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... Views 16 Removing the Computer Cover 22 Inside Your Computer 24 System Board Components 25 Jumper Settings 26 Desktop Computer 27 System Views 27 Removing the Computer Cover 32 Inside Your Computer 33 System Board Components 35 Jumper Settings 36 Small Form Factor Computer 37 System Views 37 Removing the Computer Cover 43 Contents 3
... Views 16 Removing the Computer Cover 22 Inside Your Computer 24 System Board Components 25 Jumper Settings 26 Desktop Computer 27 System Views 27 Removing the Computer Cover 32 Inside Your Computer 33 System Board Components 35 Jumper Settings 36 Small Form Factor Computer 37 System Views 37 Removing the Computer Cover 43 Contents 3
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... a mini tower computer, see "Removing the Computer Cover" on page 22. • For a desktop computer, see "Removing the Computer Cover" on page 32. • For a small form factor computer, see "Removing the Computer Cover" on page 43. • For an ultra small form factor computer, see "Removing the Computer Cover" on page 55. Quick Reference Guide 15
... a mini tower computer, see "Removing the Computer Cover" on page 22. • For a desktop computer, see "Removing the Computer Cover" on page 32. • For a small form factor computer, see "Removing the Computer Cover" on page 43. • For an ultra small form factor computer, see "Removing the Computer Cover" on page 55. Quick Reference Guide 15
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... the System Board Removing the System Board: Mini Tower, Desktop, Small Form Factor, and Ultra Small Form Factor Computers 307 Mini Tower System Board Screws 308 Desktop System Board Screws 309 Small Form Factor System Board Screws 310 Ultra Small Form Factor System Board Screws 311 Replacing the System Board: Mini Tower, Desktop, Small Form Factor, and Ultra Small Form Factor Computers 311 12 Memory DDR2 Memory Overview 313 Addressing Memory...
... the System Board Removing the System Board: Mini Tower, Desktop, Small Form Factor, and Ultra Small Form Factor Computers 307 Mini Tower System Board Screws 308 Desktop System Board Screws 309 Small Form Factor System Board Screws 310 Ultra Small Form Factor System Board Screws 311 Replacing the System Board: Mini Tower, Desktop, Small Form Factor, and Ultra Small Form Factor Computers 311 12 Memory DDR2 Memory Overview 313 Addressing Memory...
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Hold a card by its edges or by its pins. Damage due to dissipate any static electricity that is not authorized by Dell is not covered by its metal mounting bracket. NOTICE: To avoid damaging the computer, perform the following steps before removing the cover..., see "Removing the Computer Cover" on page 27. • For a desktop computer, see "Removing the Computer Cover" on page 90. • For a small form factor computer, see "Removing the Computer Cover" on page 168. • For an ultra small form factor computer, see "Removing the Computer Cover" on page 237). While you work,...
Hold a card by its edges or by its pins. Damage due to dissipate any static electricity that is not authorized by Dell is not covered by its metal mounting bracket. NOTICE: To avoid damaging the computer, perform the following steps before removing the cover..., see "Removing the Computer Cover" on page 27. • For a desktop computer, see "Removing the Computer Cover" on page 90. • For a small form factor computer, see "Removing the Computer Cover" on page 168. • For an ultra small form factor computer, see "Removing the Computer Cover" on page 237). While you work,...
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NOTE: The chassis intrusion switch is standard on the ultra small form factor computer but is optional on your computer from the system board. 3 2 1 4 5 6 7 1 optical drive 4 optional chassis-intrusion switch 7 hard drive 2 disk drive 5 system board 3 ...of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions located in the Product Information Guide. it may not be present on mini tower, desktop and small form factor computers; CAUTION: To avoid electrical shock, always unplug your computer. 29 Mini Tower Computer NOTICE: Be careful when opening the computer cover to...
NOTE: The chassis intrusion switch is standard on the ultra small form factor computer but is optional on your computer from the system board. 3 2 1 4 5 6 7 1 optical drive 4 optional chassis-intrusion switch 7 hard drive 2 disk drive 5 system board 3 ...of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions located in the Product Information Guide. it may not be present on mini tower, desktop and small form factor computers; CAUTION: To avoid electrical shock, always unplug your computer. 29 Mini Tower Computer NOTICE: Be careful when opening the computer cover to...
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... Chassis Intrusion Switch 1 Follow the procedures in the Product Information Guide. NOTE: The chassis intrusion switch is standard on the ultra small form factor computer but is optional on mini tower, desktop, and small form factor computers; NOTICE: Be careful when opening the computer cover to ensure that you do not accidentally disconnect cables from the system...
... Chassis Intrusion Switch 1 Follow the procedures in the Product Information Guide. NOTE: The chassis intrusion switch is standard on the ultra small form factor computer but is optional on mini tower, desktop, and small form factor computers; NOTICE: Be careful when opening the computer cover to ensure that you do not accidentally disconnect cables from the system...
