Table of Contents
- Dell Vostro 3252 Owner's Manual
- Working on Your Computer
- Removing and Installing Components
- Recommended Tools
- Removing the Cover
- Installing the Cover
- Removing the Front Bezel
- Installing the Front Bezel
- Removing the Memory
- Installing the Memory
- Removing the Coin-Cell Battery
- Installing the Coin-Cell Battery
- Removing the Hard-Drive Assembly
- Installing the Hard-Drive Assembly
- Removing the Optical Drive
- Installing the Optical Drive
- Removing the Heatsink Assembly
- Installing the Heatsink Assembly
- Removing the WLAN Card
- Installing the WLAN Card
- System Board Layout
- Removing the System Board
- Installing the System Board
- Troubleshooting Your Computer
- System Setup Overview
- Specifications
- Contacting Dell
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Dell Vostro 3252
Owner's Manual
Regulatory Model: D14S
Regulatory Type: D14S001
Notes, cautions, and warnings
NOTE: A NOTE indicates important information that helps you make better use of your computer.
CAUTION: A CAUTION indicates either potential damage to hardware or loss of data and tells you
how to avoid the problem.
WARNING: A WARNING indicates a potential for property damage, personal injury, or death.
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2015 - 08
Rev. A00
Contents
1 Working on Your Computer................................................................................5
Before Working Inside Your Computer................................................................................................ 5
Turning Off Your Computer..................................................................................................................6
After Working Inside Your Computer................................................................................................... 7
2 Removing and Installing Components............................................................. 8
Recommended Tools............................................................................................................................8
Removing the Cover............................................................................................................................. 8
Installing the Cover............................................................................................................................... 9
Removing the Front Bezel.....................................................................................................................9
Installing the Front Bezel.......................................................................................................................9
Removing the Memory..........................................................................................................................9
Installing the Memory..........................................................................................................................10
Removing the Coin-Cell Battery........................................................................................................ 10
Installing the Coin-Cell Battery.......................................................................................................... 10
Removing the Hard-Drive Assembly.................................................................................................. 10
Installing the Hard-Drive Assembly.................................................................................................... 12
Removing the Optical Drive................................................................................................................12
Installing the Optical Drive..................................................................................................................14
Removing the Heatsink Assembly.......................................................................................................14
Installing the Heatsink Assembly.........................................................................................................15
Removing the WLAN Card.................................................................................................................. 15
Installing the WLAN Card.................................................................................................................... 16
System Board Layout...........................................................................................................................16
Removing the System Board...............................................................................................................17
Installing the System Board.................................................................................................................18
3 Troubleshooting Your Computer....................................................................20
Diagnostic Power LED Codes.............................................................................................................20
Diagnostic Error Messages..................................................................................................................21
System Error Messages....................................................................................................................... 25
4 System Setup Overview.....................................................................................26
Accessing System Setup..................................................................................................................... 26
System Setup Options.........................................................................................................................26
5 Specifications...................................................................................................... 30
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Working on Your Computer
Before Working Inside Your Computer
Use the following safety guidelines to help protect your computer from potential damage and to help to
ensure your personal safety. Unless otherwise noted, each procedure included in this document assumes
that the following conditions exist:
• You have read the safety information that shipped with your computer.
• A component can be replaced or--if purchased separately--installed by performing the removal
procedure in reverse order.
WARNING: Disconnect all power sources before opening the computer cover or panels. After you
finish working inside the computer, replace all covers, panels, and screws before connecting to
the power source.
WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that shipped with
your computer. For additional safety best practices information, see the Regulatory Compliance
Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance
CAUTION: Many repairs may only be done by a certified service technician. You should only
perform troubleshooting and simple repairs as authorized in your product documentation, or as
directed by the online or telephone service and support team. Damage due to servicing that is
not authorized by Dell is not covered by your warranty. Read and follow the safety instructions
that came with the product.
CAUTION: To avoid electrostatic discharge, ground yourself by using a wrist grounding strap or
by periodically touching an unpainted metal surface, such as a connector on the back of the
computer.
CAUTION: Handle components and cards with care. Do not touch the components or contacts
on a card. Hold a card by its edges or by its metal mounting bracket. Hold a component such as a
processor by its edges, not by its pins.
