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CONTENTS

CONTENTS

CHAPTER 1: BEFORE YOU BEGIN. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6

Recommended Tools . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7

Turning Off Your Computer

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Before Working Inside Your Computer

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CHAPTER 2: TECHNICAL OVERVIEW . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9

System Board Components

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Master I/O Board Components

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CHAPTER 3: CHASSIS. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13

Removing the Left Side-Panel

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Replacing the Left Side-Panel

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Removing the Right Side-Panel

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Replacing the Right Side-Panel

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Removing the Left Bottom-Panel

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Replacing the Left Bottom-Panel

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Removing the Right Bottom-Panel

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Replacing the Right Bottom-Panel

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Removing the Chassis-Intrusion Switch

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Replacing the Chassis-Intrusion Switch

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CHAPTER 4: SHROUDS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20

Removing the PCI Shroud

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Replacing the PCI Shroud

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Removing the Drive-Bay Shroud

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Replacing the Drive-Bay Shroud

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CHAPTER 5: MEMORY MODULE(S). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24

Removing Memory Module(s) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26

Replacing Memory Module(s)

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CHAPTER 6: PCI AND PCI-EXPRESS CARDS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29

Removing PCI and PCI-Express Cards

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Replacing PCI and PCI-Express Cards

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CHAPTER 7: DRIVES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33

Removing Optical Drive(s)

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Replacing Optical Drive(s)

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Removing the Media Card Reader

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Replacing the Media Card Reader

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Removing Hard Drive(s)

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Replacing Hard Drive(s)

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Summary of Contents for Alienware Area-51 ALX

Page 1: ...01 01 ALIENWARE AREA 51 SERVICE MANUAL ...

Page 2: ...trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and or other countries Bluetooth is a registered trademark owned by Bluetooth SIG Inc and is used by Dell under license Other trademarks and trade names may be used in this manual to refer to either the entities claiming the marks and names or their products Dell Inc disclaims any proprietary interest in trademarks and trade names other than...

Page 3: ...tom Panel 18 Replacing the Right Bottom Panel 18 Removing the Chassis Intrusion Switch 19 Replacing the Chassis Intrusion Switch 19 CHAPTER 4 SHROUDS 20 Removing the PCI Shroud 22 Replacing the PCI Shroud 22 Removing the Drive Bay Shroud 23 Replacing the Drive Bay Shroud 23 CHAPTER 5 MEMORY MODULE S 24 Removing Memory Module s 26 Replacing Memory Module s 27 CHAPTER 6 PCI AND PCI EXPRESS CARDS 29 ...

Page 4: ...ER 17 POWER SUPPLY 83 Removing the Power Supply 85 Replacing the Power Supply 86 CHAPTER 8 FRONT BEZEL 44 Removing the Front Bezel 46 Replacing the Front Bezel 46 CHAPTER 9 FANS 47 Removing the PCI Fan 49 Replacing the PCI Fan 50 Removing the Hard Drive Fan s 51 Replacing the Hard Drive Fan s 52 CHAPTER 10 ACTIVE VENTING ASSEMBLY 53 Removing the Active Venting Assembly 55 Replacing the Active Vent...

Page 5: ...ery 89 Replacing the Coin Cell Battery 90 Removing the Theater Lighting Batteries 91 Replacing the Theater Lighting Batteries 92 CHAPTER 19 SYSTEM SETUP 93 Overview 95 Entering System Setup 95 System Setup Options 96 Clearing CMOS Settings 102 Flashing the BIOS 103 ...

Page 6: ...llowing conditions exist You have performed the steps in Turning Off Your Computer on page 7 and Before Working Inside Your Computer on page 8 You have read the safety information that shipped with your computer A component can be replaced or if purchased separately installed by performing the removal procedure in reverse order CHAPTER 1 BEFORE YOU BEGIN CHAPTER 1 BEFORE YOU BEGIN ...

Page 7: ...g system click 2 Start click the arrow and then click Shut Down The computer turns off after the operating system shutdown process finishes Ensure that the computer is turned off If your computer did not 3 automatically turn off when you shut down the operating system press and hold the power button until the computer turns off Recommended Tools The procedures in this document may require the foll...

