Dell Precision 350 Manual de usuario

DellPrecision™Workstation350User'sGuide Information About Your Computer Finding Information for Your Computer Specifications Your Computer

Dell Diagnostics When to Use the Dell Diagnostics If you experience a problem with your computer, perform the checks in "Solving Problems" a

Back to Contents Page Microsoft®Windows®XP Features DellPrecision™Workstation350User'sGuide Overview New User Interface Files and

4. Select Classic Start Menu and click OK. If you prefer the classic window and button appearance, perform the following steps: 1. Right-click any

Application and Device Compatibility Although Windows XP is designed to be compatible with a wide range of application programs and hardware devices,

created the next time you turn the computer on. Event-Triggered Restore Points Event-triggered restore points are created before key changes are made

4. In the Device Manager window, right-click the device for which the new driver was installed, and then click Properties. 5. Click the Drivers ta

After initial operating system setup, the computer administrator or a user with administrator rights can create additional user accounts. To add users

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4. When the Dell Diagnostics Main Menu appears, select the test you want to run. Starting the Dell Diagnostics From the Drivers and Utilities CD 1.

A driver acts like a translator between the device and the programs that use the device. Each device has its own set of specialized commands that only

3. Click System Restore. 4. Follow the instructions on the screen. Restoring the Computer to an Earlier Operating State 1. Click the Start butto

6. Resolve conflicts by reconfiguring the devices or removing the devices from the Device Manager. To use the Windows XP Hardware Troubleshooter: 1.

Back to Contents Page Advanced Features DellPrecision™Workstation350User'sGuide LegacySelect Technology Control LegacySelect technology c

l Access information about your computer, such as how many processors it has and what operating system it is running l Monitor the status of your com

l Disabled — The system password is disabled by a jumper setting on the system board. You can only assign a system password when the following option

To assign a new password, follow the procedure in "Assigning a System Password." 6. Exit system setup. Setup Password Option Settings l E

7. Open the computer cover. 8. Replace the PSWD jumper plug. 9. Close the computer cover, reconnect the computer and devices to electrical outlets

For a complete list of abbreviations and acronyms, see the Glossary. IfyoupurchasedaDell™n Series computer, any references in this document to Mi

Boot Sequence This feature allows users to change the sequence of devices from which the computer boots. Option Settings l Normal — (Available only f

Time is kept in a 24-hour format (hours:minutes). Change the start-up time by pressing the right- or left-arrow keys to increase or to decrease the nu

Jumper Settings l USB Emulation — Settings are On and Off. l Primary Video Controller — settings are Auto and AGP (default). Auto — If only an AGP c

To change a jumper setting, pull the plug off its pin(s) and carefully fit it down onto the pin(s) indicated. Power Button You can use the ACPI feat

Hung Computer If the computer does not turn off when you press the power button, the computer may be hung. Press and hold the power button until the

9. Install the appropriate modem driver and voice program. For more information, see the manufacturer's documentation and your Microsoft®Wind

Back to Contents Page Battery DellPrecision™Workstation350User'sGuide A coin-cell battery maintains computer configuration, date, and tim

10. Close the computer cover, and plug your computer and devices into electrical outlets. 11. Enter system setup and restore the settings you re

Back to Contents Page Cleaning Your Computer DellPrecision™Workstation350User'sGuide Before Cleaning Your Computer Computer, Keyboard,

1. Hold the disc by its outer edge. It is okay to touch the inside edge of the center hole. 2. With a soft, lint-free cloth, gently wipe the botto

Back to Contents Page Your Computer DellPrecision™Workstation350User'sGuide Front View Back View Inside Your Computer System Board

Back to Contents Page Contacting Dell DellPrecision™Workstation350User'sGuide To contact Dell electronically, you can access the followin

Brazil International Access Code: 00 Country Code: 55 City Code: 51 Website: www.dell.com/br  Customer Support, Technical Support 0800903355 Tech

Fax Switchboard (Relational) 32871201 Switchboard (Home/Small Business) 32875000 Fax Switchboard (Home/Small Business) 32875001 Dominica General Su

India Technical Support 1600338045 Sales 1600338044 Ireland (Cherrywood) International Access Code: 16 Country Code: 353 City Code: 1 Website: sup

International Access Code: 00 Country Code: 352 E-mail: [email protected]  Technical Support (Brussels, Belgium) 3420808075 Home/Small Business Sales

