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...Factor Computer 26 Inside Your Computer 27 Mini Tower Computer 27 Desktop Computer 28 Small Form Factor Computer 29 Ultra-Small Form Factor Computer 30 Setting Up Your Computer 30 Solving Problems 33 Dell Diagnostics 33 System Lights 36 Diagnostic Lights 37 Beep Codes 40... Running the Dell™ IDE Hard Drive Diagnostics 41 Resolving Software and Hardware Incompatibilities 41 Contents 3 Front View 11 Desktop Computer - Front View 8 Mini Tower Computer ...
...Factor Computer 26 Inside Your Computer 27 Mini Tower Computer 27 Desktop Computer 28 Small Form Factor Computer 29 Ultra-Small Form Factor Computer 30 Setting Up Your Computer 30 Solving Problems 33 Dell Diagnostics 33 System Lights 36 Diagnostic Lights 37 Beep Codes 40... Running the Dell™ IDE Hard Drive Diagnostics 41 Resolving Software and Hardware Incompatibilities 41 Contents 3 Front View 11 Desktop Computer - Front View 8 Mini Tower Computer ...
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... or experienced users. Readme files may not be available 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) • ...computer. NOTE: Drivers and documentation updates can use the CD to troubleshoot and solve problems User's Guide Available in certain countries. Dell™ Product Information Guide • How to remove and replace parts • Specifications • How to configure system settings ...
... or experienced users. Readme files may not be available 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) • ...computer. NOTE: Drivers and documentation updates can use the CD to troubleshoot and solve problems User's Guide Available in certain countries. Dell™ Product Information Guide • How to remove and replace parts • Specifications • How to configure system settings ...
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...your configuration. 6 Quick Reference Guide Drivers, patches, and software updates • Service and support - courses, frequently asked questions The Dell Support website provides several online tools, including: • Community - Hints and tips, articles from technicians, online NOTE: Select your ... memory, the hard drive, and the operating system • Customer Care - www.dell.com | support.dell.com What Are You Looking For? Upgrade information for your Dell computer. Certified drivers, patches, and software updates • Desktop System Software (DSS) -
...your configuration. 6 Quick Reference Guide Drivers, patches, and software updates • Service and support - courses, frequently asked questions The Dell Support website provides several online tools, including: • Community - Hints and tips, articles from technicians, online NOTE: Select your ... memory, the hard drive, and the operating system • Customer Care - www.dell.com | support.dell.com What Are You Looking For? Upgrade information for your Dell computer. Certified drivers, patches, and software updates • Desktop System Software (DSS) -
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... the devices that describes your problem. 4 Follow the instructions on the screen. • How to use the Operating System CD. Desktop chassis • DCSM - NOTE: The operating system media is already installed on my computer configuration • Service contract for corporate,... government, and education customers. premiersupport.dell.com The Dell Premier Support website is optional and may not ship with your CD varies based on your online User's Guide for devices ...
... the devices that describes your problem. 4 Follow the instructions on the screen. • How to use the Operating System CD. Desktop chassis • DCSM - NOTE: The operating system media is already installed on my computer configuration • Service contract for corporate,... government, and education customers. premiersupport.dell.com The Dell Premier Support website is optional and may not ship with your CD varies based on your online User's Guide for devices ...
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... cards. To help avoid damaging a computer with a manual voltage-selection switch, set to the 115-V position even though the AC power available in your location. Desktop Computer - Quick Reference Guide 11 It is recommended that you to open the computer cover. 2 padlock ring Insert a padlock to operate with an auto-sensing...
... cards. To help avoid damaging a computer with a manual voltage-selection switch, set to the 115-V position even though the AC power available in your location. Desktop Computer - Quick Reference Guide 11 It is recommended that you to open the computer cover. 2 padlock ring Insert a padlock to operate with an auto-sensing...
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... computers) do not have a voltage selection switch on manual voltage-selection switch. Also, ensure that most closely matches the AC power available in your location. Desktop Computer - Quick Reference Guide 13 Back View 1 2 3 4 5 6 1 card slots You can access connectors for the voltage that your monitor and attached devices are electrically rated...
... computers) do not have a voltage selection switch on manual voltage-selection switch. Also, ensure that most closely matches the AC power available in your location. Desktop Computer - Quick Reference Guide 13 Back View 1 2 3 4 5 6 1 card slots You can access connectors for the voltage that your monitor and attached devices are electrically rated...
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... switch, set to the 115-V position even though the AC power available in your online User's Guide. • Green - Mini Tower, Desktop, and Small Form Factor Computers - www.dell.com | support.dell.com 4 voltage selection switch Your computer is equipped with an auto-sensing voltage selector certain computers) do not have a USB printer...
