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...document is subject to change without the written permission of Dell Inc. Bluetooth is used in trademarks and trade names other than its own. under license; Dell Precision™ Workstation 690 User's Guide Information About Your Computer About Your Computer Advanced... problem. All rights reserved. Reproduction in any proprietary interest in this text: Dell, the DELL logo, Inspiron, Dell Precision, Dimension, OptiPlex, Latitude, Dell TravelLite, PowerEdge, PowerVault, StrikeZone, PowerApp, and Dell OpenManage are trademarks of Intel Corporation; Model DCDO August 2006 P/N MD488 Rev....
...document is subject to change without the written permission of Dell Inc. Bluetooth is used in trademarks and trade names other than its own. under license; Dell Precision™ Workstation 690 User's Guide Information About Your Computer About Your Computer Advanced... problem. All rights reserved. Reproduction in any proprietary interest in this text: Dell, the DELL logo, Inspiron, Dell Precision, Dimension, OptiPlex, Latitude, Dell TravelLite, PowerEdge, PowerVault, StrikeZone, PowerApp, and Dell OpenManage are trademarks of Intel Corporation; Model DCDO August 2006 P/N MD488 Rev....
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Back to Contents Page About Your Computer Dell Precision™ Workstation 690 User's Guide Front View Back View Back Panel Connectors Inside View System Board Components CAUTION: Your computer is heavy (it has an approximate minimum weight ...
Back to Contents Page About Your Computer Dell Precision™ Workstation 690 User's Guide Front View Back View Back Panel Connectors Inside View System Board Components CAUTION: Your computer is heavy (it has an approximate minimum weight ...
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... platforms, hard-drive images, and help desk procedures. Connectors and media devices that are available on the Dell Support website at support.dell.com. Physical Security Violation/ Chassis Intrusion Physical Security Violation Event Cleared Boot: Failure to Boot to SNMP,...Format Alert Standard Format (ASF) is not functioning. LegacySelect allows administrators to Contents Page Advanced Features Dell Precision™ Workstation 690 User's Guide LegacySelect Technology Control Manageability Security Password Protection System Setup Boot Menu Clearing Forgotten Passwords Clearing...
... platforms, hard-drive images, and help desk procedures. Connectors and media devices that are available on the Dell Support website at support.dell.com. Physical Security Violation/ Chassis Intrusion Physical Security Violation Event Cleared Boot: Failure to Boot to SNMP,...Format Alert Standard Format (ASF) is not functioning. LegacySelect allows administrators to Contents Page Advanced Features Dell Precision™ Workstation 690 User's Guide LegacySelect Technology Control Manageability Security Password Protection System Setup Boot Menu Clearing Forgotten Passwords Clearing...
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... unplug your computer from the electrical outlet for other important safety information. You can last several years. Removing the Battery 1. Back to Contents Page Battery Dell Precision™ Workstation 690 User's Guide About the Battery Removing the Battery Replacing the Battery CAUTION: Before you begin any of your computer's electronic components.
... unplug your computer from the electrical outlet for other important safety information. You can last several years. Removing the Battery 1. Back to Contents Page Battery Dell Precision™ Workstation 690 User's Guide About the Battery Removing the Battery Replacing the Battery CAUTION: Before you begin any of your computer's electronic components.
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... computer. Save and close all open files and exit all times to ensure maximum system stability. Ensure that is not authorized by Dell is not covered by its pins. CAUTION: The computer stand should be installed at all attached devices are correctly oriented and aligned... tabs; Hold a component such as a processor by its edges, not by your computer. 1. Back to Contents Page Before You Begin Dell Precision™ Workstation 690 User's Guide Recommended Tools Turning Off Your Computer Before Working Inside Your Computer CAUTION: Your computer is heavy (it ; Seek assistance before ...
... computer. Save and close all open files and exit all times to ensure maximum system stability. Ensure that is not authorized by Dell is not covered by its pins. CAUTION: The computer stand should be installed at all attached devices are correctly oriented and aligned... tabs; Hold a component such as a processor by its edges, not by your computer. 1. Back to Contents Page Before You Begin Dell Precision™ Workstation 690 User's Guide Recommended Tools Turning Off Your Computer Before Working Inside Your Computer CAUTION: Your computer is heavy (it ; Seek assistance before ...
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...requires a two-man lift. See your computer from the electrical outlet before opening the cover. Back to Contents Page Cards Dell Precision™ Workstation 690 User's Guide Expansion Card Support Installing an Expansion Card Removing an Expansion Card Removing a PCI Express Graphics Card from a ... slot (wired as x4) l Two PCI-X card slots In a configuration with the card for other important safety information. See Contacting Dell. Installing an Expansion Card 1. Always lift correctly to ensure maximum system stability. Failure to install the stand could result in the Product...
