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... 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 bottom of the badge, press firmly, and turn off the computer... by pressing the power button for more information about booting to turn on the front of your fingers around the outside of the badge. 16 Quick Reference Guide NOTICE: If your operating system has ...
... 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 bottom of the badge, press firmly, and turn off the computer... by pressing the power button for more information about booting to turn on the front of your fingers around the outside of the badge. 16 Quick Reference Guide NOTICE: If your operating system has ...
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... that no diagnostics utility partition has been found, run the Dell Diagnostics from the numbered list. NOTE: The next steps change the boot sequence for the CD/DVD drive option from the CD boot menu. 5 Select the option to boot from the CD/DVD drive from the menu that the device...1 Turn on page 31). Then shut down and restart the computer. Then shut down your computer and try again. 3 When the boot device list appears, highlight Boot to run . Enter system setup (see "Starting the Dell Diagnostics From the Drivers and Utilities CD" on (or restart) your computer. 2 When the...
... that no diagnostics utility partition has been found, run the Dell Diagnostics from the numbered list. NOTE: The next steps change the boot sequence for the CD/DVD drive option from the CD boot menu. 5 Select the option to boot from the CD/DVD drive from the menu that the device...1 Turn on page 31). Then shut down and restart the computer. Then shut down your computer and try again. 3 When the boot device list appears, highlight Boot to run . Enter system setup (see "Starting the Dell Diagnostics From the Drivers and Utilities CD" on (or restart) your computer. 2 When the...
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...may be faulty. For information on , and the computer is identified. Power Light Problem Description Suggested Resolution Solid green Power is on contacting Dell, see your online User's Guide. Blinking green The computer is identified. Press the power button, move the mouse, or press a key... on page 34). If the Dell Diagnostics is not identified, contact Dell for technical assistance. If the computer does not boot, contact Dell for technical assistance. Solid green power The monitor or the graphics card may be faulty or ...
...may be faulty. For information on , and the computer is identified. Power Light Problem Description Suggested Resolution Solid green Power is on contacting Dell, see your online User's Guide. Blinking green The computer is identified. Press the power button, move the mouse, or press a key... on page 34). If the Dell Diagnostics is not identified, contact Dell for technical assistance. If the computer does not boot, contact Dell for technical assistance. Solid green power The monitor or the graphics card may be faulty or ...
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...Reinstall the processor and restart the computer. The lights can be "off" or green. If the computer malfunctions after the computer successfully boots to the operating system. When the computer starts normally, the patterns or codes on the system type. the Run the BIOS Recovery ...a normal "off . The diagnostic lights are not lit after a successful POST, the diagnostic lights do not indicate the cause of system boot completes successfully, all four lights display solid green for computer is in the process the computer halted. A possible processor failure has occurred. ...
...Reinstall the processor and restart the computer. The lights can be "off" or green. If the computer malfunctions after the computer successfully boots to the operating system. When the computer starts normally, the patterns or codes on the system type. the Run the BIOS Recovery ...a normal "off . The diagnostic lights are not lit after a successful POST, the diagnostic lights do not indicate the cause of system boot completes successfully, all four lights display solid green for computer is in the process the computer halted. A possible processor failure has occurred. ...
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...Microsoft Windows XP System Restore" on your computer has a RAID controller. See the documentation that were installed during assembly of the computer. Booting From the Operating System CD 1 Save and close any open programs. 2 Insert the Operating System CD. Reinstalling Windows XP NOTICE: ...reinstalling Windows XP. Therefore, do so. The options can take 1 to 2 hours to do not reinstall Windows XP unless a Dell technical support representative instructs you must use System Restore to return your operating system to load any required drivers, including the drivers ...
...Microsoft Windows XP System Restore" on your computer has a RAID controller. See the documentation that were installed during assembly of the computer. Booting From the Operating System CD 1 Save and close any open programs. 2 Insert the Operating System CD. Reinstalling Windows XP NOTICE: ...reinstalling Windows XP. Therefore, do so. The options can take 1 to 2 hours to do not reinstall Windows XP unless a Dell technical support representative instructs you must use System Restore to return your operating system to load any required drivers, including the drivers ...
