Dell Precision Workstation T3400 User’s Guide
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Contents
Microsoft Windows Vista Contents
Switching From Tower to Desktop
Switching From Desktop to Tower
Changing Between Tower and Desktop
Smart Cards and Fingerprint Readers
Uninterruptible Power Supplies
Computer, Keyboard, and Monitor
When to Use the Dell Diagnostics 108 Contents
Changing Boot Sequence for Future Boots
Diagnostic Light Codes During Post 100
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Starting the Dell Diagnostics From Your
Dell Diagnostics Main Menu
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Removing a Memory Module 160 Installing a Memory Module
General Installation Guidelines 189
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Installing an Additional Fan
Installing an Optional Third Hard Drive
Installing an Optional Fourth Hard Drive
Installing a Drive-Panel Insert
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Technical Support and Customer Service 264
Automated Order-Status Service 265 Contents
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Macrovision Product Notice
Contents
Contents
Finding Information
What Are You Looking For? Find It Here
System Guides
Specifications
How to configure system settings
Click the User’s Guide for your
Enter the Express Service Code to
Use the Service Tag to identify your
Computer when you use
Direct your call when contacting
Configuration Utilities → Desktop
Appropriate for your configuration
Providing critical updates for your
Tips, articles from technicians, online
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How to use Windows Vista Click Start→ Help and Support
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Dell Supported Linux Sites
Front View Tower Orientation
About Your Computer
About Your Computer
Such as printers and keyboards
Perform an operating system shutdown
Steady green The computer is in a normal
Blinking green The computer is in a power
Mechanical OFF
Operating state
Back View Tower Orientation
PSU only
Front View Desktop Orientation
Card
Power button Press to turn on the computer
Blinking green The computer is in a power
Back View Desktop Orientation
Other cards
Back Panel Connectors
Connector
VCR
Processor
Specifications
System Information
Orange a good connection exists
Green a good connection exists
Between a 10-Mbps network
Between a 100-Mbps network
Non-ECC memory
Connectors
Memory
Registered or buffered memory
Power supply may result in your
Serial connector
Chassis intrusion switch
Card for power requirements
Controls and Lights
Weight
Power
Upon the power supply wattage rating
Supported monitor weight
Maximum shock
About Your Computer
LegacySelect Technology Control
Advanced Features
Advanced Features
Manageability
Power Management
Dell OpenManage Client Instrumentation
Auto power on
Sleep Mode Wake-Up Methods
Press the power button
Power management event
Advanced Features
Using RAID with Hard Drive Passwords
About RAID Configurations
About RAID Configurations
RAID Level
Segment Hard drive
Hard drive
RAID Level 10 1+0
Configuring Your Computer for RAID
Setting Your Computer to RAID-Enabled Mode
About RAID Configurations
About RAID Configurations
About RAID Configurations
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About RAID Configurations
About RAID Configurations
About RAID Configurations
Migrating to a RAID Level 0 Configuration
Migrating to a RAID Level 1 Configuration
Migrating to a RAID Level 5 Configuration
Migrating to a RAID Level 10 Configuration
Creating a Spare Hard Drive
Rebuilding a Degraded RAID Level 1 Configuration
Setting Up Your Computer
Setting Up Your Computer
Switching From Tower to Desktop Orientation
Changing Between Tower and Desktop Orientations
Installing Your Computer in an Enclosure
Switching From Desktop to Tower Orientation
Setting Up Your Computer
Setting Up Your Computer
Transferring Information to a New Computer
Microsoft Windows XP
P Y D a T a F R O M T H E S O U R C E C O M P U T E R
E a T E a W I Z a R D D I S K
Power Protection Devices
Microsoft Windows Vista
Surge Protectors
Uninterruptible Power Supplies
Line Conditioners
Setting Up Your Computer
Security Cable Lock
Securing Your Computer
Chassis Intrusion Detection
Securing Your Computer
Passwords
Smart Cards and Fingerprint Readers
About Passwords
Using a Primary System Password
Using an Administrator Password
Using a Hard Drive Password
Trusted Platform Module TPM
Turning On and Activating TPM
Security Management Software
Computer Tracking Software
If Your Computer Is Lost or Stolen
Computer, Keyboard, and Monitor
Cleaning Your Computer
Cleaning Your Computer
Mouse Non-Optical
Floppy Drive
CDs and DVDs
System Setup Screens
System Setup
Entering System Setup
System Setup
Processor Info
System Setup Options
System System Info
Hyper-Threading, and supports 64-bit technology
Memory Info
Channel mode dual or single, and type by Dimm slot
Boot Sequence on
Location
Storage devices regardless of the No Boot setting
Boot from the next device listed in the boot sequence
Will not recognize USB storage devices
