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Notes, Notices, and Cautions NOTE: A NOTE indicates important information that helps you make better use of

your computer.

NOTICE: A NOTICE indicates either potential damage to hardware or loss of data

and tells you how to avoid the problem.

CAUTION: A CAU

or death.

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Contents

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book.book Page 3 Monday, January 7, 2008 2:53 PMContents 3

You Begin . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9

mmended Tools . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9

ing Off Your Computer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9

re Working Inside Your Computer . . . . . . . . . 10

ing the Computer Cover . . . . . . . . 13

cal Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15

e View of Your Computer . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15

m Board Components . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16

er Supply Unit (PSU) DC Connector

ssignments . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18

DC Power Connector P1 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18

DC Power Connector P2 and P3

(Graphics Card) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20

DC Power Connectors P4P7

(HDD0HDD3) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20

DC Power Connector P8 (PHY) . . . . . . . . . . . 21

DC Power Connectors P9 and P10

(Bay1 SATA and Bay2 SATA) . . . . . . . . . . . . 21

DC Power Connector P11 and P12

(BAY and BAY2) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21

DC Power Connector P13 (FDI) . . . . . . . . . . 22

4 Contents

DC Power Connector P14 (MS BD) . . . . . . . . . 22

DC Power Connectors P15 . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23

Power Button DC Pin Assignments . . . . . . . . 23

4 Memory . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25

DDR

Addr

Insta

Rem

5 Cards

Rem

Insta

Rem

a Du

Insta

Dual

Netw

6 Drives

Abou

Gene

Hard

book.book Page 4 Monday, January 7, 2008 2:53 PM2 Memory Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25

essing Memory Configurations . . . . . . . . . . 27

lling Memory . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27

oving Memory . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31

oving PCI and PCI Express Cards . . . . . . . . . . 32

lling PCI and PCI Express Cards . . . . . . . . . . 35

oving a PCI Express Graphics Card From

al Configuration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38

lling a PCI Express Graphics Card in a

Configuration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40

ork Adapter and Sound Card Settings . . . . . . . 43

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45

t Serial ATA (SATA) Drives . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46

ral Drive Installation Guidelines . . . . . . . . . 46

Drive . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47

Removing a Hard Drive . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47

Installing a Hard Drive . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50

Drive Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53

Removing the Drive Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53

Installing the Drive Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54

Floppy Drive . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55

Removing a Floppy Drive . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55

Med

CD/D

7 Fans .

Rem

Insta

Rem

Insta

8 Proces

Rem

Insta


Installing a Floppy Drive . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56

ia Card Reader . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59

Removing a Media Card Reader . . . . . . . . . . 59

Installing a Media Card Reader . . . . . . . . . . 60

VD Drive . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 63

Removing a CD/DVD Drive . . . . . . . . . . . . . 63

Installing a CD/DVD Drive . . . . . . . . . . . . . 64

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 69

oving the Card Fan . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 69

lling the Card Fan . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 71

oving the Hard Drive Fan . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 74

lling the Hard Drive Fan . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 76

sor Heatsink . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 79

oving the Processor Heatsink . . . . . . . . . . . 79

lling the Processor Heatsink . . . . . . . . . . . 80

6 Contents

9 Processor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 83

Removing the Processor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 83

Installing the Processor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 84

10 System

Rem

Insta

11 Power

Rem

Insta

12 Front I

Rem

Insta

13 Maste

Mas

Rem

Insta

book.book Page 6 Monday, January 7, 2008 2:53 PM Board . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 87

oving the System Board . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 87

lling the System Board . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 88

Supply . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 91

oving the Power Supply . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 91

lling the Power Supply . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 92

/O Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 95

oving the Front I/O Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 95

lling the Front I/O Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 97

r I/O Board . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 101

ter I/O Board Components . . . . . . . . . . . . . 101

oving the Master I/O Board . . . . . . . . . . . . . 102

lling the Master I/O Board . . . . . . . . . . . . . 103

14 Lights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 105

Removing the Front LED Board . . . . . . . . . . . . . 105

Installing the Front LED Board . . . . . . . . . . . . . 106

Rem

Insta

15 Replac

16 Cables

Pow

IDE a

SATA

Fron

17 Replac


oving the Rear LED Board . . . . . . . . . . . . . 107

lling the Rear LED Board . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 109

ing the Battery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 111

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 113

er Cables . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 113

Power Cables With a Release Latch . . . . . . . . 113

Power Cables Without a Release Latch . . . . . . 114

nd Floppy-Drive Cables . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 115

Cables . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 116

t I/O Panel Cables . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 117

ing the Computer Cover . . . . . . . 119

8 Contents

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Before YouThis document provicomponents in your cassumes that the follo

You have performand "Before Wor

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a Save and clo

b In the MicroDown Shu

book.book Page 9 Monday, January 7, 2008 2:53 PMBefore You Begin 9

Begindes procedures for removing and installing the omputer. Unless otherwise noted, each procedure wing conditions exist:

ed the steps in "Turning Off Your Computer" on page 9 king Inside Your Computer" on page 10.

e safety information in the Dell Product Information

n be replaced orif purchased separatelyinstalled by emoval procedure in reverse order.

d Toolss document may require the following tools:

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te program media

ur Computer losing data, save and close all open files and exit all open

ou turn off your computer.

perating system:

se all open files and exit all open programs.

soft Windows XP operating system, click Start Shut t down.

10 Before You Be

In the Microsoft Windows Vista operating system, click the Windows Vista Start button , click the arrow in the lower-right corner of the Start menu as shown below, and then click Shut Down.

The computis complete.

2 Ensure that the ccomputer and atshut down your oabout 4 seconds

Before WorkinUse the following safepotential damage and

CAUTION: Before

safety instructions

NOTICE: Handle c

or contacts on a ca

Hold a component

NOTICE: Only a ce

computer. Damage

your warranty.

NOTICE: When yo

on the cable itself.

disconnecting this

the cable. As you p

any connector pins

are correctly orien

NOTICE: To avoid

begin working insid

1 Ensure that the wcover from being

2 Turn off your com

book.book Page 10 Monday, January 7, 2008 2:53 PMgin

er turns off after the operating system shutdown process

omputer and all attached devices are turned off. If your tached devices did not automatically turn off when you perating system, press and hold the power button for

to turn them off.

g Inside Your Computerty guidelines to help protect your computer from to help to ensure your own personal safety.

you begin any of the procedures in this section, follow the

in the Product Information Guide.

omponents and cards with care. Do not touch the components

rd. Hold a card by its edges or by its metal mounting bracket.

such as a processor by its edges, not by its pins.

rtified service technician should perform repairs on your

due to servicing that is not authorized by Dell is not covered by

u disconnect a cable, pull on its connector or on its pull-tab, not

Some cables have connectors with locking tabs; if you are

type of cable, press in on the locking tabs before you disconnect

ull connectors apart, keep them evenly aligned to avoid bending

. Also, before you connect a cable, ensure that both connectors

ted and aligned.

damaging the computer, perform the following steps before you

e the computer.

ork surface is flat and clean to prevent the computer scratched.

puter (see "Turning Off Your Computer" on page 9).

NOTICE: To disconnect a network cable, first unplug the cable from your computer

and then unplug the cable from the network device.

