Installing the Processor.......................................................................................................................................................30
System Board Components............................................................................................................................................... 30
Removing the System Board............................................................................................................................................. 32
Installing the System Board................................................................................................................................................33
3 Additional Information................................................................................................................ 34
Memory Module Guidelines................................................................................................................................................34
Power Supply Unit - PSU Lock..........................................................................................................................................34
4 System setup.............................................................................................................................36
Boot Sequence.................................................................................................................................................................... 36
Navigation keys....................................................................................................................................................................36
System Setup Options........................................................................................................................................................ 37
Updating the BIOS in Windows ........................................................................................................................................ 43
System and setup password..............................................................................................................................................43
Assigning a system password and setup password.................................................................................................. 43
Deleting or changing an existing system and or setup password............................................................................44
Disabling a System Password...................................................................................................................................... 44
5 Diagnostics................................................................................................................................45
Enhanced Pre-Boot System Assessment - ePSA Diagnostics......................................................................................45
6 Troubleshooting your computer...................................................................................................46
Diagnostic LEDs...................................................................................................................................................................46
Error Messages....................................................................................................................................................................47
7 Technical Specifications............................................................................................................. 49
8 Contacting Dell.......................................................................................................................... 54
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