User Manuals: Dell Precision Workstation 450 Desktop

Manuals and User Guides for Dell Precision Workstation 450 Desktop. We have 8 Dell Precision Workstation 450 Desktop manuals available for free PDF download: User Manual, Setup And Quick Reference Manual, Service Manual, System Information Manual

Dell Precision Workstation 450 User Manual (326 pages)

Brand: Dell | Category: Desktop | Size: 76.92 MB

Abbreviations and Acronyms
2
Table of Contents
5
1 Information about Your Computer

15
2 About Your Computer-Dell Precision

27
- Front View
  28
  - Front View of the Computer (Doors Open)
    30
  - Opening the Drive Door
    32
- Back View
  33
- Inside Your Computer
  36
- System Board Components
  38
3 About Yo Ur Computer-Dell Precision 650

39
- Front View
  42
- Back View
  44
- Inside Your Computer
  46
- System Board Components
  48
4 Advanced Features

51
- Legacyselect Technology Control
  52
- Manageability
  52
- Security
  54
  - Chassis Intrusion Detection
    54
  - Padlock Ring and Security Cable Slot
    54
- Password Protection
  55
- System Setup
  60
  - Entering System Setup
    60
  - System Setup Screens
    60
  - Boot Sequence
    62
  - System Setup Options
    64
- Jumper Settings
  70
- Power Button
  70
- Tapi
  71
  - Installing a TAPI-Compliant Modem Card
    71
  - Installing a TAPI Sound Card
    72
- Hyper-Threading
  74
- Ieee 1394
  74
- U320 SCSI Controller
  74
- Integrated Striping
  75
5 Removing and Installing Parts-Dell Precision

82
6 Drives

83
- Overview
  84
  - IDE Drive Addressing
    85
  - Connecting Drive Cables
    85
  - SCSI Device Installation Guidelines
    87
  - SCSI ID Numbers
    88
  - Device Termination
    88
  - General Guidelines
    89
  - SCSI Cables
    89
- Hard Drive
  89
  - Removing a Hard Drive
    90
  - Installing a Hard Drive
    94
- Floppy Drive
  100
  - Removing a Floppy Drive
    101
  - Installing a Floppy Drive
    103
- CD/DVD Drive
  106
  - Removing a CD/DVD Drive
    107
  - Installing a CD/DVD Drive
    109
7 Microprocessor Airflow Shroud

113
- Removing the Microprocessor Airflow Shroud
  114
- Installing the Microprocessor Airflow Shroud
  115
9 Opening the Computer Cover

123
10 Memory

123
- Memory Installation Guidelines
  124
- Removing a Memory Module
  125
- Adding a Memory Module
  126
11 Cards

130
- Cards
  130
  - Installing a Card
    131
  - Removing a Card
    136
13 Drives

139
- Overview
  140
  - IDE Drive Addressing
    141
  - Connecting Drive Cables
    141
  - SCSI Device Installation Guidelines
    143
  - SCSI ID Numbers
    143
  - Device Termination
    144
  - General Guidelines
    144
  - SCSI Cables
    145
- Hard Drive
  145
  - Removing a Hard Drive
    146
  - Installing a Hard Drive
    150
- Floppy Drive
  156
  - Removing a Floppy Drive
    157
  - Installing a Floppy Drive
    158
- CD/DVD Drive
  162
  - Removing a CD/DVD Drive
    162
  - Installing a CD/DVD Drive
    164
14 Microprocessor Airflow Shroud

169
- Removing the Microprocessor Airflow Shroud
  170
- Installing the Microprocessor Airflow Shroud
  171
15 Microprocessor

173
- Installation Guidelines
  174
- Installing the Microprocessor
  174
- Removing the Microprocessor
  177
- Vrm
  181
  - Installing a VRM
    181
  - Removing a VRM
    183
16 Battery