CAUTION: When you disconnect a cable, pull on its connector or on its pull-tab, not on the cable
itself. Some cables have connectors with locking tabs; if you are disconnecting this type of cable,
press in on the locking tabs before you disconnect the cable. As you pull connectors apart, keep
them evenly aligned to avoid bending any connector pins. Also, before you connect a cable,
ensure that both connectors are correctly oriented and aligned.
NOTE: The color of your computer and certain components may appear differently than shown in
this document.
To avoid damaging your computer, perform the following steps before you begin working inside the
computer.
1. Ensure that your work surface is flat and clean to prevent the computer cover from being scratched.
2. Turn off your computer (see Turning Off Your Computer).
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CAUTION: To disconnect a network cable, first unplug the cable from your computer and
then unplug the cable from the network device.
3. Disconnect all network cables from the computer.
4. Disconnect your computer and all attached devices from their electrical outlets.
5. Press and hold the power button while the computer is unplugged to ground the system board.
6. Remove the cover.
CAUTION: Before touching anything inside your computer, ground yourself by touching an
unpainted metal surface, such as the metal at the back of the computer. While you work,
periodically touch an unpainted metal surface to dissipate static electricity, which could
harm internal components.
Turning Off Your Computer
CAUTION: To avoid losing data, save and close all open files and exit all open programs before
you turn off your computer.
1. Shut down the operating system:
• In Windows 8.1:
– Using a touch-enabled device:
a. Swipe in from the right edge of the screen, opening the Charms menu and select
Settings.
b. Select the and then select Shut down.
Or
* On the Home screen, touch the and then select Shut down.
– Using a mouse:
a. Point to upper-right corner of the screen and click Settings.
b. Click the and select Shut down.
Or
* On the Home screen, click and then select Shut down.
• In Windows 7:
1. Click Start .
2. Click Shut Down.
or
1. Click Start .
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2. Click the arrow in the lower-right corner of the Start menu as shown below, and then click
Shut Down .
2. Ensure that the computer and all attached devices are turned off. If your computer and attached
devices did not automatically turn off when you shut down your operating system, press and hold
the power button for about 6 seconds to turn them off.
After Working Inside Your Computer
After you complete any replacement procedure, ensure you connect any external devices, cards, and
cables before turning on your computer.
1. Replace the cover.
CAUTION: To connect a network cable, first plug the cable into the network device and then
plug it into the computer.
2. Connect any telephone or network cables to your computer.
3. Connect your computer and all attached devices to their electrical outlets.
4. Turn on your computer.
5. If required, verify that the computer works correctly by running the Dell Diagnostics.
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Removing and Installing Components
This section provides detailed information on how to remove or install the components from your
computer.
Recommended Tools
The procedures in this document may require the following tools:
• Small flat-blade screwdriver
• Phillips screwdriver
• Small plastic scribe
Removing the Cover
1. Follow the procedures in Before Working Inside Your Computer.
2. Follow the steps to remove the cover:
a. Remove the screws that secure the cover to the computer [1].
b. Slide the computer cover towards the back of the computer [2].
c. Lift and remove the cover from the computer [3].
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Installing the Cover
1. Slide the cover from the back of the computer, until the latches snap-in.
2. Tighten the screws to secure the cover.
3. Follow the procedures in After Working Inside Your Computer
Removing the Front Bezel
1. Follow the procedures in Before Working Inside Your Computer.
2. Remove cover.
3. Follow the steps to remove the cover:
a. Lift the retention clips [1] and release the front bezel [2].
b. Lift up the front bezel to remove it from the computer [3].
Installing the Front Bezel
1. Hold the bezel and ensure that the hooks on the bezel snap into the notches on the computer.
2. Rotate the front bezel toward the computer.
3. Press the front bezel until the tabs snap in.
4. Install the cover.
5. Follow the procedures in After Working Inside Your Computer.
Removing the Memory
1. Follow the procedures in Before Working Inside Your Computer.
2. Remove the cover.
3. Pry the securing clips away from the memory module until it pops up. Remove the memory module
from its socket on the system board.
