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Contents Notes, Cautions, and Warnings....................2 1 Working on Your Computer.......................7 ........................7 Before Working Inside Your Computer ............................8 Turning Off Your Computer ........................8 After Working Inside Your Computer 2 Removing and Installing Components..................9 ..............................9 Recommended Tools ........................9 Removing the Power Supply Unit (PSU) ........................9 Installing the Power Supply Unit (PSU) ............................10...
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.....................31 Removing the Front I/O Panel and the USB 3.0 Ports ....................33 Installing the Front I/O Panel and the USB 3.0 Ports ...........................33 Removing the Power Switch ............................34 Installing the Power Switch ............................35 Removing the Speaker .............................35 Installing the Speaker ............................36 Removing the Right Cover ............................37...
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......................66 Errors That Do Not Halt Your Computer ........................66 Errors That Soft Halt Your Computer 7 Technical Specifications......................69 8 Contacting Dell..........................77...
Damage due to servicing that is not authorized by Dell is not covered by your warranty. Read and follow the safety instructions that came with the product.
CAUTION: To connect a network cable, first plug the cable into the network device and then plug it into the computer. Connect any telephone or network cables to your computer. Connect your computer and all attached devices to their electrical outlets. Turn on your computer. If required, verify that the computer works correctly by running the Dell Diagnostics.
Removing and Installing Components This section provides detailed information on how to remove or install the components from your computer. Recommended Tools The procedures in this document may require the following tools: • Small flat-blade screwdriver • Phillips screwdriver • Small plastic scribe Removing the Power Supply Unit (PSU) Before Working Inside Your Computer .
Removing the Front Cover NOTE: The front cover can be secured using the front panel-chassis lock. For more information the front-panel chassis lock, see Additional Information — Front Panel Chassis Lock. Before Working Inside Your Computer . Follow the procedures in Press down on the front cover release latch.
Installing the Front Cover Place the front cover on the computer. Press down on the front cover till it clicks into place. After Working Inside Your Computer . Follow the procedures in Removing the Hard Drive Before Working Inside Your Computer . Follow the procedures in Remove the front cover.
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Figure 5. If a second hard drive is installed, Pull the clasp of the second hard drive bracket in an outward direction. Figure 6. Slide the second hard-drive bracket in an outward direction to remove it from the computer.
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Figure 7. Flex the hard-drive bracket on both sides to loosen the hard drive. Figure 8. Lift the hard drive in an upward direction to remove it from the hard drive bracket. Figure 9.
If a 2.5 inch hard drive is installed , Push the retention clips in an outward direction and lift up the drive to remove it from the 3.5 inch hard-drive caddy. Figure 10. Installing the Hard Drive Flex the hard drive-bracket and then insert the hard drive into the bracket. Slide the hard-drive bracket into its compartment and close the hard-drive bracket clasp.
Figure 12. Installing the Left Cover Place the computer cover on the chassis. Press down on the cover till it clicks into place. After Working Inside Your Computer . Follow the procedures in Removing the Intrusion Switch Before Working Inside Your Computer . Follow the procedures in Remove the left cover.
Push the intrusion switch downwards and remove it from the computer. Figure 14. Installing the Intrusion Switch Install the intrusion switch into its place holder on the chassis. Route the intrusion switch cable around the chassis clips and install the connector to the system board. Install the left cover.
Figure 16. Installing the PCI Card Push the expansion card into the card slot and secure the latch. Install the plastic latch that secures the PCI card to the card slot. Install the left cover. After Working Inside Your Computer . Follow the procedures in Removing the Optical Drive Follow the procedures in...
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Figure 17. Disconnect the power cable from the back of the optical drive. Figure 18. Press down on the blue release tab to release the latches that secure the optical drive.
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Figure 19. Slide the optical drive out of its compartment and lift it up to remove it from the computer. Figure 20. Flex the optical drive bracket latches in an outward direction to loosen the optical drive from the bracket. Figure 21.
Lift the optical drive and remove it from the bracket. Figure 22. Installing the Optical Drive Slide the optical drive into its compartment and ensure it is seated firmly. Connect the power cable and the data cable to the back of the optical drive. Install the left cover.
Press down on the release latch on the other side of the air tunnel module to release it from the chassis. Figure 24. Press down on the release latch on the air tunnel base and lift it upwards to remove it from the computer. Figure 25.
b) left cover After Working Inside Your Computer . Follow the procedures in Removing the Processor/Memory Slot Cover NOTE: The cover is an optional component and it covers the additional processor and the memory slots. Your computer may not be shipped with the cover. Before Working Inside Your Computer .
