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Table 3. System setup options—System information menu (continued)

Overview

Memory Information

Memory Installed

Displays the total computer memory installed.

Memory Available

Displays the total computer memory available.

Memory Speed

Displays the memory speed.

Memory Channel Mode

Displays single or dual channel mode.

Memory Technology

Displays the technology that is used for the memory.

DIMM 1 Size

Displays the DIMM 1 memory size.

DIMM 2 Size

Displays the DIMM 2 memory size.

DIMM 3 Size

Displays the DIMM 3 memory size.

DIMM 4 Size

Displays the DIMM 4 memory size.

Devices Information

Video Controller

Displays the video controller type of the computer.

Video Memory

Displays the video memory information of the computer.

Wi-Fi Device

Displays the wireless device information of the computer.

Native Resolution

Displays the native resolution of the computer.

Video BIOS Version

Displays the video BIOS version of the computer.

Audio Controller

Displays the audio controller information of the computer.

Bluetooth Device

Displays the Bluetooth device information of the computer.

LOM MAC Address

Displays the LAN On Motherboard (LOM) MAC address of the computer.

dGPU Video Controller

Displays the discrete video controller type of the computer.

Slot 1

Displays the SATA hard drive information of the computer.

Slot 2

Displays the SATA hard drive information of the computer.

Slot 3

Displays the SATA hard drive information of the computer.

Slot 4

Displays the SATA hard drive information of the computer.

Table 4. System setup options—Boot Configuration menu 

Boot Configuration

Boot Sequence

Boot Mode: UEFI only

Displays the boot mode.

Boot Sequence

Displays the boot sequence.

Secure Digital (SD) Card Boot

Enable or disable the SD card read-only boot.

By default, the 

Secure Digital (SD) Card Boot

 option is not enabled.

Secure Boot

Enable Secure Boot

Enable or disable the secure boot feature.

By default, the option is not enabled.

Secure Boot Mode

Enable or disable to change the secure boot mode options.

By default, the 

Deployed Mode

 is enabled.

Expert Key Management

Enable Custom Mode

Enable or disable custom mode.

System setup

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Summary of Contents for OptiPlex 7090 Tower

Page 1: ...OptiPlex 7090 Tower Service Manual Regulatory Model D28M Regulatory Type D28M005 May 2021 Rev A00 ...

Page 2: ...ential damage to hardware or loss of data and tells you how to avoid the problem WARNING A WARNING indicates a potential for property damage personal injury or death 2021 Dell Inc or its subsidiaries All rights reserved Dell EMC and other trademarks are trademarks of Dell Inc or its subsidiaries Other trademarks may be trademarks of their respective owners ...

Page 3: ...2 5 inch hard disk drive bracket 19 Installing the secondary 2 5 inch hard disk drive assembly 20 Installing the primary 2 5 inch hard drive assembly 21 3 5 in hard drive assembly 22 Removing the 3 5 inch hard disk drive assembly 22 Removing the 3 5 inch hard disk drive bracket 23 Installing the 3 5 inch hard disk drive bracket 24 Installing the 3 5 inch hard disk drive assembly 25 Solid state dri...

Page 4: ...lim ODD bracket 52 Chassis fan 53 Removing the chassis fan 53 Installing the chassis fan 54 Voltage regulator heat sink 55 Removing the VR heat sink 55 Installing the VR heat sink 56 Speaker 57 Removing the speaker 57 Installing the speaker 58 Power button 59 Removing the power button 59 Installing the power button 60 Power supply unit 61 Removing the power supply unit 61 Installing the power supp...

Page 5: ...USB flash drive 96 System and setup password 96 Assigning a system setup password 97 Deleting or changing an existing system setup password 97 Chapter 5 Troubleshooting 98 Dell SupportAssist Pre boot System Performance Check diagnostics 98 Running the SupportAssist Pre Boot System Performance Check 98 Diagnostic LED behavior 98 Diagnostic error messages 100 System error messages 103 WiFi power cyc...

Page 6: ...the safety instructions that is shipped with the product or at www dell com regulatory_compliance CAUTION Before touching anything inside your computer ground yourself by touching an unpainted metal surface such as the metal at the back of the computer While you work periodically touch an unpainted metal surface to dissipate static electricity which could harm internal components CAUTION When you ...

