Dell Precision WorkStation Vostro 220 System Service Manual Download Page 7

Page: 7 / 71

Great user manuals database on

UserManuals.info

Replacing the Chassis Support Bracket

Holding the bracket at an angle, insert the tabs on one end of the bracket into the slots in the chassis.

While holding the bracket slightly raised, slide any cables as appropriate into the cable clip for storage.

Lower the other end of the bracket to engage the remaining tab.

Rotate the flange closed and replace and tighten the securing screw.

Perform the steps in the procedure

After Working on Your Computer

Back to Contents Page

chassis support bracket

flange

screw

cable clip

slots (2)

tabs (2)

Summary of Contents for Precision WorkStation Vostro 220 System

Page 1: ...he 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 document 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 its own Models DCSCLF DCSCMF DCSCSF S...

Page 2: ...nsert the bezel hooks into the slots along one edge of the front of the computer 2 Rotate the bezel toward the computer until the clips snap into place on the opposite edge of the front of the computer CAUTION 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...

Page 3: ...Great user manuals database on UserManuals info 3 Perform the steps in the procedure After Working on Your Computer Back to Contents Page ...

Page 4: ...t and updates the new BIOS When the flash update is complete the computer will automatically reboot 8 Remove the flash BIOS update program CD from the drive Flashing the BIOS From the Hard Drive 1 Turn on the computer 2 Locate the latest BIOS update file for your computer at support dell com 3 Click Download Now to download the file 4 If the Export Compliance Disclaimer window appears click Yes I ...

Page 5: ...se on UserManuals info The file icon appears on your desktop and is titled the same as the downloaded BIOS update file 8 Double click the file icon on the desktop and follow the instructions on the screen Back to Contents Page ...

Page 6: ... end of the support bracket at the back of the computer 7 Slide the tabs at the other end of the bracket out of the slots in the chassis and remove the bracket out of the computer Vostro 220s CAUTION 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 ...

Page 7: ... holding the bracket slightly raised slide any cables as appropriate into the cable clip for storage 3 Lower the other end of the bracket to engage the remaining tab 4 Rotate the flange closed and replace and tighten the securing screw 5 Perform the steps in the procedure After Working on Your Computer Back to Contents Page 1 chassis support bracket 2 flange 3 screw 4 cable clip 5 slots 2 6 tabs 2...

Page 8: ...Your Computer 11 Remove the card s driver from the operating system See the documentation that accompanied the card for instructions on removing the driver 12 To complete the removal procedure see Configuring Your Computer After Removing or Installing a PCI or PCI Express Card Installing a PCI or PCI Express Card 1 Follow the procedures in Before Working on Your Computer 2 Remove the computer cove...

Page 9: ... card as described in the documentation for the card 13 To complete the installation procedure see Configuring Your Computer After Removing or Installing a PCI or PCI Express Card Configuring Your Computer After Removing or Installing a PCI or PCI Express Card CAUTION Some network adapters automatically start the computer when they are connected to a network To guard against electrical shock be su...

Page 10: ...oard Audio Controller and then change the setting to Enabled 3 Connect the external audio devices to the computer s back panel connectors Network Card 1 Enter the system setup program see System Setup Program for instructions 2 Go to Integrated Peripherals select Onboard LAN Controller and then change the setting to Disabled if you prefer not to use both interfaces 3 Connect the network cable to t...

Page 11: ...ket see Replacing the Chassis Support Bracket 3 Follow the procedure in After Working on Your Computer 4 Enter the system setup program see System Setup Program for instructions and restore the settings you recorded in step 1 Also enter the correct date and time Back to Contents Page CAUTION Before working inside your computer read the safety information that shipped with your computer For additio...

Page 12: ...pport or customer service issues 1 Visit support dell com 2 Verify your country or region in the Choose a Country Region drop down menu at the bottom of the page 3 Click Contact Us on the left side of the page 4 Select the appropriate service or support link based on your need 5 Choose the method of contacting Dell that is convenient for you Back to Contents Page ...

