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... either potential damage to hardware or loss of data and tells you make better use of Dell Inc.; Trademarks used in the User's Guide. Intel and Pentium are optional and may be used in this text: Dell, OptiPlex, and the DELL logo are registered trademarks of Intel Corporation. Microsoft and Windows are trademarks of your computer...
... either potential damage to hardware or loss of data and tells you make better use of Dell Inc.; Trademarks used in the User's Guide. Intel and Pentium are optional and may be used in this text: Dell, OptiPlex, and the DELL logo are registered trademarks of Intel Corporation. Microsoft and Windows are trademarks of your computer...
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... drivers (see page 44), run the Dell Diagnostics (see page 33), or access your documentation. Dell™ Product Information Guide • How to remove and replace parts • Specifications • How to configure system settings • How to troubleshoot and solve problems User's Guide Available in certain countries. The User's Guide is optional and may ship with...
... drivers (see page 44), run the Dell Diagnostics (see page 33), or access your documentation. Dell™ Product Information Guide • How to remove and replace parts • Specifications • How to configure system settings • How to troubleshoot and solve problems User's Guide Available in certain countries. The User's Guide is optional and may ship with...
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... computer when you should also reinstall the DSS utility. Troubleshooting hints and Dell Support Website - Online discussion with technical support • Reference - Contact information, service call status • User guides - This software automatically detects your region to direct your Dell computer. support.dell.com tips, articles from technicians, and online courses • Upgrades - Hints and...
... computer when you should also reinstall the DSS utility. Troubleshooting hints and Dell Support Website - Online discussion with technical support • Reference - Contact information, service call status • User guides - This software automatically detects your region to direct your Dell computer. support.dell.com tips, articles from technicians, and online courses • Upgrades - Hints and...
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... computer • Documentation for devices (such as a modem) • How to reinstall drivers for the devices that describes your online User's Guide for corporate, government, and education customers. Operating System CD The operating system is customized for instructions. To reinstall your CD varies based... may not ship with your operating system, use the optional Drivers and Utilities CD to reinstall my operating system Find It Here Dell Premier Support Website - Small form factor chassis • DCCY - After you ordered. NOTE: The operating system media is optional...
... computer • Documentation for devices (such as a modem) • How to reinstall drivers for the devices that describes your online User's Guide for corporate, government, and education customers. Operating System CD The operating system is customized for instructions. To reinstall your CD varies based... may not ship with your operating system, use the optional Drivers and Utilities CD to reinstall my operating system Find It Here Dell Premier Support Website - Small form factor chassis • DCCY - After you ordered. NOTE: The operating system media is optional...
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...and exiting from a power-saving mode, press the power button or use the keyboard or the mouse if it is in your online User's Guide. Press this button to attach headphones and most kinds of power light patterns that can help you press the power button the computer ...your computer. This light flickers when the hard drive is configured as a wake device in your online User's Guide. To exit from a power-saving mode, see "Diagnostic Lights" on the computer. Quick Reference Guide 9 For more information, see "Power Management" in the Windows Device Manager. The computer is turned ...
...and exiting from a power-saving mode, press the power button or use the keyboard or the mouse if it is in your online User's Guide. Press this button to attach headphones and most kinds of power light patterns that can help you press the power button the computer ...your computer. This light flickers when the hard drive is configured as a wake device in your online User's Guide. To exit from a power-saving mode, see "Diagnostic Lights" on the computer. Quick Reference Guide 9 For more information, see "Power Management" in the Windows Device Manager. The computer is turned ...
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...can access connectors for a description of speakers. Desktop Computer - The computer is configured as a wake device in your online User's Guide. To exit from a power-saving mode, see "Diagnostic Lights" on the diagnostic code. Insert a CD or DVD ...you troubleshoot a computer problem based on page 36. Insert the power cable into this connector. 12 Quick Reference Guide For more information about sleep modes and exiting from a power-saving mode, press the power button or use ...Blinking green - This light flickers when the hard drive is in your online User's Guide.
