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... 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® XP 22 Windows 2000 23 Using System 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...
... 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® XP 22 Windows 2000 23 Using System 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...
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... to remove and replace parts • Specifications • How to configure system settings • How to direct 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 Dell Precision™ Mobile Workstation User's Guide Microsoft® Windows® XP Help and Support Center 1 Click the Start button and...
... to remove and replace parts • Specifications • How to configure system settings • How to direct 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 Dell Precision™ Mobile Workstation User's Guide Microsoft® Windows® XP Help and Support Center 1 Click the Start button and...
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... the instructions on my computer configuration, product specifications, and white papers • Downloads - Certified drivers, patches, and software updates • Desktop System Software (DSS) - DSS provides critical updates for your configuration. • How to view the appropriate support site. • Community - Online discussion with technical support • Reference - Quick Reference Guide 7 Service call and order status, warranty, and repair information • Service and support - Computer documentation, details on the screen. Troubleshooting...
... the instructions on my computer configuration, product specifications, and white papers • Downloads - Certified drivers, patches, and software updates • Desktop System Software (DSS) - DSS provides critical updates for your configuration. • How to view the appropriate support site. • Community - Online discussion with technical support • Reference - Quick Reference Guide 7 Service call and order status, warranty, and repair information • Service and support - Computer documentation, details on the screen. Troubleshooting...
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... Information Guide. Voltage from telephone communications can order a modem separately. Network NOTE: If your computer. 2 Connect the modem or the network cable. You must complete all steps to properly set up your computer has a network card installed, connect the network cable to the network adapter. Modem Quick Reference Guide 9 PS/2 or USB PS/2 or USB CAUTION: Before you can damage the network adapter. Setting Up Your Dell Precision 670 Computer 1 Connect the keyboard and the mouse.
... Information Guide. Voltage from telephone communications can order a modem separately. Network NOTE: If your computer. 2 Connect the modem or the network cable. You must complete all steps to properly set up your computer has a network card installed, connect the network cable to the network adapter. Modem Quick Reference Guide 9 PS/2 or USB PS/2 or USB CAUTION: Before you can damage the network adapter. Setting Up Your Dell Precision 670 Computer 1 Connect the keyboard and the mouse.
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...monitors. To enable dual-monitor support, both monitors must be attached to connect one or two DVI monitors. Quick Reference Guide 11 the blue connector is for the primary monitor, and the black connector is color coded; For single- and dual-monitor capable cards with a single connector VGA Adapter VGA Use the VGA adapter when you have a single monitor graphics card and you want to connect a VGA monitor. The dual-monitor cable is for the secondary monitor. Dual VGA Y Cable Adapter Dual DVI Y Cable Adapter VGA VGA DVI DVI Use the appropriate Y cable when your graphics...
...monitors. To enable dual-monitor support, both monitors must be attached to connect one or two DVI monitors. Quick Reference Guide 11 the blue connector is for the primary monitor, and the black connector is color coded; For single- and dual-monitor capable cards with a single connector VGA Adapter VGA Use the VGA adapter when you have a single monitor graphics card and you want to connect a VGA monitor. The dual-monitor cable is for the secondary monitor. Dual VGA Y Cable Adapter Dual DVI Y Cable Adapter VGA VGA DVI DVI Use the appropriate Y cable when your graphics...
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.../Single VGA Dual VGA With VGA Adapter DVI VGA VGA VGA Use the appropriate connector(s) when you connect one Use the VGA adapter when you want to connect two VGA or two monitors. monitors. Use two VGA adapters to connect two VGA monitors to the DVI connectors on your computer. Use the VGA adapter to connect a VGA monitor to one of the DVI connectors on your computer. 12 Quick Reference Guide www.dell.com | support.dell.com For dual-monitor capable cards with two DVI connectors Dual DVI Dual DVI With One VGA Adapter Dual...
