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Dell Precision T5400 User Manual

Dell Precision T5400
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Dell Precision™ T5400
Quick Reference Guide
Model DCTA

Table of Contents

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Dell Precision T5400 Specifications

General IconGeneral
Power Supply875W power supply
Drive BaysTwo external 5.25" bays, one external 3.5" bay, four internal 3.5" bays
ProcessorIntel Xeon (dual or quad-core)
ChipsetIntel 5400 Chipset
MemoryUp to 32GB DDR2 ECC
StorageSATA HDD
GraphicsNVIDIA Quadro and ATI FirePro
Operating SystemWindows Vista, Windows XP, Red Hat Linux
Optical DriveDVD-ROM, DVD+/-RW
Expansion Slots2 x PCIe x16, 1 x PCIe x8, 2 x PCI

Summary

Finding Information

Drivers and Utilities Disc

Provides drivers and utilities for system installation and diagnostic tools.

Dell Support Website

Online portal for accessing drivers, software updates, and technical support for Dell hardware.

Setting Up Your Computer

Tower and Desktop Orientations

Procedures for changing the computer's physical orientation between tower and desktop configurations.

Installing Computer in Enclosure

Guidelines for installing the computer in an enclosure, focusing on ventilation and heat management.

Transferring Information to a New Computer

Transferring Files with Windows XP

Utilizing Windows XP's Files and Settings Transfer Wizard for migrating data between computers.

About Your Computer

Troubleshooting Tools

Diagnostic Lights Overview

Explanation of front panel diagnostic lights and their use in troubleshooting POST errors.

Beep Codes

Understanding beep code patterns emitted during startup to identify potential hardware issues.

Dell Diagnostics

Guide to running Dell's diagnostic tools for comprehensive hardware testing and problem identification.

Lockups and Software Problems

Addressing computer lockups, unresponsive programs, and software crashes.

Power Problems

Diagnosing and resolving issues related to computer power, including light status and internal power.

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