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Dell Vostro 3800
Owner's Manual
Regulatory Model: D08D
Regulatory Type: D08D001

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  • Page 1 Dell Vostro 3800 Owner's Manual Regulatory Model: D08D Regulatory Type: D08D001...
  • Page 2 WARNING: A WARNING indicates a potential for property damage, personal injury, or death. Copyright © 2014 Dell Inc. All rights reserved. This product is protected by U.S. and international copyright and intellectual property laws. Dell ™...

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Contents 1 Working on Your Computer................... 5 ....................5 Before Working Inside Your Computer ........................6 Turning Off Your Computer ....................7 After Working Inside Your Computer 2 Removing and Installing Components..............8 ..........................8 Recommended Tools ........................... 8 System Overview ............................8 Inside view ..........................
  • Page 4 4 System Setup......................29 ........................29 System Setup Overview ..........................29 Enter System Setup .........................29 System Setup Options ............................... 29 Main ............................30 Advanced ..............................31 Boot .............................32 Power ............................32 Security ..............................32 Exit 5 Specifications......................33 6 Contacting Dell....................... 37...

  • Page 5: Working On Your Computer

    Damage due to servicing that is not authorized by Dell is not covered by your warranty. Read and follow the safety instructions that came with the product.

  • Page 6: Turning Off Your Computer

    To avoid damaging your computer, perform the following steps before you begin working inside the computer. Ensure that your work surface is flat and clean to prevent the computer cover from being scratched. Turn off your computer (see Turning Off Your Computer). CAUTION: To disconnect a network cable, first unplug the cable from your computer and then unplug the cable from the network device.

  • Page 7: After Working Inside Your Computer

    Connect any telephone or network cables to your computer. Connect your computer and all attached devices to their electrical outlets. Turn on your computer. If required, verify that the computer works correctly by running the Dell Diagnostics.

  • Page 8: Removing And Installing Components

    Removing and Installing Components This section provides detailed information on how to remove or install the components from your computer. Recommended Tools The procedures in this document may require the following tools: • Small flat-blade screwdriver • Phillips screwdriver • Small plastic scribe System Overview Inside view...

  • Page 9: Removing The Cover

    system board optical drive I/O panel system fan hard drive coin-cell battery power supply unit (PSU) expansion card Removing The Cover Follow the procedures in Before Working Inside Your Computer. Follow the steps below to remove the cover: a. Remove the screws that secure the cover to the computer. b.

  • Page 10: Installing The Bezel

    Follow the steps below to remove the bezel: a. Pry the front panel retention clips away from the chassis. b. Release the hooks on the opposite edge of the bezel from the chassis. c. Remove the bezel from the computer. Installing The Bezel Place the hooks on the notches in the computer.

  • Page 11: Installing The Optical Drive

    Follow the steps below to remove the optical drive: a. Disconnect the data cable and power cable from the optical drive [1,2]. b. Pull the optical-drive release latch and then push the optical drive towards the front of the computer [3]. c.

  • Page 12: Installing The Hard Drive

    Follow the steps below to remove the hard-drive bracket: a. Disconnect the SATA cable and power cable from the hard drive [1,2]. b. Push the blue tab on the hard-drive bracket and lift it to remove it from the computer [3,4]. Follow the steps below to remove the hard drive from the hard-drive bracket: a.

  • Page 13: Removing The Expansion Card(S)

    Removing the Expansion Card(s) Follow the procedures in Before Working Inside Your Computer. Remove the cover. Follow the steps to remove the expansion card: a. Press the blue tab and slide down the release lever that secures the expansion card. b.
  • Page 14 Disconnect the following power supply cables from the system board by pressing on the retention latch and lifting it upwards. • system fan power cable [1.2] • system board power cable [3,4] a. Un-thread the power cables from the metal clips. Follow the steps below to remove the power supply unit: a.

  • Page 15: Installing The Power Supply Unit (Psu)

    Installing The Power Supply Unit (PSU) Place the power supply unit into the computer. Slide the power supply unit towards the back of the computer till it snaps into place. Replace the screws to secure the power supply unit to the computer. Thread the power cables through the metal clips.

  • Page 16: Installing The Heatsink

    Installing The Heatsink Place the heat sink and fan assembly on the processor. Tighten the captive-screws that secure the heat sink and fan assembly to the system board. Connect the heat sink and fan assembly cable to the system board. Install the: •...

  • Page 17: Installing The Memory

    Press down on the memory-retaining tabs on each side of the memory modules and lift the memory module upwards to remove it from the computer. Installing the Memory Align the notch on the memory-card with the tab in the system-board connector. Insert the memory module into the memory socket.

  • Page 18: Installing The System Fan

    Follow the steps below to remove the system fan: a. Remove the screws that secure the system fan to the computer. b. Remove the system fan from the computer. Installing The System Fan Place the fan on the computer. Replace the screws to secure the fan to the computer. Thread the system fan cable through the metal retention clips.

  • Page 19: Installing The Input/Output (I/O) Panel

    Follow the steps below to disconnect the I/O panel cables: a. Disconnect the I/O panel and FlyWire cables from the system board. b. Un-thread the cables from the metal retention clips. Follow the steps below to remove the I/O panel: a.

