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.../Setup 12 Monitor Connections 16 Completed Setup 18 Solving Problems 18 Using the Drivers and Utilities CD 19 Dell Diagnostics 20 When to Use the Dell Diagnostics 20 Starting the Dell Diagnostics 20 Running the Dell IDE Hard Drive Diagnostics 22 Regulatory Information 22 Class A 23 Class B 23 NOM Information (Mexico Only 24 Limited...
.../Setup 12 Monitor Connections 16 Completed Setup 18 Solving Problems 18 Using the Drivers and Utilities CD 19 Dell Diagnostics 20 When to Use the Dell Diagnostics 20 Starting the Dell Diagnostics 20 Running the Dell IDE Hard Drive Diagnostics 22 Regulatory Information 22 Class A 23 Class B 23 NOM Information (Mexico Only 24 Limited...
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and Canada Only 36 4 Contents Dell Software and Peripherals (Canada Only 33 One-Year End-User Manufacturer Guarantee (Latin America and the Caribbean Only 34 Intel® Warranty Statement for Pentium® and Celeron® Processors Only (U.S.
and Canada Only 36 4 Contents Dell Software and Peripherals (Canada Only 33 One-Year End-User Manufacturer Guarantee (Latin America and the Caribbean Only 34 Intel® Warranty Statement for Pentium® and Celeron® Processors Only (U.S.
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...be included on your CD to provide last-minute updates about your Dell™ OptiPlex™ computer. You can use the CD to reinstall drivers, run the Dell Diagnostics, or access your computer when shipped from Dell. About This Guide This document contains getting started/setup, solving ... Drivers and Utilities CD (also known as the ResourceCD) Documentation and drivers are shown below: Regulatory Model Numbers and Chassis Types DHS = small desktop (SD) chassis DHP = small form-factor (SF) chassis DHM = small mini-tower (SMT) chassis Finding Information for Your Computer What Are...
...be included on your CD to provide last-minute updates about your Dell™ OptiPlex™ computer. You can use the CD to reinstall drivers, run the Dell Diagnostics, or access your computer when shipped from Dell. About This Guide This document contains getting started/setup, solving ... Drivers and Utilities CD (also known as the ResourceCD) Documentation and drivers are shown below: Regulatory Model Numbers and Chassis Types DHS = small desktop (SD) chassis DHP = small form-factor (SF) chassis DHM = small mini-tower (SMT) chassis Finding Information for Your Computer What Are...
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... Help and Support. 2 Click User's and system guides and click User's guides. The product key for the devices that came with your computer. www.dell.com | support.dell.com What Are You Looking For? • Express Service Code and Service Tag • Microsoft® Windows® License Label Find it Here Express... operating system using the Operating System Reinstallation CD, use the Drivers and Utilities CD to reinstall drivers for your operating system is located on your desktop. 6 Setup and Quick Reference Guide
... Help and Support. 2 Click User's and system guides and click User's guides. The product key for the devices that came with your computer. www.dell.com | support.dell.com What Are You Looking For? • Express Service Code and Service Tag • Microsoft® Windows® License Label Find it Here Express... operating system using the Operating System Reinstallation CD, use the Drivers and Utilities CD to reinstall drivers for your operating system is located on your desktop. 6 Setup and Quick Reference Guide
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... courses • Community Forum - Contact information, order status, warranty, and repair information • Downloads - This website may not be available in all regions. premiersupport.dell.com The Dell Premier Support website is customized for components, such as a modem) Find it Here D e l l S u p p o r t W e b s i t e - What Are You Looking For? • Latest drivers for my computer...
... courses • Community Forum - Contact information, order status, warranty, and repair information • Downloads - This website may not be available in all regions. premiersupport.dell.com The Dell Premier Support website is customized for components, such as a modem) Find it Here D e l l S u p p o r t W e b s i t e - What Are You Looking For? • Latest drivers for my computer...
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... before disconnecting a device from the computer. 8 Setup and Quick Reference Guide Do not use adapter plugs or remove the grounding prong from a cable. www.dell.com | support.dell.com CAUTION: Safety Instructions Use the following safety guidelines to help ensure your own personal safety and to help protect your computer, disconnect the...
