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... 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 4 Mini Tower Computer About Your Mini Tower Computer 25 Front View 25 Back View 27 Back-Panel Connectors 28 ...
... 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 4 Mini Tower Computer About Your Mini Tower Computer 25 Front View 25 Back View 27 Back-Panel Connectors 28 ...
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10 Replacing the System Board Removing the System Board: Mini Tower, Desktop, and Small Form Factor Computers 263 Mini Tower System Board Screws 264 Desktop System 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... 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
10 Replacing the System Board Removing the System Board: Mini Tower, Desktop, and Small Form Factor Computers 263 Mini Tower System Board Screws 264 Desktop System 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... 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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..., not on the locking tabs before you connect a cable, ensure that could harm internal components. 20 Before You Begin www.dell.com | support.dell.com CAUTION: Many repairs may only be done by your warranty. Damage due to servicing that is not authorized by... if you are correctly oriented and aligned. 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: Before touching...
..., not on the locking tabs before you connect a cable, ensure that could harm internal components. 20 Before You Begin www.dell.com | support.dell.com CAUTION: Many repairs may only be done by your warranty. Damage due to servicing that is not authorized by... if you are correctly oriented and aligned. 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: Before touching...
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Mini Tower Computer Chassis Intrusion Switch 21 Note the routing of the chassis intrusion cable as you begin any of its slot, and remove the switch and ...
Mini Tower Computer Chassis Intrusion Switch 21 Note the routing of the chassis intrusion cable as you begin any of its slot, and remove the switch and ...
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...: If your computer. The power light illuminates and blinks or remains solid to attach a microphone. 26 Mini Tower Computer To exit from a power-saving mode, see "Diagnostic Lights." www.dell.com | support.dell.com 1 CD/DVD drive 2 floppy drive 3 USB 2.0 connectors (2) 4 LAN indicator light 5 diagnostic lights... lights to attach headphones and most kinds of light codes that typically remain connected, such as a wake device in the Windows Device Manager. The computer is turned off the computer by pressing the power button for devices that can help you troubleshoot problems...
...: If your computer. The power light illuminates and blinks or remains solid to attach a microphone. 26 Mini Tower Computer To exit from a power-saving mode, see "Diagnostic Lights." www.dell.com | support.dell.com 1 CD/DVD drive 2 floppy drive 3 USB 2.0 connectors (2) 4 LAN indicator light 5 diagnostic lights... lights to attach headphones and most kinds of light codes that typically remain connected, such as a wake device in the Windows Device Manager. The computer is turned off the computer by pressing the power button for devices that can help you troubleshoot problems...
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Back-Panel Connectors 1 2 34 5 6 10 9 7 8 28 Mini Tower Computer Plug serial, USB, and other devices into the appropriate connector. 6 card slots Access connectors for the voltage that your monitor and attached devices are ... to open the computer cover. NOTICE: The voltage selection switch must be set the switch for any installed PCI and PCI Express cards. www.dell.com | support.dell.com 1 cover release latch 2 padlock ring This latch allows you to the 115-V position even though the AC power available in Japan is equipped...
Back-Panel Connectors 1 2 34 5 6 10 9 7 8 28 Mini Tower Computer Plug serial, USB, and other devices into the appropriate connector. 6 card slots Access connectors for the voltage that your monitor and attached devices are ... to open the computer cover. NOTICE: The voltage selection switch must be set the switch for any installed PCI and PCI Express cards. www.dell.com | support.dell.com 1 cover release latch 2 padlock ring This latch allows you to the 115-V position even though the AC power available in Japan is equipped...
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... cable to the same address. Connect the other end of your network. If you have a USB printer, plug it into the network connector. www.dell.com | support.dell.com 1 parallel connector Connect a parallel device, such as a printer, to the parallel connector. For more information, see "System Setup Options." 2 link integrity light •...
... cable to the same address. Connect the other end of your network. If you have a USB printer, plug it into the network connector. www.dell.com | support.dell.com 1 parallel connector Connect a parallel device, such as a printer, to the parallel connector. For more information, see "System Setup Options." 2 link integrity light •...
