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Dell™OptiPlex™XEServiceManual — Small Form Factor Notes, Cautions, and Warnings IfyoupurchasedaDell™nSeriescomputer,anyreferencesinthisdocumenttoMicrosoft ® Windows ® operating systems are not applicable.
Back to Contents Page System Setup Dell™OptiPlex™XEServiceManual — Small Form Factor Overview Use System Setup to: l Change the system configuration information after you add.
l System information: Displays BIOS Info , System Info, and the Service Tag . l Memory information: Displays Installed Memory , Usable Memory, Memory Speed, Memory Channel Mode, and Memory Technology . l Processor information: Displays the Processor Type, Processor Speed, Processor Bus Speed, Processor L2 cache, Processor ID .
This option is disabled by default. Limit CPUID Value Enables or disables the CPUID limit. This option is disabled by default. Virtualization Support Virtualization Enables or disables Intel ® Virtualization technology. This option is disabled by default.
Boot Sequence This feature allows you to change the Boot Device Property for devices. Option Settings l Onboard USB Floppy Drive — The computer attempts to boot from the floppy drive. l Onboard SATA Hard Drive — The computer attempts to boot from the hard drive.
3. When F12 = Boot Menu appears in the upper - rightcornerofthescreen,press<F12>. If you wait too long and the operating system logo appears, continue to wait until you see the Microsoft Windows desktop, then shut down your computer and try again.
You cannot change or enter a new system password if either of the following two options is displayed: l Set — A system password is assigned. l Disabled — The system password is disabled by a jumper setting on the system board.
Administrator Password Option Settings You cannot change or enter a new administrator password if either of the following two options is displayed: l Set — An administrator password is assigned. l Disabled — The administrator password is disabled by a jumper setting on the system board.
To reset system and/or administrator passwords, see Clearing Forgotten Passwords . Jumper Settings Clearing Forgotten Passwords 1. Follow the procedures in Working on Your Computer . 2. Remove the computer cover. 3.
12. Connect your computer and devices to electrical outlets, and turn them on. 13. Assign a new system and/or administrator password. Clearing CMOS Settings 1. Follow the procedures in Working on Your Computer . 2. Remove the cover .
Back to Contents Page Diagnostics Dell™OptiPlex™XEServiceManual — Small Form Factor Dell Diagnostics Power Button Light Codes Beep Codes Diagnostic Lights Dell Diagnostics When to Use the Dell Diagnostics It is recommended that you print these procedures before you begin.
2. If a problem is encountered during a test, a message appears with an error code and a description of the problem. Write down the error code and problem description and follow the instructions on the screen.
Diagnostic Lights To help troubleshoot a problem, your computer has four lights labeled 1, 2, 3, and 4 on the bank panel. When the computer starts normally, the lights flash before turning off. If the computer malfunctions, the sequence of the lights help to identify the problem.
Back to Contents Page l If the operating system is attempting to boot from a device (such as the floppy drive or optical drive), check system setup to ensure the boot sequence is correct for the devices installed on your computer. l If the problem persists, contact Dell.
Back to Contents Page Removing and Replacing Parts Dell™OptiPlex™XEServiceManual — Small Form Factor Back to Contents Page Cover Optical Drive Fan Mem.
Back to Contents Page Specifications Dell™OptiPlex™XEServiceManual — Small Form Factor Processor ControlsandLights Memory Network Expa.
Audio Integrated l Realtek ALC269Q - VB l Optional chassis speaker Network Integrated l Integrated Broadcom BCM57780 Gigabit Ethernet LAN controller capable of 10/100/1000 Mb/s communicati.
Small Form Factor one 5.25 inch SATA DVD+/ - RW drive: Desktop one Small Form Factor one (slim line) NOTE: The Small Form Factor computer can support only two 2.
data from or writing data to the drive Network connectivity light blue light — indicates that a good connection exists between the network and the computer off — indicates that the computer is not.
Back to Contents Page Storage random vibe 5 ~500 Hz, 2.2 Grms, six sides Maximum shock: Operating HALF SN 40 G/2 ms, two sides Storage HALF SN 105 G/2 ms, six sides Altitude: Operating below 3048 m (10,000 ft) (42°Cat10,000ft) Storage below 10,668 m (35,000 ft) Airborne contaminant level G2 or lower as defined by ISA - S71.
Back to Contents Page System Board Layout Dell™OptiPlex™XEServiceManual — Small Form Factor Back to Contents Page 1 processor power connector (12VPOWER) 2 processor connector (CP.
Back to Contents Page Expansion Card Dell™OptiPlex™XEServiceManual — Small Form Factor Removing the Expansion Card 1. Follow the procedures in Before Working Inside Your Computer . 2. Rotate the release tab on the card - retention latch upward.
Back to Contents Page Coin - Cell Battery Dell™OptiPlex™XEServiceManual — Small Form Factor Removing the Coin - Cell Battery 1. Follow the procedures in Before Working Inside Your Computer . 2. Pull the retention clip away from the coin - cell battery.
