Dell Precision 650: Install additional software or devices
Install additional software or devices: Dell Precision 650
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- Notes, Notices, and Cautions Abbreviations and Acronyms
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- Finding Information and Assistance What Are You Looking For? Find it Here
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- Setting Up Your Dell Precision™ 650 Computer 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 1 DVI and 1 VGA connector For dual-monitor capable cards with 2 DVI connectors
- Connect the speakers
- Connect the power cables and turn on the computer and monitor
- Install additional software or devices
- To access the User’s Guide from your hard drive: To access the User’s Guide from the CD: To access your User’s Guide from the Dell Support Site:
- Setting Up Your Dell Precision 450 Computer Connect the keyboard and mouse
- Connect the modem or network cable
- Connect the monitor
- For single- and dual-monitor capable cards with a single connector
- For dual-monitor capable cards with 1 DVI and 1 VGA connector For dual-monitor capable cards with 2 DVI connectors
- Connect the speakers
- Connect the power cables and turn on the computer and monitor
- Install Additional Software or Devices
- To access the User’s Guide from your hard drive: To access the User’s Guide from the CD: To access your User’s Guide from the Dell Support Site: Caring for Your Computer
- Solving Problems Resolving Software and Hardware Incompatibilities Windows XP
- Windows 2000
- Using System Restore in Windows XP Creating a Restore Point Restoring the Computer to an Earlier Operating State
- Using Last Known Good Configuration Other Options to Help Resolve Additional Device or Software Conflicts When to Use the Dell Diagnostics
- Starting the Dell Diagnostics Starting the Dell Diagnostics From Your Hard Drive
- Starting the Dell Diagnostics From the Drivers and Utilities CD Dell Diagnostics Main Menu Option Function
- Tab Function
- System Lights Power Light Hard-Drive Cause Corrective Action Light
- Power Light Hard-Drive Cause Corrective Action Light Beep Codes Error Messages Diagnostic Lights
- Diagnostic Light Codes Before POST Light Pattern Problem Description Suggested Resolution
- Light Pattern Problem Description Suggested Resolution Diagnostic Light Codes During POST Light Pattern Problem Description Suggestion Resolution
- Light Pattern Problem Description Suggestion Resolution
- Light Pattern Problem Description Suggestion Resolution
- Light Pattern Problem Description Suggestion Resolution
- Light Pattern Problem Description Suggestion Resolution
- Frequently Asked Questions How Do I... Solution Where to Find Additional Information
- How Do I... Solution Where to Find Additional Information
- Opening the Computer Cover
- Dell Precision 650 Computer
- Inside the Dell Precision 650 Computer
- Dell Precision 450 Computer
- Inside the Dell Precision 450 Computer
Install additional software or devices
Before you install any devices or software that did not come 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.
Congratulations! You have completed the setup for your
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computer.
Your Dell Precision Workstation 650 User’s Guide contains additional
information about your computer such as:
• Technical specifications
• Front and back views of your computer, including all of the available
connectors
• Inside views of your computer, including a detailed graphic of the
system board and the connectors
• Instructions for cleaning your computer
• Information on software features, such as LegacySelect Technology
control, using a password, and system setup options
• A description of the Windows XP operating system
• Instructions for removing and installing parts, including memory,
cards, drives, the microprocessor, the VRM, and the battery
• Information for troubleshooting various computer problems
• Instructions for using the Dell Diagnostics and reinstalling drivers
• Information on how to contact Dell
You can access the User’s Guide from your hard drive, the Drivers and
Utilities CD, or the Dell Support website.
16 Setup and Quick Reference Guide
