Dell XE2 Owner's Manual

Dell OptiPlex XE2 Mini TowerOwner's ManualRegulatory Model: D13MRegulatory Type: D13M001

4. Rotate the front bezel away from the computer to release the hooks on the opposite edge of the bezel from the chassis.Installing the Front Bezel1.

NOTE: If your computer has a powered expansion card perform step 3 and step 4, else move to step 5.3. Disconnect the power cable from the card. Press

5. Rotate the release tab on the card-retention latch upward.6. Pull the release lever away from the expansion card until you release the securing tab

Installing the Expansion Card1. Insert the expansion card into it's connector on the system board and press down until it is securely in place.NO

Installing the Memory1. Align the notch on the memory-card with the tab in the system-board connector.2. Press down on the memory module until the rel

Installing the Coin-Cell Battery1. Place the coin cell battery in its slot on the system board and press until the release latch springs back into pla

Installing the Hard Drive1. Insert the hard drive into the hard-drive bracket.2. Press the securing brackets inward and slide the hard-drive bracket i

5. Repeat steps 3 and 4 to remove the second optical drive (if available).Installing the Optical Drive1. Push the optical drive from the front toward

Installing the Speaker1. Slide the speaker downwards into its slot to secure it.2. Thread the speaker cable into the chassis clip and connect the spea

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

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

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

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.Installing the System Board1. Align the system board to the

System Board ComponentsFigure 1. Components Of The System Board1. PCI Express x16 slot (wired as x4) 2. PCI slot3. PCIe x1 slot 4. coin-cell battery5.

Contents1 Working on Your Computer... 5Before Work

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

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

Table 3. System ConfigurationOption DescriptionIntegrated NIC Allows you to enable or disable the integrated network card. You can set the integrated

Option DescriptionIf USB port is enabled, device attached to this port is enabled and available for operation system.If USB port is disabled, the oper

Option DescriptionNOTE: The system will always prompt for the system and internal HDD passwords when powered on from the off state (a cold boot). Also

NOTE: For enable system need to be UEFI boot mode and enable legacy option ROMs to be turned off.Expert key Management Allows you to manipulate the se

Option DescriptionHyper-Thread Control Allows you to enable or disable the Hyper-Threading technology. This option is enabled by default.Rapid Start T

Option Description• Enable USB Wake Support - This option is disabled by default.Wake on LAN This option allows the computer to power up from the off

Option Description• Enable Intel Virtualization Technology - This option is enabled by default.VT for Direct I/O Enables or disables the Virtual Machi

Option Description• Static IP• DHCP (enabled by default)NOTE: This field is only relevant when the Integrated NIC control in the System Configuration

Removing the Power Switch...

7. Click Get drivers and click View All Drivers.The Drivers and Downloads page opens.8. On the Drivers and Downloads screen, under the Operating Syste

To enter a system setup, press <F2> immediately after a power-on or re-boot.1. In the System BIOS or System Setup screen, select System Security

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

5Troubleshooting Your ComputerYou can troubleshoot your computer using indicators like Diagnostic Lights, Beep Codes, and Error Messages during the op

Amber LED State Description3,7 some other failure with messages on screenBeep CodeThe computer can emit a series of beeps during start-up if the displ

Error Message DescriptionDecreasing available memoryOne or more memory modules may be faulty or improperly seated. Re-install the memory modules and,

Error Message DescriptionMemory double word logic failure at address, read value expecting valueA memory module may be faulty or improperly seated. Re

Error Message DescriptionTime-of-day not set-please run the System Setup programThe time or date stored in System Setup does not match the computer cl

6SpecificationsNOTE: Offerings may vary by region. For more information regarding the configuration of your computer, click Start (Start icon) → Help

1Working on Your Computer Before Working Inside Your ComputerUse the following safety guidelines to help protect your computer from potential damage a

Table 19. NetworkFeature SpecificationIntegrated Intel 1217LM 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

Feature SpecificationOff (no light) — The computer is not detecting a physical connection to the network.Network activity light on integrated network

Feature SpecificationNon-Operating 1.37 GRMSMaximum shock:Operating 40 GNon-Operating 105 GAltitude:Operating –15.2 m to 3048 m (–50 to 10,000 ft)Non-

7Contacting Dell To contact Dell for sales, technical support, or customer service issues:1. Visit support.dell.com. 2. Verify your country or region

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

Removing the Intrusion Switch1. Follow the procedures in Before Working Inside Your Computer.2. Remove the cover.3. Disconnect the intrusion-switch ca

5. Press the blue tab and lift the latch outwards and remove the WLAN card from the connector on the system board.Installing the Wireless Local Area N