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... You Begin 18 Mini Tower Computer 19 Desktop Computer 21 Small Form Factor Computer 22 Inside Your Computer 23 Mini Tower Computer 23 Desktop Computer 24 Small Form Factor Computer 25 Setting Up Your Computer 25 Solving Problems 28 Dell Diagnostics 28 System Lights 31 Diagnostic Lights... 32 Beep Codes 35 Running the Dell™ IDE Hard Drive Diagnostics 36 Resolving Software...
... You Begin 18 Mini Tower Computer 19 Desktop Computer 21 Small Form Factor Computer 22 Inside Your Computer 23 Mini Tower Computer 23 Desktop Computer 24 Small Form Factor Computer 25 Setting Up Your Computer 25 Solving Problems 28 Dell Diagnostics 28 System Lights 31 Diagnostic Lights... 32 Beep Codes 35 Running the Dell™ IDE Hard Drive Diagnostics 36 Resolving Software...
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... CD. The User's Guide is optional and may be available for my computer • My computer documentation • My device documentation • Desktop System Software (DSS) • Operating system updates and patches • Warranty information • Terms and Conditions (U.S only) • Safety instructions...updates can use the CD to reinstall drivers (see "Using the Drivers and Utilities CD" on page 41), run the Dell Diagnostics (see "Starting the Dell Diagnostics From the Drivers and Utilities CD" on your documentation. What Are You Looking For? • A diagnostic program...
... CD. The User's Guide is optional and may be available for my computer • My computer documentation • My device documentation • Desktop System Software (DSS) • Operating system updates and patches • Warranty information • Terms and Conditions (U.S only) • Safety instructions...updates can use the CD to reinstall drivers (see "Using the Drivers and Utilities CD" on page 41), run the Dell Diagnostics (see "Starting the Dell Diagnostics From the Drivers and Utilities CD" on your documentation. What Are You Looking For? • A diagnostic program...
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...updates appropriate for correct operation of your configuration. 6 Quick Reference Guide Certified drivers, patches, and software updates • Desktop System Software (DSS) - Contact information, order status, warranty, and repair information repair information • Downloads - Computer... documentation and product specifications and support history, service contract, online discussions with other Dell customers • Troubleshooting - If you reinstall the operating system for your operating system and support for components, such...
...updates appropriate for correct operation of your configuration. 6 Quick Reference Guide Certified drivers, patches, and software updates • Desktop System Software (DSS) - Contact information, order status, warranty, and repair information repair information • Downloads - Computer... documentation and product specifications and support history, service contract, online discussions with other Dell customers • Troubleshooting - If you reinstall the operating system for your operating system and support for components, such...
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... Support website is located on my computer configuration • Service contract for my computer Dell Premier Support Website - See your operating system, use the Operating System CD. Your operating system product key label is customized for the devices that describes ...; Regulatory model information and chassis • DCTR - NOTE: The color of your CD varies based on your computer. Small form factor chassis Quick Reference Guide 7 Desktop chassis • DCSM - This website may not ship with your computer. Mini tower chassis type • DCNE -
... Support website is located on my computer configuration • Service contract for my computer Dell Premier Support Website - See your operating system, use the Operating System CD. Your operating system product key label is customized for the devices that describes ...; Regulatory model information and chassis • DCTR - NOTE: The color of your CD varies based on your computer. Small form factor chassis Quick Reference Guide 7 Desktop chassis • DCSM - This website may not ship with your computer. Mini tower chassis type • DCNE -
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Desktop Computer - NOTICE: In Japan, the voltage selection switch must be set the switch to operate with a manual voltage-selection switch. It is established. Also, ensure ...
Desktop Computer - NOTICE: In Japan, the voltage selection switch must be set the switch to operate with a manual voltage-selection switch. It is established. Also, ensure ...
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... the computer cover. Also, ensure that most closely matches the AC power available in your location. To avoid damaging a computer with a manual voltage-selection switch. Desktop Computer - Back View 1 2 3 4 5 6 1 card slots You can access connectors for any installed PCI and PCI Express cards. 2 back-panel connectors Plug serial, USB, and other...
... the computer cover. Also, ensure that most closely matches the AC power available in your location. To avoid damaging a computer with a manual voltage-selection switch. Desktop Computer - Back View 1 2 3 4 5 6 1 card slots You can access connectors for any installed PCI and PCI Express cards. 2 back-panel connectors Plug serial, USB, and other...
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Desktop Computer NOTICE: Before touching anything inside your computer, ground yourself by touching an unpainted metal surface. While you work, periodically touch an unpainted metal surface ...
Desktop Computer NOTICE: Before touching anything inside your computer, ground yourself by touching an unpainted metal surface. While you work, periodically touch an unpainted metal surface ...
