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Dell Precision Workstation 450 User Manual

Dell Precision Workstation 450 User Manual (156 pages)

Brand: Dell | Category: Desktop | Size: 4.55 MB

Table of Contents

3
Advanced Troubleshooting
3
System Lights
6
Beep Codes
7
When to Use the Dell Diagnostics
7
Starting the Dell Diagnostics
7
Starting the Dell Diagnostics From Your Hard Drive
7
Starting the Dell Diagnostics From the Drivers and Utilities CD
8
Dell Diagnostics Main Menu
8
What Is a Driver
9
Identifying Drivers
9
Reinstalling Drivers
9
Using Windows Xp Device Driver Rollback
10
Using System Restore
10
Creating a Restore Point
10
Restoring the Computer to an Earlier Operating State
10
Undoing the Last System Restore
10
Enabling System Restore
11
Resolving Software and Hardware Incompatibilities
12
Advanced Features
12
Legacyselect Technology Control
12
Alert Standard Format
12
Dell Openmanage It Assistant
12
Dell Openmanage Client Instrumentation
13
Chassis Intrusion Detection
13
Password Protection
13
System Password
13
Padlock Ring and Security Cable Slot
14
Option Settings
14
Assigning a System Password
14
Typing Your System Password
15
Setup Password
15
Disabling a Forgotten Password and Setting a New Password
15
Deleting or Changing an Existing System Password
15
Assigning a Setup Password
15
Deleting or Changing an Existing Setup Password
16
Entering System Setup
16
System Setup Screens
17
Boot Sequence
18
Changing Boot Sequence for Future Boots
18
System Setup Options
20
Jumper Settings
20
Power Button
21
Installing a Tapi-Compliant Modem Card
21
Installing a TAPI Sound Card
22
Hyper-Threading
22
U320 SCSI Controller
22
Ieee 1394
23
Integrated Striping
24
Troubleshooting the Stripe Volume
28
Installing a Card
31
Removing a Card
33
Before Cleaning Your Computer
33
Computer, Keyboard, and Monitor
33
Floppy Drive
34
Cds and Dvds
35
Getting Help
35
Technical Assistance
35
Online Services
36
Problems with Your Order
36
Product Information
36
Returning Items for Warranty Repair or Credit
36
Before You Call
36
Autotech Service
36
Technical Support Service
37
Contacting Dell
45
About Your Computer-Dell Precision
45
Front View
45
Back View
47
Inside Your Computer
48
System Board Components
49
IDE Drive Addressing
49
Connecting Drive Cables
50
SCSI Device Installation Guidelines
50
Scsi ID Numbers
51
Hard Drive
51
Device Termination
51
General Guidelines
51
Scsi Cables
52
Removing a Hard Drive
54
Installing a Hard Drive
57
Removing a Floppy Drive
58
Installing a Floppy Drive
60
Removing a CD/DVD Drive
61
Installing a CD/DVD Drive
64
Regulatory Notices
64
Fcc Notices (U.s. Only)
65
Energy Star Compliance
67
Class a Device
67
Class B Device
67
Polish Center for Testing and Certification Notice
68
BSMI Notice (Taiwan Only)
69
NOM Information (Mexico Only)
70
Ergonomic Computing Habits
72
Removing and Installing Parts-Dell Precision
73
Removing the Microprocessor Airflow Shroud
74
Installing the Microprocessor Airflow Shroud
83
Information about Your Computer
83
Finding Information for Your Computer
85
Specifications
88
Caring for Your Computer
89
Front View of the Computer (Doors Open)
90
Opening the Drive Door
95
Closing the Computer Cover
97
Opening the Computer Cover
99
Installing the Microprocessor
99
Installation Guidelines
100
Removing the Microprocessor
119
Installing a VRM
120
Removing a VRM
121
Memory Installation Guidelines
121
Addressing Memory with 4-GB Configurations
122
Removing a Memory Module
122
Adding a Memory Module
129
Simplified Chinese Class a Warning Notice (China Only)
134
Solving Problems
134
Troubleshooting Your Computer
134
Battery Problems
134
Card Problems
135
Floppy Drive Problems
136
Problems Writing to a CD-RW Drive
136
DVD Drive Problems
136
Hard Drive Problems
137
Dropped or Damaged Computer
137
E-Mail, Modem, and Internet Problems
138
Error Messages
141
General Problems
141
The Computer Stops Responding
141
A Program Stops Responding
141
A Program Crashes Repeatedly
141
A Program Is Designed for an Earlier Windows Operating System
141
A Solid Blue Screen Appears
142
IEEE 1394 Device Problems
142
Keyboard Problems
142
Other Technical Problems
142
General Hardware Problems
143
Memory Problems
143
Microprocessor Problems
144
Mouse Problems
144
Network Problems
145
Power Problems
145
Printer Problems
146
Serial or Parallel Device Problems
146
Sound and Speaker Problems
146
No Sound From Speakers
147
No Sound From Headphones
147
System Board Problems
148
Video and Monitor Problems
148
If the Screen Is Blank
148
If the Screen Is Difficult to Read
150
Warranty and Return Policy
151
Your Operating System
151
Before You Reinstall
151
Reinstalling Windows Xp
151
Booting From the Operating System CD
151
Windows Xp Setup
152
Reinstalling Microsoft Windows 2000
153
Transferring Information to a New Computer
153
Switching to Classic View
154
Control Panel
154
Start Menu
154
Desktop Themes
154
Desktop Cleanup Wizard
154
Internet Connection Firewall
154
Setting Up a Home and Office Network
155
Adding User Accounts
155
Fast User Switching

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