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Alienware Aurora-R4
Owner's Manual
Regulatory model: D01M
Regulatory type: D01M004
w w w . d e l l . c o m | s u p p o r t . d e l l . c o m / m a n u a l s

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  • Page 1 Alienware Aurora-R4 Owner’s Manual Regulatory model: D01M Regulatory type: D01M004 w w w . d e l l . c o m | s u p p o r t . d e l l . c o m / m a n u a l s...
  • Page 2 © 2011 Dell Inc. All rights reserved. Reproduction of these materials in any manner whatsoever without the written permission of Dell Inc. is strictly forbidden. ® Trademarks used in this text: Dell™ and the DELL logo are trademarks of Dell Inc. Alienware is a ® ®...

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Contents Before You Begin ....Turn Off Your Computer and Connected Devices ..Safety Instructions ....Recommended Tools .
  • Page 4 Hard Drive(s) ..... Prerequisites ..... . . Removing the Hard Drive(s) .
  • Page 5 Postrequisites ..... . PCI Shroud ......Prerequisites .
  • Page 6 Removing the PCI-Fan ....Replacing the PCI-Fan ....Postrequisites .
  • Page 7 Postrequisites ..... . 16 Processor Liquid-Cooling Assembly ..Prerequisites ..... . . Removing the Processor Liquid-Cooling Assembly .
  • Page 8 Removing the Coin-Cell Battery ... . . Replacing the Coin-Cell Battery ... . . Postrequisites ..... . 20 Theater-Lighting Batteries (ALX Chassis Only) .
  • Page 9 Postrequisites ..... . 23 Top Lighting-Board ....Prerequisites .
  • Page 10 Removing the Right Lighting-Board ..Replacing the Right Lighting-Board ..Postrequisites ..... 27 Right-Side Bottom Panel .
  • Page 11 30 Back Bezel ..... . . Prerequisites ..... . . Removing the Back Bezel .
  • Page 12 Boot Sequence ....Clearing Forgotten Passwords ... . . Password: ..... .

  • Page 13: Before You Begin

    Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that shipped with your computer. For additional safety best practices information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at dell.com/regulatory_compliance. CAUTION: To avoid damaging the computer, ensure that the work surface is flat and clean.

  • Page 14: Recommended Tools

    Recommended Tools The procedures in this document may require the following tools: • Small Phillips screwdriver • Hex nut driver Flash BIOS executable update program available at support.dell.com • Before you Begin...

  • Page 15: After Working Inside Your Computer

    After Working Inside Your Computer After you complete replacement procedures, ensure the following: • Replace all screws and ensure no stray screws remain inside your computer • Connect any external devices, cables, cards, and any other part you removed before working on your computer •...
  • Page 16 Before you Begin...

  • Page 17: Technical Overview

    Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that shipped with your computer and follow the steps in "Before You Begin" on page 13. For additional safety best practices information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at dell.com/regulatory_compliance. Front View of Your Computer Technical Overview...

  • Page 18: Back View Of Your Computer

    AlienHead/drive-panel open button 2 optical drive optical-drive eject button optical-drive bay media-card reader/optical-drive bay drive panel (open) headphone connector microphone connector USB 3.0 connector power button USB 2.0 connectors (2) Back View of Your Computer Technical Overview...

  • Page 19: Inside View Of Your Computer

    coaxial S/PDIF connector optical S/PDIF connector USB 2.0 connectors (4) network connector and network lights USB 3.0 connector audio connectors expansion-card slots power connector power-supply diagnostics button power-supply diagnostics light security-cable slot latch security-cable slot Inside View of Your Computer memory module(s) PCI-Express card(s) optical drive(s)

  • Page 20: System-Board Components

    System-Board Components Technical Overview...

  • Page 21: Master I/O Board Components

    heat-sink fan connector memory-module connector (SYS_FAN1) (DIMM1) memory-module connector processor power connector (PWR2) (DIMM2) processor socket (CPU1) memory-module connector (DIMM4) memory-module connector processor fan connector (DIMM3) (CPU_FAN) main power connector (PWR1) front USB connector (FUSB3_0) heat-sink fan connector battery socket (BAT1) (SYS_FAN2) CMOS jumper (CLEAR_CMOS) serial ATA drive connectors...
  • Page 22 FlexBay connector (FLEXBAY) drive-bay shroud battery connector (FRONT_BEZEL) AlienHead connector (HEAD1) PCI-fan connector (FAN_PCI) left side-panel contact board WiFi/Bluetooth connector connector (SIDE_L) (BLUETOOTH) power-LED board connector wireless connector (WIRELESS) (BLINK) Technical Overview...