3 Disconnect all telephone or network cables from the computer.

4 Disconnect your computer and all attached devices from their electrical outlets.

5 Press the power b

NOTICE: Before to

touching an unpain

While you work, pe

electricity, which c

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utton to ground the system board.

uching anything inside your computer, ground yourself by

ted metal surface, such as the metal at the back of the computer.

riodically touch an unpainted metal surface to dissipate static

ould harm internal components.

12 Before You Be

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Removing the Computer Cover CAUTION: Before you begin any of the procedures in this section, follow the

safety instructions in the Product Information Guide.

CAUTION: To gua

the electrical outle

NOTICE: To avoid

ground yourself by

unpainted metal su

1 Follow the procepage 10.

NOTICE: Ensure t

removedat least

2 Pull back on the

book.book Page 13 Monday, January 7, 2008 2:53 PMRemoving the Computer Cover 13

rd against electrical shock, always unplug your computer from

t before removing the cover.

electrostatic discharge and damage to internal components,

using a wrist grounding strap or by periodically touching an

rface on the computer chassis.

dures in "Before Working Inside Your Computer" on

hat sufficient space exists to support the system with the cover

30 cm (1 ft) of desktop space.

cover release latch located at the top-rear of the computer.

14 Removing the

3 With the cover rpivot the top of t

4 Slide the cover foSet it aside in a s

1 computer cover

1

2

book.book Page 14 Monday, January 7, 2008 2:53 PM Computer Cover

elease latch pulled back, grip the sides of the cover, then he cover up and away from the computer.

rward and then upward to remove it from the hinge slots. ecure and protected location.

2 cover release latch

Technical Overview

Inside View o

1 CD/DVD drive

3 card fan

5 power supply

1

32

book.book Page 15 Monday, January 7, 2008 2:53 PMTechnical Overview 15

f Your Computer

bays (2) 2 floppy drive/media card reader

4 hard-drive bays (4)

4

5

16 Technical Ove

System Board Components

2 3 4 5 7 8 9 10 11 12

13

21

22

23

61

24

25

26

27

book.book Page 16 Monday, January 7, 2008 2:53 PMrview

15

16

17

18

19

20

14

1 unused fan connector 2 power button (POWER_BTN)

3 front LED 4 front panel USB connector (FP_USB)

5 floppy drive (DSKT) 6 master I/O board USB connector (MIO_USB)

7 front panel IEE(FP_1394)

9 RTC reset jump(CLEAR_ CMO

11 internal S/PDIF(internal SPDIF

13 PCI card slot (SSLOT6)

15 PCI-Express x8 (SLOT3)

17 PCI-Express x16(PRIMARY_GF

19 processor (CPU

21 black memory m(DIMM2 and D

23 main power con

25 North bridge fan

27 battery socket (B


E connector 8 reset button (RESET_BUTTON)

er S)

10 password jumper (CLEAR_PASSWORD)

connector )

12 front panel audio (FP_AUDIO)

LOT5 and 14 PCI-Express x16 card slot (SECONDARY GFX SLOT4)

card slot 16 PCI-Express x1 card slot (SLOT2)

NOTE: This slot is not available in

the dual-graphics configuration

card slot X_SLOT1)

18 power connector (12V_ATXP)

) 20 processor fan connector (FAN_CPU)

odule connectors IMM 3)

22 white memory module connectors (DIMM0 and DIMM1)

nector (POWER) 24 IDE drive connector (IDE)

connector 26 SATA connectors (SATA0-3)

ATTERY)

18 Technical Ove

Power Supply Unit (PSU) DC Connector Pin Assignments

DC Power Connecto

13 14 15 16

2 3 41


r P1

17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24

5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12

Pin Number Signal name 18-AWG Wire Color

1 +3.3 VDC Orange

2 +3.3 VDC/SE Orange

3 COM Black

4 +

5 C

6 +

7 C

8 P

9 +

10 +

11 +

12 +

13 +

14 -

15 C

16 P

17 C

18 C

19 C

20 N

21 +

22 +

23 +

24 C


5 VDC Red

OM Black

5 VDC Red

OM Black

OK Gray

5 VFP Purple

12 VD DC/SE Yellow/White

12 VD DC Yellow/White

3.3 VDC Orange

3.3 VDC Orange

12 VDC Blue

OM Black

S_ON Green

OM Black

OM Black

OM Black

/C N/A

5 VDC/SE Red

5 VDC Red

5 VDC Red

OM Black

20 Technical Ove

DC Power Connector P2 and P3 (Graphics Card)

NOTE: The P2 and

graphics cards wh

DC Power Connecto

Pin Number Sig

1 +1

2 +1

3 +1

4 CO

5 CO

6 CO

Pin Number S

1 +

2 C

3 +

4 C

5 +

4 65

5


P3 connectors are intended for use with the PCI Express

ose power requirements exceed 75 watts.

rs P4P7 (HDD0HDD3)

nal name 18-AWG Wire Color

2 VB DC White

2 VB DC White

2 VB DC White

M Black

M Black

M Black

ignal name 18-AWG Wire Color

3.3 VDC Orange

OM Black

5 VDC Red

OM Black

12 VB DC White

1 2 3

4 3 2 1

DC Power Connector P8 (PHY)

DC Power Connecto

DC Power Connecto

Pin Number

1

2

3

4

Pin Number

1

2

3

4

5

1 2 3 4

5


rs P9 and P10 (Bay1 SATA and Bay2 SATA)

r P11 and P12 (BAY and BAY2)

Signal name 18-AWG Wire Color

+12 VB DC White

COM Black

COM Black

+5 VDC Red


+3.3 VDC Orange

COM Black

+5 VDC Red

COM Black

+12 VC DC Blue/White

4 3 2 1

1 2 3 4

22 Technical Ove

DC Power Connecto

DC Power Connecto

Pin Number Signal name 18-AWG Wire Color

1 +12 VB DC White

2 COM Black

3 COM Black

4

Pin Number

1

2

3

4

Pin Number

1

2

3

4


r P13 (FDI)

r P14 (MS BD)

+5 VDC Red


+5 VDC Red

COM Black

COM Black

+12 VB DC White


+12 VB DC White

COM Black

COM Black

+5 VDC Red

1 2 3 4

1 2 3 4

DC Power Connectors P15

Power Button DC Pi

Pin Number Sign

1 CO

2 CO

3 CO

4 CO

5 +12

6 +12

7 +12

8 +12

Pin Number

1

2

3

4

5

6

7

8

9

10

85 6 7


n Assignments

al name 16-AWG Wire Color

M Black

M Black

M Black

M Black

VDC Yellow

VDC Yellow

VDC Green/Yellow

VDC Green/Yellow

Signal name

+5 VDC

PC LED

Hard-drive LED

Ground

Cable detect

PWRBTN

NOTE: The PWRBTN signal is inverted.

N/A

Ground

N/A

Key

41 2 3

24 Technical Ove


MemoryYou can increase your computer memory by installing memory modules on the system board.

Your computer suppotype of memory suppOwners Manual.

DDR2 Memory DDR2 memory m

size and speed. Ifpairs, the compuperformance. Seemodule to determ

NOTE: Alwa

system board

The recommend

A pair of maand 2

or

A pair of maand 2 and an

book.book Page 25 Monday, January 7, 2008 2:53 PMMemory 25

rts DDR2 memory. For additional information on the orted by your computer, see "Specifications" in the

Overviewodules should be installed in pairs of matched memory

the DDR2 memory modules are not installed in matched ter will continue to operate, but with a slight reduction in the label on the upper-right or upper-left corner of the ine the modules capacity.

ys install DDR2 memory modules in the order indicated on the

.

ed memory configurations are:

tched memory modules installed in DIMM connectors 1

tched memory modules installed in DIMM connectors 1 other matched pair installed in DIMM connectors 3 and 4

26 Memory

NOTICE: Do not install ECC memory modules.