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Installing the Memory
1. Align the notch on the memory card with the tab in the memory connector.
2. Insert the memory module into the memory socket and press until it clicks into place
3. Install the cover.
4. Follow the procedures in After Working Inside Your Computer.
Removing the Coin-Cell Battery
1. Follow the procedures in Before Working Inside Your Computer.
2. Remove the cover.
3. Press the release-latch and the coin-cell battery pops out. Lift the coin-cell battery out of the
computer.
Installing the Coin-Cell Battery
1. Place the coin-cell battery into its slot on the system board.
2. Press the coin-cell battery downward until the release latch springs back into place and secures it.
3. Install the cover.
4. Follow the procedures in After Working Inside Your Computer.
Removing the Hard-Drive Assembly
1. Follow the procedures in Before Working Inside Your Computer.
2. Remove:
a. cover
b. front bezel
3. Disconnect the power and the data cables from the hard drive.
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4. Follow the steps to remove the hard-drive assembly:
a. Remove the screws that secure the hard drive to the drive bay [1].
b. Lift the drive bay handle [2] and slide it from the drive bay [3].
5. Follow the steps to remove hard-drive bracket:
a. Remove the screws that secure the hard drive to the bracket [1].
b. Slide the hard-drive from the bracket [2].
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NOTE: Remove the hard-drive bracket only if you are replacing with a new hard drive.
Otherwise, if hard drive removal is only a pre-requisite to remove other components, then
ignore Step 5.
Installing the Hard-Drive Assembly
1. Slide the hard drive into the bracket.
2. Tighten the screws to secure the hard drive to the bracket.
3. Holding the handle, slide the hard-drive assembly into the drive bay.
4. Tighten the screws to secure the hard-drive assembly to the computer.
5. Connect the data and power cables to the hard drive.
6. Install:
a. front bezel
b. cover
7. Follow the procedures in After Working Inside Your Computer.
Removing the Optical Drive
1. Follow the procedures in Before Working Inside Your Computer.
2. Remove:
a. cover
b. front bezel
c. hard-drive assembly
3. Follow the steps to release the optical drive:
a. Disconnect the power and the data cables from the optical drive [1].
b. Remove the screw that secures the optical drive to the drive bay [2].
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4. Follow the steps to remove the optical drive:
a. Press the blue tab to loosen the optical drive [1].
b. Slide the optical drive [2] and lift it up to remove it from the chassis [3].
5. Follow the steps to remove the bracket from the optical drive.
a. Remove the screws that secure the bracket to the optical drive.
b. Slide the optical drive from the bracket.
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NOTE: Remove the optical-drive bracket only if you are replacing with a new optical drive.
Otherwise, if optical drive removal is only a pre-requisite to remove other components, then
ignore Step 5 and Step 6.
Installing the Optical Drive
1. Slide the optical drive into the drive bay until it snaps.
2. Tighten the screw to secure the drive to the chassis.
3. Connect the data and power cables to the optical drive.
4. Install:
a. hard-drive assembly
b. front bezel
c. cover
5. Follow the procedures in After Working Inside Your Computer.
Removing the Heatsink Assembly
1. Follow the procedures in Before Working Inside Your Computer.
2. Remove:
a. cover
b. front bezel
c. hard-drive assembly
d. optical drive
3. Follow the steps to remove the heatsink assembly:
a. Disconnect the heatsink assembly cable from the system board [1].
b. Remove the screws to release the processor fan and the heatsink [2].
c. Lift up the heatsink and remove it from the chassis [3].
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Installing the Heatsink Assembly
1. Place the heatsink assembly in the slot by aligning with the screw holes.
2. Tighten the screws to secure the heatsink assembly to the system board.
3. Connect the heatsink-assembly cable to the system board.
4. Install:
a. optical drive
b. hard-drive assembly
c. front bezel
d. cover
5. Follow the procedures in After Working Inside Your Computer.
Removing the WLAN Card
1. Follow the procedures in Before Working Inside Your Computer.
2. Remove:
a. cover
b. front bezel
3. Follow the steps to remove the WLAN card:
a. Slide the WLAN antenna cable cover from the cables [1].
b. Remove the screw that secures the WLAN card to the system board.
c. Disconnect the antenna cables from the WLAN card.
d. Pull the WLAN card from the connector on the system board.
