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Front View 1 2 34 5 6 7 8 9 12 10 11 1 hard drive activity light 3 WiFi (optional) light 5 power button, power light 2 link integrity light 4 diagnostic lights 6 optical drive About Your Computer 7 About Your Computer Mini Tower -
Front View 1 2 34 5 6 7 8 9 12 10 11 1 hard drive activity light 3 WiFi (optional) light 5 power button, power light 2 link integrity light 4 diagnostic lights 6 optical drive About Your Computer 7 About Your Computer Mini Tower -
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Back View 3 4 2 5 1 6 7 1 power supply check button 2 power supply check light 3 cover-release latch and padlock ring 4 security cable slot (security screw also an option) 8 About Your Computer 7 optical-drive eject button 8 optical-drive filler panel 9 flex bay (for optional floppy drive 10 USB 2.0 connectors (4) or memory card reader) 11 headphone connector 12 microphone connector Mini Tower -
Back View 3 4 2 5 1 6 7 1 power supply check button 2 power supply check light 3 cover-release latch and padlock ring 4 security cable slot (security screw also an option) 8 About Your Computer 7 optical-drive eject button 8 optical-drive filler panel 9 flex bay (for optional floppy drive 10 USB 2.0 connectors (4) or memory card reader) 11 headphone connector 12 microphone connector Mini Tower -
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5 power connector 7 expansion-card slots (4) 6 back-panel connectors Mini Tower - Back Panel Connectors 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 14 13 12 11 9 10 1 PS2 mouse connector 3 serial connector 5 network adapter connector 7 space for optional wireless connector 9 line-in/microphone connector 11 VGA video connector 13 DisplayPort connector 2 parallel (printer) connector 4 network-activity light 6 link-integrity light 8 line-out connector 10 USB 2.0 connectors (6) 12 eSATA connector 14 PS2 keyboard connector About Your Computer 9
5 power connector 7 expansion-card slots (4) 6 back-panel connectors Mini Tower - Back Panel Connectors 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 14 13 12 11 9 10 1 PS2 mouse connector 3 serial connector 5 network adapter connector 7 space for optional wireless connector 9 line-in/microphone connector 11 VGA video connector 13 DisplayPort connector 2 parallel (printer) connector 4 network-activity light 6 link-integrity light 8 line-out connector 10 USB 2.0 connectors (6) 12 eSATA connector 14 PS2 keyboard connector About Your Computer 9
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Front View 1 2 3 4 12 11 10 987 6 5 1 power button, power light 3 optical-drive tray eject button 5 USB 2.0 connectors (2) 7 headphone connector 9 hard drive activity light 11 WiFi (optional) light 2 optical drive 4 Dell™ badge 6 microphone connector 8 flex bay (for optional floppy drive, memory card reader, or second 3.5-inch hard disk drive) 10 link integrity light 12 diagnostic lights 10 About Your Computer Desktop -
Front View 1 2 3 4 12 11 10 987 6 5 1 power button, power light 3 optical-drive tray eject button 5 USB 2.0 connectors (2) 7 headphone connector 9 hard drive activity light 11 WiFi (optional) light 2 optical drive 4 Dell™ badge 6 microphone connector 8 flex bay (for optional floppy drive, memory card reader, or second 3.5-inch hard disk drive) 10 link integrity light 12 diagnostic lights 10 About Your Computer Desktop -
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Back View 1 23 4 7 6 5 1 expansion card slots (4) 3 power supply check light 5 security cable slot 7 back-panel connectors 2 power supply check button 4 cover-release latch and padlock ring (security screw also an option) 6 power connector About Your Computer 11 Desktop -
Back View 1 23 4 7 6 5 1 expansion card slots (4) 3 power supply check light 5 security cable slot 7 back-panel connectors 2 power supply check button 4 cover-release latch and padlock ring (security screw also an option) 6 power connector About Your Computer 11 Desktop -
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Back Panel Connectors 6 1 2 3 4 5 7 8 14 13 12 1 PS2 mouse connector 3 serial connector 5 network adapter connector 7 space for optional wireless connector 9 line-in/microphone connector 11 VGA video connector 13 DisplayPort connector 9 11 10 2 parallel (printer) connector 4 network-activity light 6 link-integrity light 8 line-out connector 10 USB 2.0 connectors (6) 12 eSATA connector 14 PS2 keyboard connector 12 About Your Computer Desktop -
