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Dell 660S manuel d'utilisation

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    Dell Inspiron 660s Owner’ s Manual Computer model: Inspiron 660s Regulatory model: D06S Regulatory type: D06S001 book.book Page 1 Thursday , April 5, 2012 5:38 PM[...]

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    Notes, Cautions, and W arnings NOTE: A NOTE indicates important information that helps you make better use of your computer . CAUTION: A CAUTION indicates potential damage to hardware or loss of data if instructions are not followed. WARNING: A W ARNING indicates a potential for property damage, personal injury , or death. ____________________ Info[...]

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    Contents 3 Contents 1 Before Y ou Begin . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9 T urn Off Y our Computer and Connected Devices . . . . . 9 Safety Instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9 Recommended T ools . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 2 After W orking Inside Y our Computer . . . . 11 3 T echnical Overview . . . . . . .[...]

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    4 Contents 6 Memory Module(s) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21 Removing Memory Module(s) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21 Replacing Memory Module(s) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22 7 PCI-Express Cards . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25 Removing the PCI-Express Cards . . . . . . . . . . . . 25 Replacing the PCI-Express Cards . . . . . . . . . . .[...]

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    Contents 5 11 Optical Drive . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41 Removing the Optical Drive . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41 Replacing the Op tical Drive . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42 12 Hard Drive . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43 Replacing the Hard Drive . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44 13 Front I/O Panel . . . . .[...]

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    6 Contents 16 Processor Fan and Heat-Sink Assembly . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59 Removing the Processor Fan and Heat-Sink Assembly . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59 Replacing the Processor Fan and Heat-Sink Assembly . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60 17 Processor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 63 Removing the Proc[...]

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    Contents 7 20 Sy stem Setup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 73 Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 73 Entering Sy stem Setup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 73 Clearing Forgotten Passwords . . . . . . . . . . . . . 82 Clearing CMOS Passwords . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 83 21 Flashing the BIOS . . . . . . . .[...]

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    8 Contents book.book Page 8 Thursday , April 5, 2012 5:38 PM[...]

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    Before Y ou Begin 9 Before Y ou Begin T urn Off Y our Computer and Connected Devices CAUTION: T o avoid losing data, save and close all open files and exit all open programs before you turn off your computer . 1 Save and close all open files and exit all open programs. 2 Click Start and click Shut Down . Microsoft W indows shuts down a nd then the [...]

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    10 Before Y ou Begin CAUTION: Only a certified service technician is authorized to remove the computer cover and access any of the components inside the computer . See the safety instructions for complete information about safety pr ecautions, working inside your computer , and protecting against electrostatic discharge. CAUTION: Before touching an[...]

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    After W orking Inside Y our Computer 11 After W orking Inside Y our Computer After you complete replacement procedur es, ensur e the following: • Replace all scr ews and ensure that no stray scr ews r emain inside your computer • Connect any external devices, cables, car ds, and any other part you removed befor e working on your computer • Co[...]

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    12 After W orking Inside Y our Computer book.book Page 12 Thursd ay, April 5, 2012 5:38 PM[...]

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    T echnical Overview 13 T echnical Overview WARNING: Before working insid e your computer , read the safety information that shipped with your com puter and follow the step s in "Before Y ou Begin" on page 9. For additional safety best pr actices information , see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at dell.com/regulatory_compliance. book.b[...]

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    14 T echni cal Overview Inside V iew of Y our Computer 1 hard drive 2 front bezel 3 drive cage 4 optical drive 5 fan shroud 6 PCI-Express x16 card 7 processor fan and heat-sink assembly 8 power supply 2 4 5 3 8 1 7 6 book.book Page 14 Thursd ay, April 5, 2012 5:38 PM[...]

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    T echnical Overview 15 Sy stem Board Components 1 power button connector (L EDH1) 2 battery socket (BT1) 3 SA T A connector (SA T A 1) 4 password reset jumper (PWDCL1) 5 PCI-Express x16 card slot (SLOT2) 6 Mini-Card slot (MINI1) 7 PCI-Express x1 card slot (SLOT1) 8 front-panel audio connector (AUDF1) 9 memory-module connector (DIMM1) 10 processor s[...]

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    16 T echni cal Overview book.book Page 16 Thursd ay, April 5, 2012 5:38 PM[...]

