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 - Installing the Cover; Removing the Front Bezel
Installing the Cover 1. Place the cover on the computer. 2. Slide the computer cover towards the front of the chassis until it is fully engaged. 3. Tighten the screw in clockwise direction to secure the computer cover. 4. Follow the procedures in After Working Inside Your Computer. Removing the Fron...
Page 9 - Installing the Front Bezel; Removing the Drive Cage
Installing the Front Bezel 1. Insert the hooks along the bottom edge of the front panel into the slots on the chassis. 2. Rotate the bezel toward the computer to engage the front panel retention clips until they click into place. 3. Install the cover. 4. Follow the procedures in After Working Inside...
Page 11 - Installing the Drive Cage
6. Remove the drive cage from the computer. Installing the Drive Cage 1. Place the drive cage on the edge of the computer near the front bezel to allow access to the cable connectors on the hard drive. 2. Connect the data cable and power cable to the back of the hard drive. 3. Flip over the drive ca...
Page 16 - Removing the System Fan
5. Install the front bezel. 6. Install the cover. 7. 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) front bezelc) drive cage 3. Disconnect and unthread the system-fan cable fro...
Page 20 - Installing the Power Switch
4. Remove the screw and pull the power switch board out of the computer. Installing the Power Switch 1. Slide the power-switch through the front of the computer and tighten the screw. 2. Connect the power-switch cable to the chassis. 3. Install the drive cage. 4. Install the front bezel. 5. Install ...
Page 22 - Removing the Power Supply Unit
3. Use a screwdriver to tighten the screws to secure the Input/Output panel to the computer. 4. Connect the Input/Output panel data cable to the system board. 5. Install the drive cage. 6. Install the front bezel. 7. Install the cover. 8. Follow the procedures in After Working Inside Your Computer. ...
Page 23 - Installing the Power Supply Unit
5. Remove the screws that secures the power supply to the chassis. 6. Slide the power supply inward and lift the power supply unit out of the computer. Installing the Power Supply Unit 1. Place the power supply in the chassis and slide outward to secure it. 2. Tighten the screws that secure the powe...
Page 24 - Removing the Heat Sink
4. Connect the cables to the system board. 5. Install the heat sink. 6. Install the intrusion switch. 7. Install the drive cage. 8. Install the front bezel. 9. Install the cover. 10. Follow the procedures in After Working Inside Your Computer. Removing the Heat Sink 1. Follow the procedures in Befor...
Page 30 - System Board Layout; Installing the System Board
System Board Layout The following image displays the system board layout. 1. memory module connectors 2. internal speaker cable3. USB audio connector 4. CPU fan connector5. processor6. system fan connector 7. password jumper8. PCIe mini card9. HDD_ODD power cable 10. real time clock reset jumper11. ...
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 41 - Updating the BIOS
Option Description NOTE: This field is only relevant when the Integrated NIC control in the System Configuration group is set to Enabled with ImageServer and when Client DHCP is set to Static IP. Client SubnetMask Specifies the subnet mask of the client. The default setting is 255.255.255.255. NOTE:...
Page 42 - Jumper Settings; System and Setup Password; Assigning a System Password and Setup Password
Follow the instructions on the screen. Jumper Settings To change a jumper setting, pull the plug off its pin(s) and carefully fit it down onto the pin(s) indicated on the system board. The following table displays the system board jumper settings. Table 12. Jumper Settings Jumper Setting Description...
Page 45 - Diagnostics
4 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 47 - 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 51 - Specifications
6 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 14. Processor Feature Specification Processor type • Intel Co...
Page 59 - 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...