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10 ContentsReturning Items for Warranty Repair or Credit . . . . . 292Before You Call . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 292Contacting Dell .

100 System SetupFloppy Drive1In system setup, set the Diskette Drive option to USB.2Save your changes and exit system setup. 3Connect the USB floppy d

Clearing Forgotten Passwords 1017Clearing Forgotten Passwords CAUTION: Before you begin any of the procedures in this section, follow the safety inst

102 Clearing Forgotten Passwords2Remove the computer cover (see "Removing the Computer Cover" on page 153).3Locate the 2-pin password jumper

Clearing Forgotten Passwords 103Clearing CMOS Settings CAUTION: Before you begin any of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instruction

104 Clearing Forgotten Passwords5Click Save this program to disk, and then click OK.The Save In window appears.6Click the down arrow to view the Save

Cleaning Your Computer 1058Cleaning Your Computer CAUTION: Before you begin any of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions in

106 Cleaning Your Computer2With a soft, lint-free cloth, gently wipe the bottom of the disk (the unlabeled side) in a straight line from the center to

Troubleshooting 1079TroubleshootingSolving ProblemsFollow these tips when you troubleshoot your computer:• If you added or removed a part before the p

108 TroubleshootingWindows XP:•Click Start and click My Computer.Windows Vista™:•Click the Windows Vista Start button and click Computer.If the driv

Troubleshooting 109Hard drive problemsRUN CHECK DISK —Windows XP:1Click Start and click My Computer. 2Right-click Local Disk C:.3Click Properties→ Too

Finding Information 111Finding Information NOTE: Some features or media may be optional and may not ship with your computer. Some features or media m

110 Troubleshooting• If you have other telephone devices sharing the line, such as an answering machine, fax machine, surge protector, or line splitte

Troubleshooting 111A FILENAME CANNOT CONTAIN ANY OF THE FOLLOWING CHARACTERS: \ / : * ? “ < > | — Do not use these characters in filenames.A REQ

112 TroubleshootingWindows XP:1Click Start and click Control Panel.2Under Pick a Category, click Performance and Maintenance→ System→ System Propertie

Troubleshooting 113The computer does not start upCHECK THE DIAGNOSTIC LIGHTS — See "Diagnostic Lights" on page 121.ENSURE THAT THE POWER CAB

114 Troubleshooting1Click Start → Control Panel→ Programs→ Use an older program with this version of Windows.2In the welcome screen, click Next.3Foll

Troubleshooting 115• Reseat the memory modules (see "Memory" on page 187) to ensure that your computer is successfully communicating with th

116 TroubleshootingWindows Vista:1Click Start → Control Panel→ Hardware and Sound→ Mouse.2Adjust the settings as needed.REINSTALL THE MOUSE DRIVER —

Troubleshooting 117• Reseat the power cable in the power connector on the back of the computer and the electrical outlet.• Bypass power strips, power

118 Troubleshooting• See the printer documentation for cable connection information.• Ensure that the printer cables are securely connected to the pri

Troubleshooting 119VERIFY THAT THE SCANNER IS RECOGNIZED BY MICROSOFT WINDOWS —Windows XP:1Click Start→ Control Panel→ Printers and Other Hardware→ Sc

12 Finding InformationWhat Are You Looking For? Find It Here• A diagnostic program for my computer• Drivers for my computer • Desktop System Software

120 Troubleshooting

Troubleshooting Tools 12110Troubleshooting ToolsDiagnostic Lights CAUTION: Before you begin any of the procedures in this section, follow the safety

122 Troubleshooting Toolsblinking greenThe computer is in a reduced power or "sleep" state.Use one of the appropriate methods to "wake

Troubleshooting Tools 123Diagnostic Light Codes During POSTThe power light displays a solid green for diagnostic light codes during POST.(blinking)amb

124 Troubleshooting ToolsA possible expansion card failure has occurred.1Determine if a conflict exists by removing a card (not the graphics card) and

Troubleshooting Tools 125A possible graphics card failure has occurred.1If the computer has a graphics card, remove the card, reinstall it, and then r

126 Troubleshooting ToolsNo memory modules are detected.1Reseat the memory modules to ensure that your computer is successfully communicating with the

Troubleshooting Tools 127If the first memory module tested is defective, repeat the process with the remaining modules to ensure that the remaining mo

128 Troubleshooting ToolsA possible expansion card failure has occurred.1Determine if a conflict exists by removing a card (not a graphics card) and r

Troubleshooting Tools 129Beep CodesYour computer might emit a series of beeps during start-up if the monitor cannot display errors or problems. This s

Finding Information 13• How to set up my computer• How to care for my computer• Basic troubleshooting information• How to run the Dell Diagnostics• Ho

130 Troubleshooting ToolsError MessagesFill out the "Diagnostics Checklist" on page 294 as you complete these checks. CAUTION: Before you b

Troubleshooting Tools 131A REQUIRED .DLL FILE WAS NOT FOUND — The program that you are trying to open is missing an essential file. To remove and then

132 Troubleshooting ToolsATTACHMENT FAILED TO RESPOND — See "Drive Problems" on page 107. BAD COMMAND OR FILE NAME — Ensure that you spelled

