Quick Reference
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System Board Components 36 Replacing the Computer Cover 37 Mini Tower Computer 38 Front View 38 Back View 40 Back Panel Connectors 41 Removing the Computer Cover 43 Inside View of Your Computer 45 System Board Components 46 Replacing the Computer Cover 47 Solving Problems 47 Dell Diagnostics 48 Power Lights 51 Beep Codes 53 System Messages 54 Diagnostic Lights 56 Clearing Forgotten Passwords 60 Clearing CMOS Settings 62 Flashing the BIOS 63 Index 65 4 Contents
System Board Components 36 Replacing the Computer Cover 37 Mini Tower Computer 38 Front View 38 Back View 40 Back Panel Connectors 41 Removing the Computer Cover 43 Inside View of Your Computer 45 System Board Components 46 Replacing the Computer Cover 47 Solving Problems 47 Dell Diagnostics 48 Power Lights 51 Beep Codes 53 System Messages 54 Diagnostic Lights 56 Clearing Forgotten Passwords 60 Clearing CMOS Settings 62 Flashing the BIOS 63 Index 65 4 Contents
Quick Reference
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... Yes, I Accept this program to your desktop. 7 Click Close when the Download Complete window appears. Flashing the BIOS The BIOS may require flashing when an update is titled the same as the downloaded BIOS update file. 8 Double-click the file icon on the desktop and follow the on the computer. 2... Locate the BIOS update file for your computer at the Dell Support website at support.dell.com. 3 Click Download...
... Yes, I Accept this program to your desktop. 7 Click Close when the Download Complete window appears. Flashing the BIOS The BIOS may require flashing when an update is titled the same as the downloaded BIOS update file. 8 Double-click the file icon on the desktop and follow the on the computer. 2... Locate the BIOS update file for your computer at the Dell Support website at support.dell.com. 3 Click Download...
User's Guide
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... Overview 79 Entering System Setup 79 System Setup Screens 79 System Setup Options 80 Boot Sequence 88 Clearing Forgotten Passwords 91 Clearing CMOS Settings 92 Flashing the BIOS 93 About RAID Configurations 95 Verifying That RAID Is Working 95 RAID Level 1 Configuration 96 Troubleshooting RAID 96 Recovering From a Multiple Hard Drive Failure...
... Overview 79 Entering System Setup 79 System Setup Screens 79 System Setup Options 80 Boot Sequence 88 Clearing Forgotten Passwords 91 Clearing CMOS Settings 92 Flashing the BIOS 93 About RAID Configurations 95 Verifying That RAID Is Working 95 RAID Level 1 Configuration 96 Troubleshooting RAID 96 Recovering From a Multiple Hard Drive Failure...
User's Guide
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...appears on your desktop and is available or when replacing the system board. 1 Turn on page 323). Flashing the BIOS The BIOS may require flashing when an update is titled the same as the downloaded BIOS update file. 8 Double-click the file icon on the desktop and follow the on . The file downloads...to electrical outlets, and turn them on -screen instructions. 4 Replace the computer cover (see "Replacing the Computer Cover" on the computer. 2 Locate the BIOS update file for your computer at the Dell Support website at support.dell.com. 3 Click Download Now to disk, and then click OK.
...appears on your desktop and is available or when replacing the system board. 1 Turn on page 323). Flashing the BIOS The BIOS may require flashing when an update is titled the same as the downloaded BIOS update file. 8 Double-click the file icon on the desktop and follow the on . The file downloads...to electrical outlets, and turn them on -screen instructions. 4 Replace the computer cover (see "Replacing the Computer Cover" on the computer. 2 Locate the BIOS update file for your computer at the Dell Support website at support.dell.com. 3 Click Download Now to disk, and then click OK.
User's Guide
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... Computer" on page 143 and "Before Working Inside Your Computer" on page 144. • You have read the safety information in the Dell™ Product Information Guide. • A component can be replaced or-if purchased separately-installed by performing the removal procedure in reverse order... procedure assumes that the following tools: • Small flat-blade screwdriver • Small Phillips screwdriver • Small plastic scribe • Flash BIOS update program CD Turning Off Your Computer NOTICE: To avoid losing data, save and close all open files and exit all open programs before...
... Computer" on page 143 and "Before Working Inside Your Computer" on page 144. • You have read the safety information in the Dell™ Product Information Guide. • A component can be replaced or-if purchased separately-installed by performing the removal procedure in reverse order... procedure assumes that the following tools: • Small flat-blade screwdriver • Small Phillips screwdriver • Small plastic scribe • Flash BIOS update program CD Turning Off Your Computer NOTICE: To avoid losing data, save and close all open files and exit all open programs before...