Dell OptiPlex 990, OptiPlex Series, Precision Series Tech Sheet

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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.

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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

4

Replace the computer cover. For more information, see your system
documentation on

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

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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

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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