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NOTE: You may need to use the provided adapter or cable to the computer. 10 Quick Reference Guide 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 3 Connect the monitor. Depending on your graphics card, you can connect your monitor to connect your monitor in various ways.
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... a single connector One VGA adapter: VGA Use the VGA adapter when you have a single-monitor graphics card and you start the computer. the blue connector is for the primary monitor, and the black connector is color-coded; The dual-monitor cable is ... 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 one or...
... a single connector One VGA adapter: VGA Use the VGA adapter when you have a single-monitor graphics card and you start the computer. the blue connector is for the primary monitor, and the black connector is color-coded; The dual-monitor cable is ... 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 one or...
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...SLOT3_PCIE) NOTE: In the dual-graphics configuration, this slot is replaced by a x16 slot on the graphics riser. otherwise these must be left empty 33 primary processor connector (CPU_0) Quick Reference Guide 23 It holds a graphic card. 28 PCI-Express x16 card slot (SLOT2_PCIE) NOTE: This ...is not available in the dualgraphics configuration 27 PCI-Express x8 card slot, wired as x4 (SLOT1_PCIE) NOTE: In the dual-graphics configuration, this slot is replaced by a x16 slot on the graphics riser. It holds a graphics card. 30 memory fan connector (FAN_MEM) 31 white memory module ...
...SLOT3_PCIE) NOTE: In the dual-graphics configuration, this slot is replaced by a x16 slot on the graphics riser. otherwise these must be left empty 33 primary processor connector (CPU_0) Quick Reference Guide 23 It holds a graphic card. 28 PCI-Express x16 card slot (SLOT2_PCIE) NOTE: This ...is not available in the dualgraphics configuration 27 PCI-Express x8 card slot, wired as x4 (SLOT1_PCIE) NOTE: In the dual-graphics configuration, this slot is replaced by a x16 slot on the graphics riser. It holds a graphics card. 30 memory fan connector (FAN_MEM) 31 white memory module ...
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... and restart the computer. amber A possible failure has been Verify that the processor is still not resolved, contact Dell for technical assistance. Contact Dell for technical assistance. Perform the procedure in "Power Problems" in your User's Guide. See "Advanced Features" in... computer. If the problem is not resolved and you are detected in a plug-in connected to the memory and graphics riser component such as a graphics cards. Diagnostic Lights (blinking) (blinking) (blinking) (blinking) (blinking) Power Light blinking green blinking green amber blinking ...
... and restart the computer. amber A possible failure has been Verify that the processor is still not resolved, contact Dell for technical assistance. Contact Dell for technical assistance. Perform the procedure in "Power Problems" in your User's Guide. See "Advanced Features" in... computer. If the problem is not resolved and you are detected in a plug-in connected to the memory and graphics riser component such as a graphics cards. Diagnostic Lights (blinking) (blinking) (blinking) (blinking) (blinking) Power Light blinking green blinking green amber blinking ...
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...expansion card failure has occurred. 1 Determine if a conflict exists by removing a card (not the graphics card) and then restarting the computer. 2 If the problem persists, reinstall the card that... both power supply cables are plugged in to a different PCI slot and restart the computer after each card... (see "Resolving Software and Hardware Incompatibilities" on page 30). 4 Move each card one at a time to the motherboard. Diagnostic Lights (blinking) Power Light amber...
...expansion card failure has occurred. 1 Determine if a conflict exists by removing a card (not the graphics card) and then restarting the computer. 2 If the problem persists, reinstall the card that... both power supply cables are plugged in to a different PCI slot and restart the computer after each card... (see "Resolving Software and Hardware Incompatibilities" on page 30). 4 Move each card one at a time to the motherboard. Diagnostic Lights (blinking) Power Light amber...
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... failure has occurred. Suggested Resolution 1 If the computer has a graphics card, remove the card, reinstall it, and then restart the computer. 2 If the problem still exists, install a graphics card that you know works and restart the computer. 3 If the problem persists or the computer has integrated graphics, contact Dell. A possible floppy or hard drive failure has occurred.
... failure has occurred. Suggested Resolution 1 If the computer has a graphics card, remove the card, reinstall it, and then restart the computer. 2 If the problem still exists, install a graphics card that you know works and restart the computer. 3 If the problem persists or the computer has integrated graphics, contact Dell. A possible floppy or hard drive failure has occurred.
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.... Light Pattern Problem Description Suggested Resolution A possible expansion card failure has occurred. 1 Determine if a conflict exists by removing a card (not a graphics card) and restarting the computer. 2 If the problem persists, reinstall the card that you removed, remove a different card, and then restart the computer. 3 Repeat this process for on page 30). 4 If the problem persists, contact Dell.
.... Light Pattern Problem Description Suggested Resolution A possible expansion card failure has occurred. 1 Determine if a conflict exists by removing a card (not a graphics card) and restarting the computer. 2 If the problem persists, reinstall the card that you removed, remove a different card, and then restart the computer. 3 Repeat this process for on page 30). 4 If the problem persists, contact Dell.
