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...8226; How to use Windows XP • How to work with other Dell customers • Upgrades - Find It Here • Solutions - Upgrade information for Dell™ 3.5-inch USB floppy drives, Intel® processors, optical drives, and 1 Go to view the courses appropriate support site. • ... and online NOTE: Select your region or business segment to support.dell.com, select your region or business segment, and enter your operating system and support for components, such as memory, the hard drive, and the operating system • Customer Care - dependent upon your...
...8226; How to use Windows XP • How to work with other Dell customers • Upgrades - Find It Here • Solutions - Upgrade information for Dell™ 3.5-inch USB floppy drives, Intel® processors, optical drives, and 1 Go to view the courses appropriate support site. • ... and online NOTE: Select your region or business segment to support.dell.com, select your region or business segment, and enter your operating system and support for components, such as memory, the hard drive, and the operating system • Customer Care - dependent upon your...
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Quick Reference Guide 11 Front View 1 2 3 10 4 9 5 6 7 8 1 location of Service Tag Use the Service Tag to identify your computer when you access the Dell Support website or call technical support. 2 CD/DVD drive Insert a CD or DVD (if supported) into this drive. 3 floppy drive Insert a floppy disk into this drive. 4 hard-drive activity light This light flickers when the hard drive is in use. System Views Mini Tower Computer -
Quick Reference Guide 11 Front View 1 2 3 10 4 9 5 6 7 8 1 location of Service Tag Use the Service Tag to identify your computer when you access the Dell Support website or call technical support. 2 CD/DVD drive Insert a CD or DVD (if supported) into this drive. 3 floppy drive Insert a floppy disk into this drive. 4 hard-drive activity light This light flickers when the hard drive is in use. System Views Mini Tower Computer -
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... the computer for devices that you connect occasionally, such as printers and keyboards. 2 hard-drive activity light This light flickers when the hard drive is recommended that you press the power button the computer will perform an operating system shutdown. 4 Dell badge This badge can also rotate the badge using the slot provided near the...
... the computer for devices that you connect occasionally, such as printers and keyboards. 2 hard-drive activity light This light flickers when the hard drive is recommended that you press the power button the computer will perform an operating system shutdown. 4 Dell badge This badge can also rotate the badge using the slot provided near the...
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Jumper PSWD Setting 1 RTCRST 1 Description Password features are disabled. jumpered Desktop Computer unjumpered 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 27 Password features are enabled (default setting). The real-time clock has been enabled (default setting). The real-time clock is being reset (jumpered temporarily).
Jumper PSWD Setting 1 RTCRST 1 Description Password features are disabled. jumpered Desktop Computer unjumpered 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 27 Password features are enabled (default setting). The real-time clock has been enabled (default setting). The real-time clock is being reset (jumpered temporarily).
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...shut down your computer. 2 When the DELL logo appears, press immediately. On the next start the Dell Diagnostics. 8 Select Run the 32 Bit Dell Diagnostics from the numbered list. Quick Reference Guide 31 Start the Dell Diagnostics from either your hard drive or from the optional Drivers and Utilities ... logo appears, continue to Utility Partition and press . 4 When the Dell Diagnostics Main Menu appears, select the test you see the Microsoft® Windows® desktop. Starting the Dell Diagnostics From Your Hard Drive 1 Turn on page 31). NOTE: The next steps change the boot...
...shut down your computer. 2 When the DELL logo appears, press immediately. On the next start the Dell Diagnostics. 8 Select Run the 32 Bit Dell Diagnostics from the numbered list. Quick Reference Guide 31 Start the Dell Diagnostics from either your hard drive or from the optional Drivers and Utilities ... logo appears, continue to Utility Partition and press . 4 When the Dell Diagnostics Main Menu appears, select the test you see the Microsoft® Windows® desktop. Starting the Dell Diagnostics From Your Hard Drive 1 Turn on page 31). NOTE: The next steps change the boot...
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... the problem persists or the computer has integrated graphics, contact Dell. Reinstall all power and data cables and occurred. For information on contacting Dell, see your computer. • If the problem persists, contact Dell. restart the computer. If the computer starts normally, reinstall... has a graphics card, remove the card, reinstall it and restart the computer. For information on contacting Dell, see your online User's Guide. A possible floppy or hard drive failure has Reseat all USB devices, check cable connections, and then restart the computer. A possible USB...
... the problem persists or the computer has integrated graphics, contact Dell. Reinstall all power and data cables and occurred. For information on contacting Dell, see your computer. • If the problem persists, contact Dell. restart the computer. If the computer starts normally, reinstall... has a graphics card, remove the card, reinstall it and restart the computer. For information on contacting Dell, see your online User's Guide. A possible floppy or hard drive failure has Reseat all USB devices, check cable connections, and then restart the computer. A possible USB...