  • Page 23: Top Lighting-Board Components

    hard-drive LED connector hard-drive LED connector (HDD_LED1) (HDD_LED2) USB connector (MB_USB) main-power connector (PWR1) system-board lighting (MB_MIO) hard-drive fan connector (FAN_HDD) right side-panel connector ODD sensors (ODD_SW) (SIDE_R) ODD LED connector front-default connector (ODD_LED) (FACTORY_DEFAULT) Debug connector (DEBUG) graphics-temperature sensor connector (GFX_TEMP) graphics-pump connector (GFX_PUMP) Top Lighting-Board Components...
  • Page 24 Technical Overview...

  • Page 25: Left Side-Panel

    "Before You Begin" on page 13. For additional safety best practices information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at dell.com/regulatory_compliance. CAUTION: Ensure that sufficient space exists to support the computer with the computer cover removed—at least 30 cm (1 ft.) of desk top space.
  • Page 26 1 release panel 2 security-cable slot 3 security-cable slot latch 4 left side-panel Left Side-Panel...

  • Page 27: Replacing The Left Side-Panel

    Replacing the Left Side-Panel 1 Align the tabs on the left side-panel with the slots on the left side of the computer and push the panel to lock it in place. 2 Slide the security-cable slot latch to locked position. 3 Follow the steps in "After Working Inside Your Computer"...
  • Page 28 Left Side-Panel...

  • Page 29: Hard Drive(S)

    "Before You Begin" on page 13. For additional safety best practices information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at dell.com/regulatory_compliance. WARNING: If you remove the hard drive from the computer when the drive is hot, do not touch the metal housing of the hard drive.

  • Page 30: Replacing The Hard Drive(S)

    1 release tabs (2) 2 hard-drive 3 hard-drive cage Replacing the Hard Drive(s) 1 Slide the hard drive into the hard-drive cage until the release tabs snap into place. Postrequisites 1 Replace the left side-panel. See "Replacing the Left Side-Panel" on page 27.
  • Page 31 2 Follow the steps in "After Working Inside Your Computer" on page 15. Hard Drive(s)
  • Page 32 Hard Drive(s)

  • Page 33: Hard-Drive Fan Assembly

    "Before You Begin" on page 13. For additional safety best practices information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at dell.com/regulatory_compliance. WARNING: The heat sink may be very hot during normal operation. Provide sufficient time for the heat-sink to cool before you touch it.

  • Page 34: Replacing The Hard-Drive Fan Assembly

    hard-drive fan cable hard-drive fan assembly Replacing the Hard-Drive Fan Assembly 1 Slide the hard-drive fan assembly into the hard-drive fan assembly bay. 2 Route the cable through the slot in the hard-drive bay and then connect the hard-drive fan assembly cable to the FAN_HDD connector on the master I/O board.

  • Page 35: Postrequisites

    Postrequisites 1 Replace the left side-panel. See "Replacing the Left Side-Panel" on page 27. 2 Follow the steps in "After Working Inside Your Computer" on page 15. Hard-Drive Fan Assembly...
  • Page 36 Hard-Drive Fan Assembly...

  • Page 37: Optical Drive(S)

    "Before You Begin" on page 13. For additional safety best practices information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at dell.com/regulatory_compliance. Prerequisites 1 Remove the left side-panel. See "Removing the Left Side-Panel" on page 25.

  • Page 38: Replacing The Optical Drive(S)

    power cable data cable securing tab optical drive Replacing the Optical Drive(s) 1 Lift and hold the securing tab, and then slide the optical drive through the front of the computer until the securing tab snaps into place. 2 Connect the power cable and the data cable to the optical drive. 3 Lift the drive panel towards the top of your computer until it snaps into place.
  • Page 39 2 Follow the steps in "After Working Inside Your Computer" on page 15. Optical Drive(s)
  • Page 40 Optical Drive(s)

  • Page 41: Media-Card Reader

    "Before You Begin" on page 13. For additional safety best practices information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at dell.com/regulatory_compliance. Prerequisites 1 Remove the left side-panel. See "Removing the Left Side-Panel" on page 25.
  • Page 42 FlexBay USB cable securing tab FlexBay dock Master I/O board FlexBay USB cable-connector 5 Remove the screws that secure the media-card reader to the FlexBay dock. 6 Slide the media-card reader out of the FlexBay dock. Media-Card Reader...

  • Page 43: Replacing The Media-Card Reader

    media-card reader screws (4) FlexBay dock Replacing the Media-Card Reader 1 Slide the media-card reader into the FlexBay dock. 2 Replace the screws that secure the media-card reader to the FlexBay dock. 3 Lift the securing tab and slide the FlexBay dock through the front of the computer until the securing tab snaps into place.

