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...Drivers and Utilities Disc Documentation and drivers are already installed on your computer. You can be found at support.dell.com. • How to remove and replace parts Dell Precision™ User's Guide • Specifications Microsoft® Windows® XP and • How to ...configure system settings Windows Vista™ Help and Support Center • How to run the Dell™ Diagnostics (see "Reinstalling Drivers and ...
...Drivers and Utilities Disc Documentation and drivers are already installed on your computer. You can be found at support.dell.com. • How to remove and replace parts Dell Precision™ User's Guide • Specifications Microsoft® Windows® XP and • How to ...configure system settings Windows Vista™ Help and Support Center • How to run the Dell™ Diagnostics (see "Reinstalling Drivers and ...
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only) • Safety instructions • Regulatory information • Ergonomics information • End User License Agreement Find It Here Dell™ Product Information Guide • Service Tag and Express Service Code • Microsoft Windows License Label Service Tag and Microsoft ... increased security measure, the newly designed Microsoft Windows license label incorporates a missing portion, or "hole", to direct your computer when you use support.dell.com or contact support. • Enter the Express Service Code to discourage removal of the label. 6 Quick Reference Guide
only) • Safety instructions • Regulatory information • Ergonomics information • End User License Agreement Find It Here Dell™ Product Information Guide • Service Tag and Express Service Code • Microsoft Windows License Label Service Tag and Microsoft ... increased security measure, the newly designed Microsoft Windows license label incorporates a missing portion, or "hole", to direct your computer when you use support.dell.com or contact support. • Enter the Express Service Code to discourage removal of the label. 6 Quick Reference Guide
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...? Find It Here • Solutions - Online discussion with technical support • Dell Technical Update Service - DSS provides critical updates your region or business courses, frequently asked questions segment to support.dell.com, select your configuration. Upgrade information for your computer, you ...drivers, patches, and software updates • Desktop System Software (DSS) - software automatically detects your NOTE: The support.dell.com user interface computer and operating system and may vary depending on your operating system and search for processors, ...
...? Find It Here • Solutions - Online discussion with technical support • Dell Technical Update Service - DSS provides critical updates your region or business courses, frequently asked questions segment to support.dell.com, select your configuration. Upgrade information for your computer, you ...drivers, patches, and software updates • Desktop System Software (DSS) - software automatically detects your NOTE: The support.dell.com user interface computer and operating system and may vary depending on your operating system and search for processors, ...
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... How to work with programs and files • How to personalize my desktop Find It Here Windows Help and Support Microsoft Windows XP: 1 Click the Start button and click Help and Support. 2 Either select one of the topics listed, or type a word or phrase that describes your problem into ... 3 Follow the instructions on the screen. 8 Quick Reference Guide Microsoft Windows Vista: 1 Click the Windows Vista Start button , and then click Help and Support. 2 In Search Help, type a word or phrase that describes your problem, and then press or click the magnifying glass. 3 Click the topic that ...
... How to work with programs and files • How to personalize my desktop Find It Here Windows Help and Support Microsoft Windows XP: 1 Click the Start button and click Help and Support. 2 Either select one of the topics listed, or type a word or phrase that describes your problem into ... 3 Follow the instructions on the screen. 8 Quick Reference Guide Microsoft Windows Vista: 1 Click the Windows Vista Start button , and then click Help and Support. 2 In Search Help, type a word or phrase that describes your problem, and then press or click the magnifying glass. 3 Click the topic that ...
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... 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 Are You Looking For? • How...ship with your disc varies based on the operating system you reinstall your operating system, use the Drivers and Utilities disc to use Linux Dell Supported Linux Sites • E-mail discussions with your User's Guide).
... 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 Are You Looking For? • How...ship with your disc varies based on the operating system you reinstall your operating system, use the Drivers and Utilities disc to use Linux Dell Supported Linux Sites • E-mail discussions with your User's Guide).
