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...Side View 19 Ultra-Small Form Factor Computer - Back View 19 Removing the Computer Cover 21 Before You Begin 21 Mini Tower Computer 22 Desktop Computer 24 Small Form Factor Computer 25 Ultra-Small Form 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...
...Side View 19 Ultra-Small Form Factor Computer - Back View 19 Removing the Computer Cover 21 Before You Begin 21 Mini Tower Computer 22 Desktop Computer 24 Small Form Factor Computer 25 Ultra-Small Form 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...
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...to reinstall drivers (see page 45), run the Dell Diagnostics (see page 34), or access your documentation. NOTE: The Drivers and Utilities CD is also available on the optional Drivers and Utilities CD. Quick Reference Guide 5 Desktop System Software (DSS) Located on the Drivers and... Utilities CD and the Dell Support website at support.dell.com. NOTE: Additional information may not ship with your computer. Readme files may ...
...to reinstall drivers (see page 45), run the Dell Diagnostics (see page 34), or access your documentation. NOTE: The Drivers and Utilities CD is also available on the optional Drivers and Utilities CD. Quick Reference Guide 5 Desktop System Software (DSS) Located on the Drivers and... Utilities CD and the Dell Support website at support.dell.com. NOTE: Additional information may not ship with your computer. Readme files may ...
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.... Service call and order status, warranty, and • Services and Warranties - Troubleshooting hints and Dell Support Website - Online discussion with technical support • Reference - Certified drivers, patches, and software updates • Desktop System Software (DSS) - Find It Here • Service Tag and Express Service Code • Microsoft Windows License Label Service Tag...
.... Service call and order status, warranty, and • Services and Warranties - Troubleshooting hints and Dell Support Website - Online discussion with technical support • Reference - Certified drivers, patches, and software updates • Desktop System Software (DSS) - Find It Here • Service Tag and Express Service Code • Microsoft Windows License Label Service Tag...
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...8226; Top technical issues for my computer • Frequently asked questions • File downloads • Details on your computer. premiersupport.dell.com The Dell Premier Support website is customized for the devices that describes your computer. • Regulatory model information and chassis • DCTR -... Utilities CD to reinstall my operating system Operating System CD The operating system is optional and may not ship with all computers. Desktop chassis • DCSM - Ultra-small form factor chassis Quick Reference Guide 7 NOTE: The color of your CD varies based on...
...8226; Top technical issues for my computer • Frequently asked questions • File downloads • Details on your computer. premiersupport.dell.com The Dell Premier Support website is customized for the devices that describes your computer. • Regulatory model information and chassis • DCTR -... Utilities CD to reinstall my operating system Operating System CD The operating system is optional and may not ship with all computers. Desktop chassis • DCSM - Ultra-small form factor chassis Quick Reference Guide 7 NOTE: The color of your CD varies based on...
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..., such as a mouse, keyboard, memory key, printer, joystick, and computer speakers into the appropriate connector. 6 card slots You can automatically detect the correct operating voltage. Desktop Computer - Computers with an auto-sensing voltage selector do not have certain computers) a voltage selection switch on voltage-selection switch. Front View 1 2 3 11 10 9 8 76...
..., such as a mouse, keyboard, memory key, printer, joystick, and computer speakers into the appropriate connector. 6 card slots You can automatically detect the correct operating voltage. Desktop Computer - Computers with an auto-sensing voltage selector do not have certain computers) a voltage selection switch on voltage-selection switch. Front View 1 2 3 11 10 9 8 76...
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... release latch Use this connector. 4 voltage selection switch Your computer is equipped with the AC power available in Japan is 100 V. Quick Reference Guide 13 Desktop Computer - Back View 1 2 3 4 5 6 1 card slots You can automatically detect the correct operating voltage. Computers with a manual voltage-selection switch, set to operate with either an...
... release latch Use this connector. 4 voltage selection switch Your computer is equipped with the AC power available in Japan is 100 V. Quick Reference Guide 13 Desktop Computer - Back View 1 2 3 4 5 6 1 card slots You can automatically detect the correct operating voltage. Computers with a manual voltage-selection switch, set to operate with either an...
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www.dell.com | support.dell.com 4 voltage selection switch Your computer is automatically disabled if the computer detects an installed card containing a parallel connector configured to the same address. A good connection exists between a 100-Mbps network and the computer. • Yellow - Mini Tower, Desktop, and Small Form Factor Computers - A good connection exists between a 10...
www.dell.com | support.dell.com 4 voltage selection switch Your computer is automatically disabled if the computer detects an installed card containing a parallel connector configured to the same address. A good connection exists between a 100-Mbps network and the computer. • Yellow - Mini Tower, Desktop, and Small Form Factor Computers - A good connection exists between a 10...
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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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... are listed, select the version appropriate for one time only. NOTE: The next steps change the boot sequence for your computer. 9 When the Dell Diagnostics Main Menu appears, select the test you see a message stating that no diagnostics utility partition has been found, run . On the next .... 3 When the boot device list appears, highlight Boot to Utility Partition and press . 4 When the Dell Diagnostics Main Menu appears, select the test you see the Windows desktop. www.dell.com | support.dell.com Enter system setup (see "System Setup" in your online User's Guide for the CD/DVD drive ...
