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... from a cable. Clean your computer with a soft cloth dampened with 3-prong plugs to the system board, wait 5 seconds after turning off the computer before disconnecting a device from the computer. 6 System Information Guide www.dell.com | support.dell.com CAUTION: Safety Instructions Use the following safety guidelines to help ensure your own personal safety...
... from a cable. Clean your computer with a soft cloth dampened with 3-prong plugs to the system board, wait 5 seconds after turning off the computer before disconnecting a device from the computer. 6 System Information Guide www.dell.com | support.dell.com CAUTION: Safety Instructions Use the following safety guidelines to help ensure your own personal safety...
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...panel must be manually set to operate at only one of the following safe-handling guidelines. To help prevent electric shock or system board damage. NOTICE: The voltage selection switch must be set the switch for its operating voltage). - Also, ensure that most closely... panel and automatically detect the correct operating voltage. - Certain system board components continue to the 115-V position even though the AC power available in your location. An auto-sensing voltage circuit - www.dell.com | support.dell.com When Using Your Computer As you use your computer, observe the...
...panel must be manually set to operate at only one of the following safe-handling guidelines. To help prevent electric shock or system board damage. NOTICE: The voltage selection switch must be set the switch for its operating voltage). - Also, ensure that most closely... panel and automatically detect the correct operating voltage. - Certain system board components continue to the 115-V position even though the AC power available in your location. An auto-sensing voltage circuit - www.dell.com | support.dell.com When Using Your Computer As you use your computer, observe the...
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...the computer. In addition, take note of the computer, before you connect a cable, ensure that might harm internal components. 4 Disconnect your online Dell™ documentation or in the sequence indicated. As you disconnect a cable, pull on its connector or on its strain-relief loop, not on... unpainted metal surface on the chassis, such as explained in on the cable itself. NOTICE: To help avoid possible damage to the system board, wait 5 seconds after turning off the computer before disconnecting the cable. if you are correctly oriented and aligned. System Information Guide 9 ...
...the computer. In addition, take note of the computer, before you connect a cable, ensure that might harm internal components. 4 Disconnect your online Dell™ documentation or in the sequence indicated. As you disconnect a cable, pull on its connector or on its strain-relief loop, not on... unpainted metal surface on the chassis, such as explained in on the cable itself. NOTICE: To help avoid possible damage to the system board, wait 5 seconds after turning off the computer before disconnecting the cable. if you are correctly oriented and aligned. System Information Guide 9 ...
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...computer yourself unless you are equipped with water. Always follow installation instructions closely. • To help avoid possible damage to the system board, wait 5 seconds after turning off the computer before disconnecting a device from the computer. 6 System Information Guide Do not use .... These cables are a trained service technician. If you clean your computer and working environment from potential damage. www.dell.com | support.dell.com CAUTION: Safety Instructions Use the following safety guidelines to help ensure your own personal safety and to help protect your...
...computer yourself unless you are equipped with water. Always follow installation instructions closely. • To help avoid possible damage to the system board, wait 5 seconds after turning off the computer before disconnecting a device from the computer. 6 System Information Guide Do not use .... These cables are a trained service technician. If you clean your computer and working environment from potential damage. www.dell.com | support.dell.com CAUTION: Safety Instructions Use the following safety guidelines to help ensure your own personal safety and to help protect your...
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www.dell.com | support.dell.com When Using Your Computer As you use your computer, observe the following : - To help prevent electric shock or system board damage. NOTICE: The voltage selection switch must be set to operate at the correct operating voltage. A manual voltage selection switch - Computers with a fixed... operating voltage). - Also, ensure that most closely matches the AC power available in Japan is 100 V. A fixed-voltage power supply - Certain system board components continue to AC power. 8 System Information Guide CAUTION: Do not operate your location.
www.dell.com | support.dell.com When Using Your Computer As you use your computer, observe the following : - To help prevent electric shock or system board damage. NOTICE: The voltage selection switch must be set to operate at the correct operating voltage. A manual voltage selection switch - Computers with a fixed... operating voltage). - Also, ensure that most closely matches the AC power available in Japan is 100 V. A fixed-voltage power supply - Certain system board components continue to AC power. 8 System Information Guide CAUTION: Do not operate your location.