Troubleshooting Tools 133INSERT BOOTABLE MEDIA — Insert a bootable floppy disk, CD, or other bootable media.INVALID CONFIGURATION INFORMATION - PLEASE

134 Troubleshooting ToolsNO BOOT SECTOR ON HARD-DISK DRIVE — Enter system setup and ensure that the computer configuration information for the hard dr

Troubleshooting Tools 135PLUG AND PLAY CONFIGURATION ERROR —1Turn your computer off, unplug it from the electrical outlet, and then remove all but one

136 Troubleshooting ToolsDell Diagnostics CAUTION: Before you begin any of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions in the Prod

Troubleshooting Tools 137Start the Dell Diagnostics from either your hard drive or from the Drivers and Utilities disc.Starting the Dell Diagnostics F

138 Troubleshooting Tools6Select Run the 32 Bit Dell Diagnostics from the numbered list. If multiple versions are listed, select the version appropria

Troubleshooting Tools 1394When the tests are completed, if you are running the Dell Diagnostics from the Drivers and Utilities disc, remove the disc.5

14 Finding Information• Service Tag and Express Service Code • Microsoft Windows License LabelService Tag and Microsoft® Windows® LicenseThese labels

140 Troubleshooting Tools

Reinstalling Software 14111Reinstalling SoftwareDriversWhat Is a Driver?A driver is a program that controls a device such as a printer, mouse, or keyb

142 Reinstalling Software2Under Pick a Category, click Performance and Maintenance, and click System.3In the System Properties window, click the Hardw

Reinstalling Software 143 NOTE: The User Account Control window may appear. If you are an administrator on the computer, click Continue; otherwise, c

144 Reinstalling SoftwareRestoring Your Operating SystemYou can restore your operating system in the following ways:• System Restore returns your comp

Reinstalling Software 1451Click Start→ All Programs→ Accessories→ System Tools→ System Restore.2Click either Restore my computer to an earlier time or

146 Reinstalling SoftwareTo see if System Restore is enabled:1Click Start→ Control Panel→ Performance and Maintenance→ System.2Click the System Restor

Reinstalling Software 147 NOTE: Do not manually shut down the computer. Click Finish and let the computer completely reboot.5When prompted, click Yes

148 Reinstalling Software6Right-click Local Disk (C) in Windows Explorer, click Properties, and verify that the additional disk space is available as

Reinstalling Software 149Using the Operating System DiscBefore you BeginIf you are considering reinstalling the Windows operating system to correct a

Finding Information 15• Solutions — Troubleshooting hints and tips, articles from technicians, and online courses, frequently asked questions• Communi

150 Reinstalling Software NOTE: If you wait too long and the operating system logo appears, continue to wait until you see the Microsoft® Windows® de

Adding and Replacing Parts 15112Adding and Replacing PartsBefore You BeginThis chapter provides procedures for removing and installing the components

152 Adding and Replacing PartsIn the Microsoft Windows Vista™ operating system, click the Windows Vista Start button , click the arrow in the lower-r

Adding and Replacing Parts 153 NOTICE: To disconnect a network cable, first unplug the cable from your computer and then unplug the cable from the ne

154 Adding and Replacing Parts5Locate the three hinge tabs on the edge of the computer.6Grip the sides of the computer cover and pivot the cover up, u

Adding and Replacing Parts 155Removing the Front Panel CAUTION: Before you begin any of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instruction

156 Adding and Replacing Parts4Slide the front panel toward the top of the computer and then lift to remove the panel from the computer.Rotating the H

Adding and Replacing Parts 1573Press down against the card retention mechanism until it clicks into place, locked against the hard-drive carrier.

158 Adding and Replacing Parts4Grasp the handle on the hard-drive carrier and rotate the carrier out of the chassis so that it is at an angle of less

Adding and Replacing Parts 159Rotating the Hard-Drive Carrier Back into the Computer1Grasp the handle on the hard-drive carrier and rotate the carrier

16 Finding Information• How to use Microsoft Windows Vista™• How to work with programs and files• How to personalize my desktopWindows Help and Suppor

160 Adding and Replacing Parts3Rotate the card retention mechanism back into its original position; push its tip so that its tab clicks into place.4Re

Adding and Replacing Parts 1612Pull the front-panel release lever, and slide the panel to the right to engage and secure the front panel.Replacing the

162 Adding and Replacing PartsaAlign the computer cover with the tabs on the computer base.bPivot the cover down and gently press the cover until it c

Adding and Replacing Parts 1637If a setup password has been assigned by someone else, contact your network administrator for information on resetting

164 Adding and Replacing PartsI/O-Panel Components1 USB ports 2 diagnostic, hard-drive access, and network integrity lights3 headphone connector 4 mic

Adding and Replacing Parts 165Removing the I/O Panel 1Follow the procedures in "Before You Begin" on page 151.2Remove the computer cover (se

166 Adding and Replacing Parts6Press the tab between the card fan and the front fan towards the card fan as you lift it up and out of the computer. N

Adding and Replacing Parts 167Replacing the I/O Panel NOTICE: Ensure that you replace all cables originally attached to the I/O panel or you may exp

168 Adding and Replacing PartsDC Power Connectors P11 power supply screws (4)113 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24123456789101112

