Quick Reference Guide
Page 5
...CD" on page 41), run the Dell Diagnostics (see "Starting the Dell Diagnostics From the Drivers and Utilities CD" on page 29), or access your documentation. Desktop System Software (DSS) Located on the Drivers and Utilities CD and the Dell Support website at support.dell.com. The User's Guide is ...optional and may not ship with your computer. You can be found at support.dell.com. Readme files may be available for your computer or in the Microsoft...
...CD" on page 41), run the Dell Diagnostics (see "Starting the Dell Diagnostics From the Drivers and Utilities CD" on page 29), or access your documentation. Desktop System Software (DSS) Located on the Drivers and Utilities CD and the Dell Support website at support.dell.com. The User's Guide is ...optional and may not ship with your computer. You can be found at support.dell.com. Readme files may be available for your computer or in the Microsoft...
Quick Reference Guide
Page 6
..., articles from technicians, online NOTE: Select your Dell computer. Upgrade information for your computer, you use support.dell.com or contact technical support. • Enter the Express Service Code to identify your call when contacting technical support. • Solutions - Find It Here •... Windows License These labels are located on computer configuration, product specifications, and white papers • Downloads - www.dell.com | support.dell.com What Are You Looking For? Computer documentation, details on your computer. • Use the Service Tag to...
..., articles from technicians, online NOTE: Select your Dell computer. Upgrade information for your computer, you use support.dell.com or contact technical support. • Enter the Express Service Code to identify your call when contacting technical support. • Solutions - Find It Here •... Windows License These labels are located on computer configuration, product specifications, and white papers • Downloads - www.dell.com | support.dell.com What Are You Looking For? Computer documentation, details on your computer. • Use the Service Tag to...
Quick Reference Guide
Page 7
...your operating system, use the Operating System CD. What Are You Looking For? Find It Here • Service call status and support history • Top technical issues for my computer • Frequently asked questions • File downloads • Details on your... computer. Your operating system product key label is customized for my computer Dell Premier Support Website - premiersupport.dell.com The Dell Premier Support website is located on my computer configuration • Service contract for corporate, government, and education customers.
...your operating system, use the Operating System CD. What Are You Looking For? Find It Here • Service call status and support history • Top technical issues for my computer • Frequently asked questions • File downloads • Details on your... computer. Your operating system product key label is customized for my computer Dell Premier Support Website - premiersupport.dell.com The Dell Premier Support website is located on my computer configuration • Service contract for corporate, government, and education customers.
Quick Reference Guide
Page 12
.... NOTICE: To avoid losing data, do not turn on the computer. You can help you troubleshoot problems with your online User's 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...
.... NOTICE: To avoid losing data, do not turn on the computer. You can help you troubleshoot problems with your online User's 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...
Quick Reference Guide
Page 14
... activity light This light flickers when the hard drive is established. 5 diagnostic lights Use these lights to match the orientation of the USB connectors. www.dell.com | support.dell.com Small Form Factor Computer - It is recommended that you use . 14 Quick Reference Guide To rotate the badge, place fingers around the outside...
... activity light This light flickers when the hard drive is established. 5 diagnostic lights Use these lights to match the orientation of the USB connectors. www.dell.com | support.dell.com Small Form Factor Computer - It is recommended that you use . 14 Quick Reference Guide To rotate the badge, place fingers around the outside...
Quick Reference Guide
Page 16
... the computer detects an installed card containing a parallel connector configured to the parallel connector. For more information, see "System Setup Options" in your location. www.dell.com | support.dell.com 4 voltage selection switch Your computer is equipped with a manual voltage-selection switch, set to 115-V. Back-Panel Connectors 1 2 34 5 6 7 1 parallel connector 2 link integrity...
... the computer detects an installed card containing a parallel connector configured to the parallel connector. For more information, see "System Setup Options" in your location. www.dell.com | support.dell.com 4 voltage selection switch Your computer is equipped with a manual voltage-selection switch, set to 115-V. Back-Panel Connectors 1 2 34 5 6 7 1 parallel connector 2 link integrity...
Quick Reference Guide
Page 17
... light 5 line-in your online User's Guide. Plug the cable from your monitor to ensure reliable operation. The default designations are using a graphics card that supports dual monitors, use Category 3 wiring, force the network speed to 10 Mbps to the connector on " state. A click indicates that came with integrated amplifiers. NOTE...
... light 5 line-in your online User's Guide. Plug the cable from your monitor to ensure reliable operation. The default designations are using a graphics card that supports dual monitors, use Category 3 wiring, force the network speed to 10 Mbps to the connector on " state. A click indicates that came with integrated amplifiers. NOTE...
