System Information Guide
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... the additional documentation for your computer. Your Dell Precision Workstation User's Guide Your User's Guide is also located on using system setup, diagnostic and troubleshooting information, and technical specifications. Click the Start button and click Help and Support. Additional Documentation You may contain information that came with your computer, and diagnostic and troubleshooting information. • Operating system installation guide, which provides information for reinstalling your operating system. • Documentation included with your...
... the additional documentation for your computer. Your Dell Precision Workstation User's Guide Your User's Guide is also located on using system setup, diagnostic and troubleshooting information, and technical specifications. Click the Start button and click Help and Support. Additional Documentation You may contain information that came with your computer, and diagnostic and troubleshooting information. • Operating system installation guide, which provides information for reinstalling your operating system. • Documentation included with your...
System Information Guide
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... power supply do not have a voltage selection switch on the back panel must be manually set to operate at only one of the computer for the voltage that your monitor and attached devices are electrically rated to operate with the AC power available in your location. • Before working inside the computer, unplug the computer to AC power. 8 System Information Guide Computers with a manual voltage selection switch, set the switch...
... power supply do not have a voltage selection switch on the back panel must be manually set to operate at only one of the computer for the voltage that your monitor and attached devices are electrically rated to operate with the AC power available in your location. • Before working inside the computer, unplug the computer to AC power. 8 System Information Guide Computers with a manual voltage selection switch, set the switch...
System Information Guide
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... altered service tags or serial numbers • Products for which warranty you purchased, see the Dell invoice that result from: - This limited warranty covers defects in materials and workmanship in the U.S. This limited warranty does not cover: • Software, including the operating system and software added to perform preventive maintenance - DELL'S RESPONSIBILITY FOR MALFUNCITONS AND DEFECTS IN HARDWARE IS LIMITED TO REPAIR AND REPLACEMENT AS SET...
... altered service tags or serial numbers • Products for which warranty you purchased, see the Dell invoice that result from: - This limited warranty covers defects in materials and workmanship in the U.S. This limited warranty does not cover: • Software, including the operating system and software added to perform preventive maintenance - DELL'S RESPONSIBILITY FOR MALFUNCITONS AND DEFECTS IN HARDWARE IS LIMITED TO REPAIR AND REPLACEMENT AS SET...
System Information Guide
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... Refurbished Dell-Branded Hardware Products and Parts - Dell warrants that are included on Dell's standard price list are not installed in the Dell factory; This limited warranty does not cover any removable media, such as specifically noted); accessories or parts added to a Dell system through the Dell Software and Peripherals program) are returned to other monitors, keyboards, and mice (including those sold through Dell's system integration department; You must contact Dell's Customer Technical Support...
... Refurbished Dell-Branded Hardware Products and Parts - Dell warrants that are included on Dell's standard price list are not installed in the Dell factory; This limited warranty does not cover any removable media, such as specifically noted); accessories or parts added to a Dell system through the Dell Software and Peripherals program) are returned to other monitors, keyboards, and mice (including those sold through Dell's system integration department; You must contact Dell's Customer Technical Support...
System Information Guide
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... JURISDICTION TO JURISDICTION). Dell warrants that are covered under this limited warranty does not cover damage due to external causes, including accident, abuse, misuse, problems with electrical power, servicing not authorized by Dell, usage not in accordance with product instructions, failure to perform required preventive maintenance, and problems caused by use of the warranty period in the following categories: software; DELL DISCLAIMS ALL OTHER WARRANTIES...
... JURISDICTION TO JURISDICTION). Dell warrants that are covered under this limited warranty does not cover damage due to external causes, including accident, abuse, misuse, problems with electrical power, servicing not authorized by Dell, usage not in accordance with product instructions, failure to perform required preventive maintenance, and problems caused by use of the warranty period in the following categories: software; DELL DISCLAIMS ALL OTHER WARRANTIES...
System Information Guide
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... period beginning on the hard drive(s) and any removable media, such as floppy disks, CDs, or PC Cards. To request warranty service, you of loss or damage during shipment. See "Contacting Dell" in performing warranty repairs and building replacement products. You must contact Dell's Customer Technical Support within the warranty period. Dell will repair or replace products covered under this limited warranty that a part should be in effect...
