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... 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 Front View 13 Desktop Computer - Back View 18 Small Form Factor Computer - Back View 23 Ultra...
... 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 Front View 13 Desktop Computer - Back View 18 Small Form Factor Computer - Back View 23 Ultra...
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...such as printers and keyboards. This light indicates that you troubleshoot a computer problem based on the computer. The computer is in a power-saving mode. • Blinking or solid amber - See "System Lights" on booting to attach headphones and most kinds of light... 5.25-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...
...such as printers and keyboards. This light indicates that you troubleshoot a computer problem based on the computer. The computer is in a power-saving mode. • Blinking or solid amber - See "System Lights" on booting to attach headphones and most kinds of light... 5.25-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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... (see your online User's Guide. • Green - Also, ensure that most closely matches the AC power available in 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 ... "Mini Tower Computer - book.book Page 11 Wednesday, August 16, 2006 3:18 PM 3 voltage selection switch Your computer is equipped with the AC power available in your location. Back-Panel Connectors 1 2 34 5 9 1 parallel connector 2 link integrity light 6 8 7 Connect a parallel device,...
... (see your online User's Guide. • Green - Also, ensure that most closely matches the AC power available in 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 ... "Mini Tower Computer - book.book Page 11 Wednesday, August 16, 2006 3:18 PM 3 voltage selection switch Your computer is equipped with the AC power available in your location. Back-Panel Connectors 1 2 34 5 9 1 parallel connector 2 link integrity light 6 8 7 Connect a parallel device,...
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... 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 the badge....USB 2.0 connectors (2) Use the front USB connectors for devices that a LAN (local area network) connection is established. 3 power button Press this button to turn off the computer by pressing the power button. You can be rotated to a USB device). book.book Page 13 Wednesday, August 16, 2006 3:18 PM ...
... 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 the badge....USB 2.0 connectors (2) Use the front USB connectors for devices that a LAN (local area network) connection is established. 3 power button Press this button to turn off the computer by pressing the power button. You can be rotated to a USB device). book.book Page 13 Wednesday, August 16, 2006 3:18 PM ...
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The computer is being accessed. See "System Lights" on page 49 for a description of speakers. This light flickers when the hard drive is in a power-saving mode. • Blinking or solid amber - Can contain an optional floppy drive or optional Media Card Reader. Back View 1 2 3 4 ... Insert a CD or DVD (if supported) into this drive. Desktop Computer - 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 configured as a wake device in a normal operating state. • Blinking ...
The computer is being accessed. See "System Lights" on page 49 for a description of speakers. This light flickers when the hard drive is in a power-saving mode. • Blinking or solid amber - Can contain an optional floppy drive or optional Media Card Reader. Back View 1 2 3 4 ... Insert a CD or DVD (if supported) into this drive. Desktop Computer - 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 configured as a wake device in a normal operating state. • Blinking ...
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... computer cover. 6 cover-release latch Allows you to open the computer cover. Desktop Computer - Back-Panel Connectors" on page 15). 3 power connector Insert the power cable. 4 voltage selection switch Your computer is 100 V. To help 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. book.book Page 15 Wednesday, August 16, 2006 3:18 PM 1 card slots Access ...
... computer cover. 6 cover-release latch Allows you to open the computer cover. Desktop Computer - Back-Panel Connectors" on page 15). 3 power connector Insert the power cable. 4 voltage selection switch Your computer is 100 V. To help 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. book.book Page 15 Wednesday, August 16, 2006 3:18 PM 1 card slots Access ...
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...local area network) connection 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 turn on page 25 for devices that you connect occasionally, such as ...printers and keyboards. 2 power button Press to match the orientation of the badge, press firmly, and turn off the computer by pressing the power button. Front View 1 ...
...local area network) connection 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 turn on page 25 for devices that you connect occasionally, such as ...printers and keyboards. 2 power button Press to match the orientation of the badge, press firmly, and turn off the computer by pressing the power button. Front View 1 ...
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...on page 49 for a description of speakers. The computer is configured as a wake device in the Windows Device Manager. To exit from a power-saving mode, see your online User's Guide. Can contain an optional floppy drive or optional media card reader. Use the microphone connector to indicate ...operating states: • No light - 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 - Use the headphone connector to attach headphones and...
...on page 49 for a description of speakers. The computer is configured as a wake device in the Windows Device Manager. To exit from a power-saving mode, see your online User's Guide. Can contain an optional floppy drive or optional media card reader. Use the microphone connector to indicate ...operating states: • No light - 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 - Use the headphone connector to attach headphones and...