Adding and Replacing Parts 169Pin Number Signal name 18-AWG Wire1 3.3 V Orange2 3.3 V Orange3 3.3 V Orange4COMBlack5POKGray65VSBPurple7COMBlack8M12Bl

Finding Information 17• How to use Linux• E-mail discussions with users of Dell Precision™ products and the Linux operating system• Additional informa

170 Adding and Replacing PartsDC Power Connectors P2Pin Number Signal Name 18-AWG Wire1 12 VC Blue/White2 12 VC Blue/White3 COM Black4 COM Black5 12 V

Adding and Replacing Parts 171DC Power Connector P3DC Power Connector P5Pin Number Signal name 18-AWG Wire1COMBlack2 12 VC Blue/White3 12 VC Blue/Whit

172 Adding and Replacing PartsDC Power Connector P6DC Power Connector FD5Pin Number Signal name 18-AWG Wire1 12 VD Yellow/White2 12 VD Yellow/White3 1

Adding and Replacing Parts 173DC Power Connector Bay 1 (PATA)DC Power Connectors Bays 1, 2, and 3 (SATA)Pin Number Signal name 18-AWG Wire15 V Red2COM

174 Adding and Replacing PartsRemoving the Power Supply CAUTION: Before performing any of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructi

Adding and Replacing Parts 1755 Slide the power supply toward the front of the computer by approximately one inch.6 Lift the power supply out of the c

176 Adding and Replacing PartsReplacing the Power Supply 1 Slide the power supply into place.2 Replace the four screws that secure the power supply to

Adding and Replacing Parts 177The battery may need replacing if you have repeatedly reset the time and date information after turning on the computer

178 Adding and Replacing Parts NOTICE: If you pry the battery out of its socket with a blunt object, be careful not to touch the system board with th

Adding and Replacing Parts 17911Replace the computer cover (see "Replacing the Computer Cover" on page 161). NOTICE: To connect a network c

18 Finding Information

180 Adding and Replacing Parts NOTE: To loosen the four captive screws on the sides of the heat-sink assembly, you need a long Phillips screwdriver.5

Adding and Replacing Parts 181 NOTICE: If you are installing a processor upgrade kit from Dell, return the original heat-sink assembly and processor

182 Adding and Replacing Parts NOTICE: When replacing the processor, do not touch any of the pins inside the socket or allow any objects to fall on t

Adding and Replacing Parts 183Installing the Processor NOTICE: Ground yourself by touching an unpainted metal surface on the back of the computer. NO

184 Adding and Replacing Parts8Orient the front and rear alignment notches on the processor with the front and rear alignment notches on the socket. 9

Adding and Replacing Parts 185 NOTICE: To avoid damage, ensure that the processor aligns properly with the socket, and do not use excessive force whe

186 Adding and Replacing Parts NOTICE: If you are not installing a processor upgrade kit from Dell, reuse the original heat-sink assembly when you re

Adding and Replacing Parts 18715Ensure that all connectors are properly cabled and firmly seated.16Rotate the hard-drive carrier back into place (see

188 Adding and Replacing PartsMemory InstallationFully buffered DDR2 memory modules can also be installed in pairs of two; in this case, the computer

Adding and Replacing Parts 189less than that installed. Certain components within the computer require address space in the 4-GB range. Any address sp

About Your Computer 192About Your ComputerFront View of the Computer (Tower Orientation)1 upper 5.25-inch drive bayUse this bay for an optical drive.2

190 Adding and Replacing Parts1Follow the procedures in "Before You Begin" on page 151.2Remove the computer cover (see "Removing the Co

Adding and Replacing Parts 191 NOTICE: To prevent static damage to components inside your computer, discharge static electricity from your body befor

192 Adding and Replacing Parts NOTICE: To avoid damage to the memory module, press the module straight down into the connector while you apply equal

Adding and Replacing Parts 19311Press <F2> to enter the system setup program and check the values listed under Memory Info.The computer should h

194 Adding and Replacing PartsDesktop Mode: Slots 2-4 support full-length cards (1 PCI Express x16 slot, one PCI Express x8 slot, and one PCI slot), a

Adding and Replacing Parts 1955If you are installing a new card, remove the filler bracket to create a card-slot opening. Then continue with step 7.1

196 Adding and Replacing Parts NOTICE: Ensure that you release the securing tab to unseat the card. If the card is not removed correctly, the system

Adding and Replacing Parts 1976If you are replacing a card that is already installed in the computer, remove the card:aIf necessary, disconnect any ca

198 Adding and Replacing Parts11Before you close the card retention door, ensure that:• The tops of all cards and filler brackets are flush with the a

Adding and Replacing Parts 19912Rotate the card retention door until it snaps into place. NOTICE: Do not route card cables over or behind the cards.

