Dell Precision M6500 Owner's manual

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Dell Precision M6500 Mobile Workstation

Setup and Features Information Tech Sheet

Front View

1234

August 2010 Model: PP08X

Type: PP08X001

Back View

1display latch 2microphone

3camera LED light (optional) 4camera (optional)

5microphone 6display latch

7display 8fingerprint reader (optional)

9Precision ON button 10 power button

11 USB 2.0 12 USB/eSATA connector

13 VGA connector 14 DisplayPort

15 network connector 16 ExpressCard slot

17 wireless switch 18 contactless smart card (optional)

19 keyboard 20 display latch release button

21 touchpad buttons (3) 22 touchpad/jog shuttle

23 track stick buttons (3) 24 track stick

25 device status lights 26 keyboard status lights

12 5

Quick Setup

WARNING: Before you begin any of the procedures in this section, read the safety

information that shipped with your computer. For additional best practices information,

see www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance.

WARNING: The AC adapter works with electrical outlets worldwide. However,

power connectors and power strips vary among countries. Using an incompatible cable or

improperly connecting the cable to the power strip or electrical outlet may cause fire or

equipment damage.

CAUTION: When you disconnect the AC adapter cable from the computer, grasp the connector,

not the cable itself, and pull firmly but gently to avoid damaging the cable. When you wrap the

AC adapter cable, ensure that you follow the angle of the connector on the AC adapter to avoid

damaging the cable.

NOTE: Some devices may not be included if you did not order them.

1dual-slot smart card reader and

PC card reader slot

2optical drive

38-in-1 card reader slot 4battery status light

5power light 6USB 3.0 connectors (2)

7line-out/headphone connector 8line-in/microphone connector

9IEEE 1394 port (6-pin, powered) 10 security cable slot

11 cooling vents 12 AC adapter connector

13 cooling vents

Connect the AC adapter to the AC adapter

connector on the computer and to the

electrical outlet.

Connect the network cable (optional).

NOTE: It is recommended that you turn on and shut down your computer at least once before

you install any cards or connect the computer to a docking device or other external device,

such as a printer.

Connect USB devices, such as a mouse or

keyboard (optional).

Connect IEEE 1394 devices, such as

a 1394 hard drive (optional).

Open the computer display and press the power button to turn on the computer.

Specifications

NOTE: Offerings may vary by region. The following specifications are only those required

by law to ship with your computer. For more information regarding the configuration of

your computer, click StartHelp and Support and select the option to view information

about your computer.

System Information

Chipset Mobile Intel PM55 chipset

Processor

Processor Intel Core i5-520M Dual Core

Intel Core i5-540M Dual Core

Intel Core i7-620M Dual Core

Intel Core i7-740QM Quad Core

Intel Core i7-840QM Quad Core

Intel Core i7-940XM Quad Core Extreme

Video

Video type Discrete

Data bus PCI-Express x16 Gen 2 capable

Video controller and memory NVIDIA Quadro FX 3800M (1GB GDDR3 graphics memory)

NVIDIA Quadro FX 2800M (1GB GDDR3 graphics memory)

AMD ATI FirePro M7820 (1GB GDDR5 graphics memory)

Memory

Memory connector four SODIMM connectors

NOTE: Computers shipped with Intel Core i5-520M/540M or

Intel Core i7-620 M support only two memory connectors.

Memory capacity 1GB, 2 GB, 4 GB, and 8GB capable

Memory type DDR3, 1067 MHz/1333MHz/1600 MHz

NOTE: DDR3 1600 MHz memory configurations are currently

limited to 8 GB.

Minimum memory 2 GB

Maximum memory 32 GB

Smart Card (with optional contact-less feature)

Read/write capabilities Supports ISO-7816-3 (asynchronous and synchronous

Type I and II), ISO7816-12

Cards supported 1.8 V, 3 V, and 5 V

Program technology supported Java cards

Interface speed 9600–115, 200 BPS

EMV level level 1 certified

WHQL certification PC/SC

Battery

Type 9-cell "smart" lithium ion (90 W/hr)

Dimensions:

Depth

85 mm (3.34 inches)

Height

23 mm (0.90 inches)

Voltage

11.1 V

Temperature range:

Operating

0 °Cto 35 °C (32 °F to 95 °F)

Storage

–40 °Cto 65 °C (–40 °F to 149 °F)

Coin-cell battery 3 V CR2032 lithium

AC Adapter

Type 210 W/240 W

Input voltage 100–240 VAC

Input current (maximum):

210 W

3.2 A

240 W

3.5 A

Input frequency 50–60 Hz

Output current:

210 W

10.8 A

240 W

12.3 A

Rated output voltage 19.50 VDC

Temperature range:

Operating

0 °C to 40 °C (32 °F to 104 °F)

Storage

–40 °Cto 65 °C (-40 °F to 149 °F)

Physical

Height

38.50 mm (1.52 inches)

Width

393 mm (15.47 inches)

Depth

280.50 mm (11.04 inches)

Weight (

with a 9-cell battery) minimum weight is 3.81 kg (8.40 lb)

Environmental

Temperature range

Operating

0 °C to 35 °C (32 °F to 95 °F)

Storage

–40 °C to 65 °C (–40 °F to 149 °F)

Relative humidity (maximum)

Operating

10% to 90% (noncondensing)

Storage

5% to 95% (noncondensing)

AC Adapter

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If you need to: See:

Find safety best practices information

foryourcomputer,review

Warranty information, Terms and

Conditions(U.S only), Safety instructions,

Regulatory information,

Ergonomics information,

and End User License Agreement

The safety and regulatory documents that

shipped with your computer and the

Regulatory Compliance Homepage at

www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance.

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