COM1 The port is configured at 3F8h with IRQ
378h default 278h 3BCh Serial Port #1
Resources are in use, the port is disabled
COM3 The port is configured at 3E8h with IRQ
Video Primary Video
Off Virtualization Technology is disabled
On Virtualization Technology is enabled
Virtualization Technology
Locked a valid administrator password is required to
Password Drive Not Set default
Default
Modify or delete the system password
Intrusions during Post
Off The intrusion detection feature is disabled
Activate Enables and activates TPM security
Does not display any detected intrusions during Post
Time set in Auto Power Time
Power is restored
Off default Computer on Off Do not use the Auto Power Time
Using a power strip or surge protector
Mode, Hibernate mode, or when turned off
Low Power Mode
System will boot from the network
Or type the numbers in the appropriate time field
Enables or disables the numerical and mathematical features
Boot Sequence
Post Hotkeys
Changing Boot Sequence for the Current Boot
Changing Boot Sequence for Future Boots
Clearing Passwords
Clearing Passwords and Cmos Settings
Clearing Passwords and Cmos Settings
Clearing Cmos Settings
Flashing the Bios
Clearing Passwords and Cmos Settings
Power Lights
Troubleshooting Tools
Troubleshooting Tools
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Diagnostic Lights
Diagnostic Light Codes During Post
Light Pattern
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Card failure has
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Determine if a conflict exists by
Occurred Graphics card and restarting
Beep Codes
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Code Description
System Messages
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Repetitive Short beeps
106
Hardware Troubleshooter
Dell Diagnostics
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When to Use the Dell Diagnostics
Starting the Dell Diagnostics From Your Hard Drive
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Dell Diagnostics Main Menu
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Drive Problems
Troubleshooting
Battery Problems
Troubleshooting
Problems writing to an optical drive
Optical drive problems
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Hard drive problems
Mail, Modem, and Internet Problems
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Error Messages
Do not use these characters in filenames
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Ieee 1394 Device Problems
Keyboard Problems
Contact the Ieee 1394 device manufacturer
Computer stops responding
Lockups and Software Problems
Computer does not start up
Program stops responding
Solid blue screen appears
Other software problems
Program is designed for an earlier Windows operating system
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Mouse Problems
Memory Problems
121
Network Problems
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Power Problems
123
Printer Problems
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No sound from speakers
Scanner Problems
Sound and Speaker Problems
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No sound from headphones
Video and Monitor Problems
126
Screen is difficult to read
Screen is blank
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Only part of the screen is readable
3D image quality is poor
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Reinstalling Software
Reinstalling Software
What Is a Driver?
Drivers
Reinstalling Drivers and Utilities
Using Windows Device Driver Rollback
Save and close any open files, and exit any open programs
Using the Drivers and Utilities Disc
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Reinstalling Software
135
Starting System Restore Windows XP 136
Using Microsoft Windows System Restore
Restoring Your Operating System
137
Windows XP Dell PC Restore
Using Dell PC Restore and Dell Factory Image Restore
Enabling System Restore
Turn on the computer 138
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Before you Begin
Using the Operating System Media
Reinstalling Windows XP or Windows Vista
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Save and close any open files and exit any open programs
Recommended Tools
Adding and Replacing Parts
Before You Begin
Turning Off Your Computer
Before Working Inside Your Computer
Removing the Computer Cover
145
Cover release latch
Inside View of Your Computer
146
Cover hinges
Power supply System board Secondary hard drive bay
147
System Board Components
Power connector Memory module Battery socket
148
Power Supply DC Connector Pin Assignments
149
DC Power Connector P1
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DC Power Connectors P3 and P5
DC Power Connector P2
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Pin Number Signal name AWG Wire +5 VDC Red
DC Power Connector P7
DC Power Connectors P8, P9, P13, and P14
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Pin Number Signal Name
DC Power Connector P10
DC Power Connector P12
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Removing the Front Panel
