Dell Precision 330 Bedienungsanleitung

www.dell.comsupport.dell.comDell Precision™ WorkStation 330 SystemsUSER’S GUIDE

10www.dell.com | support.dell.comAlso see "Protecting Against Electrostatic Discharge." In addition, Dell recommends that you periodically r

100 Installing Upgradeswww.dell.com | support.dell.com9 Replace the computer cover, reconnect the computer and peripherals to their electrical outlets

Installing Upgrades 1015 Grasp the card by its top corners, and ease it out of its connector.6 If you are removing the card permanently, install a fil

102 Installing Upgradeswww.dell.com | support.dell.com NOTE: If your Dell microprocessor upgrade kit includes a replacement voltage regulator module (

Installing Upgrades 103Removing the Airflow Shroud (Mini Tower Chassis)release tabs (2)airflow shroudmicroprocessor with heat sinkanchor tabs (3)

104 Installing Upgradeswww.dell.com | support.dell.comRemoving the Airflow Shroud (Desktop Chassis)4Remove the microprocessor heat sink:a For each of

Installing Upgrades 105 NOTE: Your microprocessor upgrade kit should include a replacement microprocessor heat sink and two replacement securing clips

106 Installing Upgradeswww.dell.com | support.dell.comYour microprocessor uses a zero insertion force (ZIF) socket with a lever-type handle that secur

Installing Upgrades 107 NOTE: Pin 1 of the microprocessor is indicated by a small dot or a triangle in one corner of the microprocessor. Pin 1 of the

108 Installing Upgradeswww.dell.com | support.dell.com NOTICE: If you are not installing a microprocessor upgrade kit from Dell, reuse the original he

Installing Upgrades 109Time-of-day not set - please run SETUP programorInvalid configuration information -please run SETUP programorStrike the F1 key

11• Position your system so that the monitor and keyboard are directly in front of you as you work. Special shelves are available (from Dell and other

110 Installing Upgradeswww.dell.com | support.dell.comReplacing the System Battery5Replace the computer cover, reconnect the computer and peripherals

www.dell.com | support.dell.comSECTION 4Technical Specifications

112 Technical Specificationswww.dell.com | support.dell.comProcessorMicroprocessor type Intel® Pentium® 4 microprocessor. Design provides for future D

Technical Specifications 113AudioAudio type Soundblaster emulationAudio controller Analog Devices AD1885 AC97 CodecStereo conversion 16 bits (analog-t

114 Technical Specificationswww.dell.com | support.dell.comPortsExternally accessible:Serial (DTE) two 9-pin connectors; 16550-compatibleParallel one

Technical Specifications 115Controls and IndicatorsReset control push buttonPower control push buttonPower indicators green indicator; blinking green

116 Technical Specificationswww.dell.com | support.dell.comEnvironmentalTemperature:Operating 10° to 35°C (50° to 95°F)Storage –40° to 65°C (–40° to 1

www.dell.com | support.dell.comSECTION 5Solving ProblemsBefore You BeginDell DiagnosticsMessages and CodesSoftware Problems

118 Solving Problemswww.dell.com | support.dell.comBefore You BeginThis section describes system and software problems, offers corrective actions, des

Solving Problems 119Power ProblemsThe power indicator on the front panel communicates codes that can help you determine whether there is a problem wit

12www.dell.com | support.dell.comMonitor and keyboard positioned directly in front of the userMonitor screen at or below eye levelFeet flat on the flo

120 Solving Problemswww.dell.com | support.dell.com• Connect the computer power cable directly to an electrical outlet to ensure that the computer tur

Solving Problems 121Basic Checks:• Run the monitor self-test as instructed in the monitor user’s guide.• Connect the monitor power cable directly to a

122 Solving Problemswww.dell.com | support.dell.com2 Allow 1 minute for the computer to initialize its components, and then adjust the monitor's

Solving Problems 123• If the monitor display is blank, the computer may be in suspended, or hibernate, state. Push and release the power button, move

124 Solving Problemswww.dell.com | support.dell.comIs the monitor readable?Yes. The monitor is working properly. There may be a problem with the video

Solving Problems 125– Ensure that external audio devices are connected to the microphone, line-out/speaker, or line-in connectors on the system back p

126 Solving Problemswww.dell.com | support.dell.comIs the device working properly?Yes. The problem is resolved.No. Go to step 3.3 Run the Misc. PCI De

