Dell Precision 380 Bedienungsanleitung

www.dell.com | support.dell.comDell Precision™ Workstation 380Quick Reference GuideModel DCTAN8152bk1.book Page 1 Wednesday, May 25, 2005 3:08 PM

10 Quick Reference Guidewww.dell.com | support.dell.com3Depending on your graphics card, you can connect your monitor in various ways. NOTE: You may

Quick Reference Guide 11The dual-monitor cable is color-coded; the blue connector is for the primary monitor, and the black connector is for the secon

12 Quick Reference Guidewww.dell.com | support.dell.comFor dual-monitor capable cards with one DVI connector and one VGA connectorOne DVI connector an

Quick Reference Guide 134LINE OUT NOTE: If your computer has a sound card installed, connect the speakers to the card.Connect the speakers.12345Conne

14 Quick Reference Guidewww.dell.com | support.dell.comBefore you install any devices or software that did not come with your computer, read the docum

Quick Reference Guide 15ModemNetwork2 NOTE: If your computer has a network card installed, connect the network cable to the card.Connect the modem or

16 Quick Reference Guidewww.dell.com | support.dell.comThe dual-monitor cable is color-coded; the blue connector is for the primary monitor, and the b

Quick Reference Guide 17For dual-monitor capable cards with one DVI connector and one VGA connectorOne DVI connector and one VGA connector:Use the app

18 Quick Reference Guidewww.dell.com | support.dell.com NOTE: If your computer has a sound card installed, connect the speakers to the card.Before yo

Quick Reference Guide 19About Your ComputerFront View (Tower Orientation)1 upper 5.25-inch drive bay Holds a CD/DVD drive.2 lower 5.25-inch drive bay

Notes, Notices, and Cautions NOTE: A NOTE indicates important information that helps you make better use of your computer. NOTICE: A NOTICE indicates

20 Quick Reference Guidewww.dell.com | support.dell.com6 IEEE 1394 connector (optional)Use the optional IEEE 1394 connectors for high-speed data devic

Quick Reference Guide 21Back View (Tower Orientation)1 power connector Insert the power cable into this connector.2 voltage selection switch See the s

22 Quick Reference Guidewww.dell.com | support.dell.comFront View (Desktop Orientation)12341 2 789101112345 61 upper 5.25-inch drive bayThis bay holds

Quick Reference Guide 236 USB 2.0 connectors (2) Use the front USB connectors for devices that you connect occasionally, such as flash memory keys or

24 Quick Reference Guidewww.dell.com | support.dell.comBack View (Desktop Orientation)Back-Panel Connectors32411 card slots Access connectors for any

Quick Reference Guide 251 mouse connector Plug a standard mouse into the green mouse connector. Turn off the computer and any attached devices before

26 Quick Reference Guidewww.dell.com | support.dell.com6 line-in connector Use the blue line-in connector to attach a record/playback device such as a

Quick Reference Guide 27Inside View CAUTION: Before you begin any of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions in the Product In

28 Quick Reference Guidewww.dell.com | support.dell.comCable ColorsSystem Board ComponentsDevice ColorHard drive blue cableFloppy drive black pull tab

Quick Reference Guide 29Locating Your User’s GuideYour User’s Guide contains additional information about your computer such as:• Technical specificat

Contents 3ContentsFinding Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5Setting Up Your Computer (Tower Orientation).

30 Quick Reference Guidewww.dell.com | support.dell.comTo access the User’s Guide from your hard drive:Click the Start button and click Help and Suppo

Quick Reference Guide 316Locate the three hinge tabs on the edge of the computer.7Grip the sides of the computer cover and pivot the cover up, using t

32 Quick Reference Guidewww.dell.com | support.dell.comSolving ProblemsTroubleshooting TipsPerform the following checks when you troubleshoot your com

Quick Reference Guide 33Restoring the Computer to an Earlier Operating State NOTICE: Before you restore the computer to an earlier operating state, s

34 Quick Reference Guidewww.dell.com | support.dell.com4Click the System Restore tab.5Ensure that Turn off System Restore is unchecked.Using the Last

Quick Reference Guide 35Starting the Dell Diagnostics From Your Hard Drive1Turn on (or restart) your computer.2When the DELL™ logo appears, press <

36 Quick Reference Guidewww.dell.com | support.dell.comBefore You Start Testing CAUTION: Before you begin any of the procedures in this section, foll

Quick Reference Guide 37Error Messages NOTE: If the message is not listed, see the documentation for either the operating system or the program that

38 Quick Reference Guidewww.dell.com | support.dell.comA possible BIOS failure has occurred; the computer is in the recovery mode.Run the BIOS Recover

Quick Reference Guide 39A possible expansion card failure has occurred.1Determine if a conflict exists by removing a card (not the graphics card) and

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40 Quick Reference Guidewww.dell.com | support.dell.comNo memory modules are detected. 1Reseat the memory modules to ensure that your computer is succ

Quick Reference Guide 41Memory modules are detected, but a memory configuration or compatibility error exists.• Ensure that no special memory module/m

42 Quick Reference Guidewww.dell.com | support.dell.comFrequently Asked QuestionsThe computer is in a normal operating condition after POST.NOTE: The

Quick Reference Guide 43Find the right connectors for my USB or IEEE 1394 devices?Your tower computer has eight USB connectors (two on the front, one

44 Quick Reference Guidewww.dell.com | support.dell.comN8152bk1.book Page 44 Wednesday, May 25, 2005 3:08 PM

Index 45IndexBbeep codes, 36Ccardsslots, 21, 24computerbeep codes, 36restore to previous state, 32conflictssoftware and hardware incompatibilities, 32

46 Index46 Indexlightsback of computer, 37diagnostic, 20, 23, 37hard-drive activity, 19-20, 22-23link integrity, 25network, 25network activity, 25powe

Quick Reference Guide 5Finding Information NOTE: Some features may not be available for your computer or in certain countries. NOTE: Additional infor

6 Quick Reference Guidewww.dell.com | support.dell.com• Warranty information• Terms and Conditions (U.S. only)• Safety instructions• Regulatory inform

Quick Reference Guide 7• Solutions — Troubleshooting hints and tips, articles from technicians, online courses, frequently asked questions • Community

8 Quick Reference Guidewww.dell.com | support.dell.com• How to reinstall my operating systemOperating System CDThe operating system is already install

Quick Reference Guide 9Setting Up Your Computer (Tower Orientation) CAUTION: Before you begin any of the procedures in this section, follow the safet