Dell T1700 manual

Dell Precision T1700 Mini-Tower Owner's Manual Regulatory Model: D13M Regulatory Type: D13M001[...]

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. © 2013 Dell Inc[...]

Contents 1 Working on Your Computer....................................................................................................... 5 Before Working Inside Your Computer ..................................................................................................................... 5 Turning Off Your Computer ...........................[...]

Removing the Power Switch ...................................................................................................................................22 Installing the Power Switch .................................................................................................................................... 23 Removing the Input/Output [...]

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[...]

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, s[...]

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 Removing the Cover 1. Follow the procedur[...]

Installing the Cover 1. Align the cover along its tabs on the chassis of the computer. 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 cover. 3. Disconnect the intrusion[...]

Installing the Intrusion Switch 1. Insert the intrusion switch into its place in the chassis rear and slide it towards the top to secure it. 2. Connect the intrusion cable to the system board. 3. Install the cover. 4. Follow the procedures in After Working Inside Your Computer . Removing the Wireless Local Area Network (WLAN) Card 1. Follow the pro[...]

Installing the Wireless Local Area Network (WLAN) Card 1. Insert the WLAN card into the connector on the system board and press down until it is secured. 2. Affix the latch. 3. Place the antenna puck on the connector and tighten the screws to secure it to the computer. 4. Install the cover. 5. Follow the procedures in After Working Inside Your Comp[...]

4. Pull the release lever away from the PCI x16 card until you release the securing tab from the dent in the card. Lift the card out of its connector and remove it from the system board. Installing the Expansion Card 1. Insert the expansion card in the connector on the system board and press down until secured. 2. Push the retention latch back to i[...]

• Memory modules must be installed beginning with the first socket. NOTE: The memory sockets in your computer may be labeled 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 [...]

4. Press the release latch away from the battery to allow the battery to pop-up from the socket and lift the coin-cell battery out of the computer. Installing the Coin-Cell Battery 1. Place the coin cell battery in its slot on the system board and press until the release latch springs back into place and secures it. 2. Install the expansion card. 3[...]

4. Flex the hard-drive bracket and remove the hard drive from the hard-drive bracket. Installing the Hard Drive 1. Insert the hard drive into the hard-drive bracket. 2. Press the securing brackets inward and slide the hard-drive bracket into the bay. 3. Connect the data cable and the power cable to the back of the hard-drive. 4. Install the: a) fro[...]

4. Slide and hold the optical-drive latch to unlock the optical drive and pull the optical drive out of the computer. 5. Repeat steps 3 and 4 to remove the second optical drive (if available). Installing the Optical Drive 1. Push the optical drive from the front toward the back of the computer till it is secured by the optical-drive latch. 2. Conne[...]

Removing the Speaker 1. Follow the procedures in Before Working Inside Your Computer . 2. Remove the cover. 3. Disconnect and release the speaker cable from system board. Press down the speaker-securing tab and slide the speaker upwards to remove. Installing the Speaker 1. Slide the speaker downwards into its slot to secure it. 2. Thread the speake[...]

4. Remove the screws that secure the power supply to the back of the computer. 5. Push in on the blue release tab beside the power supply, and slide the power supply towards the front of the computer. Lift and remove the power supply out of the computer. 17[...]

Installing the Power Supply 1. Place the power supply in the chassis and slide towards the back of the system to secure it. 2. Tighten the screws to secure the power supply to the back of the computer. 3. Connect the 4-pin and 8-pin power cables to the system board. 4. Thread the power cables through the chassis clips. 5. Install the cover. 6. Foll[...]

Installing the Processor 1. Insert the processor in the processor socket. Ensure the processor is properly seated. 2. Lower the processor cover. 3. Press the release lever down and then move it inward to secure it with the retention hook. 4. Install: a) heat-sink assembly b) cover 5. Follow the procedures in After Working Inside Your Computer . Rem[...]

Installing the System Fan 1. Place the system fan in the chassis. 2. Pass the four grommets through the chassis and slide outward along the groove to secure in place. 3. Connect the system-fan cable to the system board. 4. Install the cover. 5. Follow the procedures in After Working Inside Your Computer . Removing the Thermal Sensor 1. Follow the p[...]

