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Replacing a PCI/PCI Express Card

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Prepare the cards for installation.
See the documentation that came with the cards for information on 

configuring them, making internal connections, or otherwise customizing 

them for your computer.

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Position each card so that it is aligned with the slot and that the securing 

tab (if present) is aligned with the slot.

 

NOTE: 

If the card is full length, insert the card guide into the alignment slot on 

the fan bracket.

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retention screw

2

card retainer

3

alignment guide

4

fan bracket

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2

3

4

Summary of Contents for XPS 730

Page 1: ...w w w d e l l c o m s u p p o r t d e l l c o m Dell XPS 730 730X Service Manual Model DCDO ...

Page 2: ...ocument is subject to change without notice 2008 Dell Inc All rights reserved Reproduction of these materials in any manner whatsoever without the written permission of Dell Inc is strictly forbidden Trademarks used in this text Dell the DELL logo and XPS are trademarks of Dell Inc Microsoft and Windows are either trademarks or registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the United States an...

Page 3: ...PS 730 8 Dell XPS 730X 10 Master Control Board 12 2 Before You Begin 13 Technical Specifications 13 Recommended Tools 13 Turning Off Your Computer 13 Safety Instructions 14 3 Replacing the Computer Stand 15 4 Replacing the Computer Cover 17 5 Replacing the Theater Lighting Unit 19 Replacing the Batteries 19 ...

Page 4: ...lti Graphics Card 31 Replacing the PCI and PCI Express Cards 35 8 Replacing Drives 43 Replacing a Hard Drive 43 Replacing the Drive Panel 51 Replacing a Floppy Drive XPS 730 Only 53 Replacing a Media Card Reader 62 9 Replacing the Heat Sink Assembly 67 Replacing the Air Cooled Heat Sink Assembly 67 Replacing the Liquid Cooling Heat Sink Assembly 69 10 Replacing the Processor 73 Removing the Proces...

Page 5: ...g the Master Control Board 83 13 Replacing the System Board 85 14 Replacing the Power Supply 89 15 Replacing the Battery 93 16 System Setup 95 Overview 95 Entering System Setup 95 System Setup Screens 95 System Setup Options Dell XPS 730 97 System Setup Options Dell XPS 730X 99 Boot Sequence 103 Option Settings 103 Changing Boot Sequence for the Current Boot 103 Changing Boot Sequence for Future B...

Page 6: ...6 Contents Clearing CMOS Settings 104 ...

Page 7: ...mputer For additional safety best practices information see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www dell com regulatory_compliance Inside View of Your Computer 1 optical drive bays 4 2 floppy drive media card reader 3 hard drive bays 4 4 processor cooling solution liquid cooling assembly shown or air cooling assembly 5 card fan 1 3 4 5 2 ...

Page 8: ...8 Technical Overview System Board Components Dell XPS 730 2 4 5 6 7 10 12 11 13 17 19 20 21 22 27 23 14 16 15 24 25 26 29 8 9 28 3 1 18 ...

Page 9: ...serial port header SERIAL PORT unused 13 reset CMOS jumper RESET CMOS 14 internal USB header 1 USB 15 internal USB header 2 USB 16 1394 header 17 battery socket 18 power button POWER 19 reset button RESET 20 front panel audio header FP Audio 21 PCI slot 1 PCI SLOT 1 22 PCIe x16 Generation 2 slot 2 PCIe x16_2 23 PCI slot 2 PCI SLOT 2 24 PCIe x16 Generation 1 slot 3 PCIe x16_3 25 PCIe x1 slot PCIe x...

Page 10: ...10 Technical Overview Dell XPS 730X 2 4 5 13 15 16 17 18 19 20 6 3 1 8 9 12 7 11 14 10 ...

Page 11: ... 4 SATA 4 7 battery socket 8 SATA ports 1 3 SATA 1 3 9 internal USB header 1 USB 10 internal USB header 2 USB 11 internal USB header 3 USB 12 1394 header 13 PCI slot 1 PCI SLOT 1 14 front panel audio header FP Audio 15 PCIe slot 5 PCI_E5 16 PCIe slot 4 PCI_E4 17 PCIe slot 3 PCI_E3 18 PCIe slot 2 PCI_E2 19 PCIe slot 1 PCI_E1 20 CPU power header ...

