Dell Precision 490: What Are You Looking For? Find It Here
What Are You Looking For? Find It Here: Dell Precision 490
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)
- 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 Follow the procedures in "Before You Begin" in your If you have installed a security cable, remove it from the security cable slot. Lay your computer on a flat surface with the cover facing up.
- Pull back the cover latch release. Locate the three hinge tabs on the edge of the computer. Grip the sides of the computer cover and pivot the cover up, using the hinges as leverage points. Release the cover from the hinge tabs and set it aside in a secure location.
- 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 Diagnostic Light Codes During POST Light Pattern Problem Description Suggested Resolution
- 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
What Are You Looking For? Find It Here
• Solutions — Troubleshooting hints and tips, articles
Dell Support Website — support.dell.com
from technicians, and online courses, frequently
NOTE: Select your region or business segment to view the
asked questions
appropriate support site.
• Community — Online discussion with other
NOTE: Corporate, government, and education customers
Dell customers
can also use the customized Dell Premier support website at
• Upgrades — Upgrade information for components,
premier.support.dell.com. The website may not be available
such as memory, the hard drive, and the
in all regions.
operating system
• Customer Care — Contact information, service call
and order status, warranty, and repair information
• Service and support — Service call status and
support history, service contract, online discussions
with technical support
• Reference — Computer documentation, details on
my computer configuration, product specifications,
and white papers
• Downloads — Certified drivers, patches, and
software updates
• Desktop System Software (DSS)— If you reinstall
the operating system for your computer, you should
reinstall the DSS utility prior to installing any of the
drivers. DSS provides critical updates for your
operating system and support for Dell™ 3.5-inch
USB floppy drives, optical drives, and USB devices.
DSS is necessary for correct operation of your Dell
computer. The software automatically detects your
computer and operating system and installs the
updates appropriate for your configuration.
• How to use Windows XP
Windows Help and Support Center
• How to work with programs and files
1
Click the
Start
button and click
Help and Support
.
• Documentation for devices (such as modem)
2
Type a word or phrase that describes your problem
and click the arrow icon.
3
Click the topic that describes your problem.
4
Follow the instructions on the screen.
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