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Dell Precision Workstation T5600
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Regulatory Model: D01T
Regulatory Type: D01T001

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  • Page 1 Dell Precision Workstation T5600 Owner's Manual Regulatory Model: D01T Regulatory Type: D01T001...

  • Page 2: Notes, Cautions, And Warnings

    Blu-ray Disc Association (BDA) and licensed for use on discs and players. The Bluetooth word mark is a registered ® trademark and owned by the Bluetooth SIG, Inc. and any use of such mark by Dell Inc. is under license. Wi-Fi is a registered ® ®...

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Contents Notes, Cautions, and Warnings....................2 1 Working on Your Computer.......................5 ........................5 Before Working Inside Your Computer ............................6 Turning Off Your Computer ........................6 After Working Inside Your Computer 2 Removing and Installing Components..................7 ..............................7 Recommended Tools ........................7 Removing the Power Supply Unit (PSU) ........................8 Installing the Power Supply Unit (PSU) ..............................8...
  • Page 4 Enhanced Pre-Boot System Assessment (ePSA) Diagnostics 6 Troubleshooting Your Computer.....................51 ..............................51 Diagnostic LEDs ..............................54 Error Messages ....................54 Errors That Halt Your Computer Completely ......................54 Errors That Do Not Halt Your Computer ........................54 Errors That Soft Halt Your Computer 7 Technical Specifications......................57 8 Contacting Dell..........................65...

  • Page 5: 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 6: Turning Off Your Computer

    CAUTION: To connect a network cable, first plug the cable into the network device and then plug it into the computer. Connect any telephone or network cables to your computer. Connect your computer and all attached devices to their electrical outlets. Turn on your computer. If required, verify that the computer works correctly by running the Dell Diagnostics.

  • Page 7: 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 Removing the Power Supply Unit (PSU) Before Working Inside Your Computer .

  • Page 8: Installing The Power Supply Unit (Psu)

    Installing the Power Supply Unit (PSU) Hold the PSU handle and slide the PSU into the computer. After Working Inside Your Computer . Follow the procedures in Removing the Cover Before Working Inside Your Computer . Follow the procedures in Lay down the computer on it's right side with the latch facing up.

  • Page 9: Installing The Cover

    Lift the cover upward to a 45–degree angle, and remove it from the computer. Installing the Cover Place the computer cover on the chassis. Press down on the computer cover until it clicks into place. Follow the procedures in After Working Inside Your Computer . Removing the Optical Drive Before Working Inside Your Computer .
  • Page 10 Unthread the cables from the latches. Press on the clasp to release the latch holding the cables on the side of the optical-drive cage. Press down on the latch and lift up the cables.
  • Page 11 Lift up the release latch on top of the ODD cage. Holding the release latch, slide the optical-drive cage from the optical drive compartment. Figure 1.

  • Page 12: Installing The Optical Drive

    Installing the Optical Drive Lift the release latch, and slide the optical-drive cage inside the compartment. Press on the clasp to release the latch and thread the cables into the holder. Connect the power cable to the back of the optical drive. Connect the data cable to the back of the optical drive.

  • Page 13: Installing The Thermal Sensor

    Installing the Thermal Sensor NOTE: The thermal sensor is an optional component and your computer may not ship with it. Connect the thermal sensor to the component that you wish to monitor the temperature, and secure it with the latch. Connect the thermal sensor cable to the system board.
  • Page 14 Slide the hard drive out of the compartment. If a 2.5–inch hard drive is installed, remove the screws and lift up the drive to remove it from the hard-drive caddy.

  • Page 15: Installing The Hard Drive

    Installing the Hard Drive Press in on the latches of the hard drive cage and slide it inside the compartment. Connect the hard drive power supply cable. Connect the hard drive data cable. Install the cover. After Working Inside Your Computer . Follow the procedures in Removing the Air Tunnel NOTE: The air tunnel is an optional component and your computer may not ship with it.

  • Page 16: Installing The Memory

    Figure 2. Installing the Memory Insert the memory module into the memory socket. Press down on the memory module until the securing clips secure the memory in place. Install the cover. After Working Inside Your Computer . Follow the procedures in Removing the Coin-Cell Battery Before Working Inside Your Computer .

  • Page 17: Installing The Heat Sink

    Loosen the captive screws that secure the heat sink to the system board. Grip the heat sink and lift it away from the computer. Installing the Heat Sink Place the heat sink inside the computer. Tighten the captive screws to secure the heat sink to the system board. Connect the heat-sink cable to the system board.

  • Page 18: Removing Heat Sink Fan

    Removing Heat Sink Fan Follow the procedures in Before Working Inside Your Computer. Remove: a) cover b) heat sink Slide out the grommets that secure the heat sink fan to the heat sink assembly. Slide the heat sink fan from the heat sink assembly. Installing the Heat-Sink Fan Slide the heat-sink fan into heat sink assembly.

