NOTE: On the small
form-factor and small
desktop computers,
remove the stand before
you open the computer
cover. On the small mini-
tower computer, place the
computer on its side
before you open the cover.
Turn off your computer and devices, and observe the caution for your
personal safety and protection of your equipment described in
"CAUTION: Safety Instructions."
Remove the padlock from the padlock ring, if present.
NOTICE: Do not open the cover if the computer is on the edge of a desk or
table. Doing so may cause the computer to tip over and fall. Make sure that the
computer is situated so that there is at least 12 inches of desk- or table-top for
the cover to rest on.
Press the two release buttons until the cover is free to swing up. On the
small mini-tower chassis, press the top part of the buttons to release
the cover.
NOTICE: Open the cover slowly to ensure that you do not damage any cables.
Raise the back of the cover, and pivot it toward the front of the
computer.
Check all cable connections, especially those that might have come
loose during your work. Fold cables out of the way so that they do not
catch on the computer cover. Make sure cables are not routed over the
drive cage—they will prevent the cover from closing properly.
Check to see that no tools or extra parts are left inside the computer.
Close the cover by pivoting the cover down toward the back of the
computer and into position. Make sure that the release buttons click
into place.
If you are using a padlock to secure your computer, reinstall the
padlock.
Your computer provides expansion slots for the following cards:
In the small form-factor computer, one low-profile, 32-bit, 33-megahertz (MHz) Peripheral Component Interconnect (PCI) card.
In the small desktop computer, up to two 32-bit, 33-MHz PCI cards.
In the small mini-tower computer, up to four 32-bit, 33-MHz PCI cards.
All computers provide an expansion slot for one 32-bit accelerated graphics port (AGP) 4x card (low-profile in the small form-factor and small desktop computers) operating at 1.5 volts (V).
Expansion Card Types
1
AGP 4x card
2
low-profile 32-bit PCI card
3
32-bit PCI card
NOTE: To meet PC99
requirements, your Dell
computer uses only PCI
expansion slots. Industry-
Standard Architecture
(ISA) expansion cards are
not supported.
NOTICE: Before disconnecting a device from the computer or removing a
component from the system board, verify that the standby power light on the
system board has turned off.
NOTICE: Before disconnecting a device from the computer, wait 10 to 20
seconds after disconnecting the computer from its electrical outlet. Before
removing a component from the system board, verify that the standby power
light on the system board has turned off. To locate this light, see "System
Board Components."
If you are replacing an expansion card, remove the current driver for
the expansion card from the operating system.
Turn off the computer and devices, disconnect them from their
electrical outlets, and wait 10 to 20 seconds.
Press the lever on the expansion card retention arm and raise the
retention arm.
Small Form-Factor Computer
1
card-edge connector
2
expansion card
3
hinged lever
4
retention arm
5
expansion-card connector
Small Desktop Computer
1
lever
5
card-edge connector
2
retention arm
6
expansion-card connector
3
filler bracket
7
riser board
4
expansion card
8
expansion-card cage
Small Mini-Tower Computer
1
expansion card
2
card-edge connector
3
expansion-card connector
4
retention arm
5
lever
If you are installing a new expansion card, remove the filler bracket for
an empty card-slot opening, and then continue with step 8.
NOTE: The AGP
expansion slot only
supports 1.5-V cards.
If you are replacing an expansion card that is already installed in the
computer, remove the expansion card.
If necessary, disconnect any cables connected to the card. Grasp the card by its top corners, and ease it out of its connector.
Prepare the expansion card for installation.
See the documentation that came with the expansion card for information on configuring the card, making internal connections, or otherwise customizing it for your computer.
CAUTION: Some network adapters automatically start the computer when they are connected to a network. To guard against electrical shock, be sure to unplug your computer from its electrical outlet before installing any expansion cards. Verify that the standby power light on the system board is off. To locate this light, see "System Board Components."
Place the expansion card on the connector and press down firmly.
Make sure that the card is fully seated in the slot.
If the expansion card is full-length, insert the end of the card into the expansion-card guide bracket as you lower the card toward its connector on the system board. Insert the card firmly into the expansion-card connector on the system board.
