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Dell Precision NT499 User Manual (290 pages)
Dell Workstation User's Guide
Brand:
Dell
| Category:
Desktop
| Size: 7.42 MB
Table of Contents
Table of Contents
3
1 Finding Information
15
2 About Your Computer
21
Front View (Tower Orientation)
21
Back View (Tower Orientation)
24
Front View (Desktop Orientation)
25
Back View (Desktop Orientation)
28
Back Panel Connectors
29
Specifications
31
3 Advanced Features
39
Legacyselect Technology Control
39
Manageability
39
Dell Openmanage™ IT Assistant
39
Dell Openmanage Client Instrumentation
40
Power Management
40
4 About RAID Configurations
43
Using RAID with Hard Drive Passwords
43
RAID Level 0
44
RAID Level 1
44
RAID Level 5
45
RAID Level 10 (1+0)
46
Configuring Your Computer for RAID
47
Setting Your Computer to RAID-Enabled Mode
48
Configuring Your Computer for RAID Using the Intel ® RAID Option ROM Utility
48
Configuring Your Computer for RAID Using the Intel Matrix Storage Manager
52
Migrating to a RAID Level 0 Configuration
56
Migrating to a RAID Level 1 Configuration
57
Migrating to a RAID Level 5 Configuration
57
Migrating to a RAID Level 10 Configuration
58
Creating a Spare Hard Drive
59
Rebuilding a Degraded RAID Level 1 Configuration
60
5 Setting up Your Computer
61
Changing between Tower and Desktop Orientations
61
Switching from Tower to Desktop Orientation
61
Switching from Desktop to Tower Orientation
62
Installing Your Computer in an Enclosure
62
Transferring Information to a New Computer
65
Microsoft ® Windows ® XP
65
Microsoft Windows Vista
68
Power Protection Devices
68
Surge Protectors
69
Line Conditioners
69
Uninterruptible Power Supplies
69
6 Securing Your Computer
71
Chassis Intrusion Detection
71
Security Cable Lock
71
Smart Cards and Fingerprint Readers
72
Passwords
72
About Passwords
73
Using a Primary (System) Password
74
Using an Administrator Password
74
Using a Hard Drive Password
75
Trusted Platform Module (TPM)
76
Turning on and Activating TPM
76
Security Management Software
77
Computer Tracking Software
77
If Your Computer Is Lost or Stolen
78
7 Cleaning Your Computer
79
Computer, Keyboard, and Monitor
79
Mouse (Non-Optical)
79
Floppy Drive
80
Cds and Dvds
80
8 System Setup
81
Entering System Setup
81
System Setup Screens
81
System Setup Options
82
Boot Sequence
92
Changing Boot Sequence for the Current Boot
93
Changing Boot Sequence for Future Boots
94
9 Clearing Passwords and CMOS Settings
95
Clearing Passwords
95
Clearing CMOS Settings
96
Flashing the BIOS
97
10 Troubleshooting Tools
99
Power Lights
99
Diagnostic Lights
100
Diagnostic Light Codes During POST
100
Beep Codes
104
System Messages
105
Hardware Troubleshooter
107
Dell Diagnostics
107
When to Use the Dell Diagnostics
108
Starting the Dell Diagnostics from Your Hard Drive
108
Dell Diagnostics Main Menu
110
11 Troubleshooting
113
Battery Problems
113
Drive Problems
113
Optical Drive Problems
114
Problems Writing to an Optical Drive
114
E-Mail, Modem, and Internet Problems
115
Error Messages
117
IEEE 1394 Device Problems
118
Keyboard Problems
118
Lockups and Software Problems
119
The Computer Does Not Start up
119
The Computer Stops Responding
119
A Program Stops Responding
119
A Program Crashes Repeatedly
119
A Program Is Designed for an Earlier Windows Operating System
120
A Solid Blue Screen Appears
120
Other Software Problems
120
Memory Problems
121
Mouse Problems
121
Network Problems
122
Power Problems
123
Printer Problems
124
Scanner Problems
125
Sound and Speaker Problems
125
No Sound from Speakers
125
No Sound from Headphones
126
