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.../Setup 12 Monitor Connections 16 Completed Setup 18 Solving Problems 18 Using the Drivers and Utilities CD 19 Dell Diagnostics 20 When to Use the Dell Diagnostics 20 Starting the Dell Diagnostics 20 Running the Dell IDE Hard Drive Diagnostics 22 Regulatory Information 22 Class A 23 Class B 23 NOM Information (Mexico Only 24 Limited...
.../Setup 12 Monitor Connections 16 Completed Setup 18 Solving Problems 18 Using the Drivers and Utilities CD 19 Dell Diagnostics 20 When to Use the Dell Diagnostics 20 Starting the Dell Diagnostics 20 Running the Dell IDE Hard Drive Diagnostics 22 Regulatory Information 22 Class A 23 Class B 23 NOM Information (Mexico Only 24 Limited...
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Dell Software and Peripherals (Canada Only 33 One-Year End-User Manufacturer Guarantee (Latin America and the Caribbean Only 34 Intel® Warranty Statement for Pentium® and Celeron® Processors Only (U.S. and Canada Only 36 4 Contents
Dell Software and Peripherals (Canada Only 33 One-Year End-User Manufacturer Guarantee (Latin America and the Caribbean Only 34 Intel® Warranty Statement for Pentium® and Celeron® Processors Only (U.S. and Canada Only 36 4 Contents
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... What Are You Looking For? • A diagnostic program for my computer • Drivers for experienced users or technicians. You can use the CD to your Dell™ OptiPlex™ computer. Setup and Quick Reference Guide 5 About This Guide This document contains getting started/setup, solving problems, and safety, regulatory, and warranty information...
... What Are You Looking For? • A diagnostic program for my computer • Drivers for experienced users or technicians. You can use the CD to your Dell™ OptiPlex™ computer. Setup and Quick Reference Guide 5 About This Guide This document contains getting started/setup, solving problems, and safety, regulatory, and warranty information...
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www.dell.com | support.dell.com What Are You Looking For? • Express Service Code and Service Tag • Microsoft® Windows® License Label Find it Here Express Service ...
www.dell.com | support.dell.com What Are You Looking For? • Express Service Code and Service Tag • Microsoft® Windows® License Label Find it Here Express Service ...
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...and tips, articles from technicians, and online courses • Community Forum - Setup and Quick Reference Guide 7 Online discussion with other Dell customers • Upgrades - Windows Help and Support Center 1 Click the Start button and click Help and Support. 2 Type a...status and support history • Top technical issues for my computer • Frequently asked questions • File downloads • Details on the screen. premiersupport.dell.com The Dell Premier Support website is customized for components, such as a modem) Find it Here D e l l S u p p o r t W e b ...
...and tips, articles from technicians, and online courses • Community Forum - Setup and Quick Reference Guide 7 Online discussion with other Dell customers • Upgrades - Windows Help and Support Center 1 Click the Start button and click Help and Support. 2 Type a...status and support history • Top technical issues for my computer • Frequently asked questions • File downloads • Details on the screen. premiersupport.dell.com The Dell Premier Support website is customized for components, such as a modem) Find it Here D e l l S u p p o r t W e b ...
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www.dell.com | support.dell.com CAUTION: Safety Instructions Use the following safety guidelines to help ensure your own personal safety and to help protect your computer and working environment ...
www.dell.com | support.dell.com CAUTION: Safety Instructions Use the following safety guidelines to help ensure your own personal safety and to help protect your computer and working environment ...
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Avoid placing loose papers underneath your computer. Setup and Quick Reference Guide 9 Doing so can be stepped on or tripped over. • Do not push any objects into the openings of your User's Guide. do not block cooling vents. CAUTION: Safety Instructions (continued) • To avoid shorting out your computer when disconnecting a network cable, first unplug the cable from the network adapter on the back of your computer away from radiators and heat sources. Also, do not place your computer in a closed-in electrical power, use a surge suppressor, line conditioner, or ...