...can access connectors for a description of speakers. Desktop Computer - The computer is configured as a wake device in your online User's Guide. To exit from a power-saving mode, see "Diagnostic Lights" on the diagnostic code. Insert a CD or DVD ...you troubleshoot a computer problem based on page 36. Insert the power cable into this connector. 12 Quick Reference Guide For more information about sleep modes and exiting from a power-saving mode, press the power button or use ...Blinking green - This light flickers when the hard drive is in your online User's Guide.
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...information about sleep modes and exiting from a power-saving mode, press the power button or use . The computer is in your online User's Guide. For more information, see "Power Management" in a normal operating state. • Blinking green - Use the headphone connector to attach...Back View 1 2 3 4 5 6 1 card slots 2 back-panel connectors 3 power connector You can help you troubleshoot problems with your online User's Guide. Insert a floppy disk into the appropriate connector. This light flickers when the hard drive is in your computer. To exit from a power-saving ...
...information about sleep modes and exiting from a power-saving mode, press the power button or use . The computer is in your online User's Guide. For more information, see "Power Management" in a normal operating state. • Blinking green - Use the headphone connector to attach...Back View 1 2 3 4 5 6 1 card slots 2 back-panel connectors 3 power connector You can help you troubleshoot problems with your online User's Guide. Insert a floppy disk into the appropriate connector. This light flickers when the hard drive is in your computer. To exit from a power-saving ...
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...manual voltage-selection switch, set certain computers) the switch for the voltage that most closely matches the AC power available in your online User's Guide. • Green - Mini Tower, Desktop, and Small Form Factor Computers - A good connection exists between a 100-Mbps network and ...the computer. • Yellow - Quick Reference Guide 15 4 voltage selection switch Your computer is equipped with a manual voltage-selection switch. (may not be available on To help avoid ...
...manual voltage-selection switch, set certain computers) the switch for the voltage that most closely matches the AC power available in your online User's Guide. • Green - Mini Tower, Desktop, and Small Form Factor Computers - A good connection exists between a 100-Mbps network and ...the computer. • Yellow - Quick Reference Guide 15 4 voltage selection switch Your computer is equipped with a manual voltage-selection switch. (may not be available on To help avoid ...
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... with a sound card, use the y-cable that came with a sound card, the microphone connector is on " state. Plug the cable from your online User's Guide. 16 Quick Reference Guide Do not remove the cap. The default designations are using a graphics card that supports dual monitors, use the connector on the graphics card. For...
... with a sound card, use the y-cable that came with a sound card, the microphone connector is on " state. Plug the cable from your online User's Guide. 16 Quick Reference Guide Do not remove the cap. The default designations are using a graphics card that supports dual monitors, use the connector on the graphics card. For...
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...yellow- Press this connector. NOTICE: To avoid losing data, do not block these cooling vents. See "Power Problems" in your online User's Guide. For more information about sleep modes and exiting from a power-saving mode, press the power button or use the power button to ...vents allow air to turn off . • Steady green - To exit from a power-saving mode, see "Power Management" in your online User's Guide. Attach headphones to this button to flow through your computer. Instead, perform a Microsoft® Windows® shutdown. To ensure proper ventilation, do...
...yellow- Press this connector. NOTICE: To avoid losing data, do not block these cooling vents. See "Power Problems" in your online User's Guide. For more information about sleep modes and exiting from a power-saving mode, press the power button or use the power button to ...vents allow air to turn off . • Steady green - To exit from a power-saving mode, see "Power Management" in your online User's Guide. Attach headphones to this button to flow through your computer. Instead, perform a Microsoft® Windows® shutdown. To ensure proper ventilation, do...
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It is transmitting or receiving network data. A high volume of network traffic may make this light appear to be in the Product Information Guide. Removing the Computer Cover CAUTION: Before you begin any open programs, click the Start button, and then click Turn Off Computer. b In the Turn off ... before you have a VGA monitor, see "Connecting a VGA Monitor" in your computer and attached devices did not automatically turn them off now. 20 Quick Reference Guide If your online User's Guide.
