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...operating system and support for components, such as memory, the hard drive, and the operating system • Customer Care - If you reinstall the operating system for your selections. 8 Quick Reference Guide support.dell.com NOTE: Select your Service Tag or Product Type and ...site. • Upgrades - Upgrade information for processors, optical drives, USB devices, and so on my computer configuration, product specifications, and white papers • Downloads - To download Desktop System Software: 1 Go to support.dell.com and click Drivers & Downloads. 2 Enter your region...
...operating system and support for components, such as memory, the hard drive, and the operating system • Customer Care - If you reinstall the operating system for your selections. 8 Quick Reference Guide support.dell.com NOTE: Select your Service Tag or Product Type and ...site. • Upgrades - Upgrade information for processors, optical drives, USB devices, and so on my computer configuration, product specifications, and white papers • Downloads - To download Desktop System Software: 1 Go to support.dell.com and click Drivers & Downloads. 2 Enter your region...
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See "Diagnostic Lights" on page 66 for a description of speakers. This light flickers when the hard drive is turned off. • Steady green - Use the headphone connector to attach a microphone. 18 Quick Reference Guide The computer is being accessed...information about sleep modes and pwoer-saving mode, see "Power Problems" in a power-saving mode • Blinking or solid amber - 8 power light 9 hard drive activity light 10 headphone connector 11 microphone connector The power light illuminates and blinks or remains solid to indicate different operating modes: • No light -
See "Diagnostic Lights" on page 66 for a description of speakers. This light flickers when the hard drive is turned off. • Steady green - Use the headphone connector to attach a microphone. 18 Quick Reference Guide The computer is being accessed...information about sleep modes and pwoer-saving mode, see "Power Problems" in a power-saving mode • Blinking or solid amber - 8 power light 9 hard drive activity light 10 headphone connector 11 microphone connector The power light illuminates and blinks or remains solid to indicate different operating modes: • No light -
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CAUTION: To avoid electrical shock, always unplug your computer from the system board. 3 2 1 4 5 1 optical drive 3 power supply 5 system board 7 hard drive 6 7 2 disk drive 4 optional chassis-intrusion switch 6 heat sink assembly 24 Quick Reference Guide Inside Your Computer CAUTION: Before you do not accidentally disconnect cables from the electrical ...
CAUTION: To avoid electrical shock, always unplug your computer from the system board. 3 2 1 4 5 1 optical drive 3 power supply 5 system board 7 hard drive 6 7 2 disk drive 4 optional chassis-intrusion switch 6 heat sink assembly 24 Quick Reference Guide Inside Your Computer CAUTION: Before you do not accidentally disconnect cables from the electrical ...
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.... 4 Dell badge This badge can be rotated to indicate different operating states: • No light - The computer is configured as a wake device in a normal operating state. • Blinking green - For more information. You can help you troubleshoot a computer problem based on page 66. 7 hard drive activity light This light flickers when the hard drive is...
.... 4 Dell badge This badge can be rotated to indicate different operating states: • No light - The computer is configured as a wake device in a normal operating state. • Blinking green - For more information. You can help you troubleshoot a computer problem based on page 66. 7 hard drive activity light This light flickers when the hard drive is...
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Can contain an optional floppy drive, second hard drive, or optional media card reader. NOTE: The back view of speakers. Can contain an optical drive. Use the microphone connector to attach headphones and most kinds of the system will be different if a riser... appropriate connectors (see "Back Panel Connectors" on page 30). Quick Reference Guide 29 Insert the power cable. Plug serial, USB, and other devices into this drive. 1 2 3 4 5 6 1 card slots (3) 2 back panel connectors 3 power connector Access connectors for any installed PCI or PCI Express cards, PS/2 ...
Can contain an optional floppy drive, second hard drive, or optional media card reader. NOTE: The back view of speakers. Can contain an optical drive. Use the microphone connector to attach headphones and most kinds of the system will be different if a riser... appropriate connectors (see "Back Panel Connectors" on page 30). Quick Reference Guide 29 Insert the power cable. Plug serial, USB, and other devices into this drive. 1 2 3 4 5 6 1 card slots (3) 2 back panel connectors 3 power connector Access connectors for any installed PCI or PCI Express cards, PS/2 ...
