Dell Precision 690: Connect the speakers. Connect the power cables and turn on the computer and monitor.

Connect the speakers. Connect the power cables and turn on the computer and monitor.: Dell Precision 690

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 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
• 6 IEEE 1394 connector Use the IEEE 1394 connector for high-speed data devices such as digital video
• 13 diagnostic lights (4) Use these lights to help you troubleshoot a computer problem based on the
• Back View
• Back Panel Connectors 4 USB 2.0 connectors (3) It is recommended that you use the front USB connectors for devices that you
• 13 serial connector Connect a serial device, such as a handheld device, to the serial port. If necessary,
• Inside View
• System Board Components
• 17 hard drive fan (FAN_HDD)
• Cable Colors Device Color Locating Your User’s Guide Removing the Computer Cover
• 1 2 3 4 5
• 6 7 8
• Computer Stand Attaching the Computer Stand 4
• 5 9
• Removing the Computer Stand 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
• 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
• Light Pattern Problem Description Suggested Resolution
• Light Pattern Problem Description Suggested Resolution
• Frequently Asked Questions How Do I... Solution Where to Find Additional Information
• Index
• 44 Index