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...Factor Computer - Back View 17 Mini Tower Computer - Back View 23 Desktop Computer - Back View . . . . 29 Small Form Factor Computer - Back-Panel Connectors . . 24 Small Form Factor Computer - Back-Panel Connectors 19 Desktop Computer - Back-Panel Connectors 30 Removing the Computer Cover 32 Before You... Begin 32 Mini Tower Computer 34 Desktop Computer 36 Small Form Factor Computer 38 Inside Your Computer 39 Mini Tower Computer 39 Desktop Computer 43 Small Form Factor Computer 47 Contents 3 Contents Finding Information 5 ...
...Factor Computer - Back View 17 Mini Tower Computer - Back View 23 Desktop Computer - Back View . . . . 29 Small Form Factor Computer - Back-Panel Connectors . . 24 Small Form Factor Computer - Back-Panel Connectors 19 Desktop Computer - Back-Panel Connectors 30 Removing the Computer Cover 32 Before You... Begin 32 Mini Tower Computer 34 Desktop Computer 36 Small Form Factor Computer 38 Inside Your Computer 39 Mini Tower Computer 39 Desktop Computer 43 Small Form Factor Computer 47 Contents 3 Contents Finding Information 5 ...
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...Drivers and Utilities media to reinstall drivers (see "Using the Drivers and Utilities Media" on page 67), to run the Dell Diagnostics (see "Dell Diagnostics" on your computer. You can be optional and may not ship with your documentation. What Are You Looking For... material for my computer • My computer documentation • My device documentation • Desktop System Software (DSS) NOTE: The Drivers and Utilities media may be found at support.dell.com. Quick Reference Guide 5 NOTE: Additional information may be available in certain countries. Some...
...Drivers and Utilities media to reinstall drivers (see "Using the Drivers and Utilities Media" on page 67), to run the Dell Diagnostics (see "Dell Diagnostics" on your computer. You can be optional and may not ship with your documentation. What Are You Looking For... material for my computer • My computer documentation • My device documentation • Desktop System Software (DSS) NOTE: The Drivers and Utilities media may be found at support.dell.com. Quick Reference Guide 5 NOTE: Additional information may be available in certain countries. Some...
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... from technicians, NOTE: Select your the DSS utility. Certified drivers, patches, and software updates • Desktop System Software (DSS) - Troubleshooting hints and Dell Support Website - Computer documentation, details on my computer configuration, product specifications, and white papers • Downloads...DSS is necessary for correct operation of your operating system and search for To download Desktop System Software: your computer, you should also reinstall 1 Go to support.dell.com, select your region or business frequently asked questions, and online segment to view...
... from technicians, NOTE: Select your the DSS utility. Certified drivers, patches, and software updates • Desktop System Software (DSS) - Troubleshooting hints and Dell Support Website - Computer documentation, details on my computer configuration, product specifications, and white papers • Downloads...DSS is necessary for correct operation of your operating system and search for To download Desktop System Software: your computer, you should also reinstall 1 Go to support.dell.com, select your region or business frequently asked questions, and online segment to view...
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... and files • How to verify that the device or software is compatible with the device or software, or contact the vendor to personalize my desktop Find It Here Windows Help and Support Center 1 To access Windows Help and Support: • In Windows Vista, click Start → Help and Support. •...
... and files • How to verify that the device or software is compatible with the device or software, or contact the vendor to personalize my desktop Find It Here Windows Help and Support Center 1 To access Windows Help and Support: • In Windows Vista, click Start → Help and Support. •...
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Desktop Computer - It is recommended that you use the back USB connectors for devices that you connect occasionally, such as joysticks or cameras, or for bootable ...
Desktop Computer - It is recommended that you use the back USB connectors for devices that you connect occasionally, such as joysticks or cameras, or for bootable ...
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... View 1 2 3 4 5 6 1 card slots (3) 2 back-panel connectors 3 power connector Access connectors for any installed PCI and PCI Express cards. Use the headphone connector to attach a microphone. Desktop Computer - Plug serial, USB, and other devices into this bay. Quick Reference Guide 23 Insert an optical drive (if supported) into the appropriate connectors (see...
