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  • Page 1

    XPS 8700 Owner’s Manual Computer model: XPS 8700 Regulator y model: D14M Regulatory type: D14M001 OM_Book.book Page 1 Tuesday, Ap ril 30, 2013 6:07 PM[...]

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    Notes, Cautions, and Warnings NOTE: A NOTE indicates important information that helps you make better use of your computer. CAUTION: A CAUTION indicates potentia l damage to hardware or loss of data if instructions are not followed. WARNING: A WARNING indicates a potential for property damage, personal injury, or death. _______________ _____ © 201[...]

  • Page 3

    Contents | 3 Contents Before Y ou Begin . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9 T urn Off Y our Computer and Connected Devices . . . . . 9 Safety Instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 Recommended T ools . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 After Working Insi de Y our Computer . . . . . . . . .[...]

  • Page 4

    4 | Contents Removing the Graphics-Card Bracket (option al) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24 Prerequisites . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24 Procedure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24 Replacing the Graphics-Card Bracket (option al) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .[...]

  • Page 5

    Contents | 5 Replacing the Primar y Hard-Drive . . . . . . . . . . . . 37 Procedur e . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37 Postrequisites . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37 Removing the Hard-Drive Cage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38 Prerequisites . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . [...]

  • Page 6

    6 | Contents Replacing the T op Cover . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48 Procedure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48 Postrequisit es . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48 Removing the Me dia-Card Reader . . . . . . . . . . . . 49 Prerequisites . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . [...]

  • Page 7

    Contents | 7 Replacing the Chassis Fan . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61 Procedur e . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61 Postrequisites . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61 Removing the Processo r Fan and Heat-Sink . . . . 62 Procedur e . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . [...]

  • Page 8

    8 | Contents Replacing the System Board . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 75 Procedure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 75 Postrequisit es . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 75 Entering the Service T ag in system setup . . . . . . . . . . 75 System Setup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .[...]

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    Before Y ou Begin | 9 Before Y ou Begin T urn Off Y our Computer and Connected Devices CAUTION: T o avoid losing data, save and close all open files and exit all open programs before yo u turn off your computer . 1 Save and close all open files and exit all open programs. 2 Move your mouse pointer to the upper -righ t or lower-right cor ner of the [...]

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    10 | B e f o r e Y o u B e g i n Safety Instructions Use the following safety guidel ines to protect your computer from potential damage and ensure your personal safety. WARN ING: Before working inside your computer , read the safety information that shipped with your co mputer . For additional safety best practices information, see the Regulato r [...]

  • Page 11

    After Working Inside Y our Computer | 11 After W orking Inside Y our Computer After you complete the replacement procedures, ensure the following: • Replace all screws and ensure that no stray screws remain inside your computer. • Place the computer in an upright position. • Connect any external devices, cables, ca rds, and any other part(s) [...]

  • Page 12

    12 | T echnical Overview T echnical Overview WARN ING: Before working inside your computer , read the safety information that shipped with your computer and follow the steps in " Before Y ou Begin" on page 9. After working inside your comput er , follow the instructions in " After Working Inside Y our Computer" on p age 11. For [...]

  • Page 13

    T echnical Overview | 13 System-Board Components 1 chassis fan connector (SYS_F AN 1) 2 power connector (PW RCONN1) 3 processor socke t 4 processor fan connector (CPU_F AN) 5 m emory module connector (DIMM3) 6 memory module connector (DIMM1) 7 memory module connecto r (DIMM4) 8 memory module connector (DIMM2) 9 main power connector (PWR1) 10 CMOS r[...]

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    14 | T echnical Overview 11 mSA TA slot (MSAT A1) 12 SA TA 3. 0 (6 Gb/s) drive connector (SA TA 2) 13 SA T A 3. 0 (6 Gb /s) drive co nnector (SA TA 4) 14 SA TA 3. 0 (6 Gb/s) drive connector (SA TA 3) 15 front panel USB connector (F_USB3) 16 front panel USB connector (F_USB2) 17 SA T A 3.0 (6 Gb/s) drive connecto r (SA TA 1) 18 power button connecto[...]

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    Removing the Computer Cover | 15 Removing the Computer Cover WARN ING: Before working inside your computer , read the safety information that shipped with your computer and follow the steps in " Before Y ou Begin" on page 9. After working inside your comput er , follow the instructions in " After Working Inside Y our Computer" o[...]

