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... Expansion Card 69 Removing an Expansion Card 77 Installing an AGP Graphics Card 79 Removing an AGP Card 82 Expansion-Card Cage (Small Desktop Computer Only 83 Removing the Expansion-Card Cage 83 Replacing the Expansion-Card Cage 84 TAPI 86 Installing a TAPI Device 86 Installing a...the Heat Sink or Heat-Sink/Blower Assembly . . . . 100 Front Panel Inserts 101 Removing Front Panel Inserts-Small Form-Factor and Small Desktop Computers 101 Removing Front Panel Inserts-Small Mini-Tower Computer . . 104 Replacing Front Panel Inserts 105 Internal Drives 106 IDE Drive Addressing 108 ...
... Expansion Card 69 Removing an Expansion Card 77 Installing an AGP Graphics Card 79 Removing an AGP Card 82 Expansion-Card Cage (Small Desktop Computer Only 83 Removing the Expansion-Card Cage 83 Replacing the Expansion-Card Cage 84 TAPI 86 Installing a TAPI Device 86 Installing a...the Heat Sink or Heat-Sink/Blower Assembly . . . . 100 Front Panel Inserts 101 Removing Front Panel Inserts-Small Form-Factor and Small Desktop Computers 101 Removing Front Panel Inserts-Small Mini-Tower Computer . . 104 Replacing Front Panel Inserts 105 Internal Drives 106 IDE Drive Addressing 108 ...
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... Return Policy 250 Ergonomic Computing Habits 1 9 Microsoft® Windows® XP Features Overview 4 Help and Support Center 4 New User Interface 5 Switching to Classic View 5 Clean Desktop Wizard 6 Taskbar Grouping 7 Notification Area Cleanup 7 Files and Settings Transfer Wizard 8 Application and Device Compatibility 9 Program Compatibility Wizard 9 System Restore 10 Using System Restore 11...
... Return Policy 250 Ergonomic Computing Habits 1 9 Microsoft® Windows® XP Features Overview 4 Help and Support Center 4 New User Interface 5 Switching to Classic View 5 Clean Desktop Wizard 6 Taskbar Grouping 7 Notification Area Cleanup 7 Files and Settings Transfer Wizard 8 Application and Device Compatibility 9 Program Compatibility Wizard 9 System Restore 10 Using System Restore 11...
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... the User's Guides icon on your desktop or click the Start button and then select Help and Support to access the electronic documentation stored 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...
... the User's Guides icon on your desktop or click the Start button and then select Help and Support to access the electronic documentation stored 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...
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Small Form-Factor Computer 12 3 4 5 1 USB connectors (2) 2 headphone connector 3 hard drive access lights 4 power button 5 power light A bout Yo ur Computer 19 Front Panel The following figures show the controls, lights, and features located on the front panel of the small form-factor, small desktop, and small mini-tower computers.
Small Form-Factor Computer 12 3 4 5 1 USB connectors (2) 2 headphone connector 3 hard drive access lights 4 power button 5 power light A bout Yo ur Computer 19 Front Panel The following figures show the controls, lights, and features located on the front panel of the small form-factor, small desktop, and small mini-tower computers.
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This door is removable; if you remove it or accidentally knock it off its hinges, it snaps back in place. www.dell.com | support.dell.com Front Panel Door Open the front panel door to access two Universal Serial Bus (USB) connectors and one headphone connector. Small Desktop Computer 1 23 1 USB connectors (2) 2 headphone connector 3 breakaway hinges (2) 22 About Yo ur Computer
This door is removable; if you remove it or accidentally knock it off its hinges, it snaps back in place. www.dell.com | support.dell.com Front Panel Door Open the front panel door to access two Universal Serial Bus (USB) connectors and one headphone connector. Small Desktop Computer 1 23 1 USB connectors (2) 2 headphone connector 3 breakaway hinges (2) 22 About Yo ur Computer
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Small Desktop Computer 1 2 1 PCI slots (2) 2 AC adapter A bout Yo ur Computer 27
Small Desktop Computer 1 2 1 PCI slots (2) 2 AC adapter A bout Yo ur Computer 27
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For example, you must connect most devices to a particular input/output (I /O Panel-Small Form-Factor, Desktop, and Mini-Tower Computers 1 23 4 56 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 1 parallel connector 2 keyboard connector 3 mouse connector 4 link integrity light 5 network adapter 6 activity light 7 serial connector (1) 8 ...
