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