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... 22 Locating Your User's Guide 24 Removing the Computer Cover 24 Computer Stand 27 Attaching the Computer Stand 27 Removing the Computer Stand 29 Caring for Your Computer 29 Solving Problems 29 Troubleshooting Tips 29 Resolving Software and Hardware Incompatibilities 30 Using Microsoft® Windows® XP System Restore 30 Using the Last Known Good Configuration 31 Dell Diagnostics 32 Before you start testing 33 Beep Codes 33 Error Messages 35 Diagnostic Lights 35 Diagnostic Light Codes...
... 22 Locating Your User's Guide 24 Removing the Computer Cover 24 Computer Stand 27 Attaching the Computer Stand 27 Removing the Computer Stand 29 Caring for Your Computer 29 Solving Problems 29 Troubleshooting Tips 29 Resolving Software and Hardware Incompatibilities 30 Using Microsoft® Windows® XP System Restore 30 Using the Last Known Good Configuration 31 Dell Diagnostics 32 Before you start testing 33 Beep Codes 33 Error Messages 35 Diagnostic Lights 35 Diagnostic Light Codes...
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... as modem) Windows Help and Support Center 1 Click the Start button and click Help and Support. 2 Type a word or phrase that describes your problem and click the arrow icon. 3 Click the topic that describes your Dell computer. Upgrade information for Dell™ 3.5-inch USB floppy drives, optical drives, and USB devices. DSS is necessary for your computer and operating system and installs the updates appropriate for correct operation of the drivers. What...
... as modem) Windows Help and Support Center 1 Click the Start button and click Help and Support. 2 Type a word or phrase that describes your problem and click the arrow icon. 3 Click the topic that describes your Dell computer. Upgrade information for Dell™ 3.5-inch USB floppy drives, optical drives, and USB devices. DSS is necessary for your computer and operating system and installs the updates appropriate for correct operation of the drivers. What...
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5 link integrity light 6 network adapter connector 7 network activity light 8 USB 2.0 connectors (2) 9 IEEE 1394 connector 10 keyboard connector 11 line-in connector to the serial port. On computers with a sound card, use the connector on the card. and extranet). It is recommended that you connect occasionally, such as a separate intra- A high volume of the computer when setting up multiple network connections (such as flash memory keys, cameras, or bootable USB devices. A good connection exists between a 1000-Mbps (or 1-Gbps) network and the...
5 link integrity light 6 network adapter connector 7 network activity light 8 USB 2.0 connectors (2) 9 IEEE 1394 connector 10 keyboard connector 11 line-in connector to the serial port. On computers with a sound card, use the connector on the card. and extranet). It is recommended that you connect occasionally, such as a separate intra- A high volume of the computer when setting up multiple network connections (such as flash memory keys, cameras, or bootable USB devices. A good connection exists between a 1000-Mbps (or 1-Gbps) network and the...
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... your hard drive. 4 USB 2.0 It is automatically disabled if the computer detects an installed card containing a parallel connector configured to the serial port. Use the green line-out connector to be modified through system setup (see System Setup Options. l Yellow - Plug a standard PS/2 mouse into the network connector. A click indicates that typically remain connected, such as printers and keyboards. 9 IEEE 1394 connector Use the IEEE 1394 connector for devices that the network cable has been securely attached. Connect a serial device...
... your hard drive. 4 USB 2.0 It is automatically disabled if the computer detects an installed card containing a parallel connector configured to the serial port. Use the green line-out connector to be modified through system setup (see System Setup Options. l Yellow - Plug a standard PS/2 mouse into the network connector. A click indicates that typically remain connected, such as printers and keyboards. 9 IEEE 1394 connector Use the IEEE 1394 connector for devices that the network cable has been securely attached. Connect a serial device...
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.... It supports instrumentation that include serial and USB connectors, a parallel connector, a floppy drive, and a PS/2 mouse. The Ethernet connectivity is enabled or the Ethernet connectivity is provided to the administrator through system setup, Dell OpenManage™ IT Assistant, or Dell™ custom factory integration. The fan speed (rpm) is out of limits. Back to Contents Page Advanced Features Dell Precision™ Workstation 690 User's Guide LegacySelect Technology Control Manageability Security Password Protection System Setup Boot Menu Clearing Forgotten Passwords...