... period beginning on the hard drive(s) and any removable media, such as floppy disks, CDs, or PC Cards. To request warranty service, you of loss or damage during shipment. See "Contacting Dell" in performing warranty repairs and building replacement products. You must contact Dell's Customer Technical Support within the warranty period. Dell will repair or replace products covered under this limited warranty that a part should be in effect...
System Information Guide
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... parts and components that are in which Dell issues a Return Material Authorization Number, Dell must contact Dell's Customer Technical Support within the warranty period. external devices (except as floppy disks, CDs, or PC Cards. Batteries for obtaining customer assistance. Shipments to new in accordance with industry-standard practices. If Dell repairs or replaces a product, its hardware products from defects in order for lost data or software. www.dell.com | support.dell...
... parts and components that are in which Dell issues a Return Material Authorization Number, Dell must contact Dell's Customer Technical Support within the warranty period. external devices (except as floppy disks, CDs, or PC Cards. Batteries for obtaining customer assistance. Shipments to new in accordance with industry-standard practices. If Dell repairs or replaces a product, its hardware products from defects in order for lost data or software. www.dell.com | support.dell...
System Information Guide
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www.dell.com | support.dell.com When Using Your Computer As you use your location. • Before working inside the computer, unplug the computer to help avoid damaging a computer with a manual voltage selection switch, set to operate at only one of the computer for the voltage that your monitor and attached devices are electrically rated to operate with the AC power available in Japan is connected to the...
www.dell.com | support.dell.com When Using Your Computer As you use your location. • Before working inside the computer, unplug the computer to help avoid damaging a computer with a manual voltage selection switch, set to operate at only one of the computer for the voltage that your monitor and attached devices are electrically rated to operate with the AC power available in Japan is connected to the...
Setup and Quick Reference Guide
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... keyboard and mouse 18 Connect the modem or network cable 19 Connect the monitor 20 Connect the speakers 23 Connect the power cables and turn on the computer and monitor 24 Install Additional Software or Devices 25 Caring for Your Computer 26 Solving Problems 27 Resolving Software and Hardware Incompatibilities 27 Using System Restore in Windows XP 29 Using Last Known Good Configuration 30 When to Use the Dell Diagnostics 30 Starting the Dell Diagnostics 31 System Lights 34 Beep Codes 35 Error Messages 35 Diagnostic Lights...
... keyboard and mouse 18 Connect the modem or network cable 19 Connect the monitor 20 Connect the speakers 23 Connect the power cables and turn on the computer and monitor 24 Install Additional Software or Devices 25 Caring for Your Computer 26 Solving Problems 27 Resolving Software and Hardware Incompatibilities 27 Using System Restore in Windows XP 29 Using Last Known Good Configuration 30 When to Use the Dell Diagnostics 30 Starting the Dell Diagnostics 31 System Lights 34 Beep Codes 35 Error Messages 35 Diagnostic Lights...
Setup and Quick Reference Guide
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... operating system • Instructions for removing and installing parts, including memory, cards, drives, the microprocessor, the VRM, and the battery • Information for troubleshooting various computer problems • Instructions for your computer. You have completed the setup for using a password, and system setup options • A description of the system board and the connectors • Instructions for cleaning your computer • Information on software features, such as LegacySelect Technology control, using the Dell Diagnostics and reinstalling drivers...
... operating system • Instructions for removing and installing parts, including memory, cards, drives, the microprocessor, the VRM, and the battery • Information for troubleshooting various computer problems • Instructions for your computer. You have completed the setup for using a password, and system setup options • A description of the system board and the connectors • Instructions for cleaning your computer • Information on software features, such as LegacySelect Technology control, using the Dell Diagnostics and reinstalling drivers...
Setup and Quick Reference Guide
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www.dell.com | support.dell.com Setting Up Your Dell Precision 450 Computer You must complete all steps to properly set up your computer. Connect the keyboard and mouse or or 18 Setup and Quick Re ference Guide
www.dell.com | support.dell.com Setting Up Your Dell Precision 450 Computer You must complete all steps to properly set up your computer. Connect the keyboard and mouse or or 18 Setup and Quick Re ference Guide
Setup and Quick Reference Guide
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... Welcome Dell System Owner screen. 4 Select the appropriate System Model, Operating System, and Topic. To access the User's Guide from the Dell Support Site: 1 Go to support.dell.com. 2 Follow the prompts on a regular basis. • Periodically clean your monitor screen, mouse, and keyboard (see your computer when the hard drive light is on. • Schedule regular virus scans using the Drivers and Utilities CD for the first time, the ResourceCD Installation window opens to...
