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... Cover 16 Before You Begin 16 Turning Off Your Computer 16 Mini Tower Computer 17 Desktop Computer 19 Inside Your Computer 20 Mini Tower Computer 20 Desktop Computer 23 Setting Up Your Computer 26 Solving Problems 28 Dell Diagnostics 28 System Lights 31 Diagnostic Lights 32 Beep Codes 35 Resolving Software and Hardware...
... Cover 16 Before You Begin 16 Turning Off Your Computer 16 Mini Tower Computer 17 Desktop Computer 19 Inside Your Computer 20 Mini Tower Computer 20 Desktop Computer 23 Setting Up Your Computer 26 Solving Problems 28 Dell Diagnostics 28 System Lights 31 Diagnostic Lights 32 Beep Codes 35 Resolving Software and Hardware...
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...Utilities CD (ResourceCD). You can be found at support.dell.com. What Are You Looking For? • A diagnostic program for my computer • Drivers for my computer • My computer documentation • My device documentation • Desktop System Software (DSS) • Warranty information •...174; XP Help and Support Center 1 Click the Start button, then click Help and Support. 2 Click Dell User and System Guides, then click System Guides. 3 Click Dell Optiplex User's Guide. Finding Information NOTE: Some features may not be available for your computer. NOTE: The ...
...Utilities CD (ResourceCD). You can be found at support.dell.com. What Are You Looking For? • A diagnostic program for my computer • Drivers for my computer • My computer documentation • My device documentation • Desktop System Software (DSS) • Warranty information •...174; XP Help and Support Center 1 Click the Start button, then click Help and Support. 2 Click Dell User and System Guides, then click System Guides. 3 Click Dell Optiplex User's Guide. Finding Information NOTE: Some features may not be available for your computer. NOTE: The ...
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...; Use the Service Tag to identify your computer when you reinstall the operating system for correct operation of your Dell computer. Certified drivers, patches, and software updates • Desktop System Software (DSS) - Troubleshooting hints and tips, Dell Support Website - The website may not be available in • Upgrades - If you use the customized...
...; Use the Service Tag to identify your computer when you reinstall the operating system for correct operation of your Dell computer. Certified drivers, patches, and software updates • Desktop System Software (DSS) - Troubleshooting hints and tips, Dell Support Website - The website may not be available in • Upgrades - If you use the customized...
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... purchased an optional graphics card, this connector will be covered by a cap. On computers with integrated amplifiers. Plug the cable from your online User's Guide. Desktop Computer - Use the green line-out connector to attach headphones and most speakers with a sound card, use the connector on the card. On computers with...
... purchased an optional graphics card, this connector will be covered by a cap. On computers with integrated amplifiers. Plug the cable from your online User's Guide. Desktop Computer - Use the green line-out connector to attach headphones and most speakers with a sound card, use the connector on the card. On computers with...
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Desktop Computer - To avoid damaging a computer with the AC power available in your monitor and attached devices are electrically rated to operate with a manual voltage-selection ... latch Use this connector. 4 voltage selection switch Your computer is equipped with a manual voltage-selection switch. Back-Panel Connectors 1 2 34 5 6 7 10 9 8 14 Quick Reference Guide Desktop Computer - Also, ensure that most closely matches the AC power available in your location. 5 padlock ring Insert a padlock to 115-V. Back View 1 2 3 4 5 6 1 card slots Access...
Desktop Computer - To avoid damaging a computer with the AC power available in your monitor and attached devices are electrically rated to operate with a manual voltage-selection ... latch Use this connector. 4 voltage selection switch Your computer is equipped with a manual voltage-selection switch. Back-Panel Connectors 1 2 34 5 6 7 10 9 8 14 Quick Reference Guide Desktop Computer - Also, ensure that most closely matches the AC power available in your location. 5 padlock ring Insert a padlock to 115-V. Back View 1 2 3 4 5 6 1 card slots Access...
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... removing the cover. 5 Remove the computer cover: • Remove the Mini Computer cover (see "Mini Tower Computer" on page 17). • Remove the Desktop Computer cover (see "Desktop Computer" on your computer from the hinge tabs and set it from the network wall jack. 2 Disconnect any telephone or telecommunication lines from the... in "Before You Begin" on page 16. 2 Lay the computer on a soft nonabrasive surface. Also, before you connect a cable, ensure that is not authorized by Dell is attached. Hold a card by its edges or by its strain-relief loop, not on a card.
... removing the cover. 5 Remove the computer cover: • Remove the Mini Computer cover (see "Mini Tower Computer" on page 17). • Remove the Desktop Computer cover (see "Desktop Computer" on your computer from the hinge tabs and set it from the network wall jack. 2 Disconnect any telephone or telecommunication lines from the... in "Before You Begin" on page 16. 2 Lay the computer on a soft nonabrasive surface. Also, before you connect a cable, ensure that is not authorized by Dell is attached. Hold a card by its edges or by its strain-relief loop, not on a card.
