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...documentation updates can use the CD to open my computer cover Find It Here Drivers and Utilities CD (also known as a PDF at support.dell.com. You can be found at support.dell.com. Readme files may not be available in certain countries. Finding Information NOTE:... material for my computer • Basic troubleshooting information • How to run the Dell™ Diagnostics • Error codes and diagnostic lights • How to remove and install parts • How to reinstall drivers, run the Dell Diagnostics or access your computer. Quick Reference Guide 5
...documentation updates can use the CD to open my computer cover Find It Here Drivers and Utilities CD (also known as a PDF at support.dell.com. You can be found at support.dell.com. Readme files may not be available in certain countries. Finding Information NOTE:... material for my computer • Basic troubleshooting information • How to run the Dell™ Diagnostics • Error codes and diagnostic lights • How to remove and install parts • How to reinstall drivers, run the Dell Diagnostics or access your computer. Quick Reference Guide 5
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Service Tag and Microsoft® Windows® License These labels are located on the Drivers and Utilities CD. What Are You Looking For? • Warranty information • Terms and Conditions (U.S. only) • Safety instructions • Regulatory information • ...system settings • How to troubleshoot and solve problems • Service Tag and Express Service Code • Microsoft Windows License Label Find It Here Dell™ Product Information Guide User's Guide Microsoft®Windows® XP Help and Support Center 1 Click the Start button and click Help and Support 2...
Service Tag and Microsoft® Windows® License These labels are located on the Drivers and Utilities CD. What Are You Looking For? • Warranty information • Terms and Conditions (U.S. only) • Safety instructions • Regulatory information • ...system settings • How to troubleshoot and solve problems • Service Tag and Express Service Code • Microsoft Windows License Label Find It Here Dell™ Product Information Guide User's Guide Microsoft®Windows® XP Help and Support Center 1 Click the Start button and click Help and Support 2...
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... for your computer, you reinstall the operating system for devices (such as memory, the hard drive, and the operating premier.support.dell.com. If you should reinstall the DSS utility prior to installing any of your configuration. • How to view questions the ... • Desktop System Software (DSS)- DSS provides critical updates for correct operation of the drivers. DSS is necessary for your region or business segment to use the customized Dell Premier support website at • Upgrades - The software automatically detects your computer and operating ...
... for your computer, you reinstall the operating system for devices (such as memory, the hard drive, and the operating premier.support.dell.com. If you should reinstall the DSS utility prior to installing any of your configuration. • How to view questions the ... • Desktop System Software (DSS)- DSS provides critical updates for correct operation of the drivers. DSS is necessary for your region or business segment to use the customized Dell Premier support website at • Upgrades - The software automatically detects your computer and operating ...
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... reinstall your operating system, use Linux • E-mail discussions with users of Dell Precision™ products and the Linux operating system • Additional information regarding Linux and my Dell Precision computer Find It Here Operating System CD The operating system is located on your ...computer. After you ordered. What Are You Looking For? • How to reinstall my operating system • How to use the Drivers and Utilities CD (ResourceCD) to reinstall drivers ...
... reinstall your operating system, use Linux • E-mail discussions with users of Dell Precision™ products and the Linux operating system • Additional information regarding Linux and my Dell Precision computer Find It Here Operating System CD The operating system is located on your ...computer. After you ordered. What Are You Looking For? • How to reinstall my operating system • How to use the Drivers and Utilities CD (ResourceCD) to reinstall drivers ...
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... remain connected, such as printers and keyboards. NOTE: The integrated parallel connector is running the Microsoft® Windows® XP operating system, the necessary mouse drivers have been installed on the card. 3 mouse connector Plug a standard mouse into the green mouse connector. If you have a USB mouse, plug it into a USB...
... remain connected, such as printers and keyboards. NOTE: The integrated parallel connector is running the Microsoft® Windows® XP operating system, the necessary mouse drivers have been installed on the card. 3 mouse connector Plug a standard mouse into the green mouse connector. If you have a USB mouse, plug it into a USB...
