Dell Precision Workstation 690 User Manual

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Back to Contents PageAbout Your ComputerDell Precision™ Workstation 690 User's GuideFront ViewBack ViewBack Panel ConnectorsInside ViewSystem Board ComponentsFront ViewCAUTION: Your computer is heavy (it has an approximate minimum weight of 55 lbs) and can be difficult to maneuver. Seek assistance beforeattempting to lift, move, or tilt it; this computer requires a two-man lift. Always lift correctly to avoid injury; avoid bending over while lifting. Seeyour Product Information Guide for other important safety information.CAUTION: Before setting your computer upright, install the computer stand. Failure to install the stand before setting the computer upright couldcause the computer to tip over, potentially resulting in bodily injury or damage to the computer.1-35.25-inch drivebaysCan hold a CD/DVD drive, or a Media Card Reader, floppy drive, or aSATA hard drive in a 5.25-inch drive bay carrier.NOTE: The hard-drive carrier is only for use in the 5.25-inch drivebays. The floppy-drive/ Media Card Reader and hard-drive carriersare not interchangeable.4 5.25-inch drivebay with special3.5-inch drivepanel plateCan hold a CD/DVD drive, or a Media Card Reader, a floppy drive, ora SATA hard drive in a 5.25-inch drive bay carrier. The drive-panelplate shown here is only for use with a floppy drive or Media CardReader; it can be installed in front of any of the four 5.25-inch drivebays. For more information, see Drive Panels.NOTE: Hard-drive carriers is only for use in the 5.25-inch drive bays.The floppy-drive/ Media Card Reader and hard-drive carriers are notinterchangeable.5 hard-drive activitylightThe hard drive light is on when the computer reads data from orwrites data to the hard drive. The light might also be on when adevice such as your CD player is operating.6 IEEE 1394connectorUse the IEEE 1394 connector for high-speed data devices such asdigital video cameras and external storage devices.7 USB 2.0connectors (2)Use the front USB connectors for devices that you connectoccasionally, such as flash memory keys, cameras, or bootable USBdevices (see Booting to a USB Device for more information).It is recommended that you use the back USB connectors for devicesthat typically remain connected, such as printers and keyboards.8 power button Press to turn on the computer.