Expansion-Card Connection
1
bracket within slot
2
bracket caught outside of slot
3
fully seated card
4
not fully seated card
Before lowering the retention arm, make sure of the following:
Tops of all expansion cards and filler brackets are flush with the alignment bar.
Notch in the top of the card or filler bracket fits around the alignment guide.
Press the arm into place, securing the expansion card(s) in the computer.
Connect any cables that should be attached to the card.
See the documentation for the card for information about the card's cable connections.
NOTICE: Do not route expansion card cables over or behind the expansion
cards. Cables routed over the expansion cards can prevent the computer cover
from closing properly or cause damage to the equipment.
Close the computer cover, reconnect the computer and devices to
their electrical outlets, and turn them on.
NOTE: After you open and close the cover, the chassis intrusion detector
causes the following message to appear on the screen at the next computer
start-up:
NOTE: If a setup password has been assigned by someone else, contact
your network administrator for information on resetting the chassis
intrusion detector.
If you installed a sound card, perform the following steps:
Enter system setup, select Integrated Devices, and change the
setting for Sound to Off.
Connect external audio devices to the sound card's connectors. Do not
connect external audio devices to the microphone,
speaker/headphone, or line-in connectors on the I/O panel (see "I/O
Panel—Small Form-Factor, Desktop, and Mini-Tower Computers").
NOTE: Problems may
arise if two expansion
cards are trying to use the
same resources: memory,
I/O addresses, and IRQs.
To avoid this type of
conflict, see "Interrupt
Assignment Conflicts"
and the documentation
that came with the card
for more information.
If you installed an add-in network adapter, perform the following steps:
Enter system setup, select Integrated Devices and change the
setting for Network Interface Card to Off.
NOTICE: Before disconnecting a device from the computer, wait 10 to 20
seconds after disconnecting the computer from its electrical outlet. Before
removing a component from the system board, verify that the standby power
light on the system board has turned off. To locate this light, see "System
Board Components."
Turn off the computer and devices, disconnect them from their
electrical outlets, and wait 10 to 20 seconds.
Press the lever on the retention arm and raise the retention arm (see
the illustration for your computer in "Installing an Expansion Card").
If necessary, disconnect any cables connected to the card.
Grasp the card by its top corners, and ease it out of its connector.
If you are removing the card permanently, install a filler bracket in the
empty card-slot opening.
If you need a filler bracket, contact Dell.
NOTE: Installing filler brackets over empty card-slot openings is
necessary to maintain Federal Communications Commission (FCC)
certification of the computer. The brackets also keep dust and dirt out of
your computer.
Lower the retention arm and press it into place, securing the
expansion card(s) in the computer.
Close the computer cover, reconnect the computer and devices to
their electrical outlets, and turn them on.
NOTE: After you open and close the cover, the chassis intrusion detector
causes the following message to appear on the screen at the next computer
start-up:
NOTE: If a setup password has been assigned by someone else, contact
your network administrator for information on resetting the chassis
intrusion detector.
If you removed a sound card, perform the following steps:
Enter system setup, select Integrated Devices, and change the
setting for Sound to On.
Remove the filler bracket by raising the hinged lever and sliding the
bracket up.
On the small desktop computer, press the indented tab with your thumb at an angle toward the system board until you release the tab. Continue holding the lever and pull the lever up.
Check any cables connected to expansion cards through the back-
panel openings. Disconnect any cables that do not reach the
expansion-card cage once it is removed from the computer.
Gently pull on the handle and lift the expansion-card cage up and
away from the computer.
The telephony applications programming interface (TAPI) system-board connector uses a 4-pin cable to interface your internal TAPI-compliant expansion card with the audio system in your computer. To locate the TAPI system-board connector, see "System Board Components." Your computer supports TAPI-compliant cards using the standard TAPI connector (labeled TELE). For example, you can connect your modem to the TAPI connector and then use your audio speakers and microphone as a speakerphone. The microphone carries your voice into the computer and then through the TAPI system board connector to your modem card. The caller's voice enters through the modem card to the TAPI system board connector and then out to the speakers. You can also use this configuration to record and play sound files over the phone.