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... guard against electrical shock, always unplug your computer from the electrical outlet before removing the computer cover. 1 Follow the procedures in the Product Information Guide. Desktop Computer CAUTION: Before you begin any of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions in "Before You Begin" on page 16. 2 If you...
... guard against electrical shock, always unplug your computer from the electrical outlet before removing the computer cover. 1 Follow the procedures in the Product Information Guide. Desktop Computer CAUTION: Before you begin any of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions in "Before You Begin" on page 16. 2 If you...
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CAUTION: To avoid electrical shock, always unplug your computer from the system board. 2 1 3 4 6 5 1 drive bay (CD/DVD, floppy, 4 card slots and hard drive) 2 power supply 5 heat sink assembly 3 system board 6 front I/O panel Quick Reference Guide 23 NOTICE: Be careful when opening the computer cover to ensure that you begin any of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions in the Product Information Guide. Desktop Computer CAUTION: Before you do not accidentally disconnect cables from the electrical outlet before removing the computer cover.
CAUTION: To avoid electrical shock, always unplug your computer from the system board. 2 1 3 4 6 5 1 drive bay (CD/DVD, floppy, 4 card slots and hard drive) 2 power supply 5 heat sink assembly 3 system board 6 front I/O panel Quick Reference Guide 23 NOTICE: Be careful when opening the computer cover to ensure that you begin any of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions in the Product Information Guide. Desktop Computer CAUTION: Before you do not accidentally disconnect cables from the electrical outlet before removing the computer cover.
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RTCRST 3 2 1 Password features are enabled (default). The real-time clock has not been reset. jumpered The real-time clock is being reset (jumpered temporarily). unjumpered Quick Reference Guide 25 Jumper Settings Desktop Computer PSWD RTCRST Jumper PSWD 1 2 3 Setting Description Password features are disabled.
RTCRST 3 2 1 Password features are enabled (default). The real-time clock has not been reset. jumpered The real-time clock is being reset (jumpered temporarily). unjumpered Quick Reference Guide 25 Jumper Settings Desktop Computer PSWD RTCRST Jumper PSWD 1 2 3 Setting Description Password features are disabled.
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...time only. If you wait too long and the operating system logo appears, continue to wait until you see the Microsoft® Windows® desktop. Starting the Dell Diagnostics From the Drivers and Utilities CD 1 Insert the Drivers and Utilities CD. 2 Shut down your computer and try again. If you ...wait too long and the operating system logo appears, continue to wait until you see the Microsoft Windows desktop. On the next start-up, the ...
...time only. If you wait too long and the operating system logo appears, continue to wait until you see the Microsoft® Windows® desktop. Starting the Dell Diagnostics From the Drivers and Utilities CD 1 Insert the Drivers and Utilities CD. 2 Shut down your computer and try again. If you ...wait too long and the operating system logo appears, continue to wait until you see the Microsoft Windows desktop. On the next start-up, the ...
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... all the steps in the following items: • Dell Operating System CD • Dell Drivers and Utilities CD To reinstall Windows XP, perform all data files on your computer before you installed the new device driver (see the Windows desktop, and then shut down the computer and try again.... XP, disable any required drivers, including the drivers required if your hard drive. Therefore, do not reinstall Windows XP unless a Dell technical support representative instructs you to complete. Click Exit if the Install Windows XP message appears. 3 Restart the computer. 4 Press immediately after...
... all the steps in the following items: • Dell Operating System CD • Dell Drivers and Utilities CD To reinstall Windows XP, perform all data files on your computer before you installed the new device driver (see the Windows desktop, and then shut down the computer and try again.... XP, disable any required drivers, including the drivers required if your hard drive. Therefore, do not reinstall Windows XP unless a Dell technical support representative instructs you to complete. Click Exit if the Install Windows XP message appears. 3 Restart the computer. 4 Press immediately after...
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... of device drivers for the first time on this computer, the ResourceCD Installation window opens to continue. To complete the installation, respond to the Windows desktop. 2 Insert the Drivers and Utilities CD into the CD drive. The Drivers and Utilities CD (optional) scans your computer's hardware and operating system, and then... are running Windows. 1 Turn on the computer and allow it to boot to the prompts offered by the installation program. 4 Click Next at the Welcome Dell System Owner screen. 5 Select the appropriate System Model, Operating System, Device Type, and Topic.
... of device drivers for the first time on this computer, the ResourceCD Installation window opens to continue. To complete the installation, respond to the Windows desktop. 2 Insert the Drivers and Utilities CD into the CD drive. The Drivers and Utilities CD (optional) scans your computer's hardware and operating system, and then... are running Windows. 1 Turn on the computer and allow it to boot to the prompts offered by the installation program. 4 Click Next at the Welcome Dell System Owner screen. 5 Select the appropriate System Model, Operating System, Device Type, and Topic.