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 Cover
Installing the Power Supply Unit (PSU) 1. Hold the PSU handle and slide the PSU into the computer. 2. Follow the procedures in After Working Inside Your Computer. Removing the Cover 1. Follow the procedures in Before Working Inside Your Computer. 2. Lay down the computer on it's right side with the ...
Page 17 - Installing the Heat Sink
4. Loosen the captive screws that secure the heat sink to the system board. 5. Grip the heat sink and lift it away from the computer. Installing the Heat Sink 1. Place the heat sink inside the computer. 2. Tighten the captive screws to secure the heat sink to the system board. 3. Connect the heat-si...
Page 18 - Removing Heat Sink Fan; Installing the Heat-Sink Fan
Removing Heat Sink Fan 1. Follow the procedures in Before Working Inside Your Computer. 2. Remove:a) coverb) heat sink 3. Slide out the grommets that secure the heat sink fan to the heat sink assembly. 4. Slide the heat sink fan from the heat sink assembly. Installing the Heat-Sink Fan 1. Slide the ...
Page 20 - Removing the System Fan
a) heat sinkb) cover 6. Follow the procedures in After Working Inside Your Computer. Removing the System Fan 1. Follow the procedures in Before Working Inside Your Computer. 2. Remove:a) coverb) intrusion switchc) PCI cardd) air tunnel (if equipped)e) hard drivef) optical drive 3. Unthread the syste...
Page 28 - Installing the Front Bezel
4. Rotate and pull the bezel panel away from the computer to release the hooks on the opposite edge of the bezel from the chassis. Installing the Front Bezel 1. Insert the hooks along the bottom edge of the front panel into the slots on the chassis front. 2. Rotate the bezel towards the computer to ...
Page 30 - Removing the Speaker
Figure 16. 6. Remove the screws which secure the front I/O panel to the chassis. 7. Remove the front I/O panel from the chassis. Installing the Front Input/Output (I/O) Panel 1. Replace the front I/O panel in its slot. 2. Tighten the screws securing the front I/O panel to the chassis 3. Attach the c...
Page 34 - Installing the System Board; System Board Components
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. Connect the cables to the system board. 4. Install the following components:a) proces...
Page 37 - Additional Information; Memory Module Guidelines
3 Additional Information This section provides information for the additional features that are part of your computer. Memory Module Guidelines To ensure optimal performance of your computer, observe the following general guidelines when configuring your system memory: • Memory modules of different ...
Page 39 - System Setup; Boot Sequence
4 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 40 - 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 45 - Updating the BIOS
Table 8. Maintenance Option Description Service Tag Displays the service tag of your computer. Asset Tag Allows you to create a system asset tag if an asset tag is not already set. This option is not set by default. SERR Messages Controls the SERR message mechanism. This option is not set by default...
Page 46 - System and Setup Password; Assigning a System Password and Setup Password
The File Download window appears. 8. Click Save to save the file on your computer. 9. Click Run to install the updated BIOS settings on your computer.Follow the instructions on the screen. System and Setup Password You can create a system password and a setup password to secure your computer. Passwo...
Page 49 - Diagnostics
5 Diagnostics If you experience a problem with your computer, run the ePSA diagnostics before contacting Dell for technical assistance. The purpose of running diagnostics is to test your computer's hardware without requiring additional equipment or risking data loss. If you are unable to fix the pro...
Page 51 - Troubleshooting Your Computer; Diagnostic LEDs
6 Troubleshooting Your Computer You can troubleshoot your computer using indicators like Diagnostic Lights, Beep Codes, and Error Messages during the operation of the computer. Diagnostic LEDs NOTE: The diagnostic LEDs only serve as an indicator of the progress through the Power-On Self Test (POST) ...
Page 54 - Error Messages; Errors That Halt Your Computer Completely; Errors That Do Not Halt Your Computer; Errors That Soft Halt Your Computer
Error Messages There are three types of BIOS error messages that are displayed depending on the severity of the issue. They are: Errors That Halt Your Computer Completely These error messages will halt the computer requiring you to cycle the system's power. The following table lists the error messag...
Page 57 - Technical Specifications
7 Technical Specifications NOTE: Offerings may vary by region. The following specifications are only those required by law to ship with your computer. For more information regarding the configuration of your computer, click Start → Help and Support and select the option to view information about you...
Page 65 - Contacting Dell
8 Contacting Dell NOTE: 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. Dell provides several online and telephone-based support and service options. Availability varies by country and product, ...