Dell T7610 manual

Dell Precision Workstation T7610 Owner's Manual Regulatory Model: D02X Regulatory Type: D02X002[...]

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. Copyright © 201[...]

Contents 1 Working on Your Computer....................................................................................................... 7 Before Working Inside Your Computer ..................................................................................................................... 7 Turning Off Your Computer ...........................[...]

Removing the Speaker ............................................................................................................................................ 35 Installing the Speaker ............................................................................................................................................. 36 Removing the Righ[...]

7 Technical Specifications......................................................................................................... 73 8 Contacting Dell.......................................................................................................................... 81[...]

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1 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[...]

6. Remove the cover. 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[...]

5. If required, verify that the computer works correctly by running the Dell Diagnostics. 9[...]

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2 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 System Overview Figure 1. Inside View of [...]

7. power supply unit (PSU) 8. intrusion switch 9. air tunnels 10. heatsink 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 uni[...]

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[...]

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. 14[...]

5. If a second hard drive is installed, Pull the clasp of the second hard-drive bracket in an outward direction. 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. 15[...]

8. Lift the hard drive in an upward direction to remove it from the hard-drive bracket. 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. If a 2.5–inch hard drive is installed, place the hard drive to the h[...]

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. 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 int[...]

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

3. Open the plastic latch fastening the PCI card in its slot. 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 i[...]

3. Disconnect the cable from the back of the optical drive. 4. Disconnect the power cable from the back of the optical drive. 20[...]

5. Press down on the blue release tab to release the latches that secure the optical drive. 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. 21[...]

8. Lift the optical drive and remove it from the bracket. Installing the Slimline 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 . Re[...]

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

Removing the Memory 1. Follow the procedures in Before Working Inside Your Computer . 2. Remove: a. cover b. air tunnel (if available) 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 sock[...]

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: a. cover b. air tunnel (if available) 4. Follow the procedures in After Working Inside Your Computer . Removing the Heatsink 1. Follow [...]

5. Lift up the heatsink and remove it from the computer. Installing the Heatsink 1. Place the heatsink inside the computer. 2. Tighten the captive screws to secure the heatsink to the system board. 3. Connect the heatsink cable to the system board. 4. Install the cover. 5. Follow the procedures in After Working Inside Your Computer . Removing the H[...]

4. Remove the heat-sink fan from the heat sink assembly. Installing the Heatsink Fan 1. Slide the heatsink fan into heatsink assembly. 2. Plug in the grommets to secure the heatsink fan to the heatsink assembly. 3. Install: a. heatsink b. cover 4. Follow the procedures in After Working Inside Your Computer . Removing the System Fan 1. Follow the pr[...]

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. 6. Remove the graphics-card cable from the latch. 28[...]

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. 9. Route the system-fan cable through the opening in the system-fan module. 29[...]

10. Disconnect the system-fan cable connectors from the system board. 11. Remove the screws that secure the system-fan module to the chassis. 12. Insert the fan cable through the opening to release the system-fan module. 30[...]

13. Remove the grommets that secure the system fan , lift up the fan and remove it from the fan assembly. Installing the System Fan 1. Tighten the grommets 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. 4. Connect [...]

3. Disconnect all the cables from the I/O panel. 4. Remove the screws that secure the I/O panel to the computer chassis. 5. Pull the I/O panel in a direction opposite to the computer to release its edge from the chassis clip. 32[...]

6. Slide the opposite edge of the 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 I/O panel and remove it from the computer. 8. Remove the screws that secure the I/O panel and remove it from the computer. Installing the I/O Panel and the USB 3.0 Ports 1. Place the USB 3.0 mo[...]

6. Install: a. front cover b. left 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: a. left cover b. front cover 3. Perform the following steps: a. Disconnect the power switch cable from the system board [1]. b. Remove the I/O pa[...]

4. Remove the power switch from the computer. 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: a. front cover b. left cover 5. Follow the procedures in After Working I[...]

3. Disconnect the speaker cable from the system board and unroute it from the securing clip on the chassis. 4. Perform the following steps: a. Press the speaker latch on both sides to release the speaker from the chassis. b. Lift to remove the speaker from the computer. c. Remove the speaker cable through the opening. Installing the Speaker 1. Inst[...]

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. 37[...]

4. Lift the right cover at a 45–degree and remove it from the computer. Figure 2. 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 [...]

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 ba[...]

3. Perform the following steps: a. Disconnect the thermal-sensor cable from the system board [1]. b. Unroute the thermal-sensor cable through the chassis clips [2]. 4. Unroute the thermal-sensor cable from its securing clips on the chassis. 40[...]

5. Open the latch securing the thermal sensor and remove it from the computer. 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 (if available) b. right cover c. lef[...]

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 lev[...]

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. 4. Route the cable from below the computer chassis as indicated. 43[...]

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

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. 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 procedur[...]

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. PCI card k. memory module (s) l. processor 3. Disconnect all the connectors from the syste[...]

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. Installing the System Board 1. Align the system board to the port connectors on the back of the chassis and place the system board in the chassis. 2. Tighten the screws that secure the system board to th[...]

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 comp[...]

7. intrusion-switch connector 8. DIMM slots (available only when optional second processor is installed) 9. processor socket 10. CPU2 fan connector 11. front-panel audio connector 12. DIMM slots (available only when optional second processor is installed) 13. PCI Express 3.0 x16 slots (available only when optional second processor is installed) (CP[...]

