Dell Vostro 230 Manual de usuario

Dell™Vostro™230ServiceManual—Mini Tower

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March2010Rev.A00

Working on Your Computer

Removing and Replacing Parts

Specifications

Diagnostics

System Setup

System Board Diagram

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NOTE: A NOTE indicates important information that helps you make better use of your computer.

CAUTION: A CAUTION indicates potential damage to hardware or loss of data if instructions are not followed.

WARNING: A WARNING indicates a potential for property damage, personal injury, or death.

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System Setup

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Boot Menu

Navigation Keystrokes

Entering System Setup

System Setup Menu Options

Boot Menu

Press<F12>whentheDell™logoappearstoinitiateaone-time boot menu with a list of the valid boot devices for the system.

The options listed are:

Internal HDD

CD/DVD/CD-RW Drive

Onboard NIC

BIOS Setup

Diagnostics

This menu is useful when you are attempting to boot to a particular device or to bring up the diagnostics for the system. Using the boot menu does not make

any changes to the boot order stored in the BIOS.

Navigation Keystrokes

Use the following keystrokes to navigate the System Setup screens.

Entering System Setup

Your computer offers the following BIOS and System Setup options:

lBring up a one-time boot menu by pressing <F12>

lAccess System Setup by pressing <F2>

<F12> Menu

Press<F12>whentheDell™logoappearstoinitiateaone-time boot menu with a list of the valid boot devices for the computer. Diagnostics and Enter Setup

options are also included in this menu. The devices listed on the boot menu depend on the bootable devices installed in the computer. This menu is useful

when you are attempting to boot to a particular device or to bring up the diagnostics for the computer. Making changes in the boot menu does not make any

changes to the boot order stored in the BIOS.

<F2>

Press <F2> to enter System Setup and make changes to user-definable settings. If you have trouble entering System Setup using this key, press <F2> when

the keyboard lights first flash.

System Setup Menu Options

Navigation Keystrokes

Action

Keystroke

Expand and collapse field

<Enter>, left-or right-arrow key, or +/–

Expand or collapse all fields

< >

Exit BIOS

<Esc>—Remain in Setup, Save/Exit, Discard/Exit

Change a setting

Left or right-arrow key

Select field to change

<Enter>

Cancel modification

<Esc>

Reset defaults

<Alt><F> or Load Defaults menu option

NOTE: System Setup options may vary depending on your computer and may not appear in the exact same order.

System Info

The System Info page provides the basic configuration information. You cannot change these options. The following information is available:

lBIOS Version

lService Tag

lProcessor Type

lProcessor L2 Cache

lInstalled Memory

lMemory Speed

lMemory Channel Mode

lMemory Type

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Main

System Time

System Time allows you to set the desired time (usually the current time) in the <hour><minute><second> format.

System Date

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System Date allows you to set the desired date (usually the current day) in the <day><month><date><year> format.

lDay —Choose the day of the week, defined by BIOS (read-only)

lMonth —Choose the month

lDate —Choose the date, which you can change using the keyboard.

lYear —Set the year.

SATA

The computer only supports two hard drives, however the system setup can support up to four SATA hard drives. When you enter System

Setup it detects the presence of SATA devices. Pressing <Enter> displays the SATA 0 -3 sub-menus. These sub-menus displays the status of

the auto detection. The following information is displayed:

lDevice

lVendor

lSize (only displayed when the Hard Drive is detected)

S.M.A.R.T.

Reporting

This field controls whether errors for integrated drives are reported while booting the computer. This technology is part of the SMART (Self

Monitoring Analysis and Reporting Technology) specification.

lAuto (default)

lOff

Halt On Error

During the power-on self-test (POST), the computer stops if the system setup detects a hardware error. You can configure the system setup to

ignore certain errors during POST and continue the boot-up process. Available settings are:

lDisabled

lEnabled (default)

Keyboard

Errors

During the power-on self-test (POST), the computer detects keyboard error. You can configure the BIOS to enable or disable error reporting

during POST. Available settings are:

lReport (default)

lDo not report

Fan Errors

During the power-on self-test (POST), the computer detects fan error. You can configure the BIOS to enable or disable error reporting during

POST. Available settings are:

lReport (default)

lDo not report

Advanced

CPU Information

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Max CPUID Value Limit —The maximum CPUID input value determines the values that the operating system can write to the CPUID's

EAX register to obtain information about the processor. Available Settings are:

lEnable

lDisable (default)

