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... the Power Supply 152 I/O Panel 153 Removing the I/O Panel 154 Installing the I/O Panel 155 Processor Fan 155 Removing the Processor Fan/Heat Sink Assembly 156 Installing the Processor Fan/Heat Sink Assembly 157 Processor 158 Removing the Processor 158 Installing the Processor 159 Chassis Fan 162 Removing the Chassis Fan 162 Replacing the Chassis Fan 163...
... the Power Supply 152 I/O Panel 153 Removing the I/O Panel 154 Installing the I/O Panel 155 Processor Fan 155 Removing the Processor Fan/Heat Sink Assembly 156 Installing the Processor Fan/Heat Sink Assembly 157 Processor 158 Removing the Processor 158 Installing the Processor 159 Chassis Fan 162 Removing the Chassis Fan 162 Replacing the Chassis Fan 163...
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... when required, and automatic power savings when possible. Setting Up and Using Your Computer 41 Enabling SpeedStep™ Technology SpeedStep technology controls your computer's processor performance automatically, dynamically adjusting the operating frequency and voltage, according to set , leave the settings at hand. To access the advanced settings: 1 ... → Control Panel→ System and Maintenance. 2 Under System and Maintenance, click Power Options. Windows Vista automatically sets Intel Speedstep technologies in the Dell Recommended, Balanced, and Power Saver power plans.
... when required, and automatic power savings when possible. Setting Up and Using Your Computer 41 Enabling SpeedStep™ Technology SpeedStep technology controls your computer's processor performance automatically, dynamically adjusting the operating frequency and voltage, according to set , leave the settings at hand. To access the advanced settings: 1 ... → Control Panel→ System and Maintenance. 2 Under System and Maintenance, click Power Options. Windows Vista automatically sets Intel Speedstep technologies in the Dell Recommended, Balanced, and Power Saver power plans.
Owner's Manual
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... routine three consecutive times for either the operating system or the program that was running when the message appeared. CPU fan failure. See "Removing the Processor Fan/Heat Sink Assembly" on page 66. 84 Troubleshooting Tools H A R D - H A R D - D I S K D R I V E R E A D F A I L U R E - K E Y B O A R D F A I L U... the Battery" on page 150). D I S K E T T E R E A D F A I L U R E - See "Contacting Dell" on page 187 for loose cable connection. Possible HDD failure during HDD POST. Keyboard failure or keyboard cable may be loose. Replace CPU fan. Replace...
... routine three consecutive times for either the operating system or the program that was running when the message appeared. CPU fan failure. See "Removing the Processor Fan/Heat Sink Assembly" on page 66. 84 Troubleshooting Tools H A R D - H A R D - D I S K D R I V E R E A D F A I L U R E - K E Y B O A R D F A I L U... the Battery" on page 150). D I S K E T T E R E A D F A I L U R E - See "Contacting Dell" on page 187 for loose cable connection. Possible HDD failure during HDD POST. Keyboard failure or keyboard cable may be loose. Replace CPU fan. Replace...
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... Shut Down The computer turns off after the operating system shutdown process finishes. 3 Ensure that is not authorized by Dell is not covered by its metal mounting bracket. Hold a component such as a processor by its edges, not by your warranty. if you pull connectors apart, keep them evenly aligned to help protect...
... Shut Down The computer turns off after the operating system shutdown process finishes. 3 Ensure that is not authorized by Dell is not covered by its metal mounting bracket. Hold a component such as a processor by its edges, not by your warranty. if you pull connectors apart, keep them evenly aligned to help protect...