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 Computer5 IEEE 1394 connector (optional)Use the optional IEEE 1394 connector for high-speed data devices such as digital video cameras a

200 Adding and Replacing PartsaPull up to free the card retention mechanism from the hard-drive carrier.bFind the removable card-retention device (if

Adding and Replacing Parts 201aEnter the system setup program (see "System Setup" on page 89), select Integrated Audio, and then change the

202 Adding and Replacing Parts5Remove the card:aIf necessary, disconnect any cables connected to the card.1 release tab 2 card retention door3 alignme

Adding and Replacing Parts 203bIf the card is full-length, press the release tab on the end of the alignment guides on the fan case.cIf the connector

204 Adding and Replacing Parts8Rotate the card retention door until it snaps into place. NOTICE: Do not route card cables over or behind the cards. C

Adding and Replacing Parts 20511Rotate the hard-drive carrier back into place (see "Rotating the Hard Drive Carrier Out of the Computer" on

206 Adding and Replacing PartsDesktop Computer DrivesPossible fully-populated computer configurations:• Up to three SATA hard drives or two (internal)

Adding and Replacing Parts 207About the Metal Shields Present in Some Drive ConfigurationsIn certain computer configurations, metal shields are presen

208 Adding and Replacing PartsNote the three scenarios in which a metal shield may be removed and not immediately replaced:• If the FlexBay held a thi

Adding and Replacing Parts 209General Drive Installation Guidelines NOTICE: If metal shields are present in your computer configuration, they must be

About Your Computer 21Back View of the Computer (Tower Orientation) CAUTION: Ensure that none of the system air vents are blocked. Blocking them will

210 Adding and Replacing PartsSATA Data Cable Connectors1 SATA data cable 2 SATA connector on system board3 SATA drive SATA data cable1234

Adding and Replacing Parts 211SAS Data Cable Connectors1 SAS data cable 2 power cable3 SAS connector 4 SAS drive2134

212 Adding and Replacing PartsController Card Data Cable ConnectorsHard Drive NOTICE: It is recommended that you only use SAS cables purchased from D

Adding and Replacing Parts 2133Remove the computer cover (see "Removing the Computer Cover" on page 153). NOTICE: If only one hard drive is

214 Adding and Replacing PartsIf you are going to install a replacement drive, see "Installing a Hard Drive into the Rotatable Carrier (Tower or

Adding and Replacing Parts 215Installing a Hard Drive into the Rotatable Carrier (Tower or Desktop Computer) CAUTION: Before you begin any of the pro

216 Adding and Replacing Parts NOTICE: SAS drives and SATA drives cannot be mixed in the rotatable hard-drive carrier. The drives in the hard-drive c

Adding and Replacing Parts 217 NOTICE: If only one hard drive is to be installed, it should be connected to the SATA0 connector on the system board.1

218 Adding and Replacing Parts NOTICE: In a mixed configuration of two SAS drives and one SATA drive, the SATA drive must be the boot (primary) drive

Adding and Replacing Parts 219 NOTICE: If metal shields are present in your computer configuration, they must be installed at all times while your co

22 About Your ComputerBack Panel Connectors (Tower Orientation)1 parallel connector Connect a parallel device, such as a printer, to the parallel conn

220 Adding and Replacing Parts7Disconnect the data cable from the back of the hard drive and from the connector on the system board.If it is connected

Adding and Replacing Parts 22110If you are not installing another drive in the drive bay, andIf metal shields are present in your computer (see "

222 Adding and Replacing Parts NOTE: The screws installed in the following step must be installed in the front four screw holes in order for the driv

Adding and Replacing Parts 22310Connect a power cable to the back of the hard drive.11Connect a data cable to the back of the hard drive and, if it is

224 Adding and Replacing Parts NOTICE: If metal shields are present in your computer configuration, they must be installed at all times while your co

Adding and Replacing Parts 225aInsert the metal insert’s two upper screws and its two lower screws into the corresponding slots inside the FlexBay.bPu

226 Adding and Replacing Parts2Remove the computer cover (see "Removing the Computer Cover and Front Panel" on page 153).3Remove the drive p

Adding and Replacing Parts 2276Disconnect the data cable from the back of the hard drive and from the connector on the system board.7Slide the hard-dr

228 Adding and Replacing PartsThen, if metal shields are present in your computer (see "About the Metal Shields Present in Some Drive Configurati

Adding and Replacing Parts 2296If another device is installed in the optical drive bay, remove that device (see "Removing an Optical Drive (Deskt

About Your Computer 236 network adapter connectorTo attach your computer to a network or broadband device, connect one end of a network cable to eithe

230 Adding and Replacing Parts9Slide the hard drive in the hard-drive bracket into the hard-drive carrier.10Slide the hard-drive carrier into the 5.25

Adding and Replacing Parts 23111Replace the desktop drive retention insert and fold down its handle.12Connect a power cable to the hard drive.1 deskto

232 Adding and Replacing Parts13Connect the data cable to the back of the drive and to the connector on the system board.14Ensure that all connectors

Adding and Replacing Parts 233 NOTICE: To connect a network cable, first plug the cable into the network port or device and then plug it into the com

234 Adding and Replacing Parts1 drive panel 2 sliding plate3 sliding plate lever123Tower Orientation

Adding and Replacing Parts 2354Pivot the drive panel outward and lift it from its side hinges.5Set the drive panel aside in a secure location.Removing

236 Adding and Replacing Parts NOTICE: To avoid breaking the drive-panel insert tab, do not pull the insert more than approximately 1 cm (½ inch) awa

Adding and Replacing Parts 2372Pinch the drive-panel insert release tabs together and rotate the drive-panel insert into place.3Ensure that the drive-

