DELL Inspiron 660s
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1. Processor L3 Cache Displays the processor type Displays the processor ID Displays the processor nominal cores Displays the processor L1 cache size Displays the processor L2 cache size Displays the processor L3 cache size System Setup 75 Main Memory Information Memory Installed Memory Running Speed Memory Technology Indicates the amount of memory installed in MB Indicates the memory speed in MHz Indicates the type of installed memory Main SATA Information SATA 1 Device Type Device ID Device Size SATA 2 Device Type Device ID Device Size Displays the type of device installed on the SATAI connector Displays the serial number of the device installed Displays the size of the device installed if the device is a hard drive Displays the type of device installed on the SATA2 connector Displays the serial number of the device installed Displays the size of the device installed if the device is a hard drive Advanced CPU Feature Intel Hyper Threading Technology Intel R SpeedStep Technology 76 System Setup Allows you to enable or disable the Intel Hyper Threading feature for the processor Enabled or Disabled Enabled by default Allows you to enable or disable the Intel SpeedStep feature for the processor Enabled or Disabled Enabled by default Advanced CPU Feature continued Intel R Virtualization Techn2. 48 14 Power Button Module 51 Removing the Power Button Module 51 Replacing the Power Button Module 52 15 Power Supply Unit 55 Removing the Power Supply Unit 55 Replacing the Power Supply Unit 56 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 PROCESSOl Ses Aussee 63 Removing the Processor 63 Replacing the Processor 64 18 Coin Cell Battery 67 Removing the Coin Cell Battery 67 Replacing the Coin Cell Battery 68 19 System Board 69 Removing the System Board 69 Replacing the System Board n Entering the Service Tag in the BIOS 72 Contents 20 System Setup i204 a rss Overview Entering System Setup Clearing Forgotten Passwords Clearing CMOS Passwords 21 Flashing the BIOS 22 Specifications Contents 7 Contents Before You Begin Turn Off Your Computer and Connected Devices A CAUTION To avoid losing data save and close all open files and exit all open programs before you turn off your computer Save and close all open files and exit all open programs 2 Click Start and click Shut D
3. IN WARNING Before working inside your computer read the safety information that shipped with your computer and follow the steps in Before You Begin on page 9 For additional safety best practices information see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at dell com regulatory_compliance Removing the Processor Fan and Heat Sink Assembly Prerequisites 1 Remove the computer cover See Removing the Computer Cover on page 17 2 Remove the fan shroud See Removing the Fan Shroud on page 19 Processor Fan and Heat Sink Assembly 59 Procedure N WARNING Despite having a plastic shield the processor fan and heat sink assembly may be very hot during normal operation Ensure that it has had sufficient time to cool before you touch it A CAUTION To ensure maximum cooling for the processor do not touch the heat transfer areas on the processor fan and heat sink assembly The oils in your skin can reduce the heat transfer capability of the thermal grease 1 Disconnect the processor fan cable from the system board connector FANCPU1 See System Board Components on page 15 2 Usinga flat blade screwdriver loosen the four captive screws that secure the processor fan and heat sink assembly to the system board 1 processor fan cable 2 processor fan and heat sink assembly 3 captive screws 4 3 Lift the processor fan and heat sink assembly out of the computer 60 Processor Fan and Heat Sink Assembly Replacing the Proces
4. it is recommended that you note the system setup screen information for future reference Entering System Setup 1 Turn on or restart your computer 2 During POST when the DELL logo is displayed watch for the F2 prompt to appear and then press lt F2 gt immediately K NOTE The F2 prompt indicates that the keyboard has initialized This prompt can appear very quickly so you must watch for it and then press lt F2 gt If you press lt F2 gt before the F2 prompt this keystroke is lost If you wait too long and the operating system logo appears continue to wait until you see the Microsoft Windows desktop Then turn off your computer and try again See Turn Off Your Computer and Connected Devices on page 9 System Setup System Setup Screens The system setup screen displays current or changeable configuration information for your computer Information on the screen is divided into three areas 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 a scrollable list containing features that define the configuration of your computer including installed hardware power conservation and security features Scroll up and down the list with the up and down arrow keys As an option is highlighted the Help Screen displays more information about that option and available settings Help Screen This field appears on t
5. 3 Press the up and down arrow keys to move through the list of devices Press plus or minus to change the boot priority of the device 82 System Setup Clearing Forgotten Passwords A WARNING Before working inside your computer read the safety information 10 11 that shipped with your computer and follow the steps in Before You Begin on page 9 For additional safety best practices information see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at dell com regulatory_compliance WARNING The computer must be disconnected from the electrical outlet to clear the CMOS setting Follow the instructions in Before You Begin on page 9 Remove the computer cover See Removing the Computer Cover on page 17 Remove fan shroud See Removing the Fan Shroud on page 19 Locate the3 pin password reset jumper PSWDCLRI on the system board See System Board Components on page 15 Remove the 2 pin jumper plug from pins 2 and 3 and fix it on pins and 2 Turn on the computer to clear the password N Turn off the computer and disconnect your computer and all attached devices from their electrical outlets Remove the 2 pin jumper plug from pins 1 and 2 and replace it on pins 2 and 3 to enable the password feature Replace the fan shroud See Replacing the Fan Shroud on page 20 Replace the computer cover See Replacing the Computer Cover on page 18 Connect your computer and devices to electrical outlets and turn t
