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  • Page 4 3Com Corporation. Other trademarks and trade names may be used in this document to refer to either the entities claiming the marks and names or their products. Dell Computer Corporation disclaims any proprietary interest in trademarks and trade names other than its own.

  • Page 5: Table Of Contents

    Running the Dell Diagnostics........2-7...
  • Page 6 POST Beep Codes ..........3-1 System Error Messages .
  • Page 7 Speaker ........... 5-10 Drives.
  • Page 8 Figure 4-4. Figure 4-5. Figure 4-6. Figure 4-7. Figure 4-8. Figure 4-9. Figure 4-10. 5.25-Inch Drive Assembly Removal ....4-12 Figure 4-11. 5.25-Inch Drive Removal ......4-13 Figure 4-12.
  • Page 9 Figure 5-22. Terminator Card Removal ......5-25 Figure 5-23. System Battery Removal......5-26 Figure 5-24.
  • Page 10 A prerequisite for using this manual to service Dell computer systems is a basic ® knowledge of IBM -compatible PCs and prior training in IBM-compatible PC troubleshooting techniques. In addition to information provided in this manual and the User’s Guide that came with the system, Dell provides the Diagnostics and Troubleshooting Guide for troubleshooting procedures and instructions on using the Dell Diagnostics to test the computer system.
  • Page 11 The Pentium II microprocessor contains a built-in clock multiplier circuit, which increases the microprocessor’s internal operating frequency to a multiple of the system clock frequency. The microprocessors for Dell Precision 410 sys- tems operate at a frequency of either 350 MHz or 400 MHz, derived from a system clock frequency of 100 MHz.

  • Page 12: System Features

    When following the procedures in this manual, assume that the location or direction relative to the computers is as shown in Figure 1-1. Dell Precision 410 Systems Service Manual voltage differential (LVD) (80-MB/sec) support for high-performance SCSI hard-disk drives and an optional redundant array of inexpensive disks (RAID) subsystem.
  • Page 13 back left right back front front bottom Desktop Computer Mini Tower Computer )LJXUH  &RPSXWHU 2ULHQWDWLRQ System Overview...
  • Page 14 Figure 1-3 shows the location of some of the key front-panel features on the mini tower systems. diskette-drive access indicator hard-disk drive access indicator computer cover release button Dell Precision 410 Systems Service Manual power reset button button hard-disk drive access indicator reset button Mini Tower Computer...
  • Page 15 Figure 1-4 points out many of the desktop system’s internal components and back-panel features. power supply parallel port connector AC power receptacle security cable slot SCSI port connector serial port 1 connector serial port 2 connector mouse connector keyboard connector microphone jack line-out jack line-in jack...

  • Page 16: Advanced Expansion Subsystem

    Microsoft Windows The Dell Precision 410 systems offer advanced expansion subsystems that can support a mixture of traditional ISA expansion cards (called legacy cards), Plug and Play ISA expansion cards, PCI expansion cards, and an AGP card. The...
  • Page 17 DMA channels to any installed Plug and Play ISA expansion cards and PCI expansion cards the next time the computer is rebooted. Chapter 4, “Using the ISA Configuration Utility,” in the Dell Precision WorkStation 410 Mini Tower Systems User’s Guide describes the ICU and provides instructions for using it to configure the computer.
  • Page 18 You can install both EIDE and SCSI hard-disk drives in Dell Precision 410 sys- tems. Desktop systems have five drive bays. Mini tower systems have eight drive bays. Dell Precision 410 desktop systems have five drive bays for installing the fol-...
  • Page 19 (internal) Dell Precision 410 mini tower systems have eight drive bays for installing the following types of drives (see Figure 1-9): The externally accessible drive bays at the front of the computer consist of one 3.5-inch drive bay (dedicated to a 3.5-inch slimline diskette drive) and three 5.25-inch drive bays that can hold up to three half-height, 5.25-inch...