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... musical input into the blue connector. Plug the cable from your computer. Connect your computer from the system board. 30 Mini Tower Computer NOTE: If you begin any of network traffic may make this light appear to attach a personal computer microphone for serial ... 9 video connector 10 serial connector Flashes a yellow light when the computer is on the card. On computers with integrated amplifiers. www.dell.com | support.dell.com 4 network activity light 5 line-in the Product Information Guide. NOTICE: Be careful when opening the computer cover to attach headphones ...
... musical input into the blue connector. Plug the cable from your computer. Connect your computer from the system board. 30 Mini Tower Computer NOTE: If you begin any of network traffic may make this light appear to attach a personal computer microphone for serial ... 9 video connector 10 serial connector Flashes a yellow light when the computer is on the card. On computers with integrated amplifiers. www.dell.com | support.dell.com 4 network activity light 5 line-in the Product Information Guide. NOTICE: Be careful when opening the computer cover to attach headphones ...
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www.dell.com | support.dell.com 3 2 1 4 5 6 7 1 CD/DVD drive 2 floppy drive 3 power supply 4 chassis intrusion switch 5 system board 6 heat sink assembly 7 hard drive 31 Mini Tower Computer
www.dell.com | support.dell.com 3 2 1 4 5 6 7 1 CD/DVD drive 2 floppy drive 3 power supply 4 chassis intrusion switch 5 system board 6 heat sink assembly 7 hard drive 31 Mini Tower Computer
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... jumper (RTCRST) 21 system board speaker (BEEP) 11 intrusion switch connector (INTRUDER) 22 internal speaker (INT_SPKR) Jumper Settings The jumper locations are shown below. Mini Tower Computer Mini Tower Computer 33
... jumper (RTCRST) 21 system board speaker (BEEP) 11 intrusion switch connector (INTRUDER) 22 internal speaker (INT_SPKR) Jumper Settings The jumper locations are shown below. Mini Tower Computer Mini Tower Computer 33
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Password features are enabled (default). unjumpered 34 Mini Tower Computer The real-time clock has not been reset. The real-time clock is being reset (jumpered temporarily). www.dell.com | support.dell.com Jumper PSWD Setting RTCRST jumpered Description Password features are disabled.
Password features are enabled (default). unjumpered 34 Mini Tower Computer The real-time clock has not been reset. The real-time clock is being reset (jumpered temporarily). www.dell.com | support.dell.com Jumper PSWD Setting RTCRST jumpered Description Password features are disabled.
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... and the computer. • Orange - A good connection exists between a 100-Mbps network and the computer. • Yellow - A good connection exists between a 1-Gb (or 1000- Mini Tower 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...
... and the computer. • Orange - A good connection exists between a 100-Mbps network and the computer. • Yellow - A good connection exists between a 1-Gb (or 1000- Mini Tower 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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... the card retention mechanism to release it into the computer. 7 Secure the card(s) by touching an unpainted metal surface on the computer chassis. www.dell.com | support.dell.com a Place your thumb on the top of the card retention mechanism and grip the bottom of the computer. You can do so by... to release it from the tab slots holding it into place. 8 Replace the computer cover. Serial Port Adapters CAUTION: Before you need a filler bracket, contact Dell. The brackets also keep dust and dirt out of your computer's electronic components. b With your mini...
... the card retention mechanism to release it into the computer. 7 Secure the card(s) by touching an unpainted metal surface on the computer chassis. www.dell.com | support.dell.com a Place your thumb on the top of the card retention mechanism and grip the bottom of the computer. You can do so by... to release it from the tab slots holding it into place. 8 Replace the computer cover. Serial Port Adapters CAUTION: Before you need a filler bracket, contact Dell. The brackets also keep dust and dirt out of your computer's electronic components. b With your mini...
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..., BIOS version, and service tag. 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. Enables or disables devices in serial/parallel ATA combination mode...
..., BIOS version, and service tag. 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. Enables or disables devices in serial/parallel ATA combination mode...
