Page 1 Dell Precision™ Workstations 450 and 650 User’s Guide w w w . d e l l . c o m | s u p p o r t . d e l l . c o m...
Page 2: Abbreviations And Acronyms
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Page 5: Table Of Contents
Caring for Your Computer ..... 2 About Your Computer—Dell Precision 650 Front View ......
Page 6 ..... Dell OpenManage IT Assistant ....
Page 7 ....Troubleshooting the Stripe Volume ....5 Removing and Installing Parts—Dell Precision 650 6 Drives Overview .
Page 8 8 Removing and Installing Parts—Dell Precision 450 9 Opening the Computer Cover 10 Memory Memory Installation Guidelines ....Removing a Memory Module ....
Page 9 Removing a Floppy Drive ....Installing a Floppy Drive ....CD/DVD Drive .
Page 10 Drive Problems ......Floppy drive problems ..... CD drive problems .
Page 11 ......When to Use the Dell Diagnostics ....
Page 12 Computer, Keyboard, and Monitor ....Mouse ....... Floppy Drive .
Page 13 ......Contacting Dell ......
Page 14 Contents...
Page 15: Information About Your Computer
S E C T I O N 2 I n f o r m a t i o n A b o u t Yo u r C o m p u t e r Finding Information for Your Computer Specifications Caring for Your Computer...
Page 16: Finding Information For Your Computer
Finding Information for Your Computer What Are You Looking For? Find it Here D r i v e r s a n d U t i l i t i e s C D ( a l s o k n o w a s t h e •...
Page 17 What Are You Looking For? Find it Here • System board connectors S y s t e m I n f o r m a t i o n L a b e l • Location of system board components Located on the inside cover of your computer.
Page 18 What Are You Looking For? Find it Here D e l l S u p p o r t W e b s i t e — support.dell.com • Latest drivers for my computer • Answers to technical service and support...
Page 19 What Are You Looking For? Find it Here • How to reinstall my operating system O p e r a t i n g S y s t e m C D a n d I n s t a l l a t i o n G u i d e After you reinstall your operating system, use the Drivers and Utilities CD to reinstall drivers for the devices that came with your computer.
Page 20: Specifications
Specifications Microprocessor ® Microprocessor type Intel Xeon™ Level 1 (L1) cache 8 KB Level 2 (L2) cache 512-KB Memory Type PC2100 DDR Memory connectors four Memory capacities 256-, 512-MB, and 1-GB non-ECC or Minimum memory 256 MB Maximum memory 4 GB BIOS address F0000h Computer Information...
Page 21 U320 SCSI FSB clock 400- or 533-MHz data rate Video Type Dell Precision 650 computer — AGP Pro 110 at 8x/4x/2x/1x (1.5 V) or PCI Dell Precision 450 computer — AGP Pro 50 at 8x/4x/2x/1x (1.5 V) or PCI Audio...
Page 22 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. Dell Precision 450 computer two bays for two 1-inch high or one 1.6-...
Page 23 Connectors IEEE 1394 Dell Precision 650 computer only — Two 6-pin serial connectors Video 15-hole connector (on add-in video card) Network connector RJ45 connector PS/2 (keyboard and mouse) 6-pin mini-DIN connector two USB 2.0-compliant connectors on the front panel; four USB 2.0-compliant...
Page 24 Diagnostic lights four lights located on the front panel Power DC power supply: Wattage Dell Precision 650 computer: 460 W Dell Precision 450 computer: 360 W Heat dissipation Dell Precision 650 computer: 1000 BTU/hr Dell Precision 450 computer: 910...
Page 25 Physical Dell Precision 650 computer Height 49.1 cm (19.3 inches) Width 22.2 cm (8.7 inches) Depth 48.8 cm (19.2 inches) Weight 19 kg (42 lbs) Dell Precision 450 computer Height 16.5–16.8 cm (6.5–6.6 inches) Width 44.7 cm (17.6 inches) Depth 44.5 cm (17.5 inches)
Page 26: Caring For Your Computer
Environmental Storage Dell Precision 650 comptuer: nonoperating (half-sine pulse) 105 G, 2 ms nonoperating (faired-square wave) 27 G with a velocity change of 508 cm/sec (200 inches/sec) Dell Precision 450 computer: nonoperating (half-sine pulse) 105 G, 2 ms nonoperating (faired-square wave) 32...
Page 27: About Your Computer-Dell Precision
S E C T I O N 3 A b o u t Yo u r C o m p u t e r — D e l l P r e c i s i o n 6 5 0 Front View Back View Inside Your Computer...
Page 28: Front View
Front View A b out Yo u r C om p u t er— D el l Pre ci s i o n 6 5 0...
Page 29 "Power Button." See "Diagnostic Lights" for a description of light codes that can help you troubleshoot problems with your computer. front-panel door Open the door to use the front-panel connectors. About Yo ur Computer—Dell Precision 650...
Page 30: Front View Of The Computer (Doors Open)
Front View of the Computer (Doors Open) A b out Yo u r C om p u t er— D el l Pre ci s i o n 6 5 0...
Page 31 Use the lights to help you troubleshoot a computer problem based on the diagnostic code. For more information, see "Diagnostic Lights." externally accessible Access additional drives, such as a CD or DVD drive. Drive arrangement varies on drives computer configuration. About Yo ur Computer—Dell Precision 650...
Page 32: Opening The Drive Door
Opening the Drive Door A b out Yo u r C om p u t er— D el l Pre ci s i o n 6 5 0...
Page 33: Back View
Insert a padlock to lock the computer cover. power connector Insert the power cable. card slots (6) Access connectors for any installed PCI and AGP cards. back panel connectors Plug serial, USB, and other devices into the appropriate connector. About Yo ur Computer—Dell Precision 650...
Page 34 B a c k P a n e l C o n n e c t o r s A b out Yo u r C om p u t er— D el l Pre ci s i o n 6 5 0...
Page 35 Flashes a yellow light when the computer is transmitting or receiving network data. A high volume of network traffic may make this light appear to be in a steady "on" state. About Yo ur Computer—Dell Precision 650...
Page 36: Inside Your Computer
USB 2.0 connectors (2) Use the back USB connectors for devices that typically remain connected, such as printers and keyboards. It is recommended that you use the front USB connectors for devices that you connect occasionally, such as joysticks or cameras. IEEE 1394 connector Attach high-speed serial multimedia devices.
Page 37 C a b l e C o l o r s Device Cable Color Hard drive Blue pull tab Floppy drive Black pull tab CD/DVD drive Orange pull tab About Yo ur Computer—Dell Precision 650...
Page 38: System Board Components
Device Cable Color I/O panel Yellow pull tab System Board Components A b out Yo u r C om p u t er— D el l Pre ci s i o n 6 5 0...
Page 39: About Yo Ur Computer-Dell Precision 650
(FAN_P0) card fan connector (FAN) battery socket (BATTERY) SCSI drive connector (SCSI) internal speaker (SPKR) password jumper (PSWD) CD drive audio cable connector (CD_IN) auxiliary LED add-in storage adapter connector (AUX_LED) About Yo ur Computer—Dell Precision 650...
Page 40 A b out Yo u r C om p u t er— D el l Pre ci s i o n 6 5 0...
Page 41 S E C T I O N 4 A b o u t Yo u r C o m p u t e r — D e l l P r e c i s i o n 4 5 0 Section TOC...
Page 42: Front View
Front View floppy-drive light button The floppy-drive light is on when the computer reads data from or writes data to the floppy drive. Wait until this light turns off before you remove the floppy disk from the drive. A b out Yo u r C om p u t er— D el l Pre ci s i o n 4 5 0...
Page 43 Windows Device Manager. For more information about sleep states and exiting from a power-saving state, see "Power Button." See "Diagnostic Lights" for a description of light codes that can help you troubleshoot problems with your computer. About Yo ur Computer—Dell Precision 450...
Page 44: Back View
Back View cover release latch Push the latch to the left to open the computer cover. padlock ring Insert a padlock to lock the computer cover. power connector Insert the power cable. card slots (4) Access connectors for any installed PCI and AGP cards. back panel connectors Plug serial, USB, and other devices into the appropriate connector.
Page 45 The use of Category 5 wiring and connectors is recommended for our customers’ networks. If Category 3 wiring must be used, force the network speed to 10 Mbps to ensure reliable operation. On computers with a network connector card, use the connector on the card. About Yo ur Computer—Dell Precision 450...
Page 46: Inside Your Computer
network activity light The yellow light flashes when the computer is transmitting or receiving network data. A high volume of network traffic may make this light appear to be in a steady "on" state. USB 2.0connectors (2) Use the back USB connectors for devices that typically remain connected, such as printers and keyboards.
Page 47 C a b l e C o l o r s Device Cable Color Hard drive Blue pull tab About Yo ur Computer—Dell Precision 450...
Page 48: System Board Components
Device Cable Color Floppy drive Black pull tab CD/DVD drive Orange pull tab I/O panel Yellow pull tab System Board Components A b out Yo u r C om p u t er— D el l Pre ci s i o n 4 5 0...
Page 49 (FAN_P0)) real-time clock reset jumper (RTCRST) battery socket (BATTERY) password jumper (PSWD) internal speaker (SPKR) auxiliary LED add-in storage adapter connector CD drive audio cable connector (CD_IN) (AUX_LED) standby power light (AUX_PWR_LED) About Yo ur Computer—Dell Precision 450...
Page 50 A b out Yo u r C om p u t er— D el l Pre ci s i o n 4 5 0...
Page 51: Advanced Features
S E C T I O N 5 A d v a n c e d Fe a t u r e s LegacySelect Technology Control Manageability Security Password Protection System Setup Jumper Settings Power Button TAPI Hyper-Threading IEEE 1394 U320 SCSI Controller Integrated Striping...
Page 52: Legacyselect Technology Control
LegacySelect technology control offers legacy-full, legacy-reduced, or legacy-free solutions based on common platforms, hard-drive images, and help desk procedures. Control is provided to the administrator through system setup, Dell OpenManage™ IT Assistant, or Dell™ custom factory integration. LegacySelect allows administrators to electronically activate or deactivate connectors and media devices that include serial and USB connectors, a parallel connector, a floppy drive, and a PS/2 mouse.
Page 53: Dell Openmanage It Assistant
A fan or voltage failure exists inside the power Power Supply supply. For more information about Dell's ASF implementation, see the ASF User's Guide and the ASF Administrator's Guide, available on the Dell Support website at support.dell.com. Dell OpenManage IT Assistant IT Assistant configures, manages, and monitors computers and other devices on a corporate network.
Page 54: Security
