Serial ATA, Serial connector, Floppy drive, Fan, Udoc | Dell T3400

Connectors

System board connectors:

Serial ATA	six 7-pin connectors
serial connector	12-pin connector
Floppy drive	34-pin connector
Fan	three 5-pin connectors
PCI	three 120-pin connectors
PCI Express x8	98-pin connector
PCI Express x16	two 164-pin connectors
FlexBay	2-port USB header
uDOC	1-port USB header
speaker	4-pin connector
SAS activity LED	4-pin connector
chassis intrusion switch	3-pin connector

Video

Type	PCI Express x16
	NOTICE: Installing graphics cards that
	exceed the specified wattage for your
	power supply may result in your
	computer not functioning properly. See
	the documentation for your graphics
	card for power requirements.
Supported Configurations:
375-W PSU	75-W PCI Express x16 (single or dual)
	NOTE: 150-W PCI Express x16 graphics card
	not supported.
525-W PSU	75-W PCI Express x16 (single or dual);
	150-W PCI Express x16 (single or dual);
	225-W PCI Express x16 and 75-W PCI
	Express x16

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Dell T3400 Serial ATA, Serial connector, Floppy drive, Fan, PCI Express, FlexBay, Udoc, Speaker, SAS activity LED, Psu

Contents

Dell Precision Workstation T3400 User’s Guide W . d e l l . c o m s u p p o r t . d e l l . c o m July NT499 Contents Microsoft Windows Vista Contents Switching From Tower to DesktopSwitching From Desktop to Tower Changing Between Tower and Desktop Smart Cards and Fingerprint Readers Uninterruptible Power SuppliesComputer, Keyboard, and Monitor When to Use the Dell Diagnostics 108 Contents Changing Boot Sequence for Future BootsDiagnostic Light Codes During Post 100 100 113 Starting the Dell Diagnostics From YourDell Diagnostics Main Menu 114 131 143 149 Removing a Memory Module 160 Installing a Memory ModuleGeneral Installation Guidelines 189 154 Installing an Additional Fan Installing an Optional Third Hard DriveInstalling an Optional Fourth Hard Drive Installing a Drive-Panel Insert 243 Technical Support and Customer Service 264Automated Order-Status Service 265 Contents 245 Macrovision Product Notice Contents Contents Finding Information What Are You Looking For? Find It Here System Guides SpecificationsHow to configure system settings Click the User’s Guide for your Enter the Express Service Code to Use the Service Tag to identify yourComputer when you use Direct your call when contacting Configuration Utilities → Desktop Appropriate for your configurationProviding critical updates for your Tips, articles from technicians, online What Are You Looking For? Find It Here How to use Windows XP How to use Windows Vista Click Start→ Help and Support What Are You Looking For? Find It Here How to use Linux Dell Supported Linux Sites Front View Tower Orientation About Your ComputerAbout 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 powerMechanical 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 SpecificationsSystem Information Orange a good connection exists Green a good connection existsBetween a 10-Mbps network Between a 100-Mbps network Non-ECC memory ConnectorsMemory Registered or buffered memory Power supply may result in your Serial connectorChassis intrusion switch Card for power requirements Controls and Lights Weight PowerUpon the power supply wattage rating Supported monitor weight Maximum shock About Your Computer LegacySelect Technology Control Advanced FeaturesAdvanced Features Manageability Power Management Dell OpenManage Client Instrumentation Auto power on Sleep Mode Wake-Up MethodsPress the power button Power management event Advanced Features Using RAID with Hard Drive Passwords About RAID ConfigurationsAbout 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 Page 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 ComputerSwitching 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 SuppliesLine Conditioners Setting Up Your Computer Security Cable Lock Securing Your ComputerChassis 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 ComputerCleaning Your Computer Mouse Non-Optical Floppy Drive CDs and DVDs System Setup Screens System SetupEntering System Setup System Setup Processor Info System Setup OptionsSystem System Info Hyper-Threading, and supports 64-bit technology Memory Info Channel mode dual or single, and type by Dimm slotBoot Sequence on Location Storage devices regardless of the No Boot setting Boot from the next device listed in the boot sequenceWill not recognize USB storage devices COM1 The port is configured at 3F8h with IRQ 378h default 278h 3BCh Serial Port #1Resources are in use, the port is disabled COM3 The port is configured at 3E8h with IRQ Video Primary Video Off Virtualization Technology is disabledOn Virtualization Technology is enabled Virtualization Technology Locked a valid administrator password is required to Password Drive Not Set defaultDefault Modify or delete the system password Intrusions during Post Off The intrusion detection feature is disabledActivate Enables and activates TPM security Does not display any detected intrusions during Post Time set in Auto Power Time Power is restoredOff 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 ModeSystem 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 SettingsClearing Passwords and Cmos Settings Clearing Cmos Settings Flashing the Bios Clearing Passwords and Cmos Settings Power Lights Troubleshooting ToolsTroubleshooting Tools 100 Diagnostic LightsDiagnostic Light Codes During Post Light Pattern 101 102 Card failure has 103Determine