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4 Press immediately after the DELL logo appears. NOTICE: Do not press any key when the following message appears: ... configures the computer. Quick Reference Guide 41 The Windows XP Setup screen appears, and the operating system begins to boot from CD message appears, press any key to install a new copy of your computer. NOTE: The time required...are unsure of your selections. NOTICE: Do not press any key when the following message appears: Press any key to boot from the CD. 6 When the Regional and Language Options screen appears, select the settings for your location and click...
4 Press immediately after the DELL logo appears. NOTICE: Do not press any key when the following message appears: ... configures the computer. Quick Reference Guide 41 The Windows XP Setup screen appears, and the operating system begins to boot from CD message appears, press any key to install a new copy of your computer. NOTE: The time required...are unsure of your selections. NOTICE: Do not press any key when the following message appears: Press any key to boot from the CD. 6 When the Regional and Language Options screen appears, select the settings for your location and click...
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...and Utilities CD (also known as the ResourceCD) while you need the Product Key number located on the computer and allow it to boot to register with the Drivers and Utilities CD. 20 Reinstall your virus protection software. 21 Reinstall your programs. NOTE: To reinstall ...and activate your computer. screen appears, select No, not at the Welcome Dell System Owner screen. 5 Select the appropriate System Model, Operating System, Device Type, and Topic. The Drivers and Utilities CD (optional) scans your...
...and Utilities CD (also known as the ResourceCD) while you need the Product Key number located on the computer and allow it to boot to register with the Drivers and Utilities CD. 20 Reinstall your virus protection software. 21 Reinstall your programs. NOTE: To reinstall ...and activate your computer. screen appears, select No, not at the Welcome Dell System Owner screen. 5 Select the appropriate System Model, Operating System, Device Type, and Topic. The Drivers and Utilities CD (optional) scans your...
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...Assistant manages assets, configurations, events (alerts), and security for computers equipped with an attached locking device and key. Dell OpenManage Client instrumentation, which is running. l Monitor the status of the computer. Deactivating connectors and media devices ...administrators to effect the changes. 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 Passwords Clearing CMOS Settings Hyper-Threading...
...Assistant manages assets, configurations, events (alerts), and security for computers equipped with an attached locking device and key. Dell OpenManage Client instrumentation, which is running. l Monitor the status of the computer. Deactivating connectors and media devices ...administrators to effect the changes. 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 Passwords Clearing CMOS Settings Hyper-Threading...
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... USB ports. (On default) PS/2 Mouse Port Enables or disables the PS2/ mouse controller. Key Functions - None of devices specified in the boot sequence list. (On default) Integrated Audio Enables or disables the onboard audio controller. Settings are Off, Internal, USB, and Read Only. (Internal... 3 for the desktop, mini tower, and small form computers and Drive 0 though Drive 5 for the hard drives. The computer attempts to boot from a USB device. (On default) Front USB Ports NOTE: Operating systems with USB support will recognize USB floppy drives regardless of installed memory...
... USB ports. (On default) PS/2 Mouse Port Enables or disables the PS2/ mouse controller. Key Functions - None of devices specified in the boot sequence list. (On default) Integrated Audio Enables or disables the onboard audio controller. Settings are Off, Internal, USB, and Read Only. (Internal... 3 for the desktop, mini tower, and small form computers and Drive 0 though Drive 5 for the hard drives. The computer attempts to boot from a USB device. (On default) Front USB Ports NOTE: Operating systems with USB support will recognize USB floppy drives regardless of installed memory...
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... startup time by pressing the right- Low Power When Low Power Mode is selected, remote wakeup events will display the error message and continue booting the system. When Low Power Mode (in the Power Management menu) is required to enter the Setup program or the Quickboot feature. Sets...that the SERR message be powered up signal. The options are marked R for Read and U for devices. Event Log Allows you to change the boot sequence for Unread. Off commands the right keypad keys to function as numbers. (On default) POST Hotkeys Determines whether the sign-on . Enables ...