If you install mixed pairs of PC2-4300 (DDR2 533-MHz) and PC2-5300 (DDR2 667-MHz) memory, the modules function at the speed of the slowest module installed.

Ensure that you install a single memory module in DIMM connector 1, the connector closest to the processor, before you install modules in any other connector.

.

NOTICE: If you re

memory upgrade, k

even if you purcha

memory module w

start properly. You

DIMM connectors

NOTE: Memory pu

A matched pair of moconnectors 1 and 2clips)

book.book Page 26 Monday, January 7, 2008 2:53 PMmove your original memory modules from the computer during a

eep them separate from any new modules that you may have,

sed the new modules from Dell. If possible, do not pair an original

ith a new memory module. Otherwise, your computer may not

should install your original memory modules in pairs either in

1 and 2 or DIMM connectors 3 and 4.

rchased from Dell is covered under your computer warranty.

dules in DIMM (white securing

B matched pair of memory modules in DIMM connectors 3 and 4 (black securing clips)

A

B

Addressing Memory ConfigurationsIf you are using a 32-bit operating system such as Microsoft Windows XP, your computer will support a maximum of 4 GB of memory. If you are using a 64-bit operating system, your computer will support a maximum of 8 GB (2-GB DIMMs in each of the four slots) of memory.

Installing Mem CAUTION: Before

safety instructions

NOTICE: To avoid

ground yourself by

unpainted metal su

1 Follow the proce

2 Remove the compage 13).

3 Press out the sec

1 memory connectoclosest to process


ory you begin any of the procedures in this section, follow the





dures in "Before You Begin" on page 9.

puter cover (see "Removing the Computer Cover" on

uring clip at each end of the memory module connector.

r or

2 securing clips (2) 3 memory connector

2

3

1

28 Memory

4 Align the notch on the bottom of the module with the crossbar in the connector.

NOTICE: To avoid

into the connector

5 Insert the modul

If you insert the at each end of th

6 Replace the compage 119).

NOTICE: To conne

device and then pl

1 cutouts (2)

3 notch

3

2

1

book.book Page 28 Monday, January 7, 2008 2:53 PM damage to the memory module, press the module straight down

while you apply equal force to each end of the module.

e into the connector until the module snaps into position.

module correctly, the securing clips snap into the cutouts e module.

puter cover (see "Replacing the Computer Cover" on

ct a network cable, first plug the cable into the network port or

ug it into the computer.

2 memory module

4 crossbar

4

7 Connect your computer and devices to electrical outlets, and then turn them on.

8 When the message appears stating that memory size has changed, press to continue.

9 Log on to your computer.

10 Right-click the MProperties.

11 Click the Genera

12 To verify that thememory (RAM)

Removing Me CAUTION: Before

safety instructions

NOTICE: To avoid

ground yourself by

unpainted metal su

1 Follow the proce


3 Press out the sec

4 Grasp the modu

If the module is dto remove it from


y Computer icon on your Windows desktop and click

l tab.

memory is installed correctly, check the amount of listed.

mory you begin any of the procedures in this section, follow the







uring clip at each end of the memory module connector.

le and pull it upwards.

ifficult to remove, gently ease the module back and forth the connector.

30 Memory


Cards CAUTION: Before you begin any of the procedures in this section, follow the


Your Dell computercards:

Two PCI Expressconfiguration)

One PCI Express

One PCI Express

Two PCI card slo

NOTE: If a graphic

dual-graphics conf

accessible for use

3

book.book Page 31 Monday, January 7, 2008 2:53 PMCards 31

provides the following slots for PCI and PCI Express

x16 card slots (can be used in a dual-graphics

x8 card slot

x1 card slot

ts

s card is installed in each of the PCI Express x16 card slots in the

iguration, the PCI Express x1 and one PCI card slot are not

.

4

1

62

5 7

32 Cards

Removing PCI NOTICE: To avoid

ground yourself by

unpainted metal su

NOTICE: If you ha

a PCI Express Grap

replace a graphics

1 Follow the proce


3 Disconnect any c

4 Press down the reappropriate card wall.

5 Remove the scre

NOTE: If the card

release the alignm

1 PCI card 2 PCI Express x16 card

3 PCI Express x16 card slot 4 PCI Express x8 card

5 PCI Express x8 card slot 6 PCI Express x1 card

7 PCI Express x1 card slot

book.book Page 32 Monday, January 7, 2008 2:53 PM and PCI Express Cards electrostatic discharge and damage to internal components,



ve the optional dual-graphics card configuration, see "Removing

hics Card From a Dual Configuration" on page 38 to remove or

card.



ables connected to the card.

lease tab on the top of the card retainer at the slot and pivot the card retainer back through the chassis

w that secures the card to the chassis.

is full-length, pull back on the alignment guide release tab to

ent guide from the fan cage.

6 Press the securingrasp the card byconnector.

1 release tab

3 screw

5 fan cage

1

2

6


g tab (if present) on the system board connector as you its top corners, and then ease the card out of the

2 card retainer

4 alignment guide

6 alignment guide release tab

3

45

34 Cards

7 Install a filler brathe card, see "Ins

NOTICE: Installing

maintain FCC certif

of your computer.

NOTICE: Do not ro

cards can prevent

the equipment.

8 Replace the screw

NOTE: If you remo

card fan cage; pus

9 Push the card rettab clicks into pl


NOTICE: To conne

device and then pl

1 PCI Express x16

3 PCI Express x16

1

3

2

book.book Page 34 Monday, January 7, 2008 2:53 PMcket in the empty card-slot opening. If you are replacing talling PCI and PCI Express Cards" on page 35.

filler brackets over empty card-slot openings is necessary to

ication of the computer. The brackets also keep dust and dirt out

ute card cables over or behind the cards. Cables routed over the

the computer cover from closing properly or cause damage to

that secures the filler bracket to the chassis.

ved the alignment guide, replace the alignment guide on the

h the alignment guide until it clicks into place.

ainer back into its original position; push its tip so that its ace.



ug the cable into the computer.

card 2 securing tab

card slot


12 Uninstall the driver for the card that you removed.

NOTE: If you removed a sound card or a network adapter, see "Network

Adapter and Sound Card Settings" on page 43.

Installing PCI NOTICE: To avoid

ground yourself by

unpainted metal su

NOTICE: If you ha

see "Installing a PC

install a graphics c

1 Follow the proce


3 Press down the tslot and pivot th

4 Remove the filleExpress Cards" o

5 Prepare the card

See the documenconfiguring the ccustomizing it fo

NOTE: If the card

remove the alignm

6 Position the cardpresent).

NOTE: If the

the card fan


and PCI Express Cards electrostatic discharge and damage to internal components,



ve or are upgrading to the optional dual-graphics configuration,

I Express Graphics Card in a Dual Configuration" on page 40 to

ard.



ab on the top of the card retainer at the appropriate card e card retainer back through the chassis wall.

r bracket or existing card (see "Removing PCI and PCI n page 32) to create a card-slot opening.

for installation.

tation that came with the card for information on ard, making internal connections, or otherwise r your computer.

is full-length, pull back on the alignment guide release tab to

ent guide from the card fan cage.

so that it is aligned with the slot and the securing tab (if

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

cage.