Page 7: ...ver to a painted or non metal surface The wrist strap should be secure and in full contact with your skin and ensure that you remove all jewelry such as watches bracelets or rings prior to bonding yourself and the equipment Electrostatic discharge ESD protection ESD is a major concern when you handle electronic components especially sensitive components such as expansion cards processors memory DI...

Page 8: ...t once per week A wrist strap tester is the best method for doing this test If you do not have your own wrist strap tester check with your regional office to find out if they have one To perform the test plug the wrist strap s bonding wire into the tester while it is strapped to your wrist and push the button to test A green LED is lit if the test is successful a red LED is lit and an alarm sounds...

Page 9: ...r loose screws inside your computer may severely damage your computer Steps 1 Replace all screws and ensure that no stray screws remain inside your computer 2 Connect any external devices peripherals or cables you removed before working on your computer 3 Replace any media cards discs or any other parts that you removed before working on your computer 4 Connect your computer and all attached devic...

Page 10: ...ype the quantity of screws and then place them in a screw storage box This is to ensure that the correct number of screws and correct screw type is restored when the component is replaced NOTE Some computers have magnetic surfaces Ensure that the screws are not left attached to such surface when replacing a component NOTE Screw color may vary with the configuration ordered Table 1 Screw list Compo...

Page 11: ...ity Image Processor fan and 65 W heat sink assembly 6 32 Captive 4 VR heat sink 6 32 Captive 2 System board 6 32 M2x4 9 1 Major components of your system 1 Side cover 2 3 5 inch hard drive assembly 3 Optical Disk Drive Removing and installing components 11 ...

Page 12: ...nal system configuration purchased These parts are available according to warranty coverages purchased by the customer Contact your Dell sales representative for purchase options Side cover Removing the side cover Prerequisites 1 Follow the procedure in before working inside your computer NOTE Ensure that you remove the security cable from the security cable slot if applicable About this task The ...

Page 13: ...ay from the computer Installing the side cover Prerequisites If you are replacing a component remove the existing component before performing the installation procedure About this task The following image indicates the location of the side cover and provides a visual representation of the installation procedure Removing and installing components 13 ...

Page 14: ...ver with the slots on the chassis 3 Slide the side cover towards the front of the computer to install it 4 The release latch automatically locks the side cover to the computer Next steps 1 Follow the procedure in after working inside your computer 14 Removing and installing components ...

Page 15: ... provides a visual representation of the installation procedure Steps 1 Position the front bezel to align the tabs on the bezel with the slots on the chassis 2 Press the bezel until the tabs clicks into place Next steps 1 Install the side cover 2 Follow the procedure in after working inside your computer Removing the front bezel Prerequisites 1 Follow the procedure in before working inside your co...

Page 16: ...te to release the other tabs on the bezel from the slots in the computer chassis 3 Remove the front bezel from the computer Hard drive assembly Removing the primary 2 5 inch hard drive assembly Prerequisites 1 Follow the procedure in before working inside your computer 2 Remove the side cover About this task The following images indicate the location of the 2 5 inch hard drive assembly and provide...

Page 17: ... assembly from the computer NOTE Note the orientation of the hard drive so that you can replace it correctly Removing the secondary 2 5 inch hard disk drive assembly Prerequisites 1 Follow the procedure in before working inside your computer 2 Remove the side cover About this task The following images indicate the location of the 2 5 inch hard disk drive and provide a visual representation of the ...

Page 18: ... on the hard disk drive bracket and slide the hard disk drive assembly out of the hard disk drive bracket 3 Lift the hard disk drive assembly from the computer NOTE The orientation of the hard disk drive so that you can replace it correctly Removing the 2 5 inch hard disk drive bracket Prerequisites 1 Follow the procedure in before working inside your computer 2 Remove the side cover 3 Remove the ...

Page 19: ... of the bracket NOTE The orientation or the SATA connector marking on the hard disk drive so that you can replace it correctly Installing the 2 5 inch hard disk drive bracket Prerequisites If you are replacing a component remove the existing component before performing the installation procedure About this task The following image indicates the location of the 2 5 inch hard disk drive bracket and ...

Page 20: ...ary hard disk drive or 2 5 inch secondary hard disk drive 2 Install the side cover 3 Follow the procedure in after working inside your computer Installing the secondary 2 5 inch hard disk drive assembly Prerequisites If you are replacing a component remove the existing component before performing the installation procedure About this task The following image indicates the location of the 2 5 inch ...