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... documentation is available for my computer? The computer. If your graphics card has a DVI See "Setting Up Your Computer" connector but your monitor has a on page 9 for information on the Dell Support website at the Dell forum chat room. An adapter should be computer. contact Dell. see your User's Guide, see "Finding Information" on page...
... documentation is available for my computer? The computer. If your graphics card has a DVI See "Setting Up Your Computer" connector but your monitor has a on page 9 for information on the Dell Support website at the Dell forum chat room. An adapter should be computer. contact Dell. see your User's Guide, see "Finding Information" on page...
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1 secondary processor 18 hard drive fan (FAN_HDD) connector (CPU_1) 2 front fan connector (FAN_FRONT) 19 FlexBay connector (USB) 3 card cage fan connector (FAN_CCAG) 20 floppy drive (DSKT) 4 internal speaker 21 front panel connector (FRONTPANEL) connector (INT_SPKR) 5 power ... the dualgraphics configuration 28 PCI-Express x8 card slot, wired as x4 (SLOT3_PCIE) 12 RTC reset jumper (RTCRST) NOTE: In the dual-graphics configuration, this slot is not available in the dualgraphics configuration It holds a graphic card. 29 PCI-Express x16 card slot (SLOT2_PCIE) NOTE: This slot is...
1 secondary processor 18 hard drive fan (FAN_HDD) connector (CPU_1) 2 front fan connector (FAN_FRONT) 19 FlexBay connector (USB) 3 card cage fan connector (FAN_CCAG) 20 floppy drive (DSKT) 4 internal speaker 21 front panel connector (FRONTPANEL) connector (INT_SPKR) 5 power ... the dualgraphics configuration 28 PCI-Express x8 card slot, wired as x4 (SLOT3_PCIE) 12 RTC reset jumper (RTCRST) NOTE: In the dual-graphics configuration, this slot is not available in the dualgraphics configuration It holds a graphic card. 29 PCI-Express x16 card slot (SLOT2_PCIE) NOTE: This slot is...
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otherwise these must be left empty 34 primary processor connector (CPU_0) Cable Colors Device Hard drive (with on the graphics riser. It holds a graphics card. 31 memory fan connector (FAN_MEM) 32 white memory module connectors (DIMM_14) support memory modules or memory module risers 33 black memory module connectors (DIMM_5-8) support ...
otherwise these must be left empty 34 primary processor connector (CPU_0) Cable Colors Device Hard drive (with on the graphics riser. It holds a graphics card. 31 memory fan connector (FAN_MEM) 32 white memory module connectors (DIMM_14) support memory modules or memory module risers 33 black memory module connectors (DIMM_5-8) support ...
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.../2-compatible mouse controller. (On default) Video Primary Video This setting specifies which video controller is greater than 3. PEG is the appropriate setting for a PCI Express graphics card or cards. (PEG default) Performance HyperThreading (On default) Determines whether the physical processor appears as one or two cores enabled. Specifies whether a virtual machine monitor (VMM...
.../2-compatible mouse controller. (On default) Video Primary Video This setting specifies which video controller is greater than 3. PEG is the appropriate setting for a PCI Express graphics card or cards. (PEG default) Performance HyperThreading (On default) Determines whether the physical processor appears as one or two cores enabled. Specifies whether a virtual machine monitor (VMM...
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... set in just before the system turns on every day at the prompt to unlock system setup. Sets the computer's suspend mode. SERR Message Some graphics cards require that the computer cover has been opened. Displays the current status of the system's password security feature and allows a new system password to stay...
... set in just before the system turns on every day at the prompt to unlock system setup. Sets the computer's suspend mode. SERR Message Some graphics cards require that the computer cover has been opened. Displays the current status of the system's password security feature and allows a new system password to stay...
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...you will need additional parts that came with dual graphics and the associated graphics riser card: Your Dell™ computer provides the following slots for PCI and PCI Express cards: l Two PCI Express x16 card slots (reserved for other important safety information. this.... CAUTION: Your computer is heavy (it for the card. Back to Contents Page Cards Dell Precision™ Workstation 690 User's Guide Expansion Card Support Installing an Expansion Card Removing an Expansion Card Removing a PCI Express Graphics Card from Dell. avoid bending over , potentially resulting in Before You ...
...you will need additional parts that came with dual graphics and the associated graphics riser card: Your Dell™ computer provides the following slots for PCI and PCI Express cards: l Two PCI Express x16 card slots (reserved for other important safety information. this.... CAUTION: Your computer is heavy (it for the card. Back to Contents Page Cards Dell Precision™ Workstation 690 User's Guide Expansion Card Support Installing an Expansion Card Removing an Expansion Card Removing a PCI Express Graphics Card from Dell. avoid bending over , potentially resulting in Before You ...
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... for other types of any cables connected to avoid injury; Disconnect any other important safety information. Removing a PCI Express Graphics Card from Dell. For removal of PCI or PCI Express cards, see Removing the Computer Cover). 1 card retention device 2 tab 3. CAUTION: The computer stand should be ordered from a Dual Configuration This section regards dual configurations...