  • Page 20: Hard-Disk Drive Options

    Creative Laboratories, Inc. Chapter 6, “Using the Integrated Audio Controller,” in the User’s Guide pro- vides instructions for connecting the computer to external audio devices and configuring the integrated audio controller to avoid resource conflicts. 1-10 Dell Precision 410 Systems Service Manual...
  • Page 21 If a processor or hard-disk drive exceeds its recommended operating tempera- ture range, a system event triggers a system management interrupt (SMI), which alerts the BIOS. If the Dell ThermalShutdown Service is installed, the power indicator flashes and a message appears on the monitor to alert the user that the system will shut down in an orderly manner, preventing the loss of data.
  • Page 22 The power-supply output voltages can be measured at the back (wire side) of the connectors without disconnecting them. Figures 1-10, 1-11, and 1-12 show the wire side of the connectors. 1-12 Dell Precision 410 Systems Service Manual +3.15 to +3.45 VDC +4.75 to +5.25 VDC +11.40 to +12.60 VDC –10.80 to –13.20 VDC...
  • Page 23 –5 VDC (white) –5 VDC (white) common (black) common (black) common (black) PSON# (gray) 13 14 15 16 17 +5 VDC (red) common (black) +5 VDC (red) common (black) PWRGOOD (orange) +5 VFP (purple) Pin 13 — PSON# should measure between +4 and +5 VDC except when the power button on the front panel is pressed, taking PSON# to its active-low state.
  • Page 24 NOTE: This second chain of the hard-disk drive wiring harness is only present in mini tower systems. 1-14 Dell Precision 410 Systems Service Manual common (black) +5 V (red) 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 +3.3 VDC (blue/white) common (black)
  • Page 25 PWRGOOD PSON# +5 VFP +5 VDC system –5 VDC power supply +12 VDC –12 VDC +3.3 VDC internal hard-disk drive internal hard-disk drive internal hard-disk drive internal hard-disk drive optional 5.25-inch drive optional 5.25-inch drive optional 5.25-inch drive 3.5-inch diskette drive The mini tower chassis supports the installation of up to four internal hard-disk drives.
  • Page 26 SDRAM DIMMs up to 1024 MB using registered SDRAM DIMMs. There is no requirement that one socket be filled before another, and empty sockets can be left between installed DIMMs. However, Dell rec- ommends populating the sockets in consecutive order starting with DIMM A.
  • Page 27 See “DIMMs” in Chapter 4 or 5 for information on removing and replacing DIMMs. Figure 1-16 shows the location of the system board jumpers, and Table 1-2 shows the system board jumper settings. unjumpered jumpered )LJXUH  /RFDWLRQ RI 6\VWHP %RDUG -XPSHUV System Overview 1-17...
  • Page 28 The following table shows the settings and descriptions for the system board jumpers in Dell Precision 410 systems. 7DEOH  6\VWHP%RDUG -XPSHU 6HWWLQJV -XPSHU RSVD2 RSVD1 450MHZ 400MHZ 350MHZ 300MHZ TOWER BIOS PSWD NICCFG * One set of the speed jumper pins must have a jumper plug installed; otherwise, the sys- tem will operate at an undetermined speed.
  • Page 29 The following table lists the hardware interrupt request (IRQ) assignments for Dell Precision 410 systems. 7DEOH  ,QWHUUXSW 5HTXHVW $VVLJQPHQWV /LQH 8VHG %\$YDLODEOH IRQ0 System timer IRQ1 Keyboard controller IRQ2 Enables IRQ8 through IRQ15 IRQ3 Serial ports IRQ4 IRQ5 Available...
  • Page 30 The following table lists the direct memory access (DMA) channel assign- ments for Dell Precision 410 systems. 7DEOH  '5(4 /LQH $VVLJQPHQWV '5(4 /LQH DREQ0 DREQ1 DREQ2 DREQ3 DREQ4 DREQ5 DREQ6 DREQ7 NOTE: The integrated audio controller is assigned one or two DMA channels automatically during system start-up.
  • Page 31 The following table lists the technical specifications for Dell Precision 410 systems. 7DEOH  7HFKQLFDO 6SHFLILFDWLRQV Microprocessor type ..Internal cache... . L2 cache....
  • Page 32 USB clock ....NOTE: For the full name of an abbreviation used in this table, see the Glossary in the User’s Guide. 1-22 Dell Precision 410 Systems Service Manual FRQWLQXHG ([SDQVLRQ %XV PCI, ISA, and AGP PCI: 33.3 MHz...
  • Page 33 7DEOH  7HFKQLFDO 6SHFLILFDWLRQV Architecture ... . . DIMM sockets ... DIMM capacities ..Standard RAM .
  • Page 34 Speaker ....NOTE: For the full name of an abbreviation used in this table, see the Glossary in the User’s Guide. 1-24 Dell Precision 410 Systems Service Manual FRQWLQXHG !4798 ,3/ 4330.9478 two 9-pin connectors (16550-compatible)
  • Page 35 AGP or PCI graphics adapter card (see manu- facturer’s specifications) restarts (reboots) the system starts System Setup program (during POST only while Dell logo screen is displayed) push button push button green LED (indicates power) amber LED (indicates sleep mode)
  • Page 36 * At 35°C (95°F), the maximum operating altitude is 914 m (3000 ft). NOTE: For the full name of an abbreviation used in this table, see the Glossary in the User’s Guide. 1-26 Dell Precision 410 Systems Service Manual FRQWLQXHG 3K\VLFDO 16.51 cm (6.5 inches) 43.43 cm (17 .1 inches)
  • Page 37 A brief explanation of how to load and start the Dell Diagnostics is found at the end of the chapter. Dell recommends that you perform the follow- ing procedures in the order they are presented in this chapter.

