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SYSTEM INFORMATION

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Notes, Notices, and Cautions

Throughout this guide, blocks of text may be accompanied by an icon and printed in bold type or in italic type. These blocks are notes, notices, and cautions, and they are used as follows:

NOTE: A NOTE indicates important information that helps you make better use of your computer system.

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 potentially hazardous situation which, if not avoided, may result in minor or moderate injury.

Information in this document is subject to change without notice.

Reproduction in any manner whatsoever without the written permission of Dell Computer Corporation is strictly forbidden.

Trademarks used in this text: Dell, Dell Precision, Dell OpenManage, and the DELL logo are trademarks of Dell Computer Corporation; Microsoft and Windows are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation.

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 Computer Corporation disclaims any proprietary interest in trademarks and trade names other than its own.

January 2000 P/N 1783P Rev. A02

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System Information Guide

This document contains safety, regulatory, and warranty information about your Dell Precision WorkStation. It also provides information about accessing online documentation.

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Online Documentation

You can access Dell online documentation by double-clicking the Dell Documents icon located on your Microsoft Document Viewer, from which you can view system and peripheral documentation.

One or more of the following documents are installed on your system’s hard-disk drive:

• The System User’s Guide, which includes descriptions of system features, instructions

for setup and operation, instructions for installing and configuring drivers and utilities, information on embedded System Setup, instructions for performing various system upgrades, troubleshooting information, and technical specifications.

• The Diagnostics and Troubleshooting Guide, which includes troubleshooting procedures

and instructions for using the Dell Diagnostics to test your computer system.

• Dell system documentation updates, which contain updated information about your

system. Read these documents before reading other system documents because they may contain information that supersedes information in other documents.

You can obtain the latest versions of any of the documents on your hard-disk drive as well as other troubleshooting information from the Support section of the Dell Web site at

http://www.dell.com.

You may also have one or more of the following printed documents:

• Operating system documentation.

• Documentation included with any options you purchase separately from your system.

This documentation includes information that you need to configure and install these options in your Dell computer.

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Safety Instructions

Use the following safety guidelines to help protect your computer system from potential damage and to ensure your own personal safety.

When Using Your Computer System

As you use your computer system, observe the following safety guidelines.

CAUTION: Do not operate your computer system with any cover(s) (including computer covers, bezels, filler brackets, front-panel inserts, and so on) removed.

• To help avoid damaging your computer, be sure that the voltage selection switch on the

power supply is set to match the AC power available at your location:  115V for most of the Americas, Japan, South Korea, and Taiwan

NOTE: The AC power available in Japan is 100 volts (V), but the voltage selection switch must be set to the 115V position.

 230V for most of Europe, the Middle East, and the Far East Also be sure that your monitor and attached peripherals are electrically rated to operate

with the AC power available in your location.

• Before working inside the computer, unplug the system to help prevent electric shock

or system board damage. Certain system board components continue to receive power any time the computer is connected to AC power.

• Verify that the system board’s standby light-emitting diode (LED) is not on. If it is on,

you may need to wait 10 to 30 seconds for it to go out.

• To avoid possible damage to the system board, wait 10 to 30 seconds after

disconnecting the computer from AC power before disconnecting a peripheral or removing a component.

• To help prevent electric shock, plug the computer and peripheral power cables into

properly grounded power sources. These cables are equipped with three-prong plugs to help ensure proper grounding. Do not use adapter plugs or remove the grounding prong from a cable. If you must use an extension cable, use a three-wire cable with properly grounded plugs.

• To help protect your computer system from sudden, transient increases and decreases

in electrical power, use a surge suppressor, line conditioner, or uninterruptible power supply (UPS).

• Be sure that nothing rests on your computer system’s cables and that the cables are not

located where they can be stepped on or tripped over.

• Do not spill food or liquids on your computer. If the computer gets wet, consult your

Diagnostics and Troubleshooting Guide.

• Do not push any objects into the openings of your computer. Doing so can cause fire or

electric shock by shorting out interior components.

• Keep your computer away from radiators and heat sources. Also, do not block cooling

vents. Avoid placing loose papers underneath your computer; do not place your computer in a closed-in wall unit or on a bed, sofa, or rug.

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Ergonomic Computing Habits

CAUTION: Improper or prolonged keyboard use may result in injury.

CAUTION: Viewing the monitor screen for extended periods of time may result in eye strain.