Avoid placing loose papers underneath your computer. Setup and Quick Reference Guide 9 Doing so can be stepped on or tripped over. • Do not push any objects into the openings of your User's Guide. do not block cooling vents. CAUTION: Safety Instructions (continued) • To avoid shorting out your computer when disconnecting a network cable, first unplug the cable from the network adapter on the back of your computer away from radiators and heat sources. Also, do not place your computer in a closed-in electrical power, use a surge suppressor, line conditioner, or ...
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... panel and operate at the correct operating voltage. Certain system board components continue to AC power. 10 Setup and Quick Re ference Guide www.dell.com | support.dell.com When Using Your Computer As you use your computer, observe the following : - CAUTION: Do not operate your computer with any cover(s) (including computer...
... panel and operate at the correct operating voltage. Certain system board components continue to AC power. 10 Setup and Quick Re ference Guide www.dell.com | support.dell.com When Using Your Computer As you use your computer, observe the following : - CAUTION: Do not operate your computer with any cover(s) (including computer...
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... • When you are correctly oriented and aligned. • Handle components and cards with the same or equivalent type recommended by Dell. Some cables have a connector with household waste. Replace the battery only with care. Setup and Quick Reference Guide 11 While you ...the nearest battery deposit site. NOTICE: To help avoid possible damage to the system board, wait 5 seconds after turning off your online Dell documentation or in the sequence indicated. Also, disconnect any devices connected to you connect a cable, ensure that might harm internal components....
... • When you are correctly oriented and aligned. • Handle components and cards with the same or equivalent type recommended by Dell. Some cables have a connector with household waste. Replace the battery only with care. Setup and Quick Reference Guide 11 While you ...the nearest battery deposit site. NOTICE: To help avoid possible damage to the system board, wait 5 seconds after turning off your online Dell documentation or in the sequence indicated. Also, disconnect any devices connected to you connect a cable, ensure that might harm internal components....
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... appropriate figures that you have a Universal Serial Bus (USB)-compliant mouse or keyboard, use DVI instead of your monitor and card have DVI connectors, Dell recommends that follow the safety instructions in the System Information Guide. A second monitor is optional and requires a multimonitor graphics adapter card. To enable dual.... 12 Setup and Quick Re ference Guide NOTICE: Do not connect a modem cable to avoid bending connector pins. NOTICE: If your computer. www.dell.com | support.dell.com Getting Started/Setup CAUTION: Before performing any of the screen.
... appropriate figures that you have a Universal Serial Bus (USB)-compliant mouse or keyboard, use DVI instead of your monitor and card have DVI connectors, Dell recommends that follow the safety instructions in the System Information Guide. A second monitor is optional and requires a multimonitor graphics adapter card. To enable dual.... 12 Setup and Quick Re ference Guide NOTICE: Do not connect a modem cable to avoid bending connector pins. NOTICE: If your computer. www.dell.com | support.dell.com Getting Started/Setup CAUTION: Before performing any of the screen.
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See "Completed Setup" on the outside of the following setup illustrations. Computers with a voltage selection switch on the back panel and operate at the correct operating voltage. For Japan, the voltage selection switch must be set to the 115-V position even though the AC power available in Japan is 100 V. Computers with an auto-sensing voltage circuit do not have a voltage selection switch on the computer and monitors. Computers with a fixed-voltage power supply do not have a voltage selection switch on the back panel must be manually set to operate at only one ...
See "Completed Setup" on the outside of the following setup illustrations. Computers with a voltage selection switch on the back panel and operate at the correct operating voltage. For Japan, the voltage selection switch must be set to the 115-V position even though the AC power available in Japan is 100 V. Computers with an auto-sensing voltage circuit do not have a voltage selection switch on the computer and monitors. Computers with a fixed-voltage power supply do not have a voltage selection switch on the back panel must be manually set to operate at only one ...
