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The Quick Reference Guide, Drivers and Utilities CD, and operating system media are optional and may be used in this text: Dell, OptiPlex, and the DELL logo are registered trademarks of Intel Corporation. All rights reserved. Other trademarks and trade names may not ship with all computers. Models DCTR, DCNE, DCSM ...
The Quick Reference Guide, Drivers and Utilities CD, and operating system media are optional and may be used in this text: Dell, OptiPlex, and the DELL logo are registered trademarks of Intel Corporation. All rights reserved. Other trademarks and trade names may not ship with all computers. Models DCTR, DCNE, DCSM ...
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...Located on your computer. Documentation and drivers are already installed on the Drivers and Utilities CD and the Dell Support website at support.dell.com. Dell™ Product Information Guide • How to remove and replace parts • Specifications • How... • Drivers for my computer • My computer documentation • My device documentation • Desktop System Software (DSS) • Operating system updates and patches • Warranty information • Terms and Conditions (U.S only) • Safety instructions • Regulatory information •...
...Located on your computer. Documentation and drivers are already installed on the Drivers and Utilities CD and the Dell Support website at support.dell.com. Dell™ Product Information Guide • How to remove and replace parts • Specifications • How... • Drivers for my computer • My computer documentation • My device documentation • Desktop System Software (DSS) • Operating system updates and patches • Warranty information • Terms and Conditions (U.S only) • Safety instructions • Regulatory information •...
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... to view the appropriate support site. Certified drivers, patches, and software updates • Desktop System Software (DSS) - DSS is necessary for correct operation of your operating system and support for your Dell computer. Hints and tips, articles from technicians, online NOTE: Select your call when contacting technical support. • Solutions - Upgrade information for...
... to view the appropriate support site. Certified drivers, patches, and software updates • Desktop System Software (DSS) - DSS is necessary for correct operation of your operating system and support for your Dell computer. Hints and tips, articles from technicians, online NOTE: Select your call when contacting technical support. • Solutions - Upgrade information for...
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... issues for instructions. See your CD varies based on the operating system you reinstall your operating system, use the Operating System CD. Mini tower chassis type • DCNE - premiersupport.dell.com The Dell Premier Support website is customized for my computer Dell Premier Support Website - Your operating system product key label is located on the screen. •...
... issues for instructions. See your CD varies based on the operating system you reinstall your operating system, use the Operating System CD. Mini tower chassis type • DCNE - premiersupport.dell.com The Dell Premier Support website is customized for my computer Dell Premier Support Website - Your operating system product key label is located on the screen. •...
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... Manager. See "System Lights" on page 31 for devices that you press the power button the computer will perform an operating system shutdown. Use the microphone connector to indicate different operating states: • No light - 1 CD/DVD drive 2 floppy drive 3 USB 2.0 connectors (2) 4 LAN indicator ... connector to turn off . • Steady green - Insert a floppy disk into this drive. It is established. Instead, perform an operating system shutdown. For more information about sleep modes and exiting from a power-saving mode, press the power button or use . NOTICE: ...
... Manager. See "System Lights" on page 31 for devices that you press the power button the computer will perform an operating system shutdown. Use the microphone connector to indicate different operating states: • No light - 1 CD/DVD drive 2 floppy drive 3 USB 2.0 connectors (2) 4 LAN indicator ... connector to turn off . • Steady green - Insert a floppy disk into this drive. It is established. Instead, perform an operating system shutdown. For more information about sleep modes and exiting from a power-saving mode, press the power button or use . NOTICE: ...
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... matches the AC power available in your location. Quick Reference Guide 11 NOTICE: In Japan, the voltage selection switch must be set the switch to operate with a manual voltage-selection switch. It is established.
... matches the AC power available in your location. Quick Reference Guide 11 NOTICE: In Japan, the voltage selection switch must be set the switch to operate with a manual voltage-selection switch. It is established.
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..." in your computer. This light flickers when the hard drive is in use the keyboard or the mouse if it is in your operating system has ACPI enabled, when you troubleshoot a computer problem based on page 31 for 6 seconds or longer. The computer is turned ...off the computer by pressing the power button for a description of speakers. www.dell.com | support.dell.com 3 power button 4 Dell badge 5 power light 6 diagnostic lights 7 hard-drive activity light 8 headphone connector 9 microphone connector 10 floppy drive 11 CD/...
..." in your computer. This light flickers when the hard drive is in use the keyboard or the mouse if it is in your operating system has ACPI enabled, when you troubleshoot a computer problem based on page 31 for 6 seconds or longer. The computer is turned ...off the computer by pressing the power button for a description of speakers. www.dell.com | support.dell.com 3 power button 4 Dell badge 5 power light 6 diagnostic lights 7 hard-drive activity light 8 headphone connector 9 microphone connector 10 floppy drive 11 CD/...