  • Page 20: Removing The System Board

    Install the: • optical drive • hard drive • bezel • cover Follow the procedures in After Working Inside Your Computer. Removing The System Board Follow the procedures in Before Working Inside Your Computer. Remove the: • cover • bezel •...

  • Page 21: Installing The System Board

    Installing The System Board Place the system board into the computer at a 45–degrees angle and then slide it towards the back of the computer. Replace the screws to secure the system board to the computer. Thread and connect all the cables connected to the system board. Install the: •...
  • Page 22 PCI connector PCIe x1 connector PCIe x16 connector PCIe x1 connector P2 power connector processor socket CPU fan connector memory connectors P1 power connector card reader module connector real-time clock reset jumper password reset jumper front USB connector SATA connectors front LED connector system fan connector SATA connectors...

  • Page 23: Troubleshooting Your Computer

    Troubleshooting Your Computer You can troubleshoot your computer using indicators like Diagnostic Lights, Beep Codes, and Error Messages during the operation of the computer. Diagnostic Power LED Codes Power LED Light Status Possible Cause Troubleshooting Steps • Re-seat the power cable in The computer is either turned off the power connector on the or is not receiving power.

  • Page 24: Diagnostic Error Messages

    DISK C: FAILED INITIALIZATION The hard drive failed initialization. Run the hard drive tests in the Dell Diagnostics. DRIVE NOT READY The operation requires a hard drive in the bay before it can continue. Install a hard drive in the hard drive bay.
  • Page 25 Then, shut down the computer, reinstall the hard drive, and restart the computer. If the problem persists, try another drive. Run the Hard Disk Drive tests in the Dell Diagnostics. HARD-DISK DRIVE FAILURE The hard drive does not respond to commands from the computer.
  • Page 26 For external keyboards or keypads, check the cable connection. Restart the computer, and avoid touching the keyboard or keys during the boot routine. Run the Stuck Key test in the Dell Diagnostics. LICENSED CONTENT IS NOT ACCESSIBLE IN Dell MediaDirect cannot verify the Digital Rights...
  • Page 27 SHUTDOWN FAILURE A chip on the system board may be malfunctioning. Run the System Set tests in the contact Dell TIME-OF-DAY CLOCK LOST POWER System configuration settings are corrupted. Connect your computer to an electrical outlet to charge the battery.

  • Page 28: System Error Messages

    CAUTION - Hard Drive SELF MONITORING S.M.A.R.T error, possible hard disk drive failure SYSTEM has reported that a parameter has exceeded its normal operating range. Dell recommends that you back up your data regularly. A parameter out of range may or may not indicate...

  • Page 29: System Setup

    Enter System Setup Turn on (or restart) your computer. After the white Dell logo appears, press <F2> or <F12> immediately. The System Setup page displays. NOTE: If you wait too long and the operating system logo appears, continue to wait until you see the desktop.

  • Page 30: Advanced

    Processor Type Displays the type of processor. Processor ID Displays the processor ID Processor Core Count Displays the processor core count L1 Cache Size Displays the processor L1 cache size. L2 Cache Size Displays the processor L2 cache size. L3 Cache Size Displays the processor L3 cache size.

  • Page 31: Boot

    Processor Configuration Onboard Device Configuration Onboard Audio Controller Enable or disable the onboard Default: Enabled audio controller. SATA Mode Displays the SATA Mode Default: AHCI Intel Multi-Display Enable or disable the Intel Multi- Default: Disabled Display Technology. Onboard LAN Controller Enable or disable the onboard Default: Enabled LAN controller.

  • Page 32: Power

    Power Wake up by Integrated LAN/WLAN Enable or disable Wake up by Integrated LAN/ WLAN AC Recovery Specifies the AC recovery mode. Auto Power On Enable or disable Auto Power On mode. Security Supervisor Password Specifies whether an administrator password has been assigned.

  • Page 33: Specifications

    Specifications NOTE: Offerings may vary by region. The following specifications are only those required by law to ship with your computer. For more information about the configuration of your computer, go to Help and Support in your Windows operating system and select the option to view information about your computer.
  • Page 34 PCIe 2.0 at speeds upto 5.0 GT/s SATA 0,1 SATA Gen 3 at 6 GB/s and 2,3 SATA Gen 2 at 3 GB/s 80 Mbps Cards Vostro 3800 Vostro 3900 series PCIe x16 one half-height card one full height card PCIe x1...
  • Page 35 — blinking white light indicates that the computer is reading data from, or writing data to the hard drive. Power Vostro 3800 Vostro 3900 series Coin-cell battery 3 V CR2032 lithium coin 3 V CR2032 lithium coin...
  • Page 36 Environmental Temperature: Operating 10 °C to 35 °C (50 °F to 95 °F) Storage –40 °C to 65 °C (–40 °F to 149 °F) Relative humidity 20 % to 80 % (non-condensing) Altitude: NOTE: V 3800 and V 3900 meet the China 5000 m altitude requirements.

  • Page 37: Contacting Dell

    Dell product catalog. Dell provides several online and telephone-based support and service options. Availability varies by country and product, and some services may not be available in your area. To contact Dell for sales, technical support, or customer service issues: Visit dell.com/support...

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