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...) until you have identified a faulty module or reinstalled all modules without error. • 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). connections, and then restart the computer. • If the problem persists, contact...
...) until you have identified a faulty module or reinstalled all modules without error. • 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). connections, and then restart the computer. • If the problem persists, contact...
Quick Reference Guide
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... occurred. Quick Reference Guide 29 Suggested Resolution 1 Determine if a conflict exists by removing an expansion card (not a graphics card) and restarting the computer (see "Contacting Dell" in your User's Guide). If the computer starts normally, troubleshoot the last card removed from the computer for resource conflicts (see "Restoring Your Operating System" in your User's Guide...
... occurred. Quick Reference Guide 29 Suggested Resolution 1 Determine if a conflict exists by removing an expansion card (not a graphics card) and restarting the computer (see "Contacting Dell" in your User's Guide). If the computer starts normally, troubleshoot the last card removed from the computer for resource conflicts (see "Restoring Your Operating System" in your User's Guide...
Quick Reference Guide
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... malfunctioning or incorrectly installed. • Remove and then reinstall all components and cables are properly installed and securely connected to the system board (see "Cards" in your User's Guide). Windows XP: 1 Click Start→ Control Panel→ Printers and Other Hardware→ View installed printers or fax ...CHECK THE PRINTER CABLE CONNECTIONS - • See the printer documentation for setup and troubleshooting information. NOTE: If you begin any expansion cards, including graphics cards (see "System Board Components" in the Product Information Guide.
... malfunctioning or incorrectly installed. • Remove and then reinstall all components and cables are properly installed and securely connected to the system board (see "Cards" in your User's Guide). Windows XP: 1 Click Start→ Control Panel→ Printers and Other Hardware→ View installed printers or fax ...CHECK THE PRINTER CABLE CONNECTIONS - • See the printer documentation for setup and troubleshooting information. NOTE: If you begin any expansion cards, including graphics cards (see "System Board Components" in the Product Information Guide.
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...monitor documentation. CHECK THE MONITOR CABLE CONNECTION - • Ensure that the monitor cable is connected to the correct graphics card (for dual graphics card configurations). • If you are using a DVI-to-VGA adapter, ensure that the adapter is correctly attached... press a key on the keyboard or move the mouse to support.dell.com. C H E C K T H E D I A G N O S T I C L I C A L O U T L E T - Video and Monitor Problems CAUTION: Before you remove the card, store it with a PCI Express graphics card installed, removal of the procedures in this section, follow the safety ...
...monitor documentation. CHECK THE MONITOR CABLE CONNECTION - • Ensure that the monitor cable is connected to the correct graphics card (for dual graphics card configurations). • If you are using a DVI-to-VGA adapter, ensure that the adapter is correctly attached... press a key on the keyboard or move the mouse to support.dell.com. C H E C K T H E D I A G N O S T I C L I C A L O U T L E T - Video and Monitor Problems CAUTION: Before you remove the card, store it with a PCI Express graphics card installed, removal of the procedures in this section, follow the safety ...
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...to read CHECK THE MONITOR CABLE CONNECTION - • Ensure that the monitor cable is connected to the correct graphics card (for dual graphics card configurations). • If you are using the optional DVI-to-VGA adapter, ensure that the adapter is correctly attached to... the graphics card and monitor. • Ensure that the electrical outlet is working by testing it is normal for monitor cable connectors to have missing pins). M O V E T H E S U B W O O F E R A W A Y F R O M T H E M O...
...to read CHECK THE MONITOR CABLE CONNECTION - • Ensure that the monitor cable is connected to the correct graphics card (for dual graphics card configurations). • If you are using the optional DVI-to-VGA adapter, ensure that the adapter is correctly attached to... the graphics card and monitor. • Ensure that the electrical outlet is working by testing it is normal for monitor cable connectors to have missing pins). M O V E T H E S U B W O O F E R A W A Y F R O M T H E M O...
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... brightness, demagnetizing (degaussing) the monitor, and running the monitor self-test. See the monitor documentation for the graphics card(s) is readable TURN ON THE COMPUTER AND THE MONITOR AND ADJUST THE MONITOR B R I G H T N E S S A N D C O N T R A S T C O N T R O L S - Contact Dell (see "Contacting Dell" in your User's Guide). 52 Quick Reference Guide ADJUST THE WINDOWS DISPLAY SETTINGS - Only part of the...
... brightness, demagnetizing (degaussing) the monitor, and running the monitor self-test. See the monitor documentation for the graphics card(s) is readable TURN ON THE COMPUTER AND THE MONITOR AND ADJUST THE MONITOR B R I G H T N E S S A N D C O N T R A S T C O N T R O L S - Contact Dell (see "Contacting Dell" in your User's Guide). 52 Quick Reference Guide ADJUST THE WINDOWS DISPLAY SETTINGS - Only part of the...
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... Removing Memory (With Optional Memory Riser Cards) 187 Cards 194 Expansion Card Support 194 Installing an Expansion Card 195 Removing an Expansion Card 202 Removing a PCI Express Graphics Card from an SLI Configuration 208 Installing PCI Express Graphics Cards in a Dual Configuration 215 Removing the Optional Graphics Riser Card . . . . 223 Replacing the Optional Graphics Riser Card . . . . 225 Drives 225 General Drive Installation Guidelines...