185
17 Closing the Computer Cover

189
18 Solving Problems

193
- Troubleshooting Your Computer
  195
- Battery Problems
  195
- Card Problems
  195
- Drive Problems
  197
  - Floppy Drive Problems
    197
  - CD Drive Problems
    198
  - Problems Writing to a CD-RW Drive
    199
  - DVD Drive Problems
    199
  - Hard Drive Problems
    200
- Dropped or Damaged Computer
  201
- E-Mail, Modem, and Internet Problems
  202
- Error Messages
  203
- General Problems
  213
  - The Computer Stops Responding
    213
  - A Program Stops Responding
    213
  - A Program Crashes Repeatedly
    213
  - A Program Is Designed for an Earlier Windows Operating System
    214
  - A Solid Blue Screen Appears
    214
  - Other Software Problems
    214
  - Other Technical Problems
    215
  - General Hardware Problems
    216
- IEEE 1394 Device Problems
  217
- Keyboard Problems
  217
- Memory Problems
  218
- Microprocessor Problems
  219
- Mouse Problems
  220
- Network Problems
  221
- Power Problems
  222
- Printer Problems
  224
- Serial or Parallel Device Problems
  225
- Sound and Speaker Problems
  227
  - No Sound from Speakers
    227
  - No Sound from Headphones
    228
  - System Board Problems
    229
  - Video and Monitor Problems
    230
    
    If the Screen Is Blank
    230
    
    If the Screen Is Difficult to Read
    231
19 Advanced Troubleshooting

233
- Diagnostic Lights
  234
  - System Lights
    234
  - Diagnostic Lights
    235
- Beep Codes
  242
- Dell Diagnostics
  243
  - When to Use the Dell Diagnostics
    243
  - Starting the Dell Diagnostics
    244
- Drivers
  246
  - What Is a Driver
    246
  - Identifying Drivers
    247
  - Reinstalling Drivers
    247
- Using System Restore
  249
- Resolving Software and Hardware Incompatibilities
  251
  - Windows XP
    251
  - Windows 2000
    252
  - Contents
    252
20 Cleaning Your Computer

253
- Before Cleaning Your Computer
  254
- Computer, Keyboard, and Monitor
  254
- Mouse
  254
- Floppy Drive
  255
- Cds and Dvds
  255
21 Ergonomic Computing Habits

257
22 Your Operating System

261
- Reinstalling Microsoft ® Windows ® XP
  262
  - Before You Reinstall
    262
  - Reinstalling Windows XP
    262
- Reinstalling Microsoft Windows 2000
  264
- Microsoft Windows XP Features
  266
  - Transferring Information to a New Computer
    266
  - Switching to Classic View
    267
  - Desktop Cleanup Wizard
    268
  - Internet Connection Firewall
    269
  - Setting up a Home and Office Network
    269
  - User Accounts and Fast User Switching
    269
23 Regulatory Notices

271
- FCC Notices (U.S. Only)
  273
- IC Notice (Canada Only)
  275
- CE Notice (European Union)
  275
- ENERGY STAR Compliance
  276
- Simplified Chinese Class a Warning Notice (China Only)
  277
- EN 55022 Compliance (Czech Republic Only)
  278
- VCCI Notice (Japan Only)
  278
- MIC Notice (Republic of Korea Only)
  280
- Polish Center for Testing and Certification Notice
  281
- BSMI Notice (Taiwan Only)
  283
- NOM Information (Mexico Only)
  285
24 Warranty and Return Policy

287
25 Getting Help

289
- Technical Assistance
  290
  - Online Services
    290
  - Autotech Service
    291
  - Automated Order-Status Service
    291
  - Technical Support Service
    292
- Problems with Your Order
  292
- Product Information
  292
- Returning Items for Warranty Repair or Credit
  292
- Before You Call
  293
  - Contents
    294
- Contacting Dell
  295
26 Glossary

313

Dell Precision Workstation 450 Setup And Quick Reference Manual (260 pages)

Dell Personal Computer Setup and Quick Reference Guide

Brand: Dell | Category: Desktop | Size: 32.26 MB

Dell Precision Workstation 450 User Manual (156 pages)

