standby mode, the LCD backlight turns off after five minutes of inactivity if there are no error messages. Press one of the three navigation buttons (Select, Left, or Right) to view the Home screen.

To navigate to the Home screen from another menu, continue to select the up arrow until the Home

icon is displayed, and then select the Home icon.

From the Home screen, press the Select button to enter the main menu.

Setup menu

NOTE: When you select an option in the Setup menu, you must confirm the option before proceeding to the next action.

Option

Description

iDRAC

Select DHCP or Static IP to configure the network mode. If Static IP is selected,

 

the available fields are IP, Subnet (Sub), and Gateway (Gtw). Select Setup DNS to

 

enable DNS and to view domain addresses. Two separate DNS entries are available.

Set error

Select SEL to display LCD error messages in a format that matches the IPMI

 

description in the SEL. This is useful when trying to match an LCD message with an

 

SEL entry.

 

Select Simple to display LCD error messages in a simplified user-friendly

 

description. For more information on error messages, see the Dell Event and Error

 

Messages Reference Guide at dell.com/esmmanuals.

Set home

Select the default information to be displayed on the LCD Home screen. See View

 

menu to see the options and option items that can be set as the default on the

 

Home screen.

View menu

NOTE: When you select an option in the View menu, you must confirm the option before proceeding to the next action.

Option

Description

iDRAC IP

Displays the IPv4 or IPv6 addresses for iDRAC8. Addresses include DNS (Primary

 

and Secondary), Gateway, IP, and Subnet (IPv6 does not have Subnet).

MAC

Displays the MAC addresses for iDRAC, iSCSI, or Network devices.

Name

Displays the name of the Host, Model, or User String for the system.

Number

Displays the Asset tag or the Service tag for the system.

Power

Displays the power output of the system in BTU/hr or Watts. The display format can

 

be configured in the Set home submenu of the Setup menu.

Temperature

Displays the temperature of the system in Celsius or Fahrenheit. The display format

 

can be configured in the Set home submenu of the Setup menu.

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Dell 7910 owner manual Setup menu, View menu

7910 specifications

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The Dell Precision 7910 is renowned for its exceptional scalability and performance. Designed to handle the most intensive workloads, it features dual Intel Xeon processors that offer powerful multi-core performance. This workstation can support up to 1TB of DDR4 memory, enabling users to work with massive datasets seamlessly. With multiple PCIe slots and support for NVIDIA Quadro graphics, the 7910 is ideal for professionals engaging in 3D modeling, simulation, and complex data analysis. The system’s flexible storage options include SSDs and conventional hard drives, ensuring rapid data access and storage capacity.

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The Dell Precision 5810 is the entry point of this powerful trio but still offers formidable capabilities. It supports a single Intel Xeon processor, which is powerful enough for many professional tasks, providing an excellent balance of performance and cost. The 5810 also supports up to 256GB of DDR4 memory, making it suitable for medium to moderately demanding applications. With dedicated graphics options from the NVIDIA lineup, the 5810 is an excellent choice for professionals needing reliable performance for engineering simulations or graphic design.

In summary, the Dell Precision 7910, 7810, and 5810 provide a range of features tailored to meet the needs of professionals requiring high performance and reliability. With options for dual processors, substantial RAM, and powerful graphics capabilities, these workstations deliver exceptional performance in demanding environments. Whether you are a designer, engineer, or data scientist, these systems are designed to efficiently handle complex tasks, ensuring that you can focus on delivering results. Each model offers a unique blend of characteristics that cater to different workload intensities, allowing users to select the ideal workstation for their specific needs.