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Use the expansion card connector as shown in the illustration. www.dell.com | support.dell.com ABCD Desktop Setup - For more information on setting up monitors with your system has two video connectors, the integrated video connector is disabled and has a protective cap on page 16. 14 Setup and Quick Re ference Guide With Expansion Cards LINE OUT monitor keyboard mouse speakers network USB monitor flat-panel monitor speakers network ABCD NOTE: If your specific graphics card, see "Monitor Connections" on it. Without Expansion Cards Desktop Setup -
Use the expansion card connector as shown in the illustration. www.dell.com | support.dell.com ABCD Desktop Setup - For more information on setting up monitors with your system has two video connectors, the integrated video connector is disabled and has a protective cap on page 16. 14 Setup and Quick Re ference Guide With Expansion Cards LINE OUT monitor keyboard mouse speakers network USB monitor flat-panel monitor speakers network ABCD NOTE: If your specific graphics card, see "Monitor Connections" on it. Without Expansion Cards Desktop Setup -
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Mini-Tower Setup - With Expansion Card ABCD monitor LINE OUT flat-panel monitor speakers network Setup and Quick Reference Guide 15 Without Expansion Cards ABCD monitor keyboard mouse speakers network USB Mini-Tower Setup -
Mini-Tower Setup - With Expansion Card ABCD monitor LINE OUT flat-panel monitor speakers network Setup and Quick Reference Guide 15 Without Expansion Cards ABCD monitor keyboard mouse speakers network USB Mini-Tower Setup -
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Adapter cables from other graphics cards should not be used. 16 Setup and Quick Re ference Guide www.dell.com | support.dell.com NOTE: If your system has two video connectors, the integrated video connector is color coded: blue for the primary monitor and black for an ...
Adapter cables from other graphics cards should not be used. 16 Setup and Quick Re ference Guide www.dell.com | support.dell.com NOTE: If your system has two video connectors, the integrated video connector is color coded: blue for the primary monitor and black for an ...
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Setup and Quick Reference Guide 17 For dual-monitor capable cards with 1 DVI and 1 VGA connector Single DVI/Single VGA Dual VGA With VGA Adapter DVI VGA VGA VGA • Use the appropriate connector when you connect to one or two DVI monitors. DVI VGA VGA VGA • Use the VGA adapter to connect a VGA monitor to one DVI connector. • Use two VGA adapters to connect two VGA monitors to one or two monitors. • Use the VGA adapter when you want to connect to two VGA monitors. For dual-monitor capable cards with 2 DVI connectors Dual DVI Dual DVI With One ...
Setup and Quick Reference Guide 17 For dual-monitor capable cards with 1 DVI and 1 VGA connector Single DVI/Single VGA Dual VGA With VGA Adapter DVI VGA VGA VGA • Use the appropriate connector when you connect to one or two DVI monitors. DVI VGA VGA VGA • Use the VGA adapter to connect a VGA monitor to one DVI connector. • Use two VGA adapters to connect two VGA monitors to one or two monitors. • Use the VGA adapter when you want to connect to two VGA monitors. For dual-monitor capable cards with 2 DVI connectors Dual DVI Dual DVI With One ...
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For the latest troubleshooting information available for your system does not perform as expected. www.dell.com | support.dell.com Completed Setup power ABCD ABCD XXX-XXXXX Windows OS Professional OEM Nave Here XXXXXXXXXX XXXXX-XXX-XXX Product Key: XXXXX-XXXXX-XXXXX-...Windows Product Key XXX-XXXXX Windows OS Professional OEM Nave Here XXXXXXXXXX XXXXX-XXX-XXX Product Key: XXXXX-XXXXX-XXXXX-XXXXX-XXXXX Solving Problems Dell provides a number of Dell troubleshooting tools in the section titled "Getting Help" in your online User's Guide. 18 Setup and Quick Re ference Guide You can...
For the latest troubleshooting information available for your system does not perform as expected. www.dell.com | support.dell.com Completed Setup power ABCD ABCD XXX-XXXXX Windows OS Professional OEM Nave Here XXXXXXXXXX XXXXX-XXX-XXX Product Key: XXXXX-XXXXX-XXXXX-...Windows Product Key XXX-XXXXX Windows OS Professional OEM Nave Here XXXXXXXXXX XXXXX-XXX-XXX Product Key: XXXXX-XXXXX-XXXXX-XXXXX-XXXXX Solving Problems Dell provides a number of Dell troubleshooting tools in the section titled "Getting Help" in your online User's Guide. 18 Setup and Quick Re ference Guide You can...