Page 21: ...s 1 Install the side cover 2 Follow the procedure in after working inside your computer Installing the primary 2 5 inch hard drive assembly Prerequisites If you are replacing a component remove the existing component before performing the installation procedure About this task The following image indicates the location of the 2 5 inch hard drive assembly and provides a visual representation of the...

Page 22: ...onnectors on the 2 5 inch hard drive module Next steps 1 Install the side cover 2 Follow the procedure in after working inside your computer 3 5 in hard drive assembly Removing the 3 5 inch hard disk drive assembly Prerequisites 1 Follow the procedure in before working inside your computer 2 Remove the side cover 22 Removing and installing components ...

Page 23: ...ve module 2 Push the securing tab to release the hard disk drive assembly from the chassis 3 Remove the EMI shied from the front side of the chassis 4 Slide the hard disk drive assembly away from the chassis Removing the 3 5 inch hard disk drive bracket Prerequisites 1 Follow the procedure in before working inside your computer 2 Remove the side cover 3 Remove the 3 5 inch hard disk drive assembly...

Page 24: ...s on the hard disk drive 2 Lift and remove the hard disk drive off the hard disk drive bracket Installing the 3 5 inch hard disk drive bracket Prerequisites If you are replacing a component remove the existing component before performing the installation procedure About this task The following image indicates the location of the 3 5 inch hard disk drive bracket and provides a visual representation...

Page 25: ... Install the side cover 3 Follow the procedure in after working inside your computer Installing the 3 5 inch hard disk drive assembly Prerequisites If you are replacing a component remove the existing component before performing the installation procedure About this task The following image indicates the location of the 3 5 inch hard disk drive assembly and provides a visual representation of the ...

Page 26: ... the hard disk drive assembly with the tabs on the chassis 4 Route the power cable and the data cable through the routing guides on the hard disk drive assembly and connect the cables to the hard disk drive Next steps 1 Install the side cover 2 Follow the procedure in after working inside your computer 26 Removing and installing components ...

Page 27: ...te drive connector 2 Insert the solid state drive at a 45 degree angle into the slot on the system board 3 Replace the screw M2x3 5 to secure the M 2 2230 solid state drive to the system board Next steps 1 Install the side cover 2 Follow the procedure in after working inside your computer Removing the M 2 2280 PCIe solid state drive Prerequisites 1 Follow the procedure in before working inside you...

Page 28: ...3 5 that secures the solid state drive to the system board 2 Slide and lift the solid state drive off the system board NOTE Repeat the above procedure for removing the other solid state drive 28 Removing and installing components ...

Page 29: ...ing a component remove the existing component before performing the installation procedure About this task The following image indicates the location of the solid state drive and provides a visual representation of the installation procedure Removing and installing components 29 ...

Page 30: ... Install the side cover 2 Follow the procedure in after working inside your computer Removing the M 2 2230 PCIe solid state drive Prerequisites 1 Follow the procedure in before working inside your computer 2 Remove the side cover About this task The following images indicate the location of the solid state drive and provide a visual representation of the removal procedure Steps 1 Remove the screw ...

Page 31: ...Pull the securing clips from both side of the memory module until the memory module pops up 2 Slide and remove the memory module from the memory module slot Installing the memory module Prerequisites If you are replacing a component remove the existing component before performing the installation procedure About this task The following image indicates the location of the memory module and provides...

Page 32: ... 125 W heat sink assembly Prerequisites 1 Follow the procedure in before working inside your computer WARNING The heat sink may become hot during normal operation Allow sufficient time for the heat sink to cool before you touch it CAUTION For maximum cooling of the processor do not touch the heat transfer areas on the heat sink The oils in your skin can reduce the heat transfer capability of the t...

Page 33: ...d 3 Lift the processor fan and heat sink assembly from the system board Removing the processor fan Prerequisites 1 Follow the procedure in before working inside your computer 2 Remove the side cover 3 Remove the processor fan and heat sink assembly About this task The following images indicate the location of the processor fan and provide a visual representation of the removal procedure Removing a...

