Dell PRECISION WORKSTATION 450 - Manual

  3.   When the boot device list appears, highlight IDE CD-ROM Device and press <Enter>. 4.   Select the IDE CD-ROM Device option from the CD boot menu. 5.   Select the Boot from CD-ROM option from the menu that appears. 6.   Type 1 to start the ResourceCD menu. 7.   Type 2 to start the Dell D...

Identifying Drivers Windows XP 1.   Click the Start button and click Control Panel . 2.   In the Control Panel window, under Pick a Category , click Performance and Maintenance . 3.   In the Performance and Maintenance window, click System . 4.   In the System Properties window, click the Hardware t...

Using System Restore   The Microsoft ® W i n d o w s ® XP operating system provides System Restore to allow you to return your computer to an earlier operating state (without affecting data files) if changes to the hardware, software, or other system settings have left the computer in an undesirable...

Resolving Software and Hardware Incompatibilities Windows XP   Microsoft ® W i n d o w s ® XP IRQ conflicts occur if a device either is not detected during the operating system setup or is detected but incorrectly configured.   To check for conflicts on a computer running Windows XP: 1.   Click the ...

Back to Contents Page Advanced Features Dell Precision™ Workstations 450 and 650 User's Guide    LegacySelect Technology Control    Manageability    Security    Password Protection    System Setup    Jumper Settings    Power Button    TAPI    Hyper-Threading    IEEE 1394    U320 SCSI Controller    I...

  Dell OpenManage Client Instrumentation is software that enables remote management programs such as IT Assistant to do the following: 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 computer, such ...

Option Settings   You cannot change or enter a new system password if either of the following two options is displayed: l   Enabled — A system password is assigned. l   Disabled — The system password is disabled by a jumper setting on the system board.   You can only assign a system password when th...

Deleting or Changing an Existing System Password 1.   Enter system setup and verify that Password Status is set to Unlocked . 2.   Restart your computer. 3.   When prompted, type the system password. 4.   Press <Ctrl><Enter> to disable the existing system password. 5.   Confirm that Not ...

1.   Open the computer cover . 2.   Remove the jumper plug labeled "PSWD" from the jumper.   See " Jumper Settings " to locate the password jumper. 3.   Close the computer cover . 4.   Reconnect your computer and devices to electrical outlets and turn them on.   This disables the exi...

Boot Sequence   This feature allows users to change the sequence of devices from which the computer boots. Option Settings l   Normal — (Available only for the current boot process.) The computer attempts to boot from the sequence of devices specified in system setup. l   Diskette Drive — The comput...

    The Boot Device Menu appears, listing all available boot devices. Each device has a number next to it. At the bottom of the menu, enter the number of the device that is to be used for the current boot only. Changing Boot Sequence for Future Boots 1.   Enter system setup . 2.   Use the arrow keys...

TAPI     Your computer supports TAPI-compliant modem cards using the standard TAPI connector (the green connector labeled MODEM or TELEPHONY). If your modem supports voice features, you can connect your modem to the TAPI connector and then use your audio speakers and microphone as an answering machi...

  3.   Disconnect any telephone or telecommunication lines from the computer. 4.   Disconnect your computer and all attached devices from electrical outlets, and then press the power button to ground the system board. 5.   If you have installed a padlock through the padlock ring on the back panel, r...

Integrated Striping   Your Dell Precision 650 computer supports integrated striping for a minimum of two hard drives to a maximum of four hard drives on the Integrated Ultra320 SCSI channel. Integrated striping writes data across multiple hard drives rather than writing to one hard drive by partitio...

2.   Select the drive controller and press <Enter>. 3.   Using the arrow keys, select Activate/Delete RAID Array and press <Enter>. 4.   Press any key to continue. 5.   Use the <Page Up> or the <Page Down> keys to select the volume to be activated. 6.   Press <F2> to re...

Back to Contents Page Battery Dell Precision™ Workstations 450 and 650 User's Guide     A coin-cell battery maintains computer configuration, date, and time information. The battery can last several years.   The battery may need replacing if you have repeatedly reset the time and date information af...

Back to Contents Page Cards Dell Precision™ Workstations 450 and 650 User's Guide   Installing a Card   Removing a Card Your Dell™ computer provides slots for PCI/PCI -X and AGP cards. For more information, see " Specifications " or the system board components illustration for your computer....

a.   Enter system setup , select Integrated Devices , and change the setting for Sound to Off . b.   Connect external audio devices to the sound card's connectors. Do not connect external audio devices to the microphone, speaker/headphone, or line-in connectors on the back panel (for the Dell Precis...

