DellPrecision™Workstations450and650User'sGuide This document describes the features and operation of your computer. This document is stor
Using System Restore The Microsoft® Windows® XP operating system provides System Restore to allow you to return your computer to an earlier operating
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
6. Open the computer cover. 7. Remove the microprocessor airflow shroud (for the Dell Precision 650 computer, see "Microprocessor Airflow Shr
10. Remove the microprocessor from the socket. If you are replacing the microprocessor, leave the release lever extended in the release positi
Back to Contents Page Drives DellPrecision™Workstations450and650User'sGuide Overview Hard Drive Floppy Drive CD/DVD Drive Overv
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
l A SCSI controller card installed in your computer. SCSI ID Numbers Internal SCSI devices must have a unique SCSI ID number from 0 to 15. If you
3. Ensure that your computer and attached devices are turned off. If your computer and attached devices did not automatically turn off when you shut
2. Press in on the tabs on each side of the drive and slide the drive up and out. IDE/SCSI Drive Serial ATA Drive 1 power cable 2 ser
Installing a Hard Drive 1. Unpack the replacement hard drive, and prepare it for installation. 2. Check the documentation for the drive to ve
Serial ATA Drive 6. If you are installing a drive that has its own controller card, install the controller card in an expansion slot. See t
Resolving Software and Hardware Incompatibilities Windows XP Microsoft® Windows® XP IRQ conflicts occur if a device either is not detected during th
Serial ATA Drive 8. Check all connectors to be certain that they are properly cabled and firmly seated. 9. Close the computer cover.
See the documentation that came with the drive for instructions on installing any software required for drive operation. 11. If the drive you just
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
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 removing the t
4. If you are installing a new floppy drive rather than replacing a drive, remove the front- panel inserts. From inside the drive bay, gently
6. Open the computer cover. 7. Ground yourself by touching an unpainted metal surface on the computer, such as the metal at the back of the comp
Installing a CD/DVD Drive 1. If you are installing a new drive, unpack the drive and prepare it for installation. Check the documentation t
5. If you are installing a drive that has its own controller card, install the controller card in an expansion slot. See the documentation that
7. If you are installing a new CD/DVD drive rather than replacing a drive, remove the front-panel inserts. From inside the drive bay, gently press
Back to Contents Page VRM DellPrecision™Workstations450and650User'sGuide Installing a VRM Removing a VRM 1. Shut down the comput
Back to Contents Page Advanced Features DellPrecision™Workstations450and650User'sGuide LegacySelect Technology Control Manageability
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 secu
Back to Contents Page Memory DellPrecision™Workstations450and650User'sGuide Memory Installation Guidelines Removing a Memory Module Ad
At start-up the BIOS identifies the components that require address space. The BIOS dynamically calculates the amount of reserved address space requi
If you insert the module correctly, the securing clips snap into the cutouts at each end of the module. When the memory module is properly seated in
Back to Contents Page Removing and Installing Parts—Dell Precision 650 DellPrecision™Workstations450and650User'sGuide Opening the Com
Back to Contents Page Microprocessor Airflow Shroud DellPrecision™Workstations450and650User'sGuide Removing the Microprocessor Airflow
Installing the Microprocessor Airflow Shroud 1. Insert the bottom anchor tabs into the anchor slots. 2. Align and insert the side anchor tabs into
Back to Contents Page Regulatory Notices DellPrecision™Workstations450and650User'sGuide FCC Notices (U.S. Only) IC Notice (Canada
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits ar
Any changes you make to this configuration (such as installing additional expansion cards or drives) may increase the computer's power consumptio
Dell OpenManage Client Instrumentation is software that enables remote management programs such as IT Assistant to do the following: l Access inform
Class B ITE This is a Class B product based on the standard of the Voluntary Control Council for Interference (VCCI) for information technolo
