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... power button 7 power light 8 hard-drive activity light 9 headphone connector 10 microphone connector Insert a CD or DVD (if applicable) into this button to turn off . • Steady green - Insert a floppy disk into this drive. For more information about sleep modes and exiting from a power-saving mode,... press the power button or use . NOTICE: To avoid losing data, do not turn on the diagnostic code. See "Power Problems" in a normal operating state. • Blinking green - This light flickers when the hard drive...
... power button 7 power light 8 hard-drive activity light 9 headphone connector 10 microphone connector Insert a CD or DVD (if applicable) into this button to turn off . • Steady green - Insert a floppy disk into this drive. For more information about sleep modes and exiting from a power-saving mode,... press the power button or use . NOTICE: To avoid losing data, do not turn on the diagnostic code. See "Power Problems" in a normal operating state. • Blinking green - This light flickers when the hard drive...
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...is in use the keyboard or the mouse if it is turned off the computer by pressing the power button for a description of the badge. Insert a floppy disk into this drive. 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 to turn the badge.
...is in use the keyboard or the mouse if it is turned off the computer by pressing the power button for a description of the badge. Insert a floppy disk into this drive. 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 to turn the badge.
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... lights Use the lights to help you press the power button the computer will perform an operating system shutdown. 3 Dell badge The badge can be rotated to turn the badge. Press this button to match the orientation of your operating system has ACPI enabled, when you troubleshoot a...remain connected, such as a mouse, keyboard, memory key, printer, joystick, and computer speakers into either of the badge, press firmly, and turn on the computer. Instead, perform an operating system shutdown. To rotate the badge, place fingers around the outside of the USB connectors. 2 power...
... lights Use the lights to help you press the power button the computer will perform an operating system shutdown. 3 Dell badge The badge can be rotated to turn the badge. Press this button to match the orientation of your operating system has ACPI enabled, when you troubleshoot a...remain connected, such as a mouse, keyboard, memory key, printer, joystick, and computer speakers into either of the badge, press firmly, and turn on the computer. Instead, perform an operating system shutdown. To rotate the badge, place fingers around the outside of the USB connectors. 2 power...
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... a power-saving mode, press the power button or use the keyboard or the mouse if it is turned off. • Steady green - 7 power light 8 headphone connector 9 microphone connector 10 floppy drive 11 CD/DVD drive Turns on page 36 for any installed PCI and PCI Express cards. The computer is configured as...
... a power-saving mode, press the power button or use the keyboard or the mouse if it is turned off. • Steady green - 7 power light 8 headphone connector 9 microphone connector 10 floppy drive 11 CD/DVD drive Turns on page 36 for any installed PCI and PCI Express cards. The computer is configured as...
Quick Reference Guide
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...-saving mode. • Blinking or solid yellow- NOTICE: To avoid losing data, do not block these cooling vents. 18 Quick Reference Guide www.dell.com | support.dell.com Ultra-Small Form Factor Computer - Front View 1 23 4 5 1 USB connectors (2) 2 headphone connector 3 microphone connector 4 power light 5...Power Problems" in your online User's Guide. Attach a microphone to indicate different operating states: • No light - The computer is turned off the computer. To exit from a power-saving mode, see "Power Management" in your online User's Guide. See "System Lights"...
...-saving mode. • Blinking or solid yellow- NOTICE: To avoid losing data, do not block these cooling vents. 18 Quick Reference Guide www.dell.com | support.dell.com Ultra-Small Form Factor Computer - Front View 1 23 4 5 1 USB connectors (2) 2 headphone connector 3 microphone connector 4 power light 5...Power Problems" in your online User's Guide. Attach a microphone to indicate different operating states: • No light - The computer is turned off the computer. To exit from a power-saving mode, see "Power Management" in your online User's Guide. See "System Lights"...