36 Cards

NOTICE: Ensure t

not installed correc

7 Gently pull the sconnector. Press slot.

NOTE: If you remo

card fan cage; pus

1 PCI Express x16

3 PCI Express x16

1

3

2

book.book Page 36 Monday, January 7, 2008 2:53 PMhat you release the securing tab to seat the card. If the card is

tly, you may damage the system board.

ecuring tab (if present) and place the card in the down firmly and ensure that the card is fully seated in the

ved the alignment guide, replace the alignment guide on the

h the alignment guide until it clicks into place.

card 2 securing tab

card slot

NOTICE: Do not ro

cards can prevent

the equipment.

NOTICE: An incor

graphics performa

8 Connect any cab

See the documencards cable conn

9 Replace the screw

NOTICE: Before p

all cards and filler b

of each card or fille

1 card connector (s

3 filler bracket propwithin the slot

5 alignment bar

1 2 3

6

5


ute card cables over or behind the cards. Cables routed over the

the computer cover from closing properly or cause damage to

rectly attached graphics power cable may result in degraded

nce.

les that should be attached to the card.

tation that came with the card for information about the ections.

to secure the card to the chassis.

ushing the card retainer back into place, ensure that the tops of

rackets are flush with the alignment bar and the notch in the top

r bracket fits around the alignment guide.

eated) 2 card connector (not seated)

erly aligned 4 filler bracket improperly aligned outside the slot

6 alignment guide

4

38 Cards

10 Rotate the card retainer back into its original position; push its tip so that its tab clicks into place.

NOTICE: To connect a network cable, first plug the cable into the network port or

device and then plug the cable into the computer.

11 Replace the computer cover (see "Replacing the Computer Cover" on page 119).

12 Connect your cothem on.

13 Install any driverdocumentation.

NOTE: If you

Adapter and

Removing a PDual Configur

NOTE: Follow the

graphics cards in d

PCI Express cards,

1 Follow the proce


3 Gently securing card bridge (if prfrom the comput

NOTE: The g

configuration

book.book Page 38 Monday, January 7, 2008 2:53 PMmputer and devices to electrical outlets, and then turn

s required for the card as described in the card

installed a sound card or a network adapter, see "Network

Sound Card Settings" on page 43.

CI Express Graphics Card From a ationsteps described in this section to remove PCI Express x16

ual configuration only. For removal of any other type of PCI or

see "Removing PCI and PCI Express Cards" on page 32.



both graphics cards with one hand, remove the graphics esent) with your other hand by pulling it up and away er. Set it aside.

raphics card bridge may not be present in all dual-graphics

s and is not necessary in a single-graphics card configuration.

4 Disconnect any c

5 Remove the PCIExpress Cards" o

NOTICE: Installing

maintain FCC certif

of your computer.

6 Install a filler brathe card, see "InsConfiguration" o

NOTICE: Before p



1 graphics card brid

3 dual-PCI Express

1

2


ables connected to the card.

Express graphics card (see "Removing PCI and PCI n page 32).

filler brackets over empty card-slot openings is necessary to

ication of the computer. The brackets also keep dust and dirt out

cket in the empty card-slot opening. If you are replacing talling a PCI Express Graphics Card in a Dual n page 40.




ge 2 power connectors (2)

graphics cards

3

40 Cards

NOTICE: 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.

7 Push the card retainer back into its original position; push its tip so that its tab clicks into place.

8 Replace the screw that secures the filler bracket or card to the chassis.


NOTICE: To conne

device and then pl


Installing a PCConfiguration

NOTE: To upgrade

need additional pa

Owners Manual).

This section pertains For installation of othand PCI Express Card

The PCI Express x1 cinstalled in each of thconfiguration. If you graphics card configuPCI Express x1 card slocate the PCI Expres"Removing PCI and P

NOTICE: For infor

Interface (SLI) dua

support.dell.com.

book.book Page 40 Monday, January 7, 2008 2:53 PMputer cover (see "Replacing the Computer Cover" on



mputer and devices to electrical outlets, and then turn

I Express Graphics Card in a Dual

to or downgrade from a dual-graphics configuration, you will

rts that can be ordered from Dell (see "Contacting Dell" in your

to dual PCI Express graphics card configurations only. er types of PCI or PCI Express cards, see "Installing PCI s" on page 35.

ard slot is not available for use if a graphics card is e PCI Express x16 card slots in a dual-graphics card are upgrading from a single graphics card to a dual-ration, you will need to remove any card installed in the lot (see "System Board Components" on page 16 to s x1 card slot). To remove a PCI Express card, see CI Express Cards" on page 32.

mation about upgrading your system to use Nvidia Scalable Link

l-graphics technology, see the Dell Support website at

To learn more about dual-graphics technology, see "Understanding Dual Graphics Technology" in your Owners Manual.

1 Follow the procedures in "Before You Begin" on page 9.

2 Remove the computer cover (see "Removing the Computer Cover" on page 13).

3 Remove the filleExpress Graphicscard-slot opening

NOTE: If you

card installed

PCI and PCI E

4 Install the PCI ECards" on page 3

5 Prepare the card

See the documenconfiguring the ccustomizing it fo

NOTICE: An incor

graphics performa

6 Connect any cab

See the documencards cable conn

NOTICE: Before p



7 Rotate the card rits tab clicks into

8 Attach the graphconfiguration), pconnector tabs.


r bracket or existing graphics card (see "Removing a PCI Card From a Dual Configuration" on page 38) to create a .

are upgrading to a dual-graphics card configuration and have a

in the PCI Express x1 card slot, remove the card (see "Removing

xpress Cards" on page 32).

xpress graphics card (see "Installing PCI and PCI Express 5).

for installation.

tation that came with the card for information on ard, making internal connections, or otherwise r your computer.

rectly attached graphics power cable may result in degraded

nce.

les that should be attached to the card.

tation that came with the card for information about the ections.




etainer back into its original position; push its tip so that place.

ics card bridge (if required for your dual-graphics ressing firmly so that it completely covers the

42 Cards

NOTICE: To conne

device and then pl

9 If present, lower and snap it into p



1 graphics card brion some dual-graconfigurations)

3 dual-PCI Expres

1

2

book.book Page 42 Monday, January 7, 2008 2:53 PMct a network cable, first plug the cable into the network port or


the card-retention device that lies over the installed cards lace.



dge (not present phics card

2 power connectors (2)

s graphics cards

3

Network Adapter and Sound Card SettingsIf you have installed a sound card:

1 Disconnect the FP_AUDIO cable from the system board (see "System Board Components" on page 16) and connect it to the internal audio connector on your sound card.

