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NOTE: If your computer has a sound card installed, connect the speakers to the card. 5 Connect the power cables and turn on the computer and monitor. Quick Reference Guide 13 4 Connect the speakers.
NOTE: If your computer has a sound card installed, connect the speakers to the card. 5 Connect the power cables and turn on the computer and monitor. Quick Reference Guide 13 4 Connect the speakers.
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... Guide. 6 Install additional software or devices. You have completed the setup for more information on the computer and monitor. Connect the power cables 5 and turn on the IEEE 1394 card, see your computer and operating system. Congratulations! Your desktop computer has an optional front... IEEE 1394 connector. For instructions on contacting Dell and for your computer has a sound card installed, connect the speakers to verify that came with the software or device or ...
... Guide. 6 Install additional software or devices. You have completed the setup for more information on the computer and monitor. Connect the power cables 5 and turn on the IEEE 1394 card, see your computer and operating system. Congratulations! Your desktop computer has an optional front... IEEE 1394 connector. For instructions on contacting Dell and for your computer has a sound card installed, connect the speakers to verify that came with the software or device or ...
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...illuminates and blinks or remains solid to attach a personal computer microphone for voice or musical input into a power-saving mode. To exit from a power-saving mode, see "Power Management" in a power-saving mode. • Blinking or solid amber - See "Diagnostic Lights" on page 37 for a ...be used to wake the system or to help you troubleshoot problems with your computer. 7 USB 2.0 connectors (2) 8 Dell badge rotation notch 9 power button 10 power light 11 microphone connector 12 headphone connector 13 diagnostic lights (4) 14 network link light Use the USB connectors on the front...
...illuminates and blinks or remains solid to attach a personal computer microphone for voice or musical input into a power-saving mode. To exit from a power-saving mode, see "Power Management" in a power-saving mode. • Blinking or solid amber - See "Diagnostic Lights" on page 37 for a ...be used to wake the system or to help you troubleshoot problems with your computer. 7 USB 2.0 connectors (2) 8 Dell badge rotation notch 9 power button 10 power light 11 microphone connector 12 headphone connector 13 diagnostic lights (4) 14 network link light Use the USB connectors on the front...
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Quick Reference Guide 21 Back View (Tower Orientation) 1 2 3 4 1 power connector Insert the power cable into this connector. 2 voltage selection switch See the safety instructions located in the Product Information Guide for more information. 3 back-panel connectors Plug serial, USB, and other devices into the appropriate connector. 4 card slots Access connectors for any installed PCI or PCI Express cards.
Quick Reference Guide 21 Back View (Tower Orientation) 1 2 3 4 1 power connector Insert the power cable into this connector. 2 voltage selection switch See the safety instructions located in the Product Information Guide for more information. 3 back-panel connectors Plug serial, USB, and other devices into the appropriate connector. 4 card slots Access connectors for any installed PCI or PCI Express cards.
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...the computer for more information See "Diagnostic Lights" on . Use the headphone connector to a USB device). 7 USB 2.0 connectors (2) 8 power button 9 power light 10 diagnostic lights (4) 11 microphone connector 12 headphone connector 13 network link light Use the USB connectors on the front of speakers. To...perform an operating system shutdown. It is on when a network device is in the User's Guide for bootable USB devices (see "Power Management" in a power-saving mode. • Blinking or solid amber - The light might also be used to wake the system or to attach a ...
...the computer for more information See "Diagnostic Lights" on . Use the headphone connector to a USB device). 7 USB 2.0 connectors (2) 8 power button 9 power light 10 diagnostic lights (4) 11 microphone connector 12 headphone connector 13 network link light Use the USB connectors on the front of speakers. To...perform an operating system shutdown. It is on when a network device is in the User's Guide for bootable USB devices (see "Power Management" in a power-saving mode. • Blinking or solid amber - The light might also be used to wake the system or to attach a ...
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Back View (Desktop Orientation) 1 2 3 4 1 card slots Access connectors for any installed PCI or PCI Express cards. 2 power connector Insert the power cable into this connector. 3 voltage selection switch See the safety instructions located in the Product Information Guide for more information. 4 back-panel connectors Plug serial, USB, and other devices into the appropriate connector. 24 Quick Reference Guide
Back View (Desktop Orientation) 1 2 3 4 1 card slots Access connectors for any installed PCI or PCI Express cards. 2 power connector Insert the power cable into this connector. 3 voltage selection switch See the safety instructions located in the Product Information Guide for more information. 4 back-panel connectors Plug serial, USB, and other devices into the appropriate connector. 24 Quick Reference Guide
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Inside View CAUTION: Before you begin any of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions located in the Product Information Guide. 1 2 12 11 10 9 8 7 3 4 5 6 1 power supply 2 system board 3 secondary hard drive bay 4 processor airflow shroud 5 primary hard drive bay 6 card fan 7 processor fan 8 lower 3.5 inch drive bay 9 upper 3.5 inch drive bay 10 lower 5.25 inch drive bay 11 upper 5.25 inch drive bay 12 drive cage Quick Reference Guide 27
Inside View CAUTION: Before you begin any of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions located in the Product Information Guide. 1 2 12 11 10 9 8 7 3 4 5 6 1 power supply 2 system board 3 secondary hard drive bay 4 processor airflow shroud 5 primary hard drive bay 6 card fan 7 processor fan 8 lower 3.5 inch drive bay 9 upper 3.5 inch drive bay 10 lower 5.25 inch drive bay 11 upper 5.25 inch drive bay 12 drive cage Quick Reference Guide 27
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...) 2 memory module connectors 3 battery socket (BATTERY) 4 memory fan connector (FAN_MEM) 5 front panel connector 6 main power connector (POWER) 7 IDE drive connector (IDE) 8 SATA connectors (SATA-1, SATA-3, SATA-0, SATA-2) 9 RTC reset jumper (RTCRST) 10 Flexbay connector (FLEXBAY) 11 chassis ... memory, cards, drives, the microprocessor, and the battery • Information for troubleshooting various computer problems • Instructions for using the Dell Diagnostics and reinstalling drivers • Information on how to contact Dell You can access the User's Guide from your hard drive or the...
