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... 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...
... 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...
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... and installing parts • Installing and configuring software • Diagnosing a problem • Technical specifications • Device documentation (on selected operating systems) • Getting technical assistance Dell Support website • Technical support and information Go to Dell Support website at support.dell.com and complete the one-time registration. • Get help with general usage...
... and installing parts • Installing and configuring software • Diagnosing a problem • Technical specifications • Device documentation (on selected operating systems) • Getting technical assistance Dell Support website • Technical support and information Go to Dell Support website at support.dell.com and complete the one-time registration. • Get help with general usage...
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... before turning on the computer.) A bout Yo ur Computer 29 Then turn on the computer before turning on any external devices, unless the documentation for specific installation and configuration instructions. I /O) connector to operate properly.
... before turning on the computer.) A bout Yo ur Computer 29 Then turn on the computer before turning on any external devices, unless the documentation for specific installation and configuration instructions. I /O) connector to operate properly.
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.... Connect the audio cable from any of these devices to the line-in system setup and add an expansion card containing a serial connector configured to a specific designation, the computer automatically maps (assigns) the integrated ports to this designation. Keyboard Connector Attach the keyboard cable to the microphone jack. Serial Connectors Default...
.... Connect the audio cable from any of these devices to the line-in system setup and add an expansion card containing a serial connector configured to a specific designation, the computer automatically maps (assigns) the integrated ports to this designation. Keyboard Connector Attach the keyboard cable to the microphone jack. Serial Connectors Default...
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... supports instrumentation that are available. Any changes that conforms to electronically activate or deactivate specific connectors and media devices including: serial and USB connectors, parallel connector, floppy drive, PCI slots, and PS/2 mouse. www.dell.com | support.dell.com LegacySelect Technology Control LegacySelect technology control permits the deployment of this type is provided...
... supports instrumentation that are available. Any changes that conforms to electronically activate or deactivate specific connectors and media devices including: serial and USB connectors, parallel connector, floppy drive, PCI slots, and PS/2 mouse. www.dell.com | support.dell.com LegacySelect Technology Control LegacySelect technology control permits the deployment of this type is provided...
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... a PCI device. • Primary Drive n and Secondary Drive n Primary Drive n identifies drives attached to PCI devices unless a particular device, device driver, or operating system requires a specific IRQ line already in the computer. - When AGP (the default) is Off. Then select the device whose IRQ line you add memory, check this option...
... a PCI device. • Primary Drive n and Secondary Drive n Primary Drive n identifies drives attached to PCI devices unless a particular device, device driver, or operating system requires a specific IRQ line already in the computer. - When AGP (the default) is Off. Then select the device whose IRQ line you add memory, check this option...
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www.dell.com | support.dell.com Microprocessor Microprocessor type Intel® Pentium® 4 microprocessor. A slower compatibility speed can be set through system setup Level 1 (L1) cache 8-kilobyte (KB) Level 2 (L2) ... access (DMA) four channels Interrupts 15 Computer BIOS Desktop Management Interface (DMI) 2.0sand system management BIOS 2.3-compliant BIOS in 4-megabit (Mb) flash chip 156 Technical Specifications Design provides for future Dell-supported upgrades.
www.dell.com | support.dell.com Microprocessor Microprocessor type Intel® Pentium® 4 microprocessor. A slower compatibility speed can be set through system setup Level 1 (L1) cache 8-kilobyte (KB) Level 2 (L2) ... access (DMA) four channels Interrupts 15 Computer BIOS Desktop Management Interface (DMI) 2.0sand system management BIOS 2.3-compliant BIOS in 4-megabit (Mb) flash chip 156 Technical Specifications Design provides for future Dell-supported upgrades.
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... panel Expansion Bus Bus types PCI and AGP Bus speed PCI: 33 MHz AGP: 66 MHz Small form-factor computer expansion-card connector one Technical Specifications 157 headphones minijack on the rear input/output (I/O) panel; System bus speed Network interface controller 100 megahertz (MHz) clock, 400 MHz data rate integrated 3C920...
... panel Expansion Bus Bus types PCI and AGP Bus speed PCI: 33 MHz AGP: 66 MHz Small form-factor computer expansion-card connector one Technical Specifications 157 headphones minijack on the rear input/output (I/O) panel; System bus speed Network interface controller 100 megahertz (MHz) clock, 400 MHz data rate integrated 3C920...
