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Contents 1 About Your Computer 7 Desktop - Back Panel Connectors 12 Small Form Factor - Back Panel Connectors 16 Contents 3 Back View 15 Ultra Small Form Factor - Back View 11 Mini Tower - Front View 15 Ultra Small Form Factor - Back Panel Connectors 9 Mini Tower - Front View 13 Small Form Factor - Back Panel Connectors . . . . . 14 Ultra Small Form Factor - Front View 7 Desktop - Back View 14 Small Form Factor - Back View 8 Desktop - Front View 10 Mini Tower -
Contents 1 About Your Computer 7 Desktop - Back Panel Connectors 12 Small Form Factor - Back Panel Connectors 16 Contents 3 Back View 15 Ultra Small Form Factor - Back View 11 Mini Tower - Front View 15 Ultra Small Form Factor - Back Panel Connectors 9 Mini Tower - Front View 13 Small Form Factor - Back Panel Connectors . . . . . 14 Ultra Small Form Factor - Front View 7 Desktop - Back View 14 Small Form Factor - Back View 8 Desktop - Front View 10 Mini Tower -
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2 Setting Up Your Computer 17 Quick Setup 17 Connecting the AC Power Adapter (Ultra Small Form Factor Only 23 Ultra Small Form Factor Cable Cover (Optional 25 Installing Your Computer in an Enclosure 26 Connecting to the Internet 28 Setting Up Your Internet Connection 28 Transferring Information to a ...® XP 30 3 Specifications 35 4 Troubleshooting 45 Using the Hardware Troubleshooter 45 Tips 46 Power Problems 46 Memory Problems 47 Lockups and Software Problems 48 Dell Technical Update Service 49 Dell Diagnostics 50 4 Contents
2 Setting Up Your Computer 17 Quick Setup 17 Connecting the AC Power Adapter (Ultra Small Form Factor Only 23 Ultra Small Form Factor Cable Cover (Optional 25 Installing Your Computer in an Enclosure 26 Connecting to the Internet 28 Setting Up Your Internet Connection 28 Transferring Information to a ...® XP 30 3 Specifications 35 4 Troubleshooting 45 Using the Hardware Troubleshooter 45 Tips 46 Power Problems 46 Memory Problems 47 Lockups and Software Problems 48 Dell Technical Update Service 49 Dell Diagnostics 50 4 Contents
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Small Form Factor - Front View 1 2 3 4 5 6 11 10 9 8 7 1 optical drive 2 optical-drive eject button 3 USB 2.0 connectors (2) 4 network-connectivity light 5 diagnostic lights (4) 6 hard-drive activity light 7 power button, power light 8 microphone connector 9 headphone connector 10 optional floppy drive eject button 11 floppy drive or Media Card Reader (optional) About Your Computer 13
Small Form Factor - Front View 1 2 3 4 5 6 11 10 9 8 7 1 optical drive 2 optical-drive eject button 3 USB 2.0 connectors (2) 4 network-connectivity light 5 diagnostic lights (4) 6 hard-drive activity light 7 power button, power light 8 microphone connector 9 headphone connector 10 optional floppy drive eject button 11 floppy drive or Media Card Reader (optional) About Your Computer 13
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Small Form Factor - Back View 1 2 5 4 3 1 padlock rings 3 power connector 5 expansion-card slots (2) 2 cover release latch 4 back-panel connectors Small Form Factor - Back Panel Connectors 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 11 10 1 parallel connector 3 link-integrity light 5 network-activity light 7 line-in connector 9 VGA video connector 11 DisplayPort connector 14 About Your Computer 9 8 2 serial connector 4 network connector 6 line-out connector 8 USB 2.0 connectors (6) 10 eSATA connector
Small Form Factor - Back View 1 2 5 4 3 1 padlock rings 3 power connector 5 expansion-card slots (2) 2 cover release latch 4 back-panel connectors Small Form Factor - Back Panel Connectors 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 11 10 1 parallel connector 3 link-integrity light 5 network-activity light 7 line-in connector 9 VGA video connector 11 DisplayPort connector 14 About Your Computer 9 8 2 serial connector 4 network connector 6 line-out connector 8 USB 2.0 connectors (6) 10 eSATA connector