A managed system is one that has Dell OpenManage Client Instrumentation set up on a network that uses IT Assistant. For information about Dell OpenManage Client Instrumentation, see the Dell OpenManage Client Instrumentation User’s Guide available on the Dell Support website at support.dell.com.
Page 55: Password Protection
• Use a padlock alone or a padlock and looped security cable with the padlock ring. A padlock alone prevents the computer from being opened. A security cable looped around a stationary object is used in conjunction with a padlock to prevent unauthorized movement of the computer. •...
Page 56 Assigning a System Password To escape from the field without assigning a system password, press <Tab> or the <Shift><Tab> key combination to move to another field, or press <Esc> at any time before you complete step 5. Enter system setup and verify that Password Status is set to Unlocked. Highlight System Password and then press the left- or right-arrow key.
Page 57 Type the password and press <Enter>. If you have assigned a setup password, the computer accepts your setup password as an alternate system password. If you type a wrong or incomplete system password, the following message appears on the screen: ** Incorrect password.
Page 58: Setup Password
Setup Password Option Settings • Enabled — Does not allow assignment of setup passwords; you must enter a setup password to make changes to system setup. Not Enabled — Allows assignment of setup passwords; password feature is enabled • but no password is assigned. Assigning a Setup Password The setup password can be the same as the system password.
Page 59: Disabling A Forgotten Password And Setting A New Password
Enter system setup. Type the setup password at the prompt. Highlight Setup Password and press the left- or right-arrow key to delete the existing setup password. The setting changes to Not Enabled. To assign a new setup password, perform the steps in "Assigning a System Password." Exit system setup.
Page 60: System Setup
Before you use system setup, you must know the kind of floppy drive(s) and hard drive(s) installed in your computer. To confirm this information, see the Manufacturing Test Report that came with your computer, or find this information in the online Dell Accessories folder.
Page 61 • Key functions — A line of boxes across the bottom of all screens that lists keys and their functions within system setup – <F1> — Access the System Setup Help – <ESC> — Exit System Setup Advanced Features...
Page 62: Boot Sequence
S y s t e m S e t u p N a v i g a t i o n K e y s Keys Action Moves to the next field. Moves to the previous field. Cycles through the options in a field. In many fields, you can also type the appropriate value.
Page 63 You can use this feature, for example, to tell the computer to boot from the CD drive so you can run the Dell Diagnostics, and specify that the computer boots from the hard drive when the diagnostic tests are complete.
Page 64: System Setup Options
Use the arrow keys to highlight the Boot Sequence menu option and press <Enter> to access the pop-up menu. NOTE: Write down your current boot sequence in case you want to restore it. Press the up- and down-arrow keys to move through the list of devices. Press the spacebar to enable or disable a device (enabled devices have a checkmark).
Page 65 Diskette Drive A — Type of floppy drive(s) installed in the computer. With the standard cabling configuration, Diskette Drive A (the boot floppy drive) is the 3.5-inch floppy drive installed in the top externally accessible drive bay. The two options are 3.5 Inch, 1.44 MB, and Not Installed. Tape drives are not reflected in the Diskette Drive A option.
Page 66 Integrated Devices — Configures the following devices integrated with the system board: • Sound — Settings are On (default) or Off. • USB Controller — Settings are On or Off. • Network Interface Controller — Settings are On (default), Off, or On w/ PXE.
Page 67 On corrects video problems such as incorrect colors or blank windows that may occur when you use certain video cards. For the Dell Precision™ Workstation 650 only: • 1394 Controller — Enabled is the default. • SCSI Controller — Disabled is the default.
Page 68 — O W E R A N A G E M E N T • Suspend Mode — Selects S1 or S3 (default) power management suspend mode • AC Power Recovery — Determines what happens when AC power is restored to the computer –...
Page 69 Primary Drive and Secondary Drive — The settings are Auto (use this setting for all IDE devices from Dell) and Off. Primary Drive n — Identifies drives attached to the primary IDE interface connector (labeled "IDE1") on the system board.
Page 70: Jumper Settings
Jumper Settings NOTICE: Ensure that your computer is turned off and unplugged before you change the jumper settings. Otherwise, damage to your computer or unpredictable results can occur. To change a jumper setting, pull the plug off its pin(s) and carefully fit it down onto the pin(s) indicated.
Page 71: Tapi
P o w e r B u t t o n F u n c t i o n s f o r O p e r a t i n g S y s t e m s W i t h A C P I E n a b l e d Action Computer Turned On and Computer in Standby...
Page 72: Installing A Tapi Sound Card
To locate the TAPI connector on the system board, see the system board components illustration for your computer (for the Dell Precision 450 computer, see "System Board Components" or for the Dell Precision 650 computer, see "System Board Components"). Connect the other end of the cable to the TAPI connector on the modem card.
Page 73 Ensure that your computer and attached devices are turned off. If your computer and attached devices did not automatically turn off when you shut down your computer, turn them off now. NOTICE: To disconnect a network cable, first unplug the cable from your computer and then unplug it from the network wall jack.
Page 74: Hyper-Threading
The Dell Precision 650 computer provides a standard IEEE 1394 connector on both the front and back panels (see "About Your Computer—Dell Precision 650").
Page 75: Integrated Striping
U320, U160, or Ultra2), the SCSI bus operates in SE mode and runs at maximum of Ultra (40 MBps) speed. For more information installing a SCSI device and SCSI ID settings for the Dell Precision 650, see "SCSI Device Installation Guidelines."...
Page 76: Deleting A Stripe Volume
While the configuration utility establishes the stripe volume, the following message appears: The main menu appears once Processing...takes upto one minute. the stripe volume is created. Press <Esc>, exit the configuration utility, and then press <Enter>. The stripe volume can be used as a boot volume or as a data volume. For more information, see your operating system documentation.
Page 77: Troubleshooting The Stripe Volume
Using the arrow keys, select Activate/Delete RAID Array and press <Enter>. Press any key to continue. Use the <Page Up> or the <Page Down> keys to select the volume to be activated. Press <F2> to return to the top menu. Select Activate Array and press <Enter>.
Page 78 For help resolving virus issues, see the Knowledge Base at support.dell.com. H A R D D R I V E I S R E C O G N I Z E D A S S E V E N D I F F E R E N T D E V I C E S W H E N SCS I —...
Page 79 S C SI H E C O M P U T E R H A N G S A T B O O T H A S A L O N G B O O T T I M E O R A —...
Page 80 Ensure that the power cable is connected to each hard drive. Ensure that the stripe volume drives have not been moved. For additional assistance, see "Contacting Dell". NOTICE: The following procedure may delete all the information that is currently on your hard drives.
Page 81 S E C T I O N 6 R e m o v i n g a n d I n s t a l l i n g Pa r t s — D e l l P r e c i s i o n 6 5 0 Cards Drives Microprocessor Airflow Shroud...
Page 82: Removing And Installing Parts-Dell Precision
Re moving and Installing Pa rts—Dell Precision 650...
Page 83: Drives
S E C T I O N 7 Drives Overview Hard Drive Floppy Drive CD/DVD Drive...
Page 84: Overview
Overview Your computer supports: • Three hard drives (Your computer supports IDE, Serial ATA, and SCSI.) • One floppy drive • Three CD or DVD drives (One bay may be used for additional hard drive using an add-in bay bracket.) Driv es...
Page 85: Ide Drive Addressing
Serial ATA power connector, you may need to obtain a power adapter cable from Dell. If you need a Serial ATA power adapter cable, see Contacting Dell.
Page 86 IDE Drive Connector Serial ATA Connector power cable power input connector Driv es...
Page 87: Scsi Device Installation Guidelines
• The SCSI connector on the system board. To locate the SCSI system board connector, see the system board illustration (for the Dell Precision 450 computer, see "System Board Components" or for the Dell Precision 650 computer, see "System Board Components"...
Page 88: Scsi Id Numbers
If you attach additional optional SCSI devices, see the documentation for each device for information about setting the appropriate SCSI ID number. NOTICE: Dell recommends that you use only SCSI cables purchased from Dell. Cables purchased elsewhere are not guaranteed to work with Dell computers.
Page 89: General Guidelines
SCSI controller card. The remaining connectors on the cable attach to the various Narrow SCSI devices. NOTICE: Dell recommends that you use only SCSI cables purchased from Dell. Cables purchased elsewhere are not guaranteed to work with Dell computers.
Page 90: Removing A Hard Drive
NOTICE: To avoid damage to the drive, do not set it on a hard surface. Instead, set the drive on a surface, such as a foam pad, that will sufficiently cushion it. If you are replacing a hard drive that contains data you want to keep, back up your files before you begin this procedure.
Page 91 I D E / S C S I D r i v e power cable hard-drive cable Drives...
Page 92 S e r i a l ATA D r i v e power cable serial ATA hard-drive cable Press in on the tabs on each side of the drive and slide the drive up and out. Driv es...
Page 93 I D E / S C S I D r i v e tab (2) hard drive Drives...
Page 94: Installing A Hard Drive
S e r i a l ATA D r i v e tab (2) hard drive Installing a Hard Drive Unpack the replacement hard drive, and prepare it for installation. Check the documentation for the drive to verify that it is configured for your computer.
Page 95 drive bracket rails (2) screws (4) Gently slide the drive into place until the tabs securely click into position. 5If you are installing a hard drive in the lower bay, place the drive in the bay so that the power connector is on the left-hand side (opposite of the top hard drive).
