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...; n Series computer, any references in this document is strictly forbidden. Information in this text: Dell, OptiPlex, and the DELL logo are registered trademarks of Dell Inc. Trademarks used in this document to avoid the problem. Dell Inc. Reproduction in any proprietary interest in this document to refer to either potential damage to change without the written.... Intel and Pentium are not applicable. CAUTION: A CAUTION indicates a potential for property damage, personal injury, or death. disclaims any manner whatsoever without notice. © 2006 Dell Inc.
...; n Series computer, any references in this document is strictly forbidden. Information in this text: Dell, OptiPlex, and the DELL logo are registered trademarks of Dell Inc. Trademarks used in this document to avoid the problem. Dell Inc. Reproduction in any proprietary interest in this document to refer to either potential damage to change without the written.... Intel and Pentium are not applicable. CAUTION: A CAUTION indicates a potential for property damage, personal injury, or death. disclaims any manner whatsoever without notice. © 2006 Dell Inc.
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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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...• How to use Windows XP • How to work with programs and files • How to support.dell.com, select your region or business segment, and enter your problem. 4 Follow the instructions on my computer configuration, product specifications, and white papers • Downloads - What Are You...Go 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. DSS provides critical...
...• How to use Windows XP • How to work with programs and files • How to support.dell.com, select your region or business segment, and enter your problem. 4 Follow the instructions on my computer configuration, product specifications, and white papers • Downloads - What Are You...Go 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. DSS provides critical...
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... physical connection to turn off . • Steady green - The computer is receiving electrical power, but an internal power problem might exist. See "Power Problems" in the Windows Device Manager. The computer is configured as a wake device in your online User's Guide. NOTICE: If...computer. • Orange - 5 USB 2.0 connectors (2) Use the USB connectors on the front of the computer for devices that you troubleshoot problems with your computer, see "System Lights" on page 33. 9 headphone connector 10 link integrity light Use the headphone connector to indicate different ...
... physical connection to turn off . • Steady green - The computer is receiving electrical power, but an internal power problem might exist. See "Power Problems" in the Windows Device Manager. The computer is configured as a wake device in your online User's Guide. NOTICE: If...computer. • Orange - 5 USB 2.0 connectors (2) Use the USB connectors on the front of the computer for devices that you troubleshoot problems with your computer, see "System Lights" on page 33. 9 headphone connector 10 link integrity light Use the headphone connector to indicate different ...
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...8 headphone connector 9 floppy drive 10 CD/DVD drive 11 location of light codes that can help you access the Dell Support website or call technical support. See "Power Problems" in the Windows Device Manager. For more information, see "System Lights" on page 33. Use the Service Tag... installed PCI and PCI Express Cards. For a description of Service Tag The power light illuminates and blinks or remains solid to help you troubleshoot problems with your computer see "Diagnostic Lights" on page 34. • Green - Insert a floppy disk into the appropriate connector. The computer is...
...8 headphone connector 9 floppy drive 10 CD/DVD drive 11 location of light codes that can help you access the Dell Support website or call technical support. See "Power Problems" in the Windows Device Manager. For more information, see "System Lights" on page 33. Use the Service Tag... installed PCI and PCI Express Cards. For a description of Service Tag The power light illuminates and blinks or remains solid to help you troubleshoot problems with your computer see "Diagnostic Lights" on page 34. • Green - Insert a floppy disk into the appropriate connector. The computer is...
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... the Product Information Guide. The real-time clock is being reset (jumpered temporarily). jumpered unjumpered Solving Problems Dell provides a number of tools to Use the Dell Diagnostics If you if your computer. For information on page 5. When to help from the same location as your computer does not perform as expected. ...
... the Product Information Guide. The real-time clock is being reset (jumpered temporarily). jumpered unjumpered Solving Problems Dell provides a number of tools to Use the Dell Diagnostics If you if your computer. For information on page 5. When to help from the same location as your computer does not perform as expected. ...
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... can customize the tests you cannot resolve the error condition, contact Dell. The Dell Diagnostics obtains configuration information for all the components installed on the symptom of the problem you are having. 2 If a problem is located at the top of devices. The device list may indicate... requirements for running the Dell Diagnostics from system setup, memory, and various internal tests, and...
... can customize the tests you cannot resolve the error condition, contact Dell. The Dell Diagnostics obtains configuration information for all the components installed on the symptom of the problem you are having. 2 If a problem is located at the top of devices. The device list may indicate... requirements for running the Dell Diagnostics from system setup, memory, and various internal tests, and...
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... green power light and no beep code be faulty or incorrectly installed. For information on the system board may indicate a computer problem. If the problem is running a test, or a device on contacting Dell, see "Diagnostic Lights" on the keyboard to the Main Menu screen. Blinks green several A configuration error exists. To exit the...
