Dell Computer Hardware 3010 User Manual

Dell OptiPlex 3010 Mini-Tower  
Owner's Manual  
Regulatory Model: D12M  
Regulatory Type: D12M001  
Contents  
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Working on Your Computer  
Before Working Inside Your Computer  
Use the following safety guidelines to help protect your computer from potential damage and to help to ensure your  
personal safety. Unless otherwise noted, each procedure included in this document assumes that the following  
conditions exist:  
You have read the safety information that shipped with your computer.  
A component can be replaced or--if purchased separately--installed by performing the removal procedure in  
reverse order.  
WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that shipped with your computer. For  
regulatory_compliance  
CAUTION: Many repairs may only be done by a certified service technician. You should only perform  
troubleshooting and simple repairs as authorized in your product documentation, or as directed by the online or  
telephone service and support team. Damage due to servicing that is not authorized by Dell is not covered by your  
warranty. Read and follow the safety instructions that came with the product.  
CAUTION: To avoid electrostatic discharge, ground yourself by using a wrist grounding strap or by periodically  
touching an unpainted metal surface, such as a connector on the back of the computer.  
CAUTION: Handle components and cards with care. Do not touch the components or contacts on a card. Hold a  
card by its edges or by its metal mounting bracket. Hold a component such as a processor by its edges, not by its  
pins.  
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; if you are disconnecting this type of cable, press in on the locking tabs  
before you disconnect the cable. As you pull connectors apart, keep them evenly aligned to avoid bending any  
connector pins. Also, before you connect a cable, ensure that both connectors are correctly oriented and aligned.  
NOTE: The color of your computer and certain components may appear differently than shown in this document.  
To avoid damaging your computer, perform the following steps before you begin working inside the computer.  
1. Ensure that your work surface is flat and clean to prevent the computer cover from being scratched.  
2. Turn off your computer (see Turning Off Your Computer).  
CAUTION: To disconnect a network cable, first unplug the cable from your computer and then unplug the  
cable from the network device.  
3. Disconnect all network cables from the computer.  
4. Disconnect your computer and all attached devices from their electrical outlets.  
5. Press and hold the power button while the computer is unplugged to ground the system board.  
6. Remove the cover.  
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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.  
Turning Off Your Computer  
CAUTION: To avoid losing data, save and close all open files and exit all open programs before you turn off your  
computer.  
1. Shut down the operating system:  
In Windows 8:  
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Using a touch-enabled device:  
a. Swipe in from the right edge of the screen, opening the Charms menu and select Settings.  
b. Select the  
and then select Shut down  
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Using a mouse:  
a. Point to upper-right corner of the screen and click Settings.  
b. Click the and select Shut down.  
In Windows 7:  
1. Click Start  
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2. Click Shut Down.  
or  
1. Click Start  
.
2. Click the arrow in the lower-right corner of the Start menu as shown below, and then click Shut  
Down..  
2. Ensure that the computer and all attached devices are turned off. If your computer and attached devices did not  
automatically turn off when you shut down your operating system, press and hold the power button for about 6  
seconds to turn them off.  
After Working Inside Your Computer  
After you complete any replacement procedure, ensure you connect any external devices, cards, and cables before  
turning on your computer.  
1. Replace the cover.  
CAUTION: To connect a network cable, first plug the cable into the network device and then plug it into the  
computer.  
2. Connect any telephone or network cables to your computer.  
3. Connect your computer and all attached devices to their electrical outlets.  
4. Turn on your computer.  
5. If required, verify that the computer works correctly by running the Dell Diagnostics.  
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Removing and Installing Components  
This section provides detailed information on how to remove or install the components from your computer.  
Removing the Cover  
1. Follow the procedures in Before Working Inside Your Computer.  
2. Pull up the cover-release-latch at the side of the computer.  
3. Lift the cover upward to a 45–degree angle and remove it from the computer.  
Related Links  
Installing the Cover  
1. Place the cover on the computer.  
2. Press down on the cover till it clicks into place.  
3. Follow the procedures in After Working Inside Your Computer.  
Related Links  
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Removing the Front Bezel  
1. Follow the procedures in Before Working Inside Your Computer.  
2. Remove the cover.  
3. Pry the front bezel retention clips away from the chassis located at the side edge of front bezel.  
4. Rotate the bezel away from the computer to release the hooks on the opposite edge of the bezel from the chassis.  
Related Links  
Installing The Front Bezel  
1. Insert the hooks along the bottom edge of the front bezel into the slots on the chassis front.  
2. Rotate the bezel toward the computer to engage the four front-bezel retention clips until they click into place.  
3. Install the cover.  
4. Follow the procedures in After Working Inside Your Computer.  
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Removing the Expansion Card  
1. Follow the procedures in Before Working Inside Your Computer.  
2. Remove the cover.  
3. Push the release tab on the card-retention latch outward.  
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4. Pull the release lever away from the PCIe x16 card to release the securing tab from the dent in the card. Then, ease  
the card up and out of its connector and remove it from the computer.  
5. Lift the PCIe x1 expansion card (if any) up and out of its connector and remove it from the computer.  
6. Lift the PCI expansion card (if any) up and out of its connector and remove it from the computer.  
7. Lift the PCI x4 expansion card (if any) up and out of its connector and remove it from the computer.  
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Related Links  
Installing The Expansion Card  
1. Insert the PCIe x4 card into the connector on the system board and press down to secure it in place.  
2. Insert the PCIe card (if any) into the connector on the system board and press down to secure it in place.  
3. Insert the PCIe x1 card (if any) into the connector on the system board and press down to secure it in place.  
4. Insert the PCIe x16 card (if any) into the connector on the system board and press down to secure it in place.  
5. Press the retention tab on the card-retention latch downwards.  
6. Install the cover.  
7. Follow the procedures in After Working Inside Your Computer.  
Related Links  
Removing the Optical Drive  
1. Follow the procedures in Before Working Inside Your Computer.  
2. Remove the cover.  
3. Remove the front bezel.  
4. Remove the data cable and power cable from the back of the optical drive.  
5. Slide down the optical-drive latch and then push the optical drive from the back towards the front of the computer.  
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6. Repeat steps 4 and 5 to remove the second optical drive (if available).  
Related Links  
Installing The Optical Drive  
1. Slide up the optical-drive latch and push the optical drive from the front towards the back of the computer.  
2. Connect the data cable and power cable to the optical drive.  
3. Install the front bezel.  
4. Install the cover.  
5. Follow the procedures in After Working Inside Your Computer.  
Related Links  
Removing the Hard Drive  
1. Follow the procedures in Before Working Inside Your Computer.  
2. Remove the cover.  
3. Remove the data cable and power cable from the back of the hard drive.  
4. Press both blue securing-bracket tabs inwards and lift the hard-drive bracket out of the bay.  
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5. Flex the hard-drive bracket and then remove the hard drive from the bracket.  
