Dell Precision 390 Quick Reference Guide

Contents 3
Contents
Finding Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
Setting Up Your Computer (Tower Orientation)
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Setting Up Your Computer (Desktop Orientation)
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About Your Computer
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Front View (Tower Orientation)
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Back View (Tower Orientation)
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Front View (Desktop Orientation)
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Back View (Desktop Orientation)
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Back-Panel Connectors
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Inside View
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System Board Components
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Locating Your User’s Guide
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Removing the Computer Cover
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Caring for Your Computer
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Solving Problems
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Troubleshooting Tips
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Resolving Software and Hardware Incompatibilities
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Using Microsoft Windows XP System Restore
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Using the Last Known Good Configuration
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Dell Diagnostics
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Before You Start Testing
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Beep Codes
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Error Messages
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Diagnostic Lights
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Frequently Asked Questions
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Index . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45

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