Solving problems, Battery problems, Card problems – Dell Precision 470 User Manual

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Solving Problems: Dell Precision Workstation 470 and 670 Computers User's Guide

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Solving Problems

Dell Precision™ Workstation 470 and 670 Computers User's Guide

Battery Problems

Card Problems

Clearing NVRAM and Restoring Default Settings

Drive Problems

E-Mail, Modem, and Internet Problems

IEEE 1394a Device Problems

Keyboard Problems

Lockups and Software Problems

Memory Problems

Mouse Problems

Network Problems

Power Problems

Printer Problems

Processor Problems

Serial or Parallel Device Problems

Sound and Speaker Problems

Video and Monitor Problems

Battery Problems

Fill out the

Diagnostics Checklist

as you complete these checks.

CAUTION:

There is a danger of a new battery exploding if it is incorrectly installed. Replace the battery

only with the same or equivalent type recommended by the manufacturer. Discard used batteries

according to the manufacturer's instructions.

CAUTION:

Before you begin any of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions located in

the Product Information Guide.

Replace the battery —

If you have to repeatedly reset time and date information after turning on the

computer, or if an incorrect time or date displays during start-up, replace the battery. If the battery still does

not work properly,

contact Dell

.

Card Problems

Fill out the

Diagnostics Checklist

as you complete these checks.

CAUTION:

Before you begin any of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions located in

the Product Information Guide.

Check the card seating and cable —

1. Turn off the computer and devices, disconnect them from their electrical outlets, wait 10 to 20 seconds,

and then

open the computer cover

.

2. Ensure that each card is firmly seated in its connector. Reseat any loose cards.

3. Ensure that all cables are firmly connected to their corresponding connectors on the cards. If any cables

appear loose, reconnect them.

For instructions on which cables should be attached to specific connectors on a card, see the card's

documentation.

4.

Close the computer cover

, reconnect the computer and devices to electrical outlets, and then turn them

on.

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