Quick Reference Guide
Page 5
...; My device documentation • Desktop System Software (DSS) Find It Here Drivers and Utilities Disc Documentation and drivers are already installed on support.dell.com. NOTE: Additional information may not be found at support.dell.com. • How to remove and replace parts Dell Precision™ User's Guide • Specifications Microsoft® Windows® XP and...
...; My device documentation • Desktop System Software (DSS) Find It Here Drivers and Utilities Disc Documentation and drivers are already installed on support.dell.com. NOTE: Additional information may not be found at support.dell.com. • How to remove and replace parts Dell Precision™ User's Guide • Specifications Microsoft® Windows® XP and...
Quick Reference Guide
Page 7
.... Quick Reference Guide 7 Upgrade information for the keyword Notebook System Software. Certified drivers, patches, and software updates • Desktop System Software (DSS) - DSS is necessary for correct operation of software and hardware updates for your NOTE: The support.dell.com user interface computer and operating system and may vary depending on my...
.... Quick Reference Guide 7 Upgrade information for the keyword Notebook System Software. Certified drivers, patches, and software updates • Desktop System Software (DSS) - DSS is necessary for correct operation of software and hardware updates for your NOTE: The support.dell.com user interface computer and operating system and may vary depending on my...
Quick Reference Guide
Page 9
... computer. After you ordered. • How to reinstall drivers for the devices that came with users of your computer. NOTE: The color of Dell Precision products and the Linux operating system • Additional information regarding Linux and my Dell Precision computer • linux.dell.com • lists.us.dell.com/mailman/listinfo/linuxprecision Quick Reference Guide 9 What...
... computer. After you ordered. • How to reinstall drivers for the devices that came with users of your computer. NOTE: The color of Dell Precision products and the Linux operating system • Additional information regarding Linux and my Dell Precision computer • linux.dell.com • lists.us.dell.com/mailman/listinfo/linuxprecision Quick Reference Guide 9 What...
Quick Reference Guide
Page 36
...your computer (see "System Setup" in "Lockups and Software Problems" on (or restart) your computer. 2 When the DELL™ logo appears, press immediately. NOTE: The Drivers and Utilities disc is optional and may not ship with your computer, perform the checks in your User's Guide), review your...active. NOTE: If you see a message stating that you print these procedures before you begin . See "Starting the Dell Diagnostics From the Drivers and Utilities Disc" on Dell™ computers. If you wait too long and the operating system logo appears, continue to test displays in the ...
...your computer (see "System Setup" in "Lockups and Software Problems" on (or restart) your computer. 2 When the DELL™ logo appears, press immediately. NOTE: The Drivers and Utilities disc is optional and may not ship with your computer, perform the checks in your User's Guide), review your...active. NOTE: If you see a message stating that you print these procedures before you begin . See "Starting the Dell Diagnostics From the Drivers and Utilities Disc" on Dell™ computers. If you wait too long and the operating system logo appears, continue to test displays in the ...
Quick Reference Guide
Page 37
...button for the option you to answer questions periodically. On the next start the menu and press to proceed. 6 Select Run the 32 Bit Dell Diagnostics from the menu that you want . This test typically takes 10 to 20 minutes and requires no interaction on page 37), select the... Onboard or USB CD-ROM Drive and press . 4 Select the Boot from CD-ROM option from the numbered list. Starting the Dell Diagnostics From the Drivers and Utilities Disc 1 Insert the Drivers and Utilities disc. 2 Shut down your part. 3 When the boot device list appears, highlight Boot to Utility Partition and press ....
...button for the option you to answer questions periodically. On the next start the menu and press to proceed. 6 Select Run the 32 Bit Dell Diagnostics from the menu that you want . This test typically takes 10 to 20 minutes and requires no interaction on page 37), select the... Onboard or USB CD-ROM Drive and press . 4 Select the Boot from CD-ROM option from the numbered list. Starting the Dell Diagnostics From the Drivers and Utilities Disc 1 Insert the Drivers and Utilities disc. 2 Shut down your part. 3 When the boot device list appears, highlight Boot to Utility Partition and press ....
