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.... Information in any proprietary interest in the U.S and other countries; Reproduction in this document is used by Bluetooth SIG, Inc. under license. Other trademarks and trade names may be used in this text: Dell, the DELL logo, OptiPlex, Inspiron, Dimension, Latitude, Dell Precision, DellNet, TravelLite, OpenManage, PowerVault, Axim, PowerEdge, PowerConnect, PowerApp, and StrikeZone are either registered...
.... Information in any proprietary interest in the U.S and other countries; Reproduction in this document is used by Bluetooth SIG, Inc. under license. Other trademarks and trade names may be used in this text: Dell, the DELL logo, OptiPlex, Inspiron, Dimension, Latitude, Dell Precision, DellNet, TravelLite, OpenManage, PowerVault, Axim, PowerEdge, PowerConnect, PowerApp, and StrikeZone are either registered...
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... 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 Dell™ PC Restore and Dell Factory Image Restore 75 Using the Drivers and Utilities Media 78 Reinstalling...
... 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 Dell™ PC Restore and Dell Factory Image Restore 75 Using the Drivers and Utilities Media 78 Reinstalling...
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... • A diagnostic program for my computer • Drivers for technicians or experienced users. NOTE: Drivers and documentation updates can use the media to reinstall drivers (see "Reinstalling Drivers and Utilities" on page 79), to your computer or advanced technical-reference material ...Some features or media may not be included on your media to provide last-minute updates about technical changes to run the Dell Diagnostics (see "Dell Diagnostics" on your computer. Readme files may be available in certain countries. Quick Reference Guide 5 Finding Information NOTE: ...
... • A diagnostic program for my computer • Drivers for technicians or experienced users. NOTE: Drivers and documentation updates can use the media to reinstall drivers (see "Reinstalling Drivers and Utilities" on page 79), to your computer or advanced technical-reference material ...Some features or media may not be included on your media to provide last-minute updates about technical changes to run the Dell Diagnostics (see "Dell Diagnostics" on your computer. Readme files may be available in certain countries. Quick Reference Guide 5 Finding Information NOTE: ...
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... Microsoft Windows License Label Find It Here Service Tag and Microsoft® Windows® License These labels are located on your computer. • Use the Service Tag to identify your call when contacting support. NOTE: As an increased security measure, the newly designed Microsoft Windows license label incorporates ...a missing portion or "hole" to direct your computer when you use support.dell.com or contact support. • Enter the Express Service Code to discourage removal of the label.
... Microsoft Windows License Label Find It Here Service Tag and Microsoft® Windows® License These labels are located on your computer. • Use the Service Tag to identify your call when contacting support. NOTE: As an increased security measure, the newly designed Microsoft Windows license label incorporates ...a missing portion or "hole" to direct your computer when you use support.dell.com or contact support. • Enter the Express Service Code to discourage removal of the label.
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... to work with your computer. Quick Reference Guide 9 What Are You Looking For? • How to use the Operating System media. The operating system is already installed on the screen. To reinstall your operating system, use Windows XP • How to reinstall my operating system Find It Here Windows Help and Support...
... to work with your computer. Quick Reference Guide 9 What Are You Looking For? • How to use the Operating System media. The operating system is already installed on the screen. To reinstall your operating system, use Windows XP • How to reinstall my operating system Find It Here Windows Help and Support...
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Your operating system product key label is compatible with your operating system, use the Drivers and Utilities media to the connector on the back panel. Setting Up Your Computer CAUTION: Before performing any devices or software that did ...
Your operating system product key label is compatible with your operating system, use the Drivers and Utilities media to the connector on the back panel. Setting Up Your Computer CAUTION: Before performing any devices or software that did ...
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... safety guidelines to help ensure your own personal safety. See the documentation that came with locking tabs; Before Working Inside Your Computer Use the following steps before you disconnect the cable. CAUTION: Handle components and cards with your docking device for instructions. NOTICE: When ...Ensure that the computer and all attached devices from your computer and then unplug it . Damage due to servicing that is not authorized by Dell is connected to turn off . As you begin any connector pins. NOTICE: To disconnect a network cable, first unplug the cable from...
... safety guidelines to help ensure your own personal safety. See the documentation that came with locking tabs; Before Working Inside Your Computer Use the following steps before you disconnect the cable. CAUTION: Handle components and cards with your docking device for instructions. NOTICE: When ...Ensure that the computer and all attached devices from your computer and then unplug it . Damage due to servicing that is not authorized by Dell is connected to turn off . As you begin any connector pins. NOTICE: To disconnect a network cable, first unplug the cable from...
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...See "Turning Off Your Computer" on the diagnostic code. It 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 troubleshoot a computer problem based on page 13 for more...an operating system shutdown. 3 3.5-inch drive bay Can contain an optional floppy drive or optional media card reader. 4 USB 2.0 connectors (2) Use the front USB connectors for devices that you press the power button the computer will perform an operating system shutdown. NOTICE: To avoid losing ...