6. Repeat the above steps for the second hard drive, if available.  
Related Links  
Installing The Hard Drive  
1. Flex the hard-drive bracket and then insert the hard drive into the bracket.  
2. Press both blue securing-bracket tabs inward and slide the hard-drive bracket into the bay in the chassis.  
3. Connect the data cable and power cable to the back of the hard drive.  
4. Install the cover.  
5. Follow the procedures in After Working Inside Your Computer.  
Related Links  
Removing the Memory  
1. Follow the procedures in Before Working Inside Your Computer.  
2. Remove the cover.  
3. Release the memory-retention clips on each side of the memory modules.  
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4. Lift the memory modules out of the connectors on the system board.  
Related Links  
Installing the Memory  
1. Insert the memory modules into the connectors on the system board. Install the memory module in the order of A1 >  
B1 > A2 > B2.  
2. Press down on the memory modules until the retention clips spring back to secure them in place.  
3. Install the cover.  
4. Follow the procedures in After Working Inside Your Computer.  
Related Links  
Removing The Chassis Intrusion Switch  
1. Follow the procedures in Before Working Inside Your Computer.  
2. Remove the cover.  
3. Disconnect the intrusion switch-cable from system board.  
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4. Slide the intrusion switch toward the chassis bottom and remove it from the system board.  
Related Links  
Installing the Intrusion Switch  
1. Insert the intrusion switch into the chassis rear and slide it toward the chassis top to secure it.  
2. Connect the intrusion switch-cable to the system board.  
3. Install the cover.  
4. Follow the procedures in After Working Inside Your Computer.  
Related Links  
Removing The Speaker  
1. Follow the procedures in Before Working Inside Your Computer.  
2. Remove the cover.  
3. Disconnect the speaker cable from the system board.  
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4. Unthread the speaker cable from the chassis clip.  
5. Press down the speaker-securing tab and slide the speaker upwards to remove it.  
Related Links  
Installing the Speaker  
1. Press the speaker-securing tab and slide the speaker downward to secure it.  
2. Thread the speaker cable into the chassis clip.  
3. Connect the speaker cable to the system board.  
4. Install the cover.  
5. Follow the procedures in After Working Inside Your Computer.  
Related Links  
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Removing the Heat Sink and Processor  
1. Follow the procedures in Before Working Inside Your Computer.  
2. Remove the cover.  
3. Disconnect the heat sink assembly cable from the system board.  
4. Loosen the captive screws that secure the heat sink assembly to the system board.  
5. Lift the heat sink assembly upwards and remove it from the computer. Lay the assembly with the fan facing  
downwards, and with the thermal grease facing upwards.  
6. Press the release lever down and then move it outwards to release it from the retention hook that secures it.  
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7. Lift the processor cover.  
8. Lift the processor to remove it from the socket and place it in an antistatic package.  
Related Links  
Installing the Heat Sink and Processor  
1. Insert the processor into the processor socket. Ensure the processor is properly seated.  
2. Lower the processor cover.  
3. Press the release lever down and then move it inward to secure it with the retention hook.  
4. Place the heat sink assembly into the chassis.  
5. Tighten the captive screws to secure the heat sink assembly to the system board.  
6. Connect the heat sink assembly cable to the system board.  
7. Install the cover.  
8. Follow the procedures in After Working Inside Your Computer.  
Related Links  
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Removing The Coin-Cell Battery  
1. Follow the procedures in Before Working Inside Your Computer.  
2. Remove the cover.  
3. Press the release latch away from the coin-cell battery to allow the battery to pop-up from the socket.  
4. Lift the coin-cell battery out of the computer.  
Related Links  
Installing The Coin-Cell Battery  
1. Place the coin-cell battery into its slot on the system board.  
2. Press the coin-cell battery downwards until it is secured.  
3. Install the cover.  
4. Follow the procedures in After Working Inside Your Computer.  
Related Links  
Removing the Power-Switch Cable  
1. Follow the procedures in Before Working Inside Your Computer.  
2. Remove the cover.  
3. Remove the front bezel.  
4. Remove the optical drive.  
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5. Disconnect the power-switch cable from the system board.  
6. Unthread the power-switch cable from the chassis clips.  
7. Unthread the power-switch cable from the chassis clip.  
8. Pry the power-switch cable free.  
9. Slide the power-switch cable out through the front of the computer.  
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Installing the Power-Switch Cable  
1. Slide the power-switch cable in through the front of the computer.  
2. Secure the power-switch cable to the chassis.  
3. Thread the power-switch cable into the chassis clips.  
4. Connect the power-switch cable to the system board.  
5. Install the optical drive.  
6. Install the front bezel.  
7. Install the cover.  
8. Follow the procedures in After Working Inside Your Computer.  
Related Links  
Removing the Front Thermal Sensor  
1. Follow the procedures in Before Working Inside Your Computer.  
2. Remove the cover.  
3. Disconnect the thermal-sensor cable from the system board.  
4. Unthread the thermal-sensor cable from the chassis clip.  
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5. Pry the thermal sensor away from the chassis front and remove.  
Related Links  
Installing the Front Thermal Sensor  
1. Secure the thermal sensor to the chassis front.  
2. Thread the thermal sensor cable into the chassis clips.  
3. Connect the thermal sensor cable to the system board.  
4. Install the cover.  
5. Follow the procedures in After Working Inside Your Computer.  
Related Links  
Removing The System Fan  
1. Follow the procedures in Before Working Inside Your Computer.  
2. Remove the cover.  
3. Disconnect the system fan cable from the system board.  
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4. Pry and remove the system fan away from the four grommets securing it to the back of the computer.  
Installing the System Fan  
1. Place the system fan in the chassis.  
2. Pass the four grommets through the chassis and slide outward along the grooves to secure them in place.  
3. Connect the fan cable to the system board.  
4. Install the cover.  
5. Follow the procedures in After Working Inside Your Computer.  
Removing the Input/Output Panel  
1. Follow the procedures in Before Working Inside Your Computer.  
2. Remove the cover.  
3. Remove the front bezel.  
4. Disconnect the Input/Output Panel and FlyWire cable from the system board.  
5. Unthread the Input/Output Panel and FlyWire cable from the clip on the computer.  
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6. Remove the screw that secures the Input/Output panel to the computer.  