  • Page 16

    16 | Replacing the Computer Co ver Replacing the Computer Cover WARN ING: Before working inside your computer , read the safety information that shipped with your computer and follow the steps in " Before Y ou Begin" on page 9. After working inside your comput er , follow the instructions in " After Working Inside Y our Computer"[...]

  • Page 17

    Removing the Memory Module(s) | 17 Removing the Memor y Module(s) WARN ING: Before working inside your computer , read the safety information that shipped with your computer and follow the steps in " Before Y ou Begin" on page 9. After working inside your comput er , follow the instructions in " After Working Inside Y our Computer&qu[...]

  • Page 18

    18 | Replacing the Memory Module(s) Replacing the Memor y Module(s) WARN ING: Before working inside your computer , read the safety information that shipped with your computer and follow the steps in " Before Y ou Begin" on page 9. After working inside your comput er , follow the instructions in " After Working Inside Y our Computer&[...]

  • Page 19

    Replacing the Mem ory Module(s) | 19 1 Press out the securing clip at each end of the memory-module connector. 2 Align the notch on th e bottom of the memory module with the tab on the memory-module connector. 1 cutouts (2) 2 memory- module connector 3t a b 4 n o t c h 5m e m o r y m o d u l e 1 2 3 4 5 OM_Book.book Page 19 Tuesday, April 30, 2013 [...]

  • Page 20

    20 | Replacing the Memory Module( s) 3 Insert the memory module into the memory-module connector until the memory module snaps into position. If you insert the memory module correctly, the securing clips snap into the cutouts at each end of the memory module. Postrequisites 1 Replace the graphics card. See "Replaci ng the Gra phics Card "[...]

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    Removing the Front Bezel | 21 Removing the Fr ont Bezel WARN ING: Before working inside your computer , read the safety information that shipped with your computer and follow the steps in " Before Y ou Begin" on page 9. After working inside your comput er , follow the instructions in " After Working Inside Y our Computer" on p a[...]

  • Page 22

    22 | R e m o v i n g t h e F r o n t B e z e l Procedure 1 Place the computer in an upright position. 2 Grasp and release the front bezel tabs sequ en tially , one at a time by moving them outward from the front panel. 3 Rotate and pull the front bezel away from the front of the computer to release the front bezel clamps from the front panel slots.[...]

  • Page 23

    Replacing the Front Bezel | 23 Replacing the F ront Bezel WARN ING: Before working inside your computer , read the safety information that shipped with your computer and follow the steps in " Before Y ou Begin" on page 9. After working inside your comput er , follow the instructions in " After Working Inside Y our Computer" on p[...]

  • Page 24

    24 | Removing the Graphi cs-Card Bracket (op tional) Removing the Graphics-Card Bracket (optional) WARN ING: Before working inside your computer , read the safety information that shipped with your computer and follow the steps in " Before Y ou Begin" on page 9. After working inside your comput er , follow the instructions in " After[...]

  • Page 25

    Replacing the Graphics-Card Bracke t (optional) | 25 Replacing the Graphics-Card Bracket (optional) WARN ING: Before working inside your computer , read the safety information that shipped with your computer and follow the steps in " Before Y ou Begin" on page 9. After working inside your comput er , follow the instructions in " Afte[...]

  • Page 26

    26 | Removing the Graphics Card Removing the Graphics Card WARN ING: Before working inside your computer , read the safety information that shipped with your computer and follow the steps in " Before Y ou Begin" on page 9. After working inside your comput er , follow the instructions in " After Working Inside Y our Computer" on [...]

  • Page 27

    Removing the Graphics Card | 27 Procedure 1 Remove the screw tha t secures the ca rd-r etention bracket to the chassis. 2 Lift the card-retention bracket and set it aside in a secure location. NOTE: Your graphics card may have power-cable connectors . 3 Press the releasing clips on the power -ca ble connectors and disconnect the power cable from th[...]

  • Page 28

    28 | Removing the Graphics Card 5 Press and hold the securing tab on the card c onnector , grasp the card by its top corners, and then ease the card out of the card connector . 1 securing tab 2 graphics card 1 2 OM_Book.book Page 28 Tuesday, April 30, 2013 6:07 PM[...]