Removing the Memory Before Working Inside Your Computer . Follow the procedures in Remove the left cover. Press down on the memory-securing clips on each side of the memory module, and lift the memory module upwards to remove it from the computer. Figure 28.
Removing the Heat Sink Before Working Inside Your Computer . Follow the procedures in Remove the left cover. Disconnect the heat-sink fan cable from the system board. Figure 30. Remove the captive screws that secure the heat sink. Figure 31. Lift up the heat sink and remove it from the computer.
Figure 32. Installing the Heat Sink Place the heat sink inside the computer. Tighten the captive screws to secure the heat sink to the system board. Connect the heat-sink cable to the system board. Install the left cover. After Working Inside Your Computer . Follow the procedures in Removing the Heat-Sink Fan Follow the procedures in...
Figure 34. Installing the Heat-Sink Fan Slide the heat-sink fan into heat sink assembly. Plug in the grommets to secure the heat-sink fan to the heat sink assembly. Install: a) heat sink b) left cover After Working Inside Your Computer . Follow the procedures in Removing the System Fan Before Working Inside Your Computer .
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Figure 36. Lift the air duct in an upward direction to remove it from the computer. Figure 37. Slide the second air duct in the direction of the system fan to loosen it from its retention clasps. Figure 38.
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Pull the second air duct in the direction opposite to the system fan module. Figure 39. Lift the second air duct in an upwards direction to remove it from the computer. Figure 40. Route the system fan cable through the opening in the system fan module.
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Figure 41. 10. Disconnect the system fan cable connectors from the system board. Figure 42. 11. Remove the screws that secure the system fan module to the chassis.
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Figure 43. 12. Disconnect the system-fan cable from the system fan module and remove the system fan module from the computer. Figure 44. 13. Remove the rubber tabs that secure the system fan , lift up the fan and remove it from the fan assembly. Figure 45.
Installing the System Fan Tighten the rubber tabs that secure the system fan to the system fan module. Connect the system fan cable to the system fan module. Install the screws that secure the system fan module to the chassis. Connect the system fan cables to their connectors on the system board.
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Figure 47. Pull the front I/O panel in a direction opposite to the computer to release its edge from the chassis clip. Figure 48. Slide the opposite edge of the front I/O panel outward to disengage the I/O module from the chassis. Figure 49.
Figure 50. Remove the screws that secure the front I/O panel and remove it from the computer. Figure 51. Installing the Front I/O Panel and the USB 3.0 Ports Place the USB 3.0 module of the front I/O panel and install the screws to secure it in place. Place the front I/O panel and install the screws to secure it in place.
Figure 52. Remove the power switch from the computer. Figure 53. Installing the Power Switch Connect the power switch cable to the system board. Route the power switch module through the opening on the front panel. Press the retention tab to secure the power switch in place. Install the front cover.
Removing the Speaker Before Working Inside Your Computer . Follow the procedures in Disconnect the speaker cable from the system board and unroute it from the securing clip on the chassis. Figure 54. Press the speaker latch on both sides to release the speaker from the chassis and remove it from the computer. Figure 55.
Install the left cover. After Working Inside Your Computer . Follow the procedures in Removing the Right Cover Before Working Inside Your Computer . Follow the procedures in Remove the screws that secure the right cover to the chassis. Figure 56. Slide the right cover in the direction indicated to remove it from the computer.
Figure 58. Installing the Right Cover Place the front cover on the computer. Install the screws that secure the right cover to the computer. After Working Inside Your Computer . Follow the procedures in Removing the Thermal Sensor Before Working Inside Your Computer . Follow the procedures in Remove: a) left cover...
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Figure 59. Unroute the thermal sensor cable from its securing clips on the chassis. Figure 60. Open the latch securing the thermal sensor and remove it from the computer.
Figure 61. Installing the Thermal Sensor Install the thermal sensor cable on the system board. Route the thermal sensor cable around the computer chassis. Fasten the latch that secures the thermal sensor cable. Install: a) air tunnel b) right cover c) left cover After Working Inside Your Computer .
Repeat the above steps to remove the second processor (if available) from the computer. To verify if your computer has dual processor slots, see the System Board Components. Installing the Processor Place the processor in its socket. Replace the processor cover. NOTE: The processor cover is secured by two levers.