238 Adding and Replacing Parts1 drive-panel tabs 2 drive panel2Tower Orientation1

Adding and Replacing Parts 2392Align the drive panel tabs with the side-door hinges.3Rotate the drive panel toward the computer until it snaps into pl

24 About Your ComputerFront View (Desktop Orientation)1 upper 5.25-inch drive bayUse this bay for an an optical drive.2 lower 5.25-inch drive bayUse t

240 Adding and Replacing Parts NOTICE: To prevent static damage to components inside your computer, discharge static electricity from your body befor

Adding and Replacing Parts 2416Slide the sliding-plate lever to the right to release the shoulder screw and slide the drive out of the FlexBay.1 slidi

242 Adding and Replacing Parts NOTICE: If metal shields are present in your computer configuration, they must be installed at all times while your co

Adding and Replacing Parts 2439Reinstall the drive panel (see "Replacing the Drive Panel" on page 237).10Ensure that all connectors are prop

244 Adding and Replacing Parts8Gently slide the drive into the FlexBay until you hear a click or feel the drive securely installed.1 floppy drive 2 sc

Adding and Replacing Parts 2459Attach the power and data cables to the floppy drive.10Connect the other end of the data cable to the system board conn

246 Adding and Replacing Parts12Reinstall the drive panel (see "Replacing the Drive Panel" on page 237).13Ensure that all connectors are pro

Adding and Replacing Parts 2476Pull the desktop drive retention insert by the handle and set it aside in a safe place.1 power cable 2 data cable3 flop

248 Adding and Replacing Parts7Remove the floppy drive from the FlexBay.8If you are not installing another drive in the FlexBay, and metal shields are

Adding and Replacing Parts 2499If you are installing another drive in the FlexBay, see the appropriate installation instructions in this section.10Rep

About Your Computer 25Back View (Desktop Orientation)7 Dell™ rotatable badgeTo rotate the Dell badge for tower-to-desktop conversion: remove the front

250 Adding and Replacing PartsInstalling a Floppy Drive (Desktop Computer)1Follow the procedures in "Before You Begin" on page 151.2Remove t

Adding and Replacing Parts 2516If the FlexBay is not populated and metal shields are present in your computer (see "About the Metal Shields Prese

252 Adding and Replacing Parts8If no screws are attached to the drive, remove the shoulder screws from the inside of the drive panel and attach the sc

Adding and Replacing Parts 253 12Replace the desktop drive retainer insert and fold the handle down.13Check all cable connections, and fold cables out

254 Adding and Replacing Parts17Connect your computer and devices to their electrical outlets, and turn them on.See the documentation that came with t

Adding and Replacing Parts 2556Slide the sliding-plate lever to the right to release the shoulder screw and slide the reader out of the FlexBay.1 slid

256 Adding and Replacing Parts NOTICE: If metal shields are present in your computer configuration, they must be installed at all times while your co

Adding and Replacing Parts 2578If you are installing another drive in the FlexBay, see the appropriate installation instructions in this section.9Rein

258 Adding and Replacing Parts8Gently slide the reader into the FlexBay until you hear a click or feel the reader securely installed.1 Media Card Read

Adding and Replacing Parts 2599Attach the interface cable to the Media Card Reader.10Connect the other end of the interface cable to the system board

26 About Your ComputerInside View 1 back panel connectorsPlug serial, USB, and other devices into the appropriate connector.2 card slots Access connec

260 Adding and Replacing Parts NOTICE: To connect a network cable, first plug the cable in to the network port or device and then plug it in to the c

Adding and Replacing Parts 2616Pull the desktop drive retention insert out by the handle and set it aside in a safe place.1 interface cable 2 Media Ca

262 Adding and Replacing Parts7Remove the Media Card Reader.8If you are not installing another drive in the FlexBay and metal shields are present in y

Adding and Replacing Parts 2639If you are installing another drive in the FlexBay, see the appropriate installation instructions in this section.10Rep

264 Adding and Replacing PartsInstalling a Media Card Reader (Desktop Computer)1Follow the procedures in "Before You Begin" on page 151.2Rem

Adding and Replacing Parts 2656If the FlexBay is not populated and metal shields are present in your computer (see "About the Metal Shields Prese

266 Adding and Replacing Parts8If no screws are attached to the reader, remove the shoulder screws from the inside of the drive panel and attach them

Adding and Replacing Parts 26712Replace the desktop drive retention insert and fold the handle down.13Check all cable connections, and fold cables out

268 Adding and Replacing Parts17Connect your computer and devices to their electrical outlets, and turn them on.See the documentation that came with t

Adding and Replacing Parts 2696Slide the sliding-plate lever to the right to release the shoulder screw and slide the drive out to remove it from the

About Your Computer 27Inside View – Hard Drive Bay Rotated Out1 power supply 2 rotatable hard drive bay3 FlexBay 4 lower 5.25-inch drive bay5 upper 5.

