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Dell Precision YT583 User Manual (307 pages)
Dell Workstation User's Guide
Brand:
Dell
| Category:
Desktop
| Size: 24.17 MB
Table of Contents
Table of Contents
3
1 Finding Information
13
2 About Your Computer
21
Front View of the Computer
21
Back View of the Computer
23
Back Panel Connectors
24
Inside View
26
System Board Components
27
Specifications
29
3 Advanced Features
35
Legacyselect Technology Control
35
Manageability
35
Alert Standard Format
35
Dell Openmanage™ IT Assistant
37
Dell Openmanage Client Instrumentation
37
Power Management
37
About RAID Configurations
39
RAID Level 0
40
RAID Level 1
41
RAID Level 5
41
RAID Level 10
43
Configuring Your Computer for RAID
44
RAID Configuration Utility
44
Entering the RAID Configuration Utility
44
Navigating Within the Configuration Utility
44
RAID Configuration and Management
44
Exit Screen
45
Performing Configuration Tasks
45
Creating a RAID Level 0 Configuration
45
Creating a RAID Level 1 Configuration
46
Creating a Second RAID Volume
47
Viewing RAID Volume Properties
47
Synchronizing a RAID Volume (Virtual Disk)
48
Activating a RAID Volume
48
Deleting a RAID Volume
48
Replacing and Rebuilding a Degraded RAID Volume
49
4 Setting up Your Computer
51
Installing Your Computer in an Enclosure
51
Connecting to the Internet
53
Setting up Your Internet Connection
54
Transferring Information to a New Computer
55
Microsoft ® Windows ® XP
56
Microsoft Windows Vista
59
Power Protection Devices
59
Surge Protectors
60
Line Conditioners
60
Uninterruptible Power Supplies
60
5 Securing Your Computer
61
Chassis Intrusion Detection
61
Removing the Chassis Intrusion Switch
61
Replacing the Chassis Intrusion Switch
62
Resetting the Chassis Intrusion Detector
62
Security Cable Lock
63
Passwords
64
About Passwords
64
Using a Primary (or System) Password
65
Using an Administrator Password
68
Disabling a Forgotten Password and Setting a New Password
70
Trusted Platform Module (TPM)
71
Enabling the TPM Feature
71
Security Management Software
72
Activating the Security Management Software
72
Using the Security Management Software
72
Computer Tracking Software
72
If Your Computer Is Lost or Stolen
73
6 System Setup
75
Overview
75
Entering System Setup
75
System Setup Options
75
Onboard Devices
77
Boot Menu
84
Option Settings
84
Selecting the Boot Device for the Current Boot
84
Changing Boot Sequence for Future Boots
85
Booting to a USB Device
85
7 Clearing Forgotten Passwords
87
Clearing CMOS Settings
89
Flashing the BIOS
89
8 Cleaning Your Computer
91
Computer, Keyboard, and Monitor
91
Floppy Drive
91
Cds and Dvds
91
9 Troubleshooting
93
Solving Problems
93
Battery Problems
93
Drive Problems
93
E-Mail and Internet Problems
95
Keyboard Problems
96
Lockups and Software Problems
96
Memory Problems
98
Mouse Problems
99
Network Problems
99
Power Problems
100
Printer Problems
101
Scanner Problems
102
Sound Problems
103
10 Troubleshooting Tools
105
Diagnostic Lights
105
Diagnostic Light Codes before POST
105
Diagnostic Light Codes During POST
108
Power Lights
113
Beep Codes
115
Error Messages
116
Your Computer
117
Configuration Information
120
Dell Diagnostics
123
When to Use the Dell Diagnostics
123
Starting the Dell Diagnostics from Your Hard Drive
124
Starting the Dell Diagnostics from the Drivers and Utilities Media
124
Dell Diagnostics Main Menu
125
11 Reinstalling Software
129
Drivers
129
What Is a Driver
129
Identifying Drivers
129
Reinstalling Drivers and Utilities
130
Troubleshooting Software and Hardware Problems in the Microsoft
131
Restoring Your Operating System
132
Using Microsoft Windows System Restore
132
Using Dell™ PC Restore and Dell Factory Image Restore
134
Using the Operating System Disc
137
12 Adding and Replacing Parts
139
Before You Begin
139
Recommended Tools
139
Turning off Your Computer
139
Before Working Inside Your Computer
140
Removing the Computer Cover and Front Panel
141
Removing the Computer Cover
141
Removing the Front Panel
143
Replacing the Front Panel and Computer Cover
144
Replacing the Front Panel
144
Replacing the Computer Cover
145
I/O Panel
146
I/O-Panel Components
147
Removing the I/O Panel
148
Replacing the I/O Panel
149
Processor
150
Removing the Processor
150
Installing the Processor
154
Power Supply
160
DC Connector Pin Assignments
160
Replacing the Power Supply
169
Battery
169
About the Battery
169
Removing the Battery
170
Replacing the Battery
171
Memory
172
Fully Buffered DIMM (FBD) Memory Overview
173
Memory Installation
173
Addressing Memory with 4-GB or Greater Configurations (32-Bit Operating Systems Only)
174
Removing Memory Without Memory Riser Cards
175
Memory Installation (with Optional Memory Riser Cards)
179
Installing Memory (with Optional Memory Riser Cards)
180
Removing Memory (with Optional Memory Riser Cards)
187
Cards
194
Expansion Card Support
194
Installing an Expansion Card
195
Removing an Expansion Card
202
Removing a PCI Express Graphics Card from an SLI Configuration
208
Installing PCI Express Graphics Cards in a Dual Configuration
215
Removing the Optional Graphics Riser Card
223
Replacing the Optional Graphics Riser Card
225
Drives
225
General Drive Installation Guidelines
227
Controller Card Data Cable Connectors
230
Hard Drive
230
Removing a Hard Drive (Hard Drive Bays 1-4)
230
Installing a Hard Drive (Hard Drive Bays 1-4)
235
Removing a Fifth SATA Hard Drive (Optional)
239
Installing a Fifth SATA Hard Drive (Optional)
242
Drive Panels
246
Removing a Drive-Panel Insert
247
Replacing a Drive-Panel Insert
249
Replacing the Drive Panel
249
Floppy Drive
251
Installing a Floppy Drive
254
Media Card Reader
258
Installing a Media Card Reader
261
Optical Drive
265
System Board
271
Removing the System Board
271
Replacing the System Board
277
13 Getting Help
281
Obtaining Assistance
281
Technical Support and Customer Service
282
Online Services
282
Autotech Service
283
Automated Order-Status Service
283
Problems with Your Order
283
Product Information
283
Returning Items for Warranty Repair or Credit
284
Before You Call
284
Contacting Dell
287
14 Appendix
289
FCC Notice (U.S. Only)
289
FCC Class B
289
Glossary
291
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