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... instructions in your User's Guide). Setting Up Your Computer Changing Between Tower and Desktop Orientations CAUTION: Before you must use an optional kit available from Dell. See "Product Information" in your User's Guide. 10 Quick Reference Guide NOTE: To change your User's Guide for more 3.5-inch drive in the front than... floppy drive or media card reader by following the steps in "Installing an Optical Drive (Desktop Computer)" in your User's Guide. NOTE: The tower computer supports one more details on ordering from...
... instructions in your User's Guide). Setting Up Your Computer Changing Between Tower and Desktop Orientations CAUTION: Before you must use an optional kit available from Dell. See "Product Information" in your User's Guide. 10 Quick Reference Guide NOTE: To change your User's Guide for more 3.5-inch drive in the front than... floppy drive or media card reader by following the steps in "Installing an Optical Drive (Desktop Computer)" in your User's Guide. NOTE: The tower computer supports one more details on ordering from...
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...of the two computers. To transfer data over a network or serial connection, or by directly connecting a serial cable to the Dell Knowledge Base document may not be available in certain countries. Microsoft Windows XP The Microsoft Windows XP operating system provides the Files and... two computers, see Microsoft Knowledge Base Article #305621, titled How to another computer. NOTE: For more information about transferring data, search support.dell.com for you transfer files and other data from one computer to another computer over a serial connection, you must use your computer or...
...of the two computers. To transfer data over a network or serial connection, or by directly connecting a serial cable to the Dell Knowledge Base document may not be available in certain countries. Microsoft Windows XP The Microsoft Windows XP operating system provides the Files and... two computers, see Microsoft Knowledge Base Article #305621, titled How to another computer. NOTE: For more information about transferring data, search support.dell.com for you transfer files and other data from one computer to another computer over a serial connection, you must use your computer or...
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... View (Desktop Orientation)" on either the top or bottom (one x8 PCI Express slot (wired as x4) and one PCI-X card) support half-length cards. The center four connector slots support full-length cards, and the connector slots on page 25. Back View (Tower Orientation) 1 2 3 1 power connector 2 card slots 3 back panel connectors...
... View (Desktop Orientation)" on either the top or bottom (one x8 PCI Express slot (wired as x4) and one PCI-X card) support half-length cards. The center four connector slots support full-length cards, and the connector slots on page 25. Back View (Tower Orientation) 1 2 3 1 power connector 2 card slots 3 back panel connectors...
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Back View (Desktop Orientation) 1 2 3 1 back panel connectors Plug serial, USB, and other devices into the appropriate connector. 2 card slots Access connectors for any installed PCI and PCI Express cards. two PCI Express x16 slots - Slots 1, 5, and 6 support half-length cards: - two PCI-X slots - Quick Reference Guide 25 one PCI Express x8 slot. 3 power connector Insert the power cable. one PCI slot. Slots 2-4 support full-length cards: -
Back View (Desktop Orientation) 1 2 3 1 back panel connectors Plug serial, USB, and other devices into the appropriate connector. 2 card slots Access connectors for any installed PCI and PCI Express cards. two PCI Express x16 slots - Slots 1, 5, and 6 support half-length cards: - two PCI-X slots - Quick Reference Guide 25 one PCI Express x8 slot. 3 power connector Insert the power cable. one PCI slot. Slots 2-4 support full-length cards: -
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... working memory of the same type into your computer (see "Memory" in your User's Guide). • If the problem persists, contact Dell (see "Contacting Dell" in your User's Guide), reinstall one at a time) until you are detected. your User's Guide). If the computer starts normally, ...No memory • If two or more memory modules are modules are using 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). Quick Reference Guide 31 A possible system board resource ...
... working memory of the same type into your computer (see "Memory" in your User's Guide). • If the problem persists, contact Dell (see "Contacting Dell" in your User's Guide), reinstall one at a time) until you are detected. your User's Guide). If the computer starts normally, ...No memory • If two or more memory modules are modules are using 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). Quick Reference Guide 31 A possible system board resource ...
