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... Software and Hardware Incompatibilities 32 Using Microsoft® Windows® XP System Restore 33 Using the Last Known Good Configuration 34 Dell Diagnostics 35 Before You Start Testing 36 Beep Codes 36 Error Messages 38 Diagnostic Lights 38 Diagnostic Light Codes Before POST 38 ...Asked Questions 43 Index 45 Contents 3 Contents Finding Information 5 Setting Up Your Computer (Tower Orientation 9 Setting Up Your Computer (Desktop Orientation 14 About Your Computer 19 Front View (Tower Orientation 19 Back View (Tower Orientation 21 Back Panel Connectors 22 Front View...
... Software and Hardware Incompatibilities 32 Using Microsoft® Windows® XP System Restore 33 Using the Last Known Good Configuration 34 Dell Diagnostics 35 Before You Start Testing 36 Beep Codes 36 Error Messages 38 Diagnostic Lights 38 Diagnostic Light Codes Before POST 38 ...Asked Questions 43 Index 45 Contents 3 Contents Finding Information 5 Setting Up Your Computer (Tower Orientation 9 Setting Up Your Computer (Desktop Orientation 14 About Your Computer 19 Front View (Tower Orientation 19 Back View (Tower Orientation 21 Back Panel Connectors 22 Front View...
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...8226; A diagnostic program for my computer • Drivers for my computer • My computer documentation • My device documentation • Desktop System Software (DSS) • How to set up my computer • How to care for technicians or experienced users. Some features or ...as Resource CD) Documentation and drivers are already installed on your CD to provide lastminute updates about technical changes to run the Dell Diagnostics, or access your computer or advanced technicalreference material for my computer • Basic troubleshooting information • How to your ...
...8226; A diagnostic program for my computer • Drivers for my computer • My computer documentation • My device documentation • Desktop System Software (DSS) • How to set up my computer • How to care for technicians or experienced users. Some features or ...as Resource CD) Documentation and drivers are already installed on your CD to provide lastminute updates about technical changes to run the Dell Diagnostics, or access your computer or advanced technicalreference material for my computer • Basic troubleshooting information • How to your ...
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... - Computer documentation, details on the screen. Certified drivers, patches, and software updates • Desktop System Software (DSS)- What Are You Looking For? support.dell.com from technicians, and online courses, frequently asked questions NOTE: Select your region or business segment...information • Service and support - DSS provides critical updates for your configuration. • How to use the customized Dell Premier support website at • Upgrades - The software automatically detects your computer and operating system and installs the updates appropriate...
... - Computer documentation, details on the screen. Certified drivers, patches, and software updates • Desktop System Software (DSS)- What Are You Looking For? support.dell.com from technicians, and online courses, frequently asked questions NOTE: Select your region or business segment...information • Service and support - DSS provides critical updates for your configuration. • How to use the customized Dell Premier support website at • Upgrades - The software automatically detects your computer and operating system and installs the updates appropriate...
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... not come with your computer, read the documentation that the software or device is compatible with your computer and operating system. Setting Up Your Computer (Desktop Orientation) CAUTION: Before you install any of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions in the Product Information Guide.
... not come with your computer, read the documentation that the software or device is compatible with your computer and operating system. Setting Up Your Computer (Desktop Orientation) CAUTION: Before you install any of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions in the Product Information Guide.
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You have now completed the setup for your computer has a sound card installed, connect the speakers to verify that the software or device is compatible with your computer and operating system. NOTE: If your desktop computer. 18 Quick Reference Guide Connect the power cables 5 and turn on the computer and monitor. 6 Install additional software or devices. 4 Connect the speakers. Before you install any devices or software that did not come with your computer, read the documentation that came with the software or device or contact the vendor to the card.
You have now completed the setup for your computer has a sound card installed, connect the speakers to verify that the software or device is compatible with your computer and operating system. NOTE: If your desktop computer. 18 Quick Reference Guide Connect the power cables 5 and turn on the computer and monitor. 6 Install additional software or devices. 4 Connect the speakers. Before you install any devices or software that did not come with your computer, read the documentation that came with the software or device or contact the vendor to the card.
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...if it over, and rotate the plastic handle behind the badge. The computer is turned off the computer. Use the microphone connector to -desktop conversion; It is configured as flash memory keys or cameras, or for bootable USB devices (see "System Setup" in a normal operating ...remains solid to attach headphones. See "Power Problems" in a power-saving state. • Blinking or solid amber - 6 USB 2.0 connectors (2) 7 Dell™ rotatable badge 8 power button 9 power light 10 headphone connector 11 microphone connector 12 network link light 13 diagnostic lights (4) Use the front USB...
...if it over, and rotate the plastic handle behind the badge. The computer is turned off the computer. Use the microphone connector to -desktop conversion; It is configured as flash memory keys or cameras, or for bootable USB devices (see "System Setup" in a normal operating ...remains solid to attach headphones. See "Power Problems" in a power-saving state. • Blinking or solid amber - 6 USB 2.0 connectors (2) 7 Dell™ rotatable badge 8 power button 9 power light 10 headphone connector 11 microphone connector 12 network link light 13 diagnostic lights (4) Use the front USB...
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...that typically remain connected, such as printers and keyboards. 6 hard-drive activity light The hard drive light is operating. 7 Dell™ rotatable badge To rotate the Dell badge for tower-to-desktop conversion; The light might also be used to wake the system or to place it over, and rotate the plastic... turn off the computer. See your CD player is on when the computer reads data from or writes data to the hard drive. Front View (Desktop Orientation) 1 2 3 45 6 7 13 12 11 10 9 8 1 upper 5.25-inch drive bay Holds a CD/DVD drive. 2 lower 5.25-inch drive bay You can use...