For example, you must connect most devices to a particular input/output (I /O Panel-Small Form-Factor, Desktop, and Mini-Tower Computers 1 23 4 56 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 1 parallel connector 2 keyboard connector 3 mouse connector 4 link integrity light 5 network adapter 6 activity light 7 serial connector (1) 8 ...
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Small Desktop Computer 14 1 13 2 12 3 11 4 10 9 8 7 5 6 1 cover release buttons (2) 2 hard drive 3 internal speaker 4 chassis intrusion switch 5 expansion-card cage 6 power supply 7 expansion-card slots 8 AC power connector 9 padlock ring 10 I/O ports and connectors 11 heat sink and blower assembly 12 system board 13 3.5-inch floppy drive 14 CD/DVD drive A bout Yo ur Computer 33
Small Desktop Computer 14 1 13 2 12 3 11 4 10 9 8 7 5 6 1 cover release buttons (2) 2 hard drive 3 internal speaker 4 chassis intrusion switch 5 expansion-card cage 6 power supply 7 expansion-card slots 8 AC power connector 9 padlock ring 10 I/O ports and connectors 11 heat sink and blower assembly 12 system board 13 3.5-inch floppy drive 14 CD/DVD drive A bout Yo ur Computer 33
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... software. LegacySelect allows the administrator to the following industry standards: • Simple Network Management Protocol (SNMP) • Desktop Management Interface (DMI) • Common Information Model (CIM) The instrumentation available for your computer is Dell OpenManage Client instrumentation, which is called system management instrumentation. Any changes that are available. IT Assistant supports instrumentation...
... software. LegacySelect allows the administrator to the following industry standards: • Simple Network Management Protocol (SNMP) • Desktop Management Interface (DMI) • Common Information Model (CIM) The instrumentation available for your computer is Dell OpenManage Client instrumentation, which is called system management instrumentation. Any changes that are available. IT Assistant supports instrumentation...
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... When Press to Enter Setup appears in nonvolatile random access memory (NVRAM). Dell recommends that was shipped with the computer configuration information stored in the upper-right corner of this information, see the Windows desktop. Entering System Setup 1 Turn on the screen is located in your computer...the current configuration information for your computer and try again. If you need to wait until you start your computer. www.dell.com | support.dell.com Computer Settings Each time you see the Manufacturing Test Report that you print the system setup screens (by pressing )...
... When Press to Enter Setup appears in nonvolatile random access memory (NVRAM). Dell recommends that was shipped with the computer configuration information stored in the upper-right corner of this information, see the Windows desktop. Entering System Setup 1 Turn on the screen is located in your computer...the current configuration information for your computer and try again. If you need to wait until you start your computer. www.dell.com | support.dell.com Computer Settings Each time you see the Manufacturing Test Report that you print the system setup screens (by pressing )...
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... not bootable, an error message will appear. Advanced Features 51 Changing the Boot Sequence in the drive that is helpful when you see the Windows desktop. Then shut down your computer. The computer attempts to boot from the sequence of the screen, press . NOTE: If you wait too long and ...the Windows logo appears, continue to wait until you need to run the Dell Diagnostics, but the computer boots from the floppy drive. For example, you can cause the computer to boot from the CD drive to change the...