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    Computer Cover 17 Computer Cover WARNING: Before working insid e your computer , read the safety information that shipped with your com puter and follow the step s in "Before Y ou Begin" on page 9. For additional safety best pr actices information , see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at dell. com/regulatory_compliance. CAUTION: Ensure[...]

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    18 Computer Cover Replacing the Computer Cover 1 Connect all the cables and fold the cables out of the way . 2 Ensure that no tools or e xtra parts ar e left inside the computer . 3 Align the tabs at the bottom of the computer cover with the slots located along the edge of the chassis. 4 P r ess the co m p u te r c ov e r down and slide it toward t[...]

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    Fan Shroud 19 Fan Shroud WARNING: Before working insid e your computer , read the safety information that shipped with your com puter and follow the step s in "Before Y ou Begin" on page 9. For additional safety best pr actices information , see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at dell. com/regulatory_compliance. Removing the Fan Shroud[...]

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    20 Fan Shroud Procedure 1 P r ess in on the fan shroud and lift it to release the tabs that secur e the fan shroud to the processor fan and heat-sink assembly . 2 Lift the fan shroud and set it aside in a secure location. Replacing the Fan Shroud Procedure 1 Place the fan shroud over the proce ssor fan and heat-sink assembly . 2 Gently press the fa[...]

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    Memory Module(s) 21 Memory Module(s) WARNING: Before working insid e your computer , read the safety information that shipped with your com puter and follow the step s in "Before Y ou Begin" on page 9. For additional safety best pr actices information , see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at dell. com/regulatory_compliance. Removing Me[...]

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    22 Memory Module(s) Procedure WARNING: The memory module(s) may become very hot during normal operation. Allow the memory module(s) to cool before touching them. 1 Locate the memory module(s) on the system board. See "System Boar d Components" on page 15. 2 P r ess out the securing clip at each end of the memory-module connector . 3 Grasp[...]

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    Memory Module(s) 23 Replacing Memory Module(s) CAUTION: If the memory module is not installed correctly , your computer may not boot. CAUTION: If you remove the original memory module(s) from your computer during a memory upgrade, keep them se parate from any new memory module(s) that you may have, even if you purchased the new memory module (s) fr[...]

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    24 Memory Module(s) CAUTION: T o avoid damage to the memory module, press the memory module straight down into the connector while you apply eq ual force to each end of the memory module. 3 Insert the memory module into the memory-module connector until the memory module snaps into position. If you insert the memory module correctl y , the securing[...]

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    Memory Module(s) 25 Postrequisites 1 Replace the fan shroud. See "Replacing the F an Shroud" on page 20 2 Replace the computer cover . See "Replacing the Computer Cover" on page 18. 3 F ollow the instructions in "After W orking Inside Y our Computer" on page 11. 4 Connect your computer and devices to electrical outlets[...]

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    26 Memory Module(s) book.book Page 26 Thursd ay, April 5, 2012 5:38 PM[...]

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    PCI-Express Cards 25 PCI-Express Cards WARNING: Before working insid e your computer , read the safety information that shipped with your com puter and follow the step s in "Before Y ou Begin" on page 9. For additional safety best pr actices information , see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at dell. com/regulatory_compliance. Removing [...]

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    26 PCI-Express Cards Procedure 1 Disconnect any cables connected to the card, if applicable. 2 Remove the screw that secur es the card to the chassis. PCI-Express x1 card — Grasp the card by its top corners, and ease it out of its connector . PCI-Express x16 card — P ress down the securing tab, grasp the car d by its top corners, and then ease [...]

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    PCI-Express Cards 27 Replacing the PCI-Express Cards Procedure 1 P repar e the card for installation. See the documentation that shipped with the card for information on configuring the card, making inter nal connections, or otherwise customizing it for your computer . 2 Replace the PCI-Express car d: PCI-Express x1 card — Place the PCI-Express c[...]

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    28 PCI-Express Cards Configuring Y our Computer After Removing or Installing the PCI-Express Card NOTE: For information about the location of external connectors, see the Quick Start Guide. For information on installing drivers and software for your card, see the documentation that sh ipped with the card. Installed Removed Sound card 1 Enter system[...]

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    Mini-Card 29 Mini-Card WARNING: Before working insid e your computer , read the safety information that shipped with your com puter and follow the step s in "Before Y ou Begin" on page 9. For additional safety best pr actices information , see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at dell. com/regulatory_compliance. CAUTION: When the Mini-Ca[...]

