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Dell Precision Workstation T7610
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  • Page 1 Dell Precision Workstation T7610 Owner's Manual Regulatory Model: D02X Regulatory Type: D02X002...
  • Page 2 Copyright © 2014 Dell Inc. All rights reserved. This product is protected by U.S. and international copyright and intellectual property laws. Dell and the Dell logo are trademarks of Dell Inc. in the United States and/or other jurisdictions. All other marks and names ™...

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Contents 1 Working on Your Computer....................... 7 ........................7 Before Working Inside Your Computer ............................8 Turning Off Your Computer ........................8 After Working Inside Your Computer 2 Removing and Installing Components................... 11 .............................. 11 Recommended Tools ..............................11 System Overview ......................... 12 Removing the Power Supply Unit (PSU) ........................
  • Page 4 ............................35 Removing the Speaker .............................36 Installing the Speaker ............................37 Removing the Right Cover ............................38 Installing the Right Cover ........................38 Removing the 5.25-inch Optical Drive ........................39 Installing the 5.25-inch Optical Drive ..........................39 Removing the Thermal Sensor ..........................41 Installing the Thermal Sensor ............................41 Removing the Processor ............................42...
  • Page 5 7 Technical Specifications......................73 8 Contacting Dell.......................... 81...

  • Page 7: Working On Your Computer

    Damage due to servicing that is not authorized by Dell is not covered by your warranty. Read and follow the safety instructions that came with the product.

  • Page 8: Turning Off Your Computer

    Remove the cover. CAUTION: Before touching anything inside your computer, ground yourself by touching an unpainted metal surface, such as the metal at the back of the computer. While you work, periodically touch an unpainted metal surface to dissipate static electricity, which could harm internal components. Turning Off Your Computer CAUTION: To avoid losing data, save and close all open files and exit all open programs before you turn off your computer.
  • Page 9 If required, verify that the computer works correctly by running the Dell Diagnostics.

  • Page 11: Removing And Installing Components

    Removing and Installing Components This section provides detailed information on how to remove or install the components from your computer. Recommended Tools The procedures in this document may require the following tools: • Small flat-blade screwdriver • Phillips screwdriver • Small plastic scribe System Overview Figure 1.

  • Page 12: Removing The Power Supply Unit (Psu)

    power supply unit (PSU) intrusion switch air tunnels heatsink Removing the Power Supply Unit (PSU) Before Working Inside Your Computer . Follow the procedures in If the PSU is locked, remove the screw to unlock the PSU. For more information, see the PSU Lock Feature.

  • Page 13: Removing The Front Cover

    Removing the Front Cover NOTE: The front cover can be secured using the front panel-chassis lock. For more information the front-panel chassis lock, see Additional Information — Front Panel Chassis Lock. Before Working Inside Your Computer . Follow the procedures in Press down on the front cover release latch.

  • Page 14: Removing The Hard Drive

    Removing the Hard Drive Before Working Inside Your Computer . Follow the procedures in Remove the front cover. Pull the clasp of the hard-drive bracket in an outward direction. Slide the hard-drive bracket in an outward direction to remove it from the computer.
  • Page 15 If a second hard drive is installed, Pull the clasp of the second hard-drive bracket in an outward direction. Slide the second hard-drive bracket in an outward direction to remove it from the computer. Flex the hard-drive bracket on both sides to loosen the hard drive.

  • Page 16: Installing The Hard Drive

    Lift the hard drive in an upward direction to remove it from the hard-drive bracket. If a 2.5 inch hard drive is installed , Push the retention clips in an outward direction and lift up the drive to remove it from the 3.5 inch hard-drive caddy.

  • Page 17: Removing The Left Cover

    Removing the Left Cover Before Working Inside Your Computer . Follow the procedures in Pull up the cover release latch on the side of the computer. Lift the cover upward to a 45–degree angle and remove it from the computer. Installing the Left Cover Place the computer cover on the chassis.

  • Page 18: Removing The Intrusion Switch

    Removing the Intrusion Switch Before Working Inside Your Computer . Follow the procedures in Remove the left cover. Press the intrusion switch release latch and disconnect the connector from the system board. a. Unroute the intrusion switch cable from the chassis. Push the intrusion switch downwards and remove it from the computer.

