Dell Precision 690: Index
Index: 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
Index
B
D
error messages
beep codes, 33
beep codes, 33
Dell
diagnostic lights, 35
support site, 7
Dell Diagnostics, 32-33
C
Dell Premier Support
H
cards
website, 6
hard drive
slots, 18
diagnostic lights, 35
activity light, 16-17
CDs
diagnostics
hardware
operating system, 8
beep codes, 33
beep codes, 33
computer
Dell, 32-33
conflicts, 30
beep codes, 33
lights, 17, 35
Dell Diagnostics, 32-33
restore to previous state, 30
documentation
Hardware Troubleshooter, 30
conflicts
End User License
headphone
software and hardware
Agreement, 6
connector, 17
incompatibilities, 30
ergonomics, 6
online, 7
Help and Support Center, 7
connectors
Product Information Guide, 6
headphone, 17
help file
Quick Reference, 5
IEEE, 16, 20
Windows Help and Support
regulatory, 6
keyboard, 20
Center, 7
safety, 6
line-in, 20
User’s Guide, 6
line-out, 19
warranty, 6
mouse, 19
I
network adapter, 20
IEEE
parallel, 19
connectors, 16, 20
power, 18
E
IRQ conflicts, 30
serial, 20
End User License
sound, 19-20
Agreement, 6
USB, 17, 19-20
ergonomics information, 6
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