Dell Precision T3600 Owner's Manual

Dell Precision Workstation T3600Owner's ManualRegulatory Model: D01TRegulatory Type: D01T002

4. Unthread the cables from the latches.5. Press on the clasp to release the latch holding the cables on the side of the optical-drive cage.6. Press d

7. Lift up the release latch on top of the ODD cage.8. Holding the release latch, slide the optical-drive cage from the optical drive compartment.Figu

Installing the Optical Drive 1. Lift the release latch, and slide the optical-drive cage inside the compartment.2. Press on the clasp to release the l

4. Press in on the latches on either side of the hard drive bracket.5. Slide the hard drive out of the compartment.13

6. If a 2.5–inch hard drive is installed, remove the screws and lift up the drive to remove it from the hard-drive caddy.Installing the Hard Drive 1.

4. Remove the screw that secures metal plate to the system fan.5. Press the latches on either side of the metal plate to release it.15

6. Lift the metal plate out the chassis.7. Remove the screws that secure the drive bay.8. Slide the latch out to release the air baffle.9. Remove the

10. Disconnect the system fan cables from the system board.11. Remove the screws that secure system fan assembly to the chassis.12. Lift the system fa

13. Pry away the grommets to remove the system fans from the system fan assembly.CAUTION: Using excessive force may damage the grommets.14. Remove the

Installing the System Fan1. Place the fans in the fan assembly and attach the grommets.2. Place the fan assembly in the chassis.3. Install the screws

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

3. Press the release latch away from the battery to allow the battery to pop-up from the socket. Lift the coin-cell battery out of the computer.Figure

5. Lift up the heat sink and remove it from the computer.Installing the Heat Sink1. Place the heat sink inside the computer.2. Tighten the captive scr

3. To remove the processor:NOTE: The processor cover is secured by two levers. They have icons that indicate which lever needs to be opened first and

c) PCI cardd) hard drivee) optical drive3. Unthread the system board cable from the latch.4. Remove the screw that secures metal plate to the system f

6. Lift the metal plate out the chassis.7. Remove the screws that secure the drive bay.24

8. Slide the latch out to release the air baffle.9. Remove the air baffle out the of the computer.10. Disconnect the system fan cables from the system

12. Lift the system fan assembly from the chassis.13. Pry away the grommets to remove the system fans from the system fan assembly.CAUTION: Using exce

14. Remove the system fans from the system fan assembly.Installing the System Fan1. Place the fans in the fan assembly and attach the grommets.2. Plac

4. Remove the baffle cover from the computer.5. Remove the power cables.6. Remove the screws securing the PSU card to the slot.28

7. Remove the PSU card from the computer.Installing the PSU Card1. Replace the PSU card in its slot.2. Tighten the screws to secure the PSU card in it

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4. Rotate and pull the bezel panel away from the computer to release the hooks on the opposite edge of the bezel from the chassis.Installing the Front

4. Remove the USB 3.0 module from the chassis.5. Disconnect the cables to release the I/O panel.31

Figure 4.6. Remove the screws which secure the front I/O panel to the chassis.7. Remove the front I/O panel from the chassis.Installing the Front Inpu

4. Press down the clasp, lift and remove the speaker.Installing the Speaker1. Replace the speaker and fix the clasp.2. Connect the speaker cable to th

j) front input/output (I/O) panelk) speakersl) heat sinkm) heat-sink fann) memory module(s)o) processor3. Disconnect all the cables from the system bo

Installing the System Board1. Align the system board to the port connectors on the rear of the chassis and place the system board in the chassis.2. Ti

1. PCI slot2. PCIe x16 slot (wired as x4)3. PCIe x16 slot4. PCIe x1 slot5. PCIe x16 slot (accelerated graphics port)6. PCIe x16 slot (wired as x4)7. U

3Additional InformationThis section provides information for the additional features that are part of your computer.Memory Module GuidelinesTo ensure

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4System SetupSystem Setup enables you to manage your computer hardware and specify BIOS‐level options. From the System Setup, you can:• Change the NVR

Removing the Speaker...

