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Dell Precision™ Workstation 470 and Workstation 670 Quick Reference Guide Models WHM and WHL w w w . d e l l . c o m | s u p p o r t . d e l l . c o m...
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Contents Finding Information Setting Up Your Dell Precision 670 Computer Setting Up Your Dell Precision 470 Computer Opening the Computer Cover Caring for Your Computer Solving Problems ......
Drivers and Utilities CD (also known as ResourceCD) Documentation and drivers are already installed on your computer. You can use the CD to reinstall drivers, run the Dell Diagnostics (see page 26), or access your documentation. Readme files may be...
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• How to troubleshoot and solve problems • Service Tag and Express Service Code • Microsoft Windows License Label Quick Reference Guide Find It Here Dell™ Product Information Guide Dell Precision™ Mobile Workstation User’s Guide ® ® Microsoft Windows XP Help and Support Center Click the Start button and click Help and Support.
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Dell Support Website — support.dell.com NOTE: Select your region to view the appropriate support site. NOTE: Corporate, government, and education customers can also use the customized Dell Premier Support website at premier.support.dell.com. The website may not be available in all regions. ® ® Pentium Windows Help and Support Center Click the Start button and click Help and Support.
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• How to reinstall my operating system ® • How to 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...
Setting Up Your Dell Precision 670 Computer Connect the keyboard and the mouse. PS/2 Connect the modem or the network cable. CAUTION: the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions located in the Product Information Guide. You must complete all steps to properly set up your computer.
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Connect the monitor. Quick Reference Guide Depending on your graphics card, you can connect your monitor in various ways. NOTICE: You may need to use the provided adapter or cable to connect your monitor to the computer.
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For single- and dual-monitor capable cards with a single connector VGA Adapter Use the VGA adapter when you have a single monitor graphics card and you want to connect a VGA monitor. Dual VGA Y Cable Adapter Use the appropriate Y cable when your graphics card has a single connector and you want to connect one or two VGA monitors.
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For dual-monitor capable cards with one DVI and one VGA connector Single DVI/Single VGA Use the appropriate connector(s) when you connect one or two monitors. For dual-monitor capable cards with two DVI connectors Dual DVI Use the DVI connectors to connect your computer to one or two DVI monitors.
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NOTE: Connect the speakers. If your computer has an audio card installed, connect the speakers to the card. LINE OUT Connect the power cables and turn on the computer and monitor. Quick Reference Guide...
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Go to support.dell.com. Follow the prompts on the website that ask you for information specific to your computer. At the Dell Support website home page, click the User Guides link under Product Support, click Systems, and then select your Dell Precision computer.
Setting Up Your Dell Precision 470 Computer CAUTION: Before you begin any of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions located in the Product Information Guide. You must complete all steps to properly set up your computer. Connect the keyboard and the mouse.
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Connect the monitor. Quick Reference Guide Depending on your graphics card, you can connect your monitor in various ways. For information on the different options, see page 11 and page 12. NOTICE: You may need to use the provided adapter or cable to connect your monitor to the computer.
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Connect the speakers. LINE OUT NOTE: If your computer has an audio card installed, connect the speakers to the card. Connect the power cables and turn on the computer and monitor. Install additional software or devices. Quick Reference Guide...
Go to support.dell.com. Follow the prompts on the website that ask you for information specific to your computer. At the Dell Support website home page, click the User Guides link under Product Support, click Systems, and then select your Dell Precision computer.
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Open the computer cover: Slide the cover release latch toward the top of the computer. Raise the cover, and pivot it toward the front of the computer. Ground yourself by touching an unpainted metal surface on the computer, such as the metal at the back of computer, before touching anything inside your computer.
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I n s i d e t h e D e l l P r e c i s i o n 6 7 0 C o m p u t e r floppy drive (optional) CD/DVD drive(s) hard drive(s) chassis intrusion switch system board processor...
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If an error message occurs in a program, consult the program’s documentation. • If the recommended action in the troubleshooting section is to see a section in your User’s Guide, go to support.dell.com (on another computer if necessary) to access your User’s Guide. Resolving Software and Hardware Incompatibilities If a device is either not detected during the operating system setup or is detected but incorrectly configured, you can use the Hardware Troubleshooter to resolve the incompatibility.
To resolve incompatibilities using the Hardware Troubleshooter: Click the Start button and click Help. Click Troubleshooting and Maintenance on the Contents tab, click Windows XP troubleshooters, and then click Hardware. In the Hardware Troubleshooter list, click I need to resolve a hardware conflict on my computer and click Next.
Creating a Restore Point Click the Start button and click Help and Support. Click System Restore. Follow the instructions on the screen. Restoring the Computer to an Earlier Operating State NOTICE: Before you restore the computer to an earlier operating state, save and close all open files and close all open programs.
Reinstall all drivers, beginning with the chipset, using the optional Drivers and Utilities CD. When to Use the Dell Diagnostics If you experience a problem with your computer, run the Dell Diagnostics before you contact Dell for technical assistance. The test results provide important information for Dell's service and support personnel.
