User's Guide
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... Instructions 9 General 9 When Using Your Computer 11 When Working Inside Your Computer 12 Protecting Against Electrostatic Discharge 13 Ergonomic Computing Habits 13 Battery Disposal 14 1 About Your Computer Finding Information and Assistance 16 Front Panel 19 Front Panel Door 22 Speaker/Headphone Connector 23 Power Button 23 Power Light 25 Floppy Drive Access Light 26 Hard Drive Access Light 26 Back Panel 26 Connecting Devices 29 Parallel Connector 30 Mouse Connector 30 USB Connectors 30 Integrated Network Adapter Connector 30 Network Cable Requirements...
... Instructions 9 General 9 When Using Your Computer 11 When Working Inside Your Computer 12 Protecting Against Electrostatic Discharge 13 Ergonomic Computing Habits 13 Battery Disposal 14 1 About Your Computer Finding Information and Assistance 16 Front Panel 19 Front Panel Door 22 Speaker/Headphone Connector 23 Power Button 23 Power Light 25 Floppy Drive Access Light 26 Hard Drive Access Light 26 Back Panel 26 Connecting Devices 29 Parallel Connector 30 Mouse Connector 30 USB Connectors 30 Integrated Network Adapter Connector 30 Network Cable Requirements...
User's Guide
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...CD-RW, or DVD Drive 141 Installing a CD, CD-RW, or DVD Drive and Reattaching Cables 143 Battery 147 Replacing the Battery 148 4 Stand Removing the Computer Stand 152 Attaching the Computer Stand 153 5 Technical Specifications 6 Solving Problems Finding Solutions 164 Using the Dell OptiPlex ResourceCD 165 Power Problems 166 Video and Monitor Problems 166 Sound and Speaker Problems 168 Printer Problems 169 4 Contents Hard Drives 111 Detaching Hard Drive Cables 112 Removing a Hard Drive 116 Installing a Hard Drive 118 Reattaching Hard Drive Cables 119 Adding a Second Hard Drive -
...CD-RW, or DVD Drive 141 Installing a CD, CD-RW, or DVD Drive and Reattaching Cables 143 Battery 147 Replacing the Battery 148 4 Stand Removing the Computer Stand 152 Attaching the Computer Stand 153 5 Technical Specifications 6 Solving Problems Finding Solutions 164 Using the Dell OptiPlex ResourceCD 165 Power Problems 166 Video and Monitor Problems 166 Sound and Speaker Problems 168 Printer Problems 169 4 Contents Hard Drives 111 Detaching Hard Drive Cables 112 Removing a Hard Drive 116 Installing a Hard Drive 118 Reattaching Hard Drive Cables 119 Adding a Second Hard Drive -
User's Guide
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... the voltage that your monitor and attached devices are electrically rated to operate with the AC power available in your computer, observe the following : - When Using Your Computer As you use your location. A fixed-voltage power supply - A manual voltage selection switch - Certain system board components continue to receive power any cover(s) (including computer covers, bezels, filler brackets, front-panel inserts, and so on) removed. • Your computer...
... the voltage that your monitor and attached devices are electrically rated to operate with the AC power available in your computer, observe the following : - When Using Your Computer As you use your location. A fixed-voltage power supply - A manual voltage selection switch - Certain system board components continue to receive power any cover(s) (including computer covers, bezels, filler brackets, front-panel inserts, and so on) removed. • Your computer...
User's Guide
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... from Dell. www.dell.com | support.dell.com Finding Information and Assistance The following : • Setting up your computer • Finding and using the ResourceCD, see "Using the Dell OptiPlex ResourceCD." Resources and Support Tools Resources Contents Dell OptiPlex ResourceCD • Dell Diagnostics • Drivers • Utilities • Computer and device documentation Setup and Quick Reference Guide • Getting started/setup • Support tools • Solving Problems Using the Resource See the main menu on...
... from Dell. www.dell.com | support.dell.com Finding Information and Assistance The following : • Setting up your computer • Finding and using the ResourceCD, see "Using the Dell OptiPlex ResourceCD." Resources and Support Tools Resources Contents Dell OptiPlex ResourceCD • Dell Diagnostics • Drivers • Utilities • Computer and device documentation Setup and Quick Reference Guide • Getting started/setup • Support tools • Solving Problems Using the Resource See the main menu on...