  • Page 29

    Replacing the Graphics Card | 29 Replacing the Graphi cs Card WARN ING: Before working inside your computer , read the safety information that shipped with your computer and follow the steps in " Before Y ou Begin" on page 9. After working inside your comput er , follow the instructions in " After Working Inside Y our Computer" [...]

  • Page 30

    30 | Removing the Wireless Mini-Card Removing the Wi reless Mini-Card WARN ING: Before working inside your computer , read the safety information that shipped with your computer and follow the steps in " Before Y ou Begin" on page 9. After working inside your comput er , follow the instructions in " After Working Inside Y our Compute[...]

  • Page 31

    Removing the Wireless Mini-Card | 31 3 Slide and remove the wireless mini-card ou t of the wireless mini-card connector . 1 wireless mini-card conne ctor 2 wireless mini-card OM_Book.book Page 31 Tuesday, April 30, 2013 6:07 PM[...]

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    32 | Replacing the Wireless Mini-Card Replacing the W ireless Mini-Card WARN ING: Before working inside your computer , read the safety information that shipped with your computer and follow the steps in " Before Y ou Begin" on page 9. After working inside your comput er , follow the instructions in " After Working Inside Y our Compu[...]

  • Page 33

    Removing the mSA T A Drive | 33 Removing the mSA T A Drive WARN ING: Before working inside your computer , read the safety information that shipped with your computer and follow the steps in " Before Y ou Begin" on page 9. After working inside your comput er , follow the instructions in " After Working Inside Y our Computer" on [...]

  • Page 34

    34 | Replacing the mSA TA Drive Replacing the mSA T A Drive WARN ING: Before working inside your computer , read the safety information that shipped with your computer and follow the steps in " Before Y ou Begin" on page 9. After working inside your comput er , follow the instructions in " After Working Inside Y our Computer" on[...]

  • Page 35

    Removing the Primary Hard-Dri ve | 35 Removing the Primar y Hard-Drive WARN ING: Before working inside your computer , read the safety information that shipped with your computer and follow the steps in " Before Y ou Begin" on page 9. After working inside your comput er , follow the instructions in " After Working Inside Y our Comput[...]

  • Page 36

    36 | Removing the Primary Hard-Drive Procedure 1 Disconnect the power and data cables from the prim ary hard-drive. 2 Remove the screws that secure the hard drive to the chassis. 3 Slide the hard drive out towards the back of the computer . 1 power cable 2 data cable 3 primary hard-drive 4 screws (4) 1 2 3 4 OM_Book.book Page 36 Tuesday, April 30, [...]

  • Page 37

    Replacing the Primary Hard-Drive | 37 Replacing the Primar y Hard-Drive WARN ING: Before working inside your computer , read the safety information that shipped with your computer and follow the steps in " Before Y ou Begin" on page 9. After working inside your comput er , follow the instructions in " After Working Inside Y our Compu[...]

  • Page 38

    38 | Removing the Hard-Drive Cage Removing the Hard-Drive Cage WARN ING: Before working inside your computer , read the safety information that shipped with your computer and follow the steps in " Before Y ou Begin" on page 9. After working inside your comput er , follow the instructions in " After Working Inside Y our Computer"[...]

  • Page 39

    Replacing the Hard-Drive Cage | 39 Replacing the Hard-Drive Cage WARN ING: Before working inside your computer , read the safety information that shipped with your computer and follow the steps in " Before Y ou Begin" on page 9. After working inside your comput er , follow the instructions in " After Working Inside Y our Computer&quo[...]

  • Page 40

    40 | Removing the Secondary Hard-Drive (optional) Removing the Secondar y Hard-Drive (optional) WARN ING: Before working inside your computer , read the safety information that shipped with your computer and follow the steps in " Before Y ou Begin" on page 9. After working inside your comput er , follow the instructions in " After Wo[...]

  • Page 41

    Replacing the Secondary Hard -Dr iv e (o pt io na l) | 41 Replacing the Secondar y Hard-Drive (optional) WARN ING: Before working inside your computer , read the safety information that shipped with your computer and follow the steps in " Before Y ou Begin" on page 9. After working inside your comput er , follow the instructions in "[...]