NOTE: See the
documentation that came
with the TAPI-compliant
expansion card for more
information on using
TAPI devices and to
verify the card works with
your computer.
NOTICE: Before disconnecting a device from the computer, wait 10 to 20
seconds after disconnecting the computer from its electrical outlet. Before
removing a component from the system board, verify that the standby power
light on the system board has turned off. To locate this light see, "System
Board Components."
Turn off the computer and devices, disconnect them from their
electrical outlets, and wait 10 to 20 seconds.
Reconnect the computer and devices to their electrical outlets, and
turn them on.
NOTE: If enabled, the
Chassis Intrusion option
causes the following
message to be displayed
at the next system start-
up: ALERT! Cover
was previously
removed.
Install the appropriate TSP for the TAPI device.
See the manufacturer's documentation and your Windows documentation for more information.
You can install a TAPI-compliant sound card that has a standard TAPI connector. For example, you can connect your modem to the TAPI sound card connector and then use the audio capabilities as a speakerphone.
NOTICE: Before disconnecting a device from the computer, wait 10 to 20
seconds after disconnecting the computer from its electrical outlet. Before
removing a component from the system board, verify that the standby power
light on the system board has turned off. To locate this light, see "System
Board Components."
Turn off the computer and devices, disconnect them from their
electrical outlets, and wait 10 to 20 seconds.
See the manufacturer's documentation for more information.
Enter system setup, click Integrated Devices, and change the setting
for Sound to Off.
Connect external audio devices to the sound card's connectors. Do not
connect external audio devices to the microphone,
speaker/headphone, or line-in connectors on the I/O panel (see "I/O
Panel—Small Form-Factor, Desktop, and Mini-Tower Computers").
Connect the 4-pin TAPI cable to the TAPI sound-card connector.
To locate the TAPI connector on the sound card, see the manufacturer's documentation.
Connect the 4-pin TAPI cable to the TAPI expansion-card connector.
To locate the TAPI connector on the expansion card, see the manufacturer's documentation.
You can increase memory up to 1 gigabyte (GB) by using synchronous dynamic random-access memory (SDRAM) dual in-line memory modules (DIMMs). The system board illustration shows the location of the DIMM sockets on the system board. (DIMMs may either be error checking and correction [ECC] or non-error checking and correction [non-ECC]. However, all DIMMs must be the same type of memory—either ECC or non-ECC.)
When you add memory, you may install DIMMs in either socket. For optimum operation, Dell recommends that you install a DIMM in socket A first (closest to the processor) before installing a DIMM in socket B.
NOTICE: Before you install new memory modules, download the most recent BIOS for your computer from the Dell Support website at support.dell.com.
CAUTION: To avoid the possibility of electric shock, turn off the computer and any devices, disconnect them from their electrical outlets, and then wait 10 to 20 seconds before you open the computer cover. Also, before you upgrade memory, see the other precautions in "CAUTION: Safety Instructions."
If necessary, remove any DIMMs that occupy sockets in which you
plan to install the upgrade memory modules.
Install the upgrade DIMMs.
Press the securing clips at each end of the socket outward until
they snap open.
Align the slots on the bottom of the memory module with the
ridges inside the socket.
NOTICE: To avoid damage to the memory module, press the module straight
down into the socket with equal force applied at each end of the module.
Press the DIMM straight down into the socket until the securing
clips snap into place at the ends of the DIMM.
DIMM Installation
1
socket
2
slot
3
securing clip
Close the computer cover, reconnect your computer and devices to
their electrical outlets, and turn them on.
NOTE: After you open and close the cover, the chassis intrusion detector
causes the following message to appear on the screen at the next computer
start-up:
The computer detects that the new memory does not match the existing configuration information and generates the following message:
The amount of system memory has changed.
Strike the F1 key to continue, F2 to run the setup
utility
Press <F2> to enter system setup, and check the value for System
Memory.
The computer should have already changed the value of System Memory to reflect the newly installed memory. Verify the new total. If it is correct, skip to step 7.