... switch, set to the 115-V position even though the AC power available in your online User's Guide. • Green - Mini Tower, Desktop, and Small Form Factor Computers - www.dell.com | support.dell.com 4 voltage selection switch Your computer is equipped with an auto-sensing voltage selector certain computers) do not have a USB printer...
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www.dell.com | support.dell.com 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 ...
www.dell.com | support.dell.com 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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www.dell.com | support.dell.com Desktop Computer 2 1 3 4 5 7 6 1 drives bay (CD/DVD, floppy, and hard drive) 2 power supply 3 chassis intrusion switch 4 system board 5 card slots (3) for one PCI Express x16 card and two PCI cards 6 heat sink assembly 7 front I/O panel 28 Quick Reference Guide
www.dell.com | support.dell.com Desktop Computer 2 1 3 4 5 7 6 1 drives bay (CD/DVD, floppy, and hard drive) 2 power supply 3 chassis intrusion switch 4 system board 5 card slots (3) for one PCI Express x16 card and two PCI cards 6 heat sink assembly 7 front I/O panel 28 Quick Reference Guide
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... listing for the CD/DVD drive option from your Drivers and Utilities CD (optional) (see the Windows desktop. On the next start the Dell Diagnostics. 8 Select Run the 32 Bit Dell Diagnostics from the menu that no diagnostics utility partition has been found, run . 34 Quick Reference Guide... www.dell.com | support.dell.com Enter system setup (see "System Setup" in your online User's Guide for instructions), review your computer's configuration information, and ensure that the device you see the Microsoft® Windows® desktop. NOTE: If you want to ...
... listing for the CD/DVD drive option from your Drivers and Utilities CD (optional) (see the Windows desktop. On the next start the Dell Diagnostics. 8 Select Run the 32 Bit Dell Diagnostics from the menu that no diagnostics utility partition has been found, run . 34 Quick Reference Guide... www.dell.com | support.dell.com Enter system setup (see "System Setup" in your online User's Guide for instructions), review your computer's configuration information, and ensure that the device you see the Microsoft® Windows® desktop. NOTE: If you want to ...
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... the hard drive and the speed of your settings, accept the default selections. www.dell.com | support.dell.com 4 Press immediately after the DELL™ logo appears. If the operating system logo appears, wait until you see the Windows desktop, and then shut down the computer and try again. 5 Press the arrow keys to...
... the hard drive and the speed of your settings, accept the default selections. www.dell.com | support.dell.com 4 Press immediately after the DELL™ logo appears. If the operating system logo appears, wait until you see the Windows desktop, and then shut down the computer and try again. 5 Press the arrow keys to...
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... or Microsoft Works Suite CD sleeve. If you need the Product Key number located on the computer and allow it to boot to the Windows desktop. 2 Insert the Drivers and Utilities CD into the CD drive. Quick Reference Guide 45 To complete the installation, respond to the prompts offered by the... Click Finish to complete the setup, and remove the CD. 19 Reinstall the appropriate drivers with Microsoft? screen appears, select No, not at the Welcome Dell System Owner screen. 5 Select the appropriate System Model, Operating System, Device Type, and Topic.
... or Microsoft Works Suite CD sleeve. If you need the Product Key number located on the computer and allow it to boot to the Windows desktop. 2 Insert the Drivers and Utilities CD into the CD drive. Quick Reference Guide 45 To complete the installation, respond to the prompts offered by the... Click Finish to complete the setup, and remove the CD. 19 Reinstall the appropriate drivers with Microsoft? screen appears, select No, not at the Welcome Dell System Owner screen. 5 Select the appropriate System Model, Operating System, Device Type, and Topic.
Setup Guide
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Contents Setting Up Your Inspiron Desktop 5 Before Setting Up Your Computer 5 Connect the Display 6 Connect the Keyboard and Mouse 8 Connect the Network Cable (Optional 9 Connect the Power Cable 10 Press the ... Set Up the TV Tuner (Optional 13 Connect to the Internet (Optional 13 Using Your Inspiron Desktop 16 Front View Features 16 Back View Features 20 Back Panel Connectors 22 Software Features 24 Dell DataSafe Online Backup 25 Dell Stage 25 Solving Problems 28 Beep Codes 28 Network Problems 29 Power Problems 30 Memory...
