Dell Precision Workstation T7600

Owner's Manual

Regulatory Model: D02X

Regulatory Type: D02X001
Notes, Cautions, and Warnings
NOTE: A NOTE indicates important information that helps you make better use of your computer.

CAUTION: A CAUTION indicates either potential damage to hardware or loss of data and tells you how to avoid the
problem.
WARNING: A WARNING indicates a potential for property damage, personal injury, or death.

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2013 - 02

Rev. A02
Contents

Notes, Cautions, and Warnings...................................................................................................2

1 Working on Your Computer.......................................................................................................7

Before Working Inside Your Computer.....................................................................................................................7
Turning Off Your Computer.......................................................................................................................................8
After Working Inside Your Computer........................................................................................................................8

2 Removing and Installing Components.....................................................................................9

Recommended Tools................................................................................................................................................9
Removing the Power Supply Unit (PSU)...................................................................................................................9
Installing the Power Supply Unit (PSU)....................................................................................................................9
Removing the Front Cover.......................................................................................................................................10
Installing the Front Cover........................................................................................................................................10
Removing the Hard Drive........................................................................................................................................11
Installing the Hard Drive.........................................................................................................................................13
Removing the Left Cover.........................................................................................................................................13
Installing the Left Cover..........................................................................................................................................14
Removing the Intrusion Switch...............................................................................................................................14
Installing the Intrusion Switch................................................................................................................................15
Removing the PCI Card...........................................................................................................................................15
Installing the PCI Card............................................................................................................................................16
Removing the 2.5-inch Optical Drive.......................................................................................................................16
Installing the 2.5-inch Optical Drive........................................................................................................................19
Removing the Air Tunnel ........................................................................................................................................19
Installing the Air Tunnel .........................................................................................................................................20
Removing the Processor/Memory's Slot Cover......................................................................................................21
Installing the Processor/Memory's Slot Cover.......................................................................................................21
Removing the Memory............................................................................................................................................21
Installing the Memory.............................................................................................................................................22
Removing the Coin-Cell Battery..............................................................................................................................22
Installing the Coin-Cell Battery...............................................................................................................................22
Removing the Heat Sink..........................................................................................................................................22
Installing the Heat Sink...........................................................................................................................................24
Removing the Heat-Sink Fan...................................................................................................................................24
Installing the Heat-Sink Fan....................................................................................................................................24
Removing the System Fan.......................................................................................................................................25
Installing the System Fan........................................................................................................................................28
 Removing the Front I/O Panel and the USB 3.0 Ports.............................................................................................29
Installing the Front I/O Panel and the USB 3.0 Ports..............................................................................................31
Removing the Power Switch...................................................................................................................................31
Installing the Power Switch....................................................................................................................................32
Removing the Speaker............................................................................................................................................32
Installing the Speaker.............................................................................................................................................33
Removing the Right Cover.......................................................................................................................................33
Installing the Right Cover........................................................................................................................................34
Removing the 5.25-inch Optical Drive.....................................................................................................................34
Installing the 5.25-inch Optical Drive......................................................................................................................35
Removing the Thermal Sensor................................................................................................................................36
Installing the Thermal Sensor.................................................................................................................................37
Removing the Processor.........................................................................................................................................37
Installing the Processor..........................................................................................................................................38
Removing the Hard Drive Fan.................................................................................................................................38
Installing the Hard Drive Fan..................................................................................................................................40
Removing the Power Supply Unit (PSU) Card.........................................................................................................40
Installing the Power Supply Unit (PSU) Card..........................................................................................................41
Removing the System Board...................................................................................................................................41
Installing the System Board....................................................................................................................................43
System Board Components....................................................................................................................................43

3 Additional Information..............................................................................................................45
Memory Module Guidelines...................................................................................................................................45
Front Panel Chassis Lock........................................................................................................................................45
Power Supply Unit (PSU) Lock................................................................................................................................46

4 System Setup.............................................................................................................................47
Boot Sequence.......................................................................................................................................................47
Navigation Keys......................................................................................................................................................47
System Setup Options.............................................................................................................................................48
Updating the BIOS .................................................................................................................................................53
System and Setup Password..................................................................................................................................54
Assigning a System Password and Setup Password......................................................................................54
Deleting or Changing an Existing System and/or Setup Password..................................................................55
Disabling a System Password..........................................................................................................................55

5 Diagnostics.................................................................................................................................57
Enhanced Pre-Boot System Assessment (ePSA) Diagnostics...............................................................................57

6 Troubleshooting Your Computer.............................................................................................59

Diagnostic LEDs......................................................................................................................................................59
 Error Messages......................................................................................................................................................62
Errors That Halt Your Computer Completely....................................................................................................62
Errors That Do Not Halt Your Computer...........................................................................................................62
Errors That Soft Halt Your Computer................................................................................................................62

7 Technical Specifications.........................................................................................................65

8 Contacting Dell..........................................................................................................................73
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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
additional safety best practices information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/
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:

* 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

* 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 .
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.

Recommended Tools
The procedures in this document may require the following tools:

• Small flat-blade screwdriver

• Phillips screwdriver
• Small plastic scribe

Removing the Power Supply Unit (PSU)

1. Follow the procedures in Before Working Inside Your Computer.
2. If the PSU is locked, remove the screw to unlock the PSU. For more information, see the PSU Lock feature.
3. Press and hold the blue tab, then pull the power supply unit away from the computer.

Installing the Power Supply Unit (PSU)

1. Hold the PSU handle and push the unit into its compartment until it clicks into place.
2. Follow the procedures in After Working Inside Your Computer.

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Removing the Front Cover
NOTE: The front cover can be secured using the front panel-chassis lock. For more information the front-panel
chassis lock, see Additional Information — Front Panel Chassis Lock.

1. Follow the procedures in Before Working Inside Your Computer.

2. Press down on the front cover release latch.

3. Keep the latch pushed down, and pull the front cover in an outward direction to remove it from the computer.

Installing the Front Cover

1. Place the front cover on the computer.
2. Press down on the front cover till it clicks into place.
3. Follow the procedures in After Working Inside Your Computer.

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Removing the Hard Drive
1. Follow the procedures in Before Working Inside Your Computer.
2. Remove the front cover.
3. Pull the clasp of the hard-drive bracket in an outward direction.

4. Slide the hard-drive bracket in an outward direction to remove it from the computer.

5. If a second hard drive is installed, Pull the clasp of the second hard drive bracket in an outward direction.

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6. Slide the second hard-drive bracket in an outward direction to remove it from the computer.

