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Computer model: Inspiron 660s
Regulatory model: D06S
Regulatory type: D06S001

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  • Page 1 Dell Inspiron 660s Owner’s Manual Computer model: Inspiron 660s Regulatory model: D06S Regulatory type: D06S001...
  • Page 2 © 2012 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™, the DELL logo, and Inspiron™ are trademarks of Dell Inc.; ® ®...

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Contents Before You Begin ....Turn Off Your Computer and Connected Devices ..Safety Instructions ..... Recommended Tools .
  • Page 4 Memory Module(s) ....Removing Memory Module(s) ....Replacing Memory Module(s) ....PCI-Express Cards .
  • Page 5 11 Optical Drive ..... . Removing the Optical Drive ....Replacing the Optical Drive .
  • Page 6 16 Processor Fan and Heat-Sink Assembly ....Removing the Processor Fan and Heat-Sink Assembly ....Replacing the Processor Fan and Heat-Sink Assembly .
  • Page 7 20 System Setup ..... . Overview ......Entering System Setup .
  • Page 8 Contents...

  • Page 9: Before You Begin

    WARNING: 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. WARNING: Disconnect all power sources before opening the computer cover or panels. After you finish working inside the computer, replace all covers, panels, and screws before connecting to the power source.

  • Page 10: Recommended Tools

    Recommended Tools The procedures in this document may require the following tools: • Small flat-blade screwdriver • Phillips screwdriver • Plastic scribe • Flash BIOS executable update program available at support.dell.com Before You Begin...

  • Page 11: After Working Inside Your Computer

    After Working Inside Your Computer After you complete replacement procedures, ensure the following: • Replace all screws and ensure that 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 12 After Working Inside Your Computer...

  • Page 13: 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 9. For additional safety best practices information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at dell.com/regulatory_compliance. Technical Overview...

  • Page 14: Inside View Of Your Computer

    Inside View of Your Computer hard drive front bezel drive cage optical drive fan shroud PCI-Express x16 card processor fan and heat-sink power supply assembly Technical Overview...

  • Page 15: System Board Components

    System Board Components power button connector (LEDH1) battery socket (BT1) SATA connector (SATA 1) password reset jumper (PWDCL1) PCI-Express x16 card slot Mini-Card slot (MINI1) (SLOT2) PCI-Express x1 card slot front-panel audio connector (AUDF1) (SLOT1) memory-module connector (DIMM1) processor socket memory-module connector (DIMM2) power connector (ATX1) processor fan connector (FNCPU1)
  • Page 16 Technical Overview...

  • Page 17: Computer Cover

    "Before You Begin" on page 9. 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 18: Replacing The Computer Cover

    computer cover screws (2) Replacing the Computer Cover 1 Connect all the cables and fold the cables out of the way. 2 Ensure that no tools or extra parts are left inside the computer. 3 Align the tabs at the bottom of the computer cover with the slots located along the edge of the chassis.

  • Page 19: Fan Shroud

    Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that shipped with your computer and follow the steps in "Before You Begin" on page 9. For additional safety best practices information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at dell.com/regulatory_compliance. Removing the Fan Shroud Prerequisites 1 Remove the computer cover.

  • Page 20: Replacing The Fan Shroud

    Procedure 1 Press in on the fan shroud and lift it to release the tabs that secure the fan shroud to the processor fan and heat-sink assembly. processor fan and heat-sink assembly fan shroud 2 Lift the fan shroud and set it aside in a secure location. Replacing the Fan Shroud Procedure 1 Place the fan shroud over the processor fan and heat-sink assembly.

  • Page 21: Memory Module(S)

    Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that shipped with your computer and follow the steps in "Before You Begin" on page 9. For additional safety best practices information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at dell.com/regulatory_compliance. Removing Memory Module(s) Prerequisites 1 Remove the computer cover.
  • Page 22 Procedure WARNING: The memory module(s) may become very hot during normal operation. Allow the memory module(s) to cool before touching them. 1 Locate the memory module(s) on the system board. See "System Board Components" on page 15. 2 Press out the securing clip at each end of the memory-module connector. 3 Grasp the memory module and pull it upward.