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www.dell.com | support.dell.com Clearing Forgotten Passwords CAUTION: Before you begin any of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions located in "Before You Begin." 2 Locate the 2-pin password jumper (PSWD) on the system board, and remove the jumper to clear the password. NOTICE: This process erases both the system and administrator passwords. 1 Follow the procedures in the Product Information Guide. Mini Tower Computer Desktop Computer 254 Advanced Features
www.dell.com | support.dell.com Clearing Forgotten Passwords CAUTION: Before you begin any of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions located in "Before You Begin." 2 Locate the 2-pin password jumper (PSWD) on the system board, and remove the jumper to clear the password. NOTICE: This process erases both the system and administrator passwords. 1 Follow the procedures in the Product Information Guide. Mini Tower Computer Desktop Computer 254 Advanced Features
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... unplug your computer from the electrical outlet 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. NOTICE: To disconnect a network cable, first unplug the ...If your computer and attached devices did not automatically turn them off now. Replacing the System Board Removing the System Board: Mini Tower, Desktop, and Small Form Factor Computers 1 Shut down your computer, turn off when you work, periodically touch an unpainted metal surface to...
... unplug your computer from the electrical outlet 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. NOTICE: To disconnect a network cable, first unplug the ...If your computer and attached devices did not automatically turn them off now. Replacing the System Board Removing the System Board: Mini Tower, Desktop, and Small Form Factor Computers 1 Shut down your computer, turn off when you work, periodically touch an unpainted metal surface to...
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www.dell.com | support.dell.com Mini Tower System Board Screws 1 2 1 mini tower system board 2 screws (10) 264 Replacing the System Board
www.dell.com | support.dell.com Mini Tower System Board Screws 1 2 1 mini tower system board 2 screws (10) 264 Replacing the System Board
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Replacing the System Board: Mini Tower, Desktop, and Small Form Factor Computers 1 Gently align the board into the chassis and slide it is identical. www.dell.com | support.dell.com Small Form Factor System Board Screws 1 2 1 small form factor system board 2 screws (8) Place the system board assembly that you removed from the system board. 4 ...
Replacing the System Board: Mini Tower, Desktop, and Small Form Factor Computers 1 Gently align the board into the chassis and slide it is identical. www.dell.com | support.dell.com Small Form Factor System Board Screws 1 2 1 small form factor system board 2 screws (8) Place the system board assembly that you removed from the system board. 4 ...
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...dell.com. The recommended memory configurations are not installed with a slight reduction in performance. DDR2 Memory Overview Dual-channel DDR2 memory modules should be installed in pairs of matched memory modules installed in connectors DIMM1 and DIMM2 and another matched pair installed in connector DIMM1 or • For the mini tower, desktop...label in the upper-right corner of the specifications for your computer: • Mini Tower Computer Specifications • Desktop Computer Specifications • Small Form Factor Computer Specifications • Ultra Small Form Factor ...
...dell.com. The recommended memory configurations are not installed with a slight reduction in performance. DDR2 Memory Overview Dual-channel DDR2 memory modules should be installed in pairs of matched memory modules installed in connectors DIMM1 and DIMM2 and another matched pair installed in connector DIMM1 or • For the mini tower, desktop...label in the upper-right corner of the specifications for your computer: • Mini Tower Computer Specifications • Desktop Computer Specifications • Small Form Factor Computer Specifications • Ultra Small Form Factor ...
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The mini tower, desktop, and small form factor computers have four slots. A B A matched pair of... memory address space: • System ROM • APIC(s) • Integrated PCI devices, such as Microsoft® Windows® XP, can only use four 1-GB DIMMs or two 2GB DIMMs. Current operating systems, such as network connectors and SCSI ...controllers • PCI cards • Graphics card • PCI Express cards (if applicable) 268 Memory www.dell.com | support.dell...
The mini tower, desktop, and small form factor computers have four slots. A B A matched pair of... memory address space: • System ROM • APIC(s) • Integrated PCI devices, such as Microsoft® Windows® XP, can only use four 1-GB DIMMs or two 2GB DIMMs. Current operating systems, such as network connectors and SCSI ...controllers • PCI cards • Graphics card • PCI Express cards (if applicable) 268 Memory www.dell.com | support.dell...