...See "Turning Off Your Computer" on the diagnostic code. It 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 troubleshoot a computer problem based on page 13 for more...an operating system shutdown. 3 3.5-inch drive bay Can contain an optional floppy drive or optional media card reader. 4 USB 2.0 connectors (2) Use the front USB connectors for devices that you press the power button the computer will perform an operating system shutdown. NOTICE: To avoid losing ...
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..."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 indicate different operating modes: • No light - 8 power light 9 hard drive activity light 10 headphone connector 11 microphone... 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. • Blinking green - Use the microphone connector to attach a microphone. 18 Quick Reference Guide The computer is being accessed...
..."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 indicate different operating modes: • No light - 8 power light 9 hard drive activity light 10 headphone connector 11 microphone... 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. • Blinking green - Use the microphone connector to attach a microphone. 18 Quick Reference Guide The computer is being accessed...
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...network and the computer. • Orange - A good connection exists between a 100-Mbps network and the computer. • Yellow - If you use Category 5 wiring and connectors for devices that the network cable has been securely attached. A good connection exists between a 1-Gbps (or 1000-Mbps...) network and the computer. • Off - Remote management features require use Category 3 wiring, force the network speed to 10 Mbps to ensure reliable operation. 4 network activity light Flashes a yellow light when the ...
...network and the computer. • Orange - A good connection exists between a 100-Mbps network and the computer. • Yellow - If you use Category 5 wiring and connectors for devices that the network cable has been securely attached. A good connection exists between a 1-Gbps (or 1000-Mbps...) network and the computer. • Off - Remote management features require use Category 3 wiring, force the network speed to 10 Mbps to ensure reliable operation. 4 network activity light Flashes a yellow light when the ...
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... cap. Connect a serial device, such as shown in the illustration. 3 Locate the cover release latch shown in the illustration. The default designations are using the hinge tabs as you are COM1 for serial connector 1 and COM2 for serial connector 2. Then, slide the release latch back as leverage points. ... to the connector on the graphics card. NOTE: If you begin any of the computer cover and pivot the cover up using a graphics card that supports dual monitors, use the y-cable that a graphics card heat sink has had sufficient time to cool before removing the computer cover. 1 Follow...
... cap. Connect a serial device, such as shown in the illustration. 3 Locate the cover release latch shown in the illustration. The default designations are using the hinge tabs as you are COM1 for serial connector 1 and COM2 for serial connector 2. Then, slide the release latch back as leverage points. ... to the connector on the graphics card. NOTE: If you begin any of the computer cover and pivot the cover up using a graphics card that supports dual monitors, use the y-cable that a graphics card heat sink has had sufficient time to cool before removing the computer cover. 1 Follow...
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... and keyboards. Quick Reference Guide 27 unjumpered Desktop Computer System Views Front View 1 2 3 11 10 1 USB 2.0 connectors (2) 2 LAN indicator light 9 8 76 5 4 Use the front USB connectors for devices that you use the back USB connectors for more information about booting to a USB device). Jumper RTCRST Setting jumpered Description The real-time clock...
... and keyboards. Quick Reference Guide 27 unjumpered Desktop Computer System Views Front View 1 2 3 11 10 1 USB 2.0 connectors (2) 2 LAN indicator light 9 8 76 5 4 Use the front USB connectors for devices that you use the back USB connectors for more information about booting to a USB device). Jumper RTCRST Setting jumpered Description The real-time clock...
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...the computer by pressing the power button. 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 the User's Guide for more information. Instead, perform an operating ... 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 illuminates and blinks or remains solid to indicate different operating...
...the computer by pressing the power button. 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 the User's Guide for more information. Instead, perform an operating ... 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 illuminates and blinks or remains solid to indicate different operating...
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...Back Panel Connectors" on page 30). Quick Reference Guide 29 8 headphone connector 9 microphone connector 10 3.5-inch drive bay 11 5.25-inch drive bay Back View Use the headphone connector to attach a microphone. Can contain an optional floppy drive, second hard drive, or optional media card reader.... Use the microphone connector to attach headphones and most kinds of the system will be different if a riser is installed. NOTE: The back view of ...
...Back Panel Connectors" on page 30). Quick Reference Guide 29 8 headphone connector 9 microphone connector 10 3.5-inch drive bay 11 5.25-inch drive bay Back View Use the headphone connector to attach a microphone. Can contain an optional floppy drive, second hard drive, or optional media card reader.... Use the microphone connector to attach headphones and most kinds of the system will be different if a riser is installed. NOTE: The back view of ...