.... It supports instrumentation that include serial and USB connectors, a parallel connector, a floppy drive, and a PS/2 mouse. The Ethernet connectivity is enabled or the Ethernet connectivity is provided to the administrator through system setup, Dell OpenManage™ IT Assistant, or Dell™ custom factory integration. The fan speed (rpm) is out of limits. Back to Contents Page Advanced Features Dell Precision™ Workstation 690 User's Guide LegacySelect Technology Control Manageability Security Password Protection System Setup Boot Menu Clearing Forgotten Passwords...
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jumpered unjumpered 2. For help locating the jumper, see Removing the Computer Cover). 9. Disconnect the computer power cable from the electrical outlet, and press the power button to re-enable the password feature. Remove the computer cover (see System Board Components. Locate the 2-pin password jumper on . Reset the current CMOS settings: a. Place the password jumper plug on the system board (see Turning Off Your Computer). 6. NOTICE: To connect a network cable, first plug the cable into the computer. 11. When you begin any...
jumpered unjumpered 2. For help locating the jumper, see Removing the Computer Cover). 9. Disconnect the computer power cable from the electrical outlet, and press the power button to re-enable the password feature. Remove the computer cover (see System Board Components. Locate the 2-pin password jumper on . Reset the current CMOS settings: a. Place the password jumper plug on the system board (see Turning Off Your Computer). 6. NOTICE: To connect a network cable, first plug the cable into the computer. 11. When you begin any...
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... set to automatically start your operating system documentation. Dual-Core is reduced or turned off when it entered the hibernation mode. Contact the software manufacturer for updates and information about using Hyper-Threading technology, check the system setup option for them on power management, see the manufacturer's documentation for use to an electrical outlet, it back on your software. NOTICE: To connect a network cable, first plug the cable into the network port or device...
... set to automatically start your operating system documentation. Dual-Core is reduced or turned off when it entered the hibernation mode. Contact the software manufacturer for updates and information about using Hyper-Threading technology, check the system setup option for them on power management, see the manufacturer's documentation for use to an electrical outlet, it back on your software. NOTICE: To connect a network cable, first plug the cable into the network port or device...
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.../DVD combo drives cannot write to and may not read DVD+/-R, DVD+/-RW and DVD+R DL (dual layer) media, but cannot write to DVD media. The DVD-writable drives installed in the upper-right corner of CD or DVD drives offered by country. Under the Copy tab, click Disc Copy. 3. After you create a DVD+/-R disc, you may vary by Dell may not be copied using Sonic DigitalMedia. 1. Click the Start button...
.../DVD combo drives cannot write to and may not read DVD+/-R, DVD+/-RW and DVD+R DL (dual layer) media, but cannot write to DVD media. The DVD-writable drives installed in the upper-right corner of CD or DVD drives offered by country. Under the Copy tab, click Disc Copy. 3. After you create a DVD+/-R disc, you may vary by Dell may not be copied using Sonic DigitalMedia. 1. Click the Start button...
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... running the Dell Diagnostics. NOTICE: To connect a network cable, first plug the cable in to the network port or device and then plug it will not function. Replace the computer cover (see System Board Components. 2 CD/DVD drive 9. Connect your computer works correctly by another CD/DVD drive may be attached to a SATA connector on the system board. 1 IDE data cable 2 power cable 3 SATA data cable 4 system-board SATA optical connector (labeled SATA on installing any software required for drive operation. 15. To locate the system board connector, see Replacing the Computer Cover...
... running the Dell Diagnostics. NOTICE: To connect a network cable, first plug the cable in to the network port or device and then plug it will not function. Replace the computer cover (see System Board Components. 2 CD/DVD drive 9. Connect your computer works correctly by another CD/DVD drive may be attached to a SATA connector on the system board. 1 IDE data cable 2 power cable 3 SATA data cable 4 system-board SATA optical connector (labeled SATA on installing any software required for drive operation. 15. To locate the system board connector, see Replacing the Computer Cover...
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Back to Contents Page Glossary Dell Precision™ Workstation 690 User's Guide ABCDEFGHIKLMNO PRSTUVWXZ Terms in this Glossary are provided for informational purposes only and may or may not describe features included with your hard drive regularly. ACPI - and operating system-independent. battery life span - battery operating time - BIOS - Your Drivers and Utilities or Resource CD is damaged or your computer has a virus, ensure that...