If the memory total is incorrect, turn off and disconnect your
computer and devices from their electrical outlets. Open the computer
cover, and check the installed DIMMs to make sure that they are
seated properly in their sockets. Then repeat steps 3, 4, and 5.
Reset the chassis intrusion detector by changing Chassis Intrusion to
Enabled or Enabled-Silent.
NOTE: If a setup password has been assigned by someone else, contact
your network administrator for information on resetting the chassis
intrusion detector.
When the System Memory total is correct, press <Esc> to exit system
setup.
Run the Dell Diagnostics to verify that the memory modules are
operating properly.
NOTE: Dell recommends
that only a technically
knowledgeable person
perform the following
procedure.
CAUTION: To avoid the possibility of electric shock, turn off the computer and any devices, disconnect them from their electrical outlets, and then wait 10 to 20 seconds before you open the computer cover. Also, before you upgrade the microprocessor, see the other precautions in "CAUTION: Safety Instructions."
Turn off the computer and devices, disconnect them from their
electrical outlets, wait 10 to 20 seconds, and then open the computer
cover.
CAUTION: The microprocessor cooling fan/heat-sink assembly can get extremely hot. Be sure the assembly has had sufficient time to cool before you touch it.
NOTICE: Before you remove the heat sink, gently rock the heat sink and then
slightly twist it as you lift it from the system board.
For both securing clips on a small mini-tower computer, press down on the metal securing clip latches to release the clips from the retention base, and then lift the clips out of the tabs on the retention base and away from the heat sink.
Heat-Sink Removal—Small Mini-Tower Computer
1
latches (2)
2
securing clips (2)
3
heat sink
4
retention base
5
ZIF socket
6
tabs (3)
On small form-factor and small desktop computers, the heat sink is attached to the blower. Remove the securing clips to remove the heat-sink/blower assembly.
NOTICE: Before you remove the heat sink, gently rock the heat sink and then
slightly twist it as you lift it from the system board.
Heat-Sink/Blower Assembly Removal—Small Form-Factor and Small Desktop Computers
1
latches (2)
2
securing clips (2)
3
blower
4
screws (2)
5
heat sink
6
retention base
NOTICE: Lay the heat sink down with the thermal grease facing upward. Do
not lay the heat sink down with the thermal grease touching the work surface.
Lift the heat sink or heat-sink/blower assembly away from the
microprocessor.
On the small form-factor and small desktop computers, remove the
two screws on the blower to remove it from the heat sink.
NOTICE: Do not discard the original heat sink and securing clips unless you
are installing a microprocessor upgrade kit from Dell. If you are not installing
a microprocessor upgrade kit from Dell, reuse the original heat sink, blower,
and securing clips when installing your new microprocessor.
Discard the original heat sink and securing clips.
NOTE: Do not discard
the blower; reuse the
blower. Your
microprocessor upgrade
kit from Dell includes only
a replacement heat sink
and two replacement
securing clips.
NOTICE: Be careful not to bend any of the pins when you remove the
microprocessor from its socket. Bending the pins can permanently damage the
microprocessor.
Your microprocessor socket is a zero insertion force (ZIF) socket with a lever-type handle that secures the microprocessor in, or releases it from, the socket.
Pull the release lever straight up until the microprocessor is released,
and then remove the microprocessor from the socket.
Leave the release lever extended so that the socket is ready for the new
microprocessor.
NOTICE: Ground yourself by touching an unpainted metal surface on the
back of the computer.
NOTICE: Be careful not to bend any of the pins when you unpack the
microprocessor. Bending the pins can permanently damage the microprocessor.
Unpack the new microprocessor.
If any of the pins on the microprocessor appear to be bent, see "Getting Help" for instructions on obtaining technical assistance.
Align the pin-1 corner of the microprocessor with the pin-1 corner of
the socket.
NOTE: You must identify the pin-1 corner to correctly position the
microprocessor.
Microprocessor Installation
1
pin-1 corners of microprocessor and socket aligned
NOTICE: You must position the microprocessor correctly in the socket to
avoid permanent damage to the microprocessor and the computer when you
turn on the computer.