Solving Problems 127Yes. The problem is resolved.No. Go to step 2.2 Run the printer's self-test.Does the self-test complete successfully?Yes. Go

128 Solving Problemswww.dell.com | support.dell.com• If the cable is not damaged, ensure that it is firmly connected to the computer.• Test the electr

Solving Problems 129No. Go to step 4.4 Turn off the computer and the device, swap the device's cable with a known working cable, and then turn on

www.dell.com | support.dell.comSECTION 1About Your ComputerFinding Information and AssistanceFront View of Your ComputerBack View of Your ComputerInsi

130 Solving Problemswww.dell.com | support.dell.comNo. Go to step 2.2 If you are using a PS/2 mouse, run the Mouse test in the Pointing Devices device

Solving Problems 131• Ensure that the cable is firmly connected to the computer.• If you are using a USB keyboard, ensure that you connect to one of t

132 Solving Problemswww.dell.com | support.dell.comYes. Turn off the computer, wait at least 30 seconds, and disconnect the keyboard. Go to step 6.No.

Solving Problems 133• Try a different diskette in the drive. If the new diskette works, the original one may be defective.• Test the diskette drive ac

134 Solving Problemswww.dell.com | support.dell.comYes. See "System Messages" for an explanation of the message, and then go to step 5.No. T

Solving Problems 135Yes. The problem is resolved.No. Go to step 2.2 Test the hard drive by using one of the following methods:• For MS-DOS, run the Sc

136 Solving Problemswww.dell.com | support.dell.com4 Turn off the computer and peripherals, disconnect them from their electrical outlets, wait at lea

Solving Problems 137Battery ProblemsIf an error message indicates a problem with the battery or if configuration information is lost from system setup

138 Solving Problemswww.dell.com | support.dell.comExpansion-Card ProblemsIf an error message indicates an expansion-card problem or if an expansion c

Solving Problems 139No. You may have a faulty expansion card. Go to step 8.8 Turn off the computer and peripherals, disconnect them from their electri

14 About Your Computerwww.dell.com | support.dell.comFinding Information and AssistanceThe following table lists the resources that Dell provides as s

140 Solving Problemswww.dell.com | support.dell.com• If you are using a modem and a network adapter, ensure that the modem cable is not connected to t

Solving Problems 141Yes. The problem is resolved.No. Go to step 5.5 Turn off the computer, swap the network cable with a known working cable, and then

142 Solving Problemswww.dell.com | support.dell.com3 Unplug the AC power cable from the computer, wait approximately 30 seconds, and plug in the AC po

Solving Problems 1437 Reinstall all expansion cards.8 If you have a mini tower chassis, replace the AGP card brace.9 Replace the computer cover, recon

144 Solving Problemswww.dell.com | support.dell.comSymptoms:• System hangs or locks up, particularly while using a specific device.• Memory parity err

Solving Problems 145• Restart the computer.If the problem still exists after you complete the basic checks, fill out the Diagnostics Checklist as you

146 Solving Problemswww.dell.com | support.dell.com• Check the diagnostic indicators to see if the specific problem is identified.• Ensure that a volt

Solving Problems 1476 Ensure that the microprocessor fan cables are firmly connected to the connectors on the system board.7 Remove and install the VR

148 Solving Problemswww.dell.com | support.dell.comNo. Go to step 5.5 Perform the procedure in "Expansion-Card Problems."Is the computer wor

Solving Problems 149 NOTE: If you do not have a spare jumper, you can use the PSWD jumper. However, ensure that you install the PSWD jumper back on th

About Your Computer 15Operating system CD To reinstall your operating system, use the operating system CD that was shipped with your computer.NOTE: Th

150 Solving Problemswww.dell.com | support.dell.com• Perform quick checks or extensive tests on one or all devices• Choose the number of times a test

Solving Problems 151 NOTE: Write down your current boot sequence in case you want to restore it after running the Dell Diagnostics.5Press <Alt>&

152 Solving Problemswww.dell.com | support.dell.comFor more information on this utility, refer to the 3Com documentation provided with your computer.•

Solving Problems 153• Program Options: Allows you to change the settings of the Dell Diagnostics.• Exit to MS-DOS: Exits to the MS-DOS prompt.8 Select

154 Solving Problemswww.dell.com | support.dell.comAdvanced Testing Screen NOTE: The groups and devices listed in your screen can vary somewhat based

Solving Problems 155To select a menu option, press the left- or right-arrow key to highlight the option and press <Enter>, or press the key that

156 Solving Problemswww.dell.com | support.dell.comSystem MessagesIf you receive a system message, see the following table for suggestions on resolvin

Solving Problems 157Alert! System fan not detected.No system fan is installed; system fan has failed; system fan is not connected to the system board.