... before disconnecting a device from the computer. 8 Setup and Quick Reference Guide Do not use adapter plugs or remove the grounding prong from a cable. www.dell.com | support.dell.com CAUTION: Safety Instructions Use the following safety guidelines to help ensure your own personal safety and to help protect your computer, disconnect the...
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CAUTION: Safety Instructions (continued) • To avoid shorting out your computer when disconnecting a network cable, first unplug the cable from the network adapter on the back of your computer. Also, do not place your computer in a closed-in electrical power, use a surge suppressor, line conditioner, or uninterruptible power supply (UPS). • Ensure that nothing rests on your computer, and then from radiators and heat sources. Doing so can be stepped on or tripped over. • Do not push any objects into the network adapter. • To help protect your computer from ...
CAUTION: Safety Instructions (continued) • To avoid shorting out your computer when disconnecting a network cable, first unplug the cable from the network adapter on the back of your computer. Also, do not place your computer in a closed-in electrical power, use a surge suppressor, line conditioner, or uninterruptible power supply (UPS). • Ensure that nothing rests on your computer, and then from radiators and heat sources. Doing so can be stepped on or tripped over. • Do not push any objects into the network adapter. • To help protect your computer from ...
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... inside the computer, unplug the computer to help avoid damaging a computer with a manual voltage selection switch, set the switch for its operating voltage). - www.dell.com | support.dell.com When Using Your Computer As you use your computer with any time the computer is connected to AC power. 10 Setup and Quick...
... inside the computer, unplug the computer to help avoid damaging a computer with a manual voltage selection switch, set the switch for its operating voltage). - www.dell.com | support.dell.com When Using Your Computer As you use your computer with any time the computer is connected to AC power. 10 Setup and Quick...
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...Handle components and cards with household waste. Do not dispose of a new battery exploding if it is incorrectly installed. Contact your online Dell documentation or in the sequence indicated. When Using Your Computer (continued) When Working Inside Your Computer Before you open the computer cover, ...perform the following steps in instructions otherwise provided to you by Dell. Hold a card by its edges or by its metal mounting bracket. CAUTION: Do not attempt to service the computer yourself, except...
...Handle components and cards with household waste. Do not dispose of a new battery exploding if it is incorrectly installed. Contact your online Dell documentation or in the sequence indicated. When Using Your Computer (continued) When Working Inside Your Computer Before you open the computer cover, ...perform the following steps in instructions otherwise provided to you by Dell. Hold a card by its edges or by its metal mounting bracket. CAUTION: Do not attempt to service the computer yourself, except...
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... of the screen. Voltage from telephone communications can cause damage to avoid bending connector pins. NOTE: Some monitors have DVI connectors, Dell recommends that you use the USB connectors on the back of your monitor for more information on page 16 for its connector locations. www....dell.com | support.dell.com Getting Started/Setup CAUTION: Before performing any of the procedures in the System Information Guide. See the appropriate figures that came...
... of the screen. Voltage from telephone communications can cause damage to avoid bending connector pins. NOTE: Some monitors have DVI connectors, Dell recommends that you use the USB connectors on the back of your monitor for more information on page 16 for its connector locations. www....dell.com | support.dell.com Getting Started/Setup CAUTION: Before performing any of the procedures in the System Information Guide. See the appropriate figures that came...
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For Japan, the voltage selection switch must be set correctly for your computer and operating system. NOTICE: To help avoid damaging a computer with the software or device, or contact the vendor to operate at only one of the computer for the voltage that most closely matches the AC power available in Japan is compatible with your location. Also, ensure that your monitor and attached devices are electrically rated to operate with the AC power available in your location. 7 Press the power buttons to the 115-V position even though the AC power available in your computer, ...
For Japan, the voltage selection switch must be set correctly for your computer and operating system. NOTICE: To help avoid damaging a computer with the software or device, or contact the vendor to operate at only one of the computer for the voltage that most closely matches the AC power available in Japan is compatible with your location. Also, ensure that your monitor and attached devices are electrically rated to operate with the AC power available in your location. 7 Press the power buttons to the 115-V position even though the AC power available in your computer, ...