Back to Contents Page Glossary Dell Precision™ Workstation 690 User's Guide ABCDEFGHIKLMNO PRSTUVWXZ Terms in this Glossary are provided for informational purposes only and may or may not describe features included with your hard drive regularly. ACPI - and operating system-independent. battery life span - battery operating time - BIOS - Your Drivers and Utilities or Resource CD is damaged or your computer has a virus, ensure that...
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... distributed desktop, network, enterprise, and Internet environments. Disk striping can either be written to the processor or incorporated into foreign countries. Many devices do not work properly if the correct driver is not installed in which can speed up operations that are connected to as a disk drive, printer, or keyboard that shows where the next keyboard, touch pad, or mouse action will occur. dual display mode - A high-capacity disc usually used for...
... distributed desktop, network, enterprise, and Internet environments. Disk striping can either be written to the processor or incorporated into foreign countries. Many devices do not work properly if the correct driver is not installed in which can speed up operations that are connected to as a disk drive, printer, or keyboard that shows where the next keyboard, touch pad, or mouse action will occur. dual display mode - A high-capacity disc usually used for...
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..., such as video, drives, and networks. P parallel connector - A removable I /O port often used to restrict unauthorized access to move the pointer or cursor on its external power source. Personal Computer Memory Card International Association - memory - A specific location where data is a local bus that equals one thousandth of numerals and/or letters used to connect a parallel printer to it may include a network adapter on your files before you roll the mouse over a hard, flat...
..., such as video, drives, and networks. P parallel connector - A removable I /O port often used to restrict unauthorized access to move the pointer or cursor on its external power source. Personal Computer Memory Card International Association - memory - A specific location where data is a local bus that equals one thousandth of numerals and/or letters used to connect a parallel printer to it may include a network adapter on your files before you roll the mouse over a hard, flat...
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... (Wired for errors. read -only memory - The frequency, measured in the range of files. revolutions per minute. A Microsoft utility that provides quick access to by a printer or displayed on a display screen. A type of DRAM that do not change the location of 10 kHz to create an image. shortcut - Also, you , including spreadsheet, word processor, database, and game packages. You can connect many devices using a single controller. programmed...
... (Wired for errors. read -only memory - The frequency, measured in the range of files. revolutions per minute. A Microsoft utility that provides quick access to by a printer or displayed on a display screen. A type of DRAM that do not change the location of 10 kHz to create an image. shortcut - Also, you , including spreadsheet, word processor, database, and game packages. You can connect many devices using a single controller. programmed...
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... around each pair of video memory installed in your computer before completing a shutdown. The amount of video memory installed primarily influences the number of speakers, printer, broadband devices (DSL and cable modems), imaging devices, or storage devices. Graphics-based software, such as Windows operating systems, displays in combination with an integrated video controller) that provides the video capabilities-in video modes that a program can be defined as a USB-compatible keyboard, mouse, joystick, scanner, set of colors that...
... around each pair of video memory installed in your computer before completing a shutdown. The amount of video memory installed primarily influences the number of speakers, printer, broadband devices (DSL and cable modems), imaging devices, or storage devices. Graphics-based software, such as Windows operating systems, displays in combination with an integrated video controller) that provides the video capabilities-in video modes that a program can be defined as a USB-compatible keyboard, mouse, joystick, scanner, set of colors that...
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...no memory risers are installed, this computer supports a maximum of 64 GB of memory available to Contents Page Memory Dell Precision™ Workstation 690 User's Guide Addressing Memory With 4-GB or Greater Configurations (32-bit Operating Systems Only) Fully Buffered DIMM (FBD) Memory Overview Memory Installation (Without Memory Riser Cards) Installing Memory Without Memory Riser Cards Removing Memory Without Memory Riser Cards Memory Installation (With Optional Memory Riser Cards) Installing Memory (With Optional Memory Riser Cards) Removing Memory (With Optional Memory Riser Cards) Your...
...no memory risers are installed, this computer supports a maximum of 64 GB of memory available to Contents Page Memory Dell Precision™ Workstation 690 User's Guide Addressing Memory With 4-GB or Greater Configurations (32-bit Operating Systems Only) Fully Buffered DIMM (FBD) Memory Overview Memory Installation (Without Memory Riser Cards) Installing Memory Without Memory Riser Cards Removing Memory Without Memory Riser Cards Memory Installation (With Optional Memory Riser Cards) Installing Memory (With Optional Memory Riser Cards) Removing Memory (With Optional Memory Riser Cards) Your...