Page 34: ...ocessor fan 4 Lift the metal plate away from the processor fan Installing the processor fan Prerequisites If you are replacing a component remove the existing component before performing the installation procedure About this task The following images indicate the location of the processor fan and provide a visual representation of the removal procedure 34 Removing and installing components ...

Page 35: ...ll the processor fan and heat sink assembly 2 Install the side cover 3 Follow the procedure in after working inside your computer Installing the processor fan and 125 W heat sink assembly Prerequisites If you are replacing a component remove the existing component before performing the installation procedure NOTE If either the processor or the heat sink is replaced use the thermal grease that is p...

Page 36: ... 2 3 4 tighten the captive screws to secure the processor fan and heat sink assembly to the system board NOTE Tighten the screws in a sequential order 1 2 3 4 as printed on the heat sink assembly 3 Connect the processor fan cable to the connector on the system board Next steps 1 Install the side cover 2 Follow the procedure in after working inside your computer Removing the processor fan and 65 W ...

Page 37: ... the system board 2 Loosen the four captive screws that secure the processor fan and heat sink assembly to the system board 3 Lift the processor fan and heat sink assembly off the system board Installing the processor fan and 65 W heat sink assembly Prerequisites NOTE If either the processor or the heat sink is replaced use the thermal grease that is provided in the kit to ensure that thermal cond...

Page 38: ...ter working inside your computer Processor Removing the processor Prerequisites 1 Follow the procedure in before working inside your computer 2 Remove the side cover 3 Remove the processor fan and 125 W heat sink assembly or processor fan and heat sink assembly NOTE The processor might still be hot after the computer is shut down Allow the processor to cool down before removing it About this task ...

Page 39: ...et or allow any objects to fall on the pins in the socket 3 Gently lift the processor from the processor socket Installing the processor Prerequisites If you are replacing a component remove the existing component before performing the installation procedure About this task The following image indicates the location of the processor and provides a visual representation of the installation procedur...

Page 40: ... When the processor is properly seated all four corners are aligned at the same height If one or more corners of the processor are higher than the others the processor is not seated properly 3 When the processor is fully seated in the socket pivot the release lever down and place it under the tab on the processor cover Next steps 1 Install the processor fan and 125 W heat sink assembly or processo...

Page 41: ...e following images indicate the location of the graphics card and provide a visual representation of the removal procedure Steps 1 Locate the graphics card PCI Express 2 Lift the pull tab to open the PCIe door 3 Push and hold the securing tab on the graphics card slot and lift the graphics card from the graphics card slot Removing and installing components 41 ...

Page 42: ...visual representation of the installation procedure Steps 1 Align the graphics card with the PCI Express card connector on the system board 2 Using the alignment post connect the graphics card in the connector and press down firmly Ensure that the card is firmly seated 3 Lift the pull tab to close the PCIe door Next steps 1 Install the side cover 2 Follow the procedure in after working inside your...

Page 43: ...the procedure in before working inside your computer 2 Remove the side cover About this task The following images indicate the location of the powered graphical processing unit and provide a visual representation of the removal procedure Removing and installing components 43 ...

Page 44: ...ide the powered GPU cable holder out of the computer 4 Lift the pull tab to open the PCIe door Installing the powered GPU Prerequisites If you are replacing a component remove the existing component before performing the installation procedure About this task The following images indicate the location of the powered graphical processing unit and provide a visual representation of the installation ...

Page 45: ... card connector on the system board 2 Using the alignment post connect the powered GPU in the connector and press down firmly Ensure that the powered GPU is firmly seated 3 Lift the pull tab to close the PCIe door Removing and installing components 45 ...

Page 46: ... working inside your computer Coin cell battery Removing the coin cell battery Prerequisites 1 Follow the procedure in before working inside your computer 2 Remove the side cover 3 Remove the powered GPU NOTE This step is required only if the system is configured with powered GPU About this task The following images indicate the location of the coin cell battery and provide a visual representation...

Page 47: ... securing tabs at the positive side of the connector 2 Press the battery into the connector until it locks into place Next steps 1 Install the powered GPU NOTE This step is required only if the system is configured with powered GPU 2 Install the side cover 3 Follow the procedure in after working inside your computer WLAN card Removing the WLAN card Prerequisites 1 Follow the procedure in before wo...

