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... Your Dell Precision™ Workstation T3500/T5500 WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that shipped with the filler panel removed. You must remove the filler panel from your computer. NOTE: For more information on removing and replacing parts on your computer, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at support.dell.com/manuals...
... Your Dell Precision™ Workstation T3500/T5500 WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that shipped with the filler panel removed. You must remove the filler panel from your computer. NOTE: For more information on removing and replacing parts on your computer, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at support.dell.com/manuals...
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... used in this document to refer to either trademarks or registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and/or other than its own. Dell Precision™ T5500 Service Manual Working on Your Computer Adding and Replacing Parts Specifications Diagnostics About Memory About Your System Board System Setup Notes, Cautions, and Warnings NOTE: A NOTE...
... used in this document to refer to either trademarks or registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and/or other than its own. Dell Precision™ T5500 Service Manual Working on Your Computer Adding and Replacing Parts Specifications Diagnostics About Memory About Your System Board System Setup Notes, Cautions, and Warnings NOTE: A NOTE...
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... deep prefetch buffer, whereas DDR2's is 4 bits, and DDR's is achieved at the cost of higher latency. About Memory Dell Precision™ T5500 Service Manual Memory Modules Supported Memory Configurations Memory Subsystem Memory Slots Memory Population Rules WARNING: Before working inside your computer. DDR3 SDRAM, or ...megabit to DDR3's 1.5 V supply voltage. Memory Modules Standard name Memory clock Cycle time I /O bus at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. The primary benefit of 30% compared to current commercial DDR2 modules due to 8 gigabit, effectively enabling memory modules of current...
... deep prefetch buffer, whereas DDR2's is 4 bits, and DDR's is achieved at the cost of higher latency. About Memory Dell Precision™ T5500 Service Manual Memory Modules Supported Memory Configurations Memory Subsystem Memory Slots Memory Population Rules WARNING: Before working inside your computer. DDR3 SDRAM, or ...megabit to DDR3's 1.5 V supply voltage. Memory Modules Standard name Memory clock Cycle time I /O bus at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. The primary benefit of 30% compared to current commercial DDR2 modules due to 8 gigabit, effectively enabling memory modules of current...
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... then connect your computer. Clearing Forgotten Passwords 1. Remove the computer cover. 2. Locate the 4-pin password connector (PSWD) on . 6. About Your System Board Dell Precision™ T5500 Service Manual System Board Schematic Clearing Forgotten Passwords Clearing CMOS Settings System Board Schematic 1 Main Power Connector (POWER1) 15 Type A USB Port (INT_USB2) 2 SATA Connectors (...and set the jumper plug aside. 4. Replace the computer cover. 5. For additional safety best practices information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance.
... then connect your computer. Clearing Forgotten Passwords 1. Remove the computer cover. 2. Locate the 4-pin password connector (PSWD) on . 6. About Your System Board Dell Precision™ T5500 Service Manual System Board Schematic Clearing Forgotten Passwords Clearing CMOS Settings System Board Schematic 1 Main Power Connector (POWER1) 15 Type A USB Port (INT_USB2) 2 SATA Connectors (...and set the jumper plug aside. 4. Replace the computer cover. 5. For additional safety best practices information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance.
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... across the bottom of the screen. System setup key functions are listed at the Dell™ Logo screen. This feature offers a quick and convenient method with previous Dell Precision™ workstation platforms, your computer includes a one-time boot menu. If you ...or +/- < > On each option is the setting or value for your Tablet-PC) appear less bright. System Setup Dell Precision™ T5500 Service Manual POST Keystrokes Boot Menu Entering System Setup System Setup Navigation Keystrokes POST Keystrokes Your computer has several keystroke options available during ...
... across the bottom of the screen. System setup key functions are listed at the Dell™ Logo screen. This feature offers a quick and convenient method with previous Dell Precision™ workstation platforms, your computer includes a one-time boot menu. If you ...or +/- < > On each option is the setting or value for your Tablet-PC) appear less bright. System Setup Dell Precision™ T5500 Service Manual POST Keystrokes Boot Menu Entering System Setup System Setup Navigation Keystrokes POST Keystrokes Your computer has several keystroke options available during ...
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... logo appears, continue to wait until you see Turning Off Your Computer), and try again. Select Run the 32 Bit Dell Diagnostics from either your computer. Option Function Express Test Performs a quick test of devices. Turn on the symptom of tracing... next startup, the computer boots according to the devices specified in System Setup and is active. Dell Diagnostics Main Menu 1. Diagnostics Dell Precision™ T5500 Service Manual Dell Diagnostics Power Button Light Codes Diagnostic Light Codes Pre-POST Diagnostic Light Patterns POST Diagnostic Light Patterns Beep ...
