After working inside your computer..........................9 BitLocker..................................9 Chapter 2: Removing and installing components................10 Recommended tools................................10 Screw list..................................... 10 Major components of OptiPlex 5400 All-in-One......................12 Stand..................................... 13 Removing the fixed stand............................13 Installing the fixed stand.............................13 Removing the height adjustable stand........................14 Installing the height adjustable stand........................15...
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Removing the system fan—35 W........................... 37 Installing the system fan—35 W..........................38 Removing the system fan—65 W...........................39 Installing the system fan—65 W..........................40 Coin-cell battery.................................41 Removing the coin-cell battery..........................41 Installing the coin-cell battery..........................42 Wireless card..................................43 Removing the wireless card............................43 Installing the wireless card............................
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Deleting or changing an existing system setup password................103 Clearing CMOS settings..............................103 Clearing BIOS (System Setup) and System passwords..................103 Chapter 5: Troubleshooting....................... 104 Dell SupportAssist Pre-boot System Performance Check diagnostics.............. 104 Running the SupportAssist Pre-Boot System Performance Check.............. 104 Display built-in self test..............................104 Power-Supply Unit Built-in Self-Test ........................105 System-diagnostic lights..............................105...
You should only perform troubleshooting and repairs as authorized or directed by the Dell technical assistance team. Damage due to servicing that is not authorized by Dell is not covered by your warranty. See the safety instructions that is shipped with the product or at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance.
ESD protection is an increasing concern. Due to the increased density of semiconductors used in recent Dell products, the sensitivity to static damage is now higher than in previous Dell products. For this reason, some previously approved methods of handling parts are no longer applicable.
Always place parts in your hand, on the ESD mat, in the system, or inside an anti-static bag. ● Transporting Sensitive Components – When transporting ESD sensitive components such as replacement parts or parts to be returned to Dell, it is critical to place these parts in anti-static bags for safe transport. Working inside your computer...
It is recommended that all field service technicians use the traditional wired ESD grounding wrist strap and protective anti-static mat at all times when servicing Dell products. In addition, it is critical that technicians keep sensitive parts separate from all insulator parts while performing service and that they use anti-static bags for transporting sensitive components.
Removing and installing components NOTE: The images in this document may differ from your computer depending on the configuration you ordered. Recommended tools The procedures in this document may require the following tools: ● Phillips screwdriver #0 ● Phillips screwdriver #1 ●...
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Table 1. Screw list (continued) Component Screw type Quantity Screw image M3x5 Camera assembly M3x5 Camera door Captive screws Heat sink—35 W Captive screws Heat sink—65 W M3x5 Power-supply unit (PSU) M3x5 PSU fan M3x5 Rear-I/O bracket M3x5 System board M3 4+7.1xZN Speakers M3x5...
21. PSU fan NOTE: Dell provides a list of components and their part numbers for the original system configuration purchased. These parts are available according to warranty coverages purchased by the customer. Contact your Dell sales representative for purchase options.
Before working inside your computer. CAUTION: When servicing the system, place it on an elevated, clean, and flat surface. Dell Technologies recommends removing the stand to avoid accidental damage to the system display during servicing. About this task The following image provides a visual representation of the fixed stand removal procedure.
Before working inside your computer. CAUTION: When servicing the system, place it on an elevated, clean, and flat surface. Dell recommends removing the stand to avoid accidental damage to the system display during servicing. About this task The following image provides a visual representation of the height adjustable stand removal procedure.
Steps 1. Press and slide the release button up. 2. Hold the button in the release position, and lift the stand upward. 3. Slide the stand downward, to lift the stand off the back cover. Installing the height adjustable stand Prerequisites If you are replacing a component, remove the existing component before performing the installation procedure.
Steps 1. Align the tabs on the stand with the slots on the back cover. 2. Slide the stand upward until it clicks into place. Next steps 1. Follow the procedure in After working inside your computer. Cable cover—optional Removing the cable cover Prerequisites 1.
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Steps 1. Unroute the power cable from the slots on the cable cover. 2. Remove the screw (M3x5) that secures the cable cover to the bottom cover. 3. Lift the cable cover from the bottom cover. Removing and installing components...
Installing the cable cover Prerequisites If you are replacing a component, remove the existing component before performing the installation procedure. About this task The following image provides a visual representation of the cable cover installation procedure: Removing and installing components...
