Dell 270s Owner's Manual

Dell Vostro 270sOwner’s ManualRegulatory Model: D06SRegulatory Type: D06S001

Installing the Fan Shroud1. Place the fan shroud over the processor fan and heat-sink assembly.2. Press the fan shroud until the tabs on the fan shrou

4. Remove the screws that secure the drive cage and lift the drive cage to remove it from the computer.11

Installing the Drive Cage1. Tighten the screws to secure the drive cage to the computer.2. Connect the data cable and power cable to the back of the h

a) drive cageb) front bezelc) fan shroudd) cover5. Follow the procedures in After Working Inside Your Computer.Removing the Hard Drive1. Follow the pr

5. Follow the procedures in After Working Inside Your Computer.Removing the Expansion Card1. Follow the procedures in Before Working Inside Your Compu

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

a) coverb) fan shroudc) front bezeld) drive cage3. Disconnect the power-switch cable from the system board and remove the cables from their routing ch

Installing the Heat-Sink Assembly1. Align the captive screws on the heat-sink assembly with the screw holes on the system board.2. Tighten the captive

4. Remove the I/O panel cables from the routing channels on the chassis.5. Remove the screw that secures the I/O panel to the front panel and slide th

Installing the I/O Panel1. Insert the I/O panel into the slot on the front panel.2. Slide the I/O panel to align it with the screw holes on the front

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

Installing the Processor1. Insert the processor into the processor socket. Ensure the processor is properly seated.2. Lower the processor cover.3. Pre

System Board ComponentsFigure 1. Components Of The System Board1. power button connector2. Coin-cell battery3. SATA connectors4. password reset jumper

d) memorye) drive cagef) front bezelg) fan shroudh) cover5. Follow the procedures in After Working Inside Your Computer.Removing the Power-Supply Unit

4. Install the:a) system boardb) processorc) fan and heat sinkd) expansion carde) memoryf) drive cageg) front bezelh) fan shroudi) cover5. Follow the

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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

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

conservation, and security features. Scroll up and down the list with the up- and down-arrow keys. As an option is highlighted, the Options Field disp

Memory InformationMemory Installed Displays the total computer memory.Memory Speed Displays the memory speed.Memory Technology Displays the type and t

CPU ConfigurationAuto Power On Enable or disable the computer to power on automatically. You can further specify the date and time the computer power

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

c) Choose from a list of all Dell products5. On the application and drivers screen, under the Operating System drop-down list, select BIOS.6. Identify

13. Install the fan shroud.14. Install the cover.15. Follow the procedures in After Working Inside Your Computer.16. Power-on the computer.17. Go to t

15. Remove the fan shroud.16. Remove the front bezel.17. Remove the drive cage.18. Replace the jumper on the pins 2 and 3.19. Install the drive cage.2

1. In the System BIOS or System Setup screen, select System Security and press <Enter>.The System Security screen appears.2. In the System Secur

3. Identify the PSWD jumper on the system board.4. Remove the PSWD jumper from the system board.NOTE: The existing passwords are not disabled (erased)

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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5Technical SpecificationNOTE: Offerings may vary by region. The following specifications are only those required by law to ship with your computer. Fo

Table 11. VideoVideoVideo controllerIntegrated Intel HD GraphicsDiscrete one PCI Express x16, single-width, full length graphics card.Video memoryInte

Table 15. DrivesDrivesExternally accessible one 5.25-inch drive bays for a Blu-ray Disc combo (optional), Blu-ray Disc Writer (optional), or DVD+/-RWI

Installing the System Board...

EnvironmentalOperating 40 G for 2 ms with a change in velocity of 20 inches/s (51 cm/s)Non-Operating 50 G for 26 ms with a change in velocity of 320 i

6Contacting DellNOTE: If you do not have an active Internet connection, you can find contact information on your purchase invoice, packing slip, bill,

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

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. Align the cover along its tabs on the chassis and slide the cover to its original position.2. Tighten the screws to secure the

Installing the Front Bezel1. Insert the hooks along the bottom edge of the front bezel into the slots on the chassis front.2. Rotate the bezel toward