Back Panel Connectors 6 1 2 3 4 5 7 8 14 13 12 1 PS2 mouse connector 3 serial connector 5 network adapter connector 7 space for optional wireless connector 9 line-in/microphone connector 11 VGA video connector 13 DisplayPort connector 9 11 10 2 parallel (printer) connector 4 network-activity light 6 link-integrity light 8 line-out connector 10 USB 2.0 connectors (6) 12 eSATA connector 14 PS2 keyboard connector 12 About Your Computer Desktop -
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Front View 1 2 3 4 12 11 10 9 8 76 5 1 power button, power light 3 optical-drive eject button 5 Dell badge 7 microphone connector 9 hard drive activity light 11 WiFi (optional) light 2 optical-drive (slim-line) 4 slim-line flex bay (for optional floppy drive or memory card reader) 6 headphone connector 8 USB 2.0 connectors (2) 10 link integrity light 12 diagnostic lights About Your Computer 13 Small Form Factor-
Front View 1 2 3 4 12 11 10 9 8 76 5 1 power button, power light 3 optical-drive eject button 5 Dell badge 7 microphone connector 9 hard drive activity light 11 WiFi (optional) light 2 optical-drive (slim-line) 4 slim-line flex bay (for optional floppy drive or memory card reader) 6 headphone connector 8 USB 2.0 connectors (2) 10 link integrity light 12 diagnostic lights About Your Computer 13 Small Form Factor-
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Back View 1 2 3 4 1 expansion-card slots (2) 3 power supply check light 5 security cable slot 7 back-panel connectors 5 7 6 2 power supply check button 4 cover-release latch and padlock ring (security screw also an option) 6 power connector 14 About Your Computer Small Form Factor-
Back View 1 2 3 4 1 expansion-card slots (2) 3 power supply check light 5 security cable slot 7 back-panel connectors 5 7 6 2 power supply check button 4 cover-release latch and padlock ring (security screw also an option) 6 power connector 14 About Your Computer Small Form Factor-
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Back Panel Connectors 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 14 13 12 1 PS2 mouse connector 3 serial connector 5 network adapter connector 7 space for optional wireless connector 9 line-in/microphone connector 11 VGA video connector 13 DisplayPort connector 9 11 10 2 parallel (printer) connector 4 network-activity light 6 link-integrity light 8 line-out connector 10 USB 2.0 connectors (6) 12 eSATA connector 14 PS2 keyboard connector About Your Computer 15 Small Form Factor-
Back Panel Connectors 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 14 13 12 1 PS2 mouse connector 3 serial connector 5 network adapter connector 7 space for optional wireless connector 9 line-in/microphone connector 11 VGA video connector 13 DisplayPort connector 9 11 10 2 parallel (printer) connector 4 network-activity light 6 link-integrity light 8 line-out connector 10 USB 2.0 connectors (6) 12 eSATA connector 14 PS2 keyboard connector About Your Computer 15 Small Form Factor-
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... computer is reading data from or writing data to the SATA hard drive or CD/DVD. See "Power Problems" on state amber light - amber 34 Specifications Connectors (continued) Expansion slots PCI Express Front panel USB Processor Front panel control Front panel audio HDA header Memory... Power 12 V Power LAN on motherboard (LOM) Controls and Lights Front of computer: Power button Power light Drive activity light Diagnostic light Mini Tower: four full-height slots Desktop: four half-height slots without riser, two full-height slots, two...
... computer is reading data from or writing data to the SATA hard drive or CD/DVD. See "Power Problems" on state amber light - amber 34 Specifications Connectors (continued) Expansion slots PCI Express Front panel USB Processor Front panel control Front panel audio HDA header Memory... Power 12 V Power LAN on motherboard (LOM) Controls and Lights Front of computer: Power button Power light Drive activity light Diagnostic light Mini Tower: four full-height slots Desktop: four half-height slots without riser, two full-height slots, two...
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...adapter) 10 - The power cable must be defective. Customers can test the health of the computer) and the electrical outlet. Amber/Yellow off (no light) - DC power supply Wattage Mini Tower: 305 W Desktop: 255 W Small Form Factor: 235 W Maximum heat dissipation Mini Tower: 165 W (MHD... test. The computer is functional. Specifications 35 Link integrity light (on back of the power system by using the power supply wattage rating. Controls and Lights (continued) Network link light blue WiFi (optional) link light blue Rear of the unit where the AC plug is ...
