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Dell Precision 0G475 Setup And Quick Reference Manual

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  • Page 1 Dell Precision™ Workstations Setup and Quick Reference Guide w w w . d e l l . c o m | s u p p o r t . d e l l . c o m...
  • Page 2 Reproduction in any manner whatsoever without the written permission of Dell Computer Corporation is strictly forbidden. Trademarks used in this text: Dell, the DELL logo, and Dell Precision are trademarks of Dell Computer Corporation; Microsoft, Windows, and Windows NT are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    When to Use the Dell Diagnostics ......40 Starting the Dell Diagnostics ......41 Messages and Codes .
  • Page 4 Contents...

  • Page 5: Finding Information And Assistance

    Finding Information and Assistance The following table lists the resources that Dell provides as support tools. Additional resources may be shipped with your computer. What Are You Looking For? • A diagnostic program for my computer • Drivers for my computer •...
  • Page 6 What Are You Looking For? • Express Service Code and Service Tag Number ® ® • Microsoft Windows License Label • How to reinstall my operating system Setup and Quick Reference Guide Find it Here E x p r e s s S e r v i c e C o d e a n d P r o d u c t K e y The labels are located on your computer under the front-panel door.
  • Page 7 Support to access the electronic documentation stored on your hard drive. D e l l S u p p o r t W e b s i t e — support.dell.com The Dell Support website provides several online tools, including: •...
  • Page 8 What Are You Looking For? • System board connectors • Warranty Information • How to use Windows XP • Documentation for my computer and devices Setup and Quick Reference Guide Find it Here S y s t e m I n f o r m a t i o n L a b e l D e l l S y s t e m I n f o r m a t i o n G u i d e W i n d o w s X P H e l p a n d S u p p o r t C e n t e r Click the Start button and then click Help and Support.

  • Page 9: Setting Up Your Mini-Tower Computer

    Setting Up Your Mini-Tower Computer You must complete all steps to properly set up your computer. M i n i -To w e r C o m p u t e r Fe a t u r e s NOTE: The numbers in the figures correspond to the setup tasks.
  • Page 10 Connect the keyboard and mouse as shown. Do not connect a Universal Serial Bus (USB) mouse or keyboard to the USB connectors on the front of the computer. NOTE: Do not attempt to operate a PS/2 mouse and a USB mouse simultaneously.
  • Page 11 Network Adapter and Modem Insert the network cable, not the phone line, into the network connector. If you have an optional modem, connect the phone line to the modem. NOTICE: Do not connect a modem cable to the network adapter. Voltage from telephone communications can cause damage to the network adapter.
  • Page 12 For setting up dual monitors, see "Dual Monitors" on page 18. NOTE: Some flat-panel displays and graphic cards support Digital Visual Interface (DVI). If your monitor and card have DVI connectors, Dell recommends that you use DVI instead of VGA. Setup and Quick Reference Guide Monitor...
  • Page 13 Speakers Connect the speakers to the computer as shown on the instructions supplied with the speakers. NOTE: If your computer has an audio expansion card installed, connect external audio devices to the sound card, not to the connectors on the computer back panel.
  • Page 14 Power Connection Plug in the computer and the monitor to their electrical outlets. Setup and Quick Reference Guide...
  • Page 15 Power On Press the power button on your computer and monitor to turn them on. hard-drive access light power light Setup and Quick Reference Guide...

  • Page 16: Operating System

    When you start the computer for the first time, a few system start-up messages may appear, including one that shows your Service Tag and Express Service Code. Your computer is preconfigured with the operating system already installed. Before turning on your computer for the first time, you must complete all the previous setup steps, connecting all devices for your computer.
  • Page 17 Additional Devices and Software Before you install any devices or software that did not ship with your computer, read the documentation that came with the software or device or contact the vendor to verify that the software or device is compatible with your computer and operating system.

  • Page 18: Dual Monitors

    See "Frequently Asked Questions" on page 36 for more information. have DVI connectors, Dell recommends that you use DVI instead of VGA. NOTE: A second monitor...

