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...tips, articles from technicians, and online NOTE: Select your operating system and support for processors, optical drives, USB devices, and so on. Online discussion with technical support • Dell Technical Update Service - Certified drivers, patches, and software updates • Desktop System ...the operating system • Customer Care - Find It Here • Solutions - software automatically detects your NOTE: The support.dell.com user interface computer and operating system and may vary depending on my computer configuration, product specifications, and white papers •...
...tips, articles from technicians, and online NOTE: Select your operating system and support for processors, optical drives, USB devices, and so on. Online discussion with technical support • Dell Technical Update Service - Certified drivers, patches, and software updates • Desktop System ...the operating system • Customer Care - Find It Here • Solutions - software automatically detects your NOTE: The support.dell.com user interface computer and operating system and may vary depending on my computer configuration, product specifications, and white papers •...
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... properly. - If the computer is plugged into a power strip, ensure that the power strip is plugged into both the power connector on . - Ensure that the processor power cable is securely connected to match the AC power at your User's Guide). • If the power light is blinking amber, the computer is...
... properly. - If the computer is plugged into a power strip, ensure that the power strip is plugged into both the power connector on . - Ensure that the processor power cable is securely connected to match the AC power at your User's Guide). • If the power light is blinking amber, the computer is...
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... help troubleshoot a problem, your User's Guide). • If the problem persists, contact Dell (see "Contacting Dell" in a normal off condition or a possible pre-BIOS failure has occurred. in your computer has four lights labeled 1, 2, 3, and 4 on the front panel (see "Processor" failure has occurred. When the computer starts normally, the lights flash, and...
... help troubleshoot a problem, your User's Guide). • If the problem persists, contact Dell (see "Contacting Dell" in a normal off condition or a possible pre-BIOS failure has occurred. in your computer has four lights labeled 1, 2, 3, and 4 on the front panel (see "Processor" failure has occurred. When the computer starts normally, the lights flash, and...
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... T A C T D E L L TE C H N I L U R E - CPU fan failure. Replace the CPU fan (see "Removing the Processor" in your User's Guide). Check cable connections (see "Contacting Dell" in the following table, see the documentation for either the operating system or the program that the memory you received is...ATTEMPTS AT BOOTING THIS SYSTEM HAVE FAILED AT CHECKPOINT [NNNN]. or motherboard failure. • If the problem persists, contact Dell (see "Contacting Dell" in your User's Guide for assistance). Video BIOS Test Failure. Code (repetitive short beeps) 4 5 6 Description ...
... T A C T D E L L TE C H N I L U R E - CPU fan failure. Replace the CPU fan (see "Removing the Processor" in your User's Guide). Check cable connections (see "Contacting Dell" in the following table, see the documentation for either the operating system or the program that the memory you received is...ATTEMPTS AT BOOTING THIS SYSTEM HAVE FAILED AT CHECKPOINT [NNNN]. or motherboard failure. • If the problem persists, contact Dell (see "Contacting Dell" in your User's Guide for assistance). Video BIOS Test Failure. Code (repetitive short beeps) 4 5 6 Description ...
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... DC Connector Pin Assignments . . 167 Removing the Power Supply 174 Replacing the Power Supply 176 Battery 176 About the Battery 176 Replacing the Battery 177 Processor 179 Removing the Processor 179 Installing the Processor 183 Memory 187 Fully Buffered DIMM (FBD) Memory Overview . . 187 8 Contents
... DC Connector Pin Assignments . . 167 Removing the Power Supply 174 Replacing the Power Supply 176 Battery 176 About the Battery 176 Replacing the Battery 177 Processor 179 Removing the Processor 179 Installing the Processor 183 Memory 187 Fully Buffered DIMM (FBD) Memory Overview . . 187 8 Contents
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... Finding Information 15 Online discussion with technical support • Dell Technical Update Service - If To download Desktop System Software: you reinstall the operating system for your operating system and search for processors, optical drives, USB devices, and so on my computer ...configuration, product specifications, and white papers • Downloads - Troubleshooting hints and Dell Support Website - Proactive e-mail notification of your ...