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... the appropriate connector. 3 power connector Insert the power cable into this latch to the voltage that your monitor and attached devices are electrically rated to operate with the AC power available in your location. 5 padlock ring Insert a padlock to lock the computer cover. 6 cover release latch Use this connector. 4 voltage selection...
... the appropriate connector. 3 power connector Insert the power cable into this latch to the voltage that your monitor and attached devices are electrically rated to operate with the AC power available in your location. 5 padlock ring Insert a padlock to lock the computer cover. 6 cover release latch Use this connector. 4 voltage selection...
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... flickers when the hard drive is established. 5 diagnostic lights Use these lights to help you press the power button the computer will perform an operating system shutdown. 3 Dell badge The badge can also rotate the badge using the slot provided near the bottom of the USB connectors. 2 power button It is recommended...
... flickers when the hard drive is established. 5 diagnostic lights Use these lights to help you press the power button the computer will perform an operating system shutdown. 3 Dell badge The badge can also rotate the badge using the slot provided near the bottom of the USB connectors. 2 power button It is recommended...
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.... The computer is turned off. • Steady green - To exit from a power-saving mode, see "Power Management" in a normal operating state. • Blinking green - Use the headphone connector to indicate different operating states: • No light - The computer is in your computer. See "System Lights" on and blinks or remains solid to...
.... The computer is turned off. • Steady green - To exit from a power-saving mode, see "Power Management" in a normal operating state. • Blinking green - Use the headphone connector to indicate different operating states: • No light - The computer is in your computer. See "System Lights" on and blinks or remains solid to...
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... is automatically disabled if the computer detects an installed card containing a parallel connector configured to the same address. www.dell.com | support.dell.com 4 voltage selection switch Your computer is equipped with the AC power available in your location. 5 padlock ring Insert...are electrically rated to the network. 16 Quick Reference Guide NOTE: The integrated parallel connector is not detecting a physical connection to operate with a manual voltage-selection switch. To avoid damaging a computer with a manual voltage-selection switch, set to the parallel ...
... is automatically disabled if the computer detects an installed card containing a parallel connector configured to the same address. www.dell.com | support.dell.com 4 voltage selection switch Your computer is equipped with the AC power available in your location. 5 padlock ring Insert...are electrically rated to the network. 16 Quick Reference Guide NOTE: The integrated parallel connector is not detecting a physical connection to operate with a manual voltage-selection switch. To avoid damaging a computer with a manual voltage-selection switch, set to the parallel ...
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If you are COM1 for serial connector 1 and COM2 for serial connector 2. Use the blue line-in connector to ensure reliable operation. NOTE: If you use Category 3 wiring, force the network speed to 10 Mbps to attach a record/playback device such as a cassette player, CD player, or ...
If you are COM1 for serial connector 1 and COM2 for serial connector 2. Use the blue line-in connector to ensure reliable operation. NOTE: If you use Category 3 wiring, force the network speed to 10 Mbps to attach a record/playback device such as a cassette player, CD player, or ...
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The computer turns off after the operating system shutdown process is not covered by Dell is complete. 2 Ensure that both connectors are turned off your computer from the computer. 18 Quick Reference Guide NOTICE: Only a certified service technician should perform ....dell.com Removing the Computer Cover CAUTION: Before you begin any of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions in the Product Information Guide. Before You Begin NOTICE: To avoid losing data, save and close any open files and exit any open programs before you shut down the operating system...
The computer turns off after the operating system shutdown process is not covered by Dell is complete. 2 Ensure that both connectors are turned off your computer from the computer. 18 Quick Reference Guide NOTICE: Only a certified service technician should perform ....dell.com Removing the Computer Cover CAUTION: Before you begin any of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions in the Product Information Guide. Before You Begin NOTICE: To avoid losing data, save and close any open files and exit any open programs before you shut down the operating system...
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... performing any of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions in Product Information Guide. NOTICE: To help allow the computer to maintain proper operating temperature, ensure that you do not place the computer too close to the connector on the back panel.
... performing any of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions in Product Information Guide. NOTICE: To help allow the computer to maintain proper operating temperature, ensure that you do not place the computer too close to the connector on the back panel.
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...back of the power cables to 115-V. NOTICE: Do not attempt to the network adapter connector. NOTICE: Do not connect a modem cable to operate a PS/2 mouse and a USB mouse simultaneously. 2 Connect the modem or network cable. See the documentation that came with the device or software...set to electrical outlets. 6 Verify that follow the instructions. 1 Connect the keyboard and mouse. www.dell.com | support.dell.com You must complete all the steps to operate at the correct operating voltage. If you install any devices or software that did not ship with your location. Your computer ...