... logo appears, continue to wait until you see Turning Off Your Computer), and try again. Select Run the 32 Bit Dell Diagnostics from either your computer. Option Function Express Test Performs a quick test of devices. Turn on the symptom of tracing... next startup, the computer boots according to the devices specified in System Setup and is active. Dell Diagnostics Main Menu 1. Diagnostics Dell Precision™ T5500 Service Manual Dell Diagnostics Power Button Light Codes Diagnostic Light Codes Pre-POST Diagnostic Light Patterns POST Diagnostic Light Patterns Beep ...
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Adding and Replacing Parts Dell Precision™ T5500 Service Manual Cover Battery Drives Bezel Hard Drive Tray Front Fan Assembly Memory Card Reader Memory Dual Processor Riser (Optional) System Board I/O Data Cable Chassis Intrusion Switch Front Bezel Hard Drive Floppy Drive Optical Drive Expansion Cards Heat Sink and Processor Power Supply
Adding and Replacing Parts Dell Precision™ T5500 Service Manual Cover Battery Drives Bezel Hard Drive Tray Front Fan Assembly Memory Card Reader Memory Dual Processor Riser (Optional) System Board I/O Data Cable Chassis Intrusion Switch Front Bezel Hard Drive Floppy Drive Optical Drive Expansion Cards Heat Sink and Processor Power Supply
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... Connector pins Connector data width (maximum) 120 pins 32 bits One PCI-X slot Connector pins Connector data width (maximum) 188 pins 64 bits Specifications Dell Precision™ T5500/T5500n Service Manual Processors System Information Memory Video Audio Expansion Bus Drives Connectors Controls and Lights Power Physical Environmental NOTE: Offerings may vary by region. For more...
... Connector pins Connector data width (maximum) 120 pins 32 bits One PCI-X slot Connector pins Connector data width (maximum) 188 pins 64 bits Specifications Dell Precision™ T5500/T5500n Service Manual Processors System Information Memory Video Audio Expansion Bus Drives Connectors Controls and Lights Power Physical Environmental NOTE: Offerings may vary by region. For more...
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Use a small screw driver or a scribe to press down the coin-cell release tab. Removing the Battery 1. Follow the procedures in Before Working Inside Your Computer. 2. Remove the computer cover. 4. Battery Dell Precision™ T5500 Service Manual WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that shipped with your computer. For additional safety best practices information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance.
Use a small screw driver or a scribe to press down the coin-cell release tab. Removing the Battery 1. Follow the procedures in Before Working Inside Your Computer. 2. Remove the computer cover. 4. Battery Dell Precision™ T5500 Service Manual WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that shipped with your computer. For additional safety best practices information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance.
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Cover Dell Precision™ T5500 Service Manual WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that shipped with your computer. Slide the cover release latch toward the back of the computer. 3. For additional safety best practices information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. Draw the cover away from the computer. Removing the Cover 1. Follow the procedures in Before Working Inside Your Computer. 2.
Cover Dell Precision™ T5500 Service Manual WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that shipped with your computer. Slide the cover release latch toward the back of the computer. 3. For additional safety best practices information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. Draw the cover away from the computer. Removing the Cover 1. Follow the procedures in Before Working Inside Your Computer. 2.
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Hard-drive Bezel Dell Precision™ T5500 Service Manual WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that shipped with your computer. Follow the procedures in Before Working Inside Your Computer. 2. Press and hold the sliding-plate lever toward the base of the computer to release the drives bezel. For additional safety best practices information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. Removing the Hard-drive Bezel 1. Remove the computer cover. 3.
Hard-drive Bezel Dell Precision™ T5500 Service Manual WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that shipped with your computer. Follow the procedures in Before Working Inside Your Computer. 2. Press and hold the sliding-plate lever toward the base of the computer to release the drives bezel. For additional safety best practices information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. Removing the Hard-drive Bezel 1. Remove the computer cover. 3.
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Remove the computer cover. 3. Pull up on the front bezel release tab. Front Bezel Dell Precision™ T5500 Service Manual WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that shipped with your computer. Follow the procedures in Before Working Inside Your Computer. 2. For additional safety best practices information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. Removing the Front Bezel 1.
Remove the computer cover. 3. Pull up on the front bezel release tab. Front Bezel Dell Precision™ T5500 Service Manual WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that shipped with your computer. Follow the procedures in Before Working Inside Your Computer. 2. For additional safety best practices information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. Removing the Front Bezel 1.
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Remove the memory shroud. 5. Disconnect the two fan cables from the system board. Front Fan Assembly Dell Precision™ T5500 Service Manual WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that shipped with your computer. Removing the Front Fan Assembly 1. For additional safety best practices information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. Follow the procedures in Before Working Inside Your Computer. 2. Open the hard drive tray. 4. Remove the computer cover. 3.