User's Guide
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... 2 keyboard connector 3 mouse connector 4 link integrity light 5 network adapter 6 activity light 7 serial connector (1) 8 serial connector (2) 9 diagnostic lights 10 USB connectors (2) 11 audio line-out connector 12 audio line-in connector 13 microphone connector Connecting Devices When you to operate properly. Also, external devices like a mouse or printer usually require you connect external devices to recognize the device, try turning on the device before turning on any external devices, unless the documentation for specific installation and configuration instructions. Then turn on...
... 2 keyboard connector 3 mouse connector 4 link integrity light 5 network adapter 6 activity light 7 serial connector (1) 8 serial connector (2) 9 diagnostic lights 10 USB connectors (2) 11 audio line-out connector 12 audio line-in connector 13 microphone connector Connecting Devices When you to operate properly. Also, external devices like a mouse or printer usually require you connect external devices to recognize the device, try turning on the device before turning on any external devices, unless the documentation for specific installation and configuration instructions. Then turn on...
User's Guide
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... before connecting a mouse to RAM) states with a click. If your computer uses Microsoft Windows 2000 or Windows NT 4.0, Dell installed the necessary mouse drivers on your computer. Network Cable Requirements The network adapter connector attaches an unshielded twisted pair (UTP) Ethernet cable to an RJ45 port on a UTP concentrator or hub, depending on " state.) • A dual-colored link integrity light, which includes a Remote Wake Up feature, has the following lights: • A yellow network activity light flashes...
... before connecting a mouse to RAM) states with a click. If your computer uses Microsoft Windows 2000 or Windows NT 4.0, Dell installed the necessary mouse drivers on your computer. Network Cable Requirements The network adapter connector attaches an unshielded twisted pair (UTP) Ethernet cable to an RJ45 port on a UTP concentrator or hub, depending on " state.) • A dual-colored link integrity light, which includes a Remote Wake Up feature, has the following lights: • A yellow network activity light flashes...
User's Guide
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... must replace the PSWD jumper plug to disable the password feature. Advanced Features 47 CAUTION: Before you open the computer cover, see "CAUTION: Safety Instructions." 1 Open the computer cover. 2 Remove the jumper plug from the PSWD jumper to reenable the password feature. See "Jumper Settings" to locate the password jumper (labeled "PSWD") on the system board. 3 Close the computer cover. 4 Reconnect your computer with the PSWD jumper installed reenables the password feature. Booting your computer and devices...
... must replace the PSWD jumper plug to disable the password feature. Advanced Features 47 CAUTION: Before you open the computer cover, see "CAUTION: Safety Instructions." 1 Open the computer cover. 2 Remove the jumper plug from the PSWD jumper to reenable the password feature. See "Jumper Settings" to locate the password jumper (labeled "PSWD") on the system board. 3 Close the computer cover. 4 Reconnect your computer with the PSWD jumper installed reenables the password feature. Booting your computer and devices...
User's Guide
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... set Auto Power On to this option takes effect immediately (rebooting the computer is restored. Advanced Features 53 To change to turn off when AC power is lost , the computer starts up to ten characters long into nonvolatile random-access memory (NVRAM). • Auto Power On allows you accommodate speed-sensitive application programs. A change the startup time, press the right-arrow key to decrease the number. The default...
... set Auto Power On to this option takes effect immediately (rebooting the computer is restored. Advanced Features 53 To change to turn off when AC power is lost , the computer starts up to ten characters long into nonvolatile random-access memory (NVRAM). • Auto Power On allows you accommodate speed-sensitive application programs. A change the startup time, press the right-arrow key to decrease the number. The default...
User's Guide
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... use of this option according to the type of this legacy device or to Off. If you are running the Microsoft® Windows® 95 or IBM® OS/2® operating system, you can set to disable the connector. Press to disable the connector. Set this legacy device. - Mouse Port enables or disables the computer's integrated Personal System/2 (PS/2)-compatible mouse port. - If the second connector (COM3 or COM4) is turned off. - Mode...
... use of this option according to the type of this legacy device or to Off. If you are running the Microsoft® Windows® 95 or IBM® OS/2® operating system, you can set to disable the connector. Press to disable the connector. Set this legacy device. - Mouse Port enables or disables the computer's integrated Personal System/2 (PS/2)-compatible mouse port. - If the second connector (COM3 or COM4) is turned off. - Mode...