  • Page 23: Replacing Memory Module(S)

    Dell. If possible, do not pair an original memory module with a new memory module.
  • Page 24 CAUTION: To avoid damage to the memory module, press the memory module straight down into the connector while you apply equal force to each end of the memory module. 3 Insert the memory module into the memory-module connector until the memory module snaps into position.
  • Page 25 Postrequisites 1 Replace the fan shroud. See "Replacing the Fan Shroud" on page 20 2 Replace the computer cover. See "Replacing the Computer Cover" on page 18. 3 Follow the instructions in "After Working Inside Your Computer" on page 11. 4 Connect your computer and devices to electrical outlets, and then turn them on.
  • Page 26 Memory Module(s)

  • Page 27: Pci-Express Cards

    Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that shipped with your computer and follow the steps in "Before You Begin" on page 9. For additional safety best practices information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at dell.com/regulatory_compliance. Removing the PCI-Express Cards Prerequisites 1 Remove the computer cover.
  • Page 28 Procedure 1 Disconnect any cables connected to the card, if applicable. 2 Remove the screw that secures the card to the chassis. PCI-Express x1 card — Grasp the card by its top corners, and ease it out of its connector. PCI-Express x16 card —...

  • Page 29: Replacing The Pci-Express Cards

    Replacing the PCI-Express Cards Procedure 1 Prepare the card for installation. See the documentation that shipped with the card for information on configuring the card, making internal connections, or otherwise customizing it for your computer. 2 Replace the PCI-Express card: PCI-Express x1 card —...

  • Page 30: Configuring Your Computer After Removing Or Installing The Pci-Express Card

    Configuring Your Computer After Removing or Installing the PCI-Express Card NOTE: For information about the location of external connectors, see the Quick Start Guide. For information on installing drivers and software for your card, see the documentation that shipped with the card. Installed Removed Sound card...

  • Page 31: Mini-Card

    See "Protecting Against Electrostatic Discharge" in the safety instructions that shipped with your computer. NOTE: Dell does not guarantee compatibility or provide support for Mini-Cards from sources other than Dell. If you ordered a wireless Mini-Card with your computer, the card is already installed.
  • Page 32 Procedure 1 Disconnect the antenna cable(s) from the Mini-Card. antenna cables (2) Mini-Card system-board connector 2 Remove the screw that secures the Mini-Card to the system-board connector. screw Mini-Card system-board connector Mini-Card...

  • Page 33: Replacing The Mini-Card

    3 Lift the Mini-Card away from the system-board connector. CAUTION: When the Mini-Card is not in the computer, store it in protective antistatic packaging. See "Protecting Against Electrostatic Discharge" in the safety instructions that shipped with your computer. Replacing the Mini-Card CAUTION: The connectors are keyed to ensure correct insertion.
  • Page 34 Mini-Card...

  • Page 35: Front Bezel

    Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that shipped with your computer and follow the steps in "Before You Begin" on page 9. For additional safety best practices information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at dell.com/regulatory_compliance. Removing the Front Bezel Prerequisites 1 Remove the computer cover.
  • Page 36 Procedure 1 Place the computer in an upright position. 2 Grasp and release the front-bezel tabs sequentially, 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 37: Replacing The Front Bezel

    Replacing the Front Bezel Procedure 1 Align and insert the front-bezel clamps into the front-panel slots. 2 Rotate the front bezel toward the computer until the front-bezel tabs snap into place. Postrequisites 1 Replace the computer cover. See "Replacing the Computer Cover" on page 18.
  • Page 38 Front Bezel...

