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... Views 48 Removing the Computer Cover 55 Inside Your Computer 56 Cable Cover (Optional 57 System Board Components 59 Jumper Settings 60 Solving Problems 61 Dell Diagnostics 61 System Lights 65 Diagnostic Lights 66 Beep Codes 70 Resolving Software and Hardware Incompatibilities 72 Restoring Your Operating System 73 Using Microsoft Windows System Restore . . . . 73 Using...
... Views 48 Removing the Computer Cover 55 Inside Your Computer 56 Cable Cover (Optional 57 System Board Components 59 Jumper Settings 60 Solving Problems 61 Dell Diagnostics 61 System Lights 65 Diagnostic Lights 66 Beep Codes 70 Resolving Software and Hardware Incompatibilities 72 Restoring Your Operating System 73 Using Microsoft Windows System Restore . . . . 73 Using...
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... • End User License Agreement NOTE: This document is available as a PDF at support.dell.com. Dell™ Product Information Guide • How to remove and replace parts Dell™ OptiPlex™ User's Guide • Specifications Microsoft Windows Help and Support • How to configure...and Conditions (U.S. Find It Here • How to set up my computer Owner's Manual • How to run the Dell Diagnostics • Error codes and diagnostic lights NOTE: This document may be optional and may not ship with your computer. • Tools and utilities • How ...
... • End User License Agreement NOTE: This document is available as a PDF at support.dell.com. Dell™ Product Information Guide • How to remove and replace parts Dell™ OptiPlex™ User's Guide • Specifications Microsoft Windows Help and Support • How to configure...and Conditions (U.S. Find It Here • How to set up my computer Owner's Manual • How to run the Dell Diagnostics • Error codes and diagnostic lights NOTE: This document may be optional and may not ship with your computer. • Tools and utilities • How ...
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... is recommended that you use the back USB connectors for devices that a LAN (local area network) connection is established. 6 diagnostic lights Use the lights to help you press the power button the computer will perform an operating system shutdown. NOTICE: If your online User's Guide ...for devices that you connect occasionally, such as printers and keyboards. 5 LAN indicator light This light indicates that typically remain connected, such as joysticks or cameras, or for bootable USB devices (see "Diagnostic Lights" on page 66. 7 power button Press this button to turn off the ...
... is recommended that you use the back USB connectors for devices that a LAN (local area network) connection is established. 6 diagnostic lights Use the lights to help you press the power button the computer will perform an operating system shutdown. NOTICE: If your online User's Guide ...for devices that you connect occasionally, such as printers and keyboards. 5 LAN indicator light This light indicates that typically remain connected, such as joysticks or cameras, or for bootable USB devices (see "Diagnostic Lights" on page 66. 7 power button Press this button to turn off the ...
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... and pwoer-saving mode, see "Power Problems" in the User's Guide). Use the headphone connector to attach headphones and most kinds of light codes that can help you troubleshoot problems with your computer. The computer is configured as a wake device in a normal operating state. •...: • No light - The computer is being accessed. The computer is in the User's Guide. The computer is receiving electrical power, but an internal power problem may exist (see "Advanced Features' in a power-saving mode • Blinking or solid amber - See "Diagnostic Lights" on page 66 ...
... and pwoer-saving mode, see "Power Problems" in the User's Guide). Use the headphone connector to attach headphones and most kinds of light codes that can help you troubleshoot problems with your computer. The computer is configured as a wake device in a normal operating state. •...: • No light - The computer is being accessed. The computer is in the User's Guide. The computer is receiving electrical power, but an internal power problem may exist (see "Advanced Features' in a power-saving mode • Blinking or solid amber - See "Diagnostic Lights" on page 66 ...
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...computer. To rotate, place fingers around the outside of 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 This badge can be rotated to indicate different operating states: • ...No light - The computer is being accessed. 28 Quick Reference Guide See "Diagnostic Lights" on page 66. 7 hard drive activity light This light flickers when the hard drive ...
...computer. To rotate, place fingers around the outside of 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 This badge can be rotated to indicate different operating states: • ...No light - The computer is being accessed. 28 Quick Reference Guide See "Diagnostic Lights" on page 66. 7 hard drive activity light This light flickers when the hard drive ...
