Dell Precision 390

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Abbreviations and Acronyms1
Advanced Features2
Legacyselect Technology Control2
Alert Standard Format2
Dell Openmanage™ IT Assistant2
Dell Openmanage Client Instrumentation3
Chassis Intrusion Detection3
Padlock Ring and Security Cable Slot3
Password Protection4
System Password4
Assigning a System Password4
Typing Your System Password5
Admin Password5
Assigning a Setup Password5
Disabling a Forgotten Password and Setting a New Password6
Entering System Setup6
System Setup Screens6
System Setup Options7
Changing Boot Sequence for the Current Boot9
Changing Boot Sequence for Future Boots9
Clearing Forgotten Passwords9
Clearing CMOS Settings11
Power Management11
Hyper-Threading12
About RAID Configurations12
Using RAID with Hard Drive Passwords12
RAID Level12
Ieee 139412
Raid Level 113
Raid Level 513
Setting Your Computer to RAID-Enabled Mode14
Configuring Your Computer for RAID Using the Intel® RAID Option ROM Utility14
Raid Level 1014
Configuring Your Computer for RAID Using the Intel Matrix Storage Manager16
Migrating to a RAID Level 0 Configuration18
Migrating to a RAID Level 1 Configuration19
Migrating to a RAID Level 5 Configuration19
Migrating to a RAID Level 10 Configuration20
Creating a Spare Hard Drive20
Rebuilding a Degraded RAID Level 1 Configuration21
Fcc Notices (U.s. Only)22
FCC Class B22
Information about Your Computer23
Finding Information23
Front View (Tower Orientation)25
Back View (Tower Orientation)26
Front View (Desktop Orientation)27
Back View (Desktop Orientation)28
Back Panel Connectors28
Inside View29
System Board Components30
Specifications30
Caring for Your Computer34
Cleaning Your Computer34
Computer, Keyboard, and Monitor34
Non-Optical Mouse34
Floppy Drive35
Cds and Dvds35
Obtaining Assistance36
Online Services36
Autotech Service37
Support Service37
Problems with Your Order37
Product Information37
Returning Items for Warranty Repair or Credit37
Before You Call38
Contacting Dell38
Copying Cds and Dvds55
How to Copy a CD or DVD55
Using Blank Cds and Dvds55
Helpful Tips56
Removing and Installing Parts57
Recommended Tools57
Turn off Your Computer57
Before Working Inside Your Computer57
Removing the Computer Cover and Front Panel58
Removing the Front Panel59
Removing the Chassis Intrusion Switch59
Replacing the Chassis Intrusion Switch60
Resetting the Chassis Intrusion Detector60
Memory Overview60
Addressing Memory with 4-GB Configurations61
Installing Memory61
Removing Memory63
Tower Computer Drives63
Desktop Computer Drives64
General Installation Guidelines65
Power Cable Connectors65
Removing a Hard Drive (Tower or Desktop Computer)66
Hard Drive66
Installing a Hard Drive or Adding a Second Optional Hard Drive (Tower or Desktop Computer)68
Removing an Optional Third Hard Drive (Tower Computer)69
Installing an Optional Third Hard Drive (Tower Computer)70
Removing an Optional Fourth SATA Hard Drive (Tower Computer)70
Installing an Optional Fourth Hard Drive (Tower Computer)71
Removing an Optional Third Hard Drive (Desktop Computer)72
Installing an Optional Third Hard Drive (Desktop Computer)73
Installing an Additional Fan74
Removing a Drive-Panel Insert76
Replacing a Drive-Panel Insert77
Replacing the Drive Panel77
Floppy Drive or Media Card Reader77
Removing a Floppy Drive or Media Card Reader (Tower Computer)78
Installing a Floppy Drive or Media Card Reader (Tower Computer)79
Removing a Floppy Drive or a Media Card Reader (Desktop Computer)80
Installing a Floppy Drive or Media Card Reader (Desktop Computer)81
CD/DVD Drive82
Installing a PCI Card87
Removing a PCI Card90
Installing a PCI Express Card91
Removing a PCI Express Card94
Installing the Optional Speaker95
Removing the Processor96
Replacing the Processor97
About the Battery99
Removing the Battery99
Replacing the Battery100
I/O-Panel Components101
Removing the I/O Panel101
Replacing the I/O Panel103
Removing the Power Supply103
Replacing the Power Supply104
Removing the System Board104
Replacing the System Board105
Replacing the Front Panel106
Replacing the Computer Cover106
Changing between Tower and Desktop Orientations107
Drive-Panel Inserts107
Removing the Drive Panel (Tower Computer)108
Drive Panel108
Replacing the Drive Panel (Tower Computer)109
Removing the Drive Panel (Desktop Computer)109
Replacing the Drive Panel (Desktop Computer)110
Solving Problems112
Troubleshooting Tips112
Battery Problems112
Card Problems112
Card Fan Problems113
Drive Problems113
CD and DVD Drive Problems114
Hard Drive Problems114
E-Mail, Modem, and Internet Problems114
IEEE 1394 Device Problems115
Keyboard Problems116
Lockups and Software Problems116
The Computer Does Not Start up116
The Computer Stops Responding116
A Program Stops Responding116
A Program Crashes Repeatedly117
A Solid Blue Screen Appears117
Other Software Problems117
Memory Problems118
Mouse Problems118
Network Problems118
Power Problems119
Printer Problems120
Serial or Parallel Device Problems120
Sound and Speaker Problems120
No Sound from Speakers121
No Sound from Headphones121
Video and Monitor Problems122
If the Screen Is Blank122
If the Screen Is Difficult to Read122
Diagnostic Light Codes During POST125
Diagnostic Lights125
Beep Codes127
Error Messages127
When to Use the Dell Diagnostics131
Starting the Dell Diagnostics from Your Hard Drive131
Starting the Dell Diagnostics from the Drivers and Utilities CD131
Dell Diagnostics Main Menu132
What Is a Driver133
Identifying Drivers133
Reinstalling Drivers and Utilities133
Using Windows Xp Device Driver Rollback133
Using Microsoft Windows Xp System Restore134
Creating a Restore Point134
Restoring the Computer to an Earlier Operating State134
Using the Drivers and Utilities CD134
Manually Reinstalling Drivers134
Undoing the Last System Restore135
Resolving Software and Hardware Incompatibilities135
Enabling System Restore135
Reinstalling Windows XP136
Windows Xp Setup136

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