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Back View 1 2 3 6 1 diagnostic lights (4) 3 security cable slot 5 power connector 5 4 2 cover release knob 4 back-panel connectors 6 air vent About Your Computer 15 Front View 1 2 34 98 1 USB 2.0 connectors (2) 3 hard drive activity light 5 air vents 7 optical drive 9 air vents 76 5 2 microphone connector 4 power button, power light 6 optical-drive eject button 8 headphone connector Ultra Small Form Factor - Ultra Small Form Factor -
Back View 1 2 3 6 1 diagnostic lights (4) 3 security cable slot 5 power connector 5 4 2 cover release knob 4 back-panel connectors 6 air vent About Your Computer 15 Front View 1 2 34 98 1 USB 2.0 connectors (2) 3 hard drive activity light 5 air vents 7 optical drive 9 air vents 76 5 2 microphone connector 4 power button, power light 6 optical-drive eject button 8 headphone connector Ultra Small Form Factor - Ultra Small Form Factor -
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NOTE: The ultra small form factor computer natively supports a DVI-I connection only. For additional safety best practices information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. Setting Up Your Computer 17 Quick Setup NOTE: Some devices may not be included... • DisplayPort to DVI adapter • White DVI cable • Dual monitor Y-adapter cable NOTE: The desktop, mini-tower, and small form factor computers natively support either a VGA or a DisplayPort connection. Setting Up Your Computer CAUTION: Before you did not order them. 1 Connect the...
NOTE: The ultra small form factor computer natively supports a DVI-I connection only. For additional safety best practices information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. Setting Up Your Computer 17 Quick Setup NOTE: Some devices may not be included... • DisplayPort to DVI adapter • White DVI cable • Dual monitor Y-adapter cable NOTE: The desktop, mini-tower, and small form factor computers natively support either a VGA or a DisplayPort connection. Setting Up Your Computer CAUTION: Before you did not order them. 1 Connect the...
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NOTE: If you are using an ultra small form factor computer, see "Connecting the AC Power Adapter (Ultra Small Form Factor Only)" on page 23. 22 Setting Up Your Computer 5 Connect the power cable(s).
NOTE: If you are using an ultra small form factor computer, see "Connecting the AC Power Adapter (Ultra Small Form Factor Only)" on page 23. 22 Setting Up Your Computer 5 Connect the power cable(s).
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Connecting the AC Power Adapter (Ultra Small Form Factor Only) 1 Connect the AC power adapter to the power connector on the outlet (see the following illustration): a Loosen the grounding source. b Slide the metal grounding ...
Connecting the AC Power Adapter (Ultra Small Form Factor Only) 1 Connect the AC power adapter to the power connector on the outlet (see the following illustration): a Loosen the grounding source. b Slide the metal grounding ...
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Ultra Small Form Factor Cable Cover (Optional) Attaching the Cable Cover 1 Ensure that all external device cables are threaded through the hole in the cable cover. 2 Connect all device ...
Ultra Small Form Factor Cable Cover (Optional) Attaching the Cable Cover 1 Ensure that all external device cables are threaded through the hole in the cable cover. 2 Connect all device ...
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...: Offerings may vary by region. For more information regarding the configuration of 10/100/1000 Mbps communication Memory Type Memory connectors mini tower, desktop, and small form factor ultra small form factor 667-MHz or 800-MHz DDR2 SDRAM;
...: Offerings may vary by region. For more information regarding the configuration of 10/100/1000 Mbps communication Memory Type Memory connectors mini tower, desktop, and small form factor ultra small form factor 667-MHz or 800-MHz DDR2 SDRAM;
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... greater than 512 MB PCI Express x16 slot can support either a PCI Express card or a DVI graphics card (for dual-monitor support) NOTE: The ultra small form factor computer supports integrated video only. ADI 1984A high definition audio PCI 2.3 PCI Express 2.0 SATA 1.0A and 2.0 eSATA USB 2.0 PCI: 133 MB/s PCI Express: x1-slot...