Page 48: ...WLAN card 3 Disconnect the antenna cables from the WLAN card 4 Slide and remove the WLAN card from the connector on the system board Installing the WLAN card Prerequisites If you are replacing a component remove the existing component before performing the installation procedure About this task The following image indicates the location of the wireless card and provides a visual representation of ...

Page 49: ...uxiliary black triangle Black 2 Place the WLAN card bracket to secure the WLAN antenna cables 3 Insert the WLAN card into the connector on the system board 4 Replace the M2x3 5 screw to secure the plastic tab to the WLAN card Next steps 1 Install the powered GPU NOTE This step is required only if the system is configured with powered GPU 2 Install the side cover 3 Follow the procedure in after wor...

Page 50: ... About this task The following images indicate the location of the slim ODD and provide a visual representation of the removal procedure Steps 1 Disconnect the data and power cables from the slim ODD 2 Push the securing tab to release the slim ODD from the chassis 3 Slide and remove the slim ODD from the ODD slot 50 Removing and installing components ...

Page 51: ...lim ODD and provide a visual representation of the installation procedure Steps 1 Insert the slim ODD assembly into the ODD slot 2 Slide the slim ODD assembly until it snaps into place 3 Route the power cable and data cable through the routing guides and connect the cables to the slim ODD Next steps 1 Install the side cover 2 Follow the procedure in after working inside your computer Removing and ...

Page 52: ...al representation of the removal procedure Steps 1 Pry the slim ODD bracket to release it from the slot on the ODD 2 Remove the slim ODD bracket off the ODD Installing the slim ODD bracket Prerequisites If you are replacing a component remove the existing component before performing the installation procedure About this task The following images indicate the location of the slim ODD bracket and pr...

Page 53: ...over 3 Follow the procedure in after working inside your computer Chassis fan Removing the chassis fan Prerequisites 1 Follow the procedure in before working inside your computer 2 Remove the side cover About this task The following image indicates the location of the chassis fan and provide a visual representation of the removal procedure Removing and installing components 53 ...

Page 54: ...is 4 Remove the fan off the chassis Installing the chassis fan Prerequisites If you are replacing a component remove the existing component before performing the installation procedure About this task The following image indicates the location of the chassis fan and provide a visual representation of the installation procedure 54 Removing and installing components ...

Page 55: ...ull the rubber grommets until the fan snaps into position 4 Connect the fan cable to the connector on the system board Next steps 1 Install the side cover 2 Follow the procedure in after working inside your computer Voltage regulator heat sink Removing the VR heat sink Prerequisites 1 Follow the procedure in before working inside your computer Removing and installing components 55 ...

Page 56: ...ge indicates the location of the VR heat sink and provide a visual representation of the removal procedure Steps 1 Loosen the two captive screws that secure the VR heat sink to the system board 2 Lift the VR heat sink off the system board Installing the VR heat sink Prerequisites If you are replacing a component remove the existing component before performing the installation procedure About this ...

Page 57: ...t steps 1 Install the side cover 2 Follow the procedure in after working inside your computer Speaker Removing the speaker Prerequisites 1 Follow the procedure in before working inside your computer 2 Remove the side cover About this task The following images indicate the location of the speaker and provide a visual representation of the removal procedure Removing and installing components 57 ...

Page 58: ... slot on the chassis Installing the speaker Prerequisites If you are replacing a component remove the existing component before performing the installation procedure About this task The following image indicates the location of the speaker and provides a visual representation of the installation procedure 58 Removing and installing components ...

Page 59: ...low the procedure in after working inside your computer Power button Removing the power button Prerequisites 1 Follow the procedure in before working inside your computer 2 Remove the side cover 3 Remove the front bezel About this task The following images indicate the location of the power button and provide a visual representation of the removal procedure Removing and installing components 59 ...

Page 60: ...f the computer 3 Pull the power button cable out from the computer Installing the power button Prerequisites If you are replacing a component remove the existing component before performing the installation procedure About this task The following images indicate the location of the power button and provide a visual representation of the installation procedure 60 Removing and installing components ...

Page 61: ...front bezel 2 Install the side cover 3 Follow the procedure in after working inside your computer Power supply unit Removing the power supply unit Prerequisites 1 Follow the procedure in before working inside your computer 2 Remove the side cover 3 Remove the processor fan and heat sink assembly NOTE Note the routing of all cables as you remove them so that you can route them correctly while you a...