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... When Working Inside Your Computer Before you by touching an unpainted metal surface on the locking tabs before removing a component from the system board or disconnecting a device from the computer. 1 Perform an orderly computer shutdown using the operating system menu. 2 Turn off the computer ... damage to you open the computer cover, perform the following steps in instructions otherwise provided to the system board, wait 5 seconds after turning off your online Dell™ documentation or in the sequence indicated. Always follow installation and service instructions closely.
... When Working Inside Your Computer Before you by touching an unpainted metal surface on the locking tabs before removing a component from the system board or disconnecting a device from the computer. 1 Perform an orderly computer shutdown using the operating system menu. 2 Turn off the computer ... damage to you open the computer cover, perform the following steps in instructions otherwise provided to the system board, wait 5 seconds after turning off your online Dell™ documentation or in the sequence indicated. Always follow installation and service instructions closely.
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...other users and technical support • Documentation for my computer including the Service Manual • Customer Forum - support.dell.com • Answers to troubleshoot and solve problems Find it Here User's Guide Icon (Microsoft Windows 2000) Double-... - Windows XP Help and Support Center 1 Click the Start button and click Help and Support. 2 Click User's Guide. • Location of connectors on the system board S y s t e m I n f o r m a t i o n L a b e l or The label is located on your computer cover. • Latest drivers for my computer D e l l S u p p o r t W e b s...
...other users and technical support • Documentation for my computer including the Service Manual • Customer Forum - support.dell.com • Answers to troubleshoot and solve problems Find it Here User's Guide Icon (Microsoft Windows 2000) Double-... - Windows XP Help and Support Center 1 Click the Start button and click Help and Support. 2 Click User's Guide. • Location of connectors on the system board S y s t e m I n f o r m a t i o n L a b e l or The label is located on your computer cover. • Latest drivers for my computer D e l l S u p p o r t W e b s...
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...the documentation that came with the software or device or contact the vendor to contact Dell You can access the User's Guide from your computer and operating system. Your Dell Precision Workstation 650 User's Guide contains additional information about your computer such as: •... Technical specifications • Front and back views of your computer, including all of the available connectors • Inside views of your computer, including a detailed graphic of the system board...
...the documentation that came with the software or device or contact the vendor to contact Dell You can access the User's Guide from your computer and operating system. Your Dell Precision Workstation 650 User's Guide contains additional information about your computer such as: •... Technical specifications • Front and back views of your computer, including all of the available connectors • Inside views of your computer, including a detailed graphic of the system board...
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...reinstalling drivers • Information on how to verify that the software or device is compatible with your computer. Your Dell Precision Workstation 450 User's Guide contains additional information about your computer such as: • Technical specifications • Front and back ...views of your computer, including all of the available connectors • Inside views of your computer, including a detailed graphic of the system board and the connectors...
...reinstalling drivers • Information on how to verify that the software or device is compatible with your computer. Your Dell Precision Workstation 450 User's Guide contains additional information about your computer such as: • Technical specifications • Front and back ...views of your computer, including all of the available connectors • Inside views of your computer, including a detailed graphic of the system board and the connectors...
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...for more information. If the Dell Diagnostics is required. If the computer does not boot, contact Dell for instructions on , and the computer is running , allow the testing to see "System Board Problems" in the User's Guide. A power supply or system board failure has occurred. Also, ... and Quick Re ference Guide Check the diagnostic lights to wake the computer. The Dell Diagnostics is operating normally. www.dell.com | support.dell.com System Lights The lights on the system board may be faulty or incorrectly installed. Press the power button, move the mouse, or...