  • Page 38: External Visual Inspection

    For proper monitor connections, see the documentation for the monitor. For proper settings of the monitor controls, see the documentation for the monitor. If one or more keys are sticking, it may be necessary to replace the keyboard. Dell Precision 410 Systems Service Manual...

  • Page 39: Observing The Boot Routine

    Does the inspection reveal any problems? Yes . Proceed to the appropriate procedure in Chapter 4, “Removing and Replacing Parts on the Desktop Chassis.” No . Proceed to the next section, “Observing the Boot Routine.” After you have performed an external visual inspection as described in the pre- vious section, you should boot the system and, while the boot routine is running, observe the system for any indications of problems.

  • Page 40: Internal Visual Inspection

    Does the Diagnostics Menu appear? Yes. See “Running the Dell Diagnostics” found later in this chapter. No. Proceed to step 6. Does the Diagnostics Menu appear? Yes. See “Running the Dell Diagnostics” found later in this chapter. No. Proceed to the next section, “Internal Visual Inspection.”...
  • Page 41 To perform the internal visual inspection, perform the following steps in the sequence indicated. While you work, periodically touch an unpainted metal surface on the computer chassis to dissipate any static electricity that might harm inter- nal components. Also avoid touching components or contacts on a card and avoid touching pins on a chip.

  • Page 42: Eliminating Resource Conflicts

    Does the problem appear to be resolved? Yes. No further steps are necessary. No. Proceed to “Eliminating Resource Conflicts,” “Running the Dell Diag- nostics,” and “Getting Help” found later in this chapter. Devices within or connected to the computer may require dedicated memory spaces, interrupt levels, or DMA channels, all of which must be allocated dur- ing installation of the devices.

  • Page 43: Getting Help

    The Dell Diagnostics (included with the system) contains tests that aid in troubleshooting all major components of the computer system. To start the Dell Diagnostics, turn off the system, insert a diagnostics diskette into drive A, and then turn on the system.
  • Page 44 Dell Precision 410 Systems Service Manual...