Page 8: ...ernal components Before Working Inside Your Computer Use the following safety guidelines to help protect your computer from potential damage and to help to ensure your own personal safety WARNING Before you begin any of the procedures in this section follow the safety instructions that shipped with your computer For additional safety best practices information see the Regulatory Compliance Homepag...

Page 9: ...CHAPTER 2 TECHNICAL OVERVIEW 09 09 CHAPTER 2 TECHNICAL OVERVIEW CHAPTER 2 TECHNICAL OVERVIEW ...

Page 10: ...ical Overview WARNING Before working inside your computer read the safety information that shipped with your computer For additional safety best practices information see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www dell com regulatory_compliance ...

Page 11: ...ower connector PWR2 21 PCI card slot PCI1 8 IDE connector IDE1 22 PCI Express x16 card slot PCI_E5 9 SATA connectors SATA 7 and SATA 8 for optical drives 23 PCI Express x1 card slot PCI_E4 10 battery socket BAT1 24 PCI Express x16 card slot PCI_E3 11 SATA connectors SATA 1 SATA 6 for hard drives 25 PCI Express x1 card slot PCI_E2 12 password reset jumper PASSWORD 26 PCI Express x16 card slot PCI_E...

Page 12: ...CONN1 2 PCI fan connector PCI_FAN1 3 hard drive fan connector HDD_FAN2 4 hard drive fan connector HDD_FAN1 5 system board USB header MB_USB1 6 bluetooth module connector BLUETOOTH 7 wireless module connector WIRELESS Master I O Board Components 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 ...

Page 13: ...CHAPTER 3 CHASSIS 013 013 CHAPTER 3 CHASSIS CHAPTER 3 CHASSIS ...

Page 14: ...ion that shipped with your computer For additional safety best practices information see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www dell com regulatory_compliance WARNING To guard against electrical shock always unplug your computer from the electrical outlet before opening the side panel s WARNING Do not operate your equipment with any cover s including side panels bezels filler brackets front pan...

Page 15: ... automatically when the side panel is opened To remove the left side panel completely from the chassis lift the left 3 side panel and rotate it away from the chassis to release it from the hinges Replacing the Left Side Panel Follow the instructions in Before You Begin on page 1 6 If the left side panel was removed completely from the chassis align it with 2 the hinges and replace it in the chassi...

Page 16: ...automatically when the side panel is opened To remove the right side panel completely from the chassis lift the right 3 side panel and rotate it away from the chassis to release it from the hinges Replacing the Right Side Panel Follow the instructions in Before You Begin on page 1 6 If the right side panel was removed completely from the chassis align it 2 with the hinges and replace it in the cha...

Page 17: ... 4 bottom panel to the chassis Remove the left bottom panel 5 Replacing the Left Bottom Panel Follow the instructions in Before You Begin on page 1 6 Route the left bottom panel cable through the chassis and connect it to the 2 SIDE_LEFT connector on the master I O board Align the left bottom panel clamps with the clamp inserts on the chassis 3 Push the left bottom panel towards the chassis until ...

Page 18: ...5 bottom panel to the chassis Remove the right bottom panel 6 Replacing the Right Bottom Panel Follow the instructions in Before You Begin on page 1 6 Route the right bottom panel cable through the chassis and connect it to 2 the SIDE_RIGHT connector on the master I O board Align the right bottom panel clamps with the clamp inserts on the chassis 3 Push the right bottom panel towards the chassis u...

Page 19: ...puter and then 4 pull it away Replacing the Chassis Intrusion Switch Follow the instructions in Before You Begin on page 1 6 Route the chassis intrusion switch cable through the chassis and connect it 2 to the master I O board connector Replace the chassis intrusion switch in the chassis 3 Slide the chassis intrusion switch towards the bottom of the computer until 4 the chassis intrusion switch sn...

Page 20: ...CHAPTER 4 SHROUDS 020 020 CHAPTER 4 SHROUDS CHAPTER 4 SHROUDS ...

Page 21: ...electrical outlet before opening the side panel s WARNING Do not operate your equipment with any cover s including side panels bezels filler brackets front panel inserts etc removed CAUTION Only a certified service technician should perform repairs on your computer Damage due to servicing that is not authorized by Dell is not covered by your warranty CAUTION To avoid electrostatic discharge ground...