... Removing Memory (With Optional Memory Riser Cards) 187 Cards 194 Expansion Card Support 194 Installing an Expansion Card 195 Removing an Expansion Card 202 Removing a PCI Express Graphics Card from an SLI Configuration 208 Installing PCI Express Graphics Cards in a Dual Configuration 215 Removing the Optional Graphics Riser Card . . . . 223 Replacing the Optional Graphics Riser Card . . . . 225 Drives 225 General Drive Installation Guidelines...
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... Mode (Off default) Remote Wakeup (Off default) Suspend Mode Sets time to automatically turn on event or error • Off - all ASF functionality disabled Some graphics cards require that the SERR message be disabled. 82 System Setup Time is the default setting. On w/ Boot to increase or decrease the numbers, or type...
... Mode (Off default) Remote Wakeup (Off default) Suspend Mode Sets time to automatically turn on event or error • Off - all ASF functionality disabled Some graphics cards require that the SERR message be disabled. 82 System Setup Time is the default setting. On w/ Boot to increase or decrease the numbers, or type...
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... 109 Light Pattern Problem Description Suggested Resolution A possible expansion card failure has occurred. 1 Determine if a conflict exists by removing a card (not the graphics card) and then restarting the computer (see "Contacting Dell" on page 194). 2 If the problem persists, reinstall the card that you removed, remove a different card, and then restart the computer. 3 Repeat this process for...
... 109 Light Pattern Problem Description Suggested Resolution A possible expansion card failure has occurred. 1 Determine if a conflict exists by removing a card (not the graphics card) and then restarting the computer (see "Contacting Dell" on page 194). 2 If the problem persists, reinstall the card that you removed, remove a different card, and then restart the computer. 3 Repeat this process for...
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A possible USB failure has occurred. Light Pattern Problem Description A possible graphics card failure has occurred. Reseat all USB devices, check cable connections, and then restart the computer. 110 Troubleshooting Tools A ...computer has a graphics card, remove the card, reinstall it, and then restart the computer (see "Cards" on page 194). 2 If the 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 for technical assistance (see "Contacting Dell" on page...
A possible USB failure has occurred. Light Pattern Problem Description A possible graphics card failure has occurred. Reseat all USB devices, check cable connections, and then restart the computer. 110 Troubleshooting Tools A ...computer has a graphics card, remove the card, reinstall it, and then restart the computer (see "Cards" on page 194). 2 If the 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 for technical assistance (see "Contacting Dell" on page...
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... Vista™ Operating Systems" on page 131). 4 If the problem persists, contact Dell (see "Contacting Dell" on - preceding video initialization. Light Pattern Problem Description Suggested Resolution A possible expansion card failure has occurred. 1 Determine if a conflict exists by removing a card (not a graphics card) and restarting the computer (see "Cards" on page 194). 2 If the problem persists, reinstall the...
... Vista™ Operating Systems" on page 131). 4 If the problem persists, contact Dell (see "Contacting Dell" on - preceding video initialization. Light Pattern Problem Description Suggested Resolution A possible expansion card failure has occurred. 1 Determine if a conflict exists by removing a card (not a graphics card) and restarting the computer (see "Cards" on page 194). 2 If the problem persists, reinstall the...
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... reinstall the memory modules (see "System Board Components" on page 27). 114 Troubleshooting Tools Ensure the display is turned on. Remove and then reinstall the graphics card, if applicable. • If the power light is in the power connector on the back of the computer illuminates and blinks or remains solid to... different states: • If the power light is off, the computer is either turned off or is not receiving power. - Remove and then reinstall any cards. - The power button light (bi-color LED) located on the front of the computer and the electrical outlet. -
... reinstall the memory modules (see "System Board Components" on page 27). 114 Troubleshooting Tools Ensure the display is turned on. Remove and then reinstall the graphics card, if applicable. • If the power light is in the power connector on the back of the computer illuminates and blinks or remains solid to... different states: • If the power light is off, the computer is either turned off or is not receiving power. - Remove and then reinstall any cards. - The power button light (bi-color LED) located on the front of the computer and the electrical outlet. -
User's Guide
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... from 4 GB to determine the amount of address space; Current 32-bit operating systems, such as network connectors and SCSI controllers • PCI cards • Graphics card • PCI Express cards (if applicable) At start-up, the BIOS identifies the components that installed. Any address space reserved for use only by the operating system...
... from 4 GB to determine the amount of address space; Current 32-bit operating systems, such as network connectors and SCSI controllers • PCI cards • Graphics card • PCI Express cards (if applicable) At start-up, the BIOS identifies the components that installed. Any address space reserved for use only by the operating system...
User's Guide
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... the computer. In a configuration without dual graphics and the associated graphics riser card: Your Dell™ computer provides the following slots for PCI and PCI Express cards: • Two PCI Express x16 card slots (reserved for dual-graphics cards) • One PCI Express x8 card slot (wired as x4) • Two PCI-X card slots 194 Adding and Replacing Parts CAUTION...