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...system setup. 20 Quick Reference Guide Back-Panel Connectors," for information about the connectors on the diagnostic code. www.dell.com | support.dell.com 1 diagnostic lights 2 computer cover release knob 3 back-panel connectors 4 power connector 5 vents Use the ...10 9 8 7 1 parallel connector 2 link integrity light Connect a parallel device, such as a printer, to the network or the network controller is turned off in a clockwise direction to remove the cover. For more information, see "Diagnostic Lights" on page 37. Rotate this connector. A good connection exists...
...system setup. 20 Quick Reference Guide Back-Panel Connectors," for information about the connectors on the diagnostic code. www.dell.com | support.dell.com 1 diagnostic lights 2 computer cover release knob 3 back-panel connectors 4 power connector 5 vents Use the ...10 9 8 7 1 parallel connector 2 link integrity light Connect a parallel device, such as a printer, to the network or the network controller is turned off in a clockwise direction to remove the cover. For more information, see "Diagnostic Lights" on page 37. Rotate this connector. A good connection exists...
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... can help you troubleshoot problems with your computer. If you have a DVI-compatible monitor, plug the cable from the electrical outlet before you turn off now. See "Diagnostic Lights" on page 37 for networks. CAUTION: To guard against electrical shock, always unplug your computer from your ...for a description of the UTP cable into the network adapter connector until the cable snaps securely into the white connector on " state. The computer turns off . A high volume of network traffic may make this connector. Connect a serial device, such as a cassette player, CD player, or ...
... can help you troubleshoot problems with your computer. If you have a DVI-compatible monitor, plug the cable from the electrical outlet before you turn off now. See "Diagnostic Lights" on page 37 for networks. CAUTION: To guard against electrical shock, always unplug your computer from your ...for a description of the UTP cable into the network adapter connector until the cable snaps securely into the white connector on " state. The computer turns off . A high volume of network traffic may make this connector. Connect a serial device, such as a cassette player, CD player, or ...
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...Mini Tower Computer NOTICE: Before touching anything inside your computer from the electrical outlet before you begin working inside the computer. 1 Turn off . As you lift the cover. 22 Quick Reference Guide Damage due to help protect your computer from potential damage and to... servicing that both connectors are disconnecting this section, follow the safety instructions in this type of the computer. www.dell.com | support.dell.com Before Working Inside Your Computer Use the following safety guidelines to help ensure your own personal safety. CAUTION: Before you ...
...Mini Tower Computer NOTICE: Before touching anything inside your computer from the electrical outlet before you begin working inside the computer. 1 Turn off . As you lift the cover. 22 Quick Reference Guide Damage due to help protect your computer from potential damage and to... servicing that both connectors are disconnecting this section, follow the safety instructions in this type of the computer. www.dell.com | support.dell.com Before Working Inside Your Computer Use the following safety guidelines to help ensure your own personal safety. CAUTION: Before you ...
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... or from the numbered list. Starting the Dell Diagnostics From Your Hard Drive 1 Turn on (or restart) your computer. 9 When the Dell Diagnostics Main Menu appears, select the test you want to run. 34 Quick Reference Guide Then shut down your computer and try again. When the DELL logo appears, press immediately. NOTE: If...
... or from the numbered list. Starting the Dell Diagnostics From Your Hard Drive 1 Turn on (or restart) your computer. 9 When the Dell Diagnostics Main Menu appears, select the test you want to run. 34 Quick Reference Guide Then shut down your computer and try again. When the DELL logo appears, press immediately. NOTE: If...
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...the BIOS was executing. For information on page 37 to see if the specific problem is identified. No corrective action is identified. times and then turns off Check "Diagnostic Lights" on diagnosing the beep code. See "Beep Codes" on page 40 for instructions on page 37 to see if ...the specific problem is identified. Also, check "Diagnostic Lights" on page 37 to wake the computer. www.dell.com | support.dell.com 5 Close the test screen to return to complete. Solid yellow The Dell Diagnostics is running , allow the testing to the Main Menu screen. If the computer does not boot, ...