Select Dell 32-bit Diagnostics listed, select the version appropriate for your computer. When the Dell Diagnostics main menu appears, select the type of test you want to perform. Quick Reference Guide appears in the upper-right corner of the screen, press ®...
The computer is in the suspended state (Windows XP). A configuration error exists. The Dell Diagnostics is running a test, or a device on the system board may be faulty or incorrectly installed. A power supply or system board failure has occurred.
If your computer beeps during start-up: Write down the beep code on the Diagnostic Checklist (see your User’s Guide). Run the Dell Diagnostics to identify a more serious cause. Contact Dell for technical assistance. Code...
Error Messages NOTE: If the message is not listed, see the documentation for either the operating system or the program that was running when the message appeared. If an error occurs during start-up, a message may be displayed on the monitor identifying the problem.
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If the problem is still not resolved, contact Dell for technical assistance. Press the power button to turn the computer on.
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= green = off Suggested Resolution Perform the procedure in "Processor Problems" in the User’s Guide. Contact Dell for technical assistance. Perform the procedure in "Processor Problems" in the User’s Guide. Contact Dell for technical assistance. Problem Description A possible processor failure has occurred. Reinstall the processor and restart Suggested Resolution the computer.
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When the defective memory module is identified, contact Dell for a replacement. NOTE: If necessary, the computer can operate in debug mode until new memory...
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(see your User’s Guide). If the problem persists, contact Dell. • If the computer has a graphics card, remove the card, reinstall it, and then restart the computer.
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When the defective memory module is identified, contact Dell for a replacement. NOTE: If necessary, the computer can operate in debug mode until new memory...
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• Reinstall the memory modules and restart the computer. • If the problem persists, contact Dell. Determine if a conflict exists by removing a card (not a graphics card) and restarting the computer.
The computer is in a normal operating condition after POST. Suggested Resolution • Ensure that the cables are properly connected to the system board from the hard drive, CD drive, and DVD drive. • If the problem persists, contact Dell. None. 256MB 2R XX XXX...
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Dell. If possible, do not pair an original memory module with a new memory module. Otherwise, your computer may not start properly. You should install your original memory modules in pairs in connectors DIMM_1 and DIMM_2, connectors DIMM_3 and DIMM_4, and then DIMM_5 and DIMM_6.
Drivers and Utilities CD. For the Dell Precision 670 computer, see "Connect the monitor" on page 10 and for the Dell Precision 470 computer, see "Connect the monitor" on page 16. See the documentation that came with your speakers for more information.
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• Service Manual To locate these documents, see "Finding Information" on page 5. Where to Find Additional Information Go to the Dell Support website at support.dell.com and use one of the following support tools: read white papers on the latest technology or communicate with other Dell users at the Dell forum chat room.
28 conflicts resolving software and hardware incompatibilities, 22 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...
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system board, 5 system information label, 5 troubleshooting diagnostic lights, 29 Help and Support Center, 7 User’s Guide, 6 Index warranty, 6 Windows 2000 Device Manager, 23 Hardware Troubleshooter, 23 Windows XP Help and Support Center, 7...
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Dell Precision™ 工作站 470 和工作站 670 快速参考指南 型号 : WHM 和 WHL w w w . d e l l . c o m | s u p p o r t . d e l l . c o m...
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注 : 注 : • • • • • (DSS) • • Drivers and Utilities CD ResourceCD 注 : 注 : Drivers and Utilities CD Dell support.dell.com...
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• • • • • • • • • • • Microsoft Windows Dell™ Dell Precision™ ® ® XP 帮助和支持中心 Microsoft Windows Start ( User’s and system guides User’s guides 《用户指南》也可在可选的 Drivers and Utilities CD 中 获得。 Microsoft Windows 这些标签位于您的计算机上。...
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(DSS) — ® Intel Pentium Dell • Windows XP • • • Dell 注 : 注 : Dell™ 3.5 ® Windows Start ( Precision 注 : 注 : 操作系统 CD — support.dell.com premier.support.dell.com Help and Support 操作系统 CD and Utilities CD...
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® • 如何使用 Red Hat Linux 操作系统 • 与 Dell Precision™ 计算机和 Linux 的其他用户通过电 子邮件进行讨论 • 有关 Linux 和 Dell Precision 计算机的附加信息 Dell Linux • http://linux.dell.com • http://lists.us.dell.com/mailman/listinfo/linux- precision • http://docs.us.dell.com/docs/software/oslinux/...
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如果您具有单个显示器图形卡并且想要连接 VGA 显示 器,请使用 VGA 适配器。 VGA Y 如果您的图形卡具有单个连接器并且您想要连接一个 或两个 VGA 显示器,请使用相应的 Y 电缆。 DVI Y 如果您的图形卡具有单个连接器并且您想要连接一个 或两个 DVI 显示器,请使用相应的 Y 电缆。...
