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...; How to troubleshoot and solve problems • How to troubleshoot and solve problems 1 Click Start or → Help and Support→ Dell User and System Guides→ System Guides. 2 Click the User's Guide for your computer. 6 Quick Reference Guide only) • Safety...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 system settings Center...
...; How to troubleshoot and solve problems • How to troubleshoot and solve problems 1 Click Start or → Help and Support→ Dell User and System Guides→ System Guides. 2 Click the User's Guide for your computer. 6 Quick Reference Guide only) • Safety...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 system settings Center...
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... and hardware updates for processors, optical drives, USB devices, and so on. NOTE: The support.dell.com user interface may vary depending on my computer configuration, product specifications, and white papers • Downloads - Find It Here • Solutions - What Are You ...Looking For? support.dell.com NOTE: Select your selections. 8 Quick Reference Guide Certified drivers, patches, and software ...
... and hardware updates for processors, optical drives, USB devices, and so on. NOTE: The support.dell.com user interface may vary depending on my computer configuration, product specifications, and white papers • Downloads - Find It Here • Solutions - What Are You ...Looking For? support.dell.com NOTE: Select your selections. 8 Quick Reference Guide Certified drivers, patches, and software ...
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... test. The device list may indicate requirements for your computer. If you run . Option Custom Test Symptom Tree Function Tests a specific device. You can customize the tests you cannot resolve the error condition, contact Dell (see "Contacting Dell" in the User's Guide for all devices attached to select a test based on the screen.
... test. The device list may indicate requirements for your computer. If you run . Option Custom Test Symptom Tree Function Tests a specific device. You can customize the tests you cannot resolve the error condition, contact Dell (see "Contacting Dell" in the User's Guide for all devices attached to select a test based on the screen.
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... and then turns off Check the diagnostic lights to board may indicate a computer problem. If the computer does not boot, contact Dell for technical assistance (see "Diagnostic Lights" on , and the computer is No corrective action is in the User's Guide). To exit the...Menu screen. incorrectly installed. 4 When the tests are completed, if you are running , allow the testing to see if the specific problem is identified (see "Contacting Dell" in a powersaving mode. Quick Reference Guide 65 operating normally. System Lights Your power button light and hard drive light may be...
... and then turns off Check the diagnostic lights to board may indicate a computer problem. If the computer does not boot, contact Dell for technical assistance (see "Diagnostic Lights" on , and the computer is No corrective action is in the User's Guide). To exit the...Menu screen. incorrectly installed. 4 When the tests are completed, if you are running , allow the testing to see if the specific problem is identified (see "Contacting Dell" in a powersaving mode. Quick Reference Guide 65 operating normally. System Lights Your power button light and hard drive light may be...
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...system. 66 Quick Reference Guide To help to identify the problem. Also, check the diagnostic lights to see if the specific problem is identified (see "Contacting Dell" in the User's Guide). Power Light Problem Description Suggested Resolution Solid green and a A problem was detected while beep... code during POST Check the diagnostic lights to see if the specific problem is identified (see "Diagnostic Lights" on page 66). If the problem is not identified, contact Dell for instructions on page 66). NOTE: After the computer completes POST, all four ...
...system. 66 Quick Reference Guide To help to identify the problem. Also, check the diagnostic lights to see if the specific problem is identified (see "Contacting Dell" in the User's Guide). Power Light Problem Description Suggested Resolution Solid green and a A problem was detected while beep... code during POST Check the diagnostic lights to see if the specific problem is identified (see "Diagnostic Lights" on page 66). If the problem is not identified, contact Dell for instructions on page 66). NOTE: After the computer completes POST, all four ...
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... the last card removed from the computer for resource conflicts (see "Resolving Software and Hardware Incompatibilities" on page 72). 4 If the problem persists, contact Dell (see the specifications for your system). 2 If the problem persists, reinstall the card you removed, then remove a different card and restart the computer. 3 Repeat this process for...
... the last card removed from the computer for resource conflicts (see "Resolving Software and Hardware Incompatibilities" on page 72). 4 If the problem persists, contact Dell (see the specifications for your system). 2 If the problem persists, reinstall the card you removed, then remove a different card and restart the computer. 3 Repeat this process for...
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...-click the name of the device for which you are installing the driver. 4 Click the Driver tab→ Update Driver. 5 Click Install from a list or specific location (Advanced)→ Next. 6 Click Browse and browse to the location to which you previously copied the driver files. 7 When the name of the device...