.../Single VGA Dual VGA With VGA Adapter DVI VGA VGA VGA Use the appropriate connector(s) when you connect one Use the VGA adapter when you want to connect two VGA or two monitors. monitors. Use two VGA adapters to connect two VGA monitors to the DVI connectors on your computer. Use the VGA adapter to connect a VGA monitor to one of the DVI connectors on your computer. 12 Quick Reference Guide www.dell.com | support.dell.com For dual-monitor capable cards with two DVI connectors Dual DVI Dual DVI With One VGA Adapter Dual...
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LINE OUT 5 Connect the power cables and turn on the computer and monitor. Quick Reference Guide 13 NOTE: If your computer has an audio card installed, connect the speakers to the card. 4 Connect the speakers.
LINE OUT 5 Connect the power cables and turn on the computer and monitor. Quick Reference Guide 13 NOTE: If your computer has an audio card installed, connect the speakers to the card. 4 Connect the speakers.
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... with the software or device or contact the vendor to your computer. 3 At the Dell Support website home page, click the User Guides link under Product Support, click Systems, and then select your computer and operating system. Congratulations! Before you for your hard drive: Click the Start button and click Help and Support. To access your User's Guide from your Dell Precision 670 computer. www.dell.com | support.dell.com 6 Install additional software or devices.
... with the software or device or contact the vendor to your computer. 3 At the Dell Support website home page, click the User Guides link under Product Support, click Systems, and then select your computer and operating system. Congratulations! Before you for your hard drive: Click the Start button and click Help and Support. To access your User's Guide from your Dell Precision 670 computer. www.dell.com | support.dell.com 6 Install additional software or devices.
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... USB PS/2 USB or 2 Connect the modem or the network cable. network modem NOTE: If your computer has a network card installed, connect the network cable to properly set up your computer. 1 Connect the keyboard and the mouse. You must complete all steps to the card. Quick Reference Guide 15 Setting Up Your Dell Precision 470 Computer CAUTION: Before you can damage the network adapter. NOTE: A modem is not included as a standard feature with Dell Precision...
... USB PS/2 USB or 2 Connect the modem or the network cable. network modem NOTE: If your computer has a network card installed, connect the network cable to properly set up your computer. 1 Connect the keyboard and the mouse. You must complete all steps to the card. Quick Reference Guide 15 Setting Up Your Dell Precision 470 Computer CAUTION: Before you can damage the network adapter. NOTE: A modem is not included as a standard feature with Dell Precision...
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4 Connect the speakers. LINE OUT NOTE: If your computer has an audio card installed, connect the speakers to the card. 5 Connect the power cables and turn on the computer and monitor. 6 Install additional software or devices. Quick Reference Guide 17
4 Connect the speakers. LINE OUT NOTE: If your computer has an audio card installed, connect the speakers to the card. 5 Connect the power cables and turn on the computer and monitor. 6 Install additional software or devices. Quick Reference Guide 17
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... your Dell Precision 470 computer. Opening the Computer Cover CAUTION: Before you begin any telephone or telecommunication lines from the computer. 4 Disconnect your computer and all attached devices from your hard drive: Click the Start button and click Help and Support. NOTICE: Ensure that the software or device is compatible with your computer and operating system. www.dell.com | support.dell.com Before you install any devices or software...
... your Dell Precision 470 computer. Opening the Computer Cover CAUTION: Before you begin any telephone or telecommunication lines from the computer. 4 Disconnect your computer and all attached devices from your hard drive: Click the Start button and click Help and Support. NOTICE: Ensure that the software or device is compatible with your computer and operating system. www.dell.com | support.dell.com Before you install any devices or software...
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... your User's Guide, go to support.dell.com (on another computer if necessary) to access your User's Guide. Microsoft Windows® XP To resolve incompatibilities using anti-virus software. • Manage hard drive space by periodically deleting unnecessary files and defragmenting the drive. • Back up files on a regular basis. • Periodically clean your monitor screen, mouse, and keyboard (see a section in the Search Results list. 4 In the Hardware Troubleshooter list, click I need...
