Dell PRECISION 530 User Manual

www.dell.comsupport.dell.comDell Precision™ WorkStation 530SERVICE MANUAL

10www.dell.com | support.dell.comAlso, disconnect any telephone or telecommunication lines from the computer. Doing so reduces the potential for perso

100www.dell.com | support.dell.comRemoving the Chassis Intrusion SwitchReplacing the Chassis Intrusion SwitchTo replace the chassis intrusion switch,

101Speaker• Removing the speaker• Replacing the speakerRemoving the Speaker CAUTION: Before you perform this procedure, see "Safety First—For You

102www.dell.com | support.dell.comRemoving the Speaker4From inside the chassis, press the speaker release tab and slide the speaker upward to remove i

103Microprocessor Airflow Shroud• Removing the microprocessor airflow shroud• Installing the microprocessor airflow shroudRemoving the Microprocessor

104www.dell.com | support.dell.comRemoving the Microprocessor Airflow ShroudInstalling the Microprocessor Airflow Shroud1 Install the airflow shroud:•

1054 Reconnect the computer and devices to their electrical outlets, and turn them on. NOTE: If enabled, the Chassis Intrusion option will cause the f

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107Microprocessor• Installation guidelines• Upgrading the microprocessor(s)Installation Guidelines• A VRM must be installed for each microprocessor in

108www.dell.com | support.dell.com CAUTION: Before you perform this procedure, see "Safety First—For You and Your Computer." NOTICE: Before

109Removing the Microprocessor Heat Sink NOTE: If you are upgrading your microprocessor, keep your original microprocessor heat sink and securing clip

11Protecting Against Electrostatic DischargeStatic electricity can harm delicate components inside your computer. To prevent static damage, discharge

110www.dell.com | support.dell.comTo remove the microprocessor, pull the socket lever up until the microprocessor is released. Then remove the micropr

111c Carefully set the microprocessor in the socket and press it down lightly to seat it.d Rotate the socket lever back toward the socket until it sna

112www.dell.com | support.dell.com NOTICE: Carefully align the heat sink with the retention base before making contact with the base to help avoid spr

113Microprocessor Cooling Fan• Removing the microprocessor cooling fan• Replacing the microprocessor cooling fanRemoving the Microprocessor Cooling Fa

114www.dell.com | support.dell.comRemoving the Microprocessor Cooling FanReplacing the Microprocessor Cooling FanTo replace the microprocessor cooling

115VRM•Removing a VRM• Installing a VRM NOTICE: A VRM must be installed for each microprocessor installed. To locate the VRM and microprocessor socket

116www.dell.com | support.dell.comRemoving a VRM5Grasp the VRM by its top corners, and ease it out of its connector.Installing a VRM NOTE: The VRMs mu

1177 Reconnect the computer and devices to their electrical outlets, and turn them on. NOTE: If enabled, the Chassis Intrusion option will cause the f

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119Computer BatteryThe 3.0-V CR2032 coin-cell battery installed on the system board provides power to retain the configuration, date, and time informa

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120www.dell.com | support.dell.com NOTICE: If you use a blunt, nonconductive object to pry the battery out of its socket, be careful not to touch the

121 NOTE: If enabled, the Chassis Intrusion option will cause the following message to be displayed at the next computer start-up:ALERT! Cover was pre

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123System Board• Removing the System Board• Replacing the System BoardRemoving the System Board CAUTION: Before you perform this procedure, see "

124www.dell.com | support.dell.comRemoving the System Board10Press down on the two gray metal chassis tabs, lift the two green TEM pan release tabs, a

1252 Slide the TEM pan toward the back of the computer and press the two green TEM pan release tabs into their securing slots.This locks the TEM pan i

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www.dell.com | support.dell.comSECTION 2Removing and Installing Parts Computer CoverInterior Service LabelInside Your ComputerSystem Board ComponentsD

14 Removing and Installing Partswww.dell.com | support.dell.comSpeakerMicroprocessor Airflow ShroudMicroprocessorMicroprocessor Cooling FanVRMComputer

15Computer Cover• Opening the computer cover• Closing the computer coverOpening the Computer Cover CAUTION: Before you perform this procedure, see &qu

16www.dell.com | support.dell.comOpening the Computer CoverClosing the Computer Cover1 Check all cable connections, especially those that might have c

17Closing the Computer Cover4Stand the computer upright.5 If you are using a padlock to secure your computer, reinstall the padlock.padlock ringcover

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19Interior Service LabelA service label affixed to the inside of your computer cover provides information about working inside your computer.Interior

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

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21Inside Your ComputerThe following figure shows the computer with the cover open. NOTE: User service access points are color-coded green.Inside the C

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23System Board ComponentsComponentsThe following figure shows the principal connectors and components on the system board.