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DVI/ 当连接一个或两个显示器时,请使用相应的连接器。 使用 DVI 连接器将计算机与一个或 两个 DVI 显示器相连。 当要连接两个 VGA 显示器时,请使用 VGA 适配器。 使用 VGA 适配器将 VGA 显示器连 接到计算机上的其中一个 DVI 连接 器。 使用两个 VGA 适配器将两个 VGA 显示器连接到计算机上的 DVI 连接 器。...
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D e l l P r e c i s i o n 4 7 0 D e l l P r e c i s i o n 4 7 0 CD/DVD...
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• • • • • • • • • • support.dell.com 解决软件与硬件不兼容的问题 Microsoft Windows Start Search Search Results Hardware Troubleshooter conflict on my computer ® Help and Support hardware troubleshooter Hardware Troubleshooter I need to resolve a hardware Next...
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Start Contents Windows XP troubleshooters Hardware Troubleshooter conflict on my computer Windows 2000 Start Settings Control Panel Hardware Device Manager View Interrupt request (IRQ) Properties Start Contents Windows 2000 troubleshooters Hardware Hardware Troubleshooter conflict on my computer Help Troubleshooting and Maintenance Windows XP Control Panel System...
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在 Windows XP 中使用系统还原功能 ® Microsoft Windows 注意 : 创建还原点 Start System Restore 将计算机还原为较早的操作状态 注意 : Start System Tools Restore my computer to an earlier time Next Select a Restore Point Next 使用最后一次正确的配置 Last Known Good Setting ® Help and Support All Programs System Restore Next...
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运行 Dell 诊断程序 建议您在开始之前先打印这些过程。 从硬盘驱动器上打开: <Ctrl><Alt><F10> Windows 从 Drivers and Utilities CD 上打开: Windows 注 : 此功能只能更改一次引导顺序。 当下一次启动时,计算机将根据系统设置程序中指定的设 备进行引导。 Boot Device Menu Drivers and Utilities CD Boot Sequence Dell Dell Diagnostics Drivers and Utilities CD F2 = Setup F2 = ®...
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A B C D A B C D A B C D A B C D A B C D 来 来替 述 缆 执 骤 Dell 匹 执 骤 VRM 0 Dell Dell 方 来 级功 您尝 工 PS/2 尝...
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A B C D A B C D (POST) A B C D VRM 1 执 骤 VRM 0 VRM 1 Dell 所述 步 重新 重新...
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指示灯模式 A B C D = 黄色 = 绿色 = 熄灭 问题说明 块 建议的解决方案 重 DIMM_1 Alert! Operating in Debug Mode. Please Populate Memory in Pairs for Normal Operation. <F1> Dell ( ) Dell 注 :...
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A B C D A B C D A B C D A B C D = 黄色 = 绿色 = 熄灭 问题说明 扩充 软 驱 硬 驱 建议的解决方案 Dell • • • Dell 重新 所 缆 据 缆 重新 重新 所...
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A B C D A B C D = 黄色 = 绿色 = 熄灭 快速参考指南 问题说明 块 建议的解决方案 重 块 DIMM_1 Alert! Operating in Debug Mode. Please Populate Memory in Pairs for Normal Operation. <F1> Dell Dell 注 : 如果有必要,可以在调试模式下 操作计算机,直至安装了新的内存模 块。 Dell...
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A B C D A B C D = 黄色 = 绿色 = 熄灭 问题说明 块 兼容性 扩充 资 硬件 生了 (POST) 之 进 建议的解决方案 • 殊 块 • • • Dell 卸 某个 《 Dell 执 步骤 Dell • • Dell 快速参考指南...
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• • • • • • • Drivers and Utilities CD ResourceCD Dell Diagnostics support.jp.dell.com Drivers and Utilities CD Readme Readme...
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• • • • • • • • • • Microsoft Windows Dell™ Dell Precision™ Mobile Workstation ® ® Microsoft Windows 1 スタート ヘルプとサポート 2 ユーザーズガイドおよびシステムガイド ユーザーズガイド Utilities CD Microsoft Windows • support.jp.dell.com • Drivers and...
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• ® • Red Hat Linux • Dell Precision™ • Linux Dell Precision Dell Linux • http://linux.dell.com Linux • http://lists.us.dell.com/mailman/listinfo/linux- precision • http://docs.us.dell.com/docs/software/oslinux/ Dell Precision Drivers and Utilities Product key...
注意: Dell Diagnostics Dell Diagnostics • • • • • • • 警告: • • DellDiagnostics Drivers and UtilitiesCD F2 = Setup Dell Diagnostics Drivers and Utilities CD F2 = Setup メモ: Boot Device Menu Drivers and Utilities CD Dell™...
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Boot Sequence Dell Diagnostics Menu Dell Diagnostics POST Dell 32-bit Diagnostics Windows XP Dell Diagnostics BIOS IDE CD-ROM Dell Diagnostics...