...-click the name of the device for which you are installing the driver. 4 Click the Driver tab→ Update Driver. 5 Click Install from a list or specific location (Advanced)→ Next. 6 Click Browse and browse to the location to which you previously copied the driver files. 7 When the name of the device...
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... Removing the Chassis Intrusion Switch 30 Replacing the Chassis Intrusion Switch 30 Resetting the Chassis Intrusion Detector 31 System Board Components 32 4 Mini Tower Computer Specifications Cards 41 Installing a PCI or PCI Express Card 41 Removing a PCI or PCI Express Card 45 PS/2 Serial Port Adapter 47 Installing a PS/2 Serial Port...
... Removing the Chassis Intrusion Switch 30 Replacing the Chassis Intrusion Switch 30 Resetting the Chassis Intrusion Detector 31 System Board Components 32 4 Mini Tower Computer Specifications Cards 41 Installing a PCI or PCI Express Card 41 Removing a PCI or PCI Express Card 45 PS/2 Serial Port Adapter 47 Installing a PS/2 Serial Port...
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... 92 Replacing the Chassis Intrusion Switch 93 Resetting the Chassis Intrusion Detector 93 Removing the Heat Sink Assembly 94 System Board Components 95 6 Desktop Computer Specifications Cards 103 PCI Cards 103 Installing a PCI Card 103 Removing a PCI Card 109 Installing a PCI Card in the Riser-Card Cage 111 Removing a PCI Card...
... 92 Replacing the Chassis Intrusion Switch 93 Resetting the Chassis Intrusion Detector 93 Removing the Heat Sink Assembly 94 System Board Components 95 6 Desktop Computer Specifications Cards 103 PCI Cards 103 Installing a PCI Card 103 Removing a PCI Card 109 Installing a PCI Card in the Riser-Card Cage 111 Removing a PCI Card...
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... the Chassis Intrusion Switch 170 Replacing the Chassis Intrusion Switch 171 Resetting the Chassis Intrusion Detector 171 System Board Components 172 Small Form Factor Computer Specifications 175 Cards 181 PCI Cards 181 Installing a PCI Card 181 Removing a PCI Card 184 PCI Express and DVI Cards 185 Installing a PCI Express x16 Card...
... the Chassis Intrusion Switch 170 Replacing the Chassis Intrusion Switch 171 Resetting the Chassis Intrusion Detector 171 System Board Components 172 Small Form Factor Computer Specifications 175 Cards 181 PCI Cards 181 Installing a PCI Card 181 Removing a PCI Card 184 PCI Express and DVI Cards 185 Installing a PCI Express x16 Card...
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... 236 Cable Cover (Optional 237 Attaching the Cable Cover 237 Removing the Cable Cover 237 Connecting the AC Power Adapter 238 Dell Badge 239 Ultra Small Form Factor Computer Specifications 241 Drives 247 General Installation Guidelines 247 Connecting Drive Cables 247 Data Interface Connectors 247 Power Cable Connectors 248 Connecting and Disconnecting...
... 236 Cable Cover (Optional 237 Attaching the Cable Cover 237 Removing the Cable Cover 237 Connecting the AC Power Adapter 238 Dell Badge 239 Ultra Small Form Factor Computer Specifications 241 Drives 247 General Installation Guidelines 247 Connecting Drive Cables 247 Data Interface Connectors 247 Power Cable Connectors 248 Connecting and Disconnecting...
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..." to troubleshoot and solve problems • Service Tag and Express Service Code • Microsoft Windows License Label Find It Here Dell™ Product Information Guide Dell™ OptiPlex™ User's Guide Microsoft Windows Help and Support Center 1 Click Start or → Help and Support→...Safety instructions • Regulatory information • Ergonomics information • End User License Agreement • How to remove and replace parts • Specifications • How to configure system settings • How to discourage removal of the label. 18 Finding Information
..." to troubleshoot and solve problems • Service Tag and Express Service Code • Microsoft Windows License Label Find It Here Dell™ Product Information Guide Dell™ OptiPlex™ User's Guide Microsoft Windows Help and Support Center 1 Click Start or → Help and Support→...Safety instructions • Regulatory information • Ergonomics information • End User License Agreement • How to remove and replace parts • Specifications • How to configure system settings • How to discourage removal of the label. 18 Finding Information
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Troubleshooting hints and tips, articles from technicians, and online courses, frequently asked questions Dell Support Website - Upgrade information for the keyword optical drives, USB devices, and so on your problem. 4 Follow the instructions on my computer configuration, product specifications, and white papers • Downloads - Computer documentation, details on the screen. If you should...