  • Page 42

    42 | Installing a third Hard-Drive (optional) Installing a third Hard-Drive (optional) WARN ING: Before working inside your computer , read the safety information that shipped with your computer and follow the steps in " Before Y ou Begin" on page 9. After working inside your comput er , follow the instructions in " After Working Ins[...]

  • Page 43

    Installing a third Hard-Drive (optional) | 43 3 Gently slide the third hard-drive into the hard-drive bay through the fr ont of the computer . 1 third hard-drive 1 OM_Book.book Page 43 Tuesday, April 30, 2013 6:07 PM[...]

  • Page 44

    44 | Installing a third Hard-Drive (optional) 4 Replace the screws that secure t he third hard-drive to the chassis. 5 Connect the power and data cables to the third hard-drive. Postrequisites 1 Replace the front bezel. See "Replaci ng the Fr ont Bezel" o n page 23. 2 Replace the computer cover. See "Replacing the Computer Cover &quo[...]

  • Page 45

    Removing the Optical Drive | 45 Removing the Optical Drive WARN ING: Before working inside your computer , read the safety information that shipped with your computer and follow the steps in " Before Y ou Begin" on page 9. After working inside your comput er , follow the instructions in " After Working Inside Y our Computer" on [...]

  • Page 46

    46 | Replacing the Optical Drive Replacin g the Optical Drive WARN ING: Before working inside your computer , read the safety information that shipped with your computer and follow the steps in " Before Y ou Begin" on page 9. After working inside your comput er , follow the instructions in " After Working Inside Y our Computer" [...]

  • Page 47

    Removing the T op Cover | 47 Removing the T op Cover WARN ING: Before working inside your computer , read the safety information that shipped with your computer and follow the steps in " Before Y ou Begin" on page 9. After working inside your comput er , follow the instructions in " After Working Inside Y our Computer" on p age [...]

  • Page 48

    48 | Replacing the T op Cover Replacin g the T op Co ver WARN ING: Before working inside your computer , read the safety information that shipped with your computer and follow the steps in " Before Y ou Begin" on page 9. After working inside your comput er , follow the instructions in " After Working Inside Y our Computer" on p [...]

  • Page 49

    Removing the Media-Card Reader | 49 Removing the Media -Card Re ader WARN ING: Before working inside your computer , read the safety information that shipped with your computer and follow the steps in " Before Y ou Begin" on page 9. After working inside your comput er , follow the instructions in " After Working Inside Y our Computer[...]

  • Page 50

    50 | Replacing the Media-Card Reader Replacing the Media-Card Reader WARN ING: Before working inside your computer , read the safety information that shipped with your computer and follow the steps in " Before Y ou Begin" on page 9. After working inside your comput er , follow the instructions in " After Working Inside Y our Computer[...]

  • Page 51

    Removing the T op I/O Panel | 51 Removing the T op I/O Panel WARN ING: Before working inside your computer , read the safety information that shipped with your computer and follow the steps in " Before Y ou Begin" on page 9. After working inside your comput er , follow the instructions in " After Working Inside Y our Computer" o[...]

  • Page 52

    52 | Removing the T op I/O Panel 1 top I/O panel 2 top panel 3 screws (2) 4 USB cable connector (F_USB3) 5 Aud io cable connector (F_AUDIO1) 1 3 2 4 5 OM_Book.book Page 52 Tuesday, April 30, 2013 6:07 PM[...]

  • Page 53

    Replacing the T op I/O Panel | 53 Replacing the T op I/O Panel WARN ING: Before working inside your computer , read the safety information that shipped with your computer and follow the steps in " Before Y ou Begin" on page 9. After working inside your comput er , follow the instructions in " After Working Inside Y our Computer"[...]

  • Page 54

    54 | Removing the Front USB Panel Removing the Fr ont USB Panel WARN ING: Before working inside your computer , read the safety information that shipped with your computer and follow the steps in " Before Y ou Begin" on page 9. After working inside your comput er , follow the instructions in " After Working Inside Y our Computer"[...]

  • Page 55

    Removing the Fr ont USB Panel | 55 1 front USB panel 2 screw 3 USB panel ca bles 1 2 3 OM_Book.book Page 55 Tuesday, April 30, 2013 6:07 PM[...]

  • Page 56

    56 | Replacing the Front USB Panel Replac ing the Fr ont USB Panel WARN ING: Before working inside your computer , read the safety information that shipped with your computer and follow the steps in " Before Y ou Begin" on page 9. After working inside your comput er , follow the instructions in " After Working Inside Y our Computer&q[...]

