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Boot Sequence 

This feature allows you to change the boot sequence for devices. 

 

 

Boot Options  

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Hard Drive

 

—

 The computer attempts to boot from the primary hard drive. If no operating system is on the drive, the computer generates an error 

message. 
 

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CD/DVD Drive

 

—

 The computer attempts to boot from the CD/DVD drive. If no CD/DVD is in the drive, or if the CD/DVD has no operating system, the 

computer generates an error message. 
 

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USB Flash Device 

—

 Insert the memory device into a USB port and restart the computer. When 

F12 = Boot Menu

 appears in the upper-right corner of 

the screen, press <F12>. The BIOS detects the device and adds the USB flash option to the boot menu. 
 

 

 

Changing Boot Sequence for the Current Boot  

You can use this feature to change the current boot sequence, for example, to boot from the CD/DVD drive to run the Dell Diagnostics on the Drivers and 
Utilities media. On completion of diagnostic tests, the previous boot sequence is restored. 

 

 

1.

If you are booting to a USB device, connect the USB device to a USB connector.  
 

 

  

2.

Turn on (or restart) your computer.  
 

 

  

3.

When 

F2 = Setup, F12 = Boot Menu 

appears in 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.

On the 

Boot Device Menu

 choose the device you want to boot from.  

 

For example, if you are booting to a USB memory key, highlight 

USB Flash Device

 and press <Enter>. 

 

 

Changing Boot Sequence for Future Boots  

 

 

1.

Enter system setup (see 

Entering System Setup

).  

 

 

  

2.

Use the arrow keys to highlight the 

Boot Device Configuration 

menu option and press <Enter> to access the menu.  

 

 

 

3.

Press the up- and down-arrow keys to move through the list of devices.  
 

 

  

4.

Press plus (+) or minus (

–

) to change the boot priority of device.  

 

BIOS Security Features

 

Supervisor Password 

Status of supervisor installed. 

User Password 

Status of user installed. 

Set Supervisor Password 

Allows to set the desired supervisor password. 

User Access Level 

Allows to change the access level for users only if the supervisor password is set. 

Set User Password 

Allows to set the desired user passwords only if the supervisor password is set. 

Password Check 

Setup; Always (Setup by default). This option is available only if the supervisor password is set. 

 

 

Exit

 

 

 

 

 

Exit Options 

Provides options to 

Load Default, Save and Exit Setup, and Exit Without Saving

. 

 

NOTE: 

To boot to a USB device, the device must be bootable. To ensure that your device is bootable, check the device documentation.

 

NOTE: 

To boot to a USB device, the device must be bootable. To ensure your device is bootable, check the device documentation.

 

NOTE: 

Write down your current boot sequence in case you want to restore it.

Summary of Contents for Studio XPS 435 MT

Page 1: ...ames 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 October 2008 Rev A00 Technical Overview Before You Begin Replacing the Computer Cover Replacing the Front Panel Replacing Memory Module s Replacing a PCI Express Card Replacing Drives Replacing ...

Page 2: ...ign the holes in the badge back light to the projections on the front panel 6 Press the badge back light down until it clicks in place 7 Reconnect the badge back light cable 8 Replace the front panel see Replacing the Front Panel 9 Replace the computer cover see Replacing the Computer Cover Back to Contents Page WARNING Before working inside your computer read the safety information that shipped w...

Page 3: ...down your operating system press and hold the power button for about 4 seconds to turn them off Safety Instructions Use the following safety guidelines to help protect your computer from potential damage and to help to ensure your own personal safety Before working inside your computer read the safety information that shipped with your computer For additional safety best practices information see ...

Page 4: ... Back to Contents Page CAUTION To disconnect a network cable first unplug the cable from your computer and then unplug the cable from the network device 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...

Page 5: ...a secure place 6 If applicable disconnect any cables connected to the card 7 Press the securing tab grasp the card by its top corners and then ease it out of its connector 8 If you are replacing an existing card go to step 6 of Installing a PCI Express Card WARNING Before working inside your computer read the safety information that shipped with your computer For additional safety best practices i...

Page 6: ... that came with the card for information on configuring customizing and making internal connections on the card 7 Align the card with the connector 8 Place the card in the connector and press down firmly Ensure that the card is fully seated in the slot 9 Replace the card retention bracket see Replacing the Card Retention Bracket 10 Connect any cables that should be attached to the card See the doc...

Page 7: ... on installing drivers and software for your card see the documentation that shipped with the card Installed Removed Sound Card 1 Enter system setup see System Setup 2 Go to Advanced Chipset Features and select Onboard Audio Controller and then change the setting to Disabled 3 Connect the external audio devices to the sound card s connectors 1 Enter system setup see System Setup 2 Go to Advanced C...

