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... serious thermal problems. 20 Quick Reference Guide Slots 2-6 support full-length cards, including one PCI-X slot. CAUTION: Ensure that none of the computer air vents are blocked. Slots 1 and 7 support half-length cards, including one PCI Express x8 (wired as x4) and one PCI, two PCI Express 2.0 x16, and two PCI-X slots. Plug USB, audio, and other devices into...
... serious thermal problems. 20 Quick Reference Guide Slots 2-6 support full-length cards, including one PCI-X slot. CAUTION: Ensure that none of the computer air vents are blocked. Slots 1 and 7 support half-length cards, including one PCI Express x8 (wired as x4) and one PCI, two PCI Express 2.0 x16, and two PCI-X slots. Plug USB, audio, and other devices into...
User's Guide
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...View of the system air vents are blocked. CAUTION: Ensure that none of the Computer 1 2 3 1 power connector 2 card slots 3 back panel connectors Insert the power cable. Plug USB, audio, and other devices into the appropriate connector (see "Back Panel...12 headphone connector Use the microphone connector to attach headphones. This includes one PCI Express x8 (wired as x4) and one PCI, two PCI Express 2.0 x16, and two PCI-X slots. Slots 2-6 support full-length cards. This includes one PCI-X slot. Use the headphone connector to attach a personal computer microphone for more ...
...View of the system air vents are blocked. CAUTION: Ensure that none of the Computer 1 2 3 1 power connector 2 card slots 3 back panel connectors Insert the power cable. Plug USB, audio, and other devices into the appropriate connector (see "Back Panel...12 headphone connector Use the microphone connector to attach headphones. This includes one PCI Express x8 (wired as x4) and one PCI, two PCI Express 2.0 x16, and two PCI-X slots. Slots 2-6 support full-length cards. This includes one PCI-X slot. Use the headphone connector to attach a personal computer microphone for more ...
User's Guide
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...) 20 front panel 1394 connector (FP1394) 21 chassis intrusion header (INTRUDER) 22 PCI-X card slot (SLOT7_PCIX) 23 PCI-X card slot (SLOT6_PCIX) 24 PCI-X card slot (SLOT5_PCIX) 25 PCI Express 2.0 x16 card slot (SLOT4_PCI e2x16) 26 PCI slot (SLOT3_PCI) 27 PCI Express 2.0 x16 card slot (SLOT2_PCI e2x16) 28 PCI Express x8 card slot, wired as x4 (SLOT1_PCIE) 29 memory fan connector (FAN_MEM) 15 hard drive...
...) 20 front panel 1394 connector (FP1394) 21 chassis intrusion header (INTRUDER) 22 PCI-X card slot (SLOT7_PCIX) 23 PCI-X card slot (SLOT6_PCIX) 24 PCI-X card slot (SLOT5_PCIX) 25 PCI Express 2.0 x16 card slot (SLOT4_PCI e2x16) 26 PCI slot (SLOT3_PCI) 27 PCI Express 2.0 x16 card slot (SLOT2_PCI e2x16) 28 PCI Express x8 card slot, wired as x4 (SLOT1_PCIE) 29 memory fan connector (FAN_MEM) 15 hard drive...
User's Guide
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.../cards; maximum x4 link width) connector size 98 pins connector data width (maximum) 4 PCI Express lanes bus transfer rate 2.5 GB/s/lane/direction (raw bandwidth) PCI Express 2.0 x16 30 About Your Computer The connector slots on either side (one x8 PCI Express slot (wired as x4) connectors one PCIX card) support half-length cards. System Information...
.../cards; maximum x4 link width) connector size 98 pins connector data width (maximum) 4 PCI Express lanes bus transfer rate 2.5 GB/s/lane/direction (raw bandwidth) PCI Express 2.0 x16 30 About Your Computer The connector slots on either side (one x8 PCI Express slot (wired as x4) connectors one PCIX card) support half-length cards. System Information...
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...connectors two front-panel connectors for optional Media Card Reader (3.5-inch bay device or secure boot device) PCI Express 2.0 x16 (two slots) About Your Computer 31 Expansion connector two x16 slots (support x16, x8, x4 and x1 modes/cards) connector size 164 pins connector data width (...maximum) 16 PCI Express lanes bus transfer rate 5.0 GB/s/lane/direction (raw bandwidth) Ports and Connectors External connectors: Serial Parallel IEEE 1394...
...connectors two front-panel connectors for optional Media Card Reader (3.5-inch bay device or secure boot device) PCI Express 2.0 x16 (two slots) About Your Computer 31 Expansion connector two x16 slots (support x16, x8, x4 and x1 modes/cards) connector size 164 pins connector data width (...maximum) 16 PCI Express lanes bus transfer rate 5.0 GB/s/lane/direction (raw bandwidth) Ports and Connectors External connectors: Serial Parallel IEEE 1394...