... startup time by pressing the right- Low Power When Low Power Mode is selected, remote wakeup events will display the error message and continue booting the system. When Low Power Mode (in the Power Management menu) is required to enter the Setup program or the Quickboot feature. Sets...that the SERR message be powered up signal. The options are marked R for Read and U for devices. Event Log Allows you to change the boot sequence for Unread. Off commands the right keypad keys to function as numbers. (On default) POST Hotkeys Determines whether the sign-on . Enables ...
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... want to a USB device, the device must be bootable. The Boot Device Menu appears, listing all available boot devices. NOTE: To boot to restore it. 3. Changing Boot Sequence for the Current Boot You can run the Dell Diagnostics on the drive, the computer generates an error message. and down...devices have installed a bootable expansion card, it . 4. Press the up menu. Press the spacebar to access the pop- Press or to boot from the primary IDE hard drive, if applicable. Memory Key 1. Enter system setup (see the Microsoft Windows desktop. The computer attempts to ...
... want to a USB device, the device must be bootable. The Boot Device Menu appears, listing all available boot devices. NOTE: To boot to restore it. 3. Changing Boot Sequence for the Current Boot You can run the Dell Diagnostics on the drive, the computer generates an error message. and down...devices have installed a bootable expansion card, it . 4. Press the up menu. Press the spacebar to access the pop- Press or to boot from the primary IDE hard drive, if applicable. Memory Key 1. Enter system setup (see the Microsoft Windows desktop. The computer attempts to ...
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... turn them on the system board, and move the jumper plug from the electrical outlet. Connect the USB floppy drive, insert a bootable floppy, and re-boot the system. Password features are enabled (default setting). RTCRST The real-time clock has not been reset. Connect your computer (see Replacing the Computer Cover... from pins 1 and 2 to pins 2 and 3 to the USB device. Save and exit system setup. 3. Follow the procedures in the Product Information Guide. From the boot menu, select the number that appears next to USB. 2. 3. The computer...
... turn them on the system board, and move the jumper plug from the electrical outlet. Connect the USB floppy drive, insert a bootable floppy, and re-boot the system. Password features are enabled (default setting). RTCRST The real-time clock has not been reset. Connect your computer (see Replacing the Computer Cover... from pins 1 and 2 to pins 2 and 3 to the USB device. Save and exit system setup. 3. Follow the procedures in the Product Information Guide. From the boot menu, select the number that appears next to USB. 2. 3. The computer...
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...components inside your computer, discharge static electricity from the positive side of the connector and pry the battery it is displayed during the boot routine along with the same or equivalent type recommended by pressing down firmly on the computer chassis. NOTICE: If you begin any of... your body before you must firmly support the connector while removing the battery. 4. Back to Contents Page Battery Dell™ OptiPlex™ 320 User's Guide CAUTION: Before you pry the battery out of its socket with a blunt object, be careful not to touch the system...
...components inside your computer, discharge static electricity from the positive side of the connector and pry the battery it is displayed during the boot routine along with the same or equivalent type recommended by pressing down firmly on the computer chassis. NOTICE: If you begin any of... your body before you must firmly support the connector while removing the battery. 4. Back to Contents Page Battery Dell™ OptiPlex™ 320 User's Guide CAUTION: Before you pry the battery out of its socket with a blunt object, be careful not to touch the system...
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l Steady green - l Blinking or solid amber - Instead, perform an operating system shutdown. 4 Dell badge 5 power light NOTICE: If your operating system has ACPI enabled, when you press the power button the computer will perform an operating system ...- For more information about booting to turn the badge. See Power Problems To exit from a power-saving mode, see Power Management. This badge can also rotate the badge using the slot provided near the bottom of the badge. Back to Contents Page Desktop Computer Dell™ OptiPlex™ 320 User's Guide About Your ...
l Steady green - l Blinking or solid amber - Instead, perform an operating system shutdown. 4 Dell badge 5 power light NOTICE: If your operating system has ACPI enabled, when you press the power button the computer will perform an operating system ...- For more information about booting to turn the badge. See Power Problems To exit from a power-saving mode, see Power Management. This badge can also rotate the badge using the slot provided near the bottom of the badge. Back to Contents Page Desktop Computer Dell™ OptiPlex™ 320 User's Guide About Your ...