Page 13: ... metal clips inside the cover grip and attach securely to the chassis CAUTION 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 CAUTION To guard against electrical shock always unplug your computer from the electrical outlet bef...

Page 14: ...s info frame beside the front bezel 5 Ensure that the cover is seated and aligned correctly 6 Replace and tighten the two thumbscrews that secure the computer cover 7 Follow the procedure in After Working on Your Computer Back to Contents Page ...

Page 15: ... best practices information see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www dell com regulatory_compliance NOTICE Do not perform the following steps unless you are familiar with hardware removal and replacement Performing these steps incorrectly could damage your system board For information about contacting Dell see Contacting Dell CAUTION Despite having a plastic shield the heat sink assembly may ...

Page 16: ...on Your Computer Back to Contents Page NOTICE Socket pins are delicate To avoid damage ensure that the processor is aligned properly with the socket and do not use excessive force when you install the processor Be careful not to touch or bend the pins on the system board 1 tab 2 processor cover 3 processor 4 processor socket 5 retention latch 6 release lever 7 processor pin 1 indicator 8 alignment...

Page 17: ...latory Compliance Homepage at www dell com regulatory_compliance CAUTION To guard against electrical shock always unplug your computer from the electrical outlet before removing the cover NOTICE The procedure for removing and replacing drives is identical except where noted for the Vostro 420 Vostro 220 and Vostro 220s computers the illustrations provided are for example only and may not represent...

Page 18: ...he back of the drive upward until the drive is perpendicular to the drive cage and guide the screws through the cutaway channels in the drive cage until you can lift the drive away from the computer c Repeat step a and step b for the second hard drive if installed Vostro 220s 1 screws 4 2 hard drive 3 power cable 4 data cable 1 screws 4 2 hard drive 3 power cable 4 data cable ...

Page 19: ...m setup program under Drive 0 through 3 set the drive setting to the correct configuration Replacing or Adding a Hard Drive 1 Follow the procedures in Before Working on Your Computer 2 Remove the computer cover see Removing the Computer Cover 3 Check the documentation for the drive to verify that it is configured for your computer 4 For the Vostro 220s a Raise and hold the hard drive release latch...

Page 20: ...es on the side of the hard drive with the holes in the drive cage and install the screws to secure the hard drive in the bay Vostro 420 Vostro 220 1 cutaway channels 2 2 hard drive release latch 3 hard drive 4 screw guides 4 1 screws 4 total 2 screws to guide drive into slot 2 screws to secure drive in slot 2 hard drive 3 power cable 4 data cable ...

Page 21: ...t configuration 12 See the documentation that came with the drive for instructions on installing any software required for drive operation Media Card Reader Removing a Media Card Reader 1 Follow the procedures in Before Working on Your Computer 2 Remove the computer cover see Removing the Computer Cover 3 Remove the bezel see Removing the Bezel 1 screws 4 2 hard drive 3 power cable 4 data cable NO...

Page 22: ...der If you are removing the device permanently and the drive bay is to remain empty proceed to step 8 8 Disconnect the USB interface cable from the system board see System Board Components and remove the cable from the computer 9 Install a 3 5 inch front panel insert into the empty drive bay a Holding the front panel insert at an angle insert one end into the drive bay opening b Push the other end...

Page 23: ...or Adding a Media Card Reader 1 Follow the procedures in Before Working on Your Computer 2 Remove the computer cover see Removing the Computer Cover 3 Remove the bezel see Removing the Bezel 4 If you are adding a media card reader in a computer that has not had a device previously installed in the 3 5 inch drive bay you must first a Remove the break away metal plate from the empty 3 5 inch drive b...

Page 24: ...at the other end of the USB interface cable is connected to a USB connector on the system board see System Board Components 12 Replace the bezel see Replacing the Bezel 13 Follow the procedure in After Working on Your Computer 14 See the documentation that came with the drive for instructions on installing any software required for drive operation 1 inside of bezel 2 release latch 3 cover for empt...

