Dell Precision 370 WHM Manuals

Dell Precision 370 WHM User's & Service Manual (183 pages)

Brand: Dell | Category: Desktop | Size: 4.13 MB

Solving Problems
1
Advanced Features
1
Copying Cds and Dvds
1
Cleaning Your Computer
1
Notes, Notices, and Cautions
2
Abbreviations and Acronyms
2
Information about Your Computer
3
Finding Information
3
Specifications
5
Caring for Your Computer
10
Front View
11
Back View
12
Inside View
15
System Board Components
16
Advanced Features
24
Legacyselect Technology Control
24
Alert Standard Format
24
Dell Openmanage IT Assistant
25
Dell Openmanage Client Instrumentation
25
Chassis Intrusion Detection
25
Password Protection
26
Option Settings
26
Padlock Ring and Security Cable Slot
26
System Password
26
Assigning a System Password
27
Typing Your System Password
27
Admin Password
28
Assigning a Setup Password
29
Disabling a Forgotten Password and Setting a New Password
30
Entering System Setup
30
System Setup Screens
30
System Setup Options
31
Boot Sequence
33
Changing Boot Sequence for the Current Boot
34
Changing Boot Sequence for Future Boots
34
Clearing Forgotten Passwords
34
Clearing CMOS Settings
36
Power Management
36
Hyper-Threading
37
U320 SCSI Controller
38
About RAID Configurations
38
RAID Level
38
Ieee 1394
38
Raid Level 1
39
Copying Cds and Dvds
40
How to Copy a CD or DVD
40
Using Blank CD-Rs and CD-Rws
40
Helpful Tips
41
Before You Begin
42
Recommended Tools
42
Turn off Your Computer
42
Before Working Inside Your Computer
42
Opening the Computer Cover
44
Memory Overview
46
Addressing Memory with 4-GB Configurations
47
Installing Memory
48
Removing Memory
49
General Installation Guidelines
51
Connecting Drive Cables
52
Drive Interface Connectors
52
Power Cable Connector
53
SCSI Device Installation Guidelines
53
Scsi ID Numbers
53
Hard Drive
54
General Guidelines
54
Scsi Cables
54
Device Termination
54
Removing a Hard Drive
55
Installing a Hard Drive
56
Adding a Second Hard Drive
57
Front-Panel Inserts
58
Removing a Floppy Drive
60
Installing a Floppy Drive
61
CD/DVD Drive
62
Removing a CD/DVD Drive
63
Installing a CD/DVD Drive
64
Installing a PCI Card
66
Removing a PCI Card
69
Installing a PCI Express Card
70
Removing a Pci Express Card
74
Installing the Card Fan
75
Installing the Processor
82
Replacing the Battery
85
Control Panel Components
87
Removing the Control Panel
88
Replacing the Control Panel
90
I/O Panel Components
91
Removing the I/O Panel
92
Replacing the I/O Panel
93
Removing the Power Supply
95
Replacing the Power Supply
96
Diagnostic Lights
97
Beep Codes
99
Error Messages
100
When to Use the Dell Diagnostics
103
Starting the Dell Diagnostics from Your Hard Drive
103
Starting the Dell Diagnostics from the Drivers and Utilities CD
104
Dell Diagnostics Main Menu
104
What Is a Driver
105
Identifying Drivers
105
Reinstalling Drivers and Utilities
106
Using Windows XP Device Driver Rollback
106
Windows 2000
106
Using Microsoft Windows Xp System Restore
107
Using the Drivers and Utilities CD
107
Creating a Restore Point
107
Restoring the Computer to an Earlier Operating State
107
Resolving Software and Hardware Incompatibilities
108
Undoing the Last System Restore
108
Enabling System Restore
108
Reinstalling Microsoft ® Windows ® XP
109
Reinstalling Windows XP
110
Booting from the Operating System CD
111
Windows Xp Setup
111
Solving Problems
113
Troubleshooting Tips
113
Battery Problems
113
Card Problems
113
Card Fan Problems
114
Drive Problems
114
CD and DVD Drive Problems
115
Problems Writing to a CD/DVD-RW Drive
115
Hard Drive Problems
115
E-Mail, Modem, and Internet Problems
116
IEEE 1394 Device Problems
117
Keyboard Problems
117
Lockups and Software Problems
118
The Computer Does Not Start up
118
The Computer Stops Responding
118
A Program Stops Responding
118
A Program Crashes Repeatedly
118
A Program Is Designed for an Earlier Windows Operating System
118
A Solid Blue Screen Appears
119
Other Software Problems
119
Memory Problems
119
Mouse Problems
120
Network Problems
120
Power Problems
121
Printer Problems
121
Serial or Parallel Device Problems
122
Sound and Speaker Problems
122
No Sound from Speakers
123
No Sound from Headphones
123
Video and Monitor Problems
124
If the Screen Is Blank
124
If the Screen Is Difficult to Read
125
Cleaning Your Computer
126
Computer, Keyboard, and Monitor
126
Floppy Drive
127
Cds and Dvds
127
Transferring Information to a New Computer
128
Start Menu
129
Choosing a Wallpaper
130
Choosing a Screen Saver
130
Creating Shortcuts
131
Arranging Shortcuts
131
Desktop Cleanup Wizard
131
Internet Connection Firewall
132
Setting up a Home and Office Network
132
Connecting to a Network Adapter
132
Network Setup Wizard
133
Removing the System Board
134
Replacing the System Board
135
Closing the Computer Cover
136
Removing the Front Panel
149
Replacing the Front Panel
150
Getting Help
156
Technical Assistance
156
Online Services
156
Autotech Service
157
Problems with Your Order
158
Product Information
158
Returning Items for Warranty Repair or Credit
158
Technical Support Service
158
Before You Call
159
Contacting Dell
160
Fcc Notices (U.s. Only)
181
FCC Identification Information
182

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Dell Precision 370 WHM User's & Service Manual (183 pages)

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Dell Precision 370 WHM Quick Reference Manual (120 pages)

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Dell Precision 370 WHM Quick Reference Manual (120 pages)

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Dell Precision 370 WHM Quick Reference Manual (118 pages)

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