7. Slide the Input/Output panel towards the left of the computer to release it.  
8. Remove the Input/Output panel by routing the cable through the front of the computer.  
Related Links  
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Installing the Input/Output Panel  
1. Insert the Input/Output panel into the slot on the chassis front.  
2. Slide the Input/Output panel towards the right of the computer to secure to the chassis.  
3. Tighten the single screw to secure the Input/Output panel to the chassis.  
4. Thread the Input/Output panel or the FlyWire cable into the chassis clip.  
5. Connect the Input/Output panel or the FlyWire cable to the system board.  
6. Install the front bezel.  
7. Install the cover.  
8. Follow the procedures in After Working Inside Your Computer.  
Related Links  
Removing The Power Supply  
1. Follow the procedures in Before Working Inside Your Computer.  
2. Remove the cover.  
3. Disconnect the power cables connected to the hard drive(s) and optical drive(s).  
4. Unthread the power cables from the clips in the computer.  
5. Disconnect the 24-pin power cable from the system board.  
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6. Disconnect the 4-pin power cable from the system board.  
7. Remove the screws that secure the power supply to the back of the computer.  
8. Push in on the blue release tab beside the power supply, and slide the power supply towards the front of the  
computer.  
9. Lift the power supply out of the computer.  
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Installing the Power Supply  
1. Place the power supply in the chassis and slide towards the back of the computer to secure it.  
2. Tighten the screws securing the power supply to the back of the computer.  
3. Connect the 4-pin power cable to the system board.  
4. Connect the 24-pin power cable to the system board.  
5. Thread the power cables into the chassis clips.  
6. Connect the power cables connected to the hard drives(s) and optical drive(s).  
7. Install the cover.  
8. Follow the procedures in After Working Inside Your Computer.  
Related Links  
Removing The System Board  
1. Follow the procedures in Before Working Inside Your Computer.  
2. Remove the cover.  
3. Remove the front bezel.  
4. Remove the expansion card.  
5. Remove the heat sink and processor.  
6. Disconnect all the cables connected to the system board.  
7. Remove the screws that secure the system board to the computer.  
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8. Slide the system board towards the front of the computer.  
9. Carefully tilt the system board to 45 degrees, and then lift the system board out of the computer.  
Installing The System Board  
1. Align the system board to the port connectors on the back of the chassis and place the system board in the  
chassis.  
2. Tighten the screws securing the system board to the chassis.  
3. Connect the cables to the system board.  
4. Install the heatsink and processor.  
5. Install the expansion card.  
6. Install the front bezel.  
7. Install the cover.  
8. Follow the procedures in After Working Inside Your Computer.  
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System Setup  
System Setup  
This computer offers you the following options:  
Access System Setup by pressing <F2>  
Bring up a one-time boot menu by pressing <F12>  
Press <F2> to enter System Setup and make changes to the user-definable settings. If you have trouble entering System  
Setup using this key, press <F2> when the keyboard LEDs first flash.  
Boot Menu  
This feature gives users a quick and convenient mechanism to bypass the System Setup-defined boot device order and  
boot directly to a specific device (for example: floppy, CD-ROM, or hard drive).  
Keystroke  
<Ctrl><Alt><F8>  
<F12>  
Function  
one-time boot and diagnostics utility menu  
one-time boot and diagnostics utility menu  
Boot Menu Enhancements  
The boot menu enhancements are as follows:  
Easier access — Although the <Ctrl><Alt><F8> keystroke still exists and can be used to call up the menu, simply  
press <F12> during system boot to access the menu.  
User prompting — Not only is the menu easy to access, when you are prompted to use the keystroke on the  
BIOS splash screen (see image below). The keystroke is not "hidden".  
Diagnostics options — The boot menu includes two diagnostic options, IDE Drive Diagnostics (90/90 Hard Drive  
Diagnostics) and Boot to the Utility Partition. The benefit here is that you do not have to remember the  
<Ctrl><Alt><D> and <Ctrl><Alt><F10> keystrokes (although they still work).  
NOTE: The BIOS features an option to disable either or both of the keystroke prompts under the System Security /  
Post Hotkeys submenu.  
When you enter the <F12> or <Ctrl><Alt><F8> keystroke correctly, the computer beeps. The key sequence invokes the  
Boot Device Menu.  
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Since the one-time boot menu only affects the current boot, it has the added benefit of not requiring the technician to  
restore the customer's boot order after completing troubleshooting.  
Timing Key Sequences  
The keyboard is not the first device initialized by Setup. As a result, if you press a keystroke too early, you lock out the  
keyboard. When this happens, a keyboard error message appears on the monitor, and you cannot restart the system  
with the <Ctrl><Alt><Del> keys.  
To avoid this scenario, wait until the keyboard is initialized before pressing the keystroke. There are two ways to know  
that this has happened:  
The keyboard lights flash.  
The "F2=Setup" prompt appears in the top right-hand corner of the screen during boot.  
The second method is good if the monitor is already warmed up. If it is not, the system often passes the window of  
opportunity before the video signal is visible. If this is the case, rely on the first method—the keyboard lights—to know  
the keyboard is initialized.  
Beep Codes and Text Error Messages  
The OptiPlex BIOS is capable of displaying error messages in plain English, along with beep codes. If the BIOS  
determine the previous boot was unsuccessful, it displays an error message similar to the following:  
Previous attempts at booting the system have failed at checkpoint ______. For  
help resolving this problem, please note this checkpoint and contact Dell  
Technical Support.  
Navigation  
The computer setup can be navigated by either the keyboard or the mouse.  
Use the following keystrokes to navigate the BIOS screens:  
Action  
Keystroke  
Expand and collapse field  
Expand or collapse all fields  
<Enter>, left- or right-arrow key, or +/–  
< >  
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Action  
Keystroke  
Exit BIOS  
<Esc> — Remain in Setup, Save/Exit, Discard/Exit  
Change a setting  
Select field to change  
Cancel modification  
Reset defaults  
Left or right-arrow key  
<Enter>  
<Esc>  
<Alt><F> or Load Defaults menu option  
System Setup Options  
NOTE: Depending on the computer and its installed devices, the items listed in this section may or may not appear.  
Table 1. General  
Option  
Description  
System Information  
Displays the following information:  
System Information: Displays BIOS Version, Service Tag, Asset Tag, Ownership  
Date, Manufacture Date, and the Express Service Code.  
Memory Information: Displays Memory Installed, Memory Available, Memory  
Speed, Memory Channels Mode, Memory Technology, DIMM 1 Size, DIMM 2  
Size, DIMM 3 Size, and DIMM 4 Size.  
Processor Information: Displays Processor Type, Core Count, Processor ID,  
Current Clock Speed, Minimum Clock Speed, Maximum Clock Speed,  
Processor L2 Cache, Processor L3 Cache, HT Capable, and 64-Bit Technology.  
PCI Information: Displays SLOT1, SLOT2, SLOT3, SLOT4  
Device Information: Displays SATA-0, SATA-1, SATA-2, SATA-3, and LOM MAC  
Address.  
Boot Sequence  
Allows you to specify the order in which the computer attempts to find an operating  
system from the devices specified in this list.  
