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...Tower Computers . . 13 Desktop and Mini-Tower Computers 13 Inside Your Computer 14 Small Form-factor Computer 14 Small Desktop Computer 14 Desktop Computer 15 Small Mini-Tower Computer 15 Mini-Tower Computer 16 Setting Up Your Computer 16 Solving Problems 19 Dell Diagnostics 19 System Lights ...21 Diagnostic Lights 23 Beep Codes 26 Running the Dell™ IDE Hard Drive ...
...Tower Computers . . 13 Desktop and Mini-Tower Computers 13 Inside Your Computer 14 Small Form-factor Computer 14 Small Desktop Computer 14 Desktop Computer 15 Small Mini-Tower Computer 15 Mini-Tower Computer 16 Setting Up Your Computer 16 Solving Problems 19 Dell Diagnostics 19 System Lights ...21 Diagnostic Lights 23 Beep Codes 26 Running the Dell™ IDE Hard Drive ...
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...your CD to provide last-minute updates about technical changes to direct your computer. Readme files may not ship with all countries. Desktop System Software (DSS) Located on your call when contacting technical support. The Express Service Code is optional and may be included on...; How to remove and replace parts • Technical specifications • How to configure system settings • How to troubleshoot and solve problems Dell™ OptiPlex™ User's Guide Microsoft® Windows® XP Help and Support Center 1 Click the Start button and click Help and Support. 2...
...your CD to provide last-minute updates about technical changes to direct your computer. Readme files may not ship with all countries. Desktop System Software (DSS) Located on your call when contacting technical support. The Express Service Code is optional and may be included on...; How to remove and replace parts • Technical specifications • How to configure system settings • How to troubleshoot and solve problems Dell™ OptiPlex™ User's Guide Microsoft® Windows® XP Help and Support Center 1 Click the Start button and click Help and Support. 2...
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... the appropriate support site. After you ordered. • Regulatory model information and chassis type • DHP - Desktop chassis • DHM - Computer documentation and product specifications • Service call status and support history • Top technical issues for my...CD (optional) to technical service and support questions • Online discussions with your computer. To reinstall your OptiPlex User's Guide for my computer Dell Premier Support Website - Your operating system product key label is already installed on your CD varies based on...
... the appropriate support site. After you ordered. • Regulatory model information and chassis type • DHP - Desktop chassis • DHM - Computer documentation and product specifications • Service call status and support history • Top technical issues for my...CD (optional) to technical service and support questions • Online discussions with your computer. To reinstall your OptiPlex User's Guide for my computer Dell Premier Support Website - Your operating system product key label is already installed on your CD varies based on...
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Desktop Computer CD/DVD-drive eject button USB 2.0 connectors (2) power button power light Microsoft Windows Product Key floppy-drive eject button microphone connector diagnostic lights headphone connector network activity light network adapter connector link integrity light line-in connector line-out connector voltage selection switch card slots (3) power connector parallel connector serial connector video connector microphone connector USB 2.0 connectors (6) Quick Reference Guide 9
Desktop Computer CD/DVD-drive eject button USB 2.0 connectors (2) power button power light Microsoft Windows Product Key floppy-drive eject button microphone connector diagnostic lights headphone connector network activity light network adapter connector link integrity light line-in connector line-out connector voltage selection switch card slots (3) power connector parallel connector serial connector video connector microphone connector USB 2.0 connectors (6) Quick Reference Guide 9
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... Opening the Computer Cover CAUTION: Before you begin any cables. 3 Raise the back of the cover, and pivot it toward the front of the computer. Desktop and Mini-Tower Computers Locate the cover release lever on the back of the computer, and press the lever to support the open cover-at... the top of the cover with one hand while pulling up on the back of the computer. Before opening the cover. Small Form-Factor, Small Desktop, and Small Mini-Tower Computers NOTICE: Ensure that you lift the cover.
... Opening the Computer Cover CAUTION: Before you begin any cables. 3 Raise the back of the cover, and pivot it toward the front of the computer. Desktop and Mini-Tower Computers Locate the cover release lever on the back of the computer, and press the lever to support the open cover-at... the top of the cover with one hand while pulling up on the back of the computer. Before opening the cover. Small Form-Factor, Small Desktop, and Small Mini-Tower Computers NOTICE: Ensure that you lift the cover.
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power supply card cage www.dell.com | support.dell.com Inside Your Computer Small Form-factor Computer floppy drive hard drive heat sink and blower assembly padlock ring PCI-E x16 connector Small Desktop Computer CD/DVD drive floppy drive system board heat sink and blower assembly PCI-E x16 connector PCI-E x1 connector 14 Quick Reference Guide CD/DVD drive internal speaker chassis intrusion switch SATA connector system board power supply hard drive internal speaker chassis intrusion switch SATA connector(s) (2) NOTE: Your computer may not have the SATA1 connector.
power supply card cage www.dell.com | support.dell.com Inside Your Computer Small Form-factor Computer floppy drive hard drive heat sink and blower assembly padlock ring PCI-E x16 connector Small Desktop Computer CD/DVD drive floppy drive system board heat sink and blower assembly PCI-E x16 connector PCI-E x1 connector 14 Quick Reference Guide CD/DVD drive internal speaker chassis intrusion switch SATA connector system board power supply hard drive internal speaker chassis intrusion switch SATA connector(s) (2) NOTE: Your computer may not have the SATA1 connector.