User's Guide
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..., and help desk procedures. Connectors and media devices that include serial and USB connectors, a parallel connector, a floppy drive, PCI slots, and a PS/2 mouse. 3 Advanced Features LegacySelect Technology Control LegacySelect technology control offers legacy-full, legacy-reduced, or legacyfree ... previous operating system-absent alerting technologies. You must restart the computer to the administrator through system setup, Dell OpenManage™ IT Assistant, or Dell custom factory integration. Control is a DMTF management standard that specifies "pre-operating system" or "operating...
..., and help desk procedures. Connectors and media devices that include serial and USB connectors, a parallel connector, a floppy drive, PCI slots, and a PS/2 mouse. 3 Advanced Features LegacySelect Technology Control LegacySelect technology control offers legacy-full, legacy-reduced, or legacyfree ... previous operating system-absent alerting technologies. You must restart the computer to the administrator through system setup, Dell OpenManage™ IT Assistant, or Dell custom factory integration. Control is a DMTF management standard that specifies "pre-operating system" or "operating...
User's Guide
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... Displays the following information for the processor installed in which the system searches for boot devices during system startup. System Info Processor Info Memory Info PCI Info Date/Time Boot Sequence (Diskette drive default) Displays the Computer name, BIOS Version number, BIOS Date, Service Tag, Express Service Code, and Asset Tag...-core Capable • if the processor supports 64-bit Technology Displays the amount of Installed Memory, Memory Speed, Memory Channel Mode, and a description of each PCI, PCI Express, and PCI-X slot.
... Displays the following information for the processor installed in which the system searches for boot devices during system startup. System Info Processor Info Memory Info PCI Info Date/Time Boot Sequence (Diskette drive default) Displays the Computer name, BIOS Version number, BIOS Date, Service Tag, Express Service Code, and Asset Tag...-core Capable • if the processor supports 64-bit Technology Displays the amount of Installed Memory, Memory Speed, Memory Channel Mode, and a description of each PCI, PCI Express, and PCI-X slot.
User's Guide
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... supported processors in the system. Limits the max value the processor standard CPUID function will support. Option 1 • PCI/PCI-X Slots • PCIe Slot2 • PCIe Slot4 Option 2 • PCIe Slot4 • PCIe Slot2 • PCI/PCI-X Slots The factory default setting is greater than 3. Some operating systems won't complete installation when the max CPUID function...
... supported processors in the system. Limits the max value the processor standard CPUID function will support. Option 1 • PCI/PCI-X Slots • PCIe Slot2 • PCIe Slot4 Option 2 • PCIe Slot4 • PCIe Slot2 • PCI/PCI-X Slots The factory default setting is greater than 3. Some operating systems won't complete installation when the max CPUID function...
User's Guide
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...installed. Any address space reserved for easy identification. The following components require memory address space: • System ROM • APIC(s) • Integrated PCI devices, such as Microsoft® Windows® XP and Windows Vista, can use a maximum of 4 GB of installed memory is less than ... system. 174 Adding and Replacing Parts Certain components within the computer require address space in the 4-GB range. NOTE: DIMM slots 1-4 have black latches. The BIOS then subtracts the reserved address space from 4 GB to determine the amount of memory available to boot...
...installed. Any address space reserved for easy identification. The following components require memory address space: • System ROM • APIC(s) • Integrated PCI devices, such as Microsoft® Windows® XP and Windows Vista, can use a maximum of 4 GB of installed memory is less than ... system. 174 Adding and Replacing Parts Certain components within the computer require address space in the 4-GB range. NOTE: DIMM slots 1-4 have black latches. The BIOS then subtracts the reserved address space from 4 GB to determine the amount of memory available to boot...
User's Guide
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... Dell™ computer provides the following slots for PCI and PCI Express cards: • Two PCI Express x16 card slots (reserved for PCI and PCI Express cards: • One PCI card slot • One PCI Express x16 card slot • Three PCI Express x8 card slots (wired as x4) • Two PCI-X card slots 194... without dual graphics and the associated graphics riser card: Your Dell™ computer provides the following slots for dual-graphics cards) • One PCI Express x8 card slot (wired as x4) • Two PCI-X card slots In a configuration with the graphics riser card), you will ...
... Dell™ computer provides the following slots for PCI and PCI Express cards: • Two PCI Express x16 card slots (reserved for PCI and PCI Express cards: • One PCI card slot • One PCI Express x16 card slot • Three PCI Express x8 card slots (wired as x4) • Two PCI-X card slots 194... without dual graphics and the associated graphics riser card: Your Dell™ computer provides the following slots for dual-graphics cards) • One PCI Express x8 card slot (wired as x4) • Two PCI-X card slots In a configuration with the graphics riser card), you will ...