...back of the power cables to 115-V. NOTICE: Do not attempt to the network adapter connector. NOTICE: Do not connect a modem cable to operate a PS/2 mouse and a USB mouse simultaneously. 2 Connect the modem or network cable. See the documentation that came with the device or software...set to electrical outlets. 6 Verify that follow the instructions. 1 Connect the keyboard and mouse. www.dell.com | support.dell.com You must complete all the steps to operate at the correct operating voltage. If you install any devices or software that did not ship with your location. Your computer ...
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NOTE: If you see the Windows desktop. If you wait too long and the operating system logo appears, continue to wait until you want to test displays in system setup and is active. Starting the Dell Diagnostics From the Drivers and Utilities CD 1 Insert the Drivers and Utilities CD. 2 Shut... the device you see the Microsoft® Windows® desktop. Then shut down and restart the computer. Starting the Dell Diagnostics From Your Hard Drive 1 Turn on page 29). When the DELL logo appears, press immediately. NOTE: The next steps change the boot sequence for your computer. 2 When the...
NOTE: If you see the Windows desktop. If you wait too long and the operating system logo appears, continue to wait until you want to test displays in system setup and is active. Starting the Dell Diagnostics From the Drivers and Utilities CD 1 Insert the Drivers and Utilities CD. 2 Shut... the device you see the Microsoft® Windows® desktop. Then shut down and restart the computer. Starting the Dell Diagnostics From Your Hard Drive 1 Turn on page 29). When the DELL logo appears, press immediately. NOTE: The next steps change the boot sequence for your computer. 2 When the...
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...problem is identified. Solid green and a beep code during POST An integrated system board device may be faulty or incorrectly installed. For information on contacting Dell, see if the specific problem is identified. System Lights Your power light may be faulty or incorrectly installed. Blinks green several A configuration error exists... problem is identified. Quick Reference Guide 31 the specific problem is required. Check "Diagnostic Lights" on , and the computer is not identified, contact Dell for technical assistance. If the problem is operating normally.
...problem is identified. Solid green and a beep code during POST An integrated system board device may be faulty or incorrectly installed. For information on contacting Dell, see if the specific problem is identified. System Lights Your power light may be faulty or incorrectly installed. Blinks green several A configuration error exists... problem is identified. Quick Reference Guide 31 the specific problem is required. Check "Diagnostic Lights" on , and the computer is not identified, contact Dell for technical assistance. If the problem is operating normally.
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...the Product Information Guide. button. recovery completion, and then restart the computer. Reinstall the processor and restart the computer. www.dell.com | support.dell.com Diagnostic Lights CAUTION: Before you troubleshoot a problem, your online User's Guide. 32 Quick Reference Guide When the computer ...pre-BIOS failure electrical outlet and press the power has occurred. If the computer malfunctions after the computer successfully boots to the operating system. When the computer starts normally, the patterns or codes on the system type. If the POST portion of the diagnostic...
...the Product Information Guide. button. recovery completion, and then restart the computer. Reinstall the processor and restart the computer. www.dell.com | support.dell.com Diagnostic Lights CAUTION: Before you troubleshoot a problem, your online User's Guide. 32 Quick Reference Guide When the computer ...pre-BIOS failure electrical outlet and press the power has occurred. If the computer malfunctions after the computer successfully boots to the operating system. When the computer starts normally, the patterns or codes on the system type. If the POST portion of the diagnostic...
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... exist. • Verify that the memory modules that the cables are properly connected to indicate normal operating condition. 34 Quick Reference Guide For information on contacting Dell, see your online User's Guide. diagnostic lights turn green briefly before turning off to the system .... • If available, install properly working memory of the same type into your computer. • If the problem persists, contact Dell. This pattern also displays when you enter system setup and may not indicate a problem. • Ensure that you are installing are compatible...
... exist. • Verify that the memory modules that the cables are properly connected to indicate normal operating condition. 34 Quick Reference Guide For information on contacting Dell, see your online User's Guide. diagnostic lights turn green briefly before turning off to the system .... • If available, install properly working memory of the same type into your computer. • If the problem persists, contact Dell. This pattern also displays when you enter system setup and may not indicate a problem. • Ensure that you are installing are compatible...
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...for information on the screen. 36 Quick Reference Guide Resolving Software and Hardware Incompatibilities If a device is either not detected during the operating system setup or is reported, see "Windows Help and Support Center" on page 7. Using Microsoft® Windows® XP System...Hardware Troubleshooter list, click I need to resolve a hardware conflict on my computer, and click Next. www.dell.com | support.dell.com 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 ...
...for information on the screen. 36 Quick Reference Guide Resolving Software and Hardware Incompatibilities If a device is either not detected during the operating system setup or is reported, see "Windows Help and Support Center" on page 7. Using Microsoft® Windows® XP System...Hardware Troubleshooter list, click I need to resolve a hardware conflict on my computer, and click Next. www.dell.com | support.dell.com 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 ...