Page 12: ...tton board header CON_PWR_BTN 7 rear PCI LED header REAR_PCI_LED 8 hard drive fan FAN_HDD 9 factory defaults jumper FACTORY_DEFAULT 10 internal USB headers USB_FLEXBAY 1 2 11 system AC power LED indicator 12 USB input header USB_MB 13 system board front panel IO header MB_IO_HDR 14 H2C liquid cooling header H2C 15 rear IO LED connector CONN_REAR 16 front CPU fan header FAN_CPU_FRONT 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 ...

Page 13: ...Technical Overview 13 ...

Page 14: ...14 Technical Overview ...

Page 15: ...information on technical specifications of your computer see the Quick Reference Guide that shipped with your computer or see the Dell Support website at support dell com Recommended Tools The procedures in this document may require the following tools Small Phillips screwdriver Small flat blade screwdriver Turning Off Your Computer CAUTION To avoid losing data save and close all open files and ex...

Page 16: ...nly aligned to avoid bending any connector pins Also before you connect a cable ensure that both connectors are correctly oriented and aligned CAUTION To avoid damaging the computer perform the following steps before you begin working inside the computer 1 Ensure that the work surface is flat and clean to prevent the computer cover from being scratched 2 Turn off your computer see Turning Off Your...

Page 17: ...NING The computer stand should be installed at all times to ensure maximum system stability Failure to install the stand could result in the computer tipping over potentially resulting in bodily injury or damage to the computer 1 Follow the procedures in Before You Begin on page 13 2 Loosen the captive screw securing the stand to the base of the computer 3 Gently slide the stand back towards the r...

Page 18: ...16 Replacing the Computer Stand 4 To replace the computer stand perform the removal procedure in reverse order ...

Page 19: ...pliance WARNING To guard against electrical shock always unplug your computer from the electrical outlet before removing the cover WARNING Do not operate your equipment with any cover s including computer covers bezels filler brackets front panel inserts etc removed CAUTION Ensure that sufficient space exists to support the system with the cover removed at least 30 cm 1 ft of desk top space 1 Foll...

Page 20: ...e cover up and away from the computer 4 Slide the cover forward and up to remove it from the hinge slots then set it aside in a secure and protected location 5 To replace the computer cover perform the removal procedure in reverse order 1 computer cover 2 cover release latch 3 cover hinge tabs 4 stabilizing feet closed 2 3 1 4 ...

Page 21: ...RNING Do not operate your equipment with any cover s including computer covers bezels filler brackets front panel inserts etc removed CAUTION Ensure that sufficient space exists to support the system with the cover removed at least 30 cm 1 ft of desk top space Replacing the Batteries WARNING A new battery can explode if it is incorrectly installed Replace the battery only with the same or equivale...

Page 22: ...it and ensure that the screws are secure 6 Replace the computer cover see Replacing the Computer Cover on page 17 7 Connect your computer and devices to electrical outlets and then turn them on Replacing the Theater Lighting Card 1 Follow the procedures in Before You Begin on page 13 2 Remove the computer cover see Replacing the Computer Cover on page 17 1 captive screws 2 batteries 2 1 ...

Page 23: ...the screw securing the theater lighting card to the chassis and lift the card out of the slot 5 Replace the theater lighting card in its slot and tighten the screw 6 Replace the computer cover see Replacing the Computer Cover on page 17 1 theater lighting card 2 theater lighting card connector 1 2 ...

Page 24: ...22 Replacing the Theater Lighting Unit 7 Connect your computer and devices to electrical outlets and then turn them on ...

Page 25: ...ng the Computer Cover on page 17 3 Locate the memory modules on the system board see System Board Components on page 8 4 Press out the securing clip at each end of the memory module connector 5 Grasp the module and pull it upwards If the module is difficult to remove gently ease the module back and forth to remove it from the connector CAUTION Do not install ECC memory modules 6 Ensure that you in...

