Dell Precision 490 Desktop: Index
Index: Dell Precision 490 Desktop
Table of contents
- Notes, Notices, and Cautions Abbreviations and Acronyms
- Contents
- Finding Information What Are You Looking For? Find It Here
- What Are You Looking For? Find It Here
- What Are You Looking For? Find It Here
- What Are You Looking For? Find It Here
- Setting Up Your Computer (Tower Orientation) Connect the keyboard and the mouse. Connect the modem or the network cable.
- Connect the monitor.
- For single- and dual-monitor capable cards with a single connector
- For dual-monitor capable cards with one DVI connector and one VGA connector For dual-monitor capable cards with two DVI connectors
- Connect the speakers. Connect the power cables and turn on the computer and monitor.
- Install additional software or devices. Setting Up Your Computer (Desktop Orientation) Connect the keyboard and the mouse.
- Connect the modem or the network cable. Connect the monitor.
- For single- and dual-monitor capable cards with a single connector
- For dual-monitor capable cards with one DVI connector and one VGA connector For dual-monitor capable cards with two DVI connectors
- Connect the speakers. Connect the power cables and turn on the computer and monitor. Install additional software or devices.
- About Your Computer Front View (Tower Orientation) 5 IEEE 1394 connector (optional)
- 13 diagnostic lights (4) Use these lights to help you troubleshoot a computer problem based on the
- Back View (Tower Orientation)
- Back Panel Connectors 4 link integrity light
- 11 serial connector Connect a serial device, such as a handheld device, to the serial port. If necessary,
- Front View (Desktop Orientation) 8 power button Press to turn on the computer.
- 13 diagnostic lights (4) Use these lights to help you troubleshoot a computer problem based on the Back View (Desktop Orientation)
- Inside View
- Inside View – Hard Drive Bay Rotated Out
- System Board Components
- 14 SATA connectors (SATA_4, SATA_3) Cable Colors Locating Your User’s Guide
- Removing the Computer Cover 1 2 3
- 4 5 6 7
- Caring for Your Computer Solving Problems Troubleshooting Tips Resolving Software and Hardware Incompatibilities
- Using Microsoft Windows XP System Restore Creating a Restore Point Restoring the Computer to an Earlier Operating State
- Undoing the Last System Restore Enabling System Restore Using the Last Known Good Configuration Other Options to Help Resolve Additional Device or Software Conflicts
- Dell Diagnostics When to Use the Dell Diagnostics Starting the Dell Diagnostics From Your Hard Drive
- Starting the Dell Diagnostics From the Drivers and Utilities CD Before You Start Testing Beep Codes
- Code Cause
- Error Messages Diagnostic Lights Diagnostic Light Codes Before POST Diagnostic Lights Power Problem Description Suggested Resolution Light
- Diagnostic Lights Power Problem Description Suggested Resolution Light
- Diagnostic Lights Power Problem Description Suggested Resolution Light
- Light Pattern Problem Description Suggested Resolution
- Light Pattern Problem Description Suggested Resolution
- Frequently Asked Questions How Do I... Solution Where to Find Additional Information
- How Do I... Solution Where to Find Additional Information
- Index
- 46 Index
Index
B
D
H
beep codes, 36
Dell
hard drive
support site, 7
activity light, 19-20, 24-25
Dell Diagnostics, 35
hardware
C
beep codes, 36
Dell Premier Support
conflicts, 32
cards
website, 6
Dell Diagnostics, 35
slots, 21, 25
diagnostics
Hardware Troubleshooter, 32
CDs
beep codes, 36
operating system, 8
Dell, 35
headphone
lights, 20, 25, 38
connector, 20, 25
computer
beep codes, 36
documentation
Help and Support Center, 7
restore to previous state, 33
End User License
help file
Agreement, 6
conflicts
Windows Help and
ergonomics, 6
software and hardware
Support Center, 7
online, 7
incompatibilities, 32
Product Information Guide, 6
connectors
Quick Reference, 5
headphone, 20, 25
I
regulatory, 6
keyboard, 23
safety, 6
IRQ conflicts, 32
line-in, 23
User’s Guide, 6
line-out, 22
warranty, 6
mouse, 22
K
network adapter, 23
parallel, 22
keyboard
E
power, 21, 25
connector, 23
serial, 23
End User License
sound, 22-23
Agreement, 6
USB, 20, 23-24
ergonomics information, 6
L
error messages
labels
beep codes, 36
Microsoft Windows, 6
diagnostic lights, 38
Service Tag, 6
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