  • Page 19: Installing The Pci Card

    Open the plastic latch fastening the PCI card in its slot. Press down the latch and pull the PCI card away from the computer. Installing the PCI Card Push the expansion card into the card slot and secure the latch. Install the plastic latch that secures the PCI card to the card slot.
  • Page 20 Disconnect the cable from the back of the optical drive. Disconnect the power cable from the back of the optical drive.
  • Page 21 Press down on the blue release tab to release the latches that secure the optical drive. Slide the optical drive out of its compartment and lift it up to remove it from the computer. Flex the optical-drive bracket latches in an outward direction to loosen the optical drive from the bracket.

  • Page 22: Installing The Slimline Optical Drive

    Lift the optical drive and remove it from the bracket. Installing the Slimline Optical Drive Slide the optical drive into its compartment and ensure it is seated firmly. Connect the power cable and the data cable to the back of the optical drive. Install the left cover.

  • Page 23: Installing The Air Tunnel

    Press down on the release latch on the other side of the air tunnel module to release it from the chassis. Press down on the release latch on the air tunnel base and lift it upwards to remove it from the computer. Repeat the steps to remove the second air tunnel module from the computer.

  • Page 24: Removing The Memory

    Removing the Memory Before Working Inside Your Computer . Follow the procedures in Remove: a. cover b. air tunnel (if available) Press down on the memory-securing clips on each side of the memory module, and lift the memory module upwards to remove it from the computer. Installing the Memory Insert the memory module into the memory socket.

  • Page 25: Installing The Coin-Cell Battery

    Installing the Coin-Cell Battery Place the coin-cell battery into the slot on the system board. Press the coin-cell battery downward until the release latch springs back into place and secures it. Install: a. cover b. air tunnel (if available) After Working Inside Your Computer . Follow the procedures in Removing the Heatsink Before Working Inside Your Computer .

  • Page 26: Installing The Heatsink

    Lift up the heatsink and remove it from the computer. Installing the Heatsink Place the heatsink inside the computer. Tighten the captive screws to secure the heatsink to the system board. Connect the heatsink cable to the system board. Install the cover. After Working Inside Your Computer .

  • Page 27: Installing The Heatsink Fan

    Remove the heat-sink fan from the heat sink assembly. Installing the Heatsink Fan Slide the heatsink fan into heatsink assembly. Plug in the grommets to secure the heatsink fan to the heatsink assembly. Install: a. heatsink b. cover Follow the procedures in After Working Inside Your Computer .
  • Page 28 Push the air duct in the direction indicated to unhinge it from the system-fan module. Lift the air duct in an upward direction to remove it from the computer. Remove the graphics-card cable from the latch.
  • Page 29 Pull the second air duct in the direction opposite to the system fan module. Lift the second air duct in an upwards direction to remove it from the computer. Route the system-fan cable through the opening in the system-fan module.
  • Page 30 10. Disconnect the system-fan cable connectors from the system board. 11. Remove the screws that secure the system-fan module to the chassis. 12. Insert the fan cable through the opening to release the system-fan module.

  • Page 31: Installing The System Fan

    13. Remove the grommets that secure the system fan , lift up the fan and remove it from the fan assembly. Installing the System Fan Tighten the grommets that secure the system fan to the system-fan module. Connect the system-fan cable to the system-fan module. Install the screws that secure the system-fan module to the chassis.
  • Page 32 Disconnect all the cables from the I/O panel. Remove the screws that secure the I/O panel to the computer chassis. Pull the I/O panel in a direction opposite to the computer to release its edge from the chassis clip.

  • Page 33: Installing The I/O Panel And The Usb 3.0 Ports

    Slide the opposite edge of the I/O panel outward to disengage the I/O module from the chassis. Remove the screws that secure the USB 3.0 module to the I/O panel and remove it from the computer. Remove the screws that secure the I/O panel and remove it from the computer. Installing the I/O Panel and the USB 3.0 Ports Place the USB 3.0 module of the I/O panel and install the screws to secure it in place.

  • Page 34: Removing The Power Switch

    Install: a. front cover b. left cover After Working Inside Your Computer . Follow the procedures in Removing the Power Switch Before Working On Your Computer . Follow the procedures in Remove: a. left cover b. front cover Perform the following steps: a.

