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Dell Precision NT499 User Manual

Dell Precision NT499 User Manual (290 pages)

Dell Workstation User's Guide

Brand: Dell | Category: Desktop | Size: 7 MB

Table of Contents

Notes, Notices, and Cautions
2
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
5 Setting up Your Computer

61
6 Securing Your Computer

71
- Chassis Intrusion Detection
  71
- Security Cable Lock
  71
- Smart Cards and Fingerprint Readers
  72
- Passwords
  72
- 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
  - Options List
    82
- 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
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
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
- Removing the Front Panel
  154
- Chassis Intrusion Switch
  155
- 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
- Hard Drive
  191
- 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
- Floppy Drive or Media Card Reader
  219
- Optical Drive
  231
- 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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