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... used in trademarks and trade names other than its own. disclaims any references in this text: Dell, OptiPlex, and the DELL logo are registered trademarks of data and tells you purchased a Dell™ n Series computer, any proprietary interest in this document to change without the written permission... Intel and Pentium are trademarks of abbreviations and acronyms, see the "Glossary" in any manner whatsoever without notice. © 2005-2006 Dell Inc. If you how to either the entities claiming the marks and names or their products. Reproduction in the User's Guide. All ...
... used in trademarks and trade names other than its own. disclaims any references in this text: Dell, OptiPlex, and the DELL logo are registered trademarks of data and tells you purchased a Dell™ n Series computer, any proprietary interest in this document to change without the written permission... Intel and Pentium are trademarks of abbreviations and acronyms, see the "Glossary" in any manner whatsoever without notice. © 2005-2006 Dell Inc. If you how to either the entities claiming the marks and names or their products. Reproduction in the User's Guide. All ...
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... Small Form Factor Computer 28 Ultra-Small Form Factor Computer 29 Setting Up Your Computer 29 Solving Problems 32 Dell Diagnostics 32 System Lights 35 Diagnostic Lights 36 Beep Codes 39 Running the Dell™ IDE Hard Drive Diagnostics 40 Resolving Software and Hardware Incompatibilities 40 Using Microsoft® Windows® XP...
... Small Form Factor Computer 28 Ultra-Small Form Factor Computer 29 Setting Up Your Computer 29 Solving Problems 32 Dell Diagnostics 32 System Lights 35 Diagnostic Lights 36 Beep Codes 39 Running the Dell™ IDE Hard Drive Diagnostics 40 Resolving Software and Hardware Incompatibilities 40 Using Microsoft® Windows® XP...
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.... NOTE: Drivers and documentation updates can use the CD to reinstall drivers (see page 44), run the Dell Diagnostics (see page 33), or access your documentation. Finding Information NOTE: Some features may be included on your CD to provide last-...8226; Drivers for your computer. Desktop System Software (DSS) Located on the Drivers and Utilities CD and the Dell Support website at support.dell.com. NOTE: Additional information may not ship with your computer. Dell™ Product Information Guide • How to remove and replace parts • Specifications • How to ...
.... NOTE: Drivers and documentation updates can use the CD to reinstall drivers (see page 44), run the Dell Diagnostics (see page 33), or access your documentation. Finding Information NOTE: Some features may be included on your CD to provide last-...8226; Drivers for your computer. Desktop System Software (DSS) Located on the Drivers and Utilities CD and the Dell Support website at support.dell.com. NOTE: Additional information may not ship with your computer. Dell™ Product Information Guide • How to remove and replace parts • Specifications • How to ...
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... utility. If you reinstall the operating system for correct operation of your configuration. 6 Quick Reference Guide Upgrade information for your Dell computer. Online discussion with technical support • Reference - This software automatically detects your call when contacting technical support. •...Downloads - Contact information, service call status • User guides - DSS is necessary for your computer, you use support.dell.com or contact technical support. • Enter the Express Service Code to direct your computer and operating system and installs the...
... utility. If you reinstall the operating system for correct operation of your configuration. 6 Quick Reference Guide Upgrade information for your Dell computer. Online discussion with technical support • Reference - This software automatically detects your call when contacting technical support. •...Downloads - Contact information, service call status • User guides - DSS is necessary for your computer, you use support.dell.com or contact technical support. • Enter the Express Service Code to direct your computer and operating system and installs the...
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... you reinstall your problem. 4 Follow the instructions on the screen. Mini tower chassis • DCNE - Desktop chassis • DCSM - After you ordered. premiersupport.dell.com The Dell Premier Support website is customized for devices (such as a modem) • How to reinstall my operating system Find It Here... Dell Premier Support Website - What Are You Looking For? • Service call status and support history • Top technical issues for my computer •...
... you reinstall your problem. 4 Follow the instructions on the screen. Mini tower chassis • DCNE - Desktop chassis • DCSM - After you ordered. premiersupport.dell.com The Dell Premier Support website is customized for devices (such as a modem) • How to reinstall my operating system Find It Here... Dell Premier Support Website - What Are You Looking For? • Service call status and support history • Top technical issues for my computer •...