[email protected] E-mail Support (servers): [email protected]  Technical Support 67116882 Relational Customer Care 67117514 Home/Sm

City Code: 8 E-mail Support for OptiPlex: [email protected]  E-mail Support for Servers: [email protected]  Technical Support 0859005

Back to Contents Page  Customer Service and Technical Support toll-free:1-800-822-8965 Employee Purchase Program (EPP) Customers toll-free:1-800-69

Back to Contents Page Getting Help DellPrecision™Workstation350User'sGuide Technical Assistance Problems With Your Order Product Inf

[email protected] AutoTech Service Dell's automated technical support service—AutoTech—provides recorded answers to the questions most frequently a

Back View door connectors. 6 service tag The tag is used to identify your computer when you access the Dell Support website or call technical supp

Back to Contents Page  Phone number: Service tag (bar code on the back of the computer): Express Service Code: Return Material Authorization Number (

Back to Contents Page Ergonomic Computing Habits DellPrecision™Workstation350User'sGuide  For comfort and efficiency, observe the followi

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Back to Contents Page Glossary DellPrecision™Workstation350User'sGuide ABCDEFGHIKLMNPRST

system setup or reinstallation. Also referred to as the Product Key or Product ID. Control Panel — A Windows utility that allows you to modify operat

F F — Fahrenheit — Atemperaturemeasurementsystemwhere32°isthefreezingpointand212°istheboilingpointofwater. FCC — Federal Communicatio

Kb — kilobit — A unit of data that equals 1024 bytes. A measurement of the capacity of memory integrated circuits. KB — kilobyte — A unit of data that

Partition — A physical storage area on a hard drive that is assigned to one or more logical storage areas known as logical drives. Each partition can

Shortcut — An icon that provides quick access to frequently used programs, files, folders, and drives. When you place a shortcut on your Windows deskt

your favorite picture and make it wallpaper. Write-Protected — Files or media that cannot be changed. Use write-protection when you want to protect da

Inside Your Computer 2 keyboard connector If you have a standard keyboard, plug it into the purple keyboard connector. If you have a USB keyboard, plu

Back to Contents Page Information About Your Computer DellPrecision™Workstation350User'sGuide Finding Information for Your Computer Sp

Specifications l Technical specifications l How to configure system settings l How to troubleshoot and solve problems Depending on your operating

Memory speed Processors between 1.5 GHz and 2.2 GHz with a 400 MHz FSB require 45 ns or faster memory. Processors at 2.26 GHz or above with a 533 MHz

 Back to Contents Page  Voltage 90 to 135 V at 50/60 Hz; 180 to 265 V at 50/60 Hz Backup battery 3-V CR2032 lithium coin cell Physical Height 42.5 c

Back to Contents Page Memory DellPrecision™Workstation350User'sGuide You can increase your computer memory by installing memory modules o

3. Disconnect any telephone or telecommunication lines from the computer. 4. Disconnect your computer and all attached devices from electrical out

8. When the System Memory total is correct, press <Esc> to exit system setup. 9. Run the Dell Diagnostics to verify that the memory modules

Back to Contents Page AGP Card DellPrecision™Workstation350User'sGuide Your computer provides a connector for an AGP card. 1. If you are

Installing an AGP/Card 1. To add or replace the card, press the card lever toward the PCI connector and gently press the card into the AGP connector

Back to Contents Page PCI Cards DellPrecision™Workstation350User'sGuide Installing a Card Removing a Card Your computer provides four

Cable Colors System Board Components CAUTION: Before you begin any of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions in the System

10. If you are installing a new card, remove the filler bracket to create a card-slot opening. Then continue with step 12. 11. If you are replacin

15. Connect any cables that should be attached to the card. See the documentation for the card for information about the card's cable connecti

17. Connect the network cable to the integrated connector on the computer back panel. Back to Contents Page 

Back to Contents Page Closing the Computer Cover DellPrecision™Workstation350User'sGuide 1. Ensure that all cables are connected, and fo

Back to Contents Page Opening the Computer Cover DellPrecision™Workstation350User'sGuide 1. Shut down the computer through the Start men

Back to Contents Page Drives DellPrecision™Workstation350User'sGuide Overview Hard Drive Front-Panel Inserts Floppy Drive CD/DVD

Most interface connectors are keyed for correct insertion; that is, a notch or a missing pin on one connector matches a tab or a filled-in hole on t

2. Press in on the tabs on each side of the drive and slide the drive up and out. Installing a Hard Drive 1. Unpack the replacement hard drive

5. Connect the power and hard-drive cables to the drive. 6. Check all connectors to be certain that they are properly cabled and firmly seated.