Steps 1. Route the power cable through the slots on the cable cover. 2. Align the screw hole on the cable cover with the screw hole on the bottom cover. 3. Replace the screw (M3x5) to secure the cable cover to the bottom cover. Next steps 1.
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Steps 1. Press and hold the release tab on the back cover to release it from the latch on the system-board shield. 2. Slide the back cover up to release the tabs on the cover from the slots on the middle frame. 3.
Installing the back cover Prerequisites If you are replacing a component, remove the existing component before performing the installation procedure. About this task The following image provides a visual representation of the back cover installation procedure. Removing and installing components...
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Steps 1. Place the back cover on the middle frame and system-board shield and align the tabs on the back cover with the slots on the middle frame. 2. Slide the back cover to lock the release tab under the latch on the system-board shield. Next steps 1.
2. Install the stand. 3. Follow the procedure in After working inside your computer. Hard drive Removing the hard drive Prerequisites 1. Follow the procedure in Before working inside your computer. 2. Remove the stand. 3. Remove the cable cover (optional).
Steps 1. Press down the tab securing the hard-drive assembly to the system-board shield. 2. Slide and lift the hard-drive assembly from the slot on the display-assembly base. 3. Pry the tabs on hard-drive bracket from its slots on the hard drive. 4.
Steps 1. Align the tabs on the hard-drive bracket with the slots on the hard drive. 2. Flex the hard-drive bracket and replace the remaining tabs on the hard-drive bracket with the slots on the hard drive. 3. Place the hard-drive assembly into the slot and slide it to lock the hard-drive assembly on the display-assembly base. Next steps 1.
Steps 1. Pry and remove the DIMM door from the system-board shield. 2. Using your fingertips, spread apart the securing clips on the memory-module slot until the memory module pops up. 3. Slide and remove the memory module from the memory-module slot. NOTE: Repeat step 2 and 3 if there are two memory modules.
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Steps 1. Align the notch on the memory module with the tab on the memory-module slot. 2. Slide the memory module firmly into the slot at an angle and press the memory module down until it clicks into place. NOTE: If you do not hear the click, remove the memory module and reinstall it.
System-board shield Removing the system-board shield Prerequisites 1. Follow the procedure in Before working inside your computer. 2. Remove the stand. 3. Remove the cable cover (optional). 4. Remove the back cover. About this task The following image indicates the location of the system-board shield and provides a visual representation of the removal procedure.
About this task The following image indicates the location of the system-board shield and provides a visual representation of the installation procedure. Steps 1. Align the screw holes on the system-board shield with the screw holes on the display-assembly base. 2.
5. Remove the system-board shield. About this task The following image indicates the location of the slot-1 M.2 2230 solid-state drive and provides a visual representation of the removal procedure. Steps 1. Remove the screw (M2x2.5) that secures the solid-state drive to the system board. 2.
Steps 1. Align the notch on the solid-state drive with the tab on the M.2 card slot. 2. Slide the solid-state drive into the M.2 card slot on the system board. 3. Replace the screw (M2x2.5) to secure the solid-state drive to the system board. Next steps 1.
Steps 1. Remove the screw (M2x2.5) that secures the solid-state drive to the system board. 2. Slide and remove the solid-state drive from the M.2 card slot on the system board. Installing the M.2 2280 solid-state drive-slot 1 Prerequisites CAUTION: Solid-state drives are fragile.
Steps 1. Align the notch on the solid-state drive with the tab on the M.2 card slot. 2. Slide the solid-state drive into the M.2 card slot on the system board. 3. Replace the screw (M2x2.5) to secure the solid-state drive to the system board. Next steps 1.
Steps 1. Remove the screw (M2x2.5) that secures the solid-state drive to the system board. 2. Slide and remove the solid-state drive from the M.2 card slot on the system board. Installing the M.2 2230 solid-state drive-slot 2 Prerequisites CAUTION: Solid-state drives are fragile.
Steps 1. Align the notch on the solid-state drive with the tab on the M.2 card slot. 2. Slide the solid-state drive into the M.2 card slot on the system board. 3. Replace the screw (M2x2.5) to secure the solid-state drive to the system board. Next steps 1.
Steps 1. Remove the screw (M2x2.5) that secures the solid-state drive to the system board. 2. Slide and remove the solid-state drive from the M.2 card slot on the system board. Installing the M.2 2280 solid-state drive-slot 2 Prerequisites CAUTION: Solid-state drives are fragile.
Steps 1. Align the notch on the solid-state drive with the tab on the M.2 card slot. 2. Slide the solid-state drive into the M.2 card slot on the system board. 3. Replace the screw (M2x2.5) to secure the solid-state drive to the system board. Next steps 1.