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1. NGFF connector 2. Light bar connector
3. SATA power connector 4. SATA connector
5. SATA connector 6. Coin-cell battery
7. DC-In jack 8. Network and USB 2.0 connectors (2)
9. USB 2.0 connectors (2) 10. HDMI connector
11. VGA connector 12. Line-in, line-out and microphone
connectors
13. Fan connector 14. Memory slot
15. Power-switch connector 16. SD card connector
17. Headset jack 18. USB 3.0 connector
19. USB 3.0 connector
Removing the System Board
1. Follow the procedures in Before Working Inside Your Computer.
2. Remove:
a. cover
b. front bezel
c. hard-drive assembly
d. optical drive
e. coin-cell battery
f. heatsink assembly
g. WLAN card
3. Disconnect the cables from the system board:
4. Follow the steps to release the I/O panel:
a. Remove the screw that secures the I/O panel to the chassis [1].
b. Press the tab to release the I/O panel from the chassis [2].
c. Pull the I/O panel to release the I/O panel.
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5. Follow the steps to remove the system board:
a. Remove the screws that secure system board to the chassis [1].
b. Lift the system board from the chassis.
Installing the System Board
1. Insert the system board and ensure that ports are aligned to the holes on the back panel.
2. Push the I/O panel to its original position until it snaps in.
3. Tighten the screw to secure the I/O panel to the chassis.
4. Connect the cables to the system board.
5. Install:
a. WLAN card
b. heatsink assembly
c. coin-cell battery
d. optical-drive assembly
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Troubleshooting Your Computer
You can troubleshoot your computer using indicators like Diagnostic Lights, Beep Codes, and Error
Messages during the operation of the computer.
Diagnostic Power LED Codes
Table 1. Diagnostic power LED codes
Power
LED Light
Status
Possible Cause Troubleshooting Steps
Off The computer is either turned off or is not
receiving power or in Hibernation mode.
• Re-seat the power cable in the power
connector on the back of the computer
and the electrical outlet.
• If the computer is plugged into a power
strip, ensure the power strip is plugged
into an electrical outlet and is turned on.
Also, bypass power protection devices,
power strips, and power extension cables
to verify the computer turns on properly.
• Ensure the electrical outlet is working by
testing it with another device, such as a
lamp.
Steady /
Blinking
Amber
Computer fails to complete POST or
processor failure.
• Remove and then reinstall any cards.
• Remove and then reinstall the graphics
card, if applicable.
• Ensure the power cable is connected to
the motherboard and processor.
Blinking
White
Light
Computer is in sleep mode. • Press the power button to bring the
computer out of the sleep mode.
• Ensure all power cables are securely
connected to the system board.
• Ensure the main power cable and front
panel cable are securely connected to
the system board.
Steady
White
The computer is fully functional and in the
On state.
If the computer is not responding, do the
following:
• Ensure the display is connected and
turned on.
• If the display is connected and turned on,
listen for a beep code.
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Diagnostic Error Messages
Table 2. Diagnostic error messages
Error Messages Description
AUXILIARY DEVICE FAILURE The touchpad or external mouse may be faulty. For
an external mouse, check the cable connection.
Enable the Pointing Device option in the system
setup program.
BAD COMMAND OR FILE NAME Ensure that you have spelled the command
correctly, put spaces in the proper place, and used
the correct pathname.
CACHE DISABLED DUE TO FAILURE The primary cache internal to the microprocessor
has failed. Contact Dell.
CD DRIVE CONTROLLER FAILURE The optical drive does not respond to commands
from the computer.
DATA ERROR The hard drive cannot read the data.
DECREASING AVAILABLE MEMORY One or more memory modules may be faulty or
improperly seated. Reinstall the memory modules
or, if necessary, replace them.
DISK C: FAILED INITIALIZATION The hard drive failed initialization. Run the hard
drive tests in the Dell Diagnostics.
DRIVE NOT READY The operation requires a hard drive in the bay
before it can continue. Install a hard drive in the
hard drive bay.
