Dell Precision 690 Manual de usuario

DellPrecision™Workstation690User'sGuide Notes, Notices, and Cautions Information in this document is subject to change without notice. ©200

A security cable looped around a stationary object is used in conjunction with a padlock to prevent unauthorized movement of the computer. l Attach a

M Mb — megabit — A measurement of memory chip capacity that equals 1024 Kb. Mbps — megabits per second — One million bits per second. This measuremen

PIO — programmed input/output — A method of transferring data between two devices through the processor as part of the data path. pixel — A single poi

off your computer before completing a shutdown. smart card — A card that is embedded with a processor and a memory chip. Smart cards can be used to au

video resolution — See resolution. virus — A program that is designed to inconvenience you or to destroy data stored on your computer. A virus program

Back to Contents Page  I/O Panel DellPrecision™Workstation690User'sGuide I/O-Panel Components Removing the I/O Panel Replacing th

 4. If a graphics riser card is installed, remove it: a. Remove its four screws. b. Disconnect its power cable. c. Move it slightly up and

Back to Contents Page  Memory DellPrecision™Workstation690User'sGuide Addressing Memory With 4-GB or Greater Configurations (32-bit Ope

Memory Installation (Without Memory Riser Cards) Fully buffered DDR2 memory modules can also be installed in pairs of two; in this case, the compu

 3. Loosen the captive thumbscrews that secure the memory shroud and lift it away from the computer.  4. Note the position of the memory fan, th

 7. Insert the module into the connector until the module snaps into position. If you insert the module correctly, the securing clips snap into the

case sensitive. Certain key combinations are not valid. If you enter one of these combinations, the speaker emits a beep. As you press each character

Removing Memory Without Memory Riser Cards    1. Follow the procedures in Before You Begin.    2. Remove the computer cover (see Removing th

 5. Press out the securing clip at each end of the memory module connector.  6. Grasp the module and pull up. If the module is difficult to rem

in sets of four with one of the four on each riser card. Install memory modules in order of their labels on the system board; matched sets of four sho

 4. Disconnect the power cable from memory riser card 1 and 2.  5. Grasp the memory riser card 1 at each corner and lift memory riser card 1 and

If you insert the module correctly, the securing clips snap into the cutouts at each end of the module.  11. Ensure that memory riser card 3 is ab

 17. Replace the memory shroud. Tighten the thumbscrews until the memory shroud is well secured and will not shift when the computer is moved.  1

 3. Loosen the captive thumbscrews that secure the memory shroud and lift it away from the computer.   4. Disconnect the power cables from memory

 7. Grasp the memory riser card 3 at each corner and lift memory riser card 3 and attached card 4 from the DIMM_3 and DIMM_4 memory module connecto

14. Insert the riser cards into the connectors until both riser cards snap into position.  15. Connect the power cables to memory riser cards 1 and

Back to Contents Page  Power Supply DellPrecision™Workstation690User'sGuide Removing the Power Supply Replacing the Power Supply 

 Administrator Password  Option Settings You cannot change or enter a new administrator password if the following option is displayed: l Disable

 11. Gather the power supply bundles that stem from the power supply, for easy removal.  12. Slide the power supply towards the front of the co

Back to Contents Page  Removing the Computer Cover DellPrecision™Workstation690User'sGuide      1. Follow the procedures in Before

6. Locate the three hinge tabs on the edge of the computer.  7. Grip the sides of the computer cover and pivot the cover up, using the hinges as l

Back to Contents Page  Replacing the Computer Cover DellPrecision™Workstation690User'sGuide      1. Ensure that all cables are conn

ALERT! Cover was previously removed.  6. Reset the chassis intrusion detector by changing Intrusion Alert to Enabled or Enabled-Silent. See Resetting

Back to Contents Page  Installing the Speaker (Optional) DellPrecision™Workstation690User'sGuide    1. Follow the procedures in Befor

 5. Replace the computer cover (see Replacing the Computer Cover). Back to Contents Page  1 speaker (optional) 2 latch release tab 3 speaker slo

Back to Contents Page  Computer Stand DellPrecision™Workstation690User'sGuide Attaching the Computer Stand Removing the Computer Sta

 7. Slide the rear of the stand into the rear foot of the computer, and ensure that the alignment guide slides into place.  8. Center the front

Back to Contents Page  Chassis Intrusion Switch DellPrecision™Workstation690User'sGuide Removing the Chassis Intrusion Switch Replac

 1. Enter system setup (see System Setup).  2. Use the arrow keys to navigate to the Admin Password field, and then press <Enter>.  3.

 2. Replace the computer cover (see Replacing the Computer Cover).  3. Connect your computer and devices to electrical outlets, and turn them on.