... not bootable, an error message will appear. Advanced Features 51 Changing the Boot Sequence in the drive that is helpful when you see the Windows desktop. Then shut down your computer. The computer attempts to boot from the sequence of the screen, press . NOTE: If you wait too long and ...the Windows logo appears, continue to wait until you need to run the Dell Diagnostics, but the computer boots from the floppy drive. For example, you can cause the computer to boot from the CD drive to change the...
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... protection of the computer. 64 Installing Upgrades NOTICE: Do not open the computer cover, see "CAUTION: Safety Instructions." www.dell.com | support.dell.com NOTE: On the small form-factor and small desktop computers, remove the stand before you open the cover. Opening the Computer Cover 1 Turn off your equipment described in "CAUTION...
... protection of the computer. 64 Installing Upgrades NOTICE: Do not open the computer cover, see "CAUTION: Safety Instructions." www.dell.com | support.dell.com NOTE: On the small form-factor and small desktop computers, remove the stand before you open the cover. Opening the Computer Cover 1 Turn off your equipment described in "CAUTION...
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Small Form-Factor Computer 1 3 2 1 security cable slot 2 padlock ring 3 release buttons (one on each side) Small Desktop Computer Installing Upgrades 65
Small Form-Factor Computer 1 3 2 1 security cable slot 2 padlock ring 3 release buttons (one on each side) Small Desktop Computer Installing Upgrades 65
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...accelerated graphics port (AGP) 4x card (low-profile in the small form-factor and small desktop computers) operating at 1.5 volts (V). 68 Installing Upgrades megahertz (MHz) Peripheral Component Interconnect (PCI) card. • In the small desktop computer, up to two 32-bit, 33-MHz PCI cards. • In the ...small mini-tower computer, up to four 32-bit, 33-MHz PCI cards. www.dell.com | support.dell.com Expansion Cards Your computer provides expansion slots for one low...
...accelerated graphics port (AGP) 4x card (low-profile in the small form-factor and small desktop computers) operating at 1.5 volts (V). 68 Installing Upgrades megahertz (MHz) Peripheral Component Interconnect (PCI) card. • In the small desktop computer, up to two 32-bit, 33-MHz PCI cards. • In the ...small mini-tower computer, up to four 32-bit, 33-MHz PCI cards. www.dell.com | support.dell.com Expansion Cards Your computer provides expansion slots for one low...
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..., see "System Board Components." 1 If you have a small desktop computer, remove the expansion-card cage. 70 Installing Upgrades Before removing a component from their electrical outlets, and wait 10 to 20 seconds after disconnecting the computer from its electrical outlet. www.dell.com | support.dell.com NOTICE: Before disconnecting a device from the computer, wait...
..., see "System Board Components." 1 If you have a small desktop computer, remove the expansion-card cage. 70 Installing Upgrades Before removing a component from their electrical outlets, and wait 10 to 20 seconds after disconnecting the computer from its electrical outlet. www.dell.com | support.dell.com NOTICE: Before disconnecting a device from the computer, wait...
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www.dell.com | support.dell.com Retention Arm Closure 4 3 2 1 1 filler bracket 2 alignment guide 3 alignment bar 4 retention arm 11 If you have a small desktop computer, replace the expansion-card cage. 12 Connect any cables that should be attached to their electrical outlets, and turn them on. 76 Installing Upgrades ...
www.dell.com | support.dell.com Retention Arm Closure 4 3 2 1 1 filler bracket 2 alignment guide 3 alignment bar 4 retention arm 11 If you have a small desktop computer, replace the expansion-card cage. 12 Connect any cables that should be attached to their electrical outlets, and turn them on. 76 Installing Upgrades ...
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... see "Interrupt Assignment Conflicts" and the documentation that the standby power light on the I/O panel (see "I/O Panel-Small Form-Factor, Desktop, and Mini-Tower Computers"). NOTE: After you open and close the cover, the chassis intrusion detector causes the following steps: a Enter ...NOTE: If a setup password has been assigned by changing Chassis Intrusion to use the same resources: memory, I /O Panel-Small Form-Factor, Desktop, and Mini-Tower Computers"). 17 If you perform this light, see "CAUTION: Safety Instructions." NOTICE: Before disconnecting a device from their electrical...
