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Connect the power 5 cables and turn on the computer and monitor. NOTE: If your computer has a sound card installed, connect the speakers to the card. Quick Reference Guide 13 4 Connect the speakers.
Connect the power 5 cables and turn on the computer and monitor. NOTE: If your computer has a sound card installed, connect the speakers to the card. Quick Reference Guide 13 4 Connect the speakers.
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... Guide. For more information, see "Diagnostic Lights" on the computer. For more information about sleep states and exiting from a power-saving state, press the power button or use the keyboard or the mouse if it into a sound or telephony program. 11 headphone connector Use the headphone ...the back USB connectors for devices that typically remain connected, such as a wake device in your User's Guide for more information. 9 power light The power light illuminates and blinks or remains solid to indicate different states: • No light - See your User's Guide for voice or ...
... Guide. For more information, see "Diagnostic Lights" on the computer. For more information about sleep states and exiting from a power-saving state, press the power button or use the keyboard or the mouse if it into a sound or telephony program. 11 headphone connector Use the headphone ...the back USB connectors for devices that typically remain connected, such as a wake device in your User's Guide for more information. 9 power light The power light illuminates and blinks or remains solid to indicate different states: • No light - See your User's Guide for voice or ...
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..., USB, and other devices into the appropriate connector (see "Back Panel Connectors" on page 19). 18 Quick Reference Guide Back View 1 2 3 1 power connector 2 card slots 3 back panel connectors Insert the power cable. the connector slots at the top and at the bottom support half-length cards: two PCI express x8 slots (wired...
..., USB, and other devices into the appropriate connector (see "Back Panel Connectors" on page 19). 18 Quick Reference Guide Back View 1 2 3 1 power connector 2 card slots 3 back panel connectors Insert the power cable. the connector slots at the top and at the bottom support half-length cards: two PCI express x8 slots (wired...
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front fan card fan 5.25-inch drive bay with 3.5-inch drive panel plate 5.25-inch drive bay Quick Reference Guide 21 Inside View 1 2 7 6 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 3 5 4 power supply hard drive bay memory shroud NOTICE: The memory shroud holds the (optional) memory riser cards in order to secure the risers and to avoid damage. its thumbscrews must be sufficiently tight in place;
front fan card fan 5.25-inch drive bay with 3.5-inch drive panel plate 5.25-inch drive bay Quick Reference Guide 21 Inside View 1 2 7 6 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 3 5 4 power supply hard drive bay memory shroud NOTICE: The memory shroud holds the (optional) memory riser cards in order to secure the risers and to avoid damage. its thumbscrews must be sufficiently tight in place;
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...are installed; 1 secondary processor connector (CPU_1) 2 front fan connector (FAN_FRONT) 3 card cage fan connector (FAN_CCAG) 4 internal speaker connector (INT_SPKR) 5 power connector (POWER2) 6 IDE drive connector (IDE) 7 password jumper (PSWD) 8 auxiliary hard-drive LED connector (AUX_LED) 9 battery socket (BATTERY) 10... SATA connectors (SATA_0, SATA_1, SATA_2) 11 RTC reset jumper (RTCRST) 12 main power connector (POWER1) 13 hard drive connector (HDD_3) 14 hard drive connector (HDD_2) 15 hard drive connector (HDD_1) 16 hard drive connector...
...are installed; 1 secondary processor connector (CPU_1) 2 front fan connector (FAN_FRONT) 3 card cage fan connector (FAN_CCAG) 4 internal speaker connector (INT_SPKR) 5 power connector (POWER2) 6 IDE drive connector (IDE) 7 password jumper (PSWD) 8 auxiliary hard-drive LED connector (AUX_LED) 9 battery socket (BATTERY) 10... SATA connectors (SATA_0, SATA_1, SATA_2) 11 RTC reset jumper (RTCRST) 12 main power connector (POWER1) 13 hard drive connector (HDD_3) 14 hard drive connector (HDD_2) 15 hard drive connector (HDD_1) 16 hard drive connector...
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... register failure Master DMA register failure Master interrupt mask register failure Slave interrupt mask register failure Interrupt vector loading failure Keyboard Controller Test failure NVRAM power loss Invalid NVRAM configuration Video Memory Test failure Screen initialization failure Screen retrace failure Search for video ROM failure No timer tick Shutdown failure Gate...
