Service Manual
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...; You have performed the steps in "Turning Off Your Computer" on page 11 and "Safety Instructions" on technical specifications of your computer, see the Dell Support website at support.dell.com/manuals. Unless otherwise noted, each procedure assumes that the following tools: • Small Phillips screwdriver • Small flat-blade screwdriver Turning Off...
...; You have performed the steps in "Turning Off Your Computer" on page 11 and "Safety Instructions" on technical specifications of your computer, see the Dell Support website at support.dell.com/manuals. Unless otherwise noted, each procedure assumes that the following tools: • Small Phillips screwdriver • Small flat-blade screwdriver Turning Off...
Service Manual
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4 Replace the computer cover (see "Replacing the Computer Cover" on page 16). 5 Connect your computer and devices to electrical outlets, and turn them on the computer. 2 Locate the BIOS update file for your computer at the Dell Support website at support.dell.com. 3 Click Drivers & Downloads→Select Model. 4 Select the type of product in the Select Your Product Family list. 76 System Setup Flashing the BIOS The BIOS may require flashing when an update is available or when replacing the system board. 1 Turn on .
4 Replace the computer cover (see "Replacing the Computer Cover" on page 16). 5 Connect your computer and devices to electrical outlets, and turn them on the computer. 2 Locate the BIOS update file for your computer at the Dell Support website at support.dell.com. 3 Click Drivers & Downloads→Select Model. 4 Select the type of product in the Select Your Product Family list. 76 System Setup Flashing the BIOS The BIOS may require flashing when an update is available or when replacing the system board. 1 Turn on .
Setup Guide
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You can use the connector on your computer if you use this connector to connect to ONLY ONE of the connectors on the Dell website at www.dell.com. Use the appropriate cable based on the connectors available on the discrete graphics card to connect to the display. NOTE: A DVI, HDMI, or an ..., connect the display to the display. You can purchase the DVI-to-VGA adapter, HDMI-to identify the connectors on your computer. 6 Setting Up Your Dimension Desktop Connect the Display Your computer has an integrated VGA connector.
You can use the connector on your computer if you use this connector to connect to ONLY ONE of the connectors on the Dell website at www.dell.com. Use the appropriate cable based on the connectors available on the discrete graphics card to connect to the display. NOTE: A DVI, HDMI, or an ..., connect the display to the display. You can purchase the DVI-to-VGA adapter, HDMI-to identify the connectors on your computer. 6 Setting Up Your Dimension Desktop Connect the Display Your computer has an integrated VGA connector.
Setup Guide
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... Card Reader. 10 Service Tag and Express Service Code (located on or off or is in the center of your computer when you access the Dell Support website or call technical support. 18 Blinking amber - Solid amber - NOTE: For information on power problems, see "Power Problems" on self-test (POST). The light... identify your computer) - Turns on . the computer is either the system board or the power supply. Used to the hard drive. 9 FlexBay slot - Using Your Dimension Desktop 7 Power button -
... Card Reader. 10 Service Tag and Express Service Code (located on or off or is in the center of your computer when you access the Dell Support website or call technical support. 18 Blinking amber - Solid amber - NOTE: For information on power problems, see "Power Problems" on self-test (POST). The light... identify your computer) - Turns on . the computer is either the system board or the power supply. Used to the hard drive. 9 FlexBay slot - Using Your Dimension Desktop 7 Power button -
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...DVDs. Entertainment and Multimedia You can use your computer to watch videos, play games, create your hard drive or on the Dell Support website at support.dell.com. After connecting to the Internet, you to organize and create music and video files that can also edit and view digital... photographs and images. Using Your Dimension Desktop Software Features NOTE: For more information about the features described in this section, see the Dell ...
...DVDs. Entertainment and Multimedia You can use your computer to watch videos, play games, create your hard drive or on the Dell Support website at support.dell.com. After connecting to the Internet, you to organize and create music and video files that can also edit and view digital... photographs and images. Using Your Dimension Desktop Software Features NOTE: For more information about the features described in this section, see the Dell ...
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...software documentation for minimum memory requirements. Solving Problems If you are not using to see the Service Manual on the Dell Support website at support.dell.com). • Reseat the memory modules (see if that your computer is successfully communicating with the memory. If... necessary, install additional memory (see the Service Manual on the Dell Support website at support.dell.com) to ensure that you experience other memory problems - • Ensure that your computer is successfully communicating ...
