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... Drivers and Utilities disc to reinstall drivers (see "Dell Diagnostics" on your User's Guide) and to troubleshoot and solve problems 1 Click Start→ Help and Support→ Dell User and System Guides→ System Guides. 2 Click the User's Guide for my computer • My device documentation •...33). What Are You Looking For? NOTE: Additional information may not be found at support.dell.com. • How to remove and replace parts Dell Precision™ User's Guide • Specifications Microsoft® Windows® XP and Microsoft • How to configure ...
... Drivers and Utilities disc to reinstall drivers (see "Dell Diagnostics" on your User's Guide) and to troubleshoot and solve problems 1 Click Start→ Help and Support→ Dell User and System Guides→ System Guides. 2 Click the User's Guide for my computer • My device documentation •...33). What Are You Looking For? NOTE: Additional information may not be found at support.dell.com. • How to remove and replace parts Dell Precision™ User's Guide • Specifications Microsoft® Windows® XP and Microsoft • How to configure ...
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...Terms and Conditions (U.S. only) • Safety instructions • Regulatory information • Ergonomics information • End User License Agreement Find It Here Dell™ Product Information Guide • Service Tag and Express Service Code • Microsoft® Windows® Product Key Service Tag and ... the Service Tag to identify your computer when you use support.dell.com or contact Dell support. • Enter the Express Service Code to discourage removal of the label. 6 Quick Reference Guide NOTE: As an increased security measure, the newly designed Microsoft ...
...Terms and Conditions (U.S. only) • Safety instructions • Regulatory information • Ergonomics information • End User License Agreement Find It Here Dell™ Product Information Guide • Service Tag and Express Service Code • Microsoft® Windows® Product Key Service Tag and ... the Service Tag to identify your computer when you use support.dell.com or contact Dell support. • Enter the Express Service Code to discourage removal of the label. 6 Quick Reference Guide NOTE: As an increased security measure, the newly designed Microsoft ...
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...you should also reinstall the DSS utility. NOTE: The support.dell.com user interface may vary depending on my computer configuration, product specifications, and white papers • Downloads - support.dell.com NOTE: Select your selections. DSS automatically detects your computer...and then click Download Now. Quick Reference Guide 7 Troubleshooting hints and tips, articles from technicians, online courses, and frequently asked questions • Community - Computer documentation, details on your region or business segment to support.dell.com, select your country/region, and ...
...you should also reinstall the DSS utility. NOTE: The support.dell.com user interface may vary depending on my computer configuration, product specifications, and white papers • Downloads - support.dell.com NOTE: Select your selections. DSS automatically detects your computer...and then click Download Now. Quick Reference Guide 7 Troubleshooting hints and tips, articles from technicians, online courses, and frequently asked questions • Community - Computer documentation, details on your region or business segment to support.dell.com, select your country/region, and ...
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Your operating system product key label is already installed on your User's Guide). After you reinstall your operating system, use the optional Drivers and Utilities disc to the operating system you ordered. 8 Quick Reference Guide To reinstall your operating system, use the Operating System disc that came with your computer. Operating System Disc The...
Your operating system product key label is already installed on your User's Guide). After you reinstall your operating system, use the optional Drivers and Utilities disc to the operating system you ordered. 8 Quick Reference Guide To reinstall your operating system, use the Operating System disc that came with your computer. Operating System Disc The...
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... Computer Cover" in your User's Guide). 3 Remove the front panel (see "Drive Panels" in your computer to either the tower or the desktop orientation, you begin any of Dell Precision products and the Linux operating system • Additional information regarding Linux and my Dell Precision computer • linux.dell.com • lists.us.dell.com/mailman/listinfo/linuxprecision...
... Computer Cover" in your User's Guide). 3 Remove the front panel (see "Drive Panels" in your computer to either the tower or the desktop orientation, you begin any of Dell Precision products and the Linux operating system • Additional information regarding Linux and my Dell Precision computer • linux.dell.com • lists.us.dell.com/mailman/listinfo/linuxprecision...
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... (if installed) by following the steps in "Removing a Floppy Drive or a Media Card Reader (Desktop Computer)" in your User's Guide, and then reinstall the floppy drive or media card reader by following the steps in "Installing a Floppy Drive or Media Card...room temperature must be a consideration when installing your computer in your User's Guide. Switching From Desktop to overheat, and may impact your computer's performance. For details about your User's Guide. 10 Quick Reference Guide Follow the guidelines below when installing your computer in your computer's specifications...