... register failure Master DMA register failure Master interrupt mask register failure Slave interrupt mask register failure Interrupt vector loading failure Keyboard Controller Test failure NVRAM power loss Invalid NVRAM configuration Video Memory Test failure Screen initialization failure Screen retrace failure Search for video ROM failure No timer tick Shutdown failure Gate...
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... electrical outlet. Ensure that the computer is connected to a working electrical outlet and then press the power button. These lights also indicate sleep states. If the problem is still not resolved, contact Dell for technical assistance. The lights can be displayed on . Code 4-4-3 4-4-4 Cause Math-coprocessor test... either the operating system or the program that the computer is connected to a working electrical outlet and then press the power button. If the problem is off " or green. If the power light is still not resolved, contact Dell for technical assistance.
... electrical outlet. Ensure that the computer is connected to a working electrical outlet and then press the power button. These lights also indicate sleep states. If the problem is still not resolved, contact Dell for technical assistance. The lights can be displayed on . Code 4-4-3 4-4-4 Cause Math-coprocessor test... either the operating system or the program that the computer is connected to a working electrical outlet and then press the power button. If the problem is off " or green. If the power light is still not resolved, contact Dell for technical assistance.
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... such as a graphics cards. If the problem is still not resolved, contact Dell for technical assistance. If the problem is still not resolved, contact Dell for technical assistance. Contact Dell for technical assistance. Diagnostic Lights (blinking) (blinking) (blinking) (blinking) (blinking) Power Light blinking green blinking green amber blinking amber amber Problem Description Suggested Resolution...
... such as a graphics cards. If the problem is still not resolved, contact Dell for technical assistance. If the problem is still not resolved, contact Dell for technical assistance. Contact Dell for technical assistance. Diagnostic Lights (blinking) (blinking) (blinking) (blinking) (blinking) Power Light blinking green blinking green amber blinking amber amber Problem Description Suggested Resolution...
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... card (not the graphics card) and then restarting the computer. 2 If the problem persists, reinstall the card that both power supply cables are plugged in to a different PCI slot and restart the computer after each card. Diagnostic Light Codes During POST The... power light displays a solid green for each move. 5 If the problem persists, contact Dell. Diagnostic Lights (blinking) Power Light amber Problem Description A possible power supply failure has occurred. Suggested Resolution Verify that you removed, remove...
... card (not the graphics card) and then restarting the computer. 2 If the problem persists, reinstall the card that both power supply cables are plugged in to a different PCI slot and restart the computer after each card. Diagnostic Light Codes During POST The... power light displays a solid green for each move. 5 If the problem persists, contact Dell. Diagnostic Lights (blinking) Power Light amber Problem Description A possible power supply failure has occurred. Suggested Resolution Verify that you removed, remove...
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A possible USB failure has occurred. Reinstall all power and data cables and restart the computer. Suggested Resolution 1 If the computer has a graphics card, remove the card, reinstall it, and then restart the computer. 2 ... problem still exists, install a graphics card that you know works and restart the computer. 3 If the problem persists or the computer has integrated graphics, contact Dell. Reseat all USB devices, check cable connections, and then restart the computer. 38 Quick Reference Guide Light Pattern Problem Description A possible graphics card failure has...
A possible USB failure has occurred. Reinstall all power and data cables and restart the computer. Suggested Resolution 1 If the computer has a graphics card, remove the card, reinstall it, and then restart the computer. 2 ... problem still exists, install a graphics card that you know works and restart the computer. 3 If the problem persists or the computer has integrated graphics, contact Dell. Reseat all USB devices, check cable connections, and then restart the computer. 38 Quick Reference Guide Light Pattern Problem Description A possible graphics card failure has...
