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... Form Factor Computer - Front View 13 Small Form Factor Computer - Back View 10 Desktop Computer - Back View 18 Removing the Computer Cover 20 Before You Begin 20 Mini Tower Computer 21 Desktop Computer 23 Small Form Factor Computer 24 Ultra-Small Form Factor Computer 25 Inside Your ...Computer 26 Mini Tower Computer 26 Desktop Computer 27 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 ...
... Form Factor Computer - Front View 13 Small Form Factor Computer - Back View 10 Desktop Computer - Back View 18 Removing the Computer Cover 20 Before You Begin 20 Mini Tower Computer 21 Desktop Computer 23 Small Form Factor Computer 24 Ultra-Small Form Factor Computer 25 Inside Your ...Computer 26 Mini Tower Computer 26 Desktop Computer 27 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 ...
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... • A diagnostic program for my computer • 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 ...) Documentation and drivers are already installed on the Drivers and Utilities CD and the Dell Support website at support.dell.com. You can be found at support.dell.com. Dell™ Product Information Guide • How to remove and replace parts • ...
... • A diagnostic program for my computer • 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 ...) Documentation and drivers are already installed on the Drivers and Utilities CD and the Dell Support website at support.dell.com. You can be found at support.dell.com. Dell™ Product Information Guide • How to remove and replace parts • ...
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... information • Downloads - Computer documentation and product specifications and support history, service contract, online discussions with other Dell customers • Troubleshooting - DSS provides critical updates for your call when contacting technical support. • Solutions -... processors, optical drives, and USB devices. Certified drivers, patches, and software updates • Desktop System Software (DSS) - Troubleshooting hints and Dell Support Website - Online discussion with technical support • Reference - Upgrade information for your computer ...
... information • Downloads - Computer documentation and product specifications and support history, service contract, online discussions with other Dell customers • Troubleshooting - DSS provides critical updates for your call when contacting technical support. • Solutions -... processors, optical drives, and USB devices. Certified drivers, patches, and software updates • Desktop System Software (DSS) - Troubleshooting hints and Dell Support Website - Online discussion with technical support • Reference - Upgrade information for your computer ...
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... for my computer • Documentation for the devices that describes your problem. 4 Follow the instructions on the screen. premiersupport.dell.com The Dell Premier Support website is optional and may not be available in certain regions. Windows Help and Support Center 1 Click the Start...8226; Service contract for my computer • How to reinstall my operating system Find It Here Dell Premier Support Website - NOTE: The operating system media is customized for instructions. Desktop chassis • DCSM - Operating System CD The operating system is located on your operating system...
... for my computer • Documentation for the devices that describes your problem. 4 Follow the instructions on the screen. premiersupport.dell.com The Dell Premier Support website is optional and may not be available in certain regions. Windows Help and Support Center 1 Click the Start...8226; Service contract for my computer • How to reinstall my operating system Find It Here Dell Premier Support Website - NOTE: The operating system media is customized for instructions. Desktop chassis • DCSM - Operating System CD The operating system is located on your operating system...
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Desktop Computer - Plug serial, USB, and other devices into either of the USB connectors. You can access connectors for 6 seconds or longer. To rotate the badge, ... indicator light This light indicates that a LAN (network) connection is recommended that you press the power button the computer will perform an operating system shutdown. 4 Dell badge The badge can also rotate the badge using the slot provided near the bottom of the badge, press firmly, and turn the badge.
Desktop Computer - Plug serial, USB, and other devices into either of the USB connectors. You can access connectors for 6 seconds or longer. To rotate the badge, ... indicator light This light indicates that a LAN (network) connection is recommended that you press the power button the computer will perform an operating system shutdown. 4 Dell badge The badge can also rotate the badge using the slot provided near the bottom of the badge, press firmly, and turn the badge.
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... as a wake device in use. Plug serial, USB, and other devices into this connector. 12 Quick Reference Guide Use the headphone connector to attach a microphone. Desktop Computer - Insert the power cable into the appropriate connector. The computer is in the Windows Device Manager. Insert a CD or DVD (if applicable) into this...
... as a wake device in use. Plug serial, USB, and other devices into this connector. 12 Quick Reference Guide Use the headphone connector to attach a microphone. Desktop Computer - Insert the power cable into the appropriate connector. The computer is in the Windows Device Manager. Insert a CD or DVD (if applicable) into this...