For comfort and efficiency, observe the following ergonomic guidelines when setting up and using your computer system:

• Position your system so that the monitor and keyboard are directly in front of you as

you work. Special shelves are available (from Dell and other sources) to help you correctly position your keyboard.

• Set the monitor at a comfortable viewing distance (usually 510 to 610 millimeters [20

to 24 inches] from your eyes).

• Make sure that the monitor screen is at eye level or slightly lower when you are sitting

in front of the monitor.

• Adjust the tilt of the monitor, its contrast and brightness settings, and the lighting

around you (such as overhead lights, desk lamps, and the curtains or blinds on nearby windows) to minimize reflections and glare on the monitor screen.

• Use a chair that provides good lower back support.

• Keep your forearms horizontal with your wrists in a neutral, comfortable position

while using the keyboard or mouse.

• Always leave space to rest your hands while using the keyboard or mouse.

• Let your upper arms hang naturally at your sides.

• Sit erect, with your feet resting on the floor and your thighs level.

• When sitting, make sure that the weight of your legs is on your feet and not on the

front of your chair seat. Adjust your chair’s height or use a footrest, if necessary, to maintain proper posture.

• Vary your work activities. Try to organize your work so that you do not have to type

for extended periods of time. When you stop typing, try to do things that use both hands.

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monitor screen at or below eye level

wrists relaxed and flat

arms at desk level

When Working Inside Your Computer

Before you remove the computer cover, perform the following steps in the sequence indicated.

NOTICE: Do not attempt to service the computer system yourself, except as explained in this guide and elsewhere in Dell documentation. Always follow installation and service instructions closely.

NOTICE: To help avoid possible damage to the system board, wait 10 to 30 seconds after turning off the system before removing a component from the system board or disconnecting a peripheral device from the computer.

1. Turn off your computer and any peripherals.

2. Ground yourself by touching an unpainted metal surface on the chassis, such as the

3. Disconnect your computer and peripherals from their power sources. Also, disconnect

monitor and keyboard positioned directly in front of user

feet flat on the floor

metal around the card-slot openings at the back of the computer, before touching anything inside your computer.

While you work, periodically touch an unpainted metal surface on the computer chassis to dissipate any static electricity that might harm internal components.

any telephone or telecommunication lines from the computer. Doing so reduces the potential for personal injury or shock.

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In addition, take note of these safety guidelines when appropriate:

• When you disconnect a cable, pull on its connector or on its strain-relief loop, not on

the cable itself. Some cables have a connector with locking tabs; if you are disconnecting this type of cable, press in on the locking tabs before disconnecting the cable. As you pull connectors apart, keep them evenly aligned to avoid bending any connector pins. Also, before you connect a cable, make sure that both connectors are correctly oriented and aligned.

• Handle components and cards with care. Don’t touch the components or contacts on a

card. Hold a card by its edges or by its metal mounting bracket. Hold a component such as a microprocessor chip by its edges, not by its pins.

CAUTION: There is a danger of a new battery exploding if it is incorrectly installed. Replace the battery only with the same or equivalent type recommended by the manufacturer. Discard used batteries according to the manufacturer’s instructions.

Protecting Against Electrostatic Discharge

Static electricity can harm delicate components inside your computer. To prevent static damage, discharge static electricity from your body before you touch any of your computer’s electronic components, such as the microprocessor. You can do so by touching an unpainted metal surface on the computer chassis.

As you continue to work inside the computer, periodically touch an unpainted metal surface to remove any static charge your body may have accumulated.

You can also take the following steps to prevent damage from electrostatic discharge (ESD):

• When unpacking a static-sensitive component from its shipping carton, do not remove

the component from the antistatic packing material until you are ready to install the component in your computer. Just before unwrapping the antistatic packaging, be sure to discharge static electricity from your body.

• When transporting a sensitive component, first place it in an antistatic container or

packaging.

• Handle all sensitive components in a static-safe area. If possible, use antistatic floor

pads and workbench pads.

The following notice may appear throughout your Dell documentation to remind you of these precautions:

NOTICE: See "Protecting Against Electrostatic Discharge" in your System Information Guide.

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Regulatory Notices

Electromagnetic Interference (EMI) is any signal or emission, radiated in free space or conducted along power or signal leads, that endangers the functioning of a radio navigation or other safety service or seriously degrades, obstructs, or repeatedly interrupts a licensed radio communications service. Radio communications services include but are not limited to AM/FM commercial broadcast, television, cellular services, radar, air-traffic control, pager, and Personal Communication Services (PCS). These licensed services, along with unintentional radiators such as digital devices, including computer systems, contribute to the electromagnetic environment.

