Page 3 - Contents
Contents Notes, Cautions, and Warnings...................................................................................................2 1 Working on Your Computer.......................................................................................................5 Before Working Inside Your Com...
Page 5 - Working on Your Computer; Before Working Inside Your Computer
1 Working on Your Computer Before Working Inside Your Computer Use the following safety guidelines to help protect your computer from potential damage and to help to ensure your personal safety. Unless otherwise noted, each procedure included in this document assumes that the following conditions ex...
Page 7 - Removing and Installing Components; Recommended Tools
2 Removing and Installing Components This section provides detailed information on how to remove or install the components from your computer. Recommended Tools The procedures in this document may require the following tools: • Small flat-blade screwdriver • Phillips screwdriver • Small plastic scri...
Page 8 - Removing the Intrusion Switch; Installing the Intrusion Switch
Removing the Intrusion Switch 1. Follow the procedures in Before Working Inside Your Computer. 2. Remove the cover. 3. Press the clip inwards to release and disconnect the intrusion cable from system board. Figure 2. 4. Slide the intrusion switch toward the chassis bottom and remove it from the chas...
Page 9 - Removing the Front Panel
3. Install the cover. 4. Follow the procedures in After Working Inside Your Computer. Removing the Front Panel 1. Follow the procedures in Before Working Inside Your Computer. 2. Remove the cover. 3. Pry the front panel retention clips away from the chassis located at the edge of front panel. Figure...
Page 10 - Installing the Front Panel; Removing the Expansion Card
Installing the Front Panel 1. Insert the hooks along the bottom edge of the front panel into the slots on the chassis front. 2. Push the panel towards the computer chassis to engage the front-panel retention clips, until they click into place. 3. Install the cover. 4. Follow the procedures in After ...
Page 15 - Installing the Optical Drive; Removing the Speakers
Figure 12. 6. Repeat steps 4 to 6 to remove the second optical drive (if available). Installing the Optical Drive 1. Slide the optical drive inside the drive bay, until the latch secures the drive. 2. Connect the data cable and power cables to the back of the optical drive. 3. Install the:a) front p...
Page 20 - Installing the Heat Sink
Figure 19. 4. Loosen the captive screws that secure the heat sink to the system board and lift the heat sink away from the computer. Figure 20. Installing the Heat Sink 1. Place the heat sink into the chassis. 2. Tighten the captive screws to secure the heat sink to the system board. 3. Connect the ...
Page 27 - Installing the Power Switch
Installing the Power Switch 1. Slide the power-switch cable in through the front of the computer. 2. Secure the power-switch cable to the chassis. 3. Thread the power-switch cable into the chassis clips. 4. Connect the power-switch cable to the system board. 5. Install the:a) optical driveb) front p...
Page 29 - Removing the System Board
Figure 23. Installing the Input/Output (I/O) Panel 1. Insert the I/O panel into the slot on the chassis front. 2. Slide the I/O panel towards the right of the computer to secure to the chassis. 3. Tighten the screw to secure the I/O panel to the chassis. 4. Thread the I/O panel/FlyWire cable into th...
Page 31 - Installing the System Board
6. Tilt the system board to 45–degrees, and lift the system board out of the computer. Installing the System Board 1. Align the system board to the port connectors on the rear of the chassis and place the system board in the chassis. 2. Tighten the screws to secure the system board to the chassis. 3...
Page 32 - System Board Components
System Board Components The following image displays the system board components. Figure 24. 1. PCI Express x16 (wired as x4) connector 2. PCI Card connector3. PCI Express x1 Card connector4. Coin-Cell Battery socket5. PCI Express x16 card connector6. Intruder Connector (Intruder)7. Fan Connector (F...
Page 33 - System Setup; Boot Sequence
3 System Setup System Setup enables you to manage your computer hardware and specify BIOS ‐ level options. From the System Setup, you can: • Change the NVRAM settings after you add or remove hardware • View the system hardware configuration • Enable or disable integrated devices • Set performance an...
Page 34 - System Setup Options
Keys Navigation <Enter> Allows you to select a value in the selected field (if applicable) or follow the link in the field. Spacebar Expands or collapses a drop ‐ down list, if applicable. <Tab> Moves to the next focus area. NOTE: For the standard graphics browser only. <Esc> Moves...
Page 40 - Updating the BIOS
Option Description SERR Messages Controls the SERR message mechanism. This option is not set by default. Some graphics cards require that the SERR message mechanism be disabled. Table 10. System Logs Option Description BIOS events Displays the system event log and allows you to clear the log. • Clea...
Page 41 - System and Setup Password; Assigning a System Password and Setup Password
RTCRST pin 1 and 2 Real-time clock reset. This feature can be used for troubleshooting. System and Setup Password You can create a system password and a setup password to secure your computer. Password Type Description System password Password that you must enter to log on to your system. Setup pass...
Page 43 - Diagnostics
4 Diagnostics Enhanced Pre-Boot System Assessment (ePSA) Diagnostics The ePSA diagnostics (also known as system diagnostics) performs a complete check of your hardware. The ePSA is embedded with the BIOS and is launched by the BIOS internally. The embedded system diagnostics provides a set of option...
Page 45 - Troubleshooting Your Computer; Power LED Diagnostics
5 Troubleshooting Your Computer You can troubleshoot your computer using indicators like Diagnostic Lights, Beep Codes, and Error Messages during the operation of the computer. Power LED Diagnostics The power button LED located on the front of the chassis also functions as a bicolored diagnostic LED...
Page 49 - Technical Specifications
6 Technical Specifications NOTE: Offerings may vary by region. For more information regarding the configuration of your computer, click Start Help and Support, and then select the option to view information about your computer. Table 13. Processor Feature Specification Processor type • Intel Core i3...
Page 55 - Contacting Dell
7 Contacting Dell To contact Dell for sales, technical support, or customer service issues: 1. Visit support.dell.com. 2. Verify your country or region in the Choose a Country/Region drop-down menu at the bottom of the page. 3. Click Contact Us on the left side of the page. 4. Select the appropriate...