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2 1 3 4 5 7 6 1 drive bays (media card reader 2 power supply or floppy drive, optical drive and hard drive) 3 optional chassis-intrusion switch 4 system board 5 card slots 6 heat sink assembly 7 front I/O panel 34 Quick Reference Guide
2 1 3 4 5 7 6 1 drive bays (media card reader 2 power supply or floppy drive, optical drive and hard drive) 3 optional chassis-intrusion switch 4 system board 5 card slots 6 heat sink assembly 7 front I/O panel 34 Quick Reference Guide
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2 power button Press 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 the badge, press firmly, and turn the badge. To rotate, place fingers around the ...troubleshoot a computer problem based on the diagnostic code. NOTICE: If your computer. See "Turning Off Your Computer" on page 66. 6 hard drive activity light This light flickers when the hard drive is established. 5 diagnostic lights Use the lights to turn off the computer by pressing the power button. You can also rotate the...
2 power button Press 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 the badge, press firmly, and turn the badge. To rotate, place fingers around the ...troubleshoot a computer problem based on the diagnostic code. NOTICE: If your computer. See "Turning Off Your Computer" on page 66. 6 hard drive activity light This light flickers when the hard drive is established. 5 diagnostic lights Use the lights to turn off the computer by pressing the power button. You can also rotate the...
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3 4 2 1 1 drive-release latch 3 power supply 5 system board 5 6 2 optical drive 4 hard drive 6 heat sink assembly Quick Reference Guide 45
3 4 2 1 1 drive-release latch 3 power supply 5 system board 5 6 2 optical drive 4 hard drive 6 heat sink assembly Quick Reference Guide 45
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... attach headphones and most kinds of light codes that typically remain connected, such as a wake device in the module bay. Install a D-module optical drive, second hard drive, or floppy drive in the Windows Device Manager. Quick Reference Guide 49 To exit from overheating. See "Turning Off Your Computer" on the computer. The computer is...
... attach headphones and most kinds of light codes that typically remain connected, such as a wake device in the module bay. Install a D-module optical drive, second hard drive, or floppy drive in the Windows Device Manager. Quick Reference Guide 49 To exit from overheating. See "Turning Off Your Computer" on the computer. The computer is...
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... ensure proper ventilation, do not block these cooling vents. To ensure proper ventilation, do not block these cooling vents. 2 mounting For mounting optional stand. 8 hard drive access The hard drive access light is on when the computer reads light data from overheating. holes 50 Quick Reference Guide The light might also be on when...
... ensure proper ventilation, do not block these cooling vents. To ensure proper ventilation, do not block these cooling vents. 2 mounting For mounting optional stand. 8 hard drive access The hard drive access light is on when the computer reads light data from overheating. holes 50 Quick Reference Guide The light might also be on when...
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Quick Reference Guide 57 1 6 2 3 5 4 1 fan shroud/heat sink assembly 3 memory modules (2) 5 security cable slot 2 speaker (optional) 4 hard drive 6 chassis intrusion switch Cable Cover (Optional) Attaching the Cable Cover 1 Ensure that all external device cables are threaded through the hole in the cable cover. 2 ...
Quick Reference Guide 57 1 6 2 3 5 4 1 fan shroud/heat sink assembly 3 memory modules (2) 5 security cable slot 2 speaker (optional) 4 hard drive 6 chassis intrusion switch Cable Cover (Optional) Attaching the Cable Cover 1 Ensure that all external device cables are threaded through the hole in the cable cover. 2 ...
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... 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 password jumper (PSWD) 9 hard drive fan connector (FAN_HDD) 10 clear CMOS jumper (RTCRST) 11 hard drive power connector (SATA_PWR) 12 fan connector (FAN_REAR) 13 intrusion switch connector (INTRUDER) 14 processor (CPU) Jumper Settings Jumper PSWD Setting Description...