Electromagnetic Compatibility (EMC) is the ability of items of electronic equipment to function properly together in the electronic environment. While this computer system has been designed and determined to be compliant with regulatory agency limits for EMI, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause interference with radio communications services, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, you are encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:

• Reorient the receiving antenna.

• Relocate the computer with respect to the receiver.

• Move the computer away from the receiver.

• Plug the computer into a different outlet so that the computer and the receiver are on

different branch circuits.

If necessary, consult a Technical Support representative of Dell Computer Corporation or an experienced radio/television technician for additional suggestions. You may find the FCC Interference Handbook, 1986, to be helpful. It is available from the U.S. Government Printing Office, Washington, DC 20402, Stock No. 004-000-00450-7 or on the W orld W ide Web at http://www.fcc.gov/Bureaus/Compliance/WWW/tvibook.html.

Dell computer systems are designed, tested, and classified for their intended electromagnetic environment. These electromagnetic environment classifications generally refer to the following harmonized definitions:

• Class A is typically for business or industrial environments.

• Class B is typically for residential environments.

Information Technology Equipment (ITE), including peripherals, expansion cards, printers, input/output (I/O) devices, monitors, and so on, that are integrated into or connected to the system should match the electromagnetic environment classification of the computer system.

A Notice About Shielded Signal Cables: Use only shielded cables for connecting peripherals to any Dell device to reduce the possibility of interference with radio communications services. Using shielded cables ensures that you maintain the appropriate EMC classification for the intended environment. For parallel printers, a cable is available from Dell Computer Corporation. If you prefer, you can order a cable from Dell Computer Corporation on the World Wide Web at http:// www.dell.com/products/dellware/index.htm.

Most Dell computer systems are classified for Class B environments. To determine the electromagnetic classification for your system or device, refer to the following sections specific for each regulatory agency. Each section provides country-specific EMC/EMI or product safety information.

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FCC Notices (U.S. Only)

Most Dell computer systems are classified by the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) as Class B digital devices. However, the inclusion of certain options can change the rating of some configurations to Class A. To determine which classification applies to your computer system, examine all FCC registration labels located on the bottom or back panel of your computer, on card-mounting brackets, and on the cards themselves. If any one of the labels carries a Class A rating, your entire system is considered to be a Class A digital device. If all labels carry an FCC Class B rating as distinguished by either an FCC ID number or the FCC logo, (

Once you have determined your system’s FCC classification, read the appropriate FCC notice. Note that FCC regulations provide that changes or modifications not expressly approved by Dell Computer Corporation could void your authority to operate this equipment.

This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions:

• This device may not cause harmful interference.

• This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may

cause undesired operation.

Class A

This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class A digital device pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference when the equipment is operated in a commercial environment. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the manufacturer’s instruction manual, may cause harmful interference with radio communications. Operation of this equipment in a residential area is likely to cause harmful interference, in which case you will be required to correct the interference at your own expense.

), your system is considered to be a Class B digital device.

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Class B

This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the manufacturer’s instruction manual, may cause interference with radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, you are encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:

• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.

• Increase the separation between the equipment and the receiver.

• Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the

receiver is connected.

• Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/television technician for help.

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The following information is provided on the device or devices covered in this document in compliance with FCC regulations:

• Model number: WCM, MMP, and WCP

• Company name: Dell Computer Corporation

EMC Engineering Department One Dell Way Round Rock, Texas 78682 USA 512-338-4400

IC Notice (Canada Only)

Most Dell computer systems (and other Dell digital apparatus) are classified by the Industry Canada (IC) Interference-Causing Equipment Standard #3 (ICES-003) as Class B digital devices. To determine which classification (Class A or B) applies to your computer system (or other Dell digital apparatus), examine all registration labels located on the bottom or the back panel of your computer (or other digital apparatus). A statement in the form of "IC Class A ICES-003" or "IC Class B ICES-003" will be located on one of these labels. Note that Industry Canada regulations provide that changes or modifications not e xpressly approved by Dell Computer Corporation could void your authority to operate this equipment.

This Class B (or Class A, if so indicated on the registration label) digital apparatus meets the requirements of the Canadian Interference-Causing Equipment Regulations.

