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Dell Precision T5400 User’s Guide
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Error messages
Pin Number Signal name
Password
Connecting to the Internet
About RAID Configurations
Solving Problems
Diagnostic Lights
Setting Up Your Computer
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Contents
Dell Precision T5400 User’s Guide
August
Contents
Transferring Information to a New Computer
Installing Your Computer in an Enclosure
Security Management Software
Trusted Platform Module TPM
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Cleaning Your Computer
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Turning Off Your Computer
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Returning Items for Warranty Repair or Credit
Finding Information
Drivers and Utilities Disc
What Are You Looking For? Find It Here
At support.dell.com
Quick Reference Guide
What Are You Looking For?
Service Tag and Microsoft Windows License
Dell Support Website support.dell.com
Windows Help and Support
Dell Supported Linux Sites
Finding Information
Front View of the Computer Tower Orientation
About Your Computer
Ieee 1394 connector
Cards
Back View of the Computer Tower Orientation
Connector
Back Panel Connectors Tower Orientation
Network adapter
Front View Desktop Orientation
Information on booting to a USB device
Back View Desktop Orientation
Inside View
Inside View Hard Drive Bay Rotated Out
System Board Components
Device Color
Cable Colors
Changing Between Tower and Desktop Modes
Tower Orientation Desktop Orientation
Spare card retainer
Desktop Orientation Tower Orientation
FlexBay
About Your Computer
Specifications
Memory
Processor
System Information
Tower Mode
Desktop Mode
Expansion
USB
Ports and Connectors
Audio
Video
Drives
Key Combinations
Front panel
Power
Environmental
Physical
About Your Computer
About Your Computer
Manageability
LegacySelect Technology Control
Alert Standard Format
Chassis intrusion alert has been cleared
Alert Description
Dell OpenManage IT Assistant
Power Management
Dell OpenManage Client Instrumentation
Sleep Mode
Hyperthreading and Multi-Core Technology
About RAID Configurations
RAID Level
RAID Level
Hard drive
RAID level
Setting Your Computer to RAID-Enabled Mode
Configuring Your Computer for RAID
Creating a RAID Level 0 Configuration
Creating a RAID Level 5 Configuration
Creating a RAID Level 1 Configuration
On the Delete RAID Volume Wizard screen, click Next
Deleting a RAID Volume
Migrating to a RAID Level 0 Configuration
About Migrating to a RAID Configuration
Drive RAID
Migrating to a RAID Level 1 Configuration
Migrating to a RAID Level 5 Configuration
Creating a Spare Hard Drive
Rebuilding a Degraded RAID Level 1 or 5 Configuration
Creating a RAID Level 0 Configuration
Creating a RAID Level 1 Configuration
Creating a RAID Level 5 Configuration
Deleting a RAID Volume
Installing Your Computer in an Enclosure
Setting Up Your Computer
Setting Up Your Computer
Connecting to the Internet
Windows XP
Setting Up Your Internet Connection
Windows Vista
Transferring Information to a New Computer
To prepare a new computer for the file transfer
Microsoft Windows XP
Setting Up Your Computer
Setting Up Your Computer
Microsoft Windows Vista
Power Protection Devices
Surge Protectors
Uninterruptible Power Supplies
Line Conditioners
Chassis Intrusion Detection
Removing the Chassis Intrusion Switch
Resetting the Chassis Intrusion Detector
Replacing the Chassis Intrusion Switch
Security Cable Lock
About Passwords
Passwords
Type of Password Features
Using a Primary or System Password
Assigning a System Password
Option Settings
Deleting or Changing an Existing System Password
Typing Your System Password
Using an Administrator Password
Assigning an Administrator Password
Deleting or Changing an Existing Administrator Password
Disabling a Forgotten Password and Setting a New Password
Trusted Platform Module TPM
Enabling the TPM Feature
Security Management Software
Using the Security Management Software
Computer Tracking Software
Activating the Security Management Software
If Your Computer Is Lost or Stolen
Securing Your Computer
System Setup Options
Entering System Setup
Overview
Date, Service Tag, Express Service Code, and Asset Tag
Off
COM3
Performance
Security
Auto Power Time
Read and U for Unread. Mark All Entries Read puts an R to
Setup program or the Quickboot feature. Setup & Boot
Boot Menu
Selecting the Boot Device for the Current Boot
Option Settings
Booting to a USB Device
Changing Boot Sequence for Future Boots
Memory Key
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Floppy Drive
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Jumper Setting Description
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Flashing the Bios
Clearing Cmos Settings
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Floppy Drive
Computer, Keyboard, and Monitor
CDs and DVDs
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Battery Problems
Solving Problems
Drive Problems
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Problems writing to an optical drive
Optical drive problems
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Hard drive problems
Mail and Internet Problems
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Error Messages
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Ieee 1394 Device Problems
Lockups and Software Problems
Keyboard Problems
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Computer stops responding
Computer does not start up
Program stops responding
Program crashes repeatedly
Other software problems
Memory Problems
Solid blue screen appears
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Mouse Problems
Power Problems
Network Problems
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Printer Problems
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Scanner Problems
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Sound Problems
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Diagnostic Light Codes Before Post
Diagnostic Lights
Diagnostic Lights Power
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Suggested Resolution
Light Pattern Problem Description
Diagnostic Light Codes During Post
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Light Pattern Problem Description Suggested Resolution
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Beep Codes
Code Cause
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Error Messages
Click the Change or Remove Program icon
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Keyboard Failure -See Keyboard Problems on
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When to Use the Dell Diagnostics
Dell Diagnostics
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Starting the Dell Diagnostics From Your Hard Drive
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Dell Diagnostics Main Menu
Option Function
Tab Function
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Drivers
What Is a Driver?
