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.... is subject to change without the written permission of data and tells you purchased a Dell™ n Series computer, any references in this text: Dell, OptiPlex, and the DELL logo are registered trademarks of your computer. Intel and Pentium are trademarks of Microsoft Corporation;...injury, or death. disclaims any manner whatsoever without notice. © 2006 Dell Inc. Reproduction in any proprietary interest in this document to refer to either potential damage to avoid the problem. NOTICE: A NOTICE indicates either the entities claiming the marks and names or...
.... is subject to change without the written permission of data and tells you purchased a Dell™ n Series computer, any references in this text: Dell, OptiPlex, and the DELL logo are registered trademarks of your computer. Intel and Pentium are trademarks of Microsoft Corporation;...injury, or death. disclaims any manner whatsoever without notice. © 2006 Dell Inc. Reproduction in any proprietary interest in this document to refer to either potential damage to avoid the problem. NOTICE: A NOTICE indicates either the entities claiming the marks and names or...
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... Cover 19 Before You Begin 20 Mini Tower Computer 21 Desktop Computer 23 Inside Your Computer 24 Mini Tower Computer 24 Desktop Computer 27 Solving Problems 30 Dell Diagnostics 30 System Lights 33 Diagnostic Lights 34 Beep Codes 37 Resolving Software and Hardware Incompatibilities 38 Using Microsoft Windows XP System Restore 38...
... Cover 19 Before You Begin 20 Mini Tower Computer 21 Desktop Computer 23 Inside Your Computer 24 Mini Tower Computer 24 Desktop Computer 27 Solving Problems 30 Dell Diagnostics 30 System Lights 33 Diagnostic Lights 34 Beep Codes 37 Resolving Software and Hardware Incompatibilities 38 Using Microsoft Windows XP System Restore 38...
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...configure system settings • How to troubleshoot and solve problems • Service Tag and Express Service Code • Microsoft Windows License Label • How to reinstall my operating system 6 Quick Reference Guide Find It Here Dell™ OptiPlex™ User's Guide Microsoft Windows XP Help and ...Support Center 1 Click Start→ Help and Support→ Dell User and System Guides→ System Guides. 2 Click the User's Guide ...
...configure system settings • How to troubleshoot and solve problems • Service Tag and Express Service Code • Microsoft Windows License Label • How to reinstall my operating system 6 Quick Reference Guide Find It Here Dell™ OptiPlex™ User's Guide Microsoft Windows XP Help and ...Support Center 1 Click Start→ Help and Support→ Dell User and System Guides→ System Guides. 2 Click the User's Guide ...
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...and installs the NOTE: The support.dell.com user interface may vary updates appropriate for Dell™ 3.5-inch USB floppy drives, Intel® processors, optical drives, and 1 Go to support.dell.com, select your region or business segment, and enter your problem. 4 Follow the instructions on my ...to personalize my desktop Windows Help and Support Center 1 Click Start→ Help and Support. 2 Type a word or phrase that describes your problem and click the arrow icon. 3 Click the topic that describes your Service Tag. 2 Select Drivers & Downloads and click Go. Contact information...
...and installs the NOTE: The support.dell.com user interface may vary updates appropriate for Dell™ 3.5-inch USB floppy drives, Intel® processors, optical drives, and 1 Go to support.dell.com, select your region or business segment, and enter your problem. 4 Follow the instructions on my ...to personalize my desktop Windows Help and Support Center 1 Click Start→ Help and Support. 2 Type a word or phrase that describes your problem and click the arrow icon. 3 Click the topic that describes your Service Tag. 2 Select Drivers & Downloads and click Go. Contact information...
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...power button Press this button to turn off . • Steady green - NOTICE: If your operating system has ACPI enabled, when you troubleshoot problems with your computer, see your online User's Guide. The computer is not detecting a physical connection to the network. 12 Quick Reference Guide ... turn on page 33. 9 headphone connector 10 link integrity light Use the headphone connector to attach headphones. • Green - See "Power Problems" in the Windows Device Manager. A good connection exists between a 100-Mbps network and the computer. • Off - The computer is ...
...power button Press this button to turn off . • Steady green - NOTICE: If your operating system has ACPI enabled, when you troubleshoot problems with your computer, see your online User's Guide. The computer is not detecting a physical connection to the network. 12 Quick Reference Guide ... turn on page 33. 9 headphone connector 10 link integrity light Use the headphone connector to attach headphones. • Green - See "Power Problems" in the Windows Device Manager. A good connection exists between a 100-Mbps network and the computer. • Off - The computer is ...