... are listed, select the version appropriate for one time only. NOTE: The next steps change the boot sequence for your computer. 9 When the Dell Diagnostics Main Menu appears, select the test you see a message stating that no diagnostics utility partition has been found, run . On the next .... 3 When the boot device list appears, highlight Boot to Utility Partition and press . 4 When the Dell Diagnostics Main Menu appears, select the test you see the Windows desktop. www.dell.com | support.dell.com Enter system setup (see "System Setup" in your online User's Guide for the CD/DVD drive ...
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... until you want to recover your current Windows XP data, type r to select the repair option, and remove the CD. 4 If you see the Windows desktop, and then shut down the computer and try again. 5 Press the arrow keys to select CD-ROM, and press . 6 When the Press any key to... are reinstalling Windows XP Professional and you are prompted to copy files and install the devices. The computer automatically restarts. 44 Quick Reference Guide www.dell.com | support.dell.com 4 Press immediately after the...
... until you want to recover your current Windows XP data, type r to select the repair option, and remove the CD. 4 If you see the Windows desktop, and then shut down the computer and try again. 5 Press the arrow keys to select CD-ROM, and press . 6 When the Press any key to... are reinstalling Windows XP Professional and you are prompted to copy files and install the devices. The computer automatically restarts. 44 Quick Reference Guide www.dell.com | support.dell.com 4 Press immediately after the...
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...1 Turn on the back of the Microsoft Office or Microsoft Works Suite CD sleeve. message appears, click Skip. 15 When the Ready to the Windows desktop. 2 Insert the Drivers and Utilities CD into the CD drive. NOTICE: Do not press any key when the following message appears: Press any key... program. 4 Click Next at this time and click Next. 16 When the Who will this computer? screen appears, select No, not at the Welcome Dell System Owner screen. 5 Select the appropriate System Model, Operating System, Device Type, and Topic. If you are running the Windows operating system: NOTE: ...
...1 Turn on the back of the Microsoft Office or Microsoft Works Suite CD sleeve. message appears, click Skip. 15 When the Ready to the Windows desktop. 2 Insert the Drivers and Utilities CD into the CD drive. NOTICE: Do not press any key when the following message appears: Press any key... program. 4 Click Next at this time and click Next. 16 When the Who will this computer? screen appears, select No, not at the Welcome Dell System Owner screen. 5 Select the appropriate System Model, Operating System, Device Type, and Topic. If you are running the Windows operating system: NOTE: ...
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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... shipped with your computer. You should never place your computer. Restricting airflow around your Dell Inspiron 620 desktop. To prevent overheating ensure that you allow easy access to a power source, adequate ventilation, and a level surface to overheat. INSPIRON Setting Up Your Inspiron Desktop This section provides information about setting up your computer may cause it is powered... or a drawer when it to place your computer in this section, read the safety information that you leave at least 10.2 cm (4 inches) at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance.
... shipped with your computer. You should never place your computer. Restricting airflow around your Dell Inspiron 620 desktop. To prevent overheating ensure that you allow easy access to a power source, adequate ventilation, and a level surface to overheat. INSPIRON Setting Up Your Inspiron Desktop This section provides information about setting up your computer may cause it is powered... or a drawer when it to place your computer in this section, read the safety information that you leave at least 10.2 cm (4 inches) at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance.
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Setting Up Your Inspiron Desktop Connect the Display If you to connect your computer and display. Use the appropriate cable based on the connectors available on your display and the ... feature, enter the system setup (BIOS) utility and set the Intel Multiple Monitor Feature to -DVI adapter, and additional HDMI or DVI cables at www.dell.com. Otherwise, connect the display using the connector on your computer. NOTE: The integrated VGA and HDMI connectors are disabled and capped if your display...
Setting Up Your Inspiron Desktop Connect the Display If you to connect your computer and display. Use the appropriate cable based on the connectors available on your display and the ... feature, enter the system setup (BIOS) utility and set the Intel Multiple Monitor Feature to -DVI adapter, and additional HDMI or DVI cables at www.dell.com. Otherwise, connect the display using the connector on your computer. NOTE: The integrated VGA and HDMI connectors are disabled and capped if your display...
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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. Setting Up Your Inspiron Desktop See the following table to -DVI adapter + DVI cable) 7
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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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Setting Up Your Inspiron Desktop 9 NOTE: Use only an Ethernet cable (RJ45 connector) to connect to the network connector. A click indicates that uses a cable connection (such as a broadband device or ...
Setting Up Your Inspiron Desktop 9 NOTE: Use only an Ethernet cable (RJ45 connector) to connect to the network connector. A click indicates that uses a cable connection (such as a broadband device 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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... including accepting license agreements, setting preferences, and setting up Windows for your computer available at support.dell.com. The Windows setup screens will need to support.dell.com/MyNewDell. 11 NOTE: For more information on the screen. Set Up the Operating System Your... Dell computer is recommended that you will take some time to complete. These steps are mandatory and may render your computer, it is preconfigured with the Microsoft Windows operating system. CAUTION: Do not interrupt the operating system's setup process. Setting Up Your Inspiron Desktop ...
... including accepting license agreements, setting preferences, and setting up Windows for your computer available at support.dell.com. The Windows setup screens will need to support.dell.com/MyNewDell. 11 NOTE: For more information on the screen. Set Up the Operating System Your... Dell computer is recommended that you will take some time to complete. These steps are mandatory and may render your computer, it is preconfigured with the Microsoft Windows operating system. CAUTION: Do not interrupt the operating system's setup process. Setting Up Your Inspiron Desktop ...