Page 2 - About Your XPS Computer; Front View
About Your XPS Computer: Dell XPS 710 H2C Edition Service Manual file:///C|/Preeji_working%20folder/Projects/E-Doc/Dimension%20and%20XPS/xps-710-h2c/SM/about1.htm[3/13/2013 11:45:19 AM] Back to Contents Page About Your XPS Computer Dell™ XPS™ 710 H2C Edition Service Manual Front View Back View Front...
Page 4 - Back View
About Your XPS Computer: Dell XPS 710 H2C Edition Service Manual file:///C|/Preeji_working%20folder/Projects/E-Doc/Dimension%20and%20XPS/xps-710-h2c/SM/about1.htm[3/13/2013 11:45:19 AM] 6 USB 2.0 connectors (2) Use the front USB connectors for devices that you connect occasionally, such as flash mem...
Page 7 - Before You Begin; Getting Started; Recommended Tools; Preparing to Work Inside Your Computer
Before You Begin: Dell XPS 710 H2C Edition Service Manual file:///C|/Preeji_working%20folder/Projects/E-Doc/Dimension%20and%20XPS/xps-710-h2c/SM/before1.htm[3/13/2013 11:45:19 AM] Back to Contents Page Before You Begin Dell™ XPS™ 710 H2C Edition Service Manual Getting Started Getting Started This ch...
Page 9 - Removing the Computer Cover
Removing the Computer Cover: Dell XPS 710 H2C Edition Service Manual file:///C|/Preeji_working%20folder/Projects/E-Doc/Dimension%20and%20XPS/xps-710-h2c/SM/cvrop1.htm[3/13/2013 11:45:20 AM] Back to Contents Page Removing the Computer Cover Dell™ XPS™ 710 H2C Edition Service Manual CAUTION: Before yo...
Page 10 - Technical Overview; Inside View of Your Computer; System Board Components
Technical Overview: Dell XPS 710 H2C Edition Service Manual file:///C|/Preeji_working%20folder/Projects/E-Doc/Dimension%20and%20XPS/xps-710-h2c/SM/techov1.htm[3/13/2013 11:45:21 AM] Back to Contents Page Technical Overview Dell™ XPS™ 710 H2C Edition Service Manual Inside View of Your Computer System...
Page 12 - Power Supply (PSU) DC Connector Pin Assignments; DC Power Connector P1
Technical Overview: Dell XPS 710 H2C Edition Service Manual file:///C|/Preeji_working%20folder/Projects/E-Doc/Dimension%20and%20XPS/xps-710-h2c/SM/techov1.htm[3/13/2013 11:45:21 AM] 9 SATA connectors (SATA0 -5) 22 power connector (POWER2) 10 front USB connector (FRNT_USB) 23 floppy drive (DSKT) 11 f...
Page 13 - DC Power Connector P2
Technical Overview: Dell XPS 710 H2C Edition Service Manual file:///C|/Preeji_working%20folder/Projects/E-Doc/Dimension%20and%20XPS/xps-710-h2c/SM/techov1.htm[3/13/2013 11:45:21 AM] 1-KW Power Supply 750-KW Power Supply Pin Number Signal name 18 -AWG Wire Color Signal name 18 -AWG Wire Color 1 +3.3 ...
Page 16 - DC Power Connector P6 and P7 (BAY1 and Bay2)
Technical Overview: Dell XPS 710 H2C Edition Service Manual file:///C|/Preeji_working%20folder/Projects/E-Doc/Dimension%20and%20XPS/xps-710-h2c/SM/techov1.htm[3/13/2013 11:45:21 AM] 2 COM Black COM Black 3 COM Black COM Black 4 +12 VE DC Blue/Yellow +12 VB DC White DC Power Connector P6 and P7 (BAY1...
Page 19 - Removing and Installing Parts
Removing and Installing Parts: Dell XPS 710 H2C Edition Service Manual file:///C|/Preeji_working%20folder/Projects/E-Doc/Dimension%20and%20XPS/xps-710-h2c/SM/parts.htm[3/13/2013 11:45:23 AM] Back to Contents Page Removing and Installing Parts Dell™ XPS™ 710 H2C Edition Service Manual Before You Begi...
Page 24 - Memory; DDR2 Memory Overview
Removing and Installing Parts: Dell XPS 710 H2C Edition Service Manual file:///C|/Preeji_working%20folder/Projects/E-Doc/Dimension%20and%20XPS/xps-710-h2c/SM/parts.htm[3/13/2013 11:45:23 AM] 22 power connector (POWER2) 23 floppy drive (DSKT) 24 card cage fan connector (FAN_CAGE) 25 liquid cooling as...