Back to Contents Page  System Board DellPrecision™Workstation690User'sGuide Removing the System Board Replacing the System Board 

 6. If you do not have memory risers installed, lift to remove the memory fan from the fan support structure.  7. Remove the fan support struct

 11. Remove any components that restrict access to the system board.  12. Disconnect all cables from the system board.  13. Before you remo

b. Remove any installed heat-sink assemblies and processors from the existing system board and transfer them to the replacement system board. See Rem

Back to Contents Page DellPrecision™Workstation690User'sGuide Information in this document is subject to change without notice. ©2006Del

Back to Contents Page  Tools to Help Solve Problems DellPrecision™Workstation690User'sGuide Diagnostic Lights Beep Codes Error Me

 Diagnostic Light Codes During POST The power light displays a solid green for diagnostic light codes during POST. (blinking) amber A possible failu

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

Error Messages Fill out the Diagnostics Checklist as you complete these checks.  If the message is not listed, see the documentation for the operat

 System Setup Options NOTE: Depending on your computer and installed devices, the items listed in this section may not appear, or may not appear e

Alert!PowerSupplyFanFailure—  Alert!PreviousFanFailures—  Alert!PreviousThermalFailure—  Alert!PreviousShutdownDuetoThermal

Drivenotready— Put a floppy disk in the drive.  GateA20failure— See Lockups and Software Problems.  Hard-diskconfigurationerror—  H

Non-systemdiskordiskerror— Replace the floppy disk with one that has a bootable operating system or remove the floppy disk from drive A and res

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

5. Select the Boot from CD-ROM option from the menu that appears.  6. Type 1 to start the ResourceCD menu.  7. Select the option to start the

Many drivers, such as the keyboard driver, come with your Microsoft®Windows®operating system. You may need to install drivers if you: l Upgrade you

 Manually Reinstalling Drivers  1. After extracting the driver files to your hard drive as described in the previous section, click the Start butto

 4. Select a restore point and click Next. If a calendar date has only one restore point, then that restore point is automatically selected. If two

 5. When prompted, click Finish to reboot the computer.  6. When prompted, click Yes. The computer restarts. Because the computer is restored to

 Reinstalling Windows XP The reinstallation process can take 1 to 2 hours to complete. After you reinstall the operating system, you must also reins

NIC (On default) setting is active, if a boot routine is not available from the network server, the computer attempts to boot from the next device in

Back to Contents Page  Solving Problems DellPrecision™Workstation690User'sGuide Troubleshooting Tips Follow these tips when you troubl

Card Fan Problems   Drive Problems   Fill out the Diagnostics Checklist as you complete these checks.  Testthegraphicscard—  1. Turn o

 CD and DVD drive problems  Problems writing to a CD/DVD-RW drive  Hard drive problems E-Mail, Modem, and Internet Problems    Check for Soft

IEEE 1394 Device Problems    Checkthetelephonelineconnection—  Checkthetelephonejack—  Connectthemodemdirectlytothetelepho

Keyboard Problems  Lockups and Software Problems   The computer does not start up  The computer stops responding  A program stops responding

 A program is designed for an earlier Microsoft®Windows®operating system  A solid blue screen appears  Other software problems Media Card Reader

Memory Problems Fill out the Diagnostics Checklist as you complete these checks.   Mouse Problems  media.  FlexBay device is Disabled — Ther

Network Problems Fill out the Diagnostics Checklist as you complete these checks.  Power Problems Fill out the Diagnostics Checklist as you compl

Printer Problems Fill out the Diagnostics Checklist as you complete these checks.  Serial or Parallel Device Problems Fill out the Diagnostics Ch

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

(Off default) Security Unlock Setup (Locked default) When an administrator password is being used, allows the user access to modify system setup setti

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

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Back to Contents Page  Features of Microsoft®Windows®XP DellPrecision™Workstation690User'sGuide Transferring Information to a New Com

After the information has been copied, the Completing the Collection Phase screen appears.  8. Click Finish. To transfer data to the new computer:

 3. Click Finished and restart the new computer. Switching to Microsoft®Windows®Classic View You can change the appearance of the Windows deskt

l Center to place a single copy of an image in the center of the screen l Stretch to place a single copy of an image to fit the size of the screen

Desktop Cleanup Wizard Your computer is set up to use the Desktop Cleanup Wizard to move programs that are not frequently used to a designated folde

 Network Setup Wizard The Microsoft®Windows®XP operating system provides a Network Setup Wizard to guide you through the process of sharing files

Boot Menu This feature allows you to change the boot sequence for devices.  Option Settings l Onboard or USB Floppy Drive — The computer attempts

 7. Press <Enter> to select the device. For example, if you are booting to a USB memory key, highlight USB Device and press <Enter>.

