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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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...• A diagnostic program for my computer • Drivers 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... provide last-minute updates about technical changes to your computer or advanced technical-reference material for technicians or experienced users. Dell™ Product Information Guide • How to remove and replace parts • Specifications • How to configure ...
...• A diagnostic program for my computer • Drivers 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... provide last-minute updates about technical changes to your computer or advanced technical-reference material for technicians or experienced users. Dell™ Product Information Guide • How to remove and replace parts • Specifications • How to configure ...
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... and order status, warranty, and • Services and Warranties - If you use support.dell.com or contact technical support. • Enter the Express Service Code to view the appropriate support site. Certified drivers, patches, and software updates • Desktop System Software (DSS) - DSS provides critical updates for your computer when you reinstall...
... and order status, warranty, and • Services and Warranties - If you use support.dell.com or contact technical support. • Enter the Express Service Code to view the appropriate support site. Certified drivers, patches, and software updates • Desktop System Software (DSS) - DSS provides critical updates for your computer when you reinstall...
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...on your computer. The operating system is already installed on your computer. After you ordered. • Regulatory model information and chassis • DCTR - premiersupport.dell.com The Dell Premier Support website is optional and may not be available in certain regions. • How to reinstall drivers for instructions. Your operating system product... CD to use Windows XP • Documentation for my computer • Documentation for corporate, government, and education customers. Mini tower chassis type • DCNE - Desktop chassis • DCSM -
...on your computer. The operating system is already installed on your computer. After you ordered. • Regulatory model information and chassis • DCTR - premiersupport.dell.com The Dell Premier Support website is optional and may not be available in certain regions. • How to reinstall drivers for instructions. Your operating system product... CD to use Windows XP • Documentation for my computer • Documentation for corporate, government, and education customers. Mini tower chassis type • DCNE - Desktop chassis • DCSM -
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... location. NOTICE: In Japan, the voltage selection switch must be set the switch to lock the computer cover. 3 voltage selection switch Your computer is established. Desktop Computer - 1 cover release latch This latch allows you use the USB connectors on the back panel for any installed PCI and PCI Express cards. To...
... location. NOTICE: In Japan, the voltage selection switch must be set the switch to lock the computer cover. 3 voltage selection switch Your computer is established. Desktop Computer - 1 cover release latch This latch allows you use the USB connectors on the back panel for any installed PCI and PCI Express cards. To...
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... connectors Plug serial, USB, and other devices into the appropriate connector. 3 power connector Insert the power cable into this latch to open the computer cover. Desktop Computer - To avoid damaging a computer with a manual voltage-selection switch, set to operate with a manual voltage-selection switch.
... connectors Plug serial, USB, and other devices into the appropriate connector. 3 power connector Insert the power cable into this latch to open the computer cover. Desktop Computer - To avoid damaging a computer with a manual voltage-selection switch, set to operate with a manual voltage-selection switch.
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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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...logo appears, continue to wait until you see the Microsoft® Windows® desktop. When the DELL logo appears, press immediately. On the next start the Dell Diagnostics. 8 Select Run the 32 Bit Dell Diagnostics from the numbered list. If multiple versions are listed, select the version ...and Utilities CD" on (or restart) your computer. 2 When the DELL™ logo appears, press immediately. NOTE: The next steps change the boot sequence for one time only. If you see the Windows desktop. Quick Reference Guide 29 Then shut down your computer and try again....
...logo appears, continue to wait until you see the Microsoft® Windows® desktop. When the DELL logo appears, press immediately. On the next start the Dell Diagnostics. 8 Select Run the 32 Bit Dell Diagnostics from the numbered list. If multiple versions are listed, select the version ...and Utilities CD" on (or restart) your computer. 2 When the DELL™ logo appears, press immediately. NOTE: The next steps change the boot sequence for one time only. If you see the Windows desktop. Quick Reference Guide 29 Then shut down your computer and try again....
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...open files and exit any virus protection software installed on your hard drive. Therefore, do not reinstall Windows XP unless a Dell technical support representative instructs you see the Windows desktop, and then shut down the computer and try again. 5 Press the arrow keys to boot from the CD. If ... now. 2 Read the information on the screen. Click Exit if Install Windows XP message appears. 3 Restart the computer. 4 Press immediately after the DELL™ logo appears. NOTE: The time required to complete the setup depends on the size of the hard drive and the speed of Windows XP...
...open files and exit any virus protection software installed on your hard drive. Therefore, do not reinstall Windows XP unless a Dell technical support representative instructs you see the Windows desktop, and then shut down the computer and try again. 5 Press the arrow keys to boot from the CD. If ... now. 2 Read the information on the screen. Click Exit if Install Windows XP message appears. 3 Restart the computer. 4 Press immediately after the DELL™ logo appears. NOTE: The time required to complete the setup depends on the size of the hard drive and the speed of Windows XP...
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... from the Topic drop-down menu. To complete the installation, respond 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. To view all available drivers for the first time... Installation window opens to inform you that the Drivers and Utilities CD is displayed on the computer and allow it to boot 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: ...
... from the Topic drop-down menu. To complete the installation, respond 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. To view all available drivers for the first time... Installation window opens to inform you that the Drivers and Utilities CD is displayed on the computer and allow it to boot 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: ...
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..., 5 Drivers and Utilities CD, 5 DSS, 5-6 E error messages beep codes, 35 diagnostic lights, 32 system lights, 31 H hardware beep codes, 35 conflicts, 36 Dell Diagnostics, 28 Hardware Troubleshooter, 36 Help and Support Center, 7 I installing parts before you begin, 18 IRQ conflicts, 36 L labels Microsoft Windows, 6 Service Tag, 6... Index 43 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.
..., 5 Drivers and Utilities CD, 5 DSS, 5-6 E error messages beep codes, 35 diagnostic lights, 32 system lights, 31 H hardware beep codes, 35 conflicts, 36 Dell Diagnostics, 28 Hardware Troubleshooter, 36 Help and Support Center, 7 I installing parts before you begin, 18 IRQ conflicts, 36 L labels Microsoft Windows, 6 Service Tag, 6... Index 43 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.