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...User's Guide). The floppy disk may be loose. Real time clock failure. • Replace the battery (see "Contacting Dell" in your User's Guide for assistance). The computer failed to complete the boot routine three consecutive times for the same ...C T D E L L TE C H N I L U R E - Possible motherboard failure or the real-time 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). CPU fan failure. PREVIOUS ATTEMPTS AT BOOTING THIS SYSTEM HAVE FAILED AT CHECKPOINT...
...User's Guide). The floppy disk may be loose. Real time clock failure. • Replace the battery (see "Contacting Dell" in your User's Guide for assistance). The computer failed to complete the boot routine three consecutive times for the same ...C T D E L L TE C H N I L U R E - Possible motherboard failure or the real-time 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). CPU fan failure. PREVIOUS ATTEMPTS AT BOOTING THIS SYSTEM HAVE FAILED AT CHECKPOINT...
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...search field and press to resolve the incompatibility. Windows XP: 1 Click Start→ Help and Support. 2 Type hardware troubleshooter in BIOS setup. Keyboard failure or the keyboard cable is detected, ... is installed properly and partitioned as a boot device. • Enter the system setup program and ensure that the boot sequence information is correct (see "Contacting Dell" in your computer. Insert a bootable floppy disk and restart your User's Guide). Quick Reference Guide 35 N O T I M E R T I C K I S K E R R O R - NOTICE - S.M.A.R.T error, possible HDD failure. K E Y...
...search field and press to resolve the incompatibility. Windows XP: 1 Click Start→ Help and Support. 2 Type hardware troubleshooter in BIOS setup. Keyboard failure or the keyboard cable is detected, ... is installed properly and partitioned as a boot device. • Enter the system setup program and ensure that the boot sequence information is correct (see "Contacting Dell" in your computer. Insert a bootable floppy disk and restart your User's Guide). Quick Reference Guide 35 N O T I M E R T I C K I S K E R R O R - NOTICE - S.M.A.R.T error, possible HDD failure. K E Y...
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...in "Lockups and Software Problems" on (or restart) your computer. Windows Vista: 1 Click the Windows Vista start button , and click Help and Support. 2 Type hardware troubleshooter in the search field and press to start the search. 3 In the search results, select the option that no diagnostics ...Drivers and Utilities disc. Enter system setup (see the Microsoft® Windows® desktop. NOTE: The Drivers and Utilities disc is active. Dell Diagnostics CAUTION: Before you see "System Setup" in your User's Guide), review your computer, perform the checks in your hard drive or ...
...in "Lockups and Software Problems" on (or restart) your computer. Windows Vista: 1 Click the Windows Vista start button , and click Help and Support. 2 Type hardware troubleshooter in the search field and press to start the search. 3 In the search results, select the option that no diagnostics ...Drivers and Utilities disc. Enter system setup (see the Microsoft® Windows® desktop. NOTE: The Drivers and Utilities disc is active. Dell Diagnostics CAUTION: Before you see "System Setup" in your User's Guide), review your computer, perform the checks in your hard drive or ...
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... devices from the Custom Test or Symptom Tree option, click the applicable tab described in the following table for running the test. If you contact Dell, technical support will ask for your Service Tag. 3 If you run . Displays error conditions encountered, error codes, and the problem description. Write down the error code...
... devices from the Custom Test or Symptom Tree option, click the applicable tab described in the following table for running the test. If you contact Dell, technical support will ask for your Service Tag. 3 If you run . Displays error conditions encountered, error codes, and the problem description. Write down the error code...
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...for the Windows default view, so they may help support personnel diagnose and fix the problem(s). • If an error message occurs in a program, see "Contacting Dell" in the Product Information Guide. 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 manufacturer's instructions. Windows XP: • Click Start and click My Computer. To exit the Dell Diagnostics and restart the computer, close the Main Menu screen. R E P L A C E T H E B A T T E R Y - If the battery still does not work ,...