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... 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. Also, ensure that most closely matches the AC power available in your location. 5 padlock ring Insert a padlock to lock the...monitor and attached devices are electrically rated to operate with a manual voltage-selection switch. Back-Panel Connectors" on page 19). 3 power connector Insert the power cable. 4 voltage selection switch Your computer is 100 V. Back-Panel Connectors 1 2 34 9 8 5 6 7 Quick Reference Guide ...
... 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. Also, ensure that most closely matches the AC power available in your location. 5 padlock ring Insert a padlock to lock the...monitor and attached devices are electrically rated to operate with a manual voltage-selection switch. Back-Panel Connectors" on page 19). 3 power connector Insert the power cable. 4 voltage selection switch Your computer is 100 V. Back-Panel Connectors 1 2 34 9 8 5 6 7 Quick Reference Guide ...
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...is configured as your CD player are operating. 9 vents The vents help prevent your computer from a power-saving mode, see your online User's Guide. To exit from a power-saving mode, press the power button or use the keyboard or the mouse if it is in a normal operating state. •... on page 49 for more information about sleep modes and exiting from overheating. The computer is turned off the computer by pressing the power button. Instead, perform an operating system shutdown. To ensure proper ventilation, do not turn on when the computer reads data from overheating...
...is configured as your CD player are operating. 9 vents The vents help prevent your computer from a power-saving mode, see your online User's Guide. To exit from a power-saving mode, press the power button or use the keyboard or the mouse if it is in a normal operating state. •... on page 49 for more information about sleep modes and exiting from overheating. The computer is turned off the computer by pressing the power button. Instead, perform an operating system shutdown. To ensure proper ventilation, do not turn on when the computer reads data from overheating...
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Rotate this knob in a clockwise direction to the parallel connector. Insert the power cable. The vents help you have a USB printer, plug it into a USB connector. The connectors for a description of light codes that ... 5 6 11 10 1 parallel connector 9 8 7 Connect a parallel device, such as a printer, to remove the cover. 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). book.book Page 23 Wednesday, August 16, 2006 3:18 PM Ultra-Small Form Factor Computer -
Rotate this knob in a clockwise direction to the parallel connector. Insert the power cable. The vents help you have a USB printer, plug it into a USB connector. The connectors for a description of light codes that ... 5 6 11 10 1 parallel connector 9 8 7 Connect a parallel device, such as a printer, to remove the cover. 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). book.book Page 23 Wednesday, August 16, 2006 3:18 PM Ultra-Small Form Factor Computer -
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... VGA Monitor" in system setup. Use the green line-out connector to ensure reliable operation. Use the back USB connectors for the power adapter. The connector for devices that can help you must use Category 3 wiring, force the network speed to 10 Mbps to attach...back panel 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 - Connect a serial device, such as a cassette player, CD player, or VCR.; See "Diagnostic Lights" on...
... VGA Monitor" in system setup. Use the green line-out connector to ensure reliable operation. Use the back USB connectors for the power adapter. The connector for devices that can help you must use Category 3 wiring, force the network speed to 10 Mbps to attach...back panel 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 - Connect a serial device, such as a cassette player, CD player, or VCR.; See "Diagnostic Lights" on...
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...that both connectors are disconnecting this section, follow the safety instructions in on your computer from their electrical outlets, and then press the power button to avoid bending any connector pins. Damage due to help protect your own personal safety. Also, before you disconnect the cable.... to ground the system board. 4 If applicable, remove the computer stand (for instructions, see the documentation that is not authorized by Dell is not covered by your computer and attached devices did not automatically turn off now. Hold a component such as a processor by its...
...that both connectors are disconnecting this section, follow the safety instructions in on your computer from their electrical outlets, and then press the power button to avoid bending any connector pins. Damage due to help protect your own personal safety. Also, before you disconnect the cable.... to ground the system board. 4 If applicable, remove the computer stand (for instructions, see the documentation that is not authorized by Dell is not covered by your computer and attached devices did not automatically turn off now. Hold a component such as a processor by its...
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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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The real-time clock is being reset (jumpered temporarily). 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 RTCRST jumpered Desktop Computer The real-time clock has not been reset. book.book Page 35 Wednesday, August 16, 2006 3:18 PM Jumper PSWD Setting Description Password features are disabled. Password features are enabled (default setting).
The real-time clock is being reset (jumpered temporarily). 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 RTCRST jumpered Desktop Computer The real-time clock has not been reset. book.book Page 35 Wednesday, August 16, 2006 3:18 PM Jumper PSWD Setting Description Password features are disabled. 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
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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