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...a power-saving mode. • Blinking or solid amber - Use the lights to attach headphones. Use the headphone connector to help you troubleshoot problems with your computer see "Diagnostic Lights" on page 34. • Green - Back-Panel Connectors" on page 18. To exit from a ... drive 10 CD/DVD drive 11 location of light codes that can help you troubleshoot a computer problem based on the diagnostic code. The computer is in your computer when you access the Dell Support website or call technical support. The computer is in the Windows Device Manager. Desktop Computer ...
...a power-saving mode. • Blinking or solid amber - Use the lights to attach headphones. Use the headphone connector to help you troubleshoot problems with your computer see "Diagnostic Lights" on page 34. • Green - Back-Panel Connectors" on page 18. To exit from a ... drive 10 CD/DVD drive 11 location of light codes that can help you troubleshoot a computer problem based on the diagnostic code. The computer is in your computer when you access the Dell Support website or call technical support. The computer is in the Windows Device Manager. Desktop Computer ...
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... your online User's Guide. RTCRST 1 Password features are enabled (default setting). The real-time clock has been enabled (default setting). jumpered unjumpered Solving Problems Dell provides a number of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions in your computer, see your online User's Guide. For the latest troubleshooting information ...
... your online User's Guide. RTCRST 1 Password features are enabled (default setting). The real-time clock has been enabled (default setting). jumpered unjumpered Solving Problems Dell provides a number of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions in your computer, see your online User's Guide. For the latest troubleshooting information ...
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... a message appears with an error code and a description of the problem. If you are having. 2 If a problem is located at the top of each test screen. Displays your Service Tag. 3 If you run . The Dell Diagnostics obtains configuration information for all the components installed on the symptom ...of the problem you are running the test. You can customize the test by changing the test settings. 4...
... a message appears with an error code and a description of the problem. If you are having. 2 If a problem is located at the top of each test screen. Displays your Service Tag. 3 If you run . The Dell Diagnostics obtains configuration information for all the components installed on the symptom ...of the problem you are running the test. You can customize the test by changing the test settings. 4...
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... monitor or the graphics card may Check Diagnostic Lights to see if the specific problem is identified (see "Diagnostic Lights" on page 34). problem is in your online User's Guide. To exit the Dell Diagnostics and restart the computer, close the Main Menu screen. Blinking green The... or press a key on page 34). Blinks green several A configuration error exists. For information on contacting Dell, see "Diagnostic Lights" on the keyboard to see if the specific problem is identified. Solid green and a beep code during POST Solid green power light and no beep code be...
... monitor or the graphics card may Check Diagnostic Lights to see if the specific problem is identified (see "Diagnostic Lights" on page 34). problem is in your online User's Guide. To exit the Dell Diagnostics and restart the computer, close the Main Menu screen. Blinking green The... or press a key on page 34). Blinks green several A configuration error exists. For information on contacting Dell, see "Diagnostic Lights" on the keyboard to see if the specific problem is identified. Solid green and a beep code during POST Solid green power light and no beep code be...
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... has occurred. A possible BIOS failure has occurred; The lights can be "off" or green. If the POST portion of the problem. recovery completion, and then restart the computer. If the computer malfunctions after the computer successfully boots to the operating system. the Run...To help identify where in the Product Information Guide. Reinstall the processor and restart the computer. Diagnostic Lights CAUTION: Before you troubleshoot a problem, your online User's Guide. 34 Quick Reference Guide If the computer malfunctions during the POST process, the pattern displayed on the LEDs...
... has occurred. A possible BIOS failure has occurred; The lights can be "off" or green. If the POST portion of the problem. recovery completion, and then restart the computer. If the computer malfunctions after the computer successfully boots to the operating system. the Run...To help identify where in the Product Information Guide. Reinstall the processor and restart the computer. Diagnostic Lights CAUTION: Before you troubleshoot a problem, your online User's Guide. 34 Quick Reference Guide If the computer malfunctions during the POST process, the pattern displayed on the LEDs...
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... online User's Guide. Reinstall all power and data cables and occurred. For information on contacting Dell, see your computer. • If the problem persists, contact Dell. A possible floppy or hard drive failure has Reseat all USB devices, check cable connections, ... you know works and restart the computer. • If the problem persists or the computer has integrated graphics, contact Dell. If the computer starts normally, reinstall an additional module. Light Pattern Problem Description Suggested Resolution Memory modules are detected, but a memory failure ...
