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... for the keyword Notebook System Software. DSS provides critical updates your operating system and support for your Service Tag. for processors, optical drives, USB devices, and so on. Quick Reference Guide 7 support.dell.com tips, articles from technicians, and online NOTE: Select your computer • Reference - Proactive e-mail notification of your computer...
... for the keyword Notebook System Software. DSS provides critical updates your operating system and support for your Service Tag. for processors, optical drives, USB devices, and so on. Quick Reference Guide 7 support.dell.com tips, articles from technicians, and online NOTE: Select your computer • Reference - Proactive e-mail notification of your computer...
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... (see "System Board Components" in your User's Guide). • Eliminate interference. Ensure that the main power cable and front panel cable are : - Ensure that the processor power cable is turned on. - Remove and then reinstall the memory modules (see "Cards" in your location, if applicable. - Power, keyboard, and mouse extension cables...
... (see "System Board Components" in your User's Guide). • Eliminate interference. Ensure that the main power cable and front panel cable are : - Ensure that the processor power cable is turned on. - Remove and then reinstall the memory modules (see "Cards" in your location, if applicable. - Power, keyboard, and mouse extension cables...
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...the safety instructions in your User's Guide). • If the problem persists, contact Dell (see "Contacting Dell" in the Product Information Guide. Diagnostic Light Codes During POST Light Pattern Problem Description ...Dell" in a normal off before booting to help troubleshoot a problem, your User's Guide). the computer is in your computer has four lights labeled 1, 2, 3, and 4 on page 18). Diagnostic Lights CAUTION: Before you begin any of the lights to the operating system. Quick Reference Guide 29 To help identify the problem. A possible processor...
...the safety instructions in your User's Guide). • If the problem persists, contact Dell (see "Contacting Dell" in the Product Information Guide. Diagnostic Light Codes During POST Light Pattern Problem Description ...Dell" in a normal off before booting to help troubleshoot a problem, your User's Guide). the computer is in your computer has four lights labeled 1, 2, 3, and 4 on page 18). Diagnostic Lights CAUTION: Before you begin any of the lights to the operating system. Quick Reference Guide 29 To help identify the problem. A possible processor...
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or motherboard failure. • If the problem persists, contact Dell (see "Contacting Dell" in your User's Guide). ALERT! CPU fan failure. Replace the CPU fan (see "Removing the Processor" in your User's Guide). The floppy disk may be defective or a cable may be loose, or the computer configuration information may be loose. PREVIOUS ATTEMPTS...
or motherboard failure. • If the problem persists, contact Dell (see "Contacting Dell" in your User's Guide). ALERT! CPU fan failure. Replace the CPU fan (see "Removing the Processor" in your User's Guide). The floppy disk may be defective or a cable may be loose, or the computer configuration information may be loose. PREVIOUS ATTEMPTS...
User's Guide
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... DC Connector Pin Assignments . . 167 Removing the Power Supply 174 Replacing the Power Supply 176 Battery 176 About the Battery 176 Replacing the Battery 177 Processor 179 Removing the Processor 179 Installing the Processor 183 Memory 187 Fully Buffered DIMM (FBD) Memory Overview . . 187 8 Contents
... DC Connector Pin Assignments . . 167 Removing the Power Supply 174 Replacing the Power Supply 176 Battery 176 About the Battery 176 Replacing the Battery 177 Processor 179 Removing the Processor 179 Installing the Processor 183 Memory 187 Fully Buffered DIMM (FBD) Memory Overview . . 187 8 Contents
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... operating system • Customer Care - What Are You Looking For? Upgrade information for processors, optical drives, USB devices, and so on my computer configuration, product specifications, and white papers • Downloads - configuration. Online discussion with technical support • Dell Technical Update Service - Certified drivers, patches, and software updates • Desktop System Software...
... operating system • Customer Care - What Are You Looking For? Upgrade information for processors, optical drives, USB devices, and so on my computer configuration, product specifications, and white papers • Downloads - configuration. Online discussion with technical support • Dell Technical Update Service - Certified drivers, patches, and software updates • Desktop System Software...