ERROR READING PCMCIA CARD The computer cannot identify the ExpressCard.
Reinsert the card or try another card.
EXTENDED MEMORY SIZE HAS CHANGED The amount of memory recorded in non-volatile
memory (NVRAM) does not match the memory
installed in the computer. Restart the computer. If
the error appears again, Contact Dell
THE FILE BEING COPIED IS TOO LARGE FOR THE
DESTINATION DRIVE
The file that you are trying to copy is too large to fit
on the disk, or the disk is full. Try copying the file to
a different disk or use a larger capacity disk.
A FILENAME CANNOT CONTAIN ANY OF THE
FOLLOWING CHARACTERS: \ / : * ? " < > | -
Do not use these characters in filenames.
GATE A20 FAILURE A memory module may be loose. Reinstall the
memory modules or, if necessary, replace them.
GENERAL FAILURE The operating system is unable to carry out the
command. The message is usually followed by
specific information. For example, Printer out of
paper. Take the appropriate action.
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Error Messages Description
HARD-DISK DRIVE CONFIGURATION ERROR The computer cannot identify the drive type. Shut
down the computer, remove the hard drive, and
boot the computer from an optical drive. Then,
shut down the computer, reinstall the hard drive,
and restart the computer. Run the Hard Disk Drive
tests in the Dell Diagnostics.
HARD-DISK DRIVE CONTROLLER FAILURE 0 The hard drive does not respond to commands
from the computer. Shut down the computer,
remove the hard drive, and boot the computer
from an optical drive. Then, shut down the
computer, reinstall the hard drive, and restart the
computer. If the problem persists, try another
drive. Run the Hard Disk Drive tests in the Dell
Diagnostics.
HARD-DISK DRIVE FAILURE The hard drive does not respond to commands
from the computer. Shut down the computer,
remove the hard drive, and boot the computer
from an optical drive. Then, shut down the
computer, reinstall the hard drive, and restart the
computer. If the problem persists, try another
drive. Run the Hard Disk Drive tests in the Dell
Diagnostics.
HARD-DISK DRIVE READ FAILURE The hard drive may be defective. Shut down the
computer, remove the hard drive, and boot the
computer from an optical. Then, shut down the
computer, reinstall the hard drive, and restart the
computer. If the problem persists, try another
drive. Run the Hard Disk Drive tests in the Dell
Diagnostics.
INSERT BOOTABLE MEDIA The operating system is trying to boot to non-
bootable media, such as a floppy disk or optical
drive. Insert bootable media.
INVALID CONFIGURATION INFORMATION-PLEASE
RUN SYSTEM SETUP PROGRAM
The system configuration information does not
match the hardware configuration. The message is
most likely to occur after a memory module is
installed. Correct the appropriate options in the
system setup program.
KEYBOARD CLOCK LINE FAILURE For external keyboards, check the cable
connection. Run the Keyboard Controller test in
the Dell Diagnostics.
KEYBOARD CONTROLLER FAILURE For external keyboards, check the cable
connection. Restart the computer, and avoid
touching the keyboard or the mouse during the
boot routine. Run the Keyboard Controller test in
the Dell Diagnostics.
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Error Messages Description
KEYBOARD DATA LINE FAILURE For external keyboards, check the cable
connection. Run theKeyboard Controller test in
the Dell Diagnostics.
KEYBOARD STUCK KEY FAILURE For external keyboards or keypads, check the cable
connection. Restart the computer, and avoid
touching the keyboard or keys during the boot
routine. Run the Stuck Key test in the Dell
Diagnostics.
LICENSED CONTENT IS NOT ACCESSIBLE IN
MEDIADIRECT
Dell MediaDirect cannot verify the Digital Rights
Management (DRM) restrictions on the file, so the
file cannot be played.
MEMORY ADDRESS LINE FAILURE AT ADDRESS,
READ VALUE EXPECTING VALUE
A memory module may be faulty or improperly
seated. Reinstall the memory modules or, if
necessary, replace them.
MEMORY ALLOCATION ERROR The software you are attempting to run is
conflicting with the operating system, another
program, or a utility. Shut down the computer, wait
30 seconds, and then restart it. Try to run the
program again. If the error message still appears,
see the software documentation.