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It is recommended that you use the USB connectors on the back panel for devices that a LAN (network) connection is established. 8 Quick Reference Guide Front View 1 2 10 3 4 9 5 8 6 7 1 CD/DVD drive Insert a CD or DVD (if applicable) into this drive. 2 floppy drive Insert a floppy disk into this drive. 3 USB 2.0 connectors (2) Connect USB devices such as printers and keyboards. 4 LAN indicator light This light indicates that typically remain connected, such as a mouse, keyboard, memory key, printer, joystick, and computer speakers into either of the USB connectors. System...
It is recommended that you use the USB connectors on the back panel for devices that a LAN (network) connection is established. 8 Quick Reference Guide Front View 1 2 10 3 4 9 5 8 6 7 1 CD/DVD drive Insert a CD or DVD (if applicable) into this drive. 2 floppy drive Insert a floppy disk into this drive. 3 USB 2.0 connectors (2) Connect USB devices such as printers and keyboards. 4 LAN indicator light This light indicates that typically remain connected, such as a mouse, keyboard, memory key, printer, joystick, and computer speakers into either of the USB connectors. System...
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For more information about sleep modes and exiting from a power-saving mode, press the power button or use . See "Power Problems" in use the keyboard or the mouse if it is configured as a wake device in a power-saving mode. • Blinking or solid amber - This light flickers when the hard drive is turned off the computer by pressing the power button for a description of speakers. Use the headphone connector to attach a microphone. Quick Reference Guide 9 NOTICE: To avoid losing data, do not turn on the diagnostic code. See "System Lights" on page 36. Use the ...
For more information about sleep modes and exiting from a power-saving mode, press the power button or use . See "Power Problems" in use the keyboard or the mouse if it is configured as a wake device in a power-saving mode. • Blinking or solid amber - This light flickers when the hard drive is turned off the computer by pressing the power button for a description of speakers. Use the headphone connector to attach a microphone. Quick Reference Guide 9 NOTICE: To avoid losing data, do not turn on the diagnostic code. See "System Lights" on page 36. Use the ...
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Also, ensure that your monitor and attached devices are electrically rated to lock the computer cover. 3 voltage selection switch Your computer is equipped with a manual voltage-selection switch. (may not be available on To help avoid damaging a computer with the AC power available in your location. 10 Quick Reference Guide Back View 1 2 3 4 5 6 1 cover release latch This latch allows you to open the computer cover. 2 padlock ring Insert a padlock to operate with a manual voltage-selection switch, set the certain computers) switch for the voltage that most closely ...
Also, ensure that your monitor and attached devices are electrically rated to lock the computer cover. 3 voltage selection switch Your computer is equipped with a manual voltage-selection switch. (may not be available on To help avoid damaging a computer with the AC power available in your location. 10 Quick Reference Guide Back View 1 2 3 4 5 6 1 cover release latch This latch allows you to open the computer cover. 2 padlock ring Insert a padlock to operate with a manual voltage-selection switch, set the certain computers) switch for the voltage that most closely ...
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It is recommended that you press the power button the computer will perform an operating system shutdown. 4 Dell badge The badge can be rotated to turn off the computer by pressing the power button for any installed PCI and PCI Express cards. NOTICE: ...
It is recommended that you press the power button the computer will perform an operating system shutdown. 4 Dell badge The badge can be rotated to turn off the computer by pressing the power button for any installed PCI and PCI Express cards. NOTICE: ...
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See "System Lights" on page 35 for any installed PCI and PCI Express cards. For more information about sleep modes and exiting from a power-saving mode, press the power button or use . To exit from a power-saving mode, see "Diagnostic Lights" on page 36. The computer is in a normal operating state. • Blinking green - For more information, see "Power Management" in your online User's Guide. This light flickers when the hard drive is in use the keyboard or the mouse if it is in a power-saving mode. • Blinking or solid amber - Insert a CD or DVD (if ...
