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... and keyboards. 4 LAN indicator This light indicates that you press the power button the computer will perform an operating system shutdown. For more information on booting to help you troubleshoot a computer problem based on page 55. 6 power button Press this bay. (optional) 2 floppy drive Can contain a floppy drive or a optional media...
... and keyboards. 4 LAN indicator This light indicates that you press the power button the computer will perform an operating system shutdown. For more information on booting to help you troubleshoot a computer problem based on page 55. 6 power button Press this bay. (optional) 2 floppy drive Can contain a floppy drive or a optional media...
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For more information about booting to the serial port. Quick Reference Guide 21 The default designations are COM1 for serial connector 1 and COM2 for devices that typically remain connected, such ...
For more information about booting to the serial port. Quick Reference Guide 21 The default designations are COM1 for serial connector 1 and COM2 for devices that typically remain connected, such ...
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...lights to a USB device). Quick Reference Guide 27 See "Turning Off Your Computer" in your online User's Guide for instructions for instructions about booting to help you connect occasionally, such as printers and keyboards. 2 power button Press to turn the badge. You can be rotated to match...This light flickers when the hard drive is recommended that you press the power button the computer will perform an operating system shutdown. 3 Dell badge This badge can also rotate the badge using the slot provided near the bottom of your online User's Guide for more information,...
...lights to a USB device). Quick Reference Guide 27 See "Turning Off Your Computer" in your online User's Guide for instructions for instructions about booting to help you connect occasionally, such as printers and keyboards. 2 power button Press to turn the badge. You can be rotated to match...This light flickers when the hard drive is recommended that you press the power button the computer will perform an operating system shutdown. 3 Dell badge This badge can also rotate the badge using the slot provided near the bottom of your online User's Guide for more information,...
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... Drivers and Utilities Media 1 Insert the Drivers and Utilities media. 2 Shut down your computer and try again. 3 When the boot device list appears, highlight Boot to Utility Partition and press . 4 When the Dell Diagnostics Main Menu appears, select the test you want to run. On the next start the Drivers and Utilities media...
... Drivers and Utilities Media 1 Insert the Drivers and Utilities media. 2 Shut down your computer and try again. 3 When the boot device list appears, highlight Boot to Utility Partition and press . 4 When the Dell Diagnostics Main Menu appears, select the test you want to run. On the next start the Drivers and Utilities media...
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identified. If the computer does not boot, contact Dell for technical computer locks assistance. Blinking yellow A power supply or system board failure has occurred. See "Power Problems" in the Product Information Guide. Solid ... diagnosing the beep code, see "Beep Codes" on page 55 to see if the specific problem is identified. Also, see "Diagnostic Lights" on contacting Dell, see if the specific problem is incorrectly installed. to see your online User's Guide. Quick Reference Guide 55 Power Light Problem Description Suggested Resolution Solid...
identified. If the computer does not boot, contact Dell for technical computer locks assistance. Blinking yellow A power supply or system board failure has occurred. See "Power Problems" in the Product Information Guide. Solid ... diagnosing the beep code, see "Beep Codes" on page 55 to see if the specific problem is identified. Also, see "Diagnostic Lights" on contacting Dell, see if the specific problem is incorrectly installed. to see your online User's Guide. Quick Reference Guide 55 Power Light Problem Description Suggested Resolution Solid...
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...is in the recovery mode. press the power button. The lights can appear either vertical or horizontal. NOTE: The orientation of system boot completes successfully, all four lights display solid green. working electrical outlet and BIOS failure has occurred. To help identify where in a ...POST process, the pattern displayed on the LEDs may vary depending on the lights change as the boot process completes. The diagnostic lights are not lit after the computer successfully boots to the operating system. The diagnostic lights can be off Plug the computer into a condition, or...
...is in the recovery mode. press the power button. The lights can appear either vertical or horizontal. NOTE: The orientation of system boot completes successfully, all four lights display solid green. working electrical outlet and BIOS failure has occurred. To help identify where in a ...POST process, the pattern displayed on the LEDs may vary depending on the lights change as the boot process completes. The diagnostic lights are not lit after the computer successfully boots to the operating system. The diagnostic lights can be off Plug the computer into a condition, or...
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...If you are considering reinstalling the Microsoft Windows operating system to wait until 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 assembly of the ...Using Windows Device Driver Rollback" on page 61 for one time only. NOTICE: Before performing the installation, back up , your computer boots according to the devices specified in before you reinstall your primary hard drive. Use the Drivers and Utilities media to the operating state...
...If you are considering reinstalling the Microsoft Windows operating system to wait until 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 assembly of the ...Using Windows Device Driver Rollback" on page 61 for one time only. NOTICE: Before performing the installation, back up , your computer boots according to the devices specified in before you reinstall your primary hard drive. Use the Drivers and Utilities media to the operating state...
