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...applicable. is subject to change without the written permission of Dell Inc.; Intel and Pentium are trademarks of Dell Inc. Other trademarks and trade names may be used in this text: Dell, the DELL logo, and Dell Precision are registered trademarks of data and tells you how to either... and Windows are registered trademarks of abbreviations and acronyms, see the Glossary in trademarks and trade names other than its own. Dell Inc. Model DCTA May 2005 P/N N8152 Rev. Reproduction in any proprietary interest in your computer. Abbreviations and Acronyms For a complete...
...applicable. is subject to change without the written permission of Dell Inc.; Intel and Pentium are trademarks of Dell Inc. Other trademarks and trade names may be used in this text: Dell, the DELL logo, and Dell Precision are registered trademarks of data and tells you how to either... and Windows are registered trademarks of abbreviations and acronyms, see the Glossary in trademarks and trade names other than its own. Dell Inc. Model DCTA May 2005 P/N N8152 Rev. Reproduction in any proprietary interest in your computer. Abbreviations and Acronyms For a complete...
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... Troubleshooting Tips 32 Resolving Software and Hardware Incompatibilities 32 Using Microsoft® Windows® XP System Restore 32 Using the Last Known Good Configuration 34 Dell Diagnostics 34 Before You Start Testing 36 Beep Codes 36 Error Messages 37 Diagnostic Lights 37 Frequently Asked Questions 42 Index 45 Contents 3
... Troubleshooting Tips 32 Resolving Software and Hardware Incompatibilities 32 Using Microsoft® Windows® XP System Restore 32 Using the Last Known Good Configuration 34 Dell Diagnostics 34 Before You Start Testing 36 Beep Codes 36 Error Messages 37 Diagnostic Lights 37 Frequently Asked Questions 42 Index 45 Contents 3
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...troubleshooting information • How to open my computer cover NOTE: 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 run the... • My device documentation • Desktop System Software (DSS) Find It Here Drivers and Utilities CD (also known as a PDF at support.dell.com. Quick Reference Guide 5 NOTE: Additional information may ship with your documentation. Finding Information NOTE: Some features may not be found at support...
...troubleshooting information • How to open my computer cover NOTE: 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 run the... • My device documentation • Desktop System Software (DSS) Find It Here Drivers and Utilities CD (also known as a PDF at support.dell.com. Quick Reference Guide 5 NOTE: Additional information may ship with your documentation. Finding Information NOTE: Some features may not be found at support...
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...remove and replace parts • Specifications • How to configure system settings • How to direct your computer when you use support.dell.com or contact technical support. • Enter the Express Service Code to troubleshoot and solve problems • Service Tag and Express Service ...Code • Microsoft Windows License Label Find It Here Dell™ Product Information Guide User's Guide Microsoft® Windows® XP Help and Support Center 1 Click the Start button and click ...
...remove and replace parts • Specifications • How to configure system settings • How to direct your computer when you use support.dell.com or contact technical support. • Enter the Express Service Code to troubleshoot and solve problems • Service Tag and Express Service ...Code • Microsoft Windows License Label Find It Here Dell™ Product Information Guide User's Guide Microsoft® Windows® XP Help and Support Center 1 Click the Start button and click ...
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... problem. 4 Follow the instructions on my computer configuration, product specifications, and white papers • Downloads - DSS is necessary for Dell™ 3.5-inch USB floppy drives, Intel® Pentium® M processors, optical drives, and USB devices. Under Select a Device... should also reinstall the DSS utility. Contact information, service call status and support history, service contract, online discussions with other Dell customers NOTE: Corporate, government, and education customers can also use Windows XP • Documentation for my computer • Documentation...
... problem. 4 Follow the instructions on my computer configuration, product specifications, and white papers • Downloads - DSS is necessary for Dell™ 3.5-inch USB floppy drives, Intel® Pentium® M processors, optical drives, and USB devices. Under Select a Device... should also reinstall the DSS utility. Contact information, service call status and support history, service contract, online discussions with other Dell customers NOTE: Corporate, government, and education customers can also use Windows XP • Documentation for my computer • Documentation...
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...instructions. See your User's Guide for the devices that came with your computer. Dell Supported Linux Sites • Linux.dell.com • Lists.us.dell.com/mailman/listinfo/linux-precision • Docs.us.dell.com/docs/software/oslinux/ 8 Quick Reference Guide To reinstall your operating system, ... Utilities CD to use the Operating System CD. NOTE: The color of Dell Precision™ products and the Linux operating system • Additional information regarding Linux and my Dell Precision computer Find It Here Operating System CD The operating system is already installed on...
...instructions. See your User's Guide for the devices that came with your computer. Dell Supported Linux Sites • Linux.dell.com • Lists.us.dell.com/mailman/listinfo/linux-precision • Docs.us.dell.com/docs/software/oslinux/ 8 Quick Reference Guide To reinstall your operating system, ... Utilities CD to use the Operating System CD. NOTE: The color of Dell Precision™ products and the Linux operating system • Additional information regarding Linux and my Dell Precision computer Find It Here Operating System CD The operating system is already installed on...