Page 26: ...24 Replacing Memory Module s Dell XPS 730 A matched pair of modules in DIMM connectors 0 and 1 B matched pair of memory modules in DIMM connectors 2 and 3 A B ...

Page 27: ...e tab in the connector CAUTION To avoid damage to the memory module press the module straight down into the connector while you apply equal force to each end of the module 8 Insert the module into the connector until the module snaps into position 1 cutouts 2 2 memory module 3 notch 4 tab 3 2 1 4 ...

Page 28: ...ge 17 10 Connect your computer and devices to electrical outlets and then turn them on If the message appears stating that memory size has changed press F1 to continue 11 Log on to your computer 12 Right click the My Computer icon on your Microsoft Windows desktop and click Properties 13 Click the General tab 14 To verify that the memory is installed correctly check the amount of memory RAM listed...

Page 29: ...dditional safety best practices information see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www dell com regulatory_compliance NOTE If a graphics card is installed in each of the PCIe x16 card slots in the multi graphics configuration the PCIe x1 and one PCI card slot are not accessible for use 1 PCI card 2 PCIe x1 card 3 PCIe x1 card slot 4 PCIe x16 card slot 5 PCIe x16 card 1 2 5 4 3 ...

Page 30: ...PCI and PCI Express Cards on page 35 1 Follow the procedures in Before You Begin on page 13 2 Remove the computer cover see Replacing the Computer Cover on page 17 3 Gently securing both graphics cards with one hand remove the graphics card bridge if present with your other hand by pulling it up and away from the computer Set it aside Repeat if removing two bridges from a triple card configuration...

Page 31: ...tive screws on top of the PCI card fan shroud and remove the shroud 6 Remove the card retention screw s on the top of the card retainer at the appropriate card slot and pivot the card retainer back through the chassis wall 1 retention screw 2 card retainer 3 alignment guide 4 fan bracket 2 3 4 1 3 4 ...

Page 32: ...C certification of the computer The brackets also keep dust and dirt out of your computer NOTE The graphics card bridge not present in all multi graphics configurations is not necessary in a single graphics card configuration CAUTION Do not route card cables over or behind the cards Cables routed over the cards can prevent the computer cover from closing properly or cause damage to the equipment 9...

Page 33: ...need to remove any card installed in these expansion slots To remove a PCIe card see Replacing the PCI and PCI Express Cards on page 35 CAUTION For information about upgrading your system to use NVIDIA SLI Scalable Link Interface multi graphics technology see the Dell support website at support dell com 1 Follow the procedures in Before You Begin on page 13 2 Remove the computer cover see Replacin...

Page 34: ...ng internal connections or otherwise customizing them for your computer 7 Position each card so that it is aligned with the slot and that the securing tab if present is aligned with the slot NOTE If the card is full length insert the card guide into the alignment slot on the fan bracket 1 retention screw 2 card retainer 3 alignment guide 4 fan bracket 1 2 3 4 ...

Page 35: ...N An incorrectly attached graphics power cable may result in degraded graphics performance 8 Screw in the card retention screw s on the top of the card retainer at the appropriate card slot 9 Repeat for additional graphics cards Connect the PCIe supplementary power connectors from the system power supply to each of the graphics cards See the documentation for the card for information about the car...

Page 36: ...at lays over the installed cards and snap it into place 12 Replace the computer cover see Replacing the Computer Cover on page 17 reconnect the computer and devices to electrical outlets and then turn them on 1 graphics card bridge 2 power connectors 2 3 dual PCIe graphics cards 1 3 2 ...

Page 37: ...ard installed removal of the card is not necessary when installing additional graphics cards however the card is required for troubleshooting purposes If you remove the card store it in a safe and secure location 1 Follow the procedures in Before You Begin on page 13 2 Remove the computer cover see Replacing the Computer Cover on page 17 3 Disconnect any cables connected to the card 4 If the card ...

