Dell XPS 730 (Late 2008) User Manual

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100 System SetupSystem Setup Options—Dell XPS 730XExitExit Options Provides options to Save Changes and Exit, Discard Changes and Exit, Load Optimal D

System Setup 101System Time (hh:mm:ss)Displays the current time.System Date (mm:dd:yy)Displays thecurrent date.SATA 1 Displays the SATA 1 drive integr

102 System SetupCPU Configuration XD Bit CapabilityEnable XD Bit Capability to allow the processor to distinguish between the bits of code that should

System Setup 103Power Management SetupSuspend Mode This option sets the energy-saving mode of the ACPI function.AC Recovery This option sets what acti

104 System SetupBoot SequenceThis feature allows you to change the boot sequence for the bootable devices installed on your computer.Option Settings•H

System Setup 105If you wait too long and the operating system logo appears, continue to wait until you see the Microsoft Windows desktop, then shut do

106 System SetupDell™ XPS™ 730Dell™ XPS™ 730X7Place the jumper on pins 1 and 2 and wait for 5 seconds.8Move the jumper back onto pins 2 and 3.9Close t

System Setup 107

108 System Setup

System Setup 109

Technical Overview 111 CPU socket 2 system board CPU fan header3 DIMMs 1, 3, and 5 4 ATX power connector (ATX_PWR)5 IDE connector (IDE) 6 SATA port 4

110 System Setup

12 Technical OverviewMaster Control Board1 internal LED header (INTERNAL_LED)2 power header (POWER)3 front top LED header (FRONT_TOP_LED)4 front botto

Technical Overview 13

14 Technical Overview

Before You Begin 132Before You BeginThis chapter provides procedures for removing and installing the components in your computer. Unless otherwise not

14 Before You BeginSafety InstructionsUse the following safety guidelines to help protect your computer from potential damage and to help to ensure yo

Replacing the Computer Stand 153Replacing the Computer Stand WARNING: Your computer is heavy and can be difficult to maneuver. Seek assistance before

16 Replacing the Computer Stand4To replace the computer stand, perform the removal procedure in reverse order.

Replacing the Computer Cover 174Replacing the Computer Cover WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that shipped w

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

18 Replacing the Computer Cover3With the cover release latch pulled back, grip the sides of the cover, then pivot the top of the cover up and away fro

Replacing the Theater Lighting Unit 195Replacing the Theater Lighting Unit WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information

20 Replacing the Theater Lighting Unit3Remove the two captive screws and lift the cover of the battery unit.4Replace the batteries with a new pair.5Re

Replacing the Theater Lighting Unit 213Disconnect the theater lighting card connector.4Remove the screw securing the theater lighting card to the chas

22 Replacing the Theater Lighting Unit7Connect your computer and devices to electrical outlets, and then turn them on.

Replacing Memory Module(s) 236Replacing Memory Module(s) WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that shipped with

24 Replacing Memory Module(s)Dell™ XPS™ 730:A matched pair of modules in DIMM connectors 0 and 1B matched pair of memory modules in DIMM connectors 2

Replacing Memory Module(s) 25Dell XPS 730X:7Align the notch on the bottom of the module with the tab in the connector. CAUTION: To avoid damage to th

26 Replacing Memory Module(s)If you insert the module correctly, the securing clips snap into the cutouts at each end of the module.9Replace the compu

Replacing a PCI/PCI Express Card 277Replacing a PCI/PCI Express Card WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that s

Contents 3Contents1 Technical Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7Inside View of Your Computer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7System Board

28 Replacing a PCI/PCI Express CardRemoving a PCI Express Graphics Card From a Multi Graphics Card Configuration NOTE: This section deals with dual a

Replacing a PCI/PCI Express Card 294Disconnect any cables connected to the card.5Remove the captive screws on top of the PCI card fan shroud and remov

30 Replacing a PCI/PCI Express Card7Press the securing tab (if present) on the system board connector as you grasp the card by its top corners, and th

Replacing a PCI/PCI Express Card 31Installing Graphics Cards for Multi Graphics Card NOTE: To upgrade to or downgrade from a dual- or triple-graphics

32 Replacing a PCI/PCI Express Card6Prepare the cards for installation.See the documentation that came with the cards for information on configuring t