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... A POSSIBLE FAILURE AND H E L P Y O U T R O U B L E S H O O T A C O M P U T E R P R O B L E M . A series of the express service code and service tag numbers. and then contact Dell from Dell, write a detailed description of computer problems. For more information, see "Starting the Dell Diagnostics" on page 20. The Dell Diagnostics tests various components in your Express Service Code and Service Tag Number below; Located on...
... A POSSIBLE FAILURE AND H E L P Y O U T R O U B L E S H O O T A C O M P U T E R P R O B L E M . A series of the express service code and service tag numbers. and then contact Dell from Dell, write a detailed description of computer problems. For more information, see "Starting the Dell Diagnostics" on page 20. The Dell Diagnostics tests various components in your Express Service Code and Service Tag Number below; Located on...
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...CD scans your computer's hardware and operating system, and then a list of device drivers for technical assistance. Running the Dell Diagnostics may help you do contact Dell, the test results can provide important information for your system configuration is active. 20 Setup and Quick Re ference Guide ...the device you want to test displays in system setup and is displayed on page 22). NOTICE: If your hard drive fails, run the Dell Diagnostics before you experience a problem with your computer, perform the checks in "Solving Problems" in the Topic pull-down menu. To complete ...
...CD scans your computer's hardware and operating system, and then a list of device drivers for technical assistance. Running the Dell Diagnostics may help you do contact Dell, the test results can provide important information for your system configuration is active. 20 Setup and Quick Re ference Guide ...the device you want to test displays in system setup and is displayed on page 22). NOTICE: If your hard drive fails, run the Dell Diagnostics before you experience a problem with your computer, perform the checks in "Solving Problems" in the Topic pull-down menu. To complete ...
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...partition has been found, follow the instructions to run . 5 Close the test screen to return to the Main Menu screen. Starting the Dell Diagnostics From the Drivers and Utilities CD 1 Insert the Drivers and Utilities CD into the CD drive. 2 Shut down and restart the ...computer. 2 When the DELL™ logo appears, press immediately. Starting the Dell Diagnostics From Your Hard Drive 1 Shut down and restart the computer. When the DELL logo appears, press immediately. On the next start the Dell Diagnostics. Then shut down your Drivers and Utilities ...
...partition has been found, follow the instructions to run . 5 Close the test screen to return to the Main Menu screen. Starting the Dell Diagnostics From the Drivers and Utilities CD 1 Insert the Drivers and Utilities CD into the CD drive. 2 Shut down and restart the ...computer. 2 When the DELL™ logo appears, press immediately. Starting the Dell Diagnostics From Your Hard Drive 1 Shut down and restart the computer. When the DELL logo appears, press immediately. On the next start the Dell Diagnostics. Then shut down your Drivers and Utilities ...
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...functioning of the screen, press . 3 Follow the instructions on your computer (if your User's Guide. Changes or modifications not expressly approved by Dell could void the user's authority to determine the environments in which your system may be operated. • Class A designates a device which may... Problems" in business or industrial environments only. 22 Setup and Quick Re ference Guide www.dell.com | support.dell.com 8 Select Run the 32 Bit Dell Diagnostics from the numbered list. Dell computer systems are completed, remove the CD. 11 Close the test screen to return to run...
...functioning of the screen, press . 3 Follow the instructions on your computer (if your User's Guide. Changes or modifications not expressly approved by Dell could void the user's authority to determine the environments in which your system may be operated. • Class A designates a device which may... Problems" in business or industrial environments only. 22 Setup and Quick Re ference Guide www.dell.com | support.dell.com 8 Select Run the 32 Bit Dell Diagnostics from the numbered list. Dell computer systems are completed, remove the CD. 11 Close the test screen to return to run...