4. Release the thermal-sensor cable from the chassis clip. 5. Press the tabs on both sides to release and remove the thermal sensor away from the chassis. 21[...]

Installing the Thermal Sensor 1. Secure the thermal sensor to the chassis. 2. Thread the thermal-sensor cable into the chassis clips. 3. Connect the thermal-sensor cable to the system board. 4. Install the cover. 5. Follow the procedures in After Working Inside Your Computer . Removing the Power Switch 1. Follow the procedures in Before Working Ins[...]

5. Press the clips on both side of the power switch to release it from the chassis and, slide to remove the power switch along its cable from the computer. Installing the Power Switch 1. Slide the power switch in through the front of the computer. 2. Secure the power-switch cable to the chassis. 3. Thread the power-switch cable into the chassis cli[...]

Removing the Input/Output (I/O) Panel 1. Follow the procedures in Before Working Inside Your Computer . 2. Remove: a) cover b) front bezel 3. Disconnect the I/O panel, data, and USB data cables from the system board. 4. Unthread and release the I/O Panel, data cable and USB data cable from the clip on the computer. 5. Remove the screw that secures [...]

Installing the Input/Output (I/O) Panel 1. Insert the I/O panel into the slot on the chassis front. 2. Slide the I/O panel towards the right of the computer to secure to the chassis. 3. Tighten the screw to secure the I/O panel to the chassis. 4. Thread the I/O panel, data cable and USB data cable into the chassis clip. 5. Connect the I/O panel, da[...]

5. Tilt the system board at 45–degrees, and then lift the system board out of the computer. System Board Components Figure 1. Components Of The System Board 1. PCI Express x16 slot (wired as x4) 2. PCI slot 3. PCIe x1 slot 4. coin-cell battery 5. PCI Express x16 slot 6. intrusion switch connector 7. 4-pin CPU power connecter 8. system fan connect[...]

13. 8-pin power connector 14. SATA connectors 15. HDD and optical drive power connector 16. SATA connectors 17. front panel USB connector 18. front panel audio connector 19. password reset jumper 20. internal USB 2.0 connector 21. RTCRST jumper connector 22. speaker connector Installing the System Board 1. Align the system board to the port connect[...]

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3 Using The System Setup Program And Boot Manager The System Setup program is the BIOS program that enables you to manage your system hardware and specify BIOS- level options. From the System Setup program, you can: • Change the NVRAM settings after you add or remove hardware • View the system hardware configuration • Enable or disable integr[...]

Table 1. Navigation Keys Keys Navigation Up arrow Moves to the previous field. Down arrow Moves to the next field. <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 th[...]

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 enable or disable the integrated network card. You can set the integrated NIC to: • Disabled • Enabled • Enabled w/PXE (this option is[...]

Option Description 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 SMART (Self Monitoring Analysis and Reporting Technology) specification. • Enable SMART Reporting - This option is disabled by default. USB Configuration This field configures[...]

Option Description • System Password Max Password Bypass Allows you to bypass the System Password and the internal HDD password prompts during a system restart. • Disabled - Always prompt for the system and internal HDD password when they are set. This option is disabled by default. • Reboot Bypass - Bypass the password prompts on restarts (w[...]

Option Description This option is set to Enable by default. Admin Setup Lockout Allows you to enable or disable the option to enter setup when an admin password is set. • Enable Admin Setup Lockout - This option is not set by default. Table 5. Secure Boot Secure Boot Enable Allows you to enable or disable Secure Boot feature • Disable • Enabl[...]

Option Description C States Control Allows you to enable or disable the additional processor sleep states. This option is enabled by default. Limit CPUID Value This field limits the maximum value the processor Standard CPUID Function will support • Enable CPUID Limit (this option is disabled by default) NOTE: Some Operating system will not comple[...]

Option Description • Select Days - The system will power up on days selected above at the time you specified above. NOTE: This feature does not work if you turn off your computer using the switch on a power strip or surge protector or if Auto Power is set to disabled . Deep Sleep Control Allows you to define the controls when Deep Sleep is enable[...]

Option Description MEBx Hotkeys Specifies whether the MEBx Hotkey function should be enable when the system boots. • Enable MEBx Hotkey — This option is enabled by default Table 9. Virtualization Support Option Description Virtualization This option specifies whether a Virtual Machine Monitor (VMM) can utilize the additional hardware capabiliti[...]