User's Guide
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1 2 3 1 graphics card bridge (not present 2 power connectors (2) on some dual-graphics configurations) 3 dual-PCI Express graphics cards 5 Disconnect any cables connected to the card. 6 Press down the tab on the top of the card retainer at the appropriate card slot and pivot the card retainer back through the chassis wall. 210 Adding and Replacing Parts
1 2 3 1 graphics card bridge (not present 2 power connectors (2) on some dual-graphics configurations) 3 dual-PCI Express graphics cards 5 Disconnect any cables connected to the card. 6 Press down the tab on the top of the card retainer at the appropriate card slot and pivot the card retainer back through the chassis wall. 210 Adding and Replacing Parts
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...(not present on page 215. The brackets also keep dust and dirt out of the computer. NOTE: Installing filler brackets over empty card-slot openings is unnecessary in a single card configuration. 9 Before you rotate the card retainer back into place, ensure that: • The ...-graphics configurations) is necessary to secure a card. 212 Adding and Replacing Parts 1 2 3 1 PCI Express x16 card 3 PCI Express x16 card slot 2 securing tab 8 If you are replacing the card, see "Installing PCI Express Graphics Cards in the top of each card or filler bracket fits around the alignment guide.
...(not present on page 215. The brackets also keep dust and dirt out of the computer. NOTE: Installing filler brackets over empty card-slot openings is unnecessary in a single card configuration. 9 Before you rotate the card retainer back into place, ensure that: • The ...-graphics configurations) is necessary to secure a card. 212 Adding and Replacing Parts 1 2 3 1 PCI Express x16 card 3 PCI Express x16 card slot 2 securing tab 8 If you are replacing the card, see "Installing PCI Express Graphics Cards in the top of each card or filler bracket fits around the alignment guide.
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... to install the stand could result in the computer tipping over while lifting. this computer requires a two-man lift. Contact Dell to locate the PCI Express x1 card slot. avoid bending over , potentially resulting in bodily injury or damage to the computer. 2 Remove the computer cover (see "...Contacting Dell" on page 27 to obtain optional upgrade or downgrade parts (see "Removing the Computer Cover" on page 139. CAUTION: ...
... to install the stand could result in the computer tipping over while lifting. this computer requires a two-man lift. Contact Dell to locate the PCI Express x1 card slot. avoid bending over , potentially resulting in bodily injury or damage to the computer. 2 Remove the computer cover (see "...Contacting Dell" on page 27 to obtain optional upgrade or downgrade parts (see "Removing the Computer Cover" on page 139. CAUTION: ...
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... retainer 5 If you are replacing a card, see "Removing a PCI Express Graphics Card from an SLI Configuration" on the card fan. 8 Position the card so that came with the securing slot. 218 Adding and Replacing Parts See the documentation that it is aligned with the slot and the securing tab (if present) is aligned...
... retainer 5 If you are replacing a card, see "Removing a PCI Express Graphics Card from an SLI Configuration" on the card fan. 8 Position the card so that came with the securing slot. 218 Adding and Replacing Parts See the documentation that it is aligned with the slot and the securing tab (if present) is aligned...
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If the card is fully seated in the slot. 10 Before you rotate the card retainer back into place, ensure that: • The tops of each card or filler bracket fits around the alignment ...) and place the card in the top of all cards and filler brackets are flush with the alignment bar. • The notch in the connector. 1 2 3 1 PCI Express x16 card 3 PCI Express x16 card slot 2 securing tab NOTICE: Ensure that you release the securing tab to secure a card.
If the card is fully seated in the slot. 10 Before you rotate the card retainer back into place, ensure that: • The tops of each card or filler bracket fits around the alignment ...) and place the card in the top of all cards and filler brackets are flush with the alignment bar. • The notch in the connector. 1 2 3 1 PCI Express x16 card 3 PCI Express x16 card slot 2 securing tab NOTICE: Ensure that you release the securing tab to secure a card.
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...sticker on the system board in some computers, expanding the capabilities of memory that decrease the overall consumption of the PC Card slot when installed. extended display mode - extended PC Card - extended capabilities port - A circuit board that allows you insert an ...expansion card, connecting it passes in computer and communications equipment. ExpressCards support both the PCI Express and USB 2.0 standard. Use the Express Service Code when contacting Dell for testing the accuracy of static electricity. ECP - EPP - ExpressCard - Glossary 295 Electrical ...
...sticker on the system board in some computers, expanding the capabilities of memory that decrease the overall consumption of the PC Card slot when installed. extended display mode - extended PC Card - extended capabilities port - A circuit board that allows you insert an ...expansion card, connecting it passes in computer and communications equipment. ExpressCards support both the PCI Express and USB 2.0 standard. Use the Express Service Code when contacting Dell for testing the accuracy of static electricity. ECP - EPP - ExpressCard - Glossary 295 Electrical ...