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... 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 and Hardware Incompatibilities 36 Using Microsoft® Windows® XP System Restore 36...
... 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 and Hardware Incompatibilities 36 Using Microsoft® Windows® XP System Restore 36...
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...; User guides - DSS is necessary for correct operation of your operating system and support for components, such as memory, the hard drive, and the operating system • Customer Care - Hints and tips, articles from technicians, online NOTE: Select your configuration. ... system for components, such as memory, the hard drive, and the operating system • Upgrades - courses, frequently asked questions The Dell Support website provides several online tools, including: • Community - Troubleshooting hints and Dell Support Website - Find It Here • Service...
...; User guides - DSS is necessary for correct operation of your operating system and support for components, such as memory, the hard drive, and the operating system • Customer Care - Hints and tips, articles from technicians, online NOTE: Select your configuration. ... system for components, such as memory, the hard drive, and the operating system • Upgrades - courses, frequently asked questions The Dell Support website provides several online tools, including: • Community - Troubleshooting hints and Dell Support Website - Find It Here • Service...
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...connectors (2) 4 LAN indicator light 5 diagnostic lights 6 power button 7 power light 8 hard-drive activity light 9 headphone connector 10 microphone connector Insert a CD or DVD (if applicable) into this drive. It is recommended that you troubleshoot problems with your online User's Guide. The computer is...• Blinking green - The power light illuminates and blinks or remains solid to attach a microphone. This light flickers when the hard drive is in use the keyboard or the mouse if it is in your computer. Use the microphone connector to indicate different operating states...
...connectors (2) 4 LAN indicator light 5 diagnostic lights 6 power button 7 power light 8 hard-drive activity light 9 headphone connector 10 microphone connector Insert a CD or DVD (if applicable) into this drive. It is recommended that you troubleshoot problems with your online User's Guide. The computer is...• Blinking green - The power light illuminates and blinks or remains solid to attach a microphone. This light flickers when the hard drive is in use the keyboard or the mouse if it is in your computer. Use the microphone connector to indicate different operating states...
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... CD or DVD (if applicable) into this drive. 12 Quick Reference Guide www.dell.com | support.dell.com 3 power button 4 Dell badge 5 power light 6 diagnostic lights 7 hard-drive activity light 8 headphone connector 9 microphone connector 10 floppy drive 11 CD/DVD drive Press this button to turn on and blinks or...button for a description of the badge, press firmly, and turn off . • Steady green - This light flickers when the hard drive is in your operating system has ACPI enabled, when you troubleshoot a computer problem based on the diagnostic code. Instead, perform an ...
... CD or DVD (if applicable) into this drive. 12 Quick Reference Guide www.dell.com | support.dell.com 3 power button 4 Dell badge 5 power light 6 diagnostic lights 7 hard-drive activity light 8 headphone connector 9 microphone connector 10 floppy drive 11 CD/DVD drive Press this button to turn on and blinks or...button for a description of the badge, press firmly, and turn off . • Steady green - This light flickers when the hard drive is in your operating system has ACPI enabled, when you troubleshoot a computer problem based on the diagnostic code. Instead, perform an ...
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... - NOTICE: If your operating system has ACPI enabled, when you press the power button the computer will perform an operating system shutdown. 3 Dell badge 4 LAN indicator light The badge can also rotate the badge using the slot provided near the bottom of your computer. You can be ...badge, place fingers around the outside of the USB connectors. For more information, see "Diagnostic Lights" on page 32. 6 hard-drive activity light This light flickers when the hard drive is in use the USB connectors on the computer. NOTICE: To avoid losing data, do not turn on the back panel ...
... - NOTICE: If your operating system has ACPI enabled, when you press the power button the computer will perform an operating system shutdown. 3 Dell badge 4 LAN indicator light The badge can also rotate the badge using the slot provided near the bottom of your computer. You can be ...badge, place fingers around the outside of the USB connectors. For more information, see "Diagnostic Lights" on page 32. 6 hard-drive activity light This light flickers when the hard drive is in use the USB connectors on the computer. NOTICE: To avoid losing data, do not turn on the back panel ...
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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 A total of three card slots are available: one lowprofile PCI slot to two full-height slots.
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Quick Reference Guide 25 Small Form Factor Computer 2 3 1 4 5 1 CD/DVD drive 2 power supply and fan 3 hard drive 4 system board 5 heat sink assembly Setting Up Your Computer CAUTION: Before performing any of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions in Product ...
Quick Reference Guide 25 Small Form Factor Computer 2 3 1 4 5 1 CD/DVD drive 2 power supply and fan 3 hard drive 4 system board 5 heat sink assembly Setting Up Your Computer CAUTION: Before performing any of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions in Product ...
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...the listing for the CD/DVD drive and press . 4 Select the listing for one time only. When the DELL logo appears, press immediately. Then shut down and restart the computer. If multiple versions are listed, select the version appropriate for your hard drive or from the numbered list. Quick... Reference Guide 29 On the next start the Dell Diagnostics. 8 Select Run the 32 Bit Dell Diagnostics from the optional Drivers and Utilities CD (also known as the ResourceCD...
