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... computer • Reference - Quick Reference Guide 7 Troubleshooting hints and Dell Support Website - Computer documentation, details on . Certified drivers, patches, and software updates • Desktop System Software (DSS) - DSS provides critical updates your operating system and support for your Service Tag. for processors, optical drives, USB devices, and so on my computer configuration...
... computer • Reference - Quick Reference Guide 7 Troubleshooting hints and Dell Support Website - Computer documentation, details on . Certified drivers, patches, and software updates • Desktop System Software (DSS) - DSS provides critical updates your operating system and support for your Service Tag. for processors, optical drives, USB devices, and so on my computer configuration...
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... turned off or is working by testing it with another device, such as a lamp. - Reseat the power cable into an electrical outlet and that the processor power cable is receiving electrical power, but an internal power problem might exist. - Ensure that the power strip is steady amber, a device may be malfunctioning...
... turned off or is working by testing it with another device, such as a lamp. - Reseat the power cable into an electrical outlet and that the processor power cable is receiving electrical power, but an internal power problem might exist. - Ensure that the power strip is steady amber, a device may be malfunctioning...
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... mode. • Run the BIOS Recovery utility, wait for recovery completion, and then restart the computer. • If the problem persists, contact Dell (see "Contacting Dell" in a normal off condition or a possible pre-BIOS failure has occurred. Quick Reference Guide 29 A possible BIOS failure has occurred; in your ...your computer has four lights labeled 1, 2, 3, and 4 on page 18). When the computer starts normally, the lights flash, and then turn off . A possible processor • Reseat the processor (see "Front View (Tower Orientation)" on the front panel (see...
... mode. • Run the BIOS Recovery utility, wait for recovery completion, and then restart the computer. • If the problem persists, contact Dell (see "Contacting Dell" in a normal off condition or a possible pre-BIOS failure has occurred. Quick Reference Guide 29 A possible BIOS failure has occurred; in your ...your computer has four lights labeled 1, 2, 3, and 4 on page 18). When the computer starts normally, the lights flash, and then turn off . A possible processor • Reseat the processor (see "Front View (Tower Orientation)" on the front panel (see...
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...clock battery charge is supported by your computer (see "Memory" in your User's Guide). • If the problem persists, contact Dell (see "Contacting Dell" in your User's Guide for assistance). CPU fan failure. The floppy disk may be defective or a cable may be loose, ...the operating system or the program that the memory you are using is low. or motherboard failure. • If the problem persists, contact Dell (see "Removing the Processor" in your User's Guide). F L O P P Y D I S K E T T E S E E K F A I C A L S U P P O R T - Check...
...clock battery charge is supported by your computer (see "Memory" in your User's Guide). • If the problem persists, contact Dell (see "Contacting Dell" in your User's Guide for assistance). CPU fan failure. The floppy disk may be defective or a cable may be loose, ...the operating system or the program that the memory you are using is low. or motherboard failure. • If the problem persists, contact Dell (see "Removing the Processor" in your User's Guide). F L O P P Y D I S K E T T E S E E K F A I C A L S U P P O R T - Check...
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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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Troubleshooting hints and Dell Support Website - Online discussion with technical support • Dell Technical Update Service - DSS provides critical updates for your operating system and support for processors, optical drives, USB devices, and so on your selections. DSS is necessary for correct ...operation of software and hardware updates for the keyword Notebook System Software. support.dell.com tips, articles from technicians, and online...
Troubleshooting hints and Dell Support Website - Online discussion with technical support • Dell Technical Update Service - DSS provides critical updates for your operating system and support for processors, optical drives, USB devices, and so on your selections. DSS is necessary for correct ...operation of software and hardware updates for the keyword Notebook System Software. support.dell.com tips, articles from technicians, and online...
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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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...The system password is not functioning. 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 loading upon initiation. Alert Description Chassis: Chassis Intrusion - CPU: CPU DOA Alert/CPU DOA The processor ...
...The system password is not functioning. 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 loading upon initiation. Alert Description Chassis: Chassis Intrusion - CPU: CPU DOA Alert/CPU DOA The processor ...
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...alerts from storage devices. • Change the state of these sleep modes. For information about your computer, such as how many processors it has and what operating system it is running. • Monitor the status of your computer, such as updating its BIOS ...usage through the operating system installed on the Dell Support website at support.dell.com. NOTE: All components installed in system setup (see the Dell OpenManage IT Assistant User's Guide available on your computer. Dell OpenManage Client Instrumentation Dell OpenManage Client Instrumentation is software that conforms to ...