  • Page 45: Running The Dell Diagnostics

    If a faulty system does not emit beep codes or display system error messages to indicate a failure, you should run the appropriate tests in the Dell Diagnos- tics to help isolate the source of the problem. See “Running the Dell Diagnostics”...
  • Page 46 1-4-1 1-4-2 2-1-1 through 2-4-4 3-1-1 3-1-2 3-1-3 3-1-4 3-2-4 Dell Precision 410 Systems Service Manual (UURU NVRAM write/read failure BIOS checksum failure Programmable interval-timer failure DMA initialization failure DMA page register write/ read failure Main-memory refresh verifi- cation failure...
  • Page 47 7DEOH  3267 %HHS &RGHV %HHS &RGH (UURU 3-3-4 Screen initialization failure 3-4-1 Screen-retrace test failure 3-4-2 Search for video ROM failure 4-2-1 No timer tick 4-2-2 Shutdown failure 4-2-3 Gate A20 failure 4-2-4 Unexpected interrupt in pro- tected mode 4-3-1 Memory failure above address 0FFFFh...
  • Page 48 Hard disk failure Keyboard clock line failure Keyboard controller failure Keyboard data line failure Keyboard stuck key failure No timer tick interrupt Shutdown failure Terminator/processor card not installed! System halted! Timer chip counter 2 failed Dell Precision 410 Systems Service Manual...
  • Page 49 Operating environment is too hot (above 35 C). The system vents may be blocked, causing the sys- tem to overheat. Defective power supply. Processor is a type not supported by Dell. Beep Codes and Error Messages...
  • Page 50 Verify that mouse and keyboard are securely attached to connectors. Bad command or file name Dell Precision 410 Systems Service Manual FRQWLQXHG Processor or Faulty processor or system board has defective system board. failed. System detected that Processor is a type not the secondary proces- supported by Dell.
  • Page 51 Diskette drive or hard- Bad error- disk drive controller correction code detected an uncorrect- (ECC) on disk able read error. read A nonbootable diskette Boot: Couldn’t formatted with Win- find NTLDR dows NT was detected in the diskette drive. Hard-disk drive or Controller has associated controller is failed...
  • Page 52 Keyboard failure Keyboard data line failure Keyboard stuck key failure Keyboard controller failure Dell Precision 410 Systems Service Manual FRQWLQXHG Gate A20 of the Faulty keyboard controller keyboard controller (defective system board). malfunctioned. Operating system can- Corrupted or improperly not execute command.
  • Page 53 During memory test, Memory address value read at address line failure at was incorrect. address , read value expecting value Memory data line failure at address , read value expecting value Memory double word logic fail- ure at address , read value expecting value Memory odd/even...
  • Page 54 Reset failed Sector not found Seek error Seek operation failed Shutdown failure 3-10 Dell Precision 410 Systems Service Manual FRQWLQXHG Incorrect configuration Incorrect configuration settings in System settings in System Setup Setup program, or program, or no operating corrupted operating system on hard-disk system.
  • Page 55 Write fault on selected drive FRQWLQXHG System processor is not a type supported by Dell and more than 512 MB of RAM is installed. Terminator card or secondary processor is improperly installed or is not installed.
  • Page 56 3-12 Dell Precision 410 Systems Service Manual...

  • Page 57: Desktop Systems

    This chapter provides procedures for removing the components, assemblies, and subassemblies on the Dell Precision 410 desktop systems. If you are ser- vicing a Dell Precision 410 mini tower system, refer to Chapter 5, “Removing and Replacing Parts on the Mini Tower Chassis.”...
  • Page 58 While you work, periodically touch an unpainted metal surface on the com- puter chassis to dissipate any static electricity that might harm internal components. Also avoid touching components or contacts on a card and avoid touching pins on a chip. Dell Precision 410 Systems Service Manual...

