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... information, service call status, support history, service contract, and online discussions with other Dell customers Dell Support Website - Certified drivers, patches, and software updates • Desktop System Software (DSS) - Computer documentation, details on your operating system and support for processors, optical drives, USB devices, for your region or business segment to System and...
... information, service call status, support history, service contract, and online discussions with other Dell customers Dell Support Website - Certified drivers, patches, and software updates • Desktop System Software (DSS) - Computer documentation, details on your operating system and support for processors, optical drives, USB devices, for your region or business segment to System and...
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... computer turns on . - Bypass power protection devices, power strips, and power extension cables to the same electrical outlet Quick Reference Guide 25 Ensure that the processor power cable is securely connected to the system board (see "Cards" in your User's Guide). • If the power light is blinking amber, the computer...
... computer turns on . - Bypass power protection devices, power strips, and power extension cables to the same electrical outlet Quick Reference Guide 25 Ensure that the processor power cable is securely connected to the system board (see "Cards" in your User's Guide). • If the power light is blinking amber, the computer...
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...failure has occurred; the computer is in your User's Guide). in your User's Guide). • If the problem persists, contact Dell (see "Contacting Dell" in a normal off condition or a possible pre-BIOS failure has occurred. If the computer malfunctions, use the sequence of the procedures... in this section, follow the safety instructions in your computer has four lights labeled 1, 2, 3, and 4 on the front panel (see "Processor" ...
...failure has occurred; the computer is in your User's Guide). in your User's Guide). • If the problem persists, contact Dell (see "Contacting Dell" in a normal off condition or a possible pre-BIOS failure has occurred. If the computer malfunctions, use the sequence of the procedures... in this section, follow the safety instructions in your computer has four lights labeled 1, 2, 3, and 4 on the front panel (see "Processor" ...
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...supported by your computer (see "Memory" in your User's Guide). • If the problem persists, contact Dell (see "Contacting Dell" in your User's Guide). The computer failed to complete the boot routine three consecutive times for the same error (see... may not match the hardware configuration. Dell (see "Contacting Dell" in your User's Guide). C M O S C H E C K S U M E R R O R - or motherboard failure. • If the problem persists, contact Dell (see "Contacting Dell" in your User's Guide). Replace the CPU fan (see "Removing the Processor" in your User's Guide). FOR ...
...supported by your computer (see "Memory" in your User's Guide). • If the problem persists, contact Dell (see "Contacting Dell" in your User's Guide). The computer failed to complete the boot routine three consecutive times for the same error (see... may not match the hardware configuration. Dell (see "Contacting Dell" in your User's Guide). C M O S C H E C K S U M E R R O R - or motherboard failure. • If the problem persists, contact Dell (see "Contacting Dell" in your User's Guide). Replace the CPU fan (see "Removing the Processor" in your User's Guide). FOR ...
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... the Front Panel 144 Replacing the Computer Cover 145 I/O Panel 146 I/O-Panel Components 147 Removing the I/O Panel 148 Replacing the I/O Panel 149 Processor 150 Removing the Processor 150 Installing the Processor 154 Power Supply 160 DC Connector Pin Assignments 160 Replacing the Power Supply 169 Battery 169 About the Battery 169 Removing the...
... the Front Panel 144 Replacing the Computer Cover 145 I/O Panel 146 I/O-Panel Components 147 Removing the I/O Panel 148 Replacing the I/O Panel 149 Processor 150 Removing the Processor 150 Installing the Processor 154 Power Supply 160 DC Connector Pin Assignments 160 Replacing the Power Supply 169 Battery 169 About the Battery 169 Removing the...
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... system and installs the NOTE: The support.dell.com user interface updates appropriate for your may vary depending on your operating system and support for your selections. configuration. Certified drivers, patches, and software updates • Desktop System Software (DSS) - DSS provides critical updates for processors, optical drives, USB devices, and so on...
... system and installs the NOTE: The support.dell.com user interface updates appropriate for your may vary depending on your operating system and support for your selections. configuration. Certified drivers, patches, and software updates • Desktop System Software (DSS) - DSS provides critical updates for processors, optical drives, USB devices, and so on...
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1 primary processor connector (CPU_0) 2 secondary processor connector (CPU_1) 3 front fan connector (FAN_FRONT) 4 card cage fan (FAN_CCAG) 5 internal speaker connector (INT_SPKR) 6 power connector (POWER2) 7 USB (INT_USB) 8 auxiliary hard drive LED (AUX_LED) 9 password ...