270 Adding and Replacing Parts NOTICE: If metal shields are present in your computer configuration, they must be installed at all times while your co

Adding and Replacing Parts 27110Ensure that all connectors are properly cabled and firmly seated.11Replace the computer cover (see "Replacing the

272 Adding and Replacing Parts9Gently slide the drive into place until you hear a click or feel the drive securely installed.1 optical drive 2 screws1

Adding and Replacing Parts 27310Attach the power and data cables to the optical drive.If you are installing a SATA drive, connect the other end of the

274 Adding and Replacing Parts13Ensure that all connectors are properly cabled and firmly seated.14Replace the computer cover (see "Replacing the

Adding and Replacing Parts 2756Pull the desktop drive retention insert out by the handle and set it aside in a safe place.1 optical drive 2 power cabl

276 Adding and Replacing Parts7Remove the optical drive from the drive bay. NOTICE: If metal shields are present in your computer configuration, they

Adding and Replacing Parts 2779If you are installing another drive in the optical drive bay, see the "Installing an Optical Drive (Desktop Comput

278 Adding and Replacing Parts6If another device is installed in the optical drive bay, remove that device (see "Removing an Optical Drive (Deskt

Adding and Replacing Parts 27910Gently slide the drive into place until you hear a click or feel the drive securely installed. NOTICE: Do not attach

28 About Your ComputerSystem Board Components34567 112891131415161819201712212223252728102624

280 Adding and Replacing Parts12Replace the desktop drive retention insert and fold down its handle.13Check all cable connections, and fold cables out

Adding and Replacing Parts 28116Replace the computer cover (see "Replacing the Computer Cover" on page 161). NOTICE: To connect a network c

282 Adding and Replacing Parts5Use a long Phillips screwdriver to loosen the four captive screws on the sides of the heat-sink assembly. CAUTION: The

Adding and Replacing Parts 2839Disconnect the front fan from the connector labeled FAN_FRONT on the system board (see "System Board Components&qu

284 Adding and Replacing Parts15Remove any components that restrict access to the system board.16Disconnect all cables from the system board.17Before

Adding and Replacing Parts 285 CAUTION: The processor package and heat-sink assembly can get hot. To avoid burns, ensure that the package and assembl

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Getting Help 28913Getting HelpObtaining Assistance CAUTION: If you need to remove the computer cover, first disconnect the computer power and modem c

About Your Computer 29Cable Colors1 primary processor connector (CPU_0)2 secondary processor connector (CPU_1)3 front fan connector (FAN_FRONT) 4 card

290 Getting Help NOTE: Some of the following services are not always available in all locations outside the continental U.S. Call your local Dell rep

Getting Help 291• Dell Marketing and Sales e-mail [email protected] (Asian/Pacific countries only)[email protected] (Canada only)• Ano

292 Getting HelpReturning Items for Warranty Repair or CreditPrepare all items being returned, whether for repair or credit, as follows:1Call Dell to

Getting Help 293 CAUTION: Before working inside your computer, follow the safety instructions in your Product Information Guide.

294 Getting HelpDiagnostics ChecklistName:Date:Address:Phone number:Service Tag (bar code on the back or bottom of the computer):Express Service Code:

Getting Help 295Contacting DellFor customers in the United States, call 800.WWW.DELL (800.999.3355). NOTE: If you do not have an active Internet con

296 Getting Help

Appendix 29714AppendixFCC Notice (U.S. Only)FCC Class BThis equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed an

298 AppendixThe following information is provided on the device or devices covered in this document in compliance with the FCC regulations: • Product

Glossary 299GlossaryTerms in this Glossary are provided for informational purposes only and may or may not describe features included with your partic

Contents 3Contents1 Finding Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 112 About Your Computer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19Front View of the

30 About Your ComputerChanging Between Tower and Desktop Modes CAUTION: Before you begin any of the procedures in this section, follow the safety ins

300 Glossaryunderstand what effect these settings have on the computer, do not change them. Also referred to as system setup.bit — The smallest unit o

Glossary 301CD-RW — CD rewritable — A rewritable version of a CD. Data can be written to a CD-RW disc, and then erased and written over (rewritten).CD

302 GlossaryDIN connector — A round, six-pin connector that conforms to DIN (Deutsche Industrie-Norm) standards; it is typically used to connect PS/2

Glossary 303EECC — error checking and correction — A type of memory that includes special circuitry for testing the accuracy of data as it passes in a

304 GlossaryFBD — fully-buffered DIMM — A DIMM with DDR2 DRAM chips and an Advanced Memory Buffer (AMB) that speeds communication between the DDR2 SDR

Glossary 305heat sink — A metal plate on some processors that helps dissipate heat.hibernate mode — A power management mode that saves everything in m

306 Glossaryassigned an IRQ. Although two devices can share the same IRQ assignment, you cannot operate both devices simultaneously.ISP — Internet ser

Glossary 307equals 1024 KB. When used to refer to hard drive storage, the term is often rounded to 1,000,000 bytes.MB/sec — megabytes per second — One

308 GlossaryNnetwork adapter — A chip that provides network capabilities. A computer may include a network adapter on its system board, or it may cont

Glossary 309PCMCIA — Personal Computer Memory Card International Association — The organization that establishes standards for PC Cards.PIO — programm

About Your Computer 311Follow the procedures in "Before You Begin" on page 151.2Remove the computer cover (see "Removing the Computer C

310 Glossary• It is located on a network in a directory and the system administrator has assigned rights only to specific individuals.refresh rate — T

Glossary 311digital device or digital camera to your computer.Service Tag — A bar code label on your computer that identifies your computer when you a