... Finding Information 15 Online discussion with technical support • Dell Technical Update Service - If To download Desktop System Software: you reinstall the operating system for your operating system and search for processors, optical drives, USB devices, and so on my computer ...configuration, product specifications, and white papers • Downloads - Troubleshooting hints and Dell Support Website - Proactive e-mail notification of your ...
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1 primary processor connector (CPU_0) 2 secondary processor connector (CPU_1) 3 front fan connector (FAN_FRONT) 4 card cage fan (FAN_CCAG) 5 internal speaker connector (INT_SPKR) 6 power connector (POWER2) 7 USB (INT_USB) 8 password jumper (PSWD) 9 auxiliary hard-drive ...
1 primary processor connector (CPU_0) 2 secondary processor connector (CPU_1) 3 front fan connector (FAN_FRONT) 4 card cage fan (FAN_CCAG) 5 internal speaker connector (INT_SPKR) 6 power connector (POWER2) 7 USB (INT_USB) 8 password jumper (PSWD) 9 auxiliary hard-drive ...
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...Intel 5400 64 bits Quad-channel fully-buffered DIMM 38 Bits 8 Mbit two PCI Express 2.0 x16 slots About Your Computer 37 Processor Processor type Internal cache External bus frequency Memory Memory module connectors Memory module capacities Memory type Minimum memory Maximum memory BIOS address System Information... Flash EPROM Graphics bus Dual-Core Intel® Xeon® Processor 5200 series Quad-Core Intel® Xeon® Processor 5400 series Dual-Core Intel® Xeon® Processor 5200 series - 6 MB Quad-Core Intel® Xeon® Processor 5400 series - 12 MB 1333 MHz 8 512-MB or ...
...Intel 5400 64 bits Quad-channel fully-buffered DIMM 38 Bits 8 Mbit two PCI Express 2.0 x16 slots About Your Computer 37 Processor Processor type Internal cache External bus frequency Memory Memory module connectors Memory module capacities Memory type Minimum memory Maximum memory BIOS address System Information... Flash EPROM Graphics bus Dual-Core Intel® Xeon® Processor 5200 series Quad-Core Intel® Xeon® Processor 5400 series Dual-Core Intel® Xeon® Processor 5200 series - 6 MB Quad-Core Intel® Xeon® Processor 5400 series - 12 MB 1333 MHz 8 512-MB or ...
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Alert Description Chassis: Chassis Intrusion - CPU: CPU DOA Alert/CPU DOA The processor is disabled. Power Supply: Critical Power Supply Problem The computer power supply voltage is out of limits. Physical Security Violation Event Cleared The computer chassis ... is out of limits. Temperature: Generic Critical Temperature Problem The computer temperature is invalid (alert occurs Violation after three failed attempts). For more information about Dell's ASF implementation, see the ASF User's Guide and the ASF Administrator's Guide, which are available on the...
Alert Description Chassis: Chassis Intrusion - CPU: CPU DOA Alert/CPU DOA The processor is disabled. Power Supply: Critical Power Supply Problem The computer power supply voltage is out of limits. Physical Security Violation Event Cleared The computer chassis ... is out of limits. Temperature: Generic Critical Temperature Problem The computer temperature is invalid (alert occurs Violation after three failed attempts). For more information about Dell's ASF implementation, see the ASF User's Guide and the ASF Administrator's Guide, which are available on the...
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...computers equipped with industry-standard management software. Dell OpenManage Client Instrumentation Dell OpenManage Client Instrumentation is running. • Monitor the status of your computer, such as listening for your computer, such as how many processors it has and what operating system it... down remotely. Advanced Features 47 For more information, see "Power Management" on the Dell Support website at support.dell.com. Dell OpenManage™ IT Assistant IT Assistant configures,...
...computers equipped with industry-standard management software. Dell OpenManage Client Instrumentation Dell OpenManage Client Instrumentation is running. • Monitor the status of your computer, such as listening for your computer, such as how many processors it has and what operating system it... down remotely. Advanced Features 47 For more information, see "Power Management" on the Dell Support website at support.dell.com. Dell OpenManage™ IT Assistant IT Assistant configures,...
