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... - Back-Panel Connectors 18 Removing the Computer 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...
... - Back-Panel Connectors 18 Removing the Computer 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...
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...8226; Ergonomics information • End User License Agreement NOTE: Drivers and documentation updates can use the CD to reinstall drivers (see "Dell Diagnostics" on page 30), or to your computer or advanced technicalreference material for my computer • My computer documentation • My device documentation... • Desktop System Software (DSS) Find It Here Drivers and Utilities CD (also known as ResourceCD) NOTE: The Drivers and Utilities CD may ...
...8226; Ergonomics information • End User License Agreement NOTE: Drivers and documentation updates can use the CD to reinstall drivers (see "Dell Diagnostics" on page 30), or to your computer or advanced technicalreference material for my computer • My computer documentation • My device documentation... • Desktop System Software (DSS) Find It Here Drivers and Utilities CD (also known as ResourceCD) NOTE: The Drivers and Utilities CD may ...
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... devices. your computer and operating system and installs the NOTE: The support.dell.com user interface may vary updates appropriate for your configuration. If you reinstall the To download Desktop System Software: operating system for your computer, you should also reinstall the ... and support for the keyword your Service Tag. 2 Select Drivers & Downloads and click Go. The software automatically detects Desktop System Software. support.dell.com technicians, frequently asked questions, and online NOTE: Select your problem. 4 Follow the instructions on my computer configuration,...
... devices. your computer and operating system and installs the NOTE: The support.dell.com user interface may vary updates appropriate for your configuration. If you reinstall the To download Desktop System Software: operating system for your computer, you should also reinstall the ... and support for the keyword your Service Tag. 2 Select Drivers & Downloads and click Go. The software automatically detects Desktop System Software. support.dell.com technicians, frequently asked questions, and online NOTE: Select your problem. 4 Follow the instructions on my computer configuration,...
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... 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 bottom of the badge, press firmly, and turn the badge.... Desktop Computer - It is being accessed. 3 power button Press this button to match the orientation of your fingers around the outside of the badge. 16 Quick ...
... 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 bottom of the badge, press firmly, and turn the badge.... Desktop Computer - It is being accessed. 3 power button Press this button to match the orientation of your fingers around the outside of the badge. 16 Quick ...
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... network and the computer. • Orange - The computer is not detecting a physical connection to help you access the Dell Support website or call technical support. See "Desktop Computer - The computer is configured as a wake device in a normal operating state. • Blinking green - To ...saving mode. • Blinking or solid amber - Use the Service Tag to attach headphones. Insert the power cable into the appropriate connector. Desktop Computer - 5 power light 6 diagnostic lights 7 link integrity light 8 headphone connector 9 floppy drive 10 CD/DVD drive 11 location of...
... network and the computer. • Orange - The computer is not detecting a physical connection to help you access the Dell Support website or call technical support. See "Desktop Computer - The computer is configured as a wake device in a normal operating state. • Blinking green - To ...saving mode. • Blinking or solid amber - Use the Service Tag to attach headphones. Insert the power cable into the appropriate connector. Desktop Computer - 5 power light 6 diagnostic lights 7 link integrity light 8 headphone connector 9 floppy drive 10 CD/DVD drive 11 location of...
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... closely matches the AC power available in your online User's Guide. • Green - A good connection exists between a 10-Mbps network and the computer. • Orange - Desktop Computer - If you have a USB printer, plug it into a USB connector. For more information, see your location. 5 padlock ring Insert a padlock to lock the computer...
... closely matches the AC power available in your online User's Guide. • Green - A good connection exists between a 10-Mbps network and the computer. • Orange - Desktop Computer - If you have a USB printer, plug it into a USB connector. For more information, see your location. 5 padlock ring Insert a padlock to lock the computer...
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.... Quick Reference Guide 21 5 Remove the computer cover: • Remove the mini tower computer cover (see "Mini Tower Computer" on page 21). • Remove the desktop computer cover (see "Desktop Computer" on a soft nonabrasive surface.
.... Quick Reference Guide 21 5 Remove the computer cover: • Remove the mini tower computer cover (see "Mini Tower Computer" on page 21). • Remove the desktop computer cover (see "Desktop Computer" on a soft nonabrasive surface.
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Desktop Computer CAUTION: Before you lift the cover. 4 Pivot the cover up using the hinge tabs as leverage points. 5 Remove the cover from the electrical outlet ...