Page 25: ...cement drive skip to step 5 in Replacing or Adding an Optical Drive If you are removing this drive permanently and the drive bay is to remain empty proceed to step 8 8 Disconnect the data cable from the system board see System Board Components and remove the cable from the computer 9 For the Vostro 420 and Vostro 220 use two screws to attach a 5 25 inch front panel insert to the front of the empty...

Page 26: ...kaging 6 Gently slide the optical drive into the bay from the front of the computer 7 For the Vostro 420 and Vostro 220 a Align the screw slots in the optical drive with the screw slots on the drive cage b Replace and tighten the two screws securing the optical drive 8 Connect the power cable and data cable to the back of the drive 9 Ensure that the other end of the data cable is connected to the ...

Page 27: ...two metal tabs that attach the plate to the chassis The break away metal plates for the 5 25 inch drive bays can be reused as front panel inserts to cover an empty 5 25 inch drive bay Before removing a metal plate for an optical drive bay 5 25 inch drive bay notice whether it is still a break away plate or whether it is attached with two screws Remove the two screws if installed or use the Phillip...

Page 28: ... remove an optical drive in the future Only the break away metal plates for the optical drive bays have screw holes for reuse An empty optical drive bay opening must be covered by a metal plate front panel insert to retain FCC ratings NOTE Discard the 3 5 inch bay metal plate once it is removed It is not designed for reuse A front panel insert is available for covering the opening of the empty 3 5...

Page 29: ...omputer and lift the fan out of the chassis Vostro 420 Vostro 220 CAUTION 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 CAUTION To guard against likelihood of electric shock laceration from moving fan blades or other unexpec...

Page 30: ...crew hole in the fan is offset and slightly forward of the screw hole in the fan mount on the chassis b Press the fan into the side of the chassis and then slide it toward the back of the computer until it sets against the stops c Proceed to step 3 1 chassis fan 2 system board power connector 3 screws 4 1 system board power connector 2 chassis fan 3 screw ...

Page 31: ...ding the chassis fan in place align the screw hole s and install the screw s that secure the fan to the chassis 3 Attach the fan cable to the system board see System Board Components 4 Follow the procedure in After Working on Your Computer Back to Contents Page ...

Page 32: ...st practices information see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www dell com regulatory_compliance CAUTION To guard against likelihood of electric shock laceration from moving fan blades or other unexpected injuries always unplug your computer from the electrical outlet before removing the cover NOTICE The procedure for removing and replacing the processor heat sink fan assembly is identical fo...

Page 33: ...o the system board 4 Attach the heat sink fan assembly cable to the system board see System Board Components 5 Follow the procedure in After Working on Your Computer Back to Contents Page NOTICE Unless a new heat sink is required for the new processor reuse the original heat sink fan assembly when you replace the processor 1 Phillips screwdriver 2 heat sink fan assembly 3 heat sink fan cable 4 sys...

Page 34: ...les and front panel opening Vostro 420 Vostro 220s CAUTION 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 CAUTION To guard against electrical shock always unplug your computer from the electrical outlet before removing the co...

Page 35: ...system board see System Board Components 5 For the Vostro 220s a Replace the chassis support bracket see Replacing the Chassis Support Bracket b Replace any hard drives in the hard drive cage see Replacing or Adding a Hard Drive that you removed in step 5 of Removing the I O Panel 6 Follow the procedure in After Working on Your Computer Back to Contents Page 1 front panel opening 2 I O panel and c...

Page 36: ...OTICE Do not install ECC memory modules NOTICE If you remove your original memory modules from the computer during a memory upgrade keep them separate from any new modules even if you purchased the new modules from Dell If possible do not pair an original memory module with a new memory module Otherwise your computer may not start properly The recommended memory configurations for Vostro 420 are 1...

Page 37: ...the message appears stating that memory size has changed press F1 to continue 5 Log on to your computer 6 Right click the My Computer icon on your Windows desktop and click Properties 7 Click the General tab 8 To verify that the memory is installed correctly and being recognized by the computer check the amount of memory RAM listed Back to Contents Page and DIMM_2 and DIMM_4 1 cutouts 2 2 memory m...