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    30 Mini-Card Procedure 1 Disconnect the antenna cable(s) from the Mini-Card. 2 Remove the screw that secur es th e Mini-Card to the system-board connector . 1 antenna cables (2) 2 Mini-Card 3 sy stem-board connector 1 screw 2 Mini-Card 3 sy stem-board connector 1 2 3 1 2 3 book.book Page 30 Thursd ay, April 5, 2012 5:38 PM[...]

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    Mini-Card 31 3 Lift the Mini-Card away from the system-boar d connector . CAUTION: When the Mini-Card is not in the computer , store it in protective antistatic packaging. See "Protecting Agai nst Electrostatic Discharge" in the safety instructions that sh ipped with your computer . Replacing the Mini-Card CAUTION: The connectors are keye[...]

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    32 Mini-Card book.book Page 32 Thursd ay, April 5, 2012 5:38 PM[...]

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    Front Bezel 33 Front Bezel WARNING: Before working insid e your computer , read the safety information that shipped with your com puter and follow the step s in "Before Y ou Begin" on page 9. For additional safety best pr actices information , see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at dell. com/regulatory_compliance. Removing the Front Be[...]

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    34 Front Bezel Procedure 1 Place the computer in an upright position. 2 Grasp and release the front-bezel tabs se quentially , one at a time by moving them outward from the front panel. 3 Rotate and pull the front bezel away from the front of the computer to release the front-bezel clamps from the front-panel slots. 4 Set aside the front bezel in a[...]

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    Front Bezel 35 Replacing the Front Bezel Procedure 1 Align and insert the front-bezel clamps into the front-panel slots. 2 Rotate the front bezel toward the comp uter until the front-bezel tabs snap into place. Postrequisites 1 Replace the computer cover . See "Replacing the Computer Cover" on page 18. 2 F ollow the instructions in "[...]

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    36 Front Bezel book.book Page 36 Thursd ay, April 5, 2012 5:38 PM[...]

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    Drive Cage 37 Drive Cage WARNING: Before working insid e your computer , read the safety information that shipped with your com puter and follow the step s in "Before Y ou Begin" on page 9. For additional safety best pr actices information , see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at dell. com/regulatory_compliance. Removing the Drive Cage[...]

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    38 Drive Cage Procedure 1 Disconnect the power and data cable s from the connectors on the hard drive. 2 Disconnect the power and data cables from the connectors on the optical drive. 3 Remove the screws that secur e the drive cage to the chassis. 4 Lift the drive cage away from the chassis. 1 drive cage 2 optical-drive power cable 3 optical-drive [...]

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    Drive Cage Replacing the Drive Cage Procedure 1 Gently slide the drive cage into the chassis. 2 Replace the screws that secur e the drive cage to the chassis. 3 Connect the power and data cables to the connectors on the optical drive. 4 Connect the power and data cables to the connectors on the hard drive. Postrequisites 1 Replace the front bezel. [...]

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    40 Drive Cage book.book Page 40 Thursd ay, April 5, 2012 5:38 PM[...]

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    Optical Drive 41 Optical Drive WARNING: Before working insid e your computer , read the safety information that shipped with your com puter and follow the step s in "Before Y ou Begin" on page 9. For additional safety best pr actices information , see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at dell. com/regulatory_compliance. Removing the Opti[...]

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    42 Optical Drive Procedure 1 Remove the screws that secur e th e optical drive to the drive cage. 2 Slide the optical drive out of the drive cage. 3 Set aside the optical driv e in a secure location. 1 optical drive 2 screws (4) 3 drive cage 1 3 2 book.book Page 42 Thursd ay, April 5, 2012 5:38 PM[...]

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    Optical Drive 43 Replacing the Optical Drive Procedure 1 Slide the optical drive into the drive cage. 2 Align the screw holes on the optical drive with the scr ew holes on the drive cage. 3 Replace the screws that secur e th e optical drive to the drive cage. Postrequisites 1 Replace the drive cage. See "Rep lacing the Drive Cage" on page[...]

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    44 Optical Drive book.book Page 44 Thursd ay, April 5, 2012 5:38 PM[...]

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    Hard Drive 43 Hard Drive WARNING: Before working insid e your computer , read the safety information that shipped with your com puter and follow the step s in "Before Y ou Begin" on page 9. For additional safety best pr actices information , see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at dell. com/regulatory_compliance. WARNING: If you remove [...]