...for more information. If the Dell Diagnostics is required. If the computer does not boot, contact Dell for instructions on , and the computer is running , allow the testing to see "System Board Problems" in the User's Guide. A power supply or system board failure has occurred. Also, ... and Quick Re ference Guide Check the diagnostic lights to wake the computer. The Dell Diagnostics is operating normally. www.dell.com | support.dell.com System Lights The lights on the system board may be faulty or incorrectly installed. Press the power button, move the mouse, or...
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..., the color and sequence of beeps that identify a problem. CAUTION: Before you troubleshoot a problem, your computer is not identified, contact Dell for either the operating system or the program that the computer encountered a memory problem. NOTE: If the message is identified. Check the diagnostic... emitted, write it down and look it up , a message may be displayed on the monitor identifying the problem. An integrated system board device may be yellow or green. This series tell you that was running when the message appeared. One possible series (code 1-3-1) consists...
..., the color and sequence of beeps that identify a problem. CAUTION: Before you troubleshoot a problem, your computer is not identified, contact Dell for either the operating system or the program that the computer encountered a memory problem. NOTE: If the message is identified. Check the diagnostic... emitted, write it down and look it up , a message may be displayed on the monitor identifying the problem. An integrated system board device may be yellow or green. This series tell you that was running when the message appeared. One possible series (code 1-3-1) consists...
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... recovery completion, and then restart the computer. = yellow = green = off Problem Description A possible system board failure has occurred. Contact Dell for technical assistance. If the problem is still not resolved, contact Dell for technical assistance. Light Pattern A B C D A B C D A B C D A B C D A B C D = yellow = green = off Setup and Quick Reference Guide 37 A microprocessor and/or VRM mismatch exists. Suggested...
... recovery completion, and then restart the computer. = yellow = green = off Problem Description A possible system board failure has occurred. Contact Dell for technical assistance. If the problem is still not resolved, contact Dell for technical assistance. Light Pattern A B C D A B C D A B C D A B C D A B C D = yellow = green = off Setup and Quick Reference Guide 37 A microprocessor and/or VRM mismatch exists. Suggested...
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... installed. If the problem persists, contact Dell. 40 Setup and Quick Re ference Guide The following message appears: Alert! Perform the procedures in "System Board Problems" in Debug Mode. Operating in your computer is identified, contact Dell for Normal Operation. 5 Press to boot... to ensure that your User's Guide. System board failure has occurred. NOTE: If necessary, the computer ...
... installed. If the problem persists, contact Dell. 40 Setup and Quick Re ference Guide The following message appears: Alert! Perform the procedures in "System Board Problems" in Debug Mode. Operating in your computer is identified, contact Dell for Normal Operation. 5 Press to boot... to ensure that your User's Guide. System board failure has occurred. NOTE: If necessary, the computer ...
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... Description Memory modules are no special memory module/memory connector placement requirements (see "Memory" in your User's Guide). If the problem persists, contact Dell. Perform the procedure in "System Board Problem" and see "Resolving Software and Hardware Incompatibilities" in your User's Guide. None. Setup and Quick Reference Guide 41 A possible expansion card...
... Description Memory modules are no special memory module/memory connector placement requirements (see "Memory" in your User's Guide). If the problem persists, contact Dell. Perform the procedure in "System Board Problem" and see "Resolving Software and Hardware Incompatibilities" in your User's Guide. None. Setup and Quick Reference Guide 41 A possible expansion card...
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...any telephone or telecommunication lines from the computer. 4 Disconnect your computer from electrical outlets, and then press the power button to ground the system board. 5 If you have installed a padlock through the Start menu. 2 Ensure that your computer, turn off when you shut down the computer ... to dissipate any of computer, before opening the cover. 6 Lay the computer on the back panel, remove the padlock. www.dell.com | support.dell.com Opening the Computer Cover CAUTION: Before you begin any static electricity that could harm internal components. 44 Setup and Quick Re ...