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Figure 62. Route the cable from below the computer chassis as indicated. Figure 63. Remove the screws that secure the hard drive fan to the front of the chassis and remove the fan from the computer.
Figure 64. Installing the Hard Drive Fan Install the screws that secure the hard drive fan to the front of the chassis. Route the hard drive fan cable through the chassis and connect it to its slot on the system board. Install: a) PCI card b) left cover...
Figure 65. Remove the screws that secure the PSU card to the chassis and remove it from the computer. Figure 66. Installing the Power Supply Unit (PSU) Card Install the screws that secure the PSU card to the chassis. Connect all the cables to the PSU card. Install the right cover.
Removing the System Board Before Working Inside Your Computer . Follow the procedures in Remove the: a) left cover b) optical drive c) air tunnel d) heat sink e) system fan f) front cover g) hard drive h) chassis intrusion switch coin-cell battery memory module (s) k) processor...
Figure 68. Lift the system board in an upward direction and remove it from the computer. Figure 69. Installing the System Board Align the system board to the port connectors on the rear of the chassis and place the system board in the chassis. Tighten the screws that secure the system board to the chassis.
e) chassis intrusion switch f) hard drive g) front cover h) system fan heat sink air tunnel k) optical drive left cover After Working Inside Your Computer . Follow the procedures in System Board Components The following image displays the system board components . 1.
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35. Internal USB 2.0 connector 37. Coin-cell battery 36. HDD1 fan connector...
Additional Information This section provides information for the additional features that are part of your computer. Memory Module Guidelines To ensure optimal performance of your computer, observe the following general guidelines when configuring your system memory: • Memory modules of different sizes can be mixed (for example, 2 GB and 4 GB), but all populated channels must have identical configurations.
Power Supply Unit (PSU) Lock The PSU lock prevents the removal of the PSU from the chassis. NOTE: To lock or unlock the PSU, always ensure that the cover of the chassis is removed. For information on removing the left cover, see Removing the left cover. To secure the PSU, remove the screw from the unlock screw location and tighten the screw to the lock location.
Boot Sequence allows you to bypass the System Setup‐defined boot device order and boot directly to a specific device (for example: optical drive or hard drive). During the Power-on Self Test (POST), when the Dell logo appears, you can: •...
Keys Navigation <Enter> Allows you to select a value in the selected field (if applicable) or follow the link in the field. Spacebar Expands or collapses a drop‐down list, if applicable. <Tab> Moves to the next focus area. NOTE: For the standard graphics browser only. <Esc>...
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Table 3. System Configuration Option Description Integrated NIC Allows you to configure the integrated network controller. The options are: • Disabled • Enabled (Default Setting) Integrated NIC 2 Allows you to configure the second integrated network controller. The options are: •...
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Option Description SMART (Self Monitoring Analysis and Reporting Technology) specification. • Enable SMART Reporting - This option is disabled by default. PCI Bus Configuration Allows you to configure the PCI buses. The options are: • 64 PCI Buses (Default) Audio Allows you enable or disable the audio feature.
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Option Description Hyper-Thread Control Allows you to enable or disable the HyperThreading in the processor. Default Setting: Enabled Default Setting: Enable Hardware Prefetch Cache Prefetch and Adjacent Cache Line Prefetch Default Setting: Enabled Table 5. Virtualization Support Option Description Virtualization This option specifies whether a Virtual Machine Monitor (VMM) can utilize the additional hardware capabilities provided by Intel Virtualization technology.
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Option Description Password Change Allows you to enable the disable permission to the System password when the admin password is set. Default Setting: Allow Non-Admin Password Changes is not selected TPM Security Allows you to enable the Trusted Platform Module (TPM) during POST. Default Setting: The option is disabled.
Restart the computer. Go to support.dell.com/support/downloads. If you have your computer's Service Tag or Express Service Code: NOTE: For desktops, the service tag label is available on the front of your computer.
Automatically detect my Service Tag for me b) Choose from My Products and Services List c) Choose from a list of all Dell products On the application and drivers screen, under the Operating System drop-down list, select BIOS. Identify the latest BIOS file and click Download File.
Type the system password that you entered earlier and click OK. Select Setup Password, type your system password and press <Enter> or <Tab>. A message prompts you to re-type the setup password. Type the setup password that you entered earlier and click OK. Press <Esc>...