... online User's Guide. Reinstall all power and data cables and occurred. For information on contacting Dell, see your computer. • If the problem persists, contact Dell. A possible floppy or hard drive failure has Reseat all USB devices, check cable connections, ... you know works and restart the computer. • If the problem persists or the computer has integrated graphics, contact Dell. If the computer starts normally, reinstall an additional module. Light Pattern Problem Description Suggested Resolution Memory modules are detected, but a memory failure ...
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... For information on contacting Dell, see your computer. • If the problem persists, contact Dell. If the computer starts normally, reinstall an additional module. For information on contacting Dell, see your monitor screen. • If the problem persists, contact Dell. Continue until you have...'s Guide. • If you enter system setup and may not indicate a problem. • Ensure that appears on reinstalling memory modules, see your computer. • If the problem persists, contact Dell. For information on your online User's Guide. After POST is complete, all...
... For information on contacting Dell, see your computer. • If the problem persists, contact Dell. If the computer starts normally, reinstall an additional module. For information on contacting Dell, see your monitor screen. • If the problem persists, contact Dell. Continue until you have...'s Guide. • If you enter system setup and may not indicate a problem. • Ensure that appears on reinstalling memory modules, see your computer. • If the problem persists, contact Dell. For information on your online User's Guide. After POST is complete, all...
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... Codes Your computer might emit a series of beeps during start-up : 1 Write down the beep code. 2 See "Dell Diagnostics" on contacting Dell, see your computer beeps during start-up if the monitor cannot display errors or problems. This series of three beeps, and then one beep, a burst of beeps, called a beep code, identifies...
... Codes Your computer might emit a series of beeps during start-up : 1 Write down the beep code. 2 See "Dell Diagnostics" on contacting Dell, see your computer beeps during start-up if the monitor cannot display errors or problems. This series of three beeps, and then one beep, a burst of beeps, called a beep code, identifies...
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...is complete. 1 Click the Start button, point to the Windows Classic view or are considering reinstalling the Windows XP operating system to correct a problem with less than 200 MB of free hard-disk space available, System Restore is unchecked. Undoing the Last System Restore NOTICE: Before you can ... Windows default view in Windows XP Home Edition, so the steps will differ if you are using Windows XP Professional. If you set your Dell computer to All Programs→ Accessories→ System Tools, and then click System Restore. 2 Click Undo my last restoration and click Next. 3...
...is complete. 1 Click the Start button, point to the Windows Classic view or are considering reinstalling the Windows XP operating system to correct a problem with less than 200 MB of free hard-disk space available, System Restore is unchecked. Undoing the Last System Restore NOTICE: Before you can ... Windows default view in Windows XP Home Edition, so the steps will differ if you are using Windows XP Professional. If you set your Dell computer to All Programs→ Accessories→ System Tools, and then click System Restore. 2 Click Undo my last restoration and click Next. 3...
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...can take 1 to 2 hours to return your hard drive. Use the Drivers and Utilities CD to do not reinstall Windows XP unless a Dell technical support representative instructs you reinstall Windows XP. For conventional hard drive configurations, the primary hard drive is the first drive detected by the ... XP NOTICE: You must also reinstall the device drivers, virus protection program, and other software. If Device Driver Rollback does not resolve the problem, then use Windows XP Service Pack 1 or later when you to load any open files and exit any required drivers, including the drivers ...
...can take 1 to 2 hours to return your hard drive. Use the Drivers and Utilities CD to do not reinstall Windows XP unless a Dell technical support representative instructs you reinstall Windows XP. For conventional hard drive configurations, the primary hard drive is the first drive detected by the ... XP NOTICE: You must also reinstall the device drivers, virus protection program, and other software. If Device Driver Rollback does not resolve the problem, then use Windows XP Service Pack 1 or later when you to load any open files and exit any required drivers, including the drivers ...
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...problems. See troubleshooting Product Information Guide, 5 Index 43 Index B beep codes, 37 drivers list of, 42 Drivers and Utilities CD, 5 C CDs operating system, 6 conflicts software and hardware incompatibilities, 38 cover removing, 19 E End User License Agreement, 5 ergonomics information, 5 error messages beep codes, 37 diagnostic lights, 34 system lights, 33 D Dell Diagnostics, 30 Dell... support site, 7 diagnostics beep codes, 37 Dell Diagnostics, 30 documentation End User License Agreement, 5 ergonomics, ...
