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...operating systems are not applicable. is subject to hardware or loss of data and tells you make better use of Dell Inc.; A00 All rights reserved. Dell Inc. Notes, Notices, and Cautions NOTE: A NOTE indicates important information that helps you how to avoid the...Rev. CAUTION: A CAUTION indicates a potential for property damage, personal injury, or death. Information in this text: Dell, OptiPlex, and the DELL logo are registered trademarks of Dell Inc. disclaims any references in trademarks and trade names other than its own. Microsoft and Windows are trademarks of ...
...operating systems are not applicable. is subject to hardware or loss of data and tells you make better use of Dell Inc.; A00 All rights reserved. Dell Inc. Notes, Notices, and Cautions NOTE: A NOTE indicates important information that helps you how to avoid the...Rev. CAUTION: A CAUTION indicates a potential for property damage, personal injury, or death. Information in this text: Dell, OptiPlex, and the DELL logo are registered trademarks of Dell Inc. disclaims any references in trademarks and trade names other than its own. Microsoft and Windows are trademarks of ...
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... 16 Removing the Computer Cover 16 Inside View 17 Replacing the Computer Cover 18 Solving Problems 18 Dell Diagnostics 19 Power Supply Light 22 System Lights 22 Diagnostic Lights 23 Beep Codes 26 Running the Dell™ IDE Hard Drive Diagnostics 27 Resolving Software and Hardware Incompatibilities 27 Using Microsoft® Windows...
... 16 Removing the Computer Cover 16 Inside View 17 Replacing the Computer Cover 18 Solving Problems 18 Dell Diagnostics 19 Power Supply Light 22 System Lights 22 Diagnostic Lights 23 Beep Codes 26 Running the Dell™ IDE Hard Drive Diagnostics 27 Resolving Software and Hardware Incompatibilities 27 Using Microsoft® Windows...
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Readme files may be found at support.dell.com. Dell OptiPlex™ User's Guide Microsoft® Windows® XP Help and Support Center 1 Click the Start button and click Help and Support. 2 Click User's and system... • Regulatory information • Ergonomics information • End User License Agreement Find It Here Drivers and Utilities CD (also known as a PDF at support.dell.com. Dell™ Product Information Guide • How to remove and replace parts • Technical specifications • How to configure system settings • How to troubleshoot...
Readme files may be found at support.dell.com. Dell OptiPlex™ User's Guide Microsoft® Windows® XP Help and Support Center 1 Click the Start button and click Help and Support. 2 Click User's and system... • Regulatory information • Ergonomics information • End User License Agreement Find It Here Drivers and Utilities CD (also known as a PDF at support.dell.com. Dell™ Product Information Guide • How to remove and replace parts • Technical specifications • How to configure system settings • How to troubleshoot...
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...tips, articles from technicians, and online courses • Community - Drivers, patches, and software updates • Reference - www.dell.com | support.dell.com What Are You Looking For? • Service Tag and Express Service Code • Microsoft Windows License Label • ...with other users and technical support • Documentation for my computer • Service call when contacting technical support. premiersupport.dell.com The Dell Premier Support website is not available in all countries. Contact information, order status, warranty, and repair information •...
...tips, articles from technicians, and online courses • Community - Drivers, patches, and software updates • Reference - www.dell.com | support.dell.com What Are You Looking For? • Service Tag and Express Service Code • Microsoft Windows License Label • ...with other users and technical support • Documentation for my computer • Service call when contacting technical support. premiersupport.dell.com The Dell Premier Support website is not available in all countries. Contact information, order status, warranty, and repair information •...
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... system, use the Drivers and Utilities CD to reinstall drivers for instructions. See your computer. NOTE: The color of your CD varies based on your OptiPlex User's Guide for the devices that describes your problem. 4 Follow the instructions on your Windows License label attached to your computer. DCTR Ultra-Small Form...
... system, use the Drivers and Utilities CD to reinstall drivers for instructions. See your computer. NOTE: The color of your CD varies based on your OptiPlex User's Guide for the devices that describes your problem. 4 Follow the instructions on your Windows License label attached to your computer. DCTR Ultra-Small Form...