6. Removing the coin cell battery resets the BIOS settings to default It is recommended that you note the BIOS settings before removing the coin cell battery See System Setup on page 73 for instructions on entering the system setup program Prerequisites 1 Remove the computer cover See Removing the Computer Cover on P 5 P page 17 2 Remove the fan shroud See Removing the Fan Shroud on page 19 Remove the front bezel See Removing the Front Bezel on page 33 Remove the drive cage See Removing the Drive Cage on page 37 Coin Cell Battery Procedure 1 Locate the battery socket See System Board Components on page 15 2 Press the battery release lever away from the battery until the coin cell battery pops up 1 battery release lever 2 _ coin cell battery Replacing the Coin Cell Battery Procedure 1 Insert the battery into the socket with the side labeled facing up then snap the battery into place Postrequisites 1 Replace the drive cage See Replacing the Drive Cage on page 39 2 Replace the front bezel See Replacing the Front Bezel on page 35 3 Replace the fan shroud See Replacing the Fan Shroud on page 20 4 Replace the computer cover See Replacing the Computer Cover on page 18 5 Follow the instructions in After Working Inside Your Computer on page 11 6 Enter the system setup program and set the time and date See Entering System Setup on page 73 7 Update the BIOS setting
7. System Board on page 69 Power Supply Unit 55 Procedure 1 Remove the screws that secure the 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 56 Power Supply Unit Replacing the Power Supply Unit Procedure 1 2 Slide the power supply unit toward the back of the chassis Align the screw holes on the power supply unit with the screw holes on the chassis 3 Replace the screws that secure the power supply unit to the chassis Postrequisites 1 Replace the system board See Replacing the System Board on page 71 2 3 10 Replace the processor See Replacing the Processor on page 64 Replace the processor fan and heat sink assembly See Replacing the Processor Fan and Heat Sink Assembly on page 61 Replace any PCI Express cards if applicable See Replacing the PCI Express Cards on page 27 Replace the Mini Card if applicable See Replacing the Mini Card on page 31 Replace the memory module s See Replacing Memory Module s on page 23 Replace the drive cage See Replacing the Drive Cage on page 39 Replace the fan shroud See Replacing the Fan Shroud on page 20 Replace the computer cover See Replacing the Computer Cover on page 18 Follow the instructions in After Working Inside Your Computer on page 11 Power Supply Unit 57 58 Power Supply Unit Processor Fan and Heat Sink Assembly
8. Your Computer 3 Technical Overview Inside View of YourComputer System Board Components 4 Computer Cover Removing the Computer Cover Replacing the ComputerCover 5 Fan Shroud Removing the FanShroud Replacing the FanShroud Contents 6 Memory Modulels 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 26 Configuring Your Computer After Removing or Installing the PCI Express Card 27 8 Mini Card 29 Removing the Mini Card 29 Replacing the Mini Card 31 9 Front Bezel ee 2 4 22 are 33 Removing the FrontBezel 33 Replacing the FrontBezel 35 10 Drive CAG Go essen 37 Removing the Drive Cage 37 Replacing the DriveCage 38 Contents 11 Optical Drive 23 22 22 rs 41 Removing the Optical Drive 41 Replacing the Optical Drive 42 12 Hard Drive 20 xi rigora ato ae Bs 43 Replacing the Hard Drive 44 13 Front I 0 Panel 2 sem ass rs 47 Removing the Front I O Panel 47 Replacing the Front 1 0 Panel
9. the Mini Card at a 45 degree angle into the system board connector Press the other end of the Mini Card down into the slot on the system board and replace the screw that secures the Mini Card to the system board connector Connect the appropriate antenna cables to the Mini Card you are installing The Mini Card has two triangles marked on the label black and white e Connect the black cable to the connector marked with a black triangle e Connect the white cable to the connector marked with a white triangle Postrequisites 1 2 Replace the fan shroud See Replacing the Fan Shroud on page 20 Replace the computer cover See Replacing the Computer Cover on page 18 Follow the instructions in After Working Inside Your Computer on page 11 Mini Card 31 32 Mini Card Front Bezel A WARNING Before working inside your computer read the safety information that shipped with your computer and follow the steps in Before You Begin on page 9 For additional safety best practices information see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at dell com regulatory_compliance Removing the Front Bezel Prerequisites 1 Remove the computer cover See Removing the Computer Cover on page 17 Front Bezel 33 Procedure 34 Place the computer in an upright position Grasp and relcase the front bezel tabs sequentially one at a time by moving them outward from the front panel Rotate and pull the front bezel away from
10. the file on your computer Flashing the BIOS 85 10 86 If the Download Complete window appears click Close Navigate to the folder where you downloaded the BIOS update file The file icon appears in the folder and is titled the same as the downloaded BIOS update file Double click the BIOS update file icon and follow the instructions that appear on the screen Flashing the BIOS Specifications To learn about the features and advanced options available on your desktop sce Specifications at support dell com manuals Specifications 87 88 Specifications
11. 335 Dell Inspiron 660s Owner s Manual Notes Cautions and Warnings u NOTE A NOTE indicates important information that helps you make better use of your computer TX CAUTION A CAUTION indicates potential damage to hardware or loss of data if instructions are not followed A WARNING A WARNING indicates a potential for property damage personal injury or death Information in this document is subject to change without notice 2012 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 Inspiron are trademarks of Dell Inc Microsoft Windows and the Windows start button logo are either trademarks gr registered trademarks lt of Microsoft corporation in the United States and or other countries Intel and Intel SpeedStep are registered trademarks of Intel Corporation in the U S 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 2012 04 Rev A00 Contents 1 Before You Begin Turn Off Your Computer and Connected Devices Safety Instructions Recommended Tools 2 After Working Inside
12. additional safety best practices information see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at dell com regulatory_compliance Removing the Processor Prerequisites 1 Remove the computer cover See Removing the Computer Cover on page 17 Remove the fan shroud See Removing the Fan Shroud on page 19 Remove the processor fan and heat sink assembly See Removing the Processor Fan and Heat Sink Assembly on page 59 Processor 63 Procedure 1 Press down and push the release lever away from the processor to release it from the securing tab 2 Extend the release lever completely to open the processor cover 1 securing tab 2 release lever 3 processor IS CAUTION When removing the processor 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 processor cover and gently lift the processor from the processor socket Replacing the Processor Procedure 1 Unpack the new processor being careful not to touch the underside of the processor A CAUTION You must position the processor correctly in the processor socket to avoid damage to the processor 2 If the release lever on the socket is not fully extended move it to that position 3 Orient the alignment notches on the processor with the alignment tabs on the socket 64 Processor 4 Align the pin 1 corner of the processor with the pin 1 corner of the processor socket and then place the processor in t
