Table Of Contents - Dell Precision Workstation 370 User's & Service Manual

Table Of Contents

Solving Problems1
Advanced Features1
Copying Cds And Dvds1
Cleaning Your Computer1
Notes, Notices, And Cautions2
Abbreviations And Acronyms2
Information About Your Computer3
Finding Information3
Specifications5
Caring For Your Computer10
Front View11
Back View12
Inside View15
System Board Components16
Legacyselect Technology Control24
Alert Standard Format24
Dell Openmanage It Assistant25
Dell Openmanage Client Instrumentation25
Chassis Intrusion Detection25
Password Protection26
Option Settings26
Padlock Ring And Security Cable Slot26
System Password26
Assigning A System Password27
Typing Your System Password27
Admin Password28
Assigning A Setup Password29
Disabling A Forgotten Password And Setting A New Password30
Entering System Setup30
System Setup Screens30
System Setup Options31
Boot Sequence33
Changing Boot Sequence For The Current Boot34
Changing Boot Sequence For Future Boots34
Clearing Forgotten Passwords34
Clearing Cmos Settings36
Power Management36
Hyper-Threading37
U320 Scsi Controller38
About Raid Configurations38
Raid Level38
Ieee 139438
Raid Level 139
How To Copy A Cd Or Dvd40
Using Blank Cd-Rs And Cd-Rws40
Helpful Tips41
Before You Begin42
Recommended Tools42
Turn Off Your Computer42
Before Working Inside Your Computer42
Opening The Computer Cover44
Memory Overview46
Addressing Memory With 4-Gb Configurations47
Installing Memory48
Removing Memory49
General Installation Guidelines51
Connecting Drive Cables52
Drive Interface Connectors52
Power Cable Connector53
Scsi Device Installation Guidelines53
Scsi Id Numbers53
Hard Drive54
General Guidelines54
Scsi Cables54
Device Termination54
Removing A Hard Drive55
Installing A Hard Drive56
Adding A Second Hard Drive57
Front-Panel Inserts58
Removing A Floppy Drive60
Installing A Floppy Drive61
Cd/Dvd Drive62
Removing A Cd/Dvd Drive63
Installing A Cd/Dvd Drive64
Installing A Pci Card66
Removing A Pci Card69
Installing A Pci Express Card70
Removing A Pci Express Card74
Installing The Card Fan75
Installing The Processor82
Replacing The Battery85
Control Panel Components87
Removing The Control Panel88
Replacing The Control Panel90
I/O Panel Components91
Removing The I/O Panel92
Replacing The I/O Panel93
Removing The Power Supply95
Replacing The Power Supply96
Diagnostic Lights97
Beep Codes99
Error Messages100
When To Use The Dell Diagnostics103
Starting The Dell Diagnostics From Your Hard Drive103
Starting The Dell Diagnostics From The Drivers And Utilities Cd104
Dell Diagnostics Main Menu104
What Is A Driver105
Identifying Drivers105
Reinstalling Drivers And Utilities106
Using Windows Xp Device Driver Rollback106
Windows 2000106
Using Microsoft Windows Xp System Restore107
Using The Drivers And Utilities Cd107
Creating A Restore Point107
Restoring The Computer To An Earlier Operating State107
Resolving Software And Hardware Incompatibilities108
Undoing The Last System Restore108
Enabling System Restore108
Reinstalling Microsoft ® Windows ® Xp109
Reinstalling Windows Xp110
Booting From The Operating System Cd111
Windows Xp Setup111
Troubleshooting Tips113
Battery Problems113
Card Problems113
Card Fan Problems114
Drive Problems114
Cd And Dvd Drive Problems115
Problems Writing To A Cd/Dvd-Rw Drive115
Hard Drive Problems115
E-Mail, Modem, And Internet Problems116
Ieee 1394 Device Problems117
Keyboard Problems117
Lockups And Software Problems118
The Computer Does Not Start Up118
The Computer Stops Responding118
A Program Stops Responding118
A Program Crashes Repeatedly118
A Program Is Designed For An Earlier Windows Operating System118
A Solid Blue Screen Appears119
Other Software Problems119
Memory Problems119
Mouse Problems120
Network Problems120
Power Problems121
Printer Problems121
Serial Or Parallel Device Problems122
Sound And Speaker Problems122
No Sound From Speakers123
No Sound From Headphones123
Video And Monitor Problems124
If The Screen Is Blank124
If The Screen Is Difficult To Read125
Computer, Keyboard, And Monitor126
Floppy Drive127
Cds And Dvds127
Transferring Information To A New Computer128
Start Menu129
Choosing A Wallpaper130
Choosing A Screen Saver130
Creating Shortcuts131
Arranging Shortcuts131
Desktop Cleanup Wizard131
Internet Connection Firewall132
Setting Up A Home And Office Network132
Connecting To A Network Adapter132
Network Setup Wizard133
Removing The System Board134
Replacing The System Board135
Closing The Computer Cover136
Removing The Front Panel149
Replacing The Front Panel150
Getting Help156
Technical Assistance156
Online Services156
Autotech Service157
Problems With Your Order158
Product Information158
Returning Items For Warranty Repair Or Credit158
Technical Support Service158
Before You Call159
Contacting Dell160
Fcc Notices (U.s. Only)181
Fcc Identification Information182