Back to Contents Page Cleaning Your Computer Dell Precision™ Workstations 450 and 650 User's Guide    Before Cleaning Your Computer    Computer, Keyboard, and Monitor    M o u s e    Floppy Drive    CDs and DVDs Before Cleaning Your Computer   1.   Shut down the computer through the Start menu. 2.  ...

CDs and DVDs 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 bottom of the disc (the unlabeled side) in a straight line from the center to the outer edge of the disc.   For stubborn dirt, try using wat...

Back to Contents Page Getting Help Dell Precision™ Workstations 450 and 650 User's Guide    Technical Assistance    Problems With Your Order    Product Information    Returning Items for Warranty Repair or Credit    Before You Call    Contacting Dell Technical Assistance   If you need help with a te...

  [email protected] (Asian/Pacific countries only)   [email protected] (Canada only) l   Electronic Information Service   [email protected] AutoTech Service   Dell's automated technical support service — AutoTech — provides recorded answers to the questions most frequently asked by Dell customers...

  Contacting Dell   To contact Dell electronically, you can access the following websites: l   www.dell.com l   support.dell.com (technical support) l   premiersupport.dell.com (technical support for educational, government, healthcare, and medium/large business customers, including Premier, Platinu...

Back to Contents Page About Your Computer — Dell Precision 450 Dell Precision™ Workstations 450 and 650 User's Guide    Front View    Back View    Inside Your Computer    System Board Components Front View     Back View   1 floppy-drive light button The floppy-drive light is on when the computer rea...

Inside Your Computer           Cable Colors   (2) It is recommended that you use the front USB connectors for devices that you connect occasionally, such as joysticks or cameras. 1 0 keyboard connector If you have a standard keyboard, plug it into the purple keyboard connector. If you have a USB key...

Back to Contents Page Drives Dell Precision™ Workstations 450 and 650 User's Guide    Overview    Hard Drive    Floppy Drive    CD/DVD Drive Overview   Your computer supports: l   Two hard drives (Your computer supports SCSI with an add-in controller, IDE, and Serial ATA.) l   One floppy drive l   T...

installed in your computer, you have two separate SCSI buses operating. Each SCSI bus has a set of SCSI ID numbers from 0 to 15.   When SCSI devices are shipped from the factory, the default SCSI ID numbers are assigned as follows:     SCSI devices installed by Dell are configured correctly during t...

4.   Disconnect any telephone or telecommunication lines from the computer. 5.   Disconnect your computer and all attached devices from electrical outlets, and then press the power button to ground the system board. 6.   If you have installed a padlock through the padlock ring on the back panel, rem...

  Installing a Hard Drive 1.   Unpack the replacement hard drive, and prepare it for installation. 2.   Check the documentation for the drive to verify that it is configured for your computer. 3.   If your replacement hard drive does not have the bracket rails attached, remove the rails from the old...

11.   Turn on the computer. 12.   Enter system setup , and update the your drive configuration. 13.   After you have updated the system settings, exit system setup, and restart the computer. 14.   Partition and logically format your drive before you proceed to the next step.   See the documentation ...

2.   Press inward on the two tabs on the sides of the drive, slide the drive upward, and remove it from the floppy-drive bay.     Installing a Floppy Drive 1.   If you are replacing a drive and the the new drive does not have the bracket rails attached, remove the rails from the old drive by removin...

CD/DVD Drive   1.   Shut down the computer through the Start menu. 2.   Ensure that your computer and attached devices are turned off. If your computer and attached devices did not automatically turn off when you shut down your computer, turn them off now.   3.   Disconnect any telephone or telecomm...

  Installing a CD/DVD Drive 1.   If you are installing a new drive, unpack the drive and prepare it for installation.   Check the documentation that accompanied the drive to verify that the drive is configured for your computer. If you are installing an IDE drive, configure the drive for the cable s...

Back to Contents Page Regulatory Notices Dell Precision™ Workstation 450 and Dell Precision Workstation 650 User's Guide Electromagnetic Interference (EMI) is any signal or emission, radiated in free space or conducted along power or signal leads, that endangers the functioning of a radio navigation...

l Company name: Dell Computer Corporation One Dell Way Round Rock, Texas 78682 USA (512) 338-4400 IC Notice (Canada Only) Most Dell computer systems (and other Dell digital apparatus) are classified by the Industry Canada (IC) Interference-Causing Equipment Standard #3 (ICES-003) as Class B digital ...

EN 55022 Compliance (Czech Republic Only) VCCI Notice (Japan Only) Most Dell computer systems are classified by the Voluntary Control Council for Interference (VCCI) as Class B information technology equipment (ITE). However, the inclusion of certain options can change the rating of some configurati...