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Without Expansion Cards Desktop Setup - With Expansion Cards LINE OUT monitor keyboard mouse speakers network USB monitor flat-panel monitor speakers network ABCD NOTE: If your specific graphics card, see "Monitor Connections" on it. www.dell.com | support.dell.com ABCD Desktop Setup - Use the expansion card connector as shown in the illustration. For more information on setting up monitors with your system has two video connectors, the integrated video connector is disabled and has a protective cap on page 16. 14 Setup and Quick Re ference Guide
Without Expansion Cards Desktop Setup - With Expansion Cards LINE OUT monitor keyboard mouse speakers network USB monitor flat-panel monitor speakers network ABCD NOTE: If your specific graphics card, see "Monitor Connections" on it. www.dell.com | support.dell.com ABCD Desktop Setup - Use the expansion card connector as shown in the illustration. For more information on setting up monitors with your system has two video connectors, the integrated video connector is disabled and has a protective cap on page 16. 14 Setup and Quick Re ference Guide
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Without Expansion Cards ABCD monitor keyboard mouse speakers network USB Mini-Tower Setup - With Expansion Card ABCD monitor LINE OUT flat-panel monitor speakers network Setup and Quick Reference Guide 15 Mini-Tower Setup -
Without Expansion Cards ABCD monitor keyboard mouse speakers network USB Mini-Tower Setup - With Expansion Card ABCD monitor LINE OUT flat-panel monitor speakers network Setup and Quick Reference Guide 15 Mini-Tower Setup -
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... Dual VGA Y Cable Adapter Dual DVI Y Cable Adapter VGA DVI VGA DVI • This adapter cable can support one or two VGA monitors. www.dell.com | support.dell.com NOTE: If your system has two video connectors, the integrated video connector is disabled and has a protective cap on page 16. NOTICE: The...
... Dual VGA Y Cable Adapter Dual DVI Y Cable Adapter VGA DVI VGA DVI • This adapter cable can support one or two VGA monitors. www.dell.com | support.dell.com NOTE: If your system has two video connectors, the integrated video connector is disabled and has a protective cap on page 16. NOTICE: The...
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DVI VGA VGA VGA • Use the VGA adapter to connect a VGA monitor to one or two DVI monitors. Setup and Quick Reference Guide 17 For dual-monitor capable cards with 1 DVI and 1 VGA connector Single DVI/Single VGA Dual VGA With VGA Adapter DVI VGA VGA VGA • Use the appropriate connector when you connect to one or two monitors. • Use the VGA adapter when you want to connect to the DVI connectors. For dual-monitor capable cards with 2 DVI connectors Dual DVI Dual DVI With One VGA Adapter Dual DVI With Two VGA Adapters DVI DVI • Use the DVI ...
DVI VGA VGA VGA • Use the VGA adapter to connect a VGA monitor to one or two DVI monitors. Setup and Quick Reference Guide 17 For dual-monitor capable cards with 1 DVI and 1 VGA connector Single DVI/Single VGA Dual VGA With VGA Adapter DVI VGA VGA VGA • Use the appropriate connector when you connect to one or two monitors. • Use the VGA adapter when you want to connect to the DVI connectors. For dual-monitor capable cards with 2 DVI connectors Dual DVI Dual DVI With One VGA Adapter Dual DVI With Two VGA Adapters DVI DVI • Use the DVI ...
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...can also find descriptions of tools to help you if your online User's Guide. 18 Setup and Quick Re ference Guide www.dell.com | support.dell.com Completed Setup power ABCD ABCD XXX-XXXXX Windows OS Professional OEM Nave Here XXXXXXXXXX XXXXX-XXX-XXX Product Key: XXXXX-XXXXX...Key XXX-XXXXX Windows OS Professional OEM Nave Here XXXXXXXXXX XXXXX-XXX-XXX Product Key: XXXXX-XXXXX-XXXXX-XXXXX-XXXXX Solving Problems Dell provides a number of Dell troubleshooting tools in the section titled "Getting Help" in your system does not perform as expected. For the latest troubleshooting ...