Page 22: ... of the chassis Lift the PCI shroud up and away from the chassis b Replacing the PCI Shroud Follow the instructions in Before You Begin on page 1 6 If the PCI shroud was removed completely from the chassis 2 Align the PCI shroud with the hinges and replace it in the chassis a Replace the PCI shroud clamp in the chassis b Replace the PCI shroud clamp screw c Push the PCI shroud to snap it into plac...

Page 23: ...he drive bay shroud away from the computer 6 Replacing the Drive Bay Shroud Follow the instructions in Before You Begin on page 1 6 Align the screw holes on the drive bay shroud with the screw holes on the 2 chassis Replace the two screws that secure the drive bay shroud to the chassis 3 Connect the drive bay shroud cables to the master I O board connectors 4 Replace the PCI shroud see Replacing t...

Page 24: ...Comprehensive Specifications at support dell com for information on the memory supported by your computer Install only memory modules that are supported by your computer NOTE Memory modules purchased from Dell or Alienware are covered under your computer warranty Your computer has three internally accessible DDR3 DIMM sockets CHAPTER 5 MEMORY MODULE S CHAPTER 5 MEMORY MODULE S ...

Page 25: ...rom the electrical outlet before opening the side panel s WARNING Do not operate your equipment with any cover s including side panels bezels filler brackets front panel inserts etc removed CAUTION Only a certified service technician should perform repairs on your computer Damage due to servicing that is not authorized by Dell is not covered by your warranty CAUTION To avoid electrostatic discharg...

Page 26: ...l operation Allow the memory module s to cool before touching them NOTE For better access to the memory module s remove the graphics card if the card is full length see Removing PCI and PCI Express Cards on page 31 Press out the securing clip at each end of the memory module connector 4 Lift the memory module off the memory module connector If the memory 5 module is difficult to remove gently ease...

Page 27: ...pply equal force to each end of the memory module Insert the memory module into the memory module connector until the 3 memory module snaps into position NOTE If the memory module is not installed properly the computer may not boot If you insert the memory module correctly the securing clips snap into the 4 cutouts at each end of the memory module Close the left side panel 5 Connect your computer ...

Page 28: ...the additional memory and automatically updates the system configuration information To confirm the amount of memory installed in the computer Windows Vista Click Start Control Panel System and Maintenance Windows 7 Click Start Control Panel System and Security System ...

Page 29: ...CHAPTER 6 PCI AND PCI EXPRESS CARDS 029 029 CHAPTER 6 PCI AND PCI EXPRESS CARDS CHAPTER 6 PCI AND PCI EXPRESS CARDS ...

Page 30: ...computer from the electrical outlet before opening the side panel s WARNING Do not operate your equipment with any cover s including side panels bezels filler brackets front panel inserts etc removed CAUTION Only a certified service technician should perform repairs on your computer Damage due to servicing that is not authorized by Dell is not covered by your warranty CAUTION To avoid electrostati...

Page 31: ...I shroud see Removing the PCI Shroud on page 3 22 Disconnect any cables connected to the card if applicable 4 Remove the card 5 For a PCI or PCI Express x1 card grasp the card by its top corners and ease it out of its connector For a PCI Express x16 card push the retention mechanism on the card connector as you grasp the card by its top corners and then ease the card out of the connector NOTE If y...

Page 32: ...documentation that shipped with the card Align the card with the connector on the system board 3 Place the card in the connector and press down firmly Ensure that the card 4 is firmly seated in the connector If you are installing the PCI Express card into the x16 card connector push the retention mechanism and insert the card in the connector Connect any cables that should be attached to the card ...

Page 33: ...CHAPTER 7 DRIVES 033 033 CHAPTER 7 DRIVES CHAPTER 7 DRIVES ...

Page 34: ... is hot do not touch the metal housing of the hard drive CAUTION Only a certified service technician should perform repairs on your computer Damage due to servicing that is not authorized by Dell is not covered by your warranty CAUTION To prevent data loss turn off your computer see Turning Off Your Computer on page 7 before removing the hard drive Do not remove the hard drive while the computer i...

Page 35: ...035 035 CHAPTER 7 DRIVES Removing Optical Drive s Follow the instructions in Before You Begin on page 1 6 Press the AlienHead to lower the drive panel 2 2 1 1 drive panel 2 AlienHead ...