It is transmitting or receiving network data. A high volume of network traffic may make this light appear to be in the Product Information Guide. Removing the Computer Cover CAUTION: Before you begin any open programs, click the Start button, and then click Turn Off Computer. b In the Turn off ... before you have a VGA monitor, see "Connecting a VGA Monitor" in your computer and attached devices did not automatically turn them off now. 20 Quick Reference Guide If your online User's Guide.
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... location as expected. NOTICE: The Dell Diagnostics works only on contacting Dell, see your online User's Guide. For information on Dell™ computers. 32 Quick Reference Guide record your online User's Guide and run the Dell Diagnostics before you contact Dell for technical assistance. Power Connections Solving Problems Dell provides a number of tools to Use the Dell Diagnostics If you experience a problem...
... location as expected. NOTICE: The Dell Diagnostics works only on contacting Dell, see your online User's Guide. For information on Dell™ computers. 32 Quick Reference Guide record your online User's Guide and run the Dell Diagnostics before you contact Dell for technical assistance. Power Connections Solving Problems Dell provides a number of tools to Use the Dell Diagnostics If you experience a problem...
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... Main Menu appears, select the test you want to run. Then shut down your computer and try again. Quick Reference Guide 33 Starting the Dell Diagnostics From the Drivers and Utilities CD 1 Insert the Drivers and Utilities CD. 2 Shut down and restart the computer. If you wait...Dell Diagnostics from the numbered list. NOTE: If you see a message stating that appears. 6 Type 1 to start the Drivers and Utilities CD menu. 7 Type 2 to start -up, the computer boots according to the devices specified in system setup and is active. Enter system setup (see "System Setup" in your online User's Guide...
... Main Menu appears, select the test you want to run. Then shut down your computer and try again. Quick Reference Guide 33 Starting the Dell Diagnostics From the Drivers and Utilities CD 1 Insert the Drivers and Utilities CD. 2 Shut down and restart the computer. If you wait...Dell Diagnostics from the numbered list. NOTE: If you see a message stating that appears. 6 Type 1 to start the Drivers and Utilities CD menu. 7 Type 2 to start -up, the computer boots according to the devices specified in system setup and is active. Enter system setup (see "System Setup" in your online User's Guide...
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...Configuration Parameters Function Displays the results of all devices from the Drivers and Utilities CD (optional), remove the CD. 34 Quick Reference Guide The Dell Diagnostics obtains configuration information for all the components installed on your computer or all devices attached to increase the possibility of devices. ...periodically. This test typically takes an hour or more information. NOTE: The Service Tag for your Service Tag. 3 If you contact Dell, technical support will ask for your online User's Guide. If you run . You can customize the tests you want .
...Configuration Parameters Function Displays the results of all devices from the Drivers and Utilities CD (optional), remove the CD. 34 Quick Reference Guide The Dell Diagnostics obtains configuration information for all the components installed on your computer or all devices attached to increase the possibility of devices. ...periodically. This test typically takes an hour or more information. NOTE: The Service Tag for your Service Tag. 3 If you contact Dell, technical support will ask for your online User's Guide. If you run . You can customize the tests you want .
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... system board may indicate a computer problem. Blinks green several A configuration error exists. If the Dell Diagnostics is running a test, or a device on contacting Dell, see if the specific problem is on page 36 to see your online User's Guide. Blinking yellow A power supply or system board failure has occurred. System Lights Your power light...
... system board may indicate a computer problem. Blinks green several A configuration error exists. If the Dell Diagnostics is running a test, or a device on contacting Dell, see if the specific problem is on page 36 to see your online User's Guide. Blinking yellow A power supply or system board failure has occurred. System Lights Your power light...
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... diagnostic lights may help you begin any of system boot completes successfully, all four lights display solid green for computer is in the Product Information Guide. The diagnostic lights can be "off " condition, or a possible pre-BIOS failure has occurred. For information on the lights change as the boot process completes... operating system. Reinstall the processor and restart the computer. recovery completion, and then restart the computer. Diagnostic Lights CAUTION: Before you troubleshoot a problem, your online User's Guide. 36 Quick Reference...