... View 1 2 3 4 5 6 1 card slots (3) 2 back-panel connectors 3 power connector Access connectors for any installed PCI and PCI Express cards. Use the headphone connector to attach a microphone. Desktop Computer - Plug serial, USB, and other devices into this bay. Quick Reference Guide 23 Insert an optical drive (if supported) into the appropriate connectors (see...
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... available in Japan is 100 V. Your computer may not have a voltage selection switch. Allows you to operate with the AC power available in your location. Desktop Computer - Back-Panel Connectors 1 2 34 5 9 8 24 Quick Reference Guide 7 6 To help avoid damaging a computer with a manual voltageselection switch. Insert a padlock to the 115-V position even...
... available in Japan is 100 V. Your computer may not have a voltage selection switch. Allows you to operate with the AC power available in your location. Desktop Computer - Back-Panel Connectors 1 2 34 5 9 8 24 Quick Reference Guide 7 6 To help avoid damaging a computer with a manual voltageselection switch. Insert a padlock to the 115-V position even...
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... before removing the cover. 5 Remove the computer cover: • Remove the mini tower computer cover (see "Mini Tower Computer" on page 34). • Remove the desktop computer cover (see "Desktop Computer" on page 36). • Remove the small form factor computer cover (see the documentation that is not authorized by...
... before removing the cover. 5 Remove the computer cover: • Remove the mini tower computer cover (see "Mini Tower Computer" on page 34). • Remove the desktop computer cover (see "Desktop Computer" on page 36). • Remove the small form factor computer cover (see the documentation that is not authorized by...
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Desktop Computer CAUTION: Before you begin any of the computer cover and pivot the cover up using the hinge tabs as you lift the cover. 5 Grip ...
Desktop Computer CAUTION: Before you begin any of the computer cover and pivot the cover up using the hinge tabs as you lift the cover. 5 Grip ...
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CAUTION: To avoid electrical shock, always unplug your computer from the system board. NOTICE: Be careful when opening the computer cover to ensure that you begin any of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions in the Product Information Guide. Jumper PSWD Setting Description Password features are disabled. Password features are enabled (default setting). Quick Reference Guide 43 jumpered unjumpered Desktop Computer CAUTION: Before you do not accidentally disconnect cables from the electrical outlet before removing the computer cover.
CAUTION: To avoid electrical shock, always unplug your computer from the system board. NOTICE: Be careful when opening the computer cover to ensure that you begin any of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions in the Product Information Guide. Jumper PSWD Setting Description Password features are disabled. Password features are enabled (default setting). Quick Reference Guide 43 jumpered unjumpered Desktop Computer CAUTION: Before you do not accidentally disconnect cables from the electrical outlet before removing the computer cover.
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... for one time only. Then shut down and restart the computer. NOTE: The next steps change the boot sequence for your computer. 9 When the Dell Diagnostics Main Menu appears, select the test you see a message stating that appears. 6 Type 1 to start the Drivers and Utilities media menu. 7.... Starting the Dell Diagnostics From the Drivers and Utilities Media 1 Insert the Drivers and Utilities media. 2 Shut down your Drivers and Utilities media (optional). If you wait too long and the operating system logo appears, continue to wait until you see the Microsoft Windows desktop. If you ...
... for one time only. Then shut down and restart the computer. NOTE: The next steps change the boot sequence for your computer. 9 When the Dell Diagnostics Main Menu appears, select the test you see a message stating that appears. 6 Type 1 to start the Drivers and Utilities media menu. 7.... Starting the Dell Diagnostics From the Drivers and Utilities Media 1 Insert the Drivers and Utilities media. 2 Shut down your Drivers and Utilities media (optional). If you wait too long and the operating system logo appears, continue to wait until you see the Microsoft Windows desktop. If you ...
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...files on the screen to the devices specified in before you need the following items: • Dell™ Operating System media • Dell Drivers and Utilities media NOTE: The Drivers and Utilities media contains drivers that were installed during ...using Device Driver Rollback (see "Using Windows Device Driver Rollback" on page 61 for one time only. When the DELL logo appears, press immediately. Use the Drivers and Utilities media to load any key to Boot from CD-ROM. ... NOTICE: You must use System Restore (see the Microsoft® Windows® desktop; 4 Restart the computer.