MEMORY DOUBLE WORD LOGIC FAILURE AT
ADDRESS, READ VALUE EXPECTING VALUE
A memory module may be faulty or improperly
seated. Reinstall the memory modules or, if
necessary, replace them.
MEMORY ODD/EVEN LOGIC FAILURE AT
ADDRESS, READ VALUE EXPECTING VALUE
A memory module may be faulty or improperly
seated. Reinstall the memory modules or, if
necessary, replace them.
MEMORY WRITE/READ FAILURE AT ADDRESS,
READ VALUE EXPECTING VALUE
A memory module may be faulty or improperly
seated. Reinstall the memory modules or, if
necessary, replace them.
NO BOOT DEVICE AVAILABLE The computer cannot find the hard drive. If the
hard drive is your boot device, ensure that the drive
is installed, properly seated, and partitioned as a
boot device.
NO BOOT SECTOR ON HARD DRIVE The operating system may be corrupted, Contact
Dell.
NO TIMER TICK INTERRUPT A chip on the system board may be
malfunctioning. Run the System Set tests in the
Dell Diagnostics.
NOT ENOUGH MEMORY OR RESOURCES. EXIT
SOME PROGRAMS AND TRY AGAIN
You have too many programs open. Close all
windows and open the program that you want to
use.
OPERATING SYSTEM NOT FOUND Reinstall the hard drive. If the problem persists,
Contact Dell.
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Error Messages Description
OPTIONAL ROM BAD CHECKSUM The optional ROM has failed. Contact Dell.
SECTOR NOT FOUND The operating system cannot locate a sector on
the hard drive. You may have a defective sector or
corrupted FAT on the hard drive. Run the Windows
error-checking utility to check the file structure on
the hard drive. See Windows Help and Support for
instructions (click Start > Help and Support). If a
large number of sectors are defective, back up the
data (if possible), and then reformat the hard drive.
SEEK ERROR The operating system cannot find a specific track
on the hard drive.
SHUTDOWN FAILURE A chip on the system board may be
malfunctioning. Run the System Set tests in the
Contact Dell.
TIME-OF-DAY CLOCK LOST POWER System configuration settings are corrupted.
Connect your computer to an electrical outlet to
charge the battery. If the problem persists, try to
restore the data by entering the system setup
program, then immediately exit the program. If the
message reappears, Contact Dell.
TIME-OF-DAY CLOCK STOPPED The reserve battery that supports the system
configuration settings may require recharging.
Connect your computer to an electrical outlet to
charge the battery. If the problem persists, Contact
Dell.
TIME-OF-DAY NOT SET-PLEASE RUN THE SYSTEM
SETUP PROGRAM
The time or date stored in the system setup
program does not match the system clock. Correct
the settings for the Date and Time options.
TIMER CHIP COUNTER 2 FAILED A chip on the system board may be
malfunctioning. Run the System Set tests in the
Dell Diagnostics.
UNEXPECTED INTERRUPT IN PROTECTED MODE The keyboard controller may be malfunctioning, or
a memory module may be loose. Run the System
Memory tests and the Keyboard Controller test in
the System Setup or Contact Dell.
X:\ IS NOT ACCESSIBLE. THE DEVICE IS NOT
READY
Insert a disk into the drive and try again.
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System Error Messages
Table 3. System error messages
System Message Description
Alert! Previous attempts at booting this system
have failed at checkpoint [nnnn]. For help in
resolving this problem, please note this checkpoint
and contact Dell Technical Support
The computer failed to complete the boot routine
three consecutive times for the same error.
CMOS checksum error RTC is reset, BIOS Setup default has been loaded.
CPU fan failure CPU fan has failed
System fan failure System fan has failed
Hard-disk drive failure Possible hard disk drive failure during POST
Keyboard failure Keyboard failure or loose cable. If reseating the
cable does not solve the problem, replace the
keyboard.
No boot device available No bootable partition on hard disk drive, the hard
disk drive cable is loose, or no bootable device
exists.
