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... Computer 38 Ultra-Small Form Factor Computer 41 Setting Up Your Computer 43 Set Up Your Keyboard and Mouse 45 Set Up Your Monitor 45 Power Connections 46 Solving Problems 46 Dell Diagnostics 46 System Lights 49 Contents 3 Back View 18 Small Form Factor Computer -
... Computer 38 Ultra-Small Form Factor Computer 41 Setting Up Your Computer 43 Set Up Your Keyboard and Mouse 45 Set Up Your Monitor 45 Power Connections 46 Solving Problems 46 Dell Diagnostics 46 System Lights 49 Contents 3 Back View 18 Small Form Factor Computer -
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... problems with your online User's Guide. Instead, perform an operating system shutdown. This light flickers when the hard drive is in a power-saving mode. • Blinking or solid amber - Quick Reference Guide 9 Insert a CD or DVD (if supported) into this drive...25-inch drive bay 2 5.25-inch drive bay 3 3.5-inch drive bay 4 USB 2.0 connectors (2) 5 LAN indicator light 6 diagnostic lights 7 power button 8 power light 9 hard-drive activity light 10 headphone connector 11 microphone connector Can contain an optical drive. It is turned off the computer by pressing the...
... problems with your online User's Guide. Instead, perform an operating system shutdown. This light flickers when the hard drive is in a power-saving mode. • Blinking or solid amber - Quick Reference Guide 9 Insert a CD or DVD (if supported) into this drive...25-inch drive bay 2 5.25-inch drive bay 3 3.5-inch drive bay 4 USB 2.0 connectors (2) 5 LAN indicator light 6 diagnostic lights 7 power button 8 power light 9 hard-drive activity light 10 headphone connector 11 microphone connector Can contain an optical drive. It is turned off the computer by pressing the...
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...the voltage that your location. If you have a USB printer, plug it into the appropriate connectors (see your location. 4 power connector Insert the power cable. 5 back-panel connectors Plug serial, USB, and other devices into a USB connector. Quick Reference Guide 11 NOTE: ... connector is automatically disabled if the computer detects an installed card containing a parallel connector configured to the 115-V position even though the AC power available in your online User's Guide. • Green - A good connection exists between a 100-Mbps network and the computer. •...
...the voltage that your location. If you have a USB printer, plug it into the appropriate connectors (see your location. 4 power connector Insert the power cable. 5 back-panel connectors Plug serial, USB, and other devices into a USB connector. Quick Reference Guide 11 NOTE: ... connector is automatically disabled if the computer detects an installed card containing a parallel connector configured to the 115-V position even though the AC power available in your online User's Guide. • Green - A good connection exists between a 100-Mbps network and the computer. •...
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To rotate, place fingers around the outside of the badge, press firmly, and turn off the computer by pressing the power button. You can be rotated to match the orientation of the badge. book.book Page 13 Wednesday, August 16, 2006 3:18 PM Desktop Computer ... when you connect occasionally, such as printers and keyboards. 2 LAN indicator light This light indicates 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 your computer. See "Before ...
To rotate, place fingers around the outside of the badge, press firmly, and turn off the computer by pressing the power button. You can be rotated to match the orientation of the badge. book.book Page 13 Wednesday, August 16, 2006 3:18 PM Desktop Computer ... when you connect occasionally, such as printers and keyboards. 2 LAN indicator light This light indicates 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 your computer. See "Before ...
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.... Desktop Computer - Back View 1 2 3 4 5 6 14 Quick Reference Guide The computer is in the Windows Device Manager. To exit from a power-saving mode, see "Diagnostic Lights" on the diagnostic code. For more information, see your online User's Guide. For more information about sleep modes and exiting... from a power-saving mode, press the power button or use the keyboard or the mouse if it is in a power-saving mode. • Blinking or solid amber - This light flickers when the hard drive...
