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... identify your computer when you use the CD to reinstall drivers, run the Dell Diagnostics, or access your computer. Quick Reference Guide 5 You can use support.dell.com or contact technical support. • Enter the Express Service Code to troubleshoot and solve problems Dell™ OptiPlex™ User's Guide Microsoft® Windows® XP Help and...
... identify your computer when you use the CD to reinstall drivers, run the Dell Diagnostics, or access your computer. Quick Reference Guide 5 You can use support.dell.com or contact technical support. • Enter the Express Service Code to troubleshoot and solve problems Dell™ OptiPlex™ User's Guide Microsoft® Windows® XP Help and...
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... Operating System CD. Mini-Tower chassis 6 Quick Reference Guide Contact information, order status, warranty, and repair information • Downloads - support.dell.com NOTE: Select your CD varies based on your OptiPlex User's Guide for my computer Dell Support Website - To reinstall your operating system, use the Drivers and Utilities CD (optional) to view the appropriate...
... Operating System CD. Mini-Tower chassis 6 Quick Reference Guide Contact information, order status, warranty, and repair information • Downloads - support.dell.com NOTE: Select your CD varies based on your OptiPlex User's Guide for my computer Dell Support Website - To reinstall your operating system, use the Drivers and Utilities CD (optional) to view the appropriate...
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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 - ...
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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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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...: Before you begin any cables. 3 Raise the back of the cover, and pivot it toward the front of the computer, and press the lever to support the open cover-at least 30 cm (1 ft) of desk top space. 1 Remove the computer stand, if one is installed on the back of the...
...: Before you begin any cables. 3 Raise the back of the cover, and pivot it toward the front of the computer, and press the lever to support the open cover-at least 30 cm (1 ft) of desk top space. 1 Remove the computer stand, if one is installed on the back of the...
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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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... If you have an optional modem, connect the telephone line to the network adapter. NOTICE: Do not connect a modem cable to the modem. 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...
... If you have an optional modem, connect the telephone line to the network adapter. NOTICE: Do not connect a modem cable to the modem. 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...
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... operating system logo appears, continue to wait until you see the Dell Support website at support.dell.com. record your computer. NOTICE: The Dell Diagnostics works only on Dell™ computers. Then shut down your computer. 2 When the DELL™ logo appears, press immediately. Solving Problems Dell provides a number of tools to help from the same location as...
... operating system logo appears, continue to wait until you see the Dell Support website at support.dell.com. record your computer. NOTICE: The Dell Diagnostics works only on Dell™ computers. Then shut down your computer. 2 When the DELL™ logo appears, press immediately. Solving Problems Dell provides a number of tools to help from the same location as...
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... Test Symptom Tree Function Performs a quick test of devices. NOTE: The next steps change the boot sequence for your computer. 9 When the Dell Diagnostics Main Menu appears, select the test you see the Windows desktop. Tests a specific device. Run Express Test first to run . Write...long and the Windows logo appears, continue to wait until you want to start the Dell Diagnostics. 8 Select Run the 32 Bit Dell Diagnostics from the numbered list. www.dell.com | support.dell.com Starting the Dell Diagnostics From the Drivers and Utilities CD NOTE: The Drivers and Utilities CD (ResourceCD)...
... Test Symptom Tree Function Performs a quick test of devices. NOTE: The next steps change the boot sequence for your computer. 9 When the Dell Diagnostics Main Menu appears, select the test you see the Windows desktop. Tests a specific device. Run Express Test first to run . Write...long and the Windows logo appears, continue to wait until you want to start the Dell Diagnostics. 8 Select Run the 32 Bit Dell Diagnostics from the numbered list. www.dell.com | support.dell.com Starting the Dell Diagnostics From the Drivers and Utilities CD NOTE: The Drivers and Utilities CD (ResourceCD)...
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... Errors Help Configuration Parameters Function Displays the results of each test screen. Check "Diagnostic Lights" on your hardware configuration for running the Dell Diagnostics from the Drivers and Utilities CD (optional), remove the CD. 5 Close the test screen to return to see if the specific...of the screen. Power Light Problem Description Solid green Power is on the keyboard to your Service Tag. 3 If you contact Dell, technical support will ask for all the components installed on page 23 to the Main Menu screen. times and then turns off Suggested Resolution...
