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1speaker (optional)

2latch release tab

3speaker slots with tabs (3)

4speaker cable

5speaker connector on system board

5.Replace the computer cover (see Replacing the Computer Cover).

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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 Manageability Advanced FeaturesLegacySelect Technology Control Alert Standard Format Dell OpenManage Client Instrumentation Option SettingsSecurity Chassis Intrusion Detection Password Protection System PasswordAssigning a System Password Typing Your System Password Deleting or Changing an Existing System Password Administrator Password Assigning an Administrator PasswordDeleting or Changing an Existing Administrator Password Entering System Setup System SetupDisabling a Forgotten Password and Setting a New Password System Setup Screens System Setup Options Diskette drive PS/2 Security Boot Menu Option SettingsSelecting the Boot Device for the Current Boot Booting to a USB Device Clearing Forgotten PasswordsChanging Boot Sequence for Future Boots Memory Key Clearing Cmos Settings Jumper Setting Description Hyper-Threading and Dual-Core Technology Power ManagementSleep Mode Wake-Up Methods Windows XP Ieee About RAID Configurations RAID Level RAID Configuration Utility Configuring Your Computer for RAID RAID Configuration and Management Performing Configuration Tasks Viewing RAID Volume Properties Creating a RAID Level 1 ConfigurationCreating a Second RAID Volume Synchronizing a RAID Volume Virtual Disk Activating a RAID Volume Deleting a RAID VolumeReplacing and Rebuilding a Degraded RAID Volume Battery About the BatteryRemoving the Battery Replacing the Battery Turning Off Your Computer Before You BeginRecommended Tools Before Working Inside Your Computer Back to Contents Installing an Expansion Card CardsExpansion Card Support 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 Copying CDs and DVDs How to Copy a CD or DVDUsing Blank CDs and DVDs Read Write Rewritable Helpful Tips Mouse Cleaning Your ComputerComputer, Keyboard, and Monitor Floppy Drive CDs and DVDs Processor Removing the ProcessorPage Installing the Processor Page Back to Contents General Drive Installation Guidelines Power Cable ConnectorsDrives SAS Data Cable Connectors Hard DriveRemoving a Hard Drive Hard Drive Bays 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 What Are You Looking For? Find It Here Information About Your ComputerFinding Information Support.dell.com Service Tag and Microsoft Windows License Premier.support.dell.com Memory SpecificationsMicroprocessor Computer Information Controllers ConnectorsAudio Expansion Bus Controls and Lights PowerKey Combinations Physical Environmental Technical Assistance Online ServicesGetting Help Ftp.dell.com Automated Order-Status Service Problems With Your OrderAutoTech Service Technical Support Service Before You Call Contacting Dell Aruba Antigua and BarbudaArgentina Buenos Aires Australia Sydney 011 Canada North YorkOntario Cayman Islands Dominican Republic Denmark CopenhagenDominica Ecuador Guyana GrenadaGuatemala Hong Kong Latin America Japan KawasakiKorea Seoul Website support.euro.dell.com Luxembourg New Zealand Website support.ap.dell.com Netherlands AntillesNetherlands Amsterdam Nicaragua Website support.euro.dell.com Slovakia Prague Singapore Singapore005 South Africa Website support.euro.dell.com Turks and Caicos Islands Website support.ap.dell.com ThailandTrinidad/Tobago 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 Panel Panel ComponentsRemoving the I/O Panel 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 Chassis Intrusion Switch Removing the Chassis Intrusion SwitchReplacing 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 Diagnostic Light Codes Before Post Tools to Help Solve ProblemsDiagnostic Lights 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 Sector not found Read fault Requested sector not found Reset failedWrite fault Time-of-day clock stopped Time-of-day not set Starting the Dell Diagnostics From Your Hard Drive Dell DiagnosticsWhen to Use the Dell Diagnostics Write fault on selected drive Drivers What Is a Driver?Dell Diagnostics Main Menu Option Function Using the Drivers and Utilities CD Reinstalling Drivers and UtilitiesUsing Windows XP Device Driver Rollback Identifying Drivers Creating a Restore Point Using Microsoft Windows XP System RestoreManually Reinstalling Drivers Restoring Your Operating System Enabling System Restore Using Dell PC Restore by SymantecUndoing the Last System Restore Click Performance and Maintenance Using the Operating System CD Removing Dell PC RestoreBefore You Begin Reinstalling Windows XP Software and Hardware Incompatibilities Battery Problems Solving ProblemsTroubleshooting Tips Card Problems Test the graphics card Card Fan ProblemsDrive Problems Test the cards Hard drive problems Mail, Modem, and Internet ProblemsCD and DVD drive problems Problems writing to a CD/DVD-RW drive Ensure that the Ieee 1394 device is properly connected Ieee 1394 Device ProblemsVerify that the modem is communicating with Windows Ensure that the Ieee 1394 device is recognized by Windows Keyboard Problems Lockups and Software Problems Solid blue screen appears Media Card Reader ProblemsOther software problems No drive letter is assigned Memory Problems Mouse Problems If the power light is blinking amber Network ProblemsPower Problems Restart the computer and log on to the network again Check the Diagnostic Lights See Dell Diagnostics Printer ProblemsSerial or Parallel Device Problems Verify that the printer is recognized by Windows Run the speaker diagnostics Reinstall the audio driver Sound and Speaker ProblemsNo sound from headphones No sound from speakers Video and Monitor Problems If the screen is blankIf the screen is difficult to read Back to Contents Features of Microsoft Windows XP Start the Files and Settings Transfer WizardTransferring Information to a New Computer Click Files and Settings Transfer Wizard Desktop Switching to Microsoft Windows Classic ViewChoosing a Wallpaper Start Menu Creating and Arranging Shortcuts Choosing a Screen SaverChoosing a Desktop Theme Creating Shortcuts Connecting to a Network Adapter Desktop Cleanup WizardSetting Up a Home and Office Network Click Clean Desktop Now Network Setup Wizard Click Checklist for creating a network