Dell OptiPlex 990 Desktop User manual

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Dell OptiPlex And Dell Precision
System Board Mode Configuration
Introduction
This tech sheet covers the configuration process required after installing a new
system board in your Dell desktop computer. Follow these instructions carefully
to make sure that the computer is configured for the correct management mode.
1
Remove the computer cover to read the label that is attached to the inside of
the cover.
You will see the configuration-mode label like one below. Numbers or options
will vary depending on the order when you purchased the computer.
chassis cover
inside
label
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NOTE: If the original configuration-mode label is damaged, or otherwise illegible,
contact Dell to obtain your configuration-mode number (see your computer
documentation for contact information).
2 Note the large mode number on the label. This number is important for step 7
of this procedure and you may want to write it down.
3 Replace the system board. For more information, see your system
documentation on
support.dell.com .
4 Replace the computer cover. For more information, see your system
documentation on
support.dell.com .
5 Disconnect any USB mass storage devices (such as hard drives or flash keys).
6 Disconnect the network cable.
7 Turn the computer on. When the initialization screen appears, enter the
mode number you obtained from the label inside the chassis.
WARNING: Once selected, you cannot change the management mode. If you make
the wrong selection, your computer may not operate as it should.
8 When a prompt appears to continue with your selection, enter Y if yes .
After the initialization completes, the computer shuts down.
9 Reconnect any USB mass storage devices (such as hard drives or flash keys).
10 Reconnect the network cable.
11 Restart the computer.
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