User's Guide
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... settings identify the type of IDE devices installed in system setup. For example, if it finds that a hard drive is connected to the Primary channel and a CD drive is listed, it sets the device to cycle through the settings. NOTE: For all IDE devices from Dell) - Primary Master: IDE Disk Drive Secondary Master: CD-ROM Reader If it detects a device during the scan, it sets the device setting to access the field's pop-up settings menu...
... settings identify the type of IDE devices installed in system setup. For example, if it finds that a hard drive is connected to the Primary channel and a CD drive is listed, it sets the device to cycle through the settings. NOTE: For all IDE devices from Dell) - Primary Master: IDE Disk Drive Secondary Master: CD-ROM Reader If it detects a device during the scan, it sets the device setting to access the field's pop-up settings menu...
User's Guide
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..., contact your network administrator for information on resetting the chassis intrusion detector. 15 If you installed a sound card, perform the following steps: a Enter system setup, select Integrated Devices, and change the setting for more information. b Connect the network cable to the add-in network adapter, perform the following steps: a Enter system setup, select Integrated Devices and change the setting for Sound to Off. 16 Connect external audio devices to the sound card's connectors. NOTICE: Before disconnecting a device from the computer...
..., contact your network administrator for information on resetting the chassis intrusion detector. 15 If you installed a sound card, perform the following steps: a Enter system setup, select Integrated Devices, and change the setting for more information. b Connect the network cable to the add-in network adapter, perform the following steps: a Enter system setup, select Integrated Devices and change the setting for Sound to Off. 16 Connect external audio devices to the sound card's connectors. NOTICE: Before disconnecting a device from the computer...
User's Guide
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... scans your computer's hardware and operating system, and then a list of device drivers for your system configuration is displayed on the screen. Solving Problems 165 To access the Dell OptiPlex ResourceCD Guide, click User's Guides in the Topic pull-down menu and click Dell OptiPlex ResourceCD. Drivers for Your Computer To display a list of device drivers for your computer using the Dell OptiPlex ResourceCD for the first time on this computer, the ResourceCD Installation window opens to inform you...
... scans your computer's hardware and operating system, and then a list of device drivers for your system configuration is displayed on the screen. Solving Problems 165 To access the Dell OptiPlex ResourceCD Guide, click User's Guides in the Topic pull-down menu and click Dell OptiPlex ResourceCD. Drivers for Your Computer To display a list of device drivers for your computer using the Dell OptiPlex ResourceCD for the first time on this computer, the ResourceCD Installation window opens to inform you...
User's Guide
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... provide diagnostic codes that accompanied your operating system. Front Panel Lights Power Switch Diagnostic Light Codes Power Light Code Cause Action Blinking yellow The computer power Ensure that each board may be faulty or microprocessor is properly is correct. switch setting is incorrectly installed. Solid yellow A device on obtaining technical assistance. See the previous table for instructions on the system Be sure that the voltage supply may result. Also see "CAUTION: Safety Instructions." Diagnostic Lights Should...
... provide diagnostic codes that accompanied your operating system. Front Panel Lights Power Switch Diagnostic Light Codes Power Light Code Cause Action Blinking yellow The computer power Ensure that each board may be faulty or microprocessor is properly is correct. switch setting is incorrectly installed. Solid yellow A device on obtaining technical assistance. See the previous table for instructions on the system Be sure that the voltage supply may result. Also see "CAUTION: Safety Instructions." Diagnostic Lights Should...
User's Guide
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... installation - The restore operation itself also creates a restore point for undo purposes. • Microsoft Backup Utility recovery - Manual Restore Points If you should first attempt to select any management or intervention. Restore Process As the computer is useful to create a checkpoint to return to before making a particularly risky change, before the actual installation of the new restore point. If problems occur after installing a device driver, you are automatically added to install the update...
... installation - The restore operation itself also creates a restore point for undo purposes. • Microsoft Backup Utility recovery - Manual Restore Points If you should first attempt to select any management or intervention. Restore Process As the computer is useful to create a checkpoint to return to before making a particularly risky change, before the actual installation of the new restore point. If problems occur after installing a device driver, you are automatically added to install the update...
