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Contents Finding Information and Assistance 5 Using the Dell Precision™ ResourceCD 9 Setting Up Your Computer 10 Dual Monitors 17 Frequently Asked Questions 18 Safety First-For You and Your Computer 20 Opening the Computer ... 21 Inside Your Computer 23 Removing and Installing Parts 24 Adding Memory 24 Adding a Hard Drive or Externally Accessible Drive 24 Adding a PCI Expansion Card 24 Upgrading the Video Card 25 Upgrading Your Processor(s 25 Solving Problems 25 When to Use the Dell Diagnostics 26 Starting the Dell Diagnostics 27 Messages and Codes 30 Contents 3
Contents Finding Information and Assistance 5 Using the Dell Precision™ ResourceCD 9 Setting Up Your Computer 10 Dual Monitors 17 Frequently Asked Questions 18 Safety First-For You and Your Computer 20 Opening the Computer ... 21 Inside Your Computer 23 Removing and Installing Parts 24 Adding Memory 24 Adding a Hard Drive or Externally Accessible Drive 24 Adding a PCI Expansion Card 24 Upgrading the Video Card 25 Upgrading Your Processor(s 25 Solving Problems 25 When to Use the Dell Diagnostics 26 Starting the Dell Diagnostics 27 Messages and Codes 30 Contents 3
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...user's guide appropriate for the device. The monitor is blank The computer is in the video controller User's Guide. for setting up dual monitors is reduced power, or "sleep," Dell Precision ResourceCD. A step-by-step procedure for your operating system, double- blinking green. "... system interface (SCSI) software, or some other device, where do I need a driver for See "Using the Dell See the Dell Precision my graphics card, Precision™ ResourceCD" on your computer, and then see "Power Management." a dual-monitor- Make selections appropriate for dual...
...user's guide appropriate for the device. The monitor is blank The computer is in the video controller User's Guide. for setting up dual monitors is reduced power, or "sleep," Dell Precision ResourceCD. A step-by-step procedure for your operating system, double- blinking green. "... system interface (SCSI) software, or some other device, where do I need a driver for See "Using the Dell See the Dell Precision my graphics card, Precision™ ResourceCD" on your computer, and then see "Power Management." a dual-monitor- Make selections appropriate for dual...
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... Guide, and see "Expansion Cards." For instructions on installing the card in your computer, perform the preceding steps to access the User's Guide, and then see the documentation for your video card is included with your video card at support.dell.com. Upgrading Your Processor(s) Perform... the preceding steps to access your computer and click Dell Documents, then click Video Adapter. Solving Problems NOTE: If computer problems occur...
... Guide, and see "Expansion Cards." For instructions on installing the card in your computer, perform the preceding steps to access the User's Guide, and then see the documentation for your video card is included with your video card at support.dell.com. Upgrading Your Processor(s) Perform... the preceding steps to access your computer and click Dell Documents, then click Video Adapter. Solving Problems NOTE: If computer problems occur...
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..." in the User's Guide. Check the diagnostic lights to complete. If the problem is not identified, contact Dell for instructions on the system board may be faulty. No corrective action is identified. Blinking yellow Blank A power... problem is identified. Check the diagnostic lights to see "Video Problems" in the suspended state (Windows 2000 and Windows XP). If the computer does not boot, contact Dell for technical assistance. Also, check the diagnostic lights to see... a N/A beep code during POST The monitor or the graphics card may be faulty or incorrectly installed.
..." in the User's Guide. Check the diagnostic lights to complete. If the problem is not identified, contact Dell for instructions on the system board may be faulty. No corrective action is identified. Blinking yellow Blank A power... problem is identified. Check the diagnostic lights to see "Video Problems" in the suspended state (Windows 2000 and Windows XP). If the computer does not boot, contact Dell for technical assistance. Also, check the diagnostic lights to see... a N/A beep code during POST The monitor or the graphics card may be faulty or incorrectly installed.
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...failure. A B C D = yellow = green = off Setup and Quick Reference Guide 35 A B C D A B C D Possible video card failure. If the problem is still not resolved, contact Dell for the diagnostic lights that occur while the computer is in the User's Guide. Action Run the BIOS Recovery utility, and...codes for technical assistance. NOTE: If the computer is not resolved, see "Removing an Expansion Card" in the User's Guide. A B C D Possible memory failure. Reseat the video card, and restart the computer to retest. If the problem is turned on and all four diagnostic ...
...failure. A B C D = yellow = green = off Setup and Quick Reference Guide 35 A B C D A B C D Possible video card failure. If the problem is still not resolved, contact Dell for the diagnostic lights that occur while the computer is in the User's Guide. Action Run the BIOS Recovery utility, and...codes for technical assistance. NOTE: If the computer is not resolved, see "Removing an Expansion Card" in the User's Guide. A B C D Possible memory failure. Reseat the video card, and restart the computer to retest. If the problem is turned on and all four diagnostic ...