13. cage to the chassis Lift the drive cage away from the chassis 1 drive cage 2 optical drive power cable 3 optical drive data cable 4 screws 3 5 hard drive data cable 6 hard drive power cable 38 Drive Cage Replacing the Drive Cage Procedure 1 Gently slide the drive cage into the chassis 2 Replace the screws that secure 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 See Replacing the Front Bezel on page 35 2 Replace the fan shroud See Replacing the Fan Shroud on page 20 3 Replace the computer cover See Replacing the Computer Cover on page 18 4 Follow the instructions in After Working Inside Your Computer on page 11 Drive Cage 40 Drive Cage Optical Drive A WARNING Before working inside your computer read the safety information that shipped with your computer and follow the steps in Before You Begin on page 9 For additional safety best practices information see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at dell com regulatory_compliance Removing the Optical Drive Prerequisites 1 Remove the computer cover See Removing the Computer Cover on page 17 2 Remove the fan shroud See Removing the Fan Shroud on page 19 Remove the front bezel See Removing the Front Bezel on page 33 4 Remove the drive cage See Rem
14. cing the Front I O Panel Procedure 1 2 Insert the front I O panel clamps into the slots on the front panel Slide the front I O panel toward the side Ensure that the screw hole on the front I O panel aligns with the screw hole on the front panel Replace the screw that secures the front I O panel to the front panel Route the front I O panel cables through the routing guides on the chassis Connect the front I O panel cables to the system board connectors USBFI USBF2 and AUDF 1 See System Board Components on page 15 Postrequisites 1 oF WwW N Replace the PCI Express x16 card if applicable See Replacing the PCI Express Cards on page 27 Replace the drive cage See Replacing the Drive Cage on page 39 Replace the front bezel See Replacing the Front Bezel on page 35 Replace the fan shroud See Replacing the Fan Shroud on page 20 Replace the computer cover See Replacing the Computer Cover on page 18 Follow the instructions in After Working Inside Your Computer on page 11 Front O Panel 49 50 Front I O Panel Power Button Module A WARNING Before working inside your computer read the safety information that shipped with your computer and follow the steps in Before You Begin on page 9 For additional safety best practices information see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at dell com regulatory_compliance Removing the Power Button Module Prerequisites 1 Remove the comput
15. d for information on configuring the card making internal connections or otherwise customizing it for your computer Replace the PCI Express card PCI Express xl card Place the PCI Express card in the connector on the system board and press down firmly Ensure that the PCI Express card is fully seated in the connector PCI Express x16 card Press down the securing tab and place the PCI Express card in the connector on the system board and press down firmly Ensure that the PCI Express card is fully seated in the connector Connect any cables that should be attached to the card See the documentation that shipped with the card for information about the card s cable connections 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 Postrequisites 1 Replace the fan shroud See Replacing the Fan Shroud on page 20 2 Replace the computer cover See Replacing the Computer Cover on page 18 3 Follow the instructions in After Working Inside Your Computer on page 11 4 To complete the installation see Configuring Your Computer After Removing or Installing the PCI Express Card on page 28 PCI Express Cards 27 Configuring Your 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 i
16. do not remove the hard drive while the computer is On or in Sleep state VAN CAUTION Hard drives are extremely fragile Exercise care when handling the hard drive Removing the Hard Drive Prerequisites 1 Remove the computer cover See Removing the Computer Cover on page 17 Remove the fan shroud See Removing the Fan Shroud on page 19 Remove the front bezel See Removing the Front Bezel on page 33 4 Remove the drive cage See Removing the Drive Cage on page 37 Hard Drive 43 Procedure 1 Remove the screws that secure the hard drive to the drive cage 2 Slide the hard drive out of the drive cage 1 drive cage 2 screws 4 3 hard drive 3 Set aside the hard drive in a secure location 44 Hard Drive Replacing the Hard Drive Procedure 1 Slide the hard drive into the drive cage 2 Align the screw holes on the hard drive with the screw holes on the drive cage 3 Replace the screws that secure the hard drive to the drive cage Postrequisites 1 Replace the drive cage See Replacing the Drive Cage on page 39 2 Replace the front bezel See Replacing the Front Bezel on page 35 3 Replace the fan shroud See Replacing the Fan Shroud on page 20 4 Replace the computer cover See Replacing the Computer Cover on page 18 5 Follow the instructions in After Working Inside Your Computer on page 11 Hard Drive 45 46 Hard Drive Front I O Panel A WARNING Before working inside your co
17. ector DIMM2 12 power connector ATX1 13 processor fan connector FNCPU1 14 main power connector ATX2 15 front panel USB connector USBF1 16 front panel USB connector USBF2 17 SATA connector SATA 0 18 CMOS reset jumper CMOS1 Technical Overview 15 16 Technical Overview Computer Cover A WARNING Before working inside your computer read the safety information that shipped with your computer and follow the steps in Before You Begin on page 9 For additional safety best practices information see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at dell com regulatory_compliance VAN CAUTION Ensure that sufficient space exists to support the computer with the computer cover removed at least 30 cm 1 ft of desk top space Removing the Computer Cover u NOTE Ensure that you remove the padlock from the padlock rings if applicable 1 Lay the computer on its side with the computer cover facing up 2 Using a screwdriver remove the screws that secure the computer cover to the chassis 3 Release the computer cover by sliding it away from the front of the computer 4 Lift the computer cover and set it aside in a secure location ComputerCover 17 1 computer cover 2 screws 2 Replacing the Computer Cover 18 1 2 ow nn oO 91 A Connect all the cables and fold the cables out of the way Ensure that no tools or extra parts are left inside the computer Align the tabs at the bottom of the computer cover wit