  • Page 44: Postrequisites

    Postrequisites 1 Replace the left side-panel. See "Replacing the Left Side-Panel" on page 27. 2 Follow the steps in "After Working Inside Your Computer" on page 15. Media-Card Reader...

  • Page 45: Pci Shroud

    "Before You Begin" on page 13. For additional safety best practices information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at dell.com/regulatory_compliance. Prerequisites 1 Remove the left side-panel. See "Removing the Left Side-Panel" on page 25.

  • Page 46: Closing The Pci Shroud

    PCI shroud shroud-release button Closing the PCI Shroud 1 Lower the PCI shroud into the chassis and press down until it snaps into position. Postrequisites 1 Replace the left side-panel. See "Replacing the Left Side-Panel" on page 27. 2 Follow the steps in "After Working Inside Your Computer" on page 15. PCI Shroud...

  • Page 47: Drive-Bay Shroud

    "Before You Begin" on page 13. For additional safety best practices information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at dell.com/regulatory_compliance. Prerequisites 1 Remove the left side-panel. See "Removing the Left Side-Panel" on page 25.

  • Page 48: Replacing The Drive-Bay Shroud

    1 tabs (2) 2 drive-bay shroud Replacing the Drive-Bay Shroud 1 Align the drive-bay shroud with the slots on the chassis. 2 Slide the drive-bay shroud toward the front of the chassis until it clicks into place. Postrequisites 1 Replace the left side-panel. See "Replacing the Left Side-Panel" on page 27.

  • Page 49: Pci-Express X1 Card

    "Before You Begin" on page 13. For additional safety best practices information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at dell.com/regulatory_compliance. Prerequisites 1 Remove the left side-panel. See "Removing the Left Side-Panel" on page 25.

  • Page 50: Replacing The Pci-Express X1 Card

    screw PCI-Express x1 card PCI-Express x1 connector Replacing the PCI-Express x1 Card 1 Remove the screw that secures the filler bracket and remove the filler bracket (if applicable). PCI-Express x1 Card...

  • Page 51: Postrequisites

    1 screw 2 filler bracket 2 Align the PCI-Express x1 card with the PCI-Express x1 card connector on the system board. 3 Place the card in the connector and press down firmly. Ensure that the card is firmly seated. 4 Connect any required cables to the card. For information on the cables to be connected to the card, see the documentation that shipped with the card.
  • Page 52 2 Replace the left side-panel. See "Replacing the Left Side-Panel" on page 27. 3 Follow the steps in "After Working Inside Your Computer" on page 15. PCI-Express x1 Card...

  • Page 53: Pci-Fan

    "Before You Begin" on page 13. For additional safety best practices information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at dell.com/regulatory_compliance. WARNING: The heat sink may be very hot during normal operation. Provide sufficient time for the heat-sink to cool before you touch it.

  • Page 54: Replacing The Pci-Fan

    tabs (2) PCI-fan PCI-fan cable Replacing the PCI-Fan 1 Align the PCI-fan with the metal brackets on the chassis. 2 Slide the PCI-fan into the chassis. 3 Connect the PCI-fan cable to the FAN_PCI connector on the master I/O board. 4 Replace the drive-bay shroud.

  • Page 55: Postrequisites

    Postrequisites 1 Replace the left side-panel. See "Replacing the Left Side-Panel" on page 27. 2 Follow the steps in "After Working Inside Your Computer" on page 15. PCI-Fan Assembly...
  • Page 56 PCI-Fan Assembly...

  • Page 57: Graphics Card

    "Before You Begin" on page 13. For additional safety best practices information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at dell.com/regulatory_compliance. The system board of your computer is equipped with two PCI-Express x16 connectors to install graphic card(s).

  • Page 58: Replacing The Graphics Card

    screws (2) graphics card PCI-Express x16 connector securing tab power cables (2) Replacing the Graphics Card 1 Align the graphics card with the PCI-Express x16 card connector on the system board. 2 Place the card in the connector and press down firmly. Ensure that the card is firmly seated.

  • Page 59: Postrequisites

    4 Connect the power cables to the graphics card. Postrequisites 1 Close the PCI shroud. See "Closing the PCI Shroud" on page 46. 2 Replace the left side-panel. See "Replacing the Left Side-Panel" on page 27. 3 Follow the steps in "After Working Inside Your Computer" on page 15. Installing Dual Graphic Cards 1 Locate the second PCI-Express x16 connector on the system board.
  • Page 60 power cables (2) Dual graphics bridge screws (2) PCI-Express x16 card PCI-Express x16 connector 7 Close the PCI shroud. See "Closing the PCI Shroud" on page 46. 8 Replace the left side-panel. See "Replacing the Left Side-Panel" on page 27. 9 Follow the steps in "After Working Inside Your Computer"...