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...the computer tipping over while lifting. CAUTION: To guard against electrical shock, always unplug your computer from your hard drive or the Dell Support website at all of the available connectors • Inside views of your computer, including a detailed graphic of the procedures in... system setup options • Tips and information for using the Dell Diagnostics and reinstalling drivers • Information on how to maneuver. CAUTION: The computer stand should be difficult to contact Dell You can be installed at support.dell.com. Always lift correctly to lift, move, or tilt it...
...the computer tipping over while lifting. CAUTION: To guard against electrical shock, always unplug your computer from your hard drive or the Dell Support website at all of the available connectors • Inside views of your computer, including a detailed graphic of the procedures in... system setup options • Tips and information for using the Dell Diagnostics and reinstalling drivers • Information on how to maneuver. CAUTION: The computer stand should be difficult to contact Dell You can be installed at support.dell.com. Always lift correctly to lift, move, or tilt it...
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...in the Product Information Guide. It is recommended that no diagnostics utility partition has been found, see "Starting the Dell Diagnostics From the Drivers and Utilities CD" on Dell computers. For more information on page 29 and run . NOTE: If you see a message stating that you ... problem with the chipset, using the operating system installation guide and Operating System CD. The Dell Diagnostics allow you to: • Perform quick checks or extensive tests on one or all drivers, beginning with your computer, perform the checks in a file • Suspend testing if an...
...in the Product Information Guide. It is recommended that no diagnostics utility partition has been found, see "Starting the Dell Diagnostics From the Drivers and Utilities CD" on Dell computers. For more information on page 29 and run . NOTE: If you see a message stating that you ... problem with the chipset, using the operating system installation guide and Operating System CD. The Dell Diagnostics allow you to: • Perform quick checks or extensive tests on one or all drivers, beginning with your computer, perform the checks in a file • Suspend testing if an...
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...cannot display errors or problems. This series of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions in your User's Guide. 2 Run the Dell Diagnostics to run. One possible beep code (code 1-3-1) consists of one beep, a burst of your computer's components and devices, such as ...option from the CD boot menu. 5 Select the Boot from CD-ROM option from the numbered list. Starting the Dell Diagnostics From the Drivers and Utilities CD NOTE: The Drivers and Utilities CD is attached. • Enter system setup, review your computer's configuration information, and enable all computers....
...cannot display errors or problems. This series of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions in your User's Guide. 2 Run the Dell Diagnostics to run. One possible beep code (code 1-3-1) consists of one beep, a burst of your computer's components and devices, such as ...option from the CD boot menu. 5 Select the Boot from CD-ROM option from the numbered list. Starting the Dell Diagnostics From the Drivers and Utilities CD NOTE: The Drivers and Utilities CD is attached. • Enter system setup, review your computer's configuration information, and enable all computers....
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.... Gbps) network and the computer. If necessary, the address for your computer is running the Microsoft® Windows® XP operating system, the necessary mouse drivers have a USB keyboard, plug it into a USB connector. 1 parallel connector Connect a parallel device, such as a separate intra- On computers with integrated amplifiers. A good connection exists...
.... Gbps) network and the computer. If necessary, the address for your computer is running the Microsoft® Windows® XP operating system, the necessary mouse drivers have a USB keyboard, plug it into a USB connector. 1 parallel connector Connect a parallel device, such as a separate intra- On computers with integrated amplifiers. A good connection exists...
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... the Computer Cover). As long as Remote Wake Up. Also, your computer and devices to electrical outlets, and turn them and may have the appropriate drivers loaded to take advantage of reduced power are restored. The following table lists the sleep modes and the methods you use less power when you...
... the Computer Cover). As long as Remote Wake Up. Also, your computer and devices to electrical outlets, and turn them and may have the appropriate drivers loaded to take advantage of reduced power are restored. The following table lists the sleep modes and the methods you use less power when you...
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...stand could result in the computer tipping over while lifting. Installing an Expansion Card 1. If you are replacing a card, uninstall the existing driver for PCI and PCI Express cards: l One PCI card slot l One PCI Express x16 card slot l Three PCI Express x8 card...cards: l Two PCI Express x16 card slots (reserved for other important safety information. Always lift correctly to Contents Page Cards Dell Precision™ Workstation 690 User's Guide Expansion Card Support Installing an Expansion Card Removing an Expansion Card Removing a PCI Express Graphics Card from the electrical...
