Page 3 - Contents
Contents 1 Working on Your Computer....................................................................................................... 5 Before Working Inside Your Computer ..................................................................................................................... 5 Tur...
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 11 - Installing the Expansion Card; Memory Module Guidelines
4. Pull the release lever away from the PCI x16 card until you release the securing tab from the dent in the card. Lift the card out of its connector and remove it from the system board. Installing the Expansion Card 1. Insert the expansion card in the connector on the system board and press down un...
Page 14 - Installing the Hard Drive; Removing the Optical Drive
4. Flex the hard-drive bracket and remove the hard drive from the hard-drive bracket. Installing the Hard Drive 1. Insert the hard drive into the hard-drive bracket. 2. Press the securing brackets inward and slide the hard-drive bracket into the bay. 3. Connect the data cable and the power cable to ...
Page 15 - Installing the Optical Drive
4. Slide and hold the optical-drive latch to unlock the optical drive and pull the optical drive out of the computer. 5. Repeat steps 3 and 4 to remove the second optical drive (if available). Installing the Optical Drive 1. Push the optical drive from the front toward the back of the computer till ...
Page 19 - Installing the Processor; Removing the System Fan
Installing the Processor 1. Insert the processor in the processor socket. Ensure the processor is properly seated. 2. Lower the processor cover. 3. Press the release lever down and then move it inward to secure it with the retention hook. 4. Install:a) heat-sink assemblyb) cover 5. Follow the proced...
Page 23 - Installing the Power Switch
5. Press the clips on both side of the power switch to release it from the chassis and, slide to remove the power switch along its cable from the computer. Installing the Power Switch 1. Slide the power switch in through the front of the computer. 2. Secure the power-switch cable to the chassis. 3. ...
Page 25 - Removing the System Board
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, data cable and USB data cable i...
Page 26 - System Board Components
5. Tilt the system board at 45–degrees, and then lift the system board out of the computer. System Board Components Figure 1. Components Of The System Board 1. PCI Express x16 slot (wired as x4)2. PCI slot3. PCIe x1 slot4. coin-cell battery5. PCI Express x16 slot6. intrusion switch connector 7. 4-pi...
Page 27 - Installing the System Board
13. 8-pin power connector14. SATA connectors15. HDD and optical drive power connector16. SATA connectors17. front panel USB connector18. front panel audio connector 19. password reset jumper20. internal USB 2.0 connector21. RTCRST jumper connector22. speaker connector Installing the System Board 1. ...
Page 29 - Boot Sequence
3 Using The System Setup Program And Boot Manager The System Setup program is the BIOS program that enables you to manage your system hardware and specify BIOS-level options. From the System Setup program, you can: • Change the NVRAM settings after you add or remove hardware • View the system hardwa...
Page 30 - System Setup Options
Table 1. Navigation Keys Keys Navigation Up arrow Moves to the previous field. Down arrow Moves to the next field. <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. <Ta...
Page 38 - Updating the BIOS
Option Description Server Port Specifies the primary IP port of the ImageServer, which is used by the client to communicate. The default IP port is 06910. NOTE: This field is only relevant when the Integrated NIC control in the System Configuration group is set to Enabled with ImageServer. Client Ad...
Page 39 - Jumper Settings; System and Setup Password; Assigning a System Password and Setup Password
NOTE: To locate the Service Tag, click Where is my Service Tag? NOTE: If you cannot find your Service Tag, click Detect Service Tag. Proceed with the instructions on screen. 4. Enter the Service Tag or Express Service Code and click Submit. 5. If you are unable to locate or find the Service Tag, cli...
Page 40 - Deleting or Changing an Existing System and/or Setup Password
NOTE: If the password jumper is disabled, the existing System Password and Setup Password is deleted and you need not provide the system password to log on to the computer. To enter a system setup, press <F2> immediately after a power-on or reboot. 1. In the System BIOS or System Setup screen,...
Page 41 - Diagnostics
NOTE: You can also use the following steps to disable a forgotten password. 1. Follow the procedures in Before Working on Your Computer. 2. Remove the cover. 3. Identify the PSWD jumper on the system board. 4. Remove the PSWD jumper from the system board. NOTE: The existing passwords are not disable...
Page 42 - Troubleshooting Your Computer; Power LED Diagnostics
3. On the boot menu screen, select the Diagnostics option.The Enhanced Pre-boot System Assessment window is displayed, listing all devices detected in the computer. The diagnostics starts running the tests on all the detected devices. 4. If you wish to run a diagnostic test on a specific device, pre...
Page 47 - Specifications
4 Specifications NOTE: Offerings may vary by region. For more information regarding the configuration of your computer, click Start (Start icon) → Help and Support, and then select the option to view information about your computer. Table 15. Processor Feature Specification Processor type • Intel Co...
Page 53 - Contacting Dell
5 Contacting Dell NOTE: Dell provides several online and telephone-based support and service options. If you do not have an active Internet connection, you can find contact information on your purchase invoice, packing slip, bill, or Dell product catalog. Availability varies by country and product, ...