Remove the memory shroud. 5. Disconnect the two fan cables from the system board. Front Fan Assembly Dell Precision™ T5500 Service Manual WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that shipped with your computer. Removing the Front Fan Assembly 1. For additional safety best practices information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. Follow the procedures in Before Working Inside Your Computer. 2. Open the hard drive tray. 4. Remove the computer cover. 3.
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... drive. 6. Remove the computer cover. 3. Remove the front bezel. 4. Removing the Floppy Drive 1. Follow the procedures in Before Working Inside Your Computer. 2. Floppy Drive Dell Precision™ T5500 Service Manual WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that shipped with your computer. Follow the procedures in Before Working Inside Your Computer. 2. Place...
... drive. 6. Remove the computer cover. 3. Remove the front bezel. 4. Removing the Floppy Drive 1. Follow the procedures in Before Working Inside Your Computer. 2. Floppy Drive Dell Precision™ T5500 Service Manual WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that shipped with your computer. Follow the procedures in Before Working Inside Your Computer. 2. Place...
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Follow the procedures in Before Working Inside Your Computer. 2. Disconnect the power cable from the first hard drive. Removing the Hard Drives 1. Remove the computer cover. 3. For additional safety best practices information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. Hard Drives Dell Precision™ T5500 Service Manual WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that shipped with your computer.
Follow the procedures in Before Working Inside Your Computer. 2. Disconnect the power cable from the first hard drive. Removing the Hard Drives 1. Remove the computer cover. 3. For additional safety best practices information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. Hard Drives Dell Precision™ T5500 Service Manual WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that shipped with your computer.
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Hard Drive Tray Dell Precision™ T5500 Service Manual WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that shipped with your computer. Remove the computer cover. . 3. Follow the procedures in Before Working Inside Your Computer. 2. Lifting the Hard Drive Tray 1. Press the hard drive release lever toward the bottom of the computer. For additional safety best practices information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance.
Hard Drive Tray Dell Precision™ T5500 Service Manual WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that shipped with your computer. Remove the computer cover. . 3. Follow the procedures in Before Working Inside Your Computer. 2. Lifting the Hard Drive Tray 1. Press the hard drive release lever toward the bottom of the computer. For additional safety best practices information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance.
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For additional safety best practices information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. Follow the procedures in Before Working Inside Your Computer. 2. Remove the computer cover. 3. Removing the Chassis Intrusion Switch 1. Lift up the expansion card retention arm. Chassis Intrusion Switch Dell Precision™ T5500 Service Manual WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that shipped with your computer.
For additional safety best practices information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. Follow the procedures in Before Working Inside Your Computer. 2. Remove the computer cover. 3. Removing the Chassis Intrusion Switch 1. Lift up the expansion card retention arm. Chassis Intrusion Switch Dell Precision™ T5500 Service Manual WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that shipped with your computer.
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... Cable 1. Remove the front fan assembly. 6. Raise the hard drive tray. 4. Remove the memory module shroud. 5. Disconnect the I/O data cable from the I /O Data Cable Dell Precision™ T5500 Service Manual WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that shipped with your computer. Remove the computer cover. 3. Follow the procedures in Before Working...
... Cable 1. Remove the front fan assembly. 6. Raise the hard drive tray. 4. Remove the memory module shroud. 5. Disconnect the I/O data cable from the I /O Data Cable Dell Precision™ T5500 Service Manual WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that shipped with your computer. Remove the computer cover. 3. Follow the procedures in Before Working...
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...computer features an optional dual-processor riser to accommodate dual processor and expanded memory options (see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. Remove the computer cover. 3. Removing the Memory Shroud and Memory Modules 1. For additional safety best practices information... board are illustrated below. Follow the procedures in Before Working Inside Your Computer. 2. Memory and Memory Shroud Dell Precision™ T5500 Service Manual WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that shipped with your computer.
...computer features an optional dual-processor riser to accommodate dual processor and expanded memory options (see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. Remove the computer cover. 3. Removing the Memory Shroud and Memory Modules 1. For additional safety best practices information... board are illustrated below. Follow the procedures in Before Working Inside Your Computer. 2. Memory and Memory Shroud Dell Precision™ T5500 Service Manual WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that shipped with your computer.
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Memory Card Reader Dell Precision™ T5500 Service Manual WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that shipped with your computer. Push the sliding plate lever down . 7. Follow the procedures in ... the drives bezel. 5. Disconnect the power and data cables from the computer. For additional safety best practices information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. Removing the Memory Card Reader 1.
Memory Card Reader Dell Precision™ T5500 Service Manual WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that shipped with your computer. Push the sliding plate lever down . 7. Follow the procedures in ... the drives bezel. 5. Disconnect the power and data cables from the computer. For additional safety best practices information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. Removing the Memory Card Reader 1.