Page 38: ...m board connector as you grasp the card by its top corners and then ease the card out of the connector NOTE If the card is full length press the securing tab on the end of the alignment guides on the fan bracket 1 retention screw 2 card retainer 3 alignment guide 4 fan bracket 1 2 3 4 ...

Page 39: ... or cause damage to the equipment 8 Reinstall the card retention screw 9 Reinstall the card slot fan shroud 10 Replace the computer cover see Replacing the Computer Cover on page 17 reconnect the computer and devices to electrical outlets and then turn them on 11 Uninstall the driver for the card that you removed CAUTION If you have or are upgrading to the optional multi graphics configuration see...

Page 40: ...he PCI and PCI Express Cards on page 35 to create a card slot opening 15 Prepare the card for installation See the documentation that came with the card for information on configuring the card making internal connections or otherwise customizing it for your computer 16 Position the card so that it is aligned with the slot and the securing tab if present is aligned with the slot 1 retention screw 2...

Page 41: ...ON Ensure that you release the securing tab to seat the card If the card is not installed correctly you may damage the system board 17 Gently pull the securing tab if present and place the card in the connector Press down firmly and ensure that the card is fully seated in the slot 1 PCIe x16 card 2 securing tab 3 PCIe x16 card slot 1 3 2 ...

Page 42: ...t should be attached to the card See the documentation for the card for information about the card s cable connections CAUTION Before rotating the card retainer back into place ensure that the tops of all cards and filler brackets are flush with the alignment bar and the notch in the top of each card or filler bracket fits around the alignment guide 1 card connector seated 2 card connector not sea...

Page 43: ...place 20 If present lower the graphics card bridge that lays over the installed cards and snap it into place 21 Replace the computer cover see Replacing the Computer Cover on page 17 reconnect the computer and devices to electrical outlets and then turn them on 22 Install any drivers required for the card as described in the card documentation ...

Page 44: ...42 Replacing a PCI PCI Express Card ...

Page 45: ...placing a Hard Drive WARNING To guard against electrical shock always unplug your computer from the electrical outlet before removing the cover CAUTION If you are replacing a hard drive that contains data that you want to keep back up your files before you begin this procedure 1 Follow the procedures in Before You Begin on page 13 2 Remove the computer cover see Replacing the Computer Cover on pag...

Page 46: ...44 Replacing Drives Dell XPS 730 1 power cable 2 data cable 1 2 ...

Page 47: ...Replacing Drives 45 Dell XPS 730X 4 Press the blue tabs on each side of the hard drive bracket toward each other and slide the drive up and out of the hard drive bay 1 power cable 2 data cable 1 2 ...

Page 48: ...e the new hard drive for installation and check the documentation for the hard drive to verify that the drive is configured for your computer NOTE If the hard drive you are installing does not have the hard drive bracket attached use your original hard drive bracket snap the bracket onto the new drive 1 blue tabs 2 2 hard drive 3 hard drive bay 1 3 2 ...

Page 49: ...Replacing Drives 47 3 5 hard drive Removal Replacement 1 hard drive 2 hard drive bracket 2 1 ...

Page 50: ...48 Replacing Drives 2 5 hard drive Removal Replacement 1 hard drive cage 2 hard drive 3 hard drive bracket 1 hard drive 2 hard drive bracket 3 hard drive cage 1 2 3 1 2 3 ...

Page 51: ...lide the hard drive into the hard drive bay until it clicks securely into place CAUTION Ensure that all connectors are properly cabled and firmly seated 8 Connect the power cable to the hard drive 9 Connect the hard drive data cable to the hard drive 1 hard drive 2 hard drive bay 1 2 ...

Page 52: ...50 Replacing Drives Dell XPS 730 1 power cable 2 data cable 1 2 ...

Page 53: ...s to electrical outlets and turn them on See the documentation that came with the drive for instructions on installing any software required for drive operation Replacing the Drive Panel 1 Follow the procedures in Before You Begin on page 13 2 Remove the computer cover see Replacing the Computer Cover on page 17 1 power cable 2 data cable 1 2 ...