  • Page 19: Removing The Processor

    a) heat sink b) cover After Working Inside Your Computer . Follow the procedures in Removing the Processor Before Working Inside Your Computer . Follow the procedures in Remove: a) cover b) heat sink 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.

  • Page 20: Removing The System Fan

    a) heat sink b) cover After Working Inside Your Computer . Follow the procedures in Removing the System Fan Before Working Inside Your Computer . Follow the procedures in Remove: a) cover b) intrusion switch c) PCI card d) air tunnel (if equipped) e) hard drive f) optical drive Unthread the system board cable from the latch.
  • Page 21 Figure 5. Press the latches on either side of the metal plate to release it. Figure 6. Lift the metal plate out of the chassis.
  • Page 22 Figure 7. Remove the screws that secure the drive bay. Figure 8. Slide the latch out to release the air baffle. Figure 9. Remove the air baffle out of the computer.
  • Page 23 Figure 10. 10. Remove the PSU cable from the clips. Figure 11. 11. Disconnect the system fan cables from the system board. 12. Remove the screws that secure the system fan assembly to the chassis.
  • Page 24 Figure 12. 13. Lift the system fan assembly from the chassis. Figure 13. 14. Pry away the grommets to remove the system fans from the system fan assembly. Figure 14.

  • Page 25: Installing The System Fan

    CAUTION: Using excessive force may damage the grommets. 15. Remove the system fans from the system fan assembly. Figure 15. Installing the System Fan Place the fans in the fan assembly and attach the grommets. Place the fan assembly in the chassis. Install the screws to secure the fan assembly to the chassis.
  • Page 26 Remove the baffle cover from the computer. Remove the power cables. Remove the screws securing the PSU card to the slot.

  • Page 27: Installing The Psu Card

    Remove the PSU card from the computer. Installing the PSU Card Replace the PSU card in its slot. Tighten the screws to secure the PSU card in its slot. Replace the power cables in their slots. Replace the baffle cover in its slot. Install the cover.

  • Page 28: Installing The Front Bezel

    Rotate and pull the bezel panel away from the computer to release the hooks on the opposite edge of the bezel from the chassis. Installing the Front Bezel Insert the hooks along the bottom edge of the front panel into the slots on the chassis front. Rotate the bezel towards the computer to engage the front-bezel retention clips until they click into place.
  • Page 29 Remove the USB 3.0 module from the chassis. Disconnect the cables to release the I/O panel.

  • Page 30: Installing The Front Input/Output (I/O) Panel

    Figure 16. Remove the screws which secure the front I/O panel to the chassis. Remove the front I/O panel from the chassis. Installing the Front Input/Output (I/O) Panel Replace the front I/O panel in its slot. Tighten the screws securing the front I/O panel to the chassis Attach the cables to the I/O panel.

  • Page 31: Installing The Speaker

    Press down the clasp, lift and remove the speaker. Installing the Speaker Replace the speaker and fix the clasp. Connect the speaker cable to the system board. Install the cover. After Working Inside Your Computer . Follow the procedures in Removing the System Board Follow the procedures in Before Working Inside Your Computer.
  • Page 32 Slide the baffle-cover to release it from the computer. Disconnect the cables connected to the system board. Remove the screws that secure the system board.
  • Page 33 Slide the system board towards the system fan assembly. Lift the system board away from the chassis.

  • Page 34: Installing The System Board

    Installing the System Board Align the system board to the port connectors on the rear of the chassis and place the system board in the chassis. Tighten the screws to secure the system board to the chassis. Connect the cables to the system board. Install the following components: a) processor b) heat sink...
  • Page 35 1. PCI slot 18. CPU1 socket 2. PCIe x16 slot (wired as x4) 19. DIMM slots 3. PCIe x16 slot 20. system fan 2 connector 4. PCIe x1 slot 21. PSWD jumper 5. PCIe x16 slot (accelerated graphics port) 22. HDD temperature sensor connector 6.

  • Page 37: 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 39: 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 40: 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 41 Table 3. System Configuration Option Description Integrated NIC Allows you to configure the integrated network controller. The options are: • Disabled • Enabled (Default Setting) USB Controller Allows you to control the USB controller. The options are: • Enable USB Controller (Default Setting) •...
  • Page 42 Option Description PCI Bus Configuration Allows you to configure the PCI buses. The options are: • 64 PCI Buses (Default Setting) Audio Allows you enable or disable the audio feature. Default Setting: Audio is enabled Drives Allows you to configure the SATA drives on board.
  • Page 43 Option Description Default Setting: Enabled Table 5. Virtualization Support Option Description Virtualization This option specifies whether a Virtual Machine Monitor (VMM) can utilize the additional hardware capabilities provided by Intel Virtualization technology. • Enable Intel Virtualization Technology - Default Setting. VT for Direct I/O Enables or disables the Virtual Machine Monitor (VMM) from utilizing the additional hardware capabilities provided by Intel Virtualization technology for direct I/O.
  • Page 44 Option Description Default Setting: Enable CPU XD Support Computrace Allows you to activate or disable the optional Computrace software. The options are: • Deactivate (Default Setting) • Disable • Activate NOTE: The Activate and Disable options will permanently activate or disable the feature and no further changes will be allowed.