...for the Windows default view, so they may help support personnel diagnose and fix the problem(s). • If an error message occurs in a program, see "Contacting Dell" in the Product Information Guide. 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 manufacturer's instructions. Windows XP: • Click Start and click My Computer. To exit the Dell Diagnostics and restart the computer, close the Main Menu screen. R E P L A C E T H E B A T T E R Y - If the battery still does not work ,...
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...D O W S B E F O R E W R I T I N G T O A D I S K - C L E A N T H E D R I V E O R D I S C - Problems Writing to check for the keyword standby in all DVD titles work in Windows Help and Support for information on page 36. The optical drive must receive a steady stream of data during the writing process. See "Restoring Your Operating System" in the...D S U B W O O F E R - Search for and remove viruses. See "Back View (Desktop Orientation)" on page 51. R U N T H E D E L L D I A G N O S T I C S - See "Dell Diagnostics" on power management modes. 40 Quick Reference Guide
...D O W S B E F O R E W R I T I N G T O A D I S K - C L E A N T H E D R I V E O R D I S C - Problems Writing to check for the keyword standby in all DVD titles work in Windows Help and Support for information on page 36. The optical drive must receive a steady stream of data during the writing process. See "Restoring Your Operating System" in the...D S U B W O O F E R - Search for and remove viruses. See "Back View (Desktop Orientation)" on page 51. R U N T H E D E L L D I A G N O S T I C S - See "Dell Diagnostics" on power management modes. 40 Quick Reference Guide
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...are not using is connected as shown on the setup diagram for bent or broken pins. For more information about the type of memory supported by your User's Guide). • Ensure that resolves the problem. • See the software documentation for minimum memory requirements. Quick ... 47 CHECK THE MOUSE CABLE - • Ensure that the mouse cable is supported by your computer is not damaged or frayed and check cable connectors for your User's Guide. • Run the Dell Diagnostics ("Dell Diagnostics" on page 36). BACK UP YOUR FILES IMMEDIATELY USE A VIRUS-SCANNING PROGRAM...
...are not using is connected as shown on the setup diagram for bent or broken pins. For more information about the type of memory supported by your User's Guide). • Ensure that resolves the problem. • See the software documentation for minimum memory requirements. Quick ... 47 CHECK THE MOUSE CABLE - • Ensure that the mouse cable is supported by your computer is not damaged or frayed and check cable connectors for your User's Guide. • Run the Dell Diagnostics ("Dell Diagnostics" on page 36). BACK UP YOUR FILES IMMEDIATELY USE A VIRUS-SCANNING PROGRAM...
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... Guide. Ensure that the adapter is correctly attached to the computer. 52 Quick Reference Guide Turn off nearby fans, fluorescent lights, or halogen lamps to support.dell.com. Click or double-click the speaker icon in a safe and secure location. 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 - Ensure that the volume is turned up and that the monitor...
... Guide. Ensure that the adapter is correctly attached to the computer. 52 Quick Reference Guide Turn off nearby fans, fluorescent lights, or halogen lamps to support.dell.com. Click or double-click the speaker icon in a safe and secure location. 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 - Ensure that the volume is turned up and that the monitor...
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..., 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 Dell, 36 lights, 19, 24, 29 display. See monitor documentation End User License Agreement, 6 ergonomics, 6 online, 7 Product Information Guide, 6 regulatory, 6 safety...
..., 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 Dell, 36 lights, 19, 24, 29 display. See monitor documentation End User License Agreement, 6 ergonomics, 6 online, 7 Product Information Guide, 6 regulatory, 6 safety...
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...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 Dell Diagnostics, 36 diagnostic lights, 29 Hardware Troubleshooter, 35 power lights, 27 system messages, ...
...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 Dell Diagnostics, 36 diagnostic lights, 29 Hardware Troubleshooter, 35 power lights, 27 system messages, ...