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Dell Precision T7400 User’s Guide August Contents RAID Configuration and Management Performing Configuration TasksTrusted Platform Module TPM Security Management SoftwareClearing Forgotten Passwords 105 113115 116139 Removing the Computer Cover and Front Panel 141Replacing the Front Panel and Computer Cover 144 146194 Technical Support and Customer Service Automated Order-Status ServiceContents Contents Finding Information What Are You Looking For? Find It Here Drivers and Utilities DiscQuick Reference Guide At support.dell.comService 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 Computer5.25-inch drive bays Back View of the Computer Back Panel Connectors Information, see System Setup Options onLink integrity light Inside View System Board Components USB Intusb B l e C o l o r sSpecifications ProcessorMemory System InformationExpansion PCIPorts and Connectors VideoAudio DrivesKey Combinations Controls and LightsPower PhysicalEnvironmental Alert Standard Format LegacySelect Technology ControlManageability Alert Description Chassis intrusion alert has been clearedDell OpenManage Client Instrumentation Power ManagementDell OpenManage IT Assistant Sleep Mode Wake-Up Methods Windows XP About RAID Configurations Hyperthreading and Multi-Core TechnologyRAID Level RAID Level Hard drive RAID Level RAID Configuration Utility RAID Configuration and ManagementConfiguring Your Computer for RAID Entering the RAID Configuration UtilityExit Screen Performing Configuration TasksCreating a RAID Level 0 Configuration Creating a RAID Level 1 Configuration Creating a Second RAID Volume Viewing RAID Volume PropertiesDeleting 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 PropertiesAdvanced Features Setting Up Your Computer Installing Your Computer in an EnclosureSetting Up Your Computer Connecting to the Internet Setting Up Your Internet Connection Windows XPTransferring Information to a New Computer Windows VistaMicrosoft Windows XP To prepare a new computer for the file transferSetting Up Your Computer Setting Up Your Computer Power Protection Devices Microsoft Windows VistaLine Conditioners Uninterruptible Power SuppliesSurge Protectors Removing the Chassis Intrusion Switch Chassis Intrusion DetectionReplacing the Chassis Intrusion Switch Resetting the Chassis Intrusion DetectorSecurity Cable Lock Passwords About PasswordsUsing a Primary or System Password Type of Password FeaturesOption Settings Assigning a System PasswordTyping Your System Password Deleting or Changing an Existing System PasswordUsing an Administrator Password Assigning an Administrator Password Disabling a Forgotten Password and Setting a New Password Deleting or Changing an Existing Administrator PasswordEnabling the TPM Feature Trusted Platform Module TPMUsing the Security Management Software Security Management SoftwareComputer Tracking Software Activating the Security Management SoftwareIf 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 SettingClearing Forgotten Passwords Clearing Cmos Settings Flashing the BiosClearing 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 driveMail and Internet Problems Hard drive problemsKeyboard Problems Lockups and Software ProblemsComputer does not start up Computer stops respondingProgram stops responding Program crashes repeatedlyProgram is designed for an earlier Windows operating system Solid blue screen appearsMemory Problems Other software problemsMouse Problems Network ProblemsPower Problems 100Printer Problems 101Scanner Problems 102Sound Problems 103104 Diagnostic Lights Diagnostic Light Codes Before PostDiagnostic Lights Power 105Suggested Resolution 106107 108 Diagnostic Light Codes During PostLight Pattern Problem Description Suggested Resolution Light Pattern Problem Description 109110 111 112 Power Lights 113114 Code Cause Beep Codes115 Error Messages 116117 Do not use these characters in filenamesVO L T a G E I S L O W Replace the battery. See 118T a Error See Drive Problems on 119120 121 122 123 Dell DiagnosticsWhen to Use the Dell Diagnostics Starting the Dell Diagnostics From Your Hard Drive 124Option Function Dell Diagnostics Main Menu125 126 Tab FunctionDiagnostics Checklist 127128 What Is a Driver? DriversIdentifying Drivers Microsoft Windows XPReinstalling Drivers and Utilities Using Windows Device Driver RollbackMicrosoft Windows Vista 130Fix a Problem section, click Hardware Troubleshooter 131Using Microsoft Windows System Restore Starting System RestoreRestoring Your Operating System 132133 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 136Using the Operating System Disc Reinstalling Windows XP or Windows VistaBefore you Begin 137138 Before You Begin Recommended ToolsTurning Off Your Computer 139Before Working Inside Your Computer 140141 Removing the Computer Cover and Front PanelRemoving the Computer Cover 142 Removing the Front Panel 143144 Replacing the Front Panel and Computer CoverReplacing the Front Panel Replacing the Computer Cover 145Panel 146Panel Components 147Removing the I/O Panel 148Replacing the I/O Panel 149150 ProcessorRemoving the Processor 151 Heat-sink assembly 152153 Installing the Processor 154155 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 165166 DC Power Connector P22, P23DC Power Connector P24 167 Removing the Power SupplyDC Power Connector FDD 168 Battery Replacing the Power SupplyAbout the Battery 169Removing the Battery 170Replacing the Battery 171Memory 172173 Memory InstallationFully Buffered Dimm FBD Memory Overview 174 Removing Memory Without Memory Riser Cards 175176 177 178 Memory Installation With Optional Memory Riser Cards 179Installing Memory With Optional Memory Riser Cards 180181 182 183 184 185 186 Removing Memory With Optional Memory Riser Cards 187188 189 190 191 192 193 194 CardsExpansion Card Support Installing an Expansion Card 195196 197 198 199 200 201 Removing an Expansion Card 202203 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 223224 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 230231 232 233 234 Installing a Hard Drive Hard Drive Bays 235236 237 238 Removing a Fifth Sata Hard Drive Optional 239240 241 Installing a Fifth Sata Hard Drive Optional 242243 244 245 246 Drive PanelsRemoving the Drive Panel Removing a Drive-Panel Insert 247248 249 Replacing a Drive-Panel InsertReplacing the Drive Panel 250 Removing a Floppy Drive 251252 253 Installing a Floppy Drive 254255 256 257 258 Media Card ReaderRemoving a Media Card Reader 259 260 Installing a Media Card Reader 261262 263 264 265 Optical DriveRemoving an Optical Drive 266 267 Installing an Optical Drive 268269 270 271 System BoardRemoving the System Board 272 273 274 275 276 Replacing the System Board 277278 279 280 Obtaining Assistance 281282 Technical Support and Customer ServiceOnline Services Problems With Your Order AutoTech ServiceAutomated Order-Status Service Product Information284 Returning Items for Warranty Repair or CreditBefore You Call 285 286 Contacting Dell 287288 289 FCC Notice U.S. OnlyFCC Class B 290 Glossary 291292 293 Product ID294 295 296 297 298 299 Module bay See media bay300 NIC See network adapter301 302 303 304 Video resolution See resolution 305306 307