Dell Precision Tower 5810 Owner's Manual
Summary
The Dell Precision Tower 5810 Owner's Manual with regulatory model D01T provides user-level service instructions for this high-performance workstation. It covers safety instructions, recommended tools, system overview, and step-by-step component removal and replacement including memory, storage drives, expansion cards, power supply, and the system board. Workstation users and field technicians performing upgrades or repairs on the Precision Tower 5810 can follow the detailed procedures.
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Dell Precision Tower 5810 Owner's Manual
Regulatory Model: D01T Regulatory Type: D01T006
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Dell Precision Tower 5810 Owner's Manual Regulatory Model: D01T Regulatory Type: D01T006
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Notes, cautions, and warnings NOTE: A NOTE indicates important information that helps you make better use of your product. CAUTION: A CAUTION indicates either potential damage to hardware or loss of d...
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Contents 1 Working on your computer............................................................................................................ Safety instructions........................................
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Installing the Processor.......................................................................................................................................................30 System Board Component...
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Working on your computer Safety instructions Use the following safety guidelines to protect your computer from potential damage and to ensure your personal safety. Unless otherwise noted, each procedu...
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Turning off your computer CAUTION: To avoid losing data, save and close all open files and exit all open programs before you turn off your computer. 1. Turning off your computer (Windows 8.1): Using a...
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Removing and installing components Recommended Tools The procedures in this document may require the following tools: Small slotted-tip screwdriver #2 Phillips screwdriver #1 Phillips screwdriver Smal...
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9. optical-drive eject button (optional) 10. headphone connector 11. line-in/microphone connector 12. serial connector 13. USB 2.0 connectors 14. PS/2 Keyboard connector 15. USB 3.0 connectors 16. lin...
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Figure 3. Inside View of T5810 Computer 1. PCIe-card retention 2. internal speaker 3. power-supply unit 4. mother board Removing the Power Supply Unit - PSU 1. Follow the procedures in Before Working ...
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2. Follow the procedures in After Working Inside Your Computer. Removing the Computer Cover 1. Follow the procedures in Before Working Inside Your Computer. 2. Lift up the cover-release latch. 3. Lift...
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a) Slide the PSU cable shroud from its slot towards the front [1]. b) Remove the PSU cable shroud from the computer [2]. 4. Perform the following steps as shown in the illustration: a) Disconnect the ...
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3. Pry the front bezel retention clips away from the chassis located at the edge of front bezel. 4. Rotate and pull the bezel panel away from the computer to release the hooks on the opposite edge of ...
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5. Press on the clasp to release the latch holding the cables on the side of the optical-drive cage. 6. Lift up the cables. 7. Lift the release latch on top of the optical-drive cage. Removing and ins...
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8. Holding the release latch, slide the optical-drive cage from the optical-drive compartment. 9. Remove the screws that secure the optical drive to the optical-drive cage. 10. Remove the screws that ...
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Installing the Slim Line Optical Drive 1. Lift the release latch, and slide the optical-drive cage inside the compartment. 2. Press on the clasp to release the latch and thread the cables into the hol...
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5. Slide the hard drive out of the compartment. 6. If a 2.5–inch hard drive is installed, flex the hard-drive bracket on both sides to loosen the hard drive and lift it to remove it from the hard-driv...
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8. Lift the hard drive in an upward direction to remove it from the hard-drive bracket. Installing the Hard Drive 1. If a 3.5–inch hard drive is installed on the computer, place the hard drive and pre...
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Installing the Speaker 1. Replace the speaker and fix the clasp. 2. Connect the speaker cable to the system board. 3. Install the computer cover. 4. Follow the procedures in After Working Inside Your ...
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5. Release the latch that secures the HDD thermal sensor. Here, the HDD thermal sensor is attached to the hard drive. Installing the HDD Thermal Sensor NOTE: The HDD thermal sensor is an optional comp...
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5. Disconnect the cables to release the I/O panel to remove it from the computer. 6. Remove the screws that secure the I/O panel to the I/O panel cage. 7. Remove the I/O panel from the I/O panel cage....
