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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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Adding and Replacing Parts
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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
103
Cleaning Your Computer
141
129
130
136
Turning Off Your Computer
289
193
205
281
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
System Information
Processor
Memory
Expansion
Desktop Mode
Tower Mode
USB
Ports and Connectors
Key Combinations
Video
Audio
Drives
Front panel
Power
Environmental
Physical
About Your Computer
About Your Computer
Alert Standard Format
LegacySelect Technology Control
Manageability
Chassis intrusion alert has been cleared
Alert Description
Dell OpenManage Client Instrumentation
Power Management
Dell OpenManage IT Assistant
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
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
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
Line Conditioners
Uninterruptible Power Supplies
Surge Protectors
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
Activating the Security Management Software
Using the Security Management Software
Security Management Software
Computer Tracking 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
Setup program or the Quickboot feature. Setup & Boot
Boot Menu
Selecting the Boot Device for the Current Boot
Option Settings
Memory Key
Changing Boot Sequence for Future Boots
Booting to a USB Device
100
Floppy Drive
101
Jumper Setting Description
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103
Clearing Cmos Settings
Flashing the Bios
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105
Computer, Keyboard, and Monitor
Floppy Drive
CDs and DVDs
106
107
Solving Problems
Battery Problems
Drive Problems
108
Optical drive problems
Problems writing to an optical drive
109
Mail and Internet Problems
Hard drive problems
110
Error Messages
111
Ieee 1394 Device Problems
112
Keyboard Problems
Lockups and Software Problems
Program crashes repeatedly
Computer does not start up
Computer stops responding
Program stops responding
114
Memory Problems
Other software problems
Solid blue screen appears
115
Mouse Problems
116
Network Problems
Power Problems
117
Printer Problems
118
Scanner Problems
119
Sound Problems
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Diagnostic Lights
Diagnostic Light Codes Before Post
Diagnostic Lights Power
122
Suggested Resolution
123
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
Click the Change or Remove Program icon
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Keyboard Failure -See Keyboard Problems on
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136
Dell Diagnostics
When to Use the Dell Diagnostics
137
Starting the Dell Diagnostics From Your Hard Drive
Option Function
Dell Diagnostics Main Menu
138
Tab Function
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140
Microsoft Windows XP
What Is a Driver?
Drivers
Identifying Drivers
142
Reinstalling Drivers and Utilities
Using Windows Device Driver Rollback
Microsoft Windows Vista
143
Fix a Problem section, click Hardware Troubleshooter
144
Using Microsoft Windows System Restore
Starting System Restore
Restoring Your Operating System
145
Undoing the Last System Restore
Enabling System Restore
146
Using Dell PC Restore and Dell Factory Image Restore
Windows XP Dell PC Restore
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Windows Vista Dell Factory Image Restore
149
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
152
Before Working Inside Your Computer
153
Removing the Computer Cover and Front Panel
Removing the Computer Cover
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Removing the Front Panel
156
Rotating the Hard Drive Carrier Out of the Computer
157
158
Replacing the Front Panel and Computer Cover
159
Rotating the Hard-Drive Carrier Back into the Computer
160
Replacing the Front Panel
161
Replacing the Computer Cover
162
163
Panel
164
Panel Components
165
Removing the I/O Panel
166
167
Power Supply
Power Supply DC Connector Pin Assignments
Replacing the I/O Panel
168
DC Power Connectors P1
169
Pin Number Signal name
170
DC Power Connectors P2
171
DC Power Connector P3
DC Power Connector P5
DC Power Connector FD5 172
DC Power Connector P6
173
DC Power Connector Bay 1 Pata
DC Power Connectors Bays 1, 2, and 3 Sata
Signal name AWG Wire
174
Removing the Power Supply
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Battery
Replacing the Power Supply
About the Battery
177
Replacing the Battery
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179
Processor
Removing the Processor
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181
Heat-sink assembly
182
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Installing the Processor
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Memory
Fully Buffered Dimm FBD Memory Overview
188
Memory Installation
189
Removing Memory
190
Installing Memory
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Cards
Expansion Card Support
194
Installing an Expansion Card
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Removing an Expansion Card
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205
Drives
Tower Computer Drives
206
Desktop Computer Drives
207
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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235
Removing a Drive-Panel Insert
236
Replacing a Drive-Panel Insert
237
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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287
288
289
Obtaining Assistance
290
Technical Support and Customer Service
Online Services
Product Information
Problems With Your Order
AutoTech Service
Automated Order-Status Service
292
Returning Items for Warranty Repair or Credit
Before You Call
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Diagnostics Checklist
295
Contacting Dell
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297
FCC Notice U.S. Only
FCC Class B
298
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Glossary
300
Device driver See driver
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Module bay See media bay
307
NIC See network adapter
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Video resolution See resolution
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