  • Page 61: Connect The Display

    Connect the Display If your computer has dual graphics cards, connect the display to the connectors on the primary graphics card. primary graphic-card secondary graphic-card connectors connectors Graphics Card...
  • Page 62 Graphics Card...

  • Page 63: Memory Module(S)

    "Before You Begin" on page 13. For additional safety best practices information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at dell.com/regulatory_compliance. Prerequisites 1 Remove the left side-panel. See "Removing the Left Side-Panel" on page 25.

  • Page 64: Replacing Memory Module(S)

    Dell. If possible, do not pair an original memory module with a new memory module. Otherwise, your computer may not start properly.
  • Page 65 1 cutouts (2) 2 memory module 3 notch 4 tab CAUTION: To avoid damage to the memory module, first insert the end away from the securing clip and then insert the end near the securing clip. 2 Insert the memory module into the memory-module connector until the memory module snaps into position and the securing clip locks in place.

  • Page 66: Postrequisites

    Postrequisites 1 Close the PCI shroud. See "Closing the PCI Shroud" on page 46. 2 Replace the left side-panel. See "Replacing the Left Side-Panel" on page 27. 3 Follow the steps in "After Working Inside Your Computer" on page 15. Memory Module(s)

  • Page 67: Memory Fan

    "Before You Begin" on page 13. For additional safety best practices information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at dell.com/regulatory_compliance. WARNING: The heat sink may be very hot during normal operation. Provide sufficient time for the heat-sink to cool before you touch it.

  • Page 68: Replacing The Memory Fan

    memory fan memory-fan cable top lighting-board Replacing the Memory Fan 1 Align the tabs on the memory fan with the slots on the computer chassis and slide the fan until it snaps into position. 2 Connect the memory fan cable to the on the top MEM_FAN connector lighting-board.
  • Page 69 2 Follow the steps in "After Working Inside Your Computer" on page 15. Memory Fan...
  • Page 70 Memory Fan...

  • Page 71: Processor Liquid-Cooling Assembly

    "Before You Begin" on page 13. For additional safety best practices information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at dell.com/regulatory_compliance. Prerequisites 1 Remove the left side-panel. See "Removing the Left Side-Panel" on page 25.

  • Page 72: Replacing The Processor Liquid-Cooling Assembly

    screws (4) processor liquid-cooling assembly top lighting-board CPU-pump cable captive screws (4) system-fan cable Replacing the Processor Liquid-Cooling Assembly CAUTION: Incorrect alignment of the processor liquid-cooling assembly can damage the system board and processor. Processor Liquid-Cooling Assembly...

  • Page 73: Postrequisites

    1 Align the screw holes on the processor liquid-cooling assembly with the screw holes on the chassis. 2 Replace the screws that secure the processor liquid-cooling assembly to the chassis. NOTE: The original thermal grease can be reused if the original processor and processor liquid-cooling assembly are reinstalled together.
  • Page 74 Processor Liquid-Cooling Assembly...

  • Page 75: Processor

    "Before You Begin" on page 13. For additional safety best practices information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at dell.com/regulatory_compliance. Prerequisites 1 Remove the left side-panel. See "Removing the Left Side-Panel" on page 25.
  • Page 76 securing tab release lever processor cover processor 2 Press down and push the release lever away from the processor to release it from the securing tab. 3 Extend this release lever completely to open the processor cover. Processor...
  • Page 77 processor cover processor securing tab release lever CAUTION: When removing the processor, do not touch any of the pins inside the socket or allow any objects to fall on the pins in the socket. 4 Open the processor cover and gently lift the processor from the processor socket.

  • Page 78: Replacing The Processor

    Replacing the Processor 1 Ensure that the second release lever is fully extended in the open position. CAUTION: You must position the processor correctly in the processor socket to avoid damage to the processor. 2 Align the pin-1 corner of the processor with the pin-1 corner of the processor socket, and then place the processor in the processor socket.
  • Page 79 processor cover processor securing tabs release levers 5 Pivot the release lever down and place it under the tab on the processor cover. Processor...

  • Page 80: Postrequisites

    securing tabs processor cover release levers processor Postrequisites 1 Replace the processor liquid-cooling assembly. See "Replacing the Processor Liquid-Cooling Assembly" on page 72. 2 Replace the left side-panel. See "Replacing the Left Side-Panel" on page 27. 3 Follow the steps in "After Working Inside Your Computer" on page 15. Processor...
  • Page 81 Processor...
  • Page 82 Processor...