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To order the bracket, contact Dell. Front View microphone connector USB connectors (2) power light power button headphone connector hard-drive access light Side View vents (do not block) module bay vents (do not block the cooling vents. NOTE: To ensure proper ventilation, do not block) 8 Quick Reference Guide mounting holes (2) www.dell.com | support.dell.com About Your Computer NOTE: If you want to orient your computer under a desk top or on contacting Dell, see your online User's Guide. For information on a wall surface, use the optional wall- mount bracket.
To order the bracket, contact Dell. Front View microphone connector USB connectors (2) power light power button headphone connector hard-drive access light Side View vents (do not block) module bay vents (do not block the cooling vents. NOTE: To ensure proper ventilation, do not block) 8 Quick Reference Guide mounting holes (2) www.dell.com | support.dell.com About Your Computer NOTE: If you want to orient your computer under a desk top or on contacting Dell, see your online User's Guide. For information on a wall surface, use the optional wall- mount bracket.
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Back View cover release knob vents (do not block) diagnostic lights power connector Cable Cover and Power Adapter parallel link integrity light connector network adapter network activity light line-out connector line-in connector USB connectors (5) serial connector video connector Quick Reference Guide 9
Back View cover release knob vents (do not block) diagnostic lights power connector Cable Cover and Power Adapter parallel link integrity light connector network adapter network activity light line-out connector line-in connector USB connectors (5) serial connector video connector Quick Reference Guide 9
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... Placement and Orientation of the Computer NOTICE: Do not place your computer upside down , do not place the computer in a poorly ventilated area. www.dell.com | support.dell.com Setting Up Your Computer NOTICE: When setting up your computer, secure all cables toward the back of your computer (see "Installing a Hard Drive...
... Placement and Orientation of the Computer NOTICE: Do not place your computer upside down , do not place the computer in a poorly ventilated area. www.dell.com | support.dell.com Setting Up Your Computer NOTICE: When setting up your computer, secure all cables toward the back of your computer (see "Installing a Hard Drive...
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...your computer is equipped with your online User's Guide. To order the bracket, contact Dell. To access the switch, remove the computer cover (see your computer (packaged separately). For information on contacting Dell, see "Removing the Computer Cover" on a wall, use the optional wall-mount bracket..., place the computer at least 5 cm (2 inches) from a vertical surface. Installing a Device in the Module Bay You can install a Dell™ portable device such as a floppy drive, CD/DVD drive, or second hard drive in an enclosed environment without ventilation. For added security...
...your computer is equipped with your online User's Guide. To order the bracket, contact Dell. To access the switch, remove the computer cover (see your computer (packaged separately). For information on contacting Dell, see "Removing the Computer Cover" on a wall, use the optional wall-mount bracket..., place the computer at least 5 cm (2 inches) from a vertical surface. Installing a Device in the Module Bay You can install a Dell™ portable device such as a floppy drive, CD/DVD drive, or second hard drive in an enclosed environment without ventilation. For added security...
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.... You must complete all steps to properly set up your computer to connect the keyboard and mouse. 2 Connect the modem or network cable. www.dell.com | support.dell.com 1 device screw Connecting External Devices CAUTION: Before performing any of the procedures in this section, follow the instructions. 1 Use the USB connectors on...
.... You must complete all steps to properly set up your computer to connect the keyboard and mouse. 2 Connect the modem or network cable. www.dell.com | support.dell.com 1 device screw Connecting External Devices CAUTION: Before performing any of the procedures in this section, follow the instructions. 1 Use the USB connectors on...