  • Page 57

    Removing the Power Button Module | 57 Removing the Power Button Module WARN ING: Before working inside your computer , read the safety information that shipped with your computer and follow the steps in " Before Y ou Begin" on page 9. After working inside your comput er , follow the instructions in " After Working Inside Y our Comput[...]

  • Page 58

    58 | Removing the Power Button Module 1 power button module cable 2 power button module tabs (4) 3 power button module 1 2 3 OM_Book.book Page 58 Tuesday, April 30, 2013 6:07 PM[...]

  • Page 59

    Replacing the Power Button Module | 59 Replacing the Power Button Module WARN ING: Before working inside your computer , read the safety information that shipped with your computer and follow the steps in " Before Y ou Begin" on page 9. After working inside your comput er , follow the instructions in " After Working Inside Y our Comp[...]

  • Page 60

    60 | Removing the Chassis Fan Removing the Chassis Fan WARN ING: Before working inside your computer , read the safety information that shipped with your computer and follow the steps in " Before Y ou Begin" on page 9. After working inside your comput er , follow the instructions in " After Working Inside Y our Computer" on p ag[...]

  • Page 61

    Replacing the Chassis F an | 61 Replacin g the Ch assis Fan WARN ING: Before working inside your computer , read the safety information that shipped with your computer and follow the steps in " Before Y ou Begin" on page 9. After working inside your comput er , follow the instructions in " After Working Inside Y our Computer" on[...]

  • Page 62

    62 | Removing the Processor Fan and Heat- Sink Removing the Processor Fan and Heat- Sink WARN ING: Before working inside your computer , read the safety information that shipped with your computer and follow the steps in " Before Y ou Begin" on page 9. After working inside your comput er , follow the instructions in " After Working I[...]

  • Page 63

    Removing the Processor Fan and Hea t- Sink | 63 1 processor fan cable 2 processor fan and heat-sink assembly 3 captive screws (4) 1 2 3 OM_Book.book Page 63 Tuesday, April 30, 2013 6:07 PM[...]

  • Page 64

    64 | Replacing the Processor Fan and Heat- Sink Replacing the Processor F an and Heat- Sink WARN ING: Before working inside your computer , read the safety information that shipped with your computer and follow the steps in " Before Y ou Begin" on page 9. After working inside your comput er , follow the instructions in " After Workin[...]

  • Page 65

    Removing the Processor | 65 Removing the Processor WARN ING: Before working inside your computer , read the safety information that shipped with your computer and follow the steps in " Before Y ou Begin" on page 9. After working inside your comput er , follow the instructions in " After Working Inside Y our Computer" on p age 11[...]

  • Page 66

    66 | Removing the Processor 3 Gently lift the processor and r emo ve it from the processor socket. 1 release lever 2 securing tab 3 processor co ver 4 socket 5 processor 1 4 3 2 5 OM_Book.book Page 66 Tuesday, April 30, 2013 6:07 PM[...]

  • Page 67

    Replacing the Process or | 67 Replacing the Processor WARN ING: Before working inside your computer , read the safety information that shipped with your computer and follow the steps in " Before Y ou Begin" on page 9. After working inside your comput er , follow the instructions in " After Working Inside Y our Computer" on p age[...]

  • Page 68

    68 | Replacing the Processor Procedure 1 Ensure that the release leve r on the proces sor sock et is fully extended in the open position. CAUTION: Y ou must position the processo r correctly in the processor soc ket to avoid permanent damage to the processor . 2 Align the notches on the processor with the tabs on the processor socket. 3 Align the p[...]

  • Page 69

    Removing the Coin-Cell Battery | 69 Removing the Coin-Cell Batter y WARN ING: Before working inside your computer , read the safety information that shipped with your computer and follow the steps in " Before Y ou Begin" on page 9. After working inside your comput er , follow the instructions in " After Working Inside Y our Computer&[...]

  • Page 70

    70 | Replacing the Coin-Cell Battery Replacing the Coin-Cell Batter y WARN ING: Before working inside your computer , read the safety information that shipped with your computer and follow the steps in " Before Y ou Begin" on page 9. After working inside your comput er , follow the instructions in " After Working Inside Y our Compute[...]