Page 54: ...er until the drive panel snaps open 4 Pivot the drive panel outward and lift it from its side hinges 5 Set the drive panel aside in a secure location 6 To install the new drive panel align the drive panel tabs with the side door hinges 1 drive release latch 2 drive panel 3 drive panel tabs 2 1 3 ...

Page 55: ...n page 17 Replacing a Floppy Drive XPS 730 Only 1 Follow the procedures in Before You Begin on page 13 2 Remove the computer cover see Replacing the Computer Cover on page 17 3 Remove the drive panel see Replacing the Drive Panel on page 51 4 Disconnect the power and data cables from the back of the floppy drive 1 drive release latch 2 drive panel 3 drive panel tabs 2 1 3 ...

Page 56: ...4 Replacing Drives 5 Slide the drive release latch towards the base of the computer to release the shoulder screw and then slide the drive out of the drive bay 1 power cable 2 floppy drive data cable 1 2 ...

Page 57: ...es 55 6 If no screws are attached to the new floppy drive check the inside of the drive panel for shoulder screws If screws are present attach the screws to the new drive 1 drive release latch 2 floppy drive 1 2 1 2 ...

Page 58: ...and fold cables out of the way to avoid blocking airflow between the fan and cooling vents 10 Replace the drive panel see Replacing the Drive Panel on page 51 11 Replace the computer cover see Replacing the Computer Cover on page 17 12 Connect your computer and devices to their electrical outlets and turn them on 1 floppy drive 2 shoulder screws 4 1 drive release latch 2 floppy drive 1 2 ...

Page 59: ...Replacing an Optical Drive 1 Follow the procedures in Before You Begin on page 13 2 Remove the computer cover see Replacing the Computer Cover on page 17 3 Remove the drive panel see Replacing the Drive Panel on page 51 4 Disconnect the power and data cables from the back of the drive NOTE If you are uninstalling your only optical drive and will not replace it at this time disconnect the data cabl...

Page 60: ...58 Replacing Drives 5 Slide the drive release latch towards the base of the computer to release the shoulder screw and then slide the optical drive out of the drive bay 1 data cable 2 power cable 2 1 ...

Page 61: ...ve to verify that the drive is configured for your computer NOTE If you are installing an IDE drive configure the drive for the cable select setting 7 If no screws are attached to the drive check the inside of the drive panel for screws and if screws are present attach the screws to the new drive 1 drive release latch 2 optical drive 1 2 ...

Page 62: ... Replacing Drives 8 Gently slide the drive into the drive bay until you hear a click or feel the drive securely installed 1 optical drive 2 shoulder screws 3 1 drive release latch 2 optical drive 2 1 1 2 ...

Page 63: ... cable connections and fold cables out of the way to avoid blocking airflow between the fan and cooling vents 11 Replace the drive panel see Replacing the Drive Panel on page 51 12 Replace the computer cover see Replacing the Computer Cover on page 17 13 Connect your computer and devices to their electrical outlets and turn them on 1 power cable 2 data cable 2 1 ...

Page 64: ...em Setup on page 97 and select the appropriate Drive option Replacing a Media Card Reader 1 Follow the procedures in Before You Begin on page 13 2 Remove the computer cover see Replacing the Computer Cover on page 17 3 Remove the drive panel see Replacing the Drive Panel on page 51 4 Disconnect the cable from the back of the Media Card Reader 1 media card reader cable 1 ...

Page 65: ...g Drives 63 5 Slide the drive release latch towards the base of the computer to release the shoulder screw and then slide the media card reader out of the drive bay 1 drive release latch 2 media card reader 1 2 ...

Page 66: ...w Media Card Reader check the inside of the drive panel for shoulder screws If screws are present attach the screws to the new card reader 7 Slide the Media Card Reader into the drive bay until it clicks into place 1 media card reader 2 shoulder screws 4 1 2 ...

Page 67: ...ents 10 Replace the drive panel see Replacing the Drive Panel on page 51 11 Replace the computer cover see Replacing the Computer Cover on page 17 12 Connect your computer and devices to their electrical outlets and turn them on See the documentation that came with the drive for instructions on installing any software required for drive operation 1 drive release latch 2 media card reader 1 2 ...