158 Solving Problemswww.dell.com | support.dell.comDiskette drive 0 seek failureDiskette drive 1 seek failureA cable may be loose, or the system confi

Solving Problems 159Keyboard clock line failureKeyboard controller failureKeyboard data line failureKeyboard failureKeyboard stuck key failureA cable

16 About Your Computerwww.dell.com | support.dell.comFront View of Your ComputerThe following figures show the controls and indicators located on the

160 Solving Problemswww.dell.com | support.dell.comNo boot sector on hard driveThe system configuration information in system setup may be incorrect,

Solving Problems 161Sector not found The operating system is unable to locate a sector on the diskette or hard drive.See "Diskette Drive Problems

162 Solving Problemswww.dell.com | support.dell.comSystem Beep CodesWhen errors occur during a boot routine that cannot be reported on the monitor, yo

Solving Problems 1633-1-1 Slave DMA register failure Run the System Board Devices tests in the Dell Diagnostics, if possible.3-1-2 Master DMA register

164 Solving Problemswww.dell.com | support.dell.comWarning MessagesYour application programs or operating system generate warning messages to alert yo

Solving Problems 165Diagnostic IndicatorsIndicators are located on the front panel and back panel of the chassis. These indicators communicate diagnos

166 Solving Problemswww.dell.com | support.dell.comBack-Panel IndicatorsWhen you turn on your system, it performs a POST, which is a series of self-di

Solving Problems 167The following table lists the codes for the back-panel diagnostic indicators, gives probable causes, and suggests corrective actio

168 Solving Problemswww.dell.com | support.dell.comPossible memory failure Perform the procedure in "System Memory Problems."Possible expans

Solving Problems 169SNMP Platform Event TrapsYour system generates simple network management protocol (SNMP) platform event trap (PET) messages that a

About Your Computer 17Front View of the Mini Tower Chassis NOTE: Before you remove the cover from the mini tower chassis, you must first slide the out

170 Solving Problemswww.dell.com | support.dell.comSoftware ProblemsThis section provides general guidelines for analyzing software problems. See &quo

Solving Problems 171• After you have checked the software installation diskettes or CDs with a virus-scanning application program, you should disable

172 Solving Problemswww.dell.com | support.dell.comError MessagesError messages are produced by the operating system, an application program, or the c

Solving Problems 173Program ConflictsSome programs may leave portions of their setup information behind, even though you have exited from them. As a r

174 Solving Problemswww.dell.com | support.dell.comBIOS Recovery UtilityIf your system loses power and beeps constantly but does not boot when power i

Solving Problems 175The system automatically flashes the BIOS from the diskette.6 When the system begins to restart and the Dell logo screen appears,

176 Solving Problemswww.dell.com | support.dell.com

www.dell.com | support.dell.comSECTION 6Getting HelpHelp OverviewDell Contact Numbers

178 Getting Helpwww.dell.com | support.dell.comHelp OverviewThis chapter describes the tools Dell provides to help you when you have a problem with yo

Getting Help 179World Wide WebThe Internet is your most powerful tool for obtaining information about your computer and other Dell products. Through t

18 About Your Computerwww.dell.com | support.dell.comFront View of the Desktop Chassis NOTE: See "Front-Panel Indicators" for a description

180 Getting Helpwww.dell.com | support.dell.comAutoTech ServiceDell’s automated technical support service—AutoTech—provides recorded answers to the qu

Getting Help 181To contact Dell’s technical support service, see "Before You Call" and then call the number for your country as listed in &q

182 Getting Helpwww.dell.com | support.dell.comReturns that are missing any of the preceding requirements will be refused at our receiving dock and re

Getting Help 183Name: _____________________________________________________ Date: ______________________________Address: _____________________________

184 Getting Helpwww.dell.com | support.dell.comDell Contact NumbersThe following table provides country-specific access codes and telephone numbers, w

Getting Help 185Belgium (Brussels)International Access Code: 00Country Code: 32City Code: 2Technical Support 02 481 92 88Customer Care 02 481 91 19Hom

