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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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... • Downloads - Computer documentation, product specifications, and white papers Dell Premier Support Website - Upgrade information 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, tips, and online courses • Customer Forum - premiersupport.dell.com The Dell Premier Support website is customized for...
... • Downloads - Computer documentation, product specifications, and white papers Dell Premier Support Website - Upgrade information 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, tips, and online courses • Customer Forum - premiersupport.dell.com The Dell Premier Support website is customized for...
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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 Small Desktop Computer Features 2 NOTE: The numbers in the figures correspond to properly set up your computer.
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..., disconnect them from the system board and open the cover. 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 to a 90-degree angle. Then remove the optical drive data cable and...
..., disconnect them from the system board and open the cover. 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 to a 90-degree angle. Then remove the optical drive data cable and...
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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 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.
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... Guides icon Click User's Guides in the or click the Start button and Topic pull-down menu and click Dell Precision ResourceCD Guide. At the Welcome page, click Dell Documents. See page 16 of this document for the minitower computer or page 26 of Authenticity [COA]) for ...the operating system, double- Documentation such as the appropriate for your computer. the user's guide appropriate See the "Limited Warranty for the small desktop computer. Return Policy." See "Limited Warranty and Return Policy" in the Documents. Where can I find the Product Key (also called the ...
... Guides icon Click User's Guides in the or click the Start button and Topic pull-down menu and click Dell Precision ResourceCD Guide. At the Welcome page, click Dell Documents. See page 16 of this document for the minitower computer or page 26 of Authenticity [COA]) for ...the operating system, double- Documentation such as the appropriate for your computer. the user's guide appropriate See the "Limited Warranty for the small desktop computer. Return Policy." See "Limited Warranty and Return Policy" in the Documents. Where can I find the Product Key (also called the ...
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... the boot device list appears, highlight Boot to Utility Partition and press . 4 When the Dell Diagnostics Main Menu appears, select the test you want to wait until you see the Windows desktop. Enter system setup, review your Dell™ computer. NOTE: If you receive a message stating that no Diagnostics utility partition has been...
... the boot device list appears, highlight Boot to Utility Partition and press . 4 When the Dell Diagnostics Main Menu appears, select the test you want to wait until you see the Windows desktop. Enter system setup, review your Dell™ computer. NOTE: If you receive a message stating that no Diagnostics utility partition has been...
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... loads and the Main Menu screen appears, click the button for your platform. 9 When the Dell Diagnostics Main Menu appears, select the test you see the Windows desktop. Option Function Express Test Performs a quick test of devices. This test typically takes 10 to wait until you want to ...and requires no interaction on the symptom of the problem you are listed, select the version appropriate for one time only. www.dell.com | support.dell.com NOTE: This feature changes the boot sequence for your computer is located at the top of tracing the problem quickly. ...
... loads and the Main Menu screen appears, click the button for your platform. 9 When the Dell Diagnostics Main Menu appears, select the test you see the Windows desktop. Option Function Express Test Performs a quick test of devices. This test typically takes 10 to wait until you want to ...and requires no interaction on the symptom of the problem you are listed, select the version appropriate for one time only. www.dell.com | support.dell.com NOTE: This feature changes the boot sequence for your computer is located at the top of tracing the problem quickly. ...
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... a number of lights that can identify problems and alert you need to see "Mini-Tower Computer Features" on page 9 or "Small Desktop Computer Features" on your User's Guide. Corrective Action No corrective action is identified. Check the diagnostic lights to call technical support. When ...Guide Blinks green several N/A times and then turns off A configuration error exists. Blank The computer is operating normally. 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 ...
... a number of lights that can identify problems and alert you need to see "Mini-Tower Computer Features" on page 9 or "Small Desktop Computer Features" on your User's Guide. Corrective Action No corrective action is identified. Check the diagnostic lights to call technical support. When ...Guide Blinks green several N/A times and then turns off A configuration error exists. Blank The computer is operating normally. 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 ...
System Information Guide
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..., which provides instructions for setting up your computer, a detailed list of computer features, instructions for your Dell Precision™ Workstation. To access the User's Guide, follow the instructions for removing and installing parts, information on your desktop. Click the Start button and click Help and Support. System Information Guide 5 Read these documents first...
..., which provides instructions for setting up your computer, a detailed list of computer features, instructions for your Dell Precision™ Workstation. To access the User's Guide, follow the instructions for removing and installing parts, information on your desktop. Click the Start button and click Help and Support. System Information Guide 5 Read these documents first...
System Information Guide
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...removing and installing parts, information on using the Dell Precision ResourceCD that supersedes information in other computer documentation is installed on your computer, instructions on the Dell Precision ResourceCD and the Dell Support website at support.dell.com. If you to view system and peripheral ... and documentation for your hard drive and includes descriptions of computer features, instructions for your desktop. Your Dell Precision Workstation User's Guide Your User's Guide is also located on using system setup, diagnostic and troubleshooting information, and technical...
...removing and installing parts, information on using the Dell Precision ResourceCD that supersedes information in other computer documentation is installed on your computer, instructions on the Dell Precision ResourceCD and the Dell Support website at support.dell.com. If you to view system and peripheral ... and documentation for your hard drive and includes descriptions of computer features, instructions for your desktop. Your Dell Precision Workstation User's Guide Your User's Guide is also located on using system setup, diagnostic and troubleshooting information, and technical...