• If the hard drive is your boot device, ensure that
the cables are connected and that the drive is
installed properly and partitioned as a boot
device.
• Enter system setup and ensure that the boot
sequence information is correct.
No timer tick interrupt A chip on the system board might be
malfunctioning or motherboard failure.
NOTICE - Hard Drive SELF MONITORING SYSTEM
has reported that a parameter has exceeded its
normal operating range. Dell recommends that
you back up your data regularly. A parameter out
of range may or may not indicate a potential hard
drive problem
S.M.A.R.T error, possible hard disk drive failure.
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System Setup Overview
System Setup allows you to:
• change the system configuration information after you add, change, or remove any hardware in your
computer.
• set or change a user-selectable option such as the user password.
• read the current amount of memory or set the type of hard drive installed.
Before you use System Setup, it is recommended that you write down the System Setup screen
information for future reference.
CAUTION: Unless you are an expert computer user, do not change the settings for this program.
Certain changes can cause your computer to work incorrectly.
Accessing System Setup
1. Turn on (or restart) your computer.
2. After the white Dell logo appears, press <F2> or <F12> immediately.
The System Setup page displays.
NOTE: If you wait too long and the operating system logo appears, continue to wait until you
see the desktop. Then, shut down or restart your computer and try again.
System Setup Options
Table 4. — Main
System Time Displays the system time. Allows you to reset the time on the
computer’s internal clock.
System Date Displays the system date. Allows you to reset the date on the
computer’s internal calendar.
BIOS Version Displays the BIOS revision.
Product Name Displays the computer model number
Service Tag Displays the service tag of your computer.
Asset Tag Displays the asset tag of your computer (if available).
CPU Type Displays the type of processor.
CPU Speed Displays the speed of the processor
CPU ID Displays the processor ID
CPU Cache Displays the L1 and L2 cache size of the processor
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SATA 0 Displays the model number and capacity of the hard drive.
SATA 1 Displays the model number and capacity of the hard drive.
AC Adapter Type Displays the type of adapter.
System Memory Displays the size of the memory installed.
Memory Speed Displays the speed of the memory installed
Table 5. — Advanced
Intel (R) SpeedStep (TM) Allows you to enable or disable the Intel SpeedStep
technology.
Default: Enabled
Virtualization Allows you to enable or disable the virtualization
feature.
Default: Enabled
Integrated NIC Allows you to enable to disable the integrated
network
Default: Enabled
SATA Operation Allows you to change the SATA mode
Default: AHCI
Adapter Warnings Allows you to enable or disable the Adapter
warnings
Default: Enabled
Internal WLAN Allows you to enable or disable the internal WLAN
feature.
Default: Enabled
Optical Device Allows you to enable or disable boot option.
Default: Disabled
USB Configuration Allows you to enable or disable the USB ports.
Front USB Ports: Enabled
Rear USB Ports: Enabled
USB debug: Enabled
Power Options Allows you to modify the power options.
Wake up by Integrated LAN/WLAN: Disabled
AC Recovery: Power Off
Deep Sleep Control: Enabled in S4 and S5 modes
Auto Power On: Disabled
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Auto Power On Mode: Allows you to select the day
(Default: disabled)
Auto Power On Date: Allows you to select the date
Auto Power On Time: Allows you to select the time
SMART Settings Allows you to enable to enable or disable the
SMART feature.
Default: Disabled
Table 6. — Security
Unlock Setup Status Allows you to lock or unlock the system setup.
Default: Unlocked
Admin Password Status Displays the status indicating if the Administrator
password is set.
Default: Not Set
System Password Status Displays the status indicating if the System
password is set.
Default: Not Set
HDD Password Status Displays the status indicating if the System
password is set.
Default: Not Set
Asset Tag
Admin Password
HDD Password
Password Change Allows you to set the option to change password.
Default: Permitted
Password Bypass Allows you to set the option to bypass the
password.
Default: Disabled
Secure Boot Mode Allows you to enable to disable the Secure Boot
Control.
Default: Standard
HDD Protection Allows you to modify the HDD protection feature.