186 Getting Helpwww.dell.com | support.dell.comChina (Xiamen)Country Code: 86City Code: 592Technical Support toll free: 800 858 2437Customer Experien

Getting Help 187France (Paris/Montpellier)International Access Code: 00Country Code: 33City Code: (1) (4)Home and Small BusinessTechnical Support 0825

188 Getting Helpwww.dell.com | support.dell.comHong KongInternational Access Code: 001Country Code: 852Technical Support toll free: 800 96 4107Custome

Getting Help 189Japan (Kawasaki)International Access Code: 001Country Code: 81City Code: 44Technical Support (Server) toll free: 0120-1984-35Technical

About Your Computer 19•Power indicator — contains an indicator that illuminates in two colors and blinks or remains solid to indicate different states

190 Getting Helpwww.dell.com | support.dell.comLatin America Customer Technical Support (Austin, Texas, U.S.A.)512 728-4093Customer Service (Austin, T

Getting Help 191Mexico International Access Code: 95Country Code: 52City Code: 5Automated Order-Status System (Austin, Texas, U.S.A.)512 728-0685AutoT

192 Getting Helpwww.dell.com | support.dell.comNorway (Lysaker)International Access Code: 00Country Code: 47Technical Support 671 16882Relational Cust

Getting Help 193South Africa (Johannesburg)International Access Code: 09/091Country Code: 27City Code: 11Technical Support 011 709 7710Customer Care 0

194 Getting Helpwww.dell.com | support.dell.comSweden (Upplands Vasby)International Access Code: 00Country Code: 46City Code: 8Technical Support 08 59

Getting Help 195U.K. (Bracknell)International Access Code: 010Country Code: 44City Code: 1344Technical Support (Corporate/Preferred Accounts/PAD [1000

196 Getting Helpwww.dell.com | support.dell.comU.S.A. (Austin, Texas)International Access Code: 011Country Code: 1Automated Order-Status System toll f

www.dell.com | support.dell.comSECTION 7Additional InformationRegulatory NoticesENERGY STAR® ComplianceLimited Warranty and Return Policy

198 Additional Informationwww.dell.com | support.dell.comRegulatory NoticesElectromagnetic Interference (EMI) is any signal or emission, radiated in f

Additional Information 199• Class A is typically for business or industrial environments.• Class B is typically for residential environments.Informati

Notes, Notices, and Cautions NOTE: A NOTE indicates important information that helps you make better use of your computer. NOTICE: A NOTICE indicates

20 About Your Computerwww.dell.com | support.dell.comBack-Panel Connectors and Indicators NOTE: See "Back-Panel Indicators" for a descriptio

200 Additional Informationwww.dell.com | support.dell.com• This device may not cause harmful interference.• This device must accept any interference r

Additional Information 201The following information is provided on the device or devices covered in this document in compliance with FCC regulations:

202 Additional Informationwww.dell.com | support.dell.com• EN 55022 — “Limits and Methods of Measurement of Radio Interference Characteristics of Info

Additional Information 203EN 55022 Compliance (Czech Republic Only)VCCI Notice (Japan Only)Most Dell computer systems are classified by the Voluntary

204 Additional Informationwww.dell.com | support.dell.comThis is a Class A product based on the standard of the Voluntary Control Council for Interfer

Additional Information 205MIC Notice (Republic of Korea Only)To determine which classification (Class A or B) applies to your computer system (or othe

206 Additional Informationwww.dell.com | support.dell.comClass B DevicePlease note that this device has been approved for nonbusiness purposes and may

Additional Information 207Urz¹dzenie powinno byæ zasilane z gniazda z przy³¹czonym obwodem ochronnym (gniazdo z ko³kiem). Wspó³pracuj¹ce ze sob¹ urz¹d

208 Additional Informationwww.dell.com | support.dell.comPozosta³e instrukcje bezpieczeñstwa•Nie nale¿y u¿ywaæ wtyczek adapterowych lub usuwaæ ko³ka o

Additional Information 209BSMI Notice (Taiwan Only)

About Your Computer 21 NOTICE: When you disconnect external devices from the back of the computer, wait 5 seconds after turning off the computer befor

210 Additional Informationwww.dell.com | support.dell.comENERGY STAR® ComplianceCertain configurations of Dell computer systems comply with the requir

Additional Information 211ENERGY STAR® EmblemThe EPA's ENERGY STAR® Computers program is a joint effort between the EPA and computer manufacturer