2 Connect externaconnect externalline-in connecto

3 Enter system setManual), select Ito Off.

If you have removed a

1 Enter system setManual), select Ito On.

2 Connect externaof the computer.

If you have installed aintegrated network ad

1 Enter system setManual), select Ito Off.

2 Connect the netDo not connect tpanel.

If you have removed a

1 Enter system setManual), select Ito On.

2 Connect the netof the computer.


l audio devices to the sound card connectors. Do not audio devices to the microphone, speaker/headphone, or rs on the back panel.

up (see "Entering System Setup" in your Owners ntegrated Audio Controller, and then change the setting

sound card:

up (see "Entering System Setup" in your Owners ntegrated Audio Controller, and then change the setting

l audio devices to the audio connectors on the back panel

n add-in network adapter and want to disable the apter:

up (see "Entering System Setup" in your Ownerss ntegrated NIC Controller, and then change the setting

work cable to the add-in network adapter connectors. he network cable to the integrated connector on the back

n add-in network connector:

up (see "Entering System Setup" in your Ownerss ntegrated NIC Controller, and then change the setting

work cable to the integrated connector on the back panel

44 Cards


DrivesYour computer supports:

Four SATA devic

One IDE device

One floppy drive

NOTICE: When re

power cables conn

NOTE: The 3.5-inc

with the hard drive

1 CD/DVD drive b

3 hard-drive bays (4

1

book.book Page 45 Monday, January 7, 2008 2:53 PMDrives 45

es (hard drives or optical drives)

(one hard drive or one optical drive)

or one media card reader

moving and replacing drives, be sure to leave the drive data and

ected to the system board.

h media card reader/floppy drive carrier is not interchangeable

carrier.

ays (2) 2 floppy drive/media card reader

)

32

46 Drives

About Serial ATA (SATA) DrivesYour computer supports up to four serial ATA hard drives and two serial ATA optical drives. SATA drives provide the following benefits by transferring data using serial technology and flexible cables that are thinner and longer than IDE cables:

Improved cable r

Compact cable cdrive, allowing fo

General DriveSATA drives should bboard. IDE drives sho

When connecting a Sand press firmly into the cable by the conn

When you connect twthe devices for the caconnector on the data

1 SATA data cable

3 SATA drive

1

2

book.book Page 46 Monday, January 7, 2008 2:53 PMouting facilitates more efficient airflow inside the chassis.

onnectors save space on the system board and on the hard r more efficient utilization of space inside the chassis.

Installation Guidelinese connected to connectors labeled "SATA" on the system uld be connected to the connectors labeled "IDE."

ATA cable, hold the cable by the connector at each end the connector. When disconnecting a SATA cable, hold ector at each end and pull until the connector detaches.

o IDE devices to a single IDE data cable and configure ble select setting, the device attached to the last cable is the primary device or the boot device, and the

2 SATA data connector (on the system board)

3

device attached to the middle connector on the data cable is the secondary device. See the drive documentation in your upgrade kit for information on configuring devices for the cable select setting.

To connect an IDE data cable, align the tab on one connector with the notch on the other. When disconnecting an IDE data cable, grasp the colored pull-tab and pull until the connector detaches.

Hard Drive

Removing a Hard Dr

CAUTION: Before

safety instructions

CAUTION: To gua

the electrical outle

NOTICE: If you are

back up your files b

1 Follow the proce


3 Disconnect the p

NOTE: If you

other end of

use the data


ive



rd against electrical shock, always unplug your computer from

t before removing the cover.

replacing a hard drive that contains data that you want to keep,

efore you begin this procedure.



ower cable and the data cable from the hard drive.

are not replacing the hard drive at this time, disconnect the

the data cable from the system board and set it aside. You can

cable to install a hard drive at a later time.

48 Drives

4 Press the black taother and slide th

1 SATA power ca

3 SATA data consystem board)

1 2 3

book.book Page 48 Monday, January 7, 2008 2:53 PMbs on each side of the hard-drive bracket towards each e drive up and out of the hard-drive bay.

ble 2 SATA data cable

nector (on the

5 Ensure that all th


NOTICE: To conne

device and then pl


1 black tabs (2)

3 hard-drive bay

1

3

2


e connectors are properly cabled and firmly seated.





2 hard drive

50 Drives

Installing a Hard Drive

CAUTION: Before you begin any of the procedures in this section, follow the




3 Remove the existon page 47).

NOTE: If a ha

the bracket b

4 Prepare the new for the hard drivecomputer.

NOTE: If the

attached, use

drive.

5 Verify that the ha

6 Slide the hard drplace.

1 hard drive

book.book Page 50 Monday, January 7, 2008 2:53 PMing hard drive, if applicable (see "Removing a Hard Drive"

rd-drive bracket is installed inside the hard-drive bay, remove

efore you install the new hard drive.

hard drive for installation and check the documentation to verify that the hard drive is configured for your

hard drive you are installing does not have a hard-drive bracket

your original hard-drive bracket; snap the bracket onto the new

rd-drive bay is empty and unobstructed.

ive into the hard-drive bay until it clicks securely into

2 hard-drive bracket

1

2

NOTICE: Ensure t

7 Connect the pow

NOTE: If you

you are insta

board.

1 hard drive

1

2


hat all the connectors are properly cabled and firmly seated.

er and data cables to the hard drive.

disconnected the data cable while removing the hard drive or if

lling a new hard drive, connect the data cable to the system

2 hard-drive bay

52 Drives


NOTICE: To conne

device and then pl


See the documeninstalling any sof

1 SATA power cabl

3 SATA data connesystem board)

1 2

3

book.book Page 52 Monday, January 7, 2008 2:53 PMputer cover (see "Replacing the Computer Cover" on




tation that came with the drive for instructions on tware required for drive operation.

e 2 SATA data cable

ctor (on the

Drive Panel CAUTION: Before you begin any of the procedures in this section, follow the


Removing the Drive Panel

1 Follow the proce


3 Grasp the drive-runtil the drive pa

4 Pivot the drive p

5 Set the drive pan

1 drive-release lat

3 drive-panel tabs

2

3




elease latch and slide it towards the base of the computer nel snaps open.

anel outward and lift it from its side hinges.

el aside in a secure location.

ch 2 drive panel

(3)

1

54 Drives

Installing the Drive Panel



3 Align the drive-panel tabs with the side-door hinges.

4 Rotate the drive


1 drive-panel tabs

3 drive panel

1

3

book.book Page 54 Monday, January 7, 2008 2:53 PMpanel toward the computer until it snaps into place.


(3) 2 side-door hinges (3)

2

Floppy Drive CAUTION: Before you begin any of the procedures in this section, follow the


Removing a Floppy Drive

1 Follow the proce


3 Remove the driv

4 Disconnect the p

1 power cable




e panel (see "Removing the Drive Panel" on page 53).

ower and data cables from the back of the floppy drive.

2 floppy-drive data cable

1

2

56 Drives

5 Slide the drive-release latch towards the base of the computer to release the shoulder screw, and then slide the drive out of the drive bay.

6 Replace the drive


NOTICE: To conne

device and then pl


Installing a Floppy D

1 Follow the proce


1 drive-release latch

1

2

book.book Page 56 Monday, January 7, 2008 2:53 PM panel (see "Installing the Drive Panel" on page 54).





rive



2 floppy drive

3 Remove the drive panel (see "Removing the Drive Panel" on page 53).

4 Remove the existing floppy drive, if applicable (see "Removing a Floppy Drive" on page 55).

5 If no screws are attached to the new floppy drive, check the inside of the drive panel for shoulder screws. If screws are present, attach the screws to the new drive.

6 Slide the floppy

1 floppy drive


drive into the drive bay until it clicks into place.