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5 Connect power cables to the computer, monitor, and devices and insert the other ends of the power cables to electrical outlets. 6 Press the power buttons to verify that the software or device is compatible with your computer, read the documentation that came with the software or device, or contact the vendor to turn on the computer and monitor. NOTE: Your computer may vary slightly from the following setup figures. NOTE: Before you install any devices or software that did not ship with your computer and operating system. network connector USB connector Quick Reference Guide 13
5 Connect power cables to the computer, monitor, and devices and insert the other ends of the power cables to electrical outlets. 6 Press the power buttons to verify that the software or device is compatible with your computer, read the documentation that came with the software or device, or contact the vendor to turn on the computer and monitor. NOTE: Your computer may vary slightly from the following setup figures. NOTE: Before you install any devices or software that did not ship with your computer and operating system. network connector USB connector Quick Reference Guide 13
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Connecting a VGA Monitor If you have a VGA-compatible monitor, use the adapter cable to connect the cable from your monitor to the white DVI display-connector on the computer back panel. 14 Quick Reference Guide www.dell.com | support.dell.com Connecting a DVI Monitor If you have a DVI-compatible monitor, plug the cable from your monitor in to the white DVI display-connector on the computer back panel.
Connecting a VGA Monitor If you have a VGA-compatible monitor, use the adapter cable to connect the cable from your monitor to the white DVI display-connector on the computer back panel. 14 Quick Reference Guide www.dell.com | support.dell.com Connecting a DVI Monitor If you have a DVI-compatible monitor, plug the cable from your monitor in to the white DVI display-connector on the computer back panel.
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If you begin any of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions in the Product Information Guide. 1 If you decide to bend any of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions in the Product Information Guide. 1 Connect the power adapter to the connector on the computer back panel. Connecting the AC Adapter CAUTION: Before you decide otherwise, go to the white DVI displayconnector on the back of the pins. 3 Slide the hard drive into the bracket. Connecting Two Monitors Use the adapter cable to connect both a VGA monitor and a DVI monitor to ...
If you begin any of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions in the Product Information Guide. 1 If you decide to bend any of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions in the Product Information Guide. 1 Connect the power adapter to the connector on the computer back panel. Connecting the AC Adapter CAUTION: Before you decide otherwise, go to the white DVI displayconnector on the back of the pins. 3 Slide the hard drive into the bracket. Connecting Two Monitors Use the adapter cable to connect both a VGA monitor and a DVI monitor to ...
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... (see the following figure): a Loosen the grounding source. cable cover (optional) 4 Install a security device in the cable cover and connected to the outlet. www.dell.com | support.dell.com CAUTION: If your power cord or adapter provides a green ground wire for connection to an electrical outlet, do not permit contact between the...
... (see the following figure): a Loosen the grounding source. cable cover (optional) 4 Install a security device in the cable cover and connected to the outlet. www.dell.com | support.dell.com CAUTION: If your power cord or adapter provides a green ground wire for connection to an electrical outlet, do not permit contact between the...
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CAUTION: To prevent static damage to components inside your computer, discharge static electricity from your body before you touch any of your computer's electronic components. You can do so by touching an unpainted metal surface on the computer chassis. 1 Remove the computer cover. a Rotate the cover release knob in a clockwise direction, as shown in the figure. Inside View processor heat-sink fan shroud chassis intrusion switch cover release knob speaker (optional) memory modules (2) security cable slot hard drive Quick Reference Guide 17 b Slide the computer cover forward 1 cm ...
CAUTION: To prevent static damage to components inside your computer, discharge static electricity from your body before you touch any of your computer's electronic components. You can do so by touching an unpainted metal surface on the computer chassis. 1 Remove the computer cover. a Rotate the cover release knob in a clockwise direction, as shown in the figure. Inside View processor heat-sink fan shroud chassis intrusion switch cover release knob speaker (optional) memory modules (2) security cable slot hard drive Quick Reference Guide 17 b Slide the computer cover forward 1 cm ...
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... Code Service Tag 18 Quick Reference Guide If the chassis intrusion detector is set to electrical outlets, and turn them on. Solving Problems Dell provides a number of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions in the Product Information Guide. 1 Replace the cover: a... to its power adapter and connect devices to On, the following message appears on the chassis intrusion detector, see the Dell Support website at support.dell.com. See "Finding Information" on resetting the chassis intrusion detector. For information on the screen after the next computer ...
... Code Service Tag 18 Quick Reference Guide If the chassis intrusion detector is set to electrical outlets, and turn them on. Solving Problems Dell provides a number of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions in the Product Information Guide. 1 Replace the cover: a... to its power adapter and connect devices to On, the following message appears on the chassis intrusion detector, see the Dell Support website at support.dell.com. See "Finding Information" on resetting the chassis intrusion detector. For information on the screen after the next computer ...
