Quick Reference Guide
Page 9
...if it is in a normal operating state. • Blinking green - To exit from a power-saving mode, see "Diagnostic Lights" on page 35 for 6 seconds or longer. 5 diagnostic lights 6 power button 7 power light 8 hard-drive activity light 9 headphone connector 10 microphone connector Use these lights to help .... See "System Lights" on page 36. Use the headphone connector to attach headphones and most kinds of power light patterns that can help you press the power button the computer will perform an operating system shutdown. The computer is turned off the computer by pressing the...
...if it is in a normal operating state. • Blinking green - To exit from a power-saving mode, see "Diagnostic Lights" on page 35 for 6 seconds or longer. 5 diagnostic lights 6 power button 7 power light 8 hard-drive activity light 9 headphone connector 10 microphone connector Use these lights to help .... See "System Lights" on page 36. Use the headphone connector to attach headphones and most kinds of power light patterns that can help you press the power button the computer will perform an operating system shutdown. The computer is turned off the computer by pressing the...
Quick Reference Guide
Page 10
.... 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 Mini Tower Computer - 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 matches the AC power available in your location.
.... 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 Mini Tower Computer - 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 matches the AC power available in your location.
Quick Reference Guide
Page 11
...the appropriate connector. You can access connectors for 6 seconds or longer. It 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 USB connectors.... Desktop Computer - NOTICE: To avoid losing data, do not turn off the computer by pressing the power button for any installed PCI and...
...the appropriate connector. You can access connectors for 6 seconds or longer. It 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 USB connectors.... Desktop Computer - NOTICE: To avoid losing data, do not turn off the computer by pressing the power button for any installed PCI and...
Quick Reference Guide
Page 12
..." on page 36. Use these lights to attach a microphone. Insert a floppy disk into this drive. For more information, see "Power Management" in your online User's Guide. Use the microphone connector to help you troubleshoot a computer problem based on the diagnostic code. ...connector to indicate different operating states: • No light - 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 computer. The computer is in a normal operating state. • Blinking green - The computer is in...
..." on page 36. Use these lights to attach a microphone. Insert a floppy disk into this drive. For more information, see "Power Management" in your online User's Guide. Use the microphone connector to help you troubleshoot a computer problem based on the diagnostic code. ...connector to indicate different operating states: • No light - 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 computer. The computer is in a normal operating state. • Blinking green - The computer is in...
Quick Reference Guide
Page 13
...If your operating system has ACPI enabled, when you use the back USB connectors for devices 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 badge, press firmly, and turn off the computer by pressing the power button for the voltage that a LAN (network) ...
...If your operating system has ACPI enabled, when you use the back USB connectors for devices 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 badge, press firmly, and turn off the computer by pressing the power button for the voltage that a LAN (network) ...
Quick Reference Guide
Page 14
... the headphone connector to indicate different operating states: • No light - Small Form Factor Computer - See "Power Problems" in your online User's Guide. For more information, see "Power Management" in your online User's Guide. Insert a CD or DVD (if applicable) into this drive. Plug serial... when the hard drive is in a normal operating state. • Blinking green - Turns on the diagnostic code. To exit from a power-saving mode, see "Diagnostic Lights" on page 35 for any installed PCI and PCI Express cards. Use the microphone connector to attach a ...
... the headphone connector to indicate different operating states: • No light - Small Form Factor Computer - See "Power Problems" in your online User's Guide. For more information, see "Power Management" in your online User's Guide. Insert a CD or DVD (if applicable) into this drive. Plug serial... when the hard drive is in a normal operating state. • Blinking green - Turns on the diagnostic code. To exit from a power-saving mode, see "Diagnostic Lights" on page 35 for any installed PCI and PCI Express cards. Use the microphone connector to attach a ...
Quick Reference Guide
Page 15
...disabled if the computer detects an installed card containing a parallel connector configured to the same address. Also, ensure that most closely matches the AC power available in your location. For more information, see "System Setup Options" in your online User's Guide. • Green - NOTE: The...set certain computers) the switch for 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 latch to open...
...disabled if the computer detects an installed card containing a parallel connector configured to the same address. Also, ensure that most closely matches the AC power available in your location. For more information, see "System Setup Options" in your online User's Guide. • Green - NOTE: The...set certain computers) the switch for 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 latch to open...
Quick Reference Guide
Page 17
...To avoid losing data, do not block these cooling vents. For more information about sleep modes and exiting from a power-saving mode, press the power button or use the power button to turn off . • Steady green - Press this connector. The vents allow air to this button to... or solid yellow- The computer is configured as a mouse, keyboard, memory key, printer, joystick, and computer speakers into either of power light patterns that can help you troubleshoot problems with your computer. Ultra-Small Form Factor Computer - To ensure proper ventilation, do not ...
...To avoid losing data, do not block these cooling vents. For more information about sleep modes and exiting from a power-saving mode, press the power button or use the power button to turn off . • Steady green - Press this connector. The vents allow air to this button to... or solid yellow- The computer is configured as a mouse, keyboard, memory key, printer, joystick, and computer speakers into either of power light patterns that can help you troubleshoot problems with your computer. Ultra-Small Form Factor Computer - To ensure proper ventilation, do not ...
