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Dell Precision T7400 User’s Guide August Contents Performing Configuration Tasks RAID Configuration and ManagementSecurity Management Software Trusted Platform Module TPMClearing Forgotten Passwords 113 105115 116Removing the Computer Cover and Front Panel 141 139Replacing the Front Panel and Computer Cover 144 146194 Automated Order-Status Service Technical Support and Customer ServiceContents Contents Finding Information Drivers and Utilities Disc What Are You Looking For? Find It HereAt support.dell.com Quick Reference GuideWhat Are You Looking For? Service Tag and Microsoft Windows LicenseDell Support Website support.dell.com Windows Help and Support Dell Supported Linux Sites Finding Information Front View of the Computer About Your Computer5.25-inch drive bays Back View of the Computer Information, see System Setup Options on Back Panel ConnectorsLink integrity light Inside View System Board Components B l e C o l o r s USB IntusbProcessor SpecificationsMemory System InformationPCI ExpansionVideo Ports and ConnectorsDrives AudioKey Combinations Controls and LightsPhysical PowerEnvironmental LegacySelect Technology Control ManageabilityAlert Standard Format Chassis intrusion alert has been cleared Alert DescriptionPower Management Dell OpenManage IT AssistantDell OpenManage Client Instrumentation Sleep Mode Wake-Up Methods Windows XP Hyperthreading and Multi-Core Technology About RAID ConfigurationsRAID Level RAID Level Hard drive RAID Level RAID Configuration and Management RAID Configuration UtilityConfiguring Your Computer for RAID Entering the RAID Configuration UtilityPerforming Configuration Tasks Creating a RAID Level 0 ConfigurationExit Screen Creating a RAID Level 1 Configuration Viewing RAID Volume Properties Creating a Second RAID VolumeSynchronizing a RAID Volume Virtual Disk Activating a RAID VolumeDeleting a RAID Volume From the Adapter Properties screen, select RAID Properties Replacing and Rebuilding a Degraded RAID VolumeAdvanced Features Installing Your Computer in an Enclosure Setting Up Your ComputerSetting Up Your Computer Connecting to the Internet Windows XP Setting Up Your Internet ConnectionWindows Vista Transferring Information to a New ComputerTo prepare a new computer for the file transfer Microsoft Windows XPSetting Up Your Computer Setting Up Your Computer Microsoft Windows Vista Power Protection DevicesUninterruptible Power Supplies Surge ProtectorsLine Conditioners Chassis Intrusion Detection Removing the Chassis Intrusion SwitchResetting the Chassis Intrusion Detector Replacing the Chassis Intrusion SwitchSecurity Cable Lock About Passwords PasswordsType of Password Features Using a Primary or System PasswordAssigning a System Password Option SettingsDeleting or Changing an Existing System Password Typing Your System PasswordUsing an Administrator Password Assigning an Administrator Password Deleting or Changing an Existing Administrator Password Disabling a Forgotten Password and Setting a New PasswordTrusted Platform Module TPM Enabling the TPM FeatureSecurity Management Software Using the Security Management SoftwareComputer Tracking Software Activating the Security Management SoftwareIf Your Computer Is Lost or Stolen Securing Your Computer Entering System Setup System Setup OptionsOverview 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 Boot Menu Option SettingsSelecting the Boot Device for the Current Boot Changing Boot Sequence for Future Boots Booting to a USB DeviceMemory Key Floppy Drive Jumper Setting Clearing Forgotten PasswordsClearing Forgotten Passwords Flashing the Bios Clearing Cmos SettingsClearing Forgotten Passwords Computer, Keyboard, and Monitor Floppy DriveCDs and DVDs Cleaning Your Computer Solving Problems Battery ProblemsDrive Problems Problems writing to an optical drive Optical drive problemsHard drive problems Mail and Internet ProblemsLockups and Software Problems Keyboard ProblemsComputer does not start up Computer stops respondingProgram crashes repeatedly Program stops respondingProgram is designed for an earlier Windows operating system Solid blue screen appearsOther software problems Memory ProblemsNetwork Problems Mouse Problems100 Power Problems101 Printer Problems102 Scanner Problems103 Sound Problems104 