  • Page 35: Installing The Power Switch

    Remove the power switch from the computer. Installing the Power Switch Connect the power-switch cable to the system board. Route the power-switch module through the opening on the front panel. Press the retention tab to secure the power switch in place. Install: a.

  • Page 36: Installing The Speaker

    Disconnect the speaker cable from the system board and unroute it from the securing clip on the chassis. Perform the following steps: a. Press the speaker latch on both sides to release the speaker from the chassis. b. Lift to remove the speaker from the computer. c.

  • Page 37: Removing The Right Cover

    Removing the Right Cover Before Working Inside Your Computer . Follow the procedures in Remove the screws that secure the right cover to the chassis. Slide the right cover in the direction indicated to remove it from the computer.

  • Page 38: Installing The Right Cover

    Lift the right cover at a 45–degree and remove it from the computer. Figure 2. Installing the Right Cover Place the front cover on the computer. Install the screws that secure the right cover to the computer. After Working Inside Your Computer . Follow the procedures in Removing the 5.25-inch Optical Drive Before Working Inside Your Computer .

  • Page 39: Installing The 5.25-Inch Optical Drive

    Press the release latch (1) and slide the optical drive outward to release it from the drive bay (2). Remove the screws from the optical drive and remove the bracket. Installing the 5.25-inch Optical Drive Place the optical drive on the bracket and tighten the screws to secure the optical drive. Slide the optical drive into the drive bay.
  • Page 40 Perform the following steps: a. Disconnect the thermal-sensor cable from the system board [1]. b. Unroute the thermal-sensor cable through the chassis clips [2]. Unroute the thermal-sensor cable from its securing clips on the chassis.

  • Page 41: Installing The Thermal Sensor

    Open the latch securing the thermal sensor and remove it from the computer. Installing the Thermal Sensor Install the thermal-sensor cable on the system board. Route the thermal-sensor cable around the computer chassis. Fasten the latch that secures the thermal-sensor cable. Install: a.

  • Page 42: Installing The Processor

    To remove the processor: NOTE: The processor cover is secured by two levers. They have icons that indicate which lever needs to be opened first and which lever closes first. a. Press down on the first lever holding the processor cover in place and release it sideways from its retention hook.

  • Page 43: Removing The Hard-Drive Fan

    After Working Inside Your Computer . Follow the procedures in Removing the Hard-Drive Fan Follow the procedures in Before Working Inside Your Computer . Remove: a. left cover b. right cover c. PCI card Disconnect the hard-drive fan cable from the system board. Route the cable from below the computer chassis as indicated.

  • Page 44: Installing The Hard-Drive Fan

    Remove the screws that secure the hard-drive fan to the front of the chassis and remove the fan from the computer. Installing the Hard-Drive Fan Install the screws that secure the hard-drive fan to the front of the chassis. Route the hard-drive fan cable through the chassis and connect it to its slot on the system board. Install: a.

  • Page 45: Installing The Power Supply Unit (Psu) Card

    Disconnect all the cables connected to the PSU card. Remove the screws that secure the PSU card to the chassis and remove it from the computer. Installing the Power Supply Unit (PSU) Card Install the screws that secure the PSU card to the chassis. Connect all the cables to the PSU card.

  • Page 46: Removing The System Board

    Removing the System Board Before Working Inside Your Computer . Follow the procedures in Remove the: a. left cover b. optical drive c. air tunnel d. heat sink e. system fan front cover g. hard drive h. chassis intrusion switch coin-cell battery PCI card k.

  • Page 47: Installing The System Board

    Remove the screws that secure the system board to the chassis. Lift the system board in an upward direction and remove it from the computer. Installing the System Board Align the system board to the port connectors on the back of the chassis and place the system board in the chassis.

  • Page 48: System Board Components

    Install the: a. processor b. memory module(s) c. PCI card d. coin-cell battery e. chassis intrusion switch hard drive g. front cover h. system fan heat sink air tunnel k. optical drive left cover Follow the procedures in After Working Inside Your Computer . System Board Components The following image displays the system board components .
  • Page 49 intrusion-switch connector DIMM slots (available only when optional second processor is installed) processor socket CPU2 fan connector front-panel audio connector DIMM slots (available only when optional second processor is installed) PCI Express 3.0 x16 slots (available only when optional HDD3 fan connector second processor is installed) (CPU2_SLOT1 and CPU2_SLOT2) HDD2 fan connector...

