Dell Precision 390 User Manual

DellPrecision™Workstation390User'sGuide
Notes, Notices, and Cautions
Abbreviations and Acronyms
For a complete list of abbreviations and acronyms, see the Glossary.
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Model DCTA
August2006P/NFH434Rev.A01
Information About Your Computer
Copying CDs and DVDs
Advanced Features
Removing and Installing Parts
Changing Between Tower and Desktop Orientations
Tools to Help Solve Problems
Solving Problems
Obtaining Assistance
FCC Notices (U.S. Only)
Glossary
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Dell Precision 390 Specifications

General

Memory	Up to 8GB DDR2 SDRAM
Network	Integrated Gigabit Ethernet
Processor	Intel Core 2 Duo
Chipset	Intel 975X Express
Graphics	ATI FireGL
Storage	SATA 3.0Gb/s
Optical Drive	DVD-ROM, DVD+/-RW
Operating System	Microsoft Windows XP Professional, Red Hat Linux
Power Supply	375W
Expansion Slots	1 PCI Express x1 slot, 3 PCI slots
Ports	USB 2.0, serial, parallel

Summary

Notes, Notices, and Cautions

Abbreviations and Acronyms

Defines terms and acronyms used in the user guide for clarity.

Advanced Features

LegacySelect Technology Control

Manages legacy device compatibility through system setup.

Manageability

Covers system management features like ASF and OpenManage IT Assistant.

Security

Details security features like chassis intrusion detection and cable slots.

Password Protection

Guides on setting up and managing system and administrator passwords.

System Setup

Provides overview and steps for accessing and using system setup utility.

Power Management

Explains power saving modes like Standby, Hibernate, and Shutdown.

About RAID Configurations

Overview of different RAID levels (0, 1, 5, 10) and their data redundancy.

Configuring Your Computer for RAID

Setting Your Computer to RAID-Enabled Mode

Procedure to enable RAID functionality in the system setup.

Configuring RAID Volumes

Steps for creating and deleting RAID volumes using ROM utility or Matrix Manager.

Front View (Tower Orientation)

Back View (Tower Orientation)

Front View (Desktop Orientation)

Back View (Desktop Orientation)

Back Panel Connectors

Description of rear ports including USB, audio, network, and legacy connectors.

Inside View

System Board Components

Specifications

System Components

Details on microprocessor, memory, chipset, NIC, video, and audio specifications.

Expansion Bus

Information on PCI and PCI Express slot types and speeds.

Drives

Specifications for accessible and internal drive bays and available devices.

Connectors

Details on serial, parallel, IEEE 1394, USB, and network connectors.

Controls and Lights

Power Control and Lights

Explains the function of power buttons and status indicator lights.

Caring for Your Computer

Cleaning Your Computer

Instructions for cleaning the computer, keyboard, monitor, and mouse.

Obtaining Assistance

Online Services

Information on accessing Dell's online support resources and websites.

Support Service

Details on contacting Dell's technical support for hardware assistance.

Product Information

Guidance on obtaining information about additional Dell products.

Before You Call

Diagnostics Checklist

Information to gather before contacting Dell technical support.

Contacting Dell

Provides contact information and procedures for reaching Dell support.

Solving Problems

Troubleshooting Tips

General advice and steps for troubleshooting computer issues.

Hardware Component Problems

Diagnosing issues with memory, drives, network, power, and other hardware.

Peripheral Device Issues

Troubleshooting steps for keyboard, mouse, printer, sound, video, and connectivity.

Connectivity and Software Issues

Addressing problems with E-mail, modem, internet, IEEE 1394, and software.

Diagnostic Lights

Diagnostic Light Codes During POST

Interpreting front panel light patterns for POST error codes.

Beep Codes

Error Messages

Dell Diagnostics

When to Use the Dell Diagnostics

Guidance on when to run the Dell Diagnostics utility for problem solving.

Starting Dell Diagnostics

Instructions for launching diagnostics from hard drive or CD.

Dell Diagnostics Main Menu

Overview of the tests available within the Dell Diagnostics utility.

Reinstalling Drivers and Utilities

Manually Reinstalling Drivers

Step-by-step guide for manually installing device drivers.

Using Microsoft® Windows® XP System Restore

Procedure for restoring the computer to an earlier operating state.

Reinstalling Windows XP

Booting From the Optional Operating System CD

Instructions for booting the computer from the Windows XP CD.

Windows XP Setup

Detailed steps for installing the Windows XP operating system.