Page 27 - Removing Memory; Cards
Removing and Installing Parts: Dell XPS 710 H2C Edition Service Manual file:///C|/Preeji_working%20folder/Projects/E-Doc/Dimension%20and%20XPS/xps-710-h2c/SM/parts.htm[3/13/2013 11:45:23 AM] 7. Connect your computer and devices to electrical outlets, and turn them on. 8. When the message appears sta...
Page 28 - Removing PCI and PCI Express Cards
Removing and Installing Parts: Dell XPS 710 H2C Edition Service Manual file:///C|/Preeji_working%20folder/Projects/E-Doc/Dimension%20and%20XPS/xps-710-h2c/SM/parts.htm[3/13/2013 11:45:23 AM] 1 PCI card 2 PCI Express x16 card 3 PCI Express x16 card slot 4 PCI Express x8 card 5 PCI Express x8 card slo...
Page 30 - Installing PCI and PCI Express Cards
Removing and Installing Parts: Dell XPS 710 H2C Edition Service Manual file:///C|/Preeji_working%20folder/Projects/E-Doc/Dimension%20and%20XPS/xps-710-h2c/SM/parts.htm[3/13/2013 11:45:23 AM] 8. Rotate the card retainer back into its original position; push its tip so that its tab clicks into place. ...
Page 32 - Removing a PCI Express Graphics Card from a Dual Configuration
Removing and Installing Parts: Dell XPS 710 H2C Edition Service Manual file:///C|/Preeji_working%20folder/Projects/E-Doc/Dimension%20and%20XPS/xps-710-h2c/SM/parts.htm[3/13/2013 11:45:23 AM] 4 bracket improperly aligned outside of slot 5 alignment bar 6 alignment guide NOTICE: Do not route card cabl...
Page 34 - Installing a PCI Express Graphics Card in a Dual Configuration
Removing and Installing Parts: Dell XPS 710 H2C Edition Service Manual file:///C|/Preeji_working%20folder/Projects/E-Doc/Dimension%20and%20XPS/xps-710-h2c/SM/parts.htm[3/13/2013 11:45:23 AM] NOTE: If the card is full-length, press the release tab on the end of the alignment guides on the fan bracket...
Page 37 - Network Adapter and Sound Card Settings; Drives
Removing and Installing Parts: Dell XPS 710 H2C Edition Service Manual file:///C|/Preeji_working%20folder/Projects/E-Doc/Dimension%20and%20XPS/xps-710-h2c/SM/parts.htm[3/13/2013 11:45:23 AM] 1 graphics card bridge (not present on some dual graphics card configurations) 2 power connectors (2) 3 dual-...
Page 38 - About Serial ATA Drives; General Drive Installation Guidelines
Removing and Installing Parts: Dell XPS 710 H2C Edition Service Manual file:///C|/Preeji_working%20folder/Projects/E-Doc/Dimension%20and%20XPS/xps-710-h2c/SM/parts.htm[3/13/2013 11:45:23 AM] system board. NOTE: The 5.25-inch Media Card Reader/floppy drive carrier is not interchangeable with the hard...
Page 39 - Hard Drive; Removing a Hard Drive
Removing and Installing Parts: Dell XPS 710 H2C Edition Service Manual file:///C|/Preeji_working%20folder/Projects/E-Doc/Dimension%20and%20XPS/xps-710-h2c/SM/parts.htm[3/13/2013 11:45:23 AM] 1 SATA data cable 2 SATA data connector (on the system board) 3 SATA drive When you connect two IDE devices t...
Page 41 - Installing a Hard Drive
Removing and Installing Parts: Dell XPS 710 H2C Edition Service Manual file:///C|/Preeji_working%20folder/Projects/E-Doc/Dimension%20and%20XPS/xps-710-h2c/SM/parts.htm[3/13/2013 11:45:23 AM] 6. Replace the computer cover (see Replacing the Computer Cover ). NOTICE: To connect a network cable, first ...
Page 43 - Drive Panel; Removing the Drive Panel; Replacing the Drive Panel
Removing and Installing Parts: Dell XPS 710 H2C Edition Service Manual file:///C|/Preeji_working%20folder/Projects/E-Doc/Dimension%20and%20XPS/xps-710-h2c/SM/parts.htm[3/13/2013 11:45:23 AM] 1 power cable 2 data cable 9. Replace the computer cover (see Replacing the Computer Cover ). NOTICE: To conn...
Page 44 - Floppy Drive; Removing a Floppy Drive
Removing and Installing Parts: Dell XPS 710 H2C Edition Service Manual file:///C|/Preeji_working%20folder/Projects/E-Doc/Dimension%20and%20XPS/xps-710-h2c/SM/parts.htm[3/13/2013 11:45:23 AM] 2. Remove the computer cover (see Removing the Computer Cover ). 3. Align the drive panel tabs with the side ...