Page 68: ...66 Replacing Drives 13 Enter system setup see System Setup on page 97 and select the appropriate USB for FlexBay option ...

Page 69: ...ypes of processor cooling solutions air cooling or H2Ceramic also called H2C or Hot to Cold liquid cooling system Replacing the Air Cooled Heat Sink Assembly 1 Follow the procedures in Before You Begin on page 13 2 Remove the computer cover see Replacing the Computer Cover on page 17 WARNING The processor heat sink can get very hot during normal operation Be sure that the heat sink has had suffici...

Page 70: ...uring adequate thermal bonding which is a requirement for optimal processor operation 6 To replace the air cooled heat sing assembly apply thermal grease to the top of the processor as needed 7 Align the screw holes on the heat sink assembly with the holes on the base of the computer then tighten the four screws to secure the assembly 8 Connect the fan cable to the rear fan connector on the LED ci...

Page 71: ...assembly is not user serviceable or upgradeable All required service should be done by qualified service personnel only The liquid cooling assembly in your system contains a non refillable coolant In the event of a coolant leak shut down your system immediately Unplug your system from the power outlet and contact Dell Technical Support In the event of skin contact with the coolant wash your skin w...

Page 72: ...rease to the top of the processor as needed 7 Align the screw holes on the liquid cooling assembly with the holes on the base of the computer then tighten the six screws to secure the assembly 8 Connect the liquid cooling cable to the H2C connector on the Master Control Board see Master Control Board on page 12 9 Close the computer cover see Replacing the Computer Cover on page 17 10 Connect your ...

Page 73: ...Replacing the Heat Sink Assembly 71 ...

Page 74: ...72 Replacing the Heat Sink Assembly ...

Page 75: ... Remove the computer cover see Replacing the Computer Cover on page 17 WARNING Despite having a plastic shield the heat sink assembly may be very hot during normal operation Be sure that it has had sufficient time to cool before you touch it 3 Disconnect the power cables from the ATX_POWER and ATX_CPU connectors see System Board Components on page 8 on the system board 4 Remove the processor fan a...

Page 76: ...l on the pins in the socket 7 Lift the processor to remove it from the socket place it aside in a safe and secure place Leave the release lever extended in the release position so that the socket is ready for the new processor 8 Unpack the new processor being careful not to touch the underside of the processor 1 processor cover 2 processor 3 socket 4 release lever 1 2 3 4 ...

Page 77: ...se excessive force when you install the processor Be careful not to touch or bend the pins on the system board 10 Orient the front and rear alignment notches on the processor with the front and rear alignment notches on the socket 11 Align the pin 1 corners of the processor and socket 1 processor cover 2 tab 3 processor 4 socket 5 center cover latch 6 release lever 7 front alignment notch 8 proces...

Page 78: ...towards the socket and snap it into place to secure the processor 15 Clean the thermal grease from the bottom of the heat sink CAUTION Ensure that you apply new thermal grease New thermal grease is critical for ensuring adequate thermal bonding which is a requirement for optimal processor operation 16 Apply the new thermal grease to the top of the processor 17 Install the processor fan and heat si...

Page 79: ... Follow the procedures in Before You Begin on page 13 2 Remove the computer cover see Replacing the Computer Cover on page 17 3 Remove the captive screws on top of the shroud you are removing and lift the shroud out of the chassis Replacing the Card Slot Fan Assembly 1 Remove the card slot fan shroud see Removing the Card Slot and Processor Fan Shrouds on page 77 2 Remove any full length expansion...

Page 80: ...e tabs with the slots in the chassis Insert the tabs and push the cage towards the front of the chassis 9 Screw in the fan retention screws on the front and back of the fan cage 10 Replace any expansion cards that you removed see Replacing a PCI PCI Express Card on page 27 11 Replace the PCI card fan shroud and captive screws on top of it 1 cage housing 2 fan cage 3 screws 2 1 2 3 ...