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A total of three card slots are available: one lowprofile PCI slot to two full-height slots. www.dell.com | support.dell.com Desktop Computer 2 1 3 4 5 7 6 1 drives bay (CD/DVD, floppy, or hard drive) 2 power supply 3 chassis intrusion switch 4 system board 5 two low-profile PCI card slots Optionally, you can install a PCI riser card that converts one low-profile and two full-height card slots. 6 heat sink assembly 7 front I/O panel 24 Quick Reference Guide
A total of three card slots are available: one lowprofile PCI slot to two full-height slots. www.dell.com | support.dell.com Desktop Computer 2 1 3 4 5 7 6 1 drives bay (CD/DVD, floppy, or hard drive) 2 power supply 3 chassis intrusion switch 4 system board 5 two low-profile PCI card slots Optionally, you can install a PCI riser card that converts one low-profile and two full-height card slots. 6 heat sink assembly 7 front I/O panel 24 Quick Reference Guide
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...operating system logo appears, continue to wait until you see the Windows desktop. If you wait too long and the Windows logo appears, continue to wait until you see the Microsoft® Windows® desktop. When the DELL logo appears, press immediately. NOTE: The next steps change the ...boot sequence for one time only. On the next start the Dell Diagnostics. 8 Select Run the 32 Bit Dell Diagnostics from the numbered list. Then shut down ...
...operating system logo appears, continue to wait until you see the Windows desktop. If you wait too long and the Windows logo appears, continue to wait until you see the Microsoft® Windows® desktop. When the DELL logo appears, press immediately. NOTE: The next steps change the ...boot sequence for one time only. On the next start the Dell Diagnostics. 8 Select Run the 32 Bit Dell Diagnostics from the numbered list. Then shut down ...
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... screen. Therefore, do so. The Windows XP Setup screen appears, and the operating system begins to do not reinstall Windows XP unless a Dell technical support representative instructs you to copy files and install the devices. Quick Reference Guide 39 NOTICE: To prevent conflicts with the software for... of Windows XP, press to select that came with Windows XP, disable any virus protection software installed on your computer before you see the Windows desktop, and then shut down the computer and try again. 5 Press the arrow keys to select CD-ROM, and press . 6 When the Press...
... screen. Therefore, do so. The Windows XP Setup screen appears, and the operating system begins to do not reinstall Windows XP unless a Dell technical support representative instructs you to copy files and install the devices. Quick Reference Guide 39 NOTICE: To prevent conflicts with the software for... of Windows XP, press to select that came with Windows XP, disable any virus protection software installed on your computer before you see the Windows desktop, and then shut down the computer and try again. 5 Press the arrow keys to select CD-ROM, and press . 6 When the Press...
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... drivers for your computer: 1 Click My Drivers in the Topic drop-down menu. Quick Reference Guide 41 To complete the installation, respond to the Windows desktop. 2 Insert the Drivers and Utilities CD into the CD drive. Drivers for Your Computer To display a list of device drivers for your computer. Using the... Utilities CD is displayed on the computer and allow it to boot to the prompts offered by the installation program. 4 Click Next at the Welcome Dell System Owner screen. 5 Select the appropriate System Model, Operating System, Device Type, and Topic.
... drivers for your computer: 1 Click My Drivers in the Topic drop-down menu. Quick Reference Guide 41 To complete the installation, respond to the Windows desktop. 2 Insert the Drivers and Utilities CD into the CD drive. Drivers for Your Computer To display a list of device drivers for your computer. Using the... Utilities CD is displayed on the computer and allow it to boot to the prompts offered by the installation program. 4 Click Next at the Welcome Dell System Owner screen. 5 Select the appropriate System Model, Operating System, Device Type, and Topic.
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Index B beep codes, 35 C CDs drivers and utilities, 7 operating system, 7 conflicts software and hardware incompatibilities, 36 cover removing, 18 D Dell Premier Support website, 7 support site, 6 Dell Diagnostics, 28 Desktop System Software. See DSS diagnostics beep codes, 35 Dell Diagnostics, 28 Drivers and Utilities CD, 5 documentation device, 5 Drivers and Utilities CD, 5 online, 6-7 User's Guide, 5 drivers list...
Index B beep codes, 35 C CDs drivers and utilities, 7 operating system, 7 conflicts software and hardware incompatibilities, 36 cover removing, 18 D Dell Premier Support website, 7 support site, 6 Dell Diagnostics, 28 Desktop System Software. See DSS diagnostics beep codes, 35 Dell Diagnostics, 28 Drivers and Utilities CD, 5 documentation device, 5 Drivers and Utilities CD, 5 online, 6-7 User's Guide, 5 drivers list...