 2. Remove the computer cover (see Removing the Computer Cover).  3. Locate the 2-pin password jumper (PSWD) on the system board, and remove the

Back to Contents Page  About Your Computer DellPrecision™Workstation690User'sGuide Front View Back View Back Panel Connectors 

d. Remove the jumper plug from the RTCRST pins and place it back on the password pins.  4. Replace the computer cover (see Replacing the Computer

About RAID Configurations This section provides an overview of the RAID configuration that you might have selected when you purchased your computer.

RAID Level 5 RAID level 5 uses a data-staging storage technique known as "parity checking." When a block of data is written to the RAID conf

 Entering the RAID Configuration Utility  1. Boot the system.  2. Press <Ctrl><C> during POST when prompted. If you wait too long an

l Drives must have 512 byte blocks and must not have removable media. l There can be at minimum of 2 and a maximum of 4 hard drives in a RAID volum

When a RAID volume is synchronized, the firmware synchronizes the data on the secondary hard drive(s) with the data on the primary hard drive of the R

Back to Contents Page  Battery DellPrecision™Workstation690User'sGuide About the Battery Removing the Battery Replacing the Batte

6. While supporting the battery connector, press the battery tab away from the positive side of the connector and pry the battery up out of the securi

Back to Contents Page  Before You Begin DellPrecision™Workstation690User'sGuide Recommended Tools Turning Off Your Computer Befor

 1. Turn off your computer (see Turning Off Your Computer).  2. Disconnect all telephone or network cables from the computer.  3. Disconnect y

Back View Back Panel Connectors NOTICE: To avoid losing data, do not use the power button to turn off the computer. Instead, perform an operati

Back to Contents Page  Cards DellPrecision™Workstation690User'sGuide Expansion Card Support Installing an Expansion Card Removing

 3. Press the tabs on either end of the card retention device and lift to remove it from the computer.  4. Press down the tab on the top of the

 10. Place the card in the connector and press down firmly. Ensure that the card is fully seated in the slot If there is a release tab on the card

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

Removing an Expansion Card  1. Follow the procedures in Before You Begin.    2. Remove the computer cover (see Removing the Computer Cover).

c. If the connector has a release tab, press the release tab as you grasp the card by its top corners, and ease it out of its connector.  6. If

 10. Reconnect the data cable to each installed hard drive.  11. Reconnect the hard drive power cable to each installed hard drive.  12. En

Removing a PCI Express Graphics Card from a Dual Configuration This section regards dual configurations of PCI Express graphics cards only. For remo

 6. Press down the tab on the top of the card retainer at the appropriate card slot and pivot the card retainer back through the chassis wall. 

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

1 parallel connector Connect a parallel device, such as a printer, to the parallel connector. If you have a USB printer, plug it into a USB connecto

 13. Replace the computer cover (see Replacing the Computer Cover), reconnect the computer and devices to electrical outlets, and then turn them on

 3. Press the tabs on either end of the card retention device and lift to remove it from the computer.  4. Press down the tab on the top of the

 9. Gently pull the securing tab (if present) and place the card in the connector. Press down firmly and ensure that the card is fully seated in the

 14. Connect the power cable to the power connector on the card. For information about the card cable connections, see the documentation that ca

  2. Remove the computer cover (see Removing the Computer Cover).  3. If a graphics riser card is installed, remove it: a. Remove its four sc

Back to Contents Page  Copying CDs and DVDs DellPrecision™Workstation690User'sGuide This section applies only to computers that have a C

 Helpful Tips l Use Microsoft®Windows®Explorer to drag and drop files to a CD-R or CD-RW only after you start Sonic DigitalMedia and open a Digita

Back to Contents Page  Cleaning Your Computer DellPrecision™Workstation690User'sGuide Computer, Keyboard, and Monitor Mouse Flopp

Clean your floppy drive using a commercially available cleaning kit. These kits contain pretreated floppy disks to remove contaminants that accumulate

Back to Contents Page  Processor DellPrecision™Workstation690User'sGuide Removing the Processor Installing the Processor   Remo

Inside View System Board Components 13 serial connector Connect a serial device, such as a handheld device, to the serial port. If necessary, th

 7. Open the processor cover by sliding the release lever from under the center cover latch on the socket. Then, pull the lever back to release the

 12. Replace the computer cover (see Replacing the Computer Cover). Installing the Processor  1. Follow the procedures in Before You Begin. 

 7. Orient the front and rear alignment notches on the processor with the front and rear alignment notches on the socket.  8. Align the pin-1 c

If you installed a processor replacement kit from Dell, return the original heat-sink assembly and processor to Dell in the same package in which your

Back to Contents Page  Drives DellPrecision™Workstation690User'sGuide Hard Drive Drive Panels Floppy Drive Media Card Reader

When connecting a SAS or SATA cable, hold the cable by the connector at each end and press firmly into the connector. When disconnecting a SAS or SATA

 1. If you are replacing a hard drive that contains data that you want to keep, back up your files before you begin this procedure.  2. Follow th

 7. Press the blue tabs on each side of the hard-drive bracket toward each other and slide the drive up and out of the hard-drive bay.  8. Ensur

 4. Follow the procedures in Before You Begin.    5. Remove the computer cover (see Removing the Computer Cover).  6. Verify that the hard-d

 11. Ensure that all connectors are properly cabled and firmly seated.  12. Replace the computer cover (see Replacing the Computer Cover).