Quick Reference Guide
Page 18
... network cable, first unplug the cable from your computer and then unplug it is complete. 2 Ensure that is not authorized by Dell is not covered by your computer from potential damage and to servicing that the computer and any telephone or telecommunication lines from the network... devices are disconnecting this type of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions in on your own personal safety. www.dell.com | support.dell.com Removing the Computer Cover CAUTION: Before you begin any open programs, click the Start button, and then click Turn Off Computer...
... network cable, first unplug the cable from your computer and then unplug it is complete. 2 Ensure that is not authorized by Dell is not covered by your computer from potential damage and to servicing that the computer and any telephone or telecommunication lines from the network... devices are disconnecting this type of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions in on your own personal safety. www.dell.com | support.dell.com Removing the Computer Cover CAUTION: Before you begin any open programs, click the Start button, and then click Turn Off Computer...
Quick Reference Guide
Page 20
www.dell.com | support.dell.com 1 2 1 3 4 2 3 1 security cable slot 2 cover release latch 3 padlock ring 4 computer cover 4 Slide the cover release latch back as you lift the cover. 5 Grip the sides of the computer cover and pivot the cover up using the hinge tabs as leverage points. 6 Remove the cover from the hinge tabs and set it aside on a clean, nonabrasive surface. 20 Quick Reference Guide
www.dell.com | support.dell.com 1 2 1 3 4 2 3 1 security cable slot 2 cover release latch 3 padlock ring 4 computer cover 4 Slide the cover release latch back as you lift the cover. 5 Grip the sides of the computer cover and pivot the cover up using the hinge tabs as leverage points. 6 Remove the cover from the hinge tabs and set it aside on a clean, nonabrasive surface. 20 Quick Reference Guide
Quick Reference Guide
Page 22
... hinge tabs and set it aside on a clean, nonabrasive surface. 1 4 2 3 22 Quick Reference Guide 1 security cable slot 2 cover release latch 3 padlock ring 4 computer cover www.dell.com | support.dell.com Small Form Factor Computer NOTICE: Before touching anything inside your computer, ground yourself by touching an unpainted metal surface.
... hinge tabs and set it aside on a clean, nonabrasive surface. 1 4 2 3 22 Quick Reference Guide 1 security cable slot 2 cover release latch 3 padlock ring 4 computer cover www.dell.com | support.dell.com Small Form Factor Computer NOTICE: Before touching anything inside your computer, ground yourself by touching an unpainted metal surface.
Quick Reference Guide
Page 24
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
Quick Reference Guide
Page 26
.... Tighten the thumbscrews on the back panel must be set up your computer and operating system. Your computer has a manual voltage-selection switch. www.dell.com | support.dell.com You must complete all the steps to properly set to 115-V. Align and gently insert the monitor cable to operate a PS/2 mouse and a USB...
.... Tighten the thumbscrews on the back panel must be set up your computer and operating system. Your computer has a manual voltage-selection switch. www.dell.com | support.dell.com You must complete all the steps to properly set to 115-V. Align and gently insert the monitor cable to operate a PS/2 mouse and a USB...
Quick Reference Guide
Page 28
...; computers. 28 Quick Reference Guide If computer problems occur that require help you if your online User's Guide. www.dell.com | support.dell.com Power Connections Solving Problems Dell provides a number of tools to Use the Dell Diagnostics If you experience a problem with your computer, perform the checks in the Product Information Guide. For the...
...; computers. 28 Quick Reference Guide If computer problems occur that require help you if your online User's Guide. www.dell.com | support.dell.com Power Connections Solving Problems Dell provides a number of tools to Use the Dell Diagnostics If you experience a problem with your computer, perform the checks in the Product Information Guide. For the...
Quick Reference Guide
Page 30
... to answer questions periodically. If you are having. 2 If a problem is located at the top of each test screen. If you contact Dell, technical support will ask for your Service Tag. 3 If you to select a test based on the symptom of the problem you are running the test....from the Drivers and Utilities CD (optional), remove the CD. 5 Close the test screen to return to your part. www.dell.com | support.dell.com Dell Diagnostics Main Menu 1 After the Dell Diagnostics loads and the Main Menu screen appears, click the button for your computer is encountered during a test, a message ...