...files on the screen to the devices specified in before you need the following items: • Dell™ Operating System media • Dell Drivers and Utilities media NOTE: The Drivers and Utilities media contains drivers that were installed during ...using Device Driver Rollback (see "Using Windows Device Driver Rollback" on page 61 for one time only. When the DELL logo appears, press immediately. Use the Drivers and Utilities media to load any key to Boot from CD-ROM. ... NOTICE: You must use System Restore (see the Microsoft® Windows® desktop; 4 Restart the computer.
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...to accept the license agreement. 3 If your computer already has Windows XP installed and you want to recover your computer before 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...select the repair option, and remove the media. Click Exit if Install Windows XP message appears. 3 Restart the computer. 4 Press immediately after the DELL™ logo appears. NOTICE: To prevent conflicts with the software for reinstalling Windows XP. To reinstall Windows XP, perform all the steps in the following...
...to accept the license agreement. 3 If your computer already has Windows XP installed and you want to recover your computer before 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...select the repair option, and remove the media. Click Exit if Install Windows XP message appears. 3 Restart the computer. 4 Press immediately after the DELL™ logo appears. NOTICE: To prevent conflicts with the software for reinstalling Windows XP. To reinstall Windows XP, perform all the steps in the following...
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... 97 Front View 97 Back View 98 Back-Panel Connectors 99 Inside Your Computer 101 System Board Components 102 Desktop Computer (Model # DCNE) Specifications 105 I/O Panel 111 Removing the I/O Panel 111 Replacing the I/O Panel 112 Drives 113 General Installation Guidelines 113 Optical Drive 115 Floppy ...
... 97 Front View 97 Back View 98 Back-Panel Connectors 99 Inside Your Computer 101 System Board Components 102 Desktop Computer (Model # DCNE) Specifications 105 I/O Panel 111 Removing the I/O Panel 111 Replacing the I/O Panel 112 Drives 113 General Installation Guidelines 113 Optical Drive 115 Floppy ...
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6 Advanced Features 249 LegacySelect Technology Control 249 Manageability 249 Alert Standard Format 249 Dell OpenManage™ IT Assistant 250 Dell OpenManage Client Instrumentation 250 Security 250 Chassis Intrusion Detection 250 Option Settings 251 Padlock Ring and Security Cable Slot ...Setup 257 System Setup Options 258 Booting to a USB Device 264 Memory Key 264 Floppy Drive 264 Jumper Settings 265 Mini Tower, Desktop, and Small Form Factor Computers 265 Clearing Forgotten Passwords 265 Clearing CMOS Settings 266 HyperTransport™ and Dual-Core Technology 267 Power ...
6 Advanced Features 249 LegacySelect Technology Control 249 Manageability 249 Alert Standard Format 249 Dell OpenManage™ IT Assistant 250 Dell OpenManage Client Instrumentation 250 Security 250 Chassis Intrusion Detection 250 Option Settings 251 Padlock Ring and Security Cable Slot ...Setup 257 System Setup Options 258 Booting to a USB Device 264 Memory Key 264 Floppy Drive 264 Jumper Settings 265 Mini Tower, Desktop, and Small Form Factor Computers 265 Clearing Forgotten Passwords 265 Clearing CMOS Settings 266 HyperTransport™ and Dual-Core Technology 267 Power ...
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...Enabling Cool 'n' Quiet™ Technology 275 7 Chassis Intrusion Switch 277 Removing the Chassis Intrusion Switch 277 Mini Tower Computer 278 Desktop Computer 279 Small Form Factor Computer 280 Replacing the Chassis Intrusion Switch 280 Resetting the Chassis Intrusion Detector 280 8 Battery 283 ... the Battery 283 9 Replacing the System Board 287 Removing the System Board: Mini Tower, Desktop, and Small Form Factor Computers 287 Replacing the System Board: Mini Tower, Desktop, and Small Form Factor Computers 290 10 Memory 291 DDR2 Memory Overview 291 Addressing Memory With...
