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Troubleshooting
Specifications
Install
Error codes
Password
Connecting Drive Cables
Warranty
If You Have a Problem
Run the Dell Diagnostics
Setup Password
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Contents
Advanced Features
Dell Precision Workstations 450 and 650 Users Guide
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Advanced Troubleshooting
Diagnostic Lights
Diagnostic Lights
Light Pattern Problem Description Suggested Resolution
Diagnostic Light Codes During Post
Run the Dell Diagnostics
Beep Codes
Code Cause
Dell Diagnostics
When to Use the Dell Diagnostics
Starting the Dell Diagnostics
Starting the Dell Diagnostics From Your Hard Drive
What Is a Driver?
Dell Diagnostics Main Menu
Drivers
Option Function
Reinstalling Drivers
Using Windows XP Device Driver Rollback
Identifying Drivers
Windows XP
Using System Restore
Creating a Restore Point
Undoing the Last System Restore
Enabling System Restore
Click Performance and Maintenance, and then click System
Resolving Software and Hardware Incompatibilities
Windows XP
Windows
Manageability
Advanced Features
LegacySelect Technology Control
Password Protection
System Password
Security
Chassis Intrusion Detection
Assigning a System Password
Typing Your System Password
If Password Status is set to Unlocked
If Password Status is set to Locked
Setup Password
Disabling a Forgotten Password and Setting a New Password
System Setup
Entering System Setup
System Setup Screens
Keys Action
Boot Sequence
Changing the Computer Boot Sequence for the Current Boot
System Setup Options
Changing Boot Sequence for Future Boots
Installed
Fastboot
If You Have a Problem
IDE Drive Interface The settings are Off and Auto default
Power Management
Jumper Setting Description
Jumper Settings
Power Button
Installing a TAPI-Compliant Modem Card
Installing a Tapi Sound Card
Hyper-Threading
Ieee
U320 Scsi Controller
Click Hardware and click Device Manager
Creating a Stripe Volume
Deleting a Stripe Volume
Activating a Stripe Volume
Integrated Striping
Troubleshooting the Stripe Volume
During installation, no Scsi drives are found
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Battery
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Installing a Card
Cards
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Removing a Card
If you need a filler bracket, contact Dell
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Cleaning Your Computer
Before Cleaning Your Computer
Computer, Keyboard, and Monitor
Mouse
CDs and DVDs
Online Services
Getting Help
Technical Assistance
Ftp.dell.com
Problems With Your Order
AutoTech Service
Automated Order-Status Service
Technical Support Service
Contacting Dell
Bahamas
Barbados
Belgium Brussels Website support.euro.dell.com
Bermuda
Colombia
Costa Rica
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Guatemala
Guyana
Korea Seoul
Latin America
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Macao
New Zealand
Nicaragua
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Panama
Southeast Asian and Pacific
Countries
Spain Madrid Website support.euro.dell.com
Sweden Upplands Vasby Website support.euro.dell.com
Uruguay
A. Austin, Texas
Business
Virgin Islands
Back View
About Your Computer-Dell Precision
Front View
Back Panel Connectors
Inside Your Computer
Device Cable Color
System Board Components
DIMM4
Connecting Drive Cables
Drives
Overview
IDE Drive Addressing
Scsi ID Numbers
Scsi Device Installation Guidelines
IDE Drive Connector Serial ATA Connector
Hard Drive
Device Termination
General Guidelines
Scsi Cables
Removing a Hard Drive
Serial ATA Drive
Tab Hard drive
Installing a Hard Drive
Serial ATA Drive
Serial ATA Drive
Removing a Floppy Drive
Installing a Floppy Drive
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CD/DVD Drive
Removing a CD/DVD Drive
Installing a CD/DVD Drive
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Class a Class B
Regulatory Notices
FCC Notices U.S. Only
IC Notice Canada Only
CE Notice European Union
Energy Star Compliance
Energy Star Emblem
Class B ITE
MIC Notice Republic of Korea Only
Class a ITE
Class B Device