18. er cover See Removing the Computer Cover on page 17 2 Remove the fan shroud See Removing the Fan Shroud on page 19 Remove the front bezel See Removing the Front Bezel on page 33 4 Remove the drive cage See Removing the Drive Cage on page 37 Power Button Module 51 Procedure 1 Disconnect the power button module cable from the system board connector LEDH1 See System Board Components on page 15 2 Remove the power button module cable from the routing guides on the chassis 3 Press the power button module tabs to release the power button module from the front panel 4 Slide the power button module along with its cable through the slot on the front panel 5 Set the power button module aside in a secure location 1 routing guide 2 power button module 3 _ power button module cable 4 tabs 2 52 Power Button Module Replacing the Power Button Module Procedure 1 2 Slide the power button module cable through the slot on the front panel Align and push the power button module tabs into the slots on the front panel Route the power button module cable through the routing guides on the chassis 4 Connect the power button module cable to the system board connector LEDH1 See System Board Components on page 15 Postrequisites 1 Replace the drive cage See Replacing the Drive Cage on page 39 2 3 4 Replace the front bezel See Replacing the Front Bezel on page 35 Replace the fan s
19. fan shroud See Replacing the Fan Shroud on page 20 4 Replace the processor fan and heat sink assembly See Replacing the Processor Fan and Heat Sink Assembly on page 61 5 Replace any PCI Express cards if applicable See Replacing the PCI Express Cards on page 27 6 Replace the Mini Card if applicable See Replacing the Mini Card on page 31 7 Replace the memory module s See Replacing Memory Module s on page 23 8 Replace the drive cage See Replacing the Drive Cage on page 39 System Board 71 72 9 Replace the computer cover See Replacing the Computer Cover on page 18 10 Follow the instructions in After Working Inside Your Computer on page 11 Entering the Service Tag in the BIOS 1 Turn on the computer 2 Press lt F2 gt during POST to enter the system setup program 3 Navigate to the main tab and enter the Service Tag in the Service Tag Setting field u NOTE The Set Service Tag field allows you to enter the Service Tag manually only ifthe Service Tag is absent System Board System Setup Overview Use the system setup to e Get information about the hardware installed on your computer such as the amount of RAM the size of the hard drive and so on e Change the system configuration information e Set or change a user selectable option such as the user password type of hard drive installed enabling or disabling base devices and so on K NOTE Before you change system setup
20. h the slots located along the edge of the chassis Press the computer cover down and slide it toward the front of the computer Replace the screws that secure the computer cover to the chassis Place the computer in an upright position Follow the instructions in After Working Inside Your Computer on page 11 Computer Cover Fan Shroud A WARNING Before working inside your computer read the safety information that shipped with your computer and follow the steps in Before You Begin on page 9 For additional safety best practices information see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at dell com regulatory_compliance Removing the Fan Shroud Prerequisites 1 Remove the computer cover See Removing the Computer Cover on page 17 Fan Shroud 19 Procedure 1 Press in on the fan shroud and lift it to release the tabs that secure the fan shroud to the processor fan and heat sink assembly 1 processor fan and heat sink assembly 2 fan shroud 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 processor fan and heat sink assembly 2 Gently press the fan shroud until the tabs on the fan shroud snap into place Postrequisites 1 Replace the computer cover See Replacing the Computer Cover on page 18 2 Follow the instructions in After Working Inside Your Computer on page 11 20 Fan Shroud Memory Module s A WARNING Before wo
21. hange or delete the user password Allows you to enable password verification either when you attempt to enter system setup or each time the computer boots Setup or Always Setup by default Exit Save Changes and Reset Discard Changes and Reset Load Default Allows you to save changes and exit system setup Allows you to discard changes and exit system setup Allows you to restore the default settings 80 System Setup 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 drive the computer generates an error message 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 CD DVD CD RW Drive The computer attempts to boot from the optical drive If no disc is in the drive or if the disc is not bootable the computer generates an error message USB Storage Device Insert the memory device into a USB port and restart the computer When F12 Boot Options appears in the lower right corner of the screen press lt F12 gt The BIOS detects the device and adds the USB flash option to the boot menu u NOTE To bootto a USB device the device must be bootable To ensure that your device is bootable check the device documentation Network The computer attemp
22. he right side of the system setup window and contains information about each option listed in the Setup Item In this field you can view information about your computer and make changes to your current settings Press the up and down arrow keys to highlight an option Press lt Enter gt to make that selection active and return to the Setup Item NOTE Not all settings listed in the Setup Item are changeable Key Functions This field appears below the Help Screen and lists keys and their functions within the active system setup field 74 System Setup System Setup Options K NOTE Depending on your computer and installed devices the items listed in this section may appear or may not appear exactly as listed Main System Information BIOS Revision BIOS Build Date System Name System Time System Date Service Tag Service Tag Input Asset Tag Displays the BIOS Revision number Displays the build date in mm dd yyyy format Displays system name Displays the current time in hh mm ss format Displays the current date in mm dd yyyy format Displays the Service Tag of the computer when the Service Tag is present Displays a field to input the Service Tag manually when the Service Tag is absent Displays the asset tag of the computer when the asset tag is present Main Processor Information Processor Type Processor ID Processor Core Count Processor L1 Cache Processor L2 Cache
23. he processor socket Set the processor lightly in the socket and ensure that the processor is positioned correctly When the processor is fully seated in the socket close the processor cover 6 Pivot the release lever down and place it under the securing tab on the processor cover N CAUTION Ensure that the processor cover notch is positioned underneath the alignment post lt i 1 1 alignment post 2 processor pin 1 corner 3 processor 4 processor cover 5 processor cover notch 6 release lever 7 securing tab Postrequisites 1 Replace the processor fan and heat sink assembly See Replacing the Processor Fan and Heat Sink Assembly on page 61 Replace the fan shroud See Replacing the Fan Shroud on page 20 Replace the computer cover See Replacing the Computer Cover on page 18 4 Follow the instructions in After Working Inside Your Computer on page 11 Processor 65 66 Processor Coin Cell Battery A WARNING Before working inside your computer read the safety information that shipped with your computer and follow the steps in Before You Begin on page 9 For additional safety best practices information see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at dell com regulatory_compliance A WARNING A battery may explode if installed incorrectly Replace the battery only with the same or equivalent type Discard used batteries according to the manufacturer s instructions Removing the Coin Cell Battery A CAUTION