... your User's Guide, go to support.dell.com (on another computer if necessary) to access your User's Guide. Microsoft Windows® XP To resolve incompatibilities using anti-virus software. • Manage hard drive space by periodically deleting unnecessary files and defragmenting the drive. • Back up files on a regular basis. • Periodically clean your monitor screen, mouse, and keyboard (see a section in the Search Results list. 4 In the Hardware Troubleshooter list, click I need...
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... incompatibilities using Device Manager: 1 Click the Start button, point to Settings, and then click Control Panel. 2 In the Control Panel window, double-click System. 3 Click the Hardware tab. 4 Click Device Manager. 5 Click View and click Resources by a yellow exclamation point (!) or a red X if the device has been disabled. 7 Double-click any device marked with the device for information on configuring the device. Using System Restore in the Properties window reports the cards or devices that...
... incompatibilities using Device Manager: 1 Click the Start button, point to Settings, and then click Control Panel. 2 In the Control Panel window, double-click System. 3 Click the Hardware tab. 4 Click Device Manager. 5 Click View and click Resources by a yellow exclamation point (!) or a red X if the device has been disabled. 7 Double-click any device marked with the device for information on configuring the device. Using System Restore in the Properties window reports the cards or devices that...
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... printer if one or all devices. • Choose how many times a test is run. • Display or print test results or save them in error messages. NOTE: The operating system CD is attached. • Enter system setup, review your computer's configuration information, and then enable all of your operating system using the optional Drivers and Utilities CD. Other Options to Help Resolve Additional Device or Software Conflicts NOTICE: The following...
... printer if one or all devices. • Choose how many times a test is run. • Display or print test results or save them in error messages. NOTE: The operating system CD is attached. • Enter system setup, review your computer's configuration information, and then enable all of your operating system using the optional Drivers and Utilities CD. Other Options to Help Resolve Additional Device or Software Conflicts NOTICE: The following...
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... running a test, or a device on diagnosing the beep code. If the Dell Diagnostics is in the User's Guide for more information. Also, check the diagnostic lights to see if the specific problem is operating normally. Press the power button, move the mouse, or press a key on , and the computer is identified. See "Power Management" in the suspended state (Windows XP). Check the diagnostic lights to wake the computer. If the problem is identified. Power Light Solid green Blinking...
... running a test, or a device on diagnosing the beep code. If the Dell Diagnostics is in the User's Guide for more information. Also, check the diagnostic lights to see if the specific problem is operating normally. Press the power button, move the mouse, or press a key on , and the computer is identified. See "Power Management" in the suspended state (Windows XP). Check the diagnostic lights to wake the computer. If the problem is identified. Power Light Solid green Blinking...
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... 3-3-2 Keyboard Controller Test failure NVRAM power loss Invalid NVRAM configuration 4-4-3 4-4-4 4-3-4 Cause Video Memory Test failure Screen initialization failure Screen retrace failure Search for technical assistance. If your User's Guide). 2 Run the Dell Diagnostics to identify a more serious cause. 3 Contact Dell for video ROM failure No timer tick Shutdown failure Gate A20 failure Unexpected interrupt in protected mode Memory failure above address 0FFFFh Timer-chip counter 2 failure Time-of-day clock stopped Serial or parallel port test failure Failure to decompress code to...
... 3-3-2 Keyboard Controller Test failure NVRAM power loss Invalid NVRAM configuration 4-4-3 4-4-4 4-3-4 Cause Video Memory Test failure Screen initialization failure Screen retrace failure Search for technical assistance. If your User's Guide). 2 Run the Dell Diagnostics to identify a more serious cause. 3 Contact Dell for video ROM failure No timer tick Shutdown failure Gate A20 failure Unexpected interrupt in protected mode Memory failure above address 0FFFFh Timer-chip counter 2 failure Time-of-day clock stopped Serial or parallel port test failure Failure to decompress code to...