Page 36: ...anel 3 Disconnect the power cable and the data cable from the back of the optical 4 drive Pull the securing tab on the optical drive bracket and slide the optical drive 5 out through the front of the computer 1 3 2 4 1 data cable 3 optical drive 2 power cable 4 securing tab ...

Page 37: ...pplicable 3 Pull the securing tab on the optical drive bracket and slide the optical drive bay filler out through the front of the computer Pull the securing tab on the optical drive bracket and slide the optical drive 4 into the optical drive bay until the securing tab snaps into place Connect the power cable and the data cable to the optical drive 5 Close the left side panel 6 Connect your compu...

Page 38: ...038 038 CHAPTER 7 DRIVES 2 1 1 drive panel 2 AlienHead Removing the Media Card Reader Follow the instructions in Before You Begin on page 1 6 Press the AlienHead to lower the drive panel 2 ...

Page 39: ...b 2 Media Card Reader Lift the release panel and open the left side panel 3 Disconnect the FlexBay cable from the back of the Media Card Reader 4 Pull the securing tab on the FlexBay bracket and slide the Media Card 5 Reader out through the front of the computer ...

Page 40: ...ve the FlexBay filler if applicable 3 Pull the securing tab on the FlexBay bracket and slide the FlexBay filler out through the front of the computer Pull the securing tab on the FlexBay bracket and slide the Media Card 4 Reader into the FlexBay until the securing tab snaps into place Connect the FlexBay cable to the Media Card Reader 5 Close the left side panel 6 Connect your computer and devices...

Page 41: ... hard drive Removing Hard Drive s Follow the instructions in Before You Begin on page 1 6 Lift the release panel and open the right side panel 2 Press the hard drive release tabs simultaneously and slide the hard drive 3 towards the top and out of the computer ...

Page 42: ...RIVES If you are removing a solid state drive SSD 4 Remove the four screws that secure the SSD to the hard drive bracket a Slide and lift the SSD out of the hard drive bracket b 2 1 3 1 screws 4 3 SSD 2 hard drive bracket ...

Page 43: ...configured for your computer If you are replacing an SSD 2 Replace the SSD in the hard drive bracket a Replace the four screws that secure the SSD to the hard drive bracket b Slide the new hard drive into the hard drive bay and align it with the 3 hard drive connector Press the hard drive down until it locks into place 4 Close the right side panel 5 Connect your computer and devices to electrical ...

Page 44: ...CHAPTER 8 FRONT BEZEL 044 044 CHAPTER 8 FRONT BEZEL CHAPTER 8 FRONT BEZEL ...

Page 45: ...the electrical outlet before opening the side panel s WARNING Do not operate your equipment with any cover s including side panels bezels filler brackets front panel inserts etc removed CAUTION Only a certified service technician should perform repairs on your computer Damage due to servicing that is not authorized by Dell is not covered by your warranty CAUTION To avoid electrostatic discharge gr...

Page 46: ...el to the chassis 5 Pull the front bezel away from the front of the computer 6 Replacing the Front Bezel Follow the instructions in Before You Begin on page 1 6 Align the front bezel clamps with the front bezel clamp inserts on the 2 chassis Push the front bezel towards the computer until the front bezel clamps 3 snap into place Connect the front bezel cables to the master I O board connectors 4 R...

Page 47: ...CHAPTER 9 FANS 047 047 CHAPTER 9 FANS CHAPTER 9 FANS ...

Page 48: ...ys unplug your computer from the electrical outlet before opening the side panel s WARNING Do not operate your equipment with any cover s including side panels bezels filler brackets front panel inserts etc removed CAUTION Only a certified service technician should perform repairs on your computer Damage due to servicing that is not authorized by Dell is not covered by your warranty CAUTION To avo...

Page 49: ...ee Removing the Left Side Panel on page 2 15 Remove the drive bay shroud see Removing the Drive Bay Shroud on 3 page 23 Disconnect the PCI fan cable from the PCI_FAN1 connector on the master 4 I O board see Master I O Board Connectors on page 12 Remove the two screws that secure the PCI fan shroud to the chassis 5 Slide the PCI fan shroud out of the chassis 6 ...

Page 50: ...is 4 Replace the two screws that secure the PCI fan shroud to the chassis 5 Connect the PCI fan cable to the PCI_FAN1 connector on the master I O 6 board see Master I O Board Connectors on page 12 Replace the drive bay shroud see Replacing the Drive Bay Shroud on 7 page 23 Replace the left side panel see Replacing the Left Side Panel on page 8 15 Connect your computer and devices to electrical out...