Page 38: ...ly to the back of the computer chassis 7 Slide the power supply toward the front of the computer and lift it out Replacing the Power Supply CAUTION 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 CAUTION To guard against elect...

Page 39: ...tical drive back into the drive bay c Replace the chassis support bracket see Replacing the Chassis Support Bracket 5 Follow the procedure in After Working on Your Computer DC Power Supply Connectors Vostro 420 CAUTION Failure to replace and tighten all screws may cause electrical shock as these screws are a key part of the grounding system NOTICE Route the DC power cables as you insert them into ...

Page 40: ...Great user manuals database on UserManuals info Vostro 220 Vostro 220s DC Power Supply Connector Pin Assignments ...

Page 41: ...RTN Black 20 AWG 8 POK Gray 22 AWG 9 5 V AUX Purple 20 AWG 10 12 V Yellow 20 AWG 11 12 V Yellow 20 AWG 12 3 3 V Orange 20 AWG 13 3 3 V Orange 20 AWG 14 12 V Blue 22 AWG 15 RTN Black 20 AWG 16 PS_ON Green 22 AWG 17 RTN Black 20 AWG 18 RTN Black 20 AWG 19 RTN Black 20 AWG 20 OPEN 21 5 V Red 20 AWG 22 5 V Red 20 AWG 23 5 V Red 20 AWG 24 RTN Black 20 AWG Pin Number Signal Name 18 AWG Wire 1 GND Black ...

Page 42: ...or P10 Back to Contents Page 2 GND Black 3 5 VDC Red 4 GND Black 5 12 VBDC White Pin Number Signal Name 22 AWG Wire 1 5 VDC Red 2 GND Black 3 GND Black 4 12 VADC Yellow Pin Number Signal Name 22 AWG Wire 1 12 VDC Yellow 2 12 VDC Yellow 3 12 VDC Yellow 4 GND Black 5 GND Black 6 GND Black ...

Page 43: ...stem board see Replacing or Adding a Memory Module and place them individually into antistatic packaging c Remove the processor from the system board see Removing the Processor and place it into antistatic packaging 9 Disconnect the chassis fan cable from the system board 10 Disconnect any additional cables from the system board 11 Remove the screws that secure the system board to the computer cha...

Page 44: ...d to the chassis Avoid over tightening the screws 3 Connect the chassis fan cable to the system board 4 If the system board is being replaced with a new system board a Install the memory modules onto the system board see Replacing or Adding a Memory Module b Install the processor onto the system board see Replacing the Processor 1 system board 2 screws 9 CAUTION Failure to replace and tighten all ...

Page 45: ...7 Connect all the data cables from the drives to the system board see System Board Components for connector locations 8 Connect any additional cables to the system board as required 9 Install all expansion cards see Installing a PCI or PCI Express Card 10 Slide the optical drive back fully into the drive bay 11 Check all cable connections throughout the computer chassis to ensure that they are sec...

Page 46: ...try again System Setup Program Screens The system setup program screen displays current or changeable configuration information for your computer Information on the screen is divided into three areas the options list active options field and key functions NOTICE Unless you are an expert computer user do not change the settings for this program Certain changes can make your computer work incorrectl...

Page 47: ...Intel R C STATE tech Enabled Disabled Enabled by default Boot Up NumLock Status Off On On by default Quiet Boot Enabled Disabled Enabled by default Boot Configuration Hard Disk Boot Priority Used to set the device priority of hard drives The items displayed are dynamically updated according to the hard drives detected Removable Drives Boot Priority Used to set the device priority of removable devi...

Page 48: ... the upper right corner of the screen press F12 If you wait too long and the operating system logo appears continue to wait until you see the Microsoft Windows desktop Then shut down your computer and try again The Boot Device Menu appears listing all available boot devices Each device has a number next to it 4 At the bottom of the menu enter the number of the device that is to be used for the cur...

