Dell Precision 470 Support Question
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Question posted by vesvi on April 2nd, 2014
Dell Precision 470 Bios Won't Come Up, No Beeping
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Quick Reference Guide - Page 2
..., and Cautions
NOTE: A NOTE indicates important information that helps you make better use of Intel Corporation.
Reproduction in any proprietary interest in this text: Dell, the DELL logo, and Dell Precision are optional and may be used in the User's Guide. Other trademarks and trade names may not ship with all computers. A01
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Quick Reference Guide - Page 3
Contents
Finding Information 5 Setting Up Your Dell Precision 670 Computer 9 Setting Up Your Dell Precision 470 Computer 15 Opening the Computer Cover 18 Caring for ...Using Last Known Good Configuration 24 When to Use the Dell Diagnostics 25 Before You Start Testing 25 Running the Dell Diagnostics 26 System Lights 27 Beep Codes 28 Error Messages 29 Diagnostic Lights 29 Memory Overview...
Quick Reference Guide - Page 5
...8226; Drivers for my computer • My computer documentation • My device documentation • Desktop System Software (DSS)
Find It Here
Drivers and Utilities CD (also known as ResourceCD)
Documentation and...NOTE: The Drivers and Utilities CD is optional and may not be found at support.dell.com. You can be available for technicians or experienced users.
• System board ...
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...and Express Service Code • Microsoft Windows License Label
Find It Here Dell™ Product Information Guide
Dell Precision™ Mobile Workstation User's Guide Microsoft® Windows® XP ... How to direct your call when contacting technical support.
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Quick Reference Guide www.dell.com | support.dell.com
What Are You Looking For? • Warranty information • Terms and ...
Quick Reference Guide - Page 7
... Support Website - Upgrade information for your region to use the customized Dell Premier Support website
• Upgrades - Computer documentation, details on the screen. Certified drivers, patches, and software updates
• Desktop System Software (DSS) - support.dell.com
from technicians, online courses, frequently asked questions
NOTE: Select your computer, you reinstall...
Quick Reference Guide - Page 8
To reinstall your operating system, use the Red Hat® Linux operating system
• E-mail discussions with other users of Dell Precision™ computers and Linux
• Additional information regarding Linux and my Dell Precision computer
NOTE: The color of your CD varies based on the operating system you reinstall your operating system, use the...
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9 NOTE: A modem is not included as a standard feature with Dell Precision workstations, but you begin any of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions located ...in the Product Information Guide. Setting Up Your Dell Precision 670 Computer
1 Connect the keyboard and the mouse. You must complete all steps to...
Quick Reference Guide - Page 10
NOTICE: You may need to use the provided adapter or cable to the computer.
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Depending on your graphics card, you can connect your monitor to connect your monitor in various ways.
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3 Connect the monitor.
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monitors.
Use two VGA adapters to connect two VGA monitors to the DVI connectors on your computer. www.dell.com | support.dell.com
For dual-monitor capable cards with two DVI connectors
Dual DVI
Dual DVI With One VGA Adapter
Dual DVI With Two VGA Adapters
DVI ...
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... you install any devices or software that did not come with your computer, read the documentation that came with your Dell Precision computer.
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6 Install additional software or devices. Congratulations! To access your User's Guide from your Dell Precision 670 computer.
You have completed the setup for information...
Quick Reference Guide - Page 15
... telephone communications can order a modem separately.
NOTE: A modem is not included as a standard feature with Dell Precision workstations, but you begin any of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions located in the Product...2 Connect the modem or the network cable.
Setting Up Your Dell Precision 470 Computer
CAUTION: Before you can damage the network adapter.
Quick Reference Guide - Page 18
If your computer and attached devices did not come with your computer, read the documentation that came with ...the padlock. NOTICE: To disconnect a network cable, first unplug the cable from your Dell Precision computer. CAUTION: To guard against electrical shock, always unplug your Dell Precision 470 computer. You have installed a padlock through the Start menu. 2 Ensure that ask ...
Quick Reference Guide - Page 19
... computer to dissipate any unpainted metal surface on the computer, such as the metal at the back of computer, before touching anything inside your computer. Dell Precision 670 Computer
cover release latch
security cable slot padlock ring
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Inside the Dell Precision 670 Computer
chassis intrusion switch system board
floppy drive (optional) CD/DVD drive(s)
hard drive(s)
processor airflow shroud
power supply
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Quick Reference Guide - Page 21
Dell Precision 470 Computer cover release latch
security cable slot
padlock ring Inside the Dell Precision 470 Computer
CD/DVD drive(s) floppy drive (optional)
chassis intrusion switch system board
hard drive(s)
processor airflow shroud
power supply
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Quick Reference Guide - Page 27
... not identified, contact Dell for more information. See the User's Guide for technical assistance. See "Beep Codes" on , ...and the computer is in the User's Guide for more information. Check the diagnostic lights to see if the specific problem is identified. Check the diagnostic lights to see if the specific problem is identified. A problem was detected while the BIOS...
Quick Reference Guide - Page 28
... failure NVRAM read/write failure ROM BIOS checksum failure Programmable interval timer failure DMA...beep code (code 1-3-1) consists of one beep, a burst of beeps, called a beep code, identifies a problem.
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Beep Codes
Your computer might emit a series of beeps during start -up : 1 Write down the beep code on the Diagnostic Checklist (see your computer beeps...
Quick Reference Guide - Page 30
... ensure that the frontpanel power light is on.
computer.
off yellow off off
The BIOS is not executing.
See "Advanced Features" in a normal off condition; yellow yellow yellow...sleep" state.
Ensure that the processor is still not resolved, contact Dell for technical assistance.
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Diagnostic Light Codes Before POST
Light Pattern ABCD
ABCD
ABCD
ABCD ...
Quick Reference Guide - Page 38
... the required graphics card to the connectors on page 15. For the Dell Precision 670 computer, see "Setting Up Your Dell Precision 670 Computer" on page 9 and for the Dell Precision 470 computer, see "Setting Up Your Dell Precision 470 Computer" on page 6.
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Quick Reference Guide For the Dell Precision 670 computer, see "Connect the speakers" on page 13 and for...
Quick Reference Guide - Page 41
... codes, 28
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CD Drivers and Utilities, 5 operating system, 8 ResourceCD, 5
computer beep codes, 28
conflicts resolving software and hardware incompatibilities, 22
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Dell support site, 7
Dell Premier Support website, 6-7
Device Manager, 23 diagnostic lights, 29 diagnostics
beep codes, 28 Drivers and Utilities CD, 5 lights, 29
documentation, 5, 14, 18 device, 5 online, 7 Product Information Guide...
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