Dell Precision T1700 (Mid 2013) User Manual

Dell Precision T1700 Small Form FactorOwner's ManualRegulatory Model: D07SRegulatory Type: D07S001

3. Pry the front bezel retention clips away from the chassis. Rotate the bezel away from the computer to release the hooks on the opposite edge of the

4. Pull the release lever away from the expansion card until you release the securing tab from the dent in the card. Then, ease the card up and out of

Installing The Expansion Card1. Insert the expansion card into the connector on the system board and press down to secure it in place.2. Install the c

Installing the WLAN Card1. Place the WLAN card on the connector and press down.2. Press the latch to secure the WLAN card.3. Place the antenna puck on

6. Repeat steps 3 to 5 to remove the second optical drive (if available).Installing the Optical Drive1. Insert the optical drive into the bracket.2. S

4. Slide the blue drive-cage handle toward unlock position and lift the hard drive cage from the computer.Installing the Drive Cage1. Place the drive

Removing the Hard Drive1. Follow the procedures in Before Working Inside Your Computer.2. Remove the:a) coverb) optical drivec) drive cage3. Press the

4. Install the:a) drive cageb) optical drivec) cover5. Follow the procedures in After Working Inside Your Computer.Removing the Speaker1. Follow the p

Removing the Intrusion Switch1. Follow the procedures in Before Working Inside Your Computer.2. Remove the cover.3. Press the clip inwards to release

• If memory modules with different speeds are installed, they operate at the speed of the slowest installed memory modules.Removing the Memory1. Follo

Notes, Cautions, and WarningsNOTE: A NOTE indicates important information that helps you make better use of your computer.CAUTION: A CAUTION indicates

4. Pry and remove the system fan away from the grommets securing it to the front of the computer. Then, press the grommets inward along the slots and

Removing the Power Switch1. Follow the procedures in Before Working Inside Your Computer.2. Remove the:a) coverb) front bezelc) optical drived) drive

3. Install the:a) drive cageb) optical drivec) front bezeld) cover4. Follow the procedures in After Working Inside Your Computer.Removing the Input/Ou

Installing the Input/Output (I/O) Panel1. Insert the I/O panel into the slot on the chassis front.2. Slide the I/O panel to secure it to the chassis.3

5. Remove the screws that secure the power supply to the back of the computer.6. Push in on the blue release tab beside the power supply, and slide th

Installing the Power Supply1. Place the power supply in the chassis and slide towards the back of the computer to secure it.2. Tighten the screws secu

Installing the Coin-Cell Battery1. Place the coin-cell battery into its slot on the system board.2. Press the coin-cell battery downward until the rel

Installing the Heat Sink Assembly1. Place the heat-sink assembly into the chassis.2. Tighten the captive screws to secure the heat-sink assembly to th

Installing the Processor1. Insert the processor into the processor socket. Ensure the processor is properly seated.2. Gently lower the processor cover

Removing the System Board1. Follow the procedures in Before Working Inside Your Computer.2. Remove the:a) coverb) front bezelc) optical drived) drive

Contents1 Working on Your Computer... 5Before Work

g) front bezelh) cover5. Follow the procedures in After Working Inside Your Computer.30

3System SetupSystem Setup enables you to manage your computer hardware and specify BIOS‐level options. From the System Setup, you can:• Change the NVR

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 co

Table 3. System ConfigurationOption DescriptionIntegrated NIC Allows you to enable or disable the integrated network card. You can set the integrated

Option DescriptionUSB Configuration This field configures the integrated USB controller. If Boot Support is enabled, the system is allowed to boot any

Option Description• Disabled - Always prompt for the system and internal HDD password when they are set. This option is disabled by default.• Reboot B

Option Description• Enable Admin Setup Lockout - This option is not set by default.Table 5. Secure BootSecure Boot Enable Allows you to enable or disa

Option DescriptionLimit CPUID Value This field limits the maximum value the processor Standard CPUID Function will support• Enable CPUID Limit (this o

Option DescriptionNOTE: This feature does not work if you turn off your computer using the switch on a power strip or surge protector or if Auto Power

Option Description• Enable MEBx Hotkey — This option is enabled by defaultTable 9. Virtualization SupportOption DescriptionVirtualization This option

Removing the Coin-Cell Battery...

Option DescriptionNOTE: This field is only relevant when the Integrated NIC control in the System Configuration group is set to Enabled with ImageServ

4. Enter the Service Tag or Express Service Code and click Submit.5. If you are unable to locate or find the Service Tag, click the Product Category o

To enter a system setup, press <F2> immediately after a power-on or reboot.1. In the System BIOS or System Setup screen, select System Security

NOTE: You can also use the following steps to disable a forgotten password.1. Follow the procedures in Before Working on Your Computer.2. Remove the c

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4DiagnosticsIf you experience a problem with your computer, run the ePSA diagnostics before contacting Dell for technical assistance. The purpose of r

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5Troubleshooting Your ComputerYou can troubleshoot your computer using indicators like Diagnostic Lights, Beep Codes, and Error Messages during the op

Amber LED State Description3,7 some other failure with messages on screenBeep CodeThe computer can emit a series of beeps during start-up if the displ

Error Message DescriptionDecreasing available memoryOne or more memory modules may be faulty or improperly seated. Re-install the memory modules and,

1Working on Your ComputerBefore Working Inside Your ComputerUse the following safety guidelines to help protect your computer from potential damage an

Error Message DescriptionMemory double word logic failure at address, read value expecting valueA memory module may be faulty or improperly seated. Re

Error Message DescriptionTime-of-day not set-please run the System Setup programThe time or date stored in System Setup does not match the computer cl

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6SpecificationsNOTE: Offerings may vary by region. For more information regarding the configuration of your computer, click Start (Start icon) → Help

Table 19. NetworkFeature SpecificationIntegrated Intel I217LM Ethernet capable of 10/100/1000 Mb/s communicationTable 20. System InformationFeature Sp

Feature SpecificationSmall Form Factor one slim optical drive bayInternally Accessible: 3.5-inch SATA drive bays 2.5-inch SATA drive baysMini-Tower tw

Feature SpecificationMini-Tower, Small Form Factor one 164-pin connectorSerial ATA:Mini-Tower four 7-pin connectorsSmall Form Factor three 7-pin conne

Feature SpecificationOrange — a good 1000 Mbps connection exists between the network and the computer.Off (no light) — the computer is not detecting a

Feature SpecificationStorage 5 percent to 95 percent (non-condensing)Maximum vibration:Operating 0.26 GRMSStorage 2.20 GRMSMaximum shock:Operating 40

7Contacting DellNOTE: Dell provides several online and telephone-based support and service options. If you do not have an active Internet connection,

CAUTION: Before touching anything inside your computer, ground yourself by touching an unpainted metal surface, such as the metal at the back of the c

2Removing and Installing ComponentsThis section provides detailed information on how to remove or install the components from your computer.Recommende

6. drive cage7. optical drive8. power switch9. input/output (I/O) Panel1. memory module2. speaker3. front bezel4. system fanRemoving the Cover1. Follo

3. Lift the cover upward to a 45–degree angle and remove it from the computer.Installing the Cover1. Place the cover on the chassis.2. Press down on t