1 primary processor connector (CPU_0) 2 secondary processor connector (CPU_1) 3 front fan connector (FAN_FRONT) 4 card cage fan (FAN_CCAG) 5 internal speaker connector (INT_SPKR) 6 power connector (POWER2) 7 USB (INT_USB) 8 auxiliary hard drive LED (AUX_LED) 9 password ...
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... configuration of your computer, click Start→ Help and Support and select the option to view information about your computer. Processor Processor type Internal cache External bus frequency Memory Memory module connectors Memory module capacities Memory type Minimum memory Maximum memory BIOS address System... Information System chipset Data bus width DRAM bus width Processor address bus width Dual-Core Intel® Xeon® Processor 5200 series Quad-Core Intel® Xeon® Processor 5400 series Dual-Core Intel® Xeon® Processor 5200 series - 6 MB Quad-Core Intel®...
... configuration of your computer, click Start→ Help and Support and select the option to view information about your computer. Processor Processor type Internal cache External bus frequency Memory Memory module connectors Memory module capacities Memory type Minimum memory Maximum memory BIOS address System... Information System chipset Data bus width DRAM bus width Processor address bus width Dual-Core Intel® Xeon® Processor 5200 series Quad-Core Intel® Xeon® Processor 5400 series Dual-Core Intel® Xeon® Processor 5200 series - 6 MB Quad-Core Intel®...
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... implementation, see the ASF User's Guide and the ASF Administrator's Guide, which are available on the Dell Support website at support.dell.com. 36 Advanced Features Physical Security Violation/ Chassis Intrusion - Boot: Failure to Boot to verify system presence. ...Cleared The computer chassis has been opened or the chassis intrusion alert has been cleared. CPU: CPU DOA Alert/CPU DOA The processor is disabled. Connectivity: Ethernet Connectivity Enabled/ Ethernet Connectivity Disabled The Ethernet connectivity is enabled or the Ethernet connectivity is not functioning....
... implementation, see the ASF User's Guide and the ASF Administrator's Guide, which are available on the Dell Support website at support.dell.com. 36 Advanced Features Physical Security Violation/ Chassis Intrusion - Boot: Failure to Boot to verify system presence. ...Cleared The computer chassis has been opened or the chassis intrusion alert has been cleared. CPU: CPU DOA Alert/CPU DOA The processor is disabled. Connectivity: Ethernet Connectivity Enabled/ Ethernet Connectivity Disabled The Ethernet connectivity is enabled or the Ethernet connectivity is not functioning....
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... installed on your computer, such as listening for each component. NOTE: All components installed in system setup (see the Dell OpenManage Client Instrumentation User's Guide available on page 37). For more information, see the manufacturer's documentation for thermal alerts...Assistant manages assets, configurations, events (alerts), and security for your computer, such as how many processors it has and what operating system it down remotely. Dell OpenManage Client instrumentation, which is available for computers equipped with industry-standard management software. A managed ...
... installed on your computer, such as listening for each component. NOTE: All components installed in system setup (see the Dell OpenManage Client Instrumentation User's Guide available on page 37). For more information, see the manufacturer's documentation for thermal alerts...Assistant manages assets, configurations, events (alerts), and security for your computer, such as how many processors it has and what operating system it down remotely. Dell OpenManage Client instrumentation, which is available for computers equipped with industry-standard management software. A managed ...
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These processors have not been optimized for different types of uses, Dell offers RAID level 0, RAID level 1, or, with your Dell Precision computer. About RAID Configurations NOTE: RAID levels 5 and 10 are capable of the RAID configuration that are ...only available via an optional PCI Express RAID controller card. Although there are several RAID configurations available in its Dual-Core and Quad-Core processors. Multicore processors contain ...
These processors have not been optimized for different types of uses, Dell offers RAID level 0, RAID level 1, or, with your Dell Precision computer. About RAID Configurations NOTE: RAID levels 5 and 10 are capable of the RAID configuration that are ...only available via an optional PCI Express RAID controller card. Although there are several RAID configurations available in its Dual-Core and Quad-Core processors. Multicore processors contain ...