  • Page 59: Computer Cover

    )LJXUH  3DGORFN ,QVWDOOHG To remove the computer cover, follow these steps: )LJXUH  &RPSXWHU &RYHU 5HPRYDO Before you reinstall the cover, fold all cables out of the way so that they do not interfere with the cover or with the proper airflow inside the computer. When you boot the system, you will need to reset the chassis intrusion detec- tor by entering the System Setup program and changing the Chassis Intrusion Removing and Replacing Parts on the Desktop Chassis...
  • Page 60 Not Detected. See Appendix A for information on the System Setup program. If you need further information, see Chapter 3, “Using the System Setup Program,” in the Dell Precision WorkStation 410 Desktop Systems User’s Guid e. NOTES: After removing and replacing the cover, the chassis intrusion detector will cause the following message to be displayed at the next system start-up: ALERT! Cover was previously removed.
  • Page 61 To remove the power button, follow these steps: You will need to have access to the inside and outside of the computer cover at the same time. Therefore, you cannot put the cover on a flat sur- face because you will not be able to push the button out. To install a new power button, hook the largest clip in place first.
  • Page 62 Insert the two ring-tabs (one on each end of the insert) over the posts on the inside of the bay opening, and firmly press both ends of the insert into place. Dell Precision 410 Systems Service Manual ring-tabs (2) posts (2)
  • Page 63 bracket screw AC power cable connector power supply securing tab processor fan To remove the system power supply, follow these steps: Removing and Replacing Parts on the Desktop Chassis...
  • Page 64 To remove the microprocessor fan, follow these steps: Dell Precision 410 Systems Service Manual lock latching tabs (4) microprocessor fan connector fan power cable...
  • Page 65 Figure 4-7 shows an example of drive hardware that can be installed in the Dell Precision 410 desktop systems. Refer to this figure when you perform any of the procedures in the following subsections. 3.5-inch diskette drive externally externally accessible drives...
  • Page 66 The Dell Precision 410 desktop systems can accommodate up to three exter- nally accessible drive assemblies: the 3.5-inch diskette drive and up to two 5.25-inch drives. )LJXUH  ,QFK 'LVNHWWH 'ULYH $VVHPEO\ 5HPRYDO To remove the 3.5-inch diskette drive assembly, follow these steps: Note the routing of the DC power and interface cables through the chassis as you disconnect them.
  • Page 67 screw )LJXUH  ,QFK 'LVNHWWH 'ULYH 5HPRYDO When you replace the 3.5-inch diskette drive on the bracket, be sure that the two retaining tabs on the right side of the bracket engage the mounting holes in the side of the 3.5-inch diskette drive. Then replace the screw that holds the diskette drive to the bracket.
  • Page 68 Note the routing of the DC power and interface cables through the chassis as you disconnect them from the system board. It is important to route the cables properly when you replace them to prevent them from being pinched or crimped. 4-12 Dell Precision 410 Systems Service Manual bracket tabs (2)
  • Page 69 bracket tabs (2) bracket )LJXUH  ,QFK 'ULYH 5HPRYDO To replace the 5.25-inch drive on the bracket, locate the four screw holes around the drive’s perimeter. Fit the bracket over the drive, and then tilt the front of the drive up so that the bracket drops down into place. To ensure proper installation, all screw holes should be aligned and the tabs on the front of the bracket should be flush with the front of the drive.
  • Page 70 )LJXUH  5HPRYLQJ WKH +DUG'LVN 'ULYH %UDFNHW To remove the hard-disk drive bracket, follow these steps: 4-14 Dell Precision 410 Systems Service Manual screw drive bay latch hooks (3) removable hard-disk drive bracket...
  • Page 71 hooks (3) drive bracket 1-inch drive (back) screws (4) )LJXUH  +DUG'LVN 'ULYH 5HPRYDO To remove a hard-disk drive, follow these steps: When you replace the hard-disk drive bracket, insert the hooks in the slots on the front of the chassis and slide the bracket to the right. Then lower the bracket to the bottom of the chassis, making sure that the latch on the drive bay is engaged (see Figure 4-12).
  • Page 72 NOTE: Some older PCI and other types of cards may be so long that you can- not remove the card guide until you first remove the cards. Most newer cards are not long enough to interfere with card guide removal. 4-16 Dell Precision 410 Systems Service Manual...
  • Page 73 )LJXUH  6SHDNHU 5HPRYDO To remove the speaker, follow these steps:  5HPRYH WKH FDUG JXLGH VHH )LJXUH    'LVFRQQHFW WKH VSHDNHU FDEOH FRQQHFWRU IURP WKH FRQWURO SDQHO VHH )LJXUH    /LIW WKH VSHDNHU RXW RI WKH UHWDLQLQJ VORWV RQ WKH IURQW RI WKH FKDV VLV VHH )LJXUH   Removing and Replacing Parts on the Desktop Chassis speaker...
  • Page 74 )LJXUH  &RQWURO 3DQHO 5HPRYDO To remove the control panel, follow these steps: 4-18 Dell Precision 410 Systems Service Manual thermal sensor cable connector control panel cable screw chassis intrusion switch cable connector speaker cable connector...
  • Page 75 The subsections that follow contain procedures for removing system board components, which are shown in Figure 4-17. CD-ROM drive audio interface connector (CD-IN) parallel/SCSI port connectors (PARALLEL/SCSI) (stacked) serial port connectors (SERIAL 1/2) (stacked) microprocessor fan connector (FAN) mouse/keyboard connectors (MOUSE/KYBD) (stacked) microphone jack (MIC-IN) line-out jack (LINE-OUT)
  • Page 76 NOTE: Installing filler brackets over empty card-slot openings is necessary to maintain Federal Communications Commission (FCC) certification of the system. The brackets also keep dust and dirt out of your computer. 4-20 Dell Precision 410 Systems Service Manual expansion card expansion-card connectors (7)
  • Page 77 DIMM securing clips (2) To remove a DIMM, follow these steps: DIMM securing clips (2) To replace a DIMM, press the DIMM fully into the socket (see step 1 of Figure 4-20) while closing the securing clips to lock the DIMM into the socket (see step 2 of Figure 4-20).
  • Page 78 You must use up to 25 pounds of force to seat the cartridge in its connector. Install the two thumbscrews that secure the heat sink to the system board. 4-22 Dell Precision 410 Systems Service Manual guide bracket assembly thumbscrews (2)
  • Page 79 SEC cartridge release latches (2) guide bracket assembly SLOT 1_SEC connector )LJXUH  7HUPLQDWRU &DUG 5HPRYDO If you are installing a secondary microprocessor SEC cartridge/heat sink assembly, you need to remove the terminator card from the SLOT1_SEC con- nector on the system board. Removing and Replacing Parts on the Desktop Chassis terminator card 4-23...
  • Page 80 When you replace the system battery, orient the new battery with the “+” facing up. Insert the battery into its socket and snap it into place. 4-24 Dell Precision 410 Systems Service Manual battery BATTERY socket...
  • Page 81 screw slots (7) system board tabs (7) )LJXUH  6\VWHP %RDUG 5HPRYDO To remove the system board, follow these steps: Removing and Replacing Parts on the Desktop Chassis 4-25...
  • Page 82 Push evenly on both sides of the system board as you slide it into position (do not twist the system board). 4-26 Dell Precision 410 Systems Service Manual...
  • Page 83 This chapter provides procedures for removing the components, assemblies, and subassemblies in the Dell Precision 410 mini tower systems. If you are servicing a Dell Precision 410 desktop system, refer to Chapter 4, “Removing and Replacing Parts on the Desktop Chassis.”...
  • Page 84 While you work, periodically touch an unpainted metal surface on the com- puter chassis to dissipate any static electricity that might harm internal components. Also avoid touching components or contacts on a card and avoid touching pins on a chip. Dell Precision 410 Systems Service Manual...
  • Page 85 release button )LJXUH  &RPSXWHU &RYHU 5HPRYDO To remove the computer cover, follow these steps: Removing and Replacing Parts on the Mini Tower Chassis...
  • Page 86 ALERT! Cover was previously removed. If a setup password has been assigned by someone else, contact the network administrator for information on resetting the chassis intrusion detector. Dell Precision 410 Systems Service Manual...