312 GlossarySXGA — super-extended graphics array — A video standard for video cards and controllers that supports resolutions up to 1280 x 1024.SXGA+

Glossary 313down your computer.USB — universal serial bus — A hardware interface for a low-speed device such as a USB-compatible keyboard, mouse, joys

314 GlossaryV — volt — The measurement of electric potential or electromotive force. One V appears across a resistance of 1 ohm when a current of 1 am

Glossary 315Zip drive — A high-capacity floppy drive developed by Iomega Corporation that uses 3.5-inch removable disks called Zip disks. Zip disks ar

316 Glossary

32 About Your Computer4Remove the drive panel (see "Removing the Drive Panel" on page 233).5Prepare the computer’s new drive panel by adding

About Your Computer 337If metal shields are present in your computer and you are converting from desktop to tower mode (see "About the Metal Shie

34 About Your Computer8Remove any drives installed in the optical drive bays (see "Optical Drive" on page 268).9If there is a drive installe

About Your Computer 3513If you had a hard drive installed in the 5.25-inch bay and you are changing from a desktop to a tower configuration, remove th

36 About Your Computer16Install the new drive panel (see "Replacing the Drive Panel" on page 237).17Replace the computer cover (see "Re

About Your Computer 37ProcessorProcessor type Dual-Core Intel® Xeon® Processor 5200 seriesQuad-Core Intel® Xeon® Processor 5400 series Internal cache

38 About Your ComputerExpansionCard support Desktop Mode: Slots 2-4 support full-length cards:• two PCI Express x16 slots•one PCI slotSlots 1, 5, and

About Your Computer 39PCI Express x8 wired as x4 (SLOT1_PCIE)connectorsone x8 (supports x8, x4, and x1 modes/cards; maximum x4 link width)connector si

4 ContentsDell OpenManage Client Instrumentation . . . . . 47Power Management. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47About RAID Configurations .

40 About Your ComputerSerial ATAfive 7-pin connectorsInternal USBone 10-pin connector for optional Media Card Reader (3.5-inch bay device) or secure b

About Your Computer 41Power light Front panel: green light—blinking green in sleep state; solid green for power-on stateamber light—blinking amber ind

42 About Your ComputerPhysicalHeight 44.8 cm (17.6 inches)Width 17.1 cm (6.8 inches)Depth 46.7 cm (18.4 inches)Weight 17.7 kg (39 lb)Supported monito

About Your Computer 43

44 About Your Computer

Advanced Features 453Advanced FeaturesLegacySelect Technology ControlLegacySelect technology control offers legacy-full, legacy-reduced, or legacy-fre

46 Advanced FeaturesFor more information about Dell's ASF implementation, see the ASF User's Guide and the ASF Administrator's Guide, w

Advanced Features 47Dell OpenManage™ IT AssistantIT Assistant configures, manages, and monitors computers and other devices on a corporate network. IT

48 Advanced Features•Standby. In this sleep mode, power is reduced or turned off for many components. However, system memory remains active. NOTE: Hi

Advanced Features 49 NOTE: For more information on power management, see your operating system documentation.Hyperthreading and Multi-Core Technology

Contents 5Resetting the Chassis Intrusion Detector . . . . . 76Security Cable Lock. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 77Passwords. . . . . . .

50 Advanced FeaturesIntel RAID configuration program. If you have three drives and two are in a RAID level 1 configuration, the third drive can be use

Advanced Features 51RAID Level 1RAID level 1 uses a data-redundancy storage technique known as "mirroring." When data is written to the prim

52 Advanced FeaturesSince parity data is fairly small when compared to the size of the actual stored data, the equivalent of one hard drive can serve

Advanced Features 53Configuring Your Computer for RAIDAt some point you may want to configure your computer for RAID if you did not select a RAID conf

54 Advanced Features"Migrating to a RAID Level 0 Configuration" on page 57), a RAID level 1 configuration (see "Migrating to a RAID Lev

Advanced Features 55Creating a RAID Level 1 Configuration NOTICE: When you perform this operation, all data on the RAID drives will be lost. NOTE: Th

56 Advanced Features2Click the Start button and point to Programs→ Intel(R) Matrix Storage Manager→ Intel Matrix Storage Console to launch the Intel S

Advanced Features 575Click Finish to delete the volume.About Migrating to a RAID ConfigurationMigration is only possible from a factory-installed RAID

58 Advanced FeaturesSelect the strip size closest to the size of the average file you want to store on the RAID volume. If you do not know the average

Advanced Features 59Select the hard drive that you want to use as your source hard drive (it should be the hard drive containing the data or operating

6 Contents7 Clearing Forgotten Passwords . . . . . . . 101Clearing CMOS Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 103Flashing the BIOS . . . . . .