24www.dell.com | support.dell.comSystem Board Componentsmicroprocessor 1with heat sinkVRM 0 connectorsecondary EIDE connectorRIMM sockets (4)diskette-

25LabelsThe following table lists the labels for connectors and components on the system board, and briefly describes the function of each.System Boar

26www.dell.com | support.dell.comJumpersThe following figure shows the location of the jumpers on the system board.System Board Jumpers NOTICE: Before

27The following table lists the system board jumpers and their settings.System-Board Jumper SettingsJumper Setting DescriptionPSWD (default) Password

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29Drive Door• Removing the drive door• Replacing the drive doorRemoving the Drive Door1 Open the drive door to a 90-degree angle (see the following fi

31 Before You BeginSafety First—For You and Your Computer . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9When Working Inside Your Computer. . . . . . . . . . . . . .

30www.dell.com | support.dell.comRemoving the Drive Door3Lift the bottom hinge off of the chassis.Replacing the Drive DoorTo replace the drive door, p

31Front Panel• Removing the front panel• Replacing the front panelRemoving the Front Panel CAUTION: Before you perform this procedure, see "Safet

32www.dell.com | support.dell.comRemoving the Front Panel4Close the computer cover halfway and rotate the top of the panel outward, away from the chas

33Front-Panel Inserts• Removing front-panel inserts• Replacing front-panel insertsRemoving Front-Panel Inserts CAUTION: Before you perform this proced

34www.dell.com | support.dell.comRemoving Front-Panel InsertsReplacing Front-Panel Inserts1 Connect and replace any disk drives you removed from the c

35Front-Panel Button• Removing the front-panel button• Replacing the front-panel buttonRemoving the Front-Panel Button1 Turn off the computer and devi

36www.dell.com | support.dell.comRemoving the Front-Panel Buttonpower buttonfront panel

37Replacing the Front-Panel ButtonInsert the button into the hole in the front panel of the computer cover so that the button’s clips secure it to the

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39Dell Shield• Removing the Dell shield• Replacing the Dell shieldRemoving the Dell Shield1 Turn off the computer and devices, disconnect them from th

4Removing the Dell Shield. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39Replacing the Dell Shield. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40Power Supply

40www.dell.com | support.dell.comReplacing the Dell ShieldTo replace the Dell shield, perform the removal procedure in reverse.

41Power Supply• Removing the power supply• Replacing the power supplyRemoving the Power Supply CAUTION: Before you perform this procedure, see "S

42www.dell.com | support.dell.comRemoving the Plastic Cable Retainer5Remove the cable retainer. a Pull up on the cable retainer release button.b Slide

436 While pressing the power supply release button, slide the power supply toward the back of the computer.7 Lift the power supply away from the chass

44www.dell.com | support.dell.coma Place the cable retainer into the four securing slots in the chassis.b Slide the cable retainer to the left until i

45Computer Memory• System memory installation guidelines• Removing a memory module• Installing a memory module• Removing memory riser boards• Installi

46www.dell.com | support.dell.comSystem Board Memory Componentssuspend-to-RAM (STR) lightpair 2pair 1socket 1socket 4socket 3socket 2

47Memory Riser Board ComponentsSystem Memory Installation Guidelines• System board installation• Riser board installationSystem Board InstallationWhen

48www.dell.com | support.dell.com• Mixed pairs of ECC and non-ECC modules all function as non-ECC.• Be sure to install a RIMM in socket 1 first (close

49 NOTICE: To avoid damage to the memory module, press the securing clips with equal force applied at each end of the memory socket.1Press the securin

5Removing the I/O Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 97Replacing the I/O Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 98Chassis Intr

50www.dell.com | support.dell.comInstalling a Memory ModuleRemoving Memory Riser Boards NOTICE: Before disconnecting a device from the computer, wait

51b Lift riser board A away from the retention brackets on riser board B.4 Remove memory riser board B:a Press the securing clips of system board memo

52www.dell.com | support.dell.comRemoving Memory Riser Boardsmemory riser boardretention bracketmemory riserboard Bsystem boardsecuring clips (2)memor

53Installing Memory Riser Boards NOTICE: System board memory sockets 3 and 4 can either be empty or contain CRIMMs. Sockets 3 and 4 cannot contain RIM

54www.dell.com | support.dell.comInstalling Memory Riser Boardsmemory riser boardretention bracketmemory riserboard Bsystem boardmemory riserboard Ame

55Disk Drives and Media• Installing a CD, zip, or other externally accessible drive• Installing a hard drive• EIDE device installation guidelines• SCS

56www.dell.com | support.dell.comDrive Typesdiskette drive5.25-inch drive 2 (1.6-inch high)3.5-inch drive 3 (1-inch high)3.5-inch drive 2 (1-inch high

57Installing a CD, Zip, or Other Externally Accessible Drive NOTE: If you are replacing a hard drive that contains data you want to keep, be sure to b

58www.dell.com | support.dell.comRemoving an Externally Accessible Drive

59Removing the Diskette Drive5Unpack the replacement drive and prepare it for installation. NOTICE: Ground yourself by touching an unpainted metal sur

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60www.dell.com | support.dell.com NOTE: If you are not replacing an existing drive and the new drive does not have bracket rails attached, install the

61Installing an Externally Accessible Drive

62www.dell.com | support.dell.comInstalling the Diskette Drive8If you are installing a drive that has its own controller card, install the controller