If the release lever on the socket is not fully extended, move it to that
position now.
With the pin-1 corners of the microprocessor and socket aligned, align
the pins on the microprocessor with the holes in the socket.
NOTICE: When you place the microprocessor in the socket, be sure that all of
the pins go into the corresponding holes on all sides of the socket. Be careful
not to bend the pins.
Set the microprocessor lightly in the socket and make sure all pins are
headed into the correct holes. Because your computer uses a ZIF
socket, there is no need to use force (which could bend the pins if the
microprocessor is misaligned). When the microprocessor is positioned
correctly, press it with minimal pressure to seat it.
When the microprocessor is fully seated in the socket, pivot the release
lever back toward the socket until it snaps into place, securing the
microprocessor.
NOTICE: Ground yourself by touching an unpainted metal surface on the
back of the computer.
NOTICE: If you are installing a microprocessor replacement kit from Dell,
return the microprocessor to Dell in the same package in which your
replacement kit was sent.
NOTICE: If you are not installing a microprocessor upgrade kit from Dell,
reuse the original blower/heat-sink assembly and securing clips when replacing
the microprocessor.
Remove the film covering the thermal grease on the bottom of the
heat sink.
On the small form-factor and small desktop computers, reinstall the
two screws that attach the blower to the heat sink.
Lower the heat sink or blower/heat-sink assembly to the
microprocessor so that the heat sink fits in the retention base.
For each of the replacement metal clips, fit the end of the clip that
does not have the latch over its tab on the retention base. Then, fit the
middle of the clip over the middle tab on the retention base, and press
down on the clip's latch to secure the clip to the retention base (see
the illustration for your computer in "Removing the Heat Sink or
Heat-Sink/Blower Assembly").
On the small mini-tower computer, lower the airflow shroud over the
heat sink.
Plug the fan cable into its connector on the system board.
Plug the 12-volt power cable into its connector on the system board.
Close the computer cover, reconnect your computer and devices to
their electrical outlets, and turn them on.
As the computer boots, it detects the presence of the new microprocessor and automatically changes the configuration information in system setup.
Enter system setup and confirm that the Microprocessor option
correctly identifies the installed microprocessor.
Run the Dell Diagnostics to verify that the new microprocessor is
operating correctly.
This computer may support the following internal drives:
Small form-factor: one enhanced integrated drive electronics (IDE) hard drive; one floppy or optional Zip drive; and one optional CD, CD-RW, or DVD drive.
Small desktop: one enhanced IDE hard drive; one floppy or optional Zip drive; and one optional CD, CD-RW, or DVD drive.
Small mini-tower: two enhanced IDE hard drives; two floppy or optional Zip drives; and two optional CD, CD-RW, or DVD drives.
All IDE devices require that you configure the cable select setting, which assigns master and slave status to devices according to their position on the interface cable. You usually configure a drive for cable select by setting a jumper or switch, depending on the drive. Refer to the drive documentation in your upgrade kit for information on configuring devices for the cable select setting. When you connect two IDE devices to a single IDE interface cable and configure them for the cable select setting, the device attached to the last connector on the interface cable is the master or boot device (drive 0), and the device attached to the middle connector on the interface cable is the slave device (drive 1).
With the two IDE interface connectors on the system board, your computer supports up to two IDE devices. IDE hard drives should be connected to the IDE interface connector labeled "IDE1." (Always connect CD/DVD drives to the IDE interface connector labeled "IDE2.")
When you install a drive, you connect two cables—a DC power cable and an interface cable—to the back of the drive. Your drive's power input connector (to which you connect the DC power cable) resembles the following connector.
Power Cable Connector
1
power cable
2
power input connector
The drive's interface connector is a card-edge connector or a header connector, as shown in the following figure.
Drive Interface Connectors
1
header connector
2
colored stripe on the cable
3
interface cable
When you attach the interface cable to a drive, be sure to match the colored stripe on the cable to pin 1 of the drive's interface connector. For the location of pin 1 on the drive's interface connector, see the documentation that came with the drive.