Page 8: ...up see System Setup and restore the settings you recorded in step 1 Back to Contents Page 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 WARNING A new battery can explode if it is incorrectly installed Replace the bat...

Page 9: ...over perform the removal procedure in reverse order Back to Contents Page 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 WARNING To guard against likelihood of electric shock laceration by moving fan blades or other u...

Page 10: ...essor 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 CAUTION Do not perform the following steps unless you are familiar with hardware removal and replacement Performing these steps incorrectly could damage your system...

Page 11: ...see Replacing the Computer Cover 20 Connect your computer and devices to electrical outlets and then turn them on 1 processor cover 2 tab 3 alignment notch 2 4 processor 5 socket 6 center cover latch 7 release lever 8 processor pin 1 indicator CAUTION You must position the processor correctly in the socket to avoid permanent damage to the processor and the computer when you turn on the computer CA...

Page 12: ...Back to Contents Page ...

Page 13: ...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 NOTE The system board does not support IDE devices NOTE The 3 5 inch FlexDock is not interchangeable with the hard drive carrier CAUTION If you are replacing a hard drive...

Page 14: ... screws securing the optical drive to the chassis 6 Push and slide the optical drive out through the front of the computer 7 If you are not replacing the drive a Replace the drive panel insert see Replacing the Drive Panel Insert b Go to step 12 8 If you are replacing the optical drive or installing a new one slide the drive into place 9 Align the screw holes in the optical drive with the screw ho...

Page 15: ...FlexDock a Remove the drive panel insert if applicable see Replacing the Drive Panel Insert b Remove the FlexDock break away metal plate if applicable see Removing the FlexDock Break Away Metal Plate c Remove the FlexDock from its packaging 9 Gently slide the FlexDock into place in the FlexDock slot 10 Align the screw holes on the FlexDock with the screw holes on the FlexDock slot 11 Replace the t...

Page 16: ...press on the insert lever inward to release the lock 3 Pull the FlexDock drive insert away from the front panel 4 To replace the FlexDock drive insert align the FlexDock drive insert in place 5 Push the insert lever towards the front panel till it snaps into place Replacing the Drive Panel Insert Align the drive panel insert along the edges of the empty slot of the FlexDock or an optical drive and...

Page 17: ...ge CAUTION To comply with FCC regulations it is recommended that you replace the drive panel insert whenever the FlexDock or optical drive is removed from the computer 1 back of the computer 2 drive panel insert optional ...

Page 18: ... Cover Replacing the Processor Fan and Heat Sink Assembly 1 Follow the procedures in Before You Begin 2 Remove the computer cover see Replacing the Computer Cover 3 Disconnect the processor fan cable from the CPU_FAN connector on the system board see System Board Components WARNING Before working inside your computer read the safety information that shipped with your computer For additional safety...

Page 19: ...ter cover see Replacing the Computer Cover 13 Connect your computer and devices to electrical outlets and turn them on Back to Contents Page CAUTION To ensure maximum cooling for the processor do not touch the heat transfer areas on the processor heat sink The oils in your skin can reduce the heat transfer capability of the thermal pads CAUTION When you remove the processor fan and heat sink assem...

Page 20: ...insert 5 To replace the front panel align and insert the front panel clamps into the clamp insert 6 Rotate the front panel towards the computer until it snaps into place on the front of the computer 7 Replace the computer cover see Replacing the Computer Cover Back to Contents Page WARNING Before working inside your computer read the safety information that shipped with your computer For additiona...

Page 21: ...el to the chassis 10 Connect the cables to the system board 11 Replace any expansion cards if necessary see Replacing a PCI Express Card 12 Replace the front panel see Replacing the Front Panel 13 Replace the computer cover see Replacing the Computer Cover 14 Connect your computer and devices to electrical outlets and turn them on Back to Contents Page WARNING Before working inside your computer r...

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Page 23: ...itional safety best practices information see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www dell com regulatory_compliance 1 securing clip 2 memory module connector CAUTION Do not install ECC memory modules CAUTION If you remove your original memory modules from the computer during a memory upgrade keep them separate from any new modules that you may have even if you purchased the new modules from Del...

Page 24: ...pears stating that memory size has changed press F1 to continue 12 Log on to your computer 13 Right click the My Computer icon on your Microsoft Windows desktop and click Properties 14 Click the General tab 15 To verify that the memory is installed correctly check the amount of memory RAM listed Back to Contents Page 1 cutouts 2 2 memory module 3 notch 4 tab on the memory module connector CAUTION ...