USB Storage Device  
CD/DVD/CD-RW Drive  
Onboard NIC  
Date/Time  
Allows you to set the date and time settings. Changes to the system date and time take  
effect immediately.  
Table 2. System Configuration  
Option  
Description  
Integrated NIC  
Allows you to enable or disable the integrated network card. You can set the integrated  
NIC to:  
Disabled  
Enabled (default)  
Enabled w/PXE  
Enabled w/ImageServer  
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Option  
Description  
NOTE: Depending on the computer and its installed devices, the items listed in this  
section may or may not appear.  
Serial Port  
Allows you to set the serial port settings. You can set the serial port to:  
Disabled  
Auto  
COM1  
COM2  
COM3  
COM4  
NOTE: The operating system may allocate resources even though the setting is  
disabled.  
SATA Operation  
Drives  
Allows you to configure the operating mode of the integrated hard drive controller.  
Disabled = The SATA controllers are hidden  
ATA = SATA is configured for ATA mode  
Allows you to enable or disable the various drives on-board:  
SATA-0  
SATA-1  
SATA-2  
SATA-3  
Smart Reporting  
This field controls whether hard drive errors for integrated drives are reported during  
system startup. This option is disabled by default.  
USB Configuration  
Allows you to enable or disable the integrated USB controller for:  
Boot Support  
Rear Dual USB Ports  
Front USB Ports  
Rear Quad USB Ports  
Miscellaneous Devices  
Table 3. Security  
Allows you to enable or disable the Wi-Fi Radio.  
Option  
Description  
Administrative Password  
Allows you to set restricted access to system setup program. This option is not set by  
default.  
Displays the current status of the system's password security feature and allows a new  
system password to be assigned and verified.  
System Password  
This option is not set by default.  
Displays the current status of the password on the system's internal hard disk drive  
(HDD).  
Internal HDD-0 Password  
This option is not set by default  
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Option  
Description  
Strong Password  
Password Configuration  
This option lets you enable or disable strong passwords for the system.  
Allows you to control the minimum and maximum number of characters allowed for a  
administrative password and the system password.  
Password Bypass  
This option lets you bypass the System (Boot) Password and the internal HDD  
password prompts during a system restart.  
Disabled — Always prompt for the system and internal HDD password when  
they are set. This option is disabled by default.  
Reboot Bypass — Bypass the password prompts on Restarts (warm boots).  
NOTE: The system will always prompt for the system and internal HDD passwords  
when powered on from the off state (a cold boot). Also, the system will always  
prompt for passwords on any module bay HDDs that may be present.  
Password Changes  
Computrace  
This option lets you determine whether changes to the System and Hard Disk  
passwords are permitted when an administrator password is set. W  
Allow Non-Admin Password Changes - This option is enabled by default.  
This field lets you Activate or Disable the BIOS module interface of the optional  
Computrace Service from Absolute Software. Enables or disables the optional  
Computrace service designed for asset management.  
Deactivate - This option is disabled by default.  
Disable  
Activate  
Chassis Intrusion  
Allows you to control the chassis intrusion feature. You can set this option to:  
Enable  
Disable  
On-Silent — Enabled by default if chassis intrusion is detected.  
CPU XD Support  
Allows you to enable or disable the Execute Disable mode of the processor. This option  
is enabled by default.  
OROM Keyboard Access  
This option determines whether users are able to enter Option ROM Configuration  
screens via hotkeys during boot. Specifically, these settings are capable of preventing  
access to Intel RAID (CTRL+I) or Intel Management Engine BIOS Extension (CTRL+P/  
F12)  
Enable — User may enter OROM configuration screens via the hotkey.  
One-Time Enable — User may enter OROM configuration screens via the  
hotkeys on next boot only. After next boot, the setting will revert to disabled.  
Disable — User may not enter OROM configuration screens via the hotkey.  
This option is set to Enable by default.  
Admin Setup Lockout  
Allows you to enable or disable the option to enter Setup when an Administrative  
password is set. This option is not set by default.  
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Table 4. Secure Boot  
Option  
Description  
Secure Boot Enable  
Allows you to enable or disable Secure Boot feature  
Disable  
Enable  
Expert key Management  
Allows you to manipulate the security key databases only if the system is in Custom  
Mode. The Enable Custom Mode option is disabled by default. The options are:  
PK  
KEK  
db  
dbx  
If you enable the Custom Mode, the relevant options for PK, KEK, db, and dbx appear.  
The options are:  
Save to File- Saves the key to a user-selected file  
Replace from File- Replaces the current key with a key from a user-selected  
file  
Append from File- Adds a key to the current database from a user-selected  
file  
Delete- Deletes the selected key  
Reset All Keys- Resets to default setting  
Delete All Keys- Deletes all the keys  
NOTE: If you disable the Custom Mode, all the changes made will be erased and  
the keys will restore to default settings.  
Table 5. Performance  
Option  
Description  
Multi Core Support  
This field specifies whether the process will have one or all cores enabled. This option  
is enabled by default.  
Intel SpeedStep  
Allows you to enable or disable the Intel SpeedStep mode of the processor. This option  
is disabled by default.  
C States Control  
Allows you to enable or disable additional processor sleep states. This option is  
disabled by default.  
Hyper-Thread Control  
Allows you to enable or disable the Hyper-Threading Technology. This option is  
enabled by default.  
Table 6. Power Management  
Option  
Description  
AC Recovery  
Determines how the system responds when AC power is re-applied after a power loss.  
You can set the AC Recovery to:  
Power Off  
Power On  
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Option  
Description  
Last State  
This option is Power Off by default.  
Auto On Time  
Sets time to automatically turn on the computer. Time is kept in standard 12-hour  
format (hour:minutes:seconds). Change the startup time by typing the values in the time  
and AM/PM fields.  
NOTE: This feature does not work if you turn off your computer using the switch on  
a power strip or surge protector or if Auto Power is set to disabled.  
Deep Sleep Control  
Allows you to define the controls when Deep Sleep is enabled.  
Disabled  
Enabled in S5 only  
Enabled in S4 and S5  
This option is Disabled by default.  
Fan Control Override  
Wake on LAN  
Controls the speed of the system fan. This option is disabled by default.  
NOTE: When enabled, the fan runs at full speed.  
This option allows the computer to power up from the off state when triggered by a  
special LAN signal. This feature only works when the computer is connected to AC  
power supply.  
Disabled - Does not allow the system to power on by special LAN signals when  
it receives a wake-up signal from the LAN or wireless LAN.  
LAN Only - Allows the system to be powered on by special LAN signals.  
This option is Disabled by default.  
Table 7. POST Behavior  
Option  
Description  
Numlock LED  
Allows you to enable or disable the Numlock feature when your computer starts. This  
option is enabled by default.  