  • Page 39: Drive Cage

    Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that shipped with your computer and follow the steps in "Before You Begin" on page 9. For additional safety best practices information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at dell.com/regulatory_compliance. Removing the Drive Cage Prerequisites 1 Remove the computer cover.
  • Page 40 Procedure 1 Disconnect the power and data cables from the connectors on the hard drive. 2 Disconnect the power and data cables from the connectors on the optical drive. 3 Remove the screws that secure the drive cage to the chassis. 4 Lift the drive cage away from the chassis.

  • Page 41: Replacing The Drive Cage

    Replacing the Drive Cage Procedure 1 Gently slide the drive cage into the chassis. 2 Replace the screws that secure the drive cage to the chassis. 3 Connect the power and data cables to the connectors on the optical drive. 4 Connect the power and data cables to the connectors on the hard drive.
  • Page 42 Drive Cage...

  • Page 43: Optical Drive

    Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that shipped with your computer and follow the steps in "Before You Begin" on page 9. For additional safety best practices information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at dell.com/regulatory_compliance. Removing the Optical Drive Prerequisites 1 Remove the computer cover.
  • Page 44 Procedure 1 Remove the screws that secure the optical drive to the drive cage. 2 Slide the optical drive out of the drive cage. optical drive screws (4) drive cage 3 Set aside the optical drive in a secure location. Optical Drive...

  • Page 45: Replacing The Optical Drive

    Replacing the Optical Drive Procedure 1 Slide the optical drive into the drive cage. 2 Align the screw holes on the optical drive with the screw holes on the drive cage. 3 Replace the screws that secure the optical drive to the drive cage. Postrequisites 1 Replace the drive cage.
  • Page 46 Optical Drive...

  • Page 47: Hard Drive

    "Before You Begin" on page 9. 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 48 Procedure 1 Remove the screws that secure the hard drive to the drive cage. 2 Slide the hard drive out of the drive cage. drive cage screws (4) hard drive 3 Set aside the hard drive in a secure location. Hard Drive...

  • Page 49: Replacing The Hard Drive

    Replacing the Hard Drive Procedure 1 Slide the hard drive into the drive cage. 2 Align the screw holes on the hard drive with the screw holes on the drive cage. 3 Replace the screws that secure the hard drive to the drive cage. Postrequisites 1 Replace the drive cage.
  • Page 50 Hard Drive...

  • Page 51: Front I/O Panel

    Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that shipped with your computer and follow the steps in "Before You Begin" on page 9. For additional safety best practices information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at dell.com/regulatory_compliance. Removing the Front I/O Panel Prerequisites 1 Remove the computer cover.
  • Page 52 2 Remove the front I/O panel cables from the routing guide on the chassis. 3 Remove the screw that secures the front I/O panel to the front panel. 4 Slide the front I/O panel toward the side to release the clamps from the front panel and pull the front I/O panel away from the computer.

  • Page 53: Replacing The Front I/O Panel

    Replacing the Front I/O Panel Procedure 1 Insert the front I/O panel clamps into the slots on the front panel. 2 Slide the front I/O panel toward the side. Ensure that the screw hole on the front I/O panel aligns with the screw hole on the front panel. 3 Replace the screw that secures the front I/O panel to the front panel.
  • Page 54 Front I/O Panel...

  • Page 55: Power-Button Module

    Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that shipped with your computer and follow the steps in "Before You Begin" on page 9. For additional safety best practices information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at dell.com/regulatory_compliance. Removing the Power-Button Module Prerequisites 1 Remove the computer cover.
  • Page 56 Procedure 1 Disconnect the power-button module cable from the system-board connector (LEDH1). See "System Board Components" on page 15. 2 Remove the power-button module cable from the routing guides on the chassis. 3 Press the power-button module tabs to release the power-button module from the front panel.

  • Page 57: Replacing The Power-Button Module

    Replacing the Power-Button Module Procedure 1 Slide the power-button module cable through the slot on the front panel. 2 Align and push the power-button module tabs into the slots on the front panel. 3 Route the power-button module cable through the routing guides on the chassis.
  • Page 58 Power Button Module...