Please note that this device has been approved for nonbusiness purposes and may be used in any environment, including residential areas. MIC Class
BSMI Notice (Taiwan Only) If you find a or mark on the regulatory label on the bottom, side, or back panel of your computer, the following se
NOM Information (Mexico Only) The following information is provided on the device(s) described in this document in compliance with the requirement
Back to Contents Page Solving Problems DellPrecision™Workstations450and650User'sGuide Troubleshooting Your Computer Battery Problems
Drive Problems Fill out the Diagnostics Checklist as you complete these checks. Floppy drive problems 2. Ensure that each card is firmly
CD drive problems Problems writing to a CD-RW drive DVD drive problems Hard drive problems Test the floppy drive light — MS-D
Dropped or Damaged Computer E-Mail, Modem, and Internet Problems 4. Under Error-checking, click Check Now. 5. Click Start. For Windows 2000
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
Alert! Unsupported Processor Type Detected. System Halted! — Replace the microprocessor. See "Microprocessor." Alert! Uncorrectable Memory
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
Memory write/read failure at address, read value expecting value — A memory module might be faulty or improperly seated. Reinstall the memory modu
General Problems The computer stops responding A program stops responding A program crashes repeatedly A program is designed for an earlier
Other technical problems General hardware problems If your computer exhibits one or more of the following symptoms, a device conflict may exist:
Fill out the Diagnostics Checklist as you complete these checks. Memory Problems Fill out the Diagnostics Checklist as you complete these checks
Mouse Problems Fill out the Diagnostics Checklist as you complete these checks. Network Problems message for the following: ¡ Different cach
Power Problems Fill out the Diagnostics Checklist as you complete these checks. Printer Problems 1 link integrity light 2 network activit
Serial or Parallel Device Problems Fill out the Diagnostics Checklist as you complete these checks. Sound and Speaker Problems Fill out the Diag
No sound from headphones System Board Problems Fill out the Diagnostics Checklist as you complete the following checks. Ensure that
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
Back to Contents Page DellPrecision™Workstations450and650User'sGuide This document describes the features and operation of your computer
Deleting or Changing an Existing System Password 1. Enter system setup and verify that Password Status is set to Unlocked. 2. Restart your compute
Back to Contents Page Warranty and Return Policy DellPrecision™Workstations450and650User'sGuide Dell Computer Corporation ("Dell&
Back to Contents Page Your Operating System DellPrecision™Workstations450and650User'sGuide Reinstalling Microsoft®Windows®XP Reins
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 par
13. Enter your name and organization in the Personalize Your Software window, and then click Next. 14. Enter the Windows product key, which is print
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 t
Adding User Accounts After the Microsoft®Windows®XP operating system is installed, the administrator or a user with administrator rights can create
1. Open the computer cover. 2. Remove the jumper plug labeled "PSWD" from the jumper. See "Jumper Settings" to locate the p
Boot Sequence This feature allows users to change the sequence of devices from which the computer boots. Option Settings l Normal — (Available only
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
NOTE: When two COM connectors share an IRQ setting, you can use either connector as necessary, but you may not be able to use them both at the same t
For a complete list of abbreviations and acronyms, see the Glossary. IfyoupurchasedaDell™nSeriescomputer,anyreferencesinthisdocumenttoMi
Jumper Settings To change a jumper setting, pull the plug off its pin(s) and carefully fit it down onto the pin(s) indicated. Power Button
TAPI Your computer supports TAPI-compliant modem cards using the standard TAPI connector (the green connector labeled MODEM or TELEPHONY). If your
3. Disconnect any telephone or telecommunication lines from the computer. 4. Disconnect your computer and all attached devices from electrical o
Integrated Striping Your Dell Precision 650 computer supports integrated striping for a minimum of two hard drives to a maximum of four hard drives o
2. Select the drive controller and press <Enter>. 3. Using the arrow keys, select Activate/Delete RAID Array and press <Enter>. 4.
