Page 2 - Before You Begin; Getting Started; Recommended Tools; Before Working Inside Your Computer
Before You Begin: Dell XPS 600 Service Manual before0.htm[4/10/2014 9:50:44 PM] Back to Contents Page Before You Begin Dell™ XPS™ 600 Service Manual Getting Started Recommended Tools Turning Off Your Computer Before Working Inside Your Computer Getting Started This section provides procedures for re...
Page 4 - Opening the Computer Cover
Opening the Computer Cover: Dell XPS 600 Service Manual cvrop0.htm[4/10/2014 9:50:45 PM] Back to Contents Page Opening the Computer Cover Dell™ XPS™ 600 Service Manual CAUTION: Before you begin any of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions in the Product Information Guide . C...
Page 5 - Technical Specifications
Technical Specifications: Dell XPS 600 Service Manual specs0.htm[4/10/2014 9:50:45 PM] Back to Contents Page Technical Specifications Dell™ XPS™ 600 Service Manual Processor Processor type Intel® Pentium ® 4 Extreme Edition with HT Technology or dual-core processing NOTE: Not all Pentium 4 processor...
Page 9 - Advanced Troubleshooting
Advanced Troubleshooting: Dell XPS 600 Service Manual adtshoot.htm[4/10/2014 9:50:46 PM] Back to Contents Page Advanced Troubleshooting Dell™ XPS™ 600 Service Manual Power Lights Diagnostic Lights Beep Codes System Messages Power Lights CAUTION: Before you begin any of the procedures in this section...
Page 10 - Diagnostic Lights
Advanced Troubleshooting: Dell XPS 600 Service Manual adtshoot.htm[4/10/2014 9:50:46 PM] Diagnostic Lights CAUTION: Before you begin any of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions located in the Product Information Guide . To help you troubleshoot a problem, your computer has ...
Page 11 - Beep Codes
Advanced Troubleshooting: Dell XPS 600 Service Manual adtshoot.htm[4/10/2014 9:50:46 PM] A possible expansion card failure has occurred. 1. Determine if a conflict exists by removing a card (not a graphics card) and restarting the computer (see " Cards "). 2. If the problem persists, reinsta...
Page 12 - System Messages
Advanced Troubleshooting: Dell XPS 600 Service Manual adtshoot.htm[4/10/2014 9:50:46 PM] 3-3-1 NVRAM power loss3-3-2 NVRAM configuration3-4-1 Screen initialization failure3-4-2 Screen retrace failure4-2-1 No time tick4-2-2 Shutdown failure4-2-3 Gate A20 failure4-2-4 Unexpected interrupt in protected...
Page 14 - System Setup Program; Overview
System Setup Program: Dell XPS 600 Service Manual syssetup.htm[4/10/2014 9:50:48 PM] Back to Contents Page System Setup Program Dell™ XPS™ 600 Service Manual Overview Entering the System Setup Program System Setup Program Screens System Setup Program Options Boot Sequence Clearing Forgotten Password...
Page 15 - System Setup Program Options
System Setup Program: Dell XPS 600 Service Manual syssetup.htm[4/10/2014 9:50:48 PM] Scroll up and down the list by using the up- and down-arrow keys. As an option is highlighted, the Option Field displays more information about that option and the option's current and available settings. Key Functi...
Page 17 - Boot Sequence; Option Settings
System Setup Program: Dell XPS 600 Service Manual syssetup.htm[4/10/2014 9:50:48 PM] Load Defaults This setting restores the computer's factory-installed default settings. Event Log Displays the system event log. POST Behavior Fastboot When set to On (default), your computer starts more quickly beca...
Page 18 - Changing Boot Sequence for Future Boots; Clearing Forgotten Passwords
System Setup Program: Dell XPS 600 Service Manual syssetup.htm[4/10/2014 9:50:48 PM] The Boot Device Menu appears, listing all available boot devices. Each device has a number next to it. 4. At the bottom of the menu, enter the number of the device that is to be used for the current boot only. For e...
Page 19 - Clearing CMOS Settings
System Setup Program: Dell XPS 600 Service Manual syssetup.htm[4/10/2014 9:50:48 PM] 5. After the Microsoft® Windows® desktop appears on your computer, shut down the computer . 6. Turn off the monitor and disconnect it from the electrical outlet. 7. Disconnect the computer power cable from the elect...
Page 20 - About Your XPS Computer; Front View
About Your XPS Computer: Dell XPS 600 Service Manual about0.htm[4/10/2014 9:50:49 PM] Back to Contents Page About Your XPS Computer Dell™ XPS™ 600 Service Manual Front View Front View (Door Open) Back View Front View 1 hard-drive activity light The hard-drive light is on when the computer reads data...