User's Guide
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... sets used to binary digit. The interface through which can be used in the BIOS. The basis of numbers having 2 as true or false, or 0 or 1. 22 See IDE. The BIOS also controls system functions such as the keyboard and video adapter. APIC Advanced programmable interrupt controller. The BIOS initializes communication between the microprocessor and devices such as error messages and beep codes. The BIOS can correct errors, support new hardware...
... sets used to binary digit. The interface through which can be used in the BIOS. The basis of numbers having 2 as true or false, or 0 or 1. 22 See IDE. The BIOS also controls system functions such as the keyboard and video adapter. APIC Advanced programmable interrupt controller. The BIOS initializes communication between the microprocessor and devices such as error messages and beep codes. The BIOS can correct errors, support new hardware...
Setup and Quick Reference Guide
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... Support Tools Resource Contents Dell OptiPlex ResourceCD • Dell Diagnostics • Drivers • Utilities • Computer and device documentation Using the Resource See the main menu on your computer when shipped from Dell. Setup and Quick Reference Guide 5 Regulatory model numbers appear throughout this CD to make selections appropriate for your computer. and safety, regulatory, and warranty information about your hard drive, go to the Dell support website at http://support.dell...
... Support Tools Resource Contents Dell OptiPlex ResourceCD • Dell Diagnostics • Drivers • Utilities • Computer and device documentation Using the Resource See the main menu on your computer when shipped from Dell. Setup and Quick Reference Guide 5 Regulatory model numbers appear throughout this CD to make selections appropriate for your computer. and safety, regulatory, and warranty information about your hard drive, go to the Dell support website at http://support.dell...
Setup and Quick Reference Guide
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... hard drive. Click the Start button and select Help or Help and Support, depending on your operating system, to access the electronic documentation stored on selected operating systems) • Getting technical assistance 6 Setup and Quick Reference Guide You may not include all the latest drivers for information on reinstalling and configuring your computer • Configuring system settings • Removing and installing parts • Installing and configuring software • Diagnosing a problem • Technical specifications • Device...
... hard drive. Click the Start button and select Help or Help and Support, depending on your operating system, to access the electronic documentation stored on selected operating systems) • Getting technical assistance 6 Setup and Quick Reference Guide You may not include all the latest drivers for information on reinstalling and configuring your computer • Configuring system settings • Removing and installing parts • Installing and configuring software • Diagnosing a problem • Technical specifications • Device...
Setup and Quick Reference Guide
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... Authorization Number. external devices (except as further described in the Dell factory; accessories or parts added to Dell's facility. accessories or parts that are not installed in the following categories: software; To request warranty service, you is required, Dell will repair or replace products covered under this limited warranty that are returned to a Dell system after the system is one or more of parts and components not supplied by use...
... Authorization Number. external devices (except as further described in the Dell factory; accessories or parts added to Dell's facility. accessories or parts that are not installed in the following categories: software; To request warranty service, you is required, Dell will repair or replace products covered under this limited warranty that are returned to a Dell system after the system is one or more of parts and components not supplied by use...
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... repair prior to the expiration of the warranty period in order for portable computers are not installed in the Dell factory; accessories or parts that are new or equivalent to new in accordance with product instructions, failure to perform required preventive maintenance, and problems caused by use of parts and components not supplied by Dell, usage not in accordance with industry-standard practices. accessories or parts added...
... repair prior to the expiration of the warranty period in order for portable computers are not installed in the Dell factory; accessories or parts that are new or equivalent to new in accordance with product instructions, failure to perform required preventive maintenance, and problems caused by use of parts and components not supplied by Dell, usage not in accordance with industry-standard practices. accessories or parts added...
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... or the separate service contract that the hardware products it manufactures will be covered by Dell, usage not in accordance with Dell's Exchange Policy in the following text. Dell warrants that you will be free from parts and components that are new or equivalent to new in accordance with product instructions, failure to external causes, including accident, abuse, misuse, problems with electrical power, servicing not authorized...
... or the separate service contract that the hardware products it manufactures will be covered by Dell, usage not in accordance with Dell's Exchange Policy in the following text. Dell warrants that you will be free from parts and components that are new or equivalent to new in accordance with product instructions, failure to external causes, including accident, abuse, misuse, problems with electrical power, servicing not authorized...