7. Flex the hard-drive bracket on both sides to loosen the hard drive.

8. Lift the hard drive in an upward direction to remove it from the hard drive bracket.

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9. If a 2.5 inch hard drive is installed , Push the retention clips in an outward direction and lift up the drive to remove it
from the 3.5 inch hard-drive caddy.

Installing the Hard Drive

1. Flex the hard drive-bracket and then insert the hard drive into the bracket.
2. Slide the hard-drive bracket into its compartment and close the hard-drive bracket clasp.
3. Install the front cover.
4. Follow the procedures in After Working Inside Your Computer.

Removing the Left Cover

1. Follow the procedures in Before Working Inside Your Computer.
2. Pull up the cover release latch on the side of the computer.

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3. Lift the cover upward to a 45–degree angle and remove it from the computer.

Installing the Left Cover

1. Place the computer cover on the chassis.
2. Press down on the cover till it clicks into place.
3. Follow the procedures in After Working Inside Your Computer.

Removing the Intrusion Switch

1. Follow the procedures in Before Working Inside Your Computer.
2. Remove the left cover.
3. Press the intrusion switch release latch and disconnect the connector from the system board.
a) Unroute the intrusion switch cable from the chassis.

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4. Push the intrusion switch downwards and remove it from the computer.

Installing the Intrusion Switch

1. Install the intrusion switch into its place holder on the chassis.
2. Route the intrusion switch cable around the chassis clips and install the connector to the system board.
3. Install the left cover.
4. Follow the procedures in After Working Inside Your Computer.

Removing the PCI Card

1. Follow the procedures in Before Working Inside Your Computer.
2. Remove the left cover.
3. Open the plastic latch fastening the PCI card in its slot.

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4. Press down the latch and pull the PCI card away from the computer.

Installing the PCI Card

1. Push the expansion card into the card slot and secure the latch.
2. Install the plastic latch that secures the PCI card to the card slot.
3. Install the left cover.
4. Follow the procedures in After Working Inside Your Computer.

Removing the 2.5-inch Optical Drive

1. Follow the procedures in Before Working Inside Your Computer.
2. Remove the left cover.
3. Disconnect the data cable from the back of the optical drive.

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4. Disconnect the power cable from the back of the optical drive.

5. Press down on the blue release tab to release the latches that secure the optical drive.

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6. Slide the optical drive out of its compartment and lift it up to remove it from the computer.

7. Flex the optical drive bracket latches in an outward direction to loosen the optical drive from the bracket.

8. Lift the optical drive and remove it from the bracket.

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Installing the 2.5-inch Optical Drive
1. Slide the optical drive into its compartment and ensure it is seated firmly.

2. Connect the power cable and the data cable to the back of the optical drive.

3. Install the left cover.

4. Follow the procedures in After Working Inside Your Computer.

Removing the Air Tunnel

NOTE: The air tunnel is an optional component and your computer may not ship with it.

1. Follow the procedures in Before Working Inside Your Computer.

2. Remove:
a) left cover
b) optical drive

3. Press down on the blue retaining tabs on each side of the air tunnel module and lift the air tunnel module upwards.

4. Press down on the release latch on the other side of the air tunnel module to release it from the chassis.

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5. Press down on the release latch on the air tunnel base and lift it upwards to remove it from the computer.

6. Repeat the steps to remove the second air tunnel module from the computer.

Installing the Air Tunnel

NOTE: The air tunnel is an optional component and your computer may not ship with it.

1. Install the air tunnel base on the computer chassis.

2. Mount the air tunnel module on the base and press downwards until it clicks into place.

3. Install:
a) optical drive
b) left cover

4. Follow the procedures in After Working Inside Your Computer.

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Removing the Processor/Memory's Slot Cover
NOTE: The cover is an optional component and it covers the additional processor and the memory slots. Your
computer may not be shipped with the cover.

1. Follow the procedures in Before Working Inside Your Computer.

2. Remove the left cover
3. Release the retention latches that secure the processor/memory slot cover.

4. Remove the processor/memory slot cover from the computer.

Installing the Processor/Memory's Slot Cover

1. Place the processor/memory slot cover in its compartment in the computer.
2. Press the retention clips to secure the processor/memory slot cover.
3. Install the left cover
4. Follow the procedures in After Working Inside Your Computer.

Removing the Memory

1. Follow the procedures in Before Working Inside Your Computer.
2. Remove the left cover.

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3. Press down on the memory-securing clips on each side of the memory module, and lift the memory module
upwards to remove it from the computer.

Installing the Memory

1. Insert the memory module into the memory socket.

2. Press down on the memory module until the securing clips secure the memory in place.

3. Install the left cover.

4. Follow the procedures in After Working Inside Your Computer.

Removing the Coin-Cell Battery

1. Follow the procedures in Before Working Inside Your Computer.

2. Remove the left cover.

3. Press the release latch away from the battery to allow the battery to pop-up from the socket. Lift the coin-cell
battery out of the computer.

Installing the Coin-Cell Battery

1. Place the coin-cell battery into the slot on the system board.

2. Press the coin-cell battery downward until the release latch springs back into place and secures it.

3. Install the left cover.

4. Follow the procedures in After Working Inside Your Computer.

Removing the Heat Sink

1. Follow the procedures in Before Working Inside Your Computer.

2. Remove the left cover.

3. Disconnect the heat-sink fan cable from the system board.

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4. Remove the captive screws that secure the heat sink.

5. Lift up the heat sink and remove it from the computer.

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Installing the Heat Sink
1. Place the heat sink inside the computer.
2. Tighten the captive screws to secure the heat sink to the system board.
3. Connect the heat-sink cable to the system board.
4. Install the left cover.
5. Follow the procedures in After Working Inside Your Computer.

Removing the Heat-Sink Fan

1. Follow the procedures in Before Working Inside Your Computer.
2. Remove:
a) left cover
b) heat sink
3. Push the grommets outward to release the heat-sink fan from the assembly.

4. Remove the heat-sink fan from the heat sink assembly.

Installing the Heat-Sink Fan

1. Slide the heat-sink fan into heat sink assembly.
2. Plug in the grommets to secure the heat-sink fan to the heat sink assembly.
3. Install:
a) heat sink
b) left cover
4. Follow the procedures in After Working Inside Your Computer.

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Removing the System Fan
1. Follow the procedures in Before Working Inside Your Computer.
2. Remove:
a) left cover
b) optical drive
3. Remove the screws that secure the optical-drive bracket.

4. Push the air duct in the direction indicated to unhinge it from the system fan module.

5. Lift the air duct in an upward direction to remove it from the computer.

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6. Slide the second air duct in the direction of the system fan to loosen it from its retention clasps.

