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Contents Finding Information and Assistance 5 Using the Dell Precision™ ResourceCD 9 Setting Up Your Computer 10 Dual Monitors 17 Frequently Asked Questions 18 Safety First-For You and Your Computer 20 Opening the Computer ... 21 Inside Your Computer 23 Removing and Installing Parts 24 Adding Memory 24 Adding a Hard Drive or Externally Accessible Drive 24 Adding a PCI Expansion Card 24 Upgrading the Video Card 25 Upgrading Your Processor(s 25 Solving Problems 25 When to Use the Dell Diagnostics 26 Starting the Dell Diagnostics 27 Messages and Codes 30 Contents 3
Contents Finding Information and Assistance 5 Using the Dell Precision™ ResourceCD 9 Setting Up Your Computer 10 Dual Monitors 17 Frequently Asked Questions 18 Safety First-For You and Your Computer 20 Opening the Computer ... 21 Inside Your Computer 23 Removing and Installing Parts 24 Adding Memory 24 Adding a Hard Drive or Externally Accessible Drive 24 Adding a PCI Expansion Card 24 Upgrading the Video Card 25 Upgrading Your Processor(s 25 Solving Problems 25 When to Use the Dell Diagnostics 26 Starting the Dell Diagnostics 27 Messages and Codes 30 Contents 3
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... If so, search the contents of the Click User's Guides in the User's Guide. Click User's Guides in the video controller User's Guide. blinking green. Setup and Quick Reference Guide 19 A step-by-step procedure for setting up dual ..., click capable graphics card. Or try the Dell Precision ResourceCD Or try the Dell Support Site I need a driver for See "Using the Dell See the Dell Precision my graphics card, Precision™ ResourceCD" on your User's Guide. Help and Support and appropriate for more information. Dell Precision ResourceCD. Guide for ...
... If so, search the contents of the Click User's Guides in the User's Guide. Click User's Guides in the video controller User's Guide. blinking green. Setup and Quick Reference Guide 19 A step-by-step procedure for setting up dual ..., click capable graphics card. Or try the Dell Precision ResourceCD Or try the Dell Support Site I need a driver for See "Using the Dell See the Dell Precision my graphics card, Precision™ ResourceCD" on your User's Guide. Help and Support and appropriate for more information. Dell Precision ResourceCD. Guide for ...
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...(s) Perform the preceding steps to access your computer. Express Service Code Service Tag: Setup and Quick Reference Guide 25 Pick your video card at support.dell.com. For instructions on installing the card in your computer, perform the preceding steps to access the User's Guide, and then see "Microprocessor." Solving Problems NOTE: If computer...
...(s) Perform the preceding steps to access your computer. Express Service Code Service Tag: Setup and Quick Reference Guide 25 Pick your video card at support.dell.com. For instructions on installing the card in your computer, perform the preceding steps to access the User's Guide, and then see "Microprocessor." Solving Problems NOTE: If computer...
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...monitor or the graphics card may Check the diagnostic lights to see "System Board Problems" in the User's Guide. Solid green power N/A light and no beep code and no beep code but the computer locks up " the computer. Solid green power N/A light and no video during POST A ...the specific problem is identified. Also, see if the specific problem is in the User's Guide. If the computer does not boot, contact Dell for instructions on diagnosing the beep code. Blinking green Blank The computer is identified. Blinks green several N/A times and then turns off A ...
...monitor or the graphics card may Check the diagnostic lights to see "System Board Problems" in the User's Guide. Solid green power N/A light and no beep code and no beep code but the computer locks up " the computer. Solid green power N/A light and no video during POST A ...the specific problem is identified. Also, see if the specific problem is in the User's Guide. If the computer does not boot, contact Dell for instructions on diagnosing the beep code. Blinking green Blank The computer is identified. Blinks green several N/A times and then turns off A ...
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... Diagnostic Light Codes During POST Light Pattern A B C D Cause Possible BIOS failure, and the computer is still not resolved, contact Dell for the diagnostic lights that occur while the computer is turned on and all four diagnostic lights are not on, see "Diagnostic Light ..., see "Reset Corrupted BIOS Settings" in the User's Guide. Possible diskette drive or hard-drive failure. A B C D A B C D Possible video card failure. NOTE: If the computer is performing the POST. Diagnostic Light Codes During POST The following table lists the codes for technical assistance.
... Diagnostic Light Codes During POST Light Pattern A B C D Cause Possible BIOS failure, and the computer is still not resolved, contact Dell for the diagnostic lights that occur while the computer is turned on and all four diagnostic lights are not on, see "Diagnostic Light ..., see "Reset Corrupted BIOS Settings" in the User's Guide. Possible diskette drive or hard-drive failure. A B C D A B C D Possible video card failure. NOTE: If the computer is performing the POST. Diagnostic Light Codes During POST The following table lists the codes for technical assistance.