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... 19 Turning Off Your Computer 19 Before Working Inside Your Computer 19 3 Chassis Intrusion Switch Removing the Chassis Intrusion Switch 21 Mini Tower Computer 21 Desktop Computer 22 Small Form Factor Computer 23 Ultra Small Form Factor Computer 24 Replacing the Chassis Intrusion Switch 24 Resetting the Chassis Intrusion Detector 24...
... 19 Turning Off Your Computer 19 Before Working Inside Your Computer 19 3 Chassis Intrusion Switch Removing the Chassis Intrusion Switch 21 Mini Tower Computer 21 Desktop Computer 22 Small Form Factor Computer 23 Ultra Small Form Factor Computer 24 Replacing the Chassis Intrusion Switch 24 Resetting the Chassis Intrusion Detector 24...
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... 97 Front View 97 Back View 98 Back-Panel Connectors 99 Inside Your Computer 100 System Board Components 102 Jumper Settings 103 Desktop Computer Specifications 105 Removing the Computer Cover 111 I/O Panel 113 Removing the I/O Panel 113 Replacing the I/O Panel 114 Drives 115 General Installation Guidelines 115 Connecting ...
... 97 Front View 97 Back View 98 Back-Panel Connectors 99 Inside Your Computer 100 System Board Components 102 Jumper Settings 103 Desktop Computer Specifications 105 Removing the Computer Cover 111 I/O Panel 113 Removing the I/O Panel 113 Replacing the I/O Panel 114 Drives 115 General Installation Guidelines 115 Connecting ...
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... Board Screws 265 Small Form Factor System Board Screws 266 Replacing the System Board: Mini Tower, Desktop, and Small Form Factor Computers 266 11 Memory DDR2 Memory Overview 267 Addressing Memory With 4-GB Configurations 268 Removing Memory 269 Replacing/Adding Additional Memory ... and DVDs 276 14 Reinstalling Drivers and the Operating System Drivers 277 What Is a Driver 277 Identifying Drivers 277 Reinstalling Drivers and Utilities 278 Using Windows XP Device Driver Rollback 278 Using the Optional Drivers and Utilities CD 278 10 Contents
... Board Screws 265 Small Form Factor System Board Screws 266 Replacing the System Board: Mini Tower, Desktop, and Small Form Factor Computers 266 11 Memory DDR2 Memory Overview 267 Addressing Memory With 4-GB Configurations 268 Removing Memory 269 Replacing/Adding Additional Memory ... and DVDs 276 14 Reinstalling Drivers and the Operating System Drivers 277 What Is a Driver 277 Identifying Drivers 277 Reinstalling Drivers and Utilities 278 Using Windows XP Device Driver Rollback 278 Using the Optional Drivers and Utilities CD 278 10 Contents
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...technical-reference material for my computer • My computer documentation • My device documentation • Desktop System Software (DSS) Find It Here Drivers and Utilities CD (also known as a PDF at support.dell.com. Readme files may ship with your computer. What Are You Looking For? • A... or access your computer. Finding Information 15 NOTE: Additional information may be found at support.dell.com. You can use the CD to run the Dell Diagnostics • Error codes and diagnostic lights • Tools and utilities • How to remove and install parts NOTE: ...
...technical-reference material for my computer • My computer documentation • My device documentation • Desktop System Software (DSS) Find It Here Drivers and Utilities CD (also known as a PDF at support.dell.com. Readme files may ship with your computer. What Are You Looking For? • A... or access your computer. Finding Information 15 NOTE: Additional information may be found at support.dell.com. You can use the CD to run the Dell Diagnostics • Error codes and diagnostic lights • Tools and utilities • How to remove and install parts NOTE: ...
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...8226; Downloads - Certified drivers, patches, and software updates • Desktop System Software (DSS) - Contact information, service call status and support history, service contract, online discussions with other Dell customers site. • Upgrades - The software automatically detects your computer ...: Corporate, government, and education customers can also use Windows XP • Documentation for my computer • Documentation for your region to use the customized Dell Premier Support website at premier.support.dell.com. If you should also reinstall the DSS utility....
...8226; Downloads - Certified drivers, patches, and software updates • Desktop System Software (DSS) - Contact information, service call status and support history, service contract, online discussions with other Dell customers site. • Upgrades - The software automatically detects your computer ...: Corporate, government, and education customers can also use Windows XP • Documentation for my computer • Documentation for your region to use the customized Dell Premier Support website at premier.support.dell.com. If you should also reinstall the DSS utility....
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...of the computer. Also, before removing the cover. 5 Remove the computer cover: • Remove the mini tower computer cover. • Remove the desktop computer cover. • Remove the small form factor computer cover. • Remove the ultra small form factor computer. NOTICE: To disconnect a network ... and then press the power button to servicing that came with locking tabs; While you are correctly oriented and aligned. www.dell.com | support.dell.com CAUTION: Many repairs may only be done by your warranty. Read and follow the safety instructions that could harm internal ...