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... the off power button. off yellow off off failure has occurred. If the problem is connected to wake the computer with a USB mouse or keyboard, substitute the mouse or keyboard with a working electrical outlet and then press the power button. off A possible system board off A possible power supply or power cable failure has occurred. the computer is still not resolved, contact Dell for technical assistance. www.dell.com | support.dell.com Diagnostic Light Codes Before POST Light Pattern ABCD...
... the off power button. off yellow off off failure has occurred. If the problem is connected to wake the computer with a USB mouse or keyboard, substitute the mouse or keyboard with a working electrical outlet and then press the power button. off A possible system board off A possible power supply or power cable failure has occurred. the computer is still not resolved, contact Dell for technical assistance. www.dell.com | support.dell.com Diagnostic Light Codes Before POST Light Pattern ABCD...
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... add-in PCI IEEE 1394 card. If your graphics card has a DVI connector but your speakers for the Dell Precision 470 computer, see "Connect the monitor" on the card. Your Dell Precision 470 computer has two front panel and six back panel USB 2.0 connectors. See the documentation that came with your monitor has a VGA connector, then you have a sound card installed, connect the speakers to Find Additional Information To locate additional information about using dual monitors, see "Connect the speakers" on the Drivers...
... add-in PCI IEEE 1394 card. If your graphics card has a DVI connector but your speakers for the Dell Precision 470 computer, see "Connect the monitor" on the card. Your Dell Precision 470 computer has two front panel and six back panel USB 2.0 connectors. See the documentation that came with your monitor has a VGA connector, then you have a sound card installed, connect the speakers to Find Additional Information To locate additional information about using dual monitors, see "Connect the speakers" on the Drivers...
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... 5. How Do I... Solution Your User's Guide has a specifications table that provides detailed information about your computer and the hardware. For help with other technical specifications for my computer? Install new memory? If you lose your documentation, it is available for your User's Guide, see "Finding Information" on the Dell Support website at the Dell forum chat room. Locate information about the hardware and other Dell users at support.dell.com.
... 5. How Do I... Solution Your User's Guide has a specifications table that provides detailed information about your computer and the hardware. For help with other technical specifications for my computer? Install new memory? If you lose your documentation, it is available for your User's Guide, see "Finding Information" on the Dell Support website at the Dell forum chat room. Locate information about the hardware and other Dell users at support.dell.com.
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...Dell support site, 7 Dell Premier Support website, 6-7 Device Manager, 23 diagnostic lights, 29 diagnostics beep codes, 28 Drivers and Utilities CD, 5 lights, 29 documentation, 5, 14, 18 device, 5 online, 7 Product Information Guide, 6 ResourceCD, 5 User's Guide, 6 drivers ResourceCD, 5 Drivers and Utilities CD, 5 E error messages beep codes, 28 diagnostic lights, 29 H hardware beep codes, 28 Help and Support Center, 7 I IRQ conflicts, 22 lights back of computer, 29 diagnostic, 29 M Microsoft Windows label, 6 O operating system Installation Guide, 8 CD, 8 P problems beep codes, 28 diagnostic...
...Dell support site, 7 Dell Premier Support website, 6-7 Device Manager, 23 diagnostic lights, 29 diagnostics beep codes, 28 Drivers and Utilities CD, 5 lights, 29 documentation, 5, 14, 18 device, 5 online, 7 Product Information Guide, 6 ResourceCD, 5 User's Guide, 6 drivers ResourceCD, 5 Drivers and Utilities CD, 5 E error messages beep codes, 28 diagnostic lights, 29 H hardware beep codes, 28 Help and Support Center, 7 I IRQ conflicts, 22 lights back of computer, 29 diagnostic, 29 M Microsoft Windows label, 6 O operating system Installation Guide, 8 CD, 8 P problems beep codes, 28 diagnostic...