Desktop Computer CAUTION: Before you lift the cover. 4 Pivot the cover up using the hinge tabs as leverage points. 5 Remove the cover from the electrical outlet ...
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Jumper PSWD Setting 1 RTCRST 1 Description Password features are disabled. The real-time clock has been enabled (default setting). 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 The real-time clock is being reset (jumpered temporarily). Password features are enabled (default setting).
Jumper PSWD Setting 1 RTCRST 1 Description Password features are disabled. The real-time clock has been enabled (default setting). 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 The real-time clock is being reset (jumpered temporarily). Password features are enabled (default setting).
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If you wait too long and the operating system logo appears, continue to wait until you see the Microsoft® Windows® desktop. Start the Dell Diagnostics from either your hard drive or from the menu that appears. 6 Type 1 to start the Drivers and Utilities CD menu. 7 Type... system logo appears, continue to wait until you see the Microsoft Windows desktop. On the next start the Dell Diagnostics. 8 Select Run the 32 Bit Dell Diagnostics from the optional Drivers and Utilities CD (see "Starting the Dell Diagnostics From the Drivers and Utilities CD" on (or restart) your ...
If you wait too long and the operating system logo appears, continue to wait until you see the Microsoft® Windows® desktop. Start the Dell Diagnostics from either your hard drive or from the menu that appears. 6 Type 1 to start the Drivers and Utilities CD menu. 7 Type... system logo appears, continue to wait until you see the Microsoft Windows desktop. On the next start the Dell Diagnostics. 8 Select Run the 32 Bit Dell Diagnostics from the optional Drivers and Utilities CD (see "Starting the Dell Diagnostics From the Drivers and Utilities CD" on (or restart) your ...
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If the operating system logo appears, wait until you see the Windows desktop, and then shut down the computer and try again. 5 Press the arrow keys to select CD-ROM, and press . 6 When the Press any key. NOTE: ... of the hard drive and the speed of your selections. Windows XP installs the operating system components and configures the computer. 4 Press immediately after the DELL logo appears. Windows XP Setup 1 When the Windows XP Setup screen appears, press to select To set up Windows now. 2 Read the information on the...
If the operating system logo appears, wait until you see the Windows desktop, and then shut down the computer and try again. 5 Press the arrow keys to select CD-ROM, and press . 6 When the Press any key. NOTE: ... of the hard drive and the speed of your selections. Windows XP installs the operating system components and configures the computer. 4 Press immediately after the DELL logo appears. Windows XP Setup 1 When the Windows XP Setup screen appears, press to select To set up Windows now. 2 Read the information on the...
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... to download the driver to your system configuration is about to begin installation. 3 Click OK to continue. screen appears, select No, not at the Welcome Dell System Owner screen. 5 Select the appropriate System Model, Operating System, Device Type, and Topic. screen appears, you can enter up to five users. 17 ... the Topic drop-down menu. To view all available drivers for the first time on the computer and allow it to boot to the Windows desktop. 2 Insert the Drivers and Utilities CD into the CD drive. 13 When the Welcome to Microsoft screen appears, click Next. 14 When the How will...
... to download the driver to your system configuration is about to begin installation. 3 Click OK to continue. screen appears, select No, not at the Welcome Dell System Owner screen. 5 Select the appropriate System Model, Operating System, Device Type, and Topic. screen appears, you can enter up to five users. 17 ... the Topic drop-down menu. To view all available drivers for the first time on the computer and allow it to boot to the Windows desktop. 2 Insert the Drivers and Utilities CD into the CD drive. 13 When the Welcome to Microsoft screen appears, click Next. 14 When the How will...
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... - Scroll up and down the list by using the up and down your computer and try again (see the Microsoft® Windows® desktop. As an option is highlighted, the Option Field displays more information about each option. To assign a new administrator password, perform the steps in...features. System Setup Overview Use system setup as the user password l To read the current amount of the system setup window. When the blue DELL™ logo appears, press immediately. Options List - In this field you see Turning Off Your Computer). Enter system setup (see Clearing Forgotten...
... - Scroll up and down the list by using the up and down your computer and try again (see the Microsoft® Windows® desktop. As an option is highlighted, the Option Field displays more information about each option. To assign a new administrator password, perform the steps in...features. System Setup Overview Use system setup as the user password l To read the current amount of the system setup window. When the blue DELL™ logo appears, press immediately. Options List - In this field you see Turning Off Your Computer). Enter system setup (see Clearing Forgotten...
