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Dell Precision™ Workstation 530 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...
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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 and Windows are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation.
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 •...
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What Are You Looking For? • Express Service Code and Service Tag ® ® • Microsoft Windows License Label • How to reinstall my operating system Setup and Quick Reference Guid e 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.
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The label is located on the inside of your computer cover. 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: •...
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. d e l l . c o m The Dell Premier Support website is customized for corporate, government, and education customers. This website may not be available in all regions.
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.
Setting Up Your Computer The numbers in the following figure correspond to the tasks described in the setup steps. C o m p u t e r Fe a t u r e s Back View Setup and Quick Reference Guid e NOTE: You must complete all steps to properly set up your computer.
Keyboard and Mouse Connect the keyboard and mouse as shown in the following illustration. NOTE: If you have a Personal System/2 (PS/2) keyboard, connect it into the PS/2 keyboard connector. If you have a Universal Serial Bus (USB) keyboard, connect it to a USB connector as shown in the illustration. Do not connect a USB mouse or keyboard to the USB connectors on the front of the computer.
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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. network cable Setup and Quick Reference Guid e Network Adapter and Modem NOTE: Your computer has an integrated network adapter. However, if your computer has a network expansion card installed, connect the network cable to the network card, not to the connector on the computer back panel.
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Monitor Align and gently insert the monitor cable to avoid bending connector pins. Then tighten the thumbscrews on the cable connector. NOTE: If you are only using one monitor with an optional dual-monitor card, you must use the primary port. To enable dual-monitor support, both monitors must be attached when the computer starts.
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Connect the speakers to the computer as shown on the instructions supplied with the speakers. Setup and Quick Reference Guid e Speakers NOTE: Your computer has an integrated audio controller. However, 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.
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Power Connection Plug in the computer and the monitor to their electrical outlets. Power On Press the power button on your computer and monitor to turn them on. Setup and Quick Reference Guide...
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For future reference, write the number below: Product Key (ID or COA): ________________________________________ For more information, access your computer documentation from the User’s Guides icon on the desktop or from the Dell Precision ResourceCD. Setup and Quick Reference Guid e...
Dual Monitors Attach the main monitor to the primary port. See "Frequently Asked Questions" on page 18 for more information. secondary port NOTE: A second monitor is optional and requires a multimonitor graphics adapter card. NOTE: To enable dual-monitor support, both monitors must be attached when the computer starts.
Problem? Try... How do I use my Dell See "Using the Dell Precision ResourceCD? Precision™ ResourceCD" on page 9 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...
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Start button and select Help and Support. See "Power Management" in your User’s Guide. Or try the Dell Precision Or try the Dell Support Site ResourceCD Go to the main menu on the Go to http://support.dell.com. Dell Precision ResourceCD. At the Welcome page, click Click User’s Guides in the...
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.
While you work, periodically touch an unpainted metal surface on the computer to dissipate any static electricity that might harm internal components. In addition, Dell recommends that you periodically review the safety instructions in the documentation that came with your computer. Opening the Computer Cover You may need to open the computer cover if you are going to remove or install a part, reset a forgotten password, or diagnose a computer problem.
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Setup and Quick Reference Guid e Open the computer cover: Slide the cover release latch toward the top of the computer (see the following figure). Raise the back of the cover, and pivot it toward the front of the computer. cover release latch security cable slot...
Inside Your Computer The following figure shows the computer with the cover open. NOTE: A service label affixed to the inside of your computer cover provides information about working inside your computer. interior service label diskette-drive bracket hard-drive bracket externally accessible-drive bracket chassis intrusion switch front panel cable retainer...
NOTE: The User’s Guide is also available as a portable document format (PDF) file at support.dell.com. Click System Information. Click System Documentation. Click Dell Precision WorkStation 530 System User’s Guide. Click Removing and Installing Parts. Select Print from the File menu to print the procedure before you begin working.
"Microprocessor." Solving Problems NOTE: If computer problems occur that require help from Dell support, write down your Express Service Code and Service Tag below, and then contact Dell from the same location as your computer. Express Service Code: ___________________________ Service Tag:...
Dell provides tools to help you solve problems. The tools listed in this section can help you solve a problem when no other online tools are available. Your computer includes the following tools: When to Use the Dell Diagnostics If you experience a problem with your computer, perform the checks in "Finding Solutions"...
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.
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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.