Page 21 - Back View
About Your XPS Computer: Dell XPS 600 Service Manual about0.htm[4/10/2014 9:50:49 PM] 1 headphone connector Use the headphone connector to attach headphones and most kinds of speakers. 2 microphone connector Use the microphone connector to attach a personal computer microphone for voice or musical i...
Page 24 - Removing and Installing Parts; Memory; DDR2 Memory Overview
Removing and Installing Parts: Dell XPS 600 Service Manual parts0.htm[4/10/2014 9:50:52 PM] Back to Contents Page Removing and Installing Parts Dell™ XPS™ 600 Service Manual Memory Cards Drives Hard Drive Floppy Drive Media Card Reader (Optional) CD/DVD Drive Processor Airflow Shroud Processor Syste...
Page 25 - Addressing Memory Configurations
Removing and Installing Parts: Dell XPS 600 Service Manual parts0.htm[4/10/2014 9:50:52 PM] If you install mixed pairs of PC2-4200 (DDR2 533-MHz) and PC2-5300 (DDR2 667-MHz) memory, the modules function at the speed of the slowest module installed. Be sure to install a single memory module in DIMM c...
Page 27 - Removing Memory; Cards
Removing and Installing Parts: Dell XPS 600 Service Manual parts0.htm[4/10/2014 9:50:52 PM] 6. Close the computer cover. NOTICE: To connect a network cable, first plug the cable into the network port or device and then plug it into your computer. 7. Connect your computer and devices to electrical ou...
Page 28 - Removing a PCI Express Graphics Card from a Dual Configuration
Removing and Installing Parts: Dell XPS 600 Service Manual parts0.htm[4/10/2014 9:50:52 PM] Three PCI card slots Two PCI Express x16 card slots (can be used in a dual-graphics configuration) NOTE: If a graphics card is installed in each of the PCI Express x16 card slots in the dual-graphics configur...
Page 31 - Installing PCI Express Graphics Cards in a Dual Configuration
Removing and Installing Parts: Dell XPS 600 Service Manual parts0.htm[4/10/2014 9:50:52 PM] NOTICE: To connect a network cable, first plug the cable into the network port or device and then plug the cable into the computer. 9. Replace the computer cover, reconnect the computer and devices to electri...
Page 39 - Network Adapter and Sound Card Settings
Removing and Installing Parts: Dell XPS 600 Service Manual parts0.htm[4/10/2014 9:50:52 PM] 1 filler bracket2 alignment guide3 alignment bar4 retention arm 9. Connect any cables that should be attached to the card. See the documentation for the card for information about the card cable connections. ...
Page 40 - General Installation Guidelines
Removing and Installing Parts: Dell XPS 600 Service Manual parts0.htm[4/10/2014 9:50:52 PM] 2. Connect the network cable to the add-in network adapter connectors. Do not connect the network cable to the integrated connector on the back panel. If you removed an add-in network connector: 1. Enter syst...
Page 41 - Connecting Drive Cables; Drive Interface Connectors; Power Cable Connector; Removing a Hard Drive
Removing and Installing Parts: Dell XPS 600 Service Manual parts0.htm[4/10/2014 9:50:52 PM] Connect serial ATA hard drives to the SATA0 - SATA3 connectors on the system board. Connect CD/DVD drives to the IDE connector. When you connect two IDE devices to a single IDE interface cable and configure t...
Page 43 - Installing a Hard Drive
Removing and Installing Parts: Dell XPS 600 Service Manual parts0.htm[4/10/2014 9:50:52 PM] 2 hard-drive cable3 tab (2)4 hard drive5 system board connector 5. Press in on the tabs on each side of the drive and slide the drive up and out. Installing a Hard Drive 1. Unpack the replacement hard drive, ...
Page 45 - Adding a Second Hard Drive
Removing and Installing Parts: Dell XPS 600 Service Manual parts0.htm[4/10/2014 9:50:52 PM] 11. Close the computer cover . NOTICE: To connect a network cable, first plug the cable into the network port or device and then plug it into your computer. 12. Connect your computer and devices to electrical...
Page 47 - Floppy Drive; Removing a Floppy Drive
Removing and Installing Parts: Dell XPS 600 Service Manual parts0.htm[4/10/2014 9:50:52 PM] 7. Connect a power cable to the drive. 8. Connect the hard-drive cable to the drive and to the system board . 9. Close the computer cover . NOTICE: To connect a network cable, first plug the cable into the ne...