Page 96 I D E / S C S I D r i v e Driv es...
Page 97 S e r i a l ATA D r i v e If you are installing a drive that has its own controller card, install the controller card in an expansion slot. See the documentation that accompanied the drive and controller card to verify that the configuration is correct for your computer.
Page 98 I D E / S C S I D r i v e power cable hard-drive cable Driv es...
Page 99 S e r i a l ATA D r i v e power cable serial ATA hard-drive cable Check all connectors to be certain that they are properly cabled and firmly seated. Close the computer cover. NOTICE: To connect a network cable, first plug the cable into the network wall jack and then plug it into the computer.
Page 100: Floppy Drive
Partition and logically format your drive before you proceed to the next step. See the documentation for your operating system for instructions. Test the hard drive by running the Dell Diagnostics. If the drive you just installed is the primary drive, install your operating system on the hard drive.
Page 101: Removing A Floppy Drive
While you work, periodically touch an unpainted metal surface on the computer to dissipate any static electricity that might harm internal components. Removing a Floppy Drive Disconnect the power and floppy-drive cables from the back of the floppy drive. power cable floppy-drive cable Drives...
Page 102 Press inward on the two tabs on the sides of the drive, slide the drive upward, and remove it from the floppy-drive bay. 1 tab (2) 2 floppy drive Driv es...
Page 103: Installing A Floppy Drive
Installing a Floppy Drive If you are replacing a drive and the the new drive does not have the bracket rails attached, remove the rails from the old drive by removing the two screws that secure each rail to the drive. Attach the bracket to the new drive by aligning the screw holes on the drive with the screw holes on the bracket rails and then inserting and tightening all four screws (two screws on each rail).
Page 104 Attach the power and floppy-drive cables to the floppy drive. Driv es...
Page 105 power cable floppy-drive cable If you are installing a new floppy drive rather than replacing a drive, remove the front- panel inserts. From inside the drive bay, gently press on each side of the insert until it pops out. Drives...
Page 106: Cd/Dvd Drive
Enter system setup and update the appropriate Diskette Drive A option to reflect the size and capacity of your new floppy drive. To verify that your computer works correctly, run the Dell Diagnostics. CD/DVD Drive CAUTION: Before you begin any of the procedures in this section, follow the...
Page 107: Removing A Cd/Dvd Drive
Ground yourself by touching an unpainted metal surface on the computer, such as the metal at the back of the computer, before touching anything inside your computer. While you work, periodically touch an unpainted metal surface on the computer to dissipate any static electricity that might harm internal components.
Page 108 power cable CD/DVD drive cable Press inward on the two tabs on the sides of the drive, and then slide the drive upward and remove it from the drive bay. 1 tab (2) 2 CD/DVD drive Driv es...
Page 109: Installing A Cd/Dvd Drive
Connect the new drive to the set of rails that are attached to the inside of the cover. If a set of rails is not attached inside the computer cover, call Dell. See Contacting Dell. If you are installing a replacement drive and the new drive does not have the bracket rails attached, remove the rails from the old drive by removing the two screws that secure each rail to the drive.
Page 110 If you are installing a drive that has its own controller card, install the controller card in an expansion slot. See the documentation that accompanied the drive and controller card to verify that the configuration is correct for your computer. Connect the power and CD/DVD drive cables to the drive.
Page 111 power cable CD/DVD drive cable audio cable (some drives do not have this cable) If you are installing a new CD/DVD drive rather than replacing a drive, remove the front-panel inserts. Drives...
Page 112 Update your configuration information by setting the appropriate Drive option (0 or 1) under Drives: Secondary to Auto. See "Primary Drive n and Secondary Drive n" for more information. Verify that your computer works correctly by running the Dell Diagnostics. Driv es...
Page 113: Microprocessor Airflow Shroud
S E C T I O N 8 Microprocessor Airflow Shroud Removing the Microprocessor Airflow Shroud Installing the Microprocessor Airflow Shroud...
Page 114: Removing The Microprocessor Airflow Shroud
Removing the Microprocessor Airflow Shroud CAUTION: Before you perform this procedure, follow the safety instructions in System Information Guide Shut down the computer through the Start menu. Ensure that your computer and attached devices are turned off. If your computer and attached devices did not automatically turn off when you shut down your computer, turn them off now.
Page 115: Installing The Microprocessor Airflow Shroud
1 airflow shroud 2 indentations (2) 3 bottom anchor tabs (2) 4 side anchor tabs (2) 5 top anchor tabs (2) Installing the Microprocessor Airflow Shroud Insert the bottom anchor tabs into the anchor slots. Align and insert the side anchor tabs into the anchor slots. Mi cr opr oc es so r A i r f l o w Shro u d...
Page 116 Press the indentations until the top anchor tabs on the shroud snap securely into place. Close the computer cover. NOTICE: To connect a network cable, first plug the cable into the network wall jack and then plug it into the computer. Connect your computer and devices to electrical outlets, and turn them on.
Page 117 S E C T I O N 9 R e m o v i n g a n d I n s t a l l i n g Pa r t s — D e l l P r e c i s i o n 4 5 0 Cards Drives Microprocessor Airflow Shroud...
Page 118 Re moving and Installing Pa rts—Dell Precision 450...
Page 119 S E C T I O N 1 0 Opening the Computer Cover...
Page 120 CAUTION: Before you begin any of the procedures in this section, follow the System Information Guide safety instructions in the Shut down the computer through the Start menu. Ensure that your computer and attached devices are turned off. If your computer and attached devices did not automatically turn off when you shut down your computer, turn them off now.
Page 121 D e l l P r e c i s i o n 6 5 0 1 cover release latch 2 security cable slot 3 padlock ring O p e ni n g the C o m p u t e r C o v e r...
Page 122 D e l l P r e c i s i o n 4 5 0 1 security cable slot 2 cover release latch 3 padlock ring Ope n in g t he Co m pu t e r Co ve r...
Page 123: Memory
S E C T I O N 1 1 Memory CAUTION: Before you begin any of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions in System Information Guide You can increase your computer memory by installing memory modules on the system board. For information on the type of memory supported by your computer, see "Specifications."...
Page 124: Memory Installation Guidelines
To locate the memory sockets on the system board, see the system board components illustration (for the Dell Precision 450 computer, see "System Board Components" or for the Dell Precision 650 computer, see "System Board Components") or the system board label inside your computer.
Page 125: Removing A Memory Module
• PCI and AGP cards • The AGP Aperture size specified in system setup At start-up the BIOS identifies the components that require address space. The BIOS dynamically calculates the amount of reserved address space required. It then subtracts the reserved address space from 4 GB to determine the amount of usable space.
Page 126: Adding A Memory Module
Adding a Memory Module Press out the securing clip at each end of the memory module connector. Align the notch on the bottom of the module with the crossbar in the connector. Insert the module into the connector, ensuring that it fits into the guides at each end of the connector.
Page 127 Then repeat steps step 4 through step 7. When the System Memory total is correct, press <Esc> to exit system setup. Run the Dell Diagnostics to verify that the memory modules are operating properly. Memor y...
Page 128 Memor y...
Page 129 S E C T I O N 1 2 C a r d s...
Page 130: Cards
Cards...
Page 131: Installing A Card
Your Dell™ computer provides slots for PCI/PCI-X and AGP cards. For more information, see "Specifications" or the system board components illustration for your computer. NOTE: To meet PC99 requirements, your Dell computer uses only PCI slots. ISA cards are not supported.
Page 132 lever retention arm card bracket card connector card If you are installing a new card, remove the filler bracket to create a card-slot opening. Then continue with step 4. If you are replacing a card that is already installed in the computer, remove the card. If necessary, disconnect any cables connected to the card.
Page 133 Dell Precision 450 computer, see"System Board Components" or for the Dell Precision 650 computer, see "System Board Components" ). Place the card in the connector and press down firmly. Ensure that the card is fully seated in the slot.
Page 134 • The tops of all cards and filler brackets are flush with the alignment bar • The notch in the top of the card or filler bracket fits around the alignment guide Press the arm into place, securing the card(s) in the computer. 1 filler bracket 2 alignment bar 3 alignment guide...
Page 135 1 base 2 AGP retention spring 3 indentation NOTICE: Do not route card cables over or behind the cards. Cables routed over the cards can prevent the computer cover from closing properly or cause damage to the equipment. Connect any cables that should be attached to the card. See the documentation for the card for information about the card’s cable connections.
Page 136: Removing A Card
Connect external audio devices to the sound card’s connectors. Do not connect external audio devices to the microphone, speaker/headphone, or line-in connectors on the back panel (for the Dell Precision 450 computer, see "Back View" or for the Dell Precision 650 computer, see "Back View").
Page 137 If you are removing the card permanently, install a filler bracket in the empty card-slot opening. If you need a filler bracket, contact Dell. NOTE: Installing filler brackets over empty card-slot openings is necessary to maintain FCC certification of the computer. The brackets also keep dust and dirt out of your computer.
