Dell Precision™ Workstation 390
Quick Reference Guide
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Notes, Notices, and Cautions
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NOTICE: A NOTICE indicates either potential damage to hardware or loss of data and tells you how to avoid
the problem.
CAUTION: A CAUTION indicates a potential for property damage, personal injury, or death.
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operating systems are not applicable.
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Model DCTA
May 2006
P/N GH458
Rev. A00
Contents
Finding Information
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Setting Up Your Computer (Tower Orientation)
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Setting Up Your Computer (Desktop Orientation) .
About Your Computer.
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System Board Components.
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Locating Your User’s Guide
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Front View (Tower Orientation) . .
Back View (Tower Orientation) . .
Front View (Desktop Orientation) .
Back View (Desktop Orientation) .
Back-Panel Connectors . . . . .
Inside View . . . . . . . . . . . .
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Removing the Computer Cover .
Caring for Your Computer
Solving Problems
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Troubleshooting Tips . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Resolving Software and Hardware Incompatibilities
Using Microsoft Windows XP System Restore . . . .
Using the Last Known Good Configuration . . . . . .
Dell Diagnostics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Before You Start Testing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Beep Codes .
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Frequently Asked Questions .
Index .
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Error Messages .
Diagnostic Lights.
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Contents
Finding Information
NOTE: Some features may not be available for your computer or in certain countries.
NOTE: Additional information may ship with your computer.
What Are You Looking For?
Find It Here
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Drivers and Utilities CD (also known as ResourceCD)
A diagnostic program for my computer
Drivers for my computer
My computer documentation
My device documentation
Desktop System Software (DSS)
Documentation and drivers are already installed on your
computer. You can use the CD to reinstall drivers, run
the "Dell Diagnostics" on page 34, or access your
documentation.
Readme files may be
included on your CD
to provide last-minute
updates about technical
changes to your
computer or advanced
technical-reference
material for technicians
or experienced users.
NOTE: Drivers and documentation updates can be found
at support.dell.com.
NOTE: The Drivers and Utilities CD is optional and may
not ship with your computer.
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How to set up my computer
How to care for my computer
Basic troubleshooting information
How to run the Dell Diagnostics
Error codes and diagnostic lights
How to remove and install parts
How to open my computer cover
Quick Reference Guide
NOTE: The Quick Reference Guide is optional and may
not ship with your computer.
NOTE: This document is available as a PDF at
support.dell.com.
Quick Reference Guide
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