Dell XPS 700 Jet Black User Manual

Dell™XPS™700ServiceManual About Your XPS Computer Before You Begin Removing the Computer Cover Technical Overview Removing and Installing Parts Re

Back to Contents Page  Advanced Troubleshooting Dell™XPS™700ServiceManual Power Lights Diagnostic Lights Beep Codes System Messages

Back to Contents Page  Relative humidity 20% to 80% (noncondensing) Maximum vibration: Operating 0.25 G at 3 to 200 Hz at 0.5 octave/min Storage 0.5

Back to Contents Page  Technical Specifications Dell™XPS™700ServiceManual  Processor Processor type Intel® Pentium® 4 Intel® Pentium® D Intel

x1 slot bidirectional speed — 500 MB/s x16 slot bidirectional speed — 8 GB/s PCI  connector three connector size 120 pins connector data width (maxim

Link integrity light (on integrated network adapter) green light — A good connection exists between a 10-Mbps network and the computer. orange light —

Back to Contents Page  Maximum vibration: Operating 0.25 G at 3 to 200 Hz at 0.5 octave/min Storage 0.5 G at 3 to 200 Hz at 1 octave/min Maximum shoc

Back to Contents Page  System Setup Dell™XPS™700ServiceManual Overview Entering System Setup System Setup Options Boot Sequence C

System Setup Options NOTE: Depending on your computer and installed devices, the items listed in this section may not appear, or may not appear exa

PXE enabled).  NOTE: PXE is required only if you are booting to an operating system located on another computer. If a boot routine is not available f

NOTICE: Dell does not recommend operating the CPU at a frequency that is greater than the manufacturer's design specifications (also referred to

l Weekdays — Turn the computer on Monday through Friday at the time set in Auto Power Time.  NOTE: This feature does not work if you turn off your c

Beep Codes Your computer might emit a series of beeps during start-up if the monitor cannot display errors or problems. This series of beeps, called

Boot Sequence This feature allows you to change the boot sequence for the bootable devices installed on your computer.  Option Settings l Diskette

Clearing Forgotten Passwords   1. Follow the procedures in Before You Begin.  2. Remove the computer cover (see Removing the Computer Cover).

 2. Remove the computer cover (see Removing the Computer Cover).  3. Locate the password (PASSWORD) and CMOS (RTCRST) jumpers on the system boar

Back to Contents Page  Technical Overview Dell™XPS™700ServiceManual Inside View of Your Computer System Board Components Power Supply (

Power Supply (PSU) DC Connector Pin Assignments 1 white memory module connectors (DIMM_1-2) 14 PCI card slot (SLOT3)  NOTE: This slot is not avai

 DC Power Connector P1    1-KW Power Supply  750-KW Power Supply  Pin Number  Signal name  18-AWG Wire Color  Signal name  18-AWG Wire C

 DC Power Connector P2  DC Power Connector P3 (Graphics Card) 21 +5 VDC/SE Red +5 VDC/SE Red 22 +5 VDC Red +5 VDC Red 23 +5 VDC Red +5 VDC Red 2

 DC Power Connector P4 (Graphics Card)  DC Power Connector P5 (FD1)  DC Power Connector P6 and P7 (BAY1 and Bay2) 4 COM Black COM Black 5 COM

 DC Power Connectors P8 and P9 (HDD0 and HDD1)  DC Power Connectors P10-P13 (HDD2 and HDD5)  DC Power Connectors P14 (Peripheral) 4 +5 VDC Re

 DC Power Connector P15 (Graphics Card – 1-KW PSU Only)  DC Power Connector P16 (Graphics Card – 1-KW PSU Only) Back to Contents Page   Pin Nu

System Messages 3-1-3 Master interrupt mask register failure 3-1-4 Slave interrupt mask register failure 3-2-2 Interrupt vector loading failure 3-2-

Back to Contents Page  Technical Overview Dell™XPS™700ServiceManual Inside View of Your Computer System Board Components Power Supply (

Power Supply (PSU) DC Connector Pin Assignments 1 white memory module connectors (DIMM_1-2) support memory modules or memory module risers 14 PCI

 DC Power Connector P1    1-KW Power Supply  750-KW Power Supply  Pin Number  Signal name  18-AWG Wire Color  Signal name  18-AWG Wire C