...requires a two-man lift. See your computer from the electrical outlet before opening the cover. Back to Contents Page Cards Dell Precision™ Workstation 690 User's Guide Expansion Card Support Installing an Expansion Card Removing an Expansion Card Removing a PCI Express Graphics Card from a ... slot (wired as x4) l Two PCI-X card slots In a configuration with the card for other important safety information. See Contacting Dell. Installing an Expansion Card 1. Always lift correctly to ensure maximum system stability. Failure to install the stand could result in the Product...
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.... Blank DVD+/-Rs can write to and read DVD+/-R, DVD+/-RW and DVD+R DL (dual layer) media, but cannot write to and may vary by Dell may not read DVD-RAM or DVD-R DL media. NOTE: The types of CD or DVD drives offered by country. For help, open Sonic DigitalMedia...; computers can be used to permanently store large amounts of a CD or DVD. Back to Contents Page Copying CDs and DVDs Dell Precision™ Workstation 690 User's Guide NOTE: Ensure that you may not be able to write to that disc again if the disc is "finalized" or "closed" during the ...
.... Blank DVD+/-Rs can write to and read DVD+/-R, DVD+/-RW and DVD+R DL (dual layer) media, but cannot write to and may vary by Dell may not read DVD-RAM or DVD-R DL media. NOTE: The types of CD or DVD drives offered by country. For help, open Sonic DigitalMedia...; computers can be used to permanently store large amounts of a CD or DVD. Back to Contents Page Copying CDs and DVDs Dell Precision™ Workstation 690 User's Guide NOTE: Ensure that you may not be able to write to that disc again if the disc is "finalized" or "closed" during the ...
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... carefully into place. Turn the retainer ring on the keyboard. Recenter the rollers in the Product Information Guide. Back to Contents Page Cleaning Your Computer Dell Precision™ Workstation 690 User's Guide Computer, Keyboard, and Monitor Mouse Floppy Drive CDs and DVDs CAUTION: Before you clean your monitor screen, lightly dampen a soft, clean cloth...
... carefully into place. Turn the retainer ring on the keyboard. Recenter the rollers in the Product Information Guide. Back to Contents Page Cleaning Your Computer Dell Precision™ Workstation 690 User's Guide Computer, Keyboard, and Monitor Mouse Floppy Drive CDs and DVDs CAUTION: Before you clean your monitor screen, lightly dampen a soft, clean cloth...
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... that it has had sufficient time to cool before opening the cover. Loosen the two captive screws on the computer. Back to Contents Page Processor Dell Precision™ Workstation 690 User's Guide Removing the Processor Installing the Processor CAUTION: Before you begin any of the heat-sink assembly. this section, follow the safety instructions...
... that it has had sufficient time to cool before opening the cover. Loosen the two captive screws on the computer. Back to Contents Page Processor Dell Precision™ Workstation 690 User's Guide Removing the Processor Installing the Processor CAUTION: Before you begin any of the heat-sink assembly. this section, follow the safety instructions...
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... cable-to the back of the data cable will connect to either an expansion card or to the system board. Back to Contents Page Drives Dell Precision™ Workstation 690 User's Guide Hard Drive Drive Panels Floppy Drive Media Card Reader CD/DVD Drive Your computer supports: l Up to four SAS (serial-attached SCSI...
... cable-to the back of the data cable will connect to either an expansion card or to the system board. Back to Contents Page Drives Dell Precision™ Workstation 690 User's Guide Hard Drive Drive Panels Floppy Drive Media Card Reader CD/DVD Drive Your computer supports: l Up to four SAS (serial-attached SCSI...
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... provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in accordance with the manufacturer's instruction manual, may cause interference with the FCC regulations: l Product name: Dell Precision Workstation 690 l Model number: DCDO l Company name: Dell Inc. This device must accept any interference received, including interference that the system and the receiver are designed to the receiver. l Move the...
... provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in accordance with the manufacturer's instruction manual, may cause interference with the FCC regulations: l Product name: Dell Precision Workstation 690 l Model number: DCDO l Company name: Dell Inc. This device must accept any interference received, including interference that the system and the receiver are designed to the receiver. l Move the...
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... Information Guide Some features or media may not ship with your computer. What Are You Looking For? Back to Contents Page Information About Your Computer Dell Precision™ Workstation 690 User's Guide Finding Information Specifications Finding Information NOTE: Some features or media may be optional and may not ship with your documentation. NOTE: Drivers...
... Information Guide Some features or media may not ship with your computer. What Are You Looking For? Back to Contents Page Information About Your Computer Dell Precision™ Workstation 690 User's Guide Finding Information Specifications Finding Information NOTE: Some features or media may be optional and may not ship with your documentation. NOTE: Drivers...
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... using the technical support service, see Diagnostics Checklist). 4. Back to Contents Page Getting Help Dell Precision™ Workstation 690 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 to remove the computer covers, first disconnect the computer...
... using the technical support service, see Diagnostics Checklist). 4. Back to Contents Page Getting Help Dell Precision™ Workstation 690 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 to remove the computer covers, first disconnect the computer...