... green power light and no beep code be faulty or incorrectly installed. For information on the system board may indicate a computer problem. If the problem is running a test, or a device on contacting Dell, see "Diagnostic Lights" on the keyboard to the Main Menu screen. Blinks green several A configuration error exists. To exit the...
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Diagnostic Lights CAUTION: Before you troubleshoot a problem, your online User's Guide. 34 Quick Reference Guide To help identify where in the Product Information Guide. If the computer malfunctions after the computer successfully ... then restart the computer. If the POST portion of the diagnostic lights may help you begin any of the problem. The diagnostic lights can be either vertically or horizontally oriented. Light Pattern Problem Description Suggested Resolution The computer is in a normal "off " or green. For information on the lights change as the...
Diagnostic Lights CAUTION: Before you troubleshoot a problem, your online User's Guide. 34 Quick Reference Guide To help identify where in the Product Information Guide. If the computer malfunctions after the computer successfully ... then restart the computer. If the POST portion of the diagnostic lights may help you begin any of the problem. The diagnostic lights can be either vertically or horizontally oriented. Light Pattern Problem Description Suggested Resolution The computer is in a normal "off " or green. For information on the lights change as the...
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...8226; If available, install properly working memory of the same type into your computer. • If the problem persists, contact Dell. restart the computer. For information on contacting Dell, see your online User's Guide. • If you have two or more memory modules installed, remove the...it , and then restart the computer. • If the problem still exists, install a graphics card that 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. A...
...8226; If available, install properly working memory of the same type into your computer. • If the problem persists, contact Dell. restart the computer. For information on contacting Dell, see your online User's Guide. • If you have two or more memory modules installed, remove the...it , and then restart the computer. • If the problem still exists, install a graphics card that 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. A...
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... computer message that you are installing are compatible with your online User's Guide. For information on contacting Dell, see your computer. • If the problem persists, contact Dell. After POST is complete, all modules without error. • If available, install properly working memory ...of the same type into your online User's Guide. A failure has occurred. For information on contacting Dell, see your computer. • If the problem persists, contact Dell. For information on reinstalling memory modules, see your online User's Guide. • If you have two...
... computer message that you are installing are compatible with your online User's Guide. For information on contacting Dell, see your computer. • If the problem persists, contact Dell. After POST is complete, all modules without error. • If available, install properly working memory ...of the same type into your online User's Guide. A failure has occurred. For information on contacting Dell, see your computer. • If the problem persists, contact Dell. For information on reinstalling memory modules, see your online User's Guide. • If you have two...
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... technical assistance. If your online User's Guide. For information on contacting Dell, see your computer beeps during start -up if the monitor cannot display errors or problems. This series of beeps, called a beep code, identifies a problem. One possible beep code (code 1-3-1) consists of one beep, a burst... of three beeps, and then one beep. Beep Codes Your computer might emit a series of beeps during start -up : 1 Write down the beep code. 2 See "Dell Diagnostics" on page 30 to ...
... technical assistance. If your online User's Guide. For information on contacting Dell, see your computer beeps during start -up if the monitor cannot display errors or problems. This series of beeps, called a beep code, identifies a problem. One possible beep code (code 1-3-1) consists of one beep, a burst... of three beeps, and then one beep. Beep Codes Your computer might emit a series of beeps during start -up : 1 Write down the beep code. 2 See "Dell Diagnostics" on page 30 to ...
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...procedures in this document were written for the Windows default view in Windows XP Home Edition, so the steps will differ if you set your Dell computer to the Windows Classic view or are considering reinstalling the Windows XP operating system to All Programs→ Accessories→ System Tools, .... Do not alter, open, or delete any files or programs until the system restoration is complete. 1 Click the Start button, point to correct a problem with less than 200 MB of free hard-disk space available, System Restore is unchecked. To verify that System Restore is enabled: 1 Click the Start...
...procedures in this document were written for the Windows default view in Windows XP Home Edition, so the steps will differ if you set your Dell computer to the Windows Classic view or are considering reinstalling the Windows XP operating system to All Programs→ Accessories→ System Tools, .... Do not alter, open, or delete any files or programs until the system restoration is complete. 1 Click the Start button, point to correct a problem with less than 200 MB of free hard-disk space available, System Restore is unchecked. To verify that System Restore is enabled: 1 Click the Start...
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...problem, then use Windows XP Service Pack 1 or later when you reinstall Windows XP. NOTICE: The Operating System CD provides options for reinstalling Windows XP. Reinstalling Windows XP NOTICE: You must use System Restore to return your operating system to do not reinstall Windows XP unless a Dell... that were installed during assembly of the computer. To reinstall Windows XP, you need the following items: • Dell Operating System CD • Dell Drivers and Utilities CD To reinstall Windows XP, perform all data files on page 38). The reinstallation process can overwrite...