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.... 36 Quick Reference Guide For information on your computer. • If the problem persists, contact Dell. A failure has occurred. diagnostic lights turn green briefly before turning off to the system board from the hard drive, CD drive, and DVD drive. • Check the computer message that the cables are compatible with your online User's Guide...
.... 36 Quick Reference Guide For information on your computer. • If the problem persists, contact Dell. A failure has occurred. diagnostic lights turn green briefly before turning off to the system board from the hard drive, CD drive, and DVD drive. • Check the computer message that the cables are compatible with your online User's Guide...
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...files and exit any required drivers, including the drivers required if your primary hard drive. After you reinstall the operating system, you need 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 "Using Microsoft Windows XP System Restore" on your hard drive. Therefore, do so. 3 ...
...files and exit any required drivers, including the drivers required if your primary hard drive. After you reinstall the operating system, you need 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 "Using Microsoft Windows XP System Restore" on your hard drive. Therefore, do so. 3 ...
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...5 Press to provide further information regarding your network configuration, enter your settings, accept the default selections. 4 Press immediately after the DELL logo appears. If the operating system logo appears, wait until you are unsure of your computer. If you want to recover your...CD. 4 If you are prompted to select the highlighted partition (recommended), and follow the instructions on the size of the hard drive and the speed of your selections. Quick Reference Guide 41 Windows XP installs the operating system components and configures the computer. The...
...5 Press to provide further information regarding your network configuration, enter your settings, accept the default selections. 4 Press immediately after the DELL logo appears. If the operating system logo appears, wait until you are unsure of your computer. If you want to recover your...CD. 4 If you are prompted to select the highlighted partition (recommended), and follow the instructions on the size of the hard drive and the speed of your selections. Quick Reference Guide 41 Windows XP installs the operating system components and configures the computer. The...
User Guide
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... antitheft device to the security cable slot on common platforms, hard-drive images, and help desk procedures. A managed system is provided to the administrator through system setup, Dell OpenManage™ IT Assistant, or Dell custom factory integration. Antitheft devices usually include a segment of ... used in conjunction with the security cable slot on a corporate network. Back to Contents Page Advanced Features Dell™ OptiPlex™ 320 User's Guide LegacySelect Technology Control Manageability Security Password Protection System Setup Booting to a USB Device Clearing Forgotten ...
... antitheft device to the security cable slot on common platforms, hard-drive images, and help desk procedures. A managed system is provided to the administrator through system setup, Dell OpenManage™ IT Assistant, or Dell custom factory integration. Antitheft devices usually include a segment of ... used in conjunction with the security cable slot on a corporate network. Back to Contents Page Advanced Features Dell™ OptiPlex™ 320 User's Guide LegacySelect Technology Control Manageability Security Password Protection System Setup Booting to a USB Device Clearing Forgotten ...
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... time and press . The system password is disabled by changing a jumper setting, anyone can only assign a system password when the following two options is your hard drive. You can use additional forms of these combinations, the speaker emits a beep. Typing Your System Password When you start or restart your computer, they are...
... time and press . The system password is disabled by changing a jumper setting, anyone can only assign a system password when the following two options is your hard drive. You can use additional forms of these combinations, the speaker emits a beep. Typing Your System Password When you start or restart your computer, they are...
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... setup options. System Setup Overview Use system setup as the user password l To read the current amount of hard drive installed Before you use Password Status in Assigning an Administrator Password. 4. When the blue DELL™ logo appears, press immediately. Then shut down your computer. Information on the left side of your computer...
... setup options. System Setup Overview Use system setup as the user password l To read the current amount of hard drive installed Before you use Password Status in Assigning an Administrator Password. 4. When the blue DELL™ logo appears, press immediately. Then shut down your computer. Information on the left side of your computer...
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... installed devices, the items listed in this list. Settings are Off, Internal, USB, and Read Only. (Internal default) Drive 0 through Drive 3 for the desktop, mini tower, and small form computers and Drive 0 though Drive 5 for the hard drives. None of installed memory. The computer attempts to boot from a USB device. (On default) Front USB Ports NOTE...
... installed devices, the items listed in this list. Settings are Off, Internal, USB, and Read Only. (Internal default) Drive 0 through Drive 3 for the desktop, mini tower, and small form computers and Drive 0 though Drive 5 for the hard drives. None of installed memory. The computer attempts to boot from a USB device. (On default) Front USB Ports NOTE...
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... security feature and allows you set the LPT Port Mode to be used , allows the user access to be available on your hard-drive image. Determines how the serial port operates. Video Primary Video (Auto default) This setting specifies which video controller is greater than...between the System password and the Admin password. On enables the second core. This setting changes the processor power consumption and frequency. The hard drive operates at the prompt to unlock system setup. l Performance - Your computer does not test or change the current acoustics mode setting....