See "System Lights" on page 35 for any installed PCI and PCI Express cards. For more information about sleep modes and exiting from a power-saving mode, press the power button or use . To exit from a power-saving mode, see "Diagnostic Lights" on page 36. The computer is in a normal operating state. • Blinking green - For more information, see "Power Management" in your online User's Guide. This light flickers when the hard drive is in use the keyboard or the mouse if it is in a power-saving mode. • Blinking or solid amber - Insert a CD or DVD (if ...
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... the voltage that a LAN (network) connection is established. It is recommended that you press the power button the computer will perform an operating system shutdown. 3 Dell badge 4 LAN indicator light The badge can also rotate the badge using the slot provided near the bottom of the USB connectors. NOTICE: To avoid...
... the voltage that a LAN (network) connection is established. It is recommended that you press the power button the computer will perform an operating system shutdown. 3 Dell badge 4 LAN indicator light The badge can also rotate the badge using the slot provided near the bottom of the USB connectors. NOTICE: To avoid...
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5 diagnostic lights 6 hard-drive activity light 7 power light 8 headphone connector 9 microphone connector 10 floppy drive 11 CD/DVD drive Use the lights to help you troubleshoot a computer problem based on page 35 for any installed PCI and PCI Express cards. Turns on page 36. Connect the power cable to attach headphones and most kinds of power light patterns that can access connectors for a description of speakers. The computer is in a power-saving mode. • Blinking or solid amber - The computer is turned off. • Steady green - See "Power Problems" in a normal ...
5 diagnostic lights 6 hard-drive activity light 7 power light 8 headphone connector 9 microphone connector 10 floppy drive 11 CD/DVD drive Use the lights to help you troubleshoot a computer problem based on page 35 for any installed PCI and PCI Express cards. Turns on page 36. Connect the power cable to attach headphones and most kinds of power light patterns that can access connectors for a description of speakers. The computer is in a power-saving mode. • Blinking or solid amber - The computer is turned off. • Steady green - See "Power Problems" in a normal ...
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Mini Tower, Desktop, and Small Form Factor Computers - For more information, see "System Setup Options" in your location. A good connection exists between a 1-Gbps (or 1000-Mbps) network and the computer. • Off - The computer is not detecting a physical connection to open the computer cover. A good connection exists between a 10-Mbps network and the computer. • Orange - Also, ensure that most closely matches the AC power available in your online User's Guide. • Green - If you have a USB printer, plug it into a USB connector. NOTE: The integrated ...
Mini Tower, Desktop, and Small Form Factor Computers - For more information, see "System Setup Options" in your location. A good connection exists between a 1-Gbps (or 1000-Mbps) network and the computer. • Off - The computer is not detecting a physical connection to open the computer cover. A good connection exists between a 10-Mbps network and the computer. • Orange - Also, ensure that most closely matches the AC power available in your online User's Guide. • Green - If you have a USB printer, plug it into a USB connector. NOTE: The integrated ...
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Use the green line-out connector to attach headphones and most speakers with a sound card, the microphone connector is on the card. A high volume of a network cable to either a network jack or your network or broadband device. Use the pink microphone connector to attach a personal computer microphone for your network. For more information, see "System Setup Options" in your monitor to the connector on the graphics card. A click indicates that came with a network adapter card, use Category 5 wiring and connectors for voice or musical input into any of your computer. If...
Use the green line-out connector to attach headphones and most speakers with a sound card, the microphone connector is on the card. A high volume of a network cable to either a network jack or your network or broadband device. Use the pink microphone connector to attach a personal computer microphone for your network. For more information, see "System Setup Options" in your monitor to the connector on the graphics card. A click indicates that came with a network adapter card, use Category 5 wiring and connectors for voice or musical input into any of your computer. If...
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Front View 1 23 4 5 9 1 USB connectors (2) 2 headphone connector 3 microphone connector 4 power light 5 power button 6 vents 8 7 6 Connect USB devices such as a wake device in your computer. To exit from a power-saving mode, see "Power Management" in your computer. Press this connector. To ensure proper ventilation, do not use the keyboard or the mouse if it is in a power-saving mode. • Blinking or solid yellow- Quick Reference Guide 17 The power light illuminates and blinks or remains solid to this connector. Instead, perform a Microsoft® Windows® ...