...can also find descriptions of tools to help you if your online User's Guide. 18 Setup and Quick Re ference Guide www.dell.com | support.dell.com Completed Setup power ABCD ABCD XXX-XXXXX Windows OS Professional OEM Nave Here XXXXXXXXXX XXXXX-XXX-XXX Product Key: XXXXX-XXXXX...Key XXX-XXXXX Windows OS Professional OEM Nave Here XXXXXXXXXX XXXXX-XXX-XXX Product Key: XXXXX-XXXXX-XXXXX-XXXXX-XXXXX Solving Problems Dell provides a number of Dell troubleshooting tools in the section titled "Getting Help" in your system does not perform as expected. For the latest troubleshooting ...
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... I C S - Located on your computer and helps to the Windows desktop. 2 Insert the Drivers and Utilities CD into the CD drive. Setup and Quick Reference Guide 19 and then contact Dell from Dell, write a detailed description of computer problems. For more information, see "Starting... the Drivers and Utilities CD To use the Drivers and Utilities CD (also known as your Express Service Code and Service Tag Number below; The Dell Diagnostics tests various components in your monitor screen B E E P C O D E S - S Y S T E M L I O N - S E E Y O U R User's Guide F O R M O R E I N F O R M A T ...
... I C S - Located on your computer and helps to the Windows desktop. 2 Insert the Drivers and Utilities CD into the CD drive. Setup and Quick Reference Guide 19 and then contact Dell from Dell, write a detailed description of computer problems. For more information, see "Starting... the Drivers and Utilities CD To use the Drivers and Utilities CD (also known as your Express Service Code and Service Tag Number below; The Dell Diagnostics tests various components in your monitor screen B E E P C O D E S - S Y S T E M L I O N - S E E Y O U R User's Guide F O R M O R E I N F O R M A T ...
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...appropriate driver and follow the instructions to download the driver to your system configuration is active. 20 Setup and Quick Re ference Guide Dell Diagnostics When to continue. The Drivers and Utilities CD scans your computer's hardware and operating system, and then a list of device... a list of device drivers for your computer's configuration information, and ensure that the device you resolve the problem without contacting Dell. Starting the Dell Diagnostics Enter system setup as explained in the User's Guide, review your computer: 1 Click My Drivers in system setup and...
...appropriate driver and follow the instructions to download the driver to your system configuration is active. 20 Setup and Quick Re ference Guide Dell Diagnostics When to continue. The Drivers and Utilities CD scans your computer's hardware and operating system, and then a list of device... a list of device drivers for your computer's configuration information, and ensure that the device you resolve the problem without contacting Dell. Starting the Dell Diagnostics Enter system setup as explained in the User's Guide, review your computer: 1 Click My Drivers in system setup and...
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...you wait too long and the Windows logo appears, continue to run the Dell Diagnostics from the Drivers and Utilities CD (also known as the ResourceCD). If you see the Windows desktop. When the DELL logo appears, press immediately. Then shut down your computer through the Start ...menu and try again. 3 When the boot device list appears, highlight Boot to Utility Partition and press . 4 When the Dell Diagnostics Main Menu appears, select ...
...you wait too long and the Windows logo appears, continue to run the Dell Diagnostics from the Drivers and Utilities CD (also known as the ResourceCD). If you see the Windows desktop. When the DELL logo appears, press immediately. Then shut down your computer through the Start ...menu and try again. 3 When the boot device list appears, highlight Boot to Utility Partition and press . 4 When the Dell Diagnostics Main Menu appears, select ...
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...ference Guide Regulatory Information Electromagnetic Interference (EMI) is reported, see "Hard Drive Problems" in the upper-right corner of your Dell system to operate the equipment. These electromagnetic environment classifications fall into two groups: NOTE: Inspect the regulatory label affixed to the... regulations regarding EMI. If multiple versions are designed, tested, and classified for your User's Guide. Running the Dell IDE Hard Drive Diagnostics The Dell IDE Hard Drive Diagnostics is a utility that endangers the functioning of a radio navigation or other safety service or...
...ference Guide Regulatory Information Electromagnetic Interference (EMI) is reported, see "Hard Drive Problems" in the upper-right corner of your Dell system to operate the equipment. These electromagnetic environment classifications fall into two groups: NOTE: Inspect the regulatory label affixed to the... regulations regarding EMI. If multiple versions are designed, tested, and classified for your User's Guide. Running the Dell IDE Hard Drive Diagnostics The Dell IDE Hard Drive Diagnostics is a utility that endangers the functioning of a radio navigation or other safety service or...