  • Page 59: Power-Supply Unit

    Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that shipped with your computer and follow the steps in "Before You Begin" on page 9. For additional safety best practices information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at dell.com/regulatory_compliance. Removing the Power-Supply Unit Prerequisites 1 Remove the computer cover.
  • Page 60 Procedure 1 Remove the screws that secure the power-supply unit to the chassis. 2 Slide and remove the power-supply unit away from the chassis. screws (4) power-supply unit Power-Supply Unit...

  • Page 61: Replacing The Power-Supply Unit

    Replacing the Power-Supply Unit Procedure 1 Slide the power-supply unit toward the back of the chassis. 2 Align the screw holes on the power-supply unit with the screw holes on the chassis. 3 Replace the screws that secure the power-supply unit to the chassis. Postrequisites 1 Replace the system board.
  • Page 62 Power-Supply Unit...

  • Page 63: Processor Fan And Heat-Sink Assembly

    Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that shipped with your computer and follow the steps in "Before You Begin" on page 9. For additional safety best practices information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at dell.com/regulatory_compliance. Removing the Processor Fan and Heat-Sink Assembly Prerequisites 1 Remove the computer cover.
  • Page 64 Procedure WARNING: Despite having a plastic shield, the processor fan and heat-sink assembly may be very hot during normal operation. Ensure that it has had sufficient time to cool before you touch it. CAUTION: To ensure maximum cooling for the processor, do not touch the heat transfer areas on the processor fan and heat-sink assembly.

  • Page 65: Replacing The Processor Fan And Heat-Sink Assembly

    Replacing the Processor Fan and Heat-Sink Assembly Procedure CAUTION: Incorrect alignment of the processor fan and heat-sink assembly can damage the system board and processor. NOTE: The original thermal grease can be reused if the original processor and processor fan and heat-sink assembly are reinstalled together. If either the processor or the processor fan and heat-sink assembly is replaced, use the thermal grease provided in the kit to ensure that thermal conductivity is achieved.
  • Page 66 Processor Fan and Heat-Sink Assembly...

  • Page 67: Processor

    Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that shipped with your computer and follow the steps in "Before You Begin" on page 9. For additional safety best practices information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at dell.com/regulatory_compliance. Removing the Processor Prerequisites 1 Remove the computer cover.

  • Page 68: Replacing The Processor

    Procedure 1 Press down and push the release lever away from the processor to release it from the securing tab. 2 Extend the release lever completely to open the processor cover. securing tab release lever processor 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.
  • Page 69 4 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. Set the processor lightly in the socket and ensure that the processor is positioned correctly. 5 When the processor is fully seated in the socket, close the processor cover.
  • Page 70 Processor...

  • Page 71: Coin-Cell Battery

    "Before You Begin" on page 9. 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 72: Replacing The Coin-Cell Battery

    Procedure 1 Locate the battery socket. See "System Board Components" on page 15. 2 Press the battery-release lever away from the battery until the coin-cell battery pops up. battery-release lever coin-cell battery Replacing the Coin-Cell Battery Procedure 1 Insert the battery into the socket with the side labeled + facing up, then snap the battery into place.

  • Page 73: System Board

    Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that shipped with your computer and follow the steps in "Before You Begin" on page 9. For additional safety best practices information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at dell.com/regulatory_compliance. Removing the System Board Prerequisites 1 Remove the computer cover.
  • Page 74 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 reconnect them correctly after you replace the system board.

  • Page 75: Replacing The System Board

    4 Compare the system board that you removed with the replacement system board to ensure that they are identical. NOTE: Some components and connectors on the replacement system board may be in different locations compared to the components and connectors on the existing system board.