... Errors Help Configuration Parameters Function Displays the results of each test screen. Check "Diagnostic Lights" on your hardware configuration for running the Dell Diagnostics from the Drivers and Utilities CD (optional), remove the CD. 5 Close the test screen to return to see if the specific...of the screen. Power Light Problem Description Solid green Power is on the keyboard to your Service Tag. 3 If you contact Dell, technical support will ask for all the components installed on page 23 to the Main Menu screen. times and then turns off Suggested Resolution...
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.... See "Power Problems" in your online User's Guide. Also, check "Diagnostic Lights" on contacting Dell, see if the specific problem is identified. If the computer does not boot, contact Dell for instructions on page 26 for technical assistance. and no video during POST A problem was detected while... supply or system board failure has occurred. See "Beep Codes" on diagnosing the beep code. If the problem is not identified, contact Dell for technical assistance. www.dell.com | support.dell.com Power Light Problem Description Suggested Resolution Solid yellow The...
.... See "Power Problems" in your online User's Guide. Also, check "Diagnostic Lights" on contacting Dell, see if the specific problem is identified. If the computer does not boot, contact Dell for instructions on page 26 for technical assistance. and no video during POST A problem was detected while... supply or system board failure has occurred. See "Beep Codes" on diagnosing the beep code. If the problem is not identified, contact Dell for technical assistance. www.dell.com | support.dell.com Power Light Problem Description Suggested Resolution Solid yellow The...
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... it and restart the computer. YYGG A possible expansion card failure has occurred. For information on contacting Dell, see "Resolving Software and Hardware Incompatibilities" on contacting Dell, see your online User's Guide. 24 Quick Reference Guide www.dell.com | support.dell.com Light Pattern Problem Description Memory modules are detected, but a memory failure has occurred. YGYY...
... it and restart the computer. YYGG A possible expansion card failure has occurred. For information on contacting Dell, see "Resolving Software and Hardware Incompatibilities" on contacting Dell, see your online User's Guide. 24 Quick Reference Guide www.dell.com | support.dell.com Light Pattern Problem Description Memory modules are detected, but a memory failure has occurred. YGYY...
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... beep code (code 1-3-1) consists of one beep, a burst of beeps during start -up : 1 Write down the beep code. 2 See "Dell Diagnostics" on contacting Dell, see your online User's Guide. Beep Codes Your computer might emit a series of three beeps, and then one beep. For information on page 19... the hard drive, CD drive, and DVD drive. • Check the computer message that appears on contacting Dell, see your online User's Guide. www.dell.com | support.dell.com Light Pattern Problem Description Memory modules are properly connected to identify a more serious cause. 3 Contact...
... beep code (code 1-3-1) consists of one beep, a burst of beeps during start -up : 1 Write down the beep code. 2 See "Dell Diagnostics" on contacting Dell, see your online User's Guide. Beep Codes Your computer might emit a series of three beeps, and then one beep. For information on page 19... the hard drive, CD drive, and DVD drive. • Check the computer message that appears on contacting Dell, see your online User's Guide. www.dell.com | support.dell.com Light Pattern Problem Description Memory modules are properly connected to identify a more serious cause. 3 Contact...
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...parallel port test failure Failure to decompress code to shadowed memory Math-coprocessor test failure Cache test failure Running the Dell™ IDE Hard Drive Diagnostics The Dell IDE Hard Drive Diagnostics is a utility that tests the hard drive to troubleshoot or confirm a hard drive failure....of the online User's Guide. Windows XP To resolve incompatibilities using the Hardware Troubleshooter: 1 Click the Start button and click Help and Support. 2 Type hardware troubleshooter in the Search field and click the arrow to resolve the incompatibility. Quick Reference Guide 27 If a failure...
...parallel port test failure Failure to decompress code to shadowed memory Math-coprocessor test failure Cache test failure Running the Dell™ IDE Hard Drive Diagnostics The Dell IDE Hard Drive Diagnostics is a utility that tests the hard drive to troubleshoot or confirm a hard drive failure....of the online User's Guide. Windows XP To resolve incompatibilities using the Hardware Troubleshooter: 1 Click the Start button and click Help and Support. 2 Type hardware troubleshooter in the Search field and click the arrow to resolve the incompatibility. Quick Reference Guide 27 If a failure...
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See the Windows Help and Support Center for information on configuring the device. System Restore does not monitor your computer to an earlier operating state (without affecting data files) if changes ... the cards or devices that came with an exclamation point to be reconfigured. 8 Reconfigure the devices or remove the devices from the Device Manager. www.dell.com | support.dell.com 4 In the Hardware Troubleshooter list, click I need to return your data files or recover them. 28 Quick Reference Guide Windows 2000 To resolve...