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...out, 19 mouse, 19 network adapter, 20 parallel, 19 power, 18 serial, 20 sound, 19-20 USB, 17, 19-20 D Dell support site, 7 Dell Diagnostics, 32-33 Dell Premier Support website, 6 diagnostic lights, 35 diagnostics beep codes, 33 Dell, 32-33 lights, 17, 35 documentation End User License Agreement... information, 6 error messages beep codes, 33 diagnostic lights, 35 H hard drive activity light, 16-17 hardware beep codes, 33 conflicts, 30 Dell Diagnostics, 32-33 Hardware Troubleshooter, 30 headphone connector, 17 Help and Support Center, 7 help file Windows Help and Support Center, 7 I IEEE...
...out, 19 mouse, 19 network adapter, 20 parallel, 19 power, 18 serial, 20 sound, 19-20 USB, 17, 19-20 D Dell support site, 7 Dell Diagnostics, 32-33 Dell Premier Support website, 6 diagnostic lights, 35 diagnostics beep codes, 33 Dell, 32-33 lights, 17, 35 documentation End User License Agreement... information, 6 error messages beep codes, 33 diagnostic lights, 35 H hard drive activity light, 16-17 hardware beep codes, 33 conflicts, 30 Dell Diagnostics, 32-33 Hardware Troubleshooter, 30 headphone connector, 17 Help and Support Center, 7 help file Windows Help and Support Center, 7 I IEEE...
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..., 20 network activity, 20 power, 17 M Microsoft Windows label, 6 mouse connector, 19 N network connector, 20 O operating system CD, 8 reinstalling, 8 P power button, 17 connector, 18 light, 17 problems beep codes, 33 conflicts, 30 Dell Diagnostics, 32-33 diagnostic lights..., 35 restore to previous state, 30 Product Information Guide, 6 R regulatory information, 6 ResourceCD Dell Diagnostics, 32-33 S safety instructions, 6 Service...
..., 20 network activity, 20 power, 17 M Microsoft Windows label, 6 mouse connector, 19 N network connector, 20 O operating system CD, 8 reinstalling, 8 P power button, 17 connector, 18 light, 17 problems beep codes, 33 conflicts, 30 Dell Diagnostics, 32-33 diagnostic lights..., 35 restore to previous state, 30 Product Information Guide, 6 R regulatory information, 6 ResourceCD Dell Diagnostics, 32-33 S safety instructions, 6 Service...
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...Inc. ENERGY STAR is strictly forbidden. and is a registered trademark owned by Dell Inc. All rights reserved. under license; Dell Precision™ Workstation 690 User's Guide Information About Your Computer About Your Computer Advanced Features Copying CDs... and DVDs Before You Begin Computer Stand Removing the Computer Cover Chassis Intrusion Switch Memory Drives Cards Installing the Speaker (Optional) Processor Battery I/O Panel System Board Power...
...Inc. ENERGY STAR is strictly forbidden. and is a registered trademark owned by Dell Inc. All rights reserved. under license; Dell Precision™ Workstation 690 User's Guide Information About Your Computer About Your Computer Advanced Features Copying CDs... and DVDs Before You Begin Computer Stand Removing the Computer Cover Chassis Intrusion Switch Memory Drives Cards Installing the Speaker (Optional) Processor Battery I/O Panel System Board Power...
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... drive. See your computer upright, install the computer stand. Back to Contents Page About Your Computer Dell Precision™ Workstation 690 User's Guide Front View Back View Back Panel Connectors Inside View System Board Components CAUTION: Your computer... is recommended that typically remain connected, such as flash memory keys, cameras, or bootable USB devices (see Booting to a USB Device for more information, see Drive Panels. For more information). 8 power...
... drive. See your computer upright, install the computer stand. Back to Contents Page About Your Computer Dell Precision™ Workstation 690 User's Guide Front View Back View Back Panel Connectors Inside View System Board Components CAUTION: Your computer... is recommended that typically remain connected, such as flash memory keys, cameras, or bootable USB devices (see Booting to a USB Device for more information, see Drive Panels. For more information). 8 power...
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... state. ¡ Blinking green - See Diagnostic Lights for a description of this connector may differ from a power-saving state, press the power button or use the power button to indicate different states: ¡ No light - Instead, perform an operating system shutdown. For more ... slots; The computer is configured as a wake device in a hibernation mode. ¡ Steady green - Back View 1 power connector 2 card slots Insert the power cable. Plug serial, USB, and other devices into a sound or telephony program. 11 headphone connector Use the headphone connector ...