Page 62: ...About this task The following images indicate the location of the power supply unit and provide a visual representation of the removal procedure 62 Removing and installing components ...

Page 63: ...er supply unit Prerequisites If you are replacing a component remove the existing component before performing the installation procedure WARNING The cables and ports on the back of the power supply unit are color coded to indicate the different power wattage Ensure that you plug in the cable to the correct port Failure to do so may result in damaging the power supply unit and or system components ...

Page 64: ...64 Removing and installing components ...

Page 65: ...espective connectors on the system board Next steps 1 Install the processor fan and heat sink assembly 2 Install the side cover 3 Follow the procedure in after working inside your computer Removing the power supply unit For systems with powered GPU Prerequisites 1 Follow the procedure in before working inside your computer 2 Remove the side cover 3 Remove the processor fan and 125 W heat sink asse...

Page 66: ...at you can route them correctly while you are replacing the power supply unit About this task The following images indicate the location of the power supply unit and provides a visual representation of the removal procedure 66 Removing and installing components ...

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Page 68: ...unit away from the back of the chassis 8 Lift the power supply unit off the chassis Installing the power supply unit For systems with powered GPU Prerequisites If you are replacing a component remove the existing component before performing the installation procedure WARNING The cables and ports on the back of the power supply unit are color coded to indicate the different power wattage Ensure tha...

Page 69: ...Removing and installing components 69 ...

Page 70: ...ps into position 2 Replace the three screws 6 32 that secure the power supply unit to the chassis 3 Route the power cable through the routing guides on the chassis and connect the power cables to their respective connectors on the system board 70 Removing and installing components ...

Page 71: ...sink assembly or processor fan and heat sink assembly 2 Install the side cover 3 Follow the procedure in after working inside your computer Intrusion switch Removing the intrusion switch Prerequisites 1 Follow the procedure in before working inside your computer 2 Remove the side cover About this task The following image indicates the location of the intrusion switch and provides a visual represen...

Page 72: ...usion switch into its slot and slide the switch to secure it into the slot 2 Connect the intruder cable to the connector on the system board Next steps 1 Install the side cover 2 Follow the procedure in after working inside your computer Optional I O modules Type C HDMI VGA DP Serial Removing optional I O modules Type C HDMI VGA DP Serial Prerequisites 1 Follow the procedure in before working insi...

Page 73: ... I O module cable from the connector on the system board 3 Remove the I O module from the computer Installing optional I O modules Type C HDMI VGA DP Serial Prerequisites If you are replacing a component remove the existing component before performing the installation procedure About this task The following images indicate the location of the system board and provide a visual representation of the...

Page 74: ...eps 1 Install the chassis fan 2 Install the front bezel 3 Install the side cover 4 Follow the procedure in after working inside your computer System board Removing the system board Prerequisites 1 Follow the procedure in before working inside your computer NOTE Your computer s Service Tag is stored in the system board You must enter the Service Tag in the BIOS setup program after you replace the s...

Page 75: ...ly if the system is configured with powered GPU 10 Remove the speaker 11 Remove the intrusion switch 12 Remove the VR heatsink 13 Remove the processor fan and 125 W heat sink assembly or processor fan and heat sink assembly 14 Remove the chassis fan 15 Remove the processor About this task The following image indicates the connectors on your system board 1 CPU power connector 2 Processor fan connec...

Page 76: ...nderbolt header 18 M 2 PCIe SSD connector 19 PCIe x4 Slot4 20 PCI Slot3 21 PCIe x16 Slot2 22 PCIE x1 Slot1 23 System fan connector 24 Chassis Intrusion Detection connector 25 Type C connector 26 Processor socket 27 Video connector The following images indicate the location of the system board and provide a visual representation of the removal procedure 76 Removing and installing components ...

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Page 78: ...ont I O bracket to the chassis 2 Slide and remove the front I O bracket from the chassis 3 Disconnect the power cables that are connected to the system board and unroute them from the routing guides on the chassis 78 Removing and installing components ...

Page 79: ...rocedure About this task The following image indicates the connectors on your system board 1 CPU power connector 2 Processor fan connector 3 Memory module connector 4 Power button connector 5 Remote power switch connector 6 SD card reader connector 7 SATA0 connector blue 8 M 2 PCIe SSD connector 9 Internal USB connector 10 Two SATA1 2 connector black 11 SATA3 connector white 12 SATA power cable co...