Page 49: ...e beeps and then issue a CMOS checksum error 6 Press F1 to continue BIOS The system setup program resides within the BIOS on the system board If you install a new system board you may need to update or flash the BIOS Flashing the BIOS From the Hard Drive 1 Turn on the computer 2 Locate the latest BIOS update file for your computer at support dell com 3 Click Download Now to download the file 4 If ...

Page 50: ...Great user manuals database on UserManuals info 8 Double click the file icon on the desktop and follow the instructions on the screen Back to Contents Page ...

Page 51: ...indows Windows Vista and the Windows Vista start button logo are either trademarks or registered 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 document to refer to either the entities claiming the marks and names or ...

Page 52: ...er is receiving electrical power but an internal power problem may exist Ensure that the voltage selection switch is set to match the AC power at your location if applicable Ensure that the processor power cable is securely connected to the system board see System Board Components l If the power light is steady amber a device may be malfunctioning or incorrectly installed Remove and then reinstall...

Page 53: ...is feature can be enabled or disabled in BIOS setup Hardware Troubleshooter If a device is either not detected during the operating system setup or is detected but incorrectly configured you can use the Hardware Troubleshooter to resolve the incompatibility Windows XP 1 Click Start Help and Support 2 Type hardware troubleshooter in the search field and press Enter to start the search 3 In the Fix ...

Page 54: ...elect Diagnostics from the boot menu and then press Enter 5 Press any key to start the Dell Diagnostics from the diagnostics utility partition on your hard drive 6 Press Tab to select Test System and then press Enter 7 At the Dell Diagnostics Main Menu left click with the mouse or press Tab and then Enter to select the test you want to run see Dell Diagnostics Main Menu 8 After all tests have comp...

Page 55: ...gnostics Main Menu 10 After all tests have completed close the test window to return to the Dell Diagnostics Main Menu 11 Close the Main Menu window to exit the Dell Diagnostics and restart the computer 12 Remove the Drivers and Utilities disc from the optical drive Dell Diagnostics Main Menu After the Dell Diagnostics loads the following menu appears Press Tab to select the test you want to run a...

Page 56: ...equires your input to answer specific questions Custom Test Use to test a specific device or customize the tests to be run Symptom Tree This option allows you to select tests based on a symptom of the problem you are having This option lists the most common symptoms NOTE It is recommended that you select Extended Test to perform a more thorough check of devices in the computer NOTE When contacting...

Page 57: ...und is not muted by clicking any boxes that are checked Check the speakers and subwoofer See Sound and Speaker Problems Problems writing to an optical drive Close other programs The optical drive must receive a steady stream of data during the writing process If the stream is interrupted an error occurs Try closing all programs before you write to the optical Turn off standby mode in Windows befor...

Page 58: ...n for installation instructions drive letter is not accessible The device is not ready The drive cannot read the disk Insert a disk into the drive and try again Insert bootable media Insert a bootable CD or DVD Not enough memory or resources Close some programs and try again Close all windows and open the program that you want to use In some cases you may have to restart your computer to restore c...

Page 59: ...ard Run the Hardware Troubleshooter See Hardware Troubleshooter Lockups and Software Problems The computer does not start up Check the diagnostic lights See Power Lights Ensure that the power cable is firmly connected to the computer and to the electrical outlet The computer stops responding Turn the computer off If you are unable to get a response by pressing a key on your keyboard or moving your...

Page 60: ...er meets the minimum hardware requirements needed to run the software See the software documentation for information l Ensure that the program is installed and configured properly l Verify that the device drivers do not conflict with the program l If necessary uninstall and then reinstall the program Back up your files immediately Use a virus scanning program to check the hard drive CDs or DVDs Sa...

Page 61: ...el Hardware and Sound Mouse 2 Adjust the settings as needed Reinstall the mouse driver Run the Hardware Troubleshooter See Hardware Troubleshooter Network Problems Check the network cable connector Ensure that the network cable is firmly inserted into the network connector on the back of the computer and the network jack Check the network lights on the back of the computer If the link integrity li...