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Installing the Input-Output Panel 1. Replace the Input/Output (I/O) panel in the I/O panel cage. 2. Tighten the screws to secure the I/O panel to the I/O panel cage. 3. Connect the cables to the I/O p...
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5. Repeat Step 3 and Step 4 to remove the second memory shroud module from the computer. Installing the Memory Shroud 1. Install the memory shroud module and press downwards until it clicks into place...
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4. Follow the procedures in After Working Inside Your Computer. Removing the Coin-Cell Battery 1. Follow the procedures in Before Working Inside Your Computer. 2. Remove: a) computer cover b) optical ...
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Installing the PCI Card 1. Push the expansion card into the card slot and secure the latch. 2. Install the plastic latch that secures the PCI card to the card slot. 3. Install the computer cover. 4. F...
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2. Route the cables through the clips to secure them. 3. Install: a) PCIe cards b) computer cover 4. Follow the procedures in After Working Inside Your Computer. Removing the System-Fan Assembly 1. Fo...
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6. Lift the metal plate out of the chassis. 7. Remove the screws that secure the drive bay. 8. Disconnect the system-fan cables from the system board. Removing and installing components
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9. Perform the following steps as shown in the illustration: a) Remove the screws that secure system-fan assembly to the chassis [1]. b) Lift the system-fan assembly from the chassis [2]. 10. Pry away...
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Installing the System-Fan Assembly 1. Place the fans in the fan assembly and attach the grommets. 2. Place the fan assembly in the chassis. 3. Tighten the screws to secure the fan assembly to the chas...
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2. Tighten the captive screws to secure the heatsink assembly to the system board. NOTE: Mis-alignment of screws can damage the system. 3. Connect the heatsink cable to the system board. 4. Install th...
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a) Press down on the first lever that holds the processor cover in place and release it sideways from its retention hook [1]. b) Repeat step 'a' to release the second lever from its retention hook [2]...
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1. PCI slot (slot 6) 2. PCIe x16 slot (PCIe 2.0 wired as x4) (slot 5) 3. PCIe 3.0 x16 slot (slot 4) 4. PCIe 2.0 x1 slot (slot 3) 5. PCIe 3.0 x16 slot (slot 2) 6. PCIe x16 slot (PCIe 3.0 wired as x8) (...
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Removing the System Board 1. Follow the procedures in Before Working Inside Your Computer. 2. Remove: a) computer cover b) optical drive c) graphics card and other PCI adapters d) heatsink assembly e)...
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6. Lift the system board in an upward direction and remove it from the computer. Installing the System Board 1. Align the system board to the port connectors on the back of the chassis and place the s...
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Additional Information Memory Module Guidelines To ensure optimal performance of your computer, observe the following general guidelines when configuring your system memory: Memory modules of differen...
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To secure the PSU, remove the screw from the unlock screw location and tighten the screw to the lock location. Similarly, to unlock the PSU, remove the screw from the lock screw location and tighten t...
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System setup System setup enables you to manage your hardware and specify BIOS level options. From the System setup, you can: Change the NVRAM settings after you add or remove hardware View the system...
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Keys Navigation Esc Moves to the previous page until you view the main screen. Pressing Esc in the main screen displays a message that prompts you to save any unsaved changes and restarts the system. ...
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Option Description NOTE: The operating system may allocate resources even if the setting is disabled. SATA Operation Allows you to configure the internal SATA hard-drive controller. The options are: T...
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Option Description HDD Fans Allows you to control the HDD fans. Default Setting: depends on the system configuration Audio Allows you enable or disable the audio feature. Enable Audio (Default) Memory...
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Option Description CPU XD Support Allows you to enable the Execute Disable mode of the processor. Enable CPU XD Support (Default) OROM Keyboard Access Allows you to determine whether users are able to...
Manual Details
| Brand | Dell |
|---|---|
| Pages | 54 |
| File Size | 9.59 MB |
| Published | June 28, 2026 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What are the recommended operational temperature ranges?
The operating temperature should be between 10 °C to 35 °C (50 °F to 95 °F).
How do I prepare before working inside the computer?
You must turn off your computer and follow all safety instructions listed in the manual.
What input voltage range does the Tower 5810 support?
It supports a wide operational power range from 100 VAC to 240 VAC.