.... Desktop Computer - Back View 1 2 3 4 5 6 14 Quick Reference Guide The computer is in the Windows Device Manager. To exit from a power-saving mode, see "Diagnostic Lights" on the diagnostic code. For more information, see your online User's Guide. For more information about sleep modes and exiting... from a power-saving mode, press the power button or use the keyboard or the mouse if it is in a power-saving mode. • Blinking or solid amber - This light flickers when the hard drive...
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... ring Insert a padlock to lock the computer cover. 6 cover-release latch Allows you to the 115-V position even though the AC power available in your monitor and attached devices are electrically rated to operate with a manual voltage selection switch. Desktop Computer - book.book Page... 2006 3:18 PM 1 card slots Access connectors for the voltage that your location. Back-Panel Connectors" on page 15). 3 power connector Insert the power cable. 4 voltage selection switch Your computer is 100 V. NOTICE: The voltage selection switch must be set the switch for any ...
... ring Insert a padlock to lock the computer cover. 6 cover-release latch Allows you to the 115-V position even though the AC power available in your monitor and attached devices are electrically rated to operate with a manual voltage selection switch. Desktop Computer - book.book Page... 2006 3:18 PM 1 card slots Access connectors for the voltage that your location. Back-Panel Connectors" on page 15). 3 power connector Insert the power cable. 4 voltage selection switch Your computer is 100 V. NOTICE: The voltage selection switch must be set the switch for any ...
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...when you troubleshoot a computer problem based on the diagnostic code. It is recommended that you connect occasionally, such as printers and keyboards. 2 power button Press to a USB device). Instead, perform an operating system shutdown. See "Before You Begin" on page 25 for more information about... flickers when the hard drive is established. 5 diagnostic lights Use the lights to help you press the power button the computer will perform an operating system shutdown. 3 Dell badge Can be rotated to match the orientation of your online User's Guide for more information, see your...
...when you troubleshoot a computer problem based on the diagnostic code. It is recommended that you connect occasionally, such as printers and keyboards. 2 power button Press to a USB device). Instead, perform an operating system shutdown. See "Before You Begin" on page 25 for more information about... flickers when the hard drive is established. 5 diagnostic lights Use the lights to help you press the power button the computer will perform an operating system shutdown. 3 Dell badge Can be rotated to match the orientation of your online User's Guide for more information, see your...
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...Small Form Factor Computer - The computer is turned off. • Steady green - For more information about sleep modes and exiting from a power-saving mode, press the power button or use the keyboard or the mouse if it is in the Windows Device Manager. The computer is configured as a wake device... in a normal operating state. • Blinking green - Insert a CD or DVD (if supported) into this drive. To exit from a power-saving mode, see your online User's Guide. Can contain an optional floppy drive or optional media card reader. Can contain an optical drive.
...Small Form Factor Computer - The computer is turned off. • Steady green - For more information about sleep modes and exiting from a power-saving mode, press the power button or use the keyboard or the mouse if it is in the Windows Device Manager. The computer is configured as a wake device... in a normal operating state. • Blinking green - Insert a CD or DVD (if supported) into this drive. To exit from a power-saving mode, see your online User's Guide. Can contain an optional floppy drive or optional media card reader. Can contain an optical drive.
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... avoid damaging a computer with a manual voltage selection switch, set to the 115-V position even though the AC power available in Japan is equipped with the AC power available in your location. NOTICE: The voltage selection switch must be set the switch for any installed PCI and ...computer cover. Back-Panel Connectors 1 2 34 9 8 5 6 7 Quick Reference Guide 19 Also, ensure that most closely matches the AC power available in your monitor and attached devices are electrically rated to operate with a manual voltage-selection switch. Back-Panel Connectors" on page 19...
... avoid damaging a computer with a manual voltage selection switch, set to the 115-V position even though the AC power available in Japan is equipped with the AC power available in your location. NOTICE: The voltage selection switch must be set the switch for any installed PCI and ...computer cover. Back-Panel Connectors 1 2 34 9 8 5 6 7 Quick Reference Guide 19 Also, ensure that most closely matches the AC power available in your monitor and attached devices are electrically rated to operate with a manual voltage-selection switch. Back-Panel Connectors" on page 19...