7. Pull the second air duct in the direction opposite to the system fan module.

8. Lift the second air duct in an upwards direction to remove it from the computer.

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9. Route the system fan cable through the opening in the system fan module.

10. Disconnect the system fan cable connectors from the system board.

11. Remove the screws that secure the system fan module to the chassis.

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12. Disconnect the system-fan cable from the system fan module and remove the system fan module from the
computer.

13. Remove the rubber tabs that secure the system fan , lift up the fan and remove it from the fan assembly.

Installing the System Fan

1. Tighten the rubber tabs that secure the system fan to the system fan module.
2. Connect the system fan cable to the system fan module.
3. Install the screws that secure the system fan module to the chassis.

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4. Connect the system fan cables to their connectors on the system board.

5. Route the system fan cables out of the opening in the system fan module in the direction of the system board.

6. Slide the larger air duct downwards into the retention tabs until it is secured to the system fan module.

7. Slide the smaller air duct downwards into the retention tabs until it is secured to the system fan module.

8. Install the screws that secure the optical-drive bracket to the chassis.

9. Install:
a) optical drive
b) left cover

10. Follow the procedures in After Working Inside Your Computer.

Removing the Front I/O Panel and the USB 3.0 Ports
1. Follow the procedures in Before Working Inside Your Computer.

2. Remove the front cover.

3. Disconnect all the cables from the I/O panel.

4. Remove the screws that secure the front I/O panel to the computer chassis.

5. Pull the front I/O panel in a direction opposite to the computer to release its edge from the chassis clip.

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6. Slide the opposite edge of the front I/O panel outward to disengage the I/O module from the chassis.

7. Remove the screws that secure the USB 3.0 module to the front I/O panel and remove it from the computer.

8. Remove the screws that secure the front I/O panel and remove it from the computer.

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Installing the Front I/O Panel and the USB 3.0 Ports
1. Place the USB 3.0 module of the front I/O panel and install the screws to secure it in place.

2. Place the front I/O panel and install the screws to secure it in place.

3. Re-seat the front I/O panel assembly on the chassis and secure it to the chassis clips on both sides.

4. Install the screws that secure the front I/O panel to the chassis.

5. Connect all the cables to the front I/O panel.

6. Install the front cover.

7. Follow the procedures in After Working Inside Your Computer.

Removing the Power Switch

1. Follow the procedures in Before Working On Your Computer.

2. Remove the front cover.

3. Disconnect the power switch cable from the system board.

4. Remove the front I/O panel.

5. Press down on the power switch module on the sides to release the power switch from its compartment.

6. Remove the power switch from the computer.

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Installing the Power Switch
1. Connect the power switch cable to the system board.
2. Route the power switch module through the opening on the front panel.
3. Press the retention tab to secure the power switch in place.
4. Install the front cover.
5. Follow the procedures in After Working Inside Your Computer.

Removing the Speaker

1. Follow the procedures in Before Working Inside Your Computer.
2. Disconnect the speaker cable from the system board and unroute it from the securing clip on the chassis.

3. Press the speaker latch on both sides to release the speaker from the chassis and remove it from the computer.

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Installing the Speaker
1. Install the speaker and route the speaker cable through the chassis.
2. Connect the speaker cable to the system board.
3. Install the left cover.
4. Follow the procedures in After Working Inside Your Computer.

Removing the Right Cover

1. Follow the procedures in Before Working Inside Your Computer.
2. Remove the screws that secure the right cover to the chassis.

3. Slide the right cover in the direction indicated to remove it from the computer.

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4. Lift the right cover at a 45–degree and remove it from the computer.

Figure 1.

Installing the Right Cover

1. Place the front cover on the computer.
2. Install the screws that secure the right cover to the computer.
3. Follow the procedures in After Working Inside Your Computer.

Removing the 5.25-inch Optical Drive

1. Follow the procedures in Before Working Inside Your Computer.
2. Remove:
a) right cover

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 b) front cover
3. Disconnect the data and power cables from the back of the optical drive.

4. Press the release latch (1) and slide the optical drive outward to release it from the drive bay (2).

5. Remove the screws from the optical drive and remove the bracket.

Installing the 5.25-inch Optical Drive

1. Place the optical drive on the bracket and tighten the screws to secure the optical drive.
2. Slide the optical drive into the drive bay.
3. Connect the power and data cables to the optical drive.
4. Install:

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 a) front cover
b) right cover

5. Follow the procedures in After Working Inside Your Computer.

Removing the Thermal Sensor

1. Follow the procedures in Before Working Inside Your Computer.

2. Remove:
a) left cover
b) right cover
c) air tunnel

3. Disconnect the thermal sensor cable from the system board and unroute it through the chassis clips.

4. Unroute the thermal sensor cable from its securing clips on the chassis.

5. Open the latch securing the thermal sensor and remove it from the computer.

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Installing the Thermal Sensor
1. Install the thermal sensor cable on the system board.
2. Route the thermal sensor cable around the computer chassis.
3. Fasten the latch that secures the thermal sensor cable.
4. Install:
a) air tunnel
b) right cover
c) left cover
5. Follow the procedures in After Working Inside Your Computer.

Removing the Processor

1. Follow the procedures in Before Working Inside Your Computer.
2. Remove:
a) left cover
b) heat sink
3. To remove the processor:
NOTE: The processor cover is secured by two levers. They have icons that indicate which lever needs to be
opened first and which lever closes first.
a) Press down on the first lever holding the processor cover in place and release it sideways from its retention
hook.
b) Repeat step 'a' to release the second lever from its retention hook.
c) Lift up and remove the processor cover.
d) Lift the processor to remove it from the socket and place it in antistatic package.

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4. Repeat the above steps to remove the second processor (if available) from the computer.
To verify if your computer has dual processor slots, see the System Board Components.

Installing the Processor

1. Place the processor in its socket.
2. Replace the processor cover.
NOTE: The processor cover is secured by two levers. They have icons that indicate which lever needs to be
opened first and which lever closes first
3. Slide the first lever sideways into the retention hook to secure the processor.
4. Repeat step '3' to slide the second lever into the retention hook.
5. Install:
a) heat sink
b) left cover
6. Follow the procedures in After Working Inside Your Computer.

Removing the Hard Drive Fan

1. Follow the procedures in Before Working Inside Your Computer.
2. Remove:
a) left cover
b) right cover
c) PCI card
3. Disconnect the hard drive fan cable from the system board.

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4. Route the cable from below the computer chassis as indicated.