  • Page 19: Setting Up Your Small Desktop Computer

    Setting Up Your Small Desktop Computer You must complete all steps to properly set up your computer. S m a l l D e s k t o p C o m p u t e r Fe a t u r e s Setup and Quick Reference Guide NOTE: The numbers in the figures correspond to...
  • Page 20 Connect the keyboard and mouse as shown. Do not connect a USB mouse or keyboard to the USB connectors on the front of the computer. NOTE: Do not attempt to operate a PS/2 mouse and a USB mouse simultaneously. Setup and Quick Reference Guide Keyboard and Mouse headphone/speaker connector...
  • Page 21 Network Adapter and Modem Insert the network cable, not the phone line, into the network connector. If you have an optional modem, connect the phone line to the modem. NOTICE: Do not connect a modem cable to the network adapter. Voltage from telephone communications can cause damage to the network adapter.
  • Page 22 For setting up dual monitors, see "Dual Monitors" on page 28. NOTE: Some flat-panel displays and graphic cards support Digital Visual Interface (DVI). If your monitor and card have DVI connectors, Dell recommends that you use DVI instead of VGA. Setup and Quick Reference Guide Monitor...
  • Page 23 Speakers Connect the speakers to the computer as shown on the instructions supplied with the speakers. NOTE: If your computer has an audio expansion card installed, connect external audio devices to the sound card, not to the connectors on the computer back panel.
  • Page 24 Power Connection Plug in the computer and the monitor to their electrical outlets. Setup and Quick Reference Guide...
  • Page 25 Power On Press the power button on your computer and monitor to turn them on. power light hard-drive access light Setup and Quick Reference Guide...
  • Page 26 When you start the computer for the first time, a few system start-up messages may appear, including one that shows your Service Tag and Express Service Code. Your computer is preconfigured with the operating system already installed. Before turning on your computer for the first time, you must complete all the previous setup steps, connecting all devices for your computer.
  • Page 27 Additional Devices and Software Before you install any devices or software that did not ship with your computer, read the documentation that came with the software or device or contact the vendor to verify that the software or device is compatible with your computer and operating system.

  • Page 28: Dual Monitors

    See "Frequently Asked Questions" on page 36 for more information. have DVI connectors, Dell recommends that you use DVI instead of VGA. NOTE: A second monitor...

  • Page 29: Safety First-For You And Your Computer

    Safety First—For You and Your Computer While working inside your computer, do not attempt to service the computer except as explained in this guide and elsewhere in Dell documentation. Always follow the instructions closely. Working inside your computer is safe—if you observe the following precautions.

  • Page 30: Opening The Cover

    Opening the Cover NOTE: On the small desktop computer, remove the stand before you open the cover. On the mini- tower computer, place the computer on its side before you open the cover. M i n i -To w e r C o m p u t e r Setup and Quick Reference Guide Turn off the computer and devices, disconnect them from their electrical outlets, and wait 10 to 20 seconds.
  • Page 31 S m a l l D e s k t o p C o m p u t e r Setup and Quick Reference Guide...

  • Page 32: Inside Your Computer

    power supply padlock ring AC power connector back-panel connectors Setup and Quick Reference Guide Inside Your Computer M i n i -To w e r C o m p u t e r removable media drive system board microprocessor airflow shroud PCI expansion-card slots floppy drive hard drive...

  • Page 33: Removing And Installing Parts

    S m a l l D e s k t o p C o m p u t e r memory modules microprocessor back-panel connectors padlock ring low profile AGP slot AC power connector Removing and Installing Parts Instructions for removing and installing various parts are located in the User’s Guide.

  • Page 34: Adding Devices And Software

    To access the User’s Guide from your hard drive: NOTE: You can also access the User’s Guide from the Dell Precision ResourceCD or support.dell.com. See To print the entire User’s Guide from Internet Explorer, select Print all "Finding Information and linked documents in the Print window.
  • Page 35 To run ZZTOP , insert the ResourceCD, select Start Resource CD Menu from the main menu, and then select Start ZZTOP Imaging See "Using the Dell Precision ResourceCD" on page 40 for more information on using the ResourceCD. NOTICE: The following process erases all of the information on your hard drive.

  • Page 36: Frequently Asked Questions

    Frequently Asked Questions Problem? Try... How do I use my Dell See "Using the Dell Precision Precision ResourceCD? ResourceCD" on page 40 for more information. Where can I find a Depending on your detailed User’s Guide operating system, double- for my computer? click the User’s Guides icon...
  • Page 37 How do I open the See "Opening the Computer computer? Cover" on page 29. Or try the Dell Precision Or try the Dell Support Site ResourceCD Go to the main menu on the Go to support.dell.com. At the Dell Precision ResourceCD.
  • Page 38 Setup and Quick Reference Guide Or try the Dell Precision Or try the Dell Support Site ResourceCD Go to the main menu on the Go to support.dell.com. At the Dell Precision ResourceCD.