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Quick Reference Guide 15 Desktop Computer power supply CD/DVD, floppy, and hard drive (stacked) chassis intrusion switch SATA connectors (2) system board Small Mini-Tower Computer CD/DVD drive power supply heat sink shroud assembly padlock ring PCI-E x16 connector PCI-E x1 connector PCI-E x16 connector heat sink shroud assembly floppy drive hard drive internal speaker chassis intrusion switch system board SATA connectors (4) NOTE: Your computer may not have the SATA1 or SATA3 connectors.
Quick Reference Guide 15 Desktop Computer power supply CD/DVD, floppy, and hard drive (stacked) chassis intrusion switch SATA connectors (2) system board Small Mini-Tower Computer CD/DVD drive power supply heat sink shroud assembly padlock ring PCI-E x16 connector PCI-E x1 connector PCI-E x16 connector heat sink shroud assembly floppy drive hard drive internal speaker chassis intrusion switch system board SATA connectors (4) NOTE: Your computer may not have the SATA1 or SATA3 connectors.
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... configuration information, and ensure that the device you see the Microsoft® Windows® desktop. NOTE: If you see the Dell Support website at support.dell.com. Solving Problems Dell provides a number of the Express Service Code and Service Tag. If computer problems occur that... no diagnostics utility partition has been found, run the Dell Diagnostics from Dell, write a detailed description of the error, beep codes, or diagnostics light patterns; NOTE: The Drivers and Utilities CD (ResourceCD)...
... configuration information, and ensure that the device you see the Microsoft® Windows® desktop. NOTE: If you see the Dell Support website at support.dell.com. Solving Problems Dell provides a number of the Express Service Code and Service Tag. If computer problems occur that... no diagnostics utility partition has been found, run the Dell Diagnostics from Dell, write a detailed description of the error, beep codes, or diagnostics light patterns; NOTE: The Drivers and Utilities CD (ResourceCD)...
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... you to select a test based on the symptom of the problem you are listed, select the version appropriate for your computer. 9 When the Dell Diagnostics Main Menu appears, select the test you want to increase the possibility of the problem. If you wait too long and the Windows logo...Custom Test Symptom Tree Function Performs a quick test of devices. This test typically takes an hour or more and requires you see the Windows desktop. Write down the error code and problem description and follow the instructions on your computer and try again. You can customize the tests you ...
... you to select a test based on the symptom of the problem you are listed, select the version appropriate for your computer. 9 When the Dell Diagnostics Main Menu appears, select the test you want to increase the possibility of the problem. If you wait too long and the Windows logo...Custom Test Symptom Tree Function Performs a quick test of devices. This test typically takes an hour or more and requires you see the Windows desktop. Write down the error code and problem description and follow the instructions on your computer and try again. You can customize the tests you ...
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... off off off off " condition or a possible pre-BIOS failure has occurred. For information on reinstalling YYGY the processor, see your small form factor, small desktop, and small mini-tower computers have four lights labeled "A," "B," "C," and "D" on the lights change as the boot process completes. Quick Reference Guide 23 A possible processor...
... off off off off " condition or a possible pre-BIOS failure has occurred. For information on reinstalling YYGY the processor, see your small form factor, small desktop, and small mini-tower computers have four lights labeled "A," "B," "C," and "D" on the lights change as the boot process completes. Quick Reference Guide 23 A possible processor...
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...key to boot from CD message appears, press any key. Click Exit if Install Windows XP message appears. 3 Restart the computer. 4 Press immediately after the DELL™ logo appears. Windows XP Setup 1 When the Windows XP Setup screen appears, press to select To set up Windows now. 2 Read the information ...Password window, enter a name for your current Windows XP data, type r to select the repair option, and remove the CD. 4 If you see the Windows desktop, and then shut down the computer and try again. 5 Press the arrow keys to select CD-ROM, and press . 6 When the Press any open files...
...key to boot from CD message appears, press any key. Click Exit if Install Windows XP message appears. 3 Restart the computer. 4 Press immediately after the DELL™ logo appears. Windows XP Setup 1 When the Windows XP Setup screen appears, press to select To set up Windows now. 2 Read the information ...Password window, enter a name for your current Windows XP data, type r to select the repair option, and remove the CD. 4 If you see the Windows desktop, and then shut down the computer and try again. 5 Press the arrow keys to select CD-ROM, and press . 6 When the Press any open files...
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... and Utilities CD NOTE: The Drivers and Utilities CD (ResourceCD) is about to begin installation. 3 Click OK to the Internet? www.dell.com | support.dell.com 12 If you are reinstalling Windows XP Professional and you are running the Windows operating system: NOTE: To access device drivers and user.... If you are using the Drivers and Utilities CD for the first time on the computer and allow it to boot to the Windows desktop. 2 Insert the Drivers and Utilities CD into the CD drive. Windows XP installs the operating system components and configures the computer. screen appears...
... and Utilities CD NOTE: The Drivers and Utilities CD (ResourceCD) is about to begin installation. 3 Click OK to the Internet? www.dell.com | support.dell.com 12 If you are reinstalling Windows XP Professional and you are running the Windows operating system: NOTE: To access device drivers and user.... If you are using the Drivers and Utilities CD for the first time on the computer and allow it to boot to the Windows desktop. 2 Insert the Drivers and Utilities CD into the CD drive. Windows XP installs the operating system components and configures the computer. screen appears...