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... the safety instructions located in the Product Information Guide. NOTE: The chassis intrusion switch is standard on the ultra small form factor computer but is optional on your computer. it may not be present on mini tower, desktop, and small form factor computers; NOTICE: Be careful when opening the computer cover to disconnect the cable connector. 170...
... the safety instructions located in the Product Information Guide. NOTE: The chassis intrusion switch is standard on the ultra small form factor computer but is optional on your computer. it may not be present on mini tower, desktop, and small form factor computers; NOTICE: Be careful when opening the computer cover to disconnect the cable connector. 170...
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... slot. Then shut down through the square hole in the metal bracket, and then push it down your computer. 2 When the blue DELL™ logo appears, press immediately. Small Form Factor Computer 171 If you wait too long and the operating system logo appears, continue to wait until it to remove the switch and... its attached cable from the computer. Resetting the Chassis Intrusion Detector 1 Turn on page 199). 4 Replace the computer cover (see the Microsoft® Windows® desktop.
... slot. Then shut down through the square hole in the metal bracket, and then push it down your computer. 2 When the blue DELL™ logo appears, press immediately. Small Form Factor Computer 171 If you wait too long and the operating system logo appears, continue to wait until it to remove the switch and... its attached cable from the computer. Resetting the Chassis Intrusion Detector 1 Turn on page 199). 4 Replace the computer cover (see the Microsoft® Windows® desktop.
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... damage to components inside your computer, discharge static electricity from the AC power adapter before you touch any of your computer's electronic components. Ultra Small Form Factor Computer 233 it may not be present on the computer chassis. 1 2 6 3 5 4 1 fan shroud/heat sink assembly 2 speaker ...body before removing the cover. NOTE: The chassis intrusion switch is standard on the ultra small form factor computer but is optional on mini tower, desktop and small form factor computers; Inside Your Computer CAUTION: Before you begin any of the procedures in this section...
... damage to components inside your computer, discharge static electricity from the AC power adapter before you touch any of your computer's electronic components. Ultra Small Form Factor Computer 233 it may not be present on the computer chassis. 1 2 6 3 5 4 1 fan shroud/heat sink assembly 2 speaker ...body before removing the cover. NOTE: The chassis intrusion switch is standard on the ultra small form factor computer but is optional on mini tower, desktop and small form factor computers; Inside Your Computer CAUTION: Before you begin any of the procedures in this section...
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..., continue to select Reset. If you see the Microsoft® Windows® desktop. NOTE: The default setting is On-Silent. 4 Save your computer. 2 When the blue DELL™ logo appears, press immediately. Resetting the Chassis Intrusion Detector 1 Turn on... (or restart) your BIOS settings and exit system setup. Then shut down your computer and try again. 3 Select the Chassis Intrusion option and then press the left- Change the setting to On, On-Silent, or Disabled. Ultra Small Form Factor...
..., continue to select Reset. If you see the Microsoft® Windows® desktop. NOTE: The default setting is On-Silent. 4 Save your computer. 2 When the blue DELL™ logo appears, press immediately. Resetting the Chassis Intrusion Detector 1 Turn on... (or restart) your BIOS settings and exit system setup. Then shut down your computer and try again. 3 Select the Chassis Intrusion option and then press the left- Change the setting to On, On-Silent, or Disabled. Ultra Small Form Factor...
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...RAID if a RAID (AHCI default for small signature is configured for mini-tower and • RAID On (SATA is detected on the ultra small form factor computer. This option allows you to the SATA connectors on every boot) desktop) NOTE: When in the boot sequence ...Mini Tower and Desktop: (RAID • RAID Autodetect/AHCI (RAID if signed drives, otherwise AHCI) Autodetect/AHCI • RAID Autodetect/ATA (RAID if signed drives, otherwise ATA) default for RAID on the system board and lists the capacities for Small Form Factor and Ultra Small Form Factor: form factor) • AHCI...
...RAID if a RAID (AHCI default for small signature is configured for mini-tower and • RAID On (SATA is detected on the ultra small form factor computer. This option allows you to the SATA connectors on every boot) desktop) NOTE: When in the boot sequence ...Mini Tower and Desktop: (RAID • RAID Autodetect/AHCI (RAID if signed drives, otherwise AHCI) Autodetect/AHCI • RAID Autodetect/ATA (RAID if signed drives, otherwise ATA) default for RAID on the system board and lists the capacities for Small Form Factor and Ultra Small Form Factor: form factor) • AHCI...
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Jumper Settings Mini Tower and Desktop Small Form Factor Advanced Features 289 Floppy Drive 1 In system setup, set the Diskette Drive option to USB. 2 Save and exit system setup. 3 Connect the USB floppy drive, insert a bootable floppy, and re-boot the computer.
Jumper Settings Mini Tower and Desktop Small Form Factor Advanced Features 289 Floppy Drive 1 In system setup, set the Diskette Drive option to USB. 2 Save and exit system setup. 3 Connect the USB floppy drive, insert a bootable floppy, and re-boot the computer.