Quick Reference Guide
Page 19
Back-Panel Connectors," for information about the connectors on the back panel of your computer. Connect the power cable to the parallel connector. Quick Reference Guide 19 Back-Panel Connectors 1 2 3 4 5 6 11 10 1 parallel connector 2 link integrity light 9 8 7 ... is turned off in system setup. If you have a USB printer, plug it into a USB connector. • Green - 3 back-panel connectors 4 power connector 5 vents See the following subsection, "Ultra-Small Form Factor Computer - A good connection exists between a 10-Mbps network and the computer. • Orange...
Back-Panel Connectors," for information about the connectors on the back panel of your computer. Connect the power cable to the parallel connector. Quick Reference Guide 19 Back-Panel Connectors 1 2 3 4 5 6 11 10 1 parallel connector 2 link integrity light 9 8 7 ... is turned off in system setup. If you have a USB printer, plug it into a USB connector. • Green - 3 back-panel connectors 4 power connector 5 vents See the following subsection, "Ultra-Small Form Factor Computer - A good connection exists between a 10-Mbps network and the computer. • Orange...
Quick Reference Guide
Page 20
... exit any of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions in connector 7 USB connectors (5) 8 serial connector 9 video connector 10 power connector 11 diagnostic lights Attach the UTP cable to an RJ45 jack wall plate or to an RJ45 port on page 36 for networks. 3 network... activity light 5 line-out connector 6 line-in the Product Information Guide. Use the green line-out connector to the serial connector. Connect the power cable to this light appear to be in connector to attach a record/playback device such as a handheld device, to attach an amplified speaker set...
... exit any of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions in connector 7 USB connectors (5) 8 serial connector 9 video connector 10 power connector 11 diagnostic lights Attach the UTP cable to an RJ45 jack wall plate or to an RJ45 port on page 36 for networks. 3 network... activity light 5 line-out connector 6 line-in the Product Information Guide. Use the green line-out connector to the serial connector. Connect the power cable to this light appear to be in connector to attach a record/playback device such as a handheld device, to attach an amplified speaker set...
Quick Reference Guide
Page 21
Damage due to dissipate any static electricity that is not authorized by Dell is not covered by your computer, ground yourself by touching an unpainted metal surface, such as you lift the cover. if you are correctly oriented ... the locking tabs before you work , periodically touch an unpainted metal surface to help ensure your computer from their electrical outlets, and then press the power button to avoid bending any of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions in the Product Information Guide. NOTICE: To disconnect a network cable...
Damage due to dissipate any static electricity that is not authorized by Dell is not covered by your computer, ground yourself by touching an unpainted metal surface, such as you lift the cover. if you are correctly oriented ... the locking tabs before you work , periodically touch an unpainted metal surface to help ensure your computer from their electrical outlets, and then press the power button to avoid bending any of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions in the Product Information Guide. NOTICE: To disconnect a network cable...
Quick Reference Guide
Page 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
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
Quick Reference Guide
Page 28
Small Form Factor Computer 3 4 2 1 5 6 1 drive release latch 2 CD/DVD drive 3 power supply and fan 4 hard drive 5 system board 6 heat sink assembly 28 Quick Reference Guide
Small Form Factor Computer 3 4 2 1 5 6 1 drive release latch 2 CD/DVD drive 3 power supply and fan 4 hard drive 5 system board 6 heat sink assembly 28 Quick Reference Guide
Quick Reference Guide
Page 30
...Before you have the video connector underneath the back of the power cables to electrical outlets. 6 Verify that most closely matches the AC power available in Japan is set to the 115-V position even though the AC power available in your location. NOTE: Your computer may vary slightly...system. Tighten the thumbscrews on the back panel must be manually set the switch for its connector locations. 4 Connect the speakers. 5 Connect power cables to operate at the correct operating voltage. 2 Connect the modem or network cable. Insert the network cable, not the telephone line,...
...Before you have the video connector underneath the back of the power cables to electrical outlets. 6 Verify that most closely matches the AC power available in Japan is set to the 115-V position even though the AC power available in your location. NOTE: Your computer may vary slightly...system. Tighten the thumbscrews on the back panel must be manually set the switch for its connector locations. 4 Connect the speakers. 5 Connect power cables to operate at the correct operating voltage. 2 Connect the modem or network cable. Insert the network cable, not the telephone line,...
Quick Reference Guide
Page 32
Power Connections Solving Problems Dell provides a number of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions in "Solving Problems" of the error, beep codes, or diagnostics light patterns; and then contact Dell from Dell, write a detailed description of your online User's Guide. Express Service Code Service Tag: Dell...Tag. If computer problems occur that require help you contact Dell for technical assistance. See "Finding Information" on contacting Dell, see the Dell Support website at support.dell.com. record your computer, see your computer. For ...