Quick Reference Guide
Page 39
To exit the Dell Diagnostics and restart the computer, close the Main Menu screen. Drive Problems CAUTION: Before you begin ...if an incorrect time or date displays during start-up, replace the battery (see "Contacting Dell" in your computer: • If you are running the Dell Diagnostics from the Drivers and Utilities disc, remove the disc. 5 Close the test screen to return to the ...ensure that the part is correctly installed. • If a peripheral device does not work properly, contact Dell (see "Replacing the Battery" in your Dell computer to the manufacturer's instructions.
To exit the Dell Diagnostics and restart the computer, close the Main Menu screen. Drive Problems CAUTION: Before you begin ...if an incorrect time or date displays during start-up, replace the battery (see "Contacting Dell" in your computer: • If you are running the Dell Diagnostics from the Drivers and Utilities disc, remove the disc. 5 Close the test screen to return to the ...ensure that the part is correctly installed. • If a peripheral device does not work properly, contact Dell (see "Replacing the Battery" in your Dell computer to the manufacturer's instructions.
Quick Reference Guide
Page 46
... SOFTWARE MANUFACTURER FOR TROUBLESHOOTING INFORMATION - • Ensure that the program is compatible with the operating system installed on your computer. • Ensure that the device drivers do not conflict with this version of Windows. 2 In the welcome screen, click Next. 3 Follow the instructions on the screen. See the software documentation for...
... SOFTWARE MANUFACTURER FOR TROUBLESHOOTING INFORMATION - • Ensure that the program is compatible with the operating system installed on your computer. • Ensure that the device drivers do not conflict with this version of Windows. 2 In the welcome screen, click Next. 3 Follow the instructions on the screen. See the software documentation for...
Quick Reference Guide
Page 48
... as shown on the setup diagram. 4 Turn on the back of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions in your User's Guide. R E I N S T A L L T H E M O U S E D R I N G S - See "Drivers" in the Product Information Guide. See "Restoring Your Operating System" in your User's Guide. 48 Quick Reference Guide Replace the network cable. Contact your network...
... as shown on the setup diagram. 4 Turn on the back of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions in your User's Guide. R E I N S T A L L T H E M O U S E D R I N G S - See "Drivers" in the Product Information Guide. See "Restoring Your Operating System" in your User's Guide. 48 Quick Reference Guide Replace the network cable. Contact your network...
Quick Reference Guide
Page 50
.... 50 Quick Reference Guide R E I N S T A L L T H E P R I N T E R D R I O N - See the scanner documentation for setup and troubleshooting information. NOTE: If you need technical assistance for information on reinstalling the printer driver. Printer Problems CAUTION: Before you begin any of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions in the Product Information Guide. TEST THE ELECTRICAL...
.... 50 Quick Reference Guide R E I N S T A L L T H E P R I N T E R D R I O N - See the scanner documentation for setup and troubleshooting information. NOTE: If you need technical assistance for information on reinstalling the printer driver. Printer Problems CAUTION: Before you begin any of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions in the Product Information Guide. TEST THE ELECTRICAL...
Quick Reference Guide
Page 52
See "Drivers" in the Product Information Guide. Ensure that the volume is turned up and that the monitor cable is securely inserted into the headphone connector (see ... remove the card, store it with a PCI Express graphics card installed, removal of your User's Guide. R U N T H E H A R D W A R E TR O U B L E S H O O T E R - NOTICE: If your graphics card, go to support.dell.com. See "Restoring Your Operating System" in your computer. • Remove any of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions in your User...
See "Drivers" in the Product Information Guide. Ensure that the volume is turned up and that the monitor cable is securely inserted into the headphone connector (see ... remove the card, store it with a PCI Express graphics card installed, removal of your User's Guide. R U N T H E H A R D W A R E TR O U B L E S H O O T E R - NOTICE: If your graphics card, go to support.dell.com. See "Restoring Your Operating System" in your computer. • Remove any of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions in your User...