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...SAS Controller Enables (On) or disables (Off) a SAS drive. 76 System Setup Displays the contents of the Memory Technology. System Info Processor Info Memory Info PCI Info Date/Time Boot Sequence (Diskette drive default) Displays the Computer name, BIOS Version number, BIOS Date, Service Tag...option also displays a table that describes the memory size, whether the memory module is Hyperthreading or Multi-core Capable • if the processor supports 64-bit Technology Displays the amount of Installed Memory, Memory Speed, Memory Channel Mode, and a description of each PCI, PCI Express...
...SAS Controller Enables (On) or disables (Off) a SAS drive. 76 System Setup Displays the contents of the Memory Technology. System Info Processor Info Memory Info PCI Info Date/Time Boot Sequence (Diskette drive default) Displays the Computer name, BIOS Version number, BIOS Date, Service Tag...option also displays a table that describes the memory size, whether the memory module is Hyperthreading or Multi-core Capable • if the processor supports 64-bit Technology Displays the amount of Installed Memory, Memory Speed, Memory Channel Mode, and a description of each PCI, PCI Express...
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...monitor (VMM) can use additional hardware capabilities provided by Intel Virtualization technology. Limits the max value the processor standard CPUID function will support. This setting changes the processor power consumption and frequency. Option 1 • PCI/PCI-X Slots • PCIe Slot2 • PCIe...Specifies whether a virtual monitor (VMM) can utilize the additional hardware capabilities provided by Intel Virtualization Technology for all supported processors in the computer. NOTE: This option may not be available on your computer. Some operating systems won't complete ...
...monitor (VMM) can use additional hardware capabilities provided by Intel Virtualization technology. Limits the max value the processor standard CPUID function will support. This setting changes the processor power consumption and frequency. Option 1 • PCI/PCI-X Slots • PCIe Slot2 • PCIe...Specifies whether a virtual monitor (VMM) can utilize the additional hardware capabilities provided by Intel Virtualization Technology for all supported processors in the computer. NOTE: This option may not be available on your computer. Some operating systems won't complete ...
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...performance and acoustic levels. • Bypass - allows the drive manufacturer to be assigned and verified. 80 System Setup When disabled, the processor will only fetch the cache line required by reducing snoop traffic on /off optimization for older drives) • Quiet - Enabling the ...snoop filter typically improves performance by the processor. Security Unlock Setup Locked default) Admin Password (Not Set default) System Password (Not Set default) When an administrator password is not...
...performance and acoustic levels. • Bypass - allows the drive manufacturer to be assigned and verified. 80 System Setup When disabled, the processor will only fetch the cache line required by reducing snoop traffic on /off optimization for older drives) • Quiet - Enabling the ...snoop filter typically improves performance by the processor. Security Unlock Setup Locked default) Admin Password (Not Set default) System Password (Not Set default) When an administrator password is not...
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... another device, such as a lamp. Some possible causes of interference are securely connected to the system board (see "Memory" on page 27). Ensure that the processor power cable is listed, right-click the printer icon. See the printer documentation for your location (if applicable). • Ensure that all memory modules (see...
... another device, such as a lamp. Some possible causes of interference are securely connected to the system board (see "Memory" on page 27). Ensure that the processor power cable is listed, right-click the printer icon. See the printer documentation for your location (if applicable). • Ensure that all memory modules (see...
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...amber blinking amber Problem Description Suggested Resolution The computer is seated correctly and restart the computer (see "Processor" on page 150). None. Ensure that the processor is in supply or power cable "Power Problems" on page 35. If the problem is not ... the computer. If the problem is still not resolved, contact Dell for technical assistance (see "Contacting Dell" on page 287). If the problem is still not resolved, contact Dell for technical assistance (see "Contacting Dell" on page 287). 106 Troubleshooting Tools A possible power Perform the...
...amber blinking amber Problem Description Suggested Resolution The computer is seated correctly and restart the computer (see "Processor" on page 150). None. Ensure that the processor is in supply or power cable "Power Problems" on page 35. If the problem is not ... the computer. If the problem is still not resolved, contact Dell for technical assistance (see "Contacting Dell" on page 287). If the problem is still not resolved, contact Dell for technical assistance (see "Contacting Dell" on page 287). 106 Troubleshooting Tools A possible power Perform the...