...Enabling Cool 'n' Quiet™ Technology 275 7 Chassis Intrusion Switch 277 Removing the Chassis Intrusion Switch 277 Mini Tower Computer 278 Desktop Computer 279 Small Form Factor Computer 280 Replacing the Chassis Intrusion Switch 280 Resetting the Chassis Intrusion Detector 280 8 Battery 283 ... the Battery 283 9 Replacing the System Board 287 Removing the System Board: Mini Tower, Desktop, and Small Form Factor Computers 287 Replacing the System Board: Mini Tower, Desktop, and Small Form Factor Computers 290 10 Memory 291 DDR2 Memory Overview 291 Addressing Memory With...
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... use the Drivers and Utilities media to reinstall drivers (see "Reinstalling Drivers and Utilities" on page 302) or to run the Dell Diagnostics (see "Dell Diagnostics" on your media to provide last-minute updates about technical changes to your computer. Documentation and drivers are already installed on ... What Are You Looking For? • A diagnostic program for my computer • Drivers for my computer • My device documentation • Desktop System Software (DSS) Find It Here Drivers and Utilities Media NOTE: The Drivers and Utilities media may be included on page 327).
... use the Drivers and Utilities media to reinstall drivers (see "Reinstalling Drivers and Utilities" on page 302) or to run the Dell Diagnostics (see "Dell Diagnostics" on your media to provide last-minute updates about technical changes to your computer. Documentation and drivers are already installed on ... What Are You Looking For? • A diagnostic program for my computer • Drivers for my computer • My device documentation • Desktop System Software (DSS) Find It Here Drivers and Utilities Media NOTE: The Drivers and Utilities media may be included on page 327).
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...or enter a service tag and click Go. 4 Click System Utilities. 5 Click Desktop System Software under Dell - support.dell.com NOTE: Select your region or business segment to support.dell.com and click Drivers and Downloads. 2 Click Select Model. 3 Select your selections...., details on your computer • Reference - Certified drivers, patches, and software updates • Desktop System Software (DSS)- Proactive e-mail notification of your Dell computer. Access Dell Support 3 from technicians, online courses, and frequently asked questions, hot topics, and general health of...
...or enter a service tag and click Go. 4 Click System Utilities. 5 Click Desktop System Software under Dell - support.dell.com NOTE: Select your region or business segment to support.dell.com and click Drivers and Downloads. 2 Click Select Model. 3 Select your selections...., details on your computer • Reference - Certified drivers, patches, and software updates • Desktop System Software (DSS)- Proactive e-mail notification of your Dell computer. Access Dell Support 3 from technicians, online courses, and frequently asked questions, hot topics, and general health of...
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.... 3 Follow the instructions on the screen. • Remote help with troubleshooting my computer DellConnect™ Service and Support Dell associates can choose to support.dell.com and click Revolutionary remote help-DellConnect. COMMENT Windows Help and Support Microsoft Windows XP: • How to click the...to add user accounts for the first time. To learn more and get started with programs and files • How to personalize my desktop 1 Click the Start button and click Help and Support. 2 Either select one of accessing the Welcome Center is to use the computer...
.... 3 Follow the instructions on the screen. • Remote help with troubleshooting my computer DellConnect™ Service and Support Dell associates can choose to support.dell.com and click Revolutionary remote help-DellConnect. COMMENT Windows Help and Support Microsoft Windows XP: • How to click the...to add user accounts for the first time. To learn more and get started with programs and files • How to personalize my desktop 1 Click the Start button and click Help and Support. 2 Either select one of accessing the Welcome Center is to use the computer...
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...5 Remove the computer cover: • Remove the mini tower computer cover (see "Removing the Computer Cover" on page 39). • Remove the desktop computer cover (see "Removing the Computer Cover" on page 177). • Remove the small form factor computer cover (see the documentation that is not... authorized by Dell is not covered by your computer from the electrical outlet before you disconnect the cable. CAUTION: To guard against electrical shock, always unplug ...
...5 Remove the computer cover: • Remove the mini tower computer cover (see "Removing the Computer Cover" on page 39). • Remove the desktop computer cover (see "Removing the Computer Cover" on page 177). • Remove the small form factor computer cover (see the documentation that is not... authorized by Dell is not covered by your computer from the electrical outlet before you disconnect the cable. CAUTION: To guard against electrical shock, always unplug ...