Page 138 Enter system setup, select Integrated Devices, and change the setting for Network Interface Card to On. Connect the network cable to the integrated connector on the computer back panel (for the Dell Precision 450 computer, see "Back View" or for the Dell Precision 650 computer, see "Back View").
Page 139: Drives
S E C T I O N 1 3 Drives Overview Hard Drive Floppy Drive CD/DVD Drive...
Page 140: Overview
Overview Your computer supports: • Two hard drives (Your computer supports SCSI with an add-in controller, IDE, and Serial ATA.) • One floppy drive • Two CD or DVD drives Driv es...
Page 141: Ide Drive Addressing
Serial ATA power connector, you may need to obtain a power adapter cable from Dell. If you need a Serial ATA power adapter cable, see Contacting Dell for the number to call for assistance.
Page 142 IDE Drive Connector Serial ATA Connector power cable power input connector Driv es...
Page 143: Scsi Device Installation Guidelines
interface connector colored stripe on cable interface cable Most interface connectors are keyed for correct insertion; that is, a notch or a missing pin on one connector matches a tab or a filled-in hole on the other connector. Keyed connectors ensure that the pin-1 wire in the cable (indicated by the colored stripe along one edge of the cable) goes to the pin-1 end of the connector.
Page 144: Device Termination
If you attach additional optional SCSI devices, see the documentation for each device for information about setting the appropriate SCSI ID number. NOTICE: Dell recommends that you use only SCSI cables purchased from Dell. Cables purchased elsewhere are not guaranteed to work with Dell computers.
Page 145: Scsi Cables
SCSI hard drive for use. SCSI Cables Ultra 320 (optional on the Dell Precision 450 computer), Ultra 160/m and Ultra2/Wide LVD drives (typically hard drives) both use a 68-pin cable. One end of the cable attaches to the SCSI connector on the system board or the SCSI controller card installed in your computer.
Page 146: Removing A Hard Drive
Ensure that your computer and attached devices are turned off. If your computer and attached devices did not automatically turn off when you shut down your computer, turn them off now. NOTICE: To disconnect a network cable, first unplug the cable from your computer and then unplug it from the network wall jack.
Page 147 I D E / S C S I D r i v e hard-drive cable power cable Drives...
Page 148 S e r i a l ATA D r i v e power cable serial ATA hard-drive cable Press in on the tabs on each side of the drive and slide the drive up and out. Driv es...
Page 149 I D E / S C S I D r i v e tab (2) hard drive Drives...
Page 150: Installing A Hard Drive
S e r i a l ATA D r i v e tab (2) hard drive Installing a Hard Drive Unpack the replacement hard drive, and prepare it for installation. Check the documentation for the drive to verify that it is configured for your computer.
Page 151 drive bracket rails (2) screws (4) Gently slide the drive into place until the tabs securely click into position. NOTE: If you are installing a hard drive in the lower bay, the drive should be placed in the bay so that the power connector is on the left-hand side (opposite of the top hard drive). Drives...
Page 152 I D E / S C S I D r i v e Driv es...
Page 153 S e r i a l ATA D r i v e If you are installing a drive that has its own controller card, install the controller card in an expansion slot. See the documentation that accompanied the drive and controller card to verify that the configuration is correct for your computer.
Page 154 I D E / S C S I D r i v e hard-drive cable power cable S e r i a l ATA D r i v e Driv es...
Page 155 power cable serial ATA hard-drive cable Check all connectors to be certain that they are properly cabled and firmly seated. Close the computer cover. NOTICE: To connect a network cable, first plug the cable into the network wall jack and then plug it into the computer.
Page 156: Floppy Drive
Partition and logically format your drive before you proceed to the next step. See the documentation for your operating system for instructions. Test the hard drive by running the Dell Diagnostics. If the drive you just installed is the primary drive, install your operating system on the hard drive.
Page 157: Removing A Floppy Drive
Removing a Floppy Drive Disconnect the power and floppy-drive cables from the back of the floppy drive. power cable floppy-drive cable floppy-drive connector (DSKT) Press inward on the two tabs on the sides of the drive, slide the drive upward, and remove it from the floppy-drive bay.
Page 158: Installing A Floppy Drive
1 tabs (2) 2 floppy drive Installing a Floppy Drive If you are replacing a drive and the the new drive does not have the bracket rails attached, remove the rails from the old drive by removing the two screws that secure each rail to the drive.
Page 159 drive bracket rails (2) screws (4) Gently slide the drive into place until the tabs securely click into position. Drives...
Page 160 Attach the power and floppy-drive cables to the floppy drive. Driv es...
Page 161 power cable floppy-drive cable If you are installing a new floppy drive rather than replacing a drive, remove the front- panel inserts. From inside the drive bay, gently press on each side of the insert until it pops out. Check all cable connections, and fold cables out of the way to provide airflow for the fan and cooling vents.
Page 162: Cd/Dvd Drive
Enter system setup and update the appropriate Diskette Drive A option to reflect the size and capacity of your new floppy drive. To verify that your computer works correctly, run the Dell Diagnostics. CD/DVD Drive CAUTION: Before you begin any of the procedures in this section, follow the...
Page 163 CD/DVD drive cable power cable Press inward on the two tabs on the sides of the drive, and then slide the drive upward and remove it from the drive bay. Drives...
Page 164: Installing A Cd/Dvd Drive
1 tabs (2) 2 CD/DVD drive Installing a CD/DVD Drive If you are installing a new drive, unpack the drive and prepare it for installation. Check the documentation that accompanied the drive to verify that the drive is configured for your computer. If you are installing an IDE drive, configure the drive for the cable select setting.
Page 165 Connect the new drive to the set of rails that are attached to the inside of the computer cover. If a set of rails is not attached inside the cover, see Contacting Dell for the number to call for assistance.
Page 166 If you are installing a drive that has its own controller card, install the controller card in an expansion slot. See the documentation that accompanied the drive and controller card to verify that the configuration is correct for your computer. Connect the power and CD/DVD drive cables to the drive.
Page 167 audio cable (some drives do not have this cable) CD/DVD drive cable power cable If you are installing a new CD/DVD drive rather than replacing a drive, remove the front-panel inserts. From inside the drive bay, gently press on each side of the insert until it pops out. Drives...
Page 168 Update your configuration information by setting the appropriate Drive option (0 or 1) under Drives: Secondary to Auto. See "Primary Drive n and Secondary Drive n" for more information. To verify that your computer works correctly, run the Dell Diagnostics Driv es...
Page 169: Microprocessor Airflow Shroud
S E C T I O N 1 4 Microprocessor Airflow Shroud Removing the Microprocessor Airflow Shroud Installing the Microprocessor Airflow Shroud...
Page 170: Removing The Microprocessor Airflow Shroud
CAUTION: Before you perform this procedure, follow the safety instructions in System Information Guide Shut down the computer through the Start menu. Ensure that your computer and attached devices are turned off. If your computer and attached devices did not automatically turn off when you shut down your computer, turn them off now.
Page 171: Installing The Microprocessor Airflow Shroud
1 shroud release lever 2 anchor tabs 3 anchor slots Installing the Microprocessor Airflow Shroud Attach both fan power cables to the connectors on the system board. Align the anchor tabs with the securing slots. Gently press the shroud until the anchor tabs snap securely into place. Close the computer cover.
Page 172 Microproc ess or Air f low Shroud...
Page 173: Microprocessor
S E C T I O N 1 5 Microprocessor Installation Guidelines Installing the Microprocessor Removing the Microprocessor...
Page 174: Installation Guidelines
1 and VRM connector 1 must be empty. To locate these components, see the system board components illustration (for the Dell Precision 450 computer, see "System Board Components" or for the Dell Precision 650 computer, see "System Board Components") or the system board label inside your computer.
Page 175 Open the computer cover. Remove the microprocessor airflow shroud (for the Dell Precision 650 computer, see "Microprocessor Airflow Shroud" or for the Dell Precision 450 computer, see "Microprocessor Airflow Shroud").
Page 176 Replace the retention module clips. If you installed a microprocessor replacement kit from Dell, return the original heat sink assembly and microprocessor to Dell in the same package in which your replacement kit was sent.
Page 177: Removing The Microprocessor
Open the computer cover. Remove the microprocessor airflow shroud (for the Dell Precision 650 computer, see "Microprocessor Airflow Shroud" or for the Dell Precision 450 computer, see "Microprocessor Airflow Shroud").
Page 178 NOTICE: If you are installing a microprocessor upgrade kit from Dell, discard the original heat sink. If you are installing a microprocessor upgrade kit from Dell, reuse the original heat sink when you install your new microprocessor. Remove the microprocessor heat sink: Remove the two retention module clips by pressing the tabs together and lifting the retention module clips up.
Page 179 retention module clips (2) tabs (2 on each retention module clip) heat sink microprocessor socket retention module lever Pull the release lever straight up until the microprocessor is released. NOTICE: Be careful not to bend any of the pins when you remove the microprocessor from the socket.
