Setup and Quick Reference Guide
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Contents Finding Information and Assistance 5 Setting Up Your Mini-Tower Computer 9 Dual Monitors 18 Setting Up Your Small Desktop Computer 19 Dual Monitors 28 Safety First-For You and Your Computer 29 Opening the Computer Cover 29 Opening the Cover 30 Inside Your Computer 32 Removing and Installing Parts 33 Adding Devices and Software 34 Problems With Additional Devices and Software 34 Frequently Asked Questions 36 Solving Problems 39 Using the Dell Precision ResourceCD 40 When to Use the Dell Diagnostics 40 Starting the Dell Diagnostics 41 Messages and Codes 44 Contents 3
Contents Finding Information and Assistance 5 Setting Up Your Mini-Tower Computer 9 Dual Monitors 18 Setting Up Your Small Desktop Computer 19 Dual Monitors 28 Safety First-For You and Your Computer 29 Opening the Computer Cover 29 Opening the Cover 30 Inside Your Computer 32 Removing and Installing Parts 33 Adding Devices and Software 34 Problems With Additional Devices and Software 34 Frequently Asked Questions 36 Solving Problems 39 Using the Dell Precision ResourceCD 40 When to Use the Dell Diagnostics 40 Starting the Dell Diagnostics 41 Messages and Codes 44 Contents 3
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...corporate, government, and education customers. This website may not be available in all regions. Online discussion with other Dell customers • Upgrades - premiersupport.dell.com The Dell Premier Support website is customized for components, such as memory, the hard drive, and the operating system •...configuration • Service contract for my computer Depending on your operating system, double-click the User's Guides icon on your desktop or click the Start button and then click Help and Support to access the electronic documentation stored on your hard drive. Hints...
...corporate, government, and education customers. This website may not be available in all regions. Online discussion with other Dell customers • Upgrades - premiersupport.dell.com The Dell Premier Support website is customized for components, such as memory, the hard drive, and the operating system •...configuration • Service contract for my computer Depending on your operating system, double-click the User's Guides icon on your desktop or click the Start button and then click Help and Support to access the electronic documentation stored on your hard drive. Hints...
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Small Desktop Computer Features 2 NOTE: The numbers in the figures correspond to properly set up your computer. Setting Up Your Small Desktop Computer You must complete all steps to the setup tasks. 1 43 5 6 7 Setup and Quick Reference Guide 19
Small Desktop Computer Features 2 NOTE: The numbers in the figures correspond to properly set up your computer. Setting Up Your Small Desktop Computer You must complete all steps to the setup tasks. 1 43 5 6 7 Setup and Quick Reference Guide 19
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... the system board and open the cover to swing up. NOTICE: To prevent damage to the system board of the computer. www.dell.com | support.dell.com NOTE: On the small desktop computer, remove the stand before you open the cover. On the minitower computer, place the computer on the back panel, remove...
... the system board and open the cover to swing up. NOTICE: To prevent damage to the system board of the computer. www.dell.com | support.dell.com NOTE: On the small desktop computer, remove the stand before you open the cover. On the minitower computer, place the computer on the back panel, remove...
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Small Desktop Computer floppy drive system board memory modules microprocessor removable media drive hard drive speaker back-panel connectors padlock ring low profile AGP slot AC power connector chassis intrusion switch power supply expansion-card cage PCI expansion-card slots Removing and Installing Parts Instructions for removing and installing various parts are located in the User's Guide. You can replace such parts as: • memory • hard drive or other externally accessible drive • PCI expansion card Setup and Quick Reference Guide 33
Small Desktop Computer floppy drive system board memory modules microprocessor removable media drive hard drive speaker back-panel connectors padlock ring low profile AGP slot AC power connector chassis intrusion switch power supply expansion-card cage PCI expansion-card slots Removing and Installing Parts Instructions for removing and installing various parts are located in the User's Guide. You can replace such parts as: • memory • hard drive or other externally accessible drive • PCI expansion card Setup and Quick Reference Guide 33
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... How do I find the Product Key (also called the Product ID or Certificate of this document for Dell Precision ResourceCD. Go to support.dell.com. User's Guide is available on the Go to the main menu on page 40 for the small desktop computer. Where can I use my Dell See "Using the Dell Precision Go to support...
... How do I find the Product Key (also called the Product ID or Certificate of this document for Dell Precision ResourceCD. Go to support.dell.com. User's Guide is available on the Go to the main menu on page 40 for the small desktop computer. Where can I use my Dell See "Using the Dell Precision Go to support...
