Dell Precision Workstation 690

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About Your Computer2
Front View2
Back View3
Back Panel Connectors3
Inside View5
System Board Components5
Advanced Features8
Legacyselect Technology Control8
Dell Openmanage™ IT Assistant8
Alert Standard Format8
Dell Openmanage Client Instrumentation9
Chassis Intrusion Detection9
Option Settings9
Padlock Ring and Security Cable Slot9
Password Protection10
System Password10
Assigning a System Password10
Typing Your System Password11
Deleting or Changing an Existing System Password11
Assigning an Administrator Password12
Operating Your Computer with an Administrator Password Enabled12
Deleting or Changing an Existing Administrator Password12
Disabling a Forgotten Password and Setting a New Password13
Entering System Setup13
System Setup Screens13
System Setup Options14
Selecting the Boot Device for the Current Boot17
Boot Menu17
Clearing Forgotten Passwords18
Changing Boot Sequence for Future Boots18
Booting to a USB Device18
Memory Key18
Clearing CMOS Settings19
Power Management20
Hyper-Threading and Dual-Core Technology20
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About RAID Configurations21
Raid Level 121
Configuring Your Computer for RAID22
Raid Configuration Utility22
Raid Level 522
Raid Level 1022
RAID Configuration and Management23
Performing Configuration Tasks23
Entering the Raid Configuration Utility23
Navigating Within the Configuration Utility23
Exit Screen23
Creating a Raid Level 0 Configuration23
Creating a Raid Level 1 Configuration24
Creating a Second Raid Volume24
Viewing Raid Volume Properties24
Activating a RAID Volume25
Deleting a RAID Volume25
Replacing and Rebuilding a Degraded RAID Volume25
About the Battery26
Removing the Battery26
Replacing the Battery27
Before You Begin28
Recommended Tools28
Turning off Your Computer28
Before Working Inside Your Computer28
Expansion Card Support30
Installing an Expansion Card30
Removing an Expansion Card34
Removing a PCI Express Graphics Card from a Dual Configuration37
Installing PCI Express Graphics Cards in a Dual Configuration40
Removing the Optional Graphics Riser Card43
Replacing the Optional Graphics Riser Card44
Copying Cds and Dvds45
How to Copy a CD or DVD45
Using Blank Cds and Dvds45
Helpful Tips46
Cleaning Your Computer47
Computer, Keyboard, and Monitor47
Floppy Drive47
Cleaning an Optical Mouse47
Cds and Dvds48
Removing the Processor49
Installing the Processor51
General Drive Installation Guidelines54
Power Cable Connectors54
Removing a Hard Drive (Hard Drive Bays 1-4)55
Hard Drive55
Installing a Hard Drive (Hard Drive Bays 1-4)57
Removing a Fifth SATA Hard Drive (Optional)60
Installing a Fifth SATA Hard Drive (Optional)61
Drive Panels63
Removing the Drive Panel64
Removing a Drive-Panel Insert64
Replacing a Drive-Panel Insert65
Replacing the Drive Panel66
Removing a Floppy Drive66
Installing a Floppy Drive68
Removing a Media Card Reader70
Installing a Media Card Reader71
Removing a CD/DVD Drive73
Installing a CD/DVD Drive75
FCC Notice (U.S. Only)77
FCC Class B77
Information about Your Computer78
Finding Information78
Specifications80
Getting Help84
Technical Assistance84
Online Services84
Problems with Your Order85
Product Information85
Returning Items for Warranty Repair or Credit85
Autotech Service85
Technical Support Service85
Before You Call86
Contacting Dell86
I/O-Panel Components104
Removing the I/O Panel104
Replacing the I/O Panel105
Fully Buffered DIMM (FBD) Memory Overview106
Removing Memory Without Memory Riser Cards110
Memory Installation (with Optional Memory Riser Cards)111
Installing Memory (with Optional Memory Riser Cards)112
Removing Memory (with Optional Memory Riser Cards)115
Removing the Power Supply119
Replacing the Power Supply120
Removing the Computer Cover121
Replacing the Computer Cover123
Attaching the Computer Stand127
Removing the Computer Stand128
Removing the Chassis Intrusion Switch129
Replacing the Chassis Intrusion Switch129
Resetting the Chassis Intrusion Detector130
Removing the System Board131
Replacing the System Board133
Diagnostic Light Codes before Post136
Diagnostic Lights136
Diagnostic Light Codes During POST137
Beep Codes138
Error Messages139
When to Use the Dell Diagnostics143
Starting the Dell Diagnostics from Your Hard Drive143
Starting the Dell Diagnostics from the Drivers and Utilities CD143
Dell Diagnostics Main Menu144
What Is a Driver144
Identifying Drivers145
Reinstalling Drivers and Utilities145
Using Windows Xp Device Driver Rollback145
Using the Drivers and Utilities CD145
Restoring Your Operating System146
Using Microsoft Windows XP System Restore146
Manually Reinstalling Drivers146
Creating a Restore Point146
Restoring the Computer to an Earlier Operating State146
Using Dell PC Restore by Symantec147
Undoing the Last System Restore147
Enabling System Restore147
Removing Dell PC Restore148
Using the Operating System CD148
Reinstalling Windows XP149
Solving Problems150
Troubleshooting Tips150
Battery Problems150
Card Problems150
Card Fan Problems151
Drive Problems151
E-Mail, Modem, and Internet Problems152
CD and DVD Drive Problems152
Hard Drive Problems152
IEEE 1394 Device Problems153
Keyboard Problems154
Lockups and Software Problems154
The Computer Does Not Start up154
The Computer Stops Responding154
A Program Stops Responding154
A Program Crashes Repeatedly154
Media Card Reader Problems155
A Solid Blue Screen Appears155
Other Software Problems155
Memory Problems156
Mouse Problems156
Network Problems157
Power Problems157
Printer Problems158
Serial or Parallel Device Problems158
Sound and Speaker Problems159
No Sound from Speakers159
No Sound from Headphones159
Video and Monitor Problems160
If the Screen Is Blank160
If the Screen Is Difficult to Read160
Transferring Information to a New Computer162
Running the Files and Settings Transfer Wizard with the Operating System CD162
Running the Files and Settings Transfer Wizard Without the Operating System CD163
Start Menu164
Control Panel164
Choosing a Wallpaper164
Choosing a Screen Saver165
Creating Shortcuts165
Desktop Cleanup Wizard166
Internet Connection Firewall166
Setting up a Home and Office Network166
Connecting to a Network Adapter166
Network Setup Wizard167

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