Replacing a PCI/PCI Express Card 33 CAUTION: Ensure that you release the securing tab to seat the card. If the card is not installed correctly, you m

34 Replacing a PCI/PCI Express Card 11If present, lower the graphics card bridge that lays over the installed cards and snap it into place.12Replace

Replacing a PCI/PCI Express Card 35Replacing the PCI and PCI Express Cards CAUTION: To avoid electrostatic discharge and damage to internal component

36 Replacing a PCI/PCI Express Card6Press the securing tab (if present) on the system board connector as you grasp the card by its top corners, and th

Replacing a PCI/PCI Express Card 377Install a filler bracket in the empty card-slot opening. If you are replacing the card, see "Replacing a PCI/

4 ContentsReplacing the Theater Lighting Card . . . . . . . . . . 206 Replacing Memory Module(s) . . . . . . . . 237 Replacing a PCI/PCI Express

38 Replacing a PCI/PCI Express Card13Press down the tab on the top of the graphics card bridge at the appropriate card slot and pivot the graphics car

Replacing a PCI/PCI Express Card 39 NOTE: If the card is full length, insert the card guide into the alignment slot on the fan bracket. CAUTION: Ensu

40 Replacing a PCI/PCI Express Card CAUTION: Do not route card cables over or behind the cards. Cables routed over the cards can prevent the computer

Replacing a PCI/PCI Express Card 4119Rotate the graphics card bridge back into its original position; push its tip so that its tab clicks into place.2

42 Replacing a PCI/PCI Express Card

Replacing Drives 438Replacing Drives WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that shipped with your computer. For a

44 Replacing DrivesDell™ XPS™ 730:1 power cable 2 data cable1 2

Replacing Drives 45Dell XPS 730X:4Press the blue tabs on each side of the hard drive bracket toward each other and slide the drive up and out of the h

46 Replacing Drives NOTE: If a hard drive bracket is installed inside the hard drive bay, remove the bracket before you install a new hard drive.5Pre

Replacing Drives 473.5" hard drive:Removal:Replacement:1 hard drive 2 hard drive bracket21

Contents 511 Replacing Fans . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 77Removing the Card Slot and Processor Fan Shrouds. . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

48 Replacing Drives2.5" hard drive:Removal:Replacement:1 hard drive cage 2 hard drive 3 hard drive bracket1 hard drive 2 hard drive bracket3 hard

Replacing Drives 496Verify that the hard drive bay is empty and unobstructed.7Slide the hard drive into the hard drive bay until it clicks securely in

50 Replacing DrivesDell XPS 730:1 power cable 2 data cable12

Replacing Drives 51Dell XPS 730X:10Replace the computer cover (see "Replacing the Computer Cover" on page 17).11Connect the computer and dev

52 Replacing Drives3Grasp the drive release latch and slide it towards the base of the computer until the drive panel snaps open.4Pivot the drive pane

Replacing Drives 537Rotate the drive panel toward the computer until it snaps into place on the drive panel.8Replace the computer cover (see "Rep

54 Replacing Drives5Slide the drive release latch towards the base of the computer to release the shoulder screw, and then slide the drive out of the

Replacing Drives 556If no screws are attached to the new floppy drive, check the inside of the drive panel for shoulder screws. If screws are present,

56 Replacing Drives7Slide the floppy drive into the drive bay until it clicks into place.8Connect the power and data cables to the back of the floppy

Replacing Drives 57See the documentation that came with the drive for instructions on installing any software required for drive operation.13Enter sys

6 ContentsClearing CMOS Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 104

58 Replacing Drives5Slide the drive release latch towards the base of the computer to release the shoulder screw, and then slide the optical drive out

Replacing Drives 596To replace the optical drive, prepare the drive for installation and check the documentation that accompanied the drive to verify

60 Replacing Drives8Gently slide the drive into the drive bay until you hear a click or feel the drive securely installed.1 optical drive 2 shoulder s

Replacing Drives 619Attach the power and data cables to the optical drive.To locate the system board connector, see "System Board Components"

62 Replacing DrivesSee the documentation that came with the drive for instructions on installing any software required for drive operation.14Enter sys

Replacing Drives 635Slide the drive release latch towards the base of the computer to release the shoulder screw, and then slide the media card reader

64 Replacing Drives6If no screws are attached to the new Media Card Reader, check the inside of the drive panel for shoulder screws. If screws are pre

Replacing Drives 658Attach the cable to the back of the Media Card Reader.9Check all cable connections and fold cables out of the way to avoid blockin

66 Replacing Drives13Enter system setup (see "System Setup" on page 97) and select the appropriate USB for FlexBay option.