  • Page 83: Power-Supply Unit

    "Before You Begin" on page 13. For additional safety best practices information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at dell.com/regulatory_compliance. Prerequisites 1 Remove the left side-panel. See "Removing the Left Side-Panel" on page 25.
  • Page 84 1 power-supply cover 2 tab 3 Press the securing clips on the DC-wire harness and disconnect the DC- wire harness from the power-supply unit. 4 Loosen the captive screws that secure the power-supply unit to the back of the chassis. 5 Slide the power-supply unit out through the back of the chassis.
  • Page 85 captive screws (4) power-supply unit 6 Remove the screws that secure the power-supply unit to the bezel. 7 Remove the bezel from the power-supply unit. Power Supply...

  • Page 86: Replacing The Power-Supply Unit

    bezel power-supply unit screws (4) Replacing the Power-Supply Unit 1 Align the screw holes on the power-supply unit with the screw holes on the bezel. 2 Replace the screws that secure the power-supply unit to the bezel. 3 Slide the power-supply unit into the chassis through the back of the computer.

  • Page 87: Postrequisites

    Postrequisites 1 Replace the left side-panel. See "Replacing the Left Side-Panel" on page 27. 2 Follow the steps in "After Working Inside Your Computer" on page 15. Power Supply...
  • Page 88 Power Supply...

  • Page 89: Coin-Cell Battery

    "Before You Begin" on page 13. For additional safety best practices information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at dell.com/regulatory_compliance. WARNING: A battery may explode if installed incorrectly. Replace the battery only with the same or equivalent type.

  • Page 90: Replacing The Coin-Cell Battery

    coin-cell battery battery-release lever Replacing the Coin-Cell Battery 1 Insert the battery into the socket with the side labeled + facing up and press down the battery in the socket. Postrequisites 1 Replace the PCI-Express x1 card. See "Replacing the PCI-Express x1 Card" on page 50.
  • Page 91 6 Enter the system setup program and set the time and date. See "Entering System Setup" on page 145. 7 Update the BIOS settings with values you may have noted before replacing the coin-cell battery. See "System Setup" on page 145. Coin-Cell Battery...
  • Page 92 Coin-Cell Battery...

  • Page 93: Theater-Lighting Batteries

    "Before You Begin" on page 13. For additional safety best practices information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at dell.com/regulatory_compliance. Prerequisites 1 Remove the left side-panel. See "Removing the Left Side-Panel" on page 25.

  • Page 94: Replacing The Theater-Lighting Batteries

    drive-bay shroud theater-lighting battery-compartment door Replacing the Theater-Lighting Batteries 1 Insert the two batteries in the theater-lighting battery compartment. 2 Close the theater-lighting battery-compartment door. Postrequisites 1 Replace the drive-bay shroud. See "Replacing the Drive-Bay Shroud" on page 48. 2 Close the PCI shroud. See "Closing the PCI Shroud" on page 46. 3 Replace the left side-panel.

  • Page 95: System-Board Assembly

    "Before You Begin" on page 13. For additional safety best practices information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at dell.com/regulatory_compliance. Prerequisites 1 Remove the left side-panel. See "Removing the Left Side-Panel" on page 25.

  • Page 96: Replacing The System-Board Assembly

    3 Slide the system-board assembly towards the front of the chassis to disengage it from the latches that secure it to the chassis. 4 Lift the system-board assembly out of the chassis. latch screws (2) Replacing the System-Board Assembly 1 Align the connectors on the system-board assembly with the slots on the chassis and place the system-board assembly in position.

  • Page 97: Postrequisites

    4 Route and connect the cables that you disconnected from the system- board assembly. NOTE: For information on system board connectors, see "System-Board Components" on page 20. Postrequisites 1 Replace the processor. See "Replacing the Processor" on page 78. 2 Replace the processor liquid-cooling assembly. See "Replacing the Processor Liquid-Cooling Assembly"...
  • Page 98 System-Board Assembly...

  • Page 99: Master I/O Board

    "Before You Begin" on page 13. For additional safety best practices information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at dell.com/regulatory_compliance. Prerequisites 1 Remove the left side-panel. See "Removing the Left Side-Panel" on page 25.

  • Page 100: Replacing The Master I/O Board

    master I/O board screws (4) Replacing the Master I/O Board 1 Align the screw holes on the master I/O board to the screw holes on the chassis and place the master I/O board in the chassis. 2 Replace the screws that secure the master I/O board to the chassis. 3 Route and connect the cables that you removed from the connectors on the master I/O board.
  • Page 101 3 Close the PCI shroud. See "Closing the PCI Shroud" on page 46. 4 Replace the left side-panel. See "Replacing the Left Side-Panel" on page 27. 5 Follow the steps in "After Working Inside Your Computer" on page 15. Master I/O Board...
  • Page 102 Master I/O Board...

