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Dell Precision Workstation 690 Users Guide Front View About Your Computer Back View Back Panel Connectors Setup Options System Board Components Inside View Fanfront Device Color SLOT1PCIE LegacySelect Technology Control Advanced FeaturesManageability Alert Standard Format Security Option SettingsDell OpenManage Client Instrumentation Chassis Intrusion Detection Assigning a System Password Password ProtectionSystem Password Deleting or Changing an Existing System Password Typing Your System Password Deleting or Changing an Existing Administrator Password Administrator PasswordAssigning an Administrator Password Disabling a Forgotten Password and Setting a New Password System SetupEntering System Setup System Setup Screens Diskette drive System Setup Options PS/2 Security Selecting the Boot Device for the Current Boot Boot MenuOption Settings Changing Boot Sequence for Future Boots Clearing Forgotten PasswordsBooting to a USB Device Memory Key Jumper Setting Description Clearing Cmos Settings Sleep Mode Wake-Up Methods Windows XP Power ManagementHyper-Threading and Dual-Core Technology Ieee RAID Level About RAID Configurations Configuring Your Computer for RAID RAID Configuration Utility Performing Configuration Tasks RAID Configuration and Management Creating a Second RAID Volume Creating a RAID Level 1 ConfigurationViewing 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 Recommended Tools Before You BeginTurning 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 Using Blank CDs and DVDs How to Copy a CD or DVDCopying CDs and DVDs Read Write Rewritable Helpful Tips Computer, Keyboard, and Monitor Cleaning Your ComputerMouse Floppy Drive CDs and DVDs Removing the Processor 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 a Drive-Panel Insert Removing the Drive Panel Replacing a Drive-Panel Insert Removing a Floppy Drive Replacing the Drive PanelPage Installing a Floppy Drive Page Removing a Media Card Reader Media Card Reader Installing a Media Card Reader Page Removing a CD/DVD Drive CD/DVD DrivePage Installing a CD/DVD Drive Back to Contents FCC Class B FCC Notice U.S. Only Finding Information Information About Your ComputerWhat Are You Looking For? Find It Here Support.dell.com Premier.support.dell.com Service Tag and Microsoft Windows License Microprocessor SpecificationsMemory Computer Information Audio ConnectorsControllers Expansion Bus Key Combinations PowerControls and Lights Physical Environmental Getting Help Online ServicesTechnical Assistance Ftp.dell.com AutoTech Service Problems With Your OrderAutomated Order-Status Service Technical Support Service Contacting Dell Before You Call Argentina Buenos Aires Antigua and BarbudaAruba Australia Sydney Ontario Canada North York011 Cayman Islands Dominica Denmark CopenhagenDominican Republic Ecuador Guatemala GrenadaGuyana Hong Kong Korea Seoul Japan KawasakiLatin America Website support.euro.dell.com Luxembourg Netherlands Amsterdam Netherlands AntillesNew Zealand Website support.ap.dell.com Nicaragua 005 Singapore SingaporeWebsite support.euro.dell.com Slovakia Prague South Africa Website support.euro.dell.com Trinidad/Tobago Website support.ap.dell.com ThailandTurks and Caicos Islands Customer Care Bracknell Venezuela Virgin Islands C D E F G H I K L M N O P R S T U V W X Z Glossary Docking device See APR Device driver See driverPage 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 Fully Buffered Dimm FBD Memory Overview Memory Installing Memory Without Memory Riser Cards Memory Installation 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 Removing the Power Supply 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 Attaching the Computer Stand Computer Stand Removing the Computer Stand Replacing the Chassis Intrusion Switch Chassis Intrusion SwitchRemoving the Chassis Intrusion Switch Resetting the Chassis Intrusion Detector Removing the System Board System BoardPage Replacing the System Board Back to Contents Dell Precision Workstation 690 Users Guide Diagnostic Lights Tools to Help Solve ProblemsDiagnostic Light Codes Before Post Power Problem Description Suggested Resolution Light Light Pattern Problem Description Suggested Resolution Diagnostic Light Codes During Post Code Cause Beep Codes Click the Change or Remove Program icon Error Messages Data error See Drive Problems No boot device available Write fault Read fault Requested sector not found Reset failedSector not found Time-of-day clock stopped Time-of-day not set When to Use the Dell Diagnostics Dell DiagnosticsStarting the Dell Diagnostics From Your Hard Drive Write fault on selected drive Dell Diagnostics Main Menu What Is a Driver?Drivers Option Function Using Windows XP Device Driver Rollback Reinstalling Drivers and UtilitiesUsing the Drivers and Utilities CD Identifying Drivers Manually Reinstalling Drivers Using Microsoft Windows XP System RestoreCreating a Restore Point Restoring Your Operating System Undoing the Last System Restore Using Dell PC Restore by SymantecEnabling System Restore Click Performance and Maintenance Before You Begin Using the Operating System CDRemoving Dell PC Restore Software and Hardware Incompatibilities Reinstalling Windows XP Troubleshooting Tips Solving ProblemsBattery Problems Card Problems Drive Problems Card Fan ProblemsTest the graphics card Test the cards CD and DVD drive problems Mail, Modem, and Internet ProblemsHard drive problems Problems writing to a CD/DVD-RW drive Verify that the modem is communicating with Windows Ieee 1394 Device ProblemsEnsure that the Ieee 1394 device is properly connected Ensure that the Ieee 1394 device is recognized by Windows Lockups and Software Problems Keyboard Problems Other software problems Media Card Reader ProblemsSolid blue screen appears No drive letter is assigned Mouse Problems Memory Problems Power Problems Network ProblemsIf the power light is blinking amber Restart the computer and log on to the network again Serial or Parallel Device Problems Printer ProblemsCheck the Diagnostic Lights See Dell Diagnostics Verify that the printer is recognized by Windows No sound from headphones Sound and Speaker ProblemsRun 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 Choosing a Wallpaper Switching to Microsoft Windows Classic ViewDesktop Start Menu Choosing a Desktop Theme Choosing a Screen SaverCreating and Arranging Shortcuts Creating Shortcuts Setting Up a Home and Office Network Desktop Cleanup WizardConnecting to a Network Adapter Click Clean Desktop Now Click Checklist for creating a network Network Setup Wizard