5. Remove the screws that secure the hard drive fan to the front of the chassis and remove the fan from the computer.

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Installing the Hard Drive Fan
1. Install the screws that secure the hard drive fan to the front of the chassis.
2. Route the hard drive fan cable through the chassis and connect it to its slot on the system board.
3. Install:
a) PCI card
b) left cover
c) right cover
4. Follow the procedures in After Working Inside Your Computer.

Removing the Power Supply Unit (PSU) Card

1. Follow the procedures in Before Working Inside Your Computer.
2. Remove the right cover.
3. Disconnect all the cables connected to the PSU card.

4. Remove the screws that secure the PSU card to the chassis and remove it from the computer.

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Installing the Power Supply Unit (PSU) Card
1. Install the screws that secure the PSU card to the chassis.
2. Connect all the cables to the PSU card.
3. Install the right cover.
4. Follow the procedures in After Working Inside Your Computer.

Removing the System Board

1. Follow the procedures in Before Working Inside Your Computer.
2. Remove the:
a) left cover
b) optical drive
c) air tunnel
d) heat sink
e) system fan
f) front cover
g) hard drive
h) chassis intrusion switch
i) coin-cell battery
j) memory module (s)
k) processor
3. Disconnect all the connectors from the system board.

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4. Remove the screws that secure the system board to the chassis.

5. Lift the system board in an upward direction and remove it from the computer.

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Installing the System Board
1. Align the system board to the port connectors on the rear of the chassis and place the system board in the chassis.
2. Tighten the screws that secure the system board to the chassis.
3. Connect the connectors to the system board.
4. Install the:
a) processor
b) memory module(s)
c) PCI card
d) coin-cell battery
e) chassis intrusion switch
f) hard drive
g) front cover
h) system fan
i) heat sink
j) air tunnel
k) optical drive
l) left cover
5. Follow the procedures in After Working Inside Your Computer.

System Board Components

The following image displays the system board components .

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 1. PCI slot 19. Processor
2. PCIe x16 slot 20. DIMM slots
3. PCIe x16 slot (wired as x4) 21. Processor fan socket
4. PCIe x16 slot (accelerated graphics port) 22. system fan 2 connector
5. PCIe open-ended slot (wired as x4) 23. PSWD jumper
6. USB 3.0 front panel connector 24. System 3 fan connector
7. Intrusion switch connector 25. internal speaker connector
8. DIMM slots (available only when optional second 26. remote power enable
processor is installed) 27. front panel & USB 2.0 connector
9. Processor 28. 24-pin power1 connector
10. Processor fan socket 29. SATA connectors
11. front panel audio connector 30. Internal USB 2.0 connector
12. DIMM slots (available only when optional second 31. RTCRST jumper
processor is installed)
32. SAS0 connector
13. PCIe X16 slots (available only when optional second
processor is installed) 33. SAS1 connector
14. HDD3 fan connector 34. HDD temperature sensor connector
15. HDD2 fan connector 35. Internal USB 2.0 connector
16. system fan 1 connector 36. HDD1 fan connector
17. 24-pin power 2 connector 37. Coin-cell battery
18. DIMM slots

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Additional Information
This section provides information for the additional features that are part of your computer.

Memory Module Guidelines

To ensure optimal performance of your computer, observe the following general guidelines when configuring your
system memory:
• Memory modules of different sizes can be mixed (for example, 2 GB and 4 GB), but all populated channels must
have identical configurations.
• Memory modules must be installed beginning with the first socket.
NOTE: The memory sockets in your computer may be labelled differently depending on the hardware
configuration. For example, A1, A2 or 1,2,3.
• If the quad-rank memory modules are mixed with single or dual-rank modules, the quad-rank modules must be
installed in the sockets with the white release levers.
• If memory modules with different speeds are installed, they operate at the speed of the slowest installed
memory module(s).

Front Panel Chassis Lock

The front panel chassis lock allows you to lock the front panel. The lock is located inside the chassis. It consists of two
buttons:
• orange button — press this button to lock the front panel.
• green button — press this button to unlock the front panel.
NOTE: To lock or unlock the front panel chassis, always ensure that the left cover of the chassis is removed. For
information on removing the left cover, see Removing Left Cover.

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The PSU lock prevents the removal of the PSU from the chassis.

NOTE: To lock or unlock the PSU, always ensure that the cover of the chassis is removed. For information on
removing the left cover, see Removing the left cover.

To secure the PSU, remove the screw from the unlock screw location and tighten the screw to the lock location.
Similarly, to unlock the PSU, remove the screw from the lock screw location and tighten the screw to the unlock screw
location.

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System Setup
System Setup enables you to manage your computer hardware and specify BIOS‐level options. From the System Setup,
you can:

• Change the NVRAM settings after you add or remove hardware

• View the system hardware configuration
• Enable or disable integrated devices
• Set performance and power management thresholds
• Manage your computer security

Boot Sequence
Boot Sequence allows you to bypass the System Setup‐defined boot device order and boot directly to a specific device
(for example: optical drive or hard drive). During the Power-on Self Test (POST), when the Dell logo appears, you can:

• Access System Setup by pressing <F2> key

• Bring up the one-time boot menu by pressing <F12> key

The one-time boot menu displays the devices that you can boot from including the diagnostic option. The boot-menu
options are:

• Removable Drive (if available)

• STXXXX Drive
NOTE: XXX denotes the SATA drive number.
• Optical Drive
• Diagnostics
NOTE: Choosing Diagnostics, will display the ePSA diagnostics screen.

The boot sequence screen also displays the option to access the System Setup screen.

Navigation Keys
The following table displays the system setup navigation keys.

NOTE: For most of the system setup options, changes that you make are recorded but do not take effect until you
restart the system.
Table 1. Navigation Keys

Keys Navigation
Up arrow Moves to the previous field.
Down arrow Moves to the next field.

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<Enter> Allows you to select a value in the selected field (if applicable) or follow the link in the field.
Spacebar Expands or collapses a drop‐down list, if applicable.
<Tab> Moves to the next focus area.
NOTE: For the standard graphics browser only.

<Esc> Moves to the previous page till you view the main screen. Pressing <Esc> in the main screen
displays a message that prompts you to save any unsaved changes and restarts the system.
<F1> Displays the System Setup help file.

System Setup Options

NOTE: Depending on your computer and its installed devices, the items listed in this section may or may not
appear.
Table 2. General

Option Description
System Board This section lists the primary hardware
features of your computer.

• System Information
• Device Information
• PCI Information
• Memory Information
• Processor Information

Date/Time Allows you to set the date and time. The

changes to the system date and time takes
effect immediately.
Boot Sequence Allows you to change the order in which the
computer attempts to find an operating
system.

• Diskette Drive
• Internal HDD
• USB Storage Device
• CD/DVD/CD-RW Drive
• Onboard NIC

Boot List Option Allows you to change the boot list option.