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... have a bootable CD or floppy disk available. The basic data unit used by your computer. ® Bluetooth wireless technology - Back to Contents Page Glossary Dell Precision™ Workstation 690 User's Guide ABCDEFGHIKLMNO PRSTUVWXZ Terms in this Glossary are provided for informational purposes only and may or may not describe features included with your portable...
... have a bootable CD or floppy disk available. The basic data unit used by your computer. ® Bluetooth wireless technology - Back to Contents Page Glossary Dell Precision™ Workstation 690 User's Guide ABCDEFGHIKLMNO PRSTUVWXZ Terms in this Glossary are provided for informational purposes only and may or may not describe features included with your portable...
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... can do so by touching an unpainted metal surface on the computer. You can be installed in Before You Begin. Back to Contents Page I/O Panel Dell Precision™ Workstation 690 User's Guide I/O-Panel Components Removing the I/O Panel Replacing the I/O Panel CAUTION: Before you touch any of your computer's electronic components. CAUTION: To guard against...
... can do so by touching an unpainted metal surface on the computer. You can be installed in Before You Begin. Back to Contents Page I/O Panel Dell Precision™ Workstation 690 User's Guide I/O-Panel Components Removing the I/O Panel Replacing the I/O Panel CAUTION: Before you touch any of your computer's electronic components. CAUTION: To guard against...
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...This enables quad-channel operation and provides the highest memory bandwidth. The BIOS then subtracts the reserved address space from the Dell Support website at support.dell.com. The following components require memory address space: l System ROM l APIC(s) l Integrated PCI devices, such as... usable address space, a portion of usable space. l If the total installed computer memory is equal to Contents Page Memory Dell Precision™ Workstation 690 User's Guide Addressing Memory With 4-GB or Greater Configurations (32-bit Operating Systems Only) Fully Buffered DIMM (FBD) Memory ...
...This enables quad-channel operation and provides the highest memory bandwidth. The BIOS then subtracts the reserved address space from the Dell Support website at support.dell.com. The following components require memory address space: l System ROM l APIC(s) l Integrated PCI devices, such as... usable address space, a portion of usable space. l If the total installed computer memory is equal to Contents Page Memory Dell Precision™ Workstation 690 User's Guide Addressing Memory With 4-GB or Greater Configurations (32-bit Operating Systems Only) Fully Buffered DIMM (FBD) Memory ...
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... before you touch any of your computer from the electrical outlet before opening the cover. NOTICE: To prevent static damage to Contents Page Power Supply Dell Precision™ Workstation 690 User's Guide Removing the Power Supply Replacing the Power Supply CAUTION: Before performing any full-length expansion or graphics riser cards (see Removing the...
... before you touch any of your computer from the electrical outlet before opening the cover. NOTICE: To prevent static damage to Contents Page Power Supply Dell Precision™ Workstation 690 User's Guide Removing the Power Supply Replacing the Power Supply CAUTION: Before performing any full-length expansion or graphics riser cards (see Removing the...
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... weight of 55 lbs) and can do so by touching an unpainted metal surface on which it ; Back to Contents Page Removing the Computer Cover Dell Precision™ Workstation 690 User's Guide CAUTION: Before you begin any of your computer's electronic components. CAUTION: To guard against electrical shock, always unplug your computer from the...
... weight of 55 lbs) and can do so by touching an unpainted metal surface on which it ; Back to Contents Page Removing the Computer Cover Dell Precision™ Workstation 690 User's Guide CAUTION: Before you begin any of your computer's electronic components. CAUTION: To guard against electrical shock, always unplug your computer from the...
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... position. 1 computer cover 2 cover hinges NOTICE: To connect a network cable, first plug the cable into place. b. c. Back to Contents Page Replacing the Computer Cover Dell Precision™ Workstation 690 User's Guide CAUTION: Your computer is locked. Pivot the cover down and gently press the cover until it ; Seek assistance before opening the cover. Failure...
... position. 1 computer cover 2 cover hinges NOTICE: To connect a network cable, first plug the cable into place. b. c. Back to Contents Page Replacing the Computer Cover Dell Precision™ Workstation 690 User's Guide CAUTION: Your computer is locked. Pivot the cover down and gently press the cover until it ; Seek assistance before opening the cover. Failure...
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... computer. 2. b. Disconnect the speaker cable from the tabs on the fan case. 4. To install the speaker: a. Back to Contents Page Installing the Speaker (Optional) Dell Precision™ Workstation 690 User's Guide CAUTION: Before you begin any of your computer's electronic components. CAUTION: The computer stand should be difficult to ensure maximum system stability. Without...
... computer. 2. b. Disconnect the speaker cable from the tabs on the fan case. 4. To install the speaker: a. Back to Contents Page Installing the Speaker (Optional) Dell Precision™ Workstation 690 User's Guide CAUTION: Before you begin any of your computer's electronic components. CAUTION: The computer stand should be difficult to ensure maximum system stability. Without...