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    44 Hard Drive Procedure 1 Remove the screws that secur e the har d drive to the drive cage. 2 Slide the hard drive out of the drive cage. 3 Set aside the hard drive in a secur e location. 1 drive cage 2 screws (4) 3 hard drive 3 1 2 book.book Page 44 Thursd ay, April 5, 2012 5:38 PM[...]

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    Hard Drive 45 Replacing the Hard Drive Procedure 1 Slide the hard drive into the drive cage. 2 Align the screw holes on the har d driv e with the scr ew holes on the drive cage. 3 Replace the screws that secur e the hard drive to the drive cage. Postrequisites 1 Replace the drive cage. See "Rep lacing the Drive Cage" on page 39. 2 Replace[...]

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    46 Hard Drive book.book Page 46 Thursd ay, April 5, 2012 5:38 PM[...]

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    Front I/O Panel 47 Front I/O Panel WARNING: Before working insid e your computer , read the safety information that shipped with your com puter and follow the step s in "Before Y ou Begin" on page 9. For additional safety best pr actices information , see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at dell. com/regulatory_compliance. Removing the [...]

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    48 Front I/O Panel 2 Remove the front I/O panel cables fr om the routing guide on the chassis. 3 Remove the screw that secur es the front I/O panel to the front panel. 4 Slide the front I/O panel toward the s ide to r elease the clamps from the front panel and pull the front I/ O panel away from the computer . 1 front I/O panel 2 cable routing 3 sc[...]

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    Front I/O Panel 49 Replacing the Front I/O Panel Procedure 1 Insert the front I/O panel clamps into the slots on the front panel. 2 Slide the front I/O panel toward the si de. Ensur e that the screw hole on the front I/O panel aligns with th e screw hole on the front panel. 3 Replace the screw that secur es the front I/O panel to the front panel. 4[...]

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    50 Front I/O Panel book.book Page 50 Thursd ay, April 5, 2012 5:38 PM[...]

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    Power Button Module 51 Power -Button Module WARNING: Before working insid e your computer , read the safety information that shipped with your com puter and follow the step s in "Before Y ou Begin" on page 9. For additional safety best pr actices information , see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at dell. com/regulatory_compliance. Remo[...]

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    52 Power Button Module Procedure 1 Disconnect the power -button module cable from the system-boar d connector (LEDH1). See "System Boar d Components" on page 15. 2 Remove the power -button module cable from the routing guides on the chassis. 3 P r ess the power -button module tabs to r elease the power - button module from the front panel[...]

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    Power Button Module 53 Replacing the Power -Button Module Procedure 1 Slide the power -button module cable th rough the slot on the front panel. 2 Align and push the power -button module tabs into the slots on the front panel. 3 Route the power -button module cable through the routing guides on the chassis. 4 Connect the power -button module cable [...]

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    54 Power Button Module book.book Page 54 Thursd ay, April 5, 2012 5:38 PM[...]

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    Power -Supply Unit 55 Power -Supply Unit WARNING: Before working insid e your computer , read the safety information that shipped with your com puter and follow the step s in "Before Y ou Begin" on page 9. For additional safety best pr actices information , see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at dell. com/regulatory_compliance. Removin[...]

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    56 Power -Supply Unit Procedure 1 Remove the screws that secur e th e power -supply unit to the chassis. 2 Slide and remove the power -supply unit away from the chassis. 1 screws (4) 2 power-supply unit 1 2 book.book Page 56 Thursd ay, April 5, 2012 5:38 PM[...]

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    Power -Supply Unit 57 Replacing the Power -Supply Unit Procedure 1 Slide the power -supply unit toward the back of the chassis. 2 Align the screw holes on the power -su pply unit with the screw holes on the chassis. 3 Replace the screws that secur e th e power -supply unit to the chassis. Postrequisites 1 Replace the system board. See "Replaci[...]

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    58 Power -Supply Unit book.book Page 58 Thursd ay, April 5, 2012 5:38 PM[...]

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    Processor Fan and Heat-Sink Assembly 59 Processor Fan and Heat-Sink Assembly WARNING: Before working insid e your computer , read the safety information that shipped with your com puter and follow the step s in "Before Y ou Begin" on page 9. For additional safety best pr actices information , see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at dell[...]

  • Page 64

    60 Processor Fan and Heat-Sink Assembly Procedure WARNING: Despite having a plastic shield, the processor fan and heat-sink assembly may be very ho t during normal operation . Ensure that it has had sufficient time to cool before you touch it. CAUTION: T o ensure maximum cooling for th e processor , do not touch the heat transfer areas on th e proc[...]