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System Board Components 31 30 29 28 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 27 9 26 10 11 25 12 24 13 23 22 21 20 14 19 18 17 16 15 1 processor socket (CPU) 2 processor fan connector (CPU_FAN) 3 memory module connector (DIMM_1) 4 memory module 5 memory module 6 memory module connector (DIMM_2) connector (DIMM_3) connector (DIMM_4) 7 main power connector 8 floppy drive connector 9 battery socket (ATX_POWER) (FLOPPY) 106 Removing and Installing Parts
System Board Components 31 30 29 28 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 27 9 26 10 11 25 12 24 13 23 22 21 20 14 19 18 17 16 15 1 processor socket (CPU) 2 processor fan connector (CPU_FAN) 3 memory module connector (DIMM_1) 4 memory module 5 memory module 6 memory module connector (DIMM_2) connector (DIMM_3) connector (DIMM_4) 7 main power connector 8 floppy drive connector 9 battery socket (ATX_POWER) (FLOPPY) 106 Removing and Installing Parts
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... do so by running the Dell Diagnostics (see "Replacing the Computer Cover" on page 166). 7 Connect your computer and devices to an electrical outlet, and turn them . CAUTION: To guard against electrical shock, always unplug your computer's electronic components. NOTE: The processor fan with the heatsink is one... and the cable routing clips when sliding the I/O panel into the computer. 2 Align and slide the I/O panel clamp into the slot. Processor Fan CAUTION: Before you begin any of your computer from your body before you touch any of the procedures in this section, follow the ...
... do so by running the Dell Diagnostics (see "Replacing the Computer Cover" on page 166). 7 Connect your computer and devices to an electrical outlet, and turn them . CAUTION: To guard against electrical shock, always unplug your computer's electronic components. NOTE: The processor fan with the heatsink is one... and the cable routing clips when sliding the I/O panel into the computer. 2 Align and slide the I/O panel clamp into the slot. Processor Fan CAUTION: Before you begin any of your computer from your body before you touch any of the procedures in this section, follow the ...
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... in "Before You Begin" on page 101. 2 Remove the computer cover (see "Removing the Computer Cover" on page 103). 3 Disconnect the processor fan cable from the system board (see "System Board Components" on page 106). 4 Carefully move away any cables that it has had sufficient time... to cool before you are routed over the processor fan/heat sink assembly. 5 Loosen the four captive screws securing the processor fan/heat sink assembly and lift it . 1 2 1 captive screws (4) 2 processor fan/heat sink assembly 156 Removing and Installing Parts CAUTION: Despite having ...
... in "Before You Begin" on page 101. 2 Remove the computer cover (see "Removing the Computer Cover" on page 103). 3 Disconnect the processor fan cable from the system board (see "System Board Components" on page 106). 4 Carefully move away any cables that it has had sufficient time... to cool before you are routed over the processor fan/heat sink assembly. 5 Loosen the four captive screws securing the processor fan/heat sink assembly and lift it . 1 2 1 captive screws (4) 2 processor fan/heat sink assembly 156 Removing and Installing Parts CAUTION: Despite having ...
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...and the fan. 1 Align the captive screws on the processor fan/heat sink assembly to the system board (see "System Board Components" on the system board. 1 2 1 captive screws (4) 2 processor fan/heat sink assembly NOTE: The processor fan/heat sink assembly in your computer may vary from ...the one shown in the illustration. NOTE: The processor fan/heat sink assembly in your computer may vary from the one shown...
...and the fan. 1 Align the captive screws on the processor fan/heat sink assembly to the system board (see "System Board Components" on the system board. 1 2 1 captive screws (4) 2 processor fan/heat sink assembly NOTE: The processor fan/heat sink assembly in your computer may vary from ...the one shown in the illustration. NOTE: The processor fan/heat sink assembly in your computer may vary from the one shown...
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... NOTICE: Unless a new heat sink is required for the new processor, reuse the original heat sink assembly when you replace the processor. 4 At the processor, place your computer and devices to cool before you touch it. 3 Remove the processor fan/heat sink assembly from the computer (see "Removing the Computer ..."Before You Begin" on page 101. 2 Remove the computer cover (see "Removing the Processor Fan/Heat Sink Assembly" on page 156). Be sure that secures it. 158 Removing and Installing Parts Processor CAUTION: Before you begin any of the release lever, then push down and out to ...
... NOTICE: Unless a new heat sink is required for the new processor, reuse the original heat sink assembly when you replace the processor. 4 At the processor, place your computer and devices to cool before you touch it. 3 Remove the processor fan/heat sink assembly from the computer (see "Removing the Computer ..."Before You Begin" on page 101. 2 Remove the computer cover (see "Removing the Processor Fan/Heat Sink Assembly" on page 156). Be sure that secures it. 158 Removing and Installing Parts Processor CAUTION: Before you begin any of the release lever, then push down and out to ...
