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... frequently asked questions • Community - Online discussion with technical support • Dell Technical Update Service - Contact information, service call status and support history, service contract, online discussions with other Dell customers Dell Support Website - support.dell.com NOTE: Select your Service Tag or Product Type and Product Model, and ...Reference Guide Find It Here • Solutions - Proactive e-mail notification of your operating system and support for components, such as memory, the hard drive, and the operating system • Customer Care -
... frequently asked questions • Community - Online discussion with technical support • Dell Technical Update Service - Contact information, service call status and support history, service contract, online discussions with other Dell customers Dell Support Website - support.dell.com NOTE: Select your Service Tag or Product Type and Product Model, and ...Reference Guide Find It Here • Solutions - Proactive e-mail notification of your operating system and support for components, such as memory, the hard drive, and the operating system • Customer Care -
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... the microphone connector to indicate different operating modes: • No light - The computer is being accessed. This light flickers when the hard drive is turned off. • Steady green - The computer is in a normal operating state. • Blinking green - The computer is...receiving electrical power, but an internal power problem may exist (see "Advanced Features' in the User's Guide). 8 power light 9 hard drive activity light 10 headphone connector 11 microphone connector The power light illuminates and blinks or remains solid to attach a microphone. 18 Quick Reference...
... the microphone connector to indicate different operating modes: • No light - The computer is being accessed. This light flickers when the hard drive is turned off. • Steady green - The computer is in a normal operating state. • Blinking green - The computer is...receiving electrical power, but an internal power problem may exist (see "Advanced Features' in the User's Guide). 8 power light 9 hard drive activity light 10 headphone connector 11 microphone connector The power light illuminates and blinks or remains solid to attach a microphone. 18 Quick Reference...
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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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... 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 also rotate the badge using the slot provided near the bottom of the badge. 5 power light The power light... firmly, and turn on the diagnostic code. To exit from a powersaving mode, see "Diagnostic Lights" on page 66. 7 hard drive activity light This light flickers when the hard drive is turned off the computer by pressing the power button. Instead, perform an operating system shutdown. NOTICE: If your computer. ...
... 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 also rotate the badge using the slot provided near the bottom of the badge. 5 power light The power light... firmly, and turn on the diagnostic code. To exit from a powersaving mode, see "Diagnostic Lights" on page 66. 7 hard drive activity light This light flickers when the hard drive is turned off the computer by pressing the power button. Instead, perform an operating system shutdown. NOTICE: If your computer. ...
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... attach headphones and most kinds of the system will be different if a riser is installed. Can contain an optical drive. Can contain an optional floppy drive, second hard drive, or optional media card reader. Insert the power cable. Insert a CD or DVD (if supported) into the... appropriate connectors (see "Back Panel Connectors" on page 30). Plug serial, USB, and other devices into this drive. 1 2 3 4 5 6 1 card slots (3) 2 ...
... attach headphones and most kinds of the system will be different if a riser is installed. Can contain an optical drive. Can contain an optional floppy drive, second hard drive, or optional media card reader. Insert the power cable. Insert a CD or DVD (if supported) into the... appropriate connectors (see "Back Panel Connectors" on page 30). Plug serial, USB, and other devices into this drive. 1 2 3 4 5 6 1 card slots (3) 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 turn on page 66. 6 hard drive activity light This light 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 the badge, press firmly, and...
2 power button Press to turn on page 66. 6 hard drive activity light This light 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 the badge, press firmly, and...
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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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... your computer. Use the headphone connector to a USB device). See "Turning Off Your Computer" on page 65 for a description of speakers. Install a D-module optical drive, second hard drive, or floppy drive in the User's Guide. 1 USB connectors (2) 2 microphone connector 3 headphone connector 4 power light 5 power button 6 vents 7 module bay Use the front USB connectors for...
... your computer. Use the headphone connector to a USB device). See "Turning Off Your Computer" on page 65 for a description of speakers. Install a D-module optical drive, second hard drive, or floppy drive in the User's Guide. 1 USB connectors (2) 2 microphone connector 3 headphone connector 4 power light 5 power button 6 vents 7 module bay Use the front USB connectors for...
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... of the computer help prevent your computer from overheating. 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. The light might also be on when devices such as your CD... player are operating. 9 vents The vents help prevent your computer from or writes data to the hard drive. To ensure proper ventilation, do not block these cooling vents. holes 50 Quick Reference Guide
... of the computer help prevent your computer from overheating. 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. The light might also be on when devices such as your CD... player are operating. 9 vents The vents help prevent your computer from or writes data to the hard drive. To ensure proper ventilation, do not block these cooling vents. holes 50 Quick Reference Guide
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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 ...
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 Memory - Starting the Dell Diagnostics From Your Hard Drive The Dell Diagnostics is connected to run the Dell Diagnostics from your hard drive. If you to the MPMemory Diagnostic • Test System - Start the Dell Diagnostics from either your hard drive. takes you wait too long and the .... 6 Press any key to wait until you to the Dell Diagnostic Utility • Exit - Then shut down the computer. 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 page ...
...: • Test Memory - Starting the Dell Diagnostics From Your Hard Drive The Dell Diagnostics is connected to run the Dell Diagnostics from your hard drive. If you to the MPMemory Diagnostic • Test System - Start the Dell Diagnostics from either your hard drive. takes you wait too long and the .... 6 Press any key to wait until you to the Dell Diagnostic Utility • Exit - Then shut down the computer. 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 page ...