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...to indicate different states: • No light - See "Before You Begin" on each side of light codes that can help prevent your computer from a power-saving mode, see your online User's Guide. Side View 1 1 vents The vents located on page 25 for a description of the computer help you ...troubleshoot problems with your computer from a power-saving mode, press the power button or use the keyboard or the mouse if it is in a normal operating state. • Blinking green -
...to indicate different states: • No light - See "Before You Begin" on each side of light codes that can help prevent your computer from a power-saving mode, see your online User's Guide. Side View 1 1 vents The vents located on page 25 for a description of the computer help you ...troubleshoot problems with your computer from a power-saving mode, press the power button or use the keyboard or the mouse if it is in a normal operating state. • Blinking green -
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... your computer from overheating. To ensure proper ventilation, do not block these cooling vents. Back View 1 2 3 5 4 1 diagnostic lights 2 computer cover release knob 3 back-panel connectors 4 power connector 5 vents See "Diagnostic Lights" on page 23). Ultra-Small Form Factor Computer - Quick Reference Guide 23 Rotate this knob in a clockwise direction to the...
... your computer from overheating. To ensure proper ventilation, do not block these cooling vents. Back View 1 2 3 5 4 1 diagnostic lights 2 computer cover release knob 3 back-panel connectors 4 power connector 5 vents See "Diagnostic Lights" on page 23). Ultra-Small Form Factor Computer - Quick Reference Guide 23 Rotate this knob in a clockwise direction to the...
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..., plug the cable from the electrical outlet before removing the cover. 24 Quick Reference Guide or a personal computer microphone for the power adapter. If you troubleshoot problems with a network connector card, use the connector on the back panel of a network cable to ... of network traffic may make this section, follow the safety instructions in / microphone connector 7 USB connectors (5) 8 serial connector 9 video connector 10 power connector 11 diagnostic lights • Green - A good connection exists between a 1000-Mbps (1-Gbps) network and the computer. • Off - ...
..., plug the cable from the electrical outlet before removing the cover. 24 Quick Reference Guide or a personal computer microphone for the power adapter. If you troubleshoot problems with a network connector card, use the connector on the back panel of a network cable to ... of network traffic may make this section, follow the safety instructions in / microphone connector 7 USB connectors (5) 8 serial connector 9 video connector 10 power connector 11 diagnostic lights • Green - A good connection exists between a 1000-Mbps (1-Gbps) network and the computer. • Off - ...
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...safety guidelines to help protect your computer from potential damage and to help ensure your computer from their electrical outlets, and then press the power button to ground the system board. 4 If applicable, remove the computer stand (for instructions, see the documentation that the computer and any... computer turns off . Before Working Inside Your Computer Use the following steps before you connect a cable, ensure that is not authorized by Dell is not covered by your computer and attached devices did not automatically turn off when you shut down the operating system: a Save and close...
...safety guidelines to help protect your computer from potential damage and to help ensure your computer from their electrical outlets, and then press the power button to ground the system board. 4 If applicable, remove the computer stand (for instructions, see the documentation that the computer and any... computer turns off . Before Working Inside Your Computer Use the following steps before you connect a cable, ensure that is not authorized by Dell is not covered by your computer and attached devices did not automatically turn off when you shut down the operating system: a Save and close...