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... tower: see "Processor" on page 73 • Desktop: see "Processor" on page 149 • Small form factor: see "Processor" on page 213 • Ultra small form factor: see "Processor" on page 261 5 Disconnect all ...Desktop: see "Desktop System Board Screws" on page 309 • Small form factor: see "Small Form Factor System Board Screws" on page 310 • Ultra small form factor: see "Ultra Small Form Factor System Board Screws" on page 21. 2 Remove the computer cover. Replacing the System Board Removing the System Board: Mini Tower, Desktop, Small Form Factor, and Ultra Small Form Factor...
... tower: see "Processor" on page 73 • Desktop: see "Processor" on page 149 • Small form factor: see "Processor" on page 213 • Ultra small form factor: see "Processor" on page 261 5 Disconnect all ...Desktop: see "Desktop System Board Screws" on page 309 • Small form factor: see "Small Form Factor System Board Screws" on page 310 • Ultra small form factor: see "Ultra Small Form Factor System Board Screws" on page 21. 2 Remove the computer cover. Replacing the System Board Removing the System Board: Mini Tower, Desktop, Small Form Factor, and Ultra Small Form Factor...
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Ultra Small Form Factor System Board Screws 1 2 1 ultra small form factor system board 2 screws (10) Place the system board assembly that you just removed next to the replacement system board to ensure it toward the back ... connectors at the back of the computer. 5 Replace the computer cover (see "Replacing the Computer Cover" on page 317). Replacing the System Board: Mini Tower, Desktop, Small Form Factor, and Ultra Small Form Factor Computers 1 Gently align the board into the chassis and slide it is identical. Replacing the System Board 311
Ultra Small Form Factor System Board Screws 1 2 1 ultra small form factor system board 2 screws (10) Place the system board assembly that you just removed next to the replacement system board to ensure it toward the back ... connectors at the back of the computer. 5 Replace the computer cover (see "Replacing the Computer Cover" on page 317). Replacing the System Board: Mini Tower, Desktop, Small Form Factor, and Ultra Small Form Factor Computers 1 Gently align the board into the chassis and slide it is identical. Replacing the System Board 311
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... Product Information Guide. 1 Ensure that no tools or extra parts are connected, and fold cables out of the way. Replacing the Computer Cover Mini-Tower, Desktop, and Small Form Factor Computers CAUTION: Before you begin any of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions in the Product Information Guide.
... Product Information Guide. 1 Ensure that no tools or extra parts are connected, and fold cables out of the way. Replacing the Computer Cover Mini-Tower, Desktop, and Small Form Factor Computers CAUTION: Before you begin any of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions in the Product Information Guide.
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... a mini tower computer, see "Mini Tower Computer Specifications" on page 35. • For a desktop computer, see "Desktop Computer Specifications" on page 97. • For a small form factor computer, see "Small Form Factor Computer Specifications" on page 175. • For an ultra small form factor computer, see "Ultra Small Form Factor Computer Specifications" on page 241. • Leave a 10.2-centimeter (4-inch) minimum clearance on your...
... a mini tower computer, see "Mini Tower Computer Specifications" on page 35. • For a desktop computer, see "Desktop Computer Specifications" on page 97. • For a small form factor computer, see "Small Form Factor Computer Specifications" on page 175. • For an ultra small form factor computer, see "Ultra Small Form Factor Computer Specifications" on page 241. • Leave a 10.2-centimeter (4-inch) minimum clearance on your...
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... power supply self-test feature is equipped with a self-test feature to the same electrical outlet Power Supply Self-Test . I F T H E P O W E R L I G H T I N G A M B E R - If your mini tower, desktop, or small form factor computer has been certified for ENERGY STAR® 4.0, then your computer). • Perform the power supply self-test, if applicable (see "Power Supply Self-Test...
... power supply self-test feature is equipped with a self-test feature to the same electrical outlet Power Supply Self-Test . I F T H E P O W E R L I G H T I N G A M B E R - If your mini tower, desktop, or small form factor computer has been certified for ENERGY STAR® 4.0, then your computer). • Perform the power supply self-test, if applicable (see "Power Supply Self-Test...
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... troubleshooting information. Connect the DC power supply connector to the system board, and then perform the test again. Replace the power supply or contact Dell (see "Contacting Dell" on page 370). C H E C K T H E P R I N T E R D O C U M E N T A T I C A L O U T L E T - Ensure that the printer cables are...For the mini tower, see "Power Supply" on page 79 • For the desktop, see "Power Supply" on page 155 • For the small form factor, see "Power Supply" on the form factor of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions in the Product Information Guide...
... troubleshooting information. Connect the DC power supply connector to the system board, and then perform the test again. Replace the power supply or contact Dell (see "Contacting Dell" on page 370). C H E C K T H E P R I N T E R D O C U M E N T A T I C A L O U T L E T - Ensure that the printer cables are...For the mini tower, see "Power Supply" on page 79 • For the desktop, see "Power Supply" on page 155 • For the small form factor, see "Power Supply" on the form factor of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions in the Product Information Guide...