...the BIOS was executing. For information on page 37 to see if the specific problem is identified. No corrective action is identified. times and then turns off Check "Diagnostic Lights" on diagnosing the beep code. See "Beep Codes" on page 40 for instructions on page 37 to see if ...the specific problem is identified. Also, check "Diagnostic Lights" on page 37 to wake the computer. www.dell.com | support.dell.com 5 Close the test screen to return to complete. Solid yellow The Dell Diagnostics is running , allow the testing to the Main Menu screen. If the computer does not boot, ...
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... " condition, or a possible pre-BIOS failure has occurred. A possible BIOS failure has occurred; the Run the BIOS Recovery utility, wait for a short time, and then turn off. Reinstall the processor and restart the computer. When the computer starts normally, the patterns or codes on the system type. For information on reinstalling...
... " condition, or a possible pre-BIOS failure has occurred. A possible BIOS failure has occurred; the Run the BIOS Recovery utility, wait for a short time, and then turn off. Reinstall the processor and restart the computer. When the computer starts normally, the patterns or codes on the system type. For information on reinstalling...
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... connector placement requirements exist. • Verify that the memory modules that appears on reinstalling memory modules, see your computer. • If the problem persists, contact Dell. After POST is complete, all modules without error. • If available, install properly working memory of the same type into your monitor screen. • If...the hard drive, CD drive, and DVD drive. • Check the computer message that you have identified a faulty module or reinstalled all four diagnostic lights turn green briefly before turning off to indicate normal operating condition.
... connector placement requirements exist. • Verify that the memory modules that appears on reinstalling memory modules, see your computer. • If the problem persists, contact Dell. After POST is complete, all modules without error. • If available, install properly working memory of the same type into your monitor screen. • If...the hard drive, CD drive, and DVD drive. • Check the computer message that you have identified a faulty module or reinstalled all four diagnostic lights turn green briefly before turning off to indicate normal operating condition.
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... the Windows Help and Support Center for information on the screen. 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 your computer (if your computer is already on, restart it). 2 When F2...
... the Windows Help and Support Center for information on the screen. 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 your computer (if your computer is already on, restart it). 2 When F2...
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...Click Exit if Install Windows XP message appears. 3 Restart the computer. 3 Click System. 4 Click the System Restore tab. 5 Ensure that Turn off System Restore is the first drive detected by the computer. Reinstalling Windows XP NOTICE: You must also reinstall the device drivers, virus protection... use Windows XP Service Pack 1 or later when you installed the new device driver. Therefore, do not reinstall Windows XP unless a Dell technical support representative instructs you must use System Restore (see page 41) to complete. NOTICE: Before performing the installation, back up all...
...Click Exit if Install Windows XP message appears. 3 Restart the computer. 3 Click System. 4 Click the System Restore tab. 5 Ensure that Turn off System Restore is the first drive detected by the computer. Reinstalling Windows XP NOTICE: You must also reinstall the device drivers, virus protection... use Windows XP Service Pack 1 or later when you installed the new device driver. Therefore, do not reinstall Windows XP unless a Dell technical support representative instructs you must use System Restore (see page 41) to complete. NOTICE: Before performing the installation, back up all...
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... for the first time on the back of the Microsoft Office or Microsoft Works Suite CD sleeve. screen appears, select No, not at the Welcome Dell System Owner screen. 5 Select the appropriate System Model, Operating System, Device Type, and Topic. message appears, click Skip. 15 When the Ready to register with... to continue. Using the Drivers and Utilities CD To use the Drivers and Utilities CD (also known as the ResourceCD) while you are running Windows. 1 Turn on the computer and allow it to boot to the Windows desktop. 2 Insert the Drivers and Utilities CD into the CD drive. NOTICE: Do not...
... for the first time on the back of the Microsoft Office or Microsoft Works Suite CD sleeve. screen appears, select No, not at the Welcome Dell System Owner screen. 5 Select the appropriate System Model, Operating System, Device Type, and Topic. message appears, click Skip. 15 When the Ready to register with... to continue. Using the Drivers and Utilities CD To use the Drivers and Utilities CD (also known as the ResourceCD) while you are running Windows. 1 Turn on the computer and allow it to boot to the Windows desktop. 2 Insert the Drivers and Utilities CD into the CD drive. NOTICE: Do not...
