Dell OptiPlex XE (Early 2010) Desktop- User Manual

Dell OptiPlex XE (Early 2010) Desktop

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Table of Contents:

  • Page 2 – System Setup; Overview; System Setup Screen; System Setup Options
  • Page 5 – Boot Sequence; Option Settings
  • Page 6 – Changing the Boot Sequence for Future Boots; Booting to a USB Device; Memory Key; Password Protection; System Password
  • Page 7 – Assigning a System Password; Typing Your System Password; Deleting or Changing an Existing System Password
  • Page 8 – Administrator Password; Operating Your Computer With an Administrator Password Enabled; Disabling a Forgotten Password and Setting a New Password
  • Page 9 – Jumper Settings
  • Page 10 – Clearing CMOS Settings
  • Page 11 – Diagnostics; Dell Diagnostics; When to Use the Dell Diagnostics; Starting the Dell Diagnostics From Your Hard Drive; Dell Diagnostics Main Menu
  • Page 12 – Power Button Light Codes
  • Page 13 – Diagnostic Lights
  • Page 15 – Removing and Replacing Parts
  • Page 16 – Specifications
  • Page 21 – System Board Layout
  • Page 22 – Back Plate; Removing the Back Plate; Replacing the Back Plate
  • Page 23 – Expansion Card; Removing the Expansion Card; Replacing the Expansion Card
  • Page 24 – Removing the Coin-Cell Battery; Replacing the Coin-Cell Battery
  • Page 25 – Cover; Removing the Cover; Replacing the Cover
  • Page 26 – Removing the Heat-Sink Fan; Replacing the Heat-Sink Fan
  • Page 27 – Fan; Removing the Fan
  • Page 28 – Front Panel; Removing the Front Panel; Replacing the Front Panel
  • Page 29 – Primary Hard Drive; Removing the Primary Hard Drive; Replacing the Primary Hard Drive
  • Page 30 – Secondary Hard Drive; Removing the Secondary Hard Drive; Replacing the Secondary Hard Drive
  • Page 31 – Heat Sink and Processor; Removing the Heat Sink and Processor; Replacing the Heat Sink and Processor
  • Page 32 – Chassis Intrusion Switch; Removing the Chassis Intrusion Switch; Replacing the Chassis Intrusion Switch
  • Page 33 – Internal Speaker; Removing the Internal Speaker; Replacing the Internal Speaker
  • Page 34 – Removing the I/O Panel
  • Page 35 – Memory; Removing the Memory; Replacing the Memory
  • Page 36 – Optical Drive; Removing the Optical Drive; Replacing the Optical Drive
  • Page 37 – Power Supply; Removing the Power Supply
  • Page 38 – Removing the System Board
  • Page 39 – Thermal Sensor; Removing the Front Thermal Sensor
  • Page 40 – Replacing the Back Thermal Sensor
  • Page 41 – Recommended Tools; Turning Off Your Computer
  • Page 42 – After Working Inside Your Computer
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Dell™ OptiPlex™ XE Service Manual—

Desktop

 

Notes, Cautions, and Warnings

If you purchased a Dell™ n Series computer, any references in this document to Microsoft® 

W i n d o w s

® 

operating systems are not applicable.

Information in this document is subject to change without notice.

© 2010 Dell Inc. All rights reserved.

Reproduction of this material in any manner whatsoever without the written permission of Dell Inc. is strictly forbidden.

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M a r c h   2 0 1 0         R e v .   A 0 0

Working on Your Computer

Removing and Replacing Parts

Specifications

Diagnostics

System Setup

System Board Layout

 

 

  

  

NOTE:

A NOTE indicates important information that helps you make better use of your computer.

CAUTION:

A CAUTION indicates potential damage to hardware or loss of data if instructions are not followed.

WARNING:

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Summary

Page 2 - System Setup; Overview; System Setup Screen; System Setup Options

Back to Contents Page   System Setup Dell™ OptiPlex™ XE Service Manual— Desktop   Overview Use System Setup to: l Change the system configuration information after you add, change, or remove any hardware in your computer l Set or change a user-selectable option such as the user password l Read the c...

Page 5 - Boot Sequence; Option Settings

  Boot Sequence This feature allows you to change the Boot Device Property for devices.   Option Settings l   Onboard USB Floppy Drive — The computer attempts to boot from the floppy drive. l   Onboard SATA Hard Drive — The computer attempts to boot from the hard drive. l   USB Device — The computer...

Page 6 - Changing the Boot Sequence for Future Boots; Booting to a USB Device; Memory Key; Password Protection; System Password

  3. W h e n F12 = Boot Menu appears in the upper- right corner of the screen, press <F12>.  If you wait too long and the operating system logo appears, continue to wait until you see the Microsoft Windows desktop, then shut down your computer and try again.   4. The Boot Menu appears, listing...

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