Keyboard Errors  
POST Hotkeys  
Allows you to enable or disable the keyboard error reporting when the computer starts.  
This option is enabled by default.  
Allows you to specify the function keys to display on the screen when the computer  
starts.  
Enable F12 — Boot menu (enabled by default)  
Fast Boot  
This option can speed up the boot process by bypassing some compatibility steps:  
Minimal — The system boots quickly, unless the BIOS has been updated,  
memory changed, or the previous POST did not complete.  
Thorough — The system does not skip any steps in the boot process.  
Auto — This allows the operating system to control this setting (this works only  
when the operating system supports Simple Boot Flag).  
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Option  
Description  
This option is set to Thorough by default.  
Table 8. Virtualization Support  
Option  
Description  
Virtualization  
This option specifies whether a Virtual Machine Monitor (VMM) can utilize the  
additional hardware capabilities provided by Intel® Virtualization Technology. Enable  
Intel Virtualization Technology - This option is disabled by default.  
VT for Direct I/O  
Enables or disables the Virtual Machine Monitor (VMM) from utilizing the additional  
hardware capabilities provided by Intel® Virtualization technology for direct I/O. Enable  
Intel Virtualization Technology for Direct I/O - This option is disabled by default.  
Table 9. Maintenance  
Option  
Description  
Service Tag  
Asset Tag  
Displays the Service Tag of your computer.  
Allows you to create a system asset tag if an asset tag is not already set. This option is  
not set by default.  
SERR Messages  
Controls the SERR message mechanism. This option is not set by default. Some  
graphics cards require that the SERR message mechanism be disabled.  
Table 10. Image Server  
Option  
Description  
Lookup Method  
Specifies how the ImageServer looks up the server address.  
Static IP  
DNS (enabled by default)  
NOTE: This field is only relevant when the "Integrated NIC" control in the "System  
Configuration" group is set to "Enabled with ImageServer".  
ImageServer IP  
Specifies the primary static IP address of the ImageServer with which the client  
software communicates. The default IP address is 255.255.255.255.  
NOTE: This field is only relevant when the "Integrated NIC" control in the "System  
Configuration" group is set to "Enabled with ImageServer" and when "Lookup  
Method" is set to "Static IP".  
ImageServer Port  
Client DHCP  
Specifies the primary IP port of the ImageServer with which the client communicates.  
The default IP port is 06910.  
NOTE: This field is only relevant when the "Integrated NIC" control in the "System  
Configuration" group is set to "Enabled with ImageServer".  
Specifies how the client obtains the IP address.  
Static IP  
DNS (enabled by default)  
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Option  
Description  
NOTE: This field is only relevant when the "Integrated NIC" control in the "System  
Configuration" group is set to "Enabled with ImageServer".  
Client IP  
Specifies the static IP address of the client. The default IP address is 255.255.255.255.  
NOTE: This field is only relevant when the "Integrated NIC" control in the "System  
Configuration" group is set to "Enabled with ImageServer" and when "Client DHCP"  
is set to "Static IP".  
Client Subnet Mask  
Client Gateway  
Specifies the subnet mask of the client. The default setting is 255.255.255.255.  
NOTE: This field is only relevant when the "Integrated NIC" control in the "System  
Configuration" group is set to "Enabled with ImageServer" and when "Client DHCP"  
is set to "Static IP".  
Specifies the gateway IP address for the client. The default setting is 255.255.255.255.  
NOTE: This field is only relevant when the "Integrated NIC" control in the "System  
Configuration" group is set to "Enabled with ImageServer" and when "Client DHCP"  
is set to "Static IP".  
License Status  
Displays the current license status.  
Table 11. System Logs  
Option  
Description  
BIOS Events  
Displays the system event log and allows you to:  
Clear Log  
Mark all Entries  
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Troubleshooting  
Diagnostic LEDs  
NOTE: The diagnostic LEDs only serve as an indicator of the progress through the Power-on Self-Test (POST)  
process. These LEDs do not indicate the problem that caused the POST routine to stop.  
The diagnostic LEDs are located on the front of the chassis next to the power button. These diagnostic LEDs are only  
active and visible during the POST process. Once the operating system starts to load, they turn off and are no longer  
visible.  
The system now includes pre-POST and POST LEDs in an attempt to help identifying a possible problem with the system  
easier and more accurate.  
NOTE: The diagnostic lights will blink when the power button is amber or off, and will not blink when it is blue. This  
has no other significance.  
Diagnostic Light Patterns  
LED  
Power Button  
Problem  
The computer is either turned off or is not receiving power.  
Description  
Troubleshooting  
Steps  
Re-seat the power cable in the power connector at the back of the computer and the  
electrical outlet.  
Bypass power strips, power extension cables, and other power protection devices to  
verify that the computer turns on properly.  
Ensure that any power strips being used are plugged into an electrical outlet and are  
turned on.  
Ensure that the electrical outlet is working by testing it with another device, such as a  
lamp.  
Ensure that the main power cable and front panel cable are securely connected to the  
system board.  
LED  
Power Button  
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Problem  
A possible system board failure has occurred.  
Description  
Troubleshooting  
Steps  
Unplug the computer. Allow one minute for the power to drain. Plug the computer into a  
working electrical outlet and press the power button.  
LED  
Power Button  
Problem  
A possible system board, power supply, or peripheral failure has occurred.  
Description  
Troubleshooting  
Steps  
Power off computer, leaving the computer plugged in. Press and hold the power supply  
test button at the rear of the power supply unit. If the LED next to the switch  
illuminates, the problem may be with your system board.  
If the LED next to the switch does not illuminate, disconnect all internal and external  
peripherals, and press and hold the power supply test button. If it illuminates, there  
could be a problem with a peripheral.  
If the LED still does not illuminate, remove the PSU connections from the system board,  
then press and hold the power supply button. If it illuminates, there could be a problem  
with the system board.  
If the LED still does not illuminate, the problem is with the power supply.  
LED  
Power Button  
Problem  
Memory modules are detected, but a memory power failure has occurred.  
Description  
Troubleshooting  
Steps  
If two or more memory modules are installed, remove the modules, then re-install one  
module and re-start the computer. If the computer starts normally, continue to install  
additional memory modules (one at a time) until you have identified a faulty module or  
reinstalled all modules without error. If only one memory module is installed, try moving  
it to a different DIMM connector and re-start the computer.  
If available, install verified working memory of the same type into your computer.  
LED  
Power Button  
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Problem  
BIOS may be corrupt or missing.  
Description  
Troubleshooting  
Steps  
The computer hardware is operating normally but the BIOS may be corrupt or missing.  
LED  
Power Button  
Problem  
A possible system board failure has occurred.  
Description  
Troubleshooting  
Steps  
Remove all peripheral cards from the PCI and PCI-E slots and re-start the computer. If the  
computer boots, add the peripheral cards back one by one until you find the bad one.  