When you disconnect an interface cable from the system board, be sure to press in on the locking tabs on the cable connector before you disconnect the cable. When you attach an interface cable to the system board, be sure that the locking tabs snap into place so that the cable is firmly attached to the connector on the system board.
Most interface connectors are keyed for correct insertion; that is, a notch or a missing pin on one connector matches a tab or a filled-in hole on the other connector. Keyed connectors ensure that the pin-1 wire in the cable (indicated by the colored stripe along one edge of the cable) goes to the pin-1 end of the connector. The pin-1 end of a connector on a board or a card is usually indicated by a silk-screened "1" printed directly on the board or card.
NOTICE: When you connect an interface cable, do not reverse the interface
cable (do not place the colored stripe away from pin 1 of the connector).
Reversing the cable prevents the drive from operating and could damage the
controller, the drive, or both.
CAUTION: To avoid the possibility of electric shock, turn off the computer and any devices, disconnect them from electrical outlets, and then wait 10 to 20 seconds before you open the computer cover. Also, before you install a drive, see the other precautions in "CAUTION: Safety Instructions."
If you are replacing a hard drive that contains data you want to keep,
back up your files before you begin this procedure.
NOTICE: Ground yourself by touching an unpainted metal surface on the
back of the computer.
NOTICE: To avoid damage to the drive, do not set it on a hard surface.
Instead, set the drive on a surface, such as a foam pad, that sufficiently
cushions it.
On the small desktop computer, the hard drive may or may not have a
plastic shroud cover. (Operating the computer without a hard-drive
shroud does not affect its performance.) If your computer's hard drive
does not have a shroud, proceed to the next step. If your computer's
hard drive does have a shroud, remove it by pressing in on the indented
tab at the top of the shroud and lifting the shroud away.
NOTE: Your computer's
hard drive may or may
not have a plastic shroud
cover. Operating the
computer without a hard-
drive shroud does not
affect its performance.
Disconnect the power cable and hard drive cable from the drive.
Small Form-Factor Computer
1
power cable
2
hard drive cable
Small Desktop Computer
1
hard drive cable
2
power cable
Small Mini-Tower Computer
1
power cable
2
hard drive cable
On the small form-factor computer, if the computer has the
combination data cable, disconnect the combination data cable from
the floppy drive and interface (IDE2) connectors on the system board
(see the small form-factor computer illustration in "Detaching Floppy
Drive Cables").
For the small form-factor computer, press in on the tabs on each side
of the drive, slide the drive toward the I/O panel, and remove the drive
from the computer.
Small Form-Factor Computer
1
notch in drive rail
2
tabs (2)
For the small desktop and small mini-tower computers, press in on the
tabs on each side of the drive and slide the drive up and out.
CAUTION: To avoid the possibility of electric shock, turn off the computer and any devices, disconnect them from electrical outlets, and then wait 10 to 20 seconds before you open the computer cover. Also, before you install a drive, see the other precautions in "CAUTION: Safety Instructions."
NOTICE: Ground yourself by touching an unpainted metal surface on the
back of the computer.
NOTICE: When you unpack the drive, do not set it on a hard surface, which
may damage the drive. Instead, set the drive on a surface, such as a foam pad,
that sufficiently cushions it.
Unpack the drive, and prepare it for installation.
Check the documentation for the drive to verify that it is configured
for your computer.
If your replacement hard drive does not have the bracket rails
attached, remove the rails from the old drive by removing the two
screws that secure each rail to the drive. Attach the bracket rails to the
new drive by aligning the four screw holes of the drive and bracket and
then inserting and tightening the screws that came with your upgrade
kit.
Hard Drive Bracket Rails
1
drive
2
bracket rails (2)
3
screws (4)
Install the hard drive into the computer by gently sliding the drive into
place until you hear it securely click.
Connect the power cable and hard-drive data cable to the drive.
Small Form-Factor Computer
1
power cable
2
IDE cable
3
IDE1 connector
Small Desktop Computer
1
power cable
2
IDE cable
3
IDE1 connector
Small Mini-Tower Computer
1
power cable
2
IDE cable
3
IDE1 connector
Check all connectors to be certain that they are properly cabled and
firmly seated.