Troubleshooting hints and tips, articles from technicians, and online courses, frequently asked questions Dell Support Website - Upgrade information for the keyword optical drives, USB devices, and so on your problem. 4 Follow the instructions on my computer configuration, product specifications, and white papers • Downloads - Computer documentation, details on the screen. If you should...
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Mini Tower Computer Specifications Microprocessor Microprocessor type Internal cache Memory Type Memory connectors Memory modules supported Minimum memory Maximum memory BIOS address Computer Information Chipset Data bus width Address ... eight 24 32 Mb integrated network interface with ASF 1.03 and 2.0 support as defined by DMTF Capable of 10/100/1000 communication iAMT 3.0 Mini Tower Specifications 35
Mini Tower Computer Specifications Microprocessor Microprocessor type Internal cache Memory Type Memory connectors Memory modules supported Minimum memory Maximum memory BIOS address Computer Information Chipset Data bus width Address ... eight 24 32 Mb integrated network interface with ASF 1.03 and 2.0 support as defined by DMTF Capable of 10/100/1000 communication iAMT 3.0 Mini Tower Specifications 35
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...) and 75 W (x16) maximum 36 pins (x1) and 164 pins (x16) one PCI Express lane (x1) and 16 PCI Express lanes (x16) 36 Mini Tower Specifications
...) and 75 W (x16) maximum 36 pins (x1) and 164 pins (x16) one PCI Express lane (x1) and 16 PCI Express lanes (x16) 36 Mini Tower Specifications
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...) rather than from one 120-pin (x16) connector 40-pin connector Key Combinations or In Microsoft® Windows® XP, brings up only) Mini Tower Specifications 37 starts embedded system setup (during start-up the Windows Security window. Drives Internally accessible Externally accessible • Two SATA (Serial ATA) hard drives •...
...) rather than from one 120-pin (x16) connector 40-pin connector Key Combinations or In Microsoft® Windows® XP, brings up only) Mini Tower Specifications 37 starts embedded system setup (during start-up the Windows Security window. Drives Internally accessible Externally accessible • Two SATA (Serial ATA) hard drives •...
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... BTU/hr NOTE: Heat dissipation is not drawing power from that allows you to 265 V at 50 Hz 3-V CR2032 lithium coin cell 38 Mini Tower Specifications Key Combinations or displays a boot device menu that allows the user to enter a device for a single boot (during start-up only) as well as options...
... BTU/hr NOTE: Heat dissipation is not drawing power from that allows you to 265 V at 50 Hz 3-V CR2032 lithium coin cell 38 Mini Tower Specifications Key Combinations or displays a boot device menu that allows the user to enter a device for a single boot (during start-up only) as well as options...
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... to 10,000 ft) -15.2 to 10,668 m (-50 to 35,000 ft) G2 or lower as defined by ISA-S71.04-1985 Mini Tower Specifications 39
... to 10,000 ft) -15.2 to 10,668 m (-50 to 35,000 ft) G2 or lower as defined by ISA-S71.04-1985 Mini Tower Specifications 39
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... 32 Mb integrated network interface with ASF 1.03 and 2.0 support as defined by DMTF Capable of 10/100/1000 communication iAMT 3.0 Desktop Computer Specifications 97 Desktop Computer Specifications Microprocessor Microprocessor type Internal cache Memory Type Memory connectors Memory modules supported Minimum memory Maximum memory BIOS address Computer Information Chipset Data bus width...
... 32 Mb integrated network interface with ASF 1.03 and 2.0 support as defined by DMTF Capable of 10/100/1000 communication iAMT 3.0 Desktop Computer Specifications 97 Desktop Computer Specifications Microprocessor Microprocessor type Internal cache Memory Type Memory connectors Memory modules supported Minimum memory Maximum memory BIOS address Computer Information Chipset Data bus width...
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... analog-to-digital; 24-bit digital-to-analog three SATA controllers and one eSATA controller supporting one x16 low profile 25 W (maximum) 98 Desktop Computer Specifications with optional riser-card cage, computer supports half-length, fullheight cards.
... analog-to-digital; 24-bit digital-to-analog three SATA controllers and one eSATA controller supporting one x16 low profile 25 W (maximum) 98 Desktop Computer Specifications with optional riser-card cage, computer supports half-length, fullheight cards.