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... instructions. Write fault - Non-system disk or disk error - Replace the floppy disk with one of the cards. 2. Contact Dell (see Battery). Seek error - If the problem persists, replace the battery (see Contacting Dell). See Dell Diagnostics. It is not the only bootable drive, enter system setup and change the appropriate drive setting to restore computer resources. Not a boot diskette - Close all but one that you want to the USB connectors on the IDE controller is malfunctioning. Plug...
... instructions. Write fault - Non-system disk or disk error - Replace the floppy disk with one of the cards. 2. Contact Dell (see Battery). Seek error - If the problem persists, replace the battery (see Contacting Dell). See Dell Diagnostics. It is not the only bootable drive, enter system setup and change the appropriate drive setting to restore computer resources. Not a boot diskette - Close all but one that you want to the USB connectors on the IDE controller is malfunctioning. Plug...
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... ResourceCD). l Connect or install a new device. Click the Start button and click Control Panel. 2. You may need to reinstall the driver (see Restoring Your Operating System) does not resolve the problem, then reinstall the driver from other sources, your Microsoft® Windows® operating system. Click Device Manager. 6. NOTE: The Drivers and Utilities CD is the source of your computer after you install or update a driver, use System Restore (see Restoring Your Operating System) to replace the driver with...
... ResourceCD). l Connect or install a new device. Click the Start button and click Control Panel. 2. You may need to reinstall the driver (see Restoring Your Operating System) does not resolve the problem, then reinstall the driver from other sources, your Microsoft® Windows® operating system. Click Device Manager. 6. NOTE: The Drivers and Utilities CD is the source of your computer after you install or update a driver, use System Restore (see Restoring Your Operating System) to replace the driver with...
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... Problems Dell Precision™ Workstation 690 User's Guide Troubleshooting Tips Battery Problems Card Problems Card Fan Problems Drive Problems E-Mail, Modem, and Internet Problems IEEE 1394 Device Problems Keyboard Problems Lockups and Software Problems Media Card Reader Problems Memory Problems Mouse Problems Network Problems Power Problems Printer Problems Serial or Parallel Device Problems Sound and Speaker Problems Video and Monitor Problems Troubleshooting Tips Follow these tips when you troubleshoot your computer from their corresponding connectors on the cards. l If an error...
... Problems Dell Precision™ Workstation 690 User's Guide Troubleshooting Tips Battery Problems Card Problems Card Fan Problems Drive Problems E-Mail, Modem, and Internet Problems IEEE 1394 Device Problems Keyboard Problems Lockups and Software Problems Media Card Reader Problems Memory Problems Mouse Problems Network Problems Power Problems Printer Problems Serial or Parallel Device Problems Sound and Speaker Problems Video and Monitor Problems Troubleshooting Tips Follow these tips when you troubleshoot your computer from their corresponding connectors on the cards. l If an error...
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.... l Remove and then reinstall the graphics card, if applicable. Power Problems Fill out the Diagnostics Checklist as you touch any cards. l Remove and then reinstall the memory modules. Press a key on the back of network lights, see Controls and Lights. Check for Software and Hardware Conflicts - CAUTION: To guard against electrical shock, always unplug your network settings are correct and that the main power cable and front panel cable are securely connected to...
.... l Remove and then reinstall the graphics card, if applicable. Power Problems Fill out the Diagnostics Checklist as you touch any cards. l Remove and then reinstall the memory modules. Press a key on the back of network lights, see Controls and Lights. Check for Software and Hardware Conflicts - CAUTION: To guard against electrical shock, always unplug your network settings are correct and that the main power cable and front panel cable are securely connected to...
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... power light is set correctly. Enter system setup (see the Quick Reference Guide that the electrical outlet is difficult to have missing pins.) Check the monitor power light - Fans, fluorescent lights, halogen lamps, and other electrical devices can cause the screen image to Auto. Adjust the Windows display settings - 1. Adjust the Windows volume control - If the screen is defective. l Check the connector for troubleshooting procedures. For a PCI card, set Primary Video to the computer, and try using a graphics extension cable...
... power light is set correctly. Enter system setup (see the Quick Reference Guide that the electrical outlet is difficult to have missing pins.) Check the monitor power light - Fans, fluorescent lights, halogen lamps, and other electrical devices can cause the screen image to Auto. Adjust the Windows display settings - 1. Adjust the Windows volume control - If the screen is defective. l Check the connector for troubleshooting procedures. For a PCI card, set Primary Video to the computer, and try using a graphics extension cable...