212 Additional Informationwww.dell.com | support.dell.comThis limited warranty does not cover any items that are in one or more of the following categ

Additional Information 213Coverage During Years Two and ThreeDuring the second and third years of this limited warranty, Dell will provide, on an exch

214 Additional Informationwww.dell.com | support.dell.comSOME STATES (OR JURISDICTIONS) DO NOT ALLOW LIMITATIONS ON HOW LONG AN IMPLIED WARRANTY LASTS

Additional Information 215Damage due to shipping the products to you is covered under this limited warranty. Otherwise, this limited warranty does not

216 Additional Informationwww.dell.com | support.dell.comDell owns all parts removed from repaired products. Dell uses new and reconditioned parts mad

Additional Information 217General ProvisionsDELL MAKES NO EXPRESS WARRANTIES OR CONDITIONS BEYOND THOSE STATED IN THIS LIMITED WARRANTY STATEMENT. DEL

218 Additional Informationwww.dell.com | support.dell.com NOTE: If you chose one of the available warranty and service options in place of the standar

Additional Information 219Limitation and Statutory RightsDell makes no other warranty, guarantee or like statement other than as explicitly stated abo

22 About Your Computerwww.dell.com | support.dell.comPS/2 Mouse ConnectorAttach the Personal System/2 (PS/2) mouse cable to the 6-pin mouse connector

220 Additional Informationwww.dell.com | support.dell.com"Total Satisfaction" Return Policy (U.S. and Canada Only)If you are an end-user cus

About Your Computer 23 NOTICE: Do not connect a modem cable to the network adapter. Voltage from telephone communications can damage the network adapt

24 About Your Computerwww.dell.com | support.dell.comInside the Mini Tower Chassis NOTE: Before you remove the cover from the mini tower chassis, you

About Your Computer 25Inside the Desktop ChassisSystem Board ComponentsThe following figure shows the system board and the location of its principal c

26 About Your Computerwww.dell.com | support.dell.comSystem Board Components345 123 41 2parallel port connectormicroprocessor with heat sinkVRM connec

www.dell.com | support.dell.comSECTION 2Advanced FeaturesSystem SettingsManageabilitySecurityPassword ProtectionJumper SettingsInstalling and Configur

28 Advanced Featureswww.dell.com | support.dell.comSystem SettingsEach time you start your computer, it compares the installed hardware with the syste

Advanced Features 29System Setup ScreensThe system setup screens display the current configuration information for your computer. Information on the s

Contents 3ContentsSafety Instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9Safety First—For You and Your Computer. . . . . . . . . . .

30 Advanced Featureswww.dell.com | support.dell.com NOTE: For most of the options, any changes you make are recorded but do not take effect until the

Advanced Features 31Option settings:• Diskette Drive A: — The system attempts to boot from the diskette drive. If the system finds a diskette in the d

32 Advanced Featureswww.dell.com | support.dell.com• On w/ MBA — The integrated network adapter is enabled with MBA support.• Off — The integrated net

Advanced Features 33 NOTE: You must restart the computer before Network Interface Controller option settings will take effect.Integrated DevicesYou co

34 Advanced Featureswww.dell.com | support.dell.comManageabilityThe following systems management applications are optional and can be included on your

Advanced Features 35• Access information about your computer, such as how many processors it has and what operating system it is running• Monitor the

36 Advanced Featureswww.dell.com | support.dell.comSecurityThe computer provides the following methods of physically securing the chassis:• Chassis in

Advanced Features 37 NOTE: When the setup password is enabled, you must know the setup password before you can reset the Chassis Intrusion option.Secu

38 Advanced Featureswww.dell.com | support.dell.comSecurity Features (Mini Tower Chassis)security cable slotpadlock ring

Advanced Features 39Security Features (Desktop Chassis)Password ProtectionThe computer provides the following types of password protection:•System pas

4 ContentsDell OpenManage Client Instrumentation. . . . . . . . . . . . 34Downloading Systems Management Utilities . . . . . . . . . . 35Security

40 Advanced Featureswww.dell.com | support.dell.com NOTE: You cannot change or enter a new system password if either of these options is displayed.• E

Advanced Features 415 To confirm your password, type it a second time and press <Enter>.The password setting changes to Enabled. Your system pas