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3 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).[...]

Power Supply Unit (PSU) Lock 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 air tunnel (if available), see Removing the air tunnel (if available). To secure the PSU, remove the screw from the unlock screw location[...]

4 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[...]

Keys Navigation <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 scr[...]

Option Description Date/Time Allows you to set the date and time. The changes to the system date and time takes effect immediately. Table 3. System Configuration Option Description Integrated NIC Allows you to configure the integrated network controller. The options are: • Disabled NOTE: You can use the Disabled option, only if Active Management [...]

Option Description • SATA2–HDD2 • SATA2–ODD0 • SATA3–HDD1 • SATA2–HDD3 • SATA2–ODD1 Default Setting: All drives are enabled. NOTE: If the hard drives are connected to a RAID controller card, the hard drives will display {none} in all the fields. The hard drives can be seen in the RAID controller card BIOS. • T7610 • SATA2–[...]

Option Description • Enabled (Default) • Disabled Table 4. Video Option Description Primary Video Slot Allows you to configure primary boot video device. The options are: • Auto (Default) • SLOT 1 • SLOT 2: VGA Compatible • SLOT 3 • SLOT 4 • SLOT 5 • SLOT 6 Table 5. Security Option Description Internal HDD-0 Password This option l[...]

Option Description CPU XD Support Allows you to enable the Execute Disable mode of the processor. Default Setting: Enable CPU XD Support OROM Keyboard Access Allows you to determine whether users are able to enter Option ROM Configuration screens via hotkeys during boot. The options are: • Enable (Default) • One Time Enable • Disable Admin Se[...]

Option Description NOTE: • The options displayed could be different depending on the installed processor(s). • The options depend on the number of cores supported by the installed processor (All, 1, 2, N-1 for N-Core Processors) Intel SpeedStep Allows you to enable or disable the Intel SpeedStep feature. Default Setting: Enable Intel SpeedStep [...]

Option Description Deep Sleep Control Allows you to define the controls when Deep Sleep is enabled. • Disabled (Default) • Enabled in S5 only • Enabled in S4 and S5 Fan Speed Control Allows you to control the speed of the system fan. The options are: • Auto (Default) • High • Medium • Low USB Wake Support Allows you to enable USB devi[...]

Option Description • 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 op[...]

11. Select your preferred download method in the Please select your download method below window ; click Download File . The File Download window appears. 12. Click Save to save the file on your computer. 13. Click Run to install the updated BIOS settings on your computer. Follow the instructions on the screen. System and Setup Password You can cre[...]

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 Passwo[...]

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5 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 [...]

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6 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 th[...]

• If available, install verified working memory of the same type into your computer. A possible graphics card failure has occurred. • Ensure that the display/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 failu[...]

A possible system board failure has occurred. • Disconnect all internal and external peripherals, and re-start the computer. If the computer boots, add the peripheral cards back one by one until you find the bad one. • If the problem persists, the system board is faulty. Some other failure has occurred. • Ensure that the display/monitor is pl[...]

Error Message 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 wa[...]

Error Message 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. [...]

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7 Technical Specifications NOTE: Offerings may vary by region. The following specifications are only those required by law to ship with your computer. For comprehensive specification of your computer go to Specifications’ section in your Owner’s Manual available on the support site at dell.com/support . For more information about the configurat[...]

Feature Specification T3610 / T5610 / T7610 4 GB Maximum memory T3610 / T5610 128 GB T7610 512 GB Table 20. Video Feature Specification Discrete (PCIe 3.0/2.0 x16) T3610 / T5610 up to 2 full-height, full-length (maximum of 300 W) T7610 up to 4 full-height, full length (maximum of 600 W) Table 21. Audio Feature Specification Integrated Realtek ALC32[...]

Feature Specification Front ports USB 3.0, 5 Gbps (1 port); USB 2.0, 480 Mbps (3 ports) Rear ports USB 3.0, 5 Gbps (3 ports); USB 2.0, 480 Mbps (3 ports) Internal ports USB 2.0, 480 Mbps (3 ports) Table 24. Drives Feature Specification T3610 /T5610 Externally accessible: Slimline SATA optical bays one 5.25–inch drive bays one: • supports one 5.[...]

Feature Specification Serial one 9-pin connector USB T3610 / T5610 / T7610 • front panel — three USB 2.0, and one USB 3.0 • back panel — three USB 2.0, and one USB 3.0 • internal — three USB 2.0 Video Video card dependent • DVI connector • DisplayPort • DMS-59 Table 26. Internal Connectors Feature Specification System power one 28[...]

Feature Specification 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 Front panel audio HDA header one 2x5 pin connector Hard drive/ Optical drive: SATA T3610 / T5610 • four 7-pin SATA connectors for HDD • two 7-pin SATA connectors for ODD T7610 • [...]

Feature Specification amber/blinking light — see the service manual for specific diagnostic codes. Table 28. Power Feature Specification Coin-cell battery 3 V CR2032 lithium coin cell Voltage 100 VAC to 240 VAC Wattage T3610 685 / 425 W (input voltage of 100 VAC – 240 VAC) T5610 825 / 685 W (input voltage of 100 VAC – 240 VAC) T7610 • 1000 [...]

Feature Specification 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 30. Environmental Feature Specification Temperature: Operating 10 °C to 35 °C (50 °F to 95 °F) Storage –40 °C to 65 °C (–40[...]

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8 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 are[...]