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book.book Page 32 Wednesday, August 16, 2006 3:18 PM Inside Your Computer Mini Tower Computer 3 2 1 4 5 6 7 1 optical drive 4 optional chassis-intrusion switch 7 hard drive 2 floppy drive or media card reader 5 system board 3 power supply 6 heat-sink assembly 32 Quick Reference Guide
book.book Page 32 Wednesday, August 16, 2006 3:18 PM Inside Your Computer Mini Tower Computer 3 2 1 4 5 6 7 1 optical drive 4 optional chassis-intrusion switch 7 hard drive 2 floppy drive or media card reader 5 system board 3 power supply 6 heat-sink assembly 32 Quick Reference Guide
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...18 PM 1 fan connector (FAN) 12 battery socket (BATT) 2 processor connector (CPU) 13 PCI Express x16 connector (SLOT1) 3 processor power connector (12VPOWER) 14 PCI Express x1 connector (SLOT4) 4 memory module connectors (DIMM_1, DIMM_2, DIMM_3, DIMM_4) 15 PCI connector (SLOT2)... SATA drive connectors (SATA0, SATA1, SATA4, 18 floppy drive connector (DSKT) SATA5) 8 front-panel connector (FNT_PANEL) 19 flea power 9 power connector (POWER) 20 system board speaker (BEEP) 10 intrusion switch connector (INTRUDER) 21 speaker connector (INT_SPKR) 11 internal USB (INTERNAL_USB) Jumper ...
...18 PM 1 fan connector (FAN) 12 battery socket (BATT) 2 processor connector (CPU) 13 PCI Express x16 connector (SLOT1) 3 processor power connector (12VPOWER) 14 PCI Express x1 connector (SLOT4) 4 memory module connectors (DIMM_1, DIMM_2, DIMM_3, DIMM_4) 15 PCI connector (SLOT2)... SATA drive connectors (SATA0, SATA1, SATA4, 18 floppy drive connector (DSKT) SATA5) 8 front-panel connector (FNT_PANEL) 19 flea power 9 power connector (POWER) 20 system board speaker (BEEP) 10 intrusion switch connector (INTRUDER) 21 speaker connector (INT_SPKR) 11 internal USB (INTERNAL_USB) Jumper ...
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unjumpered 2 1 3 4 5 7 1 drive bays (media card reader 2 or floppy drive, optical drive and hard drive) 4 system board 5 7 front I/O panel power supply card slots 6 3 optional chassis-intrusion switch 6 heat sink assembly Quick Reference Guide 35 book.book Page 35 Wednesday, August 16, 2006 3:18 PM Jumper PSWD Setting Description Password features are disabled. RTCRST jumpered Desktop Computer The real-time clock has not been reset. The real-time clock is being reset (jumpered temporarily). Password features are enabled (default setting).
unjumpered 2 1 3 4 5 7 1 drive bays (media card reader 2 or floppy drive, optical drive and hard drive) 4 system board 5 7 front I/O panel power supply card slots 6 3 optional chassis-intrusion switch 6 heat sink assembly Quick Reference Guide 35 book.book Page 35 Wednesday, August 16, 2006 3:18 PM Jumper PSWD Setting Description Password features are disabled. RTCRST jumpered Desktop Computer The real-time clock has not been reset. The real-time clock is being reset (jumpered temporarily). Password features are enabled (default setting).
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... DIMM_3, DIMM_4) 5 RTC reset jumper (RTCRST) 6 password jumper (PSWD) 7 SATA connectors (SATA0, SATA1) 8 front-panel connector (FNT_PANEL) 9 power connector (POWER) 10 internal USB (INTERNAL_USB) Jumper Settings 11 intrusion switch connector (INTRUDER) 12 battery socket (BATT) 13 PCI Express x16 connector (SLOT1) 14 PCI connector... (SLOT3) 15 PCI connector (SLOT2) 16 serial connector (SER2) 17 floppy drive connector (DSKT) 18 flea power 19 system board speaker (BEEP) 20 fan connector (FAN) Jumper PSWD Setting Description Password features are disabled. The real-time clock...
... DIMM_3, DIMM_4) 5 RTC reset jumper (RTCRST) 6 password jumper (PSWD) 7 SATA connectors (SATA0, SATA1) 8 front-panel connector (FNT_PANEL) 9 power connector (POWER) 10 internal USB (INTERNAL_USB) Jumper Settings 11 intrusion switch connector (INTRUDER) 12 battery socket (BATT) 13 PCI Express x16 connector (SLOT1) 14 PCI connector... (SLOT3) 15 PCI connector (SLOT2) 16 serial connector (SER2) 17 floppy drive connector (DSKT) 18 flea power 19 system board speaker (BEEP) 20 fan connector (FAN) Jumper PSWD Setting Description Password features are disabled. The real-time clock...