Steps 1. Disconnect the system-fan cable from the system board. 2. Remove the three screws (M3x5) that secure the system fan to the display-assembly base. 3. Lift the system fan, along with its cable, off the display-assembly base. Installing the system fan—35 W Prerequisites If you are replacing a component, remove the existing component before performing the installation procedure.
Steps 1. Align the screw holes on the system fan with the screw holes on the display-assembly base. 2. Replace the three screws (M3x5) to secure the system fan to the display-assembly base. 3. Connect the system-fan cable to the connector on the system board. Next steps 1.
Steps 1. Disconnect the system-fan cable from the system board. 2. Remove the three screws (M3x5) that secure the system fan to the display-assembly base. 3. Lift the system fan, along with its cable, off the display-assembly base. Installing the system fan—65 W Prerequisites If you are replacing a component, remove the existing component before performing the installation procedure.
Steps 1. Align the screw holes on the system fan with the screw holes on the display-assembly base. 2. Replace the three screws (M3x5) to secure the system fan to the display-assembly base. 3. Connect the system-fan cable to the connector on the system board. Next steps 1.
Steps 1. Using the plastic scribe, press on the metal clip to release the coin-cell battery from the coin-cell battery holder. 2. Lift the coin-cell battery from the coin-cell battery holder. Installing the coin-cell battery Prerequisites If you are replacing a component, remove the existing component before performing the installation procedure. About this task The following image indicates the location of the coin-cell battery and provides a visual representation of the installation procedure.
Steps With the positive-side facing up, insert the coin-cell battery into the battery holder on the system board and gently press the battery until it snaps into place. Next steps 1. Install the system-board shield. 2. Install the back cover. 3.
Steps 1. Remove the two screws (M2x2.5) that secure the wireless-card shield to the system board. 2. Unroute the antenna cables from the routing guides on the wireless-card shield. 3. Lift the wireless-card shield out of the system. 4. Remove the screw (M2x2.5) that secures the wireless-card bracket to the wireless card. 5.
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Steps 1. Connect the antenna cables to the wireless card. The following table provides the antenna-cable color scheme: Table 2. Antenna-cable color scheme Connectors on the Antenna-cable color Silkscreen marking wireless card △ (white triangle) Main White MAIN Auxiliary Black ▲...
3. Install the cable cover (optional). 4. Install the stand. 5. Follow the procedure in After working inside your computer. Camera assembly Removing the camera assembly Prerequisites 1. Follow the procedure in Before working inside your computer. 2. Remove the stand. 3.
Steps 1. Remove the two screws (M3x5) that secure the camera-assembly door to the display-assembly base. 2. Disconnect the camera cable from the connector on the system board. 3. Remove the two screws (M3x5) that secure the camera assembly to the middle frame. 4.
2. Slide the camera assembly on the middle frame, and align the screw holes on the camera assembly with the screw holes on the middle frame. 3. Replace the two screws (M3x5) to secure the camera assembly to the middle frame. 4.
Steps 1. Remove the four screws (M3x5) that secure the bottom cover to the display-assembly base. 2. Pry and lift the bottom cover off the display-assembly base. Installing the bottom cover Prerequisites If you are replacing a component, remove the existing component before performing the installation procedure. About this task The following image indicates the location of the bottom cover and provides a visual representation of the installation procedure.
Steps 1. Align the screw holes on the bottom cover with the screw holes on the display-assembly base. 2. Replace the four screws (M3x5) to secure the bottom cover to the display-assembly base. Next steps 1. Install the system-board shield. 2.
Steps 1. Remove the screw (M3x5) that secures the power-supply socket to the rear-I/O bracket. 2. Slide the power-supply socket out of the rear-I/O bracket. 3. Remove the power-supply cable from the routing guides on the rear-I/O bracket and PSU fan. 4.
Steps 1. Align and place the PSU in the slot on the display-assembly base. 2. Replace the screw (M3x5) to secure the PSU to the display-assembly base. 3. Connect the power-supply cable to the connector on the system board. 4. Route the power-supply cable through the routing guides on the rear-I/O bracket and PSU fan. 5.
Steps 1. Remove the power-supply cable from the routing guides on the PSU fan. 2. Disconnect the PSU-fan cable from the system board. 3. Remove the two screws (M3x5) that secure the PSU fan to the display-assembly base. 4. Lift the PSU fan from the display-assembly base. Installing the PSU fan Prerequisites If you are replacing a component, remove the existing component before performing the installation procedure.