2 shoulder screws (4)

1

2

58 Drives

7 Connect the pow

8 Check all cable cblocking airflow

9 Replace the drive


NOTICE: To conne

device and then pl



12 Enter system setManual), and sel

1 drive-release latc

1

2

book.book Page 58 Monday, January 7, 2008 2:53 PMer and data cables to the back of the floppy drive.

onnections and fold cables out of the way to avoid between the fan and cooling vents.

panel (see "Installing the Drive Panel" on page 54).



ug it in to the computer.



up (see "Entering System Setup" in your Owners ect the appropriate Diskette Drive option.

h 2 floppy drive

Media Card Reader CAUTION: Before you begin any of the procedures in this section, follow the


Removing a Media Card Reader

1 Follow the proce


3 Remove the driv

4 Disconnect the mreader.





edia card reader cable from the back of the media card

1 media card reader cable

1

60 Drives

5 Slide the drive-release latch towards the base of the computer to release the shoulder screw, and then slide the media card reader out of the drive bay.

6 Replace the drive


NOTICE: To conne

device and then pl


Installing a Media C

1 Follow the proce



2

1






ard Reader



h 2 media card reader


4 Remove the existing media card reader, if applicable (see "Removing a Media Card Reader" on page 59).

5 If no screws are attached to the media card reader, check the inside of the drive panel for shoulder screws. If screws are present, attach the screws to the new card reader.

6 Slide the media

1 media card reade


card reader into the drive bay until it clicks into place.

r 2 shoulder screws (4)

1

2

62 Drives

7 Attach the media


9 Replace the drive


NOTICE: To conne

device and then pl



12 Enter system setand select the ap


1

2

book.book Page 62 Monday, January 7, 2008 2:53 PM card reader cable to the back of the media card reader.








up (see "Entering System Setup" in the Owners Manual) propriate USB for FlexBay option.

h 2 media card reader

CD/DVD Drive CAUTION: Before you begin any of the procedures in this section, follow the


Removing a CD/DVD Drive

1 Follow the proce


3 Remove the driv

4 Disconnect the p

NOTE: If you

not replace it

and set it asi

1 data cable





ower and data cables from the back of the drive.

are uninstalling the only CD/DVD drive in your computer and will

at this time, disconnect the data cable from the system board

de.

2 power cable

2

1

64 Drives

5 Slide the drive-release latch towards the base of the computer to release the shoulder screw, and then slide the CD/DVD drive out of the drive bay.

6 Replace the drive


NOTICE: To conne

device and then pl


Installing a CD/DVD

1 Follow the proce


1 drive-release la

3 CD/DVD drive

1

3

2






Drive



tch 2 shoulder screws (3)


4 Remove the existing CD/DVD drive, if applicable (see "Removing a CD/DVD Drive" on page 63).

5 Prepare the CD/DVD drive for installation and check the documentation that accompanied the drive to verify that the drive is configured for your computer.

NOTE: If you

select setting

6 If no screws are afor screws and, if

7 Gently slide the

1 CD/DVD drive


are installing an IDE drive, configure the drive for the cable

.

ttached to the drive, check the inside of the drive panel screws are present, attach the screws to the new drive.

drive into the drive bay until it clicks into place.

2 shoulder screws (3)

1

2

66 Drives

8 Attach the powe

To locate the syspage 16.


1

2

book.book Page 66 Monday, January 7, 2008 2:53 PMr and data cables to the CD/DVD drive.

tem board connector, see "System Board Components" on

h 2 CD/DVD drive


10 Replace the drive


NOTICE: To conne

device and then pl



13 Enter system setand select the ap

1 power cable

2

1









up (see "Entering System Setup" in the Owners Manual) propriate Drive option.

2 data cable

68 Drives


Fans

Removing the1 Follow the proce


3 Gather all the caremove any full-lExpress Cards" o

NOTICE: Note the

4 Disconnect all thBoard Compone

5 Remove the screslide the card fan

book.book Page 69 Monday, January 7, 2008 2:53 PMFans 69

Card Fandures in "Before You Begin" on page 9.


bles from the cable holder on the alignment guide and ength expansion cards (see "Removing PCI and PCI n page 32).

location of each connector before disconnecting the cables.

e cables from the master I/O Board (see "Master I/O nts" on page 101).

w that secures the card fan cage to the chassis and then cage back and out of the chassis.

70 Fans

6 In succession, carubber grommet

1 screw

3 tabs (4)

1

2

book.book Page 70 Monday, January 7, 2008 2:53 PMrefully pull on each corner of the card fan to detach the s securing the card fan to the card fan cage.

2 card fan cage

3

7 Set the card fan

Installing the NOTICE: Ensure t

in the lower-right c

1 With the card fagrommets in thethen pull the gro

NOTE: Airflo

1 card fan

3 card fan cage

1

2

3


aside in a secure location.

Card Fanhat the fan power cable is correctly routed through the opening

orner of the fan cage.

n power cable oriented downward, align the rubber fan with the openings in each corner of the card fan cage, mmets through until they snap into place.

w direction and orientation are shown on the side of the fan.

2 rubber grommet (4)

4 card fan power cable

4

72 Fans

2 Insert the four tacorresponding slountil it snaps int

1 card fan

3 card fan cage

5 air-flow directio

2

1

3

book.book Page 72 Monday, January 7, 2008 2:53 PMbs along the bottom of the card fan cage into the ts on the chassis, then slide the card fan cage forward

o place.

2 rubber grommet (4)

4 card-fan orientation direction arrow

n arrow 6 card fan power cable

6

45

3 Replace the screw

4 Connect the cab(PSU) DC Conn

5 Replace any full-PCI and PCI Exp


NOTICE: To conne

device and then pl


1 card fan cage

3 screw

3

1


that secures the card fan cage to the chassis.

les to the master I/O board (see "Power Supply Unit ector Pin Assignments" on page 18).

length expansion cards that you removed (see "Installing ress Cards" on page 35).



ug it into your computer.


2 tabs (4)

2

74 Fans

Removing the Hard Drive Fan1 Follow the procedures in "Before You Begin" on page 9.


3 Remove the card fan cage (see "Removing the Card Fan" on page 69).

4 Disconnect the hmaster I/O boardAssignments" on

5 Slide the hard drit from the comp

1 hard-drive fan

1

2

book.book Page 74 Monday, January 7, 2008 2:53 PMard drive fan cable from the FAN_HDD connector on the (see "Power Supply Unit (PSU) DC Connector Pin page 18).

ive fan cage out from behind the hard drive bays, then lift uter.

2 hard-drive fan cage

6 In succession, carefully pull on each corner of the hard drive fan to detach the rubber grommets securing the hard drive fan to the hard drive fan cage.

7 Set the hard driv

1 hard-drive fan

3 hard-drive fan ca

2

1


e fan aside in a secure location.

2 rubber grommets

ge 4 hard-drive fan cable

3

4

76 Fans

Installing the Hard Drive Fan NOTICE: Ensure that the hard drive fan cable is correctly routed through the

opening in the lower-right corner of the fan cage.

1 With the hard drive fan cable oriented downward, align the rubber grommets in the fan with the openings in each corner of the fan cage, then pull the gromme

NOTE: Airflow dire

2 Insert the tab alocorresponding slothe hard drive ba

1 hard drive fan

3 hard drive fan cag

5 air-flow direction

2

1

book.book Page 76 Monday, January 7, 2008 2:53 PMts through until they snap into place.

ction and orientation are shown on the side of the fan.

ng the bottom of the hard drive fan cage into the t on the chassis, then slide the hard drive fan cage behind ys until it snaps into place.

