Dell 270 Owner's Manual

Dell Vostro 270Owner’s ManualRegulatory Model: D11MRegulatory Type: D11M002

5. Ease the card up and out of its connector and remove it from the computer.Installing the Expansion Card1. Place the card into it's socket and

4. Remove the screws that secure the fan to the back of the computer.5. Remove the fan from the computer.Installing the System Fan1. Place the fan at

Removing the Memory1. Follow the procedures in Before Working Inside Your Computer.2. Remove the cover.3. Press down on the memory-retention tabs on e

4. Remove the screws that secure the optical drive to the computer.5. Slide the optical drive through the front of the computer.Installing the Optical

Removing the Hard Drive1. Follow the procedures in Before Working Inside Your Computer.2. Remove the cover.3. Disconnect the SATA cable and power cabl

Installing the Hard Drive1. Replace the screws to secure the brackets to the hard drive.2. Replace the hard drive into the computer.3. Replace the scr

Removing the Card Reader1. Follow the procedures in Before Working Inside Your Computer.2. Remove the:a) coverb) front bezel3. Disconnect the multimed

Installing the Card Reader1. Slide the multimedia-card reader in through the front of the computer.2. Replace the screws that secure the multimedia-ca

6. Lift the power-supply unit and remove it from the computer.Installing the Power Supply Unit (PSU)1. Place the power-supply unit at it's locati

4. Remove the clip and the tabs holding the power switch/LED assembly from the computer.Installing the Power Switch1. Push the power switch/LED assemb

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

4. Un-thread the cable routing from the metal clips.5. Remove the screw that secures the I/O panel to the computer.6. Remove the I/O panel from the co

Installing the I/O Panel1. Place the I/O panel at it's location on the computer.2. Replace the screw to secure the I/O panel to the computer.3. R

5. Lift the heat sink and fan assembly, and remove it from the computer.NOTE: Place the assembly with the fan on a flat surface, facing downward and w

8. Lift the processor to remove it from it's socket and place it in an antistatic packaging.Installing the Processor1. Align the two notches on t

4. Lift the coin-cell battery out of the computer.Installing the Coin-Cell Battery1. Place the coin-cell battery in it's socket on the system boa

4. Remove the screws that secure the system board to the computer.5. Slide the system board towards the front of the computer, and then carefully tilt

1. SATA connectors (SATA0, SATA1, SATA2, SATA3)2. front USB connector3. front USB Connector4. password reset jumper5. audio connector6. PCI Express x1

a) memoryb) system fanc) WLAN cardd) expansion carde) processorf) cover5. Follow the procedures in After Working Inside Your Computer.27

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

ContentsNotes, Cautions, and Warnings...21 Working on

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

System Setup ScreensTable 3. System Setup LayoutMenu — Appears on top of the System Setup window. This field provides a menu to access the System Setu

Build Date Displays the date the system BIOS was built.System Date Re-sets the date on the computer's internal calendar.System Time Re-sets the t

CPU ConfigurationUSB Controller Enable or disable the USB controller. Default: EnabledUSB Storage Boot Function Enable or disable the option to boot t

1. Restart the computer.2. Go to support.dell.com/support/downloads.3. If you have your computer's Service Tag or Express Service Code:NOTE: For

9. Replace the jumper on the pins 2 and 3.10. Install the cover.11. Follow the procedures in After Working Inside Your Computer.12. Power-on the compu

10. Install the cover.11. Follow the procedures in After Working Inside Your Computer.12. Power-on the computer.System and Setup PasswordYou can creat

– Only lower case letters are valid, upper case letters are not allowed.– Only the following special characters are allowed: space, (”), (+), (,), (-)

7. Power-off the computer and disconnect the power cable from the electrical outlet.8. Remove the cover.9. Replace the PSWD jumper on the system board

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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5TroubleshootingDiagnostic Power LED CodesPower LED Light Status Possible Cause Troubleshooting StepsOff The computer is either turned off or is not r

Power LED Light Status Possible Cause Troubleshooting Steps• If the display is connected and turned on, listen for a beep code.Diagnostic Beep CodesTa

Error Messages DescriptionDECREASING AVAILABLE MEMORY One or more memory modules may be faulty or improperly seated. Reinstall the memory modules and,

Error Messages Descriptiondrive. Run the Hard Disk Drive tests in the Dell Diagnostics.HARD-DISK DRIVE READ FAILURE The hard drive may be defective. S

Error Messages DescriptionMEMORY ODD/EVEN LOGIC FAILURE AT ADDRESS, READ VALUE EXPECTING VALUEA memory module may be faulty or improperly seated. Rein

Error Messages DescriptionUNEXPECTED INTERRUPT IN PROTECTED MODE The keyboard controller may be malfunctioning, or a memory module may be loose. Run t

6Technical SpecificationsNOTE: Offerings may vary by region. The following specifications are only those required by law to ship with your computer. F

System InformationChipset Intel B75BIOS chip (NVRAM) 64 MbExpansion BusBus type• PCI Express 2.0• SATA 1.0 and 2.0• USB 2.0• USB 3.0• 19-in-1 media ca

External Connectors• two USB 2.0 connectorsVideo• one 15-hole VGA connector• one 19-pin HDMI connectorControl Lights And Diagnostic Lightspower button

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

EnvironmentalRelative humidity 20 % to 80 % (noncondensing)Altitude:Operating–16 m to 3048 m (–50 to 10,000 ft)NOTE: For altitudes above 2950 feet, th

7Contacting DellNOTE: If you do not have an active Internet connection, you can find contact information on your purchase invoice, packing slip, bill,

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

Installing the Cover1. Place the cover on the chassis.2. Slide the computer cover towards the front of the computer.3. Replace the screws that secure

Installing the Front Bezel1. Place the hooks on the notches in the computer.2. Rotate the front bezel towards the computer.3. Press the front bezel ti