• Legacy
• UEFI

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Table 3. System Configuration

Option Description
Integrated NIC Allows you to configure the integrated
network controller. The options are:

• Disabled
• Enabled (Default Setting)

Integrated NIC 2 Allows you to configure the second integrated

network controller. The options are:

• Disabled
• Enabled (Default Setting)

USB Controller Allows you to control the USB controller. The

options are:

• Enable USB Controller (Default

Setting)
• Disable USB Mass Storage Dev
• Disable USB Controller

Serial Port Identifies and defines the serial port settings.

You can set the serial port to:

• Disabled
• Auto
• COM1 (Default Setting)
• COM2
• COM3
• COM4

NOTE: The operating system may allocate

resources even if the setting is disabled.

SATA Operation Allows you to configure the internal SATA

hard-drive controller. The options are:

• Disabled
• ATA
• AHCI (Default Setting)

NOTE: SATA is configured to support

RAID mode.

USB Configuration Allows you to define the USB configuration.

The options are:

• Enable Boot Support/Front USB Ports/

Rear USB Ports/USB3 Ports

SMART Reporting This field controls if the hard drive errors for
the integrated drives are reported during
system startup. This technology is part of the

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SMART (Self Monitoring Analysis and
Reporting Technology) specification.

• Enable SMART Reporting - This option

is disabled by default.

PCI Bus Configuration Allows you to configure the PCI buses. The
options are:

• 64 PCI Buses (Default)

Audio Allows you enable or disable the audio

feature.
Default Setting: Audio is enabled
Drives Allows you to configure the SATA drives on
board. The options are:

• SATA-0
• SATA-1

Default Setting: All drives are enabled.

HDD Fans Allows you to control the HDD fans.
Default Setting: depends on the system
configuration

Table 4. Performance

Option Description
Multi Core Support This field specifies whether the processor will
have one or all cores enabled. The
performance of some applications will
improve with the additional cores. This option
is enabled by default. Allows you to enable or
disable multi-core support for the processor.
The options are:

• All (Default Setting)

• 1
• 2

Intel SpeedStep Allows you to enable or disable the Intel

SpeedStep feature.
Default Setting: Enable Intel SpeedStep
C States Control Allows you to enable or disable the additional
processor sleep states.
Default Setting: Enabled
Intel TurboBoost Allows you to enable or disable the Intel
TurboBoost mode of the processor.
Default Setting: Enable Intel TurboBoost
Non-Uniform Memory Access Default Setting: Enabled

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Hyper-Thread Control Allows you to enable or disable the
HyperThreading in the processor.
Default Setting: Enabled
Cache Prefetch Default Setting: Enable Hardware Prefetch
and Adjacent Cache Line Prefetch
RMT Default Setting: Enabled

Table 5. 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 enabled 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 6. Security

Option Description
Intel TXT (LT-SX) Configuration This option is disabled by default.
Admin Password Allows you to set, change, or delete the administrator (admin) password.
NOTE: You must set the admin password before you set the system
password.
NOTE: Successful password changes take effect immediately.

NOTE: Deleting the admin password automatically deletes the system

password.
NOTE: Successful password changes take effect immediately.

Default Setting: Not set

System Password Allows you to set, change or delete the system password.
NOTE: Successful password changes take effect immediately.

Default Setting: Not set

Strong Password Allows you to enforce the option to always set strong passwords.
Default Setting: Enable Strong Password is not selected.
Password Configuration You can define the length of your password. Min = 4 , Max = 32
Password Bypass Allows you to enable or disable the permission to bypass the System and the
Internal HDD password, when they are set. The options are:

• Disabled (Default Setting)

• Reboot bypass

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Password Change Allows you to enable the disable permission to the System password when the
admin password is set.
Default Setting: Allow Non-Admin Password Changes is not selected
TPM Security Allows you to enable the Trusted Platform Module (TPM) during POST.
Default Setting: The option is disabled.
CPU XD Support Allows you to enable the Execute Disable mode of the processor.
Default Setting: Enable CPU XD Support
Computrace Allows you to activate or disable the optional computrace software. The options
are:

• Deactivate (Default Setting)

• Disable
• Activate

NOTE: The Activate and Disable options will permanently activate or disable
the feature and no further changes will be allowed.

Chassis Intrusion This option is disabled by default.

Admin Setup Lockout Allows you to prevent users from entering Setup when an Administrator password
is set.
Default Setting: Disabled

Table 7. Power Management

Option Description
AC Recovery Specifies how the computer will respond when AC power is applied after a AC
power loss. You can set the AC Recovery to:

• Power Off (Default Setting)

• Power On
• Last Power State

Auto On Time Allows you to set the time at which the computer must turn on automatically. The
options are:

• Disabled (Default Setting)

• Every Day
• Weekdays

Deep Sleep Control Allows you to define the controls when Deep Sleep is enabled.

• Disabled (Default Setting)

• Enabled in S5 only
• Enabled in S4 and S5

Fan Control Override Controls the speed of the system fan. The default setting is set to Auto.
Wake on LAN This option allows the computer to power up from the off state when triggered by a
special LAN signal. Wake-up from the Standby state is unaffected by this setting
and must be enabled in the operating system. This feature only works when the
computer is connected to AC power supply.

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• Disabled (Default Setting) — 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 8. Maintenance

Option Description
Service Tag Displays the service tag of your computer.
Asset Tag 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 9. POST Behavior

Option Description
Numlock LED Specifies if the NumLock function can be enabled when the system boots. This
option is enabled by default.
Keyboard Errors Specifies whether keyboard related errors are reported when it boots. This option
is enabled by default.
POST Hotkeys Specifies whether the sign-on screen displays a message, that displays the
keystroke sequence required to enter the BIOS Boot Option Menu.

• Enable F12 Boot Option menu - This option is enabled by default.

Table 10. System Logs

Option Description
BIOS events Displays the system event log and allows you to clear the log.

• Clear Log

Updating the BIOS

It is recommended to update your BIOS (system setup), on replacing the system board or if an update is available. For
notebooks, ensure that your computer battery is fully charged and connected to a power outlet

1. Restart the computer.

2. Go to support.dell.com/support/downloads.
3. If you have your computer's Service Tag or Express Service Code:
NOTE: For desktops, the service tag label is available on the front of your computer.

NOTE: For notebooks, the service tag label is available on the bottom of your computer.

NOTE: For All-In-One Desktops, the service tag label is available at the back of your computer.