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1 2 3 4 1 processor cover 3 socket 2 processor 4 release lever NOTICE: When replacing the processor, do not touch any objects to fall on the back of the pins inside the socket or allow any of the computer. Removing and Installing Parts 159 Installing the Processor NOTICE: Ground yourself by touching an unpainted metal surface on the pins in the release position so that the socket is ready for the new processor. Leave the release lever extended in the socket. 5 Gently remove the processor from the socket.
1 2 3 4 1 processor cover 3 socket 2 processor 4 release lever NOTICE: When replacing the processor, do not touch any objects to fall on the back of the pins inside the socket or allow any of the computer. Removing and Installing Parts 159 Installing the Processor NOTICE: Ground yourself by touching an unpainted metal surface on the pins in the release position so that the socket is ready for the new processor. Leave the release lever extended in the socket. 5 Gently remove the processor from the socket.
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... properly with the front and rear alignment-notches on the socket. 5 Align the pin-1 corners of the processor and socket. NOTICE: When replacing the processor, do not use excessive force when you turn on the computer. 3 If the release lever on the socket is positioned... touch any of the processor. NOTICE: You must position the processor correctly in the socket to avoid permanent damage to the processor and the computer when you install the processor. 6 Set the processor lightly in the socket and ensure that the processor is positioned correctly. 7 When the processor is fully seated in...
... properly with the front and rear alignment-notches on the socket. 5 Align the pin-1 corners of the processor and socket. NOTICE: When replacing the processor, do not use excessive force when you turn on the computer. 3 If the release lever on the socket is positioned... touch any of the processor. NOTICE: You must position the processor correctly in the socket to avoid permanent damage to the processor and the computer when you install the processor. 6 Set the processor lightly in the socket and ensure that the processor is positioned correctly. 7 When the processor is fully seated in...
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... that you apply new thermal grease. Removing and Installing Parts 161 NOTICE: Ensure that the processor fan/heat sink assembly is a requirement for optimal processor operation. 10 Apply the new thermal grease to the top of the heat sink. New ...seated and secure. 12 Replace the computer cover (see "Installing the Processor Fan/Heat Sink Assembly" on page 166). 2 1 9 3 4 5 6 8 7 1 processor cover 4 processor socket 7 front alignment-notch 2 tab 5 center cover latch 8 processor pin-1 indicator 3 processor 6 release lever 9 rear alignment notch 9 Clean the thermal grease from...
... that you apply new thermal grease. Removing and Installing Parts 161 NOTICE: Ensure that the processor fan/heat sink assembly is a requirement for optimal processor operation. 10 Apply the new thermal grease to the top of the heat sink. New ...seated and secure. 12 Replace the computer cover (see "Installing the Processor Fan/Heat Sink Assembly" on page 166). 2 1 9 3 4 5 6 8 7 1 processor cover 4 processor socket 7 front alignment-notch 2 tab 5 center cover latch 8 processor pin-1 indicator 3 processor 6 release lever 9 rear alignment notch 9 Clean the thermal grease from...
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... assembly, power supply, and other components may be installed in cards on the system board (see "Cards" on page 115). 4 Remove the processor and heat sink assembly (see "Removing the Processor Fan/Heat Sink Assembly" on page 156). 5 Remove the memory modules (see "Removing the Computer Cover" on page 115) and document...
... assembly, power supply, and other components may be installed in cards on the system board (see "Cards" on page 115). 4 Remove the processor and heat sink assembly (see "Removing the Processor Fan/Heat Sink Assembly" on page 156). 5 Remove the memory modules (see "Removing the Computer Cover" on page 115) and document...
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... are left inside the computer. 3 Align the tabs at the same locations from which you removed from the system board. 4 Replace the processor and the heat sink assembly (see "Dell Diagnostics" on page 159). NOTICE: Ensure that the heat sink assembly is correctly seated and secure. 5 Replace the memory modules into the... the cover is seated correctly. 6 Replace and tighten the two screws that you removed them on. 9 Verify that the computer works correctly by running the Dell Diagnostics (see "Installing the Processor" on page 86).
... are left inside the computer. 3 Align the tabs at the same locations from which you removed from the system board. 4 Replace the processor and the heat sink assembly (see "Dell Diagnostics" on page 159). NOTICE: Ensure that the heat sink assembly is correctly seated and secure. 5 Replace the memory modules into the... the cover is seated correctly. 6 Replace and tighten the two screws that you removed them on. 9 Verify that the computer works correctly by running the Dell Diagnostics (see "Installing the Processor" on page 86).