Back to Contents Page Cover Dell™OptiPlex™XEServiceManual — Small Form Factor Removing the Cover 1. Follow the procedures in Before Working Inside Your Computer . 2. Slide back the cover release latch. 3. Tilt the cover from the top outward and remove the cover from the computer.
Back to Contents Page Fan Dell™OptiPlex™XEServiceManual — Small Form Factor Removing the Fan 1. Follow the procedures in Before Working Inside Your Computer . 2. Remove the optical drive . 3. Remove the hard drive assembly . 4. Disconnect the fan cables from the system board.
Back to Contents Page Front Panel Dell™OptiPlex™XEServiceManual — Small Form Factor Removing the Front Panel 1. Follow the procedures in Before Working Inside Your Computer . 2. Release the tabs that secure the front panel to the computer chassis.
Back to Contents Page Hard Drive Dell™OptiPlex™XEServiceManual — Small Form Factor Removing the Hard Drive 1. Follow the procedures in Before Working Inside Your Computer . 2. Press in on the blue tabs located on either sides of the hard drive assembly, and lift the hard drive assembly out of the computer.
Back to Contents Page Heat Sink and Processor Dell™OptiPlex™XEServiceManual — Small Form Factor Removing the Heat Sink and Processor 1. Follow the procedures in Before Working Inside Your Computer . 2. Disconnect the fan cables from the system board.
Back to Contents Page Chassis Intrusion Switch Dell™OptiPlex™XEServiceManual — Small Form Factor Removing the Chassis Intrusion Switch 1. Follow the procedures in Before Working Inside Your Computer . 2. Remove the hard - drive assembly .
Back to Contents Page Internal Speaker Dell™OptiPlex™XEServiceManual — Small Form Factor Removing the Internal Speaker 1. Follow the procedures in Before Working Inside Your Computer . 2. Disconnect the internal - speaker cable from the system board and release it from the routing guides on the chassis.
Back to Contents Page I/O Panel Dell™OptiPlex™XEServiceManual — Small Form Factor Removing the I/O Panel 1. Follow the procedures in Before Working Inside Your Computer . 2. Remove the front panel . 3. Remove the optical drive . 4. Remove the hard drive .
Back to Contents Page Memory Dell™OptiPlex™XEServiceManual — Small Form Factor Removing the Memory 1. Follow the procedures in Before Working Inside Your Computer . 2. Remove the optical drive . 3. Remove the hard drive assembly . 4.
Back to Contents Page Optical Drive Dell™OptiPlex™XEServiceManual — Small Form Factor Removing the Optical Drive 1. Follow the procedures in Before Working Inside Your Computer . 2. Disconnect the power and data cables from the optical drive.
Back to Contents Page Power Supply Dell™OptiPlex™XEServiceManual — Small Form Factor Removing the Power Supply 1. Follow the procedures in Before Working Inside Your Computer . 2. Remove the optical drive . 3. Remove the hard drive .
Back to Contents Page System Board Dell™OptiPlex™XEServiceManual — Small Form Factor Removing the System Board 1. Follow the procedures in Before Working Inside Your Computer . 2. Remove the optical drive . 3. Remove the hard drive .
Back to Contents Page Thermal Sensor Dell™OptiPlex™XEServiceManual — Small Form Factor Removing the Front Thermal Sensor 1. Follow the procedures in Before Working Inside Your Computer . 2. Remove the hard drive assembly .
5. Remove the back thermal sensor from the computer. Replacing the Back Thermal Sensor To replace the back thermal sensor, perform the above steps in reverse order.
Back to Contents Page Working on Your Computer Dell™OptiPlex™XEServiceManual — Small Form Factor Before Working Inside Your Computer Use the following safety guidelines to help protect your computer from potential damage and to help to ensure your personal safety.
Click Start ® Turn Off Computer ® Turn Off . The computer turns off after the operating system shutdown process is complete. 2. Ensure that the computer and all attached devices are turned off.
An important point after buying a device Dell XE (or even before the purchase) is to read its user manual. We should do this for several simple reasons:
If you have not bought Dell XE yet, this is a good time to familiarize yourself with the basic data on the product. First of all view first pages of the manual, you can find above. You should find there the most important technical data Dell XE - thus you can check whether the hardware meets your expectations. When delving into next pages of the user manual, Dell XE you will learn all the available features of the product, as well as information on its operation. The information that you get Dell XE will certainly help you make a decision on the purchase.
If you already are a holder of Dell XE, but have not read the manual yet, you should do it for the reasons described above. You will learn then if you properly used the available features, and whether you have not made any mistakes, which can shorten the lifetime Dell XE.
However, one of the most important roles played by the user manual is to help in solving problems with Dell XE. Almost always you will find there Troubleshooting, which are the most frequently occurring failures and malfunctions of the device Dell XE along with tips on how to solve them. Even if you fail to solve the problem, the manual will show you a further procedure – contact to the customer service center or the nearest service center