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... device, such as a printer, to the network. Quick Reference Guide 15 A good connection exists between a 10-Mbps network and the computer. • Orange - Mini Tower, Desktop, and Small Form Factor Computers - A good connection exists between a 100-Mbps network and the computer. • Yellow - The computer is not detecting a physical connection to...
... device, such as a printer, to the network. Quick Reference Guide 15 A good connection exists between a 10-Mbps network and the computer. • Orange - Mini Tower, Desktop, and Small Form Factor Computers - A good connection exists between a 100-Mbps network and the computer. • Yellow - The computer is not detecting a physical connection to...
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Desktop Computer NOTICE: Before touching anything inside your computer, ground yourself by touching an unpainted metal surface. While you work, periodically touch an unpainted metal surface ...
Desktop Computer NOTICE: Before touching anything inside your computer, ground yourself by touching an unpainted metal surface. While you work, periodically touch an unpainted metal surface ...
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Desktop Computer 2 1 3 4 5 7 6 1 drives bay (CD/DVD, floppy, and hard drive) 2 power supply 3 chassis intrusion switch 4 system board 5 card slots (3) for one PCI Express x16 card and two PCI cards 6 heat sink assembly 7 front I/O panel Quick Reference Guide 27
Desktop Computer 2 1 3 4 5 7 6 1 drives bay (CD/DVD, floppy, and hard drive) 2 power supply 3 chassis intrusion switch 4 system board 5 card slots (3) for one PCI Express x16 card and two PCI cards 6 heat sink assembly 7 front I/O panel Quick Reference Guide 27
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.... Then shut down and restart the computer. If you see the Microsoft® Windows® desktop. If multiple versions are listed, select the version appropriate for one time only. Start the Dell Diagnostics from either your Drivers and Utilities CD (optional) (see a message stating that no diagnostics...run . NOTE: The next steps change the boot sequence for your computer. 9 When the Dell Diagnostics Main Menu appears, select the test you want to wait until you see the Windows desktop. NOTE: If you wait too long and the operating system logo appears, continue to run the...
.... Then shut down and restart the computer. If you see the Microsoft® Windows® desktop. If multiple versions are listed, select the version appropriate for one time only. Start the Dell Diagnostics from either your Drivers and Utilities CD (optional) (see a message stating that no diagnostics...run . NOTE: The next steps change the boot sequence for your computer. 9 When the Dell Diagnostics Main Menu appears, select the test you want to wait until you see the Windows desktop. NOTE: If you wait too long and the operating system logo appears, continue to run the...
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...any open programs. 2 Insert the Operating System CD. Click Exit if Install Windows XP message appears. 3 Restart the computer. 4 Press immediately after the DELL™ logo appears. The computer automatically restarts multiple times. Quick Reference Guide 43 If the operating system logo appears, wait until 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 ...
...any open programs. 2 Insert the Operating System CD. Click Exit if Install Windows XP message appears. 3 Restart the computer. 4 Press immediately after the DELL™ logo appears. The computer automatically restarts multiple times. Quick Reference Guide 43 If the operating system logo appears, wait until 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 ...
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...Works Suite programs, you need the Product Key number located on the back of your selections. screen appears, select No, not at the Welcome Dell System Owner screen. 5 Select the appropriate System Model, Operating System, Device Type, and Topic. 44 Quick Reference Guide Using the Drivers and Utilities... offered by the installation program. 4 Click Next at this time and click Next. 16 When the Who will this computer connect to the Windows desktop. 2 Insert the Drivers and Utilities CD into the CD drive. message appears, click Skip. 15 When the Ready to continue. screen appears, ...
...Works Suite programs, you need the Product Key number located on the back of your selections. screen appears, select No, not at the Welcome Dell System Owner screen. 5 Select the appropriate System Model, Operating System, Device Type, and Topic. 44 Quick Reference Guide Using the Drivers and Utilities... offered by the installation program. 4 Click Next at this time and click Next. 16 When the Who will this computer connect to the Windows desktop. 2 Insert the Drivers and Utilities CD into the CD drive. message appears, click Skip. 15 When the Ready to continue. screen appears, ...