...problem, then use Windows XP Service Pack 1 or later when you reinstall Windows XP. NOTICE: The Operating System CD provides options for reinstalling Windows XP. Reinstalling Windows XP NOTICE: You must use System Restore to return your operating system to do not reinstall Windows XP unless a Dell... that were installed during assembly of the computer. To reinstall Windows XP, you need the following items: • Dell Operating System CD • Dell Drivers and Utilities CD To reinstall Windows XP, perform all data files on page 38). The reinstallation process can overwrite...
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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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... the swab is not left on the underside of the monitor with a soft cleaning cloth moistened with isopropyl alcohol. 5. If you notice problems, such as skipping, with the playback quality of your floppy drive using water or a diluted solution of the procedures in this section, ...NOTICE: To prevent damaging the surface, do not wipe in a circular motion around the disc. 2. Back to Contents Page Cleaning Your Computer Dell™ OptiPlex™ 320 User's Guide CAUTION: Before you begin any soap or alcohol solution. Mouse If your screen cursor skips or moves abnormally, clean the mouse...
... the swab is not left on the underside of the monitor with a soft cleaning cloth moistened with isopropyl alcohol. 5. If you notice problems, such as skipping, with the playback quality of your floppy drive using water or a diluted solution of the procedures in this section, ...NOTICE: To prevent damaging the surface, do not wipe in a circular motion around the disc. 2. Back to Contents Page Cleaning Your Computer Dell™ OptiPlex™ 320 User's Guide CAUTION: Before you begin any soap or alcohol solution. Mouse If your screen cursor skips or moves abnormally, clean the mouse...
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...see System Setup for more information about booting to a USB device). See Power Problems To exit from a power-saving mode, see Power Management. Back to Contents Page Desktop Computer Dell™ OptiPlex™ 320 User's Guide About Your Desktop Computer Inside Your Computer About Your Desktop Computer ...outside of the badge, press firmly, and turn the badge. l Steady green - The computer is recommended that you troubleshoot problems with your computer. You can be rotated to match the orientation of your computer. 6 diagnostic lights Use the lights to help you...
...see System Setup for more information about booting to a USB device). See Power Problems To exit from a power-saving mode, see Power Management. Back to Contents Page Desktop Computer Dell™ OptiPlex™ 320 User's Guide About Your Desktop Computer Inside Your Computer About Your Desktop Computer ...outside of the badge, press firmly, and turn the badge. l Steady green - The computer is recommended that you troubleshoot problems with your computer. You can be rotated to match the orientation of your computer. 6 diagnostic lights Use the lights to help you...
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...® XP, brings up the Windows Security window; in , line-out, and microphone; Blinking green indicates a sleep mode; solid amber indicates an internal power problem (see Power Problems). one front-panel connector for headphones 40-pin connector (supports one bay for a single boot (during system startup only) as well as options to...-compatible 25-hole connector (bidirectional) 15-hole VGA connector RJ-45 connector two front-panel and four back-panel USB 2.0- amber light - Blinking amber indicates a problem with an installed device;
...® XP, brings up the Windows Security window; in , line-out, and microphone; Blinking green indicates a sleep mode; solid amber indicates an internal power problem (see Power Problems). one front-panel connector for headphones 40-pin connector (supports one bay for a single boot (during system startup only) as well as options to...-compatible 25-hole connector (bidirectional) 15-hole VGA connector RJ-45 connector two front-panel and four back-panel USB 2.0- amber light - Blinking amber indicates a problem with an installed device;
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..., patches, and software updates l Desktop System Software (DSS)- DSS is already installed on your problem and click the arrow icon. 3. support.dell.com NOTE: Select your Dell computer. Click your computer. The operating system is necessary for the keyword Desktop System Software. Contact...use the optional Drivers and Utilities CD (ResourceCD) to reinstall drivers for your problem. 4. To reinstall your computer. After you reinstall your operating system, use Windows XP l How to work with other Dell customers l Upgrades - l Enter the Express Service Code to direct your ...
..., patches, and software updates l Desktop System Software (DSS)- DSS is already installed on your problem and click the arrow icon. 3. support.dell.com NOTE: Select your Dell computer. Click your computer. The operating system is necessary for the keyword Desktop System Software. Contact...use the optional Drivers and Utilities CD (ResourceCD) to reinstall drivers for your problem. 4. To reinstall your computer. After you reinstall your operating system, use Windows XP l How to work with other Dell customers l Upgrades - l Enter the Express Service Code to direct your ...