63• Connect the appropriate interface cable to the interface connector on the back of the drive.If you are installing an EIDE or SCSI drive and you ha

64www.dell.com | support.dell.comAttaching Cables for an Externally Accessible DriveDC power cabledrive interface cablesecondary EIDEsystem board conn

65Attaching Cables for the Diskette Drive11 Ensure that all cables are firmly connected. Fold cables out of the way to provide airflow for the fan and

66www.dell.com | support.dell.comFrom inside the cover, press the ends of the insert outward with your finger until the insert snaps free of the front

67Installing a Hard Drive NOTE: If you are replacing a hard drive that contains data you want to keep, be sure to back up your files before you begin

68www.dell.com | support.dell.comRemoving a Hard Drive5Unpack the replacement drive and prepare it for installation. NOTICE: Ground yourself by touchi

69 NOTE: If you are not replacing an existing drive and the new drive does not have bracket rails attached, install the extra rail set that is located

www.dell.com | support.dell.comSECTION 1Before You Begin Safety First—For You and Your ComputerProtecting Against Electrostatic Discharge

70www.dell.com | support.dell.comInstalling a Hard Drive8If you are installing a drive that has its own controller card, install the controller card i

71• Connect the appropriate interface cable to the interface connector on the back of the drive.If you are installing an EIDE or SCSI drive and you ha

72www.dell.com | support.dell.comAttaching Cables for a Hard Drive11Ensure that all cables are firmly connected. Fold cables out of the way to provide

73From inside the cover, press the ends of the insert outward with your finger until the insert snaps free of the front panel. NOTE: If you are instal

74www.dell.com | support.dell.comEIDE Device Installation GuidelinesJumper SettingsAll EIDE drives should be configured for the Cable Select jumper po

75 NOTICE: Dell recommends that you use only EIDE cables purchased from Dell. Cables purchased elsewhere are not guaranteed to work with Dell computer

76www.dell.com | support.dell.comSCSI devices installed by Dell are configured correctly during the manufacturing process. You do not need to set the

77• After installing a SCSI hard drive, Primary Drive 0 and Primary Drive 1 should be set to None in system setup if no EIDE hard drives are installed

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79Expansion-Card Airflow Shroud• Removing the expansion-card airflow shroud• Replacing the expansion-card airflow shroudRemoving the Expansion-Card Ai

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80www.dell.com | support.dell.comRemoving the Expansion-Card Airflow ShroudReplacing the Expansion-Card Airflow Shroud NOTE: You must install the expa

81Expansion Cards• Installing an expansion card• Removing an expansion cardYour computer provides expansion slots for the following cards:• Up to thre

82www.dell.com | support.dell.comExpansion Card Types NOTE: The AGP expansion slot only supports 1.5-V cards.32-bit PCI card64-bit PCI cardAGP 4x card

83System Board Expansion Card Components NOTE: Install only 66-MHz expansion cards in the 66-MHz slots. You can install 33-MHz cards in the 66-MHz slo

84www.dell.com | support.dell.comRaising the Expansion Card Retention Arm3If you are installing a new expansion card, remove the filler bracket for an

85 CAUTION: Some network adapters automatically start the computer when they are connected to a network. To guard against electrical shock, be sure to

86www.dell.com | support.dell.com7 Lower the expansion card retention arm and press it into place, securing the expansion card(s) in the chassis.8 Con

87Removing an Expansion Card CAUTION: Before you perform this procedure, see "Safety First—For You and Your Computer." NOTICE: Before discon

88www.dell.com | support.dell.coma Enter system setup, clear the security field, select Integrated Devices and change the setting for Sound to On.b Co

89Expansion-Card Cooling Fan and Guide• Removing an expansion-card cooling fan and guide• Replacing an expansion-card cooling fan and guide NOTE: The

9Safety First—For You and Your ComputerUse the following safety guidelines to help protect your computer system from potential damage and to ensure yo

90www.dell.com | support.dell.comRemoving an Expansion-Card Cooling Fan and GuideReplacing an Expansion-Card Cooling Fan and Guide NOTICE: Ensure that

91Insert the bottom of the cooling fan into the clips on the card guide. Then press the top of the fan toward the card guide until the tabs on the car

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93Control Panel• Components• Removing the control panel• Replacing the control panelComponentsThe following figure shows the control panel and the loc

94www.dell.com | support.dell.comRemoving the Control Panel CAUTION: Before you perform this procedure, see "Safety First—For You and Your Comput

95Removing the Control PanelReplacing the Control Panel NOTE: When mounting the control panel on the drive door, ensure that the control-panel alignme

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97I/O Panel• Components• Removing the I/O panel• Replacing the I/O panelComponentsThe following figure shows the I/O panel and the location of its pri

98www.dell.com | support.dell.com3 Disconnect the control panel cable from the control panel connector. Disconnect the front-panel cable from the conn

99Chassis Intrusion Switch• Removing the chassis intrusion switch• Replacing the chassis intrusion switchRemoving the Chassis Intrusion Switch CAUTION