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1 primary processor connector (CPU_0) 2 secondary processor connector (CPU_1) 3 front fan connector (FAN_FRONT) 4 card cage fan (FAN_CCAG) 5 internal speaker connector (INT_SPKR) 6 power connector (POWER2) 7 USB (INT_USB) 8 password jumper (PSWD) 9 auxiliary hard-drive ...
1 primary processor connector (CPU_0) 2 secondary processor connector (CPU_1) 3 front fan connector (FAN_FRONT) 4 card cage fan (FAN_CCAG) 5 internal speaker connector (INT_SPKR) 6 power connector (POWER2) 7 USB (INT_USB) 8 password jumper (PSWD) 9 auxiliary hard-drive ...
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...Intel 5400 64 bits Quad-channel fully-buffered DIMM 38 Bits 8 Mbit two PCI Express 2.0 x16 slots About Your Computer 37 Processor Processor type Internal cache External bus frequency Memory Memory module connectors Memory module capacities Memory type Minimum memory Maximum memory BIOS address System Information ... Flash EPROM Graphics bus Dual-Core Intel® Xeon® Processor 5200 series Quad-Core Intel® Xeon® Processor 5400 series Dual-Core Intel® Xeon® Processor 5200 series - 6 MB Quad-Core Intel® Xeon® Processor 5400 series - 12 MB 1333 MHz 8 512-MB or ...
...Intel 5400 64 bits Quad-channel fully-buffered DIMM 38 Bits 8 Mbit two PCI Express 2.0 x16 slots About Your Computer 37 Processor Processor type Internal cache External bus frequency Memory Memory module connectors Memory module capacities Memory type Minimum memory Maximum memory BIOS address System Information ... Flash EPROM Graphics bus Dual-Core Intel® Xeon® Processor 5200 series Quad-Core Intel® Xeon® Processor 5400 series Dual-Core Intel® Xeon® Processor 5200 series - 6 MB Quad-Core Intel® Xeon® Processor 5400 series - 12 MB 1333 MHz 8 512-MB or ...
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...Violation after three failed attempts). Password: System Password The system password is out of limits. CPU: CPU DOA Alert/CPU DOA The processor is out of limits. For more information about Dell's ASF implementation, see the ASF User's Guide and the ASF Administrator's Guide, which are available on the... Dell Support website at support.dell.com. 46 Advanced Features Alert Cleared Heartbeats: Entity Presence Periodic heartbeats have been transmitted to BIOS The BIOS did not complete ...
...Violation after three failed attempts). Password: System Password The system password is out of limits. CPU: CPU DOA Alert/CPU DOA The processor is out of limits. For more information about Dell's ASF implementation, see the ASF User's Guide and the ASF Administrator's Guide, which are available on the... Dell Support website at support.dell.com. 46 Advanced Features Alert Cleared Heartbeats: Entity Presence Periodic heartbeats have been transmitted to BIOS The BIOS did not complete ...
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... equipped with industry-standard management software. For information about your computer, such as how many processors it has and what operating system it down remotely. IT Assistant manages assets, configurations, events (alerts), and security for each component. Dell OpenManage™ IT Assistant IT Assistant configures, manages, and monitors computers and other devices...
... equipped with industry-standard management software. For information about your computer, such as how many processors it has and what operating system it down remotely. IT Assistant manages assets, configurations, events (alerts), and security for each component. Dell OpenManage™ IT Assistant IT Assistant configures, manages, and monitors computers and other devices...
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... the Performance tab (see "System Setup" on power management, see your Dell Precision computer. RAID levels do not represent a hierarchy. If a third drive is using hyperthreading or multi-core technology with your computer can be made part of these technologies. Multicore processors contain two or more information on page 290). NOTE: For more...