...that typically remain connected, such as printers and keyboards. 6 hard-drive activity light The hard drive light is operating. 7 Dell™ rotatable badge To rotate the Dell badge for tower-to-desktop conversion; The light might also be used to wake the system or to place it over, and rotate the plastic... turn off the computer. See your CD player is on when the computer reads data from or writes data to the hard drive. Front View (Desktop Orientation) 1 2 3 45 6 7 13 12 11 10 9 8 1 upper 5.25-inch drive bay Holds a CD/DVD drive. 2 lower 5.25-inch drive bay You can use...
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...-length cards: one PCI Express x8 slot (wired as x4) and one PCI Express x8 slot (wired as x4) and two PCI-X slots. Back View (Desktop Orientation) 1 2 3 1 back panel connectors Plug serial, USB, and other devices into a sound or telephony program. NOTE: The slot farthest to attach headphones. To exit from...
...-length cards: one PCI Express x8 slot (wired as x4) and one PCI Express x8 slot (wired as x4) and two PCI-X slots. Back View (Desktop Orientation) 1 2 3 1 back panel connectors Plug serial, USB, and other devices into a sound or telephony program. NOTE: The slot farthest to attach headphones. To exit from...
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...'s Guide Your User's Guide contains additional 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 detailed graphic...
...'s Guide Your User's Guide contains additional 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 detailed graphic...
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... aside in the following images is not installed. Do not attempt to boot the computer before replacing the computer cover. See "Changing Between Tower and Desktop Modes" in your User's Guide for information regarding computer orientation. 1 2 3 1 cover latch release 2 computer cover 3 cover hinges 5 Locate the three hinge tabs on the edge...
... aside in the following images is not installed. Do not attempt to boot the computer before replacing the computer cover. See "Changing Between Tower and Desktop Modes" in your User's Guide for information regarding computer orientation. 1 2 3 1 cover latch release 2 computer cover 3 cover hinges 5 Locate the three hinge tabs on the edge...
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... that you print these procedures before you whether tests completed successfully • Receive error messages if problems are detected Starting the Dell Diagnostics From Your Hard Drive 1 Turn on shutting down your User's Guide If you wait too long and the operating system... is recommended that no diagnostics utility partition has been found, see the Microsoft Windows desktop. For more information on Dell™ computers. For more information on (or restart) your computer. 2 When the DELL™ logo appears, press immediately. Then shut down your computer, see your User...
... that you print these procedures before you whether tests completed successfully • Receive error messages if problems are detected Starting the Dell Diagnostics From Your Hard Drive 1 Turn on shutting down your User's Guide If you wait too long and the operating system... is recommended that no diagnostics utility partition has been found, see the Microsoft Windows desktop. For more information on Dell™ computers. For more information on (or restart) your computer. 2 When the DELL™ logo appears, press immediately. Then shut down your computer, see your User...
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Starting the Dell Diagnostics From ...beeps during start the menu and press to proceed. 6 Select Run the 32 Bit Dell Diagnostics from the menu that the computer encountered a memory problem. One possible beep code ...NOTE: The next steps change the boot sequence for your User's Guide. 2 Run the Dell Diagnostics to start -up if the monitor cannot display errors or problems. This series of ... . 5 Type 1 to identify a more serious cause. 3 Contact Dell for technical assistance. 36 Quick Reference Guide When the DELL logo appears, press immediately. Then shut down and restart the computer....
Starting the Dell Diagnostics From ...beeps during start the menu and press to proceed. 6 Select Run the 32 Bit Dell Diagnostics from the menu that the computer encountered a memory problem. One possible beep code ...NOTE: The next steps change the boot sequence for your User's Guide. 2 Run the Dell Diagnostics to start -up if the monitor cannot display errors or problems. This series of ... . 5 Type 1 to identify a more serious cause. 3 Contact Dell for technical assistance. 36 Quick Reference Guide When the DELL logo appears, press immediately. Then shut down and restart the computer....
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... the back panel) and branches into two connectors (plug these connectors into the monitor cables). The Y-cable has a single connector on contacting Dell, see your User's Guide. for information on the back of my computer? Connect my monitor when the monitor cable connector doesn't seem to...the required graphics card to use an or "Setting Up Your Computer adapter. Solution Where to use two monitors? An adapter should be included (Desktop Orientation)" on page 14 in your computer. Quick Reference Guide 43 See "Setting Up Your Computer (Tower Orientation)" on page 9 or "...
... the back panel) and branches into two connectors (plug these connectors into the monitor cables). The Y-cable has a single connector on contacting Dell, see your User's Guide. for information on the back of my computer? Connect my monitor when the monitor cable connector doesn't seem to...the required graphics card to use an or "Setting Up Your Computer adapter. Solution Where to use two monitors? An adapter should be included (Desktop Orientation)" on page 14 in your computer. Quick Reference Guide 43 See "Setting Up Your Computer (Tower Orientation)" on page 9 or "...
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...Information" on page 5. Locate information about your speakers for my computer? Computer (Tower Orientation)" on page 9 or "Setting Up Your Computer (Desktop Orientation)" on page 5. connectors (two on the front, one page 19 for illustrations of the front internal, and five on the latest ... documentation, it is only available if you have a sound card installed, See the documentation that provides more on the Dell Support website at the Dell forum chat room. This connector is available on the card. Find the right connectors for my computer? Your User's ...
...Information" on page 5. Locate information about your speakers for my computer? Computer (Tower Orientation)" on page 9 or "Setting Up Your Computer (Desktop Orientation)" on page 5. connectors (two on the front, one page 19 for illustrations of the front internal, and five on the latest ... documentation, it is only available if you have a sound card installed, See the documentation that provides more on the Dell Support website at the Dell forum chat room. This connector is available on the card. Find the right connectors for my computer? Your User's ...