Page 81: ...over on page 17 13 Connect your computer and devices to electrical outlets and then turn them on Replacing the Processor Fan Assembly 1 Remove the card slot fan shroud see Removing the Card Slot and Processor Fan Shrouds on page 77 1 processor fan shroud 2 captive screws 2 2 1 ...

Page 82: ... connector on the LED circuit board at the back of the chassis 8 Replace the processor fan shroud on top o the processor fan assembly and then tighten the two captive screws 9 Replace the computer cover see Replacing the Computer Cover on page 17 10 Connect your computer and devices to electrical outlets and turn them on Replacing the Hard Drive Fan 1 Follow the procedures in Before You Begin on p...

Page 83: ... 7 Connect the fan cable to the FAN_HDD connector on the Master Control Board see Master Control Board on page 12 8 Replace the computer cover see Replacing the Computer Cover on page 17 9 Connect your computer and devices to electrical outlets and then turn them on 1 hard drive fan release latch 2 hard drive fan 2 1 ...

Page 84: ...82 Replacing Fans ...

Page 85: ...low the procedures in Before You Begin on page 13 2 Remove the computer cover see Replacing the Computer Cover on page 17 3 Remove the fan shrouds see Removing the Card Slot and Processor Fan Shrouds on page 77 4 Remove the card slot assembly see Replacing the Card Slot Fan Assembly on page 77 5 Remove the processor fan assembly see Replacing the Processor Fan Assembly on page 79 6 Disconnect all ...

Page 86: ... board assembly to the metal tray 11 Reconnect all cables to the master control board 12 Replace the processor fan assembly see Replacing the Processor Fan Assembly on page 79 13 Replace the card slot fan assembly see Replacing the Card Slot Fan Assembly on page 77 14 Replace the fan shrouds 15 Replace the computer cover see Replacing the Computer Cover on page 17 1 master control board 2 Screws 3...

Page 87: ...g the Computer Cover on page 17 3 Remove any full length expansion cards see Replacing the PCI and PCI Express Cards on page 35 4 Remove any additional components that may restrict access to the system board 5 Disconnect all cables from the system board CAUTION If you are replacing the system board visually compare the replacement system board to the existing system board to make sure that you hav...

Page 88: ...stem board to the existing system board to make sure that you have the correct part NOTE Some components and connectors on replacement system boards may be in different locations than corresponding connectors on the existing system board NOTE Jumper settings on replacement system boards are preset by the factory 8 Transfer components from the existing system board to the replacement system board i...

Page 89: ...ard assembly to the chassis 12 Replace any expansion cards that you removed see Replacing a PCI PCI Express Card on page 27 13 Replace any additional components that you removed from the system board 14 Reconnect all cables to the system board 15 Replace the computer cover see Replacing the Computer Cover on page 17 16 Connect your computer and devices to electrical outlets and then turn them on 1...

Page 90: ...88 Replacing the System Board ...

Page 91: ...inst electrical shock always unplug your computer from the electrical outlet before removing the cover 1 Follow the procedures in Before You Begin on page 13 2 Remove the computer cover see Replacing the Computer Cover on page 17 3 Remove all hard drives installed in the interior hard drive bays see Replacing a Hard Drive on page 43 4 Remove the hard drive fan if applicable see Replacing the Hard ...

Page 92: ...our screws that attach the power supply to the back of the computer chassis 8 Disconnect the power supply harness from the power supply by depressing the two tabs and pulling the harness away from the power supply 1 screws 4 2 hard drive bays 1 2 ...

Page 93: ...chassis 10 Slide the power supply toward the hard drive bay area so that it will clear the protruding lip of the chassis and lift the power supply from the computer 11 To replace the power supply slide the new power supply into place ensuring that the tabs on the rear wall of the computer chassis latch into place 1 power supply screws 4 1 ...

Page 94: ...es installed in the interior hard drive bays see Replacing a Hard Drive on page 43 16 Replace the hard drive fan if applicable see Replacing the Hard Drive Fan on page 80 17 Reconnect each of the DC power cables that were previously connected carefully rerouting them as you found them 18 Replace the computer cover see Replacing the Computer Cover on page 17 19 Connect your computer and devices to ...