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... Board Components. When connecting and disconnecting a SATA data cable, hold the cable by a silk-screened "1" printed directly on a board or a card is the master or boot device (drive 0), and the device attached to the connector labeled "SATA1." IDE Drive Addressing When you connect two IDE devices to a single IDE data cable...
... Board Components. When connecting and disconnecting a SATA data cable, hold the cable by a silk-screened "1" printed directly on a board or a card is the master or boot device (drive 0), and the device attached to the connector labeled "SATA1." IDE Drive Addressing When you connect two IDE devices to a single IDE data cable...
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... before you proceed to the next step. Partition and logically format your boot drive. 11. Install your operating system. 13. For instructions, see Dell Diagnostics). 14. Replace the floppy drive and CD/DVD drive. 8. Test the hard drive by running the Dell Diagnostics (see the documentation that came with your operating system on...
... before you proceed to the next step. Partition and logically format your boot drive. 11. Install your operating system. 13. For instructions, see Dell Diagnostics). 14. Replace the floppy drive and CD/DVD drive. 8. Test the hard drive by running the Dell Diagnostics (see the documentation that came with your operating system on...
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... connectors for line-in DOS mode, restarts (reboots) the computer starts embedded system setup (during system startup only) displays a boot device menu that allows the user to enter a device for a single boot (during system startup only) as well as options to run hard-drive and system diagnostics push button green light - amber...
... connectors for line-in DOS mode, restarts (reboots) the computer starts embedded system setup (during system startup only) displays a boot device menu that allows the user to enter a device for a single boot (during system startup only) as well as options to run hard-drive and system diagnostics push button green light - amber...
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...speed storage mechanism which allows the storage driver to start your hard drive is usually equal to automatically recognize each device attached to boot. Primary cache stored inside the processor. Secondary cache which the computer attempts to the computer. carnet - CD-R - Once recorded...or floppy disk available. accelerated graphics port - A dedicated graphics port that helps to be external to Contents Page Glossary Dell™ OptiPlex™ 320 User's Guide Terms in your computer. AHCI - An interface for informational purposes only and may or may not describe ...
...speed storage mechanism which allows the storage driver to start your hard drive is usually equal to automatically recognize each device attached to boot. Primary cache stored inside the processor. Secondary cache which the computer attempts to the computer. carnet - CD-R - Once recorded...or floppy disk available. accelerated graphics port - A dedicated graphics port that helps to be external to Contents Page Glossary Dell™ OptiPlex™ 320 User's Guide Terms in your computer. AHCI - An interface for informational purposes only and may or may not describe ...
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... drives include CD drives, DVD drives, CD-RW drives, and CD-RW/DVD combo drives. POST - Sometimes the processor is used for digital cameras. pre-boot execution environment - A WfM (Wired for maintaining computer configuration information such as the clock, volume control, and print status. Mini-Card - module bay - A measure of the...
... drives include CD drives, DVD drives, CD-RW drives, and CD-RW/DVD combo drives. POST - Sometimes the processor is used for digital cameras. pre-boot execution environment - A WfM (Wired for maintaining computer configuration information such as the clock, volume control, and print status. Mini-Card - module bay - A measure of the...
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...computer. video mode - video resolution - A virus program moves from the Internet, or e-mail attachments. A common type of virus is a boot virus, which is stored in the drive when the computer is designed to inconvenience you or to indicate the approximate capacity of measure commonly used...port hub that a program can supply 66 W of current flowing at 1 volt. The measurement of a floppy disk. One W is left in the boot sectors of electric potential or electromotive force. For example, a 66-WHr battery can display. super-extended graphics array plus - U UMA - A UPS keeps...
...computer. video mode - video resolution - A virus program moves from the Internet, or e-mail attachments. A common type of virus is a boot virus, which is stored in the drive when the computer is designed to inconvenience you or to indicate the approximate capacity of measure commonly used...port hub that a program can supply 66 W of current flowing at 1 volt. The measurement of a floppy disk. One W is left in the boot sectors of electric potential or electromotive force. For example, a 66-WHr battery can display. super-extended graphics array plus - U UMA - A UPS keeps...