... 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 password jumper (PSWD) 9 hard drive fan connector (FAN_HDD) 10 clear CMOS jumper (RTCRST) 11 hard drive power connector (SATA_PWR) 12 fan connector (FAN_REAR) 13 intrusion switch connector (INTRUDER) 14 processor (CPU) Jumper Settings Jumper PSWD Setting Description...
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... • Test System - See "Starting the Dell Diagnostics From Your Hard Drive" on page 62 or "Starting the Dell Diagnostics From the Drivers and Utilities CD (Optional)" on your hard drive. Starting the Dell Diagnostics From Your Hard Drive The Dell Diagnostics is located on a hidden diagnostic utility partition... it. exits Diagnostics 7 Select Test System. 8 When the Dell Diagnostics Main Menu appears, select the test you see "Dell Diagnostics Main Menu" on the computer. Start the Dell Diagnostics from either your hard drive or from your optional Drivers and Utilities CD. NOTE: If...
... • Test System - See "Starting the Dell Diagnostics From Your Hard Drive" on page 62 or "Starting the Dell Diagnostics From the Drivers and Utilities CD (Optional)" on your hard drive. Starting the Dell Diagnostics From Your Hard Drive The Dell Diagnostics is located on a hidden diagnostic utility partition... it. exits Diagnostics 7 Select Test System. 8 When the Dell Diagnostics Main Menu appears, select the test you see "Dell Diagnostics Main Menu" on the computer. Start the Dell Diagnostics from either your hard drive or from your optional Drivers and Utilities CD. NOTE: If...
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... error exists. Quick Reference Guide 65 incorrectly installed. User's Guide. System Lights Your power button light and hard drive light may be faulty or complete. 4 When the tests are completed, if you are running the Dell Diagnostics from the Drivers and Utilities CD, remove the CD. 5 When the tests are complete, close the...
... error exists. Quick Reference Guide 65 incorrectly installed. User's Guide. System Lights Your power button light and hard drive light may be faulty or complete. 4 When the tests are completed, if you are running the Dell Diagnostics from the Drivers and Utilities CD, remove the CD. 5 When the tests are complete, close the...
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...of the same type into your computer (see "Installing Memory" in the User's Guide). • If the problem persists, contact Dell (see "Contacting Dell" in the User's Guide). 68 Quick Reference Guide Reseat all cable connections. No memory modules are detected. • If two.... If the computer starts normally, continue to install additional memory modules (one module (see "Contacting Dell" in the User's Guide) and restart the computer. Power Light Problem Description A possible graphics card failure has occurred. A possible floppy drive or hard drive failure has occurred.
...of the same type into your computer (see "Installing Memory" in the User's Guide). • If the problem persists, contact Dell (see "Contacting Dell" in the User's Guide). 68 Quick Reference Guide Reseat all cable connections. No memory modules are detected. • If two.... If the computer starts normally, continue to install additional memory modules (one module (see "Contacting Dell" in the User's Guide) and restart the computer. Power Light Problem Description A possible graphics card failure has occurred. A possible floppy drive or hard drive failure has occurred.
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...beep code, identifies a problem. This beep code tells you that all hard drive and optical drive cables are properly connected to the system board (see "System Board Components" for your computer. • If the problem persists, contact Dell (see "System Setup" in the User's Guide) to ensure the boot... a device (such as the floppy drive or hard drive), check the device to make sure it is functioning properly. • If the operating system is attempting to boot from a device (such as the floppy drive or optical drive), check system setup (see "Contacting Dell" in the User's Guide) for ...
...beep code, identifies a problem. This beep code tells you that all hard drive and optical drive cables are properly connected to the system board (see "System Board Components" for your computer. • If the problem persists, contact Dell (see "System Setup" in the User's Guide) to ensure the boot... a device (such as the floppy drive or hard drive), check the device to make sure it is functioning properly. • If the operating system is attempting to boot from a device (such as the floppy drive or optical drive), check system setup (see "Contacting Dell" in the User's Guide) for ...
