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Dell Precision™ T5400 User’s Guide
Model DCTA
Contents
Main
Notes, Notices, and Cautions
Contents
3 Advanced Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45
4 Setting Up Your Computer . . . . . . . . . . . . 65
5 Securing Your Computer . . . . . . . . . . . . . 75
6 System Setup. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 89
7 Clearing Forgotten Passwords . . . . . . . 101
8 Cleaning Your Computer . . . . . . . . . . . . 105
9 Troubleshooting. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 107
10 Troubleshooting Tools . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 121
11 Reinstalling Software . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 141
12 Adding and Replacing Parts . . . . . . . . . 151
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13 Getting Help . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 289
A Appendix . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 297
Glossary . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 299
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About Your Computer
Front View of the Computer (Tower Orientation)
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Back View of the Computer (Tower Orientation)
Back Panel Connectors (Tower Orientation)
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Front View (Desktop Orientation)
Back View (Desktop Orientation)
Inside View
Inside View Hard Drive Bay Rotated Out
System Board Components
Cable Colors
Changing Between Tower and Desktop Modes
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Specifications
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Advanced Features
LegacySelect Technology Control
Manageability
Alert Standard Format
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For more information about Dell's ASF implementation, see the
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ASF Administrator's Guide
ASF User's Guide and the
Power Management
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Hyperthreading and Multi-Core Technology
About RAID Configurations
RAID Level 0
RAID Level 1
RAID Level 5
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Configuring Your Computer for RAID
Configuring Your Computer for RAID Using the Intel Matrix Storage Manager
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Configuring Your Computer for RAID Using the Intel RAID Option ROM Utility
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Setting Up Your Computer
Installing Your Computer in an Enclosure
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Connecting to the Internet
Setting Up Your Internet Connection
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
Securing Your Computer
Chassis Intrusion Detection
Removing the Chassis Intrusion Switch
Replacing the Chassis Intrusion Switch
Resetting the Chassis Intrusion Detector
Security Cable Lock
Passwords
About Passwords
Using a Primary (or System) Password
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Using an Administrator Password
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Disabling a Forgotten Password and Setting a New Password
Trusted Platform Module (TPM)
Enabling the TPM Feature
Security Management Software
Activating the Security Management Software
Using the Security Management Software
Computer Tracking Software
If Your Computer Is Lost or Stolen
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System Setup
Overview
Entering System Setup
System Setup Options
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Boot Menu
This feature allows you to change the boot sequence for devices.
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Option Settings
Selecting the Boot Device for the Current Boot
Changing Boot Sequence for Future Boots
Booting to a USB Device
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Clearing Forgotten Passwords
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Clearing CMOS Settings
Flashing the BIOS
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Cleaning Your Computer
Computer, Keyboard, and Monitor
Floppy Drive
CDs and DVDs
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Troubleshooting
Solving Problems
Battery Problems
Drive Problems
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Optical drive problems
Problems writing to an optical drive
Hard drive problems
E-Mail and Internet Problems
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Error Messages
drive letter
IEEE 1394 Device Problems
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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
Memory Problems
Mouse Problems
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Network Problems
Power Problems
Printer Problems
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Scanner Problems
Sound Problems
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Troubleshooting Tools
Diagnostic Lights
Diagnostic Light Codes Before POST
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Diagnostic Light Codes During POST
The power light displays a solid green for diagnostic light codes during POST.
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Beep Codes
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Error Messages
Fill out the "Diagnostics Checklist" on page294 as you complete these checks.
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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 Disc
Dell Diagnostics Main Menu
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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 Disc
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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 and Front Panel
Removing the Computer Cover
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Removing the Front Panel
Rotating the Hard Drive Carrier Out of the Computer
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Replacing the Front Panel and Computer Cover
Rotating the Hard-Drive Carrier Back into the Computer
Replacing the Front Panel
Replacing the Computer Cover
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I/O Panel
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I/O-Panel Components
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Removing the I/O Panel
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Power Supply
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DC Power Connectors P2
DC Power Connector P3
DC Power Connector P5
DC Power Connector P6
DC Power Connector FD5
DC Power Connector Bay 1 (PATA)
DC Power Connectors Bays 1, 2, and 3 (SATA)
Removing the Power Supply
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Replacing the Power Supply
Battery
About the Battery
Replacing the Battery
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Processor
Removing the Processor
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Installing the Processor
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Memory
Fully Buffered DIMM (FBD) Memory Overview
Addressing Memory With 4-GB or Greater Configurations (32-bit Operating Systems Only)
Removing Memory
Installing Memory
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Cards
Expansion Card Support
Installing an Expansion Card
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Removing an Expansion Card
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Drives
Tower Computer Drives
Desktop Computer Drives
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Controller Card Data Cable Connectors
Hard Drive
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Drive Panels
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Floppy Drive
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Media Card Reader
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Optical Drive
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System Board
Removing the System Board
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Replacing the System Board
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Getting Help
Obtaining Assistance
Technical Support and Customer Service
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
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