Page 180 If you are removing a second microprocessor and not installing another one, remove the VRM and then continue with step 9. Replace the airflow shroud (for the Dell Precision 650 computer, see "Microprocessor Airflow Shroud" or for the Dell Precision 450 computer, see "Microprocessor Airflow Shroud").
Page 181: Vrm
NOTICE: A VRM must be installed to operate dual microprocessors. To locate the VRM connector, see the system board components illustration (for the Dell Precision 450 computer, see "System Board Components" or for the Dell Precision 650 computer, see "System Board Components") or the system board label inside your computer.
Page 182 To locate the VRM connector, see the system board components illustration (for the Dell Precision 450 computer, see "System Board Components" or for the Dell Precision 650 computer, see "System Board Components") or see the system board label inside your...
Page 183: Removing A Vrm
CAUTION: Before you perform this procedure, follow the safety System Information Guide instructions in the Remove the microprocessor airflow shroud (for the Dell Precision 650 computer, see "Microprocessor Airflow Shroud" or for the Dell Precision 450 computer, see ""). Press the securing clips at each end of the connector outward simultaneously until the VRM slightly pops out from the connector.
Page 185: Battery
S E C T I O N 1 7 Battery...
Page 186 CAUTION: Before you begin this procedure, follow the safety instructions in the System Information Guide A coin-cell battery maintains computer configuration, date, and time information. The battery can last several years. The battery may need replacing if you have repeatedly reset the time and date information after turning on the computer or if one of the following messages appears: Time-of-day not set - please run SETUP program Invalid configuration information -...
Page 187 Open the computer cover. Locate the battery socket. For the Dell Precision 450 computer, see "System Board Components" or for the Dell Precision 650 computer, see "System Board Components" or see the system board label inside your computer NOTICE: If you pry the battery out of its socket with a blunt object, be careful not to touch the system board with the object.
Page 188 NOTICE: To connect a network cable, first plug the cable into the network wall jack and then plug it into the computer. Close the computer cover, and plug your computer and devices into electrical outlets. Enter system setup and restore the settings you recorded in step 1. Properly dispose of the old battery.
Page 189: Closing The Computer Cover
S E C T I O N 1 8 Closing the Computer Cover...
Page 190 Ensure that all cables are connected, and fold cables out of the way. Ensure that no tools or extra parts are left inside the computer. Close the computer cover: Pivot the cover down and into position. If your computer has a baffle, ensure that the baffle is correctly positioned by guiding it into place as you lower the cover.
Page 191 1 cover release latch 2 security cable slot 3 padlock ring D e l l P r e c i s i o n 4 5 0 1 cover release latch 2 padlock ring If you are using a padlock to secure your computer, install the padlock. NOTICE: To connect a network cable, first plug the cable into the network wall jack and then plug it into the computer.
Page 192 Cl osi ng the C om puter C ov er...
Page 193: Solving Problems
S E C T I O N 1 9 S o l v i n g P r o b l e m s Troubleshooting Your Computer Battery Problems Card Problems Drive Problems Dropped or Damaged Computer E-Mail, Modem, and Internet Problems Error Messages General Problems IEEE 1394 Device Problems...
Page 194 Video and Monitor Problems So l vi n g Pro b l em s...
Page 195: Troubleshooting Your Computer
If the battery still does not work properly, see "Contacting Dell" for the number to call. Card Problems Fill out the Diagnostics Checklist as you complete these checks.
Page 196 Close the computer cover, reconnect the computer and devices to electrical outlets, and turn them on. Run the Dell Diagnostics. If any of the tests fail, see"Contacting Dell" for the number to call for assistance — E S T T H E C A R D S Turn off the computer and devices, disconnect them from electrical outlets, wait 10 to 20 seconds, and then open the computer cover.
Page 197: Drive Problems
Drive Problems Fill out the Diagnostics Checklist as you complete these checks. Floppy drive problems ® — Click the Start N S U R E T H A T I N D O W S R E C O G N I Z E S T H E D R I V E button and click My Computer.
Page 198: Cd Drive Problems
Insert a floppy disk, click the Start button, click My Computer, and then double- click the floppy drive icon. Dell Diagnostics — If any of the tests fail, see "Contacting Dell" for U N T H E the number to call.
Page 199: Problems Writing To A Cd-Rw Drive
— Click the speaker icon in D J U S T T H E I N D O W S V O L U M E C O N T R O L the lower-right corner of your screen. • Ensure that the volume is turned up by clicking the slidebar and dragging it •...
Page 200: Hard Drive Problems
If the Tools tab isn’t available or to further troubleshoot the drive, select the Hardware tab, click the drive you want to troubleshoot, and then click Troubleshoot. Dell Diagnostics — If the tests indicate a faulty drive or drive U N T H E controller, see "Contacting Dell".
Page 201: Dropped Or Damaged Computer
Close the computer cover, reconnect the computer and devices to electrical outlets, and turn them on. Run the Dell Diagnostics. If any of the diagnostics tests fail, see "Contacting Dell" for the number to call for assistance So l vi n g Pro b l em s...
Page 202: E-Mail, Modem, And Internet Problems
E-Mail, Modem, and Internet Problems — Verify that the telephone H E C K T H E T E L E P H O N E L I N E C O N N E C T I O N line is connected to the jack on the modem.
Page 203: Error Messages
) — See your telephone U R N O F F C A L L W A I T I N G C A T C H P H O N E directory for instructions on deactivating this feature. Then adjust the dial-up networking connection properties.
Page 204 E T E C T E D properly installed on the system board. Reseat the heat sink on the system board. See the system board illustration for your computer (for the Dell Precision 650 computer, see "System Board Components" or for the Dell Precision 450 computer, see "System Board Components."...
Page 205 E C H N I C A L U P P O R T three consecutive times for the same error. see "Contacting Dell" and report the checkpoint code (nnnn) to the support technician. — The fan caused an error last time...
Page 206 Replace the AGP Pro110 video adapter with an AGP Pro50 adapter. See Cards. NOTE: This error message applies only to Dell Precision 450 computers. L E R T N S U P P O R T E D...
Page 207 L E R T N C O R R E C T A B L E E M O R Y R R O R R E V I O U S L Y xxxxxxxx . . . A — One or more memory modules may E T E C T E D D D R E S S be improperly seated or faulty or the system board may be faulty.
Page 208 I S K E T T E S U B S Y S T E M R E S E T F A I L E D might be faulty. Run the Dell Diagnostics. — The floppy disk is write-protected. Slide I S K E T T E W R I T E P R O T E C T E D the write-protect notch to the open position.
Page 209 Restart the computer. If the error message appears again, see "Contacting Dell". See "Memory Problems" for additional troubleshooting suggestions. So l vi n g Pro b l em s...
Page 210 If so, try running the program that you want to use first. — see"Contacting Dell" for the number P E R A T I N G S Y S T E M N O T F O U N D to call for assistance.
Page 211 — A chip on the system board might be H U T D O W N F A I L U R E malfunctioning. Run the Dell Diagnostics. So l vi n g Pro b l em s...
Page 212 I M E D A Y C L O C K S T O P P E D setup and correct the date or time. If the problem persists, see "Contacting Dell". See "Battery Problems" for additional troubleshooting suggestions. — The time or date stored in system setup does not...
Page 213: General Problems
— The floppy I S N O T A C C E S S I B L E H E D E V I C E I S N O T R E A D Y drive cannot read the disk. Insert a floppy disk into the drive and try again. General Problems The computer stops responding —...
Page 214: A Program Is Designed For An Earlier Windows Operating System
A program is designed for an earlier Windows operating system X P, R S I N G I N D O W S U N T H E R O G R A M — O M P A T I B I L I T Y I Z A R D Windows XP provides a Program Compatibility Wizard that configures a program so it runs in an environment similar to non-Windows XP operating...
Page 215: Other Technical Problems
E B S I T E with general usage, installation, and troubleshooting questions.The support website offers several different tools to help you such as Dell Forum — a chat room where you can communicate with other Dell customers about their computers and gain access to technical support through e-mail.
Page 216: General Hardware Problems
General hardware problems If your computer exhibits one or more of the following symptoms, a device conflict may exist: • Your computer locks up, particularly while using a specific device. • A recently added device does not work. • Memory parity errors occur on parity-enabled computers. •...
Page 217: Ieee 1394 Device Problems
F Y O U H A V E P R O B L E M S W I T H A E L L P R O V I D E D see "Contacting Dell". — D E V I C E...
Page 218: Memory Problems
Ensure that the switch is set to PS/2, Enhanced XT/AT, or PC/AT. See the keyboard documentation for recommended settings. — Run the Dell Diagnostics. If any of the U N T H E E L L I A G N O S T I C S diagnostics tests fail, see "Contacting Dell".
Page 219: Microprocessor Problems
Reseat the memory modules to ensure that your computer is successfully communicating with the memory. Restart the computer. Run the Dell Diagnostics. If any of the diagnostics tests fail, see "Contacting Dell". — F Y O U E X P E R I E N C E O T H E R M E M O R Y P R O B L E M S Reseat the memory modules to ensure that your computer is successfully communicating with the memory.
Page 220: Mouse Problems
• If two microprocessors are installed, ensure that a VRM is installed for the second microprocessor. • Remove and reinstall the microprocessor. • Run the System Board Devices and Processor Cache test groups in the Dell Diagnostics. Verify that the VRM is working: •...
Page 221: Network Problems
— See Reinstalling Drivers. E I N S T A L L T H E M O U S E D R I V E R Dell Diagnostics — If any of the diagnostics tests fail, see U N T H E "Contacting Dell"...
Page 222: Power Problems