Page 95: ...ll the screens in system setup see System Setup on page 97 so that you can restore the correct settings in step 10 2 Follow the procedures in Before You Begin on page 13 3 Remove the computer cover see Replacing the Computer Cover on page 17 4 Locate the battery socket see System Board Components on page 8 CAUTION If you pry the battery out of its socket with a blunt object be careful not to touch...

Page 96: ...t the new battery into the socket with the side labeled facing up then snap the battery into place 8 Replace the computer cover see Replacing the Computer Cover on page 17 9 Connect your computer and devices to electrical outlets and then turn them on 10 Enter system setup see System Setup on page 97 and restore the settings you recorded in step 1 1 battery positive side 2 battery release lever 1 ...

Page 97: ...UTION Do not change the settings in system setup unless you are an expert computer user Certain changes can cause your computer to work incorrectly Entering System Setup 1 Turn on or restart your computer 2 When the DELL logo appears press F2 immediately NOTE Keyboard failure may result when a key on the keyboard is held down for extended periods of time To avoid possible keyboard failure press an...

Page 98: ...r Memory Info Indicates amount of installed memory usable memory memory speed memory channel mode dual or single and the type of memory technology used Advanced CPU Type Displays the processor type CPU Speed Displays the processor speed Cache L2 Displays the processor L2 cache size Advanced Chipset Features Displays the video memory size Integrated Peripherals Allows you to enable or disable these...

Page 99: ...t The hard drive operates at its most quiet setting Performance The hard drive operates at its maximum speed NOTE Switching to performance mode may cause an increase in noise produced by the drive but does not affect the drive s performance Boot Boot Device Priority Sets the boot priority among the available devices Hard Disk Boot Priority Sets the hard drive boot priority The items displayed are ...

Page 100: ...e tag Service Tag Displays the service tag of the computer Asset Tag Displays the Asset tag of the computer Memory Installed Indicates amount of memory installed Memory Available Indicates the amount of usable memory Memory Techonology Indicates the type of memory technology used Memory Speed Indicates the memory speed CPU ID u Code ID Displays the processor type CPU Speed Displays the processor s...

Page 101: ...m SATA 8 Displays the SATA 8 drive integrated in the system IDE Master Displays the IDE Master installed in the system IDE Slave Displays the IDE Slave installed in the system Advanced BIOS Features Boot up NumLock Status Select power on state for num lock ACPI APIC support Include ACPI APIC table pointer to RSDT pointer list Boot Configuration Features 1st Boot Device Displays the first boot devi...

Page 102: ...vices USB Functions Allows you to enable or disable the 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 network controller LAN1 Option ROM Allows you to enable or disable the network...

Page 103: ... QPI Links to full speed or slow mode QPI Frequency Allows you to change the QPI frequency Memory Frequency Allows you to force a DDR3 frequency slower than the detected frequency Uncore Ratio Allows you to adjust the Uncore Ratio CPU Core Non Turbo Ratio Sets the ratio between CPU Core Clock and the FSB Frequency BIOS Security Features Change Supervisor Password Allows you to change the superviso...

Page 104: ...le To ensure that your device is bootable check the device documentation NOTE An error message is generated only after the computer attempts to boot from every device in the boot sequence and no operating system is found Changing Boot Sequence for the Current Boot For example you can use this feature to boot your computer from the CD drive so that you can run the Dell Diagnostics from the Driver a...

Page 105: ...stem setup see Entering System Setup on page 97 2 Use the arrow keys to highlight the Boot Sequence menu option and press Enter to access the menu NOTE Make a note of your current boot sequence in case you want to restore it 3 Press the up and down arrow keys to move through the list of devices 4 Press the spacebar to enable or disable a device 5 Press plus or minus to move a selected device up or...

Page 106: ...Place the jumper on pins 1 and 2 and wait for 5 seconds 8 Move the jumper back onto pins 2 and 3 9 Close the computer cover see Replacing the Computer Cover on page 17 10 Connect your computer and devices to electrical outlets and then turn them on ...

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