NOTICE: To avoid possible damage to the computer, you must match the
colored stripe on the hard-drive data cable with pin 1 on the hard drive (IDE1)
connector and with the system board interface connector (IDE1).
On the small desktop computer, if your computer has a hard-drive
shroud, replace the shroud by inserting the two tabs on the bottom
into the holes in the computer and snapping the top into place.
(Operating the computer without a hard-drive shroud does not affect
its performance.)
Close the computer cover, reconnect your computer and devices to
their electrical outlets, and turn them on.
If the drive you just installed is the primary drive, insert a bootable
floppy into drive A.
Turn on the computer.
Enter system setup, and update the appropriate Primary Drive option
(0 or 1).
Exit system setup, and reboot the computer.
Partition and logically format your drive before you proceed to the next
step.
See the documentation for your operating system for instructions.
NOTICE: Ground yourself by touching an unpainted metal surface on the
back of the chassis.
NOTICE: When you unpack the drive, do not set it on a hard surface, which
may damage the drive. Instead, set the drive on a surface, such as a foam pad,
that sufficiently cushions it.
Unpack the drive, and prepare it for installation.
Check the documentation for the drive to verify that it is configured
for your computer.
CAUTION: To avoid the possibility of electric shock, turn off the computer and any devices, disconnect them from their electrical outlets, and then wait 10 to 20 seconds before you open the computer cover. Also, before you install a drive, see the other precautions in "CAUTION: Safety Instructions."
NOTICE: To avoid possibly damaging the drive by electrostatic discharge
(ESD), ground yourself by touching an unpainted metal surface on the back of
the computer.
Unpack the drive and prepare it for installation.
Check the documentation that accompanied the drive to verify that the drive is configured for your computer. Change any settings necessary for your configuration.
If you are installing an IDE drive, configure the drive for the cable
select setting.
You usually configure a drive for cable select by setting a jumper or switch, depending on the drive. For instructions on configuring the cable select setting, see the documentation that accompanied the drive.
On the small form-factor computer, remove the floppy drive from its
sled by pulling the sled tab out while pushing the drive up and then
sliding the drive out of the sled.
Small Form-Factor Computer
1
sled tab
2
sled
On the small desktop and small mini-tower computers, press inward
on the two tabs on the sides of the drive bay to disengage the drive
from the computer.
Slide the drive upward and remove it from the computer.
If the replacement drive does not have the bracket rails attached,
remove the rails from the old drive by removing the two screws that
secure each rail to the drive. Attach the bracket to the new drive by
aligning the screw holes on the drive with the screw holes on the
bracket rails and tightening all four screws (two screws on each rail).
Floppy Drive Bracket Rails
1
drive
2
bracket rails (2)
3
screws (4)
Gently slide the drive into place until the tabs securely click into
position.
Attach the power and data cables to the floppy drive, and connect the
other end of the data cable to the connector labeled "DSKT" on the
system board.
Small Desktop Computer
1
power cable
2
floppy drive cable
3
floppy drive connector
Small Mini-Tower Computer
1
power cable
2
floppy drive cable
3
floppy drive connector
Check all cable connections, and fold cables out of the way to provide
airflow for the fan and cooling vents.
Close the computer cover, reconnect your computer and devices to
their electrical outlets, and turn them on.
Enter system setup and update the appropriate Diskette Drive A
option to reflect the size and capacity of your new floppy drive.
Verify that your computer works correctly by running the Dell
Diagnostics.
CAUTION: To avoid the possibility of electric shock, turn off the computer and any devices, disconnect them from their electrical outlets, and then wait 10 to 20 seconds before you open the computer cover. Also, before you install a drive, see the other precautions in "CAUTION: Safety Instructions."
NOTICE: To avoid possibly damaging the drive by electrostatic discharge
(ESD), ground yourself by touching an unpainted metal surface on the back of
the computer.
Unpack the drive and prepare it for installation.
Check the documentation that accompanied the drive to verify that the drive is configured for your computer. Change any settings necessary for your configuration.