Steps 1. Align the screw holes on the PSU fan with the screw holes on the display-assembly base. 2. Replace the two screws (M3x5) to secure the PSU fan to the display-assembly base. 3. Connect the PSU-fan cable to the connector on the system board. 4.
Steps 1. In reverse sequential order (as indicated on the heat sink), loosen the five captive screws that secure the heat sink to the system board and the display-assembly base. 2. Slide and lift the heat sink off the system board and display-assembly base. Installing the heat sink—35 W Prerequisites If you are replacing a component, remove the existing component before performing the installation procedure.
Steps 1. Align the screw holes on the heat sink with the screw holes on the system board and the display-assembly base. 2. In sequential order (as indicated on the heat sink), tighten the five captive screws that secure the heat sink to the system board and display-assembly base.
Steps 1. In reverse sequential order (as indicated on the heat sink), loosen the five captive screws that secure the heat sink to the system board and the display-assembly base. 2. Slide and lift the heat sink off the system board and display-assembly base. Installing the heat sink—65 W Prerequisites If you are replacing a component, remove the existing component before performing the installation procedure.
Steps 1. Align the screw holes on the heat sink with the screw holes on the system board and the display-assembly base. 2. In sequential order (as indicated on the heat sink), tighten the five captive screws that secure the heat sink to the system board and display-assembly base.
About this task The following image indicates the location of the processor and provides a visual representation of the removal procedure. Steps 1. Press the release lever down and then push it away from the processor to release it from the securing tab. 2.
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Steps 1. Ensure that the release lever on the processor socket is fully extended in the open position. NOTE: The pin-1 corner of the processor has a triangle that aligns with the triangle on the pin-1 corner on the processor socket.
Rear-I/O bracket Removing the rear-I/O bracket Prerequisites 1. Follow the procedure in Before working inside your computer. 2. Remove the stand. 3. Remove the cable cover (optional). 4. Remove the back cover. 5. Remove the system-board shield. 6. Remove the bottom cover.
Installing the rear-I/O bracket Prerequisites If you are replacing a component, remove the existing component before performing the installation procedure. About this task The following image indicates the location of the rear-I/O bracket and provides a visual representation of the installation procedure.
System board Removing the system board Prerequisites 1. Follow the procedure in Before working inside your computer. NOTE: Your computer’s Service Tag is stored in the system board. You must enter the Service Tag in the BIOS setup program after you replace the system board. NOTE: Replacing the system board removes any changes you have made to the BIOS using the BIOS setup program.
Steps 1. Disconnect the display back-light cable from the connector on the system board. 2. Disconnect the display cable from the connector on the system board. 3. Disconnect the PSU cable from the connector on the system board. 4. Disconnect the PSU fan cable from the connector on the system board. 5.
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Steps 1. Align the screw holes on the system board with the screw holes on the display-assembly base. 2. Replace the nine screws (M3x5) to secure the system board to the display-assembly base. Removing and installing components...
3. Connect the camera cable to the connector system board. 4. Connect the touchscreen cable to the system board. 5. Connect the system fan cable to the system board. 6. Connect the audio-board cable to the system board. 7. Connect the SIO-power cable to the system board. 8.
About this task The following image indicates the location of the speakers and provides a visual representation of the removal procedure. Steps 1. Disconnect the speaker cable from the connector on the system board. 2. Remove the six screws (M3 4+7.1xZN) that secure the speakers to the display-assembly base. 3.
Steps 1. Align the screw holes on the speakers with the screw holes on the display-assembly base. 2. Replace the six screws (M3 4+7.1xZN) to secure the speakers to the display-assembly base. 3. Route the speaker cable through the routing guide on display-assembly base and connect the speaker cable to the system board.
5. Remove the system-board shield. 6. Remove the bottom cover. 7. Remove the rear-I/O bracket. 8. Remove the speakers. About this task The following image indicates the location of the power-button board and provides a visual representation of the power-button board removal procedure.
Steps 1. Align and place the power-button board in the slot on the middle frame. 2. Replace the screw (M3x5) to secure the power-button board to the middle frame. 3. Slide the power-button cable into the connector on the system board and close the latch to secure the cable. Next steps 1.
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6. Remove the bottom cover. 7. Remove the rear-I/O bracket. 8. Remove the speakers. About this task The following image indicates the location of the microphones and provides a visual representation of the removal procedure. Steps 1. Disconnect the microphone cable from the system board, and unroute it from the routing guides on the display-assembly base.