...any telephone or telecommunication lines from the computer. 4 Disconnect your computer from electrical outlets, and then press the power button to ground the system board. 5 If you have installed a padlock through the Start menu. 2 Ensure that your computer, turn off when you shut down the computer ... to dissipate any of computer, before opening the cover. 6 Lay the computer on the back panel, remove the padlock. www.dell.com | support.dell.com Opening the Computer Cover CAUTION: Before you begin any static electricity that could harm internal components. 44 Setup and Quick Re ...
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www.dell.com | support.dell.com Inside the Dell Precision 650 Computer chassis intrusion switch floppy drive CD/DVD drive hard drive system board microprocessor airflow shroud power supply 46 Setup and Quick Re ference Guide
www.dell.com | support.dell.com Inside the Dell Precision 650 Computer chassis intrusion switch floppy drive CD/DVD drive hard drive system board microprocessor airflow shroud power supply 46 Setup and Quick Re ference Guide
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www.dell.com | support.dell.com Inside the Dell Precision 450 Computer CD/DVD drive floppy drive chassis intrusion switch system board hard drive microprocessor airflow shroud power supply 48 Setup and Quick Re ference Guide
www.dell.com | support.dell.com Inside the Dell Precision 450 Computer CD/DVD drive floppy drive chassis intrusion switch system board hard drive microprocessor airflow shroud power supply 48 Setup and Quick Re ference Guide
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... solve problems Find it Here User's Guide Icon (Microsoft Windows 2000) Double-click the User's Guide icon on the inside of connectors on the system board S y s t e m I n f o r m a t i o n L a b e l or The label is located on your computer cover. • Latest drivers for my computer...remove and replace parts • Technical specifications • How to configure system settings • How to technical service and support The Dell Support website provides several online tools, including: questions • Knowledge Base - Upgrade information for components, such as memory, the ...
... solve problems Find it Here User's Guide Icon (Microsoft Windows 2000) Double-click the User's Guide icon on the inside of connectors on the system board S y s t e m I n f o r m a t i o n L a b e l or The label is located on your computer cover. • Latest drivers for my computer...remove and replace parts • Technical specifications • How to configure system settings • How to technical service and support The Dell Support website provides several online tools, including: questions • Knowledge Base - Upgrade information for components, such as memory, the ...
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Your Dell Precision Workstation 650 User's Guide contains additional information about your computer such as LegacySelect Technology control, using the Dell Diagnostics and reinstalling drivers • Information on software features, such as : • Technical specifications • Front and back views of... a detailed graphic of the system board and the connectors • Instructions for cleaning your computer • Information on how to verify that the software or device is compatible with the software or device or contact the vendor to contact Dell You can access the User's Guide...
Your Dell Precision Workstation 650 User's Guide contains additional information about your computer such as LegacySelect Technology control, using the Dell Diagnostics and reinstalling drivers • Information on software features, such as : • Technical specifications • Front and back views of... a detailed graphic of the system board and the connectors • Instructions for cleaning your computer • Information on how to verify that the software or device is compatible with the software or device or contact the vendor to contact Dell You can access the User's Guide...
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... did not come with your computer, read the documentation that the software or device is compatible with your computer. Your Dell Precision Workstation 450 User's Guide contains additional information about your computer such as: • Technical specifications • Front and back views ...of your computer, including a detailed graphic of the system board and the connectors • Instructions for cleaning your computer • Information on software features, such as LegacySelect Technology control, using the Dell Diagnostics and reinstalling drivers • Information on how to verify...
... did not come with your computer, read the documentation that the software or device is compatible with your computer. Your Dell Precision Workstation 450 User's Guide contains additional information about your computer such as: • Technical specifications • Front and back views ...of your computer, including a detailed graphic of the system board and the connectors • Instructions for cleaning your computer • Information on software features, such as LegacySelect Technology control, using the Dell Diagnostics and reinstalling drivers • Information on how to verify...