Page 80: ... 23 System fan connector 24 Chassis Intrusion Detection connector 25 Type C connector 26 Processor socket 27 Video connector The following images indicate the location of the system board and provide a visual representation of the installation procedure 80 Removing and installing components ...

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Page 82: ...s on the chassis and align the screw holes on the system board with the screw holes on the chassis 2 Replace the M2x4 screw to secure the system board to the chassis 3 Replace the eight screws 6 32 that secure the system board to the chassis 82 Removing and installing components ...

Page 83: ...ve the speaker 8 Install the powered GPU NOTE This step is required only if the system is configured with powered GPU 9 Install the graphics card 10 Install the M 2 2230 SSD M 2 2280 SSD 11 Install the WLAN 12 Install the memory module 13 Install the front bezel 14 Install the side cover 15 Follow the procedure in after working inside your computer NOTE Your computer s Service Tag is stored in the...

Page 84: ... systems along with instructions on how to install the drivers Drivers and downloads When troubleshooting downloading or installing drivers it is recommended that you read the Dell Knowledge Based article Drivers and Downloads FAQ SLN128938 3 84 Software ...

Page 85: ...ded in this menu The devices listed on the boot menu depend on the bootable devices in the system This menu is useful when you are attempting to boot to a particular device or to bring up the diagnostics for the system Using the boot menu does not make any changes to the boot order stored in the BIOS The options are UEFI Boot Windows Boot Manager Other Options BIOS Setup BIOS Flash Update Diagnost...

Page 86: ...Version Displays the BIOS version number Service Tag Displays the Service Tag of the computer Asset Tag Displays the Asset Tag of the computer Manufacture Date Displays the manufacture date of the computer Ownership Date Displays the ownership date of the computer Express Service Code Displays the express service code of the computer Ownership Tag Displays the Ownership Tag of the computer Signed ...

Page 87: ... controller information of the computer Bluetooth Device Displays the Bluetooth device information of the computer LOM MAC Address Displays the LAN On Motherboard LOM MAC address of the computer dGPU Video Controller Displays the discrete video controller type of the computer Slot 1 Displays the SATA hard drive information of the computer Slot 2 Displays the SATA hard drive information of the comp...

Page 88: ...SB Configuration Enable or disable the individual front USB ports By default all the options are enabled Rear USB Configuration Enable or disable the individual rear USB ports By default all the options are enabled Miscellaneous Devices Enable or disable the PCI Slot By default the option is enabled Dust Filter Maintenance Enable or disable the dust filter maintenance By default the Disabled optio...

Page 89: ... PCIe SSD 1 device information of the computer Enable MediaCard Secure Digital SD Card Enable or disable the SD card By default the Secure Digital SD Card option is enabled Secure Digital SD Card Read Only Mode Enable or disable the SD card read only mode By default the Secure Digital SD Card Read Only Mode option is not enabled Table 7 System setup options Display menu Display Multi Display Enabl...

Page 90: ...B PowerShare By default the Enable USB PowerShare option is enabled USB Wake Support Enable USB Wake Support When enabled you can use the USB devices like a mouse or keyboard to wake your computer from standby By default the option is enabled AC Behavior AC Recovery Enables the system to turn on automatically when AC is inserted By default the Power Off option is enabled Active State Power Managem...

Page 91: ...trusion feature By default the option is disabled SMM Security Mitigation Enable or disable SMM Security Mitigation By default the option is enabled Data Wipe on Next Boot Start Data Wipe Enable or disable the data wipe on next boot By default the option is disabled Absolute Enable or disable or permanently disable the BIOS module interface of the optional Absolute Persistence Module service from ...

Page 92: ...ster password support By default the option is disabled Allow Non Admin PSID Revert Enable Allow Non Admin PSID Revert Controls access to the Physical Security ID PSID revert of NVMe hard drives from the Dell Security Manager prompt By default the option is disabled Table 12 System setup options Update Recovery menu Update Recovery UEFI Capsule Firmware Updates Enable or disable BIOS updates throu...