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... selected when you purchased your computer can enhance overall computer performance by allowing one physical processor to take advantage of performing certain tasks simultaneously. To determine if your Dell Precision computer. A RAID level 5 configuration provides for them and may require an update from the software manufacturer. A RAID level 5 configuration is an Intel technology...
... selected when you purchased your computer can enhance overall computer performance by allowing one physical processor to take advantage of performing certain tasks simultaneously. To determine if your Dell Precision computer. A RAID level 5 configuration provides for them and may require an update from the software manufacturer. A RAID level 5 configuration is an Intel technology...
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This option also displays a table that describes the memory size, whether the memory module is Hyperthreading or Multi-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... a USB memory device, select the USB device and move it so it becomes the first device in the system setup menu. System 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,...
This option also displays a table that describes the memory size, whether the memory module is Hyperthreading or Multi-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... a USB memory device, select the USB device and move it so it becomes the first device in the system setup menu. System 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,...
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... Prefetcher fetches both cache lines that comprise a cache line pair when it determines required data is greater than 3. When disabled, the processor will support. allows the drive manufacturer to select mode • Performance - PEG is primary, PCI or PEG. do nothing (needed... drive's performance and acoustic levels. • Bypass - NOTE: This option may not be available on the frontside bus in dual processor configurations. faster, but quieter • Suggested - Specifies whether a virtual machine monitor (VMM) can use additional hardware capabilities provided by...
... Prefetcher fetches both cache lines that comprise a cache line pair when it determines required data is greater than 3. When disabled, the processor will support. allows the drive manufacturer to select mode • Performance - PEG is primary, PCI or PEG. do nothing (needed... drive's performance and acoustic levels. • Bypass - NOTE: This option may not be available on the frontside bus in dual processor configurations. faster, but quieter • Suggested - Specifies whether a virtual machine monitor (VMM) can use additional hardware capabilities provided by...
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... page 28). Troubleshooting 117 The computer is receiving electrical power, but an internal power problem may be malfunctioning or incorrectly installed. • Ensure that the processor power cable is securely connected to the system board (see "Memory" on page 28). ENSURE THAT THE PRINTER IS TURNED ON CHECK THE PRINTER CABLE...
... page 28). Troubleshooting 117 The computer is receiving electrical power, but an internal power problem may be malfunctioning or incorrectly installed. • Ensure that the processor power cable is securely connected to the system board (see "Memory" on page 28). ENSURE THAT THE PRINTER IS TURNED ON CHECK THE PRINTER CABLE...
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...Problems" on failure has occurred. Any issues seen may be operating normally. If the problem is still not resolved, contact Dell for technical assistance (see "Processor" on page 45. The system hardware appears to be related to the operating system or software. A possible power Perform the... try to "wake up" the computer. The BIOS is seated correctly and restart the computer (see "Contacting Dell" on page 295). page 116. Ensure that the processor is not executing. See "Advanced Features" on page 179). None. Use one of the appropriate methods to wake...
...Problems" on failure has occurred. Any issues seen may be operating normally. If the problem is still not resolved, contact Dell for technical assistance (see "Processor" on page 45. The system hardware appears to be related to the operating system or software. A possible power Perform the... try to "wake up" the computer. The BIOS is seated correctly and restart the computer (see "Contacting Dell" on page 295). page 116. Ensure that the processor is not executing. See "Advanced Features" on page 179). None. Use one of the appropriate methods to wake...
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... power supply cables are not properly connected. Suggested Resolution Reinstall the processor (see "Contacting Dell" on page 295). Contact Dell for technical assistance (see "Processor" on page 295). Contact Dell for diagnostic light codes during POST. Diagnostic Light Codes During POST The...and restart the computer. A possible system board failure has occurred. Contact Dell for technical assistance (see "Contacting Dell" on page 295). page 107 and then to "Processor" on exists. A processor mismatch See "Troubleshooting" on page 179. (blinking) amber Power supply ...
... power supply cables are not properly connected. Suggested Resolution Reinstall the processor (see "Contacting Dell" on page 295). Contact Dell for technical assistance (see "Processor" on page 295). Contact Dell for diagnostic light codes during POST. Diagnostic Light Codes During POST The...and restart the computer. A possible system board failure has occurred. Contact Dell for technical assistance (see "Contacting Dell" on page 295). page 107 and then to "Processor" on exists. A processor mismatch See "Troubleshooting" on page 179. (blinking) amber Power supply ...