Back to Contents Page Check all internal and external SCSI bus cable connections. If the problem continues, disable Domain Validation for a specif
Back to Contents Page Battery DellPrecision™Workstations450and650User'sGuide A coin-cell battery maintains computer configuration, da
10. Close the computer cover, and plug your computer and devices into electrical outlets. 11. Enter system setup and restore the settings you
Back to Contents Page Cards DellPrecision™Workstations450and650User'sGuide Installing a Card Removing a Card YourDell™computer
2. If you are installing a new card, remove the filler bracket to create a card-slot opening. Then continue with step 4. 3. If you are replacing a
Back to Contents Page Advanced Troubleshooting DellPrecision™Workstations450and650User'sGuide Diagnostic Lights Beep Codes Dell Di
7. If you are replacing an AGP card, align the AGP card guide with the base and press down on the indentation until the guide stops at the top of
a. Enter system setup, select Integrated Devices, and change the setting for Sound to Off. b. Connect external audio devices to the sound card&ap
b. Connect external audio devices to the audio connectors on the computer back panel (for the Dell Precision 450 computer, see "Back View"
Back to Contents Page Cleaning Your Computer DellPrecision™Workstations450and650User'sGuide Before Cleaning Your Computer Computer,
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
Back to Contents Page Getting Help DellPrecision™Workstations450and650User'sGuide Technical Assistance Problems With Your Order Pr
[email protected] (Asian/Pacific countries only) [email protected] (Canada only) l Electronic Information Service [email protected] AutoTech S
Contacting Dell To contact Dell electronically, you can access the following websites: l www.dell.com l support.dell.com (technical support) l
Country Code: 43 City Code: 1 Home/Small Business Fax 082024053049 Home/Small Business Customer Care 082024053014 Preferred Accounts/Corporate
Large Corporate Accounts West toll-free:8008582811 Large Corporate Accounts Spare Parts toll-free:8008582621 Colombia General Support 980-9
Diagnostic Light Codes During POST and then press the power button. If the problem is still not resolved, contact Dell for technical assistance.
Switchboard 06103766-7000 Greece International Access Code: 00 Country Code: 30 Website: support.euro.dell.com E-mail: support.euro.dell.com/gr/e
Large Corporate Accounts Sales (over 3500 employees) 044-556-3430 Public Sales (government agencies, educational institutions, and medical institutio
Relational Customer Care 0206744325 Home/Small Business Sales 0206745500 Relational Sales 0206745000 Home/Small Business Sales Fax 02067
Southeast Asian and Pacific Countries Customer Technical Support, Customer Service, and Sales (Penang, Malaysia) 6046334810 Spain (Madrid) Internat
Back to Contents Page Central Government Customer Care 01344373193 Local Government & Education Customer Care 01344373199 Health Custome
Back to Contents Page About Your Computer—Dell Precision 450 DellPrecision™Workstations450and650User'sGuide Front View Back View I
Back Panel Connectors 1 cover release latch Push the latch to the left to open the computer cover. 2 padlock ring Insert a padlock to lock
Inside Your Computer Cable Colors (2) It is recommended that you use the front USB connectors for devices that you connect occasionally,
System Board Components Back to Contents Page I/O panel Yellow pull tab 1 CD/DVD drive connector (IDE2) 14 PCI card connectors (PCI1, PCI2 [
Back to Contents Page Drives DellPrecision™Workstations450and650User'sGuide Overview Hard Drive Floppy Drive CD/DVD Drive Overv
occurred. Memory modules are detected, but a memory failure has occurred. 1. Reseat the memory modules to ensure that your computer is succes
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
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 ar
4. Disconnect any telephone or telecommunication lines from the computer. 5. Disconnect your computer and all attached devices from electrical out
2. Press in on the tabs on each side of the drive and slide the drive up and out. IDE/SCSI Drive Serial ATA Drive 1 power cable 2 ser
Installing a Hard Drive 1. Unpack the replacement hard drive, and prepare it for installation. 2. Check the documentation for the drive to ve
Serial ATA Drive 5. If you are installing a drive that has its own controller card, install the controller card in an expansion slot. See t
Serial ATA Drive 7. Check all connectors to be certain that they are properly cabled and firmly seated. 8. Close the computer cover.
11. Turn on the computer. 12. Enter system setup, and update the your drive configuration. 13. After you have updated the system settings, exi
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 Flop
3. Attach the power and floppy-drive cables to the floppy drive. 4. If you are installing a new floppy drive rather than replacing a drive
Beep Codes Your computer might emit a series of beeps that identify a problem. One possible series (code 1-3-1) consists of one beep, a burst of thre
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 compute
Installing a CD/DVD Drive 1. If you are installing a new drive, unpack the drive and prepare it for installation. Check the documentation tha
5. If you are installing a drive that has its own controller card, install the controller card in an expansion slot. See the documentation that
8. Check all cable connections, and fold cables out of the way to provide airflow for the fan and cooling vents. 9. Close the computer cover.