— H E C K T H E N E T W O R K L I G H T S O N T H E B A C K O F T H E C O M P U T E R No light indicates that there is no network communication.
Page 223 • See Diagnostic Lights. • If the problem persists, see "Contacting Dell". — The computer is receiving F T H E P O W E R L I G H T I S S T E A D Y A M B E R electrical power, but an internal power problem might exist.
Page 224: Printer Problems
• Multiple power strips connected to the same electrical outlet Printer Problems NOTE: Dell does not cover the printer’s warranty. If you need technical assistance for your printer, call the printer’s manufacturer. See the printer documentation for the correct phone number.
Page 225: Serial Or Parallel Device Problems
® — E R I F Y T H A T T H E P R I N T E R I S R E C O G N I Z E D B Y I N D O W S Windows XP Click the Start button.
Page 226 Ensure that the port settings match the recommended settings. Dell Diagnostics — If the tests do not complete, see "Contacting U N T H E Dell".
Page 227: Sound And Speaker Problems
Sound and Speaker Problems Fill out the Diagnostics Checklist as you complete these checks. No sound from speakers ® NOTE: The volume control in some MP3 players overrides the Windows volume setting. If you have been listening to MP3 songs, ensure that you did not turn the player volume down or off. —...
Page 228: No Sound From Headphones
Dell Diagnostics — U N T H E • If the tests complete successfully, the controller is functioning properly. • If the problem persists, or if the tests do not complete successfully, see "Contacting Dell". — See Resolving Software H E C K F O R I N T E R R U P T R E Q U E S T C O N F L I C T S and Hardware Incompatibilities.
Page 229: System Board Problems
Close the computer cover, reconnect the computer and devices to electrical outlets, and turn them on. If the problem still exists, see "Contacting Dell" for the number to call for assistance. CAUTION: Before you begin any of the procedures in this section, follow the...
Page 230: Video And Monitor Problems
If the RAM count displayed does not correctly match the actual amount of memory installed in the computer, see "Contacting Dell". Video and Monitor Problems Fill out the Diagnostics Checklist as you complete these checks.
Page 231: If The Screen Is Difficult To Read
AGP card, set Primary Video Controller to AGP . For a PCI card, set Primary Video Controller to Auto. Exit system setup and restart the computer. Dell Diagnostics — If any tests fail, see "Contacting Dell". U N T H E If the screen is difficult to read —...
Page 232 ® — D J U S T T H E I N D O W S D I S P L A Y S E T T I N G S Windows XP Click the Start button, and then click Control Panel. Click Appearance and Themes.
Page 233: Advanced Troubleshooting
S E C T I O N 2 0 A d v a n c e d Tr o u b l e s h o o t i n g Diagnostic Lights Beep Codes Dell Diagnostics Using System Restore Resolving Software and Hardware Incompatibilities...
Page 234: Diagnostic Lights
Solid yellow The Dell Diagnostics is running a If the Dell Diagnostics is running, test, or a device on the system board allow the testing to complete. may be faulty or incorrectly Check the diagnostic lights to see if installed.
Page 235: Diagnostic Lights
A B C D button. If the problem is still not resolved, contact Dell for technical assistance. = yellow = green = off...
Page 236 A B C D that the computer is connected to a working electrical outlet and then press the power button. If the problem is still not resolved, contact Dell for technical assistance. The computer is in a reduced Use one of the appropriate methods to "wake up" the power or "sleep"...
Page 237 A possible VRM 1 failure has Perform the procedure in "Microprocessor Problems." occurred. A B C D A possible VRM 0 and VRM 1 Contact Dell for technical assistance. failure has occurred. A B C D = yellow = green...
Page 238 When the defective memory module is identified, contact Dell for a replacement. NOTE: If necessary, the computer can operate in debug mode until new memory modules are installed.
Page 239 (see "Resolving Software and Hardware Incompatibilities"). If the problem persists, contact Dell. A possible graphics card failure has occurred. Reinstall the graphics card and restart the computer.
Page 240 When the defective memory module is identified, contact Dell for a replacement. NOTE: If necessary, the computer can operate in debug mode until new memory modules are installed.
Page 241 (see ""). Reinstall the memory modules and then restart the computer. If the problem persists, contact Dell. A possible system board resource and/or Perform the procedure in "System Board hardware failure has occurred. Problems" and see "Resolving Software and Hardware Incompatibilities."...
Page 242: Beep Codes
(code 1-3-1) consists of one beep, a burst of three beeps, and then one beep. This series tells you that the computer encountered a memory problem. Write the beep code down on the Diagnostic Checklist. Run the Dell Diagnostics to identify a more serious cause. Contact Dell for technical assistance. Code...
Page 243: Dell Diagnostics
If you experience a problem with your computer, perform the checks in "Solving Problems" and run the Dell Diagnostics before you contact Dell for technical assistance. Running the Dell Diagnostics may help you resolve the problem without contacting Dell. If you do contact Dell, the test results can provide important information for Dell's service and support personnel.
Page 244: Starting The Dell Diagnostics
Enter system setup, review your computer’s configuration information, and ensure that the device you want to test displays in system setup and is active. Start the Dell Diagnostics from either your hard drive or from the Drivers and Utilities CD (also known as the ResourceCD).
Page 245 Type to start the Dell Diagnostics. Select Run the 32 Bit Dell Diagnostics from the numbered list. If multiple versions are listed, select the version appropriate for your platform. When the Dell Diagnostics Main Menu appears, select the test you want to run.
Page 246: Drivers
When the tests are completed, if you are running the Dell Diagnostics from the Drivers and Utilities CD, remove the CD. Close the test screen to return to the Main Menu screen. To exit the Dell Diagnostics and restart the computer, close the Main Menu screen.
Page 247: Identifying Drivers
NOTICE: The Dell Support website and your CD provide approved drivers for Dell™ computers. If you install drivers obtained from other sources, your computer might not work correctly. NOTE: To access device drivers and user documentation, you must use the Drivers and Utilities while your computer is running Windows.
Page 248 To view a list of all available drivers for your computer, click Drivers in the Topic drop-down menu. To access the Dell Drivers and Utilities CD Guide, click User’s Guides in the Topic drop- down menu, and then click Dell Precision ResourceCD.
Page 249: Using System Restore
If Device Driver Rollback does not resolve the problem, then use Using System Restore to return your operating system to the operating state it was in before you installed the new driver. Using System Restore ® ® The Microsoft Windows XP operating system provides System Restore to allow you to return your computer to an earlier operating state (without affecting data files) if changes to the hardware, software, or other system settings have left the computer in an undesirable...
Page 250: Undoing The Last System Restore
If a calendar date has only one restore point, then that restore point is automatically selected. If two or more restore points are available, click the restore point that you prefer. Click Next. The Restoration Complete screen appears after System Restore finishes collecting data, and then the computer automatically restarts.
Page 251: Resolving Software And Hardware Incompatibilities
Resolving Software and Hardware Incompatibilities Windows XP ® ® Microsoft Windows XP IRQ conflicts occur if a device either is not detected during the operating system setup or is detected but incorrectly configured. To check for conflicts on a computer running Windows XP: Click the Start button, and then click Control Panel.
Page 252: Windows 2000
Windows 2000 To check for conflicts on a computer running Windows 2000: Click the Start button, point to Settings, and click Control Panel. In the Control Panel window, double-click System. Click the Hardware tab. Click Device Manager. Click View, and then click Resources by connection. Double-click Interrupt request (IRQ) to view the IRQ assignments.
Page 253: Cleaning Your Computer
S E C T I O N 2 1 C l e a n i n g Yo u r C o m p u t e r...
Page 254: Before Cleaning Your Computer
Before Cleaning Your Computer CAUTION: Before you begin any of the procedures in this section, follow the System Information Guide safety instructions in the Shut down the computer through the Start menu. Ensure that your computer and attached devices are turned off. If your computer and attached devices did not automatically turn off when you shut down your computer, turn them off now.
Page 255: Floppy Drive
Wipe the ball with a clean, lint-free cloth. Blow carefully into the ball cage to dislodge dust and lint. If there is a buildup of dirt on the rollers inside the ball cage, clean the rollers with a cotton swab moistened lightly with isopropyl alcohol. Recenter the rollers in their channels if they are misaligned.
Page 256 Cleaning Yo ur Computer...
Page 257: Ergonomic Computing Habits
S E C T I O N 2 2 E r g o n o m i c C o m p u t i n g H a b i t s CAUTION: Improper or prolonged keyboard use may result in injury. CAUTION: Viewing the monitor screen for extended periods of time may result in eye strain.
Page 258 • When sitting, make sure the weight of your legs is on your feet and not on the front of your chair seat. Adjust your chair’s height or use a footrest, if necessary, to maintain proper posture. • Vary your work activities. Try to organize your work so that you do not have to type for extended periods of time.
Page 259 monitor screen at or below eye level feet flat on the floor monitor and keyboard positioned directly in wrists relaxed and flat front of the user monitor stand References: 1. American National Standards Institute. ANSI/HFES 100: American National Standards for Human Factors Engineering of Visual Display Terminal Workstations. Santa Monica, CA: Human Factors Society, Inc., 1988.