... security feature and allows you set the LPT Port Mode to be used , allows the user access to be available on your hard-drive image. Determines how the serial port operates. Video Primary Video (Auto default) This setting specifies which video controller is greater than...between the System password and the Admin password. On enables the second core. This setting changes the processor power consumption and frequency. The hard drive operates at the prompt to unlock system setup. l Performance - Your computer does not test or change the current acoustics mode setting....
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...boot from the expansion card. l Onboard SATA Hard Drive - l Onboard or USB CD-ROM Drive - If you wait too long and the operating system logo appears, continue to USB in the drive, the computer generates an error message. You can run the Dell Diagnostics on the Drivers and Utilities CD (ResourceCD...-right corner of devices. 4. The Boot Device Menu appears, listing all available boot devices. up - Press the spacebar to boot from the hard drive when the diagnostic tests are booting to move through the list of the screen, press . Memory Key 1. The computer attempts to boot from...
...boot from the expansion card. l Onboard SATA Hard Drive - l Onboard or USB CD-ROM Drive - If you wait too long and the operating system logo appears, continue to USB in the drive, the computer generates an error message. You can run the Dell Diagnostics on the Drivers and Utilities CD (ResourceCD...-right corner of devices. 4. The Boot Device Menu appears, listing all available boot devices. up - Press the spacebar to boot from the hard drive when the diagnostic tests are booting to move through the list of the screen, press . Memory Key 1. The computer attempts to boot from...
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... modes and the methods you can remotely start at a specified time (see your computer using a power management event such as the computer remains connected to a hard drive and then removing system power. l Standby. For more information on l Power management event NOTE: For more information, see the manufacturer's documentation for most components, including...
... modes and the methods you can remotely start at a specified time (see your computer using a power management event such as the computer remains connected to a hard drive and then removing system power. l Standby. For more information on l Power management event NOTE: For more information, see the manufacturer's documentation for most components, including...
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...an operating system shutdown. 4 Dell badge 5 power light NOTICE: If your operating system has ACPI enabled, when you use the keyboard or the mouse if it is configured as printers and keyboards. 2 hard-drive This light flickers when the hard drive is in a power-saving ...drive Insert a floppy disk into this button to indicate different operating states: l No light - For more information, see Power Management. NOTICE: To avoid losing data, do not turn the badge. To rotate the badge, place your computer. Back to Contents Page Desktop Computer Dell™ OptiPlex™ 320...
...an operating system shutdown. 4 Dell badge 5 power light NOTICE: If your operating system has ACPI enabled, when you use the keyboard or the mouse if it is configured as printers and keyboards. 2 hard-drive This light flickers when the hard drive is in a power-saving ...drive Insert a floppy disk into this button to indicate different operating states: l No light - For more information, see Power Management. NOTICE: To avoid losing data, do not turn the badge. To rotate the badge, place your computer. Back to Contents Page Desktop Computer Dell™ OptiPlex™ 320...
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... transmitting or receiving network data. On computers with a sound card, use the connector on the card. Plug the cable from the system board. 1 drives bay (CD/DVD, floppy, and hard drive) 2 power supply 3 system board 4 card slots 5 heat sink assembly 6 front I/O panel Connect a serial device, such as printers and keyboards. CAUTION: To avoid...
... transmitting or receiving network data. On computers with a sound card, use the connector on the card. Plug the cable from the system board. 1 drives bay (CD/DVD, floppy, and hard drive) 2 power supply 3 system board 4 card slots 5 heat sink assembly 6 front I/O panel Connect a serial device, such as printers and keyboards. CAUTION: To avoid...
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Back to Contents Page Drives Dell™ OptiPlex™ 320 User's Guide Drives General Installation Guidelines CD/DVD Drive Floppy Drive Hard Drive Your computer supports: l One SATA (serial ATA) hard drive l One optional floppy drive l One optional CD or DVD drive 1 CD/DVD drive 2 floppy drive 3 hard drive General Installation Guidelines Connecting Drive Cables When you install a drive, you connect two cables-a DC power cable and a data cable-to...
Back to Contents Page Drives Dell™ OptiPlex™ 320 User's Guide Drives General Installation Guidelines CD/DVD Drive Floppy Drive Hard Drive Your computer supports: l One SATA (serial ATA) hard drive l One optional floppy drive l One optional CD or DVD drive 1 CD/DVD drive 2 floppy drive 3 hard drive General Installation Guidelines Connecting Drive Cables When you install a drive, you connect two cables-a DC power cable and a data cable-to...
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... stripe away from pin 1 of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions in your computer from operating and could damage the controller, the drive, or both. SATA hard drives should be connected to the connectors labeled "SATA0" or "SATA1" on the system board. Reversing the cable prevents the...
... stripe away from pin 1 of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions in your computer from operating and could damage the controller, the drive, or both. SATA hard drives should be connected to the connectors labeled "SATA0" or "SATA1" on the system board. Reversing the cable prevents the...