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Replace the jumper on the pins. 10. Install the cover. 11. Follow the procedures in After Working Inside Your Computer . 12. Power-on the computer. 13. Go to the system setup, and assign a new system or setup password.
Diagnostics If you experience a problem with your computer, run the ePSA diagnostics before contacting Dell for technical assistance. The purpose of running diagnostics is to test your computer's hardware without requiring additional equipment or risking data loss. If you are unable to fix the problem yourself, service and support personnel can use the diagnostics results to help you solve the problem.
Troubleshooting Your Computer You can troubleshoot your computer using indicators like Diagnostic Lights, Beep Codes, and Error Messages during the operation of the computer. Diagnostic LEDs NOTE: The diagnostic LEDs only serve as an indicator of the progress through the Power-On Self Test (POST) process.
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installed, try moving it to a different DIMM connector and re-start the computer. • If available, install verified working memory of the same type into your computer. A possible graphics card failure has • Ensure that the display/ occurred. monitor is plugged into a discrete graphic card.
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computer boots, add the peripheral cards back one by one until you find the bad one. • If the problem persists, the system board / system board component is faulty. A possible system board failure has • Disconnect all internal and occurred.
Error Messages There are three types of BIOS error messages that are displayed depending on the severity of the issue. They are: Errors That Halt Your Computer Completely These error messages will halt the computer requiring you to cycle the system's power. The following table lists the error messages.
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Dell Technical support team to learn about upgrading to a higher wattage power supply. Dell Reliable Memory Technology (RMT) has discovered and isolated errors in system memory. You may continue to work. Memory module replacement is recommended. Please refer to the RMT Event log screen in BIOS setup for specific DIMM information.
Technical Specifications NOTE: Offerings may vary by region. The following specifications are only those required by law to ship with your computer. For more information regarding the configuration of your computer, click Start → Help and Support and select the option to view information about your computer. Table 15.
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Feature Specification T3600 2 GB T5600 / T7600 4 GB Maximum memory T3600 64 GB T5600 128 GB T7600 512 GB Table 18. Video Feature Specification Discrete (PCIe 3.0/2.0 x16) T3600 up to 2 full-height, full-length (maximum of 300 W) T5600 up to 2 full-height, full-length (maximum of 300 W) T7600...
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Feature Specification PCI 2.3 (32-bit, 33 MHz): 133 MB/s SAS – 3 Gbps SATA – 1.5 Gbps and 3.0 Gbps USB – 1.2 Mbps Low Speed, 12 Mbps Full Speed, 480 Mbps High Speed, 5 Gbps Super Speed Table 22. Drives Feature Specification T3600 /T5600...
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Feature Specification Video Video card dependent • DVI connector • DisplayPort • DMS-59 Table 24. Internal Connectors Feature Specification System power one 28–pin connector System fans three four-pin connectors Processor fans T3600 one 5-pin connector T5600/T7600 two 5-pin connectors HDD fans T3600 / T5600 one 5-pin connector T7600...
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Feature Specification Front panel audio HDA header one 2x5 pin connector HDD Back Panel : SATA T3600 four 7-pin SAS/SATA connectors T5600 one 36-pin mini-SAS connector, four 7-pin SAS/SATA connectors T7600 two 36-pin mini-SAS connectors Power T3600 one 24-pin and one 8-pin connector T5600 one 24-pin and two 8-pin connectors T7600...
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Feature Specification T3600 635 / 425 W (input voltage of 100 VAC – 240 VAC) T5600 825 / 635 W (input voltage of 100 VAC – 240 VAC) T7600 1000 W (input voltage 100 VAC – 107 VAC) 1300 W (input voltage 181 VAC – 240 VAC) 1100 W (input voltage 108 VAC –...
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Feature Specification Storage –40 °C to 65 °C (–40° F to 149 °F) Relative humidity (maximum) 20% to 80% (noncondensing) Maximum vibration: Operating 5 Hz to 350 Hz at 0.0002 G²/Hz Storage 5 Hz to 500 Hz at 0.001 to 0.01 G²/Hz Maximum shock: Operating 40 G +/- 5% with pulse duration of 2 msec +/- 10% (equivalent to 51...
Visit support.dell.com. Select your support category. If you are not a U.S. customer, select your country code at the bottom of the support.dell.com page, or select All to see more choices. Select the appropriate service or support link based on your need.