Page 260 E r g o n om i c C o m pu t i n g H a b i t s...
Page 261: Your Operating System
S E C T I O N 2 3 Yo u r O p e r a t i n g S y s t e m Reinstalling Microsoft® Windows® XP Reinstalling Microsoft Windows 2000 Microsoft Windows XP Features...
Page 262: Reinstalling Microsoft ® Windows ® Xp
Therefore, do not reinstall Windows XP unless instructed to do so by a Dell technical support representative. NOTICE: To prevent conflicts with Windows XP , disable any virus protection software installed on your computer before you reinstall Windows XP .
Page 263 Shut down the computer through the Start menu and restart the computer. Press <F12> immediately after the DELL™ logo appears. If the operating system logo appears, wait until you see the Windows desktop, and then shut down the computer and try again.
Page 264: Reinstalling Microsoft Windows 2000
Therefore, do not reinstall Windows XP unless instructed to do so by a Dell technical support representative. Yo u r O pe r a t i n g S y s t e m...
Page 265 Shut down the computer through the Start menu and restart the computer. Press <F12> immediately after the DELL™ logo appears. If the operating system logo appears, wait until you see the Windows desktop, and then shut down the computer and try again.
Page 266: Microsoft Windows Xp Features
When the Completing the Windows 2000 Setup Wizard window appears, remove the CD from the drive, and then click Finish. The computer automatically restarts. Reinstall the appropriate drivers using the ResourceCD. Reinstall your virus protection software. Microsoft Windows XP Features Transferring Information to a New Computer ®...
Page 267: Switching To Classic View
Under What do you want to do?, click Transfer files and settings. On the Files and Settings Transfer Wizard welcome screen, click Next. On the Which computer is this? screen, click Old Computer and click Next. On the Select a transfer method screen, click the transfer method you prefer. On the What do you want to transfer? screen, select the items you want to transfer and click Next.
Page 268: Desktop Cleanup Wizard
Click Classic Start Menu and click OK. Desktop Themes Right-click anywhere on the main desktop screen and click Properties. On the Themes tab, click Windows Classic in the drop-down menu. To customize color, font, and other classic desktop options, click the Appearance tab and click Advanced.
Page 269: Internet Connection Firewall
Internet Connection Firewall The Internet Connection Firewall provides basic protection from unauthorized access to the computer while the computer is connected to the Internet. The firewall is automatically enabled when you run the Network Setup Wizard. When the firewall is enabled for a network connection, the firewall icon appears with a red background in the Network Connections section of the Control Panel.
Page 270 Under Name the new account, type the name of the new user and click Next. Under Pick an account type, click one of the following options: • Computer administrator — You can change all computer settings. • Limited — You can change only your own personal settings, such as your password.
Page 271: Regulatory Notices
S E C T I O N 2 4 R e g u l a t o r y N o t i c e s FCC Notices (U.S. Only) IC Notice (Canada Only) CE Notice (European Union) ENERGY STAR® Compliance Simplified Chinese Class A Warning Notice (China Only) EN 55022 Compliance (Czech Republic Only) VCCI Notice (Japan Only)
Page 272 Plug the computer into a different outlet so that the computer and the receiver are on different branch circuits. If necessary, consult a Dell Technical Support representative or an experienced radio/television technician for additional suggestions. Dell™ computer systems are designed, tested, and classified for their intended electromagnetic environment.
Page 273: Fcc Notices (U.s. Only)
Using shielded cables ensures that you maintain the appropriate EMC classification for the intended environment. For parallel printers, a cable is available from Dell. If you prefer, you can order a cable from Dell on the World Wide Web at accessories.us.dell.com/sna/category.asp?category_id=4117.
Page 274 The following information is provided on the device or devices covered in this document in compliance with FCC regulations: • Model number: WHL and WHM • Company name: Dell Computer Corporation One Dell Way Round Rock, Texas 78682 USA 512-338-4400 Re gulator y Notices...
Page 275: Ic Notice (Canada Only)
IC Notice (Canada Only) Most Dell computer systems (and other Dell digital apparatus) are classified by the Industry Canada (IC) Interference-Causing Equipment Standard #3 (ICES-003) as Class B digital devices. To determine which classification (Class A or B) applies to your computer system (or other Dell digital apparatus), examine all registration labels located on the bottom, side, or the back panel of your computer (or other digital apparatus).
Page 276: Energy Star Compliance
This Dell device is classified for use in a typical Class B domestic environment. A "Declaration of Conformity" in accordance with the preceding directives and standards has been made and is on file at Dell Computer Corporation Products Europe BV, Limerick, Ireland.
Page 277: Simplified Chinese Class A Warning Notice (China Only)
® ENERGY STAR Emblem ® The EPA's ENERGY STAR Computers program is a joint effort between the EPA and computer manufacturers to reduce air pollution by promoting energy-efficient computer ® products. The EPA estimates that use of ENERGY STAR computer products can save computer users up to two billion dollars annually in electricity costs.
Page 278: En 55022 Compliance (Czech Republic Only)
VCCI Notice (Japan Only) Most Dell computer systems are classified by the Voluntary Control Council for Interference (VCCI) as Class B information technology equipment (ITE). However, the inclusion of certain options can change the rating of some configurations to Class A. ITE,...
Page 279 This is a Class A product based on the standard of the Voluntary Control Council for Interference (VCCI) for information technology equipment. If this equipment is used in a domestic environment, radio disturbance may arise. When such trouble occurs, the user may be required to take corrective actions.
Page 280: Mic Notice (Republic Of Korea Only)
MIC Notice (Republic of Korea Only) To determine which classification (Class A or B) applies to your computer (or other Dell digital device), examine the Republic of Korean Ministry of Information and Communications (MIC) registration labels located on your computer (or other Dell digital device).
Page 281: Polish Center For Testing And Certification Notice
Class B Device Please note that this device has been approved for nonbusiness purposes and may be used in any environment, including residential areas. MIC Class B Regulatory Label If the regulatory label includes the following marking, your computer is a Class B product. Polish Center for Testing and Certification Notice The equipment should draw power from a socket with an attached protection circuit (a 3- prong socket).
Page 282 Re gulator y Notices...
Page 283: Bsmi Notice (Taiwan Only)
BSMI Notice (Taiwan Only) If you find a mark on the regulatory label on the bottom, side, or back panel of your computer, the following section is applicable: Reg u l a t or y N o t i c e s...
Page 284 Re gulator y Notices...
Page 285: Nom Information (Mexico Only)
Mexican standards (NOM): Exporter: Dell Computer Corporation One Dell Way Round Rock, TX 78682 Importer: Dell Computer de México, S.A. de C.V. Paseo de la Reforma 2620 - 11° Piso Col. Lomas Altas 11950 México, D.F. Ship to: Dell Computer de México,...
Page 286 Re gulator y Notices...
Page 287: Warranty And Return Policy
S E C T I O N 2 5 Wa r r a n t y a n d R e t u r n P o l i c y...
Page 288 Dell Computer Corporation (“Dell”) manufactures its hardware products from parts and components that are new or equivalent to new in accordance with industry-standard practices. For information about the Dell warranty for your computer, see the System Information Guide. Wa r ranty and Re tu r n Policy...
Page 289: Getting Help
S E C T I O N 2 6 G e t t i n g H e l p Technical Assistance Problems With Your Order Product Information Returning Items for Warranty Repair or Credit Before You Call Contacting Dell...
Page 290: Technical Assistance
Online Services You can access Dell Support at support.dell.com. Select your region on the WELCOME TO DELL SUPPORT page, and fill in the requested details to access help tools and information. You can contact Dell electronically using the following addresses: •...
Page 291: Autotech Service
Automated Order-Status Service To check on the status of any Dell™ products that you have ordered, you can go to support.dell.com, or you can call the automated order-status service. A recording prompts you for the information needed to locate and report on your order. For the telephone number to call, see the contact numbers for your region.
Page 292: Technical Support Service
Technical Support Service Dell's technical support service is available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, to answer your questions about Dell hardware. Our technical support staff uses computer-based diagnostics to provide fast, accurate answers. To contact Dell’s technical support service, see "" and then call the number for your country as listed in "Contacting Dell."...
Page 293: Before You Call
Remember to fill out the Diagnostics Checklist. If possible, turn on your computer before you call Dell for technical assistance and call from a telephone at or near the computer. You may be asked to type some commands at the keyboard, relay detailed information during operations, or try other troubleshooting steps possible only at the computer itself.
Page 294: Contents
Address: Phone number: Service Tag (bar code on the back of the computer): Express Service Code: Return Material Authorization Number (if provided by Dell support technician): Operating system and version: Devices: Expansion cards: Are you connected to a network? Yes No...
Page 295: Contacting Dell
NOTE: Toll-free numbers are for use within the country for which they are listed. When you need to contact Dell, use the electronic addresses, telephone numbers, and codes provided in the following table. If you need assistance in determining which codes to use, contact a local or an international operator.