  • Page 51: Additional Information

    Additional Information This section provides information for the additional features that are part of your computer. Memory Module Guidelines To ensure optimal performance of your computer, observe the following general guidelines when configuring your system memory: • Memory modules of different sizes can be mixed (for example, 2 GB and 4 GB). But, all populated channels must have identical configurations.

  • Page 52: Power Supply Unit (Psu) Lock

    Power Supply Unit (PSU) Lock The PSU lock prevents the removal of the PSU from the chassis. NOTE: To lock or unlock the PSU, always ensure that the cover of the chassis is removed. For information on removing the air tunnel (if available), see Removing the air tunnel (if available). To secure the PSU, remove the screw from the unlock screw location and tighten the screw to the lock location.

  • Page 53: System Setup

    Boot Sequence allows you to bypass the System Setup‐defined boot device order and boot directly to a specific device (for example: optical drive or hard drive). During the Power-on Self Test (POST), when the Dell logo appears, you can: •...

  • Page 54: System Setup Options

    Keys Navigation <Enter> Allows you to select a value in the selected field (if applicable) or follow the link in the field. Spacebar Expands or collapses a drop‐down list, if applicable. <Tab> Moves to the next focus area. NOTE: For the standard graphics browser only. <Esc>...
  • Page 55 Option Description Date/Time Allows you to set the date and time. The changes to the system date and time takes effect immediately. Table 3. System Configuration Option Description Integrated NIC Allows you to configure the integrated network controller. The options are: •...
  • Page 56 Option Description • SATA2–HDD2 • SATA2–ODD0 • SATA3–HDD1 • SATA2–HDD3 • SATA2–ODD1 Default Setting: All drives are enabled. NOTE: If the hard drives are connected to a RAID controller card, the hard drives will display {none} in all the fields. The hard drives can be seen in the RAID controller card BIOS.
  • Page 57 Option Description • Enabled (Default) • Disabled Table 4. Video Option Description Primary Video Slot Allows you to configure primary boot video device. The options are: • Auto (Default) • SLOT 1 • SLOT 2: VGA Compatible • SLOT 3 •...
  • Page 58 Option Description CPU XD Support Allows you to enable the Execute Disable mode of the processor. Default Setting: Enable CPU XD Support OROM Keyboard Access Allows you to determine whether users are able to enter Option ROM Configuration screens via hotkeys during boot. The options are: •...
  • Page 59 Adjacent Cache Line Prefetch Dell Reliable Memory Technology (RMT) Allows you to identify and isolate memory errors in system RAM.. Default Setting: Enable Dell Reliable Memory Technology (RMT) NOTE: This feature is supported in T3610 only when ECC memory modules are installed.
  • Page 60 Option Description Deep Sleep Control Allows you to define the controls when Deep Sleep is enabled. • Disabled (Default) • Enabled in S5 only • Enabled in S4 and S5 Fan Speed Control Allows you to control the speed of the system fan. The options are: •...

  • Page 61: Updating The Bios

    Restart the computer. Go to dell.com/support. If you have your computer's Service Tag or Express Service Code: NOTE: To locate the Service Tag, click Where is my Service Tag? NOTE: If you cannot find your Service Tag, click Detect Service Tag.

  • Page 62: System And Setup Password

    11. Select your preferred download method in the Please select your download method below window; click Download File. The File Download window appears. 12. Click Save to save the file on your computer. 13. Click Run to install the updated BIOS settings on your computer. Follow the instructions on the screen.

  • Page 63: Deleting Or Changing An Existing System And/Or Setup Password

    Press <Y> to save the changes. The computer reboots. Deleting or Changing an Existing System and/or Setup Password Ensure that the Password Status is Unlocked (in the System Setup) before attempting to delete or change the existing System and/or Setup password. You cannot delete or change an existing System or Setup password, if the Password Status is Locked.

  • Page 65: Diagnostics

    Diagnostics If you experience a problem with your computer, run the ePSA diagnostics before contacting Dell for technical assistance. The purpose of running diagnostics is to test your computer's hardware without requiring additional equipment or risking data loss. If you are unable to fix the problem yourself, service and support personnel can use the diagnostics results to help you solve the problem.

