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Information About Your Computer

Dell Precision™ Workstation 370 User's Guide

  Finding Information

  Specifications

  Caring for Your Computer

Finding Information

What Are You Looking For?	Find it Here
A diagnostic program for my computer Drivers for my computer My computer documentation My device documentation Desktop System Software (DSS)	Drivers and Utilities CD (also known as the ResourceCD) Documentation and drivers are already installed on your computer. You can use the CD to reinstall drivers, run the Dell Diagnostics, 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: The latest drivers and documentation updates can be found at support.dell.com.
How to set up my computer How to care for my computer Troubleshooting information How to run the Dell Diagnostics Error codes and diagnostic lights How to open my computer cover	Quick Reference Guide NOTE: This document is available as a PDF at support.dell.com.
System board connectors Location of system board components	System Information Label Located on the inside cover of your computer.
Warranty information Safety instructions Regulatory information Ergonomics information End User License Agreement	Dell™ Product Information Guide NOTE: This document is available as a PDF at support.dell.com.
How to remove and replace parts Technical specifications How to configure system settings How to troubleshoot and solve problems	Precision User's Guide Microsoft® Windows® XP Help and Support Center Click the Start button and click Help and Support. Click User's and system guides and click User's guides. The User's Guide is also available on the Drivers and Utilities CD.
Service Tag and Express Service Code Microsoft Windows License Label	Service Tag and Microsoft Windows License These labels are located on your computer. Use the Service Tag to identify your computer when you use support.dell.com or contact technical support. Enter the Express Service Code to direct your call when contacting technical support. The Express Service Code is not available in all countries.
Latest drivers for my computer Answers to technical service and support questions Online discussions with other users and technical support Documentation for my computer	Dell Support Website — support.dell.com NOTE: Select your region to view the appropriate support site. The Dell Support website provides several online tools, including: Solutions — Troubleshooting hints and tips, articles from technicians, and online courses Community — Online discussion with other Dell customers Upgrades — Upgrade information for components, such as memory, the hard drive, and the operating system Customer Care — Contact information, order status, warranty, and repair information Downloads — Drivers, patches, and software updates Reference — Computer documentation, product specifications, and white papers
Service call status and support history Top technical issues for my computer Frequently asked questions File downloads Details on my computer configuration Service contract for my computer	Dell Premier Support Website — premiersupport.dell.com The Dell Premier Support website is customized for corporate, government, and education customers. This website may not be available in all regions.
How to use Windows XP Documentation for my computer Documentation for devices (such as a modem)	Windows Help and Support Center Click the Start button and click Help and Support. Type a word or phrase that describes your problem and click the arrow icon. Click the topic that describes your problem. Follow the instructions on the screen.
How to use Linux Email discussions with Dell Precision and Linux users Additional information regarding Linux and my Dell Precision computer	Dell Supported Linux Sites http://linux.dell.com http://lists.us.dell.com/mailman/listinfo/linux-precision http://docs.us.dell.com/docs/software/oslinux/ http://docs.us.dell.com/docs/software/OSRHEL3/
How to reinstall my operating system	Operating System CD The operating system is already installed on your computer. To reinstall your operating system, use the Operating System CD. See your Precision User's Guide for instructions. After you reinstall your operating system, use the Drivers and Utilities CD to reinstall drivers for the devices that came with your computer. Your operating system product key label is located on your computer. NOTE: The color of your CD varies based on the operating system you ordered.

Specifications

Microprocessor
Microprocessor type	Intel® Pentium® 4 Processor with HT Technology Extreme Edition or Intel® Pentium® 4 Processor with HT Technology
Level 1 (L1) cache	8 KB or 16 KB
Level 2 (L2) cache	512 KB or 1 MB
Level 3 (L3) cache	2 or 0 MB

Memory
Type	Dual channel DDR2 400-MHz (PC2-3200) non-ECC and 533-MHz (PC2–4300) ECC SDRAM. NOTE: Ensure that you do not mix ECC and non-ECC memory. NOTE: Your computer does not support registered or buffered memory
Memory connectors	4
Memory capacities	128-, 256-, 512-, or 1-GB
Minimum memory	256 MB
Maximum memory	4 GB
BIOS address	F0000h

Computer Information
Chipset	Intel 925X Express
Data bus width	64 bits
Address bus width	32 bits
DMA channels	eight
Interrupt levels	24
BIOS chip (NVRAM)	4-Mb
Memory speed	400/533 MHz
NIC	Integrated network interface with ASF 1.0 support as defined by DMTF Capable of 10/100/1000 communication Green — A good connection exists between a 10-Mbps network and the computer. Orange — A good connection exists between a 100-Mbps network and the computer. Yellow — A good connection exists between a 1 Gb (or 1000-Mbps) connection. Off — The computer is not detecting a physical connection to the network.
SCSI controller	add-in U320 SCSI
System clock	800 MHz data rate

Video
Type	PCI Express x16 up to 150 W

Audio
Type	AC97, Sound Blaster emulation
Stereo conversion	16-bit analog-to-digital; 20-bit digital-to-analog

Controllers
Hard drive	Integrated Serial ATA (4), with RAID 0/1 & Command Queuing Integrated ATA-100 (1 channel)