NOTE: MIC emissions requirements provide for two classifications: l Class A devices are for business purposes. l Class B devices are for nonbusiness purposes. Class A Device Please note that this device has been approved for business purposes with regard to electromagnetic interference. If you find ...

Back to Contents Page Ergonomic Computing Habits Dell Precision™ Workstation 450 and Dell Precision Workstation 650 User's Guide For comfort and efficiency, observe the following ergonomic guidelines when setting up and using your computer: l Position your computer so that the monitor and keyboard a...

Back to Contents Page Removing and Installing Parts — Dell Precision 450 Dell Precision™ Workstations 450 and 650 User's Guide    Opening the Computer Cover    Memory    C a r d s     Drives     Microprocessor Airflow Shroud     Microprocessor     VRM Battery    Closing the Computer Cover Back to Co...

Back to Contents Page Microprocessor Airflow Shroud Dell Precision™ Workstations 450 and 650 User's Guide    Removing the Microprocessor Airflow Shroud    Installing the Microprocessor Airflow Shroud   1.   Shut down the computer through the Start menu. 2.   Ensure that your computer and attached de...

Installing the Microprocessor Airflow Shroud 1.   Attach both fan power cables to the connectors on the system board. 2.   Align the anchor tabs with the securing slots. 3.   Gently press the shroud until the anchor tabs snap securely into place. 4.   Close the computer cover.   5.   Connect your co...

Back to Contents Page Glossary Dell Precision™ Workstations 450 and 650 User's Guide A    B    C    D    E    F    G    H    I    K    L    M    N    P    R    S    T    U    V    W    Z    A AC — alternating current — The form of electricity that powers your computer when you plug the AC adapter po...

Back to Contents Page Information About Your Computer Dell Precision™ Workstations 450 and 650 User's Guide    Finding Information for Your Computer    Specifications    Caring for Your Computer Finding Information for Your Computer   What Are You Looking For? Find it Here l   A diagnostic program f...

Specifications           3.   Click the topic that describes your problem. 4.   Follow the instructions shown on the screen.   NOTE: For help using Windows 2000, click the Start button and click Help . Microprocessor Microprocessor type Intel ® Xeon™ Level 1 (L1) cache 8 KB Level 2 (L2) cache 512-KB...

Caring for Your Computer   To help maintain your computer, follow these suggestions: l   To avoid losing or corrupting data, never turn off your computer when the hard drive light is on. l   Schedule regular virus scans using virus software. l   Manage hard drive space by periodically deleting unnec...

Back to Contents Page About Your Computer — Dell Precision 650 Dell Precision™ Workstations 450 and 650 User's Guide    Front View    Back View    Inside Your Computer    System Board Components Front View     Front View of the Computer (Doors Open)   1 drive door Open the drive door to access the f...

  Opening the Drive Door   1 floppy drive Access the floppy drive. 2 headphone connector Attach headphones. 3 microphone connector Attach microphone. 4 USB 2.0 connectors (2) Use the front USB connectors for devices that you connect occasionally, such as joysticks or cameras. It is recommended that ...

Back View     Back Panel Connectors   1 cover release latch Push the latch to the left to open the computer cover. 2 security cable slot Use a security cable with the slot to help secure your computer. 3 padlock ring Insert a padlock to lock the computer cover. 4 power connector Insert the power cab...

Back to Contents Page Closing the Computer Cover Dell Precision™ Workstations 450 and 650 User's Guide 1.   Ensure that all cables are connected, and fold cables out of the way. 2.   Ensure that no tools or extra parts are left inside the computer. 3.   Close the computer cover: a.   Pivot the cover...

Back to Contents Page Opening the Computer Cover Dell Precision™ Workstations 450 and 650 User's Guide   1.   Shut down the computer through the Start menu. 2.   Ensure that your computer and attached devices are turned off. If your computer and attached devices did not automatically turn off when y...

Back to Contents Page Microprocessor Dell Precision™ Workstations 450 and 650 User's Guide    Installation Guidelines    Installing the Microprocessor    Removing the Microprocessor Installation Guidelines l   Your computer is designed for dual-processor operations. The heat sinks (CPU_0 and CPU_1) ...

    12.   Remove the thermal grease protective cover and place the heat sink in the base. 13.   Place one end of the heat sink under the tab on the retention module on the side opposite the lever. Lower the heat sink onto the microprocessor so that the heat sink fits securely under the tab on the ot...