  • Page 103: Top Lighting-Board

    "Before You Begin" on page 13. For additional safety best practices information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at dell.com/regulatory_compliance. Prerequisites 1 Remove the left side-panel. See "Removing the Left Side-Panel" on page 25.

  • Page 104: Replacing The Top Lighting-Board

    top lighting-board screws (4) Replacing the Top Lighting-Board 1 Align the screw holes on the top lighting-board with the screw holes on the chassis. 2 Replace the screws that secure the top lighting-board to the chassis. 3 Connect the cables to the connectors on the top lighting-board. Postrequisites 1 Replace the media-card reader, if installed.
  • Page 105 3 Replace the left side-panel. See "Replacing the Left Side-Panel" on page 27. 4 Follow the steps in "After Working Inside Your Computer" on page 15. Top Lighting-Board...
  • Page 106 Top Lighting-Board...

  • Page 107: Right-Side Top Panel

    "Before You Begin" on page 13. For additional safety best practices information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at dell.com/regulatory_compliance. Prerequisites 1 Remove the left side-panel. See "Removing the Left Side-Panel" on page 25.
  • Page 108 2 Remove the screw that secures the right-side top panel. Right-Side Top Panel...
  • Page 109 screw 3 Place the computer in an upright position. 4 Slide the right-side top panel towards the front of the computer and pull it away from the chassis. Right-Side Top Panel...

  • Page 110: Replacing The Right-Side Top Panel

    right-side top panel Replacing the Right-Side Top Panel 1 Align the tabs on the right-side top panel with the slots on the chassis and slide the panel into position. 2 Place the computer on its side with the right side facing up. Right-Side Top Panel...

  • Page 111: Postrequisites

    3 Replace the screw that secures the right-side top panel to the chassis. Postrequisites 1 Replace the drive-bay shroud. See "Replacing the Drive-Bay Shroud" on page 48. 2 Close the PCI shroud. See "Closing the PCI Shroud" on page 46. 3 Replace the left side-panel.
  • Page 112 Right-Side Top Panel...

  • Page 113: Right-Side Middle Panel

    "Before You Begin" on page 13. For additional safety best practices information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at dell.com/regulatory_compliance. Prerequisites 1 Remove the left side-panel. See "Removing the Left Side-Panel" on page 25.

  • Page 114: Replacing The Right-Side Middle Panel

    screws (2) right-side middle panel Replacing the Right-Side Middle Panel 1 Align the right-side middle panel on top of the right-side bottom panel. 2 Replace the screws that secure the right-side middle panel to the chassis. Right-Side Middle Panel...

  • Page 115: Postrequisites

    Postrequisites 1 Replace the right lighting-board. See "Replacing the Right Lighting-Board" on page 118. 2 Replace the right-side top panel. See "Replacing the Right-Side Top Panel" on page 110. 3 Replace the drive-bay shroud. See "Replacing the Drive-Bay Shroud" on page 48.
  • Page 116 Right-Side Middle Panel...

  • Page 117: Right Lighting-Board

    "Before You Begin" on page 13. For additional safety best practices information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at dell.com/regulatory_compliance. Prerequisites 1 Remove the left side-panel. See "Removing the Left Side-Panel" on page 25.

  • Page 118: Replacing The Right Lighting-Board

    right lighting-board cable 2 right lighting-board screws (3) Replacing the Right Lighting-Board 1 Route the right lighting-board cable through the slot on the computer. 2 Align the screw holes on the right lighting-board with the screw holes on the right-side middle panel. Right Lighting-Board...

  • Page 119: Postrequisites

    3 Replace the screws that secure the right lighting-board to the right-side middle panel. 4 Connect the right lighting-board cable to the connector on the master I/O board. Postrequisites 1 Replace the right-side top panel. See "Replacing the Right-Side Top Panel" on page 110.
  • Page 120 Right Lighting-Board...

  • Page 121: Right-Side Bottom Panel

    "Before You Begin" on page 13. For additional safety best practices information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at dell.com/regulatory_compliance. Prerequisites 1 Remove the left side-panel. See "Removing the Left Side-Panel" on page 25.
  • Page 122 screws (2) 2 Slide and remove the right-side bottom panel from the chassis. Right-Side Bottom Panel...

  • Page 123: Replacing The Right-Side Bottom Panel

    right-side bottom panel Replacing the Right-Side Bottom Panel 1 Align the tabs on the right-side bottom panel with the slots on the chassis and slide the panel into position. 2 Replace the screws that secure the right-side bottom panel to the chassis. Right-Side Bottom Panel...