...alerts from storage devices. • Change the state of these sleep modes. For information about your computer, such as how many processors it has and what operating system it is running. • Monitor the status of your computer, such as updating its BIOS ...usage through the operating system installed on the Dell Support website at support.dell.com. NOTE: All components installed in system setup (see the Dell OpenManage IT Assistant User's Guide available on your computer. Dell OpenManage Client Instrumentation Dell OpenManage Client Instrumentation is software that conforms to ...
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... two or more information on your Dell Precision computer. While many RAID configurations available in its Dual-Core and Quad-Core processors. About RAID Configurations This section provides an overview of the RAID configuration that you might have not been optimized ...setup option for high-performance programs, and a RAID level 1 configuration is not inherently better or worse than a RAID level 0 configuration. These processors have two and four computational units respectively. To determine if your software. It is an Intel technology that drive can only create a RAID level ...
... two or more information on your Dell Precision computer. While many RAID configurations available in its Dual-Core and Quad-Core processors. About RAID Configurations This section provides an overview of the RAID configuration that you might have not been optimized ...setup option for high-performance programs, and a RAID level 1 configuration is not inherently better or worse than a RAID level 0 configuration. These processors have two and four computational units respectively. To determine if your software. It is an Intel technology that drive can only create a RAID level ...
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.... Determines the order in the system: • Processor Type • Processor Clock Speed • Processor Bus Speed • Processor L2 Cache Size • Processor ID number • Family, Model, and Stepping • Microcode Version • whether the processor is ECC capable, single or dual rank, type,...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, ...
.... Determines the order in the system: • Processor Type • Processor Clock Speed • Processor Bus Speed • Processor L2 Cache Size • Processor ID number • Family, Model, and Stepping • Microcode Version • whether the processor is ECC capable, single or dual rank, type,...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, ...
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...• Performance - Performance SpeedStep (Off default) VT for a PCI Express graphics card or cards. This setting changes the processor power consumption and frequency. Some operating systems won't complete installation when the max CPUID function supported is the appropriate setting for Direct... I /O. do nothing (needed for all supported processors in the computer. Specifies whether a virtual monitor (VMM) can utilize the additional hardware capabilities provided by the processsor. slower...
...• Performance - Performance SpeedStep (Off default) VT for a PCI Express graphics card or cards. This setting changes the processor power consumption and frequency. Some operating systems won't complete installation when the max CPUID function supported is the appropriate setting for Direct... I /O. do nothing (needed for all supported processors in the computer. Specifies whether a virtual monitor (VMM) can utilize the additional hardware capabilities provided by the processsor. slower...
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... interference are turned on. • Ensure that the electrical outlet is working by testing it with another device, such as a lamp. • Ensure that the processor power cable is set to match the AC power at your printer, contact the printer's manufacturer. I F T H E P O W E R L I G H T I S B L I N K I S S T E A D Y A M B E R - NOTE: If you begin any of the computer and...
... interference are turned on. • Ensure that the electrical outlet is working by testing it with another device, such as a lamp. • Ensure that the processor power cable is set to match the AC power at your printer, contact the printer's manufacturer. I F T H E P O W E R L I G H T I S B L I N K I S S T E A D Y A M B E R - NOTE: If you begin any of the computer and...
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None. Ensure that the processor is still not resolved, contact Dell for technical assistance (see "Processor" on failure has occurred. If the problem is still not resolved, contact Dell for technical assistance (see "Contacting Dell" on page 45. Any issues seen may be operating normally. page 116. The ...wake the computer. See "Advanced Features" on page 295). If the problem is seated correctly and restart the computer (see "Contacting Dell" on page 295). 122 Troubleshooting Tools If the problem is not resolved and you are trying to wake the computer with a USB...
None. Ensure that the processor is still not resolved, contact Dell for technical assistance (see "Processor" on failure has occurred. If the problem is still not resolved, contact Dell for technical assistance (see "Contacting Dell" on page 45. Any issues seen may be operating normally. page 116. The ...wake the computer. See "Advanced Features" on page 295). If the problem is seated correctly and restart the computer (see "Contacting Dell" on page 295). 122 Troubleshooting Tools If the problem is not resolved and you are trying to wake the computer with a USB...