if a conflict exists by Occurred Graphics card and restarting Beep Codes 104 Code Description System Messages105 Repetitive Short beeps 106 Hardware Troubleshooter Dell Diagnostics107 When to Use the Dell Diagnostics Starting the Dell Diagnostics From Your Hard Drive 109 Dell Diagnostics Main Menu 110 111 112 Drive Problems TroubleshootingBattery Problems Troubleshooting Problems writing to an optical drive Optical drive problems114 Hard drive problems Mail, Modem, and Internet Problems115 116 117 Error MessagesDo not use these characters in filenames 118 Ieee 1394 Device ProblemsKeyboard Problems Contact the Ieee 1394 device manufacturer Computer stops responding Lockups and Software ProblemsComputer does not start up Program stops responding Solid blue screen appears Other software problemsProgram is designed for an earlier Windows operating system 120 Mouse Problems Memory Problems121 Network Problems 122 Power Problems 123 Printer Problems 124 No sound from speakers Scanner ProblemsSound and Speaker Problems 125 No sound from headphones Video and Monitor Problems126 Screen is difficult to read Screen is blank127 128 Only part of the screen is readable 3D image quality is poor129 130 Reinstalling Software Reinstalling SoftwareWhat 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 Disc133 Reinstalling Software 135 Starting System Restore Windows XP 136 Using Microsoft Windows System RestoreRestoring Your Operating System 137 Windows XP Dell PC Restore Using Dell PC Restore and Dell Factory Image RestoreEnabling System Restore Turn on the computer 138 139 140 Before you Begin Using the Operating System MediaReinstalling Windows XP or Windows Vista 141 Save and close any open files and exit any open programs Recommended Tools Adding and Replacing PartsBefore You Begin Turning Off Your Computer Before Working Inside Your Computer Removing the Computer Cover 145 Cover release latch Inside View of Your Computer146 Cover hinges Power supply System board Secondary hard drive bay 147 System Board Components Power connector Memory module Battery socket148 Power Supply DC Connector Pin Assignments 149 DC Power Connector P1 150 DC Power Connectors P3 and P5 DC Power Connector P2151 Pin Number Signal name AWG Wire +5 VDC Red DC Power Connector P7DC Power Connectors P8, P9, P13, and P14 152 Pin Number Signal Name DC Power Connector P10DC Power Connector P12 153 Removing the Front Panel DC Power Connector P15 525-W PSU Only+12 Vcdc Blue/White Removing the Chassis Intrusion Switch Chassis Intrusion Switch155 Replacing the Chassis Intrusion Switch Memory Overview Resetting the Chassis Intrusion DetectorMemory 157 158 Addressing Memory With 4-GB Configurations 159 Memory module Securing clips Memory module connector Installing a Memory ModuleRemoving a Memory Module 161 DIMM1 Memory module connectorNotch Crossbar Adding and Replacing Parts Cutouts Cards 162 PCI Cards 163 Release tabs Release tab 165Card 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 Configurations185 Additional Sata hard drive 186Media Card Reader 187 Desktop Computer Drive ConfigurationsReader Removing and Replacing the Metal Shield Lower Drive Bays About Metal Shields Present in Some Drive Configurations188 Power cable General Installation GuidelinesPower Cable Connectors 189 190 Sata Data Cable ConnectorsSAS Data Cable Connectors Sata data cable Drive Cable Colors Hard DriveRemoving 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 197 Power cable Serial ATA cable Sata connector If you are removing a SAS drive Installing an Optional Third Hard Drive Tower Computer 199 200 201 Removing an Optional Fourth Sata Hard Drive Tower ComputerSliding-plate lever Installing an Optional Fourth Hard Drive Tower Computer Removing an Optional Third Hard Drive Desktop Computer 203 Optional serial ATA hard drive in lower 5.25-inch drive bay 205 Installing an Optional Third Hard Drive Desktop Computer 207 Hard-drive holder Optional third hard drive is 209 Power cable Power supply Serial ATA cableOptional serial ATA hard drive desktop illustrated Installing an Additional Fan 211 Fan slots Fan release tab Fan cable Drive Panel 212 213 Removing the Drive Panel Tower ComputerDrive release latch 214 Replacing the Drive Panel Tower ComputerDrive 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 InsertRemoving 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 Drive231 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 Processor243 Heat-sink assembly 244 245 Replacing the ProcessorProcessor cover Socket Processor cover Tab 246Center cover latch Release lever Front alignment notch Indicator247 Rear alignment notch Captive screw housing Battery248 Removing the Battery About the Battery249 System battery Battery socket tab 250 Panel Replacing the Battery251 Removing the I/O Panel Headphone connector Microphone connectorPanel Components USB port Heat-sink assembly Captive screw housing 253 Fan release lever 255 Replacing the I/O PanelPanel Power Supply Removing the Power Supply Power supply screws Replacing the Power Supply257 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 HelpObtaining Assistance Getting Help Technical Support and Customer Service DellConnect Online Services Automated Order-Status Service Problems With Your OrderAutoTech Service 265 Getting Help Before You Call 267 268 Contacting Dell 269 270 FCC Class B AppendixFCC Notice U.S. Only 271 Macrovision Product Notice 272 Glossary 273 274 275 276 277 278 279 280 281 282 283 284 285 286 287 288 289 290