DC Power Connector P15 525-W PSU Only
+12 Vcdc Blue/White
Removing the Chassis Intrusion Switch
Chassis Intrusion Switch
155
Replacing the Chassis Intrusion Switch
Memory Overview
Resetting the Chassis Intrusion Detector
Memory
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Addressing Memory With 4-GB Configurations
159
Memory module Securing clips Memory module connector
Installing a Memory Module
Removing a Memory Module
161
DIMM1 Memory module connector
Notch Crossbar Adding and Replacing Parts
Cutouts
Cards
162
PCI Cards
163
Release tabs
Release tab
165
Card retention door
Adding and Replacing Parts
167
Release tab
169
Card retention cover
171
Screws
Alignment guide Filler bracket
173
Release tab
PCI Express Cards
175
Card retention cover
Card retention door Adding and Replacing Parts
177
Alignment bar
179
Alignment bar Alignment guide Filler bracket
181
Adding and Replacing Parts
183
Alignment bar
Drives
Tower Computer Drive Configurations
185
Additional Sata hard drive
186
Media Card Reader
187
Desktop Computer Drive Configurations
Reader
Removing and Replacing the Metal Shield Lower Drive Bays
About Metal Shields Present in Some Drive Configurations
188
Power cable
General Installation Guidelines
Power Cable Connectors
189
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Sata Data Cable Connectors
SAS Data Cable Connectors
Sata data cable
Drive Cable Colors
Hard Drive
Removing a Hard Drive Tower or Desktop Computer
Disconnect the serial ATA cable from the hard drive
Bay
193
Card Hard drive in secondary hard
Blue tabs
Hard drive in primary hard drive bay
Connect one end of the serial ATA cable to the hard drive
195
To install a SAS hard drive
Removing an Optional Third Hard Drive Tower Computer
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Power cable Serial ATA cable Sata connector
If you are removing a SAS drive
Installing an Optional Third Hard Drive Tower Computer
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Removing an Optional Fourth Sata Hard Drive Tower Computer
Sliding-plate lever
Installing an Optional Fourth Hard Drive Tower Computer
Removing an Optional Third Hard Drive Desktop Computer
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Optional serial ATA hard drive in lower 5.25-inch drive bay
205
Installing an Optional Third Hard Drive Desktop Computer
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Hard-drive holder
Optional third hard drive is
209
Power cable Power supply Serial ATA cable
Optional serial ATA hard drive desktop illustrated
Installing an Additional Fan
211
Fan slots Fan release tab Fan cable
Drive Panel
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Removing the Drive Panel Tower Computer
Drive release latch
214
Replacing the Drive Panel Tower Computer
Drive panel tabs
Removing the Drive Panel Desktop Computer
215
Replacing the Drive Panel Desktop Computer
217
Drive panel Drive-panel insert Drive-panel insert release
Installing a Drive-Panel Insert
Removing a Drive-Panel Insert
Tabs
Floppy Drive or Media Card Reader
219
Removing a Floppy Drive or Media Card Reader Tower Computer
If you are removing a floppy drive
Floppy drive connector Floppy Adding and Replacing Parts
221
Attach the screws to the new drive 222
223
If you are installing a floppy drive
Drive-conversion latch Power cable Floppy drive cable
225
Adding and Replacing Parts
Floppy drive connector Floppy
227
Drive retention insert
229
Power cable
Removing an Optical Drive Tower Computer
Optical Drive
231
CD/DVD drive cable
Installing an Optical Drive Tower Computer
233
Adding and Replacing Parts
235
CD/DVD-drive cable
Removing an Optical Drive Desktop Computer
236
Installing an Optical Drive Desktop Computer
237
Adding and Replacing Parts
239
Installing the Optional Speaker
241
Speaker optional
Speaker optional
Removing the Processor
Processor
243
Heat-sink assembly
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Replacing the Processor
Processor cover Socket
Processor cover Tab
246
Center cover latch Release lever
Front alignment notch
Indicator
247
Rear alignment notch
Captive screw housing
Battery
248
Removing the Battery
About the Battery
249
System battery Battery socket tab
250
Panel
Replacing the Battery
251
Removing the I/O Panel
Headphone connector Microphone connector
Panel Components
USB port
Heat-sink assembly Captive screw housing
253
Fan release lever
255
Replacing the I/O Panel
Panel
Power Supply
Removing the Power Supply
Power supply screws
Replacing the Power Supply
257
System Board
Removing the System Board
Remove the system board screws
259
Replacing the System Board
Replacing the Front Panel
261
Replacing the Computer Cover
263
Getting Help
Obtaining Assistance
Getting Help
Technical Support and Customer Service
DellConnect Online Services
Automated Order-Status Service
Problems With Your Order
AutoTech Service
265
Getting Help
Before You Call
267
268
Contacting Dell
269
270
FCC Class B
Appendix
FCC Notice U.S. Only
271
Macrovision Product Notice
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Glossary
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