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Dell Precision T7400 User’s Guide August Contents RAID Configuration and Management Performing Configuration Tasks Trusted Platform Module TPM Security Management Software Clearing Forgotten Passwords 105 113115 116 139 Removing the Computer Cover and Front Panel 141Replacing the Front Panel and Computer Cover 144 146 194 Technical Support and Customer Service Automated Order-Status Service Contents Contents 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 5.25-inch drive bays Back View of the Computer Back Panel Connectors Information, see System Setup Options on Link integrity light Inside View System Board Components USB Intusb B l e C o l o r s Specifications ProcessorMemory System Information Expansion PCI Ports and Connectors Video Audio DrivesKey Combinations Controls and Lights Power Physical Environmental Alert Standard Format LegacySelect Technology ControlManageability Alert Description Chassis intrusion alert has been cleared Dell OpenManage Client Instrumentation Power ManagementDell OpenManage IT Assistant Sleep Mode Wake-Up Methods Windows XP About RAID Configurations Hyperthreading and Multi-Core Technology RAID Level RAID Level Hard drive RAID Level RAID Configuration Utility RAID Configuration and ManagementConfiguring Your Computer for RAID Entering the RAID Configuration Utility Exit Screen Performing Configuration TasksCreating a RAID Level 0 Configuration Creating a RAID Level 1 Configuration Creating a Second RAID Volume Viewing RAID Volume Properties Deleting a RAID Volume Synchronizing a RAID Volume Virtual DiskActivating a RAID Volume Replacing and Rebuilding a Degraded RAID Volume From the Adapter Properties screen, select RAID Properties Advanced Features 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 SuppliesSurge 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 SoftwareComputer Tracking Software Activating the Security Management Software If Your Computer Is Lost or Stolen Securing Your Computer Overview Entering System SetupSystem Setup Options Date, Service Tag, Express Service Code, and Asset Tag Ahci COM3 Video Security Unlocked Maintenance Read and U for Unread. Mark All Entries Read puts an R to Selecting the Boot Device for the Current Boot Boot MenuOption Settings Memory Key Changing Boot Sequence for Future BootsBooting to a USB Device Floppy Drive Clearing Forgotten Passwords Jumper Setting Clearing Forgotten Passwords Clearing Cmos Settings Flashing the Bios Clearing Forgotten Passwords CDs and DVDs Computer, Keyboard, and MonitorFloppy Drive Cleaning Your Computer Drive Problems Solving ProblemsBattery Problems Optical drive problems Problems writing to an optical drive Mail and Internet Problems Hard drive problems Keyboard Problems Lockups and Software ProblemsComputer does not start up Computer stops responding Program stops responding Program crashes repeatedlyProgram is designed for an earlier Windows operating system Solid blue screen appears Memory Problems Other software problems Mouse Problems Network Problems Power Problems 100 Printer Problems 101 Scanner Problems 102 Sound Problems 103 104 Diagnostic Lights Diagnostic Light Codes Before PostDiagnostic Lights Power 105 Suggested Resolution 106 107 108 Diagnostic Light Codes During PostLight Pattern Problem Description Suggested Resolution Light Pattern Problem Description 109 110 111 112 Power Lights 113 114 Code Cause Beep Codes115 Error Messages 116 117 Do not use these characters in filenames VO L T a G E I S L O W Replace the battery. See 118 T a Error See Drive Problems on 119 120 121 122 123 Dell DiagnosticsWhen to Use the Dell Diagnostics Starting the Dell Diagnostics From Your Hard Drive 124 Option Function Dell Diagnostics