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Dell XPS 630i User Manual

Dell XPS 630i
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Dell™ XPS™ 630i
Service Manual
Model DCDR01
book.book Page 1 Monday, January 7, 2008 2:53 PM

Table of Contents

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Dell XPS 630i Specifications

General IconGeneral
ChipsetNVIDIA nForce 650i SLI
NetworkingGigabit Ethernet
Power Supply750W
Operating SystemWindows Vista Home Premium
Form FactorMid-Tower
ProcessorIntel Core 2 Quad Q6600
RAM4GB DDR2
GraphicsNVIDIA GeForce 8800 GT
Storage500GB SATA
Optical DriveDVD+/-RW
AudioIntegrated 7.1 channel

Summary

Notes, Notices, and Cautions

Before You Begin

Recommended Tools

Lists essential tools for system maintenance and component replacement procedures.

Turning Off Your Computer

Details the safe procedure for shutting down the operating system before hardware work.

Before Working Inside Your Computer

Outlines crucial safety precautions and preparation steps before accessing internal computer components.

Removing the Computer Cover

Technical Overview

Inside View of Your Computer

Illustrates the main components visible inside the computer chassis.

System Board Components

Identifies and labels the various connectors and components on the system board.

Power Supply Unit (PSU) DC Connector Pin Assignments

Details the pin configuration and wire colors for PSU DC power connectors.

Memory

DDR2 Memory Overview

Introduces DDR2 memory, its installation requirements, and recommended configurations.

Addressing Memory Configurations

Outlines memory capacity limits based on operating system type (32-bit vs. 64-bit).

Installing Memory

Guides users through the process of installing DDR2 memory modules into the system board.

Removing Memory

Provides instructions for safely removing DDR2 memory modules from the system board.

Cards

Removing PCI and PCI Express Cards

Explains how to safely remove PCI and PCI Express expansion cards from the system board.

Installing PCI and PCI Express Cards

Guides users through the process of installing PCI and PCI Express expansion cards.

Removing a PCI Express Graphics Card From a Dual Configuration

Specific instructions for removing graphics cards in a dual-GPU setup.

Installing a PCI Express Graphics Card in a Dual Configuration

Specific instructions for installing graphics cards in a dual-GPU setup.

Network Adapter and Sound Card Settings

Instructions for configuring integrated network and sound card settings in the system BIOS.

Drives

About Serial ATA (SATA) Drives

Explains the benefits and characteristics of SATA drives.

General Drive Installation Guidelines

Provides general rules for connecting SATA and IDE drives.

Hard Drive

Details procedures for removing and installing the system's hard drive.

Drive Panel

Instructions for removing and installing the front drive panel.

Floppy Drive

Procedures for removing and installing a floppy disk drive.

Media Card Reader

Procedures for removing and installing a media card reader.

CD/DVD Drive

Procedures for removing and installing a CD/DVD drive.

Fans

Removing the Card Fan

Step-by-step guide for removing the fan attached to the expansion card cage.

Installing the Card Fan

Step-by-step guide for installing a fan into the expansion card cage.

Removing the Hard Drive Fan

Instructions for removing the fan located near the hard drives.

Installing the Hard Drive Fan

Instructions for installing the fan located near the hard drives.

Processor Heatsink

Removing the Processor Heatsink

Guides users through the process of safely removing the processor heatsink.

Installing the Processor Heatsink

Guides users through the process of safely installing the processor heatsink.

Processor

Removing the Processor

Step-by-step instructions for safely removing the processor from its socket.

Installing the Processor

Step-by-step instructions for correctly installing the processor into its socket.

System Board

Removing the System Board

Provides detailed steps for safely removing the system board from the chassis.

Installing the System Board

Provides detailed steps for correctly installing the system board into the chassis.

Power Supply

Removing the Power Supply

Step-by-step guide to safely detach and remove the power supply unit from the computer.

Installing the Power Supply

Step-by-step guide to correctly install the power supply unit into the computer.

Front I/O Panel

Removing the Front I/O Panel

Guides users through the process of detaching and removing the front panel assembly.

Installing the Front I/O Panel

Guides users through the process of reattaching and securing the front panel assembly.

Master I/O Board

Master I/O Board Components

Identifies and labels the various connectors and components on the master I/O board.

Removing the Master I/O Board

Step-by-step instructions for safely removing the master I/O board.

Installing the Master I/O Board

Step-by-step instructions for correctly installing the master I/O board.

Lights

Removing the Front LED Board

Instructions for removing the front panel's LED board.

Installing the Front LED Board

Instructions for installing the front panel's LED board.

Removing the Rear LED Board

Instructions for removing the rear LED board.

Installing the Rear LED Board

Instructions for installing the rear LED board.

Replacing the Battery

Cables

Power Cables

Describes the different types of power cables used in the computer.

Power Cables With a Release Latch

Details power cables that use a release latch mechanism for disconnection.

Power Cables Without a Release Latch

Details power cables that do not have a release latch.

IDE and Floppy-Drive Cables

Explains how to connect and disconnect IDE and floppy drive data cables.

SATA Cables

Instructions for connecting and disconnecting Serial ATA (SATA) data cables.

Front I/O Panel Cables

Specifics on connecting and disconnecting cables for the front panel interfaces.

Replacing the Computer Cover

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