Contents Setting Up Your Inspiron Desktop 5 Before Setting Up Your Computer 5 Connect the Display 6 Connect the Keyboard and Mouse 8 Connect the Network Cable (Optional 9 Connect the Power Cable 10 Press the ... Set Up the TV Tuner (Optional 13 Connect to the Internet (Optional 13 Using Your Inspiron Desktop 16 Front View Features 16 Back View Features 20 Back Panel Connectors 22 Software Features 24 Dell DataSafe Online Backup 25 Dell Stage 25 Solving Problems 28 Beep Codes 28 Network Problems 29 Power Problems 30 Memory...
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INSPIRON Setting Up Your Inspiron Desktop This section provides information about setting up your computer in this section, read the safety information that you begin any of 5.1 cm (2 inches) on . 5 To prevent overheating ensure that you leave at least 10.2 cm (4 inches) at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. Before Setting Up Your Computer When positioning your..., such as a cabinet or a drawer when it to place your computer may cause it is powered on all other sides. You should never place your Dell Inspiron 620 desktop.
INSPIRON Setting Up Your Inspiron Desktop This section provides information about setting up your computer in this section, read the safety information that you begin any of 5.1 cm (2 inches) on . 5 To prevent overheating ensure that you leave at least 10.2 cm (4 inches) at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. Before Setting Up Your Computer When positioning your..., such as a cabinet or a drawer when it to place your computer may cause it is powered on all other sides. You should never place your Dell Inspiron 620 desktop.
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...Use the appropriate cable based on the connectors available on your display to -DVI adapter, and additional HDMI or DVI cables at www.dell.com. You can purchase the DVI-to-VGA adapter, HDMI-to the discrete graphics card if the connector on your computer to more ...This feature allows you purchased the optional discrete graphics card, connect the display using either the integrated VGA or HDMI connector. Setting Up Your Inspiron Desktop Connect the Display If you to connect your computer and display. NOTE: Your computer supports the Intel multiple monitor feature (disabled by default)....
...Use the appropriate cable based on the connectors available on your display to -DVI adapter, and additional HDMI or DVI cables at www.dell.com. You can purchase the DVI-to-VGA adapter, HDMI-to the discrete graphics card if the connector on your computer to more ...This feature allows you purchased the optional discrete graphics card, connect the display using either the integrated VGA or HDMI connector. Setting Up Your Inspiron Desktop Connect the Display If you to connect your computer and display. NOTE: Your computer supports the Intel multiple monitor feature (disabled by default)....
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Setting Up Your Inspiron Desktop See the following table to -DVI adapter + DVI cable) 7 Connection Type VGA-to-VGA (VGA cable) Computer Cable Display DVI-to-DVI (DVI cable) DVI-to-VGA (DVI-to-VGA adapter + VGA cable) HDMI-to-HDMI (HDMI cable) HDMI-to-DVI (HDMI-to identify the connectors on your computer and display.
Setting Up Your Inspiron Desktop See the following table to -DVI adapter + DVI cable) 7 Connection Type VGA-to-VGA (VGA cable) Computer Cable Display DVI-to-DVI (DVI cable) DVI-to-VGA (DVI-to-VGA adapter + VGA cable) HDMI-to-HDMI (HDMI cable) HDMI-to-DVI (HDMI-to identify the connectors on your computer and display.
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Setting Up Your Inspiron Desktop Connect the Keyboard and Mouse Connect the USB keyboard and mouse to the USB connectors on the back panel of your computer. 8
Setting Up Your Inspiron Desktop Connect the Keyboard and Mouse Connect the USB keyboard and mouse to the USB connectors on the back panel of your computer. 8
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... Cable (Optional) A network connection is not required to the network connector. To connect your computer to either a network port or a broadband device. Setting Up Your Inspiron Desktop 9 Connect the other end of the network cable to the network connector (RJ45 connector) on the back panel of the network cable to a network or...
... Cable (Optional) A network connection is not required to the network connector. To connect your computer to either a network port or a broadband device. Setting Up Your Inspiron Desktop 9 Connect the other end of the network cable to the network connector (RJ45 connector) on the back panel of the network cable to a network or...
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Setting Up Your Inspiron Desktop Connect the Power Cable Press the Power Button 10
Setting Up Your Inspiron Desktop Connect the Power Cable Press the Power Button 10
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... not interrupt the operating system's setup process. To set up an Internet connection. Setting Up Your Inspiron Desktop NOTE: For optimal performance of your computer available at support.dell.com. Set Up the Operating System Your Dell computer is recommended that you download and install the latest BIOS and drivers for the first time...
... not interrupt the operating system's setup process. To set up an Internet connection. Setting Up Your Inspiron Desktop NOTE: For optimal performance of your computer available at support.dell.com. Set Up the Operating System Your Dell computer is recommended that you download and install the latest BIOS and drivers for the first time...