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... 9 Setting Up Your Computer (Desktop Orientation 14 About Your Computer 19 Front View (Tower Orientation 19 Back View (Tower Orientation 21 Front View (Desktop Orientation 22 Back View (Desktop Orientation 24 Back-Panel Connectors 25 Inside View 27 System Board Components ... Tips 32 Resolving Software and Hardware Incompatibilities 32 Using Microsoft Windows XP System Restore 32 Using the Last Known Good Configuration 34 Dell Diagnostics 34 Before You Start Testing 36 Beep Codes 36 Error Messages 37 Diagnostic Lights 37 Frequently Asked Questions 42 Index 45 Contents 3
... 9 Setting Up Your Computer (Desktop Orientation 14 About Your Computer 19 Front View (Tower Orientation 19 Back View (Tower Orientation 21 Front View (Desktop Orientation 22 Back View (Desktop Orientation 24 Back-Panel Connectors 25 Inside View 27 System Board Components ... Tips 32 Resolving Software and Hardware Incompatibilities 32 Using Microsoft Windows XP System Restore 32 Using the Last Known Good Configuration 34 Dell Diagnostics 34 Before You Start Testing 36 Beep Codes 36 Error Messages 37 Diagnostic Lights 37 Frequently Asked Questions 42 Index 45 Contents 3
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NOTE: If your computer. 1 Connect the keyboard and the mouse. 2 Connect the modem or the network cable. Quick Reference Guide 9 NOTICE: Do not connect a modem cable to the card. Voltage from telephone communications can damage the network adapter. Setting Up Your Computer (Tower Orientation) CAUTION: Before you begin any of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions located in the Product Information Guide. You must complete all steps to properly set up your computer has a network card installed, connect the network cable to the network adapter.
NOTE: If your computer. 1 Connect the keyboard and the mouse. 2 Connect the modem or the network cable. Quick Reference Guide 9 NOTICE: Do not connect a modem cable to the card. Voltage from telephone communications can damage the network adapter. Setting Up Your Computer (Tower Orientation) CAUTION: Before you begin any of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions located in the Product Information Guide. You must complete all steps to properly set up your computer has a network card installed, connect the network cable to the network adapter.
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..., read the documentation that came with the software or device or contact the vendor to verify that the software or device is compatible with your tower computer.
..., read the documentation that came with the software or device or contact the vendor to verify that the software or device is compatible with your tower computer.
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... to the optional floppy drive. The light might also be on when the computer reads data from the drive. 2 CD- About Your Computer Front View (Tower Orientation) 1 2 14 13 3 4 12 5 11 6 10 7 9 8 1 CD- or DVD-drive activity light The CD/DVD-drive activity light is on when a device such as your...
... to the optional floppy drive. The light might also be on when the computer reads data from the drive. 2 CD- About Your Computer Front View (Tower Orientation) 1 2 14 13 3 4 12 5 11 6 10 7 9 8 1 CD- or DVD-drive activity light The CD/DVD-drive activity light is on when a device such as your...
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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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...information about your computer such as: • Technical specifications • Information for changing the orientation of your computer from a desktop to a tower • Front and back views of your computer, including all of the available connectors • Inside views of your computer, including a ... 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...
...information about your computer such as: • Technical specifications • Information for changing the orientation of your computer from a desktop to a tower • Front and back views of your computer, including all of the available connectors • Inside views of your computer, including a ... 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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... 18. 42 Quick Reference Guide If your graphics card has a DVI See "Setting Up Your Computer connector but your monitor has a (Tower Orientation)" on page 9 or VGA connector, then you have a sound card installed, See the documentation that came connect the speakers to the...on connecting dual monitors to fit the connector on the card. For the tower information. Light Pattern Problem Description Suggested Resolution The computer is in a normal operating condition after POST. for more information, contact Dell. condition after a short time if the computer is in a normal operating...
... 18. 42 Quick Reference Guide If your graphics card has a DVI See "Setting Up Your Computer connector but your monitor has a (Tower Orientation)" on page 9 or VGA connector, then you have a sound card installed, See the documentation that came connect the speakers to the...on connecting dual monitors to fit the connector on the card. For the tower information. Light Pattern Problem Description Suggested Resolution The computer is in a normal operating condition after POST. for more information, contact Dell. condition after a short time if the computer is in a normal operating...
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...hardware. For more detailed information about the hardware and other Dell users see "Finding Information" on the Dell Support website at support.dell.com. Your User's Guide has a Go to Find Additional Information Your tower computer has eight USB See "About Your Computer" on connectors... (two on the front, one internal, and five on page 5. This connector is available on page 5. For help locating your User's Guide. To purchase a card, contact Dell. The following ...
...hardware. For more detailed information about the hardware and other Dell users see "Finding Information" on the Dell Support website at support.dell.com. Your User's Guide has a Go to Find Additional Information Your tower computer has eight USB See "About Your Computer" on connectors... (two on the front, one internal, and five on page 5. This connector is available on page 5. For help locating your User's Guide. To purchase a card, contact Dell. The following ...