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... See "Turning Off Your Computer" on page 13 for more information, see "Diagnostic Lights" on page 66. 6 hard drive activity light This light flickers when the hard drive is established. 5 diagnostic lights Use the lights to match the orientation of the badge, press firmly, and turn off the computer...light Indicates that a LAN (local area network) connection is being accessed. 38 Quick Reference Guide To rotate, place fingers around the outside of your operating system has ACPI enabled, when you press the power button the computer will perform an operating system shutdown. 3 Dell...
... See "Turning Off Your Computer" on page 13 for more information, see "Diagnostic Lights" on page 66. 6 hard drive activity light This light flickers when the hard drive is established. 5 diagnostic lights Use the lights to match the orientation of the badge, press firmly, and turn off the computer...light Indicates that a LAN (local area network) connection is being accessed. 38 Quick Reference Guide To rotate, place fingers around the outside of your operating system has ACPI enabled, when you press the power button the computer will perform an operating system shutdown. 3 Dell...
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... your computer. 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 52 for a description of the connectors for a description of light codes that can help prevent your computer from overheating. See "Back Panel Connectors" on...
... your computer. 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 52 for a description of the connectors for a description of light codes that can help prevent your computer from overheating. See "Back Panel Connectors" on...
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If you have a VGA monitor, see "Connecting a VGA Monitor" on page 53. 10 power connector Insert the AC power adapter plug. 11 diagnostic lights See "Diagnostic Lights" on page 66 for devices that can help you troubleshoot problems with your computer. Connecting a VGA Monitor If you have a VGA monitor, plug the adapter ...
If you have a VGA monitor, see "Connecting a VGA Monitor" on page 53. 10 power connector Insert the AC power adapter plug. 11 diagnostic lights See "Diagnostic Lights" on page 66 for devices that can help you troubleshoot problems with your computer. Connecting a VGA Monitor If you have a VGA monitor, plug the adapter ...
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... being reset (jumpered temporarily). When to Use the Dell Diagnostics If you begin any of the error, beep codes, or diagnostics light patterns, record your Express Service Code and Service Tag below, and then contact Dell from Dell, write a detailed description of the procedures in this... section and run the Dell Diagnostics before you experience a problem with your computer ...
... being reset (jumpered temporarily). When to Use the Dell Diagnostics If you begin any of the error, beep codes, or diagnostics light patterns, record your Express Service Code and Service Tag below, and then contact Dell from Dell, write a detailed description of the procedures in this... section and run the Dell Diagnostics before you experience a problem with your computer ...
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... supply or system board See "Power Problems" in a powersaving mode. several times and then turns off Check the diagnostic lights to see if the specific problem is identified (see "Contacting Dell" in the User's Guide). incorrectly installed. Blinking green The computer is on page 66). Power... Description Suggested Resolution Solid green Power is in the failure has occurred. If the computer does not boot, contact Dell for technical assistance (see "Diagnostic Lights" on , and the computer is No corrective action is a test, or a device on the keyboard to the ...
... supply or system board See "Power Problems" in a powersaving mode. several times and then turns off Check the diagnostic lights to see if the specific problem is identified (see "Contacting Dell" in the User's Guide). incorrectly installed. Blinking green The computer is on page 66). Power... Description Suggested Resolution Solid green Power is in the failure has occurred. If the computer does not boot, contact Dell for technical assistance (see "Diagnostic Lights" on , and the computer is No corrective action is a test, or a device on the keyboard to the ...
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...to see if the specific problem is not identified, contact Dell for instructions on page 66). POST See "Beep Codes" on page 70 for technical assistance (see if the specific problem is identified (see "Diagnostic Lights" on page 66). If the computer malfunctions, the ... computer locks up during POST Check the diagnostic lights to card may be faulty or incorrectly see "Contacting Dell" in the User's Guide. Solid green An integrated system board power light and device may be faulty. Also, check the diagnostic lights to the operating system. 66 Quick Reference...