...) 2 memory module connectors 3 battery socket (BATTERY) 4 memory fan connector (FAN_MEM) 5 front panel connector 6 main power connector (POWER) 7 IDE drive connector (IDE) 8 SATA connectors (SATA-1, SATA-3, SATA-0, SATA-2) 9 RTC reset jumper (RTCRST) 10 Flexbay connector (FLEXBAY) 11 chassis ... memory, cards, drives, the microprocessor, and the battery • Information for troubleshooting various computer problems • Instructions for using the Dell Diagnostics and reinstalling drivers • Information on how to contact Dell You can access the User's Guide from your hard drive or the...
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... register failure Master DMA register failure Master interrupt mask register failure 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 36 Quick Reference Guide Before You Start Testing CAUTION: Before you that the computer...
... register failure Master DMA register failure Master interrupt mask register failure 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 36 Quick Reference Guide Before You Start Testing CAUTION: Before you that the computer...
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... an error occurs during start-up, a message may be off Plug the computer into a working condition or a possible pre-BIOS electrical outlet and press the power failure has occurred. The lights can be displayed on the front. Light Pattern Problem Description Suggested Resolution The computer is in a normal off or green...
... an error occurs during start-up, a message may be off Plug the computer into a working condition or a possible pre-BIOS electrical outlet and press the power failure has occurred. The lights can be displayed on the front. Light Pattern Problem Description Suggested Resolution The computer is in a normal off or green...
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...computer starts normally, troubleshoot the last card removed from the computer for each card. Reinstall all power and data cables and restart the computer. For more information on contacting Dell, see your User's Guide. Quick Reference Guide 39 Suggested Resolution 1 Determine if a conflict ...3 Repeat this process for resource conflicts (see"Resolving Software and Hardware Incompatibilities" on page 32). 4 If the problem persists, contact Dell. A possible floppy or hard drive failure has occurred. A possible USB failure has occurred. Reseat all USB devices, check cable connections,...
...computer starts normally, troubleshoot the last card removed from the computer for each card. Reinstall all power and data cables and restart the computer. For more information on contacting Dell, see your User's Guide. Quick Reference Guide 39 Suggested Resolution 1 Determine if a conflict ...3 Repeat this process for resource conflicts (see"Resolving Software and Hardware Incompatibilities" on page 32). 4 If the problem persists, contact Dell. A possible floppy or hard drive failure has occurred. A possible USB failure has occurred. Reseat all USB devices, check cable connections,...
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..., 26 line-out, 26 mouse, 25 network adapter, 26 parallel, 25 power, 21, 24 serial, 26 sound, 26 USB, 20, 23, 26 D Dell support site, 7 Dell Diagnostics, 34 Dell Premier Support website, 6-7 diagnostic lights, 37 diagnostics beep codes, 36 Dell, 34 Drivers and Utilities CD, 5 lights, 20, 23, 37 documentation ... activity light, 19, 22 eject button, 19, 22 H hard drive activity light, 19-20, 22-23 hardware beep codes, 36 conflicts, 32 Dell Diagnostics, 34 Hardware Troubleshooter, 32 headphone connector, 20, 23 Help and Support Center, 7 I IEEE connectors, 19, 22 installing parts turning off your...
..., 26 line-out, 26 mouse, 25 network adapter, 26 parallel, 25 power, 21, 24 serial, 26 sound, 26 USB, 20, 23, 26 D Dell support site, 7 Dell Diagnostics, 34 Dell Premier Support website, 6-7 diagnostic lights, 37 diagnostics beep codes, 36 Dell, 34 Drivers and Utilities CD, 5 lights, 20, 23, 37 documentation ... activity light, 19, 22 eject button, 19, 22 H hard drive activity light, 19-20, 22-23 hardware beep codes, 36 conflicts, 32 Dell Diagnostics, 34 Hardware Troubleshooter, 32 headphone connector, 20, 23 Help and Support Center, 7 I IEEE connectors, 19, 22 installing parts turning off your...
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...board mouse connector, 25 N network connector, 26 O Operating System CD, 8 Installation Guide, 8 P power button, 20, 23 connector, 21, 24 light, 20, 23 problems beep codes, 36 conflicts, 32 Dell Diagnostics, 34 diagnostic lights, 37 restore to previous state, 32 R reinstalling Drivers and Utilities CD, ... 6 software conflicts, 32 sound connectors line-in, 26 line-out, 26 system board, 28 System Restore, 32 T troubleshooting conflicts, 32 Dell Diagnostics, 34 diagnostic lights, 37 Hardware Troubleshooter, 32 Help and Support Center, 7 restore to previous state, 32 U USB connector, 26 connectors...
...board mouse connector, 25 N network connector, 26 O Operating System CD, 8 Installation Guide, 8 P power button, 20, 23 connector, 21, 24 light, 20, 23 problems beep codes, 36 conflicts, 32 Dell Diagnostics, 34 diagnostic lights, 37 restore to previous state, 32 R reinstalling Drivers and Utilities CD, ... 6 software conflicts, 32 sound connectors line-in, 26 line-out, 26 system board, 28 System Restore, 32 T troubleshooting conflicts, 32 Dell Diagnostics, 34 diagnostic lights, 37 Hardware Troubleshooter, 32 Help and Support Center, 7 restore to previous state, 32 U USB connector, 26 connectors...