If you are installing an IDE drive, configure the drive for the cable
select setting.
You usually configure a drive for cable select by setting a jumper or switch, depending on the drive. For instructions on configuring the cable select setting, see the documentation that accompanied the drive.
If the replacement drive does not have the bracket rails attached,
remove the rails from the old drive by removing the two screws that
secure each rail to the drive. Attach the bracket to the new drive by
aligning the screw holes on the drive with the screw holes on the
bracket rails and tightening all four screws (two screws for each rail).
CD/DVD Drive Bracket Rails
1
drive
2
bracket rails (2)
3
screws (4)
Gently slide the drive into place until the tabs securely click into
position.
On the small form-factor computer, connect the interposer board to
the CD/DVD drive.
If your computer came with a CD drive, use the spare connector on the existing interface cable. Otherwise, use the IDE interface cable provided in the drive kit.
Ensure that the interposer board tab fits securely under the notch on the inside of the cover.
Connect the drive, power, and audio cables to the drive.
Small Desktop Computer
1
power cable
2
audio cable
3
CD/DVD drive cable
4
CD/DVD drive connector
Small Mini-Tower Computer
1
power cable
2
audio cable
3
CD/DVD drive cable
4
CD/DVD drive connector
If you are installing a drive that has its own controller card, install the
controller card in an expansion card slot.
Check all cable connections, and fold cables out of the way to provide
airflow for the fan and cooling vents.
If the CD/DVD drive bay was previously empty, remove the front panel
insert.
Close the computer cover, reconnect your computer and devices to
their electrical outlets, and turn them on.
Update your configuration information by setting the appropriate
Drive option (0 or 1) under Drives: Secondary to Auto.
See Primary Drive n and Secondary Drive n for more information.
Verify that your computer works correctly by running the Dell
Diagnostics.
A 3.0-V CR2032 lithium coin-cell battery installed on the system board maintains system configuration, date, and time information in a special section of memory.
The operating life of the battery can extend up to 10 years. The battery may need replacing if an incorrect time or date is displayed during the boot routine along with a message such as:
Time-of-day not set - please run SETUP program
or
Invalid configuration information -
please run SETUP program
or
Strike the F1 key to continue,
F2 to run the setup utility
To determine whether you need to replace the battery, reenter the time and date through system setup and exit the program properly to save the information. Turn off your computer and disconnect it from the electrical outlet for a few hours, and then reconnect the computer, turn it on, and enter system setup. If the date and time are not correct in system setup, replace your battery.
You can operate your computer without a battery; however, without a battery, the configuration information is erased if the computer is turned off or unplugged from the electrical outlet. In this case, you must enter system setup and reset the configuration options.
CAUTION: There is a danger of the new battery exploding if it is incorrectly installed. Replace the battery only with the same or equivalent type recommended by the manufacturer. Discard used batteries according to the manufacturer's instructions.
If you have not already done so, make a copy of your configuration
information in system setup.
If the settings are lost while you are replacing the battery, see your written or printed copy of the configuration information to restore the correct settings.
NOTICE: If you pry the battery out of its socket with a blunt object, be
careful not to touch the system board with the object. Make certain that the
object is inserted between the battery and the socket before you attempt to pry
out the battery. Otherwise, you may damage the system board by prying off the
socket or by breaking circuit traces on the system board.
Remove the battery by prying it out of its socket with your fingers or
with a blunt, nonconductive object, such as a plastic screwdriver.
See the system board figure for the location of the battery.
Install the new battery.
Orient the battery with the side labeled "+" facing up.
Insert the battery into the socket, and snap it into place.
Computer Battery
1
battery
2
battery socket
Close the computer cover, reconnect your computer and devices to
their electrical outlets, and turn them on.
Enter the correct time and date through system setup's System
Time and System Date options.
Use the copy of the configuration information that you made in
step 1 to restore the correct settings for other system setup
options.
Exit system setup.
Turn off and unplug your computer, and leave it unplugged for at least
10 minutes.
After 10 minutes, plug in the computer, turn it on, and enter system
setup. If the time and date are still incorrect, see "Getting Help" for
instructions on o