24. hem on System Setup 83 Clearing CMOS Passwords A A N ao oo Aa W 10 11 12 84 WARNING Before working inside your computer read the safety information that shipped with your computer and follow the steps in Before You Begin on page 9 For additional safety best practices information see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at dell com regulatory_compliance WARNING The computer must be disconnected from the electrical outlet to clear the CMOS setting Follow the instructions in Before You Begin on page 9 Remove the computer cover See Removing the Computer Cover on page 17 Remove fan shroud See Removing the Fan Shroud on page 19 Remove the front bezel See Removing the Front Bezel on page 33 Remove the drive cage See Removing the Drive Cage on page 37 Locate the 3 pin CMOS reset jumper CMOSI on the system board See System Board Components on page 15 Remove the 2 pin jumper plug from pins 2 and 3 and fix it on pins and 2 N AN Wait for approximately five seconds to clear the CMOS setting Remove the 2 pin jumper plug from pins 1 and 2 and replace it on pins 2 and 3 Replace the drive cage See Replacing the Drive Cage on page 39 Replace the front bezel See Replacing the Front Bezel on page 35 Replace the fan shroud See Replacing the Fan Shroud on page 20 System Setup 13 14 15 Replace the computer cover Sec Replacing the Computer Cover on
25. hroud See Replacing the Fan Shroud on page 20 Replace the computer cover See Replacing the Computer Cover on page 18 Follow the instructions in After Working Inside Your Computer on page 11 Power Button Module 53 54 Power Button Module Power Supply Unit A WARNING Before working inside your computer read the safety information that shipped with your computer and follow the steps in Before You Begin on page 9 For additional safety best practices information see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at dell com regulatory_compliance Removing the Power Supply Unit Prerequisites 1 Remove the computer cover See Removing the Computer Cover on page 17 Remove the fan shroud See Removing the Fan Shroud on page 19 Remove the drive cage See Removing the Drive Cage on page 37 Remove the memory module s See Removing Memory Module s on page 21 Record which memory module is removed from each DIMM slot so that the memory modules can be installed in the same slot after the power supply unit is replaced Remove the Mini Card if applicable See Removing the Mini Card on page 29 Remove any PCI Express cards if applicable See Removing the PCI Express Cards on page 25 Remove the processor fan and heat sink assembly See Removing the Processor Fan and Heat Sink Assembly on page 59 Remove the processor See Removing the Processor on page 63 Remove the system board See Removing the
26. les cards and any other part you removed before working on your computer e Connect your computer and all attached devices to their electrical outlets A CAUTION Before turning on your computer replace all screws and ensure that no stray screws remain in the computer Failure to do so may damage your computer Turn on your computer After Working Inside Your Computer 11 12 After Working Inside Your Computer Technical Overview A WARNING Before working inside your computer read the safety information that shipped with your computer and follow the steps in Before You Begin on page 9 For additional safety best practices information see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at dell com regulatory_compliance Technical Overview Inside View of Your 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 8 power supply assembly 14 Technical Overview System Board Components 1 2 7 8 EAP RER 9 18 17 10 a 16 H 11 15 snuwunnuunmum Pu 14 PRIERFHERFER lee 12 1 power button connector LEDH1 2 battery socket BT1 3 SATA connector SATA 1 4 password reset jumper PWDCL1 5 PCI Express x16 card slot 6 Mini Card slot MINI1 SLOT2 7 PCI Express x1 card slot 8 front panel audio connector AUDF1 SLOT1 9 __memory module connector DIMM1 10 processor socket 11 memory module conn
27. mputer read the safety information that shipped with your computer and follow the steps in Before You Begin on page 9 For additional safety best practices information see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at dell com regulatory_compliance Removing the Front I O Panel Prerequisites 1 a Ff WwW N Remove the computer cover See Removing the Computer Cover on page 17 Remove the fan shroud See Removing the Fan Shroud on page 19 Remove the front bezel See Removing the Front Bezel on page 33 Remove the drive cage See Removing the Drive Cage on page 37 Remove the PCI Express x16 card if applicable See Removing the PCI Express Cards on page 25 Procedure 1 Disconnect the front I O panel cables from the system board connectors USBFI USBF2 and AUDF 1 See System Board Components on page 15 K NOTE Note the routing of all cables as you remove them so that you can re route them correctly after you replace the front I O panel Front I O Panel 47 2 Remove the front I O panel cables from the routing guide on the chassis 3 Remove the screw that secures the front I O panel to the front panel 4 Slide the front I O panel toward the side to release the clamps from the front panel and pull the front I O panel away from the computer 1 front I 0 panel 2 cable routing 3 screw 4 front panel 5 front 1 0 panel clamps 4 6 routing guides 7 front 1 0 panel cables 3 48 Front I O Panel Repla
28. nstalling drivers and software for your card see the documentation that shipped with the card 28 Sound card Network card Installed 1 Enter system setup Sce System Setup on page 73 2 Go to 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 Sce System Setup on page 73 2 Go to Onboard LAN Controller and then change the setting to Disabled 3 Connect the network cable to the network card s connector PCI Express Cards Removed 1 Enter system setup Sce System Setup on page 73 2 Go to Onboard Audio Controller and then change the setting to Enabled 3 Connect the external audio devices to the computer s back panel connectors 1 Enter system setup Sce System Setup on page 73 2 Go to Onboard LAN Controller and then change the setting to Enabled 3 Connect the network cable to the integrated network connector Mini Card A WARNING Before working inside your computer read the safety information that shipped with your computer and follow the steps in Before You Begin on page 9 For additional safety best practices information see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at dell com regulatory_compliance VAN CAUTION When the Mini Card is not in the computer store it in protective antistatic packaging See Protecting Against Electrostatic Discharge in the safety instructions that