... see "Interrupt Assignment Conflicts" and the documentation that the standby power light on the I/O panel (see "I/O Panel-Small Form-Factor, Desktop, and Mini-Tower Computers"). NOTE: After you open and close the cover, the chassis intrusion detector causes the following steps: a Enter ...NOTE: If a setup password has been assigned by changing Chassis Intrusion to use the same resources: memory, I /O Panel-Small Form-Factor, Desktop, and Mini-Tower Computers"). 17 If you perform this light, see "CAUTION: Safety Instructions." NOTICE: Before disconnecting a device from their electrical...
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...After you open and close the cover, the chassis intrusion detector causes the following message to appear on the I /O Panel-Small Form-Factor, Desktop, and MiniTower Computers"). 13 If you removed an add-in network adapter, perform the following steps: a Enter system setup, select Integrated Devices and...5 If necessary, disconnect any cables connected to the card. 6 Grasp the card by changing Chassis Intrusion to Enabled or Enabled-Silent. www.dell.com | support.dell.com 4 Press the lever on the retention arm and raise the retention arm (see "I /O panel (see the illustration for Sound to ...
...After you open and close the cover, the chassis intrusion detector causes the following message to appear on the I /O Panel-Small Form-Factor, Desktop, and MiniTower Computers"). 13 If you removed an add-in network adapter, perform the following steps: a Enter system setup, select Integrated Devices and...5 If necessary, disconnect any cables connected to the card. 6 Grasp the card by changing Chassis Intrusion to Enabled or Enabled-Silent. www.dell.com | support.dell.com 4 Press the lever on the retention arm and raise the retention arm (see "I /O panel (see the illustration for Sound to ...
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AGP Slot Filler Bracket Removal-Small Form-Factor Computer 1 NOTE: The small formfactor and small desktop computers support lowprofile AGP cards. 1 hinged lever Installing Upgrades 79 On the small desktop computer, press the indented tab with your thumb at an angle toward the system board until you ...release the tab. b Connect the network cable to the integrated connector on the I/O panel (see "I/O Panel-Small Form-Factor, Desktop, and MiniTower Computers"). Continue holding the lever and pull the lever up . Installing an AGP Graphics Card 1 Open the computer cover. 2 ...
AGP Slot Filler Bracket Removal-Small Form-Factor Computer 1 NOTE: The small formfactor and small desktop computers support lowprofile AGP cards. 1 hinged lever Installing Upgrades 79 On the small desktop computer, press the indented tab with your thumb at an angle toward the system board until you ...release the tab. b Connect the network cable to the integrated connector on the I/O panel (see "I/O Panel-Small Form-Factor, Desktop, and MiniTower Computers"). Continue holding the lever and pull the lever up . Installing an AGP Graphics Card 1 Open the computer cover. 2 ...
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Installing Upgrades 83 Expansion-Card Cage (Small Desktop Computer Only) Removing the Expansion-Card Cage CAUTION: Before you perform this procedure, see "CAUTION: Safety Instructions." 1 Open the computer cover. 2 Check any cables that do not reach the expansion-card cage once it is removed from the computer. 3 Gently pull on the handle and lift the expansion-card cage up and away from the computer. Disconnect any cables connected to expansion cards through the backpanel openings.
Installing Upgrades 83 Expansion-Card Cage (Small Desktop Computer Only) Removing the Expansion-Card Cage CAUTION: Before you perform this procedure, see "CAUTION: Safety Instructions." 1 Open the computer cover. 2 Check any cables that do not reach the expansion-card cage once it is removed from the computer. 3 Gently pull on the handle and lift the expansion-card cage up and away from the computer. Disconnect any cables connected to expansion cards through the backpanel openings.