CE Notice (European Union)

Marking by the symbol indicates compliance of this Dell system to the EMC Directive and the Low Voltage Directive of the European Union. Such marking is indicative that this Dell system meets the following technical standards:

• EN 55022  “Limits and Methods of Measurement of Radio Interference

Characteristics of Information Technology Equipment.”

• EN 50082-1: 1992  “Electromagnetic compatibility  Generic immunity standard

Part 1: Residential, commercial, and light industry.”

• EN 60950  “Safety of Information Technology Equipment.”

NOTE: EN 55022 emissions requirements provide for two classifications:

• Class A is for typical commercial areas.

• Class B is for typical domestic areas.

This Dell device is classified for use in a typical Class B domestic environment. A “Declaration of Conformity” in accordance with the preceding directives and standards

has been made and is on file at Dell Products Europe BV, Limerick, Ireland.

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Battery Disposal

(VCCI)

Your computer system uses a lithium battery. The lithium battery is a long-life battery, and it is very possible that you will never need to replace it. However, should you need to replace it, refer the section about replacing the battery in your Dell system documentation for instructions.

Do not dispose of the battery along with household waste. Contact your local waste disposal agency for the address of the nearest battery deposit site.

EN 55022 Compliance (Czech Republic Only)

This device belongs to Class B devices as described in EN 55022, unless it is specifically stated that it is a Class A device on the specification label. The following applies to devices in Class A of EN 55022 (radius of protection up to 30 meters). The user of the device is obliged to take all steps necessary to remove sources of interference to telecommunication or other devices.

VCCI Notice (Japan Only)

Most Dell computer systems are classified by the Voluntary Control Council for Interference (VCCI) as Class B information technology equipment (ITE). However, the inclusion of certain options can change the rating of some configurations to Class A. ITE, including peripherals, expansion cards, printers, input/output (I/O) devices, monitors, and so on, integrated into or connected to the system, should match the electromagnetic environment classification (Class A or B) of the computer system.

To determine which classification applies to your computer system, examine the regulatory labels/markings (see Figures 1-1 and 1-2) located on the bottom or back panel of your computer. Once you have determined your system’s VCCI classification, read the appropriate VCCI notice.

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Class A ITE

This is a Class A product based on the standard of the Voluntary Control Council for Interference (VCCI) for information technology equipment. If this equipment is used in a domestic environment, radio disturbance may arise. When such trouble occurs, the user may be required to take corrective actions.

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VCCI-A

Figure 1-1. VCCI Class A ITE Regulatory Mark

Class B ITE

This is a Class B product based on the standard of the Voluntary Control Council for Interference (VCCI) for information technology equipment. If this equipment is used near a radio or television receiver in a domestic environment, it may cause radio interference. Install and use the equipment according to the instruction manual.

Figure 1-2. VCCI Class B ITE Regulatory Mark

MOC Notice (South Korea Only)

To determine which classification (Class A or B) applies to your computer system (or other Dell digital device), examine the South Korean Ministry of Communications (MOC) registration labels located on your computer (or other Dell digital device). The MOC label may be located separately from the other regulatory marking applied to your product. The English text, “EMI (A),” for Class A products, or “EMI (B)” for Class B products, appears in the center of the MOC label (see Figures 1-3 and 1-4).

NOTE: MOC emissions requirements provide for two classifications:

• Class A devices are for business purposes.

• Class B devices are for nonbusiness purposes.

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Class A Device

Please note that this device has been approved for business purposes with regard to electromagnetic interference. If you find that this device is not suitable for your use, you may exchange it for a nonbusiness device.

Figure 1-3. MOC Class A Regulatory Mark

Class B Device

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Please note that this device has been approved for nonbusiness purposes and may be used in any environment, including residential areas.

Figure 1-4. MOC Class B Regulatory Mark

Polish Center for Testing and Certification Notice

The equipment should draw power from a socket with an attached protection circuit (a three-prong socket). All equipment that works together (computer, monitor, printer, and so on) should have the same power supply source.

The phasing conductor of the room’s electrical installation should have a reserve short-circuit protection device in the form of a fuse with a nominal value no larger than 16 amperes (A).

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To completely switch off the equipment, the power supply cable must be removed from the power supply socket, which should be located near the equipment and easily accessible.

A protection mark "B" confirms that the equipment is in compliance with the protection usage requirements of standards PN-93/T-42107 and PN-EN55022:1996.

PN-EN55022:1996.