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... REGULATOR FAILURE - See "Memory Problems" on page 176). FOR HELP IN RESOLVING THIS PROBLEM, PLEASE NOTE THIS CHECKPOINT AND CONTACT DELL TECHNICAL SUPPORT - PREVIOUS PROCESSOR THERMAL FAILURE - UNABLE TO INITIALIZE ALL INSTALLED MEMORY - A REQUIRED .DLL FILE WAS NOT FOUND - To remove and then reinstall...See the program documentation for assistance (see "Contacting Dell" on page 295). ALERT! Ensure that the cooling fan and airflow shroud are trying to open is missing an essential file. Also, ensure that the processor heat-sink assembly is blocking the airflow vents and ...
... REGULATOR FAILURE - See "Memory Problems" on page 176). FOR HELP IN RESOLVING THIS PROBLEM, PLEASE NOTE THIS CHECKPOINT AND CONTACT DELL TECHNICAL SUPPORT - PREVIOUS PROCESSOR THERMAL FAILURE - UNABLE TO INITIALIZE ALL INSTALLED MEMORY - A REQUIRED .DLL FILE WAS NOT FOUND - To remove and then reinstall...See the program documentation for assistance (see "Contacting Dell" on page 295). ALERT! Ensure that the cooling fan and airflow shroud are trying to open is missing an essential file. Also, ensure that the processor heat-sink assembly is blocking the airflow vents and ...
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... shown below, and then click Shut Down. The computer turns off after the operating system shutdown process is complete. 2 Ensure that is not authorized by Dell is flat and clean to ensure your computer. Before Working Inside Your Computer Use the following steps before you pull connectors apart, keep them off... Microsoft Windows Vista™ operating system, click the Windows Vista Start button , click the arrow in the lower-right corner of the Start menu as a processor by its edges, not by its pins.
... shown below, and then click Shut Down. The computer turns off after the operating system shutdown process is complete. 2 Ensure that is not authorized by Dell is flat and clean to ensure your computer. Before Working Inside Your Computer Use the following steps before you pull connectors apart, keep them off... Microsoft Windows Vista™ operating system, click the Windows Vista Start button , click the arrow in the lower-right corner of the Start menu as a processor by its edges, not by its pins.
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...computer from your computer's electronic components. You can do so by touching an unpainted metal surface on page 156). 4 Rotate the processor access door to components inside your computer, discharge static electricity from the electrical outlet before you touch any of the procedures in this... section, follow the safety instructions in the Product Information Guide. Processor CAUTION: Before you begin any of your body before opening the cover. Removing the Processor 1 Follow the procedures in "Before You Begin" on page 151. 2 Remove the computer ...
...computer from your computer's electronic components. You can do so by touching an unpainted metal surface on page 156). 4 Rotate the processor access door to components inside your computer, discharge static electricity from the electrical outlet before you touch any of the procedures in this... section, follow the safety instructions in the Product Information Guide. Processor CAUTION: Before you begin any of your body before opening the cover. Removing the Processor 1 Follow the procedures in "Before You Begin" on page 151. 2 Remove the computer ...
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Adding and Replacing Parts 181 Then, pull the lever back to Dell in the same package in which your new processor. 7 Open the processor cover by sliding the release lever from Dell, return the original heat-sink assembly and processor to release the processor. If you install your replacement kit was sent. 1 2 1 heat-sink assembly 2 captive screw housing (4) NOTICE: If you are not installing a processor upgrade kit from Dell, reuse the original heat-sink assembly when you are installing a processor upgrade kit from under the center cover latch on the socket.
Adding and Replacing Parts 181 Then, pull the lever back to Dell in the same package in which your new processor. 7 Open the processor cover by sliding the release lever from Dell, return the original heat-sink assembly and processor to release the processor. If you install your replacement kit was sent. 1 2 1 heat-sink assembly 2 captive screw housing (4) NOTICE: If you are not installing a processor upgrade kit from Dell, reuse the original heat-sink assembly when you are installing a processor upgrade kit from under the center cover latch on the socket.