Intel®Virtualization Tech —Intel®Virtualization Technology (Intel®VT) is comprised of a set of processor enhancements that improve

traditional software-based virtualization solutions. Allows a computer to run multiple operating systems and applications as independent

virtual machines. Using virtualization capabilities, one computer can function as multiple "virtual" computers. Available Settings are:

lEnable (default)

lDisable

Execute Disable Bit —Execute Disable Bit (EDB) is an Intel hardware-based security feature that can help reduce your computers

exposure to viruses and malicious code. This feature allows the processors to specify areas on the memory where application codes can

or cannot execute. When a malicious worm attempts to insert code in the buffer, the processor disables the code's execution, preventing

damage and worm propagation. Available Settings are:

lEnable (default)

lDisable

Integrated

Graphics

Configuration

Initiate Graphic Adapter —Allows you to enable or disable the VGA controller. Available Settings are:

lPEG/PCI (default)

lPEG

lPCI

Video Memory Size —Allows you to set the size of the Video Memory. Available Settings are:

l32 MB (default)

l64 MB

l128 MB

DVMT Model Select —Intel's Dynamic Video Memory Technology (DVMT) allows the computer to dynamically allocate memory resources

according to the demands of the computer at any point in time. The DVMT improves the efficiency of the memory allocated to either

computer's or graphic's processor. Available Settings are:

lDVMT Mode (default)

lUMA Mode

DVMT/FIXED Memory —Allows you to set the size of the DVMT/FIXED Memory. Available Settings are:

l128 MB

l256 MB (default)

lMaximum DVMT

Integrated

Peripherals

Configuration

ATA/IDE Configuration —

lDisabled

lCompatible

lPEG/PCI (default)

USB Functions —

lEnabled (default)

lDisabled

USB Storage Functions —

lEnabled (default)

lDisabled

Audio Controller —

lEnabled (default)

lDisabled

Integrated NIC —

lEnabled (default)

lDisabled

LAN Boot ROM —

lEnabled (default)

lDisabled

Serial Port Address —

l3F8/IRQ4 (default)

l2F8/IRQ3

l3E8/IRQ4

l2E8/IRQ3

Bootup Num-Lock —

lOn (default)

lOff

Quick Boot —

lEnabled (default)

lDisabled

Power

Low Power

Mode

Enables or disables low power mode.

This option is disabled by default.

When low power mode is enabled, the integrated network card is disabled when the computer shuts down or hibernates. Only add-in

network cards will be able to remotely wake the computer.

Suspend mode

Sets the energy-saving mode of the ACPI function. It determines the Standby mode in the operating system. Available settings are:

lS1 (POS)

lS3 (STR) (default)

When you select S1 (POS) mode, the power does not shut off and the supply status remains as it is. But when you select S3 (STR) mode, the

power is cut off after a delay. The computer’s status before it enters STR is saved in memory, and the computer can quickly return to that

previous status when the STR function wakes.

USB Wakeup

From S3

Allows the system to wake up from USB peripheral that supports wake from USB. Available settings are:

lEnabled (default)

lDisabled

Restore on AC

Power Loss

Determines what action the computer will take when power is restored. Available settings are:

lLast State

lOn

lOff (default)

Resume by PS2

Allows the computer to resume back after go to standby using PS2 Devices. Available settings are:

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Devices

lEnabled (default)

lDisabled

Resume on LAN

Allows the system to resume from an onboard LAN, PCIE-X1 LAN card, or a PCI LAN card. Available settings are:

lEnabled

lDisabled (default)

Resume on RTC

Alarm

You can set the alarm to enabled and key in Data/time to power on system Available settings are:

lEnabled

lDisabled (default)

Security

Supervisor

Password

Provides restricted access to the computer's system setup program in the same way that access to the system can be restricted with the

System Password option.

This option is not set by default.

Boot

Boot Sequence

Specifies the Boot Device Priority sequence from available devices.

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Diagnostics

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Dell Diagnostics

Power Button Light Codes

Beep Codes

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Dell Diagnostics

When to Use the Dell Diagnostics

It is recommended that you print these procedures before you begin.

Enter system setup (see Entering System Setup), review your computer's configuration information, and ensure that the device you want to test displays in

System Setup and is active.

Start the Dell Diagnostics from either your hard drive or from the Drivers and Utilities media.

Starting the Dell Diagnostics From Your Hard Drive

1. Turn on (or restart) your computer.

2. When the DELL logo appears, press <F12> immediately.

If you wait too long and the operating system logo appears, continue to wait until you see the Microsoft®Windows®desktop. Then shut down

your computer and try again.

3. When the boot device list appears, highlight Boot to Utility Partition and press <Enter>.

4. When the Dell Diagnostics Main Menu appears, select the test that you want to run.

Starting the Dell Diagnostics From the Drivers and Utilities Disc

1. Insert the Drivers and Utilities disc.

2. Shut down and restart the computer.

When the DELL logo appears, press <F12> immediately.

If you wait too long and the Windows logo appears, continue to wait until you see the Windows desktop. Then shut down your computer and try again.

3. When the boot device list appears, highlight Onboard or USB CD-ROM Drive and press <Enter>.

4. Select the Boot from CD-ROM option from the menu that appears and press <Enter>.

5. Type 1to start the menu and press <Enter> to proceed.

6. Select Run the 32 Bit Dell Diagnostics from the numbered list. If multiple versions are listed, select the version appropriate for your computer.

