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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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Desktop System Software (DSS) Located on your computer when you use the CD 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 Click User's and system ...
Desktop System Software (DSS) Located on your computer when you use the CD 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 Click User's and system ...
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.... • How to view the appropriate support site. NOTE: The color of your computer. Desktop chassis • DHM - This website may not ship with other users and technical support •...icon. 3 Click the topic that describes your problem. 4 Follow the instructions on your OptiPlex User's Guide for the devices that came with your computer. Small mini-tower chassis • DCNE ...8226; Latest drivers for my computer • Answers to reinstall drivers for instructions. support.dell.com NOTE: Select your operating system, use Windows XP • Documentation for my computer...
.... • How to view the appropriate support site. NOTE: The color of your computer. Desktop chassis • DHM - This website may not ship with other users and technical support •...icon. 3 Click the topic that describes your problem. 4 Follow the instructions on your OptiPlex User's Guide for the devices that came with your computer. Small mini-tower chassis • DCNE ...8226; Latest drivers for my computer • Answers to reinstall drivers for instructions. support.dell.com NOTE: Select your operating system, use Windows XP • Documentation for my computer...
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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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Small Form-Factor, Small Desktop, and Small Mini-Tower Computers NOTICE: Ensure that you do not damage any of the computer. Then press the two release buttons as you begin ... the Computer Cover CAUTION: Before you lift the cover. NOTICE: Open the cover slowly to ensure that there is sufficient space to release the cover. Desktop and Mini-Tower Computers Locate the cover release lever on the top of the computer, and press the lever to support the open cover-at...
Small Form-Factor, Small Desktop, and Small Mini-Tower Computers NOTICE: Ensure that you do not damage any of the computer. Then press the two release buttons as you begin ... the Computer Cover CAUTION: Before you lift the cover. NOTICE: Open the cover slowly to ensure that there is sufficient space to release the cover. Desktop and Mini-Tower Computers Locate the cover release lever on the top of the computer, and press the lever to support the open cover-at...
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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. power supply card cage
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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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... computer's configuration information, and ensure that the device you want to Use the Dell Diagnostics If you see the Dell Support website at support.dell.com. Then shut down your computer, see the Microsoft® Windows® desktop. When to run the Dell Diagnostics before you if your computer, perform the checks in "Solving Problems...
... computer's configuration information, and ensure that the device you want to Use the Dell Diagnostics If you see the Dell Support website at support.dell.com. Then shut down your computer, see the Microsoft® Windows® desktop. When to run the Dell Diagnostics before you if your computer, perform the checks in "Solving Problems...
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.... This test typically takes 10 to 20 minutes and requires no interaction on your computer. 9 When the Dell Diagnostics Main Menu appears, select the test you see the Windows desktop. Performs a thorough check of devices. Option Express Test Extended Test Custom Test Symptom Tree Function Performs a ...appropriate for your part. NOTE: The next steps change the boot sequence for the option you cannot resolve the error condition, contact Dell. 20 Quick Reference Guide Then shut down the error code and problem description and follow the instructions on the symptom of tracing the...
.... This test typically takes 10 to 20 minutes and requires no interaction on your computer. 9 When the Dell Diagnostics Main Menu appears, select the test you see the Windows desktop. Performs a thorough check of devices. Option Express Test Extended Test Custom Test Symptom Tree Function Performs a ...appropriate for your part. NOTE: The next steps change the boot sequence for the option you cannot resolve the error condition, contact Dell. 20 Quick Reference Guide Then shut down the error code and problem description and follow the instructions on the symptom of tracing the...
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... is in a normal "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 LEDs may vary depending on the lights change as the boot process completes...
... is in a normal "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 LEDs may vary depending on the lights change as the boot process completes...
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... you want to recover 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 ...computer automatically restarts multiple times. Quick Reference Guide 31 Click Exit if Install Windows XP message appears. 3 Restart the computer. 4 Press immediately after the DELL™ logo appears. Booting From the Operating System CD 1 Save and close any open files and exit any open programs. 2 Insert the Operating System ...
... you want to recover 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 ...computer automatically restarts multiple times. Quick Reference Guide 31 Click Exit if Install Windows XP message appears. 3 Restart the computer. 4 Press immediately after the DELL™ logo appears. Booting From the Operating System CD 1 Save and close any open files and exit any open programs. 2 Insert the Operating System ...
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...Drivers and Utilities CD is optional and therefore may not ship with Microsoft? message appears, click Skip. 15 When the Ready to the Windows desktop. 2 Insert the Drivers and Utilities CD into the CD drive. To use the Drivers and Utilities CD (also known as the ResourceCD) ... the Windows operating system: NOTE: To access device drivers and user documentation, you must use this computer connect to continue. www.dell.com | support.dell.com 12 If you are reinstalling Windows XP Professional and you are prompted to provide further information regarding your network configuration, enter your...
...Drivers and Utilities CD is optional and therefore may not ship with Microsoft? message appears, click Skip. 15 When the Ready to the Windows desktop. 2 Insert the Drivers and Utilities CD into the CD drive. To use the Drivers and Utilities CD (also known as the ResourceCD) ... the Windows operating system: NOTE: To access device drivers and user documentation, you must use this computer connect to continue. www.dell.com | support.dell.com 12 If you are reinstalling Windows XP Professional and you are prompted to provide further information regarding your network configuration, enter your...