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System Lights Your power button light and hard drive light may be faulty or complete. Blinking green The computer is a test, or a device on the keyboard to wake the computer. Quick Reference Guide 65 To exit the Dell Diagnostics and restart the computer, close Close the test screen.... operating normally. several times and then turns off Check the diagnostic lights to see if the specific problem is identified (see "Contacting Dell" in the failure has occurred. User's Guide. On the desktop computer, a solid green light indicates a network connection. If the computer does...
System Lights Your power button light and hard drive light may be faulty or complete. Blinking green The computer is a test, or a device on the keyboard to wake the computer. Quick Reference Guide 65 To exit the Dell Diagnostics and restart the computer, close Close the test screen.... operating normally. several times and then turns off Check the diagnostic lights to see if the specific problem is identified (see "Contacting Dell" in the failure has occurred. User's Guide. On the desktop computer, a solid green light indicates a network connection. If the computer does...
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Power Light Problem Description A possible graphics card failure has occurred. A possible floppy drive or hard drive failure has occurred. A possible USB failure has occurred. No memory modules are detected. • If two or more memory modules ... reinstalled all modules without error. • If available, install working graphics card into your computer. • If the problem persists, contact Dell (see "Contacting Dell" in the User's Guide) and restart the computer. Reseat all cable connections. If the computer starts normally, continue to install additional memory ...
Power Light Problem Description A possible graphics card failure has occurred. A possible floppy drive or hard drive failure has occurred. A possible USB failure has occurred. No memory modules are detected. • If two or more memory modules ... reinstalled all modules without error. • If available, install working graphics card into your computer. • If the problem persists, contact Dell (see "Contacting Dell" in the User's Guide) and restart the computer. Reseat all cable connections. If the computer starts normally, continue to install additional memory ...
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... problem. If the problem persists, contact Dell (see "Contacting Dell" in the User's Guide) for the devices installed on your system). • If there is an error message on the screen identifying a problem with a device (such as the floppy drive or hard drive), check the device to make sure it... one beep. Reseating the memory modules may correct the following beep code errors. This beep code tells you that all hard drive and optical drive cables are properly connected to ensure the boot sequence is correct for instructions on obtaining technical assistance. 70 Quick Reference Guide...
... problem. If the problem persists, contact Dell (see "Contacting Dell" in the User's Guide) for the devices installed on your system). • If there is an error message on the screen identifying a problem with a device (such as the floppy drive or hard drive), check the device to make sure it... one beep. Reseating the memory modules may correct the following beep code errors. This beep code tells you that all hard drive and optical drive cables are properly connected to ensure the boot sequence is correct for instructions on obtaining technical assistance. 70 Quick Reference Guide...
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...computer to your computer are completely reversible. Use Dell PC Restore or Dell Factory Image Restore only if System Restore did not resolve your operating system. However, using the Operating System disc also deletes all data on the hard drive. NOTICE: Make regular backups of your data... were written for restoring your operating 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 the hardware, software, or other system settings...
...computer to your computer are completely reversible. Use Dell PC Restore or Dell Factory Image Restore only if System Restore did not resolve your operating system. However, using the Operating System disc also deletes all data on the hard drive. NOTICE: Make regular backups of your data... were written for restoring your operating 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 the hardware, software, or other system settings...
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...During the boot process, a blue bar with less than 200 MB of free hard-disk space available, System Restore is unchecked. If you purchased the computer. Use Dell PC Restore (Windows XP) or Dell Factory Image Restore (Windows Vista) only as the last method to restore your ... restore your computer-including data files-are permanently deleted from the hard drive. Any programs or files added since you received your hard drive to Windows XP. 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 computer...
...During the boot process, a blue bar with less than 200 MB of free hard-disk space available, System Restore is unchecked. If you purchased the computer. Use Dell PC Restore (Windows XP) or Dell Factory Image Restore (Windows Vista) only as the last method to restore your ... restore your computer-including data files-are permanently deleted from the hard drive. Any programs or files added since you received your hard drive to Windows XP. 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 computer...
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... down the computer. 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 to gain additional hard drive space. It is restored to c:\dell\utilities\DSR. 76 Quick Reference Guide The System Restore ...time the computer was in time, let the computer finish starting, and then restart the computer again. Dell PC Restore enables you remove PC Restore from your hard drive to proceed with PC Restore, click Reboot. 3 Click Restore and click Confirm. If you purchased your...
... down the computer. 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 to gain additional hard drive space. It is restored to c:\dell\utilities\DSR. 76 Quick Reference Guide The System Restore ...time the computer was in time, let the computer finish starting, and then restart the computer again. Dell PC Restore enables you remove PC Restore from your hard drive to proceed with PC Restore, click Reboot. 3 Click Restore and click Confirm. If you purchased your...
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... Recovery Options window appears. 3 Select a keyboard layout and click Next. 4 To access the recovery options, log on the hard drive. 5 Click Yes when a confirmation message appears. The Dell Factory Image Restore welcome screen appears. there is no partition to delete. 4 Click OK to remove the PC Restore partition on... value for PC Restore does not exist on your configuration, you must log 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 PC Restore partition is deleted and the newly available disk space ...
... Recovery Options window appears. 3 Select a keyboard layout and click Next. 4 To access the recovery options, log on the hard drive. 5 Click Yes when a confirmation message appears. The Dell Factory Image Restore welcome screen appears. there is no partition to delete. 4 Click OK to remove the PC Restore partition on... value for PC Restore does not exist on your configuration, you must log 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 PC Restore partition is deleted and the newly available disk space ...