42 Advanced Featureswww.dell.com | support.dell.com NOTE: To further protect your system from unauthorized changes, you can use the Password Status sy

Advanced Features 432 Highlight Setup Password and press the left- or right-arrow key.The system prompts you to enter and verify the password. If a ch

44 Advanced Featureswww.dell.com | support.dell.comDisabling a Forgotten Password NOTICE: This process erases both the system and setup passwords. CAU

Advanced Features 45System Board Jumpers NOTICE: Ensure that your system is turned off before you change a jumper setting. Otherwise, damage to your s

46 Advanced Featureswww.dell.com | support.dell.comInstalling and Configuring SoftwareSee "Resources and Support Tools" for a list of softwa

Advanced Features 47Microsoft® Windows® and Windows NT® provide a TSP called Unimodem, which is a "universal" modem service provider that su

48 Advanced Featureswww.dell.com | support.dell.com6 Rotate the power supply back into position, making sure that the securing tab snaps into place.7

Advanced Features 497 Replace the computer cover.8 Reconnect your computer and peripherals to an electrical outlet, and then turn them on.9 Install th

Contents 5Installing a Memory Module . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 68Disk Drives and Media . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 69I

50 Advanced Featureswww.dell.com | support.dell.com• Shutdown. This sleep state removes all power from the system except a small auxiliary amount. As

Advanced Features 51Dell System UtilitiesIf you received your computer from Dell with the operating system preinstalled, Dell also installed the syste

52 Advanced Featureswww.dell.com | support.dell.com

www.dell.com | support.dell.comSECTION 3Installing UpgradesComputer CoverInterior Service LabelPower SupplyFront Panel (Mini Tower Chassis Only)System

54 Installing Upgradeswww.dell.com | support.dell.comComputer CoverRemoving the Computer Cover CAUTION: Before you perform this procedure, see "S

Installing Upgrades 55Cover Release Mechanism (Mini Tower Chassis)b Press the cover release button located at the bottom-left corner of the front pane

56 Installing Upgradeswww.dell.com | support.dell.comRemoving the Cover (Mini Tower Chassis)d Lift the cover away from the chassis.e Turn the computer

Installing Upgrades 57Removing the Cover (Desktop Chassis)c Lift the cover away from the chassis.Replacing the Computer Cover1 Check all cable connect

58 Installing Upgradeswww.dell.com | support.dell.comensure that the securing hooks at the bottom of the cover click into place.Replacing the Cover (M

Installing Upgrades 59c Rotate the cover downward and into position. Ensure that the two cover release buttons click into place.Replacing the Cover (D

6 ContentsHard Drive Problems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 134Battery Problems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 137Expans

60 Installing Upgradeswww.dell.com | support.dell.comInterior Service Label (Mini Tower Chassis)Interior Service Label (Desktop Chassis)interior view

Installing Upgrades 61Power SupplyTo access some of the components on the system board, you may need to rotate the system power supply out of the way.

62 Installing Upgradeswww.dell.com | support.dell.comRotating the Power Supply (Mini Tower Chassis)power supplysecuring tabrelease latchAC power cable

Installing Upgrades 63Rotating the Power Supply (Desktop Chassis)When you have finished accessing components on the system board, rotate the power sup

64 Installing Upgradeswww.dell.com | support.dell.comRemoving the Front Panel (Mini Tower Chassis)While pressing the front-panel release button, rotat

Installing Upgrades 65System MemoryYour computer supports Rambus dynamic random-access memory (RDRAM) Rambus in-line memory modules (RIMMs) in 64-, 12

66 Installing Upgradeswww.dell.com | support.dell.comRIMM LabelUpgrading System Memory CAUTION: Before you perform this procedure, see "Safety Fi

Installing Upgrades 671 Turn off the computer and peripherals, disconnect them from their electrical outlets, wait at least 5 seconds, and then remove

68 Installing Upgradeswww.dell.com | support.dell.comRemoving a Memory Module NOTICE: Before disconnecting a peripheral from the system or removing a

Installing Upgrades 693 Press the module straight down into the socket until the securing clips snap into place at the ends of the module.Installing a

Contents 7BIOS Recovery Utility. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1746 Getting HelpHelp Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

70 Installing Upgradeswww.dell.com | support.dell.comRemoving a Drive Bracket (Mini Tower Chassis)If a drive is already installed in the bay and you a

Installing Upgrades 71be aligned and the tabs on the front of the bracket should be flush with the front of the drive (see the following figure).Attac