  • Page 45: Updating The Bios

    Automatically detect my Service Tag for me b) Choose from My Products and Services List c) Choose from a list of all Dell products On the application and drivers screen, under the Operating System drop-down list, select BIOS. Identify the latest BIOS file and click Download File.

  • Page 46: System And Setup Password

    The File Download window appears. Click Save to save the file on your computer. Click Run to install the updated BIOS settings on your computer. Follow the instructions on the screen. System and Setup Password You can create a system password and a setup password to secure your computer. Password Type Description System password Password that you must enter to log on to your system.

  • Page 47: Deleting Or Changing An Existing System And/Or Setup Password

    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 49: 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 51: 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 52 installed, try moving it to a different DIMM connector and re-start the computer. • If available, install verified working memory of the same type into your computer. A possible graphics card failure has • Ensure that the display/ occurred. monitor is plugged into a discrete graphic card.
  • Page 53 computer boots, add the peripheral cards back one by one until you find the bad one. • If the problem persists, the system board / system board component is faulty. A possible system board failure has • Disconnect all internal and occurred.

  • Page 54: Error Messages

    Error Messages There are three types of BIOS error messages that are displayed depending on the severity of the issue. They are: Errors That Halt Your Computer Completely These error messages will halt the computer requiring you to cycle the system's power. The following table lists the error messages.
  • Page 55 Dell Technical support team to learn about upgrading to a higher wattage power supply. 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 57: Technical Specifications

    Technical Specifications NOTE: Offerings may vary by region. The following specifications are only those required by law to ship with your computer. For more information regarding the configuration of your computer, click Start → Help and Support and select the option to view information about your computer. Table 15.
  • Page 58 Feature Specification T3600 2 GB T5600 / T7600 4 GB Maximum memory T3600 64 GB T5600 128 GB T7600 512 GB Table 18. Video Feature Specification Discrete (PCIe 3.0/2.0 x16) T3600 up to 2 full-height, full-length (maximum of 300 W) T5600 up to 2 full-height, full-length (maximum of 300 W) T7600...
  • Page 59 Feature Specification PCI 2.3 (32-bit, 33 MHz): 133 MB/s SAS – 3 Gbps SATA – 1.5 Gbps and 3.0 Gbps USB – 1.2 Mbps Low Speed, 12 Mbps Full Speed, 480 Mbps High Speed, 5 Gbps Super Speed Table 22. Drives Feature Specification T3600 /T5600...
  • Page 60 Feature Specification Video Video card dependent • DVI connector • DisplayPort • DMS-59 Table 24. Internal Connectors Feature Specification System power one 28–pin connector System fans three four-pin connectors Processor fans T3600 one 5-pin connector T5600/T7600 two 5-pin connectors HDD fans T3600 / T5600 one 5-pin connector T7600...
  • Page 61 Feature Specification Front panel audio HDA header one 2x5 pin connector HDD Back Panel : SATA T3600 four 7-pin SAS/SATA connectors T5600 one 36-pin mini-SAS connector, four 7-pin SAS/SATA connectors T7600 two 36-pin mini-SAS connectors Power T3600 one 24-pin and one 8-pin connector T5600 one 24-pin and two 8-pin connectors T7600...
  • Page 62 Feature Specification T3600 635 / 425 W (input voltage of 100 VAC – 240 VAC) T5600 825 / 635 W (input voltage of 100 VAC – 240 VAC) T7600 1000 W (input voltage 100 VAC – 107 VAC) 1300 W (input voltage 181 VAC – 240 VAC) 1100 W (input voltage 108 VAC –...
  • Page 63 Feature Specification Storage –40 °C to 65 °C (–40° F to 149 °F) Relative humidity (maximum) 20% to 80% (noncondensing) Maximum vibration: Operating 5 Hz to 350 Hz at 0.0002 G²/Hz Storage 5 Hz to 500 Hz at 0.001 to 0.01 G²/Hz Maximum shock: Operating 40 G +/- 5% with pulse duration of 2 msec +/- 10% (equivalent to 51...

  • Page 65: Contacting Dell

    Visit support.dell.com. Select your support category. If you are not a U.S. customer, select your country code at the bottom of the support.dell.com page, or select All to see more choices. Select the appropriate service or support link based on your need.

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