7. Open the computer cover. 8. Remove the two green plastic rails from the inside of the hard-drive bay by gently pulling the rails up and out of

Back to Contents Page  1 floppy drive connector (DSKT) 10 PCI card connectors (PCI1, PCI2, PCI3, and PCI4) 2 CD/DVD drive connector (SEC _IDE) 11 f

14. Close the computer cover. 15. Connect your computer and devices to electrical outlets, and turn them on. 16. See the documentation that cam

3. Disconnect any telephone or telecommunication lines from the computer. 4. Disconnect your computer and all attached devices from electrical out

2. Gently slide the drive into place until the tabs securely click into position. 3. Attach the power and floppy-drive cables to the floppy driv

3. Disconnect any telephone or telecommunication lines from the computer. 4. Disconnect your computer and all attached devices from electrical out

4. Gently slide the drive into place until the tabs securely click into position. 5. If you are installing a drive that has its own controller

Back to Contents Page Removing and Installing Computer Parts DellPrecision™Workstation350User'sGuide Opening the Computer Cover Drives

Back to Contents Page Microprocessor DellPrecision™Workstation350User'sGuide 1. If you are replacing a hard drive that contains data you

12. Pull the release lever straight up until the microprocessor is released. 13. Remove the microprocessor from the socket. Leave the releas

1. If the release lever is not extended to the release position, move it to that position. 2. Align pin-1 (the imprinted corner) of the microproce

Back to Contents Page Regulatory Notices DellPrecision™Workstation350User'sGuide FCC Notices (U.S. Only) IC Notice (Canada Only) CE

Back to Contents Page Advanced Troubleshooting DellPrecision™Workstation350User'sGuide Diagnostic Lights Beep Codes Dell Diagnostics 

This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are

The EPA's ENERGY STAR®Computers program is a joint effort between the EPA and computer manufacturers to reduce air pollution by promoting energy

MIC Notice (Republic of Korea Only) To determine which classification (Class A or B) applies to your computer (or other Dell digital device), examin

The phasing conductor of the room's electrical installation should have a reserve short-circuit protection device in the form of a fuse with a no

NOM Information (Mexico Only) The following information is provided on the device(s) described in this document in compliance with the requirement

Back to Contents Page Solving Problems DellPrecision™Workstation350User'sGuide Battery Problems Fill out the Diagnostics Checklist as you

Fill out the Diagnostics Checklist as you complete these checks. Floppy drive problems CD drive problems Problems writing to a CD-RW drive Ensure tha

DVD drive problems Hard drive problems Dropped or Damaged Computer E-Mail, Modem, and Internet Problems NOTE: Because of different worldwide file type

Error Messages If the message is not listed, see the documentation for the operating system or the program that was running when the message appeared.

Diskette drive 0 seek failure — A cable might be loose or the computer configuration information may not match the hardware configuration. See "F

Beep Codes Your computer might emit a series of beeps during start-up if the monitor cannot display errors or problems. This series of beeps, called a

General Problems The computer stops responding A program stops responding l If the message continues to appear after ensuring the information in syste

A program crashes repeatedly A program is designed for an earlier Windows operating system A solid blue screen appears Other software problems Other t

l A recently added device does not work. l Memory parity errors occur on parity-enabled computers. l A sound card emits noise or demonstrates other

Network Problems Power Problems Fill out the Diagnostics Checklist as you complete these checks. Restart the computer — 1. Simultaneously press <

Printer Problems Serial or Parallel Device Problems Fill out the Diagnostics Checklist as you complete these checks. is turned on. l Ensure that the

Sound and Speaker Problems Fill out the Diagnostics Checklist as you complete these checks. No sound from speakers No sound from headphones System Boa

Video and Monitor Problems Fill out the Diagnostics Checklist as you complete these checks. If the screen is blank If the screen is difficult to read

 Back to Contents Page  4. Try different settings for Screen resolution and Color quality. Windows 2000 1. Click the Start button, point to Setti

Back to Contents Page DellPrecision™Workstation350User'sGuide Notes, Notices, and Cautions Abbreviations and Acronyms Notes, Notices,

Back to Contents Page Warranty and Return Policy DellPrecision™Workstation350User'sGuide Dell Computer Corporation ("Dell") man