  • Page 87: Front Bezel

    tab release retaining hooks (2) padlock ring )LJXUH  )URQW %H]HO 5HPRYDO To remove the front bezel, follow these steps: Removing and Replacing Parts on the Mini Tower Chassis...

  • Page 88: Power And Reset Buttons

    To remove the power and reset buttons, follow these steps: When these clips are released, the button comes free from the bezel. Dell Precision 410 Systems Service Manual...

  • Page 89: Front-Panel Inserts

    posts (2) 5.25-inch front-panel insert )LJXUH  ,QFK )URQW3DQHO ,QVHUW 5HPRYDO To remove a 5.25-inch front-panel insert, follow these steps: To replace a 5.25-inch front-panel insert, position the two ring-tabs over the posts on the inside of the bay opening, and then press the ring tabs over the posts.

  • Page 90: Card Guide

    NOTE: Some older PCI and other types of cards may be so long that you can- not remove the card guide until you first remove the cards. Most newer cards are not long enough to interfere with card guide removal. Dell Precision 410 Systems Service Manual control panel...

  • Page 91: Speaker

    drive cage door )LJXUH  &RQWURO 3DQHO 5HPRYDO To remove the control panel, follow these steps: Note the routing of the control panel cable as you remove it from the chas- sis. It is important to route the cable properly when you replace it to prevent it from being pinched or crimped.
  • Page 92  'LVFRQQHFW WKH VSHDNHU FDEOH FRQQHFWRU IURP WKH FRQWURO SDQHO VHH )LJXUH    /LIW WKH VSHDNHU RXW RI WKH UHWDLQLQJ VORWV RQ WKH IURQW RI WKH FKDV VLV VHH )LJXUH   5-10 Dell Precision 410 Systems Service Manual speaker speaker connector...
  • Page 93 Figure 5-8 shows an example of drive hardware that can be installed in the Dell Precision 410 mini tower system. Refer to this figure when you perform any of the procedures in the following subsections. DC power/interface cable DSKT2 connector...