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NOTE: If your computer. 1 Connect the keyboard and the mouse. Setting Up Your Computer (Tower Orientation) CAUTION: Before you begin any of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions in the Product Information Guide. NOTICE: Do not connect a modem cable to the card. Voltage from telephone communications can damage the network adapter. PS/2 or USB 2 Connect the modem or the network cable. PS/2 or USB Network Modem Quick Reference Guide 9 You must complete all steps to properly set up your computer has a network card installed, connect the ...
NOTE: If your computer. 1 Connect the keyboard and the mouse. Setting Up Your Computer (Tower Orientation) CAUTION: Before you begin any of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions in the Product Information Guide. NOTICE: Do not connect a modem cable to the card. Voltage from telephone communications can damage the network adapter. PS/2 or USB 2 Connect the modem or the network cable. PS/2 or USB Network Modem Quick Reference Guide 9 You must complete all steps to properly set up your computer has a network card installed, connect the ...
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Depending on your graphics card, you can connect your monitor to connect your monitor in various ways. NOTE: You may need to use the provided adapter or cable to the computer. 10 Quick Reference Guide www.dell.com | support.dell.com 3 Connect the monitor.
Depending on your graphics card, you can connect your monitor to connect your monitor in various ways. NOTE: You may need to use the provided adapter or cable to the computer. 10 Quick Reference Guide www.dell.com | support.dell.com 3 Connect the monitor.
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The dual-monitor cable is for the primary monitor, and the black connector is color-coded; Quick Reference Guide 11 Dual VGA Y cable adapter: Dual DVI Y cable adapter: VGA VGA DVI DVI Use the appropriate Y cable when your graphics card has a Use the appropriate Y cable when your graphics card has a single connector and you want to connect your computer single connector and you want to connect your computer to the computer when you want to connect your computer to one or two VGA monitors. For single- To enable dual-monitor support, both monitors must be attached to ...
The dual-monitor cable is for the primary monitor, and the black connector is color-coded; Quick Reference Guide 11 Dual VGA Y cable adapter: Dual DVI Y cable adapter: VGA VGA DVI DVI Use the appropriate Y cable when your graphics card has a Use the appropriate Y cable when your graphics card has a single connector and you want to connect your computer single connector and you want to connect your computer to the computer when you want to connect your computer to one or two VGA monitors. For single- To enable dual-monitor support, both monitors must be attached to ...
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... connectors with one VGA adapter: DVI VGA Use the appropriate connector(s) when you want to connect your computer to one or two monitors. www.dell.com | support.dell.com For dual-monitor capable cards with one DVI connector and one VGA connector One DVI connector and one VGA connector: Two VGA connectors...
... connectors with one VGA adapter: DVI VGA Use the appropriate connector(s) when you want to connect your computer to one or two monitors. www.dell.com | support.dell.com For dual-monitor capable cards with one DVI connector and one VGA connector One DVI connector and one VGA connector: Two VGA connectors...
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Connect the power 5 cables and turn on the computer and monitor. LINE OUT 1234 Quick Reference Guide 13 NOTE: If your computer has a sound card installed, connect the speakers to the card. 4 Connect the speakers.
Connect the power 5 cables and turn on the computer and monitor. LINE OUT 1234 Quick Reference Guide 13 NOTE: If your computer has a sound card installed, connect the speakers to the card. 4 Connect the speakers.
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... is compatible with the software or device or contact the vendor to the network adapter. Voltage from telephone communications can damage the network adapter. www.dell.com | support.dell.com 6 Install additional software or devices.
... is compatible with the software or device or contact the vendor to the network adapter. Voltage from telephone communications can damage the network adapter. www.dell.com | support.dell.com 6 Install additional software or devices.
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Depending on your graphics card, you can connect your monitor to the card. Network Quick Reference Guide 15 2 Connect the modem or the network cable. NOTE: If your computer has a network card installed, connect the network cable to the computer. NOTE: You may need to use the provided adapter or cable to connect your monitor in various ways. Modem 3 Connect the monitor.
Depending on your graphics card, you can connect your monitor to the card. Network Quick Reference Guide 15 2 Connect the modem or the network cable. NOTE: If your computer has a network card installed, connect the network cable to the computer. NOTE: You may need to use the provided adapter or cable to connect your monitor in various ways. Modem 3 Connect the monitor.
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... enable dual-monitor support, both monitors must be attached to the computer when you start your computer to one or two VGA monitors. www.dell.com | support.dell.com For single- to a VGA monitor. Dual VGA Y cable adapter: Dual DVI Y cable adapter: VGA VGA DVI DVI Use the appropriate Y cable when your...
... enable dual-monitor support, both monitors must be attached to the computer when you start your computer to one or two VGA monitors. www.dell.com | support.dell.com For single- to a VGA monitor. Dual VGA Y cable adapter: Dual DVI Y cable adapter: VGA VGA DVI DVI Use the appropriate Y cable when your...