Polish Center for Testing and Certification Notice
Class a Device
Bsmi Notice Taiwan Only
NOM Information Mexico Only
Ergonomic Computing Habits
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Removing and Installing Parts-Dell Precision
Microprocessor Airflow Shroud
Removing the Microprocessor Airflow Shroud
Installing the Microprocessor Airflow Shroud
Ergonomic Computing Habits
Human Factors and Ergonomics Society
Glossary
C D E F G H I K L M N P R S T U V W Z
Device driver See driver
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Video resolution See resolution
What Are You Looking For? Find it Here
Information About Your Computer
Finding Information for Your Computer
Users Guide Icon Microsoft Windows
Click Users Guide
Specifications
Connectors
Expansion Bus
Drives
Key Combinations
Power
Controls and Lights
Physical
Environmental
Caring for Your Computer
Front View of the Computer Doors Open
See Diagnostic Lights
Opening the Drive Door
Back View
Inside Your Computer
System Board Components
Auxled
Closing the Computer Cover
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Opening the Computer Cover
Security cable slot Cover release latch Padlock ring
Microprocessor
Installation Guidelines
Installing the Microprocessor
Removing the Microprocessor
Open the computer cover
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Drives
Scsi Device Installation Guidelines
Scsi controller card installed in your computer
Power cable Hard-drive cable
Tab Hard drive
Installing a Hard Drive
Serial ATA Drive
Power cable Hard-drive cable
Floppy Drive
Installing a Floppy Drive
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CD/DVD Drive
Removing a CD/DVD Drive
Tab CD/DVD drive
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Back to Contents
Installing a VRM
VRM
Removing a VRM
Memory
Memory Installation Guidelines
Addressing Memory With 4-GB Configurations
Removing a Memory Module
Adding a Memory Module
Close the computer cover
Removing and Installing Parts-Dell Precision
Microprocessor Airflow Shroud
Installing the Microprocessor Airflow Shroud
Regulatory Notices
IC Notice Canada Only
Simplified Chinese Class a Warning Notice China Only
MIC Notice Republic of Korea Only
Polish Center for Testing and Certification Notice
Bsmi Notice Taiwan Only
NOM Information Mexico Only
Solving Problems
Troubleshooting Your Computer
Battery Problems
Card Problems
Drive Problems
Floppy drive problems
Test the video card
Test the cards
CD drive problems
Problems writing to a CD-RW drive
DVD drive problems
Hard drive problems
Mail, Modem, and Internet Problems
Dropped or Damaged Computer
Check the cable connections
Check the card and cable connections
Click the Change or Remove Program icon
Error Messages
Click Control Panel Click Add or Remove Programs
Hard drive failed initialization
No boot sector on hard-disk drive
General Problems
Ieee 1394 Device Problems
Keyboard Problems
Other technical problems
General hardware problems
Memory Problems
Microprocessor Problems
Mouse Problems
Network Problems
Check the mouse settings
Reinstall the mouse driver See Reinstalling Drivers
Power Problems
Printer Problems
Restart the computer and try to log on to the network again
Verify the printer cable connections
Serial or Parallel Device Problems
Sound and Speaker Problems
Reinstall the printer driver
No sound from speakers
System Board Problems
No sound from headphones
Reinstall the audio sound driver See Reinstalling Drivers
Check the power supply cable connections
If the screen is difficult to read
Video and Monitor Problems
If the screen is blank
Dell Precision Workstations 450 and 650 Users Guide
Warranty and Return Policy
Reinstalling Microsoft Windows XP
Before You Reinstall
Reinstalling Windows XP
Your Operating System
Reinstalling Microsoft Windows
Transferring Information to a New Computer
Microsoft Windows XP Features
Switching to Classic View
Desktop Cleanup Wizard
Setting Up a Home and Office Network
User Accounts and Fast User Switching
Internet Connection Firewall
Fast User Switching
Log Off Windows window, click Switch User
Adding User Accounts
Click Create Account
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