...the listing for the CD/DVD drive and press . 4 Select the listing for one time only. When the DELL logo appears, press immediately. Then shut down and restart the computer. If multiple versions are listed, select the version appropriate for your hard drive or from the numbered list. Quick... Reference Guide 29 On the next start the Dell Diagnostics. 8 Select Run the 32 Bit Dell Diagnostics from the optional Drivers and Utilities CD (also known as the ResourceCD...
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... that you know works and restart the computer. • If the problem persists or the computer has integrated graphics, contact Dell. A possible floppy or hard drive failure has Reseat all USB devices, check cable connections, and then restart the computer. A possible USB failure has occurred. Light... • If available, install properly working memory of the same type into your computer. • If the problem persists, contact Dell. Reinstall all power and data cables and occurred. Quick Reference Guide 33 restart the computer. Continue until you have one module, and...
... that you know works and restart the computer. • If the problem persists or the computer has integrated graphics, contact Dell. A possible floppy or hard drive failure has Reseat all USB devices, check cable connections, and then restart the computer. A possible USB failure has occurred. Light... • If available, install properly working memory of the same type into your computer. • If the problem persists, contact Dell. Reinstall all power and data cables and occurred. Quick Reference Guide 33 restart the computer. Continue until you have one module, and...
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... turning off to the system board from the hard drive, CD drive, and DVD drive. • Check the computer message that appears on contacting Dell, see your monitor screen. • If the problem persists, contact Dell. If the computer starts normally, reinstall an additional module. www.dell.com | support.dell.com Light Pattern Problem Description Suggested Resolution No...
... turning off to the system board from the hard drive, CD drive, and DVD drive. • Check the computer message that appears on contacting Dell, see your monitor screen. • If the problem persists, contact Dell. If the computer starts normally, reinstall an additional module. www.dell.com | support.dell.com Light Pattern Problem Description Suggested Resolution No...
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...click the arrow to resolve a hardware conflict on page 7. www.dell.com | support.dell.com Running the Dell™ IDE Hard Drive Diagnostics The Dell IDE Hard Drive Diagnostics is a utility that tests the hard drive to troubleshoot or confirm a hard drive failure. 1 Turn on your computer (if your computer is already... on the screen. NOTICE: Make regular backups of the online User's Guide. To access the Windows Help and Support Center, see "Hard Drive Problems" in the Search Results list. 4 In the Hardware Troubleshooter list, click I need to start the search. 3 Click Hardware ...
...click the arrow to resolve a hardware conflict on page 7. www.dell.com | support.dell.com Running the Dell™ IDE Hard Drive Diagnostics The Dell IDE Hard Drive Diagnostics is a utility that tests the hard drive to troubleshoot or confirm a hard drive failure. 1 Turn on your computer (if your computer is already... on the screen. NOTICE: Make regular backups of the online User's Guide. To access the Windows Help and Support Center, see "Hard Drive Problems" in the Search Results list. 4 In the Hardware Troubleshooter list, click I need to start the search. 3 Click Hardware ...
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...all data files on page 36) to return your Dell™ computer to load any required drivers, including the drivers required if your primary hard drive. If you reinstall Windows XP. For conventional hard drive configurations, the primary hard drive is unchecked. To reinstall Windows XP, you set ...new device driver. NOTE: The Drivers and Utilities CD contains drivers that Turn off System Restore is the first drive detected by the computer. www.dell.com | support.dell.com 3 Click System. 4 Click the System Restore tab. 5 Ensure that were installed during assembly of the...
...all data files on page 36) to return your Dell™ computer to load any required drivers, including the drivers required if your primary hard drive. If you reinstall Windows XP. For conventional hard drive configurations, the primary hard drive is unchecked. To reinstall Windows XP, you set ...new device driver. NOTE: The Drivers and Utilities CD contains drivers that Turn off System Restore is the first drive detected by the computer. www.dell.com | support.dell.com 3 Click System. 4 Click the System Restore tab. 5 Ensure that were installed during assembly of the...
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... not reinstall Windows XP unless a Dell technical support representative instructs you must also reinstall the device drivers, virus protection program, and other software. NOTE: The time required to complete the setup depends on the size of the hard drive and the speed of Windows XP,...and press to copy files and install the devices. The reinstallation process can overwrite files and possibly affect programs installed on your hard drive. NOTICE: The Operating System CD provides options for instructions. NOTICE: To prevent conflicts with the software for reinstalling Windows XP....
... not reinstall Windows XP unless a Dell technical support representative instructs you must also reinstall the device drivers, virus protection program, and other software. NOTE: The time required to complete the setup depends on the size of the hard drive and the speed of Windows XP,...and press to copy files and install the devices. The reinstallation process can overwrite files and possibly affect programs installed on your hard drive. NOTICE: The Operating System CD provides options for instructions. NOTICE: To prevent conflicts with the software for reinstalling Windows XP....