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...with technical support • Reference - Contact information, service call status and support history, service contract, online discussions with other Dell customers • Upgrades - Quick Reference Guide 9 Find It Here • Solutions - Service call and order status, warranty.... support.dell.com tips, articles from technicians, NOTE: Select your region or business frequently asked questions, and online segment to support.dell.com, select your Service Tag. Upgrade information for Dell™ 3.5-inch USB floppy drives, processors, optical ...
...with technical support • Reference - Contact information, service call status and support history, service contract, online discussions with other Dell customers • Upgrades - Quick Reference Guide 9 Find It Here • Solutions - Service call and order status, warranty.... support.dell.com tips, articles from technicians, NOTE: Select your region or business frequently asked questions, and online segment to support.dell.com, select your Service Tag. Upgrade information for Dell™ 3.5-inch USB floppy drives, processors, optical ...
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Hold a card by its edges or by touching an unpainted metal surface, such as a processor by its edges, not by your computer and all attached devices from the computer. 3 Disconnect your warranty. NOTICE: When you disconnect a cable, pull on its ... aligned. Quick Reference Guide 33 if you work, periodically touch an unpainted metal surface to avoid bending any static electricity that is not authorized by Dell is not covered by its pins. Do not touch the components or contacts on page 38).
Hold a card by its edges or by touching an unpainted metal surface, such as a processor by its edges, not by your computer and all attached devices from the computer. 3 Disconnect your warranty. NOTICE: When you disconnect a cable, pull on its ... aligned. Quick Reference Guide 33 if you work, periodically touch an unpainted metal surface to avoid bending any static electricity that is not authorized by Dell is not covered by its pins. Do not touch the components or contacts on page 38).
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System Board Components 1 2 22 21 3 4 20 19 5 18 6 17 16 7 15 14 13 12 11 10 9 8 1 speaker connector (INT_SPKR) 4 power connector (PW_12V_A1) 2 processor socket (CPU) 5 SATA drive connectors (SATA2, SATA3) 3 memory module connectors (DIMM_1, DIMM_2, DIMM_3, DIMM_4) 6 SATA drive connectors (SATA0, SATA1) Quick Reference Guide 41
System Board Components 1 2 22 21 3 4 20 19 5 18 6 17 16 7 15 14 13 12 11 10 9 8 1 speaker connector (INT_SPKR) 4 power connector (PW_12V_A1) 2 processor socket (CPU) 5 SATA drive connectors (SATA2, SATA3) 3 memory module connectors (DIMM_1, DIMM_2, DIMM_3, DIMM_4) 6 SATA drive connectors (SATA0, SATA1) Quick Reference Guide 41
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System Board Components 1 20 2 3 19 4 18 17 5 16 6 15 7 14 13 12 11 10 9 1 speaker connector (INT_SPKR) 2 processor socket (CPU) 4 memory module 5 power connector connectors (POWER1) (DIMM_1, DIMM_2, DIMM_3, DIMM_4) 8 3 power connector (PW_12V_A1) 6 SATA drive connectors (SATA0, SATA1, SATA2) Quick Reference Guide 45
System Board Components 1 20 2 3 19 4 18 17 5 16 6 15 7 14 13 12 11 10 9 1 speaker connector (INT_SPKR) 2 processor socket (CPU) 4 memory module 5 power connector connectors (POWER1) (DIMM_1, DIMM_2, DIMM_3, DIMM_4) 8 3 power connector (PW_12V_A1) 6 SATA drive connectors (SATA0, SATA1, SATA2) Quick Reference Guide 45
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1 fan connector (FAN_CPU) 2 processor socket (CPU) 4 memory module 5 power connector connectors (POWER1) (DIMM_1, DIMM_2, DIMM_3, DIMM_4) 7 front-panel connector (FRONTPANEL) 8 fan connector (FAN_HDD) 10 CMOS reset jumper 11 battery ...
1 fan connector (FAN_CPU) 2 processor socket (CPU) 4 memory module 5 power connector connectors (POWER1) (DIMM_1, DIMM_2, DIMM_3, DIMM_4) 7 front-panel connector (FRONTPANEL) 8 fan connector (FAN_HDD) 10 CMOS reset jumper 11 battery ...
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NOTE: The orientation of system boot completes successfully, all four lights display solid green. A possible BIOS failure has occurred; A possible processor failure has Reinstall the processor and occurred. The lights can appear either vertical or horizontal. When the computer starts normally, the patterns or codes on the front panel. The diagnostic ...
NOTE: The orientation of system boot completes successfully, all four lights display solid green. A possible BIOS failure has occurred; A possible processor failure has Reinstall the processor and occurred. The lights can appear either vertical or horizontal. When the computer starts normally, the patterns or codes on the front panel. The diagnostic ...