Main Menu125 126 Tab Function Diagnostics Checklist 127 128 What Is a Driver? DriversIdentifying Drivers Microsoft Windows XP Reinstalling Drivers and Utilities Using Windows Device Driver RollbackMicrosoft Windows Vista 130 Fix a Problem section, click Hardware Troubleshooter 131 Using Microsoft Windows System Restore Starting System RestoreRestoring Your Operating System 132 133 Undoing the Last System RestoreEnabling System Restore 134 Using Dell PC Restore and Dell Factory Image RestoreWindows XP Dell PC Restore 135 Windows Vista Dell Factory Image Restore 136 Using the Operating System Disc Reinstalling Windows XP or Windows VistaBefore you Begin 137 138 Before You Begin Recommended ToolsTurning Off Your Computer 139 Before Working Inside Your Computer 140 141 Removing the Computer Cover and Front PanelRemoving the Computer Cover 142 Removing the Front Panel 143 144 Replacing the Front Panel and Computer CoverReplacing the Front Panel Replacing the Computer Cover 145 Panel 146 Panel Components 147 Removing the I/O Panel 148 Replacing the I/O Panel 149 150 ProcessorRemoving the Processor 151 Heat-sink assembly 152 153 Installing the Processor 154 155 156 157 158 159 160 Power SupplyDC Connector Pin Assignments 161 DC Power Connector P1Pin Number Signal name Wire Color 162 DC Power Connectors P2Pin Number Signal Name 163 DC Power Connector P5DC Power Connector P7 164 DC Power Connectors P10, P11DC Power Connectors P12, P13, P14, P15, P16, P17 DC Power Connector P18 DC Power Connector P19AWG Wire 165 166 DC Power Connector P22, P23DC Power Connector P24 167 Removing the Power SupplyDC Power Connector FDD 168 Battery Replacing the Power SupplyAbout the Battery 169 Removing the Battery 170 Replacing the Battery 171 Memory 172 173 Memory InstallationFully Buffered Dimm FBD Memory Overview 174 Removing Memory Without Memory Riser Cards 175 176 177 178 Memory Installation With Optional Memory Riser Cards 179 Installing Memory With Optional Memory Riser Cards 180 181 182 183 184 185 186 Removing Memory With Optional Memory Riser Cards 187 188 189 190 191 192 193 194 CardsExpansion Card Support Installing an Expansion Card 195 196 197 198 199 200 201 Removing an Expansion Card 202 203 204 205 206 207 208 209 210 211 212 213 214 215 216 217 218 219 220 221 222 Removing the Optional Graphics Riser Card 223 224 225 DrivesReplacing the Optional Graphics Riser Card 226 227 General Drive Installation GuidelinesGeneral Drive Installation Guidelines 228 229 Controller Card Data Cable Connectors Hard DriveRemoving a Hard Drive Hard Drive Bays 230 231 232 233 234 Installing a Hard Drive Hard Drive Bays 235 236 237 238 Removing a Fifth Sata Hard Drive Optional 239 240 241 Installing a Fifth Sata Hard Drive Optional 242 243 244 245 246 Drive PanelsRemoving the Drive Panel Removing a Drive-Panel Insert 247 248 249 Replacing a Drive-Panel InsertReplacing the Drive Panel 250 Removing a Floppy Drive 251 252 253 Installing a Floppy Drive 254 255 256 257 258 Media Card ReaderRemoving a Media Card Reader 259 260 Installing a Media Card Reader 261 262 263 264 265 Optical DriveRemoving an Optical Drive 266 267 Installing an Optical Drive 268 269 270 271 System BoardRemoving the System Board 272 273 274 275 276 Replacing the System Board 277 278 279 280 Obtaining Assistance 281 282 Technical Support and Customer ServiceOnline Services Problems With Your Order AutoTech ServiceAutomated Order-Status Service Product Information 284 Returning Items for Warranty Repair or CreditBefore You Call 285 286 Contacting Dell 287 288 289 FCC Notice U.S. OnlyFCC Class B 290 Glossary 291 292 293 Product ID 294 295 296 297 298 299 Module bay See media bay 300 NIC See network adapter 301 302 303 304 Video resolution See resolution 305 306 307