Page 2 - Dell Precision R5400 Workstation/FX100 Technical Guide; focussing on the core values of the product family. These are:; Performance; Dell Precision Workstations
Dell Precision R5400 Workstation/FX100 Technical Guide D E L L P R E C I S I O N W O R K S T A T I O N S – D O N ’ T S E T T L E F O R A N Y T H I N G L E S S A D # 8 1 0 0 0 2 0 0 8 P A G E 2 O F 3 6 Dell Precision Workstations Dell Precision workstations have been the world’s leading workstation b...
Page 3 - The Dell Precision R5400 Rack Workstation; Intel Xeon Quad-core and Dual core Processors
Dell Precision R5400 Workstation/FX100 Technical Guide D E L L P R E C I S I O N W O R K S T A T I O N S – D O N ’ T S E T T L E F O R A N Y T H I N G L E S S A D # 8 1 0 0 0 2 0 0 8 P A G E 3 O F 3 6 The Dell Precision R5400 Rack Workstation The Dell Precision R5400 is a high performance dual socke...
Page 4 - Processors; Graphics
Dell Precision R5400 Workstation/FX100 Technical Guide Processors Dual-Core (6MB L2 cache) & Quad-Core (2X 6MB L2 cache) Intel Xeon Processors. 45nm architecture with Intel Virtualization Technology and Intel Trusted Execution Technology (TXT) Chipset Intel 5400 chipset, which supports the lates...
Page 5 - Applications and ISV Certifications
Dell Precision R5400 Workstation/FX100 Technical Guide them more productive. Up to two monitors can be remotely attached via the FX100 Remote Access Solution (R5400 remote access host card and user portal). Applications and ISV Certifications To meet the needs of demanding workstation users, Dell de...
Page 7 - Connectivity; Integrated Modem; The RJ-11 port is located on the back side of the system; Expandability; Removable Media Drives; Operating System Support
Dell Precision R5400 Workstation/FX100 Technical Guide Connectivity Integrated Modem The Dell Precision R5400 features an optional integrated 56K v.92 capable modem for convenience while traveling. The modem supports Wake-on-Ring for unattended telephony, fax access, and remote systems management Th...
Page 8 - Dell Precision Factory Installed OS Choices:
Dell Precision R5400 Workstation/FX100 Technical Guide D E L L P R E C I S I O N W O R K S T A T I O N S – D O N ’ T S E T T L E F O R A N Y T H I N G L E S S A D # 8 1 0 0 0 2 0 0 8 P A G E 8 O F 3 6 Dell Precision Factory Installed OS Choices: Windows XP Pro 32 & 64bit, SP3 Via Vista downgra...
Page 9 - Energy Star; What is Energy Star?; For more information on Energy Star, please visit
Dell Precision R5400 Workstation/FX100 Technical Guide D E L L P R E C I S I O N W O R K S T A T I O N S – D O N ’ T S E T T L E F O R A N Y T H I N G L E S S A D # 8 1 0 0 0 2 0 0 8 P A G E 9 O F 3 6 Energy Star What is Energy Star? Energy Star 4 is a configurable option on the new Dell Precision R...
Page 10 - Dell Precision R5400 Views and Connections
Dell Precision R5400 Workstation/FX100 Technical Guide Dell Precision R5400 Views and Connections D E L L P R E C I S I O N W O R K S T A T I O N S – D O N ’ T S E T T L E F O R A N Y T H I N G L E S S A D # 8 1 0 0 0 2 0 0 8 P A G E 1 0 O F 3 6
Page 11 - R5400 With Rails And Front Bezel
Dell Precision R5400 Workstation/FX100 Technical Guide R5400 With Rails And Front Bezel R5400 Front View R5400 Rear View D E L L P R E C I S I O N W O R K S T A T I O N S – D O N ’ T S E T T L E F O R A N Y T H I N G L E S S A D # 8 1 0 0 0 2 0 0 8 P A G E 1 1 O F 3 6
Page 12 - R5400 Rear Panel Connectors
Dell Precision R5400 Workstation/FX100 Technical Guide R5400 Rear Panel Connectors D E L L P R E C I S I O N W O R K S T A T I O N S – D O N ’ T S E T T L E F O R A N Y T H I N G L E S S A D # 8 1 0 0 0 2 0 0 8 P A G E 1 2 O F 3 6
Page 14 - Marketing System Configurations; Operating System; Processor
Dell Precision R5400 Workstation/FX100 Technical Guide Marketing System Configurations NOTE: Offerings may vary by region. Operating System NOTE: One of the following Operating Systems will be preinstalled. R5400 Windows Vista® operating system Windows Vista® Ultimate (32 and 64 bit), Windows Vista®...
Page 15 - Memory
Dell Precision R5400 Workstation/FX100 Technical Guide D E L L P R E C I S I O N W O R K S T A T I O N S – D O N ’ T S E T T L E F O R A N Y T H I N G L E S S A D # 8 1 0 0 0 2 0 0 8 P A G E 1 5 O F 3 6 Processor (speed, system bus, wattage, cache) R5400 Quad-Core Intel Xeon Processor E5450 3.0GHz/1...
Page 16 - Removable Storage
Dell Precision R5400 Workstation/FX100 Technical Guide D E L L P R E C I S I O N W O R K S T A T I O N S – D O N ’ T S E T T L E F O R A N Y T H I N G L E S S A D # 8 1 0 0 0 2 0 0 8 P A G E 1 6 O F 3 6 Maximum internal SATA Hard drives 2 Maximum Internal storage capacity (2 hard drives) 2.0TB 1 (2 ...