Setup Guide
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... you are using a DSL or cable/satellite modem connection, contact your computer. 2. Setting Up Your Inspiron Desktop Set Up the TV Tuner (Optional) NOTE: Availability of your original order, you can purchase one from www.dell.com. If an external USB modem or WLAN adapter is not a part of the TV tuner... may vary by region. To complete setting up your Internet connection. • If you need an external modem or network connection and an Internet Service Provider (ISP). To set up your computer. 3. Turn ...
... you are using a DSL or cable/satellite modem connection, contact your computer. 2. Setting Up Your Inspiron Desktop Set Up the TV Tuner (Optional) NOTE: Availability of your original order, you can purchase one from www.dell.com. If an external USB modem or WLAN adapter is not a part of the TV tuner... may vary by region. To complete setting up your Internet connection. • If you need an external modem or network connection and an Internet Service Provider (ISP). To set up your computer. 3. Turn ...
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...3 Microphone or line-in hibernate mode, or is in the center of headphones. Contact Dell (see "Power Problems" on page 57) for assistance. • Blinking amber - Using Your Inspiron Desktop 5 Power button and light - The computer is either the system board or the ...either turned off when pressed. Turns the computer on . • Solid amber - Plays or records CDs, DVDs, and Blu-ray Discs (optional). 2 USB 2.0 connectors (2) - NOTE: To connect to a microphone or inputs signal for assistance. • NOTE: For information on power problems, see "Contacting Dell" ...
...3 Microphone or line-in hibernate mode, or is in the center of headphones. Contact Dell (see "Power Problems" on page 57) for assistance. • Blinking amber - Using Your Inspiron Desktop 5 Power button and light - The computer is either the system board or the ...either turned off when pressed. Turns the computer on . • Solid amber - Plays or records CDs, DVDs, and Blu-ray Discs (optional). 2 USB 2.0 connectors (2) - NOTE: To connect to a microphone or inputs signal for assistance. • NOTE: For information on power problems, see "Contacting Dell" ...
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Opens the optical drive tray when pressed. 18 Turns on a media card. 8 Optical drive eject button (2) - A blinking white light indicates hard drive activity. CAUTION: To avoid loss of data, never turn off the computer while the hard drive activity light is blinking. 7 Media Card Reader - Provides a fast and convenient way to view and share digital photos, music, and videos stored on when the computer reads or writes data. Using Your Inspiron Desktop 6 Hard drive activity light -
Opens the optical drive tray when pressed. 18 Turns on a media card. 8 Optical drive eject button (2) - A blinking white light indicates hard drive activity. CAUTION: To avoid loss of data, never turn off the computer while the hard drive activity light is blinking. 7 Media Card Reader - Provides a fast and convenient way to view and share digital photos, music, and videos stored on when the computer reads or writes data. Using Your Inspiron Desktop 6 Hard drive activity light -
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... cables to resume normal operation. • If the problem persists, contact Dell (see "Contacting Dell" on page 57). The computer is in hibernate mode, turned off - If the light is off , then back on. • If the problem persists, contact Dell (see "Contacting Dell" on . The computer is in sleep/standby mode or there might...
... cables to resume normal operation. • If the problem persists, contact Dell (see "Contacting Dell" on page 57). The computer is in hibernate mode, turned off - If the light is off , then back on. • If the problem persists, contact Dell (see "Contacting Dell" on . The computer is in sleep/standby mode or there might...
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.... Follow the instructions on your keyboard or moving your computer. CAUTION: You might lose data if you are unable to 10 seconds until the computer turns off and then restart your mouse, press and hold the power button for at least 8 to perform an operating system shutdown. In the welcome screen...
.... Follow the instructions on your keyboard or moving your computer. CAUTION: You might lose data if you are unable to 10 seconds until the computer turns off and then restart your mouse, press and hold the power button for at least 8 to perform an operating system shutdown. In the welcome screen...