Dell 690 instruction

3. Loosen the captive thumbscrews that secure the memory shroud and lift it away from the computer.

CAUTION: Fully-buffered memory modules may become very hot during normal operation. Ensure that memory modules have had sufficient time to cool before you touch them.

4. Disconnect the power cables from memory riser cards 1 and 2.

1power connectors (4)

2memory module connectors (4)

3securing clips (2)

5.Grasp the memory riser card 1 at each corner and lift memory riser card 1 and attached card 2 from the DIMM_1 and DIMM_2 memory module connectors on the system board.

If a card is difficult to remove, gently ease it back and forth to remove it from the connector.

1memory riser cards 1 and 2

2memory riser cards 3 and 4

6.Disconnect the power cables from memory riser cards 3 and 4.

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Dell 690 manual

Contents

Dell Precision Workstation 690 Users Guide About Your Computer Front View Back Panel Connectors Back View Setup Options Inside View System Board Components Fanfront SLOT1PCIE Device Color Advanced Features LegacySelect Technology ControlManageability Alert Standard Format Option Settings SecurityDell OpenManage Client Instrumentation Chassis Intrusion Detection Assigning a System Password Password ProtectionSystem Password Typing Your System Password Deleting or Changing an Existing System Password Deleting or Changing an Existing Administrator Password Administrator PasswordAssigning an Administrator Password System Setup Disabling a Forgotten Password and Setting a New PasswordEntering System Setup System Setup Screens System Setup Options Diskette drive PS/2 Security Selecting the Boot Device for the Current Boot Boot MenuOption Settings Clearing Forgotten Passwords Changing Boot Sequence for Future BootsBooting to a USB Device Memory Key Clearing Cmos Settings Jumper Setting Description Power Management Sleep Mode Wake-Up Methods Windows XPHyper-Threading and Dual-Core Technology Ieee About RAID Configurations RAID Level RAID Configuration Utility Configuring Your Computer for RAID RAID Configuration and Management Performing Configuration Tasks Creating a RAID Level 1 Configuration Creating a Second RAID VolumeViewing RAID Volume Properties Synchronizing a RAID Volume Virtual Disk Replacing and Rebuilding a Degraded RAID Volume Activating a RAID VolumeDeleting a RAID Volume Removing the Battery BatteryAbout the Battery Replacing the Battery Before You Begin Recommended ToolsTurning Off Your Computer Before Working Inside Your Computer Back to Contents Expansion Card Support Installing an Expansion CardCards Page Page Page Removing an Expansion Card Page Page Page Page Page Page Page Page Removing the Optional Graphics Riser Card Replacing the Optional Graphics Riser Card How to Copy a CD or DVD Using Blank CDs and DVDsCopying CDs and DVDs Read Write Rewritable Helpful Tips Cleaning Your Computer Computer, Keyboard, and MonitorMouse Floppy Drive CDs and DVDs Processor Removing the ProcessorPage Installing the Processor Page Back to Contents Drives General Drive Installation GuidelinesPower Cable Connectors Removing a Hard Drive Hard Drive Bays SAS Data Cable ConnectorsHard Drive Page Installing a Hard Drive Hard Drive Bays Page Page Removing a Fifth Sata Hard Drive Optional Installing a Fifth Sata Hard Drive Optional Page Drive Panels Removing the Drive Panel Removing a Drive-Panel Insert Replacing a Drive-Panel Insert Replacing the Drive Panel Removing a Floppy DrivePage Installing a Floppy Drive Page Media Card Reader Removing a Media Card Reader Installing a Media Card Reader Page CD/DVD Drive Removing a CD/DVD DrivePage Installing a CD/DVD Drive Back to Contents FCC Notice U.S. Only FCC Class B Information About Your Computer Finding InformationWhat Are You Looking For? Find It Here Support.dell.com Service Tag and Microsoft Windows License Premier.support.dell.com Specifications MicroprocessorMemory Computer Information Connectors AudioControllers Expansion Bus Power Key CombinationsControls and Lights Physical Environmental Online Services Getting HelpTechnical Assistance Ftp.dell.com Problems With Your Order AutoTech ServiceAutomated Order-Status Service Technical Support Service Before You Call Contacting Dell Antigua and Barbuda Argentina Buenos AiresAruba Australia Sydney Canada North York Ontario011 Cayman Islands Denmark Copenhagen DominicaDominican Republic Ecuador Grenada GuatemalaGuyana Hong