Page 51: ... PCI shroud see Removing the PCI Shroud on page 3 22 If you are removing the left hard drive fan remove the power supply see 4 Removing the Power Supply on page 85 Disconnect the hard drive fan cables from the HDD_FAN1 and HDD_FAN2 5 connectors on the master I O board see Master I O Board Connectors on page 12 Press the hard drive fan shroud handle down and pull the hard drive fan out 6 of the cha...

Page 52: ...il the hard drive fan handle 4 clicks into place Connect the hard drive fan cables to the HDD_FAN1 and HDD_FAN2 5 connectors on the master I O board see Master I O Board Connectors on page 12 If you removed the power supply replace it see Replacing the Power 6 Supply on page 86 Replace the PCI shroud see Replacing the PCI Shroud on page 7 22 Replace the left side panel see Replacing the Left Side ...

Page 53: ...CHAPTER 10 ACTIVE VENTING ASSEMBLY 053 053 CHAPTER 10 ACTIVE VENTING ASSEMBLY CHAPTER 10 ACTIVE VENTING ASSEMBLY ...

Page 54: ...mputer from the electrical outlet before opening the side panel s WARNING Do not operate your equipment with any cover s including side panels bezels filler brackets front panel inserts etc removed CAUTION Only a certified service technician should perform repairs on your computer Damage due to servicing that is not authorized by Dell is not covered by your warranty CAUTION To avoid electrostatic ...

Page 55: ...ssembly cables from the connectors on the 4 master I O board Remove the six screws three on each side that secure the active venting 5 panels to the active venting assembly Remove the active venting panels 6 Remove the six screws three on each side that secure the active venting 7 assembly to the chassis Pivot the back of the active venting assembly upwards and lift it off the 8 chassis 2 1 3 4 1 ...

Page 56: ...ach side that secure the active venting 5 panels to the active venting assembly Connect the active venting cables to the connectors on the master 6 I O board Replace the right side panel see Replacing the Right Side Panel on 7 page 16 Replace the left side panel see Replacing the Left Side Panel on page 8 15 CAUTION Before turning on the computer replace all screws and ensure that no stray screws ...

Page 57: ...CHAPTER 11 TOP I O PANEL 057 057 CHAPTER 11 TOP I O PANEL CHAPTER 11 TOP I O PANEL ...

Page 58: ...m the electrical outlet before opening the side panel s WARNING Do not operate your equipment with any cover s including side panels bezels filler brackets front panel inserts etc removed CAUTION Only a certified service technician should perform repairs on your computer Damage due to servicing that is not authorized by Dell is not covered by your warranty CAUTION To avoid electrostatic discharge ...

Page 59: ...e Removing the Left Side Panel on page 2 15 Remove the right side panel see Removing the Right Side Panel on 3 page 16 Remove the front bezel see Removing the Front Bezel on page 4 46 Remove the ten screws that secure the hard drive shroud to the chassis 5 Pull to remove the hard drive shroud off the chassis 6 2 1 1 hard drive shroud 2 screws 10 ...

Page 60: ...ssembly see Removing the Active Venting 7 Assembly on page 55 Disconnect the top I O panel cables from the system board connectors and 8 remove the cables from their routing guides Remove the four screws that secure the top I O panel to the chassis 9 Pull the top I O panel off the chassis 10 ...

Page 61: ... board connectors Replace the active venting assembly see Replacing the Active Venting 5 Assembly on page 56 Replace the hard drive shroud on the chassis 6 Replace the ten screws that secure the hard drive shroud to the chassis 7 Replace the front bezel see Replacing the Front Bezel on page 8 46 Replace the right side panel see Replacing the Right Side Panel on 9 page 16 Replace the left side pane...

Page 62: ...CHAPTER 12 BLUETOOTH MODULE 062 062 CHAPTER 12 BLUETOOTH MODULE CHAPTER 12 BLUETOOTH MODULE ...

Page 63: ...from the electrical outlet before opening the side panel s WARNING Do not operate your equipment with any cover s including side panels bezels filler brackets front panel inserts etc removed CAUTION Only a certified service technician should perform repairs on your computer Damage due to servicing that is not authorized by Dell is not covered by your warranty CAUTION To avoid electrostatic dischar...