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...may not apply if you set your Dell™ computer to the Windows Classic view. Any changes that System Restore makes to your data files. Quick Reference Guide 73 However, using the Operating System disc also deletes all data on the hard drive. Use the disc only if System ...system and preserving data files. • Dell PC Restore by Symantec (available in Windows XP) and Dell Factory Image Restore (available in Windows Vista) returns your hard drive to the operating state it to restore your operating system. Use Dell PC Restore or Dell Factory Image Restore only if System Restore did...
...may not apply if you set your Dell™ computer to the Windows Classic view. Any changes that System Restore makes to your data files. Quick Reference Guide 73 However, using the Operating System disc also deletes all data on the hard drive. Use the disc only if System ...system and preserving data files. • Dell PC Restore by Symantec (available in Windows XP) and Dell Factory Image Restore (available in Windows Vista) returns your hard drive to the operating state it to restore your operating system. Use Dell PC Restore or Dell Factory Image Restore only if System Restore did...
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...documents, spreadsheets, e-mail messages, digital photos, music files, and so on certain computers. Windows XP: Dell PC Restore Using PC Restore: 1 Turn on the hard drive and removes any programs or drivers installed after you received your operating system problem. During the boot process,... received your operating system. Use PC Restore or Dell Factory Image Restore only if System Restore did not resolve your computer-including data files-are permanently deleted from the hard drive. These options restore your hard drive to Windows XP. If you purchased the computer...
...documents, spreadsheets, e-mail messages, digital photos, music files, and so on certain computers. Windows XP: Dell PC Restore Using PC Restore: 1 Turn on the hard drive and removes any programs or drivers installed after you received your operating system problem. During the boot process,... received your operating system. Use PC Restore or Dell Factory Image Restore only if System Restore did not resolve your computer-including data files-are permanently deleted from the hard drive. These options restore your hard drive to Windows XP. If you purchased the computer...
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...screen appears and the computer restarts. 7 After the computer restarts, click OK. Removing PC Restore: NOTICE: Removing Dell PC Restore from the hard drive permanently deletes the PC Restore utility from the hard drive, you cannot ever recall it was turned on to the computer as the End User License Agreement, are the... was in when you do not press in time, let the computer finish starting, and then restart the computer again. Dell PC Restore enables you to restore your hard drive to the operating state it , and you will never be able to use PC Restore to return your computer, even...
...screen appears and the computer restarts. 7 After the computer restarts, click OK. Removing PC Restore: NOTICE: Removing Dell PC Restore from the hard drive permanently deletes the PC Restore utility from the hard drive, you cannot ever recall it was turned on to the computer as the End User License Agreement, are the... was in when you do not press in time, let the computer finish starting, and then restart the computer again. Dell PC Restore enables you to restore your hard drive to the operating state it , and you will never be able to use PC Restore to return your computer, even...
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...Restore partition is deleted and the newly available disk space is added to the free space allocation on the hard drive. 5 Click Yes when a confirmation message appears. Windows Vista: Dell Factory Image Restore 1 Turn on your configuration, you must log on as indicated by the increased value ...: If the partition for Free Space. 7 Click Finish to remove the PC Restore partition on the hard drive. 6 Right-click Local Disk (C) in the User name field, then click OK. 5 Click Dell Factory Image Restore. The System Recovery Options window appears. 3 Select a keyboard layout and click Next....
...Restore partition is deleted and the newly available disk space is added to the free space allocation on the hard drive. 5 Click Yes when a confirmation message appears. Windows Vista: Dell Factory Image Restore 1 Turn on your configuration, you must log on as indicated by the increased value ...: If the partition for Free Space. 7 Click Finish to remove the PC Restore partition on the hard drive. 6 Right-click Local Disk (C) in the User name field, then click OK. 5 Click Dell Factory Image Restore. The System Recovery Options window appears. 3 Select a keyboard layout and click Next....