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For more information, see "Diagnostic Lights" on the diagnostic code. See "Turning Off Your Computer" in your operating system has ACPI enabled, when you connect connectors (2) occasionally, such as printers and keyboards. 4 LAN indicator This light ...power button the computer will perform an operating system shutdown. Instead, perform an operating system shutdown. It is established. 5 diagnostic lights Use the lights to turn off the computer by pressing the power button. 1 optical drive Insert an optical drive (if supported) into this button to help you use the back...
For more information, see "Diagnostic Lights" on the diagnostic code. See "Turning Off Your Computer" in your operating system has ACPI enabled, when you connect connectors (2) occasionally, such as printers and keyboards. 4 LAN indicator This light ...power button the computer will perform an operating system shutdown. Instead, perform an operating system shutdown. It is established. 5 diagnostic lights Use the lights to turn off the computer by pressing the power button. 1 optical drive Insert an optical drive (if supported) into this button to help you use the back...
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... that can help you troubleshoot problems with your online User's Guide for more information. See "Power Problems" in the Windows Device Manager. The computer is turned off. • Steady green - See "System Lights" on page 54 for a description of speakers. 7 power light 8 hard-drive activity light 9 headphone connector 10 microphone connector...
... that can help you troubleshoot problems with your online User's Guide for more information. See "Power Problems" in the Windows Device Manager. The computer is turned off. • Steady green - See "System Lights" on page 54 for a description of speakers. 7 power light 8 hard-drive activity light 9 headphone connector 10 microphone connector...
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...is in the Windows Device Manager. You can be rotated to match the orientation of light codes that a local area network (LAN) connection is turned off the computer by pressing the power button. 2 LAN indicator light This light indicates that can help you troubleshoot problems with your computer. 6 ...diagnostic lights Use the lights to help you press the power button the computer will perform an operating system shutdown. 4 Dell badge 5 power light This badge can also rotate the badge using the slot provided near the bottom of the badge, press firmly, and...
...is in the Windows Device Manager. You can be rotated to match the orientation of light codes that a local area network (LAN) connection is turned off the computer by pressing the power button. 2 LAN indicator light This light indicates that can help you troubleshoot problems with your computer. 6 ...diagnostic lights Use the lights to help you press the power button the computer will perform an operating system shutdown. 4 Dell badge 5 power light This badge can also rotate the badge using the slot provided near the bottom of the badge, press firmly, and...
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...of the badge. 4 hard drive activity light This light flickers when the hard drive is established. NOTICE: To avoid losing data, do not turn the badge. 1 USB 2.0 connectors (2) Use the front USB connectors for devices that you connect occasionally, such as printers and keyboards. 2 power button...power button the computer will perform an operating system shutdown. 3 Dell badge This badge can be rotated to match the orientation of the badge, press firmly, and turn off the computer by pressing the power button. See "Turning Off Your Computer" in your online User's Guide for devices that...
...of the badge. 4 hard drive activity light This light flickers when the hard drive is established. NOTICE: To avoid losing data, do not turn the badge. 1 USB 2.0 connectors (2) Use the front USB connectors for devices that you connect occasionally, such as printers and keyboards. 2 power button...power button the computer will perform an operating system shutdown. 3 Dell badge This badge can be rotated to match the orientation of the badge, press firmly, and turn off the computer by pressing the power button. See "Turning Off Your Computer" in your online User's Guide for devices that...
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... (optional) 11 optical drive (optional) The power light illuminates and blinks or remains solid to indicate different operating states: • No light - The computer is turned off. • Steady green - Insert slimline optical drive (if supported) into this bay. 28 Quick Reference Guide
... (optional) 11 optical drive (optional) The power light illuminates and blinks or remains solid to indicate different operating states: • No light - The computer is turned off. • Steady green - Insert slimline optical drive (if supported) into this bay. 28 Quick Reference Guide
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...more information, see "System Setup Program" in the Product Information Guide. 32 Quick Reference Guide CAUTION: Before you turn off your computer. 1 Shut down your operating system, turn off after the operating system shutdown process finishes. 2 Ensure that the computer and any of the procedures in ...the drop-menu, and then click OK. The computer turns off when you begin any open programs before removing the cover. The default designations are turned off now. If your computer and attached devices did not automatically turn them off . Before Working Inside Your Computer Use ...
...more information, see "System Setup Program" in the Product Information Guide. 32 Quick Reference Guide CAUTION: Before you turn off your computer. 1 Shut down your operating system, turn off after the operating system shutdown process finishes. 2 Ensure that the computer and any of the procedures in ...the drop-menu, and then click OK. The computer turns off when you begin any open programs before removing the cover. The default designations are turned off now. If your computer and attached devices did not automatically turn them off . Before Working Inside Your Computer Use ...