... (if installed) by following the steps in "Removing a Floppy Drive or a Media Card Reader (Desktop Computer)" in your User's Guide, and then reinstall the floppy drive or media card reader by following the steps in "Installing a Floppy Drive or Media Card...room temperature must be a consideration when installing your computer in your User's Guide. Switching From Desktop to overheat, and may impact your computer's performance. For details about your User's Guide. 10 Quick Reference Guide Follow the guidelines below when installing your computer in your computer's specifications...
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...Transfer wizard. Microsoft Windows Vista 1 Click the Windows Vista Start button , and then click Transfer files and settings→ Start Windows Easy Transfer. 2 In the User Account Control dialog box, click Continue. 3 Click Start a new transfer or Continue a transfer in progress. TRANSFER DATA TO THE DESTINATION COMPUTER - 1 Go ...Where are available to protect against power fluctuations and failures: • Surge protectors • Line conditioners • Uninterruptible power supplies (UPS) 16 Quick Reference Guide 6 Under What do you want to transfer, and then click Next.
...Transfer wizard. Microsoft Windows Vista 1 Click the Windows Vista Start button , and then click Transfer files and settings→ Start Windows Easy Transfer. 2 In the User Account Control dialog box, click Continue. 3 Click Start a new transfer or Continue a transfer in progress. TRANSFER DATA TO THE DESTINATION COMPUTER - 1 Go ...Where are available to protect against power fluctuations and failures: • Surge protectors • Line conditioners • Uninterruptible power supplies (UPS) 16 Quick Reference Guide 6 Under What do you want to transfer, and then click Next.
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...see "Controls and Lights" in front of any of this button indicates the power state. Instead, perform an operating system shutdown. 9 Dell badge You can install the plate in your User's Guide. you use the power button to the hard drive. For more information, see "Diagnostic Lights" in your... User's Guide. 13 network link light The network link light is only for use in your User's Guide. For more information, see "Drive Panels" in the 5.25-inch drive bays. The 3.5-inch ...
...see "Controls and Lights" in front of any of this button indicates the power state. Instead, perform an operating system shutdown. 9 Dell badge You can install the plate in your User's Guide. you use the power button to the hard drive. For more information, see "Diagnostic Lights" in your... User's Guide. 13 network link light The network link light is only for use in your User's Guide. For more information, see "Drive Panels" in the 5.25-inch drive bays. The 3.5-inch ...
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...attached devices before you have a USB mouse, plug it into a USB connector. On computers with integrated amplifiers. Quick Reference Guide 21 NOTE: The integrated parallel connector is automatically disabled if the computer detects an installed card containing a parallel connector configured ...to the parallel connector. For more information, see "System Setup Options" in your User's Guide. 2 mouse connector Plug a standard PS/2 mouse into a USB connector. 3 IEEE 1394 connector Use the IEEE 1394 connector for...
...attached devices before you have a USB mouse, plug it into a USB connector. On computers with integrated amplifiers. Quick Reference Guide 21 NOTE: The integrated parallel connector is automatically disabled if the computer detects an installed card containing a parallel connector configured ...to the parallel connector. For more information, see "System Setup Options" in your User's Guide. 2 mouse connector Plug a standard PS/2 mouse into a USB connector. 3 IEEE 1394 connector Use the IEEE 1394 connector for...
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... between a 100-Mbps network and the computer. Connect the other end of the network cable to the serial port. A click indicates that you User's Guide). 22 Quick Reference Guide and extranet). To attach your network or broadband device. Do not plug a telephone cable into the purple keyboard connector. If you connect occasionally, such...
... between a 100-Mbps network and the computer. Connect the other end of the network cable to the serial port. A click indicates that you User's Guide). 22 Quick Reference Guide and extranet). To attach your network or broadband device. Do not plug a telephone cable into the purple keyboard connector. If you connect occasionally, such...
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... strips, and power extension cables to verify that the processor power cable is securely connected to the system board (see "Cards" in your User's Guide). • If the power light is steady amber, a device may be malfunctioning or incorrectly installed. - Ensure that the computer turns on... . - Remove and then reinstall the memory modules (see "System Board Components" in your User's Guide). - Ensure that the main power cable and front panel cable are : - Some possible causes of the computer and the electrical outlet. -...