... greater than 512 MB PCI Express x16 slot can support either a PCI Express card or a DVI graphics card (for dual-monitor support) NOTE: The ultra small form factor computer supports integrated video only. ADI 1984A high definition audio PCI 2.3 PCI Express 2.0 SATA 1.0A and 2.0 eSATA USB 2.0 PCI: 133 MB/s PCI Express: x1-slot...
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... one Specifications 37 Drives Externally accessible: 5.25-inch drive bays mini tower two desktop one 5.25-inch slimline bay small form factor one 5.25-inch D-module bay ultra small form factor one full height card NOTE: The PCI Express x16 slot is disabled when a display is connected to two full height... x1 mini tower one full height card PCI Express x16 (without riser card) mini tower one full height card desktop and small form factor one low profile card PCI Express x16 (with riser card) desktop up to the built-in DisplayPort connector on a desktop, mini tower...
... one Specifications 37 Drives Externally accessible: 5.25-inch drive bays mini tower two desktop one 5.25-inch slimline bay small form factor one 5.25-inch D-module bay ultra small form factor one full height card NOTE: The PCI Express x16 slot is disabled when a display is connected to two full height... x1 mini tower one full height card PCI Express x16 (without riser card) mini tower one full height card desktop and small form factor one low profile card PCI Express x16 (with riser card) desktop up to the built-in DisplayPort connector on a desktop, mini tower...
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... bay ultra small form factor Internally accessible: 3.5-inch SATA drive bays mini tower desktop, small form factor, and ultra small form factor Available devices: 3.5-inch SATA hard drives mini tower desktop, small form factor, and ultra small form SATA DVD-ROM/ DVD+/-RW/ CD +/- RW drives mini tower desktop small form factor ultra small form factor 3.5-inch floppy drive or 19-in-1 Media Card Reader mini tower desktop small form factor ultra small form factor one...
... bay ultra small form factor Internally accessible: 3.5-inch SATA drive bays mini tower desktop, small form factor, and ultra small form factor Available devices: 3.5-inch SATA hard drives mini tower desktop, small form factor, and ultra small form SATA DVD-ROM/ DVD+/-RW/ CD +/- RW drives mini tower desktop small form factor ultra small form factor 3.5-inch floppy drive or 19-in-1 Media Card Reader mini tower desktop small form factor ultra small form factor one...
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...front panel eSATA Network adapter Parallel Serial USB front panel back panel Video mini tower, desktop, and small form factor ultra small form factor System board connectors: PCI mini tower and desktop small form factor connector size connector data width (maximum) two connectors for line-in/ microphone and line-out two ...front-panel connectors for headphones and microphone one 9-pin connector; 16550C-compatible two six NOTE: The ultra small form factor has five USB connectors on the back panel. one RJ45 connector one 25-pin connector (bidirectional) one 7-pin connector NOTE: The ...
...front panel eSATA Network adapter Parallel Serial USB front panel back panel Video mini tower, desktop, and small form factor ultra small form factor System board connectors: PCI mini tower and desktop small form factor connector size connector data width (maximum) two connectors for line-in/ microphone and line-out two ...front-panel connectors for headphones and microphone one 9-pin connector; 16550C-compatible two six NOTE: The ultra small form factor has five USB connectors on the back panel. one RJ45 connector one 25-pin connector (bidirectional) one 7-pin connector NOTE: The ...
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...) PCI Express x16 mini tower, desktop, and small form factor connector size connector data width (maximum) Serial ATA mini tower desktop and small form factor ultra small form factor connector size Memory mini tower, desktop, and small form factor ultra small form factor connector size Internal USB device mini tower, desktop, and small form factor Floppy drive mini tower and desktop small form factor one connector 36 pins 1 PCI Express lane...
...) PCI Express x16 mini tower, desktop, and small form factor connector size connector data width (maximum) Serial ATA mini tower desktop and small form factor ultra small form factor connector size Memory mini tower, desktop, and small form factor ultra small form factor connector size Internal USB device mini tower, desktop, and small form factor Floppy drive mini tower and desktop small form factor one connector 36 pins 1 PCI Express lane...