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Optical Drive 78 Processor 83 Removing the Processor 83 Installing the Processor 85 Power Supply 89 Replacing the Power Supply 89 DC Power Connectors 91 4 Desktop Computer 97 About Your Desktop Computer 97 Front View 97 Back ...
Optical Drive 78 Processor 83 Removing the Processor 83 Installing the Processor 85 Power Supply 89 Replacing the Power Supply 89 DC Power Connectors 91 4 Desktop Computer 97 About Your Desktop Computer 97 Front View 97 Back ...
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Processor 179 Removing the Processor 179 Installing the Processor 182 5 Small Form Factor Computer 185 About Your Small Form Factor Computer 185 Front View 185 Back View 186 Back-Panel Connectors 187 Inside Your ... Cards 223 PCI Express and DVI Cards 227 PS/2 Serial Port Adapters 233 Power Supply 237 Replacing the Power Supply 237 DC Power Connectors 239 Processor 243 Removing the Processor 243 Installing the Processor 245 Contents 5
Processor 179 Removing the Processor 179 Installing the Processor 182 5 Small Form Factor Computer 185 About Your Small Form Factor Computer 185 Front View 185 Back View 186 Back-Panel Connectors 187 Inside Your ... Cards 223 PCI Express and DVI Cards 227 PS/2 Serial Port Adapters 233 Power Supply 237 Replacing the Power Supply 237 DC Power Connectors 239 Processor 243 Removing the Processor 243 Installing the Processor 245 Contents 5
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... click Go. 4 Click System Utilities. 5 Click Desktop System Software under Dell - Online discussion with technical support • Dell Technical Update Service - Proactive e-mail notification of your computing environment Dell Support 3 Dell Support 3 is necessary for components, such as memory, the hard drive...service call status and support history, service contract, online discussions with other Dell customers • Upgrades - DSS provides critical updates for Dell™ 3.5-inch USB floppy drives, AMD™ processors, optical drives, and USB devices. NOTE: DSS may or may ...
... click Go. 4 Click System Utilities. 5 Click Desktop System Software under Dell - Online discussion with technical support • Dell Technical Update Service - Proactive e-mail notification of your computing environment Dell Support 3 Dell Support 3 is necessary for components, such as memory, the hard drive...service call status and support history, service contract, online discussions with other Dell customers • Upgrades - DSS provides critical updates for Dell™ 3.5-inch USB floppy drives, AMD™ processors, optical drives, and USB devices. NOTE: DSS may or may ...
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...are correctly oriented and aligned. Also, before you disconnect the cable. CAUTION: Before you begin any static electricity that is not authorized by Dell is not covered by its pins. NOTICE: To avoid damaging the computer, perform the following safety guidelines to help ensure your computer and... Cover" on page 39). • Remove the desktop computer cover (see "Removing the Computer Cover" on a card. Hold a component such as a processor by its edges, not by touching an unpainted metal surface, such as the metal at the back of cable, press in the Product Information Guide...
...are correctly oriented and aligned. Also, before you disconnect the cable. CAUTION: Before you begin any static electricity that is not authorized by Dell is not covered by its pins. NOTICE: To avoid damaging the computer, perform the following safety guidelines to help ensure your computer and... Cover" on page 39). • Remove the desktop computer cover (see "Removing the Computer Cover" on a card. Hold a component such as a processor by its edges, not by touching an unpainted metal surface, such as the metal at the back of cable, press in the Product Information Guide...
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... word enhanced appears in the title on models that include the 8-Mb NVRAM chip. AMD Athlon™ 64 X2 Dual-Core processor AMD Athlon 64 AMD Phenom Quad-Core: 2-MB L2 dedicated cache and 2-MB shared L3 cache AMD Phenom Triple-Core: 1.5-MB L2 dedicated cache and 2-...on the BIOS splash screen and the system setup program screens. Mini Tower Computer (Model #DCSM) Specifications . Microprocessor Microprocessor type Internal cache AMD Phenom™ processors NOTE: The AMD Phenom processor requires the 8-Mb NVRAM chip and is available only for select models. 64 bits Mini Tower Computer 31
... word enhanced appears in the title on models that include the 8-Mb NVRAM chip. AMD Athlon™ 64 X2 Dual-Core processor AMD Athlon 64 AMD Phenom Quad-Core: 2-MB L2 dedicated cache and 2-MB shared L3 cache AMD Phenom Triple-Core: 1.5-MB L2 dedicated cache and 2-...on the BIOS splash screen and the system setup program screens. Mini Tower Computer (Model #DCSM) Specifications . Microprocessor Microprocessor type Internal cache AMD Phenom™ processors NOTE: The AMD Phenom processor requires the 8-Mb NVRAM chip and is available only for select models. 64 bits Mini Tower Computer 31
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... drives PCI 2.3 PCI Express 1.0A SATA 1.0A and 2.0 USB 2.0 Mini Tower Computer 32 If your computer has the 8-Mb NVRAM chip and the AMD Phenom processor, the word enhanced appears in the title on models that include the 8-Mb NVRAM chip. Computer Information Address bus width DMA channels Interrupt levels BIOS... (NVRAM) NIC Video Type Audio Type Stereo conversion Controllers Drives Expansion Bus Bus type 40 bits eight 24 8 Mb or 4 Mb NOTE: The AMD Phenom processor requires the 8-Mb NVRAM chip and is therefore available only on the BIOS splash screen and the system setup program screens.
