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How To Flash Bios On Dell Precision T7400
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Airborne Contaminants Specification Tech Sheet - Page 1
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Quick Reference Guide - Page 2
... countries.
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Quick Reference Guide - Page 5
... computer. Some features or media may not be found at support.dell.com.
• How to remove and replace parts
Dell Precision™ User's Guide
• Specifications
Microsoft® Windows®...; Help and Support→ Dell User and System Guides→ System
Guides.
2 Click the User's Guide for my computer • My device documentation • Desktop System Software (DSS)
NOTE:...
Quick Reference Guide - Page 9
... Supported Linux Sites
• E-mail discussions with users 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
Setting Up Your Computer
Changing Between Tower and Desktop Orientations
CAUTION: Before you must use an optional kit...
Quick Reference Guide - Page 19
...of the four 5.25-inch drive bays. you can rotate the Dell badge so that you connect occasionally, such as flash memory keys, cameras, or bootable USB devices. The floppy-drive/...1000-Mbps (or 1-Gbps) network and the computer. Dell recommends that you troubleshoot a computer problem based on whether you use the desktop or tower orientation.
10 headphone connector
Use the headphone connector...
Quick Reference Guide - Page 26
... "Contacting Dell" in the Product Information Guide. NOTE: After the computer completes POST, all four lights turn off condition or a possible pre-BIOS failure has occurred. Diagnostic Lights
CAUTION: Before you begin any of the lights to the operating system. When the computer starts normally, the lights flash, and then turn off before...
Quick Reference Guide - Page 30
... same type into your computer (see "Memory" in your User's Guide).
• If the problem persists, contact Dell (see "Contacting Dell" in your User's Guide).
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Quick Reference Guide Possible motherboard failure. Code
Cause
2 short, 1 long
BIOS checksum error
1 long, 3 short, 2 short Memory error
1 short
F12 key pressed
Code (repetitive short beeps) 1 2
3
Description...
Quick Reference Guide - Page 31
... listed in your User's Guide for assistance).
C P U F A N F A I L U R E -
A cable may be loose, or the computer configuration information may not match the hardware configuration. Video BIOS Test Failure. Dell (see "Contacting Dell" in your User's Guide). System Messages
NOTE: If the message you are using is supported by your computer (see "Memory" in your User...
Quick Reference Guide - Page 32
...loose. N O N - N O T A B O O T D I L U R E - DELL RECOMMENDS THAT YOU BACK UP YOUR DATA REGULARLY.
The floppy disk may be defective or a cable may be enabled... that the cables are connected and that a bootable floppy disk is in BIOS setup. System board failure or a chip on the system board might be malfunctioning (see "Contacting Dell" in your User's Guide for assistance). S YS T E M D...
User's Guide - Page 2
.... Model DCDO
August 2007
P/N YT583 Rev.
Other trademarks and trade names may be used in this text: Dell, the DELL logo, Inspiron, Dell Precision, and Dell OpenManage are trademarks of your computer. A00 is subject to change without the written permission of Dell Inc.
Dell Inc. CAUTION: A CAUTION indicates a potential for property damage, personal injury, or death.
User's Guide - Page 6
... the Current Boot . . 84 Changing Boot Sequence for Future Boots . . . . 85 Booting to a USB Device 85
7 Clearing Forgotten Passwords 87
Clearing CMOS Settings 89
Flashing the BIOS 89
8 Cleaning Your Computer 91
Computer, Keyboard, and Monitor 91 Floppy Drive 91 CDs and DVDs 91
9 Troubleshooting 93
Solving Problems 93 Battery Problems 93...
User's Guide - Page 19
What Are You Looking For? Find It Here
• How to use Linux
Dell Supported Linux Sites
• E-mail discussions with users 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
Finding Information
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User's Guide - Page 36
... and the ASF Administrator's Guide, which are available on the Dell Support website at support.dell.com.
36
Advanced Features
CPU: CPU DOA Alert/CPU DOA The processor is disabled.
Alert Cleared
Heartbeats: Entity Presence Periodic heartbeats have been transmitted to BIOS
The BIOS did not complete loading upon initiation.
Boot: Failure to Boot...
User's Guide - Page 37
... system it down remotely. For information about your computer, such as updating its BIOS or shutting it is available for your computer and certain option settings in the... through the operating system installed on page 37).
For information on IT Assistant, see the Dell OpenManage Client Instrumentation User's Guide available on a corporate network. Advanced Features
37 IT Assistant...
User's Guide - Page 39
... are only available via an optional PCI Express RAID controller card.
Multicore processors contain two or more information on page 290). To determine if your Dell Precision computer. This section provides an overview of performing certain tasks simultaneously. A RAID level 0 configuration is recommended for highperformance programs, and a RAID level 1 configuration is using...
User's Guide - Page 89
... your computer at the Dell Support
website at support.dell.com. 3 Click Download Now to download the file. 4 If the Export Compliance Disclaimer window appears, click Yes, I Accept
this section, follow the safety instructions in the Product Information Guide. 1 Follow the procedures in this Agreement.
Flashing the BIOS
The BIOS may require flashing when an update...
User's Guide - Page 105
... computer starts normally, the lights flash. These lights also indicate sleep states. If the computer does not turn the computer on the front.
If the problem is in a normal off
Problem Description Suggested Resolution
The computer is still not resolved, contact Dell for technical assistance (see "Contacting Dell" on . Press the power button...
User's Guide - Page 106
...). See "Advanced Features" on
failure has occurred.
Use one of the appropriate methods to the operating system or software. The BIOS is still not resolved, contact Dell for technical assistance (see "Contacting Dell" on page 287).
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Troubleshooting Tools If the problem is not executing. If the problem is not resolved and you...
User's Guide - Page 115
... Write down the beep code on the "Diagnostics Checklist" on page 286.
2 Run the Dell Diagnostics to the system board (see "Contacting Dell" on page 27). Code
Cause
1-1-2
Microprocessor register failure
1-1-3
NVRAM read/write failure
1-1-4
ROM BIOS checksum failure
1-2-1
Programmable interval timer failure
1-2-2
DMA initialization failure
1-2-3
DMA page register read/write failure...
User's Guide - Page 290
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Appendix The following information is provided on the device or devices covered in this document in compliance with the FCC regulations:
• Product name: Dell™ Precision™ T7400
• Model number: DCDO
• Company name...