... to answer questions periodically. If you are having. 2 If a problem is located at the top of each test screen. If you contact Dell, technical support will ask for your Service Tag. 3 If you to select a test based on the symptom of the problem you are running the test....from the Drivers and Utilities CD (optional), remove the CD. 5 Close the test screen to return to your part. www.dell.com | support.dell.com Dell Diagnostics Main Menu 1 After the Dell Diagnostics loads and the Main Menu screen appears, click the button for your computer is encountered during a test, a message ...
Quick Reference Guide
Page 32
.... A possible BIOS failure has occurred; NOTE: The orientation of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions in the process the computer halted. www.dell.com | support.dell.com Diagnostic Lights CAUTION: Before you troubleshoot a problem, your online User's Guide. 32 Quick Reference Guide recovery completion, and then restart the computer.
.... A possible BIOS failure has occurred; NOTE: The orientation of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions in the process the computer halted. www.dell.com | support.dell.com Diagnostic Lights CAUTION: Before you troubleshoot a problem, your online User's Guide. 32 Quick Reference Guide recovery completion, and then restart the computer.
Quick Reference Guide
Page 34
... available, install properly working memory of the same type into your monitor screen. • If the problem persists, contact Dell. For information on contacting Dell, see your online User's Guide. • If you have two or more memory modules installed, remove the modules, reinstall... and DVD drive. • Check the computer message that you are installing are compatible with your online User's Guide. www.dell.com | support.dell.com Light Pattern Problem Description Suggested Resolution No memory modules are detected. • If you have identified a faulty module or reinstalled...
... available, install properly working memory of the same type into your monitor screen. • If the problem persists, contact Dell. For information on contacting Dell, see your online User's Guide. • If you have two or more memory modules installed, remove the modules, reinstall... and DVD drive. • Check the computer message that you are installing are compatible with your online User's Guide. www.dell.com | support.dell.com Light Pattern Problem Description Suggested Resolution No memory modules are detected. • If you have identified a faulty module or reinstalled...
Quick Reference Guide
Page 36
... the Search Results list. 4 In the Hardware Troubleshooter list, click I need to resolve a hardware conflict on using System Restore. 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...
... the Search Results list. 4 In the Hardware Troubleshooter list, click I need to resolve a hardware conflict on using System Restore. 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...
Quick Reference Guide
Page 38
...primary hard drive. Reinstalling Windows XP NOTICE: You must use System Restore (see "Using Microsoft® Windows® XP System Restore" on your Dell™ computer to the operating state it was installed and click Properties. 7 Click the Drivers tab. 8 Click Roll Back Driver. If you... and Utilities CD To reinstall Windows XP, perform all data files on page 36) to return your computer has a RAID controller. www.dell.com | support.dell.com 3 Click System. 4 Click the System Restore tab. 5 Ensure that were installed during assembly of the computer. Reinstalling Microsoft® ...
...primary hard drive. Reinstalling Windows XP NOTICE: You must use System Restore (see "Using Microsoft® Windows® XP System Restore" on your Dell™ computer to the operating state it was installed and click Properties. 7 Click the Drivers tab. 8 Click Roll Back Driver. If you... and Utilities CD To reinstall Windows XP, perform all data files on page 36) to return your computer has a RAID controller. www.dell.com | support.dell.com 3 Click System. 4 Click the System Restore tab. 5 Ensure that were installed during assembly of the computer. Reinstalling Microsoft® ...
Quick Reference Guide
Page 39
..., press to boot from the CD. 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 see the Windows desktop, and then shut down the computer and try again. 5 Press the arrow keys to select CD-ROM, and..., you reinstall Windows XP. The computer automatically restarts multiple times. Click Exit if Install Windows XP message appears. 3 Restart the computer. 4 Press immediately after the DELL™ logo appears.
..., press to boot from the CD. 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 see the Windows desktop, and then shut down the computer and try again. 5 Press the arrow keys to select CD-ROM, and..., you reinstall Windows XP. The computer automatically restarts multiple times. Click Exit if Install Windows XP message appears. 3 Restart the computer. 4 Press immediately after the DELL™ logo appears.
Quick Reference Guide
Page 40
... the Welcome to Microsoft screen appears, click Next. 14 When the How will use this computer connect to the Internet? The computer automatically restarts. www.dell.com | support.dell.com 7 Enter your name and organization (optional) in the Personalize Your Software screen, and click Next. 8 At the Computer Name and Administrator Password window...
... the Welcome to Microsoft screen appears, click Next. 14 When the How will use this computer connect to the Internet? The computer automatically restarts. www.dell.com | support.dell.com 7 Enter your name and organization (optional) in the Personalize Your Software screen, and click Next. 8 At the Computer Name and Administrator Password window...