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Quick Reference Guide - Page 3
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Locating Your User's Guide 29
Removing the Computer Cover 30
Caring for Your Computer 32
Solving Problems 32 Troubleshooting Tips 32 Resolving Software and Hardware Incompatibilities 32 Using Microsoft® 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...
Quick Reference Guide - Page 6
... User License Agreement
Find It Here Dell™ Product Information Guide
• How to remove and replace parts • Specifications • How to configure system settings • How to troubleshoot and solve problems
• Service Tag and Express Service Code • Microsoft Windows License Label
User's Guide
Microsoft®Windows® XP Help and Support Center
1 Click the Start...
Quick Reference Guide - Page 7
... that describes your problem. 4 Follow the instructions on my computer configuration, product specifications,
and white papers
• Downloads - Find It Here
• Solutions - Service call
and order status, warranty, and repair information
• Service and support - The software automatically detects your computer and operating system and installs the
updates appropriate for...
Quick Reference Guide - Page 20
... more information on the diagnostic code.
NOTE: The power button can help you troubleshoot a computer problem based on booting to a USB device).
remove the front panel, turn on page 38.
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Quick Reference Guide The computer is turned off the computer. Use these lights to help you troubleshoot problems with your computer. To rotate the Dell badge for more information, see...
User's Guide - Page 15
... system searches for the processor installed in the system setup menu. Drives 0 through 4
NOTE: Operating systems with USB support will recognize USB floppy drives regardless of this section may not appear exactly as listed. Displays the Controller type (SATA), Port number the drive is connected. Date/Time Controls the system's internal calendar and clock.
Read Only...
User's Guide - Page 17
... systems won't complete installation when the max CPUID function supported is not entered here, the user can utilize the additional hardware capabilities provided by Intel Virtualization technology. If the correct password is greater than 3. Intrusion
Alert
Acknowledges and clears a chassis intrusion alert.
Off commands the system to modify system setup settings. Last commands the...
User's Guide - Page 22
You control the power usage through the operating system installed on computers with your computer and certain option settings in a RAID level 1 configuration, the third drive can be mixed in system memory to a hard drive and then removing system power. NOTE: Hibernate mode is only supported on your software. Operation then resumes where the computer left off for...
User's Guide - Page 41
...-writable drives can be copied using Sonic DigitalMedia.
1. Back to Contents Page
Copying CDs and DVDs
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NOTE: Ensure that disc later.
The computer copies the data from audio files stored on the Sonic support website at www.sonic.com. To copy the CD or DVD: l If you have one CD...
User's Guide - Page 91
... updates for your computer (see Reinstalling Drivers and Utilities). premier.support.dell.com
The Dell Premier Support website is necessary for the devices that came with other Dell customers l Upgrades - Computer documentation, details on your problem and click the
arrow icon. 3. Click the topic that describes your computer. l Service Tag and Express Service Code l Microsoft Windows...
User's Guide - Page 96
... Repair or Credit Before You Call Contacting Dell
Technical Assistance
If you need to remove the computer covers, first disconnect the computer power and modem cables from a telephone near or at the computer so that technical support can assist you with installation and troubleshooting procedures.
5.
Complete the procedures in Solving Problems.
2. Call your Express Service Code...
User's Guide - Page 97
... a week, to answer your questions about their portable and desktop computers. Automated Order-Status Service
To check on ) if the return is for repair or credit, as follows:
1. Technical Support Service
Dell's technical support service is available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Problems With Your Order
If you have a problem with the item(s) being returned, whether for credit.
Include...
User's Guide - Page 149
... Is a Driver?
Ensure that you : l Upgrade your problem and, if necessary, update the driver. You may need to reinstall the driver or install a new driver (see if any device has an exclamation point (a yellow circle with a [!]) on the device icon.
Click System. 4. Click Device Manager. 6. If you may not ship with any other sources, your computer to install drivers if you...
User's Guide - Page 150
... Your Operating System) does not resolve the problem, then reinstall the driver from a list or specific location (Advanced) and click Next. 8. Click Install from the Drivers and Utilities CD (also known as the ResourceCD). Restoring Your Operating System
You can use System Restore to return your Dell™ computer to the Windows Classic view. However, using the Operating...
User's Guide - Page 153
... XP operating system to do not reinstall Windows XP unless a Dell technical support representative instructs you can use System Restore to return your computer has a RAID controller. If Device Driver Rollback does not resolve the problem, then use the Hardware Troubleshooter to Contents Page NOTICE: Before performing the installation, back up all data files on your primary hard drive...
User's Guide - Page 154
...'s instructions. Close the computer cover (see Contacting Dell). Back to Contents Page
Solving Problems
Dell Precision™ Workstation 490 User's Guide
Troubleshooting Tips Battery Problems Card Problems Card Fan Problems Drive Problems E-Mail, Modem, and Internet Problems IEEE 1394 Device Problems Keyboard Problems Lockups and Software Problems
Media Card Reader Problems Memory Problems...
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