Page 64: ...gin on page 1 6 Remove the left side panel see Removing the Left Side Panel on page 2 15 Disconnect the Bluetooth 3 module cable from the BLUETOOTH connector on the master I O board see Master I O Board Connectors on page 12 Loosen the thumbscrew that secures the Bluetooth module to the chassis 4 Remove the Bluetooth module from the chassis 5 ...

Page 65: ...sis 2 Tighten the thumbscrew that secures the Bluetooth module to the chassis 3 Connect the Bluetooth module cable to the BLUETOOTH connector on the 4 master I O board see Master I O Board Connectors on page 12 Replace the left side panel see Replacing the Left Side Panel on page 5 15 Connect your computer and devices to electrical outlets and then turn 6 them on ...

Page 66: ...CHAPTER 13 LIQUID COOLING ASSEMBLY 066 066 CHAPTER 13 LIQUID COOLING ASSEMBLY CHAPTER 13 LIQUID COOLING ASSEMBLY ...

Page 67: ...mputer from the electrical outlet before opening the side panel s WARNING Do not operate your equipment with any cover s including side panels bezels filler brackets front panel inserts etc removed CAUTION Only a certified service technician should perform repairs on your computer Damage due to servicing that is not authorized by Dell is not covered by your warranty CAUTION To avoid electrostatic ...

Page 68: ...tions in Before You Begin on page 1 6 Remove the left side panel see Removing the Left Side Panel on page 2 15 Disconnect the liquid cooling assembly cable from the liquid cooling 3 assembly Push the release latch towards the back of the computer to release the 4 liquid cooling assembly from the chassis Rotate the liquid cooling assembly down and pull it away from the chassis 5 ...

Page 69: ...the liquid cooling assembly in the chassis and rotate the 2 liquid cooling assembly upwards until it snaps into place Connect the liquid cooling assembly cable to the liquid cooling assembly 3 Replace the left side panel see Replacing the Left Side Panel on page 4 15 Connect your computer and devices to electrical outlets and then turn 5 them on ...

Page 70: ...CHAPTER 14 PROCESSOR 070 070 CHAPTER 14 PROCESSOR CHAPTER 14 PROCESSOR ...

Page 71: ...e electrical outlet before opening the side panel s WARNING Do not operate your equipment with any cover s including side panels bezels filler brackets front panel inserts etc removed CAUTION Only a certified service technician should perform repairs on your computer Damage due to servicing that is not authorized by Dell is not covered by your warranty CAUTION To avoid electrostatic discharge grou...

Page 72: ...t side panel see Removing the Left Side Panel on page 2 15 Remove the PCI shroud see Removing the PCI Shroud on page 3 22 Remove the liquid cooling assembly see Removing the Liquid Cooling 4 Assembly on page 68 Press and push the release lever down and out to release it from the tab 5 that secures it Open the processor cover and gently lift the processor to remove it from the 6 socket ...

Page 73: ...puter If the release lever on the socket is not fully extended move it to that 3 position Align the pin 1 corners of the processor and socket 4 CAUTION To avoid damage ensure that the processor aligns properly with the socket and do not use excessive force when you install the processor Set the processor lightly in the socket and ensure that the processor is 5 positioned correctly When the process...

Page 74: ...essor operation Apply the new thermal grease to the top of the processor 8 Replace the liquid cooling assembly see Replacing the Liquid Cooling 9 Assembly on page 69 Replace the PCI shroud see Replacing the PCI Shroud on page 10 22 Replace the left side panel see Replacing the Left Side Panel on page 11 15 Connect your computer and devices to electrical outlets and then turn 12 them on ...

Page 75: ...CHAPTER 15 MASTER I O BOARD 075 075 CHAPTER 15 MASTER I O BOARD CHAPTER 15 MASTER I O BOARD ...

Page 76: ...from the electrical outlet before opening the side panel s WARNING Do not operate your equipment with any cover s including side panels bezels filler brackets front panel inserts etc removed CAUTION Only a certified service technician should perform repairs on your computer Damage due to servicing that is not authorized by Dell is not covered by your warranty CAUTION To avoid electrostatic dischar...