Quick Reference Guide
Page 55
See monitor documentation End User License Agreement, 6 ergonomics, 6 online, 7 Product Information Guide, 6 regulatory, 6 safety, 6 User's Guide, 5 warranty, 6 Drivers and Utilities disc Dell Diagnostics, 36 drives problems, 39 Index 55 Index B battery problems, 39 beep codes, 33 C cards slots, 25 CD-RW drive problems, 40 Check Disk, 41 ... line-in, 21 line-out, 21 mouse, 21 network adapter, 22 parallel, 21 power, 25 serial, 22 connectors (continued) sound, 21 USB, 19, 22-23 D Dell Diagnostics, 36 Dell support site, 7 diagnostic lights, 29 diagnostics beep codes, 33...
See monitor documentation End User License Agreement, 6 ergonomics, 6 online, 7 Product Information Guide, 6 regulatory, 6 safety, 6 User's Guide, 5 warranty, 6 Drivers and Utilities disc Dell Diagnostics, 36 drives problems, 39 Index 55 Index B battery problems, 39 beep codes, 33 C cards slots, 25 CD-RW drive problems, 40 Check Disk, 41 ... line-in, 21 line-out, 21 mouse, 21 network adapter, 22 parallel, 21 power, 25 serial, 22 connectors (continued) sound, 21 USB, 19, 22-23 D Dell Diagnostics, 36 Dell support site, 7 diagnostic lights, 29 diagnostics beep codes, 33...
Quick Reference Guide
Page 58
..., 51 58 Index See monitor software conflicts, 35 problems, 45-46 sound connectors line-in, 21 line-out, 21 Starting the Dell Diagnostics from the Drivers and Utilities disc, 37 Starting the Dell Diagnostics From Your Hard Drive, 36 support website, 7 T transferring information to a new computer, 13 troubleshooting beep codes, 33 conflicts, 35...
..., 51 58 Index See monitor software conflicts, 35 problems, 45-46 sound connectors line-in, 21 line-out, 21 Starting the Dell Diagnostics from the Drivers and Utilities disc, 37 Starting the Dell Diagnostics From Your Hard Drive, 36 support website, 7 T transferring information to a new computer, 13 troubleshooting beep codes, 33 conflicts, 35...
User's Guide
Page 7
... Codes 129 Error Messages 130 Dell Diagnostics 136 When to Use the Dell Diagnostics 136 Starting the Dell Diagnostics From Your Hard Drive 137 Starting the Dell Diagnostics From the Drivers and Utilities Disc 137 Dell Diagnostics Main Menu 138 11 Reinstalling Software 141 Drivers 141 What Is a Driver 141 Identifying Drivers 141 Reinstalling Drivers and Utilities 142 Troubleshooting Software...
... Codes 129 Error Messages 130 Dell Diagnostics 136 When to Use the Dell Diagnostics 136 Starting the Dell Diagnostics From Your Hard Drive 137 Starting the Dell Diagnostics From the Drivers and Utilities Disc 137 Dell Diagnostics Main Menu 138 11 Reinstalling Software 141 Drivers 141 What Is a Driver 141 Identifying Drivers 141 Reinstalling Drivers and Utilities 142 Troubleshooting Software...
User's Guide
Page 12
...to your computer. You can be included on your Drivers and Utilities disc to provide lastminute updates about technical changes to run the Dell Diagnostics (see "Dell Diagnostics" on page 136). Readme files may be found at support.dell.com. 12 Finding Information What Are You Looking For...? • A diagnostic program for my computer • Drivers for my computer • Desktop ...
...to your computer. You can be included on your Drivers and Utilities disc to provide lastminute updates about technical changes to run the Dell Diagnostics (see "Dell Diagnostics" on page 136). Readme files may be found at support.dell.com. 12 Finding Information What Are You Looking For...? • A diagnostic program for my computer • Drivers for my computer • Desktop ...
User's Guide
Page 15
...: you reinstall the operating system for your operating system and search for your may vary depending on your Dell computer. Troubleshooting hints and Dell Support Website - Upgrade information for your computer • Reference - Certified drivers, patches, and software updates • Desktop System Software (DSS)- The software automatically detects your computer 1 Go to view...