Brand: Dell | Category: Desktop | Size: 4.55 MB

Advanced Troubleshooting
3
System Lights
3
Beep Codes
6
When to Use the Dell Diagnostics
7
Starting the Dell Diagnostics
7
Starting the Dell Diagnostics from Your Hard Drive
7
Starting the Dell Diagnostics from the Drivers and Utilities CD
7
Dell Diagnostics Main Menu
8
What Is a Driver
8
Identifying Drivers
9
Reinstalling Drivers
9
Using Windows Xp Device Driver Rollback
9
Using System Restore
10
Creating a Restore Point
10
Restoring the Computer to an Earlier Operating State
10
Undoing the Last System Restore
10
Enabling System Restore
10
Resolving Software and Hardware Incompatibilities
11
Advanced Features
12
Legacyselect Technology Control
12
Alert Standard Format
12
Dell Openmanage It Assistant
12
Dell Openmanage Client Instrumentation
12
Chassis Intrusion Detection
13
Password Protection
13
System Password
13
Padlock Ring and Security Cable Slot
13
Option Settings
14
Assigning a System Password
14
Typing Your System Password
14
Setup Password
15
Disabling a Forgotten Password and Setting a New Password
15
Deleting or Changing an Existing System Password
15
Assigning a Setup Password
15
Deleting or Changing an Existing Setup Password
15
Entering System Setup
16
System Setup Screens
16
Boot Sequence
17
Changing Boot Sequence for Future Boots
18
System Setup Options
18
Jumper Settings
20
Power Button
20
Installing a TAPI-Compliant Modem Card
21
Installing a TAPI Sound Card
21
Hyper-Threading
22
U320 SCSI Controller
22
Ieee 1394
22
Integrated Striping
23
Troubleshooting the Stripe Volume
24
Installing a Card
28
Removing a Card
31
Before Cleaning Your Computer
33
Computer, Keyboard, and Monitor
33
Floppy Drive
33
Cds and Dvds
34
Getting Help
35
Technical Assistance
35
Online Services
35
Problems with Your Order
36
Product Information
36
Returning Items for Warranty Repair or Credit
36
Before You Call
36
Autotech Service
36
Technical Support Service
36
Contacting Dell
37
About Your Computer-Dell Precision
45
Front View
45
Back View
45
Inside Your Computer
47
System Board Components
48
IDE Drive Addressing
49
Connecting Drive Cables
49
SCSI Device Installation Guidelines
50
Scsi ID Numbers
50
Hard Drive
51
Device Termination
51
General Guidelines
51
Scsi Cables
51
Removing a Hard Drive
52
Installing a Hard Drive
54
Removing a Floppy Drive
57
Installing a Floppy Drive
58
Removing a CD/DVD Drive
60
Installing a CD/DVD Drive
61
Regulatory Notices
64
Fcc Notices (U.s. Only)
64
Energy Star Compliance
65
Class a Device
67
Class B Device
67
Polish Center for Testing and Certification Notice
67
BSMI Notice (Taiwan Only)
68
NOM Information (Mexico Only)
69
Ergonomic Computing Habits
70
Removing and Installing Parts-Dell Precision
72
Removing the Microprocessor Airflow Shroud
73
Installing the Microprocessor Airflow Shroud
74
Information about Your Computer
83
Finding Information for Your Computer
83
Specifications
85
Caring for Your Computer
88
Front View of the Computer (Doors Open)
89
Opening the Drive Door
90
Closing the Computer Cover
95
Opening the Computer Cover
97
Installing the Microprocessor
99
Installation Guidelines
99
Removing the Microprocessor
100
Installing a VRM
119
Removing a VRM
120
Memory Installation Guidelines
121
Addressing Memory with 4-GB Configurations
121
Removing a Memory Module
122
Adding a Memory Module
122
Simplified Chinese Class a Warning Notice (China Only)
129
Solving Problems
134
Troubleshooting Your Computer
134
Battery Problems
134
Card Problems
134
Floppy Drive Problems
135
Problems Writing to a CD-RW Drive
136
DVD Drive Problems
136
Hard Drive Problems
136
Dropped or Damaged Computer
137
E-Mail, Modem, and Internet Problems
137
Error Messages
138
General Problems
141
The Computer Stops Responding
141
A Program Stops Responding
141
A Program Crashes Repeatedly
141
A Program Is Designed for an Earlier Windows Operating System
141
A Solid Blue Screen Appears
141
Other Software Problems
141
IEEE 1394 Device Problems
142
Keyboard Problems
142
Other Technical Problems
142
General Hardware Problems
142
Memory Problems
143
Microprocessor Problems
143
Mouse Problems
144
Network Problems
144
Power Problems
145
Printer Problems
145
Serial or Parallel Device Problems
146
Sound and Speaker Problems
146
No Sound from Speakers
146
No Sound from Headphones
147
System Board Problems
147
Video and Monitor Problems
148
If the Screen Is Blank
148
If the Screen Is Difficult to Read
148
Warranty and Return Policy
150
Your Operating System
151
Before You Reinstall
151
Reinstalling Windows Xp
151
Booting from the Operating System CD
151
Windows Xp Setup
151
Reinstalling Microsoft Windows 2000
152
Transferring Information to a New Computer
153
Switching to Classic View
153
Control Panel
154
Start Menu
154
Desktop Themes
154
Desktop Cleanup Wizard
154
Internet Connection Firewall
154
Setting up a Home and Office Network
154
Network Setup Wizard
154
User Accounts and Fast User Switching
154
Adding User Accounts
155
Fast User Switching
155