1 secondary processor connector (CPU_1) 18 hard drive fan (FAN_HDD) 2 front fan connector (FAN_FRONT) 19 FlexBay connector (USB) 3 card cage fan con

See the documentation for your operating system for instructions.  19. Test the hard drive by running the Dell Diagnostics. See Dell Diagnostics.

 7. Press the blue tabs on each side of the hard-drive bracket toward each other and slide the drive up and out of the hard-drive carrier.  8.

 4. Remove the drive panel (see Removing the Drive Panel).  5. If you are installing a new drive, remove the drive-panel insert from a 5.25-inc

 9. Connect a power cable to the hard drive.  10. Connect the data cable to the back of the drive and to the connector on the system board. 

 Removing the Drive Panel  1. Follow the procedures in Before You Begin.    2. Remove the computer cover (see Removing the Computer Cover). 

 3. Slide the drive panel insert tab out from the tab slot  4. Set the drive-panel insert aside in a secure location.  Replacing a Drive-P

 Replacing the Drive Panel  1. Follow the procedures in Before You Begin.    2. Align the drive panel tabs with the side-door hinges.  3.

 2. Remove the computer cover (see Removing the Computer Cover).  3. Remove the drive panel (see Removing the Drive Panel).  4. Disconnect th

b. Install a drive panel insert (see Replacing a Drive-Panel Insert).  9. If you are installing another drive in the drive bay, see the appropri

 8. Attach the power and data cables to the floppy drive.  9. Connect the other end of the data cable to the system board connector labeled &qu

 Cable Colors Back to Contents Page  13 main power connector (POWEsR1) 30  NOTE: PCI-Express x8 card slot, wired as x4 (SLOT1_PCIE)  NOTE: In the

14. Enter system setup and select the appropriate Diskette Drive option (see System Setup).  15. Verify that your computer works correctly by runn

 7. Press down the release lever on the side of the drive carrier and pull the Media Card Reader out.  8. If you are not installing another dri

 7. If an empty 3.5-inch drive carrier is installed in the drive bay, slide the Media Card Reader into the drive carrier until it clicks into place

 10. Check all cable connections and fold cables out of the way to avoid blocking airflow between the fan and cooling vents.  11. Reinstall the

 4. Disconnect the power and data cables from the back of the drive.  5. If you are uninstalling your only IDE CD/DVD drive and will not replac

 11. Connect the computer and devices to electrical outlets, and turn them on.  Installing a CD/DVD Drive  1. Follow the procedures in Before Yo

 9. Attach the power and data cables to the CD/DVD drive.  10. If you are installing an IDE drive, another CD/DVD drive may be attached to the sam

Back to Contents Page  FCC Notice (U.S. Only) DellPrecision™Workstation690User'sGuide FCC Class B This equipment generates, uses, and c

Back to Contents Page  Information About Your Computer DellPrecision™Workstation690User'sGuide Finding Information Specifications

l Service Tag and Express Service Code l Microsoft Windows License Label  Service Tag and Microsoft®Windows®License These labels are located on

Back to Contents Page  Advanced Features DellPrecision™Workstation690User'sGuide LegacySelect Technology Control LegacySelect technolo

Specifications Your operating system product key label is located on your computer (see Service Tag and Microsoft® Windows® License).  NOTE: The co

Type PCIe x16 (up to 150 W supported)  Audio Type Sigmatel STAC9200 High Defintion Audio CODEC and Azalia/ High Definition digital controller Stereo

Audio two front-panel connectors for microphone and headphones; two back-panel connectors for line-in and line-out/ headphones System board connectors

Back to Contents Page  CAUTION: Your computer is heavy and can be difficult to maneuver. Seek assistance before attempting to lift, move, or tilt it

Back to Contents Page  Getting Help DellPrecision™Workstation690User'sGuide Technical Assistance Problems With Your Order Product

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Back to Contents Page  Glossary DellPrecision™Workstation690User'sGuide A B C D E F G H I K L M N O P R S T U V W X Z Terms in this Glos

L2 cache — Secondary cache which can either be external to the processor or incorporated into the processor architecture. carnet — An international cu

DVD+RW drive — a drive that can read DVDs and most CD media and write to DVD+RW (rewritable DVDs) discs. DVI — digital video interface — A standard fo

H hard drive — A drive that reads and writes data on a hard disk. The terms hard drive and hard disk are often used interchangeably. heat sink — A me