Dell Precision T7400 Support Question
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How To Update The Bios From The Bios Screen Dell Precision T7400
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Airborne Contaminants Specification Tech Sheet - Page 1
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This technical sheet specifies the allowable airborne contaminant level for operation of Dell Precision™ and Dell™ OptiPlex™ computers that may or may be included in the documentation you received with...
Quick Reference Guide - Page 2
Reproduction in any proprietary interest in this text: Dell, the DELL logo, and Dell Precision are either potential damage to hardware or loss of data and tells you make better use of Dell Inc.; Model DCDO
September 2007 P/N HR707
Rev. Information in trademarks and trade names other countries. All rights reserved. is subject to either the...
Quick Reference Guide - Page 5
... your computer. You can be found at support.dell.com.
• How to remove and replace parts
Dell Precision™ User's Guide
• Specifications
Microsoft®...Desktop System Software (DSS)
NOTE: The Drivers and Utilities disc may be optional and may ship with your computer. Some features or media may not ship with your computer.
NOTE: Drivers and documentation updates...
Quick Reference Guide - Page 9
..." in your User's Guide. Switching From Tower to either the tower or the desktop orientation, you begin any 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
Setting Up Your Computer
Changing Between Tower and...
Quick Reference Guide - Page 26
... malfunctions, use the sequence of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions in your User's Guide). A possible BIOS failure has occurred;
A possible processor • Reseat the processor (see "Contacting Dell" in the Product Information Guide. To help identify the problem.
Diagnostic Lights
CAUTION: Before you begin any of the lights...
Quick Reference Guide - Page 30
..., install 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). Code
Cause
2 short, 1 long
BIOS checksum error
1 long, 3 short, 2 short Memory error
1 short
F12 key pressed
Code (repetitive short beeps) 1 2
3
Description
Suggested Remedy...
Quick Reference Guide - Page 31
Video BIOS Test Failure. Dell (see "Contacting Dell" in your User's Guide for assistance). Replace the battery (see "Replacing the Battery" or "Contacting Dell" in your User's Guide). Replace the CPU fan (see "Removing the Processor" in your User's Guide).
or motherboard failure. • If the problem persists, contact Dell (see
"Contacting Dell" in your User's Guide...
Quick Reference Guide - Page 32
...the option that has a bootable operating system or remove the floppy disk from drive A and restart the computer.
DELL RECOMMENDS THAT YOU BACK UP YOUR DATA REGULARLY. This feature can use the Hardware Troubleshooter to follow the remaining troubleshooting ...either not detected during hard-drive boot test (see "Entering System Setup" in BIOS setup. S YS T E M D I S K O R D I L U R E -
User's Guide - Page 2
.... is subject to either the entities claiming the marks and names or their products.
Other trademarks and trade names may be used in this text: Dell, the DELL logo, Inspiron, Dell Precision, and Dell OpenManage are either potential damage to hardware or loss of your computer. NOTICE: A NOTICE indicates either trademarks or registered trademarks of...
User's Guide - Page 19
Find It Here
• How to use Linux
Dell Supported Linux Sites
• E-mail discussions with users 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
Finding Information
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What Are You Looking For?
User's Guide - Page 36
Alert Cleared
Heartbeats: Entity Presence Periodic heartbeats have been transmitted to BIOS
The BIOS did not complete loading upon initiation. Voltage: Generic Critical The voltage from integrated voltage regulators
Voltage Problem
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 ...
User's Guide - Page 37
...can be set up on a network that enables remote management programs, such as updating its BIOS or shutting it down remotely. It supports instrumentation that has Dell OpenManage Client Instrumentation set to do the following:
• Access information about Dell OpenManage Client Instrumentation, see the manufacturer's documentation for computers equipped with industry-standard management...
User's Guide - Page 39
...5 and 10 are optimized to function as two logical processors that you purchased your Dell Precision computer. NOTE: RAID for both data integrity and higher access speeds. These processors ...that can benefit from hyperthreading and multi-core technology, some programs may require an update from the software manufacturer. Intel has implemented this technology in the computer industry ...
User's Guide - Page 44
... system completes bootup. Online help is currently configured, any of each screen. NOTE: Dell recommends backing up a RAID configuration.
Navigating Within the Configuration Utility
Configuration screens are prompted to set up your computer.
If you are organized in...too long and the operating system logo appears, continue to adding or updating configurations.
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Advanced Features
User's Guide - Page 83
...the Event Log.
Numlock Key (On default)
Determines the functionality of the numeric keys on screen displays a message stating the keystroke sequence that is available to enter the system setup program.
... only (F2=Setup).
When set to the operating system is detected during POST, the BIOS will display the error message and continue booting the system. System Setup
83 When set to...
User's Guide - Page 84
... allows you see the Microsoft Windows desktop. The computer attempts to boot from...8226; Hard Drive (listed by serial number when in the upper-right corner of the screen, press . Option Settings
• Onboard or USB Floppy Drive - The computer attempts..., the computer generates an error message.
• USB Device - The BIOS detects the device and adds the USB option to boot from the selected ...
User's Guide - Page 85
NOTE: Write down your device is bootable, check the device documentation. The BIOS detects the device and adds the USB device option to a USB memory key, highlight USB Device and press .
Booting to a USB Device
NOTE: To boot .... 6 Use the up - System Setup
85 and down -arrow keys to navigate to Boot Device Menu, then press to move through the list of the screen, press .
User's Guide - Page 89
... plug on . Flashing the BIOS
The BIOS may require flashing when an update is available or when replacing the system board.
1 Turn on the computer. 2 Locate the BIOS update file for your computer and devices...cable, first plug the cable into the computer.
5 Connect your computer at the Dell Support
website at support.dell.com. 3 Click Download Now to electrical outlets, and turn them on the ...
User's Guide - Page 90
... the same as the downloaded BIOS update file.
8 Double-click the file icon on the desktop and follow the on your desktop.
7 Click Close when the Download Complete window appears. The file downloads to view the Save In menu, select Desktop, and then click Save. The file icon appears on -screen instructions.
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User's Guide - Page 290
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• Product name: Dell™ Precision™ T7400
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