Page 77: ... on page 3 22 Disconnect all cables from the master I O board Note the routing of all 4 cables as you remove them so that you can re route them correctly after installing the new master I O board Remove the screw that secures the master I O board tray to the chassis 5 Lift the master I O board tray up and out of the chassis 6 NOTE Do not remove the master I O board from the master I O board tray T...

Page 78: ...nd connect the cables that you removed from the master I O board 4 Replace the PCI shroud see Replacing the PCI Shroud on page 5 22 Replace the left side panel see Replacing the Left Side Panel on page 6 15 CAUTION Before turning on the computer replace all screws and ensure that no stray screws remain inside the computer Failure to do so may result in damage to the computer Connect your computer ...

Page 79: ...CHAPTER 16 SYSTEM BOARD 079 079 CHAPTER 16 SYSTEM BOARD CHAPTER 16 SYSTEM BOARD ...

Page 80: ...including side panels bezels filler brackets front panel inserts etc removed CAUTION Only a certified service technician should perform repairs on your computer Damage due to servicing that is not authorized by Dell is not covered by your warranty CAUTION Donotperformthefollowingstepsunlessyouarefamiliarwith hardware removal and replacement Performing these steps incorrectly could damage your syst...

Page 81: ...emoving Memory Module s on 5 page 26 Remove the liquid cooling assembly see Removing the Liquid Cooling 6 Assembly on page 68 Remove the processor see Removing the Processor on page 7 72 Disconnect all cables from the system board Note the routing of all cables 8 as you remove them so that you can re route them correctly after installing the new system board Remove the two screws that secure the s...

Page 82: ...Replacing the Liquid Cooling 6 Assembly on page 69 Replace the memory modules see Replacing Memory Module s on 7 page 27 Replace any add on cards on the system board see Replacing PCI and PCI 8 Express Cards on page 32 Replace the PCI shroud see Replacing the PCI Shroud on page 9 22 Replace the left side panel see Replacing the Left Side Panel on page 10 15 CAUTION Before turning on the computer r...

Page 83: ...CHAPTER 17 POWER SUPPLY 083 083 CHAPTER 17 POWER SUPPLY CHAPTER 17 POWER SUPPLY ...

Page 84: ... the electrical outlet before opening the side panel s WARNING Do not operate your equipment with any cover s including side panels bezels filler brackets front panel inserts etc removed CAUTION Only a certified service technician should perform repairs on your computer Damage due to servicing that is not authorized by Dell is not covered by your warranty CAUTION To avoid electrostatic discharge g...

Page 85: ... panel see Removing the Left Side Panel on page 2 15 Remove the PCI shroud see Removing the PCI Shroud on page 3 22 Push the power supply handle inwards to unlock it 4 Using the power supply handle partially slide the power supply away from 5 the computer to access the power supply cable connector Disconnect the power supply cable connector from the power supply 6 Slide the power supply out of the...

Page 86: ...f the computer Connect the power supply cable connector to the power supply 3 Slide the power supply completely into the chassis 4 Push the power supply handle inwards to lock it 5 Replace the PCI shroud see Replacing the PCI Shroud on page 6 22 Replace the left side panel see Replacing the Left Side Panel on page 7 15 Connect your computer and devices to electrical outlets and then turn 8 them on...

Page 87: ...CHAPTER 18 BATTERY 087 087 CHAPTER 18 BATTERY CHAPTER 18 BATTERY ...

Page 88: ... the manufacturer s instructions WARNING To guard against electrical shock always unplug your computer from the electrical outlet before opening the side panel s WARNING Do not operate your equipment with any cover s including side panels bezels filler brackets front panel inserts etc removed CAUTION Only a certified service technician should perform repairs on your computer Damage due to servicin...

Page 89: ...el 3 Remove the PCI shroud see Removing the PCI Shroud on page 4 22 Locate the battery socket see System Board Components on page 5 11 CAUTION If you pry the battery out of its socket with a blunt object be careful not to touch the system board with the object Ensure that the object is inserted between the battery and the socket before you attempt to pry out the battery Otherwise you may damage th...

Page 90: ...with the side labeled 2 facing up and press the battery into place Replace the PCI shroud see Replacing the PCI Shroud on page 3 22 Close the left side panel 4 Connect your computer and devices to electrical outlets and then turn 5 them on Enter system setup see Entering System Setup on page 6 95 and restore the settings you recorded before removing the battery ...