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Allows you to customize the test by changing the test settings. 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.
<Enter> to access the pop-up menu. NOTE: Write down your current boot sequence in case you want to restore it after running the Dell Diagnostics. Use the arrow keys to highlight menu option and press <+> to move it to the top of the list.
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The computer is in the suspended state (Windows 2000 and 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 exists.
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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.
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If the problem is still not resolved, contact Dell for technical assistance. Ensure that the front-panel power light is on. If the power light is off, ensure that the computer is connected to a working electrical outlet, and then press the power button.
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D i a g n o s t i c L i g h t C o d e s B e f o r e P O S T Light Pattern Cause Microprocessor and/or voltage regulator module (VRM) mismatch. A B C D Possible VRM 0 failure.
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Expansion Card" in the User’s Guide. If the problem is not resolved, see "Expansion- Card Problems" in the User’s Guide. If the problem is still not resolved, contact Dell for technical assistance. See "Diskette Drive Problems" and "Hard Drive Problems" in the User’s Guide.
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Then reconnect all USB devices and cables, and restart the computer to retest. If the problem is still not resolved, contact Dell for technical assistance. See "System Board Problems" and "Hardware Conflicts" in the User’s Guide.
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System Messages If an error occurs during start-up, a message may be reported on the monitor identifying the problem. If a system message is displayed, look it up under "System Messages" in the User’s Guide for suggestions on resolving any problems. The system messages are listed alphabetically. NOTE: If the system message you received is not listed in the User’s Guide, check the documentation for the application program that you were running at the time the message appeared and/or the operating system documentation for...
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• • • • • • • • Windows XP • Dell — premiersupport.dell.com Dell Windows XP “ Start ”(开始) (帮助和支持) 注: Windows 2000 Help “ Help and Support ” Start...
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Dell Precision ™ ResourceCD ® ® Microsoft Windows Dell Precision ResourceCD Dell Precision ResourceCD Dell Precision ResourceCD ResourceCD Installation ResourceCD ResourceCD Welcome Dell System Owner Dell Next System Model Operating System Device Type Topic Dell Precision ResourceCD Topic User's Guides...
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卸下和安装部件 User's Guides 注: support.dell.com System Information System Documentation Dell Precision WorkStation 530 System User's Guide Precision WorkStation 530 Removing and Installing Parts File 注: Internet Explorer Print all linked documents SCSI (PDF) Print (EIDE) (PCI) Dell Print...
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• • Dell 注意: Dell Drivers and Utilities CD Dell 通过硬盘驱动器启动 Dell 诊断程序 DELL Windows Dell 通过 Drivers and Utilities CD 启动 Dell 诊断程序 Drivers and Utilities CD DELL Windows Dell™ ResourceCD <F12> Windows Start Boot to Utility Partition <Enter>...
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注: Dell 诊断程序主菜单 注: CD-ROM <Enter> IDE CD-ROM Device Boot from CD-ROM ResourceCD Dell Run the 32 Bit Dell Diagnostics Dell Dell Dell Express Test Extended Test Custom Test Symptom Tree IDE CD-ROM Device IDE CD-ROM CD-ROM Main Menu Express Test...
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Custom Test Results Errors Help Configuration Dell Parameters Drivers and Utilities CD Dell Symptom Tree Dell Main Menu Main Menu...
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更改引导顺序 系统指示灯 注: F2 = Setup System Setup 注: Boot Sequence <Enter> 注: Boot First Device: CD Drive <Alt><b> 注: <F2> Dell <+>...
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(POST) (POST) (POST) Windows 2000 Windows XP Dell BIOS Dell Dell Dell...
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Dell Drivers and Utilities CD DELL Windows Windows <Enter> Boot ResourceCD Dell Dell <F12> Boot to Utility Partition 診断プログラムを起動する場合 <F12> IDE CD-ROM Device IDE CD-ROM Device Boot from CD-ROM Run the 32 Bit Dell Diagnostics Drivers and Utilities CD Dell...
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診断プログラムメインメニュー Dell Dell Express Test Extended Test Custom Test Symptom Tree Custom Test Symptom Tree Results Errors Help Main Menu Express Test Dell...
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Configuration Dell Parameters Drivers and Utilities CD Menu 起動順序の変更 F2 = Setup Boot Sequence <Enter> Dell Boot First Device: <+> <Alt><b> Dell Main Menu <F2> CD Device Dell Main...