Dell Precision 650: Setting Up Your Dell Precision™ 650 Computer Connect the keyboard and the mouse

Setting Up Your Dell Precision™ 650 Computer Connect the keyboard and the mouse: Dell Precision 650

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• Notes, Notices, and Cautions Abbreviations and Acronyms
• Contents
• 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