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Specs
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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Adding and Replacing Parts
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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
103
136
129
130
141
Turning Off Your Computer
281
193
205
289
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
Memory
Processor
System Information
Tower Mode
Desktop Mode
Expansion
Ports and Connectors
USB
Drives
Video
Audio
Key Combinations
Power
Front panel
Physical
Environmental
About Your Computer
About Your Computer
Manageability
LegacySelect Technology Control
Alert Standard Format
Alert Description
Chassis intrusion alert has been cleared
Dell OpenManage IT Assistant
Power Management
Dell OpenManage Client Instrumentation
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
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
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
Surge Protectors
Uninterruptible Power Supplies
Line Conditioners
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
Computer Tracking Software
Using the Security Management Software
Security Management 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
Boot Menu
Setup program or the Quickboot feature. Setup & Boot
Option Settings
Selecting the Boot Device for the Current Boot
Booting to a USB Device
Changing Boot Sequence for Future Boots
Memory Key
Floppy Drive
100
Jumper Setting Description
101
102
Flashing the Bios
Clearing Cmos Settings
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104
CDs and DVDs
Computer, Keyboard, and Monitor
Floppy Drive
105
106
Drive Problems
Solving Problems
Battery Problems
107
Problems writing to an optical drive
Optical drive problems
108
Hard drive problems
Mail and Internet Problems
109
Error Messages
110
Ieee 1394 Device Problems
111
Lockups and Software Problems
Keyboard Problems
112
Program stops responding
Computer does not start up
Computer stops responding
Program crashes repeatedly
Solid blue screen appears
Memory Problems
Other software problems
114
Mouse Problems
115
Power Problems
Network Problems
116
Printer Problems
117
Scanner Problems
118
Sound Problems
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Diagnostic Lights Power
Diagnostic Lights
Diagnostic Light Codes Before Post
121
Suggested Resolution
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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
Error Messages
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131
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
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Tab Function
140
Identifying Drivers
What Is a Driver?
Drivers
Microsoft Windows XP
Microsoft Windows Vista
Reinstalling Drivers and Utilities
Using Windows Device Driver Rollback
142
Fix a Problem section, click Hardware Troubleshooter
143
Restoring Your Operating System
Using Microsoft Windows System Restore
Starting System Restore
144
Enabling System Restore
Undoing the Last System Restore
145
Windows XP Dell PC Restore
Using Dell PC Restore and Dell Factory Image Restore
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147
Windows Vista Dell Factory Image Restore
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Before you Begin
Using the Operating System Disc
Reinstalling Windows XP or Windows Vista
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Turning Off Your Computer
Before You Begin
Recommended Tools
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Before Working Inside Your Computer
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Removing the Computer Cover
Removing the Computer Cover and Front Panel
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Removing the Front Panel
155
Rotating the Hard Drive Carrier Out of the Computer
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157
Replacing the Front Panel and Computer Cover
158
Rotating the Hard-Drive Carrier Back into the Computer
159
Replacing the Front Panel
160
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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Replacing the I/O Panel
Power Supply
Power Supply DC Connector Pin Assignments
167
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 P5
DC Power Connector P3
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DC Power Connector P6
DC Power Connector FD5 172
Signal name AWG Wire
DC Power Connector Bay 1 Pata
DC Power Connectors Bays 1, 2, and 3 Sata
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Removing the Power Supply
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About the Battery
Battery
Replacing the Power Supply
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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
235
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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286
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288
Obtaining Assistance
289
Online Services
Technical Support and Customer Service
290
Automated Order-Status Service
Problems With Your Order
AutoTech Service
Product Information
Before You Call
Returning Items for Warranty Repair or Credit
292
293
Diagnostics Checklist
294
Contacting Dell
295
296
FCC Class B
FCC Notice U.S. Only
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298
Glossary
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300
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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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