Identifying Drivers
Microsoft Windows XP
Using Windows Device Driver Rollback
Reinstalling Drivers and Utilities
Microsoft Windows Vista
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Fix a Problem section, click Hardware Troubleshooter
Starting System Restore
Using Microsoft Windows System Restore
Restoring Your Operating System
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Enabling System Restore
Undoing the Last System Restore
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Windows XP Dell PC Restore
Using Dell PC Restore and Dell Factory Image Restore
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Windows Vista Dell Factory Image Restore
Reinstalling Windows XP or Windows Vista
Using the Operating System Disc
Before you Begin
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Recommended Tools
Before You Begin
Turning Off Your Computer
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Before Working Inside Your Computer
Removing the Computer Cover
Removing the Computer Cover and Front Panel
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Removing the Front Panel
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Rotating the Hard Drive Carrier Out of the Computer
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Replacing the Front Panel and Computer Cover
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Rotating the Hard-Drive Carrier Back into the Computer
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Replacing the Front Panel
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Replacing the Computer Cover
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Panel
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Panel Components
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Removing the I/O Panel
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Power Supply DC Connector Pin Assignments
Power Supply
Replacing the I/O Panel
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DC Power Connectors P1
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Pin Number Signal name
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DC Power Connectors P2
DC Power Connector P5
DC Power Connector P3
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DC Power Connector FD5 172
DC Power Connector P6
DC Power Connectors Bays 1, 2, and 3 Sata
DC Power Connector Bay 1 Pata
Signal name AWG Wire
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Removing the Power Supply
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Replacing the Power Supply
Battery
About the Battery
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Replacing the Battery
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Removing the Processor
Processor
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Heat-sink assembly
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Installing the Processor
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Fully Buffered Dimm FBD Memory Overview
Memory
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Memory Installation
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Removing Memory
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Installing Memory
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Expansion Card Support
Cards
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Installing an Expansion Card
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Removing an Expansion Card
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Tower Computer Drives
Drives
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Desktop Computer Drives
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About the Metal Shields Present in Some Drive Configurations
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General Drive Installation Guidelines
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Hard Drive
Controller Card Data Cable Connectors
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Removing an Optional Third Hard Drive Tower Computer Only
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Installing an Optional Third Hard Drive Tower Computer Only
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Installing an Optional Third Sata Hard Drive Desktop Only
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Removing the Drive Panel
Drive Panels
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Removing a Drive-Panel Insert
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Replacing a Drive-Panel Insert
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Replacing the Drive Panel
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Removing a Floppy Drive Tower Computer
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Installing a Floppy Drive Tower Computer
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Removing a Floppy Drive Desktop Computer
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Installing a Floppy Drive Desktop Computer
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Removing a Media Card Reader Tower Computer
Media Card Reader
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Installing a Media Card Reader Tower Computer
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Removing a Media Card Reader Desktop Computer
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Installing a Media Card Reader Desktop Computer
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Removing an Optical Drive Tower Computer
Optical Drive
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Installing an Optical Drive Tower Computer
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Removing an Optical Drive Desktop Computer
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Installing an Optical Drive Desktop Computer
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Removing the System Board
System Board
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Replacing the System Board
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Obtaining Assistance
Online Services
Technical Support and Customer Service
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AutoTech Service
Problems With Your Order
Automated Order-Status Service
Product Information
Before You Call
Returning Items for Warranty Repair or Credit
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Diagnostics Checklist
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Contacting Dell
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FCC Class B
FCC Notice U.S. Only
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Glossary
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Device driver See driver
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Module bay See media bay
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NIC See network adapter
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Video resolution See resolution
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