Page 91: ...hting battery compartment door Removing the Theater Lighting Batteries Follow the instructions in Before You Begin on page 1 6 Lift the release panel and open the left side panel 2 Open the theater lighting battery compartment door 3 Remove the two theater lighting batteries 4 ...

Page 92: ...in Before You Begin on page 1 6 Insert the two new batteries rechargeable AA NiMH type in the theater 2 lighting battery compartment Close the theater lighting battery compartment door 3 Close the left side panel 4 Connect your computer and devices to electrical outlets and then turn 5 them on ...

Page 93: ...CHAPTER 19 SYSTEM SETUP 093 093 CHAPTER 19 SYSTEM SETUP CHAPTER 19 SYSTEM SETUP ...

Page 94: ... the electrical outlet before opening the side panel s WARNING Do not operate your equipment with any cover s including side panels bezels filler brackets front panel inserts etc removed CAUTION Only a certified service technician should perform repairs on your computer Damage due to servicing that is not authorized by Dell is not covered by your warranty CAUTION To avoid electrostatic discharge g...

Page 95: ...in even intervals until the System Setup screen appears System Setup Screens The System Setup window displays current or changeable configuration information for your computer Key functions appear at the bottom of the System Setup window and lists keys and their functions within the active field Overview Use System Setup to Change the system configuration information after you add change or remove...

Page 96: ...e integrated in your computer SATA 7 Displays the SATA 7 drive integrated in your computer SATA 8 Displays the SATA 8 drive integrated in your computer System Setup Options NOTE The items listed in this section may or may not appear exactly as listed depending on your computer model and installed devices System Information Product Name Displays the product name BIOS Version Displays the BIOS versi...

Page 97: ...eedstep tech If enabled the processor clock speed and core voltage are adjusted dynamically based on the processor load Intel C State Tech If enabled C State Processor idle is set to C2 C3 C4 Standard CMOS Features IDE Master Displays the IDE master drive integrated in your computer IDE Slave Displays the IDE slave drive integrated in your computer Wait For F1 If Error If enabled the computer disp...

Page 98: ...e integrated USB controller HD Audio Controller Allows you to enable or disable the integrated audio controller Onboard IEEE1394 Controller Allows you to enable or disable the onboard IEEE1394 controller LAN1 BCM5784 Device Allows you to enable or disable the onboard LAN1 controller LAN1 Option ROM Allows you to enable or disable the network controller s boot option LAN2 BCM5784 Device Allows you ...

Page 99: ...ite to Read Delay editable in Manual Mode Frequency Voltage Control CPU Core Non Turbo Ratio Displays the ratio between the processor core clock and the FSB frequency Advance DRAM Configuration Allows you to access the Advance DRAM Configuration submenu Overclock Configuration Allows you to access the Overclock Configuration submenu Overvoltage Configuration Allows you to access the Overvoltage Co...

Page 100: ...onfiguration Submenu tRRD Displays RAS to RAS delay editable in Manual Mode tRTP Displays Read to Precharge Command Delay editable in Manual Mode 1T 2T Timing Displays the Command Rate editable in Manual Mode Overclock Configuration Submenu Adjust CPU BClk MHz Allows you to adjust BClk of processor Spread Spectrum Enable Disable Spread Spectrum Modulation Adjust PCI Frequency MHz Allows you to adj...

Page 101: ... you to set or change the supervisor password Change User Password Allows you to set or change the user password You cannot use the user password to make change to the BIOS settings Exit Exit Options Provides options to Save Changes and Exit Discard Changes and Exit and Load Optimal Defaults ...

Page 102: ...S reset jumper on the system board see System 4 Board Components on page 11 Remove the jumper plug from the CMOS reset jumper pins 1 and 2 5 Place the jumper plug on the CMOS reset jumper pins 2 and 3 and wait for 6 approximately five seconds Remove the jumper plug and replace it on the CMOS reset jumper pins 7 1 and 2 Replace the PCI shroud see Replacing the PCI Shroud on page 8 22 Replace the le...

Page 103: ... save the file on your desktop The file downloads to your desktop Click 9 Close if the Download Complete window appears The file icon appears on your desktop and is titled the same as the downloaded BIOS update file Double click the file icon on the desktop and follow the procedures that 10 appear on the screen Flashing the BIOS The BIOS may require flashing when an update is available or when rep...

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