 DC Power Connector P2  DC Power Connector P3 (Graphics Card) 21 +5 VDC/SE Red +5 VDC/SE Red 22 +5 VDC Red +5 VDC Red 23 +5 VDC Red +5 VDC Red 2

 DC Power Connector P4 (Graphics Card)  DC Power Connector P5 (FD1)  DC Power Connector P6 and P7 (BAY1 and Bay2) 4 COM Black COM Black 5 COM

 DC Power Connectors P8 and P9 (HDD0 and HDD1)  DC Power Connectors P10-P13 (HDD2 and HDD5)  DC Power Connectors P14 (Peripheral) 4 +5 VDC Re

 DC Power Connector P15 (Graphics Card – 1-KW PSU Only)  DC Power Connector P16 (Graphics Card – 1-KW PSU Only) Back to Contents Page   Pin Nu

Dell Diagnostics   When to Use the Dell Diagnostics If you experience a problem with your computer, perform the checks in "Solving Problems&q

1. Turn on your computer.  2. Press the eject button on the front of the computer (see Front View) to open the drive tray.  3. Place the Drive

Back to Contents Page  (Custom Test only) The Dell Diagnostics obtains configuration information for all devices from system setup, memory, and vario

Back to Contents Page  Before You Begin Dell™XPS™700ServiceManual Getting Started This chapter provides procedures for removing and installin

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Back to Contents Page  Before You Begin Dell™XPS™700ServiceManual Getting Started Getting Started This chapter provides procedures for re

 6. With the help of an assistant, carefully lay the computer down on a flat surface with the computer cover facing up. Back to Contents Page 

Back to Contents Page  About Your XPS Computer Dell™XPS™700ServiceManual Front View Back View Front View 1 front I/O connectors Plug

Back to Contents Page  Removing the Computer Cover Dell™XPS™700ServiceManual    1. Follow the procedures in Before You Begin.  2. Pull

Back to Contents Page  Removing the Computer Cover Dell™XPS™700ServiceManual    1. Follow the procedures in Before You Begin.  2. Pull

Back to Contents Page  Replacing the Computer Cover Dell™XPS™700ServiceManual     1. Ensure that all cables are connected, and fold cables

Back to Contents Page  Removing and Installing Parts Dell™XPS™700ServiceManual Memory You can increase your computer memory by installing me

 Addressing Memory Configurations If you are using a 32-bit operating system such as Microsoft® Windows® XP, your computer will support a maximum of

 6. Replace the computer cover (see Replacing the Computer Cover).  7. Connect your computer and devices to electrical outlets, and then turn th

 Removing PCI and PCI Express Cards  1. Follow the procedures in Before You Begin.  2. Remove the computer cover (see Removing the Computer Co

 7. Install a filler bracket in the empty card-slot opening. If you are replacing the card, see Installing PCI and PCI Express Cards.  8. Rotate

 5. Remove the filler bracket or existing card (see Removing PCI and PCI Express Cards) to create a card- slot opening.  6. Prepare the card fo

 9. Connect any cables that should be attached to the card. See the documentation for the card for information about the card's cable connecti

 Front I/O Connectors Back ViewOwner's Manual). 11 power light The power light illuminates and blinks or remains solid to indicate different

 7. Press the release tab (if present) on the system board connector as you grasp the card by its top corners, and then ease the card out of the c

PCI Express Cards. The PCI Express x1 card slot is not available for use if a graphics card is installed in each of the PCI Express x16 card slots in

 8. Gently pull the securing tab (if present) and place the card in the connector. Press down firmly and ensure that the card is fully seated in the

If you installed an add-in network adapter and want to disable the integrated network adapter:  1. Enter system setup (see Entering System Setup), s

When you connect two IDE devices to a single IDE data cable and configure the devices for the cable select setting, the device attached to the last

 5. Ensure that all connectors are properly cabled and firmly seated.  6. Replace the computer cover (see Replacing the Computer Cover).  7.

 6. Slide the hard drive into the hard-drive bay until it clicks securely into place.  7. Connect the power cable to the hard drive.  8. Co

Removing the Drive Panel  1. Follow the procedures in Before You Begin.  2. Remove the computer cover (see Removing the Computer Cover).  3.