29. nt booting of your operating system Onboard LAN Controller Allows you to enable or disable the onboard LAN controller Enabled or Disabled Enabled by default Onboard LAN boot ROM Allows you to boot your computer from a network Enabled or Disabled Disabled by default Boot Numlock Key Allows you to set the status of the Num Lock key during boot On or Off On by default Keyboard Errors Allows you to enable or disable the display of keyboard related errors during boot Report or Do Not Report Report by default USB Boot Support Allows you to enable or disable booting from USB mass storage devices such as hard drive optical drive USB key and so on Enabled or Disabled Disabled by default Boot Mode Specifies the boot sequence from the available devices lst Boot Displays the first boot device 78 System Setup Boot continued 2nd Boot Displays the second boot device 3rd Boot Displays the third boot device 4th Boot Displays the fourth boot device 5th Boot Displays the fifth boot device Power Wake Up by Integrated LAN WLAN AC Recovery Auto Power On Auto Power On Mode Auto Power On Date Auto Power On Time Allow the computer to be powered on by special LAN or wireless LAN signals Enabled or Disabled Disabled by default Allows you to configure the behavior of your computer after it recovers from a power failure Power Off Power On or Last Power State Power Off b
30. ology CPU XD Support Limit CPUID Value Multi Core Support Intel R Turbo Boot Technology Allows you to enable or disable the Intel virtualization feature for the processor Enabled or Disabled Enabled by default Allows you to enable or disable the execute disable mode for the processor Enabled or Disabled Enabled by default Allows you to limit the maximum value the processor standard CPUID function will support Enabled or Disabled Disabled by default Allows you to specify if processor will have either one or all cores enabled Enabled or Disabled Enabled by default Enabled all cores Disabled one core only Allows you to enable or disable the Intel turbo boot technology mode for the processor Enabled or Disabled Enabled by default Advanced USB Configuration Front USB Ports Rear USB Ports Allows you to enable or disable the front USB ports on your computer Enabled or Disabled Enabled by default Allows you to enable or disable the rear USB ports on your computer Enabled or Disabled Enabled by default System Setup 71 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 ATA Mode AHCI Mode AHCI Mode by default CAUTION Changing the SATA Mode may preve
31. oving the Drive Cage on page 37 Optical Drive 41 Procedure 1 Remove the screws that secure the optical drive to the drive cage 2 Slide the optical drive out of the drive cage 1 optical drive 2 screws 4 3 drive cage 3 Set aside the optical drive in a secure location 42 Optical Drive Replacing the Optical Drive Procedure 1 2 Slide the optical drive into the drive cage Align the screw holes on the optical drive with the screw holes on the drive cage 3 Replace the screws that secure the optical drive to the drive cage Postrequisites 1 Replace the drive cage See Replacing the Drive Cage on page 39 2 3 4 Replace the front bezel See Replacing the Front Bezel on page 35 Replace the fan shroud See Replacing the Fan Shroud on page 20 Replace the computer cover See Replacing the Computer Cover on page 18 Follow the instructions in After Working Inside Your Computer on page 11 Optical Drive 43 44 Optical Drive Hard Drive A WARNING Before working inside your computer read the safety information that shipped with your computer and follow the steps in Before You Begin on page 9 For additional safety best practices information see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at dell com regulatory_compliance A WARNING If you remove the hard drive from the computer when the drive is hot do not touchthe metal housing of the hard drive N CAUTION To avoid data loss
32. own Microsoft Windows shuts down and then the computer turns off K NOTE If you are using a different operating system see the documentation of your operating system for shut down instructions 3 Disconnect your computer and all attached devices from their electrical outlets 4 Disconnect all telephone cables network cables and attached devices from your computer 5 Press and hold the power button for about 5 seconds while the computer is unplugged to ground the system board Safety Instructions Use the following safety guidelines to protect your computer from potential damage and ensure your personal safety N 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 dell com regulatory_compliance A WARNING Disconnect all power sources before opening the computer cover or panels After you finish working inside the computer replace all covers panels and screws before connecting to the power source IR CAUTION To avoid damaging the computer ensure that the work surface is flat and clean IX CAUTION To avoid damaging the components and cards handle them by their edges and avoid touching pins and contacts Before You Begin 9 A A CAUTION Only a certified service technician is authorized to remove the computer cover and access any of the components inside the compute
33. page 18 Connect your computer and devices to electrical outlets and turn them on Follow the instructions in After Working Inside Your Computer on page 11 System Setup 85 86 System Setup Flashing the BIOS The BIOS may require flashing when an update is available or when replacing the system board To flash the BIOS 1 2 3 Turn on the computer Go to support dell com support downloads Locate the BIOS update file for your computer u NOTE The Service Tag for your computer is located on a label atthe top of your computer For more information see the Quick Start Guide that shipped with your computer If you have your computer s Service Tag or Express Service Code a Enter your computer s Service Tag or Express Service Code in the Service Tag or Express Service Code field b Click Submit and proceed to step 4 If you do not have your computer s Service Tag or Express Service Code a Select one of the following options e Automatically detect my Service Tag for me e Choose from My Products and Services List e Choose from a list of all Dell products b Click Continue and follow the instructions on the screen A list of results appears on the screen Click BIOS Click Download File to download the latest BIOS file In the Please select your download method below window click For Single File Download via Browser and then click Download Now In the Save As window select an appropriate location to download