Page 62: ...I and PCI Express Cards Eliminate interference Some possible causes of interference are l Power keyboard and mouse extension cables l Too many devices connected to the same power strip l Multiple power strips connected to the same electrical outlet Printer Problems Check the printer documentation See the printer documentation for setup and troubleshooting information Ensure that the printer is tur...

Page 63: ...e speakers If you purchased a sound card ensure that the speakers are connected to the card Ensure that the subwoofer and the speakers are turned on See the setup diagram supplied with the speakers If your speakers have volume controls adjust the volume bass or treble to eliminate distortion Adjust the Windows volume control Click or double click the speaker icon in the lower right corner of your ...

Page 64: ...nd monitor power cables to determine if the monitor s power cable is defective l Check the connectors for bent or broken pins it is normal for monitor cable connectors to have missing pins Check the monitor power light l If the power light is lit or blinking the monitor has power l If the power light is off firmly press the button to ensure that the monitor is turned on l If the power light is bli...

Page 65: ...ting the contrast and brightness demagnetizing degaussing the monitor and running the monitor self test Only part of the display is readable Connect an external monitor 1 Shut down your computer and connect an external monitor to the computer 2 Turn on the computer and the monitor and adjust the monitor brightness and contrast controls If the external monitor works the computer display or video co...

Page 66: ...ngs l Access the help file for the Dell Support Utility l View frequently asked questions l Learn more about the Dell Support Utility l Turn the Dell Support Utility off Double Clicking the Dell Support Icon Double click the icon to manually check your computing environment view frequently asked questions access the help file for the Dell Support Utility and view Dell Support settings For more inf...

Page 67: ...ter 1 Shut down the operating system NOTE The color of your computer and certain computer components may appear differently than shown in this document CAUTION 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 NOTICE Only a cert...

Page 68: ...n your operating system press and hold the power button for about 4 seconds to turn them off Inside View of Your Computer Vostro 420 Vostro 220 Vostro 220s 1 power supply 2 5 25 inch drive bays 3 3 media card reader optional 4 I O panel 5 3 5 inch hard drive bays 4 6 chassis fan 1 power supply 2 5 25 inch drive bays 2 3 media card reader optional 4 I O panel 5 3 5 inch hard drive bays 2 6 chassis ...

Page 69: ...ry socket 6 serial ATA 5 25 inch drive connector SATA4 7 serial ATA hard drive connector SATA3 8 serial ATA hard drive connector SATA2 9 serial ATA hard drive connector SATA1 10 serial ATA hard drive connector SATA0 11 serial ATA 5 25 drive connector SATA5 12 front I O panel connector 13 serial ATA 5 25 inch drive connector SATA6 14 USB1 connector from front I O panel 15 USB2 connector from front ...

Page 70: ... 2 4 main power connector PWR1 5 serial ATA drive connector SATA2 6 serial ATA drive connector SATA1 7 serial ATA drive connector SATA3 8 serial ATA drive connector SATA0 9 battery socket 10 front I O panel connector 11 USB1 system board connector from front I O panel 12 USB2 system board connector from front I O panel 13 CMOS jumper CLEAR CMOS 14 USB3 system board connector 15 audio connector AUD...

Page 71: ... power 3 memory module connectors 2 4 main power connector PWR1 5 serial ATA drive connector SATA2 6 serial ATA drive connector SATA1 7 serial ATA drive connector SATA3 8 serial ATA drive connector SATA0 9 battery socket 10 front I O panel connector 11 USB1 system board connector from front I O panel 12 USB2 system board connector from front I O panel 13 CMOS jumper CLEAR CMOS 14 USB3 system board...

Search results

Summary of Contents for Precision WorkStation Vostro 220 System

Reviews:

Related manuals for Precision WorkStation Vostro 220 System

Brands by name

Popular brands

Dell Precision WorkStation Vostro 220 System, Service Manual

Search results

Summary of Contents for Precision WorkStation Vostro 220 System

Reviews:

Related manuals for Precision WorkStation Vostro 220 System

Brands by name

Popular brands