...to see if the specific problem is not identified, contact Dell for instructions on page 66). POST See "Beep Codes" on page 70 for technical assistance (see if the specific problem is identified (see "Diagnostic Lights" on page 66). If the computer malfunctions, the ... computer locks up during POST Check the diagnostic lights to card may be faulty or incorrectly see "Contacting Dell" in the User's Guide. Solid green An integrated system board power light and device may be faulty. Also, check the diagnostic lights to the operating system. 66 Quick Reference...
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... memory modules are not lit after the system successfully boots to install additional memory modules (one module (see "Contacting Dell" in the User's Guide). The diagnostic lights are installed, remove the modules (see "Removing Memory" in the User's Guide), then reinstall one at a time..."Power Problems" in the User's Guide). • If the problem persists, contact Dell (see "Installing Memory" in a normal off condition or a possible pre-BIOS failure has occurred. Power Light Problem Description Suggested Resolution The computer is in the User's Guide) and restart the ...
... memory modules are not lit after the system successfully boots to install additional memory modules (one module (see "Contacting Dell" in the User's Guide). The diagnostic lights are installed, remove the modules (see "Removing Memory" in the User's Guide), then reinstall one at a time..."Power Problems" in the User's Guide). • If the problem persists, contact Dell (see "Installing Memory" in a normal off condition or a possible pre-BIOS failure has occurred. Power Light Problem Description Suggested Resolution The computer is in the User's Guide) and restart the ...
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...C CDs operating system, 9 computer beep codes, 70 restore to previous state, 73 cover opening, 22, 32, 43 D Dell support site, 8 diagnostic lights, 65-66 diagnostics beep codes, 70 lights, 65-66 documentation End User License Agreement, 6 ergonomics, 6 online, 8 Product Information Guide, 6 regulatory, 6 safety, 6...warranty, 6 drivers identifying, 78 reinstalling, 79 E End User License Agreement, 6 ergonomics information, 6 error messages beep codes, 70 diagnostic lights, 65-66 F Factory Image Restore, 75, 77 H hardware beep codes, 70 Help and Support Center, 9 help file Windows Help and Support ...
...C CDs operating system, 9 computer beep codes, 70 restore to previous state, 73 cover opening, 22, 32, 43 D Dell support site, 8 diagnostic lights, 65-66 diagnostics beep codes, 70 lights, 65-66 documentation End User License Agreement, 6 ergonomics, 6 online, 8 Product Information Guide, 6 regulatory, 6 safety, 6...warranty, 6 drivers identifying, 78 reinstalling, 79 E End User License Agreement, 6 ergonomics information, 6 error messages beep codes, 70 diagnostic lights, 65-66 F Factory Image Restore, 75, 77 H hardware beep codes, 70 Help and Support Center, 9 help file Windows Help and Support ...
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... reinstalling, 9 Operating System CD, 9 P PC Restore, 75 power light, 28, 39 power button light, 65 problems beep codes, 70 diagnostic lights, 65-66 restore to previous state, 73 Product Information Guide, 6 R regulatory information, 6 S safety instructions, 6 Service Tag, 7 support website, 8 system board, 25, 35, 59 system lights, 65 System Restore, 73 84 Index I installing parts before...
... reinstalling, 9 Operating System CD, 9 P PC Restore, 75 power light, 28, 39 power button light, 65 problems beep codes, 70 diagnostic lights, 65-66 restore to previous state, 73 Product Information Guide, 6 R regulatory information, 6 S safety instructions, 6 Service Tag, 7 support website, 8 system board, 25, 35, 59 system lights, 65 System Restore, 73 84 Index I installing parts before...