  • Page 71

    Removing the Power- Supply Unit | 71 Removing the Power- Supply Unit WARN ING: Before working inside your computer , read the safety information that shipped with your computer and follow the steps in " Before Y ou Begin" on page 9. After working inside your comput er , follow the instructions in " After Working Inside Y our Computer[...]

  • Page 72

    72 | Replacing the Power- Supply Unit Replacing the Power- Supply Unit WARN ING: Before working inside your computer , read the safety information that shipped with your computer and follow the steps in " Before Y ou Begin" on page 9. After working inside your comput er , follow the instructions in " After Working Inside Y our Comput[...]

  • Page 73

    Removing the System Board | 73 Removing the System Board WARN ING: Before working inside your computer , read the safety information that shipped with your computer and follow the steps in " Before Y ou Begin" on page 9. After working inside your comput er , follow the instructions in " After Working Inside Y our Computer" on p [...]

  • Page 74

    74 | Removing the System Board Procedure NOTE: Your computer’s service tag is stored in the system board. You must enter the service tag in the BIOS after you replace the system board. NOTE: Before disconnecting the cables from the system board, note the location of the connectors, so that you can reconnec t them correctly after you replace the s[...]

  • Page 75

    Replacing the System Board | 75 Replacing the System Board WARN ING: Before working inside your computer , read the safety information that shipped with your computer and follow the steps in " Before Y ou Begin" on page 9. After working inside your comput er , follow the instructions in " After Working Inside Y our Computer" on [...]

  • Page 76

    76 | System Setup System Setup Overview Use system se tup to: • Get information about the hardware installed in your computer, such as the amount of RAM, the size of the hard drive, and so on • Change the system configuration information • Set or change a user-selectable option, such as the user password, type of hard drive installed, enablin[...]

  • Page 77

    System Setup | 77 System Setup Screens The system setup screen displays current or changeable configuration information for your computer. Information on the scr een is divided into three areas: the setup item , active help screen , and key functions . System Setup Options NOTE: Depending on your computer and installe d devices, the items lis ted i[...]

  • Page 78

    78 | System Setup Main → Processor Information Processor Type Displays the processor type. Processor ID Displays the processor identification code. Processor Core Count Displays the number of processor cores in your computer . Processor L1 Cache Displays the processor’s total L1 cache size. Processor L2 Cache Displays the processor’s total L2[...]

  • Page 79

    System Setup | 79 SATA 3 Device Type Displays the type of device connected. Device ID Displays the device identification code. Device Size Displays the size of the SAT A devic e present in your computer. mSATA Device Device Type Displays the type of device connected. Device ID Displays the device identification code. Device Size Displays the size o[...]

  • Page 80

    80 | System Setup Advanced → Onboard Device Configuration Onboard Audio Controller Allows you to enable or disable the onboard audio controller . SATA Mode Allows you to configure t he integra ted hard drive controller t o A T A or AHCI. Onboard LAN Controller Allows you to enable or disable the onboard LAN controller . Onboard LAN Boot ROM Allow[...]

  • Page 81

    System Setup | 81 Power Wake Up by Integrated LAN/WLAN If enabled, will wake the system usin g a network message. AC Recovery Allows you to select the action the computer takes when power is restored. DeepSx Power Policies Allows you to configure the DeepSx mode. Auto Power On Allows the computer to star t up automatically at a pre-configured time.[...]

  • Page 82

    82 | System Setup Changing Boot Sequence Changing Boot Sequenc e for the Current Boot You can use this feature to change the current boot sequence, for example, to boot from the optical drive to run Dell Diagnostics from the Drivers and Utilities disc. The previous boot sequence is restored at the next boot. 1 If you are booting from a USB device, [...]

  • Page 83

    System Setu p | 83 Clearing Forgotten Passwords WARN ING: Before working inside your computer , read the safety information that shipped with your computer and follow the steps in " Before Y ou Begin" on page 9. After working inside your comput er , follow the instructions in " After Working Inside Y our Computer" on p age 11. F[...]

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    84 | System Setup Clearing CMOS Settings WARN ING: Before working inside your computer , read the safety information that shipped with your computer and follow the steps in " Before Y ou Begin" on page 9. After working inside your comput er , follow the instructions in " After Working Inside Y our Computer" on p age 11. For addi[...]

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