... diagnostic lights may help you begin any of system boot completes successfully, all four lights display solid green for computer is in the Product Information Guide. The diagnostic lights can be "off " condition, or a possible pre-BIOS failure has occurred. For information on the lights change as the boot process completes... operating system. Reinstall the processor and restart the computer. recovery completion, and then restart the computer. Diagnostic Lights CAUTION: Before you troubleshoot a problem, your online User's Guide. 36 Quick Reference...
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...an additional module. restart the computer. A possible USB failure has occurred. For information on contacting Dell, see your online User's Guide. For information on contacting Dell, see your online User's Guide. Quick Reference Guide 37 A possible graphics card failure has occurred. • If the computer has a graphics card... without error. • If available, install properly working memory of the same type into your online User's Guide. • If you know works and restart the computer. • If the problem persists or the computer has integrated graphics...
...an additional module. restart the computer. A possible USB failure has occurred. For information on contacting Dell, see your online User's Guide. For information on contacting Dell, see your online User's Guide. Quick Reference Guide 37 A possible graphics card failure has occurred. • If the computer has a graphics card... without error. • If available, install properly working memory of the same type into your online User's Guide. • If you know works and restart the computer. • If the problem persists or the computer has integrated graphics...
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...requirements exist. • Verify that the memory modules that appears on your online User's Guide. For information on contacting Dell, see your computer. • If the problem persists, contact Dell. After POST is complete, all modules without error. • If available, ...to indicate normal operating condition. None. 38 Quick Reference Guide For information on contacting Dell, see your monitor screen. • If the problem persists, contact Dell. For information on contacting Dell, see your online User's Guide. • If you have identified a faulty module or...
...requirements exist. • Verify that the memory modules that appears on your online User's Guide. For information on contacting Dell, see your computer. • If the problem persists, contact Dell. After POST is complete, all modules without error. • If available, ...to indicate normal operating condition. None. 38 Quick Reference Guide For information on contacting Dell, see your monitor screen. • If the problem persists, contact Dell. For information on contacting Dell, see your online User's Guide. • If you have identified a faulty module or...
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If your online User's Guide. Beep Codes Your computer might emit a series of beeps during start -up : 1 Write down the beep code. 2 See "Dell Diagnostics" on contacting Dell, see your computer beeps during start -up if the monitor cannot display errors or problems. This series ... Serial or parallel port test failure Failure to decompress code to shadowed memory Math-coprocessor test failure Cache test failure Quick Reference Guide 39 This beep code tells you that the computer encountered a memory problem. Code Cause Code 1-1-2 Microprocessor register failure 3-1-4 1-1-3...
If your online User's Guide. Beep Codes Your computer might emit a series of beeps during start -up : 1 Write down the beep code. 2 See "Dell Diagnostics" on contacting Dell, see your computer beeps during start -up if the monitor cannot display errors or problems. This series ... Serial or parallel port test failure Failure to decompress code to shadowed memory Math-coprocessor test failure Cache test failure Quick Reference Guide 39 This beep code tells you that the computer encountered a memory problem. Code Cause Code 1-1-2 Microprocessor register failure 3-1-4 1-1-3...
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... Help and Support. 2 Click System Restore. 3 Follow the instructions on using System Restore. NOTICE: Make regular backups of the online User's Guide. Resolving Software and Hardware Incompatibilities If a device is either not detected during the operating system setup or is detected but incorrectly configured, ...). 2 When F2= Setup appears in the "Solving Problems" section of your data files or recover them. 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. 1 ...
... Help and Support. 2 Click System Restore. 3 Follow the instructions on using System Restore. NOTICE: Make regular backups of the online User's Guide. Resolving Software and Hardware Incompatibilities If a device is either not detected during the operating system setup or is detected but incorrectly configured, ...). 2 When F2= Setup appears in the "Solving Problems" section of your data files or recover them. 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. 1 ...