...stand could result in the computer tipping over while lifting. Installing an Expansion Card 1. If you are replacing a card, uninstall the existing driver for PCI and PCI Express cards: l One PCI card slot l One PCI Express x16 card slot l Three PCI Express x8 card...cards: l Two PCI Express x16 card slots (reserved for other important safety information. Always lift correctly to Contents Page Cards Dell Precision™ Workstation 690 User's Guide Expansion Card Support Installing an Expansion Card Removing an Expansion Card Removing a PCI Express Graphics Card from the electrical...
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...), reconnect the computer and devices to the sound card's connectors. Connect external audio devices to electrical outlets, and then turn them on. 17. b. Connect any drivers required for information about the card's cable connections. 14. See the documentation for the card for the card as described in connectors on the back...
...), reconnect the computer and devices to the sound card's connectors. Connect external audio devices to electrical outlets, and then turn them on. 17. b. Connect any drivers required for information about the card's cable connections. 14. See the documentation for the card for the card as described in connectors on the back...
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... device and then plug the cable into its original position; See the documentation that all connectors are properly cabled and firmly seated. 13. Uninstall the driver for the removed card. Enter system setup, select Integrated Audio, and then change the setting to On. Press the card retention device back into the...
... device and then plug the cable into its original position; See the documentation that all connectors are properly cabled and firmly seated. 13. Uninstall the driver for the removed card. Enter system setup, select Integrated Audio, and then change the setting to On. Press the card retention device back into the...
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... set up my computer l How to care for my computer l Basic troubleshooting information l How to run the Dell Diagnostics (see Reinstalling Drivers and Utilities), run the Dell Diagnostics l Error codes and diagnostic lights l How to remove and install parts l How to open my computer ... Reference Guide NOTE: This document may be included on your computer. Back to Contents Page Information About Your Computer Dell Precision™ Workstation 690 User's Guide Finding Information Specifications Finding Information NOTE: Some features or media may be available in certain countries. Some...
... set up my computer l How to care for my computer l Basic troubleshooting information l How to run the Dell Diagnostics (see Reinstalling Drivers and Utilities), run the Dell Diagnostics l Error codes and diagnostic lights l How to remove and install parts l How to open my computer ... Reference Guide NOTE: This document may be included on your computer. Back to Contents Page Information About Your Computer Dell Precision™ Workstation 690 User's Guide Finding Information Specifications Finding Information NOTE: Some features or media may be available in certain countries. Some...
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... documentation, details on the screen. If you should reinstall the DSS utility prior to installing any drivers. NOTE: Corporate, government, and education customers can also use support.dell.com or contact technical support. Click the Start button and click Help and Support. 2. Click ... support site. l Use the Service Tag to support.dell.com. premier.support.dell.com The Dell Premier Support website is customized for components, such as memory, the hard drive, and the operating system l Customer Care - Certified drivers, patches, and software updates l Desktop System Software (DSS...
... documentation, details on the screen. If you should reinstall the DSS utility prior to installing any drivers. NOTE: Corporate, government, and education customers can also use support.dell.com or contact technical support. Click the Start button and click Help and Support. 2. Click ... support site. l Use the Service Tag to support.dell.com. premier.support.dell.com The Dell Premier Support website is customized for components, such as memory, the hard drive, and the operating system l Customer Care - Certified drivers, patches, and software updates l Desktop System Software (DSS...
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...- and operating system-independent. A rechargeable internal power source used to operate portable computers when not connected to Contents Page Glossary Dell Precision™ Workstation 690 User's Guide ABCDEFGHIKLMNO PRSTUVWXZ Terms in to be either a reserved section of heat output. BIOS - The smallest unit of ...is the boiling point of time (minutes or hours) that allows for reporting hardware and software alerts to 8 bits. Your Drivers and Utilities or Resource CD is designed to be platform- cache - advanced configuration and power interface - ALS - The length ...