... the Performance tab (see "System Setup" on power management, see your Dell Precision computer. RAID levels do not represent a hierarchy. If a third drive is using hyperthreading or multi-core technology with your computer can be made part of these technologies. Multicore processors contain two or more information on page 290). NOTE: For more...
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...This option also displays a table that describes the memory size, whether the memory module is Hyperthreading or Multi-core Capable • if the processor supports 64-bit Technology Displays the amount of Installed Memory, Memory Speed, Memory Channel Mode, and a description of each PCI, PCI Express...PCI-X slot. NOTE: If you insert a boot device and restart the computer, this option appears in which the system searches for the processor installed in the list. Displays the following information for boot devices during system startup. To boot from a USB memory device, select the...
...This option also displays a table that describes the memory size, whether the memory module is Hyperthreading or Multi-core Capable • if the processor supports 64-bit Technology Displays the amount of Installed Memory, Memory Speed, Memory Channel Mode, and a description of each PCI, PCI Express...PCI-X slot. NOTE: If you insert a boot device and restart the computer, this option appears in which the system searches for the processor installed in the list. Displays the following information for boot devices during system startup. To boot from a USB memory device, select the...
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... line pair when it determines required data is greater than 3. NOTE: This option may not be available on the frontside bus in dual processor configurations. Optimizes the hard drive's performance and acoustic levels. • Bypass - Performance SpeedStep (Off default) VT for Direct I /O. ...faster, but quieter • Suggested - System Setup 93 PEG is primary, PCI or PEG. Limits the max value the processor standard CPUID function will only fetch the cache line required by Intel Virtualization technology. slower, but noisier When enabled, the Snoop filter...
... line pair when it determines required data is greater than 3. NOTE: This option may not be available on the frontside bus in dual processor configurations. Optimizes the hard drive's performance and acoustic levels. • Bypass - Performance SpeedStep (Off default) VT for Direct I /O. ...faster, but quieter • Suggested - System Setup 93 PEG is primary, PCI or PEG. Limits the max value the processor standard CPUID function will only fetch the cache line required by Intel Virtualization technology. slower, but noisier When enabled, the Snoop filter...
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... CABLE CONNECTIONS - Troubleshooting 117 The computer is receiving electrical power, but an internal power problem may be malfunctioning or incorrectly installed. • Ensure that the processor power cable is working by testing it with another device, such as a lamp. • Ensure that any of interference are properly installed and securely connected...
... CABLE CONNECTIONS - Troubleshooting 117 The computer is receiving electrical power, but an internal power problem may be malfunctioning or incorrectly installed. • Ensure that the processor power cable is working by testing it with another device, such as a lamp. • Ensure that any of interference are properly installed and securely connected...
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...operating system or software. Ensure that the processor is still not resolved, contact Dell for technical assistance (see "Contacting Dell" on page 179). If the problem is seated correctly and restart the computer (see "Contacting Dell" on page 295). 122 Troubleshooting Tools...) Power Light blinking green green amber blinking amber Problem Description Suggested Resolution The computer is still not resolved, contact Dell for technical assistance (see "Processor" on page 295). See "Advanced Features" on failure has occurred. Any issues seen may be operating normally. ...
...operating system or software. Ensure that the processor is still not resolved, contact Dell for technical assistance (see "Contacting Dell" on page 179). If the problem is seated correctly and restart the computer (see "Contacting Dell" on page 295). 122 Troubleshooting Tools...) Power Light blinking green green amber blinking amber Problem Description Suggested Resolution The computer is still not resolved, contact Dell for technical assistance (see "Processor" on page 295). See "Advanced Features" on failure has occurred. Any issues seen may be operating normally. ...
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... system board failure has occurred. page 107 and then to the motherboard. A possible system board failure has occurred. Contact Dell for technical assistance (see "Processor" on page 295). Light Pattern Problem Description A possible processor failure has occurred. Troubleshooting Tools 123 Diagnostic Lights Power Light amber (blinking) amber (blinking) amber (blinking) amber (blinking) (blinking...
