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What Are You Looking For?
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Find it Here
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- A diagnostic program for my computer
- Drivers for my computer
- My device documentation
- Desktop System Software
| Drivers and Utilities CD (also known as the ResourceCD)
Documentation and drivers are already installed on your computer. You can use the CD to reinstall drivers or run the Dell Diagnostics.
Readme files may be included on your CD to provide last-minute updates about technical changes to your computer or advanced technical-reference material for technicians or experienced users.
NOTE: The latest drivers and documentation updates can be found at support.dell.com.
NOTE: The Drivers and Utilities CD is optional and may not ship with your computer.
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- How to set up my computer
- How to care for my computer
- Troubleshooting information
- How to run the Dell Diagnostics
- Error codes and diagnostic lights
- How to open my computer cover
| Quick Reference Guide
NOTE: This document is available as a PDF at support.dell.com.
NOTE: The Quick Reference Guide is optional and may not ship with your computer.
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- System board connectors
- Location of system board components
| System Information Label
Located on the inside cover of your computer.
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- Warranty information
- Safety instructions
- Regulatory information
- Ergonomics information
- End User License Agreement
| Dell™ Product Information Guide
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- Service Tag and Express Service Code
- Microsoft Windows License Label
| Service Tag and Microsoft Windows License
These labels are located on your computer.
- Use the Service Tag to identify your computer when you use support.dell.com or contact technical support.
- Enter the Express Service Code to direct your call when contacting technical support. The Express Service Code is not available in all countries.
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- Latest drivers for my computer
- Answers to technical service and support questions
- Online discussions with other users and technical support
- Documentation for my computer
| Dell Support Website — support.dell.com
NOTE: Select your region to view the appropriate support site.
The Dell Support website provides several online tools, including:
- Solutions — Troubleshooting hints and tips, articles from technicians, and online courses
- Community — Online discussion with other Dell customers
- Upgrades — Upgrade information for components, such as memory, the hard drive, and the operating system
- Customer Care — Contact information, order status, warranty, and repair information
- Downloads — Drivers, patches, and software updates
- Reference — Computer documentation, product specifications, and white papers
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- Service call status and support history
- Top technical issues for my computer
- Frequently asked questions
- File downloads
- Details on my computer configuration
- Service contract for my computer
| Dell Premier Support Website — premiersupport.dell.com
The Dell Premier Support website is customized for corporate, government, and education customers. This website may not be available in all regions.
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- How to use Windows XP
- Documentation for my computer
- Documentation for devices (such as a modem)
| Windows Help and Support Center
- Click the Start button and click Help and Support.
- Type a word or phrase that describes your problem and click the arrow icon.
- Click the topic that describes your problem.
- Follow the instructions on the screen.
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- How to use Red Hat® Linux
- E-mail discussions with Dell Precision® and Linux users
- Additional information regarding Linux and my Dell Precision computer
| Dell Supported Linux Sites
- http://linux.dell.com
- http://lists.us.dell.com/mailman/listinfo/linux-precision
- http://docs.us.dell.com/docs/software/oslinux/
- http://docs.us.dell.com/docs/software/OSRHEL3/
- http://docs.us.dell.com/docs/software/OSRHEL4/
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- 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 this document 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.
NOTE: The color of your CD varies based on the operating system you ordered.
NOTE: The Operating System CD is optional and may not ship with your computer.
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Expansion Bus
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Bus type
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one PCI Express x16 150 W
one PCI Express x4
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Bus speed
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PCI: 33 MHz
PCIX: 100 MHz
PCI Express:
x4 slot bidirectional speed is 20 Gbps
x16 slot bidirectional speed is 80 Gbps
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Dell Precision 470 computer
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PCI
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connector
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one
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connector size
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120 pins
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connector data width (maximum)
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32 bits
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PCIX
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connector
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one
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connector size
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188 pins
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connector data width (maximum)
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64 bits
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PCI Express x16
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connector
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one
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connector size
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164 pins
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connector data width (maximum)
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16 bits
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PCI Express x8 (runs at x4 only)
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connector
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one
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connector size
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98 pins
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connector data width (maximum)
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8 bits
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Dell Precision 670 computer
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PCI
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connector
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one
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connector size
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120 pins
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connector data width (maximum)
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32 bits
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PCIX
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connectors
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three
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connector size
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188 pins
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connector data width (maximum)
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64 bits
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PCI Express x16
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connector
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one
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connector size
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164 pins
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connector data width (maximum)
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16 bits
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PCI Express x8 (runs at x4 only)
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connector
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one
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connector size
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98 pins
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connector data width (maximum)
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4 bits
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Drives
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Externally accessible:
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Dell Precision 470 computer
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one floppy drive bay (for an optional floppy drive)
two CD/DVD drive bays
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Dell Precision 670 computer
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one floppy drive bay (for an optional floppy drive)
three CD/DVD drive bays
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Internally accessible:
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Dell Precision 470 computer
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two bays for two 1-inch high or one 1.6-inch high hard drives
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Dell Precision 670 computer
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three bays for three 1-inch high or two 1.6-inch high hard drives
NOTE: You can purchase a conversion bracket from Dell that allows you to use a 5.25-inch drive bay as an additional hard drive bay.
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Connectors
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External connectors:
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Serial
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two 9-pin connector; 16550C-compatible
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Parallel
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one 25-hole connector (bidirectional)
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IEEE 1394a
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Dell Precision 670 computer: two 6-pin connectors
Dell Precision 470 computer: available with add-in PCI IEEE 1394a card
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Network adapter
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RJ45 connector
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PS/2 (keyboard and mouse)
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6-pin mini-DIN
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USB
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two front-panel and six back-panel USB 2.0–compliant connectors
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Audio
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Dell Precision 670 computer — Three connectors for line-in, line-out, and microphone on back panel; one speaker/headphone and one microphone connector on the front panel
Dell Precision 470 computer — Three connectors for line-in, line-out, and microphone on back panel; one speaker/headphone on the front panel
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System board connectors:
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Primary IDE
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40-pin connector on PCI local bus
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Secondary IDE
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40-pin connector on PCI local bus
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Serial ATA (SATA_0 and SATA_1)
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7-pin connector
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Floppy
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34-pin connector
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Fan
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5-pin connector
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SCSI
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68-pin connector (Dell Precision 670 computer)
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I/O panel
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34-pin connector
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USB/IEEE 1394a
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16-pin connector
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CD drive audio interface
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4-pin connector
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Power_1 connector
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24-pin connector
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Power_2 connector
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20 pin connector
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Telephony (MODEM)
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4-pin connector
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Environmental
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Temperature:
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Operating
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10° to 35°C (50° to 95°F)
NOTE: At 35°C (95°F), the maximum operating altitude is 914 m (3000 ft).
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Storage
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–40° to 65°C (–40° to 149°F)
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Relative humidity
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20% to 80% (noncondensing)
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Maximum vibration:
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Operating
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0.25 G at 3 to 200 Hz at 0.5 octave/min
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Storage
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0.5 G at 3 to 200 Hz at 1 octave/min
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Maximum shock:
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Operating
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bottom half-sine pulse with a change in velocity of 20 inches/sec (50.8 cm/sec)
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Storage
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27-G faired square wave with a velocity change of 200 inches/sec (508 cm/sec)
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Altitude:
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Operating
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–15.2 to 3048 m (–50 to 10,000 ft)
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Storage
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–15.2 to 10,668 m (–50 to 35,000 ft)
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