Video and Monitor Problems
126
The Screen Is Blank
127
The Screen Is Difficult to Read
127
3D Image Quality Is Poor
129
Only Part of the Screen Is Readable
129
12 Reinstalling Software
131
Drivers
131
What Is a Driver
131
Identifying Drivers
131
Reinstalling Drivers and Utilities
132
Restoring Your Operating System
136
Using Microsoft Windows System Restore
136
Using Dell PC Restore and Dell Factory Image Restore
138
Using the Operating System Media
141
13 Adding and Replacing Parts
143
Before You Begin
143
Recommended Tools
143
Turning off Your Computer
143
Before Working Inside Your Computer
144
Removing the Computer Cover
145
Inside View of Your Computer
146
System Board Components
148
Power Supply DC Connector Pin Assignments
149
Removing the Front Panel
154
Chassis Intrusion Switch
155
Removing the Chassis Intrusion Switch
155
Replacing the Chassis Intrusion Switch
156
Resetting the Chassis Intrusion Detector
157
Memory
157
Memory Overview
157
Removing a Memory Module
160
Installing a Memory Module
160
Cards
162
PCI Cards
163
PCI Express Cards
175
Drives
185
Tower Computer Drive Configurations
185
Desktop Computer Drive Configurations
187
About Metal Shields (Present in some Drive Configurations)
188
General Installation Guidelines
189
Hard Drive
191
Removing a Hard Drive (Tower or Desktop Computer)
191
Installing a Hard Drive or Adding a Second Optional Hard Drive (Tower or Desktop Computer)
194
Removing an Optional Third Hard Drive (Tower Computer)
197
Installing an Optional Third Hard Drive (Tower Computer)
199
Removing an Optional Fourth SATA Hard Drive (Tower Computer)
201
Installing an Optional Fourth Hard Drive (Tower Computer)
202
Removing an Optional Third Hard Drive (Desktop Computer)
203
Installing an Optional Third Hard Drive (Desktop Computer)
206
Installing an Additional Fan
210
Drive Panel
212
Removing the Drive Panel (Tower Computer)
213
Replacing the Drive Panel (Tower Computer)
214
Removing the Drive Panel (Desktop Computer)
215
Replacing the Drive Panel (Desktop Computer)
216
Removing a Drive-Panel Insert
218
Installing a Drive-Panel Insert
218
Floppy Drive or Media Card Reader
219
Removing a Floppy Drive or Media Card Reader (Tower Computer)
220
Installing a Floppy Drive or Media Card Reader (Tower Computer)
222
Removing a Floppy Drive or a Media Card Reader (Desktop Computer)
226
Installing a Floppy Drive or Media Card Reader (Desktop Computer)
228
Optical Drive
231
Removing an Optical Drive (Tower Computer)
231
Installing an Optical Drive (Tower Computer)
233
Removing an Optical Drive (Desktop Computer)
236
Installing an Optical Drive (Desktop Computer)
237
Installing the Optional Speaker
240
Processor
243
Removing the Processor
243
Replacing the Processor
245
Battery
248
About the Battery
249
Removing the Battery
249
Replacing the Battery
251
I/O Panel
251
I/O-Panel Components
252
Removing the I/O Panel
252
Replacing the I/O Panel
255
Power Supply
256
Removing the Power Supply
256
Replacing the Power Supply
257
System Board
258
Removing the System Board
258
Replacing the System Board
260
Replacing the Front Panel
261
Replacing the Computer Cover
262
14 Getting Help
263
Obtaining Assistance
263
Technical Support and Customer Service
264
Dellconnect
264
Online Services
264
Autotech Service
265
Automated Order-Status Service
265
Problems with Your Order
265
Product Information
266
Returning Items for Warranty Repair or Credit
266
Before You Call
267
Contacting Dell
269
15 Appendix
271
FCC Notice (U.S. Only)
271
FCC Class B
271
Macrovision Product Notice
272
Glossary
273
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