Page 296 Local Numbers, and Country Code Toll-Free Numbers City Code Australia (Sydney) E-mail (Australia): au_tech_support@dell.com International Access Code: 0011 E-mail (New Zealand): nz_tech_support@dell.com Country Code: 61 Home and Small Business 1-300-65-55-33 City Code: 2 Government and Business toll-free: 1-800-633-559 Preferred Accounts Division (PAD)
Page 297 Country Code: 673 Customer Service (Penang, Malaysia) 604 633 4949 Transaction Sales (Penang, Malaysia) 604 633 4955 Canada (North York, Ontario) Online Order Status: www.dell.ca/ostatus International Access Code: 011 AutoTech (automated technical support) toll-free: 1-800-247-9362 TechFax toll-free: 1-800-950-1329 Customer Care (Home Sales/Small Business) toll-free: 1-800-847-4096 Customer Care (med./large business, government)
Page 298 Website and E-Mail Address Local Numbers, and Country Code Toll-Free Numbers City Code China (Xiamen) Tech Support website: support.ap.dell.com/china Country Code: 86 Tech Support E-mail: cn_support@dell.com City Code: 592 Tech Support Fax 818 1350 Home and Small Business Technical Support...
Page 299 International Access Code Website and E-Mail Address Local Numbers, and Country Code Toll-Free Numbers City Code Denmark (Copenhagen) Website: support.euro.dell.com International Access Code: 00 E-mail Support (portable computers): den_nbk_support@dell.com Country Code: 45 E-mail Support (desktop computers): den_support@dell.com E-mail Support (servers): Nordic_server_support@dell.com...
Page 300 International Access Code Website and E-Mail Address Local Numbers, and Country Code Toll-Free Numbers City Code France (Paris) (Montpellier) Website: support.euro.dell.com International Access Code: 00 E-mail: support.euro.dell.com/fr/fr/emaildell/ Country Code: 33 Home and Small Business City Codes: (1) (4) Technical Support...
Page 301 Department Name or Service Area, Area Codes, International Access Code Website and E-Mail Address Local Numbers, and Country Code Toll-Free Numbers City Code Greece Website: support.euro.dell.com International Access Code: 00 E-mail: support.euro.dell.com/gr/en/emaildell/ Country Code: 30 Technical Support 080044149518 Gold Technical Support 08844140083 Switchboard...
Page 302 International Access Code Website and E-Mail Address Local Numbers, and Country Code Toll-Free Numbers City Code Ireland (Cherrywood) Website: support.euro.dell.com International Access Code: 16 E-mail: dell_direct_support@dell.com Country Code: 353 Ireland Technical Support 1850 543 543 City Code: 1 U.K. Technical Support (dial within U.K. only)
Page 303 0120-198-226 Technical Support outside of Japan (Dimension and 81-44-520-1435 Inspiron) Technical Support (Dell Precision™, OptiPlex™, toll-free:0120-198-433 and Latitude™) Technical Support outside of Japan (Dell Precision, 81-44-556-3894 OptiPlex, and Latitude) Faxbox Service 044-556-3490 24-Hour Automated Order Service 044-556-3801 Customer Care...
Page 304 (Austin, Texas, U.S.A.) Sales (Austin, Texas, U.S.A.) 512 728-4397 SalesFax (Austin, Texas, U.S.A.) 512 728-4600 or 512 728-3772 Luxembourg Website: support.euro.dell.com International Access Code: 00 E-mail: tech_be@dell.com Country Code: 352 Technical Support (Brussels, Belgium) 3420808075 Home/Small Business Sales (Brussels, Belgium)
Page 305 Country Code: 31 (Enterprise): nl_server_support@dell.com City Code: 20 (Latitude): nl_latitude_support@dell.com (Inspiron): nl_inspiron_support@dell.com (Dimension): nl_dimension_support@dell.com (OptiPlex): nl_optiplex_support@dell.com (Dell Precision): nl_workstation_support@dell.com Technical Support 020 674 45 00 Technical Support Fax 020 674 47 66 Home/Small Business Customer Care 020 674 42 00...
Page 306 International Access Code Website and E-Mail Address Local Numbers, and Country Code Toll-Free Numbers City Code New Zealand E-mail (New Zealand): nz_tech_support@dell.com International Access Code: 00 E-mail (Australia): au_tech_support@dell.com Country Code: 64 Home and Small Business 0800 446 255 Government and Business...
Page 307 Department Name or Service Area, Area Codes, International Access Code Website and E-Mail Address Local Numbers, and Country Code Toll-Free Numbers City Code Portugal Website: support.euro.dell.com International Access Code: 00 E-mail: support.euro.dell.com/pt/en/emaildell/ Country Code: 351 Technical Support 707200149 Customer Care 800 300 413 Sales...
Page 308 International Access Code: 00 E-mail: swe_support@dell.com Country Code: 46 E-mail Support for Latitude and Inspiron: Swe-nbk_kats@dell.com City Code: 8 E-mail Support for OptiPlex: Swe_kats@dell.com E-mail Support for Servers: Nordic_server_support@dell.com Technical Support 08 590 05 199 Relational Customer Care 08 590 05 642...
Page 309 International Access Code Website and E-Mail Address Local Numbers, and Country Code Toll-Free Numbers City Code Switzerland (Geneva) Website: support.euro.dell.com International Access Code: 00 E-mail: swisstech@dell.com Country Code: 41 E-mail for French-speaking HSB and Corporate Customers: support.euro.dell.com/ch/fr/emaildell/ City Code: 22...
Page 310 Local Numbers, and Country Code Toll-Free Numbers City Code U.K. (Bracknell) Website: support.euro.dell.com International Access Code: 00 Customer Care website: support.euro.dell.com/uk/en/ECare/Form/Home.asp Country Code: 44 City Code: 1344 E-mail: dell_direct_support@dell.com Technical Support (Corporate/Preferred 0870 908 0500 Accounts/PAD [1000+ employees]) Technical Support (direct/PAD and general)
Page 311 1-888-798-7561 Software and Peripherals Sales toll-free: 1-800-671-3355 Spare Parts Sales toll-free: 1-800-357-3355 Extended Service and Warranty Sales toll-free: 1-800-247-4618 toll-free: 1-800-727-8320 Dell Services for the Deaf, Hard-of-Hearing, or toll-free: 1-877-DELLTTY Speech-Impaired (1-877-335-5889) U.S. Virgin Islands General Support 1-877-673-3355 Venezuela...
Page 312 Getting Help...
Page 313: Glossary
G l o s s a r y A C — alternating current — The form of electricity that powers your computer when you plug the AC adapter power cable into an electrical outlet. A CP I — advanced configuration and power interface — A power management ®...
Page 314 speed. B T U — British thermal unit — A measurement of heat output. — A communication pathway between the components in your computer. — The speed, given in MHz, that indicates how fast a bus can U S S P E E D transfer information.
Page 315 C RI M M — continuity rambus in-line memory module — A special module that has no memory chips and is used to fill unused RIMM slots. — The marker on a display or screen that shows where the next keyboard U R S O R or mouse action will occur.
Page 316 X P R E S S E R V I C E O D E Dell™ computer. Use the Express Service Code when contacting Dell for assistance. — A display setting that allows you to use a second X T E N D E D...
Page 317 F — Fahrenheit — A temperature measurement system where 32° is the freezing point and 212° is the boiling point of water. FCC — Federal Communications Commission — A U.S. agency responsible for enforcing communications-related regulations that state how much radiation computers and other electronic equipment can emit.
Page 318 When you restart the computer, the memory information that was saved to the hard drive is automatically restored. HTML — hypertext markup language — A set of codes inserted into an Internet web page intended for display on an Internet browser. HT TP —...
Page 319 — A temporary data storage area inside your computer. Because the data E M O R Y in memory is not permanent, Dell recommends that you frequently save your files while you are working on them, and always save your files before you shut down the computer.
Page 320 — A computer chip that interprets and executes program I C R O P R O C E S S O R instructions. Sometimes the microprocessor is referred to as the processor or the CPU (central processing unit). — A device that allows your computer to communicate with other O D E M computers over analog telephone lines.
Page 321 and 64-bit data paths, providing a high-speed data path between the microprocessor and devices such as video, drives, and networks. PI O — programmed input/output — A method of transferring data between two devices through the microprocessor as part of the data path. —...
Page 322 — A bar code label on your computer that identifies your E R V I C E T A G computer when you access Dell Support at support.dell.com or when you call Dell for customer or technical support. — A program that is used to install and configure hardware E T U P P R O G R A M and software.
Page 323 software packages. Setup program differs from system setup program. — An icon that provides quick access to frequently used programs, H O R T C U T files, folders, and drives. When you place a shortcut on your Windows desktop and double-click the icon, you can open its corresponding folder or file without having to find it first.
Page 324 UPS — uninterruptible power supply — A backup power source used when the electrical power fails or drops to an unacceptable voltage level. A UPS keeps a computer running for a limited amount of time when there is no electrical power. UPS systems typically provide surge suppression and may also provide voltage regulation.
Page 325 computer until the virus is eradicated. V — volt — The measurement of electric potential or electromotive force. One V appears across a resistance of 1 ohm when a current of 1 ampere flows through that resistance. W — watt — The measurement of electrical power. One W is 1 ampere of current flowing at 1 volt.
Page 326 Glossar y...

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Dell Precision Workstation 450 User Manual

1 Information about Your Computer

2 About Your Computer-Dell Precision

3 About Yo Ur Computer-Dell Precision 650

4 Advanced Features

5 Removing and Installing Parts-Dell Precision

6 Drives

7 Microprocessor Airflow Shroud

9 Opening the Computer Cover

10 Memory

11 Cards

13 Drives

14 Microprocessor Airflow Shroud

15 Microprocessor

16 Battery

17 Closing the Computer Cover

18 Solving Problems

19 Advanced Troubleshooting

20 Cleaning Your Computer

21 Ergonomic Computing Habits

22 Your Operating System

23 Regulatory Notices

24 Warranty and Return Policy

25 Getting Help

26 Glossary

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