Page 48 - Installing a Floppy Drive
Removing and Installing Parts: Dell XPS 600 Service Manual parts0.htm[4/10/2014 9:50:52 PM] 1 data cable2 power cable3 tabs (2)4 floppy drive 4. Press inward on the two tabs on the sides of the drive, slide the drive upward, and remove it from the floppy-drive bay. Installing a Floppy Drive 1. Follo...
Page 50 - Removing a Media Card Reader
Removing and Installing Parts: Dell XPS 600 Service Manual parts0.htm[4/10/2014 9:50:52 PM] 5. Connect the other end of the data cable to the connector labeled "DSKT" on the system board . 6. Check all cable connections, and fold cables out of the way to provide airflow for the fan and cooli...
Page 51 - Installing a Media Card Reader
Removing and Installing Parts: Dell XPS 600 Service Manual parts0.htm[4/10/2014 9:50:52 PM] 1 internal USB cable2 tabs (2)3 media card reader*4 FLEX connector 4. Close the computer cover . Installing a Media Card Reader CAUTION: Before you begin any of the procedures in this section, follow the safe...
Page 53 - Removing a CD/DVD Drive
Removing and Installing Parts: Dell XPS 600 Service Manual parts0.htm[4/10/2014 9:50:52 PM] 7. Connect the internal USB cable to the media card reader 8. Route the USB cable through the cable routing clip. 9. Connect the internal USB cable to the internal FLEX connector on the system board. 10. Clos...
Page 54 - Installing a CD/DVD Drive
Removing and Installing Parts: Dell XPS 600 Service Manual parts0.htm[4/10/2014 9:50:52 PM] 1 power cable2 tabs (2)3 data cable4 CD/DVD drive 3. Press inward on the two tabs on the sides of the drive, and then slide the drive upward and remove it from the drive bay. Installing a CD/DVD Drive 1. If y...
Page 56 - Processor Airflow Shroud; Removing the Processor Airflow Shroud
Removing and Installing Parts: Dell XPS 600 Service Manual parts0.htm[4/10/2014 9:50:52 PM] 2 tabs (2)3 data cable4 CD/DVD drive 6. Check all cable connections, and fold cables out of the way to provide airflow for the fan and cooling vents. 7. Close the computer cover . NOTICE: To connect a network...
Page 57 - Installing the Processor Airflow Shroud; Removing the Processor
Removing and Installing Parts: Dell XPS 600 Service Manual parts0.htm[4/10/2014 9:50:52 PM] 1 anchor tabs (3)2 shroud release levers (2) Installing the Processor Airflow Shroud 1. Reconnect the cooling fan power cable to the FANREAR connector (see " System Board Components ") on the system b...
Page 60 - Installing the Processor
Removing and Installing Parts: Dell XPS 600 Service Manual parts0.htm[4/10/2014 9:50:52 PM] processor upgrade kit from Dell, reuse the original heat sink and blower when you install your new processor. 6. Push down and out on the socket release lever. 7. Open the processor cover. 1 processor cover2 ...
Page 62 - System Board; Removing the System Board
Removing and Installing Parts: Dell XPS 600 Service Manual parts0.htm[4/10/2014 9:50:52 PM] NOTICE: Ensure that the heat sink is correctly seated and secure. 8. Reinstall the retention module clips. 9. Lower the airflow shroud over the heat sink. 10. Reconnect the two cooling fan power cables to the...
Page 63 - Replacing the System Board
Removing and Installing Parts: Dell XPS 600 Service Manual parts0.htm[4/10/2014 9:50:52 PM] 2. Open the computer cover. 3. Remove any components that restrict access to the system board. 4. Disconnect all cables from the system board. 5. Before you remove the existing system board assembly, visually...
Page 64 - Power Supply; Removing the Power Supply
Removing and Installing Parts: Dell XPS 600 Service Manual parts0.htm[4/10/2014 9:50:52 PM] replacement system board. NOTE: Jumper settings on replacement system boards are preset by the factory. NOTE: Some components and connectors on the replacement system board may be in different locations than ...
Page 65 - Front Panel; Removing the Front Panel
Removing and Installing Parts: Dell XPS 600 Service Manual parts0.htm[4/10/2014 9:50:52 PM] NOTICE: To avoid damaging the cables when you reinstall the power supply, replace the cables as shown below. Front Panel CAUTION: To prevent static damage to components inside your computer, discharge static ...
