Dell Precision Workstation T1500 User Manual

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July2010Rev.A01
Working on Your Computer
Removing and Replacing Parts
System-Board Layout
Specifications
Diagnostics
System Setup
Passwords
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Dell Precision Workstation T1500 Specifications

General

Processor	Intel Core i5 or i7 processors
Memory	Up to 16GB DDR3
Storage	Up to 2TB
Graphics	NVIDIA Quadro or AMD FirePro
Operating System	Windows 7; Windows Vista; Red Hat Linux
Optical Drive	DVD+/-RW
Expansion Slots	1 PCIe x16, 1 PCI
Ports	USB 2.0
Weight	Approximately 24 lbs

Summary

System Setup

Overview

General introduction to the System Setup utility and its functions.

Entering System Setup

Step-by-step instructions to access the System Setup utility using keyboard prompts.

System Setup Options

Details various configurable settings available within the System Setup interface.

Diagnostics

Dell Diagnostics

Instructions for running built-in diagnostic tests on computer hardware components.

Power Button Light Codes

Interpreting system status indicators based on the power button light's behavior.

Beep Codes

Understanding system errors indicated by beep sequences during the Power-On Self-Test (POST).

Passwords

Supervisor Password

System-level password to control access to the system setup program.

User Password

Password required for users to boot into the operating system.

Clearing Forgotten Passwords

Procedure to reset lost passwords using a system board jumper.

Technical Specifications

Processor Specifications

Details about the CPU type, cache size, and core count.

Memory Specifications

Information on memory type, speed, capacity, and connectors.

Video Specifications

Details on discrete and integrated graphics card options and memory.

Expansion Bus and Connectors

Information on PCI, PCIe, SATA, USB bus types and system board connector details.

Physical and Environmental Specifications

Details on system dimensions, weight, operating temperature, and humidity.

Chassis Fan

Removing the Chassis Fan

Step-by-step guide to detach the chassis cooling fan from the computer.

Coin-Cell Battery

Removing the Coin-Cell Battery

Procedure to remove the coin-cell battery from the system board.

Front Panel

Removing the Front Panel

Instructions for detaching the computer's front bezel.

Front I/O Panel

Removing the Front I/O Panel

Guide to detach the front panel's input/output connectors.

Hard Drive

Removing the Hard Drive

Steps for disconnecting and removing the hard disk drive.

Heat-Sink and Fan Assembly

Removing the Heat-Sink and Fan Assembly

Procedure to detach the CPU heat sink and fan assembly.

Memory

Removing Memory

Steps to remove memory modules from the system board slots.

Optical Drive

Removing the Optical Drive

Instructions for disconnecting and removing the optical drive.

Power-Button Assembly

Removing the Power-Button Assembly

Guide to detach the power button and related lights assembly.

Power Supply

Removing the Power Supply

Steps to disconnect and remove the computer's power supply unit.

Processor

Removing the Processor

Procedure for safely removing the CPU from its socket.

System Board

Removing the System Board

Detailed steps for disconnecting and removing the main system board.

Cover

Removing the Cover

Instructions for removing the computer's side access panel.

Expansion Cards

Removing an Expansion Card

Guide to detach expansion cards like graphics or network cards.

System-Board Layout

Working on Your Computer

Before Working Inside Your Computer

Essential safety precautions and preparation steps before internal access.

Recommended Tools

List of tools needed for computer maintenance procedures.

Turning Off Your Computer

Safe procedures for shutting down the operating system and computer.

After Working Inside Your Computer