34. r See the safety instructions for complete information about safety precautions working inside your computer and protecting against electrostatic discharge CAUTION Before touching anything inside your computer ground yourself by touching an unpainted metal surface such as the metal at the back of the computer While you work periodically touch an unpainted metal surface to dissipate static electricity which could harm internal components CAUTION When you disconnect a cable pull on its connector or on its pull tab not on the cable itself Some cables have connectors with locking tabs or thumb screws that you must disengage before disconnecting the cable When disconnecting cables keep them evenly aligned to avoid bending any connector pins When connecting cables ensure that the connectors and ports are correctly oriented and aligned CAUTION To disconnect a network cable first unplug the cable from your computer and then unplug the cable from the network device Recommended Tools The procedures in this document may require the following tools 10 Small flat blade screwdriver Phillips screwdriver Plastic scribe Flash BIOS executable update program available at support dell com Before You Begin After Working Inside Your Computer After you complete replacement procedures ensure the following e Replace all screws and ensure that no stray screws remain inside your computer e Connect any external devices cab
35. rking inside your computer read the safety information that shipped with your computer and follow the steps in Before You Begin on page 9 For additional safety best practices information see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at dell com regulatory_compliance Removing Memory Module s Prerequisites 1 Remove the computer cover See Removing the Computer Cover on page 17 2 Remove the fan shroud Sec Removing the Fan Shroud on page 19 Memory Module s 21 Procedure N 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 Board Components on page 15 Press out the securing clip at each end of the memory module connector Grasp the memory module and pull it upward If the memory module is difficult to remove gently ease the memory module back and forth to remove it from the connector Pe 1 _memory module connector 2 memory module 3 securing clips 2 22 Memory Module s Replacing Memory Module s N CAUTION If the memory module is not installed correctly your computer may not boot N CAUTION If you remove the original memory module s from your computer during a memory upgrade keep them separate from any new memory module s that you may have even if you purchased the new memory module s from Dell If possible do not pair an original memory module with a ne
36. s 25 26 Memory Module s PCI Express Cards A WARNING Before working inside your computer read the safety information that shipped with your computer and follow the steps in Before You Begin on page 9 For additional safety best practices information see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at dell com regulatory_compliance Removing the PCI Express Cards Prerequisites 1 Remove the computer cover See Removing the Computer Cover on page 17 2 Remove the fan shroud See Removing the Fan Shroud on page 19 PCI Express Cards 25 Procedure 1 Disconnect any cables connected to the card if applicable 2 Remove the screw that secures the card to the chassis PCI Express xl card Grasp the card by its top corners and ease it out of its connector PCI Express x16 card Press down the securing tab grasp the card by its top corners and then ease it out of its connector 1 securing tab 2 PCI Express x16 card 3 PCI Express x16 card connector 4 screw 1 2 3 If you are removing the card permanently install a filler bracket in the empty card slot opening u NOTE Installing filler brackets over empty card slot openings is necessary to maintain FCC certification ofthe computer The brackets also keep dust and dirt out of your computer 26 PCI Express Cards Replacing the PCI Express Cards Procedure 1 A Prepare the card for installation See the documentation that shipped with the car
37. s with values you may have noted before removing the coin cell battery See System Setup on page 73 68 Coin Cell Battery System Board A WARNING Before working inside your computer read the safety information that shipped with your computer and follow the steps in Before You Begin on page 9 For additional safety best practices information see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at dell com regulatory_compliance Removing the System Board Prerequisites 1 oa Aa OO N Remove the computer cover See Removing the Computer Cover on page 17 Remove the fan shroud See Removing the Fan Shroud on page 19 Remove the front bezel See Removing the Front Bezel on page 33 Remove the drive cage See Removing the Drive Cage on page 37 Remove the memory module s See Removing Memory Module s on page 21 Record which memory module is removed from each DIMM slot so that the memory modules can be installed in the same slot after the system board is replaced Remove the Mini Card if applicable See Removing the Mini Card on page 29 Remove the any PCI Express cards if applicable See Removing the PCI Express Cards on page 25 Remove the processor fan and heat sink assembly See Removing the Processor Fan and Heat Sink Assembly on page 59 Remove the processor See Removing the Processor on page 63 System Board 69 Procedure u NOTE Your computer s Service Tag is stored in the system board You m
38. shipped with your computer K NOTE Dell does not guarantee compatibility or provide support for Mini Cards from sources other than Dell If you ordered a wireless Mini Card with your computer the card is already installed Your computer supports one half Mini Card connector for Wireless Local Area Network WLAN Removing the Mini Card Prerequisites 1 Remove the computer cover See Removing the Computer Cover on page 17 2 Remove the fan shroud See Removing the Fan Shroud on page 19 Mini Card 29 Procedure 1 Disconnect the antenna cable s from the Mini Card 4 2 Lew ba 1 antenna cables 2 2 Mini Card 3 system board connector 2 Remove the screw that secures the Mini Card to the system board connector 1 screw 2 Mini Card 3 system board connector 30 Mini Card 3 Lift the Mini Card away from the system board connector FAN CAUTION When the Mini Card is not in the computer store it in protective antistatic packaging See Protecting Against Electrostatic Discharge in the safety instructions that shipped with your computer Replacing the Mini Card IS CAUTION The connectors are keyed to ensure correct insertion Use of excessive force may damage the connectors A CAUTION To avoid damage to the Mini Card ensure that there are no cables under the Mini Card Procedure 1 Align the notch on the Mini Card with the tab on the system board connector Insert
39. sor Fan and Heat Sink Assembly Procedure N CAUTION Incorrect alignment of the processor fan and heat sink assembly can Eu damage the system board and processor NOTE The original thermal grease can be reused ifthe original processor and processor fan and heat sink assembly are reinstalled together If either the processor or the processor fan and heat sink assembly is replaced use the thermal grease provided in the kit to ensure that thermal conductivity is achieved 1 Apply new thermal grease to the top of the processor if applicable Place the processor fan and heat sink assembly over the processor Align the captive screws on the processor fan and heat sink assembly with the screw holes on the system board 4 Tighten the captive screws that secure the processor fan and heat sink assembly to the system board 5 Connect the processor fan cable to the system board connector FANCPU1 See System Board Components on page 15 Postrequisites 1 Replace the fan shroud See Replacing the Fan Shroud on page 20 2 Replace the computer cover See Replacing the Computer Cover on page 18 3 Follow the instructions in After Working Inside Your Computer on page 11 61 Processor Fan and Heat Sink Assembly 62 Processor Fan and Heat Sink Assembly Processor A CAUTION Before working inside your computer read the safety information that shipped with your computer and follow the steps in Before You Begin on page 9 For