Option Description Server Port Specifies the primary IP port of the ImageServer, which is used by the client to communicate. The default IP port is 06910 . NOTE: This field is only relevant when the Integrated NIC control in the System Configuration group is set to Enabled with ImageServer . Client Address Method Specifies how the client obtains th[...]

NOTE: To locate the Service Tag, click Where is my Service Tag? NOTE: If you cannot find your Service Tag, click Detect Service Tag . Proceed with the instructions on screen. 4. Enter the Service Tag or Express Service Code and click Submit . 5. If you are unable to locate or find the Service Tag, click the Product Category of your computer. 6. Cho[...]

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>. T[...]

NOTE: You can also use the following steps to disable a forgotten password. 1. Follow the procedures in Before Working on Your Computer . 2. Remove the cover. 3. Identify the PSWD jumper on the system board. 4. Remove the PSWD jumper from the system board. NOTE: The existing passwords are not disabled (erased) until the computer boots without the j[...]

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 diagnost[...]

Amber LED State Description 3,4 possible system board error 3,5 memory modules are detected, but a memory configuration or compatibility error 3,6 possible system board resource and/or hardware failure 3,7 some other failure with messages on screen Beep Code The computer can emit a series of beeps during start-up if the display does not show errors[...]

Error Message Description Controller has failed The hard drive or the associated controller is defective. Data error The floppy or hard drive cannot read the data. For the Windows operating system, run the chkdsk utility to check the file structure of the floppy or hard drive. For any other operating system, run the appropriate corresponding utilit[...]

Error Message Description Memory data line failure at address, read value expecting value A memory module may be faulty or improperly seated. Reinstall the memory modules and, if necessary, replace them. Memory double word logic failure at address, read value expecting value A memory module may be faulty or improperly seated. Reinstall the memory m[...]

Error Message Description Shutdown failure A chip on the system board might be malfunctioning. Time-of-day clock stopped The battery might be dead. Time-of-day not set- please run the System Setup program The time or date stored in System Setup does not match the computer clock. Timer chip counter 2 failed A chip on the system board may be malfunct[...]

4 Specifications NOTE: Offerings may vary by region. For more information regarding the configuration of your computer, click Start (Start icon) → Help and Support , and then select the option to view information about your computer. Table 15. Processor Feature Specification Processor type • Intel Core i3 series • Intel Core i5 series • Int[...]

Table 19. Network Feature Specification Integrated Intel I217LM Ethernet capable of 10/100/1000 Mb/s communication Table 20. System Information Feature Specification System chipset Intel C226 chipset DMA Channels two 8237 DMA controllers with seven independently programmable channels Interrupt Levels Integrated I/O APIC capability with 24 interrupt[...]

Feature Specification Small Form Factor one slim optical drive bay Internally Accessible: 3.5-inch SATA drive bays 2.5-inch SATA drive bays Mini-Tower two four Small Form Factor one two Table 24. External Connectors Feature Specification Audio: Front Panel one microphone connector and one headphone connector Back Panel one line-out connector and on[...]

Feature Specification Mini-Tower, Small Form Factor one 164-pin connector Serial ATA: Mini-Tower four 7-pin connectors Small Form Factor three 7-pin connectors Memory four 240-pin connectors Internal USB: Mini-Tower one 10-pin connector Small Form Factor none System Fan one 5-pin connector Front panel control: Mini-Tower one 6–pin and two 20–pi[...]

Feature Specification Orange — a good 1000 Mbps connection exists between the network and the computer. Off (no light) — the computer is not detecting a physical connection to the network. Network activity light on integrated network adapter Yellow light — A blinking yellow light indicates that network activity is present. Power supply diagno[...]

Feature Specification Storage 5 percent to 95 percent (non-condensing) Maximum vibration: Operating 0.26 GRMS Storage 2.20 GRMS Maximum shock: Operating 40 G Storage 105 G Altitude: Operating –15.2 m to 3048 m (–50 to 10,000 ft) Storage –15.20 m to 10,668 m (–50 ft to 35,000 ft) Airborne contaminant level G1 or lower as defined by ANSI/ISA-[...]

5 Contacting Dell NOTE: Dell provides several online and telephone-based support and service options. 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. Availability varies by country and product, and some services may not be available in your are[...]