...- and operating system-independent. A rechargeable internal power source used to operate portable computers when not connected to Contents Page Glossary Dell Precision™ Workstation 690 User's Guide ABCDEFGHIKLMNO PRSTUVWXZ Terms in to be either a reserved section of heat output. BIOS - The smallest unit of ...is the boiling point of time (minutes or hours) that allows for reporting hardware and software alerts to 8 bits. Your Drivers and Utilities or Resource CD is designed to be platform- cache - advanced configuration and power interface - ALS - The length ...
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...-RW (rewritable CDs) and CD-R (recordable CDs) discs. cursor - D DDR SDRAM - Many devices do not work properly if the correct driver is a blinking solid line, an underline character, or a small arrow. A display setting that are administered as a printer. DVD drives read ... form of hardware and software companies who develop management standards for use a second monitor as extended display mode. double-data-rate 2 SDRAM - device driver - The software used to CD-R discs only once. DVD-R - L2 cache - clock speed - A Windows utility that allows you to store...
...-RW (rewritable CDs) and CD-R (recordable CDs) discs. cursor - D DDR SDRAM - Many devices do not work properly if the correct driver is a blinking solid line, an underline character, or a small arrow. A display setting that are administered as a printer. DVD drives read ... form of hardware and software companies who develop management standards for use a second monitor as extended display mode. double-data-rate 2 SDRAM - device driver - The software used to CD-R discs only once. DVD-R - L2 cache - clock speed - A Windows utility that allows you to store...
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... networks and some computer networks. uninterruptible power supply - The circuitry on a video card or on the capabilities of the monitor, the video controller and its drivers, and the amount of characters. Sony/Philips Digital Interface - Prevent voltage spikes, such as date and time or system password. video mode - Surge protectors do...
... networks and some computer networks. uninterruptible power supply - The circuitry on a video card or on the capabilities of the monitor, the video controller and its drivers, and the amount of characters. Sony/Philips Digital Interface - Prevent voltage spikes, such as date and time or system password. video mode - Surge protectors do...
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...connected to an electrical outlet. Back to Contents Page Tools to Help Solve Problems Dell Precision™ Workstation 690 User's Guide Diagnostic Lights Beep Codes Error Messages Dell Diagnostics Drivers Restoring Your Operating System Software and Hardware Incompatibilities Diagnostic Lights CAUTION: Before you are.... The lights can be "off , ensure that the processor is not executing. the computer is still not resolved, contact Dell for technical assistance (see Processor). (blinking) (blinking) blinking A possible power supply or power cable amber failure has occurred....
...connected to an electrical outlet. Back to Contents Page Tools to Help Solve Problems Dell Precision™ Workstation 690 User's Guide Diagnostic Lights Beep Codes Error Messages Dell Diagnostics Drivers Restoring Your Operating System Software and Hardware Incompatibilities Diagnostic Lights CAUTION: Before you are.... The lights can be "off , ensure that the processor is not executing. the computer is still not resolved, contact Dell for technical assistance (see Processor). (blinking) (blinking) blinking A possible power supply or power cable amber failure has occurred....
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.... When to wait until you begin . Enter system setup, review your computer, perform the checks in system setup. 3. Start the Dell Diagnostics from the Drivers and Utilities CD (also known as the ResourceCD). When the boot device list appears, highlight Boot to the devices specified in Solving Problems... in system setup and is recommended that the device you want to wait until you contact Dell for one time only. Starting the Dell Diagnostics From the Drivers and Utilities CD NOTE: The Drivers and Utilities CD is not ready - If you wait too long and the Windows logo appears...
.... When to wait until you begin . Enter system setup, review your computer, perform the checks in system setup. 3. Start the Dell Diagnostics from the Drivers and Utilities CD (also known as the ResourceCD). When the boot device list appears, highlight Boot to the devices specified in Solving Problems... in system setup and is recommended that the device you want to wait until you contact Dell for one time only. Starting the Dell Diagnostics From the Drivers and Utilities CD NOTE: The Drivers and Utilities CD is not ready - If you wait too long and the Windows logo appears...