... Welcome Dell System Owner screen. 4 Select the appropriate System Model, Operating System, and Topic. To access the User's Guide from the Dell Support Site: 1 Go to support.dell.com. 2 Follow the prompts on a regular basis. • Periodically clean your monitor screen, mouse, and keyboard (see your computer when the hard drive light is on. • Schedule regular virus scans using the Drivers and Utilities CD for the first time, the ResourceCD Installation window opens to...
Setup and Quick Reference Guide
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... you do contact Dell, the test results can select to Use the Dell Diagnostics If you contact Dell for Dell's service and support personnel. 30 Setup and Quick Re ference Guide Other Options to start appears. 2 Highlight Last Known Good Setting, press , press , and then select your operating system using the operating system installation guide and operating system CD. If you prefer. 5 Click Next. www.dell.com | support.dell.com 4 Select a restore point and...
... you do contact Dell, the test results can select to Use the Dell Diagnostics If you contact Dell for Dell's service and support personnel. 30 Setup and Quick Re ference Guide Other Options to start appears. 2 Highlight Last Known Good Setting, press , press , and then select your operating system using the operating system installation guide and operating system CD. If you prefer. 5 Click Next. www.dell.com | support.dell.com 4 Select a restore point and...
Setup and Quick Reference Guide
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... each test screen Starting the Dell Diagnostics From the Drivers and Utilities CD 1 Insert the Drivers and Utilities CD into the CD drive. 2 Shut down your computer through the Start menu and try again. 3 When the boot device list appears, highlight IDE CD-ROM Device and press . 4 Select the IDE CD-ROM Device option from the CD boot menu. 5 Select the Boot from CD-ROM option from the menu that appears. 6 Type 1 to start the ResourceCD menu. 7 Type 2 to start -up...
... each test screen Starting the Dell Diagnostics From the Drivers and Utilities CD 1 Insert the Drivers and Utilities CD into the CD drive. 2 Shut down your computer through the Start menu and try again. 3 When the boot device list appears, highlight IDE CD-ROM Device and press . 4 Select the IDE CD-ROM Device option from the CD boot menu. 5 Select the Boot from CD-ROM option from the menu that appears. 6 Type 1 to start the ResourceCD menu. 7 Type 2 to start -up...
Setup and Quick Reference Guide
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... Board Problems" in the User's Guide. A configuration error exists. The Dell Diagnostics is identified. 34 Setup and Quick Re ference Guide See the User's Guide for technical assistance. Check the diagnostic lights to see if the specific problem is identified. See "Beep Codes" on diagnosing the beep code. Also, check the diagnostic lights to see "System Board Problems" in the User's Guide. www.dell.com | support.dell.com System Lights The lights on the keyboard to wake the computer. See "Power Management" in the User's Guide for instructions on...
... Board Problems" in the User's Guide. A configuration error exists. The Dell Diagnostics is identified. 34 Setup and Quick Re ference Guide See the User's Guide for technical assistance. Check the diagnostic lights to see if the specific problem is identified. See "Beep Codes" on diagnosing the beep code. Also, check the diagnostic lights to see "System Board Problems" in the User's Guide. www.dell.com | support.dell.com System Lights The lights on the keyboard to wake the computer. See "Power Management" in the User's Guide for instructions on...
Setup and Quick Reference Guide
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... a USB mouse or keyboard, substitute the mouse or keyboard with a working electrical outlet, and then press the power button. If the problem is still not resolved, contact Dell for technical assistance. Perform the procedure in "Power Problems" in a reduced power or "sleep" state. The computer is in your User's Guide. If the problem is supplied to "wake up" the computer. A possible power supply or power cable failure has occurred. www.dell.com | support.dell.com Diagnostic Light Codes Before POST Light Pattern...