Default: Enabled
Table 7. — Boot
Boot List Option Displays the boot modes
Default: UEFI
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File Browser Add Boot Option and File Browser Del
Boot Option are enabled
Secure Boot Allows you to enable or disable the Secure Boot
control.
Default: Enabled
Legacy Option ROMs Allows you to load the legacy option ROMs.
Default: Disabled
Boot Option Priorities Displays the boot option priorities.
Boot Option # 1: Windows Boot Manager
Boot Option # 2: Onboard NIC (IPV4)
Boot Option #3: Onboard NIC (IPV6)
Table 8. — Exit
Save Changes and Reset Allows you to save or rest the changes made to the
system setup
1. Allows you to discard the changes made to
the system setup
2. Allows you to restore the system setup
options to default
3. Allows you to discard the changes made to
the system setup
4. Allows you to save the changes made to the
system setup
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Specifications
NOTE: Offerings may vary by region. The following specifications are only those required by law to
ship with your computer. For more information about the configuration of your computer, go to
Help and Support in your Windows operating system and select the option to view information
about your computer.
Table 9. — Processor
Type • Intel Pentium
• Intel Celeron
Table 10. — System Information
Chipset Integrated on processor
Table 11. — Memory
Memory module connector one SoDIMM slot
Memory module capacity 2 GB, 4 GB, and 8 GB
Type 1600 MHz DDR3 (non-ECC)
Minimum memory 2 GB
Maximum memory 8 GB
Table 12. — Video
Type
Controller Intel HD graphics
Integrated video memory shared system memory
Table 13. — Audio
Type Integrated 5.1 high-definition audio
Table 14. — Network
Type Realtek 10/100/1000 Mbps Ethernet
Table 15. — Expansion Bus
Bus speed
SATA 6 Gbps for hard drive; 3 Gbps for optical drive
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USB 2.0 480 Mbps
USB 3.0 5 Gbps
Table 16. — Drives
Externally accessible:
5.25-inch drive bays one
Internally accessible:
3.5-inch/2.5 inch drive bays one
Table 17. — External Connectors
Audio
Back panel three
Front Panel one headset connector
Network one RJ-45 connector
USB
Back panel four USB 2.0 connectors
Front Panel two USB 3.0 connectors
Video • one 15-hole VGA connector
• one 19-pin HDMI connector
Table 18. — Control Lights And Diagnostic Lights
power button light • white light — solid white light indicates power-
on state.
• blinking white light — solid white light indicates
sleep state of the computer; steady / blinking
amber light indicates a problem with the
system board.
drive activity light white light — blinking white light indicates that the
computer is reading data from, or writing data to
the hard drive.
Table 19. — Power
Coin-cell battery 3 V CR2032 lithium coin-cell
Input voltage 100 VAC — 240 VAC
Input frequency 50 Hz — 60 Hz
Input current 1.7 A / 2.5 A
Output current 3.34 A / 4.62 A
Maximum heat dissipation
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NOTE: Heat dissipation is calculated by using the power supply wattage rating.
Table 20. — Physical Dimensions of Chassis
Height 290 mm (11.42 inches)
Width 92.60 mm (3.65 inches)
Depth 293 mm (11.53 inches)
Weight (Minimum) 3.17 kg (6.99 pounds)
Table 21. — Environmental Specifications
Temperature
Operating 10 °C to 35 °C (50 °F to 95 °F)
Storage –40 °C to 65 °C (–40 °F to 149 °F)
Relative humidity 20 % to 80 % (non-condensing)
Altitude
Operating –15.20 m to 5000 m (–50 ft to 10,000 ft)
Storage –15.20 m to 10668 m (–50 ft to 35,000 ft)
Airborne contaminant level G1 as defined by ISA-S71.04–1985
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Contacting Dell
NOTE: If you do not have an active Internet connection, you can find contact information on your
purchase invoice, packing slip, bill, or Dell product catalog.
Dell provides several online and telephone-based support and service options. Availability varies by
country and product, and some services may not be available in your area. To contact Dell for sales,
technical support, or customer service issues:
1. Go to dell.com/support.
2. Select your support category.
3. Verify your country or region in the Choose a Country/Region drop-down list at the bottom of the
page.
4. Select the appropriate service or support link based on your need.
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