  • Page 39: Solving Problems

    If a computer problem occurs that you are unable to resolve through the steps in this section or the procedures in "Finding Solutions" in your User’s Guide, complete the following steps before you contact Dell: Write a detailed description of the error, beep code, or diagnostic light problem.

  • Page 40: Using The Dell Precision Resourcecd

    Setup and Quick Reference Guide Insert the Dell Precision ResourceCD into the CD drive. If you are using the Dell Precision ResourceCD for the first time on this computer, the ResourceCD Installation window opens to inform you that the ResourceCD is about to begin installation.

  • Page 41: Starting The Dell Diagnostics

    Start the Dell Diagnostics from either your hard drive or from the Drivers and Utilities CD (also known as the ResourceCD). Starting the Dell Diagnostics From Your Hard Drive Shut down and restart the computer.
  • Page 42 ResourceCD menu. Type to start the Dell Diagnostics. Select Run the 32 Bit Dell Diagnostics from the numbered list. If multiple versions are listed, select the version appropriate for your platform. When the Dell Diagnostics Main Menu appears, select the test you want to run.
  • Page 43 If you cannot resolve the error condition, contact Dell. If you run a test from the Custom Test or Symptom Tree option, click the applicable tab described in the following table for more information.

  • Page 44: Messages And Codes

    Setup and Quick Reference Guide When the tests are completed, if you are running the Dell Diagnostics from the Drivers and Utilities CD, remove the CD. Close the test screen to return to the Main Menu screen. To exit the Dell Diagnostics and restart the computer, close the Main Menu screen.
  • Page 45 POST 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 exists.
  • Page 46 Diagnostic Lights When you turn on your computer, it performs a series of self-diagnostic tests. A successful power-on self-test (POST) ends with a single beep that signifies the start of normal operation. If the computer fails to complete the POST, a series of lights located on the computer can help you understand which test failed or why the computer stopped responding.
  • Page 47 D i a g n o s t i c L i g h t C o d e s D u r i n g P O S T Light Pattern Cause yellow Possible microprocessor failure. yellow green yellow yellow Possible memory failure.
  • Page 48 D i a g n o s t i c L i g h t C o d e s D u r i n g P O S T Light Pattern System Messages If an error occurs during start-up, a message may be reported on the monitor identifying the problem.
  • Page 49 Beep Codes If an error occurs during start-up that cannot be reported on the monitor, your computer may emit a beep code that identifies the problem. The beep code is a pattern of sounds: for example, one beep, followed by a second beep, and then a burst of three beeps (code 1-1-3) means that the computer was unable to read the data in nonvolatile random-access memory (NVRAM).
  • Page 50 Setup and Quick Reference Guide...
  • Page 51 Dell Precision™ 工作站 安裝和快速參考指南 w w w . d e l l . c o m | s u p p o r t . a p . d e l l . c o m...
  • Page 52 註、注意事項和注意 註： 注意事項： 注意： ____________________ 本文件中的資訊如有變更，恕不另行通知。 著作權所有 © 2001-2002 Dell Computer Corporation。所有權利均予保留。 Dell Computer Corporation Dell DELL Windows Windows NT Microsoft Corporation Corporation 2002 年 12 月 P/N 0G475 Rev. A03 Dell Precision Dell Computer Corporation Microsoft Dell Computer...
  • Page 53 ......... 89 Dell Precision ResourceCD ......90 Dell .