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

Table 3. System ConfigurationOption DescriptionIntegrated NIC Allows you to configure the integrated network controller. The options are:• Disabled• E

Option Description• Enable SMART Reporting - This option is disabled by default.PCI Bus Configuration Allows you to configure the PCI buses. The optio

Option DescriptionCache PrefetchDefault Setting: Enable Hardware Prefetch and Adjacent Cache Line PrefetchRMTDefault Setting: EnabledTable 5. Virtuali

Option DescriptionTPM Security Allows you to enable the Trusted Platform Module (TPM) during POST.Default Setting: The option is disabled.CPU XD Suppo

Option DescriptionThis option is Disabled by default.Table 8. MaintenanceOption DescriptionService Tag Displays the service tag of your computer.Asset

5. On the application and drivers screen, under the Operating System drop-down list, select BIOS.6. Identify the latest BIOS file and click Download F

6. Type the setup password that you entered earlier and click OK.7. Press <Esc> and a message prompts you to save the changes.8. Press <Y>

12. Power-on the computer.13. Go to the system setup, and assign a new system or setup password.48

5DiagnosticsIf you experience a problem with your computer, run the ePSA diagnostics before contacting Dell for technical assistance. The purpose of r

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

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6Troubleshooting Your ComputerYou can troubleshoot your computer using indicators like Diagnostic Lights, Beep Codes, and Error Messages during the op

installed, try moving it to a different DIMM connector and re-start the computer.• If available, install verified working memory of the same type into

computer boots, add the peripheral cards back one by one until you find the bad one.• If the problem persists, the system board / system board compone

Error MessagesThere are two types of BIOS error messages that are displayed depending on the severity of the issue. They are:Errors That Do Not Halt Y

Error MessageDell Reliable Memory Technology (RMT) has discovered and isolated errors in system memory. You may continue to work. Additional errors wi

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7Technical SpecificationsNOTE: Offerings may vary by region. The following specifications are only those required by law to ship with your computer. F

Feature SpecificationT3600 2 GBT5600 / T7600 4 GBMaximum memoryT3600 64 GBT5600 128 GBT7600 512 GBTable 17. VideoFeature SpecificationDiscrete (PCIe 3

Feature SpecificationPCI 2.3 (32-bit, 33 MHz): 133 MB/sSAS – 3 GbpsSATA – 1.5 Gbps and 3.0 GbpsUSB – 1.2 Mbps Low Speed, 12 Mbps Full Speed, 480 Mbps

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

Feature SpecificationVideo Video card dependent• DVI connector• DisplayPort• DMS-59Table 23. Internal ConnectorsFeature SpecificationSystem power one

Feature SpecificationFront panel audio HDA header one 2x5 pin connectorHDD Back Panel :SATAT3600 four 7-pin SAS/SATA connectorsT5600 one 36-pin mini-S

Feature SpecificationT3600 635 / 425 W (input voltage of 100 VAC – 240 VAC)T5600 825 / 635 W (input voltage of 100 VAC – 240 VAC)T7600 1000 W (input v

Feature SpecificationStorage –40 °C to 65 °C (–40° F to 149 °F)Relative humidity (maximum) 20% to 80% (noncondensing)Maximum vibration:Operating 5 Hz

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8Contacting DellNOTE: If you do not have an active Internet connection, you can find contact information on your purchase invoice, packing slip, bill,

2Removing and Installing ComponentsThis section provides detailed information on how to remove or install the components from your computer.Recommende

Installing the Power Supply Unit (PSU)1. Hold the PSU handle and slide the PSU into the computer.2. Follow the procedures in After Working Inside Your

4. Lift the cover upward to a 45–degree angle, and remove it from the computer.Installing the Cover1. Place the computer cover on the chassis.2. Press