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    Processor Fan and Heat-Sink Assembly 61 Replacing the Processor Fan and Heat-Sink Assembly Procedure CAUTION: Incorrect alignment of the processor fan and heat- sink assembly can damage the sy stem board and processor . NOTE: The original thermal grease can be reused if the original processor and processor fan and heat-sink assembly ar e reinstalle[...]

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    62 Processor Fan and Heat-Sink Assembly book.book Page 62 Thursd ay, April 5, 2012 5:38 PM[...]

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    Processor 63 Processor CAUTION: Before working inside yo ur computer , read the safety information that shipped with your computer and follow the steps in "B efore Y ou Begin" on page 9. For additional safety best practices information, see the Re gulatory Compliance Homepage at dell.com/ regulatory_compliance. Removing the Processor Prer[...]

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    64 Processor Procedure 1 P r ess down and push the release lever away from the processor to r elease it from the securing tab. 2 Extend the release lever completely to open the processor cover . CAUTION: When removing the processo r , do not touch any of the pins inside the socket or allow any objects to fall on the pins in the socket. 3 Open the p[...]

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    Processor 65 4 Align the pin-1 corner of the proces sor with the pin-1 corner of the processor socket, and then place the processor in the processor sock et. Set the processor lightly in the socket and ensur e that the processor is positioned correctly . 5 When the processor is fully seated in the socket, close the processor cover . 6 Pivot the r e[...]

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    66 Processor book.book Page 66 Thursd ay, April 5, 2012 5:38 PM[...]

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    Coin-Cell Battery Coin-Cell Battery WARNING: Before working insid e your computer , read the safety information that shipped with your com puter and follow the step s in "Before Y ou Begin" on page 9. For additional safety best pr actices information , see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at dell. com/regulatory_compliance. WARNING: A b[...]

  • Page 72

    68 Coin-Cell Battery Procedure 1 Locate the battery socket. See "System Boar d Components" on page 15. 2 P r ess the battery-release lever away from the battery until the coin-cell battery pops up. Replacing the Coin-Cell Battery Procedure 1 Insert the battery into the socket with the side labeled + facing up, then snap the battery into p[...]

  • Page 73

    Sy stem Board 69 Sy stem Board WARNING: Before working insid e your computer , read the safety information that shipped with your com puter and follow the step s in "Before Y ou Begin" on page 9. For additional safety best pr actices information , see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at dell. com/regulatory_compliance. Removing the Sy s[...]

  • Page 74

    70 Sy stem Board Procedure NOTE: Y our computer’ s Service T ag is stored in the sy stem board. Y ou must enter the Service T ag in the BIOS after you replace the sy stem board. NOTE: Before disconnecting the ca bles from the sy stem board, note the location of the connectors, so tha t you can reconnect them cor rectly after you replace the sy st[...]

  • Page 75

    Sy stem Board 71 4 Compare the system boar d that you r emoved with the replacement system board to ensur e that they ar e identical. NOTE: Some components and connectors on the replac ement sy stem board may be in different locations compared to the components and connectors on the existing sy stem board. NOTE: Jumper settings on the replacement s[...]

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    72 Sy stem Board 9 Replace the computer cover . See "Replacing the Computer Cover" on page 18. 10 F ollow the instructions in "After W o rking Inside Y our Computer" on page 11. Entering the Service T ag in the BIOS 1 T urn on the computer . 2 P r ess <F2> during POST to enter the system setup program. 3 Navigate to the ma[...]

  • Page 77

    Sy stem Setup Sy stem Setup Overview Use the system setup to: • Get information about the hardwar e installed on your computer , such as the amount of R AM, the size of the hard drive, and so on • Change the system configuration information • Set or change a user -selectable option, such as the user password, type of hard drive installed, ena[...]

  • Page 78

    74 Sy stem Setup Sy stem Setup Screens The system setup screen displays curr ent or changeable configuration information for your computer . Informat ion on the screen is divided into three ar eas: the setup item , active help screen , and key functions . Setup Item — This field appears on the left side of the system setup window . This field is [...]

  • Page 79

    Sy stem Setup 75 Sy stem Setup Options NOTE: Depending on your computer and installed devices, th e items listed in this section may appear , or may not appear exactly as listed. Main — System Information BIOS Revision Displays the BIOS Revision number BIOS Build Date Displays the build date in mm/dd/yyyy format System Name Displays system name S[...]