            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 the other connector. Keyed connectors ensure that the pin-1 wire in the cable (indicated by the colored stripe along one edge of the cable) g...

Back to Contents Page VRM Dell Precision™ Workstations 450 and 650 User's Guide    Installing a VRM    Removing a VRM   1.   Shut down the computer through the Start menu. 2.   Ensure that your computer and attached devices are turned off. If your computer and attached devices did not automatically ...

3.   Align the notch on the bottom of the VRM with the ridges inside the connector. 4.   Press the VRM straight down into the connector until the securing clips snap into place at the ends of the module. 5.   Install the microprocessor airflow shroud (for the Dell Precision 650 computer, see " M...

Back to Contents Page Memory Dell Precision™ Workstations 450 and 650 User's Guide Memory Installation Guidelines Removing a Memory Module Adding a Memory Module     You can increase your computer memory by installing memory modules on the system board. For information on the type of memory supporte...

Any changes you make to this configuration (such as installing additional expansion cards or drives) may increase the computer's power consumption beyond the limits set by the EPA's ENERGY STAR ®  Computers program.   ENERGY STAR ®  Emblem   The EPA's ENERGY STAR ®  Computers program is a joint effo...

Back to Contents Page Solving Problems Dell Precision™ Workstations 450 and 650 User's Guide    Troubleshooting Your Computer    Battery Problems    Card Problems    Drive Problems    Dropped or Damaged Computer    E-Mail, Modem, and Internet Problems    Error Messages    General Problems    IEEE 13...

Drive Problems   Fill out the Diagnostics Checklist as you complete these checks. Floppy drive problems         2.   Ensure that each card is firmly seated in its connector. Reseat any loose cards. 3.   Ensure that all cables are firmly connected to their corresponding connectors on the cards. If an...

Dropped or Damaged Computer     E-Mail, Modem, and Internet Problems   4.   Under Error-checking , click Check Now . 5.   Click Start . For Windows 2000 1.   Right-click My Computer on your desktop and click Manage . 2.   Click Storage and click Disk Management . 3.   Right-click the drive that you ...

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.   next to it, click the checkmark to remove it and connect to the Internet. Ensure that you have subscribed to an Internet service provider — Conta...

General Problems The computer stops responding   A program stops responding   A program crashes repeatedly     A program is designed for an earlier Windows operating system   A solid blue screen appears   Other software problems   Turn the computer off — If your computer locks up and you are unable ...

Other technical problems   General hardware problems   If your computer exhibits one or more of the following symptoms, a device conflict may exist: l   Your computer locks up, particularly while using a specific device. l   A recently added device does not work. l   Memory parity errors occur on pa...

Serial or Parallel Device Problems   Fill out the Diagnostics Checklist as you complete these checks.     Sound and Speaker Problems   Fill out the Diagnostics Checklist as you complete these checks. No sound from speakers     Test the electrical outlet — Ensure that the electrical outlet is working...

No sound from headphones   System Board Problems   Fill out the Diagnostics Checklist as you complete the following checks.               Ensure that the subwoofer and the speakers are turned on — See the setup diagram supplied with the speakers. If your speakers have volume controls, adjust the vol...

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   Reseat the Memory Modules — 1.   Turn off the computer and devices, disconnect them from electrical outlets, wait 10...

Back to Contents Page Warranty and Return Policy Dell Precision™ Workstations 450 and 650 User's Guide   Dell Computer Corporation ("Dell") manufactures its hardware products from parts and components that are new or equivalent to new in accordance with industry-standard practices. For infor...

Back to Contents Page Your Operating System Dell Precision™ Workstations 450 and 650 User's Guide    Reinstalling Microsoft ®  W i n d o w s ®  XP    Reinstalling Microsoft Windows 2000    Microsoft Windows XP Features Reinstalling Microsoft ®  Windows ®  XP   Before You Reinstall If you are conside...

4.   If you want to install a new copy of Windows XP, press <Esc> to select that option. 5.   Press <Enter> to select the highlighted partition (recommended), and then follow the instructions on the screen.   The Windows XP Setup screen appears, and the operating system begins to copy fi...

13. Enter your name and organization in the Personalize Your Software window, and then click Next . 14. Enter the Windows product key, which is printed on the Microsoft label on your computer. Then click Next . 15. When the Computer Name and Administrator Password window appears, enter a name for yo...

operating system. Control Panel 1.   Click the Start button and click Control Panel . 2.   Click Switch to Classic View or Switch to Category View in the upper-left area of the Control Panel window. Start Menu 1.   Right-click an empty area on the taskbar. 2.   Click Properties and click the Start M...