Page 25: ...Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www dell com regulatory_compliance WARNING To guard against likelihood of electric shock laceration by moving fan blades or other unexpected injuries always unplug your computer from the electrical outlet before removing the cover CAUTION Do not perform the following steps unless you are familiar with hardware removal and replacement Performing these steps incorre...

Page 26: ...Back to Contents Page ...

Page 27: ... the rubber foot to secure the rubber foot to the chassis Back to Contents Page 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 WARNING To guard against likelihood of electric shock laceration by moving fan blades or o...

Page 28: ...ety best practices information see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www dell com regulatory_compliance CAUTION 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 technical assistance see the Setup Guide WARNING Despite having a plastic shield the processor fan and heat sink asse...

Page 29: ... Processor 14 Replace any expansion cards on the system board see Installing a PCI Express Card 15 Replace the computer cover see Replacing the Computer Cover 16 Connect your computer and devices to electrical outlets and turn them on 17 Flash the system BIOS as needed Back to Contents Page CAUTION Ensure that the heat sink assembly is correctly seated and secure NOTE For information on flashing t...

Page 30: ... again Menu Appears on top of the System Setup window This field provides a menu to access to the System Setup options Press the and keys to navigate As a Menu option is highlighted the Options List lists the options that define the hardware installed on you computer Options List Appears on the left side of the System Setup window The field lists features that define the configuration of your comp...

Page 31: ...roller Enabled or Disabled Enabled by default Onboard LAN Boot ROM Enabled or Disabled Disabled by default 1394 Controller Enabled or Disabled Enabled by default Boot Device Configuration Boot Settings Configuration Configures the settings during system boot Hard Disk Boot Priority Sets the hard drive boot priority The items displayed are dynamically updated according to the hard drives detected F...

Page 32: ...ain The Boot Device Menu appears listing all available boot devices Each device has a number next to it 4 On the Boot Device Menu choose the device you want to boot from For example if you are booting to a USB memory key highlight USB Flash Device and press Enter Changing Boot Sequence for Future Boots 1 Enter system setup see Entering System Setup 2 Use the arrow keys to highlight the Boot Device...

Page 33: ... Replace the computer cover see Replacing the Computer Cover 8 Connect your computer and devices to electrical outlets and turn them on Clearing CMOS Settings 1 Follow the procedures in Before You Begin 2 Remove the computer cover see Replacing the Computer Cover 3 Locate the 3 pin CMOS connector CLR_CMOS on the system board see System Board Components WARNING The computer must be disconnected fro...

Page 34: ...lick Download Now to download the file 4 If the Export Compliance Disclaimer window appears click Yes I Accept this Agreement The File Download window appears 5 Click Save this program to disk and then click OK The Save In window appears 6 Click the down arrow to view the Save In menu select Desktop and then click Save The file downloads to your desktop 7 Click Close when the Download Complete win...

Page 35: ...mputer 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 1 hard drive 2 FlexDock 3 power supply 4 optical drive 1 processor socket CPU 2 processor fan connector CPU_FAN 3 memory module connector DIMM_4 4 memory module connector DIMM_1 5 memory module connector 6 m...

Page 36: ...ont panel connector FP1 16 Card reader USB connector F_USB1 17 front USB connector F_USB2 18 front USB connector F_USB3 19 FlexDock USB connector F_USB4 20 CMOS jumper CLR_CMOS 21 front 1394 connector F_1394 22 S PDIF out connector SPDIF_OUT2 23 front audio connector F_AUDIO 24 PCI Express x1 connector PCI EX1_2 25 PCI Express x16 connector PCI EX16_1 26 battery socket BAT 27 PCI Express x1 connec...

Page 37: ...ta start button logo are either trademarks or registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and or other countries 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 March 2009 Rev A00 Back to Co...

Page 38: ...o the computer 5 Disconnect the cables from the top I O panel 6 Pull the release tab with one hand and slide the top cover away from the chassis 7 Disconnect the power LED cable from the top cover 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 ww dell ...

Page 39: ... Remove the I O panel see Replacing the I O Panel 9 Set the computer top cover aside in a secure location 10 To replace the top cover perform the removal procedure in reverse order Back to Contents Page ...

Page 40: ...nel from the computer 8 To replace the I O panel replace the screws that secures the I O panel to the top cover 9 Replace the top cover see Replacing the Top Cover 10 Replace the cables 11 Replace the front panel see Replacing the Front Panel 12 Replace the computer cover see Replacing the Computer Cover 13 Connect your computer and devices to electrical outlets and turn them on Back to Contents P...

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