  • Page 55 尋找資訊和援助 Dell • CD ( ResourceCD) • • • • • •...
  • Page 56 • ® ® • Microsoft Windows •...
  • Page 57 — support.dell.com Dell • Knowledge Base ( • Customer Forum ( • Upgrades ( • Customer Care ( • Downloads ( • Reference ( Dell Premier Support (Dell premiersupport.dell.com Dell Premier Support User's Guides ( 使用者指南 ) 說明及支援 Dell —...
  • Page 58 • • • Windows XP • Dell Windows XP 開始 說明及支援...
  • Page 59 安裝迷你直立型電腦 註：...
  • Page 60 (USB) 註： PS/2...
  • Page 61 註： 注意事項：...
  • Page 62 註： (DVI) Dell...
  • Page 63 註：...
  • Page 66 Windows COA) 註： COA) ______________________________________...
  • Page 68 註： (DVI) Dell 註： 注意事項： 或...
  • Page 69 安裝小型桌上型電腦 註：...
  • Page 70 註： PS/2...
  • Page 71 註： 注意事項：...
  • Page 72 註： (DVI) Dell...
  • Page 73 註：...
  • Page 76 Windows COA) 註： COA) ______________________________________...
  • Page 78 註： (DVI) Dell 註： 注意事項： 或...
  • Page 79 安全第一 注意：為保證您的人身安全並保護設備，請遵循以下指引。 Dell 打開主機蓋 注意： Dell 註：...
  • Page 80 註： 注意事項：...
  • Page 82 電腦內部...
  • Page 83 卸下和安裝零件 • • •...
  • Page 84 註： Dell Precision ResourceCD support.dell.com • • Internet Explorer • • ® Windows NT Windows 2000 Windows XP <Enter> User's Guides <L> <F8> <L>...
  • Page 85 • Windows NT 注意事項： ZZTOP Resource CD Menu ( ZZTOP Imaging SW ( Dell Precision ResourceCD ResourceCD 注意事項： • • ZZTop ResourceCD Resource CD ZZTOP Start Start 註：...
  • Page 86 Dell Precision ResourceCD Guide (Dell Precision ResourceCD 指南) Dell Precision ResourceCD Topic User's Guides Dell Precision ResourceCD Topic User's Guides Dell support.dell.com Welcome ( 歡迎光臨 ) Dell Documents (Dell 文件) support.dell.com Welcome Dell Documents support.dell.com Welcome Dudley! ( 詢問 Dudley！)
  • Page 87 ResourceCD Welcome Topic Documents User's Guides Dell Precision ResourceCD Topic User's Guides Dell Precision ResourceCD Guide Welcome Downloads for Your Dell ( 為您的 Dell 電腦下載 ) Dell Precision ResourceCD Topic User's Guides Dell support.dell.com Dell User's Guide User's Guide support.dell.com...
  • Page 88 說明及支援 Dell Precision ResourceCD Dell Precision ResourceCD Topic PS/2 User's Guides User's Guides 開始 Dell Precision ResourceCD Topic User's Guides Dell support.dell.com Welcome Dell Documents support.dell.com Welcome Dell Documents...
  • Page 89 解決問題 — Dell Precision ResourceCD — — — — Dell Dell Dell Dell...
  • Page 90 ResourceCD 用於您電腦的驅動程式 Dell Precision ResourceCD Windows Dell Precision ResourceCD ResourceCD Installation (ResourceCD ResourceCD OK ( Welcome Dell System Owner ( Next ( System Model ( ) Device Type ( Dell Precision ResourceCD Guide User's Guides ( Topic ResourceCD Drivers (...
  • Page 91 Dell • • • • • • • • Dell 注意事項： Dell 從硬碟機啟動 Dell 診斷程式 DELL Windows Dell Diagnostics Main Menu (Dell Dell™ CD ( ResourceCD) <F12> Windows Boot to Utility Partition ( <Enter> Dell 註： Dell...
  • Page 92 註： Dell 診斷程式主功能表 註： DELL Windows CD-ROM IDE CD-ROM Device Boot from CD-ROM ( ResourceCD Dell Run the 32 Bit Dell Diagnostics ( Dell Dell Diagnostics Main Menu Dell Main Menu ( Express Test ( Extended Test ( Custom Test (...
  • Page 93 Custom Test Results ( Errors ( Help ( Configuration Dell Parameters Main Menu Main Menu Dell Symptom Tree Dell Dell...
  • Page 94 系統指示燈 (Windows 2000 Dell Dell Dell...
  • Page 95 POST POST POST 診斷指示燈 (POST) POST BIOS POST POST Dell...
  • Page 96 POST = 黃色 = 綠色 = 熄滅...
  • Page 97 POST = 黃色 = 綠色 = 熄滅...
  • Page 98 POST 系統訊息 註： 嗶聲代碼 1-1-3) POST = 黃色 = 綠色 = 熄滅 (NVRAM)
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