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... for power-on page 46). The blinking amber indicates a problem with the system board. Connectors (continued) Processor fan mini tower, desktop, and small form factor ultra small form factor Hard-drive fan small form factor ultra small form factor Front panel control Processor Power 12V Power one 5-pin connector two 5-pin connectors one 5-pin connector one 3-pin slim connector one 40-pin...
... for power-on page 46). The blinking amber indicates a problem with the system board. Connectors (continued) Processor fan mini tower, desktop, and small form factor ultra small form factor Hard-drive fan small form factor ultra small form factor Front panel control Processor Power 12V Power one 5-pin connector two 5-pin connectors one 5-pin connector one 3-pin slim connector one 40-pin...
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... light) - Power DC power supply: Wattage mini tower 305W non-EPA; 255W EPA desktop 255 W small form factor 235 W ultra small form factor 220 W Maximum heat dissipation (MHD) mini tower 1041 BTU/hr desktop 955 BTU/hr small form factor 938 BTU/hr ultra small form factor 751 BTU/hr NOTE: Heat dissipation is not detecting a physical connection to the network. A blinking...
... light) - Power DC power supply: Wattage mini tower 305W non-EPA; 255W EPA desktop 255 W small form factor 235 W ultra small form factor 220 W Maximum heat dissipation (MHD) mini tower 1041 BTU/hr desktop 955 BTU/hr small form factor 938 BTU/hr ultra small form factor 751 BTU/hr NOTE: Heat dissipation is not detecting a physical connection to the network. A blinking...
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.../60 Hz, 4.0/2.0 A 115/230 VAC, 50/60 Hz, 3.5/1.8 A 12 VDC, 18 A 3-V CR2032 lithium coin cell Physical Height mini tower desktop small form factor ultra small form factor Width mini tower desktop small form factor ultra small form factor Depth mini tower desktop small form factor ultra small form factor 36.2 cm (14.2 inches) 11.4 cm (4.5 inches) 9.26 cm (3.65 inches) 26.4 cm (10.375 inches) 17.0 cm (6.7 inches...
.../60 Hz, 4.0/2.0 A 115/230 VAC, 50/60 Hz, 3.5/1.8 A 12 VDC, 18 A 3-V CR2032 lithium coin cell Physical Height mini tower desktop small form factor ultra small form factor Width mini tower desktop small form factor ultra small form factor Depth mini tower desktop small form factor ultra small form factor 36.2 cm (14.2 inches) 11.4 cm (4.5 inches) 9.26 cm (3.65 inches) 26.4 cm (10.375 inches) 17.0 cm (6.7 inches...
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Physical (continued) Weight mini tower desktop small form factor ultra small form factor 12.7 kg (28.0 lb) 10.4 kg (23 lb) 7.4 kg (16.4 lb) without cable cover - 4.5 kg (10 lb) with standard cable cover - 4.9 kg (10.8 lb) with ...
Physical (continued) Weight mini tower desktop small form factor ultra small form factor 12.7 kg (28.0 lb) 10.4 kg (23 lb) 7.4 kg (16.4 lb) without cable cover - 4.5 kg (10 lb) with standard cable cover - 4.9 kg (10.8 lb) with ...
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NOTE: On the ultra small form factor computer, the security cable slot is located on your computer. Antitheft devices usually include a segment of the computer (see the Setup and Quick Reference Guide ... and computer security by enabling features such as file protection capabilities and protected e-mail. In the event of these backups being incomplete, lost, or damaged, Dell will be used to create and manage computer-generated encryption keys. Enter System Setup (see Entering System Setup). c. d. c. Once the process is designed to utilize...
NOTE: On the ultra small form factor computer, the security cable slot is located on your computer. Antitheft devices usually include a segment of the computer (see the Setup and Quick Reference Guide ... and computer security by enabling features such as file protection capabilities and protected e-mail. In the event of these backups being incomplete, lost, or damaged, Dell will be used to create and manage computer-generated encryption keys. Enter System Setup (see Entering System Setup). c. d. c. Once the process is designed to utilize...