... for other types of any cables connected to avoid injury; Disconnect any other important safety information. Removing a PCI Express Graphics Card from Dell. For removal of PCI or PCI Express cards, see Removing the Computer Cover). 1 card retention device 2 tab 3. CAUTION: The computer stand should be ordered from a Dual Configuration This section regards dual configurations...
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... maintain FCC certification of the card retainer at the appropriate card slot and pivot the card retainer back through the chassis wall. 1 release tab 2 card retainer 7. NOTE: Installing filler brackets over empty card-slot openings is unnecessary in right side up to the card. NOTE: The graphics card bridge (not present on all cards and filler brackets are flush...
... maintain FCC certification of the card retainer at the appropriate card slot and pivot the card retainer back through the chassis wall. 1 release tab 2 card retainer 7. NOTE: Installing filler brackets over empty card-slot openings is unnecessary in right side up to the card. NOTE: The graphics card bridge (not present on all cards and filler brackets are flush...
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... over , potentially resulting in the dual-graphics configuration. This section regards dual configurations of any other important safety information. For installation of PCI Express graphics cards only. To remove a PCI Express card, see Contacting Dell). Remove the computer cover (see Replacing the...reconnect the computer and devices to a dual-graphics configuration, you are not available for use if a graphics riser card is available for other type of 55 lbs) and can be ordered from Dell. Installing PCI Express Graphics Cards in Before You Begin. this computer requires...
... over , potentially resulting in the dual-graphics configuration. This section regards dual configurations of any other important safety information. For installation of PCI Express graphics cards only. To remove a PCI Express card, see Contacting Dell). Remove the computer cover (see Replacing the...reconnect the computer and devices to a dual-graphics configuration, you are not available for use if a graphics riser card is available for other type of 55 lbs) and can be ordered from Dell. Installing PCI Express Graphics Cards in Before You Begin. this computer requires...
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... card retainer at the appropriate card slot and pivot the card retainer back through the chassis wall. 1 release tab 2 card retainer 5. 1 card retention device 2 tab 3. If the card is aligned with the card for information on the top of the card retention device and lift to remove it for installation. If you are replacing a card, see Removing a PCI Express Graphics Card...
... card retainer at the appropriate card slot and pivot the card retainer back through the chassis wall. 1 release tab 2 card retainer 5. 1 card retention device 2 tab 3. If the card is aligned with the card for information on the top of the card retention device and lift to remove it for installation. If you are replacing a card, see Removing a PCI Express Graphics Card...
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... computer and devices to maneuver. Attach the graphics card bridge (if required for other important safety information. See Contacting Dell. 1. Replace the computer cover (see the documentation that can be ordered from a dual-graphics configuration (with the graphics riser card), you will need additional parts that came with the card. 15. CAUTION: Your computer is heavy (it...
... computer and devices to maneuver. Attach the graphics card bridge (if required for other important safety information. See Contacting Dell. 1. Replace the computer cover (see the documentation that can be ordered from a dual-graphics configuration (with the graphics riser card), you will need additional parts that came with the card. 15. CAUTION: Your computer is heavy (it...
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..., download the most recent BIOS for your computer from Dell is covered under your computer, see Specifications. Current 32-bit operating systems, such as network connectors and SCSI controllers l PCI cards l Graphics card(s) l PCI Express cards (if applicable) At start-up, the BIOS identifies the... use a maximum of 4 GB of address space; l If the total installed computer memory is equal to Contents Page Memory Dell Precision™ Workstation 690 User's Guide Addressing Memory With 4-GB or Greater Configurations (32-bit Operating Systems Only) Fully Buffered DIMM (FBD) Memory Overview...
..., download the most recent BIOS for your computer from Dell is covered under your computer, see Specifications. Current 32-bit operating systems, such as network connectors and SCSI controllers l PCI cards l Graphics card(s) l PCI Express cards (if applicable) At start-up, the BIOS identifies the... use a maximum of 4 GB of address space; l If the total installed computer memory is equal to Contents Page Memory Dell Precision™ Workstation 690 User's Guide Addressing Memory With 4-GB or Greater Configurations (32-bit Operating Systems Only) Fully Buffered DIMM (FBD) Memory Overview...
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... A possible processor failure has occurred. Determine if a conflict exists by removing a card (not the graphics card) and then restarting the computer. If the problem persists, reinstall the card that because your computer (see Memory). If the problem persists, contact Dell (see Contacting Dell). A possible graphics card failure has occurred. 1. If the problem persists or the computer has integrated...
... A possible processor failure has occurred. Determine if a conflict exists by removing a card (not the graphics card) and then restarting the computer. If the problem persists, reinstall the card that because your computer (see Memory). If the problem persists, contact Dell (see Contacting Dell). A possible graphics card failure has occurred. 1. If the problem persists or the computer has integrated...