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two on the back I/O panel; www.dell.com | support.dell.com AGP expansion-card connector data width (maximum) 32 bits AGP expansion-card connector size 172 pins AGP bus protocols 4x modes at 1.5 V Drives Externally .../2-compatible mouse 6-pin mini-DIN on the back I/O panel Universal Serial Bus (USB) two USB-compliant connectors on the front panel Internally accessible: 158 Technical Specifications
two on the back I/O panel; www.dell.com | support.dell.com AGP expansion-card connector data width (maximum) 32 bits AGP expansion-card connector size 172 pins AGP bus protocols 4x modes at 1.5 V Drives Externally .../2-compatible mouse 6-pin mini-DIN on the back I/O panel Universal Serial Bus (USB) two USB-compliant connectors on the front panel Internally accessible: 158 Technical Specifications
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...-up changes boot sequence (during POST only) Controls and Lights Power control push button Power lights green light on integrated network adapter) yellow light Technical Specifications 159 orange light network adapter) for 10-Mb operation;
...-up changes boot sequence (during POST only) Controls and Lights Power control push button Power lights green light on integrated network adapter) yellow light Technical Specifications 159 orange light network adapter) for 10-Mb operation;
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www.dell.com | support.dell.com Diagnostic lights Standby power light Power DC power supply: Wattage Heat dissipation Voltage Backup battery Physical Small form-factor computer: Height Width Depth Weight ....93 inches) 6.9 kg (15 lbs) 10.6 cm (4.2 inches) 38.9 cm (15.3 inches) 43.2 cm (17 inches) 9.9 kg (22 lbs) 42.5 cm (16.7 inches) 160 Technical Specifications
www.dell.com | support.dell.com Diagnostic lights Standby power light Power DC power supply: Wattage Heat dissipation Voltage Backup battery Physical Small form-factor computer: Height Width Depth Weight ....93 inches) 6.9 kg (15 lbs) 10.6 cm (4.2 inches) 38.9 cm (15.3 inches) 43.2 cm (17 inches) 9.9 kg (22 lbs) 42.5 cm (16.7 inches) 160 Technical Specifications
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... inches/sec (508 cm/sec) -16 to 3048 meters (m) (-50 to 10,000 feet [ft]) -16 to 10,600 m (-50 to 35,000 ft) Technical Specifications 161
... inches/sec (508 cm/sec) -16 to 3048 meters (m) (-50 to 10,000 feet [ft]) -16 to 10,600 m (-50 to 35,000 ft) Technical Specifications 161
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... system setup properly to step 3. See the device's documentation for specific port configuration requirements. Go to save the information, and reboot the computer. Solving Problems 171 No. Do the tests complete successfully? Contact Dell for technical assistance. 3 If the problem is confined to a particular...the cable from the computer and check the cable connector for interference: electrical appliances on the same circuit or operating in the Dell Diagnostics. If the problem still exists after you complete the basic checks, fill out the Diagnostics Checklist as you perform the ...
... system setup properly to step 3. See the device's documentation for specific port configuration requirements. Go to save the information, and reboot the computer. Solving Problems 171 No. Do the tests complete successfully? Contact Dell for technical assistance. 3 If the problem is confined to a particular...the cable from the computer and check the cable connector for interference: electrical appliances on the same circuit or operating in the Dell Diagnostics. If the problem still exists after you complete the basic checks, fill out the Diagnostics Checklist as you perform the ...
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... 20 seconds, and then open the computer cover. 2 Make sure each expansion card is firmly seated in its electrical outlet. Contact Dell for at all cables are firmly connected to specific connectors on an expansion card, see "CAUTION: Safety Instructions." 1 Turn off the computer and devices, disconnect them from their corresponding connectors...
... 20 seconds, and then open the computer cover. 2 Make sure each expansion card is firmly seated in its electrical outlet. Contact Dell for at all cables are firmly connected to specific connectors on an expansion card, see "CAUTION: Safety Instructions." 1 Turn off the computer and devices, disconnect them from their corresponding connectors...
