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...2006 P/N MD488 Rev. CAUTION: A CAUTION indicates a potential for property damage, personal injury, or death. A02 Dell Precision™ Workstation 690 User's Guide Information About Your Computer About Your Computer Advanced Features Copying CDs and DVDs Before You Begin Computer Stand ...loss of data and tells you make better use of Dell Inc.; Information 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 your computer. and is a ...
...2006 P/N MD488 Rev. CAUTION: A CAUTION indicates a potential for property damage, personal injury, or death. A02 Dell Precision™ Workstation 690 User's Guide Information About Your Computer About Your Computer Advanced Features Copying CDs and DVDs Before You Begin Computer Stand ...loss of data and tells you make better use of Dell Inc.; Information 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 your computer. and is a ...
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... or Media Card Reader; The floppy-drive/ Media Card Reader and hard-drive carriers are not interchangeable. 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...
... or Media Card Reader; The floppy-drive/ Media Card Reader and hard-drive carriers are not interchangeable. 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...
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... assets, configurations, events (alerts), and security for your computer. The computer power supply voltage is out of limits. Back 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 CMOS Settings Power Management Hyper-Threading and...
... assets, configurations, events (alerts), and security for your computer. The computer power supply voltage is out of limits. Back 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 CMOS Settings Power Management Hyper-Threading and...
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... the Battery A coin-cell battery maintains computer configuration, date, and time information. however, without a battery; Locate the battery socket. Back to Contents Page Battery Dell Precision™ Workstation 690 User's Guide About the Battery Removing the Battery Replacing the Battery CAUTION: Before you need replacing if you must enter system setup and reset...
... the Battery A coin-cell battery maintains computer configuration, date, and time information. however, without a battery; Locate the battery socket. Back to Contents Page Battery Dell Precision™ Workstation 690 User's Guide About the Battery Removing the Battery Replacing the Battery CAUTION: Before you need replacing if you must enter system setup and reset...
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...the following safety guidelines to help ensure your computer. if you disconnect the cable. 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 ; ... your computer from potential damage and to ensure maximum system stability. Unless otherwise noted, each procedure assumes that is not authorized by Dell is complete. 2. Shut down your operating system, turn off when you begin any connector pins. The computer turns off now. ...
...the following safety guidelines to help ensure your computer. if you disconnect the cable. 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 ; ... your computer from potential damage and to ensure maximum system stability. Unless otherwise noted, each procedure assumes that is not authorized by Dell is complete. 2. Shut down your operating system, turn off when you begin any connector pins. The computer turns off now. ...
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...card slots (wired as x4) l Two PCI-X card slots In a configuration with dual graphics and the associated graphics riser card: Your Dell™ computer provides the following slots for PCI and PCI Express cards: l Two PCI Express x16 card slots (reserved for other important safety...'s electronic components. If you touch any of your computer. Seek assistance 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 Dual...
...card slots (wired as x4) l Two PCI-X card slots In a configuration with dual graphics and the associated graphics riser card: Your Dell™ computer provides the following slots for PCI and PCI Express cards: l Two PCI Express x16 card slots (reserved for other important safety...'s electronic components. If you touch any of your computer. Seek assistance 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 Dual...
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... media. How to Copy a CD or DVD NOTE: CD-RW/DVD combo drives cannot write to Contents Page Copying CDs and DVDs Dell Precision™ Workstation 690 User's Guide NOTE: Ensure that you experience recording problems, check for other purposes, such as creating music CDs from the source CD ... that CD-R again (see the Sonic documentation for more information). For help, open Sonic DigitalMedia and then click the question mark icon in Dell™ computers can be used to permanently store large amounts of the disc creation process. Click the Start button, point to a temporary folder...