Dell Precision Workstation 450 Setup And Quick Reference Manual (208 pages)

Setup and Quick Reference Guide

Brand: Dell | Category: Desktop | Size: 25.83 MB

Dell Precision Workstation 450 Setup And Quick Reference Manual (148 pages)

Setup and Quick Reference Guide

Brand: Dell | Category: Desktop | Size: 16.1 MB

Dell Precision Workstation 450 System Information Manual (62 pages)

Models WHL, DHS, DHM, and WHM

Brand: Dell | Category: Desktop | Size: 0.59 MB

Dell Precision Workstation 450 Service Manual (69 pages)

Brand: Dell | Category: Desktop | Size: 2.87 MB

Before You Begin
4
Recommended Tools
4
Precautionary Measures
4
Protecting against Electrostatic Discharge
4
Installing a Card
6
Removing a Card
8
Removing the Chassis Intrusion Switch
10
Replacing the Chassis Intrusion Switch
11
Control Panel Components
12
Removing the Control Panel
12
Replacing the Control Panel
13
Inside View of Your Computer
14
System Board Components
14
IDE Drive Addressing
16
Connecting Drive Cables
16
SCSI Device Installation Guidelines
17
Device Termination
17
Scsi ID Numbers
17
General Guidelines
18
SCSI Cables
18
Removing a Hard Drive
18
Installing a Hard Drive
19
Removing a Floppy Drive
21
Installing a Floppy Drive
22
Removing a CD/DVD Drive
23
Installing a CD/DVD Drive
24
Removing the Power Supply
27
Replacing the Power Supply
27
Removing the Drive Door
28
Replacing the Drive Door
29
Removing the Microprocessor Airflow Shroud
30
Installing the Microprocessor Airflow Shroud
30
Removing the Front Panel
33
Replacing the Front Panel
33
Removing the I/O Panel
36
Replacing the I/O Panel
36
Closing the Computer Cover
40
Opening the Computer Cover
42
Installing the Microprocessor
44
Installation Guidelines
44
Removing the Microprocessor
45
Installing a VRM
59
Removing a VRM
59
Memory Installation Guidelines
61
Addressing Memory with 4-GB Configurations
61
Removing a Memory Module
61
Adding a Memory Module
62
Removing the System Board
67
Replacing the System Board
67

Dell Precision Workstation 450 System Information Manual (64 pages)

System Information Guide

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Table of Contents

1 Information about Your Computer

2 About Your Computer-Dell Precision

3 About Yo Ur Computer-Dell Precision 650

4 Advanced Features

5 Removing and Installing Parts-Dell Precision

6 Drives

7 Microprocessor Airflow Shroud

9 Opening the Computer Cover

10 Memory

11 Cards

13 Drives

14 Microprocessor Airflow Shroud

15 Microprocessor

16 Battery

17 Closing the Computer Cover

18 Solving Problems

19 Advanced Troubleshooting

20 Cleaning Your Computer

21 Ergonomic Computing Habits

22 Your Operating System

23 Regulatory Notices

24 Warranty and Return Policy

25 Getting Help

26 Glossary

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