Dell Precision 470 Support Question
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Question posted by mecitiny on December 27th, 2013
Dell Precision 470 Won't Power Up
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Quick Reference Guide - Page 2
... use of data and tells you how to Microsoft® Windows®operating systems are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation; Information in this text: Dell, the DELL logo, and Dell Precision are optional and may be used in this document to avoid the problem. Trademarks used in the User's Guide.
is subject to change...
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 Your Computer 22 Solving Problems 22
Resolving Software and Hardware Incompatibilities 22 Microsoft Windows® XP ...
Quick Reference Guide - Page 5
... can be available 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: Drivers and documentation updates can use the CD to reinstall drivers, run the Dell Diagnostics (see page 26), or access your computer or in certain countries. NOTE: ...
Quick Reference Guide - Page 6
... Express Service Code to troubleshoot and solve problems
• Service Tag 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 Help and Support Center
1 Click the Start button and click Help and Support...
Quick Reference Guide - Page 7
..., service call status and support history, service contract, online discussions with other Dell customers
NOTE: Corporate, government, and education customers can also use Windows XP ... support site.
• Community -
Certified drivers, patches, and software updates
• Desktop System Software (DSS) - Service call and order status, warranty, and repair information
•...
Quick Reference Guide - Page 8
... product key label is optional and may not ship 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 your computer. See your Dell Precision User's Guide for the devices that came with your computer. NOTE: The...
Quick Reference Guide - Page 9
Setting Up Your Dell Precision 670 Computer
1 Connect the keyboard and the mouse.
Voltage from telephone communications can order a... steps to the card.
Modem
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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 ...
Quick Reference Guide - Page 10
NOTICE: You may need to use the provided adapter or cable to connect your monitor in various ways. www.dell.com | support.dell.com
3 Connect the monitor.
Depending on your graphics card, you can connect your monitor to the computer.
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Quick Reference Guide - Page 14
... then select your hard drive: Click the Start button and click Help and Support.
To access your User's Guide from your Dell Precision computer.
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Quick Reference Guide Congratulations!
www.dell.com | support.dell.com
6 Install additional software or devices.
You have completed the setup for information specific to verify that came with your...
Quick Reference Guide - Page 15
... Guide.
NOTICE: Do not connect a modem cable to the card. Quick Reference Guide
15 Voltage from telephone communications can order a modem separately. Setting Up Your Dell Precision 470 Computer
CAUTION: Before you can damage the network adapter. PS/2 or USB
PS/2
USB
or
2 Connect the modem or the network cable.
Quick Reference Guide - Page 18
... came with the software or device or contact the vendor to verify that sufficient space exists to support.dell.com. 2 Follow the prompts on the website that ask you for your computer from your computer and attached devices are turned off. CAUTION: To guard against electrical shock, always unplug your Dell Precision 470 computer.
Quick Reference Guide - Page 19
... unpainted metal surface on the computer to dissipate any unpainted metal surface on the computer, such as the metal at the back of the computer. Dell Precision 670 Computer
cover release latch
security cable slot padlock ring
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19 While you work, periodically touch any static electricity that could harm...
Quick Reference Guide - Page 20
www.dell.com | support.dell.com
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 26
... Microsoft Windows logo appears, continue to wait until you see the Windows desktop. The Boot Device Menu appears. The Dell Diagnostics Menu appears. From your computer and try again. b When F2...If multiple versions are listed, select the version appropriate for one time only.
e Select Dell 32-bit Diagnostics from the Drivers and Utilities CD.
If you wait too long and ...
Quick Reference Guide - Page 27
... specific problem is identified. Check the diagnostic lights to see if the specific problem is identified. If the computer does not boot, contact Dell for technical assistance. See "Power Problems" in the suspended state (Windows XP). Check the diagnostic lights to see "Video Problems" in the User's Guide for more information.
Check...
Quick Reference Guide - Page 28
...vector loading failure
4-3-3 4-3-4 4-4-1 4-4-2
3-2-4 3-3-1 3-3-2
Keyboard Controller Test failure NVRAM power loss Invalid NVRAM configuration
4-4-3 4-4-4 4-3-4
Cause Video Memory Test failure Screen initialization failure...of one beep, a burst of -day clock stopped
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Beep Codes
Your computer might emit a series of beeps during start -up...
Quick Reference Guide - Page 30
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is off, ensure that the computer is connected to a working electrical outlet and then press the power button. yellow off off off
The computer is still not resolved, contact Dell for technical assistance.
If the power light is off, ensure that the computer is on , ensure that the processor is not executing.
off...
Quick Reference Guide - Page 33
... = green = off
Problem Description A possible expansion card failure has occurred.
Reinstall all power and data cables and restart the computer.
Suggested Resolution
1 Determine if a conflict exists ...Repeat this process for resource conflicts (see your User's Guide).
4 If the problem persists, contact Dell.
• If the computer has a graphics card, remove the card, reinstall it, and then...
Quick Reference Guide - Page 38
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 15. If you need to fit the connector on page 9. For the Dell Precision 670 computer, see "Connect the speakers" on page 13 and for the Dell Precision 470 computer, see "Connect the...
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