Page 66 - Front LED Board; Removing the Front LED Board
Removing and Installing Parts: Dell XPS 600 Service Manual parts0.htm[4/10/2014 9:50:52 PM] 4. Close the computer cover halfway and pull the front panel away from the computer. Front LED Board CAUTION: To prevent static damage to components inside your computer, discharge static electricity from you...
Page 67 - Drive Door; Removing the Drive Door
Removing and Installing Parts: Dell XPS 600 Service Manual parts0.htm[4/10/2014 9:50:52 PM] 1 LED cable2 front LED board guides3 light pipe4 screw5 front LED board guide To replace the front LED board, perform the removal procedure in reverse. Drive Door CAUTION: Before you begin any of the procedur...
Page 69 - Replacing the Drive Door
Removing and Installing Parts: Dell XPS 600 Service Manual parts0.htm[4/10/2014 9:50:52 PM] 1 top bracket hinge2 bottom bracket hinge 3. Lift the bottom bracket hinge away from the computer. Replacing the Drive Door To prevent damage to your computer, the drive door is designed to "break away...
Page 70 - Battery
Removing and Installing Parts: Dell XPS 600 Service Manual parts0.htm[4/10/2014 9:50:52 PM] 1 door2 door bracket/door hinge assembly3 lower part of the door hinge 3. Attach the drive door to the computer, starting with the bottom bracket hinge. Battery CAUTION: Before you begin any of the procedures...
Page 72 - Closing the Computer Cover
Closing the Computer Cover: Dell XPS 600 Service Manual mdcvrcls.htm[4/10/2014 9:50:57 PM] Back to Contents Page Closing the Computer Cover Dell™ XPS™ 600 Service Manual 1. Ensure that all cables are connected, and fold cables out of the way. 2. Ensure that no tools or extra parts are left inside th...
Page 74 - Technical Overview; Inside View of Your Computer
Technical Overview: Dell XPS 600 Service Manual techov0.htm[4/10/2014 9:50:58 PM] Back to Contents Page Technical Overview Dell™ XPS™ 600 Service Manual Inside View of Your Computer System Board Components Power Supply DC Connector Pin Assignments Inside View of Your Computer 1 power supply fans (2)...
Page 75 - Power Supply DC Connector Pin Assignments
Technical Overview: Dell XPS 600 Service Manual techov0.htm[4/10/2014 9:50:58 PM] 1 CPU fan connectors (2) 10 optical drive connector (IDE) 19 card fan connector (FAN SYS) 2 power connector (POWER12V) 11 battery (BATT) 20 1394 connector (1394) 3 processor and heat- sink connector 12 front-panel conn...
Page 76 - DC Power Connector P1
Technical Overview: Dell XPS 600 Service Manual techov0.htm[4/10/2014 9:50:58 PM] DC Power Connector P1 Pin Number Signal name Color Wire Gauge 1 +3.3 VDC Orange 16-AWG 2 +3.3 VDC Orange 16-AWG 3 COM Black 18-AWG 4 +5 VDC Red 18-AWG 5 COM Black 18-AWG 6 +5 VDC Red 18-AWG 7 COM Black 18-AWG 8 POK Gra...
Page 77 - DC Power Connector P2; DC Power Connector P5
Technical Overview: Dell XPS 600 Service Manual techov0.htm[4/10/2014 9:50:58 PM] 19 COM Black 18-AWG 20 N/C N/C N/A 21 +5 VDC Red 18-AWG 22 +5 VDC Red 18-AWG 23 +5 VDC/SE Red 18-AWG 24 COM Black 18-AWG DC Power Connector P2 Pin Number Signal Name 18-AWG Wire Color 1 COM Black 2 COM Black 3 COM Blac...
Page 78 - DC Power Connector P4
Technical Overview: Dell XPS 600 Service Manual techov0.htm[4/10/2014 9:50:58 PM] 5 COM Black 6 COM Black DC Power Connector P4 Pin Number Signal Name 18-AWG Wire Color 1 +12 VBDC White 2 +12 VBDC White 3 +12 VBDC White 4 COM Black 5 COM Black 6 COM Black NOTE: The P5 connector is intended for use w...
Page 79 - DC Power Connectors BAY1 and BAY2
Technical Overview: Dell XPS 600 Service Manual techov0.htm[4/10/2014 9:50:58 PM] 1 +3.3 VDC Orange 2 COM Black 3 +5 VDC Red 4 COM Black 5 +12 VCDC White DC Power Connectors BAY1 and BAY2 Pin Number Signal Name 18-AWG Wire Color 1 +12 VBDC White 2 COM Black 3 COM Black 4 +5 VDC Red Back to Contents ...
