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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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Mini-Tower Computer Features 7 5 NOTE: The numbers in the figures correspond to properly set up your computer. Setting Up Your Mini-Tower Computer You must complete all steps to the setup tasks. 1 6 2 4 3 Setup and Quick Reference Guide 9
Mini-Tower Computer Features 7 5 NOTE: The numbers in the figures correspond to properly set up your computer. Setting Up Your Mini-Tower Computer You must complete all steps to the setup tasks. 1 6 2 4 3 Setup and Quick Reference Guide 9
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Opening the Cover 1 Turn off the computer and devices, disconnect them from the system board and open the cover to the system board of the mini-tower computer, open the cover until the cover is free to 20 seconds. 2 If you have installed a padlock through the padlock ring on its... and pivot it catches at a 45-degree angle. NOTICE: To prevent damage to a 90-degree angle. b Raise the back of the computer. Mini-Tower Computer 30 Setup and Quick Re ference Guide www.dell.com | support.dell.com NOTE: On the small desktop computer, remove the stand before you open the cover.
Opening the Cover 1 Turn off the computer and devices, disconnect them from the system board and open the cover to the system board of the mini-tower computer, open the cover until the cover is free to 20 seconds. 2 If you have installed a padlock through the padlock ring on its... and pivot it catches at a 45-degree angle. NOTICE: To prevent damage to a 90-degree angle. b Raise the back of the computer. Mini-Tower Computer 30 Setup and Quick Re ference Guide www.dell.com | support.dell.com NOTE: On the small desktop computer, remove the stand before you open the cover.
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www.dell.com | support.dell.com Inside Your Computer Mini-Tower Computer removable media drive floppy drive hard drive power supply padlock ring AC power connector back-panel connectors speaker chassis intrusion switch system board microprocessor airflow shroud PCI expansion-card slots 32 Setup and Quick Re ference Guide
www.dell.com | support.dell.com Inside Your Computer Mini-Tower Computer removable media drive floppy drive hard drive power supply padlock ring AC power connector back-panel connectors speaker chassis intrusion switch system board microprocessor airflow shroud PCI expansion-card slots 32 Setup and Quick Re ference Guide
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www.dell.com | support.dell.com Messages and Codes Your application programs, operating system, and computer can help you need to wake the computer. if possible, look up the message ... information. 44 Setup and Quick Re ference Guide System Lights Your computer has a number of lights that can identify problems and alert you to see "Mini-Tower Computer Features" on page 9 or "Small Desktop Computer Features" on your User's Guide. Blank The computer is required. Press the power button, move the mouse...
www.dell.com | support.dell.com Messages and Codes Your application programs, operating system, and computer can help you need to wake the computer. if possible, look up the message ... information. 44 Setup and Quick Re ference Guide System Lights Your computer has a number of lights that can identify problems and alert you to see "Mini-Tower Computer Features" on page 9 or "Small Desktop Computer Features" on your User's Guide. Blank The computer is required. Press the power button, move the mouse...