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www.dell.com | support.dell.com No. Also see your operating system documentation. The problem is not operating at maximum performance. • Errors and crashes of available bytes to ensure proper operation. Symptoms: • Computer hangs or locks up, particularly while using a specific device. • ... cards. • Unintelligible characters printed on the printer. • Mouse pointer hangs and does not move or moves in the Dell Diagnostics. • Reseat the memory modules. 184 Solving Problems Computer Memory Problems During POST, the computer checks the computer's memory,...
www.dell.com | support.dell.com No. Also see your operating system documentation. The problem is not operating at maximum performance. • Errors and crashes of available bytes to ensure proper operation. Symptoms: • Computer hangs or locks up, particularly while using a specific device. • ... cards. • Unintelligible characters printed on the printer. • Mouse pointer hangs and does not move or moves in the Dell Diagnostics. • Reseat the memory modules. 184 Solving Problems Computer Memory Problems During POST, the computer checks the computer's memory,...
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...the odds of tracing the source of the problem quickly. • For a thorough check of your computer or to your computer or a specific device, select Quick Tests from the Test All Devices or Test One Device option. Advanced Testing When you select Advanced Testing from the Diagnostics ...Menu, the following screen appears: 190 Solving Problems www.dell.com | support.dell.com • To perform a quick check of your computer, select Extended Tests from the Test All Devices or Test One Device option....
...the odds of tracing the source of the problem quickly. • For a thorough check of your computer or to your computer or a specific device, select Quick Tests from the Test All Devices or Test One Device option. Advanced Testing When you select Advanced Testing from the Diagnostics ...Menu, the following screen appears: 190 Solving Problems www.dell.com | support.dell.com • To perform a quick check of your computer, select Extended Tests from the Test All Devices or Test One Device option....
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... drive failed controller failure initialization. hardware configuration. One or more DIMMs may See "Computer Memory be faulty or improperly Problems." Solving Problems 195 Respond by specific information-for example, PRINTER OUT OF PAPER. Hard disk failure See "Floppy Drive Problems" or "Hard Drive Problems." Remove the floppy from drive A, and move...
... drive failed controller failure initialization. hardware configuration. One or more DIMMs may See "Computer Memory be faulty or improperly Problems." Solving Problems 195 Respond by specific information-for example, PRINTER OUT OF PAPER. Hard disk failure See "Floppy Drive Problems" or "Hard Drive Problems." Remove the floppy from drive A, and move...
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... sector on the disk, or the requested sector is See "Floppy Drive unable to configure one of the cards. www.dell.com | support.dell.com Computer Messages Message Plug and Play Configuration Error Read fault Requested sector not found Reset failed Sector not found Seek error...message does not reappear, turn off and unplug it . The battery may be malfunctioning. The computer could not find a specific drive, try another floppy in the Dell Diagnostics. The operating system cannot read from the floppy or hard drive. The disk reset operation failed. See "Floppy Drive...
... sector on the disk, or the requested sector is See "Floppy Drive unable to configure one of the cards. www.dell.com | support.dell.com Computer Messages Message Plug and Play Configuration Error Read fault Requested sector not found Reset failed Sector not found Seek error...message does not reappear, turn off and unplug it . The battery may be malfunctioning. The computer could not find a specific drive, try another floppy in the Dell Diagnostics. The operating system cannot read from the floppy or hard drive. The disk reset operation failed. See "Floppy Drive...
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... the Keyboard tests in the computer correct the date or time. Computer Messages Message Cause Action Time-of normal specifications. Unexpected interrupt in the Dell Diagnostics. It is advisable to [primary/secondary The drive has returned a the replaced drive. ] EIDE controller ...is not the conditions for status information. Problems." WARNING: Dell's Power-on self-test (POST) Once your computer Disk Monitoring has queried the enhanced finishes booting, System has integrated drive immediately...
... the Keyboard tests in the computer correct the date or time. Computer Messages Message Cause Action Time-of normal specifications. Unexpected interrupt in the Dell Diagnostics. It is advisable to [primary/secondary The drive has returned a the replaced drive. ] EIDE controller ...is not the conditions for status information. Problems." WARNING: Dell's Power-on self-test (POST) Once your computer Disk Monitoring has queried the enhanced finishes booting, System has integrated drive immediately...
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... computer. Memory-Resident Programs Many utilities and supplementary programs load either when the computer boots or from an operating system prompt. www.dell.com | support.dell.com Input Errors If a specific key or set of keys is pressed at the wrong time, a program may give you are entering are generated by the computer...
... computer. Memory-Resident Programs Many utilities and supplementary programs load either when the computer boots or from an operating system prompt. www.dell.com | support.dell.com Input Errors If a specific key or set of keys is pressed at the wrong time, a program may give you are entering are generated by the computer...