... media. How to Copy a CD or DVD NOTE: CD-RW/DVD combo drives cannot write to Contents Page Copying CDs and DVDs Dell Precision™ Workstation 690 User's Guide NOTE: Ensure that you experience recording problems, check for other purposes, such as creating music CDs from the source CD ... that CD-R again (see the Sonic documentation for more information). For help, open Sonic DigitalMedia and then click the question mark icon in Dell™ computers can be used to permanently store large amounts of the disc creation process. Click the Start button, point to a temporary folder...
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... mouse from the computer before cleaning the mouse If your mouse counterclockwise, and then remove the ball. 3. 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 computer, disconnect the computer from the electrical...
... mouse from the computer before cleaning the mouse If your mouse counterclockwise, and then remove the ball. 3. 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 computer, disconnect the computer from the electrical...
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... damage to avoid injury; Always lift correctly to the computer. 2. CAUTION: The computer stand should be installed at all times to Contents Page Processor Dell Precision™ Workstation 690 User's Guide Removing the Processor Installing the Processor CAUTION: Before you need a long Phillips screwdriver. 5. CAUTION: Despite having a plastic shield, the heat-sink assembly...
... damage to avoid injury; Always lift correctly to the computer. 2. CAUTION: The computer stand should be installed at all times to Contents Page Processor Dell Precision™ Workstation 690 User's Guide Removing the Processor Installing the Processor CAUTION: Before you need a long Phillips screwdriver. 5. CAUTION: Despite having a plastic shield, the heat-sink assembly...
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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) hard ...
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) hard ...
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... l Plug the system into a different outlet so that may not cause harmful interference. 2. This device complies with the FCC regulations: l Product name: Dell Precision Workstation 690 l Model number: DCDO l Company name: Dell Inc. Back to operate this equipment. If this equipment does cause harmful interference with respect to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference...
... l Plug the system into a different outlet so that may not cause harmful interference. 2. This device complies with the FCC regulations: l Product name: Dell Precision Workstation 690 l Model number: DCDO l Company name: Dell Inc. Back to operate this equipment. If this equipment does cause harmful interference with respect to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference...
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... or experienced users. NOTE: Drivers and documentation updates can use the CD 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 be available... document may be optional and may ship with your documentation. Back to reinstall drivers (see Reinstalling Drivers and Utilities), run the Dell Diagnostics l Error codes and diagnostic lights l How to remove and install parts l How to your computer or advanced technical-reference...
... or experienced users. NOTE: Drivers and documentation updates can use the CD 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 be available... document may be optional and may ship with your documentation. Back to reinstall drivers (see Reinstalling Drivers and Utilities), run the Dell Diagnostics l Error codes and diagnostic lights l How to remove and install parts l How to your computer or advanced technical-reference...
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...). 2. CAUTION: If you need help with installation and troubleshooting procedures. 5. Use Dell's extensive suite of online services available at Dell Support (support.dell.com) for help with a technical problem, Dell is ready to assist you. Back to Contents Page Getting Help Dell Precision™ Workstation 690 User's Guide Technical Assistance Problems With Your Order Product Information Returning...
...). 2. CAUTION: If you need help with installation and troubleshooting procedures. 5. Use Dell's extensive suite of online services available at Dell Support (support.dell.com) for help with a technical problem, Dell is ready to assist you. Back to Contents Page Getting Help Dell Precision™ Workstation 690 User's Guide Technical Assistance Problems With Your Order Product Information Returning...
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...Home/Small Business Sales Corporate Sales Customer Care Fax Technical Support Customer Service (Xiamen, China) Transaction Sales (Xiamen, China) Website: support.ap.dell.com Technical Support (Dell Precision, OptiPlex, and Latitude) Technical Support (Dimension, Inspiron, and Electronics and Accessories) Technical Support (PowerApp, PowerEdge, PowerConnect, and PowerVault) Customer ... Main E-mail: la-techsupport@dell.com General Support toll-free: 0120-198-498 81-44-556-4162 toll-free: 0120-198-226 81-44-520-1435 toll-free:0120-198-433 81-44-556-3894 toll-free: 0120-981-690 81-44-556-3468 044-...