... drives PCI 2.3 PCI Express 1.0A SATA 1.0A and 2.0 USB 2.0 Mini Tower Computer 32 If your computer has the 8-Mb NVRAM chip and the AMD Phenom processor, the word enhanced appears in the title on models that include the 8-Mb NVRAM chip. Computer Information Address bus width DMA channels Interrupt levels BIOS... (NVRAM) NIC Video Type Audio Type Stereo conversion Controllers Drives Expansion Bus Bus type 40 bits eight 24 8 Mb or 4 Mb NOTE: The AMD Phenom processor requires the 8-Mb NVRAM chip and is therefore available only on the BIOS splash screen and the system setup program screens.
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...heat sink assembly may be very hot during normal operation. This is to prevent damage to the processor due to help break the thermal grease bond between the heat sink and the processor. Processor CAUTION: Before you begin any of your computer, discharge static electricity from the computer. You can... metal surface on the computer chassis. NOTICE: Before rotating the heat sink assembly upward, twist the assembly side to side to pulling the processor out of the socket while rotating the heat sink assembly upward. 3 Rotate the heat sink assembly upward, and remove it from your body...
...heat sink assembly may be very hot during normal operation. This is to prevent damage to the processor due to help break the thermal grease bond between the heat sink and the processor. Processor CAUTION: Before you begin any of your computer, discharge static electricity from the computer. You can... metal surface on the computer chassis. NOTICE: Before rotating the heat sink assembly upward, twist the assembly side to side to pulling the processor out of the socket while rotating the heat sink assembly upward. 3 Rotate the heat sink assembly upward, and remove it from your body...
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Mini Tower Computer 84 1 2 1 heat sink assembly 2 captive screw housings (2) NOTICE: Unless a new heat sink is required for the new processor, reuse the original heat sink assembly when you replace the processor. 4 Pull the release lever straight up until the processor is released.
Mini Tower Computer 84 1 2 1 heat sink assembly 2 captive screw housings (2) NOTICE: Unless a new heat sink is required for the new processor, reuse the original heat sink assembly when you replace the processor. 4 Pull the release lever straight up until the processor is released.
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...is ready for the new processor and go to "Installing the Processor" on the pins can permanently damage the processor. 5 Remove the processor from the socket. Installing the Processor NOTICE: Ground yourself by touching an unpainted metal surface on the processor pins. Mini Tower Computer 85... NOTICE: After removing the processor, be careful not to get any of the computer. Bending the pins can permanently damage the processor. 1 2 3 1 processor 2 release lever 3 socket NOTICE: Be careful...
...is ready for the new processor and go to "Installing the Processor" on the pins can permanently damage the processor. 5 Remove the processor from the socket. Installing the Processor NOTICE: Ground yourself by touching an unpainted metal surface on the processor pins. Mini Tower Computer 85... NOTICE: After removing the processor, be careful not to get any of the computer. Bending the pins can permanently damage the processor. 1 2 3 1 processor 2 release lever 3 socket NOTICE: Be careful...
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... extended, move it to that position. 4 Align the pin-1 corners of the processor and socket. 3 2 1 1 socket and processor pin-1 indicator 4 processor socket 2 processor 4 3 release lever NOTICE: To avoid damage, ensure that the processor aligns properly with the socket, and do not bend any of the pins. 1... the procedures in the socket to avoid permanent damage to bend any of the processor pins. Bending the pins can permanently damage the processor. 2 Unpack the new processor, being careful not to the processor and the computer when you turn on the computer. 3 If the release lever...
... extended, move it to that position. 4 Align the pin-1 corners of the processor and socket. 3 2 1 1 socket and processor pin-1 indicator 4 processor socket 2 processor 4 3 release lever NOTICE: To avoid damage, ensure that the processor aligns properly with the socket, and do not bend any of the pins. 1... the procedures in the socket to avoid permanent damage to bend any of the processor pins. Bending the pins can permanently damage the processor. 2 Unpack the new processor, being careful not to the processor and the computer when you turn on the computer. 3 If the release lever...