Installing the microphones Prerequisites If you are replacing a component, remove the existing component before performing the installation procedure. About this task The following image indicates the location of the microphones and provides a visual representation of the installation procedure. Steps 1.
Next steps 1. Install the speakers. 2. Install the rear-I/O bracket. 3. Install the bottom cover. 4. Install the system-board shield. 5. Install the back cover. 6. Install the cable cover (optional). 7. Install the stand. 8. Follow the procedure in After working inside your computer.
Steps 1. Remove the two screws (M3x5) that secure the side I/O-board shield to the display-assembly base. 2. Lift and remove the side I/O-board shield off the side I/O-board. 3. Disconnect the SIO-signal cable, SIO-power cable, and audio-board cable from the system board. 4.
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Steps 1. Align the screw holes on the side I/O-board with the screw holes on the display-assembly base. 2. Replace the two screws (M2.5x3.5) to secure the side I/O-board to the display-assembly base. 3. Route the SIO-signal cable, SIO-power cable, and audio-board cable through the routing guides on the display-assembly base.
Audio board Removing the audio board Prerequisites 1. Follow the procedure in Before working inside your computer. 2. Remove the stand. 3. Remove the cable cover (optional). 4. Remove the back cover. 5. Remove the system-board shield. 6. Remove the bottom cover.
Steps 1. Align the screw hole on the audio board with the screw hole on the display-assembly base. 2. Replace the screw (M3x5) to secure the audio board to the display-assembly base. 3. Connect the audio-board cable to the system board. Next steps 1.
Steps 1. Remove the antenna cables from the routing guides on the display-assembly base. 2. Remove the two screws (M2x2.5) that secure the antenna modules to the middle frame. 3. Carefully peel the copper foil that secures the antenna cables to the middle frame. 4.
Steps 1. Align and place the antenna modules in the slots on the middle frame. 2. Adhere the copper foil that secures the antenna cables to the middle frame. 3. Replace the two screws (M2x2.5) to secure the antenna modules to the middle frame. 4.
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9. Remove the speakers. 10. Remove the camera assembly. 11. Remove the system board. 12. Remove the fan. 13. Remove the PSU. About this task The following image indicates the location of the display panel and provides a visual representation of the display panel removal procedure.
Steps 1. Remove the 11 screws (M3x5) (for touch display) and 12 screws (M3x5) (for non-touch display) that secure the display panel to the middle frame and display-assembly base. 2. Unroute the display back-light cable from the routing guides on the display-assembly base. 3.
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Steps 1. Place the system in an upright position, and slide the display panel on the slots of the display-assembly base. 2. Route the display-backlight, and display cable through the slots on the display-assembly base. 3. Place the display-assembly base on a clean and flat surface with the display panel facing down. Removing and installing components...
4. Replace the nine screws (M3x5) (for touch display) and ten screws (M3x5) (for non-touch display) to secure the display panel to the middle frame and display-assembly base. 5. Remove the two jig screws from the display panel and replace with two screws (M3x5) to secure the display panel to the middle frame and display assembly base.
Steps 1. Remove the 17 screws (M3x5) that secure the middle frame to the display-assembly base. 2. Remove the middle frame and lift the middle frame off the display-assembly base. Installing the middle frame Prerequisites If you are replacing a component, remove the existing component before performing the installation procedure. About this task The following image indicates the location of the middle frame and provides a visual representation of the middle frame installation procedure.
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Steps 1. Slide and align the middle frame to the slots on the display-assembly base, then snap the middle frame into place on the display-assembly base. 2. Replace the 17 screws (M3x5) to secure the middle frame to the display-assembly base. Next steps 1.
Drivers and downloads When troubleshooting, downloading or installing drivers it is recommended that you read the Dell Knowledge Based article, Drivers and Downloads FAQ 000123347. Drivers and downloads...
BIOS setup CAUTION: Unless you are an expert computer user, do not change the settings in the BIOS Setup program. Certain changes can make your computer work incorrectly. NOTE: Depending on the computer and its installed devices, the items listed in this section may or may not be displayed. NOTE: Before you change BIOS Setup program, it is recommended that you write down the BIOS Setup program screen information for future reference.
NOTE: Depending on your computer and its installed devices, the items listed in this section may or may not appear. Table 4. System setup options—System information menu Overview OptiPlex 5400 All-in-One BIOS Version Displays the BIOS version number. Service Tag Displays the Service Tag of the computer.