  • Page 80

    76 Sy stem Setup Main — Memory Information Memory Installed Indicates the amount of memory installed in MB Memory Running Speed Indicates the memory speed in MHz Memory Technology Indicates the type of installed memory Main — SA T A Information SATA 1 Device Type Displays the type of device installed on the SA T A1 connector Device ID Displays [...]

  • Page 81

    Sy stem Setup 77 Intel(R) Virtualization Technology Allows you to enable or disable the Intel virtualization fe ature for the processor Enabled or Disabled (Enabled by default) CPU XD Support Allows you to enable or disable the ex ecute disable mode for the processor Enabled or Disabled (Enabled by default) Limit CPUID Value Allows you to limit the[...]

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    78 Sy stem Setup Advanced — Onboard Device Configuration Onboard Audio Controller Allows you to enable or disabled the audio controller Enabled or Disable (Enabled by default) SATA Mode Allows you to configure the operating mode of the integrated hard-drive controller A T A Mode; AHCI Mode (AHCI Mode by default) CAUTION: Changing the SA T A Mode [...]

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    Sy stem Setup 79 2nd Boot Displays the second boot device 3rd Boot Displays the thir d boot device 4th Boot Displays the fourth boot device 5th Boot Displays the fifth boot device Po w e r Wake Up by Integrated LAN/WLAN Allow the computer to be powered on by special LAN or wireless LAN signals Enabled or Disabled (D isabled by default) AC Recovery [...]

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    80 Sy stem Setup Security Supervisor Password Displays the status of the supervisor password User Password Displays the status of the user password Set Supervisor Password Allows you to set, change, or delete the supervisor password User Access Level Allows you to set access levels to the users No Access, View Only , Limited, or F ull Access (F ull[...]

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    Sy stem Setup 81 Boot Sequence This feature allows you to change the boot sequence for devices. Boot Options • Diskette Drive — The computer attempts to boot from the floppy drive. If no operating system is on the driv e, the computer generates an error message. • Hard Drive — The computer attempts to boot from the primary hard drive. If no[...]

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    82 Sy stem Setup Changing Boot Sequence for the Current Boot Y ou can use this feature to change the current boot sequence, for e xample, to boot from the optical drive to run Dell Diagnostics from the Drivers and Utilities disc. The previous boot sequence is r estor ed at the ne xt boot. 1 If you are booting from a USB devi ce, connect the USB dev[...]

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    Sy stem Setup 83 Clearing Forgotten Passwords WARNING: Before working insid e your computer , read the safety information that shipped with your com puter and follow the step s in "Before Y ou Begin" on page 9. For additional safety best pr actices information , see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at dell. com/regulatory_compliance. WA[...]

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    84 Sy stem Setup Clearing CMOS Passwords WARNING: Before working inside your compute r , read the safety information that shipped with your comput er and follow the steps in "Before Y ou Begin" on page 9. For additional safety best pr actices information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at dell.c om/regulatory_compliance. WARNING: [...]

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    Sy stem Setup 85 13 Replace the computer cover . See "Replacing the Computer Cover" on page 18. 14 Connect your computer and devices to electrical outlets and turn them on. 15 F ollow the instructions in "After W orking Inside Y our Computer" on page 11. book.book Page 85 Thursd ay, April 5, 2012 5:38 PM[...]

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    86 Sy stem Setup book.book Page 86 Thursd ay, April 5, 2012 5:38 PM[...]

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    Flashing the BIOS 85 Flashing the BIOS The BIOS may requir e flashing when an up date is available or when replacing the system board. T o flash the BIOS: 1 T urn on the computer . 2 Go to support.dell.com/support/downloads . 3 Locate the BIOS update file for your computer: NOTE: The Service T ag for your computer is located on a label at the top o[...]

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    86 Flashing the BIOS 8 If the Download Complete window appears, click Close . 9 Navigate to the folder where you dow nloaded the BIOS update file. The file icon appears in the folder and is titled the same as the downloaded BIOS update file. 10 Double-click the BIOS update file ic on and follow the instructions that appear on the screen. book.book [...]

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    Specifications 87 Specifications T o learn about the features and advanced options available on your desktop, see Specifications at support.dell.com/manuals book.book Page 87 Thursd ay, April 5, 2012 5:38 PM[...]

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    88 Specifications book.book Page 88 Thursd ay, April 5, 2012 5:38 PM[...]