Page 93: ...configured only if the Auto On Time is set to Everyday Weekdays or Selected Days By default the option is disabled Intel AMT Capability Enable Intel AMT Capability Enable or disable the Intel AMT capabilty By default the Restrict MEBx Access option is enabled MEBx Hotkey Enable or disable MEBx hotkey By default the option is disabled USB Provision Enable USB Provision Enable or disable the Intel A...

Page 94: ...usted Execution Technology TXT Enable Intel Trusted Execution Technology TXT Specifies whether a measured Virtual Machine Monitor MVMM can utilize the additional hardware capabilities that are provided by Intel Trusted Execution Technology By default the option is disabled Table 17 System setup options Performance menu Performance Multi Core Support Active Cores Enables to change the number of CPU...

Page 95: ...duct Support page of your computer appears 6 Click Get drivers and click Drivers and Downloads The Drivers and Downloads section opens 7 Click Find it myself 8 Click BIOS to view the BIOS versions 9 Identify the latest BIOS file and click Download 10 Select your preferred download method in the Please select your download method below window click Download File The File Download window appears 11 ...

Page 96: ...ot Menu 5 Using arrow keys select USB Storage Device and press Enter 6 The computer restarts to a Diag C prompt 7 Run the file by typing the complete filename and press Enter 8 The BIOS Update Utility is displayed Follow the on screen instructions Figure 1 DOS BIOS Update Screen System and setup password Table 19 System and setup password Password type Description System password Password that you...

Page 97: ...ges The computer reboots Deleting or changing an existing system setup password Prerequisites Ensure that the Password Status is Unlocked in the System Setup before attempting to delete or change the existing System and Setup password You cannot delete or change an existing System or Setup password if the Password Status is Locked About this task To enter the System Setup press F2 immediately afte...

Page 98: ...ensure that you are present at the computer terminal when the diagnostic tests are performed For more information see Resolve Hardware Issues With Built in and Online Diagnostics SupportAssist ePSA ePSA or PSA Error Codes Running the SupportAssist Pre Boot System Performance Check Steps 1 Turn on your computer 2 As the computer boots press the F12 key as the Dell logo appears 3 On the boot menu sc...

Page 99: ...set Error Clock failure Gate A20 failure Super I O failure Keyboard controller failure Flash latest BIOS version If problem persists replace the system board 3 1 CMOS battery failure Reset the CMOS battery connection If problem persists replace the RTS battery 3 2 PCI or Video card chip failure Replace the system board 3 3 BIOS Recovery image not found Flash latest BIOS version If problem persists...

Page 100: ... bay before it can continue Install a hard drive in the hard drive bay ERROR READING PCMCIA CARD The computer cannot identify the ExpressCard Reinsert the card or try another card EXTENDED MEMORY SIZE HAS CHANGED The amount of memory recorded in non volatile memory NVRAM does not match the memory module installed in the computer Restart the computer If the error appears again Contact Dell THE FILE...

Page 101: ...he Keyboard Controller test in Dell Diagnostics KEYBOARD CONTROLLER FAILURE For external keyboards check the cable connection Restart the computer and avoid touching the keyboard or the mouse during the boot routine Run the Keyboard Controller test in Dell Diagnostics KEYBOARD DATA LINE FAILURE For external keyboards check the cable connection Run the Keyboard Controller test in Dell Diagnostics K...

Page 102: ...e hard drive SEEK ERROR The operating system cannot find a specific track on the hard drive SHUTDOWN FAILURE A chip on the system board may be malfunctioning Run the System Set tests in Dell Diagnostics If the message reappears Contact Dell TIME OF DAY CLOCK LOST POWER System configuration settings are corrupted Connect your computer to an electrical outlet to charge the battery If the problem per...

Page 103: ... connected and that the drive is installed properly and partitioned as a boot device Enter system setup and ensure that the boot sequence information is correct No timer tick interrupt A chip on the system board might be malfunctioning or motherboard failure NOTICE Hard Drive SELF MONITORING SYSTEM has reported that a parameter has exceeded its normal operating range Dell recommends that you back ...

Page 104: ...Service Tag or Express Service Code at www dell com support For more information on how to find the Service Tag for your computer see Locate the Service Tag on your computer Dell knowledge base articles for a variety of computer concerns 1 Go to www dell com support 2 On the menu bar at the top of the Support page select Support Knowledge Base 3 In the Search field on the Knowledge Base page type ...

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