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book.book Page 38 Wednesday, August 16, 2006 3:18 PM Small Form Factor Computer 3 2 1 4 5 1 drive-release latch 4 optional chassis-intrusion switch 7 heat sink and blower assembly 2 optical drive 5 hard drive 6 7 3 power supply and fan 6 system board 38 Quick Reference Guide
book.book Page 38 Wednesday, August 16, 2006 3:18 PM Small Form Factor Computer 3 2 1 4 5 1 drive-release latch 4 optional chassis-intrusion switch 7 heat sink and blower assembly 2 optical drive 5 hard drive 6 7 3 power supply and fan 6 system board 38 Quick Reference Guide
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... memory module connectors (DIMM_1, DIMM_2, DIMM_3, DIMM_4) 5 RTC reset jumper (RTCRST) 6 password jumper (PSWD) 7 SATA connectors (SATA0, SATA1) 8 front-panel connector (FNT_PANEL) 9 power connector (POWER) 10 fan connector (FAN2) Jumper Settings 11 intrusion switch connector (INTRUDER) 12 internal USB connector (USB) 13 battery socket (BATT) 14 PCI Express x16 connector (...SLOT1) 15 PCI connector (SLOT2) 16 serial connector (SER2) 17 floppy drive connector (DSKT) 18 flea power 19 system board speaker (BEEP 20 fan connector (FAN) 40 Quick Reference Guide
... memory module connectors (DIMM_1, DIMM_2, DIMM_3, DIMM_4) 5 RTC reset jumper (RTCRST) 6 password jumper (PSWD) 7 SATA connectors (SATA0, SATA1) 8 front-panel connector (FNT_PANEL) 9 power connector (POWER) 10 fan connector (FAN2) Jumper Settings 11 intrusion switch connector (INTRUDER) 12 internal USB connector (USB) 13 battery socket (BATT) 14 PCI Express x16 connector (...SLOT1) 15 PCI connector (SLOT2) 16 serial connector (SER2) 17 floppy drive connector (DSKT) 18 flea power 19 system board speaker (BEEP 20 fan connector (FAN) 40 Quick Reference Guide
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book.book Page 42 Wednesday, August 16, 2006 3:18 PM System Board Components 1 2 3 4 5 6 14 7 8 13 12 9 11 10 1 fan connector (FAN_FRONT) 2 internal speaker connector (INT_SPKR) 3 system board speaker (BEEP) 4 channel B memory connector (DIMM_2) 5 channel A memory connector (DIMM_1) 6 SATA data cable connector(SATA0) 7 battery (BATT) 8 clear CMOS jumper (RTCRST) 9 password jumper (PSWD) 10 hard-drive fan connector (FAN_HDD) 11 hard-drive power connector (SATA_PWR) 12 fan connector (FAN_REAR) 13 intrusion switch connector (INTRUDER) 14 processor (CPU) 42 Quick Reference Guide
book.book Page 42 Wednesday, August 16, 2006 3:18 PM System Board Components 1 2 3 4 5 6 14 7 8 13 12 9 11 10 1 fan connector (FAN_FRONT) 2 internal speaker connector (INT_SPKR) 3 system board speaker (BEEP) 4 channel B memory connector (DIMM_2) 5 channel A memory connector (DIMM_1) 6 SATA data cable connector(SATA0) 7 battery (BATT) 8 clear CMOS jumper (RTCRST) 9 password jumper (PSWD) 10 hard-drive fan connector (FAN_HDD) 11 hard-drive power connector (SATA_PWR) 12 fan connector (FAN_REAR) 13 intrusion switch connector (INTRUDER) 14 processor (CPU) 42 Quick Reference Guide