Dell Precision Workstation 470 user manual

User manual for the device Dell Precision Workstation 470

Device: Dell Precision Workstation 470
Category: Personal Computer
Manufacturer: Dell
Size: 29.8 MB
Added : 10/4/2013
Number of pages: 168
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Dell Precision™ Workstation 470
and Workstation 670
Quick Reference Guide
Models WHM and WHL
www.dell.com | support.dell.com

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Notes, Notices, and Cautions NOTE: A NOTE indicates important information that helps you make better use of your computer. NOTICE: A NOTICE indicates either potential damage to hardware or loss of data and tells you how to avoid the problem. CAUTION: A CAUTION indicates a potential for property damage, personal injury, or death. Abbreviations and Acronyms For a complete list of abbreviations and acronyms, see the "Glossary" in the User’s Guide. ® ® If you purchased a Dell™ n Series computer,

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Contents Finding Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 Setting Up Your Dell Precision 670 Computer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9 Setting Up Your Dell Precision 470 Computer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15 Opening the Computer Cover . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18 Caring for Your Computer. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22 Solving Problems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22 Resolving Software

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4 Contents

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Finding Information NOTE: Some features may not be available for your computer or in certain countries. NOTE: Additional information may ship with your computer. What Are You Looking For? Find It Here  A diagnostic program for my computer Drivers and Utilities CD (also known as ResourceCD)  Drivers for my computer Documentation and drivers are already installed on your  My computer documentation computer. You can use the CD to reinstall drivers, run the Dell Diagnostics (see page 26), or

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What Are You Looking For? Find It Here  Warranty information Dell™ Product Information Guide  Terms and Conditions (U.S. only)  Safety instructions  Regulatory information  Ergonomics information  End User License Agreement  How to remove and replace parts Dell Precision™ Mobile Workstation User’s Guide ® ®  Specifications Microsoft Windows XP Help and Support Center  How to configure system settings 1 Click the Start button and click Help and Support.  How to troubleshoot and solve pr

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What Are You Looking For? Find It Here  Solutions — Troubleshooting hints and tips, articles Dell Support Website — support.dell.com from technicians, online courses, frequently asked NOTE: Select your region to view the appropriate support questions site.  Community — Online discussion with other Dell NOTE: Corporate, government, and education customers customers can also use the customized Dell Premier Support website  Upgrades — Upgrade information for components, such at premier.sup

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What Are You Looking For? Find It Here  How to reinstall my operating system Operating System CD The operating system is already installed on your computer. To reinstall your operating system, use the Operating System CD. See your Dell Precision User’s Guide for instructions. After you reinstall your operating system, use the Drivers and Utilities CD to reinstall drivers for the devices that came with your computer. Your operating system product key label is located on your computer.

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Setting Up Your Dell Precision 670 Computer Connect the keyboard and the mouse. CAUTION: Before you begin any of 1 the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions located in the Product Information Guide. You must complete all steps to properly set up your computer. PS/2 or USB PS/2 or USB Connect the modem or the network cable. NOTE: If your computer has a 2 network card installed, connect the network cable to the card. NOTE: A modem is not included as a standard feat

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Connect the monitor. Depending on your graphics card, you 3 can connect your monitor in various ways. NOTICE: You may need to use the provided adapter or cable to connect your monitor to the computer. 10 Quick Reference Guide www.dell.com | support.dell.com

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For single- and dual-monitor capable cards with a single connector VGA Adapter VGA Use the VGA adapter when you have a single monitor graphics card and you want to connect a VGA monitor. Dual VGA Y Cable Adapter Dual DVI Y Cable Adapter VGA DVI DVI VGA Use the appropriate Y cable when your graphics card has a Use the appropriate Y cable when your graphics card has a single connector and you want to connect one or two VGA single connector and you want to connect one or two DVI monitors. moni

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For dual-monitor capable cards with one DVI and one VGA connector Single DVI/Single VGA Dual VGA With VGA Adapter DVI VGA VGA VGA Use the appropriate connector(s) when you connect one Use the VGA adapter when you want to connect two VGA or two monitors. monitors. For dual-monitor capable cards with two DVI connectors Dual DVI Dual DVI With One VGA Adapter Dual DVI With Two VGA Adapters DVI DVI DVI VGA VGA VGA Use the DVI connectors to connect Use the VGA adapter to connect a Use two VGA adapte

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Connect the speakers. NOTE: If your computer 4 has an audio card installed, connect the speakers to the card. LINE OUT Connect the power cables and turn on the computer and monitor. 5 Quick Reference Guide 13

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Install additional software or devices. 6 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 Dell Precision 670 computer. To access the User’s Guide from your hard drive: Click the Start button and click Help and Support. To access your

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Setting Up Your Dell Precision 470 Computer CAUTION: Before you begin any of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions located in the Product Information Guide. You must complete all steps to properly set up your computer. Connect the keyboard and the mouse. 1 USB PS/2 or PS/2 USB or Connect the modem or the network cable. 2 NOTE: If your computer has a network card installed, connect the network cable to the card. NOTICE: Do not connect a network modem modem cable t

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Connect the monitor. Depending on your 3 graphics card, you can connect your monitor in various ways. For information on the different options, see page 11 and page 12. NOTICE: You may need to use the provided adapter or cable to connect your monitor to the computer. 16 Quick Reference Guide www.dell.com | support.dell.com

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Connect the speakers. 4 LINE OUT NOTE: If your computer has an audio card installed, connect the speakers to the card. Connect the power cables and turn on the computer and monitor. 5 Install additional software or devices. 6 Quick Reference Guide 17

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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 Dell Precision 470 computer. To access the User’s Guide from your hard drive: Click the Start button and click Help and Support. To access your User’s Guide from the Dell Support websit

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7 Open the computer cover: a Slide the cover release latch toward the top of the computer. b Raise the cover, and pivot it toward the front of the computer. 8 Ground yourself by touching an unpainted metal surface on the computer, such as the metal at the back of computer, before touching anything inside your computer. While you work, periodically touch any unpainted metal surface on the computer to dissipate any static electricity that could harm internal components. Dell Precision 670 Comput

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Inside the Dell Precision 670 Computer floppy drive (optional) CD/DVD drive(s) hard drive(s) chassis intrusion switch system board processor airflow shroud power supply 20 Quick Reference Guide www.dell.com | support.dell.com


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