40. the front of the computer to release the front bezel clamps from the front panel slots front bezel 2 front bezel clamps 3 front panel slots 3 4 front bezel tabs 3 front panel Set aside the front bezel in a secure location Front Bezel 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 computer until the front bezel tabs snap into place Postrequisites 1 Replace the computer cover See Replacing the Computer Cover on page 18 2 Follow the instructions in After Working Inside Your Computer on page 11 FrontBezel 35 36 Front Bezel Drive Cage A WARNING Before working inside your computer read the safety information that shipped with your computer and follow the steps in Before You Begin on page 9 For additional safety best practices information see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at dell com regulatory_compliance Removing the Drive Cage Prerequisites 1 Remove the computer cover See Removing the Computer Cover on page 17 2 Remove the fan shroud See Removing the Fan Shroud on page 19 Remove the front bezel See Removing the Front Bezel on page 33 Drive Cage 37 Procedure 1 Disconnect the power and data cables from the connectors on the hard drive 2 Disconnect the power and data cables from the connectors on the optical drive Remove the screws that secure the drive
41. ts to boot from the network If no operating system is found on the network the computer generates an error message u NOTE To boot from the network ensure thatthe Onboard LAN Boot ROM option is enabled in system setup See System Setup on page 73 System Setup 81 Changing Boot Sequence for the Current Boot You can use this feature to change the current boot sequence for example to boot from the optical drive to run Dell Diagnostics from the Drivers and Utilities disc The previous boot sequence is restored at the next boot 1 If you are booting from a USB device connect the USB device to a USB port Turn on or restart your computer When F2 Setup F12 Boot Options appears in the lower right corner of the screen press lt F12 gt u NOTE If you waittoo 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 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 Storage Device and press lt Enter gt Changing Boot Sequence for Future Boots 1 Enter system setup See Entering System Setup on page 73 2 Use the arrow keys to highlight the Boot menu option and press lt Enter gt to access the menu K NOTE Write down your current boot sequence in case you want to restore it
42. ust enter the Service Tag in the BIOS after you replace the system board u NOTE Before disconnecting the cables from the system board note the location of the connectors so that you can reconnect them correctly after you replace the system board 1 Disconnect all the cables from their connectors on the system board 2 Remove the screws that secure the system board to the chassis Lift the system board up and out of the chassis i 9 1 2 1 screws 6 2 system board 70 System Board 4 Compare the system board that you removed with the replacement system board to ensure that they are identical u NOTE Some components and connectors on the replacement system board may be in different locations compared to the components and connectors on the existing system board K NOTE Jumper settings on the replacement system board is preset at the factory Replacing the System Board Procedure 1 Eu Gently place the system board into the chassis and slide it toward the back of the computer Replace the screws that secure the system board to the chassis Route and connect the cables that you disconnected from the connectors on the system board NOTE For information on system board connectors see System Board Components on page 15 Postrequisites 1 Replace the processor See Replacing the Processor on page 64 2 Replace the front bezel See Replacing the Front Bezel on page 35 3 Replace the
43. w memory module Otherwise your computer may not start properly Procedure 1 Press out the securing clip at each end of the memory module connector 2 Align the notch on the bottom of the memory module with the tab on the memory module connector jm 7 1 cutouts 2 2 memory module connector 3 tab 4 notch 5 memory module Memory Module s 23 VAN CAUTION To avoid damage to the memory module press the memory module straight down into the connector while you apply equal 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 correctly the securing clips snap into the cutouts at each end of the memory module 1 securing clip snapped in position 2 memory module connector 3 memory module 24 Memory Module s Postrequisites 1 2 Replace the fan shroud See Replacing the Fan Shroud on page 20 Replace the computer cover See Replacing the Computer Cover on page 18 Follow the instructions in After Working Inside Your Computer on page 11 Connect your computer and devices to electrical outlets and then turn them on If a message appears stating that the memory size has changed press lt F1 gt to continue Log on to your computer To verify that the memory is installed correctly click Start Control Panel System Check the amount of memory RAM listed Memory Module
44. y default Allows you to enable or disable the computer from turning on automatically Enabled or Disabled Disabled by default Allows you to set the computer to turn on automatically every day or ona preselected date This option can be configured only if the Auto Power On mode is set to Enabled Everyday or Selected Day Selected Day by default Allows you to set the date on which the computer must turn on automatically This option can be configured only if the Auto Power On mode is set to Enabled l to 31 15 by default Allows you to set the time at which the computer must turn on automatically This option can be configured only if the Auto Power On mode is set to Enabled hh mm ss 12 30 30 by default System Setup 79 Security Supervisor Password User Password Set Supervisor Password User Access Level Set User Password Password Check Displays the status of the supervisor password Displays the status of the user password Allows you to set change or delete the supervisor password Allows you to set access levels to the users No Access View Only Limited or Full Access Full Access by default No Access Restricts users from editing system setup options e View Only Allows users to only view system setup options Limited Allows users to edit certain system setup options e Full Access Allows users to edit all system setup options except the Supervisor Password Allows you to set c
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