See the documentation that came with the drive for instructions on installing any software required for drive operation. Floppy Drive   Removing a

 7. Replace the computer cover (see Replacing the Computer Cover).  8. Connect your computer and devices to electrical outlets, and then turn th

 Back I/O Connectors 1 power connector Insert the power cable. The appearance of this connector may differ from what is pictured. 2 back panel LE

 10. Connect your computer and devices to electrical outlets, and then turn them on. See the documentation that came with the drive for instruction

 6. Replace the drive panel (see Installing the Drive Panel).  7. Replace the computer cover (see Replacing the Computer Cover).  8. Connect y

 10. Replace the computer cover (see Replacing the Computer Cover).  11. Connect your computer and devices to electrical outlets, and then turn

 6. Replace the drive panel (see Installing the Drive Panel).  7. Replace the computer cover (see Replacing the Computer Cover).  8. Connect

 8. Attach the power and data cables to the CD/DVD drive. To locate the system board connector, see System Board Components.  9. Check all cab

Removing the Processor Airflow Shroud  1. Follow the procedures in Before You Begin.  2. Remove the computer cover (see Removing the Computer Cov

  Removing the Processor  1. Follow the procedures in Before You Begin.  2. Remove the computer cover (see Removing the Computer Cover).  3

 3. Set the processor lightly in the socket and ensure that the processor is level in the socket. When the processor is positioned correctly, press

 6. In succession, carefully pull on each corner of the fan to detach the rubber grommets securing the fan to the fan cage.  Installing the Ca

 2. Insert the tabs along the bottom of the fan cage into the corresponding slots on the cage housing, then rotate the fan cage forward until it sn

Back to Contents Page  connectors on the card and on the back of the computer when setting up multiple network connections (such as a separate intra-

Installing the CPU Fan  1. With the fan power cable oriented downward, align the rubber grommets in the fan with the holes in each corner of the proc

 Installing the Optional Hard Drive Fan  1. Slide the fan between the hard drive bays until it snaps into place.  2. Connect the fan cable to

 6. Remove any additional components that may restrict access to the system board.  7. Disconnect all cables from the system board.  8. Remo

 1. Transfer components from the existing system board to the replacement system board, if applicable.  2. Orient the system board assembly by al

 8. Remove the four screws that attach the power supply to the back of the computer chassis.  9. Gather the power supply bundles that stem from

Installing the Power Supply  1. Slide the power supply into place, ensuring that the tabs on the rear wall of the computer chassis latch into place

3. Remove any full-length expansion cards (see Removing PCI and PCI Express Cards).  4. Remove the processor airflow shroud (see Removing the Proce

  Replacing the Battery A coin-cell battery maintains computer configuration, date, and time information. The battery can last several years. If you

   1. Follow the procedures in Before You Begin.  2. Loosen the captive screw securing the stand to the base of the computer.  3. Gently sl

 6. With the help of an assistant, carefully set the computer upright.  7. Carefully, lift the rear of the computer and slide the stabilizing f

Back to Contents Page  About Your XPS Computer Dell™XPS™700ServiceManual Front View Back View Front View 1 front I/O connectors Plug

Back to Contents Page  Removing and Installing Parts Dell™XPS™700ServiceManual Memory You can increase your computer memory by installing me

 Addressing Memory Configurations If you are using a 32-bit operating system such as Microsoft® Windows® XP, your computer will support a maximum of

 6. Replace the computer cover (see Replacing the Computer Cover).  7. Connect your computer and devices to electrical outlets, and then turn th

 Removing PCI and PCI Express Cards  1. Follow the procedures in Before You Begin.  2. Remove the computer cover (see Removing the Computer Co

 7. Install a filler bracket in the empty card-slot opening. If you are replacing the card, see Installing PCI and PCI Express Cards.  8. Rotate

 5. Remove the filler bracket or existing card (see Removing PCI and PCI Express Cards) to create a card- slot opening.  6. Prepare the card fo

 9. Connect any cables that should be attached to the card. See the documentation for the card for information about the card's cable connecti

 7. Press the release tab (if present) on the system board connector as you grasp the card by its top corners, and then ease the card out of the c

PCI Express Cards. The PCI Express x1 card slot is not available for use if a graphics card is installed in each of the PCI Express x16 card slots in

 8. Gently pull the securing tab (if present) and place the card in the connector. Press down firmly and ensure that the card is fully seated in the

 Front I/O Connectors Back ViewOwner's Manual). 11 power light The power light illuminates and blinks or remains solid to indicate different

If you installed an add-in network adapter and want to disable the integrated network adapter:  1. Enter system setup (see Entering System Setup), s

When you connect two IDE devices to a single IDE data cable and configure the devices for the cable select setting, the device attached to the last

 5. Ensure that all connectors are properly cabled and firmly seated.  6. Replace the computer cover (see Replacing the Computer Cover).  7.