...of the computer. Also, before removing the cover. 5 Remove the computer cover: • Remove the mini tower computer cover. • Remove the desktop computer cover. • Remove the small form factor computer cover. • Remove the ultra small form factor computer. NOTICE: To disconnect a network ... and then press the power button to servicing that came with locking tabs; While you are correctly oriented and aligned. www.dell.com | support.dell.com CAUTION: Many repairs may only be done by your warranty. Read and follow the safety instructions that could harm internal ...
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... restart) your changes. 24 Chassis Intrusion Switch NOTE: The default setting is used. or right-arrow key to wait until you see the Microsoft® Windows® desktop. Change the setting to On, On-Silent, or Disabled. Then shut down your computer and try again. 3 Select the Chassis Intrusion option and then.... 2 Replace the computer cover. 3 Attach the computer stand, if it is On-Silent. 4 Press to restart the computer and implement your computer. 2 When the blue DELL™ logo appears, press immediately.
... restart) your changes. 24 Chassis Intrusion Switch NOTE: The default setting is used. or right-arrow key to wait until you see the Microsoft® Windows® desktop. Change the setting to On, On-Silent, or Disabled. Then shut down your computer and try again. 3 Select the Chassis Intrusion option and then.... 2 Replace the computer cover. 3 Attach the computer stand, if it is On-Silent. 4 Press to restart the computer and implement your computer. 2 When the blue DELL™ logo appears, press immediately.
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...do not turn the badge. This badge can also rotate the badge using the slot provided near the bottom of the badge. 97 Desktop Computer Press this button to a USB device). NOTICE: If your computer. You can be rotated to match the orientation of the... light indicates that you connect occasionally, such as printers and keyboards. www.dell.com | support.dell.com Desktop Computer About Your Desktop Computer Front View 1 2 3 11 10 9 8 76 5 4 1 USB 2.0 connectors (2) 2 LAN indicator light 3 power button 4 Dell badge Use the front USB connectors for devices that a LAN (network) ...
...do not turn the badge. This badge can also rotate the badge using the slot provided near the bottom of the badge. 97 Desktop Computer Press this button to a USB device). NOTICE: If your computer. You can be rotated to match the orientation of the... light indicates that you connect occasionally, such as printers and keyboards. www.dell.com | support.dell.com Desktop Computer About Your Desktop Computer Front View 1 2 3 11 10 9 8 76 5 4 1 USB 2.0 connectors (2) 2 LAN indicator light 3 power button 4 Dell badge Use the front USB connectors for devices that a LAN (network) ...
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... Use the headphone connector to attach a microphone. Insert the power cable. 98 Desktop Computer The computer is turned off. • Steady green - See "Power Problems..., USB, and other devices into this drive. The computer is in the Windows Device Manager. For more information about sleep modes and exiting from a power-saving... 1 card slots 2 back-panel connectors 3 power connector Access connectors for a description of speakers. www.dell.com | support.dell.com 5 power light 6 diagnostic lights 7 hard-drive activity light 8 headphone connector 9 microphone connector 10...
... Use the headphone connector to attach a microphone. Insert the power cable. 98 Desktop Computer The computer is turned off. • Steady green - See "Power Problems..., USB, and other devices into this drive. The computer is in the Windows Device Manager. For more information about sleep modes and exiting from a power-saving... 1 card slots 2 back-panel connectors 3 power connector Access connectors for a description of speakers. www.dell.com | support.dell.com 5 power light 6 diagnostic lights 7 hard-drive activity light 8 headphone connector 9 microphone connector 10...
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... cover. A good connection exists between a 1-Gbps (or 1000-Mbps) network and the computer. • Off - To help avoid damaging a computer with a manual voltage selection switch. Desktop Computer 99 Also, ensure that most closely matches the AC power available in your location. NOTICE: The voltage selection switch must be set the switch...
... cover. A good connection exists between a 1-Gbps (or 1000-Mbps) network and the computer. • Off - To help avoid damaging a computer with a manual voltage selection switch. Desktop Computer 99 Also, ensure that most closely matches the AC power available in your location. NOTICE: The voltage selection switch must be set the switch...
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If you do not accidentally disconnect cables from the system board. 100 Desktop Computer On computers with a sound card, the microphone connector is on the card. 7 microphone connector Use the pink microphone connector to ensure reliable operation.... 2.0 connectors (6) Use the back USB connectors for your network. CAUTION: To avoid electrical shock, always unplug your monitor to the serial port. www.dell.com | support.dell.com 3 network adapter connector To attach your computer to a network or broadband device, connect one end of a network cable to attach headphones and most...
If you do not accidentally disconnect cables from the system board. 100 Desktop Computer On computers with a sound card, the microphone connector is on the card. 7 microphone connector Use the pink microphone connector to ensure reliable operation.... 2.0 connectors (6) Use the back USB connectors for your network. CAUTION: To avoid electrical shock, always unplug your monitor to the serial port. www.dell.com | support.dell.com 3 network adapter connector To attach your computer to a network or broadband device, connect one end of a network cable to attach headphones and most...