  • Page 76: Entering The Service Tag In The Bios

    9 Replace the computer cover. See "Replacing the Computer Cover" on page 18. 10 Follow the instructions in "After Working Inside Your Computer" on page 11. Entering the Service Tag in the BIOS 1 Turn on the computer. 2 Press <F2> during POST to enter the system setup program. 3 Navigate to the main tab and enter the Service Tag in the Service Tag Setting field.

  • Page 77: 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 78: System Setup Screens

    System Setup Screens The system setup screen displays current or changeable configuration information for your computer. Information on the screen is divided into three areas: the setup item, active help screen, and key functions. Setup Item — This field appears on Help Screen —...

  • Page 79: System Setup Options

    System Setup Options NOTE: Depending on your computer and installed devices, the items listed in this section may appear, or may not appear exactly as listed. Main — System Information Displays the BIOS Revision number BIOS Revision Displays the build date in mm/dd/yyyy format BIOS Build Date Displays system name System Name...
  • Page 80 Main — Memory Information Indicates the amount of memory installed in Memory Installed Indicates the memory speed in MHz Memory Running Speed Indicates the type of installed memory Memory Technology Main — SATA Information SATA 1 Displays the type of device installed on the Device Type SATA1 connector Displays the serial number of the...
  • Page 81 Advanced — CPU Feature (continued) Allows you to enable or disable the Intel(R) Virtualization Intel virtualization feature for the processor Technology Enabled or Disabled (Enabled by default) Allows you to enable or disable the execute CPU XD Support disable mode for the processor Enabled or Disabled (Enabled by default) Allows you to limit the maximum value the Limit CPUID Value...
  • Page 82 Advanced — Onboard Device Configuration Onboard Audio Controller Allows you to enable or disabled the audio controller Enabled or Disable (Enabled by default) Allows you to configure the operating mode of SATA Mode the integrated hard-drive controller ATA Mode; AHCI Mode (AHCI Mode by default) CAUTION: Changing the SATA Mode may...
  • Page 83 Boot (continued) Displays the second boot device 2nd Boot Displays the third boot device 3rd Boot Displays the fourth boot device 4th Boot Displays the fifth boot device 5th Boot Power Allow the computer to be powered on by Wake Up by Integrated special LAN or wireless LAN signals LAN/WLAN Enabled or Disabled (Disabled by default)
  • Page 84 Security Displays the status of the supervisor password Supervisor Password Displays the status of the user password User Password Allows you to set, change, or delete the Set Supervisor Password supervisor password Allows you to set access levels to the users User Access Level No Access, View Only, Limited, or Full Access (Full Access by default)
  • Page 85 Boot Sequence This feature allows you to change the boot sequence for devices. Boot Options • Diskette Drive — The computer attempts to boot from the floppy drive. If no operating system is on the drive, the computer generates an error message.
  • Page 86 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 87: Clearing Forgotten Passwords

    "Before You Begin" on page 9. 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 88: Clearing Cmos Passwords

    "Before You Begin" on page 9. 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 89 13 Replace the computer cover. See "Replacing the Computer Cover" on page 18. 14 Connect your computer and devices to electrical outlets and turn them on. 15 Follow the instructions in "After Working Inside Your Computer" on page 11. System Setup...
  • Page 90 System Setup...

  • Page 91: Flashing The Bios

    • Choose from My Products and Services List • Choose from a list of all Dell products Click Continue and follow the instructions on the screen. 4 A list of results appears on the screen. Click BIOS. 5 Click Download File to download the latest BIOS file.
  • Page 92 8 If the Download Complete window appears, click Close. 9 Navigate to the folder where you downloaded the BIOS update file. The file icon appears in the folder and is titled the same as the downloaded BIOS update file. 10 Double-click the BIOS update file icon and follow the instructions that appear on the screen.

  • Page 93: Specifications

    Specifications To learn about the features and advanced options available on your desktop, see Specifications at support.dell.com/manuals Specifications...
  • Page 94 Specifications...

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