72 Installing Upgradeswww.dell.com | support.dell.comInstalling the Drive Bracket (Mini Tower Chassis)8Connect the interface cable for the drive. See

Installing Upgrades 73Attaching Drive Cables (Mini Tower Chassis)10Ensure that all cables are firmly connected. Fold cables out of the way to provide

74 Installing Upgradeswww.dell.com | support.dell.com13 Replace the computer cover, reconnect the computer and peripherals to their electrical outlets

Installing Upgrades 753 Remove the drive bracket from the chassis drive bay you want to use.Squeeze together the metal tabs that extend from each side

76 Installing Upgradeswww.dell.com | support.dell.comSee the documentation that accompanied the drive to verify that the drive is configured for your

Installing Upgrades 77To further ensure proper positioning of the drive in the chassis, insert and tighten all four screws in the order in which the h

78 Installing Upgradeswww.dell.com | support.dell.comboard. For more information, see "EIDE Device Installation Guidelines."b If you are ins

Installing Upgrades 7911 Replace the computer cover, reconnect the computer and peripherals to their electrical outlets, and turn them on. NOTE: If en

8 ContentsThree-Year Limited Warranty (Canada Only) . . . . . . . . . . 214One-Year End-User Manufacturer Guarantee (Latin America and the Caribbean O

80 Installing Upgradeswww.dell.com | support.dell.com3 Remove the front panel.4 Remove the drive bracket from the chassis.Pull the drive door forward

Installing Upgrades 81remove the four screws that secure the drive in the bracket (see the following figure).5 Unpack the drive and prepare it for ins

82 Installing Upgradeswww.dell.com | support.dell.com NOTE: Orient the drive in the bracket so that its bottom will face the left side of the chassis

Installing Upgrades 83Installing the Hard-Drive Bracket (Mini Tower Chassis)9Connect the interface cable for the drive. See "Attaching Hard-Drive

84 Installing Upgradeswww.dell.com | support.dell.coma If you are installing an EIDE device, ensure that the IDE interface cable is properly connected

Installing Upgrades 85Attaching Hard-Drive Cables (Mini Tower Chassis)11Ensure that all cables are firmly connected. Fold cables out of the way to pro

86 Installing Upgradeswww.dell.com | support.dell.com13 Replace the front panel.14 Replace the computer cover, reconnect the computer and peripherals

Installing Upgrades 87Removing the Hard-Drive Bracket (Desktop Chassis)If a drive is already installed in the bracket, disconnect the DC power cable a

88 Installing Upgradeswww.dell.com | support.dell.com6 Align the screw holes of the drive and bracket, and secure the drive in the bracket using the s

Installing Upgrades 89bay is engaged. Replace the screw holding the drive bracket to the drive bay.Installing the Hard-Drive Bracket (Desktop Chassis)

9Safety InstructionsSafety First—For You and Your ComputerBefore you remove the computer cover, perform the following steps in the sequence indicated.

90 Installing Upgradeswww.dell.com | support.dell.com9 Connect a DC power cable to the power input connector on the back of the drive (see the followi

Installing Upgrades 91ALERT! Cover was previously removed.13Enter system setup, and update the drive settings.After you update the system settings, ex

92 Installing Upgradeswww.dell.com | support.dell.comTo locate the EIDE interface connectors on the system board, see "System Board Components.&q

Installing Upgrades 93 NOTE: There is no requirement that SCSI ID numbers be assigned sequentially or that devices be attached to the cable in order b

94 Installing Upgradeswww.dell.com | support.dell.com• After installing a SCSI hard drive, Primary Drive 0 and Primary Drive 1 should be set to None i

Installing Upgrades 95Removing the AGP Card Brace (Mini Tower Chassis)3Rotate the brace up until it disengages from the card guide at the front of the

96 Installing Upgradeswww.dell.com | support.dell.comExpansion CardsThe system provides expansion slots for the following cards:• Up to five 32-bit, 3

Installing Upgrades 97Expansion Card TypesInstalling an Expansion Card CAUTION: Before you perform this procedure, see "Safety First—For You and

98 Installing Upgradeswww.dell.com | support.dell.com4 Remove the screw that secures the expansion-slot filler bracket to the chassis, and remove the

Installing Upgrades 99 NOTE: The procedure for installing an expansion card in the desktop chassis is the same as that for the mini tower.Installing a