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Table 4. System setup options—System information menu (continued) Overview DIMM_SLOT 1 Displays the DIMM 1 memory size. DIMM_SLOT 2 Displays the DIMM 2 memory size. Devices Information Panel Type Displays the Panel Type of the computer. Video Controller Displays the video controller type of the computer. Video Memory Displays the video memory information of the computer.
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Table 6. System setup options—Integrated Devices menu (continued) Integrated Devices Audio Enable Audio Enable or disable the integrated audio controller. By default, all the options are enabled. USB Configuration ● Enable or disable booting from USB mass storage devices through the boot sequence or boot menu.
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Table 8. System setup options—Display menu Display OSD Button Management Disable OSD Buttons Enable or disable the OSD (On-Screen Display) buttons on the computer. Full Screen Logo Enable or disable full screen logo. By default, the option is not enabled. Table 9.
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Table 10. System setup options—Power menu (continued) Power By default, the Enabled in S4 and S5 option is enabled. Fan Control Override Enable or disable the fan control override feature. By default, the option is disabled. Intel Speed Shift Technology Enable or disable the Intel speed shift technology support.
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Allow Non-Admin PSID Revert Enable Allow Non-Admin PSID Revert Controls access to the Physical Security ID (PSID) revert of NVMe hard-drives from the Dell Security Manager prompt. By default, the option is disabled. Table 13. System setup options—Update, Recovery menu...
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By default, the option is enabled. Dell Auto OS Recovery Threshold Controls the automatic boot flow for SupportAssist System Resolution Console and for Dell OS Recovery Tool. By default, the threshold value is set to 2. Table 14. System setup options—System Management menu...
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Table 15. System setup options—Keyboard menu Keyboard Keyboard Errors Enable Keyboard Error Detection Enable or disable the keyboard error detection. By default, the option is enabled. Numlock LED Enable Numlock LED Enable or disable Numlock LED. By default, the option is enabled. Table 16.
Steps 1. Go to www.dell.com/support. 2. Click Product support. In the Search support box, enter the Service Tag of your computer, and then click Search. NOTE: If you do not have the Service Tag, use the SupportAssist feature to automatically identify your computer. You can also use the product ID or manually browse for your computer model.
One-Time boot menu on the computer. Most of the Dell computers built after 2012 have this capability, and you can confirm by booting your computer to the F12 One-Time Boot Menu to see if BIOS FLASH UPDATE is listed as a boot option for your computer. If the option is listed, then the BIOS supports this BIOS update option.
Steps 1. From a turn off state, insert the USB drive where you copied the flash into a USB port of the computer. 2. Turn on the computer and press F12 to access the One-Time Boot Menu, select BIOS Update using the mouse or arrow keys then press Enter.
Clearing BIOS (System Setup) and System passwords About this task To clear the system or BIOS passwords, contact Dell technical support as described at www.dell.com/contactdell. NOTE: For information on how to reset Windows or application passwords, refer to the documentation accompanying Windows or your application.
Check diagnostics About this task SupportAssist diagnostics (also known as system diagnostics) performs a complete check of your hardware. The Dell SupportAssist Pre-boot System Performance Check diagnostics is embedded with the BIOS and is launched by the BIOS internally. The embedded system diagnostics provides a set of options for particular devices or device groups allowing you to: ●...
Built-in Self-Test (BIST) helps determine if the power-supply unit is working. To run self-test diagnostics on the power-supply unit of a desktop or all-in-one computer, see the knowledge base article 000125179 at www.dell.com/support. System-diagnostic lights This section lists the system-diagnostic lights of your OptiPlex 5400 All-in-One. Table 21. System-diagnostic lights Blinking pattern Amber White...
It enables you to diagnose hardware issues, repair your computer, back up your files, or restore your computer to its factory state. You can also download it from the Dell Support website to troubleshoot and fix your computer when it fails to boot into their primary operating system due to software or hardware failures.
Real Time Clock—RTC reset The Real Time Clock (RTC) reset function allows you or the service technician to recover the recently launched model Dell Latitude and Precision systems from No POST/No Boot/No Power situations. You can initiate the RTC reset on the system from a power-off state only if it is connected to AC power.
Getting help and contacting Dell Self-help resources You can get information and help on Dell products and services using these self-help resources: Table 22. Self-help resources Self-help resources Resource location Information about Dell products and services www.dell.com My Dell app...