Kong Japan Kawasaki Korea SeoulLatin America Website support.euro.dell.com Luxembourg Netherlands Antilles Netherlands AmsterdamNew Zealand Website support.ap.dell.com Nicaragua Singapore Singapore 005Website support.euro.dell.com Slovakia Prague South Africa Website support.euro.dell.com Website support.ap.dell.com Thailand Trinidad/TobagoTurks and Caicos Islands Customer Care Bracknell Virgin Islands Venezuela Glossary C D E F G H I K L M N O P R S T U V W X Z Device driver See driver Docking device See APRPage Page NIC See network adapter Page System tray See notification area Video resolution See resolution Removing the I/O Panel PanelPanel Components Replacing the I/O Panel Memory Fully Buffered Dimm FBD Memory Overview Memory Installation Without Memory Riser Cards Installing Memory Without Memory Riser CardsPage Page Removing Memory Without Memory Riser Cards Memory Installation With Optional Memory Riser Cards Installing Memory With Optional Memory Riser Cards Page Page Removing Memory With Optional Memory Riser Cards Page Page Back to Contents Power Supply Removing the Power Supply Replacing the Power Supply Removing the Computer Cover Back to Contents Replacing the Computer Cover ALERT! Cover was previously removed Installing the Speaker Optional Back to Contents Computer Stand Attaching the Computer Stand Removing the Computer Stand Replacing the Chassis Intrusion Switch Chassis Intrusion SwitchRemoving the Chassis Intrusion Switch Resetting the Chassis Intrusion Detector System Board Removing the System BoardPage Replacing the System Board Back to Contents Dell Precision Workstation 690 Users Guide Tools to Help Solve Problems Diagnostic LightsDiagnostic Light Codes Before Post Power Problem Description Suggested Resolution Light Diagnostic Light Codes During Post Light Pattern Problem Description Suggested Resolution Beep Codes Code Cause Error Messages Click the Change or Remove Program icon Data error See Drive Problems No boot device available Read fault Requested sector not found Reset failed Write faultSector not found Time-of-day clock stopped Time-of-day not set Dell Diagnostics When to Use the Dell DiagnosticsStarting the Dell Diagnostics From Your Hard Drive Write fault on selected drive What Is a Driver? Dell Diagnostics Main MenuDrivers Option Function Reinstalling Drivers and Utilities Using Windows XP Device Driver RollbackUsing the Drivers and Utilities CD Identifying Drivers Using Microsoft Windows XP System Restore Manually Reinstalling DriversCreating a Restore Point Restoring Your Operating System Using Dell PC Restore by Symantec Undoing the Last System RestoreEnabling System Restore Click Performance and Maintenance Before You Begin Using the Operating System CDRemoving Dell PC Restore Reinstalling Windows XP Software and Hardware Incompatibilities Solving Problems Troubleshooting TipsBattery Problems Card Problems Card Fan Problems Drive ProblemsTest the graphics card Test the cards Mail, Modem, and Internet Problems CD and DVD drive problemsHard drive problems Problems writing to a CD/DVD-RW drive Ieee 1394 Device Problems Verify that the modem is communicating with WindowsEnsure that the Ieee 1394 device is properly connected Ensure that the Ieee 1394 device is recognized by Windows Keyboard Problems Lockups and Software Problems Media Card Reader Problems Other software problemsSolid blue screen appears No drive letter is assigned Memory Problems Mouse Problems Network Problems Power ProblemsIf the power light is blinking amber Restart the computer and log on to the network again Printer Problems Serial or Parallel Device ProblemsCheck the Diagnostic Lights See Dell Diagnostics Verify that the printer is recognized by Windows Sound and Speaker Problems No sound from headphonesRun the speaker diagnostics Reinstall the audio driver No sound from speakers If the screen is difficult to read Video and Monitor ProblemsIf the screen is blank Back to Contents Transferring Information to a New Computer Features of Microsoft Windows XPStart the Files and Settings Transfer Wizard Click Files and Settings Transfer Wizard Switching to Microsoft Windows Classic View Choosing a WallpaperDesktop Start Menu Choosing a Screen Saver Choosing a Desktop ThemeCreating and Arranging Shortcuts Creating Shortcuts Desktop Cleanup Wizard Setting Up a Home and Office NetworkConnecting to a Network Adapter Click Clean Desktop Now Network Setup Wizard Click Checklist for creating a network