Dell Precision WorkStation 530 User's Guide
The following figure shows the computer with the cover open.
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NOTE: User service access points are color-coded green. |
The following illustration shows all potential connectivity throughout the computer. Connectivity is provided by the system board and front panel.
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NOTE: The control panel shown in "System Cabling" is mounted to the front of the chassis frame. It controls the power button, power light, and hard-drive access light. The chassis intrusion switch and the chassis speaker are mounted inside the computer cover. For more information on these components, see the Service Manual. |
The following figure shows the principal connectors and components on the system board.
The following table lists the labels for connectors and components on the system board, and briefly describes the function of each.
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Connector or Component |
Label |
|---|---|
1394 | IEEE 1394 connector |
AGP | AGP Pro expansion-card connector |
AUDIO | Audio connectors |
AUX_LED | Auxiliary drive access light connector |
BATTERY | Battery socket |
CD_IN | CD audio input connector |
CPU_0 | Microprocessor 0 with heat sink |
CPU_1 | Microprocessor 1 with heat sink |
DISKETTE | Diskette-drive connector |
FAN_CCAG | Expansion card fan connector |
FAN_P0 | Microprocessor 0 fan connector |
FAN_P1 | Microprocessor 1 fan connector |
FPAUDIO | Front panel audio connector |
FRONT1394 | Front panel IEEE 1394 connector |
IDE1 | Primary EIDE connector |
IDE2 | Secondary EIDE connector |
KYBD_MOUSE | PS/2 keyboard and mouse connectors |
PANEL | Front I/O panel connector |
PARALLEL_SERIAL | |
PCIn | PCI expansion-card connector |
POWER1 | Power 1 connector |
POWER2 | Power 2 connector |
PSWD | Password jumper |
RIMM_n | RIMM socket |
RTCRST | Real-time clock reset jumper |
SCSI | LVD SCSI connector |
SPKR | System board speaker |
STANDBY_LED | Standby power light |
STR_LED | Suspend-to-RAM light |
TAPI/MODEM | Telephony (TAPI) connector |
USB_NIC | Network and Port 1 USB (2) connectors |
VRM_0 | VRM 0 connector |
VRM_1 | VRM 1 connector |
The front panel provides connectivity for the computer front I/O panel as well as several components located inside the chassis. The following figure shows the principal connectors on the front panel.
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NOTE: The control panel is mounted to the front of the chassis frame. It controls the power button, power light, and hard-drive access light. The chassis intrusion switch and the chassis speaker are mounted inside the computer cover. For more information on these components, see the Service Manual. |
The following table lists the labels for connectors on the front panel, and briefly describes the function of each.
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Connector |
Label |
|---|---|
1394 | System board IEEE 1394 connector |
1394_FNT | IEEE 1394 connector |
AUDIO | System board audio connector |
CTRL_PNL | Control panel connector |
DIAGLED | |
EXT_SPKR | Chassis speaker connector |
FNT_PNL | System board connector |
HP_OUT | speaker/headphone jack |
INTRUDER | Chassis intrusion switch connector |
USB_FNT | Port 2 USB connectors (2) |