Dell Precision 650 User Manual
Dell Computers
Dell Precision™ Workstations 450 and 650 User's Guide
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Information About Your Computer
Finding Information for Your Computer
Specifications
Caring for Your Computer
About Your Computer—Dell Precision 650
Front View
Back View
Inside Your Computer
System Board Components
About Your Computer—Dell Precision 450
Front View
Back View
Inside Your Computer
System Board Components
Advanced Features
LegacySelect Technology Control
Manageability
Security
Password Protection
System Setup
Jumper Settings
Power Button
TAPI
Hyper-Threading
IEEE 1394
U320 SCSI Controller
Integrated Striping
Removing and Installing Parts—Dell Precision
650
Opening the Computer Cover
Memory
Cards
Drives
Microprocessor Airflow Shroud
Microprocessor
VRM
Battery
Closing the Computer Cover
Removing and Installing Parts—Dell Precision
450
Opening the Computer Cover
Memory
Cards
Drives
Microprocessor Airflow Shroud
Microprocessor
VRM
Battery
Closing the Computer Cover
Solving Problems
Troubleshooting Your Computer
Battery Problems
Card Problems
Drive Problems
Dropped or Damaged Computer
E-Mail, Modem, and Internet Problems
Error Messages
General Problems
IEEE 1394 Device Problems
Keyboard Problems
Memory Problems
Microprocessor Problems
Mouse Problems
Network Problems
Power Problems
Printer Problems
Serial or Parallel Device Problems
Sound and Speaker Problems
System Board Problems
Video and Monitor Problems
Advanced Troubleshooting
Diagnostic Lights
Beep Codes
Dell Diagnostics
Drivers
Using System Restore
Resolving Software and Hardware Incompatibilities
Cleaning Your Computer
Before Cleaning Your Computer
Computer, Keyboard, and Monitor
Mouse
Floppy Drive
CDs and DVDs
Ergonomic Computing Habits
Your Operating System
Reinstalling Microsoft® Windows® XP
Reinstalling Microsoft Windows 2000
Microsoft Windows XP Features
Regulatory Notices
FCC Notices (U.S. Only)
IC Notice (Canada Only)
CE Notice (European Union)
ENERGY STAR® Compliance
Simplified Chinese Class A Warning Notice (China
Only)
EN 55022 Compliance (Czech Republic Only)
VCCI Notice (Japan Only)
MIC Notice (Republic of Korea Only)
Polish Center for Testing and Certification Notice
BSMI Notice (Taiwan Only)
NOM Information (Mexico Only)
Warranty and Return Policy
Getting Help
Technical Assistance
Problems With Your Order
Product Information
Returning Items for Warranty Repair or Credit
Before You Call
Contacting Dell
Glossary