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Use two VGA adapters to connect two VGA monitors to the DVI connectors on your computer. VGA VGA Use the VGA adapter when you want to connect your computer to two VGA monitors. For dual-monitor capable cards with one DVI connector and one VGA connector One DVI connector and one VGA connector: Two VGA connectors with two VGA adapters: DVI DVI DVI VGA VGA VGA Use the DVI connector(s) to connect Use the VGA adapter to connect a your computer to one or two DVI VGA monitor to one of the DVI monitors. connectors on your computer to connect your computer. For dual-...
Use two VGA adapters to connect two VGA monitors to the DVI connectors on your computer. VGA VGA Use the VGA adapter when you want to connect your computer to two VGA monitors. For dual-monitor capable cards with one DVI connector and one VGA connector One DVI connector and one VGA connector: Two VGA connectors with two VGA adapters: DVI DVI DVI VGA VGA VGA Use the DVI connector(s) to connect Use the VGA adapter to connect a your computer to one or two DVI VGA monitor to one of the DVI monitors. connectors on your computer to connect your computer. For dual-...
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...the power cables 5 and turn on the 3 2 1 IEEE 1394 card, see your desktop computer. 18 Quick Reference Guide For instructions on contacting Dell 4 and for your User's Guide. 6 Install additional software or devices. Before you purchased an IEEE 1394 card. This connector is only available ...has a sound card installed, connect the speakers to the card. Your desktop computer has an optional front IEEE 1394 connector. www.dell.com | support.dell.com 4 Connect the speakers. LINE OUT NOTE: If your computer and operating system. To purchase a card, contact...
...the power cables 5 and turn on the 3 2 1 IEEE 1394 card, see your desktop computer. 18 Quick Reference Guide For instructions on contacting Dell 4 and for your User's Guide. 6 Install additional software or devices. Before you purchased an IEEE 1394 card. This connector is only available ...has a sound card installed, connect the speakers to the card. Your desktop computer has an optional front IEEE 1394 connector. www.dell.com | support.dell.com 4 Connect the speakers. LINE OUT NOTE: If your computer and operating system. To purchase a card, contact...
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Quick Reference Guide 19 About Your Computer Front View (Tower Orientation) 1 14 2 13 3 4 12 5 11 6 1234 10 7 9 8 1 upper 5.25-inch drive bay Holds a CD/DVD drive. 2 lower 5.25-inch drive bay Holds a CD/DVD drive or an optional third hard drive. 3 upper 3.5-inch drive bay Holds an optional fourth hard drive (serial ATA). 4 lower 3.5-inch drive bay You can use the bay for an optional floppy drive or an optional Media Card Reader. 5 hard-drive activity light The hard drive light is operating. The light might also be on when a device such as your CD player is on when the computer...
Quick Reference Guide 19 About Your Computer Front View (Tower Orientation) 1 14 2 13 3 4 12 5 11 6 1234 10 7 9 8 1 upper 5.25-inch drive bay Holds a CD/DVD drive. 2 lower 5.25-inch drive bay Holds a CD/DVD drive or an optional third hard drive. 3 upper 3.5-inch drive bay Holds an optional fourth hard drive (serial ATA). 4 lower 3.5-inch drive bay You can use the bay for an optional floppy drive or an optional Media Card Reader. 5 hard-drive activity light The hard drive light is operating. The light might also be on when a device such as your CD player is on when the computer...
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... Manager. Use the microphone connector to attach a personal computer microphone for voice or musical input into a power-saving state. www.dell.com | support.dell.com 6 IEEE 1394 connector (optional) 7 USB 2.0 connectors (2) 8 Dell™ badge rotation notch 9 power button 10 power light 11 microphone connector 12 headphone connector 13 diagnostic lights (4) 14 network link...
... Manager. Use the microphone connector to attach a personal computer microphone for voice or musical input into a power-saving state. www.dell.com | support.dell.com 6 IEEE 1394 connector (optional) 7 USB 2.0 connectors (2) 8 Dell™ badge rotation notch 9 power button 10 power light 11 microphone connector 12 headphone connector 13 diagnostic lights (4) 14 network link...
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Quick Reference Guide 21 Back View (Tower Orientation) 1 2 3 4 1 power connector Insert the power cable into this connector. 2 voltage selection switch See the safety instructions in the Product Information Guide for more information. 3 back-panel connectors Plug serial, USB, and other devices into the appropriate connector. 4 card slots Access connectors for any installed PCI or PCI Express cards.
Quick Reference Guide 21 Back View (Tower Orientation) 1 2 3 4 1 power connector Insert the power cable into this connector. 2 voltage selection switch See the safety instructions in the Product Information Guide for more information. 3 back-panel connectors Plug serial, USB, and other devices into the appropriate connector. 4 card slots Access connectors for any installed PCI or PCI Express cards.
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www.dell.com | support.dell.com Front View (Desktop Orientation) 1 23 456 7 4 3 2 1 12 11 10 9 8 1 upper 5.25-inch drive bay This bay holds a CD/DVD drive. 2 lower 5.25-inch drive ...
www.dell.com | support.dell.com Front View (Desktop Orientation) 1 23 456 7 4 3 2 1 12 11 10 9 8 1 upper 5.25-inch drive bay This bay holds a CD/DVD drive. 2 lower 5.25-inch drive ...