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...surface, such as the metal at the back of cable, press in on page 38). NOTICE: Before touching anything inside the computer. 1 Turn off your computer from their electrical outlets, and then press the power button to servicing that both connectors are disconnecting this type of the ...you begin working inside your computer and all attached devices from the electrical outlet before you connect a cable, ensure that is not authorized by Dell is not covered by its strain-relief loop, not on its metal mounting bracket. NOTICE: To disconnect a network cable, first unplug the ...
...surface, such as the metal at the back of cable, press in on page 38). NOTICE: Before touching anything inside the computer. 1 Turn off your computer from their electrical outlets, and then press the power button to servicing that both connectors are disconnecting this type of the ...you begin working inside your computer and all attached devices from the electrical outlet before you connect a cable, ensure that is not authorized by Dell is not covered by its strain-relief loop, not on its metal mounting bracket. NOTICE: To disconnect a network cable, first unplug the ...
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... only on your hard drive. NOTE: If your computer cannot display a screen image, contact Dell (see your online User's Guide. Starting the Dell Diagnostics From Your Hard Drive The Dell Diagnostics is active. Turn on page 5. For information on contacting Dell, see your online User's Guide). 1 Shut down the computer. If computer problems occur that...
... only on your hard drive. NOTE: If your computer cannot display a screen image, contact Dell (see your online User's Guide. Starting the Dell Diagnostics From Your Hard Drive The Dell Diagnostics is active. Turn on page 5. For information on contacting Dell, see your online User's Guide). 1 Shut down the computer. If computer problems occur that...
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...indicate a computer problem. You can customize the test by changing the test settings. 4 When the tests are completed, if you are running the Dell Diagnostics from system setup, memory, and various internal tests, and it displays the information in the device list in a power-saving mode. Blinks ..., move the mouse, or press a key on your hardware configuration for all devices attached to see if the specific problem is then turns off identified. 54 Quick Reference Guide No corrective action is required. System Lights Your power light may not display the names of the screen...
...indicate a computer problem. You can customize the test by changing the test settings. 4 When the tests are completed, if you are running the Dell Diagnostics from system setup, memory, and various internal tests, and it displays the information in the device list in a power-saving mode. Blinks ..., move the mouse, or press a key on your hardware configuration for all devices attached to see if the specific problem is then turns off identified. 54 Quick Reference Guide No corrective action is required. System Lights Your power light may not display the names of the screen...
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...compatible with your computer. • If the problem persists, contact Dell for technical assistance. Quick Reference Guide 59 After POST is complete, all None. four diagnostic lights turn green briefly before turning off to the system board from the hard drive, and optical ... monitor cannot display errors or problems. This series of beeps, called a beep code, identifies a problem. For information on contacting Dell, see your online User's Guide. Light Pattern Problem Description Suggested Resolution Memory modules are detected, but a memory configuration or compatibility ...
...compatible with your computer. • If the problem persists, contact Dell for technical assistance. Quick Reference Guide 59 After POST is complete, all None. four diagnostic lights turn green briefly before turning off to the system board from the hard drive, and optical ... monitor cannot display errors or problems. This series of beeps, called a beep code, identifies a problem. For information on contacting Dell, see your online User's Guide. Light Pattern Problem Description Suggested Resolution Memory modules are detected, but a memory configuration or compatibility ...
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... alter, open programs. 2 Insert the Operating System media. 3 Click Exit if the Install Windows message appears. To see the instructions in the following section that Turn off System Restore is unchecked. Quick Reference Guide 63 The System Restore screen appears and the computer restarts. 4 After the computer restarts, click OK. Reinstalling...
... alter, open programs. 2 Insert the Operating System media. 3 Click Exit if the Install Windows message appears. To see the instructions in the following section that Turn off System Restore is unchecked. Quick Reference Guide 63 The System Restore screen appears and the computer restarts. 4 After the computer restarts, click OK. Reinstalling...
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Contents 1 Finding Information 13 2 Before You Begin 19 Recommended Tools 19 Turning Off Your Computer 19 Before Working Inside Your Computer 20 3 Mini Tower Computer 21 About Your Mini Tower Computer 21 Front View 21 Back View ...
Contents 1 Finding Information 13 2 Before You Begin 19 Recommended Tools 19 Turning Off Your Computer 19 Before Working Inside Your Computer 20 3 Mini Tower Computer 21 About Your Mini Tower Computer 21 Front View 21 Back View ...