...: you reinstall the operating system for your operating system and search for your may vary depending on your Dell computer. Troubleshooting hints and Dell Support Website - Upgrade information for your computer • Reference - Certified drivers, patches, and software updates • Desktop System Software (DSS)- The software automatically detects your computer 1 Go to view...
User's Guide
Page 16
... the operating system you reinstall your operating system, use Microsoft Windows Vista™ • How to work with programs and files • How to reinstall drivers for the devices that describes your problem. 4 Follow the instructions on your computer. Find It Here • How to use the... Drivers and Utilities disc to personalize my desktop Windows Help and Support 1 Click the Windows Vista Start button , and then click Help and Support. 2 In Search...
... the operating system you reinstall your operating system, use Microsoft Windows Vista™ • How to work with programs and files • How to reinstall drivers for the devices that describes your problem. 4 Follow the instructions on your computer. Find It Here • How to use the... Drivers and Utilities disc to personalize my desktop Windows Help and Support 1 Click the Windows Vista Start button , and then click Help and Support. 2 In Search...
User's Guide
Page 47
... and certain option settings in the computer must support the hibernate and/or standby mode feature(s) and have the appropriate drivers loaded to use less power when you are called "sleep modes." NOTE: All components installed in system setup (see the... operating system installed on your computer, such as IT Assistant, to SNMP, DMI, and CIM industry standards. These periods of these sleep modes. Dell OpenManage™ IT Assistant IT Assistant configures, manages, and monitors computers and other devices on page 47). IT Assistant manages assets, configurations, events ...
... and certain option settings in the computer must support the hibernate and/or standby mode feature(s) and have the appropriate drivers loaded to use less power when you are called "sleep modes." NOTE: All components installed in system setup (see the... operating system installed on your computer, such as IT Assistant, to SNMP, DMI, and CIM industry standards. These periods of these sleep modes. Dell OpenManage™ IT Assistant IT Assistant configures, manages, and monitors computers and other devices on page 47). IT Assistant manages assets, configurations, events ...
User's Guide
Page 114
... turns off), and then restart your computer meets the minimum hardware requirements needed to see "Installing Memory" on your computer. • Ensure that the device drivers do not conflict with the program. • If necessary, uninstall and then reinstall the program. If you begin any open programs you are unable to...
... turns off), and then restart your computer meets the minimum hardware requirements needed to see "Installing Memory" on your computer. • Ensure that the device drivers do not conflict with the program. • If necessary, uninstall and then reinstall the program. If you begin any open programs you are unable to...
User's Guide
Page 116
See "Drivers" on the back of the computer and the network jack. Ensure that the network is firmly inserted into the network connector on page 141. C H E C K T H E N E T W O R K L I N G G R E E N - Contact ...
See "Drivers" on the back of the computer and the network jack. Ensure that the network is firmly inserted into the network connector on page 141. C H E C K T H E N E T W O R K L I N G G R E E N - Contact ...
User's Guide
Page 118
... printers or fax printers. 2 If the printer is working by testing it with another device, such as needed. 5 Reinstall the printer driver. NOTE: See the printer documentation for information on cable connections. • Ensure that the scanner cables are securely connected to the printer and... THE COMPUTER AND TRY THE SCANNER AGAIN CHECK THE CABLE CONNECTIONS - • See the scanner documentation for information on reinstalling the printer driver. NOTE: If you begin any of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions in the Product Information Guide. See the ...
... printers or fax printers. 2 If the printer is working by testing it with another device, such as needed. 5 Reinstall the printer driver. NOTE: See the printer documentation for information on cable connections. • Ensure that the scanner cables are securely connected to the printer and... THE COMPUTER AND TRY THE SCANNER AGAIN CHECK THE CABLE CONNECTIONS - • See the scanner documentation for information on reinstalling the printer driver. NOTE: If you begin any of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions in the Product Information Guide. See the ...