Page 46 - Installing a Floppy Drive
Removing and Installing Parts: Dell XPS 710 H2C Edition Service Manual file:///C|/Preeji_working%20folder/Projects/E-Doc/Dimension%20and%20XPS/xps-710-h2c/SM/parts.htm[3/13/2013 11:45:23 AM] 7. Replace the computer cover (see Replacing the Computer Cover ). NOTICE: To connect a network cable, first ...
Page 47 - Media Card Reader; Removing a Media Card Reader
Removing and Installing Parts: Dell XPS 710 H2C Edition Service Manual file:///C|/Preeji_working%20folder/Projects/E-Doc/Dimension%20and%20XPS/xps-710-h2c/SM/parts.htm[3/13/2013 11:45:23 AM] 1 drive release latch 2 floppy drive 6. Connect the power and data cables to the back of the floppy drive. 7....
Page 49 - Installing a Media Card Reader
Removing and Installing Parts: Dell XPS 710 H2C Edition Service Manual file:///C|/Preeji_working%20folder/Projects/E-Doc/Dimension%20and%20XPS/xps-710-h2c/SM/parts.htm[3/13/2013 11:45:23 AM] NOTICE: To connect a network cable, first plug the cable into the network port or device and then plug it int...
Page 50 - Removing a CD/DVD Drive
Removing and Installing Parts: Dell XPS 710 H2C Edition Service Manual file:///C|/Preeji_working%20folder/Projects/E-Doc/Dimension%20and%20XPS/xps-710-h2c/SM/parts.htm[3/13/2013 11:45:23 AM] 1 drive release latch 2 media card reader 7. Attach the power and data cables to the back of the Media Card R...
Page 52 - Installing a CD/DVD Drive
Removing and Installing Parts: Dell XPS 710 H2C Edition Service Manual file:///C|/Preeji_working%20folder/Projects/E-Doc/Dimension%20and%20XPS/xps-710-h2c/SM/parts.htm[3/13/2013 11:45:23 AM] 1 drive release latch 2 CD/DVD drive 6. Replace the drive panel (see Replacing the Drive Panel ). 7. Replace ...
Page 54 - Liquid Cooling Assembly; Removing the Liquid Cooling Assembly
Removing and Installing Parts: Dell XPS 710 H2C Edition Service Manual file:///C|/Preeji_working%20folder/Projects/E-Doc/Dimension%20and%20XPS/xps-710-h2c/SM/parts.htm[3/13/2013 11:45:23 AM] 1 power cable 2 data cable 9. Check all cable connections and fold cables out of the way to avoid blocking ai...
Page 57 - Installing the Liquid Cooling Assembly
Removing and Installing Parts: Dell XPS 710 H2C Edition Service Manual file:///C|/Preeji_working%20folder/Projects/E-Doc/Dimension%20and%20XPS/xps-710-h2c/SM/parts.htm[3/13/2013 11:45:23 AM] 1 liquid cooling assembly 2 captive screws (6) 3 screw (loose) Installing the Liquid Cooling Assembly 1. Foll...
Page 58 - Processor; Removing the Processor; Installing the Processor
Removing and Installing Parts: Dell XPS 710 H2C Edition Service Manual file:///C|/Preeji_working%20folder/Projects/E-Doc/Dimension%20and%20XPS/xps-710-h2c/SM/parts.htm[3/13/2013 11:45:23 AM] 12. Connect your computer and devices to electrical outlets, and turn them on. Processor CAUTION: Before you ...
Page 60 - Battery; Replacing the Battery; Removing the Computer Stand
Removing and Installing Parts: Dell XPS 710 H2C Edition Service Manual file:///C|/Preeji_working%20folder/Projects/E-Doc/Dimension%20and%20XPS/xps-710-h2c/SM/parts.htm[3/13/2013 11:45:23 AM] computer. 11. Connect your computer and devices to electrical outlets, and turn them on. Battery CAUTION: Bef...
Page 61 - Replacing the Computer Cover
Removing and Installing Parts: Dell XPS 710 H2C Edition Service Manual file:///C|/Preeji_working%20folder/Projects/E-Doc/Dimension%20and%20XPS/xps-710-h2c/SM/parts.htm[3/13/2013 11:45:23 AM] CAUTION: Before you begin any of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions in the Produc...
Page 65 - Advanced Troubleshooting; Power Lights
Advanced Troubleshooting: Dell XPS 710 H2C Edition Service Manual file:///C|/Preeji_working%20folder/Projects/E-Doc/Dimension%20and%20XPS/xps-710-h2c/SM/adtshoot.htm[3/13/2013 11:45:27 AM] Back to Contents Page Advanced Troubleshooting Dell™ XPS™ 710 H2C Edition Service Manual Power Lights Diagnosti...