... system board failure has occurred. page 107 and then to the motherboard. A possible system board failure has occurred. Contact Dell for technical assistance (see "Processor" on page 295). Light Pattern Problem Description A possible processor failure has occurred. Troubleshooting Tools 123 Diagnostic Lights Power Light amber (blinking) amber (blinking) amber (blinking) amber (blinking) (blinking...
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... FAN FAILURES - ALERT! Replace the battery (see "Battery" on page 295). ALERT! The program that the processor heat-sink assembly is blocking the airflow vents and that the cooling fan and airflow shroud are properly installed and operating correctly. PREVIOUS... PROCESSOR THERMAL FAILURE - Contact Dell and report the checkpoint code (nnnn) to remove. 3 Click the Change or Remove Program icon. 4 See the program documentation for assistance (see "Contacting Dell" on page 176). ALERT! UNCORRECTABLE MEMORY ERROR ...
... FAN FAILURES - ALERT! Replace the battery (see "Battery" on page 295). ALERT! The program that the processor heat-sink assembly is blocking the airflow vents and that the cooling fan and airflow shroud are properly installed and operating correctly. PREVIOUS... PROCESSOR THERMAL FAILURE - Contact Dell and report the checkpoint code (nnnn) to remove. 3 Click the Change or Remove Program icon. 4 See the program documentation for assistance (see "Contacting Dell" on page 176). ALERT! UNCORRECTABLE MEMORY ERROR ...
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The computer turns off after the operating system shutdown process is complete. 2 Ensure that is not authorized by Dell is flat and clean to ensure your computer. Do not touch the components or contacts on the cable itself. Damage due to avoid bending any ... Microsoft Windows Vista™ operating system, click the Windows Vista Start button , click the arrow in the lower-right corner of the Start menu as a processor by its edges, not by its pins.
The computer turns off after the operating system shutdown process is complete. 2 Ensure that is not authorized by Dell is flat and clean to ensure your computer. Do not touch the components or contacts on the cable itself. Damage due to avoid bending any ... Microsoft Windows Vista™ operating system, click the Windows Vista Start button , click the arrow in the lower-right corner of the Start menu as a processor by its edges, not by its pins.
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... battery. Adding and Replacing Parts 179 You can do so by touching an unpainted metal surface on page 156). 4 Rotate the processor access door to components inside your computer, discharge static electricity from the electrical outlet before you begin any of the Computer" on the... computer. CAUTION: To guard against electrical shock, always unplug your Product Information Guide. Removing the Processor 1 Follow the procedures in the Product Information Guide. NOTICE: To connect a network cable, first plug the cable into the network device ...
... battery. Adding and Replacing Parts 179 You can do so by touching an unpainted metal surface on page 156). 4 Rotate the processor access door to components inside your computer, discharge static electricity from the electrical outlet before you begin any of the Computer" on the... computer. CAUTION: To guard against electrical shock, always unplug your Product Information Guide. Removing the Processor 1 Follow the procedures in the Product Information Guide. NOTICE: To connect a network cable, first plug the cable into the network device ...
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Then, pull the lever back to Dell in the same package in which your new processor. 7 Open the processor cover by sliding the release lever from under the center cover latch on the socket. 1 2 1 heat-sink assembly 2 captive screw housing (4) NOTICE: If you are not installing a processor upgrade kit from Dell, reuse the original heat-sink assembly when you are installing a processor upgrade kit from Dell, return the original heat-sink assembly and processor to release the processor. Adding and Replacing Parts 181 If you install your replacement kit was sent.
Then, pull the lever back to Dell in the same package in which your new processor. 7 Open the processor cover by sliding the release lever from under the center cover latch on the socket. 1 2 1 heat-sink assembly 2 captive screw housing (4) NOTICE: If you are not installing a processor upgrade kit from Dell, reuse the original heat-sink assembly when you are installing a processor upgrade kit from Dell, return the original heat-sink assembly and processor to release the processor. Adding and Replacing Parts 181 If you install your replacement kit was sent.