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 a) Enter the Service Tag or Express Service Code and click Submit.
b) Click Submit and proceed to step 5.
4. If you do not have your computer's service tag or express service code, select one of the following:
a) Automatically detect my Service Tag for me
b) Choose from My Products and Services List
c) Choose from a list of all Dell products
5. On the application and drivers screen, under the Operating System drop-down list, select BIOS.
6. Identify the latest BIOS file and click Download File.
7. Select your preferred download method in the Please select your download method below window; click Download
Now.
The File Download window appears.
8. Click Save to save the file on your computer.
9. Click Run to install the updated BIOS settings on your computer.
Follow the instructions on the screen.

System and Setup Password

You can create a system password and a setup password to secure your computer.

Password Type Description

System password Password that you must enter to log on to your system.

Setup password Password that you must enter to access and make changes to the BIOS settings of your
computer.

CAUTION: The password features provide a basic level of security for the data on your computer.

CAUTION: Anyone can access the data stored on your computer if is not locked and left unattended.

NOTE: Your computer is shipped with the system and setup password feature disabled.

Assigning a System Password and Setup Password

You can assign a new System Password and/or Setup Password or change an existing System Password and/or Setup
Password only when Password Status is Unlocked. If the Password Status is Locked, you cannot change the System
Password.

NOTE: If the password jumper is disabled, the existing System Password and Setup Password is deleted and you
need not provide the system password to log on to the computer.

To enter a system setup, press <F2> immediately after a power-on or reboot.

1. In the System BIOS or System Setup screen, select System Security and press <Enter>.
The System Security screen appears.
2. In the System Security screen, verify that Password Status is Unlocked.
3. Select System Password , enter your system password, and press <Enter> or <Tab>.
Use the following guidelines to assign the system password:

– A password can have up to 32 characters.

– The password can contain the numbers 0 through 9.

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 – Only lower case letters are valid, upper case letters are not allowed.
– Only the following special characters are allowed: space, (”), (+), (,), (-), (.), (/), (;), ([), (\), (]), (`).

Re-enter the system password when prompted.

4. Type the system password that you entered earlier and click OK.
5. Select Setup Password, type your system password and press <Enter> or <Tab>.
A message prompts you to re-type the setup password.
6. Type the setup password that you entered earlier and click OK.
7. Press <Esc> and a message prompts you to save the changes.
8. Press <Y> to save the changes.
The computer reboots.

Deleting or Changing an Existing System and/or Setup Password

Ensure that the Password Status is Unlocked (in the System Setup) before attempting to delete or change the existing
System and/or Setup password. You cannot delete or change an existing System or Setup password, if the Password
Status is Locked.
To enter the System Setup, press <F2> immediately after a power-on or reboot.

1. In the System BIOS or System Setup screen, select System Security and press <Enter>.
The System Security screen is displayed.
2. In the System Security screen, verify that Password Status is Unlocked.
3. Select System Password, alter or delete the existing system password and press <Enter> or <Tab>.
4. Select Setup Password, alter or delete the existing setup password and press <Enter> or <Tab>.
NOTE: If you change the System and/or Setup password, re-enter the new password when promoted. If you
delete the System and/or Setup password, confirm the deletion when promoted.
5. Press <Esc> and a message prompts you to save the changes.
6. Press <Y> to save the changes and exit from the System Setup.
The computer reboots.

Disabling a System Password

The system's software security features include a system password and a setup password. The password jumper
disables any password(s) currently in use. There are 2–pins for the PSWD jumper.
NOTE: The password jumper is disabled by default.

1. Follow the procedures in Before Working Inside Your Computer.

2. Remove the cover.
3. Identify the PSWD jumper on the system board. For identifying the PSWD jumper on the system board, see the
System Board Components.
4. Remove the PSWD jumper from the system board.
NOTE: The existing passwords are not disabled (erased) until the computer boots without the jumper.
5. Install the cover.
NOTE: If you assign a new system and/or setup password with the PSWD jumper installed, the system
disables the new password(s) the next time it boots.

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6. Connect the computer to the electrical outlet and power-on the computer.
7. Power-off the computer and disconnect the power cable from the electrical outlet.
8. Remove the cover.
9. Replace the jumper on the pins.
10. Install the cover.
11. Follow the procedures in After Working Inside Your Computer.
12. Power-on the computer.
13. Go to the system setup, and assign a new system or setup password.

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Diagnostics
If you experience a problem with your computer, run the ePSA diagnostics before contacting Dell for technical
assistance. The purpose of running diagnostics is to test your computer's hardware without requiring additional
equipment or risking data loss. If you are unable to fix the problem yourself, service and support personnel can use the
diagnostics results to help you solve the problem.

Enhanced Pre-Boot System Assessment (ePSA) Diagnostics

The ePSA diagnostics (also known as system diagnostics) performs a complete check of your hardware. The ePSA is
embedded with the BIOS and is launched by the BIOS internally. The embedded system diagnostics provides a set of
options for particular devices or device groups allowing you to:

• Run tests automatically or in an interactive mode

• Repeat tests
• Display or save test results
• Run thorough tests to introduce additional test options to provide extra information about the failed device(s)
• View status messages that inform you if tests are completed successfully
• View error messages that inform you of problems encountered during testing

CAUTION: Use the system diagnostics to test only your computer. Using this program with other computers may
cause invalid results or error messages.

NOTE: Some tests for specific devices require user interaction. Always ensure that you are present at the
computer terminal when the diagnostic tests are performed.

1. Power-on the computer.

2. As the computer boots, press the <F12> key as the Dell logo appears.
3. On the boot menu screen, select the Diagnostics option.
The Enhanced Pre-boot System Assessment window is displayed, listing all devices detected in the computer. The
diagnostics starts running the tests on all the detected devices.
4. If you wish to run a diagnostic test on a specific device, press <Esc> and click Yes to stop the diagnostic test.
5. Select the device from the left pane and click Run Tests.
6. If there are any issues, error codes are displayed.
Note the error code and contact Dell.

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Troubleshooting Your Computer
You can troubleshoot your computer using indicators like Diagnostic Lights, Beep Codes, and Error Messages during the
operation of the computer.

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.
Each LED has two possible states of OFF or ON. The most significant bit is labeled with the number 1, and the other three
are labeled 2, 3, and 4, as you go down or across the LED stack. The normal operating condition after POST is for all four
LEDs to be ON and then turn off as the BIOS hands control over to the operating system.

NOTE: The diagnostic lights will blink when the power button is amber or off, and will not blink when it is white.

Table 11. POST Diagnostic LED Patterns

Diagnostic LEDs

• The computer is either turned • If the computer is turned off ,

off or is not receiving power connect the AC power-supply
• The computer is booted and and power-on the computer.
operating normally.