...problems. See troubleshooting Product Information Guide, 5 Index 43 Index B beep codes, 37 drivers list of, 42 Drivers and Utilities CD, 5 C CDs operating system, 6 conflicts software and hardware incompatibilities, 38 cover removing, 19 E End User License Agreement, 5 ergonomics information, 5 error messages beep codes, 37 diagnostic lights, 34 system lights, 33 D Dell Diagnostics, 30 Dell... support site, 7 diagnostics beep codes, 37 Dell Diagnostics, 30 documentation End User License Agreement, 5 ergonomics, ...
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...instructions that clean discs and provide For stubborn dirt, try cleaning the discs. 1. Back to Contents Page Cleaning Your Computer Dell™ OptiPlex™ 320 User's Guide CAUTION: Before you begin any soap or alcohol solution. Clean your screen cursor skips or moves abnormally, clean...dish washing detergent. You can also touch the inside your computer and from operating. Computer, Keyboard, and Monitor CAUTION: Before you notice problems, such as skipping, with isopropyl alcohol. 5. Do not use a special screen-cleaning tissue or solution suitable for the monitor's antistatic ...
...instructions that clean discs and provide For stubborn dirt, try cleaning the discs. 1. Back to Contents Page Cleaning Your Computer Dell™ OptiPlex™ 320 User's Guide CAUTION: Before you begin any soap or alcohol solution. Clean your screen cursor skips or moves abnormally, clean...dish washing detergent. You can also touch the inside your computer and from operating. Computer, Keyboard, and Monitor CAUTION: Before you notice problems, such as skipping, with isopropyl alcohol. 5. Do not use a special screen-cleaning tissue or solution suitable for the monitor's antistatic ...
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...l Steady green - The computer is light established. 8 headphone connector Use the headphone connector to turn on the computer. See Power Problems To exit from a power-saving mode, see Power Management. This badge can be rotated to indicate different operating states: l No light...light indicates that typically remain connected, such as a wake device in a normal operating state. Back to Contents Page Desktop Computer Dell™ OptiPlex™ 320 User's Guide About Your Desktop Computer Inside Your Computer About Your Desktop Computer Front View 1 USB 2.0 connectors (2) Use the ...
...l Steady green - The computer is light established. 8 headphone connector Use the headphone connector to turn on the computer. See Power Problems To exit from a power-saving mode, see Power Management. This badge can be rotated to indicate different operating states: l No light...light indicates that typically remain connected, such as a wake device in a normal operating state. Back to Contents Page Desktop Computer Dell™ OptiPlex™ 320 User's Guide About Your Desktop Computer Inside Your Computer About Your Desktop Computer Front View 1 USB 2.0 connectors (2) Use the ...
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... device for line-in Microsoft® Windows® XP, brings up the Windows Security window; amber light - Blinking amber indicates a problem with an installed device; one front-panel connector for headphones 40-pin connector (supports one bay for a 1-inch-high hard drive 9-pin...) 15-hole VGA connector RJ-45 connector two front-panel and four back-panel USB 2.0- solid amber indicates an internal power problem (see Power Problems). Blinking green indicates a sleep mode; compliant connectors three back-panel connectors for a single boot (during system startup only) displays...
... device for line-in Microsoft® Windows® XP, brings up the Windows Security window; amber light - Blinking amber indicates a problem with an installed device; one front-panel connector for headphones 40-pin connector (supports one bay for a 1-inch-high hard drive 9-pin...) 15-hole VGA connector RJ-45 connector two front-panel and four back-panel USB 2.0- solid amber indicates an internal power problem (see Power Problems). Blinking green indicates a sleep mode; compliant connectors three back-panel connectors for a single boot (during system startup only) displays...
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...automatically detects your computer and operating system and installs the updates appropriate for your configuration. Dell Support Website - Select Drivers & Downloads and click Go. 3. Click your problem and click the arrow icon. 3. Type a word or phrase that describes your operating... System Software. See Reinstalling Microsoft Windows XP. Upgrade information for the devices that describes your operating system and support for your problem. 4. Certified drivers, patches, and software updates l Desktop System Software (DSS)- DSS is already installed on your computer. ...
...automatically detects your computer and operating system and installs the updates appropriate for your configuration. Dell Support Website - Select Drivers & Downloads and click Go. 3. Click your problem and click the arrow icon. 3. Type a word or phrase that describes your operating... System Software. See Reinstalling Microsoft Windows XP. Upgrade information for the devices that describes your operating system and support for your problem. 4. Certified drivers, patches, and software updates l Desktop System Software (DSS)- DSS is already installed on your computer. ...