LED  
Power Button  
Problem  
Power connector not installed properly.  
Description  
Troubleshooting  
Steps  
Re-seat the 2x2 power connector from the power supply unit.  
LED  
Power Button  
Problem  
Possible peripheral card or system board failure has occurred.  
Description  
Troubleshooting  
Steps  
Remove all peripheral cards from the PCI and PCI-E slots and re-start the computer. If the  
computer boots, add the peripheral cards back one by one until you find the bad one.  
LED  
Power Button  
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Problem  
A possible system board failure has occurred.  
Description  
Troubleshooting  
Steps  
Disconnect all internal and external peripherals, and re-start the computer. If the  
computer boots, add the peripheral cards back one by one until you find the bad one.  
If the problem persists, the system board is faulty.  
LED  
Power Button  
Problem  
A possible coin cell battery failure has occurred.  
Description  
Troubleshooting  
Steps  
Remove the coin cell battery for one minute, reinstall the battery, and restart.  
LED  
Power Button  
Problem  
Description  
A possible processor failure has occurred.  
Re-seat the processor.  
Troubleshooting  
Steps  
LED  
Power Button  
Problem  
Memory modules are detected, but a memory failure has occurred.  
Description  
Troubleshooting  
Steps  
If two or more memory modules are installed, remove the modules, then re-install one  
module and re-start the computer. If the computer starts normally, continue to install  
additional memory modules (one at a time) until you have identified a faulty module or  
reinstalled all modules without error.  
If available, install working memory of the same type into your computer.  
LED  
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Power Button  
Problem  
Description  
A possible hard drive failure has occurred.  
Re-seat all power and data cables.  
Troubleshooting  
Steps  
LED  
Power Button  
Problem  
A possible USB failure has occurred.  
Description  
Troubleshooting  
Steps  
Re-install all USB devices and check all cable connections.  
LED  
Power Button  
Problem  
No memory modules are detected.  
Description  
Troubleshooting  
Steps  
If two or more memory modules are installed, remove the modules, then reinstall one  
module and restart the computer. If the computer starts normally, continue to install  
additional memory modules (one at a time) until you have identified a faulty module or  
reinstalled all modules without error.  
If available, install working memory of the same type into your computer.  
LED  
Power Button  
Problem  
Description  
Memory modules are detected, but a memory configuration or compatibility error has  
occurred.  
Troubleshooting  
Steps  
Ensure that no special requirements for memory module/connector placement exist.  
Ensure that the memory you are using is supported by your computer.  
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LED  
Power Button  
Problem  
A possible expansion card failure has occurred.  
Description  
Troubleshooting  
Steps  
Determine if a conflict exists by removing an expansion card (not a graphics card) and  
restarting the computer.  
If the problem persists, reinstall the card you removed, then remove a different card  
and restart the computer.  
Repeat this process for each expansion card installed. If the computer starts normally,  
troubleshoot the last card removed from the computer for resource conflicts.  
LED  
Power Button  
Problem  
A possible system board resource and/or hardware failure has occurred.  
Description  
Troubleshooting  
Steps  
Clear CMOS.  
Disconnect all internal and external peripherals, and restart the computer. If the  
computer boots, add the peripheral cards back one by one until you find the bad one.  
If the problem persists, the system board / system board component is faulty.  
LED  
Power Button  
Problem  
Some other failure has occurred.  
Description  
Troubleshooting  
Steps  
Ensure that the display/monitor is plugged into a discrete graphic card.  
Ensure that all hard drives and optical drive cables are properly connected to the  
system board.  
If there is an error message on the screen identifying a problem with a device ( hard  
drive), check the device to make sure it is functioning properly.  
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If the operating system is attempting to boot from a device (optical drive), check  
system setup to ensure the boot sequence is correct for the devices installed on your  
computer.  
Beep Codes  
The computer can emit a series of beeps during start-up if the display cannot show errors or problems. These series of  
beeps, called beep codes, identify various problems. The delay between each beep is 300 ms, the delay between each  
set of beeps is 3 sec, and the beep sound lasts 300 ms. After each beep and each set of beeps, the BIOS should detect if  
the user presses the power button. If so, BIOS will jump out from looping and execute the normal shutdown process and  
power system.  
Code  
1-1-2  
Cause  
Microprocessor register failure  
Code  
1-1-3  
Cause  
NVRAM  
Code  
1-1-4  
Cause  
ROM BIOS checksum failure  
Code  
1-2-1  
Cause  
Programmable interval timer  
Code  
1-2-2  
Cause  
DMA initialization failure  
Code  
1-2-3  
Cause  
DMA page register read/write failure  
Code  
1-3-1 through 2-4-4  
Cause  
DIMMs not being properly identified or used  
Code  
3-1-1  
Cause  
Slave DMA register failure  
Code  
3-1-2  
Cause  
Master DMA register failure  
Code  
3-1-3  
Cause  
Master interrupt mask register failure  
Code  
3-1-4  
Cause  
Slave interrupt mask register failure  
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Code  
3-2-2  
Cause  
Interrupt vector loading failure  
Code  
3-2-4  
Cause  
Keyboard Controller Test failure  
Code  
3-3-1  
Cause  
NVRAM power loss  
Code  
3-3-2  
Cause  
NVRAM configuration  
Code  
3-3-4  
Cause  
Video Memory Test failure  
Code  
3-4-1  
Cause  
Screen initialization failure  
Code  
3-4-2  
Cause  
Screen retrace failure  
Code  
3-4-3  
Cause  
Search for video ROM failure  
Code  
4–2–1  
Cause  
No time tick  
Code  
4–2–2  
Cause  
Shutdown failure  
Code  
4–2–3  
Cause  
Gate A20 failure  
Code  
4–2–4  
Cause  
Unexpected interrupt in protected mode  
Code  
4–3–1  
Cause  
Memory failure above address 0FFFFh  
Code  
4–3–3  
Cause  
Timer-chip counter 2 failure  
Code  
4–3–4  
Cause  
Time-of-day clock stopped  
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Code  
4–4–1  
Cause  
Serial or parallel port test failure  
Code  
4–4–2  
Cause  
Failure to decompress code to shadowed memory  
Code  
4–4–3  
Cause  
Math coprocessor test failure  
Code  
4–4–4  
Cause  
Cache test failure  
Error Messages  
Address mark not found  
Description  
The BIOS found a faulty disk sector or could not find a particular disk sector.  
Alert! Previous attempts at booting this system have failed at checkpoint [nnnn]. For help  
in resolving this problem, please note this checkpoint and contact Dell Technical Support.  
Description  
The computer failed to complete the boot routine three consecutive times for the same error.  
Contact Dell and report the checkpoint code (nnnn) to the support technician  
Alert! Security override Jumper is installed.  