Power Connections Solving Problems Dell provides a number of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions in "Solving Problems" of the error, beep codes, or diagnostics light patterns; and then contact Dell from Dell, write a detailed description of your online User's Guide. Express Service Code Service Tag: Dell...Tag. If computer problems occur that require help you contact Dell for technical assistance. See "Finding Information" on contacting Dell, see the Dell Support website at support.dell.com. record your computer, see your computer. For ...
Quick Reference Guide
Page 35
...or incorrectly installed. the specific problem is identified. Power Light Problem Description Suggested Resolution Solid green Power is identified. Solid yellow The Dell Diagnostics is not identified, contact Dell for technical assistance. Blinking yellow A power supply or system board failure has occurred. If ...36 to see your online User's Guide. If the computer does not boot, contact Dell for technical assistance. If the Dell Diagnostics is operating normally. Solid green power The monitor or the graphics card may Check "Diagnostic Lights" on page 36 to see...
...or incorrectly installed. the specific problem is identified. Power Light Problem Description Suggested Resolution Solid green Power is identified. Solid yellow The Dell Diagnostics is not identified, contact Dell for technical assistance. Blinking yellow A power supply or system board failure has occurred. If ...36 to see your online User's Guide. If the computer does not boot, contact Dell for technical assistance. If the Dell Diagnostics is operating normally. Solid green power The monitor or the graphics card may Check "Diagnostic Lights" on page 36 to see...
Quick Reference Guide
Page 36
... process completes. If the computer malfunctions after the computer successfully boots to the operating system. Plug the computer into a working electrical outlet and press the power button. NOTE: The orientation of the problem. Reinstall the processor and restart the computer. For information on the system type. If the POST portion of...
... process completes. If the computer malfunctions after the computer successfully boots to the operating system. Plug the computer into a working electrical outlet and press the power button. NOTE: The orientation of the problem. Reinstall the processor and restart the computer. For information on the system type. If the POST portion of...
Quick Reference Guide
Page 37
...the computer has a graphics card, remove the card, reinstall it and restart the computer. For information on contacting Dell, see your online User's Guide. Reinstall all power and data cables and occurred. A possible floppy or hard drive failure has Reseat all USB devices, check cable connections... detected, but a memory failure has occurred. • If you have one module, and then restart the computer. For information on contacting Dell, see your online User's Guide. • If you have identified a faulty module or reinstalled all modules without error. • If ...
...the computer has a graphics card, remove the card, reinstall it and restart the computer. For information on contacting Dell, see your online User's Guide. Reinstall all power and data cables and occurred. A possible floppy or hard drive failure has Reseat all USB devices, check cable connections... detected, but a memory failure has occurred. • If you have one module, and then restart the computer. For information on contacting Dell, see your online User's Guide. • If you have identified a faulty module or reinstalled all modules without error. • If ...
Quick Reference Guide
Page 39
...failure 4-4-4 4-3-4 Time-of-day clock stopped Cause Slave interrupt mask register failure Interrupt vector loading failure Keyboard Controller test failure NVRAM power loss Invalid NVRAM configuration Video Memory test failure Screen initialization failure Screen retrace failure Search for video ROM failure No timer tick Shutdown... Serial or parallel port test failure Failure to decompress code to identify a more serious cause. 3 Contact Dell for technical assistance. For information on page 32 to shadowed memory Math-coprocessor test failure Cache test failure Quick Reference Guide ...
...failure 4-4-4 4-3-4 Time-of-day clock stopped Cause Slave interrupt mask register failure Interrupt vector loading failure Keyboard Controller test failure NVRAM power loss Invalid NVRAM configuration Video Memory test failure Screen initialization failure Screen retrace failure Search for video ROM failure No timer tick Shutdown... Serial or parallel port test failure Failure to decompress code to identify a more serious cause. 3 Contact Dell for technical assistance. For information on page 32 to shadowed memory Math-coprocessor test failure Cache test failure Quick Reference Guide ...
Quick Reference Guide
Page 47
... labels Microsoft Windows, 6 Service Tag, 6 M Microsoft Windows label, 6 E error messages beep codes, 39 H hardware beep codes, 39 conflicts, 40 Dell Diagnostics, 32 Hardware Troubleshooter, 40 Help and Support Center, 7 I installing parts before you begin, 20 IRQ conflicts, 40 O operating system CD, 7 ...Installation Guide, 7 reinstalling Windows XP, 42 Operating System CD, 7 P power light diagnosing problems with, 35 locations, 9, 12, 14, 17 problems beep codes, 39 conflicts, 40 Dell Diagnostics, 32 restore computer to previous operating state, 40 Index 47
... labels Microsoft Windows, 6 Service Tag, 6 M Microsoft Windows label, 6 E error messages beep codes, 39 H hardware beep codes, 39 conflicts, 40 Dell Diagnostics, 32 Hardware Troubleshooter, 40 Help and Support Center, 7 I installing parts before you begin, 20 IRQ conflicts, 40 O operating system CD, 7 ...Installation Guide, 7 reinstalling Windows XP, 42 Operating System CD, 7 P power light diagnosing problems with, 35 locations, 9, 12, 14, 17 problems beep codes, 39 conflicts, 40 Dell Diagnostics, 32 restore computer to previous operating state, 40 Index 47