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... whether integrated drive errors are On, Off, and On w/ PXE. 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. SMART Reporting (Off default) NOTE: These options appear as Drive 0 through...
... whether integrated drive errors are On, Off, and On w/ PXE. 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. SMART Reporting (Off default) NOTE: These options appear as Drive 0 through...
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... . Press the up or down your computer. 3. Insert the memory key into a USB port and restart the computer. 2. l Expansion Card Name - You can run the Dell Diagnostics on the drive, the computer generates an error message. Changing Boot Sequence for example, to tell the computer to boot from the expansion card... appear in the drive is not bootable, or if no operating system is bootable, check the device documentation. Enter system setup (see the Microsoft Windows desktop.
... . Press the up or down your computer. 3. Insert the memory key into a USB port and restart the computer. 2. l Expansion Card Name - You can run the Dell Diagnostics on the drive, the computer generates an error message. Changing Boot Sequence for example, to tell the computer to boot from the expansion card... appear in the drive is not bootable, or if no operating system is bootable, check the device documentation. Enter system setup (see the Microsoft Windows desktop.
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... section, follow the safety instructions located in Before You Begin. 2. The real-time clock is being reset (jumpered temporarily). After the Microsoft® Windows® desktop appears on your computer, shut down your computer and monitor to electrical outlets, and turn them on the system board, and move the jumper plug...
... section, follow the safety instructions located in Before You Begin. 2. The real-time clock is being reset (jumpered temporarily). After the Microsoft® Windows® desktop appears on your computer, shut down your computer and monitor to electrical outlets, and turn them on the system board, and move the jumper plug...
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... by pressing down firmly on the computer chassis. Discard used batteries according to pry out the battery. Back to Contents Page Battery Dell™ OptiPlex™ 320 User's Guide CAUTION: Before you touch any of the procedures in this case, you have not already done so, make a... copy of your configuration information, found in the Product Information Guide. Locate the battery socket (for your desktop computer, see Entering System Setup). ...
... by pressing down firmly on the computer chassis. Discard used batteries according to pry out the battery. Back to Contents Page Battery Dell™ OptiPlex™ 320 User's Guide CAUTION: Before you touch any of the procedures in this case, you have not already done so, make a... copy of your configuration information, found in the Product Information Guide. Locate the battery socket (for your desktop computer, see Entering System Setup). ...
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... you work, periodically touch an unpainted metal surface to dissipate any telephone or telecommunication lines from the electrical outlet before removing the cover. 5. Disconnect your desktop computer, see the documentation that could harm internal components. Remove the computer cover. l For your mini tower computer, see: Removing the Computer Cover l For your...
... you work, periodically touch an unpainted metal surface to dissipate any telephone or telecommunication lines from the electrical outlet before removing the cover. 5. Disconnect your desktop computer, see the documentation that could harm internal components. Remove the computer cover. l For your mini tower computer, see: Removing the Computer Cover l For your...
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... begin any of the computer. Follow the procedures in Before You Begin. 2. For a desktop computer, see Back-Panel Connectors. An S-video cable is available at most consumer electronics stores. Back to Contents Page Connecting Multiple Monitors Dell™ OptiPlex™ 320 User's Guide Before Connecting Mutiple Monitors or a Monitor and a Television to Your Computer...
... begin any of the computer. Follow the procedures in Before You Begin. 2. For a desktop computer, see Back-Panel Connectors. An S-video cable is available at most consumer electronics stores. Back to Contents Page Connecting Multiple Monitors Dell™ OptiPlex™ 320 User's Guide Before Connecting Mutiple Monitors or a Monitor and a Television to Your Computer...
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... the same image. Changing the Display Settings 1. television: Connect one screen to Contents Page For information on your graphics card). Enable clone mode or extended desktop mode in the back of viewable work space. Back to the other to the DVI (white) connector on the primary monitor. 2. VGA monitor: Connect the... DVI adapter and then connect the adapter to the S-video input connector on changing the display settings for your television. The Microsoft® Windows® desktop displays on the graphics card in the display settings. l In extended...
... the same image. Changing the Display Settings 1. television: Connect one screen to Contents Page For information on your graphics card). Enable clone mode or extended desktop mode in the back of viewable work space. Back to the other to the DVI (white) connector on the primary monitor. 2. VGA monitor: Connect the... DVI adapter and then connect the adapter to the S-video input connector on changing the display settings for your television. The Microsoft® Windows® desktop displays on the graphics card in the display settings. l In extended...