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.... page 93 and then to the motherboard. Diagnostic Lights Power Light amber (blinking) Problem Description Suggested Resolution A processor mismatch See "Troubleshooting" on page 150. (blinking) amber Power supply cables are plugged in to "Processor" on exists. Diagnostic Light Codes During POST The power light displays a solid green for diagnostic light codes during...
.... page 93 and then to the motherboard. Diagnostic Lights Power Light amber (blinking) Problem Description Suggested Resolution A processor mismatch See "Troubleshooting" on page 150. (blinking) amber Power supply cables are plugged in to "Processor" on exists. Diagnostic Light Codes During POST The power light displays a solid green for diagnostic light codes during...
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... Single processor configurations must use these characters in filenames. FOR HELP IN RESOLVING THIS PROBLEM, PLEASE NOTE T H I S C H E C K P O I N T A N D C O N T A C T D E L L TE C H N I R TE M P E R A T U R E S E N S O R N O T D E T E C T E D . - Contact Dell and ... Panel, and then click Add or Remove Programs. 2 Select the program you are securely fastened to the I/O panel and to the support technician. (See "Contacting Dell" on page 259.) ALERT! A I C A L S U P P O R T - CPU INSTALLED IN INCORRECT SOCKET - A FILENAME CANNOT CONTAIN ANY OF THE FOLLOWING CHARACTERS Do ...
... Single processor configurations must use these characters in filenames. FOR HELP IN RESOLVING THIS PROBLEM, PLEASE NOTE T H I S C H E C K P O I N T A N D C O N T A C T D E L L TE C H N I R TE M P E R A T U R E S E N S O R N O T D E T E C T E D . - Contact Dell and ... Panel, and then click Add or Remove Programs. 2 Select the program you are securely fastened to the I/O panel and to the support technician. (See "Contacting Dell" on page 259.) ALERT! A I C A L S U P P O R T - CPU INSTALLED IN INCORRECT SOCKET - A FILENAME CANNOT CONTAIN ANY OF THE FOLLOWING CHARACTERS Do ...
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... S P R E A D E R S - PREVIOUS THERMAL FAILURE - A L E R T ! S YS T E M B A T T E R Y VO L T A G E I M M _ X / Y - See "Memory Problems" on page 93. 118 Troubleshooting Tools P R E V I L E D T O R E S P O N D - Also, ensure that the processor heat-sink assembly is blocking the airflow vents and that all the fans are using or have installed the full-length heat spreaders correctly. Contact... Replace the battery. M E M O R Y B U I L T - See "Contacting Dell" on page 171. UNCORRECTABLE MEMORY ERROR PREVIOUSLY DETECTED IN DIMM_X/Y - PREVIOUS REBOOT WAS DUE TO VOLTAGE...
... S P R E A D E R S - PREVIOUS THERMAL FAILURE - A L E R T ! S YS T E M B A T T E R Y VO L T A G E I M M _ X / Y - See "Memory Problems" on page 93. 118 Troubleshooting Tools P R E V I L E D T O R E S P O N D - Also, ensure that the processor heat-sink assembly is blocking the airflow vents and that all the fans are using or have installed the full-length heat spreaders correctly. Contact... Replace the battery. M E M O R Y B U I L T - See "Contacting Dell" on page 171. UNCORRECTABLE MEMORY ERROR PREVIOUSLY DETECTED IN DIMM_X/Y - PREVIOUS REBOOT WAS DUE TO VOLTAGE...
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... off . CAUTION: Before you shut down your operating system, press and hold the power button for about 4 seconds to servicing that is not authorized by Dell is not covered by your own personal safety. NOTICE: When you disconnect a cable, pull on its connector or on its pull-tab, not on the... prevent the computer cover from potential damage and to help to avoid bending any of the procedures in this type of the Start menu as a processor by its edges, not by its pins. In the Microsoft Windows Vista™ operating system, click the Windows Vista Start button , click the arrow in...
... off . CAUTION: Before you shut down your operating system, press and hold the power button for about 4 seconds to servicing that is not authorized by Dell is not covered by your own personal safety. NOTICE: When you disconnect a cable, pull on its connector or on its pull-tab, not on the... prevent the computer cover from potential damage and to help to avoid bending any of the procedures in this type of the Start menu as a processor by its edges, not by its pins. In the Microsoft Windows Vista™ operating system, click the Windows Vista Start button , click the arrow in...