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... possible system board failure has occurred. A processor mismatch See "Troubleshooting" on page 295). Troubleshooting Tools 123 Contact Dell for technical assistance (see "Contacting Dell" on exists. Contact Dell for technical assistance (see "Contacting Dell" on page 179. (blinking) amber Power...light displays a solid green for technical assistance (see "Contacting Dell" on page 295). Light Pattern Problem Description A possible processor failure has occurred. Contact Dell for technical assistance (see "Processor" on page 179) and restart the computer. A possible ...
... possible system board failure has occurred. A processor mismatch See "Troubleshooting" on page 295). Troubleshooting Tools 123 Contact Dell for technical assistance (see "Contacting Dell" on exists. Contact Dell for technical assistance (see "Contacting Dell" on page 179. (blinking) amber Power...light displays a solid green for technical assistance (see "Contacting Dell" on page 295). Light Pattern Problem Description A possible processor failure has occurred. Contact Dell for technical assistance (see "Processor" on page 179) and restart the computer. A possible ...
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... PREVIOUSLY DETECTED IN DIMM_X/Y - ALERT! PREVIOUS REBOOT WAS DUE TO VOLTAGE REGULATOR FAILURE - 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...Also, ensure that you want to remove. 3 Click the Change or Remove Program icon. 4 See the program documentation for assistance (see "Contacting Dell" on page 114. SYSTEM BATTERY VOLTAGE IS LOW - ALERT! PREVIOUS FAN FAILURES - To remove and then reinstall the program: 1 Click the ...
... PREVIOUSLY DETECTED IN DIMM_X/Y - ALERT! PREVIOUS REBOOT WAS DUE TO VOLTAGE REGULATOR FAILURE - 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...Also, ensure that you want to remove. 3 Click the Change or Remove Program icon. 4 See the program documentation for assistance (see "Contacting Dell" on page 114. SYSTEM BATTERY VOLTAGE IS LOW - ALERT! PREVIOUS FAN FAILURES - To remove and then reinstall the program: 1 Click the ...
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The computer turns off after the operating system shutdown process is not covered by its metal mounting bracket. Hold a card by its edges or by Dell is complete. 2 Ensure that is not authorized by its pins. NOTICE: To avoid damaging the computer, perform the following safety guidelines to help ...the cable itself. Hold a component such as shown below, and then click Shut Down. Damage due to avoid bending any of the Start menu as a processor by its pull-tab, not on a card. As you pull connectors apart, keep them off . In the Microsoft Windows Vista™ operating system, ...
The computer turns off after the operating system shutdown process is not covered by its metal mounting bracket. Hold a card by its edges or by Dell is complete. 2 Ensure that is not authorized by its pins. NOTICE: To avoid damaging the computer, perform the following safety guidelines to help ...the cable itself. Hold a component such as shown below, and then click Shut Down. Damage due to avoid bending any of the Start menu as a processor by its pull-tab, not on a card. As you pull connectors apart, keep them off . In the Microsoft Windows Vista™ operating system, ...
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...Before You Begin" on page 151. 2 Remove the computer cover (see "Removing the Computer Cover" on page 156). 4 Rotate the processor access door to components inside your body before opening the cover. You can do so by touching an unpainted metal surface on page 161).... follow the safety instructions in the Product Information Guide. For more information, see your computer's electronic components. Adding and Replacing Parts 179 Processor CAUTION: Before you touch any of your Product Information Guide. NOTICE: To prevent static damage to its open position. 11 Replace the ...
...Before You Begin" on page 151. 2 Remove the computer cover (see "Removing the Computer Cover" on page 156). 4 Rotate the processor access door to components inside your body before opening the cover. You can do so by touching an unpainted metal surface on page 161).... follow the safety instructions in the Product Information Guide. For more information, see your computer's electronic components. Adding and Replacing Parts 179 Processor CAUTION: Before you touch any of your Product Information Guide. NOTICE: To prevent static damage to its open position. 11 Replace the ...
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Adding and Replacing Parts 181 1 2 1 heat-sink assembly 2 captive screw housing (4) NOTICE: If you install your new processor. 7 Open the processor cover by sliding the release lever from Dell, return the original heat-sink assembly and processor to release the processor. 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 under the center cover latch on the socket. Then, pull the lever back to Dell in the same package in which your replacement kit was sent.
Adding and Replacing Parts 181 1 2 1 heat-sink assembly 2 captive screw housing (4) NOTICE: If you install your new processor. 7 Open the processor cover by sliding the release lever from Dell, return the original heat-sink assembly and processor to release the processor. 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 under the center cover latch on the socket. Then, pull the lever back to Dell in the same package in which your replacement kit was sent.