2 rubber grommets

e 4 hard drive fan orientation direction arrow

arrow 6 hard drive fan cable

3

6

4

5

3 Connect the harmaster I/O boardAssignments" on

4 Replace the card


NOTICE: To conne

device and then pl


1 hard drive fan

2

1


d drive fan cable to the FAN_HDD connector on the (see "Power Supply Unit (PSU) DC Connector Pin page 18).

fan cage (see "Installing the Card Fan" on page 71).





2 hard drive fan cage

78 Fans


Processor Heatsink CAUTION: Before you perform this procedure, follow the safety instructions

located in the Product Information Guide.



CAUTION: The pr

sure that the heat

3 Disconnect the fboard (see "Syste

4 Loosen the four system board.

book.book Page 79 Monday, January 7, 2008 2:53 PMProcessor Heatsink 79

Processor Heatsinkdures in "Before You Begin" on page 9.


ocessor heat sink can get very hot during normal operation. Be

sink has had sufficient time to cool before you touch it.

an cable from the FAN_CPU connector on the system m Board Components" on page 16).

captive screws securing the processor heatsink to the

80 Processor He

NOTICE: When yo

side to avoid dama

5 Lift the processo

Installing the 1 Follow the proce


NOTICE: Incorrec

system board and p

3 Align the four cathe system board

NOTE: Airflo

1 airflow direction arrows

3 captive screws (4

1

book.book Page 80 Monday, January 7, 2008 2:53 PMatsink

u remove the processor heatsink, lay it upside down or on its

ging the heatsink thermal interface.

r heatsink out of the computer, and set it aside.

Processor Heatsinkdures in "Before You Begin" on page 9.


t alignment of the processor heatsink can cause damage to the

rocessor.

ptive screws on the processor heatsink with the holes on .

w direction and orientation are shown on top of the heatsink.

and orientation 2 processor heatsink

) 4 FAN_CPU cable

2

3

4

4 Tighten the four captive screws.

5 Connect the fan cable to the FAN_CPU connector on the system board (see "System Board Components" on page 16).

6 Close the computer cover (see "Replacing the Computer Cover" on page 119).

NOTICE: To conne

device and then pl


book.book Page 81 Monday, January 7, 2008 2:53 PMProcessor Heatsink 81




82 Processor He

book.book Page 82 Monday, January 7, 2008 2:53 PMatsink

Processor CAUTION: Before you begin any of the procedures in this section, follow the


NOTICE: Do not p

removal and replac

system board. For t



3 Disconnect the pconnectors (see "board.

4 Remove the procpage 79).

5 Push down and o

6 Lift the socket re

book.book Page 83 Monday, January 7, 2008 2:53 PMProcessor 83

erform the following steps unless you are familiar with hardware

ement. Performing these steps incorrectly could damage your

echnical service, see "Contacting Dell" in your Owners Manual.

Processordures in "Before You Begin" on page 9.


ower cables from the POWER and 12V_ATXP System Board Components" on page 16) on the system

essor heatsink (see "Removing the Processor Heatsink" on

ut on the socket release lever.

lease lever and open the processor cover.

84 Processor

7 Remove the proc

Leave the releaseready for the pro

Installing the NOTICE: Ground y

the computer.

NOTICE: You mus

permanent damage

computer.

NOTE: If the socke

the processor.

1 Align the pin-1 c

1 processor cover

3 socket

1

2

book.book Page 84 Monday, January 7, 2008 2:53 PMessor from the socket.

lever extended in the release position so that the socket is cessor to be replaced.

Processorourself by touching an unpainted metal surface on the back of

t position the processor correctly in the socket to avoid

to the processor and the computer when you turn on the

t release lever is not fully extended, extend it before you install

orner of the processor and socket.

2 processor

4 socket release lever

3

4

NOTICE: Socket p

aligned properly w

the processor. Be c

2 Set the processoraligned in the sominimal pressure

3 When the proce

4 Pivot the socket to secure the pro

5 Replace the procpage 80).

6 Reconnect the p(see "System Boa

1 processor cover

3 socket

5 socket pin-1 indi

1

book.book Page 85 Monday, January 7, 2008 2:53 PMProcessor 85

ins are delicate. To avoid damage, ensure that the processor is

ith the socket, and do not use excessive force when you install

areful not to touch or bend the pins on the system board.

lightly in the socket and ensure that the processor is cket. When the processor is positioned correctly, apply to seat it.

ssor is fully seated in the socket, close the processor cover.

release lever back toward the socket and snap it into place cessor.

essor heatsink (see "Installing the Processor Heatsink" on

ower cables to the POWER and 12V_ATXP connectors rd Components" on page 16) on the system board.

2 processor

4 socket release lever

cator

2

3

45

86 Processor



device and then plug it into the computer.



System Board CAUTION: Before you begin any of the procedures in this section, follow the

safety instructions in the Product Information Guide



CAUTION: The pr

sure that the heat

3 Remove the procpage 79).

4 Remove all the eCards" on page 3

5 Remove any addboard.

NOTICE: Carefully

disconnect it, so th

routed or a disconn

6 Disconnect all ca

NOTICE: If you ar

system board to th

part.

7 Remove the 10 s

book.book Page 87 Monday, January 7, 2008 2:53 PMSystem Board 87

System Boarddures in "Before You Begin" on page 9.


ocessor heat sink can get very hot during normal operation. Be

sink has had sufficient time to cool before you touch it.

essor heatsink (see "Removing the Processor Heatsink" on

xpansion cards (see "Removing PCI and PCI Express 2).

itional components that may restrict access to the system

note the routing and location of each cable before you

at you are sure to re-route cables correctly. An incorrectly

ected cable could lead to computer problems.

bles from the system board.

e replacing the system board, visually compare the replacement

e existing system board to make sure that you have the correct

crews that secure the system board to the chassis.

88 System Board

8 Carefully, lift the

Installing the NOTICE: If you ar

system board to th

part.

NOTE: Some com

in different location

NOTE: Jumper se

1 Transfer componsystem board, if a

1 screw (10)

1

book.book Page 88 Monday, January 7, 2008 2:53 PM system board out of the computer.

System Boarde replacing the system board, visually compare the replacement

e existing system board to make sure that you have the correct

ponents and connectors on replacement system boards may be

s than corresponding connectors on the existing system board.

ttings on replacement system boards are preset at the factory.

ents from the existing system board to the replacement pplicable.

2 Orient the system board by aligning the screw holes on the system board with the screw holes on the chassis.

3 Replace the 10 screws to secure the system board to the chassis.

4 Replace the processor heatsink (see "Installing the Processor Heatsink" on page 80).

5 Replace any expaPCI Express Car

6 Replace any addiboard.

7 Reconnect all ca


NOTICE: To conne

device and then pl


10 Flash the system

NOTE: For informa

support.dell.com.

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nsion cards that you removed (see "Installing PCI and ds" on page 35).

tional components that you removed from the system

bles to the system board.