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T troubleshooting diagnostic lights, 65-66 Help and Support Center, 9 restore to previous state, 73 U User's Guide, 6 W warranty information, 6 Windows Vista Factory Image Restore, 75 System Restore, 73 Windows XP Device Driver Rollback, 79 Help and Support Center, 9 PC Restore, 75 reinstalling, 9 System Restore, 73 Index 85
T troubleshooting diagnostic lights, 65-66 Help and Support Center, 9 restore to previous state, 73 U User's Guide, 6 W warranty information, 6 Windows Vista Factory Image Restore, 75 System Restore, 73 Windows XP Device Driver Rollback, 79 Help and Support Center, 9 PC Restore, 75 reinstalling, 9 System Restore, 73 Index 85
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... to read 343 3D image quality is poor 344 Power Lights 344 System Lights 345 Diagnostic Lights 347 Beep Codes 350 System Messages 351 Dell Diagnostics 353 When to Use the Dell Diagnostics 353 Starting the Dell Diagnostics From Your Hard Drive . . . . . 353 Starting the Dell Diagnostics From the Drivers and Utilities CD (Optional 354 Dell Diagnostics Main Menu 355 Drivers 356 14 Contents
... to read 343 3D image quality is poor 344 Power Lights 344 System Lights 345 Diagnostic Lights 347 Beep Codes 350 System Messages 351 Dell Diagnostics 353 When to Use the Dell Diagnostics 353 Starting the Dell Diagnostics From Your Hard Drive . . . . . 353 Starting the Dell Diagnostics From the Drivers and Utilities CD (Optional 354 Dell Diagnostics Main Menu 355 Drivers 356 14 Contents
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... computer. 1 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. Can contain an optical drive. Use the...24 Mini Tower Computer The computer is recommended that can help you use the keyboard or the mouse if it is being accessed. See "Diagnostic Lights" on page 347 for devices that a LAN (local area network) connection is in a normal operating state. • Blinking green -...
... computer. 1 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. Can contain an optical drive. Use the...24 Mini Tower Computer The computer is recommended that can help you use the keyboard or the mouse if it is being accessed. See "Diagnostic Lights" on page 347 for devices that a LAN (local area network) connection is in a normal operating state. • Blinking green -...
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... drive and system diagnostics displays the Management Engine BIOS Extension settings screen that power source. blinking green indicates sleep mode; orange light for a 1000-Mb (1-Gb) operation Activity light (on integrated network yellow blinking light adapter) Diagnostic lights four lights on the front panel (See "Diagnostic Lights" on page 347.) Standby power light AUX_PWR on state. yellow light for 100-Mb...
... drive and system diagnostics displays the Management Engine BIOS Extension settings screen that power source. blinking green indicates sleep mode; orange light for a 1000-Mb (1-Gb) operation Activity light (on integrated network yellow blinking light adapter) Diagnostic lights four lights on the front panel (See "Diagnostic Lights" on page 347.) Standby power light AUX_PWR on state. yellow light for 100-Mb...
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... your computer. Insert the power cable. 88 Desktop Computer 5 power light 6 diagnostic lights 7 hard drive activity light 8 headphone connector 9 microphone connector 10 3.5-inch drive bay 11 5.25-inch drive bay The power light illuminates and blinks or remains solid to attach a microphone. The computer...the Windows Device Manager. See "Power Problems" on page 89). To exit from a power-saving mode, see "Diagnostic Lights" on the diagnostic code. See "Diagnostic Lights" on page 292. For more information about sleep modes and exiting from a power-saving mode, press the power button...
... your computer. Insert the power cable. 88 Desktop Computer 5 power light 6 diagnostic lights 7 hard drive activity light 8 headphone connector 9 microphone connector 10 3.5-inch drive bay 11 5.25-inch drive bay The power light illuminates and blinks or remains solid to attach a microphone. The computer...the Windows Device Manager. See "Power Problems" on page 89). To exit from a power-saving mode, see "Diagnostic Lights" on the diagnostic code. See "Diagnostic Lights" on page 292. For more information about sleep modes and exiting from a power-saving mode, press the power button...
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... the Windows Security window; blinking amber indicates a problem with an installed device; amber light - yellow light for 1000-Mb (1-Gb) operation Activity light (on integrated network yellow blinking light adapter) Diagnostic lights four lights on the front panel (See "Diagnostic Lights" on page 347.) Standby power light AUX_PWR on the system board Power DC power supply: Wattage NOTE: Power consumption...
... the Windows Security window; blinking amber indicates a problem with an installed device; amber light - yellow light for 1000-Mb (1-Gb) operation Activity light (on integrated network yellow blinking light adapter) Diagnostic lights four lights on the front panel (See "Diagnostic Lights" on page 347.) Standby power light AUX_PWR on the system board Power DC power supply: Wattage NOTE: Power consumption...