... the computer. In a configuration without dual graphics and the associated graphics riser card: Your Dell™ computer provides the following slots for PCI and PCI Express cards: • Two PCI Express x16 card slots (reserved for dual-graphics cards) • One PCI Express x8 card slot (wired as x4) • Two PCI-X card slots 194 Adding and Replacing Parts CAUTION...
User's Guide
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...setup, select Integrated NIC, and then change the setting to avoid injury; For removal of PCI or PCI Express cards, see "Removing the Computer Cover" on page 139. Removing a PCI Express Graphics Card from Dell. b Connect the network cable to the computer. 2 Remove the computer cover (see "Removing an Expansion... ordered from an SLI Configuration This section covers only those systems where the graphics cards are set up to lift, move, or tilt it has an approximate minimum weight of the computer. See "Contacting Dell" on page 287. 1 Follow the procedures in bodily injury or damage to...
...setup, select Integrated NIC, and then change the setting to avoid injury; For removal of PCI or PCI Express cards, see "Removing the Computer Cover" on page 139. Removing a PCI Express Graphics Card from Dell. b Connect the network cable to the computer. 2 Remove the computer cover (see "Removing an Expansion... ordered from an SLI Configuration This section covers only those systems where the graphics cards are set up to lift, move, or tilt it has an approximate minimum weight of the computer. See "Contacting Dell" on page 287. 1 Follow the procedures in bodily injury or damage to...
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Adding and Replacing Parts 209 Set it up and away from the computer. 1 2 1 card retention device 2 tab 3 Press the tabs on either end of the card retention device and lift to remove it from the computer. 4 Gently securing both graphics cards with one hand, remove the graphics card bridge (if present) with your other hand by pulling it aside.
Adding and Replacing Parts 209 Set it up and away from the computer. 1 2 1 card retention device 2 tab 3 Press the tabs on either end of the card retention device and lift to remove it from the computer. 4 Gently securing both graphics cards with one hand, remove the graphics card bridge (if present) with your other hand by pulling it aside.
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1 2 3 1 graphics card bridge (not present 2 power connectors (2) on some dual-graphics configurations) 3 dual-PCI Express graphics cards 5 Disconnect any cables connected to the card. 6 Press down the tab on the top of the card retainer at the appropriate card slot and pivot the card retainer back through the chassis wall. 210 Adding and Replacing Parts
1 2 3 1 graphics card bridge (not present 2 power connectors (2) on some dual-graphics configurations) 3 dual-PCI Express graphics cards 5 Disconnect any cables connected to the card. 6 Press down the tab on the top of the card retainer at the appropriate card slot and pivot the card retainer back through the chassis wall. 210 Adding and Replacing Parts
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... up to maintain FCC certification of the computer. 1 2 3 1 PCI Express x16 card 3 PCI Express x16 card slot 2 securing tab 8 If you are replacing the card, see "Installing PCI Express Graphics Cards in a Dual Configuration" on all cards and filler brackets are not replacing the card, install a filler bracket in the empty cardslot opening. NOTE: Installing filler brackets...
... up to maintain FCC certification of the computer. 1 2 3 1 PCI Express x16 card 3 PCI Express x16 card slot 2 securing tab 8 If you are replacing the card, see "Installing PCI Express Graphics Cards in a Dual Configuration" on all cards and filler brackets are not replacing the card, install a filler bracket in the empty cardslot opening. NOTE: Installing filler brackets...
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...installation of any other type of PCI Express graphics cards only. Installing PCI Express Graphics Cards in a Dual Configuration NOTE: To upgrade to electrical outlets, and then turn them on. This section regards dual configurations of PCI or PCI Express cards, see "Replacing the Computer Cover" on ...page 145), reconnect the computer and devices to or downgrade from a dual-graphics configuration, you will need additional parts that can be ordered from Dell. See "Contacting Dell" on page 287. 1 2 1 card retention device 2 tab NOTICE: To connect a network cable, first plug the cable ...
...installation of any other type of PCI Express graphics cards only. Installing PCI Express Graphics Cards in a Dual Configuration NOTE: To upgrade to electrical outlets, and then turn them on. This section regards dual configurations of PCI or PCI Express cards, see "Replacing the Computer Cover" on ...page 145), reconnect the computer and devices to or downgrade from a dual-graphics configuration, you will need additional parts that can be ordered from Dell. See "Contacting Dell" on page 287. 1 2 1 card retention device 2 tab NOTICE: To connect a network cable, first plug the cable ...
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1 2 1 release tab 2 card retainer 5 If you are replacing a card, see "Removing a PCI Express Graphics Card from an SLI Configuration" on page 208. 6 Prepare the card for your computer. 7 If the card is full-length, align it between the plastic card guides on configuring the card, making internal connections, or otherwise customizing it is aligned with the slot and the...
1 2 1 release tab 2 card retainer 5 If you are replacing a card, see "Removing a PCI Express Graphics Card from an SLI Configuration" on page 208. 6 Prepare the card for your computer. 7 If the card is full-length, align it between the plastic card guides on configuring the card, making internal connections, or otherwise customizing it is aligned with the slot and the...