Dell Precision 490 Support Question
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How To Install Dell Precision 490 Cd
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Quick Reference Guide - Page 2
... subject to Microsoft® Windows® operating systems are registered trademarks of Intel Corporation;
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Reproduction in any proprietary interest in this text: Dell, the DELL logo and Dell Precision are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation. NOTICE: A NOTICE indicates either the entities claiming the marks and names or their products. Other trademarks...
Quick Reference Guide - Page 3
...® Windows® XP System Restore 33 Using the Last Known Good Configuration 34 Dell Diagnostics 35 Before You Start Testing 36
Beep Codes 36 Error Messages 38
Diagnostic Lights ...Finding Information 5
Setting Up Your Computer (Tower Orientation 9
Setting Up Your Computer (Desktop Orientation 14
About Your Computer 19 Front View (Tower Orientation 19 Back View (Tower Orientation 21 ...
Quick Reference Guide - Page 5
...; Drivers for my computer • My computer documentation • My device documentation • Desktop System Software (DSS)
• How to set up my computer • How to open my computer...Drivers and documentation updates can use the CD to reinstall drivers, run the Dell Diagnostics • Error codes and diagnostic lights • How to remove and install parts • How to care ...
Quick Reference Guide - Page 6
...labels are located on your computer.
• Use the Service Tag to identify your computer when you use support.dell.com or contact technical support.
• Enter the Express Service Code to troubleshoot and solve problems
• Service...
The User's Guide is also available on the Drivers and Utilities CD. What Are You Looking For?
• Warranty information • Terms and Conditions (U.S.
Quick Reference Guide - Page 7
...Dell Premier support website at
• Upgrades - Service call
and order status, warranty, and repair information
• Service and support - Certified drivers, patches, and software updates
• Desktop...automatically detects your computer and operating system and installs the
updates appropriate for your region or business segment to installing any of your problem. 4 Follow the ...
Quick Reference Guide - Page 8
... regarding Linux
and my Dell Precision computer
Find It Here
Operating System CD
The operating system is located on your computer. After you ordered. Your operating system product key label is already installed on the operating system you reinstall your computer. Dell Supported Linux Sites
• Linux.dell.com
• Lists.us.dell.com/mailman/listinfo/linux...
Quick Reference Guide - Page 14
... properly set up your tower computer.
Voltage from telephone communications can damage the network adapter.
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Quick Reference Guide
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Install additional software or devices. Setting Up Your Computer (Desktop Orientation)
CAUTION: Before you install any of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions in the Product Information Guide. NOTICE: Do not...
Quick Reference Guide - Page 20
...for a description of light codes that can also be used to wake the system or to -desktop conversion;
The computer is in your User's Guide. See "Diagnostic Lights" on the computer.
For... network and the computer.
To rotate the Dell badge for tower-to place it over, and rotate the plastic handle behind the badge. 6 USB 2.0 connectors (2) 7 Dell™ rotatable badge 8 power button
9 ...
Quick Reference Guide - Page 24
... to wake the system or to -desktop conversion; Front View (Desktop Orientation)
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1 upper 5.25-inch drive bay Holds a CD/DVD drive.
2 lower 5.25-inch...It is operating.
7 Dell™ rotatable badge
To rotate the Dell badge for more information on the computer. Instead, perform an operating system shutdown. See your CD player is recommended that...
Quick Reference Guide - Page 30
...'s electronic components. NOTICE: Opening the computer cover while the computer is removed. 2 If you have installed a security cable, remove it is resting. 3 Lay your computer on a flat surface with the cover... follow the safety instructions in your User's Guide. NOTICE: To prevent static damage to contact Dell You can do so by touching an unpainted metal surface on the computer. 1 Follow the ...
Quick Reference Guide - Page 32
...computer: • If you added or removed a part before the problem started, review the installation procedures
and ensure that the part is correctly installed. • If a peripheral device does not work, ensure that the device is detected but... search. 3 Click Hardware Troubleshooter in your User's Guide,
go to support.dell.com (on another computer if necessary) to access your User's Guide.
Quick Reference Guide - Page 34
..., press , press , and then select your operating system using the Drivers and Utilities CD.
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Quick Reference Guide
Using the Last Known Good Configuration
1 Restart your computer and ... If you reinstall Windows XP with the chipset, using the operating system installation guide and Operating System CD. Other Options to delete the existing partitions and reformat your hard drive....
Quick Reference Guide - Page 35
... • Access online Help screens that describe the tests and how to wait until you see "Starting the Dell Diagnostics From the Drivers and Utilities CD" in your User's Guide. For more information on Dell™ computers. It is detected or terminate testing if a certain number of the procedures in this program with...
Quick Reference Guide - Page 36
...your printer if one beep. Before You Start Testing
CAUTION: Before you see the Windows desktop.
If your computer beeps during start -up, the computer boots according to the devices specified...device list appears, highlight Onboard or USB CD-ROM Drive and press . 4 Select the Boot from CD-ROM option from the numbered list. When the DELL logo appears, press immediately. If multiple ...
Quick Reference Guide - Page 40
...(see "Resolving Software and Hardware Incompatibilities" on page 32).
4 If the problem persists, contact Dell. If the computer starts normally, troubleshoot the last card removed from the computer for diagnostic light..., and then restart the computer.
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 ...
Quick Reference Guide - Page 41
... the computer starts normally, reinstall an additional module. System board failure has occurred.
A message appears stating that your computer.
• If the problem persists, contact Dell. Contact Dell for more memory modules installed, remove the modules, reinstall one memory module in memory module connector DIMM_1. 4 Restart the computer.
Quick Reference Guide - Page 42
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• Verify that the memory modules that you are installing are turned off after POST.
Routine system activity
Watch your monitor for on page 32).
4 If the problem persists, contact Dell. If the computer starts normally, troubleshoot the last card removed...computer.
• Reinstall the memory modules and restart the computer. • If the problem persists, contact Dell.
Quick Reference Guide - Page 44
...44
Quick Reference Guide To locate your User's Guide, see your User's Guide,
Your desktop computer has eight USB see "Finding Information" on page 5.
For help locating your User's...If you have a sound card installed,
See the documentation that provides more
on page 14. This connector is available on page 5. To
purchase a card, contact Dell.
Your tower computer has eight...
Quick Reference Guide - Page 45
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CDs operating system, 8
computer beep codes, 36 restore to previous state, 33
conflicts software and hardware incompatibilities, 32
connectors headphone, 20, 25 keyboard, 23 line-in, 23 line-out, 22 mouse, 22 network adapter, 23 parallel, 22 power, 21, 25 serial, 23 sound, 22-23 USB, 20, 23-24
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Dell support site, 7
Dell...
Quick Reference Guide - Page 46
...network connector, 23
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operating system CD, 8 reinstalling, 8
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power button, 20, 24 connector, 21, 25 light, 20, 25
problems beep codes, 36 conflicts, 32 Dell Diagnostics, 35 diagnostic lights, 38 ...in, 23 line-out, 22 support website, 7 System Restore, 33
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troubleshooting conflicts, 32 Dell Diagnostics, 35 diagnostic lights, 38 Hardware Troubleshooter, 32 Help and Support Center, 7 restore to ...
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