 6. Slide the hard drive into the hard-drive bay until it clicks securely into place.  7. Connect the power cable to the hard drive.  8. Co

Removing the Drive Panel  1. Follow the procedures in Before You Begin.  2. Remove the computer cover (see Removing the Computer Cover).  3.

See the documentation that came with the drive for instructions on installing any software required for drive operation. Floppy Drive   Removing a

 7. Replace the computer cover (see Replacing the Computer Cover).  8. Connect your computer and devices to electrical outlets, and then turn th

 10. Connect your computer and devices to electrical outlets, and then turn them on. See the documentation that came with the drive for instruction

 6. Replace the drive panel (see Installing the Drive Panel).  7. Replace the computer cover (see Replacing the Computer Cover).  8. Connect y

 10. Replace the computer cover (see Replacing the Computer Cover).  11. Connect your computer and devices to electrical outlets, and then turn

 Back I/O Connectors 1 power connector Insert the power cable. The appearance of this connector may differ from what is pictured. 2 back panel LE

 6. Replace the drive panel (see Installing the Drive Panel).  7. Replace the computer cover (see Replacing the Computer Cover).  8. Connect

 8. Attach the power and data cables to the CD/DVD drive. To locate the system board connector, see System Board Components.  9. Check all cab

Removing the Processor Airflow Shroud  1. Follow the procedures in Before You Begin.  2. Remove the computer cover (see Removing the Computer Cov

 Removing the Processor  1. Follow the procedures in Before You Begin.  2. Remove the computer cover (see Removing the Computer Cover).  3.

 3. Set the processor lightly in the socket and ensure that the processor is level in the socket. When the processor is positioned correctly, press

 6. In succession, carefully pull on each corner of the fan to detach the rubber grommets securing the fan to the fan cage.  Installing the Ca

 2. Insert the tabs along the bottom of the fan cage into the corresponding slots on the cage housing, then rotate the fan cage forward until it sn

Installing the CPU Fan  1. With the fan power cable oriented downward, align the rubber grommets in the fan with the holes in each corner of the proc

 Installing the Optional Hard Drive Fan  1. Slide the fan between the hard drive bays until it snaps into place.  2. Connect the fan cable to

 6. Remove any additional components that may restrict access to the system board.  7. Disconnect all cables from the system board.  8. Remo

Back to Contents Page  connectors on the card and on the back of the computer when setting up multiple network connections (such as a separate intra-

 1. Transfer components from the existing system board to the replacement system board, if applicable.  2. Orient the system board assembly by al

 8. Remove the four screws that attach the power supply to the back of the computer chassis.  9. Gather the power supply bundles that stem from

 1. Slide the power supply into place, ensuring that the tabs on the rear wall of the computer chassis latch into place.  2. Replace the four scr

 4. Remove the processor airflow shroud (see Removing the Processor Airflow Shroud).  5. Disconnect the front fan and the card fan from the syste

 Replacing the Battery A coin-cell battery maintains computer configuration, date, and time information. The battery can last several years. If you h

   1. Follow the procedures in Before You Begin.  2. Loosen the captive screw securing the stand to the base of the computer.  3. Gently sl

 6. With the help of an assistant, carefully set the computer upright.  7. Carefully, lift the rear of the computer and slide the stabilizing f

Back to Contents Page  Technical Specifications Dell™XPS™700ServiceManual  Processor Processor type Intel®Pentium®4 Intel®Pentium®D Intel

x1 slot bidirectional speed — 500 MB/s x16 slot bidirectional speed — 8 GB/s PCI  connector three connector size 120 pins connector data width (maxim

10-Mbps network and the computer. orange light — A good connection exists between a 100-Mbps network and the computer. yellow light — A good connectio