Description  
The MFG_MODE jumper has been set and AMT Management features are disabled until it is  
removed.  
Attachment failed to respond  
Description  
The floppy or hard drive controller cannot send data to the associated drive.  
Bad command or file name  
Description  
Ensure that you have spelled the command correctly, put spaces in the proper place, and used  
the correct pathname.  
Bad error-correction code (ECC) on disk read  
Description  
The floppy or hard drive controller detected an uncorrectable read error.  
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Controller has failed  
Description  
The hard drive or the associated controller is defective.  
Data error  
Description  
The floppy or hard drive cannot read the data. For the Windows operating system, run the  
chkdsk utility to check the file structure of the floppy or hard drive. For any other operating  
system, run the appropriate corresponding utility.  
Decreasing available memory  
Description  
One or more memory modules may be faulty or improperly seated. Re-install the memory  
modules and, if necessary, replace them.  
Diskette drive 0 seek failure  
Description  
A cable may be loose or the computer configuration information may not match the hardware  
configuration.  
Diskette read failure  
Description  
The floppy disk may be defective or a cable may be loose. If the drive access light turns on, try  
a different disk.  
Diskette subsystem reset failed  
Description  
The floppy drive controller may be faulty.  
Gate A20 failure  
Description  
One or more memory modules may be faulty or improperly seated. Reinstall the memory  
modules and, if necessary, replace them.  
General failure  
Description  
The operating system is unable to carry out the command. This message is usually followed by  
specific information—for example, Printer out of paper. Take the appropriate action to resolve  
the problem.  
Hard-disk drive configuration error  
Description  
The hard drive failed initialization.  
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Hard-disk drive controller failure  
Description  
The hard drive failed initialization.  
Hard-disk drive failure  
Description  
The hard drive failed initialization.  
Hard-disk drive read failure  
Description  
The hard drive failed initialization.  
Invalid configuration information-please run SETUP program  
Description  
The computer configuration information does not match the hardware configuration.  
Invalid Memory configuration, please populate DIMM1  
Description  
DIMM1 slot does not recognize a memory module. The module should be re-seated or  
installed.  
Keyboard failure  
Description  
A cable or connector may be loose, or the keyboard or keyboard/mouse controller may be  
faulty.  
Memory address line failure at address, read value expecting value  
Description  
A memory module may be faulty or improperly seated. Reinstall the memory modules and, if  
necessary, replace them.  
Memory allocation error  
Description  
The software you are attempting to run is conflicting with the operating system, another  
program, or a utility.  
Memory data line failure at address, read value expecting value  
Description  
A memory module may be faulty or improperly seated. Reinstall the memory modules and, if  
necessary, replace them.  
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Memory double word logic failure at address, read value expecting value  
Description  
A memory module may be faulty or improperly seated. Reinstall the memory modules and, if  
necessary, replace them.  
Memory odd/even logic failure at address, read value expecting value  
Description  
A memory module may be faulty or improperly seated. Reinstall the memory modules and, if  
necessary, replace them  
Memory write/read failure at address, read value expecting value  
Description  
A memory module may be faulty or improperly seated. Reinstall the memory modules and, if  
necessary, replace them.  
Memory size in CMOS invalid  
Description  
The amount of memory recorded in the computer configuration information does not match the  
memory installed in the computer.  
Memory tests terminated by keystroke  
Description  
A keystroke interrupted the memory test.  
No boot device available  
Description  
The computer cannot find the floppy disk or hard drive.  
No boot sector on hard-disk drive  
Description  
The computer configuration information in System Setup may be incorrect.  
No timer tick interrupt  
Description  
A chip on the system board might be malfunctioning.  
Non-system disk or disk error  
Description  
The floppy disk in drive A does not have a bootable operating system installed on it. Either  
replace the floppy disk with one that has a bootable operating system, or remove the floppy  
disk from drive A and restart the computer.  
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Not a boot diskette  
Description  
The operating system is trying to boot to a floppy disk that does not have a bootable operating  
system installed on it. Insert a bootable floppy disk.  
Plug and play configuration error  
Description  
The computer encountered a problem while trying to configure one or more cards.  
Read fault  
Description  
The operating system cannot read from the floppy or hard drive, the computer could not find a  
particular sector on the disk, or the requested sector is defective.  
Requested sector not found  
Description  
The operating system cannot read from the floppy or hard drive, the computer could not find a  
particular sector on the disk, or the requested sector is defective.  
Reset failed  
Description  
The disk re-set operation failed.  
Sector not found  
Description  
The operating system cannot locate a sector on the floppy or hard drive.  
The operating system cannot find a specific track on the floppy disk or hard drive.  
A chip on the system board might be malfunctioning.  
Seek error  
Description  
Shutdown failure  
Description  
Time-of-day clock stopped  
Description  
The battery might be dead.  
Time-of-day not set-please run the System Setup program  
Description  
The time or date stored in System Setup does not match the computer clock.  
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Timer chip counter 2 failed  
Description  
A chip on the system board may be malfunctioning.  
Unexpected interrupt in protected mode  
Description  
The keyboard controller may be malfunctioning or a memory module may be loose.  
WARNING: Dell's Disk Monitoring System has detected that drive [0/1] on the [primary/  
secondary] EIDE controller is operating outside of normal specifications. It is advisable to  
immediately back up your data and replace your hard drive by calling your support desk or  
Dell.  
Description  
During initial startup, the drive detected possible error conditions. When your computer  
finishes booting, immediately back up your data and replace your hard drive (for installation  
procedures, see "Adding and Removing Parts" for your computer type). If no replacement drive  
is immediately available and the drive is not the only bootable drive, enter System Setup and  
change the appropriate drive setting to None. Then remove the drive from the computer.  
Write fault  
Description  
The operating system cannot write to the floppy or hard drive.  
Write fault on selected drive  
Description  
The operating system cannot write to the floppy or hard drive.  
X:\ is not accessible. The device is not ready  
Description  
The floppy drive cannot read the disk. Insert a floppy disk into the drive and try again.  
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Specifications  
Specification  
NOTE: Offerings may vary by region. For more information regarding the configuration of your computer, click Start  
(or Start in Windows XP) Help and Support, and then select the option to view information about your  
computer.  