See the Windows Help and Support Center for information on configuring the device. System Restore does not monitor your computer to an earlier operating state (without affecting data files) if changes ... the cards or devices that came with an exclamation point to be reconfigured. 8 Reconfigure the devices or remove the devices from the Device Manager. www.dell.com | support.dell.com 4 In the Hardware Troubleshooter list, click I need to return your data files or recover them. 28 Quick Reference Guide Windows 2000 To resolve...
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... either repeat the steps using a different restore point, or you can undo the restoration. Creating a Restore Point 1 Click the Start button and click Help and Support. 2 Click System Restore. 3 Follow the instructions on the screen.
... either repeat the steps using a different restore point, or you can undo the restoration. Creating a Restore Point 1 Click the Start button and click Help and Support. 2 Click System Restore. 3 Follow the instructions on the screen.
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www.dell.com | support.dell.com Enabling System Restore If you reinstall Windows XP with less than ...Windows XP operating system to the operating state it was in the following items: • Dell™ Operating System CD • Dell Drivers and Utilities CD NOTE: The Drivers and Utilities CD contains drivers that were installed during..., then use Windows XP Service Pack 1 or later when you to do not reinstall Windows XP unless a Dell technical support representative instructs you reinstall Windows XP. Reinstalling Microsoft® Windows® XP Before You Begin If you installed ...
www.dell.com | support.dell.com Enabling System Restore If you reinstall Windows XP with less than ...Windows XP operating system to the operating state it was in the following items: • Dell™ Operating System CD • Dell Drivers and Utilities CD NOTE: The Drivers and Utilities CD contains drivers that were installed during..., then use Windows XP Service Pack 1 or later when you to do not reinstall Windows XP unless a Dell technical support representative instructs you reinstall Windows XP. Reinstalling Microsoft® Windows® XP Before You Begin If you installed ...
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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 documentation, ...
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 documentation, ...
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... previous operating state, 28 conflicts software and hardware incompatibilities, 27 cover opening, 13 D Dell Premier Support website, 6 support site, 6 Dell Diagnostics, 19 Device Manager, 28 diagnostic lights, 22 diagnostics beep codes, 26 Dell, 19 Drivers and Utilities CD, 5 lights, 22 documentation device, 5 finding, 5...beep codes, 26 diagnostic lights, 22 F front door reattaching, 11 H hardware beep codes, 26 conflicts, 27 Dell Diagnostics, 19 Hardware Troubleshooter, 27 Help and Support Center, 6 I IRQ conflicts, 27 L labels Microsoft Windows, 5 Service Tag, 5 light, 22 lights diagnostic,...
... previous operating state, 28 conflicts software and hardware incompatibilities, 27 cover opening, 13 D Dell Premier Support website, 6 support site, 6 Dell Diagnostics, 19 Device Manager, 28 diagnostic lights, 22 diagnostics beep codes, 26 Dell, 19 Drivers and Utilities CD, 5 lights, 22 documentation device, 5 finding, 5...beep codes, 26 diagnostic lights, 22 F front door reattaching, 11 H hardware beep codes, 26 conflicts, 27 Dell Diagnostics, 19 Hardware Troubleshooter, 27 Help and Support Center, 6 I IRQ conflicts, 27 L labels Microsoft Windows, 5 Service Tag, 5 light, 22 lights diagnostic,...
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... diagnostic lights, 22 restore computer to previous operating state, 28 R reinstalling drivers, 5 Windows XP, 30 ResourceCD Dell Diagnostics, 19 S Service Tag, 5 software conflicts, 27 system lights, 22 System Restore, 28 Hardware Troubleshooter, 27 Help and Support Center, 6 restore computer to previous operating state, 28 U User's Guide, 5 W Windows 2000 Device Manager, 28 Hardware...
... diagnostic lights, 22 restore computer to previous operating state, 28 R reinstalling drivers, 5 Windows XP, 30 ResourceCD Dell Diagnostics, 19 S Service Tag, 5 software conflicts, 27 system lights, 22 System Restore, 28 Hardware Troubleshooter, 27 Help and Support Center, 6 restore computer to previous operating state, 28 U User's Guide, 5 W Windows 2000 Device Manager, 28 Hardware...