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... the release lever back toward the system board until it snaps into place, securing the processor. 7 Clean the thermal grease from the bottom of the processor. c Tighten the two captive screws. Mini Tower Computer 87 NOTICE: Ensure that they are pinched when the heat sink assembly is installed.... Ensure that the CPU and audio cables are not routed so that you apply new thermal grease. 5 Set the processor lightly in the socket and ensure that the processor is positioned correctly. 6 While lightly pressing down towards the computer base and ensure that the two captive screws are ...
... the release lever back toward the system board until it snaps into place, securing the processor. 7 Clean the thermal grease from the bottom of the processor. c Tighten the two captive screws. Mini Tower Computer 87 NOTICE: Ensure that they are pinched when the heat sink assembly is installed.... Ensure that the CPU and audio cables are not routed so that you apply new thermal grease. 5 Set the processor lightly in the socket and ensure that the processor is positioned correctly. 6 While lightly pressing down towards the computer base and ensure that the two captive screws are ...
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System Board Components 1 21 20 19 18 17 16 15 14 2 3 DIMM 1 DIMM 2 DIMM 3 DIMM 4 4 SATA 2 5 6 SATA 1 SATA 0 7 13 12 11 10 9 8 1 speaker connector (INT_SPKR) 4 power connector (PW_12V_A1) 7 front-panel connector (FRONTPANEL) 10 battery socket (BATTERY) 2 processor socket (CPU) 3 memory module connectors (DIMM_1, DIMM_2, DIMM_3, DIMM_4) 5 power connector (POWER1) 6 SATA drive connectors (SATA0, SATA1, SATA2) 8 intrusion switch connector (INTRUDER) 9 CMOS reset jumper (RTCRST) 11 internal USB (USB1) 12 PCI Express x16 connector (SLOT1) 102 Desktop Computer
System Board Components 1 21 20 19 18 17 16 15 14 2 3 DIMM 1 DIMM 2 DIMM 3 DIMM 4 4 SATA 2 5 6 SATA 1 SATA 0 7 13 12 11 10 9 8 1 speaker connector (INT_SPKR) 4 power connector (PW_12V_A1) 7 front-panel connector (FRONTPANEL) 10 battery socket (BATTERY) 2 processor socket (CPU) 3 memory module connectors (DIMM_1, DIMM_2, DIMM_3, DIMM_4) 5 power connector (POWER1) 6 SATA drive connectors (SATA0, SATA1, SATA2) 8 intrusion switch connector (INTRUDER) 9 CMOS reset jumper (RTCRST) 11 internal USB (USB1) 12 PCI Express x16 connector (SLOT1) 102 Desktop Computer
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... RAID 1 NOTE: RAID support is therefore available only on select models. 64 bits Desktop Computer 105 AMD Athlon™ 64 X2 Dual-Core processor AMD Athlon 64 AMD Phenom Quad-Core: 2-MB L2 dedicated cache and 2-MB shared L3 cache AMD Phenom Triple-Core: 1.5-MB L2 dedicated ... Type Memory connectors Memory modules supported Minimum memory Maximum memory Computer Information Chipset RAID support Data bus width AMD Phenom™ processors NOTE: The AMD Phenom processor requires the 8-Mb NVRAM chip and is available only on models that include the 8-Mb NVRAM chip. If your computer has...
... RAID 1 NOTE: RAID support is therefore available only on select models. 64 bits Desktop Computer 105 AMD Athlon™ 64 X2 Dual-Core processor AMD Athlon 64 AMD Phenom Quad-Core: 2-MB L2 dedicated cache and 2-MB shared L3 cache AMD Phenom Triple-Core: 1.5-MB L2 dedicated ... Type Memory connectors Memory modules supported Minimum memory Maximum memory Computer Information Chipset RAID support Data bus width AMD Phenom™ processors NOTE: The AMD Phenom processor requires the 8-Mb NVRAM chip and is available only on models that include the 8-Mb NVRAM chip. If your computer has...
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... Stereo conversion Controllers Drives Expansion Bus Bus type Bus speed Cards 106 Desktop Computer 40 bits eight 24 8 Mb or 4 Mb NOTE: The AMD Phenom processor requires the 8-Mb NVRAM chip and is therefore available only on the BIOS splash screen and the system setup program screens. If your computer has...
... Stereo conversion Controllers Drives Expansion Bus Bus type Bus speed Cards 106 Desktop Computer 40 bits eight 24 8 Mb or 4 Mb NOTE: The AMD Phenom processor requires the 8-Mb NVRAM chip and is therefore available only on the BIOS splash screen and the system setup program screens. If your computer has...