  • Page 67: Troubleshooting Your Computer

    Troubleshooting Your Computer You can troubleshoot your computer using indicators like Diagnostic Lights, Beep Codes, and Error Messages during the operation of the computer. Diagnostic LEDs NOTE: The diagnostic LEDs only serve as an indicator of the progress through the Power-On Self Test (POST) process.
  • Page 68 • If available, install verified working memory of the same type into your computer. A possible graphics card failure has • Ensure that the display/monitor is occurred. plugged into a discrete graphic card. • Re-seat any installed graphics cards. • If available, install a working graphics card into your computer.

  • Page 69: Error Messages

    A possible system board failure has • Disconnect all internal and occurred. external peripherals, and re-start the computer. If the computer boots, add the peripheral cards back one by one until you find the bad one. • If the problem persists, the system board is faulty.

  • Page 70: Errors That Do Not Halt Your Computer

    Warning: Non-optimal memory population detected. For increased memory bandwidth populate DIMM connectors with white latches before those with black latches. Your current power supply does not support the recent configuration changes made to your system. Please contact Dell Technical support team to learn about upgrading to a higher wattage power supply.
  • Page 71 Error Message Dell Reliable Memory Technology (RMT) has discovered and isolated errors in system memory. You may continue to work. Memory module replacement is recommended. Please refer to the RMT Event log screen in BIOS setup for specific DIMM information.

  • Page 73: Technical Specifications

    For comprehensive specification of your computer go to Specifications’ section in your Owner’s Manual available on the support site at dell.com/support. For more information about the configuration of your computer, go to Help and Support in your Windows operating system and select the option to view information about your computer.
  • Page 74 Feature Specification T3610 / T5610 / T7610 4 GB Maximum memory T3610 / T5610 128 GB T7610 512 GB Table 20. Video Feature Specification Discrete (PCIe 3.0/2.0 x16) T3610 / T5610 up to 2 full-height, full-length (maximum of 300 W) T7610 up to 4 full-height, full length (maximum of 600 W) Table 21.
  • Page 75 Feature Specification Front ports USB 3.0, 5 Gbps (1 port); USB 2.0, 480 Mbps (3 ports) Rear ports USB 3.0, 5 Gbps (3 ports); USB 2.0, 480 Mbps (3 ports) Internal ports USB 2.0, 480 Mbps (3 ports) Table 24. Drives Feature Specification T3610 /T5610...
  • Page 76 Feature Specification Serial one 9-pin connector T3610 / T5610 / T7610 • front panel — three USB 2.0, and one USB 3.0 • back panel — three USB 2.0, and one USB 3.0 • internal — three USB 2.0 Video Video card dependent •...
  • Page 77 Feature Specification Front I/O: Front USB one 14–pin connector Internal USB one type A female, one dual-port 2x5 header Front panel control one 2x14 pin connector Front panel audio HDA header one 2x5 pin connector Hard drive/ Optical drive: SATA T3610 / T5610 •...
  • Page 78 Feature Specification amber/blinking light — see the service manual for specific diagnostic codes. Table 28. Power Feature Specification Coin-cell battery 3 V CR2032 lithium coin cell Voltage 100 VAC to 240 VAC Wattage T3610 685 / 425 W (input voltage of 100 VAC – 240 VAC) T5610 825 / 685 W (input voltage of 100 VAC –...
  • Page 79 Feature Specification Height (with feet) 433.40 mm (17.06 inches) Height (without feet) 430.50 mm (16.95 inches) Width 216.00 mm (8.51 inches) Depth 525.00 mm (20.67 inches) Weight (minimum) 16.90 kg (37.26 lb) Table 30. Environmental Feature Specification Temperature: Operating 10 °C to 35 °C (50 °F to 95 °F) Storage –40 °C to 65 °C (–40 °F to 149 °F) Relative humidity (maximum)

  • Page 81: Contacting Dell

    Dell product catalog. Dell provides several online and telephone-based support and service options. Availability varies by country and product, and some services may not be available in your area. To contact Dell for sales, technical support, or customer service issues: Visit dell.com/support...

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