Back to Contents Page Regulatory Notices DellPrecision™Workstation450andDellPrecisionWorkstation650User'sGuide Electromagnetic Interfer
l Company name: Dell Computer Corporation One Dell Way Round Rock, Texas 78682 USA (512) 338-4400 IC Notice (Canada Only) Most Dell computer system
EN 55022 Compliance (Czech Republic Only) VCCI Notice (Japan Only) Most Dell computer systems are classified by the Voluntary Control Council for Int
NOTE: MIC emissions requirements provide for two classifications: l Class A devices are for business purposes. l Class B devices are for nonbusiness
BSMI Notice (Taiwan Only)
NOM Information (Mexico Only) The following information is provided on the device(s) described in this document in compliance with the requirements o
Dell Diagnostics When to Use the Dell Diagnostics If you experience a problem with your computer, perform the checks in "Solving Problems"
Back to Contents Page Ergonomic Computing Habits DellPrecision™Workstation450andDellPrecisionWorkstation650User'sGuide For comfort and
Back to Contents Page Removing and Installing Parts—Dell Precision 450 DellPrecision™Workstations450and650User'sGuide Opening the Com
Back to Contents Page Microprocessor Airflow Shroud DellPrecision™Workstations450and650User'sGuide Removing the Microprocessor Airflow
Installing the Microprocessor Airflow Shroud 1. Attach both fan power cables to the connectors on the system board. 2. Align the anchor tabs with
Back to Contents Page Ergonomic Computing Habits DellPrecision™Workstations450and650User'sGuide For comfort and efficiency, observ
Human Factors and Ergonomics Society, 2002. 3. International Organization for Standardization (ISO). ISO 9241 Ergonomics requirements for office work
Back to Contents Page Glossary DellPrecision™Workstations450and650User'sGuide A B C D E F G H I K L M N P R
Control Panel — A Windows utility that allows you to modify operating system and hardware settings, such as display settings. Controller — A chip th
FCC — Federal Communications Commission — A U.S. agency responsible for enforcing communications-related regulations that state how much radiation com
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 bo
LAN — local area network — A computer network covering a small area. A LAN usually is confined to a building or a few nearby buildings. A LAN can be c
Program — Any software that processes data for you, including spreadsheet, word processor, database, and game packages. Programs require an operating
computer, do not change the settings for this program. System tray — The section of the Windows taskbar that contains icons for providing quick acces
Back to Contents Page Information About Your Computer DellPrecision™Workstations450and650User'sGuide Finding Information for Your Comp
l How to remove and replace parts l Technical specifications l How to configure system settings l How to troubleshoot and solve problems User&
Specifications 3. Click the topic that describes your problem. 4. Follow the instructions shown on the screen. NOTE: For help using Win
Expansion Bus Bus type Dual PCI-X 1.0 (3.3 V only), PCI 2.2 (3.3 V/5.0 V) AGP Pro 3.0 (1.5 V only) Bus speed PCI: 33 MHz; PCI-X: 66/100 MHz
<F12> changes boot sequence (during start-up only) <Ctrl><Alt><F10> launches the utility partition (if installed) duri
Caring for Your Computer To help maintain your computer, follow these suggestions: l To avoid losing or corrupting data, never turn off your compute
Back to Contents Page About Your Computer—Dell Precision 650 DellPrecision™Workstations450and650User'sGuide Front View Back View I
Identifying Drivers Windows XP 1. Click the Start button and click Control Panel. 2. In the Control Panel window, under Pick a Category, click Pe
Opening the Drive Door 1 floppy drive Access the floppy drive. 2 headphone connector Attach headphones. 3 microphone connector Attach microphon
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 se
Inside Your Computer 1 parallel connector Connect a parallel device, such as a printer, to the parallel connector. If you have a USB printer
Cable Colors System Board Components NOTICE: Be careful when opening the computer cover to ensure that you do not accidentally disconnect ca
Back to Contents Page 1 CD/DVD drive connector (IDE2) 15 standby power light (AUX_PWR_LED) 2 I/O panel connector (I/O PANEL) 16 PCI card connect
Back to Contents Page Closing the Computer Cover DellPrecision™Workstations450and650User'sGuide 1. Ensure that all cables are connected
4. If you are using a padlock to secure your computer, install the padlock. 5. Connect your computer and devices to electrical outlets, and turn
Back to Contents Page Opening the Computer Cover DellPrecision™Workstations450and650User'sGuide 1. Shut down the computer through the
Back to Contents Page 1 security cable slot 2 cover release latch 3 padlock ring
Back to Contents Page Microprocessor DellPrecision™Workstations450and650User'sGuide Installation Guidelines Installing the Microproc
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