Dell Precision 490 Desktop driver and firmware
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Quick Reference Guide - Page 5
...program for my computer • Drivers for my computer • My computer documentation • My device documentation • Desktop System Software (DSS)
• How to set up my computer • How to care for my computer • Basic troubleshooting information • How to run the Dell Diagnostics • Error codes and diagnostic lights • How to remove and install parts •...
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• Downloads - Certified drivers, patches, and software updates
• Desktop System Software (DSS)- If you reinstall
the operating system for your computer, you should reinstall the DSS utility prior to installing any of the
drivers. DSS provides critical updates for your operating system and support for Dell™ 3.5-inch
USB floppy drives, optical drives, and USB devices. DSS is...
Quick Reference Guide - Page 14
... completed the setup for your tower computer.
Setting Up Your Computer (Desktop Orientation)
CAUTION: Before you begin any of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions in the Product Information Guide. You must complete all steps to properly set up your computer.
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Connect the keyboard and the mouse.
NOTICE: Do not connect a modem cable to the network adapter. Voltage from...
Quick Reference Guide - Page 18
...Connect the speakers.
NOTE: If your computer has a sound card installed, connect the speakers to the card.
Connect the power cables
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and turn on the computer
and monitor.
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Install additional software or devices.
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...
Quick Reference Guide - Page 22
... off the computer and any attached devices before you connect a mouse to the computer. If you have a USB mouse, plug it into a USB connector. If your computer is running the Microsoft® Windows® XP operating system, the necessary mouse drivers have been installed on your hard drive.
• Green - A good connection exists between a 10-Mbps network and the computer.
• Orange...
Quick Reference Guide - Page 30
... Instructions for removing and installing parts, including memory, cards, drives, the microprocessor,
and the battery • Information for troubleshooting various computer problems • Instructions for using the Dell Diagnostics and reinstalling drivers • Information on how to contact Dell You can access the User's Guide from your hard drive or the Dell Support website at support.dell...
Quick Reference Guide - Page 34
... or Software Conflicts
NOTICE: The following processes erase all of the information on your hard drive. • Reinstall your operating system using the operating system installation guide and Operating System CD.
During the operating system reinstallation, you can select to delete the existing partitions and reformat your hard drive. • Reinstall all drivers, beginning with the chipset...
User's Guide - Page 4
...a record/playback device such as a cassette player, CD player, or VCR.
10 serial connector
11 serial connector
On computers with a sound card, use the connector on the card.
Connect a serial device, such as a handheld device, to the serial port. If necessary, the address for this port can be modified through System Setup.
Connect a serial device, such as a handheld device, to the serial port. If...
User's Guide - Page 22
... you are not working. You control the power usage through the operating system installed on your computer and certain option settings in system setup (see System Setup). These periods of reduced power are called "sleep modes."
NOTE: All components installed in the computer must support the hibernate and/or standby mode feature(s) and have the appropriate drivers loaded to enter either of these...
User's Guide - Page 41
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Copying CDs and DVDs
Dell Precision™ Workstation 490 User's Guide
NOTE: Ensure that you observe all copyright laws when creating CDs or DVDs.
This section applies only to computers that have a CD-RW, DVD+/-RW, or CD-RW/DVD (combo) drive.
NOTE: The types of CD or DVD drives offered by Dell may vary by country.
The following instructions...
User's Guide - Page 90
... l Error codes and diagnostic lights l How to remove and install parts l How to open my computer cover
Readme files may be included on your CD to provide up-to-the-minute updates about technical changes to your computer or advanced technical-reference material for technicians or experienced users.
NOTE: Drivers and documentation updates can be found at support.dell...
User's Guide - Page 91
...for Dell™ 3.5-inch USB floppy drives, optical drives, and USB devices.
DSS is necessary for correct operation of your Dell computer. The software
automatically detects your computer and operating system and installs the
updates appropriate for your configuration.
l Service call status and support history l Top technical issues for my computer l Frequently asked questions l File downloads...
User's Guide - Page 108
...as a disk drive, printer, or keyboard that is installed in or connected to your computer. device driver - See driver. DIMM - dual in-line memory module - A circuit board with memory chips thatconnects to a memory module on the system board. disk striping - A technique for spreading data over multiple disk drives. Disk striping can speed up operations that retrieve data from disk storage. Computers...
User's Guide - Page 112
...controller's bus. SDRAM - synchronous dynamic random-access memory - A type of DRAM that is synchronized with the optimal clock speed of the processor. serial connector - An I/O port often used to connect devices such as a handheld digital device or digital camera to your computer. Service Tag - A bar code label on your computer that identifies your computer when you access Dell Support at support...
User's Guide - Page 113
... of colors and resolution that a program displays depends on the capabilities of the monitor, the video controller and its drivers, and the amount of video memory installed in the computer. S-video TV-out - A connector used to attach a TV or digital audio device to the computer. SXGA - super-extended graphics array - A video standard for video cards and controllers that supports resolutions up to...
User's Guide - Page 114
... - wireless wide area network. WXGA - wide-aspect extended graphics array - A video standard for video cards and controllers that supports resolutions up to 1280 x 800.
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XGA - extended graphics array - A video standard for video cards and controllers that supports resolutions up to 1024 x 768.
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ZIF - zero insertion force - A type of socket or connector that allows a computer chip to be installed...
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Drivers
What Is a Driver?
A driver is a program that controls a device such as a printer, mouse, or keyboard. All devices require a driver program. A driver acts like a translator between the device and any other programs that use the device. Each device has its own set of specialized commands that only its driver recognizes. Dell ships your computer to you with required drivers already installed...
User's Guide - Page 150
... drive as described in the previous section, click the Start button and right-click My Computer. 2. Click Properties. 3. Click the Hardware tab and click Device Manager. 4. Double-click the type of device for which you are installing the driver. 5. Double-click the name of the device for which you are installing the driver. 6. Click the Driver tab and click Update Driver. 7. Click Install...
User's Guide - Page 153
... XP, you need the following items: l Dell™ Operating System CD l Dell Drivers and Utilities CD NOTE: The Drivers and Utilities CD contains drivers that were installed during assembly of the computer. Use the Drivers and Utilities CD to load any required drivers, including the drivers required if your computer has a RAID controller.
Reinstalling Windows XP
The reinstallation process can take...
User's Guide - Page 159
... immediately
Use a virus-scanning program to check the hard drive, floppy disks, or CDs
Save and close any open files or programs and shut down your computer through the Start menu
Run the Dell Diagnostics - See Dell Diagnostics. If all tests run successfully, the error condition is related to a software problem.
Media Card Reader Problems
No drive letter is assigned - When...