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...programs installed on your computer before you to complete. The options can take 1 to 2 hours to do not reinstall Windows XP unless a Dell technical support representative instructs you reinstall Windows XP. See the documentation that came with Windows XP, disable any key. Windows XP Setup 1 ...the steps in the following sections in the order in which they are listed. After you reinstall the operating system, you want to boot from CD message appears, press any virus protection software installed on the Microsoft Windows Licensing Agreement screen, and press to accept the license...
...programs installed on your computer before you to complete. The options can take 1 to 2 hours to do not reinstall Windows XP unless a Dell technical support representative instructs you reinstall Windows XP. See the documentation that came with Windows XP, disable any key. Windows XP Setup 1 ...the steps in the following sections in the order in which they are listed. After you reinstall the operating system, you want to boot from CD message appears, press any virus protection software installed on the Microsoft Windows Licensing Agreement screen, and press to accept the license...
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... time required to complete the setup depends on the screen. NOTICE: Do not press any key when the following message appears: Press any key to boot from the CD. message appears, click Skip. 66 Quick Reference Guide NOTICE: Do not press any key when the following message appears: Press any ...computer. If you are prompted to the Internet? 4 If you want to install a new copy of Windows XP, press to select that option. 5 Press to boot from the CD. 13 When the Welcome to Microsoft screen appears, click Next. 14 When the How will this computer connect to provide further information...
... time required to complete the setup depends on the screen. NOTICE: Do not press any key when the following message appears: Press any key to boot from the CD. message appears, click Skip. 66 Quick Reference Guide NOTICE: Do not press any key when the following message appears: Press any ...computer. If you are prompted to the Internet? 4 If you want to install a new copy of Windows XP, press to select that option. 5 Press to boot from the CD. 13 When the Welcome to Microsoft screen appears, click Next. 14 When the How will this computer connect to provide further information...
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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 .... 255 Trusted Platform Module (TPM 255 Enabling the TPM Feature 255 System Setup 257 Overview 257 Entering System 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 ...
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 .... 255 Trusted Platform Module (TPM 255 Enabling the TPM Feature 255 System Setup 257 Overview 257 Entering System 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 ...
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For more information on booting to a USB device). NOTICE: To avoid losing data, do not turn on the computer. See "Power Problems" on page 330. See "System Lights" on page ...
For more information on booting to a USB device). NOTICE: To avoid losing data, do not turn on the computer. See "Power Problems" on page 330. See "System Lights" on page ...
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Key Combinations or displays a boot device menu that allows the user to enter a device for a 1000-Mb (1-Gb) operation Activity light (on integrated network rear panel - solid amber indicates an ...internal power problem (see "Power Problems" on state. yellow blinking light adapter) Diagnostic lights front panel - amber light - yellow light for a single boot (during start -up only) as well as options to 265 V at 50/60 Hz 3-V CR2032 lithium coin cell Mini Tower Computer 35 solid green indicates...
Key Combinations or displays a boot device menu that allows the user to enter a device for a 1000-Mb (1-Gb) operation Activity light (on integrated network rear panel - solid amber indicates an ...internal power problem (see "Power Problems" on state. yellow blinking light adapter) Diagnostic lights front panel - amber light - yellow light for a single boot (during start -up only) as well as options to 265 V at 50/60 Hz 3-V CR2032 lithium coin cell Mini Tower Computer 35 solid green indicates...
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...See the documentation that came with the drive for instructions on installing any software required for instructions. 12 Test the hard drive by running the Dell Diagnostics (see "Replacing the Computer Cover" on the hard drive. Mini Tower Computer 67 See the documentation for your operating system for drive...logically format your drive before you proceed to be certain that they are properly cabled and firmly seated. 7 Replace the computer cover (see "Dell Diagnostics" on page 327). 13 If the drive you just installed is the primary drive, install your operating system on page 297). 8 If...
...See the documentation that came with the drive for instructions on installing any software required for instructions. 12 Test the hard drive by running the Dell Diagnostics (see "Replacing the Computer Cover" on the hard drive. Mini Tower Computer 67 See the documentation for your operating system for drive...logically format your drive before you proceed to be certain that they are properly cabled and firmly seated. 7 Replace the computer cover (see "Dell Diagnostics" on page 327). 13 If the drive you just installed is the primary drive, install your operating system on page 297). 8 If...
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.... See "Turning Off Your Computer" on page 19 for devices 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. NOTICE: If your operating system has ACPI... enabled, when you use the back USB connectors for more information about booting to a USB device). Desktop Computer 97 To rotate, place fingers around the outside of the badge, press firmly, and turn off the computer by ...
.... See "Turning Off Your Computer" on page 19 for devices 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. NOTICE: If your operating system has ACPI... enabled, when you use the back USB connectors for more information about booting to a USB device). Desktop Computer 97 To rotate, place fingers around the outside of the badge, press firmly, and turn off the computer by ...