... state. ¡ Blinking green - See Diagnostic Lights for a description of this connector may differ from a power-saving state, press the power button or use the power button to indicate different states: ¡ No light - Instead, perform an operating system shutdown. For more ... slots; The computer is configured as a wake device in a hibernation mode. ¡ Steady green - Back View 1 power connector 2 card slots Insert the power cable. Plug serial, USB, and other devices into a sound or telephony program. 11 headphone connector Use the headphone connector ...
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If necessary, the address for this port can be sufficiently tight in place; Inside View 1 power supply 2 hard drive bay 3 memory shroud NOTICE: The memory shroud holds the (optional) memory riser cards in order to secure the risers and to the serial port. its thumbscrews must be modified through system setup (see System Setup). 13 serial connector Connect a serial device, such as a handheld device, to avoid damage. 4 front fan 5 card fan 6 5.25-inch drive bay with 3.5-inch drive panel plate 7 5.25-inch drive bay System Board Components
If necessary, the address for this port can be sufficiently tight in place; Inside View 1 power supply 2 hard drive bay 3 memory shroud NOTICE: The memory shroud holds the (optional) memory riser cards in order to secure the risers and to the serial port. its thumbscrews must be modified through system setup (see System Setup). 13 serial connector Connect a serial device, such as a handheld device, to avoid damage. 4 front fan 5 card fan 6 5.25-inch drive bay with 3.5-inch drive panel plate 7 5.25-inch drive bay System Board Components
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... fan connector (FAN_FRONT) 19 FlexBay connector (USB) 3 card cage fan connector (FAN_CCAG) 20 floppy drive (DSKT) 4 internal speaker 21 front panel connector (FRONTPANEL) connector (INT_SPKR) 5 power connector (POWER2) 22 front panel 1394 connector (FP1394) 6 IDE drive connector (IDE) 23 chassis intrusion header (INTRUDER) 7 password jumper (PSWD) 24 PCI-Express x8 card...
... fan connector (FAN_FRONT) 19 FlexBay connector (USB) 3 card cage fan connector (FAN_CCAG) 20 floppy drive (DSKT) 4 internal speaker 21 front panel connector (FRONTPANEL) connector (INT_SPKR) 5 power connector (POWER2) 22 front panel 1394 connector (FP1394) 6 IDE drive connector (IDE) 23 chassis intrusion header (INTRUDER) 7 password jumper (PSWD) 24 PCI-Express x8 card...
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13 main power connector 30 (POWEsR1) NOTE: PCI-Express x8 card slot, wired as x4 (SLOT1_PCIE) 14 hard drive connector (HDD_3) 15 hard drive connector (HDD_2) 16 hard ...
13 main power connector 30 (POWEsR1) NOTE: PCI-Express x8 card slot, wired as x4 (SLOT1_PCIE) 14 hard drive connector (HDD_3) 15 hard drive connector (HDD_2) 16 hard ...
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...based on the Dell Support website at support.dell.com. 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 Clearing CMOS Settings Power Management Hyper-... BIOS did not complete loading upon initiation. The computer power supply voltage is designed to SNMP, DMI, and CIM industry standards. The computer temperature is provided to effect the changes. Dell OpenManage™ IT Assistant IT Assistant configures, manages,...
...based on the Dell Support website at support.dell.com. 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 Clearing CMOS Settings Power Management Hyper-... BIOS did not complete loading upon initiation. The computer power supply voltage is designed to SNMP, DMI, and CIM industry standards. The computer temperature is provided to effect the changes. Dell OpenManage™ IT Assistant IT Assistant configures, manages,...
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... incomplete system password, the following prompt appears on , the previous message is turned off and on the screen: Type the system password and press . Must power down. NOTE: You can use Password Changes in conjunction with placeholders. 6. If Not Set is present: a. Exit system setup. Enter password: If you have assigned...
... incomplete system password, the following prompt appears on , the previous message is turned off and on the screen: Type the system password and press . Must power down. NOTE: You can use Password Changes in conjunction with placeholders. 6. If Not Set is present: a. Exit system setup. Enter password: If you have assigned...