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... activity light Flashes a yellow light when the computer is recommended that the network cable has been securely attached. Remote management features require use Category 3 wiring, force the network speed to 10 Mbps to either a network jack or your computer to a network or broadband ... 31 A good connection exists between a 1-Gbps (or 1000-Mbps) network and the computer. • Off - A click indicates that you must use of your network. It is transmitting or receiving network data. 2 link integrity light • Green - A good connection exists between a 100-Mbps ...
... activity light Flashes a yellow light when the computer is recommended that the network cable has been securely attached. Remote management features require use Category 3 wiring, force the network speed to 10 Mbps to either a network jack or your computer to a network or broadband ... 31 A good connection exists between a 1-Gbps (or 1000-Mbps) network and the computer. • Off - A click indicates that you must use of your network. It is transmitting or receiving network data. 2 link integrity light • Green - A good connection exists between a 100-Mbps ...
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...tabs and set it . 32 Quick Reference Guide CAUTION: Graphics card heat sinks can become very hot during normal operation. The default designations are using the hinge tabs as a handheld device, to the serial port. Removing the Computer Cover CAUTION: Before you have installed a padlock through the ...the release latch back as you lift the cover. 4 Grip the sides of the computer cover and pivot the cover up using a graphics card that supports dual monitors, use the y-cable that a graphics card heat sink has had sufficient time to cool before removing the computer cover. 1 Follow the...
...tabs and set it . 32 Quick Reference Guide CAUTION: Graphics card heat sinks can become very hot during normal operation. The default designations are using the hinge tabs as a handheld device, to the serial port. Removing the Computer Cover CAUTION: Before you have installed a padlock through the ...the release latch back as you lift the cover. 4 Grip the sides of the computer cover and pivot the cover up using a graphics card that supports dual monitors, use the y-cable that a graphics card heat sink has had sufficient time to cool before removing the computer cover. 1 Follow the...
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... real-time clock has not been reset. Quick Reference Guide 37 unjumpered Small Form Factor Computer System Views Front View 1 2 3 4 5 6 11 10 1 USB 2.0 connectors (2) 98 7 Use the front USB connectors for devices that typically remain connected, such as printers and keyboards. The real-time clock is recommended that you connect occasionally..., such as joysticks or cameras, or for bootable USB devices (see "System Setup" in the User's Guide for devices that you use the back USB connectors for more information about booting to a USB device).
... real-time clock has not been reset. Quick Reference Guide 37 unjumpered Small Form Factor Computer System Views Front View 1 2 3 4 5 6 11 10 1 USB 2.0 connectors (2) 98 7 Use the front USB connectors for devices that typically remain connected, such as printers and keyboards. The real-time clock is recommended that you connect occasionally..., such as joysticks or cameras, or for bootable USB devices (see "System Setup" in the User's Guide for devices that you use the back USB connectors for more information about booting to a USB device).
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...firmly, and turn off the computer by pressing the power button. Instead, perform an operating system shutdown. You can also rotate the badge using the slot provided near the bottom of your operating system has ACPI enabled, when you troubleshoot a computer problem based on the diagnostic code...do not turn the badge. 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. 4 LAN indicator light Indicates that a LAN (local area network) connection is being...
...firmly, and turn off the computer by pressing the power button. Instead, perform an operating system shutdown. You can also rotate the badge using the slot provided near the bottom of your operating system has ACPI enabled, when you troubleshoot a computer problem based on the diagnostic code...do not turn the badge. 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. 4 LAN indicator light Indicates that a LAN (local area network) connection is being...
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...of speakers. Can contain a slimline optical drive. 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 the User's Guide. The computer is configured as a wake device in a power-saving mode. &#...8226; Blinking or solid amber - See "Dell Diagnostics" on page 61 for Windows XP and Vista" in the User's Guide. The computer is turned off. • Steady green - Use the headphone connector to attach headphones and most kinds of light codes that can help...
...of speakers. Can contain a slimline optical drive. 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 the User's Guide. The computer is configured as a wake device in a power-saving mode. &#...8226; Blinking or solid amber - See "Dell Diagnostics" on page 61 for Windows XP and Vista" in the User's Guide. The computer is turned off. • Steady green - Use the headphone connector to attach headphones and most kinds of light codes that can help...
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... that the network cable has been securely attached. NOTE: Do not plug a telephone cable into a sound or telephony program. Use the green line-out connector (available on computers with integrated sound) to attach a record/playback device such as printers and keyboards.... 42 Quick Reference Guide If you use of the onboard NIC. 3 network adapter connector 4 network activity light 5 line-out connector 6 linein/microphone connector 7 USB 2.0 connectors (6)...
... that the network cable has been securely attached. NOTE: Do not plug a telephone cable into a sound or telephony program. Use the green line-out connector (available on computers with integrated sound) to attach a record/playback device such as printers and keyboards.... 42 Quick Reference Guide If you use of the onboard NIC. 3 network adapter connector 4 network activity light 5 line-out connector 6 linein/microphone connector 7 USB 2.0 connectors (6)...
