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