... strips, and power extension cables to verify that the processor power cable is securely connected to the system board (see "Cards" in your User's Guide). • If the power light is steady amber, a device may be malfunctioning or incorrectly installed. - Ensure that the computer turns on... . - Remove and then reinstall the memory modules (see "System Board Components" in your User's Guide). - Ensure that the main power cable and front panel cable are : - Some possible causes of the computer and the electrical outlet. -...
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... • Reseat the processor (see "Contacting Dell" in a normal off . Plug the computer into a working electrical outlet and press the power button. the computer is in your User's Guide). 26 Quick Reference Guide Diagnostic Light Codes During POST Light Pattern Problem ...wait for recovery completion, and then restart the computer. • If the problem persists, contact Dell (see "Contacting Dell" in your User's Guide). • If the problem persists, contact Dell (see "Processor" failure has occurred. A possible BIOS failure has occurred; To help identify the...
... • Reseat the processor (see "Contacting Dell" in a normal off . Plug the computer into a working electrical outlet and press the power button. the computer is in your User's Guide). 26 Quick Reference Guide Diagnostic Light Codes During POST Light Pattern Problem ...wait for recovery completion, and then restart the computer. • If the problem persists, contact Dell (see "Contacting Dell" in your User's Guide). • If the problem persists, contact Dell (see "Processor" failure has occurred. A possible BIOS failure has occurred; To help identify the...
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...• Reseat all power and data cables and restart the computer. • If the problem persists, contact Dell (see "Contacting Dell" in your User's Guide). A possible USB failure • Reinstall all USB devices, check cable has occurred. Light Pattern Problem Description ...; If available, install working graphics card into your computer (see "Memory" in your User's Guide). • If the problem persists, contact Dell (see "Contacting Dell" in your User's Guide). Quick Reference Guide 27 A possible graphics card failure has occurred. • Reseat any installed graphics cards ...
...• Reseat all power and data cables and restart the computer. • If the problem persists, contact Dell (see "Contacting Dell" in your User's Guide). A possible USB failure • Reinstall all USB devices, check cable has occurred. Light Pattern Problem Description ...; If available, install working graphics card into your computer (see "Memory" in your User's Guide). • If the problem persists, contact Dell (see "Contacting Dell" in your User's Guide). Quick Reference Guide 27 A possible graphics card failure has occurred. • Reseat any installed graphics cards ...
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.../or hardware failure has occurred. • Perform the procedures in "Restoring Your Operating System" in your User's Guide. • If the problem persists, contact Dell (see "Contacting Dell" in your User's Guide). System board failure Contact Dell (see "Contacting Dell" in your User's Guide). Light Pattern Problem Description Suggested Resolution No memory • If two or more memory modules are...
.../or hardware failure has occurred. • Perform the procedures in "Restoring Your Operating System" in your User's Guide. • If the problem persists, contact Dell (see "Contacting Dell" in your User's Guide). System board failure Contact Dell (see "Contacting Dell" in your User's Guide). Light Pattern Problem Description Suggested Resolution No memory • If two or more memory modules are...
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... the last card removed from the computer for resource conflicts (see "Restoring Your Operating System" in your User's Guide). 4 If the problem persists, contact Dell (see "Contacting Dell" in your User's Guide). • Ensure that all hard drive and CD/DVD drive cables are properly connected to the system board... ensure the boot sequence is correct for the devices installed on your computer. • If the problem persists, contact Dell (see "Cards" in your User's Guide). 2 If the problem persists, reinstall the card you removed, and then remove a different card and restart the computer. 3...
... the last card removed from the computer for resource conflicts (see "Restoring Your Operating System" in your User's Guide). 4 If the problem persists, contact Dell (see "Contacting Dell" in your User's Guide). • Ensure that all hard drive and CD/DVD drive cables are properly connected to the system board... ensure the boot sequence is correct for the devices installed on your computer. • If the problem persists, contact Dell (see "Cards" in your User's Guide). 2 If the problem persists, reinstall the card you removed, and then remove a different card and restart the computer. 3...
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...beep code and can be used to help identify a problem with your computer. Contact Dell (see "Memory" in your User's Guide). 30 Quick Reference Guide Contact Dell (see "Contacting Dell" in your User's Guide). • If two or more memory modules are detected. The series of beeps ...Suggested Remedy BIOS checksum failure. Possible motherboard failure. If the computer starts normally, continue to identify the cause (see "Contacting Dell" in your User's Guide), reinstall one at a time) until you have identified a faulty module or reinstalled all modules without error. • If...
