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Adding and Replacing Parts
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Contents
Main
Notes, Notices, and Cautions
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Contents
1 Finding Information 2 About Y our Computer
3 Advanced Features
4 About RAID Configurations
5 Setting Up Y our Computer
6 Securing Y our Computer
7 Cleaning Y our Computer
8 Sy stem Setup
9 Clearing Passwords and CMOS Settings 95
10 T roubleshooting T ools
11 T roubleshooting
12 Reinstalling Software
13 Adding and Replacing Parts
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14 Getting Help
15 Appendix
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Finding Information
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About Your Computer
Front View (Tower Orientation)
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Back View (Tower Orientation)
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Front View (Desktop Orientation)
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Back View (Desktop Orientation)
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Back Panel Connectors
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Specifications
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Advanced Features
LegacySelect Technology Control
Manageability
Dell OpenManage IT Assistant
Dell OpenManage Client Instrumentation
Power Management
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About RAID Configurations
Using RAID with Hard Drive Passwords
RAID Level 0
RAID Level 1
RAID Level 5
RAID Level 10 (1+0)
Configuring Your Computer for RAID
Setting Your Computer to RAID-Enabled Mode
Configuring Your Computer for RAID Using the Intel RAID Option ROM Utility
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Configuring Your Computer for RAID Using the Intel Matrix Storage Manager
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Migrating to a RAID Level 0 Configuration
Migrating to a RAID Level 1 Configuration
Migrating to a RAID Level 5 Configuration
Migrating to a RAID Level 10 Configuration
Creating a Spare Hard Drive
Rebuilding a Degraded RAID Level 1 Configuration
Setting Up Your Computer
Changing Between Tower and Desktop Orientations
Switching From Tower to Desktop Orientation
Switching From Desktop to Tower Orientation
Installing Your Computer in an Enclosure
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Transferring Information to a New Computer
Microsoft Windows XP
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Microsoft Windows Vista
Power Protection Devices
Surge Protectors
Line Conditioners
Uninterruptible Power Supplies
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Securing Your Computer
Chassis Intrusion Detection
Security Cable Lock
Smart Cards and Fingerprint Readers
Passwords
About Passwords
Using a Primary (System) Password
Using an Administrator Password
Using a Hard Drive Password
Trusted Platform Module (TPM)
Turning On and Activating TPM
Security Management Software
Computer Tracking Software
If Your Computer Is Lost or Stolen
Cleaning Your Computer
Computer, Keyboard, and Monitor
Mouse (Non-Optical)
Floppy Drive
CDs and DVDs
System Setup
Entering System Setup
System Setup Screens
System Setup Options
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Boot Sequence
Changing Boot Sequence for the Current Boot
Changing Boot Sequence for Future Boots
Clearing Passwords and CMOS Settings
Clearing Passwords
Clearing CMOS Settings
Flashing the BIOS
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Troubleshooting Tools
Power Lights
Diagnostic Lights
Diagnostic Light Codes During POST
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Beep Codes
System Messages
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Hardware Troubleshooter
Dell Diagnostics
When to Use the Dell Diagnostics
Starting the Dell Diagnostics From Your Hard Drive
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Dell Diagnostics Main Menu
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Troubleshooting
Battery Problems
Drive Problems
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Optical drive problems
Problems writing to an optical drive
Hard drive problems
E-Mail, Modem, and Internet Problems
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Error Messages
IEEE 1394 Device Problems
Keyboard Problems
Lockups and Software Problems
The computer does not start up
The computer stops responding
A program stops responding
A program crashes repeatedly
A program is designed for an earlier Windows operating system
A solid blue screen appears
Other software problems
Memory Problems
Mouse Problems
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press the up- and down-arrow keys
Network Problems
Power Problems
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Printer Problems
Scanner Problems
Sound and Speaker Problems
No sound from speakers
No sound from headphones
Video and Monitor Problems
The screen is blank
The screen is difficult to read
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DVI-to-VGA
3D image quality is poor
Only part of the screen is readable
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Reinstalling Software
Drivers
What Is a Driver?
Identifying Drivers
Reinstalling Drivers and Utilities
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Restoring Your Operating System
Using Microsoft Windows System Restore
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Using Dell PC Restore and Dell Factory Image Restore
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Using the Operating System Media
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Adding and Replacing Parts
Before You Begin
Recommended Tools
Turning Off Your Computer
Before Working Inside Your Computer
Removing the Computer Cover
Inside View of Your Computer
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System Board Components
Power Supply DC Connector Pin Assignments
DC Power Connector P1
DC Power Connector P2
DC Power Connectors P3 and P5
DC Power Connector P7
DC Power Connectors P8, P9, P13, and P14
DC Power Connector P10
DC Power Connector P12
Removing the Front Panel
Chassis Intrusion Switch
Removing the Chassis Intrusion Switch
Replacing the Chassis Intrusion Switch
Resetting the Chassis Intrusion Detector
Memory
Memory Overview
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Removing a Memory Module
Installing a Memory Module
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Cards
PCI Cards
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PCI Express Cards
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Drives
Tower Computer Drive Configurations
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Desktop Computer Drive Configurations
About Metal Shields (Present in Some Drive Configurations)
General Installation Guidelines
SATA Data Cable Connectors
SAS Data Cable Connectors
Hard Drive
Removing a Hard Drive (Tower or Desktop Computer)
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Installing a Hard Drive or Adding a Second Optional Hard Drive (Tower or Desktop Computer)
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Removing an Optional Third Hard Drive (Tower Computer)
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Installing an Optional Third Hard Drive (Tower Computer)
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Removing an Optional Fourth SATA Hard Drive (Tower Computer)
Installing an Optional Fourth Hard Drive (Tower Computer)
Removing an Optional Third Hard Drive (Desktop Computer)
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Installing an Optional Third Hard Drive (Desktop Computer)
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Installing an Additional Fan
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Drive Panel
Removing the Drive Panel (Tower Computer)
Replacing the Drive Panel (Tower Computer)
Removing the Drive Panel (Desktop Computer)
Replacing the Drive Panel (Desktop Computer)
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Removing a Drive-Panel Insert
Installing a Drive-Panel Insert
Floppy Drive or Media Card Reader
Removing a Floppy Drive or Media Card Reader (Tower Computer)
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Installing a Floppy Drive or Media Card Reader (Tower Computer)
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Removing a Floppy Drive or a Media Card Reader (Desktop Computer)
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Installing a Floppy Drive or Media Card Reader (Desktop Computer)
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Optical Drive
Removing an Optical Drive (Tower Computer)
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Installing an Optical Drive (Tower Computer)
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Removing an Optical Drive (Desktop Computer)
Installing an Optical Drive (Desktop Computer)
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Installing the Optional Speaker
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Processor
Removing the Processor
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Replacing the Processor
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Battery
About the Battery
Removing the Battery
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Replacing the Battery
I/O Panel
I/O-Panel Components
Removing the I/O Panel
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Power Supply
Removing the Power Supply
Replacing the Power Supply
System Board
Removing the System Board
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Replacing the System Board
Replacing the Front Panel
Replacing the Computer Cover
Getting Help
Obtaining Assistance
Technical Support and Customer Service
DellConnect
Online Services
AutoTech Service
Automated Order-Status Service
Problems With Your Order
Product Information
Returning Items for Warranty Repair or Credit
Before You Call
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Contacting Dell
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Appendix
FCC Notice (U.S. Only)
FCC Class B
Macrovision Product Notice
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