Dell Precision 340 Support Question
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Question posted by phoenixwinchester46 on April 21st, 2023
Can I Boot It From Usb
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Answer #1: Posted by SonuKumar on April 21st, 2023 9:33 PM
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The Dell Precision 340 is an older model of computer, originally released in 2002. While it may be possible to boot it from a USB drive, this will depend on the specific BIOS version installed on your system.
To determine if your Dell Precision 340 can boot from USB, you can follow these steps:
Restart your computer and enter the BIOS setup utility by pressing the key indicated on the screen (usually F2 or Delete).
Look for an option in the BIOS setup utility called "Boot Order," "Boot Options," or similar. This is where you can change the order in which your computer searches for a boot device.
If your BIOS supports USB booting, you should see an option to prioritize USB devices in the boot order. Move the USB option to the top of the boot order list.
Save your changes and exit the BIOS setup utility. Your computer should now attempt to boot from the USB drive when it starts up.
Note that older computers may not support USB booting or may require specific drivers or settings to be configured in order to do so. If you are unable to boot from USB, you may need to use a different boot device, such as a CD or floppy disk.
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Setup and Quick Reference Guide - Page 2
... claiming the marks and names or their products. All rights reserved. Reproduction in any proprietary interest in this text: Dell, the DELL logo, and Dell Precision are registered trademarks of your computer. Notes, Notices, and Cautions
NOTE: A NOTE indicates important information that helps you how to hardware or loss of Dell...
Setup and Quick Reference Guide - Page 3
...Assistance 5 Setting Up Your Mini-Tower Computer 9
Dual Monitors 18 Setting Up Your Small Desktop Computer 19
Dual Monitors 28 Safety First-For You and Your Computer 29 Opening the ...and Software 34 Frequently Asked Questions 36 Solving Problems 39 Using the Dell Precision ResourceCD 40 When to Use the Dell Diagnostics 40 Starting the Dell Diagnostics 41 Messages and Codes 44
Contents...
Setup and Quick Reference Guide - Page 10
USB connectors (2) headphones/speakers connector
10 Setup and Quick Re ference Guide www.dell.com | support.dell.com
1 Keyboard and Mouse
NOTE: Do not attempt to the USB connectors on the front of the computer. Do not connect a Universal Serial Bus (USB) mouse or keyboard to operate a PS/2 mouse and a USB mouse simultaneously. Connect the keyboard and mouse as shown.
Setup and Quick Reference Guide - Page 34
... and Support.
2 Click Removing and Installing Parts.
3 Select Print from the File menu to start appears. To print the entire User's Guide from the Dell Precision ResourceCD or support.dell.com. For Windows 2000 and Windows XP, restart your computer and operating system.
See the documentation that the software or device...
Setup and Quick Reference Guide - Page 35
... verified that the device or software that you want to erase some or all of the information on your hard drive. See "Using the Dell Precision ResourceCD" on page 40 for more information.
• Reinstall your computer and operating system, reinstall the device or software.
Setup and Quick Reference Guide 35...
Setup and Quick Reference Guide - Page 36
... pull-down menu and appropriate for the small desktop computer. See "Limited Warranty and Return Policy" in the Documents. Or try the Dell Precision ResourceCD
Or try the Dell Support Site
How ...User's Guides in the
or click the Start button and Topic pull-down menu and
click Dell Precision
ResourceCD Guide. Welcome page, click Dell
click the User's Guides icon Click User's Guides in ...
Setup and Quick Reference Guide - Page 37
... may also have a computer with general usage, installation, and troubleshooting instructions.
Dell Precision ResourceCD.
User's Guide.
click the User's Guides icon Click User's Guides in...See the "Technical
see "Removing and Installing
Parts." Try...
operating system, double-
Dell Precision ResourceCD. See "Opening the Computer Go to
then select Help and
the user's guide ...
Setup and Quick Reference Guide - Page 38
...guide for information on your operating system.
38 Setup and Quick Re ference Guide Dell Precision ResourceCD. Make selections appropriate for your do I install
See "Removing and
additional hardware on... Welcome page, click Dell Documents. Go to support.dell.com.
Or try the Dell Precision ResourceCD
Or try the Dell Support Site
The monitor is blank The computer is reduced power...
Setup and Quick Reference Guide - Page 39
The Dell Precision ResourceCD contains Dell Diagnostics that tests various components on your computer. For more information, see "System Lights" on page 49.
Located on page 40. D I A G N O S T I C L I C S -
B E E P C O D E S - For ...
Setup and Quick Reference Guide - Page 40
...Model, Operating System, Device Type, and Topic.
If you are using the Dell Precision ResourceCD for your computer. www.dell.com | support.dell.com
NOTE: To access device drivers and user...for your computer:
1 Click My Drivers in the Topic pull-down menu and click Dell Precision ResourceCD.
Running the Dell Diagnostics may help you resolve the problem without contacting Dell. To complete...
Setup and Quick Reference Guide - Page 41
... to test your computer through the Start menu and try again. 3 When the boot device list appears, highlight Boot to Utility Partition and press . 4 When the Dell Diagnostics Main Menu appears, ...program with other computers can result in system setup and is recommended that tell you see the Windows desktop. NOTE: If you receive a message stating that the device you want to wait until you ...
Setup and Quick Reference Guide - Page 42
...
Lists the most common symptoms encountered and allows you see the Windows desktop. On the next start-up, the computer boots according to increase the possibility of the problem you wait too long... specified in system setup. www.dell.com | support.dell.com
NOTE: This feature changes the boot sequence for your platform.
9 When the Dell Diagnostics Main Menu appears, select the test you want...
Setup and Quick Reference Guide - Page 45
... "System Board Problems" in the
User's Guide.
If the problem is running a test, or a device on diagnosing the beep code. If the computer does not boot, contact Dell for technical assistance.
If the Dell Diagnostics is not identified, contact Dell for technical assistance. Also, see "Video Problems" in the User's Guide...
Setup and Quick Reference Guide - Page 48
... error occurs during start-up under "System Messages" in the User's Guide for suggestions on the monitor identifying the problem. green yellow yellow
yellow Possible USB failure. yellow yellow green
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System Information Guide - Page 3
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System Information Guide - Page 4
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CAUTION: Safety Instructions 6 General 6
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System Information Guide - Page 6
...Microsoft ® Windows® 2000 - Your Dell Precision Workstation User's Guide
Your User's Guide is also located on your desktop.
Click the Start button and click Help and ... instructions for your computer.
• Dell documentation updates, which are using the Dell Precision ResourceCD that came with your computer, and diagnostic and troubleshooting information.
• Operating...
System
Information Guide - Page 3
.... Dell Computer Corporation disclaims any manner whatsoever without notice. © 2001-2002 Dell Computer Corporation. Information in this text: Dell, the DELL logo, and Dell Precision are registered trademarks of your computer. Notes, Notices, and Cautions
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System
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Contents
Dell Documentation 5 Your Dell Precision Workstation User's Guide 5 Additional Documentation 5
CAUTION: Safety Instructions 6 General 6
When Using Your Computer 8 When Working Inside Your Computer 9 Protecting Against Electrostatic Discharge 10 Ergonomic Computing Habits 10 Battery Disposal 11
Regulatory Notices 11
Contents 3
System
Information Guide - Page 6
... Windows XP -
Your Dell Precision Workstation User's Guide
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