...adapter) 10 - The power cable must be defective. Customers can test the health of the computer) and the electrical outlet. Amber/Yellow off (no light) - DC power supply Wattage Mini Tower: 305 W Desktop: 255 W Small Form Factor: 235 W Maximum heat dissipation Mini Tower: 165 W (MHD... test. The computer is functional. Specifications 35 Link integrity light (on back of the power system by using the power supply wattage rating. Controls and Lights (continued) Network link light blue WiFi (optional) link light blue Rear of the unit where the AC plug is ...
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... before opening the cover. Power Problems CAUTION: Before working inside your computer. Troubleshooting Tips CAUTION: Always unplug your Service Manual on support.dell.com. NOTE: For detailed troubleshooting information, including responding to system messages, see your computer from the electrical outlet before the problem started,... In the search results, select the option that shipped with the system. Consult the following table in a program, see www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. Troubleshooting Tips 39 The diagnostic lights on the screen, write down the exact message.
... before opening the cover. Power Problems CAUTION: Before working inside your computer. Troubleshooting Tips CAUTION: Always unplug your Service Manual on support.dell.com. NOTE: For detailed troubleshooting information, including responding to system messages, see your computer from the electrical outlet before the problem started,... In the search results, select the option that shipped with the system. Consult the following table in a program, see www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. Troubleshooting Tips 39 The diagnostic lights on the screen, write down the exact message.
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..., power extension cables, and other significance. Allow one minute for the power to the system board. • Unplug the computer. NOTE: The diagnostic lights will blink when the power button is amber or off or not receiving power. A possible motherboard failure has occurred. Plug the computer into an electrical... cable are plugged into a working by testing it is working electrical outlet and press the power button. • If the problem persists, contact Dell (see "Contacting Dell" on . • Ensure that any power strips being used are securely connected to drain.
..., power extension cables, and other significance. Allow one minute for the power to the system board. • Unplug the computer. NOTE: The diagnostic lights will blink when the power button is amber or off or not receiving power. A possible motherboard failure has occurred. Plug the computer into an electrical... cable are plugged into a working by testing it is working electrical outlet and press the power button. • If the problem persists, contact Dell (see "Contacting Dell" on . • Ensure that any power strips being used are securely connected to drain.
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...page 66). Suggested Resolution 1 Power off computer, leaving the computer plugged in. Contact Dell (see "Contacting Dell" on page 66). • Reinstall the CPU and restart the system. Troubleshooting Tips 41 Light Pattern Blinking Amber Steady Amber Problem Description A possible motherboard, power supply, or peripheral... a peripheral. If the LED next to boot, inspect the CPU socket for damage. • If the problem persists, contact Dell (see "Contacting Dell" on page 66). 3 If the LED still does not illuminate, remove the PSU connections from the motherboard, then press and ...
...page 66). Suggested Resolution 1 Power off computer, leaving the computer plugged in. Contact Dell (see "Contacting Dell" on page 66). • Reinstall the CPU and restart the system. Troubleshooting Tips 41 Light Pattern Blinking Amber Steady Amber Problem Description A possible motherboard, power supply, or peripheral... a peripheral. If the LED next to boot, inspect the CPU socket for damage. • If the problem persists, contact Dell (see "Contacting Dell" on page 66). 3 If the LED still does not illuminate, remove the PSU connections from the motherboard, then press and ...
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...• If available, install verified working memory of the same type into your computer. • If the problem persists, contact Dell (see "Contacting Dell" on page 66). If only one . • If the problem persists, the motherboard is installed, try moving it to ...• Replace the CPU with a known good CPU. A possible motherboard failure has occurred. • Remove all modules without error. Light Pattern Steady Amber Steady Amber Steady Amber Steady Amber Problem Description Suggested Resolution Memory modules are installed, remove the modules, then reinstall one ...
...• If available, install verified working memory of the same type into your computer. • If the problem persists, contact Dell (see "Contacting Dell" on page 66). If only one . • If the problem persists, the motherboard is installed, try moving it to ...• Replace the CPU with a known good CPU. A possible motherboard failure has occurred. • Remove all modules without error. Light Pattern Steady Amber Steady Amber Steady Amber Steady Amber Problem Description Suggested Resolution Memory modules are installed, remove the modules, then reinstall one ...
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... from the PCI and PCI-E slots and restart the computer. Troubleshooting Tips 43 Contact Dell (see "Contacting Dell" on page 66). The diagnostic lights are not lit after the computer successfully boots to boot, contact Dell (see "Contacting Dell" on condition. "Contacting Dell" on page 66). A possible coin cell battery failure has occurred. • Remove the...