Page 67 - Beep Codes
Advanced Troubleshooting: Dell XPS 710 H2C Edition Service Manual file:///C|/Preeji_working%20folder/Projects/E-Doc/Dimension%20and%20XPS/xps-710-h2c/SM/adtshoot.htm[3/13/2013 11:45:27 AM] Memory modules are detected, but a memory configuration or compatibility error has occurred. Ensure that no spe...
Page 68 - System Messages
Advanced Troubleshooting: Dell XPS 710 H2C Edition Service Manual file:///C|/Preeji_working%20folder/Projects/E-Doc/Dimension%20and%20XPS/xps-710-h2c/SM/adtshoot.htm[3/13/2013 11:45:27 AM] 3-1-1 Slave DMA register failure3-1-2 Master DMA register failure3-1-3 Master interrupt mask register failure3-...
Page 69 - Dell Diagnostics; When to Use the Dell Diagnostics
Advanced Troubleshooting: Dell XPS 710 H2C Edition Service Manual file:///C|/Preeji_working%20folder/Projects/E-Doc/Dimension%20and%20XPS/xps-710-h2c/SM/adtshoot.htm[3/13/2013 11:45:27 AM] Options NotSet CMOS DisplayTypeMismatch CMOS MemorySizeMismatch CMOS Timeand Date NotSet DisketteBoot Failure D...
Page 70 - Starting the Dell Diagnostics From Your Hard Drive; Starting the Dell Diagnostics From the Drivers and Utilities CD
Advanced Troubleshooting: Dell XPS 710 H2C Edition Service Manual file:///C|/Preeji_working%20folder/Projects/E-Doc/Dimension%20and%20XPS/xps-710-h2c/SM/adtshoot.htm[3/13/2013 11:45:27 AM] Starting the Dell Diagnostics From Your Hard Drive 1. Turn on (or restart) your computer. 2. When the DELL logo...
Page 71 - Dell Diagnostics Main Menu
Advanced Troubleshooting: Dell XPS 710 H2C Edition Service Manual file:///C|/Preeji_working%20folder/Projects/E-Doc/Dimension%20and%20XPS/xps-710-h2c/SM/adtshoot.htm[3/13/2013 11:45:27 AM] 7. At the CD-ROM Startup Menu , use the up - and down -arrow keys or press the appropriate number on the keyboa...
Page 73 - System Setup; Overview; System Setup Screens
System Setup: Dell XPS 710 H2C Edition Service Manual file:///C|/Preeji_working%20folder/Projects/E-Doc/Dimension%20and%20XPS/xps-710-h2c/SM/syssetup.htm[3/13/2013 11:45:28 AM] Back to Contents Page System Setup Dell™ XPS™ 710 H2C Edition Service Manual Overview Entering System Setup System Setup Op...
Page 74 - System Setup Options
System Setup: Dell XPS 710 H2C Edition Service Manual file:///C|/Preeji_working%20folder/Projects/E-Doc/Dimension%20and%20XPS/xps-710-h2c/SM/syssetup.htm[3/13/2013 11:45:28 AM] Options List — This field appears on the left side of the system setup window. The field is a scrollable list containing fe...
Page 80 - Boot Sequence; Option Settings; Changing Boot Sequence for Future Boots
System Setup: Dell XPS 710 H2C Edition Service Manual file:///C|/Preeji_working%20folder/Projects/E-Doc/Dimension%20and%20XPS/xps-710-h2c/SM/syssetup.htm[3/13/2013 11:45:28 AM] Boot Sequence This feature allows you to change the boot sequence for the bootable devices installed on your computer. Opti...
Page 81 - Clearing Forgotten Passwords
System Setup: Dell XPS 710 H2C Edition Service Manual file:///C|/Preeji_working%20folder/Projects/E-Doc/Dimension%20and%20XPS/xps-710-h2c/SM/syssetup.htm[3/13/2013 11:45:28 AM] 1. Enter system setup (see Entering System Setup ). 2. Use the arrow keys to highlight the Boot Sequence menu option and pr...
Page 82 - Clearing CMOS Settings
System Setup: Dell XPS 710 H2C Edition Service Manual file:///C|/Preeji_working%20folder/Projects/E-Doc/Dimension%20and%20XPS/xps-710-h2c/SM/syssetup.htm[3/13/2013 11:45:28 AM] NOTICE: The password jumper plug must be reinstalled on the password jumper pins in order to enable the password feature. 1...
Page 83 - Technical Specifications
Technical Specifications: Dell XPS 710 H2C Edition Service Manual file:///C|/Preeji_working%20folder/Projects/E-Doc/Dimension%20and%20XPS/xps-710-h2c/SM/specs1.htm[3/13/2013 11:45:29 AM] Back to Contents Page Technical Specifications Dell™ XPS™ 710 H2C Edition Service Manual Processor Processor type...