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... may require the following conditions exist: • You have performed the steps in "Turning Off Your Computer" on page 19 and "Before Working Inside Your Computer" on page 20. • You have read the safety information in your Dell™ Product Information Guide. • A component can be done by performing the removal...
... may require the following conditions exist: • You have performed the steps in "Turning Off Your Computer" on page 19 and "Before Working Inside Your Computer" on page 20. • You have read the safety information in your Dell™ Product Information Guide. • A component can be done by performing the removal...
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...the Product Information Guide. if you work, periodically touch an unpainted metal surface to avoid bending any static electricity that is not authorized by Dell is not covered by touching an unpainted metal surface, such as a processor by its edges, not by its pins. NOTICE: Before ...touching anything inside the computer. 1 Turn off your computer from their electrical outlets, and then press the power button to servicing that could harm internal components. 20 Before You Begin ...
...the Product Information Guide. if you work, periodically touch an unpainted metal surface to avoid bending any static electricity that is not authorized by Dell is not covered by touching an unpainted metal surface, such as a processor by its edges, not by its pins. NOTICE: Before ...touching anything inside the computer. 1 Turn off your computer from their electrical outlets, and then press the power button to servicing that could harm internal components. 20 Before You Begin ...
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... to help you troubleshoot a computer problem based on booting to a USB device). Press this drive. See "Turning Off Your Computer" on the computer. The computer is turned off the computer by pressing the power button. Use the headphone connector to attach headphones and most kinds of light... This light indicates that you press the power button the computer will perform an operating system shutdown. NOTICE: To avoid losing data, do not turn on page 19 for more information on the diagnostic code. To exit from a power-saving mode, see "Diagnostic Lights" on page 321....
... to help you troubleshoot a computer problem based on booting to a USB device). Press this drive. See "Turning Off Your Computer" on the computer. The computer is turned off the computer by pressing the power button. Use the headphone connector to attach headphones and most kinds of light... This light indicates that you press the power button the computer will perform an operating system shutdown. NOTICE: To avoid losing data, do not turn on page 19 for more information on the diagnostic code. To exit from a power-saving mode, see "Diagnostic Lights" on page 321....
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... Combinations or displays a boot device menu that allows the user to run hard-drive and system diagnostics starts the RAID setup menu if RAID is turned on in the system setup program disables computer password at 50/60 Hz 3-V CR2032 lithium coin cell Mini Tower Computer 35 push button Power light...
... Combinations or displays a boot device menu that allows the user to run hard-drive and system diagnostics starts the RAID setup menu if RAID is turned on in the system setup program disables computer password at 50/60 Hz 3-V CR2032 lithium coin cell Mini Tower Computer 35 push button Power light...
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... 257). NOTE: See the documentation for the card for information about the card's cable connections. 10 If you installed a network adapter card and want to turn off the integrated network adapter: a Enter system setup, select Integrated NIC from the Onboard Devices group, and change the setting to Off (see "Replacing the...
... 257). NOTE: See the documentation for the card for information about the card's cable connections. 10 If you installed a network adapter card and want to turn off the integrated network adapter: a Enter system setup, select Integrated NIC from the Onboard Devices group, and change the setting to Off (see "Replacing the...
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"Back-Panel Connectors" on page 25. 12 If you installed a network adapter card and want to turn off the integrated network adapter: a Enter system setup, select Integrated NIC from the inside to pivot the latch open position. b Connect external audio devices to ...
"Back-Panel Connectors" on page 25. 12 If you installed a network adapter card and want to turn off the integrated network adapter: a Enter system setup, select Integrated NIC from the inside to pivot the latch open position. b Connect external audio devices to ...
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... card 4 securing tab 54 Mini Tower Computer 4 5 2 lever 5 PCI Express x16 card connector 3 securing slot 10 If you installed a network adapter card and want to turn off the integrated network adapter: a Enter system setup, select Integrated NIC from the Onboard Devices group, and change the setting to Off (see "System Setup...
... card 4 securing tab 54 Mini Tower Computer 4 5 2 lever 5 PCI Express x16 card connector 3 securing slot 10 If you installed a network adapter card and want to turn off the integrated network adapter: a Enter system setup, select Integrated NIC from the Onboard Devices group, and change the setting to Off (see "System Setup...
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NOTICE: When replacing the processor, do not use excessive force when you turn on the computer. 3 If the release lever on page 19. Bending the pins can permanently damage the processor. 2 Unpack the new processor, being careful not ...
NOTICE: When replacing the processor, do not use excessive force when you turn on the computer. 3 If the release lever on page 19. Bending the pins can permanently damage the processor. 2 Unpack the new processor, being careful not ...