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...Partition and press . 4 When the Dell Diagnostics Main Menu appears, select the test you see the Windows desktop. Then shut down and restart the computer. 2 When the DELL logo appears, press immediately. Starting the Dell Diagnostics From Your Hard Drive 1 Shut down your Dell™ computer. Using this program ... and is recommended that no Diagnostics utility partition has been found, follow the instructions to run . NOTICE: Only use the Dell Diagnostics to test your computer through the Start menu and try again. 3 When the boot device list appears, highlight Boot to run...
...Partition and press . 4 When the Dell Diagnostics Main Menu appears, select the test you see the Windows desktop. Then shut down and restart the computer. 2 When the DELL logo appears, press immediately. Starting the Dell Diagnostics From Your Hard Drive 1 Shut down your Dell™ computer. Using this program ... and is recommended that no Diagnostics utility partition has been found, follow the instructions to run . NOTICE: Only use the Dell Diagnostics to test your computer through the Start menu and try again. 3 When the boot device list appears, highlight Boot to run...
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... answer questions periodically. Symptom Tree Lists the most common symptoms encountered and allows you to run . www.dell.com | support.dell.com NOTE: This feature changes the boot sequence for the option you see the Windows desktop. Option Function Express Test Performs a quick test of devices. If multiple versions are having. 42 Setup...
... answer questions periodically. Symptom Tree Lists the most common symptoms encountered and allows you to run . www.dell.com | support.dell.com NOTE: This feature changes the boot sequence for the option you see the Windows desktop. Option Function Express Test Performs a quick test of devices. If multiple versions are having. 42 Setup...
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... User's Guide. Blank The computer is identified. Check the diagnostic lights to see "Mini-Tower Computer Features" on page 9 or "Small Desktop Computer Features" on , and the computer is required. When a message appears, write it down; See the User's Guide for the system... problem occurs, a message may be generated. The following subsections present information about messages, beep codes, and light codes. www.dell.com | support.dell.com Messages and Codes Your application programs, operating system, and computer can help you analyze and solve problems. To locate these ...
... User's Guide. Blank The computer is identified. Check the diagnostic lights to see "Mini-Tower Computer Features" on page 9 or "Small Desktop Computer Features" on , and the computer is required. When a message appears, write it down; See the User's Guide for the system... problem occurs, a message may be generated. The following subsections present information about messages, beep codes, and light codes. www.dell.com | support.dell.com Messages and Codes Your application programs, operating system, and computer can help you analyze and solve problems. To locate these ...
System Information Guide
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...resources and documentation for your computer, instructions on using system setup, diagnostic and troubleshooting information, and technical specifications. Your Dell Precision Workstation User's Guide Your User's Guide is also located on your operating system. If you are using Windows XP... for your desktop. If you are using Microsoft ® Windows® 2000 - Double-click the User's Guides icon located on the Dell Precision ResourceCD and the Dell Support website at support.dell.com. It also provides information about your computer. Dell Documentation This ...
...resources and documentation for your computer, instructions on using system setup, diagnostic and troubleshooting information, and technical specifications. Your Dell Precision Workstation User's Guide Your User's Guide is also located on your operating system. If you are using Windows XP... for your desktop. If you are using Microsoft ® Windows® 2000 - Double-click the User's Guides icon located on the Dell Precision ResourceCD and the Dell Support website at support.dell.com. It also provides information about your computer. Dell Documentation This ...
System Information Guide
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Your Dell Precision Workstation User's Guide Your User's Guide is also located on your desktop. If you are using Microsoft ® Windows® 2000 - To access the User's Guide, follow the instructions for removing and installing parts,...System Information Guide 5 NOTE: Your User's Guide and other documents. Double-click the User's Guides icon located on the Dell Precision ResourceCD and the Dell Support website at support.dell.com. Additional Documentation You may contain information that came with any options you to view system and peripheral documentation. Click the...
Your Dell Precision Workstation User's Guide Your User's Guide is also located on your desktop. If you are using Microsoft ® Windows® 2000 - To access the User's Guide, follow the instructions for removing and installing parts,...System Information Guide 5 NOTE: Your User's Guide and other documents. Double-click the User's Guides icon located on the Dell Precision ResourceCD and the Dell Support website at support.dell.com. Additional Documentation You may contain information that came with any options you to view system and peripheral documentation. Click the...