Dell T1700 Owner's Manual

Dell Precision T1700 Mini-TowerOwner's ManualRegulatory Model: D13MRegulatory Type: D13M001

Installing the Wireless Local Area Network (WLAN) Card1. Insert the WLAN card into the connector on the system board and press down until it is secure

4. Pull the release lever away from the PCI x16 card until you release the securing tab from the dent in the card. Lift the card out of its connector

• Memory modules must be installed beginning with the first socket.NOTE: The memory sockets in your computer may be labeled differently depending on t

4. Press the release latch away from the battery to allow the battery to pop-up from the socket and lift the coin-cell battery out of the computer.Ins

4. Flex the hard-drive bracket and remove the hard drive from the hard-drive bracket.Installing the Hard Drive1. Insert the hard drive into the hard-d

4. Slide and hold the optical-drive latch to unlock the optical drive and pull the optical drive out of the computer.5. Repeat steps 3 and 4 to remove

Removing the Speaker1. Follow the procedures in Before Working Inside Your Computer.2. Remove the cover.3. Disconnect and release the speaker cable fr

4. Remove the screws that secure the power supply to the back of the computer.5. Push in on the blue release tab beside the power supply, and slide th

Installing the Power Supply1. Place the power supply in the chassis and slide towards the back of the system to secure it.2. Tighten the screws to sec

Installing the Processor1. Insert the processor in the processor socket. Ensure the processor is properly seated.2. Lower the processor cover.3. Press

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

Installing the System Fan1. Place the system fan in the chassis.2. Pass the four grommets through the chassis and slide outward along the groove to se

4. Release the thermal-sensor cable from the chassis clip.5. Press the tabs on both sides to release and remove the thermal sensor away from the chass

Installing the Thermal Sensor1. Secure the thermal sensor to the chassis.2. Thread the thermal-sensor cable into the chassis clips.3. Connect the ther

5. Press the clips on both side of the power switch to release it from the chassis and, slide to remove the power switch along its cable from the comp

Removing the Input/Output (I/O) Panel1. Follow the procedures in Before Working Inside Your Computer.2. Remove:a) coverb) front bezel3. Disconnect the

Installing the Input/Output (I/O) Panel1. Insert the I/O panel into the slot on the chassis front.2. Slide the I/O panel towards the right of the comp

5. Tilt the system board at 45–degrees, and then lift the system board out of the computer.System Board ComponentsFigure 1. Components Of The System B

13. 8-pin power connector14. SATA connectors15. HDD and optical drive power connector16. SATA connectors17. front panel USB connector18. front panel a

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3Using The System Setup Program And Boot ManagerThe System Setup program is the BIOS program that enables you to manage your system hardware and speci

Contents1 Working on Your Computer... 5Before Work

Table 1. Navigation KeysKeys NavigationUp arrow Moves to the previous field.Down arrow Moves to the next field.<Enter> Allows you to select a va

Option DescriptionDate/Time Allows you to set the date and time. The changes to the system date and time takes effect immediately.Table 3. System Conf

Option DescriptionSMART Reporting This field controls if the hard drive errors for the integrated drives are reported during system startup. This tech

Option Description• System Password MaxPassword Bypass Allows you to bypass the System Password and the internal HDD password prompts during a system

Option DescriptionThis option is set to Enable by default.Admin Setup Lockout Allows you to enable or disable the option to enter setup when an admin

Option DescriptionC States Control Allows you to enable or disable the additional processor sleep states. This option is enabled by default.Limit CPUI

Option Description• Select Days - The system will power up on days selected above at the time you specified above.NOTE: This feature does not work if

Option DescriptionMEBx Hotkeys Specifies whether the MEBx Hotkey function should be enable when the system boots.• Enable MEBx Hotkey — This option is

Option DescriptionServer Port Specifies the primary IP port of the ImageServer, which is used by the client to communicate. The default IP port is 069

NOTE: To locate the Service Tag, click Where is my Service Tag?NOTE: If you cannot find your Service Tag, click Detect Service Tag. Proceed with the i

Removing the Power Switch...

NOTE: If the password jumper is disabled, the existing System Password and Setup Password is deleted and you need not provide the system password to l

NOTE: You can also use the following steps to disable a forgotten password.1. Follow the procedures in Before Working on Your Computer.2. Remove the c

3. On the boot menu screen, select the Diagnostics option.The Enhanced Pre-boot System Assessment window is displayed, listing all devices detected in

Amber LED State Description3,4 possible system board error3,5 memory modules are detected, but a memory configuration or compatibility error3,6 possib

Error Message DescriptionController has failed The hard drive or the associated controller is defective.Data error The floppy or hard drive cannot rea

Error Message DescriptionMemory data line failure at address, read value expecting valueA memory module may be faulty or improperly seated. Reinstall

Error Message DescriptionShutdown failure A chip on the system board might be malfunctioning.Time-of-day clock stoppedThe battery might be dead.Time-o

4SpecificationsNOTE: Offerings may vary by region. For more information regarding the configuration of your computer, click Start (Start icon) → Help

Table 19. NetworkFeature SpecificationIntegrated Intel I217LM Ethernet capable of 10/100/1000 Mb/s communicationTable 20. System InformationFeature Sp

Feature SpecificationSmall Form Factor one slim optical drive bayInternally Accessible: 3.5-inch SATA drive bays 2.5-inch SATA drive baysMini-Tower tw

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

Feature SpecificationMini-Tower, Small Form Factor one 164-pin connectorSerial ATA:Mini-Tower four 7-pin connectorsSmall Form Factor three 7-pin conne

Feature SpecificationOrange — a good 1000 Mbps connection exists between the network and the computer.Off (no light) — the computer is not detecting a

Feature SpecificationStorage 5 percent to 95 percent (non-condensing)Maximum vibration:Operating 0.26 GRMSStorage 2.20 GRMSMaximum shock:Operating 40

5Contacting DellNOTE: Dell provides several online and telephone-based support and service options. If you do not have an active Internet connection,

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 of the computer.2. Press down on the cover till it clicks into place.3. Follow th

Installing the Intrusion Switch1. Insert the intrusion switch into its place in the chassis rear and slide it towards the top to secure it.2. Connect