  • Page 124: Postrequisites

    Postrequisites 1 Replace the right-side middle panel. See "Replacing the Right-Side Middle Panel" on page 114. 2 Replace the right lighting-board. See "Replacing the Right Lighting-Board" on page 118. 3 Replace the right-side top panel. See "Replacing the Right-Side Top Panel" on page 110.

  • Page 125: Top Vent

    "Before You Begin" on page 13. For additional safety best practices information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at dell.com/regulatory_compliance. Prerequisites 1 Remove the left side-panel. See "Removing the Left Side-Panel" on page 25.
  • Page 126 screws (10) top vent 2 Place the chassis in an upright position. 3 Remove the screws that secure the top I/O panel cover to the chassis. 4 Lift the top I/O panel cover away from the chassis. 5 Remove the screws that secure the top vent to the chassis. 6 Lift the top vent away from the chassis.

  • Page 127: Replacing The Top Vent

    top-vent screws (3) top I/O panel cover top-panel screws (2) top vent Replacing the Top Vent 1 Align the screw holes on the top vent with the screw holes on the chassis. 2 Replace the screws that secure the top vent to the chassis. Top Vent...

  • Page 128: Postrequisites

    3 Align the top panel with the slots in the chassis and replace the screws that secure the top panel to the chassis. 4 Place the computer on its side with the left side facing up. 5 Replace the screws that secure the top vent to the top of the chassis. Postrequisites 1 Replace the right-side top panel.

  • Page 129: Front Bezel

    "Before You Begin" on page 13. For additional safety best practices information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at dell.com/regulatory_compliance. Prerequisites 1 Remove the left side-panel. See "Removing the Left Side-Panel" on page 25.
  • Page 130 screws (7) 3 Place the computer in an upright position. 4 Remove the screws that secure the front bezel to the chassis. 5 Pull the front bezel away from the chassis. Front Bezel...

  • Page 131: Replacing The Front Bezel

    front bezel screws (3) Replacing the Front Bezel 1 Align the front bezel with the front of the chassis. 2 Replace the screws on the right side that secure the front bezel to the chassis. 3 Place the computer on its side with the left side facing up. Front Bezel...

  • Page 132: Postrequisites

    4 Route and connect the front-bezel cables to the connectors on the master I/O board. 5 Replace the screws that secure the front bezel to the chassis. Postrequisites 1 Replace the right-side bottom panel. See "Replacing the Right-Side Bottom Panel" on page 123. 2 Replace the right-side middle panel.

  • Page 133: Back Bezel

    "Before You Begin" on page 13. For additional safety best practices information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at dell.com/regulatory_compliance. Prerequisites 1 Remove the left side-panel. See "Removing the Left Side-Panel" on page 25.
  • Page 134 screws (2) security-lock panel 3 Remove the screws that secure the back bezel to the chassis. 4 Release the tabs that secure the back bezel to the chassis. 5 Pull the back bezel away from the chassis. Back Bezel...
  • Page 135 screws (2) back bezel tabs Back Bezel...

  • Page 136: Replacing The Back Bezel

    Replacing the Back Bezel 1 Align the tabs on the back bezel with the slots on the chassis. 2 Push the back bezel into place. 3 Replace the screws that secure the back bezel to the chassis. 4 Replace the screws that secure the security-lock panel to the chassis. Postrequisites 1 Replace the processor liquid-cooling assembly.

  • Page 137: Wifi/Bluetooth Assembly

    "Before You Begin" on page 13. For additional safety best practices information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at dell.com/regulatory_compliance. Prerequisites 1 Remove the left side-panel. See "Removing the Left Side-Panel" on page 25.

  • Page 138: Replacing The Wifi/Bluetooth Card

    WiFi/Bluetooth assembly thumbscrew Replacing the WiFi/Bluetooth Card 1 Align the tab on the WiFi/Bluetooth assembly with the slot on the chassis and slide it into position. 2 Tighten the thumbscrew that secures the WiFi/Bluetooth assembly to the chassis. 3 Connect the WiFi/Bluetooth assembly cable to the connector on the master I/O board.
  • Page 139 3 Replace the left side-panel. See "Replacing the Left Side-Panel" on page 27. 4 Follow the steps in "After Working Inside Your Computer" on page 15. WiFi/Bluetooth Assembly...
  • Page 140 WiFi/Bluetooth Assembly...

  • Page 141: Top I/O Panel

    "Before You Begin" on page 13. For additional safety best practices information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at dell.com/regulatory_compliance. Prerequisites 1 Remove the left side-panel. See "Removing the Left Side-Panel" on page 25.

