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Dell Precision NX046 User Manual

Dell Precision NX046 User Manual (316 pages)

Dell Workstation User's Guide

Brand: Dell | Category: Desktop | Size: 13.77 MB

Table of Contents

Table of Contents
3
1 Finding Information

11
2 About Your Computer

19
3 Advanced Features

45
- Legacyselect Technology Control
  45
- Manageability
  45
- Power Management
  47
- About RAID Configurations
  49
4 Setting up Your Computer

65
5 Securing Your Computer

75
6 System Setup

89
- Overview
  89
- Entering System Setup
  89
- System Setup Options
  89
- Onboard Devices
  91
- Boot Menu
  97
7 Clearing Forgotten Passwords

101
- Clearing CMOS Settings
  103
- Flashing the BIOS
  103
8 Cleaning Your Computer

105
- Computer, Keyboard, and Monitor
  105
- Floppy Drive
  105
- Cds and Dvds
  105
9 Troubleshooting

107
- Solving Problems
  107
  - Battery Problems
    107
  - Drive Problems
    107
  - E-Mail and Internet Problems
    109
  - Error Messages
    110
  - IEEE 1394 Device Problems
    111
  - Keyboard Problems
    112
  - Lockups and Software Problems
    112
  - Memory Problems
    114
  - Mouse Problems
    115
  - Network Problems
    116
  - Power Problems
    116
  - Printer Problems
    117
  - Scanner Problems
    118
  - Sound Problems
    119
10 Troubleshooting Tools

121
- Diagnostic Lights
  121
  - Diagnostic Light Codes before POST
    121
  - Diagnostic Light Codes During POST
    123
- Beep Codes
  129
- Error Messages
  130
- Configuration Information
  133
- Dell Diagnostics
  136
11 Reinstalling Software

141
- Drivers
  141
  - What Is a Driver
    141
  - Identifying Drivers
    141
  - Reinstalling Drivers and Utilities
    142
- Troubleshooting Software and Hardware Problems in
  143
- Vista™ Operating Systems
  143
- Restoring Your Operating System
  144
12 Adding and Replacing Parts

151
- Before You Begin
  151
- Recommended Tools
  151
- Turning off Your Computer
  151
- Before Working Inside Your Computer
  152
- Removing the Computer Cover and Front Panel
  153
- Replacing the Front Panel and Computer Cover
  158
- I/O Panel
  163
  - I/O-Panel Components
    164
  - Removing the I/O Panel
    165
  - Replacing the I/O Panel
    167
- Power Supply
  167
- Battery
  176
  - About the Battery
    176
  - Replacing the Battery
    177
- Processor
  179
  - Removing the Processor
    179
  - Installing the Processor
    183
- Memory
  187
  - Fully Buffered DIMM (FBD) Memory Overview
    187
    
    Addressing Memory with 4-GB or Greater Configurations (32-Bit Operating Systems Only)
    188
    
    Removing Memory
    189
    
    Installing Memory
    190
  - Cards
    193
    
    Expansion Card Support
    193
    
    Installing an Expansion Card
    194
    
    Removing an Expansion Card
    201
  - Drives
    205
    
    Tower Computer Drives
    205
    
    Desktop Computer Drives
    206
    
    Controller Card Data Cable Connectors
    212
    
    Hard Drive
    212
    
    More Information
    224
    
    Drive Panels
    233
    
    Floppy Drive
    239
    
    Media Card Reader
    254
    
    Installing Media Card Reader
    264
    
    Optical Drive
    268
  - System Board
    281
    
    Removing the System Board
    281
    
    Replacing the System Board
    284
13 Getting Help

289
- Obtaining Assistance
  289
  - Technical Support and Customer Service
    290
  - Online Services
    290
  - Autotech Service
    291
  - Automated Order-Status Service
    291
- Problems with Your Order
  291
- Product Information
  291
- Returning Items for Warranty Repair or Credit
  292
- Before You Call
  292
- Contacting Dell
  295
A Appendix

297
- FCC Notice (U.S. Only)
  297
  - FCC Class B
    297
Glossary

299

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