7. When the Dell Diagnostics Main Menu appears, select the test you want to run.

Dell Diagnostics Main Menu

1. After the Dell Diagnostics loads and the Main Menu screen appears, click the button for the option you want.

NOTE: The Dell Diagnostics software works only on Dell computers.

NOTE: The Drivers and Utilities media is optional and may not ship with your computer.

NOTE: If you see a message stating that no diagnostics utility partition has been found, run the Dell Diagnostics from your Drivers and Utilities media.

NOTE: The next steps change the boot sequence for one time only. On the next startup, the computer boots according to the devices specified in the

system setup program.

Option

Function

Express Test

Performs a quick test of devices. This test typically takes 10 to 20 minutes and requires no interaction on your part. Run Express Test first to

increase the possibility of tracing the problem quickly.

Extended

Test

Performs a thorough check of devices. This test typically takes 1 hour or more and requires you to answer questions periodically.

Custom Test

Tests a specific device. You can customize the tests you want to run.

Symptom

Tree

Lists the most common symptoms encountered and allows you to select a test based on the symptom of the problem you are having.

2. If a problem is encountered during a test, a message appears with an error code and a description of the problem. Write down the error code and

problem description and follow the instructions on the screen.

3. If you run a test from the Custom Test or Symptom Tree option, click the applicable tab described in the following table for more information.

4. When the tests are completed, if you are running the Dell Diagnostics from the Drivers and Utilities disc, remove the disc.

5. Close the test screen to return to the Main Menu screen. To exit the Dell Diagnostics and restart the computer, close the Main Menu screen.

Power Button Light Codes

The diagnostic lights give much more information about the system state, but legacy power light states are also supported in your computer. The power light

states are shown in following table.

Beep Codes

If the monitor cannot display error messages during the POST, the computer may emit a series of beeps that identifies the problem or that can help you

identify a faulty component or assembly. The following table lists the beep codes that may be generated during the POST. Most beep codes indicate a fatal

error that prevents the computer from completing the boot routine until the indicated condition is corrected.

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Tab

Function

Results

Displays the results of the test and any error conditions encountered.

Errors

Displays error conditions encountered, error codes, and the problem description.

Help

Describes the test and may indicate requirements for running the test.

Configuration

Displays your hardware configuration for the selected device.

The Dell Diagnostics obtains configuration information for all devices from system setup, memory, and various internal tests, and it displays

the information in the device list in the left pane of the screen. The device list may not display the names of all the components installed on

your computer or all devices attached to your computer.

Parameters

Allows you to customize the test by changing the test settings.

Power Light

State

Description

Off

Power is off, light is blank. The computer is either turned off or is not receiving power.

Solid Blue

Power light is steady blue and the computer is not responding, ensure that the display is connected and powered on.

Blinking

Blue

Indicates the computer is in standby mode. Press a key on the keyboard, move the mouse, or press the power button to resume normal

operation. If the power light is blinking amber, the computer is receiving electrical power, a device such as a memory module or graphics card

might be malfunctioning or incorrectly installed.

Blinking

Amber

Indicates the computer is receiving electrical power but a device such as a memory module or graphics card might be malfunctioning or

incorrectly installed.

Solid Amber

Indicates the computer is facing the power issue or an internal device is malfunctioning.

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Code

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Cause

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Cause

BIOS checksum failure.

Possible system board failure. Contact Dell.

No memory modules are

detected

1. If you have two or more memory modules installed, remove the modules, reinstall one module, and then

restart the computer. If the computer starts normally, reinstall an additional module. Continue until you have

identified a faulty module or reinstalled all modules without error.

2. If available, install good memory of the same type into your computer.

3. If the problem persists, contact Dell.

Possible system board failure

Contact Dell.

RAM Read/Write failure

1. Ensure that no special memory module/memory connector placement requirements exist.

2. Verify that the memory modules that you are installing are compatible with your computer.

3. If the problem persists, contact Dell.

Real-time clock failure. Possible

battery failure or system board

failure.

Replace the battery. If the problem persists, contact Dell.

Video BIOS Test Failure

Contact Dell.

CPU-cache test failure

Contact Dell.

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Multimedia Card Reader

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Removing the Multimedia Card Reader

1. Follow the procedures in Before Working Inside Your Computer.

2. Remove the cover.

3. Remove the front bezel.

4. Disconnect the data cable connector from the system board.

5. Remove the screws that secure the multimedia card-reader assembly to the computer.

6. Remove the multimedia card reader from the computer by sliding it through the front of the computer.

Replacing the Multimedia Card Reader

To replace the multimedia card reader, perform the above steps in reverse order.

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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.

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Fan

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Removing the Fan

1. Follow the procedures in Before Working Inside Your Computer.

2. Remove the cover.

3. Disconnect the fan cable from the system board.

4. Remove the screws that secure the fan to the computer.

5. Lift and remove the fan from the computer.

Replacing the Fan

To replace the fan, perform the above steps in reverse order.

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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.

NOTE: You may need to install Adobe®Flash®Player from Adobe.com in order to view the illustrations below.

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