Replacing the Computer Cover Advanced Troubleshooting System Setup
Dell XPS 710 H2C Edition Service Manual
Technical Overview Removing and Installing Parts
Technical Specifications
Connectors
Dell XPS 710 H2C Edition Service Manual
Back to Contents Page
About Your XPS Computer
Front I/O Connectors
System Setup
Back I/O Connectors
Back I/O Connectors
see System Setup
Back View
Green - A good connection exists between a 10-Mbps network and
Back to Contents Page
see System Setup
Use the blue line-in connector to attach a record/playback device such as
Recommended Tools
Before You Begin
Getting Started
Preparing to Work Inside Your Computer
b. In the Turn off computer window, click Turn off
a. Click Start, then click Turn Off Computer
Back to Contents Page
Back to Contents Page
Removing the Computer Cover
Dell XPS 710 H2C Edition Service Manual
Back to Contents Page
Inside View of Your Computer
Power Supply PSU DC Connector Pin Assignments
Technical Overview
System Board Components
1 white memory module connectors DIMM1
Power Supply PSU DC Connector Pin Assignments
DC Power Connector P1
750-KW Power Supply
DC Power Connector P2
1-KW Power Supply
Signal
750-KW Power Supply
DC Power Connector P3 Graphics Card
1-KW Power Supply
Signal
22-AWG Wire
DC Power Connector P4 Graphics Card
DC Power Connector P5 FD1
+5 VDC
DC Power Connectors P10-P13 HDD2 and HDD5
DC Power Connector P6 and P7 BAY1 and Bay2
DC Power Connectors P8 and P9 HDD0 and HDD1
1-KW Power Supply
Signal Name
DC Power Connectors P14 Peripheral
DC Power Connector P15 Graphics Card - 1-KW PSU Only
18-AWG Wire Color
18-AWG Wire Color
DC Power Connector P16 Graphics Card - 1-KW PSU Only
Signal Name
Back to Contents Page
Before You Begin
Removing and Installing Parts
Liquid Cooling Assembly Processor Battery Removing the Computer Stand
Before You Begin Removing the Computer Cover Memory Cards Drives
a. Click Start, then click Turn Off Computer
Removing the Computer Cover
b. In the Turn off computer window, click Turn off
2 cover release latch
Inside View of Your Computer
1 computer cover
3 cover hinge tabs
floppy drive/media card reader
System Board Components
CD/DVD drive bays
3 hard drive bays
white memory
front panel 1394a connector
Memory
DDR2 Memory Overview
Addressing Memory Configurations
Installing Memory
cutouts
Cards
Removing Memory
Removing PCI and PCI Express Cards
PCI Express x16 card slot
release tab
Installing PCI and PCI Express Cards
release tab
Removing a PCI Express Graphics Card from a Dual Configuration
1 graphics card bridge
Installing a PCI Express Graphics Card in a Dual Configuration
1. Follow the procedures in Before You Begin
3 PCI Express x16 card slot
1 PCI Express x16 card
2 securing tab
9. Connect any cables that should be attached to the card
Network Adapter and Sound Card Settings
Drives
system board
General Drive Installation Guidelines
About Serial ATA Drives
1 CD/DVD drive bays
Hard Drive
Removing a Hard Drive
blue tabs
power cable
5. Ensure that all connectors are properly cabled and firmly seated
hard drive
Installing a Hard Drive
hard drive bracket
8. Connect the hard drive data cable to the hard drive
7. Connect the power cable to the hard drive
hard drive
hard drive bay
Removing the Drive Panel
Drive Panel
Replacing the Drive Panel
Floppy Drive
Removing a Floppy Drive
6. Replace the drive panel see Replacing the Drive Panel
power cable
drive release latch
floppy drive data cable
Installing a Floppy Drive
Media Card Reader
Removing a Media Card Reader
drive release latch
1 media card reader power cable
2 system board connector
6. Replace the drive panel see Replacing the Drive Panel
Installing a Media Card Reader
shoulder screws
CD/DVD Drive
Removing a CD/DVD Drive
power cable
4. Disconnect the power and data cables from the back of the drive
data cable
Installing a CD/DVD Drive
CD/DVD drive
To locate the system board connector, see System Board Components
Attach the power and data cables to the CD/DVD drive
shoulder screws
Liquid Cooling Assembly
Removing the Liquid Cooling Assembly
Page
TECPUMP
Installing the Liquid Cooling Assembly
Processor
Installing the Processor
Removing the Processor
1. Unpack the new processor
Replacing the Battery
Battery
Removing the Computer Stand
Replacing the Computer Cover
Back to Contents Page
hinge slots
Dell XPS 710 H2C Edition Service Manual
Replacing the Computer Cover
Back to Contents Page
Back to Contents Page
Power Lights Diagnostic Lights Beep Codes System Messages
Advanced Troubleshooting
Power Lights
Dell Diagnostics
Suggested Resolution
Diagnostic Lights
Problem
Light Pattern
Manual
Beep Codes
Memory
Express Cards
Possible Cause
System Messages
Message
Corrective Action
Dell Diagnostics
When to Use the Dell Diagnostics
Starting the Dell Diagnostics From Your Hard Drive
Starting the Dell Diagnostics From the Drivers and Utilities CD
Function
7. At the CD-ROM Startup Menu highlight Boot from CD-ROM
Option
Dell Diagnostics Main Menu
Parameters
Back to Contents Page
devices attached to your computer
Custom Test only
System Setup Screens
System Setup
Entering System Setup
Overview Entering System Setup System Setup Options Boot Sequence
System
System Setup Options
Options List
Drives
another computer. If a boot routine is not
Onboard Devices
booting to an operating system located on
Off - Integrated audio is disabled
LEDs see About Your XPS Computer
Performance
On - Multiple CPU core technology
Security
Off - Multiple CPU core technology
CPU clock speed so that the CPU operates
time set in Auto Power Time
Power Management
Power Time
Time
Setup & Boot Menu - Display both messages F2=Setup and F12=Boot Menu
Maintenance
Setup & Boot Menu default
POST Behavior
Changing Boot Sequence for the Current Boot
Boot Sequence
Option Settings
Changing Boot Sequence for Future Boots
a. Click Start, then click Turn Off Computer
Clearing Forgotten Passwords
b. In the Turn off computer window, click Turn off
Clearing CMOS Settings
Back to Contents Page
Memory
Technical Specifications
Processor
NOTE See Addressing Memory
Available devices
Connectors
Expansion Bus
Serial ATA drive, floppy drive
Diagnostic Lights
Controls and Lights
overload an electrical outlet, power
Power
DC power supply
power strip, or other receptacle
Back to Contents Page
Inside View of Your Computer
System Board Components
Power Supply (PSU) DC Connector Pin Assignments