restarts, click OK. www.dell.com | support.dell.com Creating a Restore Point 1 Click the Start button and click Help and...
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...; Display or print test results or save them . • Read status messages that describe the tests and how to run the Dell Diagnostics before you contact Dell for Dell's service and support personnel. Before You Start Testing CAUTION: Before you begin any of the information on one is detected or terminate testing if a certain...
...; Display or print test results or save them . • Read status messages that describe the tests and how to run the Dell Diagnostics before you contact Dell for Dell's service and support personnel. Before You Start Testing CAUTION: Before you begin any of the information on one is detected or terminate testing if a certain...
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... type of test you want to the devices specified in the upper-right corner of the screen, press . The Dell Diagnostics Menu appears. c Insert the Drivers and Utilities CD. e Select Dell 32-bit Diagnostics from the Drivers and Utilities CD. If you wait too long and the Microsoft Windows logo appears... and try again. b When F2 = Setup appears in the boot sequence. From the Drivers and Utilities CD: a Shut down and restart the computer. www.dell.com | support.dell.com Running the Dell Diagnostics It is recommended that you print these procedures before you begin. 1 Open the...
... type of test you want to the devices specified in the upper-right corner of the screen, press . The Dell Diagnostics Menu appears. c Insert the Drivers and Utilities CD. e Select Dell 32-bit Diagnostics from the Drivers and Utilities CD. If you wait too long and the Microsoft Windows logo appears... and try again. b When F2 = Setup appears in the boot sequence. From the Drivers and Utilities CD: a Shut down and restart the computer. www.dell.com | support.dell.com Running the Dell Diagnostics It is recommended that you print these procedures before you begin. 1 Open the...
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... errors or problems. This series of three beeps, and then one beep, a burst of beeps, called a beep code, identifies a problem. www.dell.com | support.dell.com Beep Codes Your computer might emit a series of beeps during start -up : 1 Write down the beep code on the Diagnostic Checklist (see... your User's Guide). 2 Run the Dell Diagnostics to shadowed memory Math-coprocessor test failure Cache test failure Time-of -day clock stopped ...
... errors or problems. This series of three beeps, and then one beep, a burst of beeps, called a beep code, identifies a problem. www.dell.com | support.dell.com Beep Codes Your computer might emit a series of beeps during start -up : 1 Write down the beep code on the Diagnostic Checklist (see... your User's Guide). 2 Run the Dell Diagnostics to shadowed memory Math-coprocessor test failure Cache test failure Time-of -day clock stopped ...
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... and restart the computer. Press the power button to wake the computer. yellow yellow off off failure has occurred. computer. www.dell.com | support.dell.com Diagnostic Light Codes Before POST Light Pattern ABCD ABCD ABCD ABCD ABCD ABCD = yellow = green = off Problem Description Suggested ...is not executing. Ensure off The BIOS is Connect the computer to an electrical outlet. the computer is still not resolved, contact Dell for technical assistance. If the problem is connected to an electrical outlet. off yellow off off , ensure that the frontpanel power light...
... and restart the computer. Press the power button to wake the computer. yellow yellow off off failure has occurred. computer. www.dell.com | support.dell.com Diagnostic Light Codes Before POST Light Pattern ABCD ABCD ABCD ABCD ABCD ABCD = yellow = green = off Problem Description Suggested ...is not executing. Ensure off The BIOS is Connect the computer to an electrical outlet. the computer is still not resolved, contact Dell for technical assistance. If the problem is connected to an electrical outlet. off yellow off off , ensure that the frontpanel power light...
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...the first memory module tested is defective, repeat the process with the remaining modules to ensure that your computer is identified, contact Dell for Normal Operation. 5 Press to boot to ensure that the remaining modules are not defective. 8 When the defective memory module... Restart the computer. 3 If the problem still exists, remove all the memory modules and install one memory module in Debug Mode. www.dell.com | support.dell.com Light Pattern ABCD yellow yellow green green = yellow = green = off Problem Description Memory modules are installed. 32 Quick Reference Guide ...
...the first memory module tested is defective, repeat the process with the remaining modules to ensure that your computer is identified, contact Dell for Normal Operation. 5 Press to boot to ensure that the remaining modules are not defective. 8 When the defective memory module... Restart the computer. 3 If the problem still exists, remove all the memory modules and install one memory module in Debug Mode. www.dell.com | support.dell.com Light Pattern ABCD yellow yellow green green = yellow = green = off Problem Description Memory modules are installed. 32 Quick Reference Guide ...
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.... 3 If the problem still exists, remove all the memory modules and install one memory module in Pairs for a replacement. The following message appears: Alert! 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 Suggested Resolution...
.... 3 If the problem still exists, remove all the memory modules and install one memory module in Pairs for a replacement. The following message appears: Alert! 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 Suggested Resolution...