System Information  
System Chipset  
DMA Channels  
Intel H61 Express Chipset  
two 82C37 DMA controllers with seven independently  
programmable channels  
Interrupt Levels  
Integrated I/O APIC capability with 24 interrupts  
64 MB (8 MB)  
BIOS Chip (NVRAM)  
Processor  
Processor type  
Intel Core i3 series  
Intel Core i5 series  
Total Cache  
up to 8 MB cache depending on processor type  
Memory  
Type  
DDR3  
Speed  
1333 MHz  
two DIMM slots  
1 GB, 2 GB, and 4 GB  
1 GB  
Connectors  
Capacity  
Minimum Memory  
Maximum memory  
8 GB  
Video  
Video type:  
Integrated  
Discrete  
Intel HD graphics 2000  
AMD Radeon HD 6350  
AMD Radeon HD 6450  
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Video  
Video memory:  
Integrated  
up to 1.7 GB shared video memory (Microsoft  
Windows Vista and Windows 7)  
Discrete  
up to 1 GB  
Audio  
Integrated  
integrated Conexant CX20641 HD-audio codec  
Network  
Integrated  
integrated Realtek RTL8111E Ethernet capable of  
10/100/1000 Mb/s communication  
Expansion Bus  
Bus Type  
PCI Express 2.0, SATA 2.0, and, USB 2.0  
PCI Express:  
Bus Speed:  
x1-slot bidirectional speed – 1 GB/s  
x16-slot bidirectional speed – 16 GB/s  
SATA: 1.5 Gbps, and 3.0 Gbps  
Cards  
PCI Express x1  
Mini-Tower  
Desktop  
up to three full-height cards  
up to three low-profile cards  
up to one low-profile cards  
Small Form Factor  
PCI-Express x16  
Mini-Tower  
Desktop  
up to one full-height cards  
up to one low-profile cards  
up to one low-profile cards  
Small Form Factor  
Drives  
Externally Accessible (5.25–inch drive bays)  
Mini-Tower  
Desktop  
two  
one  
Small Form Factor  
one slim optical drive bay  
Internally Accessible:  
3.5–inch SATA drive bays  
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Drives  
Mini-Tower  
Desktop  
two  
one  
one  
Small Form Factor  
External Connectors  
Audio:  
Back Panel  
Mini-Tower/Desktop  
Small Form Factor  
three connectors once each for line-out, line-  
in, and microphone  
two connectors for line-out and line-in/  
microphone  
Front Panel  
two connectors for microphone and  
headphone  
Network Adapter  
USB 2.0  
one RJ45 connector  
Front Panel: 2  
Back Panel: 6  
Video  
15-pin VGA connector, 19-pin HDMI connector  
NOTE: Available video connectors may  
vary based on the graphics card selected.  
System Board Connectors  
PCI Express x1 data width (maximum) — one PCI Express  
lane  
Mini-Tower, Desktop  
Small Form Factor  
three 36-pin connector  
one 36–pin connector  
PCI Express x16 data width (maximum) — 16 PCI Express  
lanes  
Mini-Tower, Desktop, Small Form  
Factor  
one 164-pin connector  
Serial ATA  
Mini-Tower,Desktop  
Small Form Factor  
PS2/COM connector  
Memory  
four 7-pin connectors  
two 7-pin connectors  
one 24-pin connectors  
two 240-pin connectors  
System Fan  
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System Board Connectors  
Mini-Tower, Desktop  
two 3-pin connector  
Small Form Factor  
one 5-pin connector  
Front panel control  
Processor  
one 16-pin, two 10–pin, and one 5-pin connector  
one 1155-pin connector  
Processor Fan  
Mini-Tower, Desktop  
Small Form Factor  
one 4-pin connector  
one 5-pin connector  
Password clear jumper  
RTC reset jumper  
Internal speaker  
one 3-pin connector  
one 3-pin connector  
one 5-pin connector  
Intruder connector  
Power connector  
one 3-pin connector  
one 24-pin and one 4-pin connector  
Controls and Lights  
Front of the computer:  
Power button light  
Blue light — Solid blue light indicates power-on  
state; blinking blue light indicates sleep state of  
the computer.  
Amber light — Solid amber light when the  
computer does not start indicates a problem  
with the system board or power supply. Blinking  
amber light indicates a problem with the system  
board.  
Drive activity light  
Diagnostic lights  
Blue light — Blinking blue light indicates that the  
computer is reading data from or writing data to  
the hard drive.  
Four lights located on the front panel of the  
computer. For more information on the  
diagnostic lights, see the Service Manual at  
support.dell.com/manuals.  
Back of the computer:  
Power supply diagnostic light  
Green light — The power supply is turned on  
and is functional. The power cable must be  
connected to the power connector (at the back  
of the computer) and the electrical outlet.  
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Controls and Lights  
NOTE: You can test the health of the power  
system by pressing the test button. When  
the system power supply voltage is within  
specification, the self-test LED lights up. If  
the LED does not light up, the power supply  
may be defective. AC power must be  
connected during this test.  
Power  
Wattage  
Maximum Heat  
Dissipation  
Voltage  
Mini-Tower  
265 W  
250 W  
240 W  
1390 BTU/hr  
1312 BTU/hr  
1259 BTU/hr  
100 VAC to 240 VAC, 50 Hz to 60 Hz, 5.0 A  
100 VAC to 240 VAC, 50 Hz to 60 Hz, 4.4 A  
100 VAC to 240 VAC, 50 Hz to 60 Hz, 3.6 A;  
Desktop  
Small Form Factor  
Coin-cell battery  
3 V CR2032 lithium coin cell  
NOTE: Heat dissipation is calculated by using the power supply wattage rating.  
Physical  
Height  
Width  
Depth  
Weight  
Mini-Tower  
36.00 cm (14.17  
inches)  
17.50 cm (6.89 inches) 41.70 cm (16.42  
inches)  
8.87 kg (19.55 lb)  
Desktop  
36.00 cm (14.17  
inches)  
10.20 cm (4.01 inches) 41.00 cm (16.14  
inches)  
7.56 kg (16.67 lb)  
5.70 kg (12.57 lb)  
Small Form Factor  
29.00 cm (11.42  
inches)  
9.26 cm (3.65 inches) 31.20 cm (12.28  
inches)  
Environmental  
Temperature range:  
Operating  
Storage  
10 °C to 35 °C (50 °F to 95 °F)  
–40 °C to 65 °C (–40 °F to 149 °F)  
Relative humidity (maximum):  
Operating  
20% to 80% (non-condensing)  
5% to 95% (non-condensing)  
Storage  
Maximum vibration:  
Maximum shock:  
Operating  
Storage  
0.26 GRMS  
2.2 GRMS  
Operating  
Storage  
40 G  
105 G  
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Contacting Dell  
Contacting Dell  
NOTE: If you do not have an active Internet connection, you can find contact information on your purchase invoice,  
packing slip, bill, or Dell product catalog.  
Dell provides several online and telephone-based support and service options. Availability varies by country and  
product, and some services may not be available in your area. To contact Dell for sales, technical support, or customer  
service issues:  
1. Visit dell.com/support  
2. Select your support category.  
3. Verify your country or region in the Choose a Country/Region drop-down menu at the top of page.  
4. Select the appropriate service or support link based on your need.  
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