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...-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 Diagnostics 27 Resolving Software and Hardware Incompatibilities 27...
...-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 Diagnostics 27 Resolving Software and Hardware Incompatibilities 27...
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Upgrade information for instructions. See your OptiPlex User's Guide for components, such as a modem) Windows Help and Support Center 1 Click the Start button and click Help and Support. 2 Type a word or... installed on the operating system you reinstall your computer. After you ordered. • Regulatory model information and chassis type • DHP - Small mini-tower chassis • DCNE - The Dell Support website provides several online tools, including: • Troubleshooting - Drivers, patches, and software updates • User Guides - NOTE: The color of ...
Upgrade information for instructions. See your OptiPlex User's Guide for components, such as a modem) Windows Help and Support Center 1 Click the Start button and click Help and Support. 2 Type a word or... installed on the operating system you reinstall your computer. After you ordered. • Regulatory model information and chassis type • DHP - Small mini-tower chassis • DCNE - The Dell Support website provides several online tools, including: • Troubleshooting - Drivers, patches, and software updates • User Guides - NOTE: The color of ...
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... connector network activity light line-in connector 10 Quick Reference Guide Front-Panel Door and Hinge Arms" on page 11 for more information. www.dell.com | support.dell.com Small Mini-Tower Computer Microsoft Windows Product Key floppy-drive activity light power light power button front-panel door NOTE: See "Small MiniTower Computer -
... connector network activity light line-in connector 10 Quick Reference Guide Front-Panel Door and Hinge Arms" on page 11 for more information. www.dell.com | support.dell.com Small Mini-Tower Computer Microsoft Windows Product Key floppy-drive activity light power light power button front-panel door NOTE: See "Small MiniTower Computer -
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... hinge arms to remove the frontpanel insert. 2. position 2. Use your computer, the front-panel door is lifted up or pushed down too far. Small Mini-Tower Computer - Align the two clips on the front-panel door with the two pivot-bar slots. Look through the two view slots and align the...
... hinge arms to remove the frontpanel insert. 2. position 2. Use your computer, the front-panel door is lifted up or pushed down too far. Small Mini-Tower Computer - Align the two clips on the front-panel door with the two pivot-bar slots. Look through the two view slots and align the...
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www.dell.com | support.dell.com Mini-Tower Computer Microsoft Windows Product Key microphone connector headphone connector diagnostic lights CD/DVD-drive eject button floppy-drive eject button USB 2.0 connectors (2) power button power light voltage selection switch line-out connector network activity light network adapter connector link integrity light parallel connector 12 Quick Reference Guide power connector line-in connector microphone connector USB 2.0 connectors (6) video connector serial connector card slots (4)
www.dell.com | support.dell.com Mini-Tower Computer Microsoft Windows Product Key microphone connector headphone connector diagnostic lights CD/DVD-drive eject button floppy-drive eject button USB 2.0 connectors (2) power button power light voltage selection switch line-out connector network activity light network adapter connector link integrity light parallel connector 12 Quick Reference Guide power connector line-in connector microphone connector USB 2.0 connectors (6) video connector serial connector card slots (4)
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.... Opening the Computer Cover CAUTION: Before you lift the cover. Desktop and Mini-Tower Computers Locate the cover release lever on the left side of the computer. Small Form-Factor, Small Desktop, ...and Small Mini-Tower Computers NOTICE: Ensure that you do not damage any of the computer, and press the lever... pivot it toward the front of the computer with the other hand. NOTE: When opening the small mini-tower computer, first press the release button on the right side of the computer with one hand while pulling up...
.... Opening the Computer Cover CAUTION: Before you lift the cover. Desktop and Mini-Tower Computers Locate the cover release lever on the left side of the computer. Small Form-Factor, Small Desktop, ...and Small Mini-Tower Computers NOTICE: Ensure that you do not damage any of the computer, and press the lever... pivot it toward the front of the computer with the other hand. NOTE: When opening the small mini-tower computer, first press the release button on the right side of the computer with one hand while pulling up...
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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. Quick Reference Guide 15
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... figures that follow the safety instructions in Product Information Guide. NOTICE: Do not attempt to the network adapter. 16 Quick Reference Guide www.dell.com | support.dell.com Mini-Tower Computer power supply floppy drive CD/DVD drive chassis intrusion switch SATA connectors (2) system board PCI-E x16 connector heat sink shroud assembly hard...
... figures that follow the safety instructions in Product Information Guide. NOTICE: Do not attempt to the network adapter. 16 Quick Reference Guide www.dell.com | support.dell.com Mini-Tower Computer power supply floppy drive CD/DVD drive chassis intrusion switch SATA connectors (2) system board PCI-E x16 connector heat sink shroud assembly hard...
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... computer. When the computer starts normally, the patterns or codes 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 back panel. Y = Yellow G = Green Light Pattern off off off off Problem Description The computer is in the...
... computer. When the computer starts normally, the patterns or codes 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 back panel. Y = Yellow G = Green Light Pattern off off off off Problem Description The computer is in the...