... from the PCI and PCI-E slots and restart the computer. Troubleshooting Tips 43 Contact Dell (see "Contacting Dell" on page 66). The diagnostic lights are not lit after the computer successfully boots to boot, contact Dell (see "Contacting Dell" on condition. "Contacting Dell" on page 66). A possible coin cell battery failure has occurred. • Remove the...
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Light Pattern Steady Blue Steady Blue Steady Blue Steady Blue Steady Blue Problem Description A possible processor failure has occurred. If the computer starts normally, continue to install additional memory modules (one module (see your service manual). • If the problem persists, contact Dell...Reseat any installed graphics cards (see the "Cards" section for your computer. • If the problem persists, contact Dell (see "Contacting Dell" on page 66). cable connections. 44 Troubleshooting Tips Suggested Resolution • Reseat the processor (see Processor information for your...
Light Pattern Steady Blue Steady Blue Steady Blue Steady Blue Steady Blue Problem Description A possible processor failure has occurred. If the computer starts normally, continue to install additional memory modules (one module (see your service manual). • If the problem persists, contact Dell...Reseat any installed graphics cards (see the "Cards" section for your computer. • If the problem persists, contact Dell (see "Contacting Dell" on page 66). cable connections. 44 Troubleshooting Tips Suggested Resolution • Reseat the processor (see Processor information for your...
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... supported by your computer (see the "Specifications" section for your computer). • If the problem persists, contact Dell (see "Contacting Dell" on page 66). Light Pattern Steady Blue Steady Blue Problem Description Suggested Resolution No memory modules are detected. • If two or more ... install working memory of the same type into your computer (see your service manual). • If the problem persists, contact Dell (see "Contacting Dell" on page 66). Troubleshooting Tips 45 If the computer starts normally, continue to install additional memory modules (one module (see ...
... supported by your computer (see the "Specifications" section for your computer). • If the problem persists, contact Dell (see "Contacting Dell" on page 66). Light Pattern Steady Blue Steady Blue Problem Description Suggested Resolution No memory modules are detected. • If two or more ... install working memory of the same type into your computer (see your service manual). • If the problem persists, contact Dell (see "Contacting Dell" on page 66). Troubleshooting Tips 45 If the computer starts normally, continue to install additional memory modules (one module (see ...
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...or optical drive), check system setup to boot from the computer for resource conflicts. 4 If the problem persists, contact Dell (see "Contacting Dell" on page 66). 46 Troubleshooting Tips Another failure has occurred. • Ensure that all hard drive and optical drive...reinstall the card you removed, then remove a different card and restart the computer. 3 Repeat this process for each expansion card installed. Light Pattern Steady Blue Steady Blue Problem Description Suggested Resolution A possible expansion card failure has occurred. 1 Determine if a conflict exists by removing ...
...or optical drive), check system setup to boot from the computer for resource conflicts. 4 If the problem persists, contact Dell (see "Contacting Dell" on page 66). 46 Troubleshooting Tips Another failure has occurred. • Ensure that all hard drive and optical drive...reinstall the card you removed, then remove a different card and restart the computer. 3 Repeat this process for each expansion card installed. Light Pattern Steady Blue Steady Blue Problem Description Suggested Resolution A possible expansion card failure has occurred. 1 Determine if a conflict exists by removing ...
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..., and mouse extension cables • Too many devices connected to the same power strip • Multiple power strips connected to see "Dell Diagnostics" on the keyboard, move the mouse, or press the power button to ensure that your computer. ELIMINATE INTERFERENCE - IF YOU ...supported by your computer, see "Specifications" on page 49). Troubleshooting Tips 47 Light Pattern Blinking Blue Problem Description The computer is successfully communicating with the memory. • Run the Dell Diagnostics (see if that the memory you are using to the same electrical ...
..., and mouse extension cables • Too many devices connected to the same power strip • Multiple power strips connected to see "Dell Diagnostics" on the keyboard, move the mouse, or press the power button to ensure that your computer. ELIMINATE INTERFERENCE - IF YOU ...supported by your computer, see "Specifications" on page 49). Troubleshooting Tips 47 Light Pattern Blinking Blue Problem Description The computer is successfully communicating with the memory. • Run the Dell Diagnostics (see if that the memory you are using to the same electrical ...