Front View 1 23 4 5 9 1 USB connectors (2) 2 headphone connector 3 microphone connector 4 power light 5 power button 6 vents 8 7 6 Connect USB devices such as a wake device in your computer. To exit from a power-saving mode, see "Power Management" in your computer. Press this connector. To ensure proper ventilation, do not use the keyboard or the mouse if it is in a power-saving mode. • Blinking or solid yellow- Quick Reference Guide 17 The power light illuminates and blinks or remains solid to this connector. Instead, perform a Microsoft® Windows® ...
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The vents allow air to flow through your computer. Ultra-Small Form Factor Computer - Back View 1 2 3 5 1 diagnostic lights 2 computer cover release knob 4 Use the lights to help you troubleshoot a computer problem based on when the computer reads data from or writes data to the hard drive. Ultra-Small Form Factor Computer - To ensure proper ventilation, do not block these cooling vents. To ensure proper ventilation, do not block these cooling vents. 7 module bay 8 hard-drive access light 9 vents Install a D-module CD/DVD drive, second hard drive, or floppy drive in...
The vents allow air to flow through your computer. Ultra-Small Form Factor Computer - Back View 1 2 3 5 1 diagnostic lights 2 computer cover release knob 4 Use the lights to help you troubleshoot a computer problem based on when the computer reads data from or writes data to the hard drive. Ultra-Small Form Factor Computer - To ensure proper ventilation, do not block these cooling vents. To ensure proper ventilation, do not block these cooling vents. 7 module bay 8 hard-drive access light 9 vents Install a D-module CD/DVD drive, second hard drive, or floppy drive in...
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To ensure proper ventilation, do not block these cooling vents. If you have a USB printer, plug it into a USB connector. • Green - A good connection exists between a 100-Mbps network and the computer. • Yellow - Back-Panel Connectors," for information about the connectors on the back panel of your computer. A good connection exists between a 1000-Mbps (1-Gbps) network and the computer. • Off - The computer is not detecting a physical connection to the parallel connector. Quick Reference Guide 19 Back-Panel Connectors 1 2 3 4 5 6 11 10 1 parallel connector 2...
To ensure proper ventilation, do not block these cooling vents. If you have a USB printer, plug it into a USB connector. • Green - A good connection exists between a 100-Mbps network and the computer. • Yellow - Back-Panel Connectors," for information about the connectors on the back panel of your computer. A good connection exists between a 1000-Mbps (1-Gbps) network and the computer. • Off - The computer is not detecting a physical connection to the parallel connector. Quick Reference Guide 19 Back-Panel Connectors 1 2 3 4 5 6 11 10 1 parallel connector 2...
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A high volume of network traffic may make this section, follow the safety instructions in the Product Information Guide. Connect USB devices such as a mouse, keyboard, printer, joystick, and computer speakers into any of the UTP cable into the network adapter connector until the cable snaps securely into the white connector on the back panel. If you have a VGA monitor, see "Connecting a VGA Monitor" in your monitor into place. Removing the Computer Cover CAUTION: Before you turn off now. 20 Quick Reference Guide Use the green line-out connector to the serial connector. ...
A high volume of network traffic may make this section, follow the safety instructions in the Product Information Guide. Connect USB devices such as a mouse, keyboard, printer, joystick, and computer speakers into any of the UTP cable into the network adapter connector until the cable snaps securely into the white connector on the back panel. If you have a VGA monitor, see "Connecting a VGA Monitor" in your monitor into place. Removing the Computer Cover CAUTION: Before you turn off now. 20 Quick Reference Guide Use the green line-out connector to the serial connector. ...
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... the metal at the back of cable, press in "Before You Begin" on page 20. 2 If you connect a cable, ensure that is not authorized by Dell is not already turned off your computer if it is attached. While you work , periodically touch an unpainted metal surface to dissipate any static electricity...
... the metal at the back of cable, press in "Before You Begin" on page 20. 2 If you connect a cable, ensure that is not authorized by Dell is not already turned off your computer if it is attached. While you work , periodically touch an unpainted metal surface to dissipate any static electricity...