  • Page 94: Inch Diskette Drive Assembly

    The Dell Precision 410 mini tower system can accommodate up to four exter- nally accessible drive assemblies: the 3.5-inch diskette drive and up to three 5.25-inch drives. )LJXUH  ,QFK 'LVNHWWH 'ULYH $VVHPEO\ 5HPRYDO To remove the 3.5-inch diskette drive assembly, follow these steps: Note the routing of the DC power/interface cable through the chassis as you remove it from the system board.
  • Page 95 retaining tabs (2) bracket )LJXUH  ,QFK 'LVNHWWH 'ULYH 5HPRYDO When you replace the 3.5-inch diskette drive on the bracket, be sure that the two retaining tabs on the left side of the bracket engage the mounting holes in the side of the 3.5-inch diskette drive. Removing and Replacing Parts on the Mini Tower Chassis hook drive release...

  • Page 96: Inch Drive Assembly

    (2) )LJXUH  ,QFK 'ULYH $VVHPEO\ 5HPRYDO To remove a 5.25-inch drive assembly from one of the drive bays, follow these steps: 5-14 Dell Precision 410 Systems Service Manual...
  • Page 97 bracket bracket tabs (2) screws (4) )LJXUH  ,QFK 'ULYH 5HPRYDO When you replace the 5.25-inch drive, align the front of the drive flush with the bracket tabs at the front of the bracket. Insert the four screws, and tighten them in the order stamped on the bottom of the 5.25-inch drive bracket.

  • Page 98: Hard-Disk Drive

    The bracket can be quite heavy, especially if it is populated with drives. 5-16 Dell Precision 410 Systems Service Manual arms on drive cage door (2) tabs on bracket (2)
  • Page 99 bracket screws (4) 1.6-inch drive (front) )LJXUH  +DUG'LVN 'ULYH 5HPRYDO To remove a hard-disk drive, follow these steps: When you replace the hard-disk drive bracket, be sure that it is pushed fully into the system and snapped into position before you close the drive cage door (See Figure 5-13).

  • Page 100: System Power Supply

    When you reinstall the power supply, place the power-supply detent link over the pin on the power supply as you position the power supply in the chassis opening. 5-18 Dell Precision 410 Systems Service Manual power supply µ DC power...

  • Page 101: Microprocessor Fan

    To remove the microprocessor fan, follow these steps: Removing and Replacing Parts on the Mini Tower Chassis microprocessor fan connector fan power cable plastic lock latching tabs (4) 5-19...

  • Page 102: Drives

    AGP expansion-card connector (AGP) PCI expansion-card connectors (PCI1-PCI5) ISA expansion-card connector (ISA1) )LJXUH  6\VWHP %RDUG &RPSRQHQWV 5-20 Dell Precision 410 Systems Service Manual main power input connector (POWER1) RAID connector Wakeup On LAN (RAID PORT) card connector (LAN) mini tower computer diskette-drive...

  • Page 103: Expansion Cards

    There are seven expansion-card connectors on the system board (see Figure 5-18). Expansion-card connectors PCI1 through PCI5 support 32-bit PCI expansion cards; expansion-card connector AGP supports a 32-bit AGP expan- sion card; and expansion-card connector ISA1 can accommodate an 8- or 16-bit ISA expansion card.
  • Page 104 See Chapter 3, “Using the System Setup Program,” in the User’s Guide for instructions. NOTE: If a setup password has been assigned by someone else, contact that person for information on resetting the chassis intrusion detector. 5-22 Dell Precision 410 Systems Service Manual...

  • Page 105: Dimms

    DIMM securing clips (2) To remove a DIMM, follow these steps: DIMM securing clips (2) To replace a DIMM, press the DIMM fully into the socket (see step 1 of Figure 5-20) while closing the securing clips to lock the DIMM into the socket (see step 2 of Figure 5-20).

  • Page 106: Microprocessor Sec Cartridge/Heat Sink Assembly

    You must use up to 25 pounds of force to seat the cartridge in its connector. Install the two thumbscrews that secure the heat sink to the system board. 5-24 Dell Precision 410 Systems Service Manual guide bracket assembly thumbscrews (2)

  • Page 107: Terminator Card

    SEC cartridge release latches (2) guide bracket assembly SLOT 1_SEC connector )LJXUH  7HUPLQDWRU &DUG 5HPRYDO If you are installing a secondary microprocessor SEC cartridge/heat sink assembly, you need to remove the terminator card from the SLOT1_SEC con- nector on the system board. Removing and Replacing Parts on the Mini Tower Chassis terminator card 5-25...