PCI device configuration activity is in • Remove all peripheral cards

progress or PCI device failure was from the PCI and PCI-E slots
detected. and reboot the computer. If
the computer boots, add the
peripheral cards back one by
one until you find the bad one.

A possible processor failure has • Re-seat the processor.

occurred.

Memory modules are detected, but a • If two or more memory

memory power failure has occurred. modules are installed, remove
the modules, then reinstall
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
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different DIMM connector
and re-start the computer.
• If available, install verified
working memory of the same
type into your computer.

A possible graphics card failure has • Ensure that the display/

occurred. monitor is plugged into a
discrete graphic card.
• Re-seat any installed graphics
cards.
• If available, install a working
graphics card into your
computer.

A possible hard drive failure has • Re-seat all power and data
occurred. cables.

A possible USB failure has occurred • Reinstall all USB devices and
check all cable connections.

No memory modules are detected. • 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.

Power connector not installed • Re-seat the 2x2 power

properly. connector from the power
supply unit.

Memory modules are detected, but a • Ensure that no special

memory configuration or compatibility requirements for memory
error has occurred. module/connector placement
exist.
• Ensure that the memory you
are using is supported by your
computer.

A possible system board resource • Clear CMOS (Re-seat the

and/or hardware failure has occurred. coin-cell battery. See
Removing and Installing Coin-
cell Battery).
• Disconnect all internal and
external peripherals, and
restart the computer. If the

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peripheral cards back one by
one until you find the bad one.
• If the problem persists, the
system board / system board
component is faulty.

A possible system board failure has • Disconnect all internal and

occurred. 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.

Some other failure has occurred.

• 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 (such
as the floppy drive or hard
drive), check the device to
make sure it is functioning
properly.
• If the operating system is
attempting to boot from a
device (such as the floppy
drive or optical drive), check
system setup to ensure the
boot sequence is correct for
the devices installed on your
computer.

System is in Recovery Mode • BIOS checksum failure was

detected and the system is
now in recovery mode.

Boot hand off • Indicates end of POST

process. LEDs are normally in
this state briefly as POST
completes. Once the hand-off
to the operating system is
done, the LEDs turn off .

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There are three types of BIOS error messages that are displayed depending on the severity of the issue. They are:

Errors That Halt Your Computer Completely

These error messages will halt the computer requiring you to cycle the system's power. The following table lists the
error messages.
Table 12. Errors that halt your computer completely

Error Message
Error! Non-ECC DIMMs are not supported on this system.

Alert! Processor cache size is mismatched.

Install like processor or one processor.
Alert! Processor type mismatch.
Install like processor or one processor.
Alert! Processor speed mismatch
Install like processor or one processor.
Alert! Incompatible Processor detected.
Install like processor or one processor.

Errors That Do Not Halt Your Computer

These error messages will not halt your computer, but will display a warning message, pause for a few seconds, and
then continue to boot. The following table lists the error messages.
Table 13. Errors that do not halt your computer

Error Message
Alert! Cover was previously removed.

Errors That Soft Halt Your Computer

These error messages will cause a soft halt of your computer and you will be prompted to press <F1> to continue or <F2
> to enter the system setup. The following table lists the error messages.
Table 14. — Errors that soft halt your computer

Error Message
Alert! Front I/O Cable failure.

Alert! Left Memory fan failure.

Alert! Right Memory fan failure.

Alert! PCI fan failure.

Alert! Chipset heat sink not detected.

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Alert! Hard Drive fan1 failure.

Alert! Hard Drive fan2 failure.

Alert! Hard Drive fan3 failure.

Alert! CPU 0 fan failure.

Alert! CPU 1 fan failure.

Alert! Memory related failure detected.

Alert! Correctable memory error has been detected in memory slot DIMMx.

Warning: Non-optimal memory population detected. For increased memory bandwidth populate DIMM connectors
with white latches before those with black latches.

Your current power supply does not support the recent configuration changes made to your system. Please contact
Dell Technical support team to learn about upgrading to a higher wattage power supply.

Dell Reliable Memory Technology (RMT) has discovered and isolated errors in system memory. You may continue to
work. Memory module replacement is recommended. Please refer to the RMT Event log screen in BIOS setup for
specific DIMM information.

Dell Reliable Memory Technology (RMT) has discovered and isolated errors in system memory. You may continue to
work. Additional errors will not be isolated. Memory module replacement is recommended. Please refer to the RMT
Event log screen in BIOS setup for specific DIMM information.

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Technical Specifications
NOTE: Offerings may vary by region. The following specifications are only those required by law to ship with your
computer. For more information regarding the configuration of your computer, click Start → Help and Support and
select the option to view information about your computer.
Table 15. Processor

Feature Specification
Type 4, 6, and 8 core Intel Xeon Processor
Cache
Instruction Cache 32 KB
Data Cache 32 KB
256 KB Mid-Level Cache per core
up to 20 MB (4C: 10 MB, 6C: 15 MB/12 MB, 8C: 20 MB) Last-Level
Cache shared among all cores

Table 16. System Information

Feature Specification
Chipset Intel C600 chipset
BIOS chip (NVRAM) 8 MB + 4 MB serial flash EEPROM

Table 17. Memory

Feature Specification
Memory module connector
T3600 4 DIMM slots
T5600 8 DIMM slots
T7600 16 DIMM slots
Memory module capacity
T3600 / T5600 1 GB, 2 GB, 4 GB, 8 GB, and 16 GB
T7600 1 GB, 2 GB, 4 GB, 8 GB, 16 GB, and 32 GB
Type
T3600 1333 and 1600 DDR3 RDIMM ECC/Non-ECC
T5600 1333 and 1600 DDR3 RDIMM ECC
T7600 1333 and 1600 DDR3 RDIMM and 32 GB LRDIMM ECC
Minimum memory

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T3600 2 GB
T5600 / T7600 4 GB
Maximum memory
T3600 64 GB
T5600 128 GB
T7600 512 GB

Table 18. Video

Feature Specification
Discrete (PCIe 3.0/2.0 x16)
T3600 up to 2 full-height, full-length (maximum of 300 W)
T5600 up to 2 full-height, full-length (maximum of 300 W)
T7600 up to 4 full-height, full length (maximum of 600 W)

Table 19. Audio

Feature Specification
Integrated Realtek ALC269 audio codec

Table 20. Network

Feature Specification
T3600 / T5600 Intel 82759
T7600 Intel 82759 and Intel 82754

Table 21. Expansion Bus

Feature Specification
Bus Type:
PCI Express 3.0
PCI Express 2.0
PCI 2.3
SAS
SATA , SATA 2.0
USB 2.0, USB 3.0
Bus Speed:
PCI Express:

• 3.0 x4 slot: 4 GB/s

• 3.0 x16 slots: 16 GB/s
• 2.0 x4 slot: 2 GB/s

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Feature Specification
PCI 2.3 (32-bit, 33 MHz): 133 MB/s
SAS – 3 Gbps
SATA – 1.5 Gbps and 3.0 Gbps
USB – 1.2 Mbps Low Speed, 12 Mbps Full Speed, 480 Mbps High
Speed, 5 Gbps Super Speed

Table 22. Drives

Feature Specification
T3600 /T5600
Externally accessible:
Slimline SATA optical bays one
5.25–inch drive bays one; supports one 5.25–inches SATA device, one media card reader,
or up to two 2.5–inches SAS/SATA/HDDs/SSDs (with optional
adapters)
Internally accessible
3.5–inch hard drive bays two; supporting two 3.5–inches SATA or 2.5–inches SAS/SATA/HDD/
SSDs.
T7600
Externally accessible:
Slimline SATA optical bays: one
5.25–inch drive bays one; supports one 5.25–inches device, one media card reader, or up
to four 2.5–inches hard drives (with optional adapters)
3.5–inch hard drive bays four
Internally accessible none

Table 23. External Connectors

Feature Specification
Audio
• front panel — Mic-in, headphone-out
• back panel — Line-out, Mic In/Line In

Network
T3600/T5600 one RJ-45
T7600 two RJ-45
Serial one 9-pin connector
USB
T3600 / T5600 / T7600
• front panel — three USB 2.0, and one USB 3.0
• back panel — five USB 2.0, and one USB 3.0
• internal — three USB 2.0

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Feature Specification
Video Video card dependent

• DVI connector
• DisplayPort
• DMS-59

Table 24. Internal Connectors

Feature Specification
System power one 28–pin connector
System fans three four-pin connectors
Processor fans
T3600 one 5-pin connector
T5600/T7600 two 5-pin connectors
HDD fans
T3600 / T5600 one 5-pin connector
T7600 three 5-pin connectors
Memory
T3600 four 240–pin connectors
T5600 eight 240–pin connectors
T7600 sixteen 240–pin connectors
Processor
T3600 one LGA-2011 socket
T5600/T7600 two LGA-2011 sockets
Back I/O:
PCI Express
PCI Express x4
T3600 / T5600 two 164-pin connectors
T7600 one 98–pin connector, one 164-pin connector
PCI Express x16
T3600 / T5600 two 164-pin connectors
T7600 two 164-pin connectors (four when optional second processor is
installed)
PCI 2.3 one 124-pin connector
Front I/O:
Front USB one 14–pin connector
Internal USB one type A female, one dual-port 2x5 header
Front panel control one 2x14 pin connector

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Front panel audio HDA header one 2x5 pin connector
HDD Back Panel :
SATA
T3600 four 7-pin SAS/SATA connectors
T5600 one 36-pin mini-SAS connector, four 7-pin SAS/SATA connectors
T7600 two 36-pin mini-SAS connectors
Power
T3600 one 24-pin and one 8-pin connector
T5600 one 24-pin and two 8-pin connectors
T7600 one 24-pin and one 20-pin connector

Table 25. Controls and Lights

Feature Specification
Power button light: off — system is off or unplugged.
solid white light — computer is operating normally.
blinking white light — computer is in stand by.
solid amber light — the computer does not start, indicating a problem
with the system board or power supply.
blinking amber light — indicates a problem has occurred with the
system board.
Drive activity light white light — blinking white light indicates that the computer is
reading data from, or writing data to the hard drive.
Network link integrity lights (back panel) green light — A good connection at 10 Mbs exists between the
network and the computer.
orange light — A good connection at 100 Mbs exists between the
network and the computer.
yellow light — A good connection at 1000 Mbs exists between the
network and the computer.
Network activity lights (back panel) yellow light — flashes when there is network activity on the
connection.
Diagnostic lights: off — computer is off or has completed POST.
amber/blinking light — see the service manual for specific diagnostic
codes.

Table 26. Power

Feature Specification
Coin-cell battery 3 V CR2032 lithium coin cell
Voltage 100 VAC to 240 VAC
Wattage

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T3600 635 / 425 W (input voltage of 100 VAC – 240 VAC)
T5600 825 / 635 W (input voltage of 100 VAC – 240 VAC)
T7600 1000 W (input voltage 100 VAC – 107 VAC)
1300 W (input voltage 181 VAC – 240 VAC)
1100 W (input voltage 108 VAC – 180 VAC)
Maximum heat dissipation
1300 W 4113.00 BTU/hr
825 W 3086.60 BTU/hr
635 W 2484.00 BTU/hr
425 W 1450.10 BTU/hr

NOTE: Heat dissipation is calculated by using the power supply wattage rating.

Table 27. Physical

Feature Specification
T5600
Height (with feet) 416.90 mm (16.41 inches)
Height (without feet) 414.00 mm (16.30 inches)
T3600
Height (with feet) 175.50 mm (6.91 inches)
Height (without feet) 414.00 mm (16.30 inches)
T5600/T3600
Width 172.60 mm (6.79 inches)
Depth 471.00 mm (18.54 inches)
Weight (minimum): 14.00 kg (30.86 lb) / 13.2 kg (29.10 lb)
T7600
Height (with feet) 433.40 mm (17.06 inches)
Height (without feet) 430.50 mm (16.95 inches)
Width 216.00 mm (8.51 inches)
Depth 525.00 mm (20.67 inches)
Weight (minimum): 16.90 kg (37.26 lb)

Table 28. Environmental

Feature Specification
Temperature:
Operating 10 °C to 35 °C (50 °F to 95 °F)

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Storage –40 °C to 65 °C (–40° F to 149 °F)
Relative humidity (maximum) 20% to 80% (noncondensing)
Maximum vibration:
Operating 5 Hz to 350 Hz at 0.0002 G²/Hz
Storage 5 Hz to 500 Hz at 0.001 to 0.01 G²/Hz
Maximum shock:
Operating 40 G +/- 5% with pulse duration of 2 msec +/- 10% (equivalent to 51
cm/sec [20 in/sec])
Storage 105 G +/- 5% with pulse duration of 2 msec +/- 10% (equivalent to 127
cm/sec [50 in/sec])
Altitude:
Operating –15.2 m to 3048 m (-50 ft to 10,000 ft)
Storage –15.2 m to 10,668 m (-50 ft to 35,000 ft)
Airborne contaminant level G1 as defined by ISA-S71.04-1985

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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 www.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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