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... Computer Information Chipset RAID Support DMA channels Interrupt levels BIOS chip (NVRAM) NIC Video Type Intel® Core™ 2 Duo processor Intel® Pentium® Dual-Core processor Intel® Celeron® processor At least 512 KB pipelined-burst, eight-way set associative, writeback SRAM 667-MHz, 800-MHz DDR2 SDRAM four 512...
... Computer Information Chipset RAID Support DMA channels Interrupt levels BIOS chip (NVRAM) NIC Video Type Intel® Core™ 2 Duo processor Intel® Pentium® Dual-Core processor Intel® Celeron® processor At least 512 KB pipelined-burst, eight-way set associative, writeback SRAM 667-MHz, 800-MHz DDR2 SDRAM four 512...
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Drives Externally accessible: Internally accessible Available devices Connectors External connectors: Video Network adapter USB Audio System board connectors: Serial ATA Internal USB device Floppy drive Processor fan Chassis fan PCI 2.3 PCI Express x1 PCI Express x16 Front panel control Front panel USB Front panel audio HDA header one 3.5-inch drive bay (...
Drives Externally accessible: Internally accessible Available devices Connectors External connectors: Video Network adapter USB Audio System board connectors: Serial ATA Internal USB device Floppy drive Processor fan Chassis fan PCI 2.3 PCI Express x1 PCI Express x16 Front panel control Front panel USB Front panel audio HDA header one 3.5-inch drive bay (...
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... 300 W Maximum heat dissipation 162 W NOTE: Heat dissipation is calculated by using the power supply wattage rating. 172 Appendix Drive activity light blue light - Connectors Processor Memory Power 12V Power one 775-pin connector four 240-pin connectors one 4-pin connector one 24-pin connector Controls and Lights Front of computer...
... 300 W Maximum heat dissipation 162 W NOTE: Heat dissipation is calculated by using the power supply wattage rating. 172 Appendix Drive activity light blue light - Connectors Processor Memory Power 12V Power one 775-pin connector four 240-pin connectors one 4-pin connector one 24-pin connector Controls and Lights Front of computer...
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... Displays the SATA drives integrated in by default). But Keyboard. (All, But Keyboard by default). CPU Info Identifies whether the computer's processor supports Hyper-Threading and lists the processor bus speed, processor ID, clock speed, and L2 cache. Advanced BIOS Features CPU Feature • Limit CPUID Value-Enabled; Memory Info Indicates amount of...
... Displays the SATA drives integrated in by default). But Keyboard. (All, But Keyboard by default). CPU Info Identifies whether the computer's processor supports Hyper-Threading and lists the processor bus speed, processor ID, clock speed, and L2 cache. Advanced BIOS Features CPU Feature • Limit CPUID Value-Enabled; Memory Info Indicates amount of...
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...and Utilities media is the boiling point of water. bps - BTU - bus speed - C C - Celsius - Primary cache stored inside the processor. Data can either a reserved section of native, uncompressed surround sound. bit - Specifies the order of the devices from which the computer attempts to... 50 GB, full 1080p video resolution (HDTV required), and as many processor operations. bootable media - In case your computer. British thermal unit - A measurement of data interpreted by your computer. The basic data...
...and Utilities media is the boiling point of water. bps - BTU - bus speed - C C - Celsius - Primary cache stored inside the processor. Data can either a reserved section of native, uncompressed surround sound. bit - Specifies the order of the devices from which the computer attempts to... 50 GB, full 1080p video resolution (HDTV required), and as many processor operations. bootable media - In case your computer. British thermal unit - A measurement of data interpreted by your computer. The basic data...
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... connected to a CD-RW disc, and then erased and written over 400 MHz. double-data-rate SDRAM - A type of data between the processor and memory or between the processor and devices. CRIMM - See driver. A special module that has no memory chips and is used to modify operating system and hardware settings, such...
... connected to a CD-RW disc, and then erased and written over 400 MHz. double-data-rate SDRAM - A type of data between the processor and memory or between the processor and devices. CRIMM - See driver. A special module that has no memory chips and is used to modify operating system and hardware settings, such...