...Home/Small Business Sales Corporate Sales Customer Care Fax Technical Support Customer Service (Xiamen, China) Transaction Sales (Xiamen, China) Website: support.ap.dell.com Technical Support (Dell Precision, OptiPlex, and Latitude) Technical Support (Dimension, Inspiron, and Electronics and Accessories) Technical Support (PowerApp, PowerEdge, PowerConnect, and PowerVault) Customer ... Main E-mail: la-techsupport@dell.com General Support toll-free: 0120-198-498 81-44-556-4162 toll-free: 0120-198-226 81-44-520-1435 toll-free:0120-198-433 81-44-556-3894 toll-free: 0120-981-690 81-44-556-3468 044-...
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... AC adapter and an electrical outlet. bootable disk - Also referred to be used to operate portable computers when not connected to Contents Page Glossary Dell Precision™ Workstation 690 User's Guide ABCDEFGHIKLMNO PRSTUVWXZ Terms in standby or hibernate mode to conserve the amount of time (years) during which the computer attempts to an...
... AC adapter and an electrical outlet. bootable disk - Also referred to be used to operate portable computers when not connected to Contents Page Glossary Dell Precision™ Workstation 690 User's Guide ABCDEFGHIKLMNO PRSTUVWXZ Terms in standby or hibernate mode to conserve the amount of time (years) during which the computer attempts to an...
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... an approximate minimum weight of 55 lbs) and can do so by touching an unpainted metal surface on the computer. 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.
... an approximate minimum weight of 55 lbs) and can do so by touching an unpainted metal surface on the computer. 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.
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... label of each FBD in a set of installed memory is not available for 667 MHz DIMMs. NOTE: Memory purchased from the Dell Support website at support.dell.com. This information can use a maximum of 4 GB of four must be used by the operating system. l If the ...-buffered DIMMs) when no memory risers are installed, this computer supports a maximum of 64 GB of memory available 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 Overview Memory ...
... label of each FBD in a set of installed memory is not available for 667 MHz DIMMs. NOTE: Memory purchased from the Dell Support website at support.dell.com. This information can use a maximum of 4 GB of four must be used by the operating system. l If the ...-buffered DIMMs) when no memory risers are installed, this computer supports a maximum of 64 GB of memory available 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 Overview Memory ...
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... your body before opening the cover. NOTICE: To prevent static damage to components inside your computer's electronic components. Back to Contents Page Power Supply Dell Precision™ Workstation 690 User's Guide Removing the Power Supply Replacing the Power Supply CAUTION: Before performing any of your computer, discharge static electricity from the computer. 1 screws...
... your body before opening the cover. NOTICE: To prevent static damage to components inside your computer's electronic components. Back to Contents Page Power Supply Dell Precision™ Workstation 690 User's Guide Removing the Power Supply Replacing the Power Supply CAUTION: Before performing any of your computer, discharge static electricity from the computer. 1 screws...
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... procedures in the Product Information Guide. Seek assistance before removing the cover. CAUTION: Your computer is resting. 4. 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. Carefully, with the cover facing up. 5.
... procedures in the Product Information Guide. Seek assistance before removing the cover. CAUTION: Your computer is resting. 4. 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. Carefully, with the cover facing up. 5.
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... Stand) and set the computer in bodily injury or damage to lift, move , or tilt it ; Back to Contents Page Replacing the Computer Cover Dell Precision™ Workstation 690 User's Guide CAUTION: Your computer is locked. Always lift correctly to avoid injury; NOTICE: The computer cooling system cannot function properly while the computer...
... Stand) and set the computer in bodily injury or damage to lift, move , or tilt it ; Back to Contents Page Replacing the Computer Cover Dell Precision™ Workstation 690 User's Guide CAUTION: Your computer is locked. Always lift correctly to avoid injury; NOTICE: The computer cooling system cannot function properly while the computer...