  • Page 142: Replacing The Top I/O Panel

    3 Remove the screws that secure the top I/O panel to the chassis. 4 Disconnect the top I/O panel cables from the connectors on the system board and master I/O board. 5 Slide and remove the top I/O panel out of the chassis. panel insert top I/O panel screws (4)

  • Page 143: Postrequisites

    2 Connect the top I/O panel cables to the connectors on the system board and master I/O board. 3 Replace the screws that secure the top I/O panel to the chassis. 4 Align the tabs on the panel insert with the slots on the computer chassis. Postrequisites 1 Replace the front bezel.
  • Page 144 Top I/O Panel...

  • Page 145: System Setup

    Entering System Setup 1 Turn on (or restart) your computer. 2 During POST, when the DELL logo is displayed, watch for the F2 prompt to appear and then press <F2> immediately. NOTE: The F2 prompt indicates that the keyboard has initialized. This prompt can appear very quickly, so you must watch for it, and then press <F2>.

  • Page 146: System Setup Options

    Setup Item — This field appears on Help Screen — This field appears on the the left side of the system setup right side of the system setup window and window. The field is a scrollable list contains information about each option containing features that define the listed in the Setup Item.
  • Page 147 Displays the type of memory technology Memory Technology used. Displays the memory speed. Memory Speed CPU Information Displays the processor identification Processor ID code. Displays the processor speed. CPU Speed Displays the processor L2 cache size. Cache L2 Displays the processor L3 cache size. Cache L3 Advanced —...
  • Page 148 Allows you to display or hide the RAID OptionROM Display Screen Option ROM screen during POST. Advanced — CPU Configuration If disabled only one thread per enabled Hyper-threading Technology core is active. Enable XD Bit Capability to allow the XD Bit Capability processor to distinguish between the bits of code that can be executed and the ones that cannot be executed.
  • Page 149 Allows you to set RTC Wake Up Hour. Auto Power On Hour Allows you to set RTC Wake Up Minute. Auto Power On Minute Allows you to set RTC Wake Up Second Auto Power On Second Advanced — Frequency/Voltage Control Displays the current processor speed.
  • Page 150 Displays timing of RAS to CAS delay tRCD (editable in Manual Mode). Displays timing of RAS Precharge (editable in Manual Mode). Displays timing of Row Address Strobe tRAS (editable in Manual Mode). Displays timing of Refresh to tRFC Archive/Refresh cycle time (editable in Manual Mode).

  • Page 151: Security Menu

    Allows you to change the long duration Long duration maintained time limit. Allows you to change the short duration Short duration power limit power limit. Allows you to change the ratio limit of the 1-Core Ratio Limit processor’s first core. Allows you to change the ratio limit of the 2-Core Ratio Limit processor’s second core.

  • Page 152: Boot Sequence

    Allows you to change the user password. User Password: You cannot use the user password to enter the BIOS setup, during POST. Allows you to set a supervisor password. Set Supervisor Password Boot Set Boot Priority Displays the first boot device. 1st Boot Device Displays the second boot device.
  • Page 153 Changing Boot Sequence 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.

  • Page 154: Clearing Forgotten Passwords

    "Before You Begin" on page 13. For additional safety best practices information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at dell.com/regulatory_compliance. WARNING: The computer must be disconnected from the electrical outlet to clear the CMOS setting.

  • Page 155: Password

    Password: 4 Wait for approximately five seconds to clear the password setting. 5 Remove the 2-pin jumper plug from pins 1 and 2 and replace it on pins 2 and 3. 6 Replace the left side-panel. See "Replacing the Left Side-Panel" on page 27.

  • Page 156: Clearing Cmos Passwords

    "Before You Begin" on page 13. For additional safety best practices information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at dell.com/regulatory_compliance. WARNING: The computer must be disconnected from the electrical outlet to clear the CMOS setting.
  • Page 157 4 Wait for approximately five seconds to clear the CMOS setting. 5 Remove the 2-pin jumper plug from pins 1 and 2 and replace it on pins 2 and 3. 6 Replace the left side-panel. See "Replacing the Left Side-Panel" on page 27.
  • Page 158 System Setup Utility...

  • Page 159: Flashing The Bios

    The BIOS may require flashing when an update is available or when replacing the system board. To flash the BIOS: 1 Turn on the computer. 2 Go to support.dell.com/support/downloads. 3 Locate the BIOS update file for your computer: NOTE: The Service Tag for your computer is located on a label at the back of your computer.
  • Page 160 8 Double-click the file icon on the desktop and follow the instructions on the screen. Flashing the BIOS...

  • Page 161: Specifications

    Specifications To learn about the features and advanced options available on your desktop, see Specifications at support.dell.com/manuals Specifications...
  • Page 162 Specifications...

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