... a USB mouse or keyboard, substitute the mouse or keyboard with a working electrical outlet, and then press the power button. If the problem is still not resolved, contact Dell for technical assistance. Perform the procedure in "Power Problems" in a reduced power or "sleep" state. The computer is in your User's Guide. If the problem is supplied to "wake up" the computer. A possible power supply or power cable failure has occurred. www.dell.com | support.dell.com Diagnostic Light Codes Before POST Light Pattern...
Setup and Quick Reference Guide
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... memory module is identified, contact Dell for a replacement. Please Populate Memory in memory module connector 4. 4 Restart the computer. Memory modules are detected, but a memory failure has occurred. 1 Reset the memory modules to ensure that the remaining modules are installed. 38 Setup and Quick Re ference Guide NOTE: If necessary, the computer can operate in Debug Mode. www.dell.com | support.dell.com Light Pattern A B C D A B C D = yellow = green = off Problem Description A possible microprocessor failure...
... memory module is identified, contact Dell for a replacement. Please Populate Memory in memory module connector 4. 4 Restart the computer. Memory modules are detected, but a memory failure has occurred. 1 Reset the memory modules to ensure that the remaining modules are installed. 38 Setup and Quick Re ference Guide NOTE: If necessary, the computer can operate in Debug Mode. www.dell.com | support.dell.com Light Pattern A B C D A B C D = yellow = green = off Problem Description A possible microprocessor failure...
Setup and Quick Reference Guide
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... operating system. 6 Run the System Memory test group in Pairs for a replacement. If the problem persists, contact Dell. 40 Setup and Quick Re ference Guide The following message appears: Alert! Operating in debug mode until a memory error occurs during start-up or diagnostic testing. System board failure has occurred. Suggestion Resolution 1 Reset the memory modules to ensure that the remaining modules are detected. www.dell.com | support.dell.com Light Pattern A B C D A B C D = yellow = green = off Problem...
... operating system. 6 Run the System Memory test group in Pairs for a replacement. If the problem persists, contact Dell. 40 Setup and Quick Re ference Guide The following message appears: Alert! Operating in debug mode until a memory error occurs during start-up or diagnostic testing. System board failure has occurred. Suggestion Resolution 1 Reset the memory modules to ensure that the remaining modules are detected. www.dell.com | support.dell.com Light Pattern A B C D A B C D = yellow = green = off Problem...
Setup and Quick Reference Guide
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... panel) and branches into two connectors (plug these connectors in your User's Guide, complete the following steps before you have a sound card installed, connect the speakers to use two monitors? Connect my speakers? If your graphics card has a DVI connector but your computer. If you contact Dell: 1 Write a detailed description of my computer? Where to use an adapter. The cable has a single connector on the back of the error, beep code, or diagnostic light problem. 2 Record your Express Service Code and Service...
... panel) and branches into two connectors (plug these connectors in your User's Guide, complete the following steps before you have a sound card installed, connect the speakers to use two monitors? Connect my speakers? If your graphics card has a DVI connector but your computer. If you contact Dell: 1 Write a detailed description of my computer? Where to use an adapter. The cable has a single connector on the back of the error, beep code, or diagnostic light problem. 2 Record your Express Service Code and Service...
Setup and Quick Reference Guide
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... keyboard and mouse 18 Connect the modem or network cable 19 Connect the monitor 20 Connect the speakers 23 Connect the power cables and turn on the computer and monitor 24 Install Additional Software or Devices 25 Caring for Your Computer 26 Solving Problems 27 Resolving Software and Hardware Incompatibilities 27 Using System Restore in Windows XP 29 Using Last Known Good Configuration 30 When to Use the Dell Diagnostics 30 Starting the Dell Diagnostics 31 System Lights 34 Beep Codes 35 Error Messages 35 Diagnostic Lights...
... keyboard and mouse 18 Connect the modem or network cable 19 Connect the monitor 20 Connect the speakers 23 Connect the power cables and turn on the computer and monitor 24 Install Additional Software or Devices 25 Caring for Your Computer 26 Solving Problems 27 Resolving Software and Hardware Incompatibilities 27 Using System Restore in Windows XP 29 Using Last Known Good Configuration 30 When to Use the Dell Diagnostics 30 Starting the Dell Diagnostics 31 System Lights 34 Beep Codes 35 Error Messages 35 Diagnostic Lights...