BIOS, as needed.

tion on flashing the system BIOS, see the Dell Support website at

90 System Board


Power Supply CAUTION: Before you begin any of the procedures in this section, follow the




NOTICE: Note the

the power supply c

3 Follow the DC pdisconnect each

NOTE: Note

You must rou

from being pi

4 Remove the syst

5 Remove the fourchassis.

6 Remove the screchassis.

7 Slide the cable clsecuring tabs on away from the co

book.book Page 91 Monday, January 7, 2008 2:53 PMPower Supply 91

Power Supplydures in "Before You Begin" on page 9.


location and ID of each power connector before disconnecting

ables.

ower cables that stem from the power supply and connected power cable.

the routing of the power cable bundles as you disconnect them.

te these cables properly when you replace them to prevent them

nched or crimped.

em board (see "Removing the System Board" on page 87).

screws that secure the power supply to the back of the

w that secures the power supply cable clamp to the

amp towards the front of the computer to free it from the the computer chassis, then lift the cable clamp up and mputer.

92 Power Supply

8 Gather the powefor easy removal.

9 Slide the power sthe securing tabs

10 Slide the power sprotruding lip of

11 Lift the power su

Installing the 1 Slide the power s

the computer ch

2 Replace the fourcomputer chassis

1 power supply

3 screw

1 2 3

4

book.book Page 92 Monday, January 7, 2008 2:53 PMr supply cable bundles that stem from the power supply,

upply towards the front of the computer, to free it from on the computer chassis.

upply towards the expansion cards, to clear the the chassis.

pply up and out of the computer.

Power Supply upply into place, ensuring that the tabs on the rear wall of assis latch into place.

screws that secure the power supply to the back of the .

2 protruding lip of the chassis

4 cable clamp

3 Reroute the DC power cables as you found them.

4 Insert the tab along the bottom of the cable clamp into the corresponding slot on the chassis, then slide the cable clamp towards the rear of the computer chassis until it snaps into place.

5 Replace the screw that secures the cable clamp to the chassis.

6 Replace the syste

7 Reattach each ofcarefully reroutin


NOTICE: To conne

device and then pl


book.book Page 93 Monday, January 7, 2008 2:53 PMPower Supply 93

m board (see "Installing the System Board" on page 88).

the DC power cables that were previously connected, g them as you found them.





94 Power Supply


Front I/O Panel

Removing the CAUTION: Before

safety instructions

1 Follow the proce


3 Remove any full-Express Cards" o

NOTICE: Carefully

you are sure to re-

cable could lead to

4 Disconnect the c

5 Remove the card

6 Disconnect the Fcable, and the U

7 Remove the driv

8 Remove the fron

a Release the

b Carefully, pifrom the cha

c Disconnect the front pan

book.book Page 95 Monday, January 7, 2008 2:53 PMFront I/O Panel 95

Front I/O Panel you begin any of the procedures in this section, follow the




length expansion cards (see "Removing PCI and PCI n page 32).

note the routing of each cable before you disconnect it, so that

route cables correctly. An incorrectly routed or a disconnected

computer problems.

ables from the master I/O board.

fan cage (see "Removing the Card Fan" on page 69)

RONT_AUDIO_USB_LED cable, the FRONT_USB_LED SB_MB cable from the front I/O panel.


t panel:

four tabs that secure the front panel to the chassis.

vot the front panel away from the computer to release it ssis.

the FRONT_LED cable from the front panel to remove el.

96 Front I/O Pane

9 Remove the two slide the front I/O

1 FRONT_LED ca

3 front panel

1

3

book.book Page 96 Monday, January 7, 2008 2:53 PMl

screws that secure the front I/O panel to the chassis, then panel towards the chassis frame to remove it completely.

ble 2 tabs (4)

2

Installing the CAUTION: Before

safety instructions

1 Follow the proce


3 Align the screw hchassis, and then

1 screws (2)

1


Front I/O Panel you begin any of the procedures in this section, follow the




oles on the front I/O panel with the screw holes on the tighten the two screws.

2 front I/O panel

2

98 Front I/O Pane

4 Align the securing tabs on the front panel with the corresponding slots on the chassis and connect the FRONT_LED cable to the front panel.

5 Rotate the front

6 Replace the drive

7 Connect the FROcable, and the U

8 Replace the card

NOTICE: Ensure t

I/O board or your c

9 Connect all the cComponents" on

10 Replace any expaPCI Express Car

1 front panel

3 securing tabs (4)

1

2


panel towards the computer until it snaps into place.

panel (see "Installing the Drive Panel" on page 54)

NT_AUDIO_USB_LED cable, the FRONT_USB_LED SB_MB cable to the front I/O panel.


hat you replace all the cables originally connected to the master

omputer may not function properly.

ables to the master I/O board (see "Master I/O Board page 101).

nsion cards that you removed (see "Installing PCI and ds" on page 35).

2 FRONT_LED cable

3



device and then plug it into your computer.



100 Front I/O Pane


Master I/O Board

Master I/O Bo

10

11

book.book Page 101 Monday, January 7, 2008 2:53 PMMaster I/O Board 101

ard Components

1 2

4 5

6

7

8

9

3

102 Master I/O Bo

CAUTION: Before

safety instructions



3 Remove the card

4 Disconnect all ca

5 Remove the scre

6 Lift the master I

1 I/O board reset jumper (RESET_FW)

2 Slab debug header

3 ESA fault LED 4 media card reader connector (USB_Flexbay)

5 internal USB con

7 card fan connecto

9 hard drive fan con(FAN_HDD)

11 front panel LED (FRONT_LED)

book.book Page 102 Monday, January 7, 2008 2:53 PMard


in the Product Information Guide

Master I/O Boarddures in "Before You Begin" on page 9.


fan cage (see "Removing the Card Fan" on page 69).

bles from the master I/O board.

w that secures the master I/O board to the metal tray.

/O board out of the computer.

nector (USB_MB) 6 I/O board power connector (PWR_CONN)

r (FAN_CCAG) 8 rear LED sensor (REAR_LED_SENSOR)

nector 10 front I/O panel USB, audio, and lights connector (FRONT_AUDIO_USB_LED)

connector

Installing the 1 Orient the maste

2 Replace the screw

3 Reconnect all ca

4 Replace the card



1 screw

1

book.book Page 103 Monday, January 7, 2008 2:53 PMMaster I/O Board 103

Master I/O Boardr I/O board on the metal tray.

to secure the master I/O board to the metal tray.

bles to the master I/O board.



mputer and devices to electrical outlets, and turn

2 master I/O board

1

2

104 Master I/O Bo

book.book Page 104 Monday, January 7, 2008 2:53 PMard

Lights CAUTION: Before you begin any of the procedures in this section, follow the

safety instructions in the Product Information Guide

Removing the NOTE: The front L

LED board, you mu

1 Follow the proce


3 Remove the driv

4 Release the four

5 Carefully, pivot tthe chassis.

book.book Page 105 Monday, January 7, 2008 2:53 PMLights 105

Front LED BoardED board is embedded on the front panel. To remove the front

st remove the front panel.




tabs that secure the front panel to the chassis.

he front panel away from the computer to release it from

106 Lights

6 Disconnect the Ffront panel along

NOTE: Do not rem

Installing the NOTE: The front L

to install the front L

1 Follow the proce


1 FRONT_LED ca

3 front panel

1

3

book.book Page 106 Monday, January 7, 2008 2:53 PMRONT_LED cable from the front panel to remove the with the front panel light board.

ove the front panel light board embedded on the front panel.

Front LED BoardED board is embedded on t

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