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2 1 3 4 5 7 6 1 drives bay (CD/DVD, floppy, 5 card slots and hard drive) 2 power supply 6 heat sink assembly 3 chassis intrusion switch 7 front I/O panel 4 system board Desktop Computer 101
2 1 3 4 5 7 6 1 drives bay (CD/DVD, floppy, 5 card slots and hard drive) 2 power supply 6 heat sink assembly 3 chassis intrusion switch 7 front I/O panel 4 system board Desktop Computer 101
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... board speaker (BEEP) 10 RTC reset jumper (RTCRST) 21 internal speaker (INT_SPKR) 11 intrusion switch connector (INTRUDER) Jumper Settings The jumper locations are shown below. Desktop Computer Desktop Computer 103
... board speaker (BEEP) 10 RTC reset jumper (RTCRST) 21 internal speaker (INT_SPKR) 11 intrusion switch connector (INTRUDER) Jumper Settings The jumper locations are shown below. Desktop Computer Desktop Computer 103
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The real-time clock is being reset (jumpered temporarily). Password features are enabled (default). The real-time clock has not been reset. unjumpered 104 Desktop Computer www.dell.com | support.dell.com Jumper PSWD Setting RTCRST jumpered Description Password features are disabled.
The real-time clock is being reset (jumpered temporarily). Password features are enabled (default). The real-time clock has not been reset. unjumpered 104 Desktop Computer www.dell.com | support.dell.com Jumper PSWD Setting RTCRST jumpered Description Password features are disabled.
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A good connection exists between a 10-Mbps network and the computer. • Orange - Desktop Computer Specifications Microprocessor Microprocessor type Level 1 (L1) cache Level 2 (L2) cache Memory Type Memory connectors Memory modules supported Minimum memory Maximum memory BIOS address Computer ...
A good connection exists between a 10-Mbps network and the computer. • Orange - Desktop Computer Specifications Microprocessor Microprocessor type Level 1 (L1) cache Level 2 (L2) cache Memory Type Memory connectors Memory modules supported Minimum memory Maximum memory BIOS address Computer ...
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Carelessness may result in damage to the desktop computer. NOTICE: When sliding the I/O panel out of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions located in "Before You Begin." 2 Remove the cable ...
Carelessness may result in damage to the desktop computer. NOTICE: When sliding the I/O panel out of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions located in "Before You Begin." 2 Remove the cable ...
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.... Front View 1 23 4 5 9 8 7 6 201 Ultra Small Form Factor Computer NOTICE: To ensure proper ventilation, do not block the cooling vents. Use a monitor stand. www.dell.com | support.dell.com Ultra Small Form Factor Computer About Your Ultra Small Form Factor Computer NOTICE: When setting up your computer, ensure that the computer has...) of airflow space on . NOTICE: When setting up your computer, secure all cables toward the back of your work area to orient your computer under a desktop or on the computer. To order this bracket, contact...
.... Front View 1 23 4 5 9 8 7 6 201 Ultra Small Form Factor Computer NOTICE: To ensure proper ventilation, do not block the cooling vents. Use a monitor stand. www.dell.com | support.dell.com Ultra Small Form Factor Computer About Your Ultra Small Form Factor Computer NOTICE: When setting up your computer, ensure that the computer has...) of airflow space on . NOTICE: When setting up your computer, secure all cables toward the back of your work area to orient your computer under a desktop or on the computer. To order this bracket, contact...
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... the blue DELL™ logo appears, press immediately. System Setup Screens The system setup screen displays current or changeable configuration information for future reference. Information on (or restart) your computer. Disabling a Forgotten Password and Setting a New Password To reset system and/or administrator passwords, see the Microsoft® Windows® desktop. If you...
... the blue DELL™ logo appears, press immediately. System Setup Screens The system setup screen displays current or changeable configuration information for future reference. Information on (or restart) your computer. Disabling a Forgotten Password and Setting a New Password To reset system and/or administrator passwords, see the Microsoft® Windows® desktop. If you...
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..., and channel mode (dual or single). System System Info CPU Info Memory Info Date/Time Boot Sequence Drives Diskette Drive Drive 0 through Drive 3 for the desktop, mini tower, and small form computers and Drive 0 though Drive 5 for the ultra small form factor computer. Indicates amount of installed memory, computer memory speed...
..., and channel mode (dual or single). System System Info CPU Info Memory Info Date/Time Boot Sequence Drives Diskette Drive Drive 0 through Drive 3 for the desktop, mini tower, and small form computers and Drive 0 though Drive 5 for the ultra small form factor computer. Indicates amount of installed memory, computer memory speed...
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... and the operating system logo appears, continue to a USB device, the device must be bootable. NOTE: To boot to wait until you see the Microsoft Windows desktop.
... and the operating system logo appears, continue to a USB device, the device must be bootable. NOTE: To boot to wait until you see the Microsoft Windows desktop.