Replacing the Heat Sink Assembly 679Replacing the Heat Sink Assembly WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that s

Technical Overview 71Technical Overview WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that shipped with your computer. Fo

68 Replacing the Heat Sink Assembly CAUTION: The processor heat sink is attached to the processor fan shroud. When you remove the processor fan shrou

Replacing the Heat Sink Assembly 69Replacing the Liquid Cooling Heat Sink Assembly WARNING: The liquid cooling assembly is responsible for cooling th

70 Replacing the Heat Sink Assembly CAUTION: Ensure that adequate thermal grease is applied to the top of the processor. Thermal grease is critical f

Replacing the Heat Sink Assembly 71

72 Replacing the Heat Sink Assembly

Replacing the Processor 7310Replacing the Processor WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that shipped with your

74 Replacing the ProcessorRemoving the Processor CAUTION: When removing or replacing the processor, do not touch any of the pins inside the socket or

Replacing the Processor 75Installing the Processor9If the release lever on the socket is not fully extended, move it to that position. CAUTION: Socke

76 Replacing the Processor CAUTION: To avoid damage, ensure that the processor aligns properly with the socket, and do not use excessive force when y

Replacing Fans 7711Replacing Fans WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that shipped with your computer. For addi

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78 Replacing Fans7To install the card slot fan assembly, connect the fan cable to the FAN_CAGE connector on the system board (see "Master Control

Replacing Fans 7912Replace the computer cover (see "Replacing the Computer Cover" on page 17).13Connect your computer and devices to electri

80 Replacing Fans2Remove the processor fan shroud (see "Removing the Card Slot and Processor Fan Shrouds" on page 77)3Disconnect the fan cab

Replacing Fans 816To install the hard drive fan, slide the fan between the hard drive bays until it snaps into place.7Connect the fan cable to the FAN

82 Replacing Fans

Replacing the Master Control Board 8312Replacing the Master Control Board WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information t

84 Replacing the Master Control Board8Lift the master control board out.9To replace the master control board, Orient the board on the metal tray.10Rep

Replacing the System Board 8513Replacing the System Board WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that shipped with

86 Replacing the System Board CAUTION: The system board and metal tray are connected and are removed as one piece.7Carefully, lift the system board a

Replacing the System Board 879Orient the system board assembly by aligning the notches on the bottom of the assembly with the tabs on the computer.10S

Technical Overview 91 CPU socket 2 system board CPU fan header3 DIMMs 0 and 1 (DIMM 0-1) 4 DIMMs 2 and 3 (DIMM 2-3)5 ATX power connector (ATX_PWR)6 ID

88 Replacing the System Board

Replacing the Power Supply 8914Replacing the Power Supply WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that shipped with

90 Replacing the Power Supply7Remove the four screws that attach the power supply to the back of the computer chassis.8Disconnect the power supply har

Replacing the Power Supply 919Slide the power supply towards the front of the computer to free it from the securing tabs on the computer chassis.10Sli

92 Replacing the Power Supply12Replace the four screws that secure the power supply to the back of the computer chassis.13Reconnect the power supply h

Replacing the Battery 9315Replacing the Battery WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that shipped with your comp

94 Replacing the Battery5Carefully press the battery release lever away from the battery and the battery will pop out.6Remove the battery from the sys

System Setup 9716System SetupOverviewUse System Setup to: • change the system configuration information after you add, change, or remove any hardware

98 System SetupSystem Setup Options—Dell™ XPS™ 730 NOTE: Depending on your computer and installed devices, the items listed in this section may, or m

System Setup 99PowerACPI Suspend TypeSpecifies the ACPI suspend type. The default is S3.Auto Power On Allows you to enable or disable an alarm to turn