Dell Precision 490 Desktop User Manual

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Dell Precision™ Workstation 490 User's GuideNotes, Notices, and CautionsAbbreviations and AcronymsFor a complete list of abbreviations and acronyms, see the Glossary.If you purchased a Dell™ n Series computer, any references in this document to Microsoft® Windows® operating systems are not applicable.Information in this document is subject to change without notice.© 2006 Dell Inc. All rights reserved.Reproduction in any manner whatsoever without the written permission of Dell Inc. is strictly forbidden.Trademarks used in this text: Dell, the DELL logo, Inspiron, Dell Precision, Dimension, OptiPlex, Latitude, Dell TravelLite, PowerEdge, PowerVault, StrikeZone, PowerApp, and DellOpenManage are trademarks of Dell Inc.; Intel, Pentium, SpeedStep, Xeon, and Celeron are registered trademarks of Intel Corporation; Microsoft and Windows are registeredtrademarks of Microsoft Corporation; Bluetooth is a registered trademark owned by Bluetooth SIG, Inc. and is used by Dell Inc. under license; ENERGY STAR is a registeredtrademark of the U.S Environmental Protection Agency.Other trademarks and trade names may be used in this document to refer to either the entities claiming the marks and names or their products. Dell Inc. disclaims anyproprietary interest in trademarks and trade names other than its own.Model DCTAAugust 2006 P/N KD769 Rev. A01Information About Your ComputerAbout Your ComputerCopying CDs and DVDsAdvanced FeaturesBefore You BeginRemoving the Computer Cover and Front PanelChassis Intrusion SwitchMemoryDrivesChanging Between Tower and Desktop ModesCardsInstalling the Speaker (Optional)ProcessorBatteryI/O PanelSystem BoardPower SupplyReplacing the Front Panel and Computer CoverTools to Help Solve ProblemsSolving ProblemsCleaning Your ComputerFeatures of Microsoft® Windows® XPGetting HelpFCC Notice (U.S. Only)GlossaryNOTE: A NOTE indicates important information that helps you make better use of your computer.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.