Page 17 - I/O Slots – via two riser cards; Bays
Dell Precision R5400 Workstation/FX100 Technical Guide D E L L P R E C I S I O N W O R K S T A T I O N S – D O N ’ T S E T T L E F O R A N Y T H I N G L E S S A D # 8 1 0 0 0 2 0 0 8 P A G E 1 7 O F 3 6 I/O Slots – via two riser cards R5400 Riser 1 2 standard PCIe x16 Gen 1 full length graphics slot...
Page 18 - Power; DDR2 Memory
Dell Precision R5400 Workstation/FX100 Technical Guide Communication IEEE 1394a card Power R5400 750m Watt 80 % + efficiency PSU (tool-less removable) integrated Graphics Controller and Display Options R5400 NVIDIA® Quadro® NVS 290 with 256MB 3 DDR2 Graphics Memory ATI® Fire GL® V3600 with 256MB 3 D...
Page 21 - Displays
Dell Precision R5400 Workstation/FX100 Technical Guide D E L L P R E C I S I O N W O R K S T A T I O N S – D O N ’ T S E T T L E F O R A N Y T H I N G L E S S A D # 8 1 0 0 0 2 0 0 8 P A G E 2 1 O F 3 6 Displays Dell 30 inch UltraSharp™ 3008WFP Widescreen, Adjustable Stand Dell 30 inch UltraSharp™ 3...
Page 22 - Communications – Modem
Dell Precision R5400 Workstation/FX100 Technical Guide D E L L P R E C I S I O N W O R K S T A T I O N S – D O N ’ T S E T T L E F O R A N Y T H I N G L E S S A D # 8 1 0 0 0 2 0 0 8 P A G E 2 2 O F 3 6 Communications - Network Adapter (NIC) R5400 Dual Broadcom® 5754 NetXtreme 10/100/1000 Gigabit Et...
Page 23 - Keyboard and Mouse; Rack Rails; Remote Access
Dell Precision R5400 Workstation/FX100 Technical Guide D E L L P R E C I S I O N W O R K S T A T I O N S – D O N ’ T S E T T L E F O R A N Y T H I N G L E S S A D # 8 1 0 0 0 2 0 0 8 P A G E 2 3 O F 3 6 Keyboard and Mouse R5400 Keyboard Dell USB Entry Quietkey Keyboard, no hot keys Optional Enhanced...
Page 25 - Service and Support; R5400 Detailed Engineering Specifications; System Level Environmental and Operating Conditions
Dell Precision R5400 Workstation/FX100 Technical Guide Service and Support NOTE: For more details on Dell Service Plans please to go to www.dell.com/service/service_plans/ R5400 3 Year Limited Hardware Warranty 5 (3-3-0) Standard 3 Year Next Business Day On-site 6 Service (3-3-3) Optional ProSupport...
Page 26 - Audio
Dell Precision R5400 Workstation/FX100 Technical Guide D E L L P R E C I S I O N W O R K S T A T I O N S – D O N ’ T S E T T L E F O R A N Y T H I N G L E S S A D # 8 1 0 0 0 2 0 0 8 P A G E 2 6 O F 3 6 R5400 Maximum vibration Operating 0.26 G at 5–350 Hz for 2 minutes per side (operational sides on...
Page 28 - BIOS Defaults; Drives
Dell Precision R5400 Workstation/FX100 Technical Guide BIOS Defaults System Info Lists the computer name, BIOS version, service tag, express service code, asset tag, and ownership tag. None of these fields are changeable. Processor Info Identifies the processors' type, clock speed, bus speed, L2 cac...
Page 29 - Onboard Devices
Dell Precision R5400 Workstation/FX100 Technical Guide SATA-1 This field allows the user to enable or disable a SATA device. Default setting: On SATA-2 This field allows the user to enable or disable a SATA device. Default setting: On SATA Operation This field configures the operating mode of the in...
Page 30 - Video
Dell Precision R5400 Workstation/FX100 Technical Guide On – The USB controller is enabled No Boot – The USB controller is the enabled; however, BIOS will not recognize USB storage devices NOTE: Operating systems with USB support will recognize USB storage devices regardless of the No Boot settin...
Page 32 - Security
Dell Precision R5400 Workstation/FX100 Technical Guide D E L L P R E C I S I O N W O R K S T A T I O N S – D O N ’ T S E T T L E F O R A N Y T H I N G L E S S A D # 8 1 0 0 0 2 0 0 8 P A G E 3 2 O F 3 6 Off – Prefetch is disabled On – Prefetch is enabled Default setting: Off HW Prefetch This fie...
Page 33 - Power Management
Dell Precision R5400 Workstation/FX100 Technical Guide Off – TPM security device is Off On – TPM security device is On Default setting: Off Execute Disable This field controls the Execute Disable Memory Protection Technology. The settings are: Off – Execute Disable Memory Protection Technology...
Page 34 - Maintenance
Dell Precision R5400 Workstation/FX100 Technical Guide D E L L P R E C I S I O N W O R K S T A T I O N S – D O N ’ T S E T T L E F O R A N Y T H I N G L E S S A D # 8 1 0 0 0 2 0 0 8 P A G E 3 4 O F 3 6 Remote Wake-Up The system can be powered up remotely from Suspend, Hibernate, or Off. When Low Po...
Page 35 - PCI
Dell Precision R5400 Workstation/FX100 Technical Guide D E L L P R E C I S I O N W O R K S T A T I O N S – D O N ’ T S E T T L E F O R A N Y T H I N G L E S S A D # 8 1 0 0 0 2 0 0 8 P A G E 3 5 O F 3 6 Keyboard Errors This option disables or enables keyboard error reporting when the system boots. O...