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