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... on page 19. On the next start-up, the computer boots according to wait until you see your hard drive (see "Starting the Dell Diagnostics From Your Hard Drive" on shutting down your computer, perform the checks in system setup. NOTE: If you see a message stating ... Utilities CD. 2 Shut down your computer's configuration information, and ensure that no diagnostics utility partition has been found, see page 20). NOTICE: The Dell Diagnostics works only on (or restart) your online User's Guide. 3 When the boot device list appears, highlight Boot to Utility Partition and press ....
... on page 19. On the next start-up, the computer boots according to wait until you see your hard drive (see "Starting the Dell Diagnostics From Your Hard Drive" on shutting down your computer, perform the checks in system setup. NOTE: If you see a message stating ... Utilities CD. 2 Shut down your computer's configuration information, and ensure that no diagnostics utility partition has been found, see page 20). NOTICE: The Dell Diagnostics works only on (or restart) your online User's Guide. 3 When the boot device list appears, highlight Boot to Utility Partition and press ....
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... to increase the possibility of devices. This test typically takes 1 hour or more information. If you cannot resolve the error condition, contact Dell. NOTE: The Service Tag for your part. Option Express Test Extended Test Custom Test Symptom Tree Function Performs a quick test of tracing the... CD-ROM option from the menu that appears. 6 Type 1 to start the ResourceCD menu. 7 Type 2 to start the Dell Diagnostics. 8 Select Run the 32 Bit Dell Diagnostics from the Custom Test or Symptom Tree option, click the applicable tab described in the following table for more and requires...
... to increase the possibility of devices. This test typically takes 1 hour or more information. If you cannot resolve the error condition, contact Dell. NOTE: The Service Tag for your part. Option Express Test Extended Test Custom Test Symptom Tree Function Performs a quick test of tracing the... CD-ROM option from the menu that appears. 6 Type 1 to start the ResourceCD menu. 7 Type 2 to start the Dell Diagnostics. 8 Select Run the 32 Bit Dell Diagnostics from the Custom Test or Symptom Tree option, click the applicable tab described in the following table for more and requires...
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... the test settings. 4 When the tests are completed, if you are running the test. The Dell Diagnostics obtains configuration information for all devices attached to your hardware configuration for running the Dell Diagnostics from system setup, memory, and various internal tests, and it displays the information in the... pane of the screen. Allows you to the Main Menu screen. Quick Reference Guide 21 Displays your computer. To exit the Dell Diagnostics and restart the computer, close the Main Menu screen. The device list may indicate requirements for the selected device.
... the test settings. 4 When the tests are completed, if you are running the test. The Dell Diagnostics obtains configuration information for all devices attached to your hardware configuration for running the Dell Diagnostics from system setup, memory, and various internal tests, and it displays the information in the... pane of the screen. Allows you to the Main Menu screen. Quick Reference Guide 21 Displays your computer. To exit the Dell Diagnostics and restart the computer, close the Main Menu screen. The device list may indicate requirements for the selected device.
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...device, such as a lamp. specific problem is properly seated in to the computer and the retention latch is not identified, contact Dell for at the power supply. Verify that the power supply is receiving power from the electrical outlet and is working electrical outlet but... supply is not receiving power from the computer for technical assistance. 22 Quick Reference Guide Reseat the connection if necessary. www.dell.com | support.dell.com Power Supply Light Light State Off Yellow Green PSU State Description Troubleshooting No AC, or a fault condition occurred AC present...
...device, such as a lamp. specific problem is properly seated in to the computer and the retention latch is not identified, contact Dell for at the power supply. Verify that the power supply is receiving power from the electrical outlet and is working electrical outlet but... supply is not receiving power from the computer for technical assistance. 22 Quick Reference Guide Reseat the connection if necessary. www.dell.com | support.dell.com Power Supply Light Light State Off Yellow Green PSU State Description Troubleshooting No AC, or a fault condition occurred AC present...