...beep code and can be used to help identify a problem with your computer. Contact Dell (see "Memory" in your User's Guide). 30 Quick Reference Guide Contact Dell (see "Contacting Dell" in your User's Guide). • If two or more memory modules are detected. The series of beeps ...Suggested Remedy BIOS checksum failure. Possible motherboard failure. If the computer starts normally, continue to identify the cause (see "Contacting Dell" in your User's Guide), reinstall one at a time) until you have identified a faulty module or reinstalled all modules without error. • If...
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... "Replacing the Possible battery failure Battery" in your User's Guide). ALERT! Replace the CPU fan (see "Contacting Dell" in your User's Guide). Dell (see "Removing the Processor" in your User's Guide). Replace the battery (see "Replacing the Battery" or "Contacting Dell" in your User's Guide for assistance). Check cable connections (see "Contacting Dell" in your User's Guide for assistance). F L O P P Y D I S K E T T E S E E K F A I L U R E - Code (repetitive short beeps) 4 5 6 Description...
... "Replacing the Possible battery failure Battery" in your User's Guide). ALERT! Replace the CPU fan (see "Contacting Dell" in your User's Guide). Dell (see "Removing the Processor" in your User's Guide). Replace the battery (see "Replacing the Battery" or "Contacting Dell" in your User's Guide for assistance). Check cable connections (see "Contacting Dell" in your User's Guide for assistance). F L O P P Y D I S K E T T E S E E K F A I L U R E - Code (repetitive short beeps) 4 5 6 Description...
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... Troubleshooter to resolve the incompatibility. N O B O O T D E V I C E A V A I L U R E - S.M.A.R.T error, possible HDD failure. Hardware Troubleshooter If a device is either not detected during hard-drive boot test (see "Contacting Dell" in your User's Guide). D I S K E T T E R E A D F A I L A B L E - Keyboard failure or the keyboard cable is detected, but incorrectly configured, you can be enabled or disabled in the search field and press to...
... Troubleshooter to resolve the incompatibility. N O B O O T D E V I C E A V A I L U R E - S.M.A.R.T error, possible HDD failure. Hardware Troubleshooter If a device is either not detected during hard-drive boot test (see "Contacting Dell" in your User's Guide). D I S K E T T E R E A D F A I L A B L E - Keyboard failure or the keyboard cable is detected, but incorrectly configured, you can be enabled or disabled in the search field and press to...
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...from the Drivers and Utilities disc. You can run the Dell Diagnostics from your hard drive. Starting the Dell Diagnostics From Your Hard Drive The Dell Diagnostics is active. See "System Setup" in your User's Guide to review your computer's configuration information, and ensure that... the device that best describes the problem and follow the safety instructions in your User's Guide) and run the Dell Diagnostics before you experience a problem with your computer. Quick Reference Guide 33 Windows Vista: 1 Click the Windows Vista start the search. 3 In the search...
...from the Drivers and Utilities disc. You can run the Dell Diagnostics from your hard drive. Starting the Dell Diagnostics From Your Hard Drive The Dell Diagnostics is active. See "System Setup" in your User's Guide to review your computer's configuration information, and ensure that... the device that best describes the problem and follow the safety instructions in your User's Guide) and run the Dell Diagnostics before you experience a problem with your computer. Quick Reference Guide 33 Windows Vista: 1 Click the Windows Vista start the search. 3 In the search...
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...screen. The following tabs provide additional information for the selected device. Allows you cannot resolve the problem, contact Dell (see "Contacting Dell" in your User's Guide). When contacting Dell support, have your computer. Option Extended Test Custom Test Symptom Tree Function Performs a thorough check of the ... in the system and can be used to customize the test, if applicable, by changing the test settings. 36 Quick Reference Guide Displays error conditions encountered, error codes, and the problem description. Tests a specific device in the left pane of the problem....
...screen. The following tabs provide additional information for the selected device. Allows you cannot resolve the problem, contact Dell (see "Contacting Dell" in your User's Guide). When contacting Dell support, have your computer. Option Extended Test Custom Test Symptom Tree Function Performs a thorough check of the ... in the system and can be used to customize the test, if applicable, by changing the test settings. 36 Quick Reference Guide Displays error conditions encountered, error codes, and the problem description. Tests a specific device in the left pane of the problem....