Expansion Bus
Bus type	mini-tower computer: 3 PCI 2.3 5v desktop computer: 4 PCI 2.3 5v one PCI Express x16 up to 150W one PCI Express x1 eight USB 2.0 (2 front, 6 back)
Bus speed	PCI: 33 MHz PCI Express: x1 slot bidirectional speed - 500 MB/s x16 slot bidirectional speed - 8 GB/s
PCI
connectors	mini-tower computer: three desktop computer: four
connector size	120 pins
connector data width (maximum)	32 bits
PCI Express
connectors	one x1
connector size	36 pins
connector data width (maximum)	1 PCI Express lane
PCI Express
connectors	one x16
connector size	164 pins
connector data0 width (maximum)	16 PCI Express lanes

Drives
Externally accessible:
Desktop computer	one 3.5 inch drive bay (for optional floppy) two 5.25-inch bays
Mini-tower computer	two 3.5 inch drive bays two 5.25-inch drive bays
Available devices	Serial ATA drive, floppy drive, USB memory devices, CD drive, CD-RW drive, DVD drive, DVD+RW drive, and DVD and CD-RW combo drive
Internally accessible:	two bays for 1-inch high hard drives

Connectors
External connectors:
Serial	one 9-pin connector (optional 2nd connector); 16550C-compatible
Parallel	one 25-hole connector (bidirectional)
IEEE 1394	6-pin serial connector (add-in card)
Video	15-hole connector
Network adapter	RJ45 connector
PS/2 (keyboard and mouse)	6-pin mini-DIN
USB	two front-panel and six back-panel USB 2.0–compliant connectors
Audio	three connectors for line-in, line-out, and microphone; one front-panel connector for headphones
I/O panel	34-pin connector
CD drive audio interface	4-pin connector
Power_1 connector	24-pin connector
System board connectors:
Primary IDE drive	40-pin connector on PCI local bus
Serial ATA (4)	7-pin connector
Fan	5-pin connector
PCI 2.3	120-pin connector
CD drive audio interface	4-pin connector

Key Combinations
<Ctrl><Alt><Del>	launches the task manager
<F2>	starts embedded system setup (during start-up only)
<F12> or <Ctrl><Alt><F8>	boots from the network (during start-up only)
<Ctrl><Alt><F10>	launches the utility partition (if installed) during computer start-up
<Ctrl><Alt><D>	launches the hard-drive diagnostics utility during computer start-up

Controls and Lights
Power control	push button
Power light	green light—blinking green in sleep state; solid green for power-on state amber light—blinking amber indicates a problem with an installed device; solid amber indicates an internal power problem (see "Power Problems").
Hard-drive access light	green
Link integrity light (on integrated network adapter)	green light for 10-Mb operation; orange light for 100-Mb operation; yellow light for a 1000-Mb (1-Gb) operation
Activity light (on integrated network adapter)	yellow blinking light
Diagnostic lights	four lights on back panel of mini-tower and front of desktop
Standby power light	AUX_PWR on the system board

Power
DC power supply:
Wattage	350 W
Heat dissipation	910 BTU/hr
Voltage	fixed-voltage power supply—110 V at 50/60 Hz manual selection and auto-sensing power supplies—90 to 135 V at 50/60 Hz; 180 to 265 V at 50/60 Hz; 100 V at 50/60 Hz for Japanese computers
Backup battery	3-V CR2032 lithium coin cell

Physical
Mini-tower computer:
Height	42.6 cm (16.8 inches)
Width	18.4 cm (7.3 inches)
Depth	44.8 cm (17.6 inches)
Weight	12.7 kg (28 lbs)
Desktop computer:
Height	16.7 cm (6.6 inches)
Width	44.7 cm (17.6 inches)
Depth	44.5 cm (17.5 inches)
Weight	18.6 kg (41 lbs)
Supported monitor weight (in desktop orientation)	45.4 kg (100 lbs)

Environmental
Temperature:
Operating	10° to 35°C (50° to 95°F) NOTE: At 35°C (95°F), the maximum operating altitude is 914 m (3000 ft).
Storage	–40° to 65°C (–40° to 149°F)
Relative humidity	20% to 80% (noncondensing)
Maximum vibration:
Operating	0.25 G at 3 to 200 Hz at 0.5 octave/min
Storage	0.5 G at 3 to 200 Hz at 1 octave/min
Maximum shock:
Operating	bottom half-sine pulse with a change in velocity of 20 inches/sec (50.8 cm/sec)
Storage	27-G faired square wave with a velocity change of 200 inches/sec (508 cm/sec)
Altitude:
Operating	–15.2 to 3048 m (–50 to 10,000 ft)
Storage	–15.2 to 10,668 m (–50 to 35,000 ft)

Caring for Your Computer

To help maintain your computer, follow these suggestions:

• To avoid losing or corrupting data, never turn off your computer when the hard drive light is on.
  
  
• Schedule regular virus scans using virus software.
  
  
• Manage hard drive space by periodically deleting unnecessary files and defragmenting the drive.
  
  
• Back up files on a regular basis.
  
  

Periodically clean your monitor screen, mouse, and keyboard (see "Cleaning Your Computer").

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