60 Advanced Features8On the Select Member Hard Drive screen, double-click the two or three drives to select the member drives that you want to use in

Advanced Features 611Click the Start button and point to Programs→ Intel(R) Matrix Storage Manager→ Intel Matrix Storage Console to launch the Intel S

62 Advanced FeaturesSelect the strip size closest to the size of the average file that you want to store on the RAID volume. If you do not know the av

Advanced Features 638Press <Enter> to create the volume.9Press <y> to confirm that you want to create the RAID volume.10Confirm that the c

64 Advanced FeaturesDeleting a RAID Volume NOTICE: When you perform this operation, all data on the RAID drives will be lost. NOTICE: If your compute

Setting Up Your Computer 654Setting Up Your ComputerInstalling Your Computer in an EnclosureInstalling your computer in an enclosure can restrict the

66 Setting Up Your Computer• If your computer is installed in a corner on a desk or under a desk, leave at least 5.1 cm (2 in) clearance from the back

Setting Up Your Computer 67 NOTICE: Do not install your computer in an enclosure that does not allow airflow. Restricting the airflow impacts your co

68 Setting Up Your Computer• Dial-up connections that provide Internet access through a telephone line. Dial-up connections are considerably slower th

Setting Up Your Computer 69• If you have a disc, click Use the CD I got from an ISP.5Click Next.If you selected Set up my connection manually, continu

Contents 7Diagnostic Light Codes Before POST . . . . . . . 121Diagnostic Light Codes During POST . . . . . . . 123Beep Codes . . . . . . . . . .

70 Setting Up Your ComputerMicrosoft® Windows® XP The Microsoft Windows XP operating system provides the Files and Settings Transfer Wizard to move da

Setting Up Your Computer 713On the Which computer is this? screen, click New Computer→ Next.4On the Do you have a Windows XP CD? screen, click I will

72 Setting Up Your ComputerRunning the Files and Settings Transfer Wizard Without the Operating System DiscTo run the Files and Settings Transfer Wiza

Setting Up Your Computer 731On the Now go to your old computer screen on the new computer, click Next.2On the Where are the files and settings? screen

74 Setting Up Your ComputerSurge ProtectorsSurge protectors and power strips equipped with surge protection help prevent damage to your computer from

Securing Your Computer 755Securing Your ComputerChassis Intrusion Detection CAUTION: Before you begin any of the procedures in this section, follow t

76 Securing Your ComputerReplacing the Chassis Intrusion Switch1Gently slide the chassis intrusion switch into its slot and reconnect the cable to the

Securing Your Computer 77If you wait too long and the operating system logo appears, continue to wait until you see the Microsoft® Windows® desktop. T

78 Securing Your ComputerPasswordsAbout Passwords NOTE: Passwords are disabled when you receive your computer.A primary (or system) password, an admi

Securing Your Computer 79 NOTE: Some hard drives do not support hard drive passwords. NOTICE: Passwords provide a high level of security for data in

8 ContentsRecommended Tools . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 151Turning Off Your Computer . . . . . . . . . . . . . 151Before Working Inside Your Com

80 Securing Your ComputerOption SettingsYou cannot change or enter a new system password if either of the following two options is displayed:•Set — A

Securing Your Computer 816To confirm your password, type it a second time in the Confirm New Password field and press <Enter>.7Press <Enter&g

82 Securing Your Computer2If the Unlock Setup field is present:aUse the arrow keys to navigate to the Unlock Setup field.bPress <Enter> to acces

Securing Your Computer 83Assigning an Administrator PasswordThe administrator password can be the same as the system password. To escape from the fiel

84 Securing Your ComputerA change to Admin Password becomes effective immediately (no need to restart the computer).Operating Your Computer With an Ad

Securing Your Computer 85Trusted Platform Module (TPM) NOTE: The TPM feature supports encryption only if the operating system supports TPM. For more

86 Securing Your ComputerSecurity Management SoftwareThe security management software is designed to utilize four different features to help you secur

Securing Your Computer 87If Your Computer Is Lost or Stolen• Call a law enforcement agency to report the lost or stolen computer. Include the Service

88 Securing Your Computer

System Setup 896System SetupOverviewUse System Setup as follows: • To change the system configuration information after you add, change, or remove any

Contents 9Addressing Memory With 4-GB or Greater Configurations (32-bit Operating Systems Only). . 188Removing Memory. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

90 System SetupSystemSystem Info Displays the Computer name, BIOS Version number, BIOS Date, Service Tag, Express Service Code, and Asset Tag.Processo

System Setup 91Diskette Drive(Internal default)Enables and disables the floppy drives and sets read permission for the internal floppy drive. Off disa

92 System SetupIntegrated Audio(On default)Enables (On) or disables (Off) the onboard audio controller. You can also select Auto to use the add-in Aud

System Setup 93Primary Video(PEG default)This setting specifies which video controller is primary, PCI or PEG. PEG is the appropriate setting for a PC

94 System SetupHW Prefetch Fetches an extra line of data into L2 from external memory.FSB OptimizationAllows users to turn on/off optimization for hig

System Setup 95TPM Security(Off default)Enables or disables the Trusted Platform Module security device.Execute Disable(On default)Enables or disables

96 System SetupRemote Wakeup(Off default)This option allows the system to power up when a Network Interface Controller (NIC) or Remote Wakeup-capable

System Setup 97Boot MenuThis feature allows you to change the boot sequence for devices.Fast Boot(On default)When enabled, this feature reduces comput

98 System SetupOption Settings•Onboard or USB Floppy Drive — The computer attempts to boot from the floppy drive. If the floppy disk in the drive is n

System Setup 994Use the up- and down-arrow keys to navigate to Boot Device Menu, then press <Enter> to select the option.5The Boot Device Menu a