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NOM Information (Mexico Only)

The following information is provided on the device(s) described in this document in compliance with the requirements of the official Mexican standards (NOM):

Exporter: Dell Computer Corporation

One Dell Way Round Rock, TX 78682

Importer: Dell Computer de México,

S.A. de C.V. Rio Lerma No. 302 - 4° Piso Col. Cuauhtemoc 16500 México, D.F.

Ship to: Dell Computer de México,

S.A. de C.V. al Cuidado

de Kuehne & Nagel de

México S. de R.I. Avenida Soles No. 55 Col. Peñon de los Baños 15520 México, D.F.

Supply voltage: 115/230 VAC Frequency: 60/50 Hz Input Current

rating: WCM, MMP, and WCP  6.0/3.0 A

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Información para NOM (únicamente para México)

La información siguiente se proporciona en el dispositivo o en los dispositivos descritos en este documento, en cumplimiento con los requisitos de la Norma Oficial Mexicana (NOM):

Exportador: Dell Computer Corporation

One Dell Way Round Rock, TX 78682

Importador: Dell Computer de México,

S.A. de C.V. Rio Lerma No. 302 - 4° Piso Col. Cuauhtemoc 16500 México, D.F.

Embarcar a: Dell Computer de México, S.A. de

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de Kuehne & Nagel de

México S. de R.I. Avenida Soles No. 55 Col. Peñon de los Baños 15520 México, D.F.

Tensión alimentación: 115/230 VAC

Frecuencia: 60/50 Hz Consumo de

corriente: WCM, MMP, and WCP  6.0/3.0 A

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Year 2000 Statement of Compliance for DellBranded Hardware Products

Dell-branded hardware products shipped on or after January 1, 1997, are eligible to carry the “NSTL Hardware Tested Year 2000 Compliant” logo by virtue of formal testing with, and successful completion of, the National Software Testing Laboratories (NSTL) YMARK2000 test.* Dell will treat a failure to pass the YMARK2000 test as a covered event under Dell’s warranty for the product, subject to the normal warranty limitations.** For a complete copy of Dell’s warranty, see the product’s documentation. Dell-branded hardware products will also recognize the year 2000 as a leap year.

*The YMARK2000 standard tests the ability of system hardware and firmware to support the transition to the year 2000 (and to recognize leap years, when appropriate, for years 2000 through 2009 inclusive) and not that of options, operating systems, or applications software. Dell-branded hardware products that pass the YMARK2000 test conform to BSI-DISC PD 2000-1.

** Except for this clarification of Dell’s warranty for NSTL logo hardware, all other warranties, conditions and remedies, express or implied, relating to year 2000 readiness or compliance are disclaimed. To make a claim under this warranty for NSTL logo hardware, customers must contact Dell prior to January 1, 2001. To make a claim, write to:

Dell Computer Corporation P.O. Box 149258 Austin, Texas 78714-9258 Attention: Y ear 2000 year2000@dell.com

Despite a system’s ability to pass the YMARK2000 test, actual rollover results in specific operating environments may vary depending on other factors including, but not limited to, other hardware, operating systems, and applications software.

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Previous Products

For Dell-branded hardware products shipped prior to January 1, 1997, that have an upgradable basic input/output system (BIOS), Dell makes available a BIOS upgrade. Although these products may not have been tested under the YMARK2000 test, Dell believes that the hardware would pass the YMARK2000 test, provided the appropriate BIOS upgrade is properly loaded.

For Dell-branded hardware products that do not have an upgradable BIOS, Dell has made available, as a convenience to customers, the Y2000RTC driver and the Dell FIX2000.exe, software utilities designed to assist customers in managing the year 2000 rollover.

Software

Dell specifically excludes all non-Dell-developed software from this compliance statement. All software run on Dell-branded hardware products should be independently verified by customers to be year 2000-compliant.

The factory-installed software on your system is the current version provided by the software manufacturer and is validated by Dell for installation. Dell recommends that you check each software manufacturer's year 2000 Web site for updates to their products. Links to a number of these Web sites can be found at the Dell year 2000 Web sites.

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Additional Information

For additional information on year 2000 compliance of Dell-branded hardware products, refer to the following Dell year 2000 Web sites, or contact a Dell customer service representative in your area:

• http://www.dell.com/year2000 (Americas)

• http://www.dell.com/jp/year2000 (Japan)

• http://www.euro.dell.com/year2000 (Europe)

• http://www.dell.com/ap/year2000 (Asia Pacific)

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