Diagnostic Light Codes Before Post Diagnostic LightsDiagnostic Lights Power 105106 Suggested Resolution107 Diagnostic Light Codes During Post Light Pattern Problem Description Suggested Resolution108 109 Light Pattern Problem Description110 111 112 113 Power Lights114 Beep Codes 115Code Cause 116 Error MessagesDo not use these characters in filenames 117118 VO L T a G E I S L O W Replace the battery. See119 T a Error See Drive Problems on120 121 122 Dell Diagnostics When to Use the Dell Diagnostics123 124 Starting the Dell Diagnostics From Your Hard DriveDell Diagnostics Main Menu 125Option Function Tab Function 126127 Diagnostics Checklist128 Drivers What Is a Driver?Identifying Drivers Microsoft Windows XPUsing Windows Device Driver Rollback Reinstalling Drivers and UtilitiesMicrosoft Windows Vista 130131 Fix a Problem section, click Hardware TroubleshooterStarting System Restore Using Microsoft Windows System RestoreRestoring Your Operating System 132Undoing the Last System Restore Enabling System Restore133 Using Dell PC Restore and Dell Factory Image Restore Windows XP Dell PC Restore134 135 136 Windows Vista Dell Factory Image RestoreReinstalling Windows XP or Windows Vista Using the Operating System DiscBefore you Begin 137138 Recommended Tools Before You BeginTurning Off Your Computer 139140 Before Working Inside Your ComputerRemoving the Computer Cover and Front Panel Removing the Computer Cover141 142 143 Removing the Front PanelReplacing the Front Panel and Computer Cover Replacing the Front Panel144 145 Replacing the Computer Cover146 Panel147 Panel Components148 Removing the I/O Panel149 Replacing the I/O PanelProcessor Removing the Processor150 151 152 Heat-sink assembly153 154 Installing the Processor155 156 157 158 159 Power Supply DC Connector Pin Assignments160 DC Power Connector P1 Pin Number Signal name Wire Color161 DC Power Connectors P2 Pin Number Signal Name162 DC Power Connector P5 DC Power Connector P7163 DC Power Connectors P10, P11 DC Power Connectors P12, P13, P14, P15, P16, P17164 DC Power Connector P19 DC Power Connector P18AWG Wire 165DC Power Connector P22, P23 DC Power Connector P24166 Removing the Power Supply DC Power Connector FDD167 168 Replacing the Power Supply BatteryAbout the Battery 169170 Removing the Battery171 Replacing the Battery172 MemoryMemory Installation Fully Buffered Dimm FBD Memory Overview173 174 175 Removing Memory Without Memory Riser Cards176 177 178 179 Memory Installation With Optional Memory Riser Cards180 Installing Memory With Optional Memory Riser Cards181 182 183 184 185 186 187 Removing Memory With Optional Memory Riser Cards188 189 190 191 192 193 Cards Expansion Card Support194 195 Installing an Expansion Card196 197 198 199 200 201 202 Removing an Expansion Card203 204 205 206 207 208 209 210 211 212 213 214 215 216 217 218 219 220 221 222 223 Removing the Optional Graphics Riser Card224 Drives Replacing the Optional Graphics Riser Card225 226 General Drive Installation Guidelines General Drive Installation Guidelines227 228 229 Hard Drive Controller Card Data Cable ConnectorsRemoving a Hard Drive Hard Drive Bays 230231 232 233 234 235 Installing a Hard Drive Hard Drive Bays236 237 238 239 Removing a Fifth Sata Hard Drive Optional240 241 242 Installing a Fifth Sata Hard Drive Optional243 244 245 Drive Panels Removing the Drive Panel246 247 Removing a Drive-Panel Insert248 Replacing a Drive-Panel Insert Replacing the Drive Panel249 250 251 Removing a Floppy Drive252 253 254 Installing a Floppy Drive255 256 257 Media Card Reader Removing a Media Card Reader258 259 260 261 Installing a Media Card Reader262 263 264 Optical Drive Removing an Optical Drive265 266 267 268 Installing an Optical Drive269 270 System Board Removing the System Board271 272 273 274 275 276 277 Replacing the System Board278 279 280 281 Obtaining AssistanceTechnical Support and Customer Service Online Services282 AutoTech Service Problems With Your OrderAutomated Order-Status Service Product InformationReturning Items for Warranty Repair or Credit Before You Call284 285 286 287 Contacting Dell288 FCC Notice U.S. Only FCC Class B289 290 291 Glossary292 Product ID 293294 295 296 297 298 Module bay See media bay 299NIC See network adapter 300301 302 303 304 305 Video resolution See resolution306 307