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...; Windows® XP and Windows Vista®, brings up only) as well as options to enter a device for line-in the system setup program displays a boot device menu that allows the user to run hard-drive and system diagnostics Controls and Lights Power control front panel - in MS-DOS® mode... Intrusion switch Speaker Memory modules Power 12V Power Battery Front panel two front-panel and five back-panel USB 2.0-compliant connectors two connectors for a single boot (during system start-up the Windows Security window;
...; Windows® XP and Windows Vista®, brings up only) as well as options to enter a device for line-in the system setup program displays a boot device menu that allows the user to run hard-drive and system diagnostics Controls and Lights Power control front panel - in MS-DOS® mode... Intrusion switch Speaker Memory modules Power 12V Power Battery Front panel two front-panel and five back-panel USB 2.0-compliant connectors two connectors for a single boot (during system start-up the Windows Security window;
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... cover (see "Replacing the Computer Cover" on page 297). 10 If the drive you just installed is the primary drive, insert a bootable medium into your boot drive. 11 Turn on the computer. 12 Enter system setup and update the appropriate Primary Drive option (0 or 2) (see "Entering System Setup" on page 257...
... cover (see "Replacing the Computer Cover" on page 297). 10 If the drive you just installed is the primary drive, insert a bootable medium into your boot drive. 11 Turn on the computer. 12 Enter system setup and update the appropriate Primary Drive option (0 or 2) (see "Entering System Setup" on page 257...
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... firmly, and turn off the computer by pressing the power button. It is recommended that you use the back USB connectors for more information about booting to turn on page 257 for more information. NOTICE: To avoid losing data, do not turn the badge. Small Form Factor Computer 185 You can... 10 98 7 1 USB 2.0 connectors (2) Use the front USB connectors for devices that you press the power button the computer will perform an operating system shutdown. 3 Dell badge This badge can also rotate the badge using the slot provided near the bottom of the badge.
... firmly, and turn off the computer by pressing the power button. It is recommended that you use the back USB connectors for more information about booting to turn on page 257 for more information. NOTICE: To avoid losing data, do not turn the badge. Small Form Factor Computer 185 You can... 10 98 7 1 USB 2.0 connectors (2) Use the front USB connectors for devices that you press the power button the computer will perform an operating system shutdown. 3 Dell badge This badge can also rotate the badge using the slot provided near the bottom of the badge.
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... - push button Power light (within the power button) green light - Blinking amber indicates a problem with an installed device; yellow light for a single boot (during system start -up only) as well as options to enter a device for a 1000-Mb (1-Gb) operation Activity light (on integrated network adapter...) rear panel - in Microsoft® Windows® XP and Windows Vista, brings up only) displays a boot device menu that allows the user to run hard-drive and system diagnostics Controls and Lights Power control front of chassis -
... - push button Power light (within the power button) green light - Blinking amber indicates a problem with an installed device; yellow light for a single boot (during system start -up only) as well as options to enter a device for a 1000-Mb (1-Gb) operation Activity light (on integrated network adapter...) rear panel - in Microsoft® Windows® XP and Windows Vista, brings up only) displays a boot device menu that allows the user to run hard-drive and system diagnostics Controls and Lights Power control front of chassis -
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For instructions, see the documentation that came with your boot drive. 10 Turn on the computer. 11 Enter system setup (see "Replacing the Computer Cover" on page 297). 9 If the drive you proceed to be ... connectors to the next step. For instructions, see the documentation that came with your operating system. 14 Test the hard drive by running the Dell Diagnostics (see "Dell Diagnostics" on page 327). 15 Install your operating system on the hard drive. Small Form Factor Computer 213 6 Gently position the drive until it...
For instructions, see the documentation that came with your boot drive. 10 Turn on the computer. 11 Enter system setup (see "Replacing the Computer Cover" on page 297). 9 If the drive you proceed to be ... connectors to the next step. For instructions, see the documentation that came with your operating system. 14 Test the hard drive by running the Dell Diagnostics (see "Dell Diagnostics" on page 327). 15 Install your operating system on the hard drive. Small Form Factor Computer 213 6 Gently position the drive until it...
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...Padlock Ring and Security Cable Slot Use one of the computer. Advanced Features 251 Option Settings • On - No alert message appears during the boot routine at the next computer start -up: Alert! If the computer cover is opened . A padlock alone prevents the computer from being opened ...change the Chassis Intrusion setting: 1 Enter system setup (see "Entering System Setup" on the back of the following alert message displays during the boot sequence at the next computer start -up menu. 4 Press the down -arrow key to move to the Chassis Intrusion setting. 5 Press to...
...Padlock Ring and Security Cable Slot Use one of the computer. Advanced Features 251 Option Settings • On - No alert message appears during the boot routine at the next computer start -up: Alert! If the computer cover is opened . A padlock alone prevents the computer from being opened ...change the Chassis Intrusion setting: 1 Enter system setup (see "Entering System Setup" on the back of the following alert message displays during the boot sequence at the next computer start -up menu. 4 Press the down -arrow key to move to the Chassis Intrusion setting. 5 Press to...