  • Page 108: System Battery

    When you replace the system battery, orient the new battery with the “+” facing up. Insert the battery into its socket and snap it into place. 5-26 Dell Precision 410 Systems Service Manual battery BATTERY socket...

  • Page 109: System Board

    screw slots (7) system board tabs (7) )LJXUH  6\VWHP %RDUG 5HPRYDO To remove the system board, follow these steps: If you are replacing a system board, remove the DIMMs, the primary micro- processor SEC cartridge/heat sink assembly, and the terminator card or secondary microprocessor assembly, and install them on the replacement board.
  • Page 110 5-28 Dell Precision 410 Systems Service Manual...

  • Page 111: System Setup Screens

    This appendix describes the System Setup program, which is used to change the system configuration information stored in NVRAM on the system board. To enter the System Setup program, follow these steps:  7XUQ RQ RU UHERRW WKH V\VWHP  'XULQJ WKH ERRW URXWLQH WKH PHVVDJH VFUHHQ :KHQ WKH PHVVDJH DSSHDUV NH\ NOTE: An alternate way to enter the System Setup program is to press the...
  • Page 112 Serial Port 2: Parallel Port: Parallel Mode: IDE Hard Disk: Tab,Shift-Tab change fields )LJXUH $ 6\VWHP 6HWXS 6FUHHQV Dell Precision 410 Systems Service Manual Dell Computer Corporation (www.dell.com) Precision WorkStation 410 M Setup 13:17:02 Date: Mon Jan 5, 1998 3.5 inch, 1.44 MB...
  • Page 113 7DEOH $ 6\VWHP 6HWXS &DWHJRULHV &DWHJRU\ )XQFWLRQ Time Resets time on system’s internal clock. Date Resets date on system’s internal calendar. Diskette Drive A Identifies type of diskette drives installed. Diskette Drive B Drives: Identifies drives attached to the IDE1 and IDE2 Primary connectors on system board.
  • Page 114 Keyboard Errors System Password Password Status Boot Sequence Setup Password Auto Power On Dell Precision 410 Systems Service Manual FRQWLQXHG )XQFWLRQ Chassis Intrusion displays the status of the system’s chassis intrusion detector. If the chassis is opened, the setting changes...
  • Page 115 7DEOH $ 6\VWHP 6HWXS &DWHJRULHV &DWHJRU\ )XQFWLRQ Power Management With the Power Management category enabled, DPMS monitors and most EIDE drives automatically switch into low-power mode during periods of system inactivity. NOTE: Not all EIDE hard-disk drives support this feature. Enabling this feature for drives that do not support it may cause the EIDE drive to become inoperable until the system is restarted and the Power Management cate-...
  • Page 116 Microprocessor CPU ID Level 2 Cache System Memory Service Tag Asset Tag Dell Precision 410 Systems Service Manual FRQWLQXHG )XQFWLRQ Controls whether the system’s built-in parallel port acts as an AT-compatible (unidirectional) or PS/2-compatible (bidirectional) port. The system also supports ECP mode for Windows 95.

  • Page 117: Inch Drives

    3.3-V power input connectors, 1-16 3.5-inch diskette drive removal desktop computer, 4-11 mini tower computer, 5-12 5.25-inch drive assembly removal desktop computer, 4-12 mini tower computer, 5-14 advanced expansion subsystem, 1-6 AGP connector, location on system board, 1-16 audio controller, 1-10 back-panel features desktop computer, 1-5 mini tower computer, 1-6...

  • Page 118: Hard-Disk Drive

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  • Page 119: Post Beep Codes

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  • Page 120: Scsi Support

    1-4 mini tower computer, 1-4 removal desktop computer, 4-5 mini tower computer, 5-6 resource conflicts eliminating, 2-6 Dell Precision 410 Systems Service Manual SCSI support, 1-10 SEC cartridge about, 1-6 removal desktop computer, 4-22 mini tower computer, 5-24...

  • Page 121: Video Subsystem

    system error messages, list of, 3-4 system features, 1-2 system power supply about, 1-12 removal desktop computer, 4-7 mini tower computer, 5-18 System Setup categories, A-3 program, A-1 screens, A-2 system specifications, 1-21 tape drives interface connector, 1-16 removal desktop computer, 4-12 mini tower computer, 5-14 technical specifications, 1-21 terminator card removal...

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