...software documentation for minimum memory requirements. Solving Problems If you are not using to see the Service Manual on the Dell Support website at support.dell.com). • Reseat the memory modules (see if that your computer is successfully communicating with the memory. If... necessary, install additional memory (see the Service Manual on the Dell Support website at support.dell.com) to ensure that you experience other memory problems - • Ensure that your computer is successfully communicating ...
Setup Guide
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... the Service Manual on page 54 for assistance. CPU fan has failed. CPU fan needs replacement. See "Contacting Dell" on page 54 for more assistance. See "Contacting Dell" on page 54 for assistance. Possible hard disk drive failure during HDD boot test. The computer failed to resolve...boot routine three consecutive times for loose connection. 37 See the Service Manual on page 54 for assistance. See "Contacting Dell" on the Dell Support website at support.dell.com. Possible motherboard failure or RTC battery low. Using Support Tools System Messages If your computer has an issue or...
... the Service Manual on page 54 for assistance. CPU fan has failed. CPU fan needs replacement. See "Contacting Dell" on page 54 for more assistance. See "Contacting Dell" on page 54 for assistance. Possible hard disk drive failure during HDD boot test. The computer failed to resolve...boot routine three consecutive times for loose connection. 37 See the Service Manual on page 54 for assistance. See "Contacting Dell" on the Dell Support website at support.dell.com. Possible motherboard failure or RTC battery low. Using Support Tools System Messages If your computer has an issue or...
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...Disconnect the USB device. This feature can be malfunctioning or motherboard failure. Use an external power source to function properly. See "Contacting Dell" on page 54 for it to connect the USB device, or if your device has two USB cables, connect both of range may ... that a parameter has exceeded its normal operating range. No bootable partition on the Dell Support website at support.dell.com. See the Service Manual on the Dell Support website at support.dell.com or see "Contacting Dell" on the system board might be enabled or disabled in the BIOS setup. See ...
...Disconnect the USB device. This feature can be malfunctioning or motherboard failure. Use an external power source to function properly. See "Contacting Dell" on page 54 for it to connect the USB device, or if your device has two USB cables, connect both of range may ... that a parameter has exceeded its normal operating range. No bootable partition on the Dell Support website at support.dell.com. See the Service Manual on the Dell Support website at support.dell.com or see "Contacting Dell" on the system board might be enabled or disabled in the BIOS setup. See ...
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... answers. Online Services You can learn about Dell hardware. For more information, go to www.dell.com/DellConnect. To contact Dell's support service, see "Before You Call" on the following websites and e-mail addresses: Dell Support websites • support.dell.com • support.jp.dell.com (Japan only) • support.euro.dell.com (Europe only) 51 Our support staff...
... answers. Online Services You can learn about Dell hardware. For more information, go to www.dell.com/DellConnect. To contact Dell's support service, see "Before You Call" on the following websites and e-mail addresses: Dell Support websites • support.dell.com • support.jp.dell.com (Japan only) • support.euro.dell.com (Europe only) 51 Our support staff...
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...your warranty and return policies before working inside your warranty. the Dell Technology Guide available on your hard drive or on the Dell Support website at support.dell.com the Service Manual on the Dell Support website at support.dell.com NOTE: In some countries, opening and replacing parts of ...your computer the Drivers and Utilities disc NOTE: Drivers and documentation updates can be found on the Dell™ Support website at support.dell.com. Finding More Information and Resources If you need to: reinstall your operating system find your system model number run...
...your warranty and return policies before working inside your warranty. the Dell Technology Guide available on your hard drive or on the Dell Support website at support.dell.com the Service Manual on the Dell Support website at support.dell.com NOTE: In some countries, opening and replacing parts of ...your computer the Drivers and Utilities disc NOTE: Drivers and documentation updates can be found on the Dell™ Support website at support.dell.com. Finding More Information and Resources If you need to: reinstall your operating system find your system model number run...
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...contact technical support the top of your computer find drivers and downloads access technical support and product help the Dell Support website at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance find solutions and answers to common questions locate information for last-minute updates about technical changes to... material for technicians or experienced users 57 For additional safety best practices information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at support.dell.com check on page 64. Finding More Information and Resources If you need to your computer review Safety instructions, Regulatory...
...contact technical support the top of your computer find drivers and downloads access technical support and product help the Dell Support website at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance find solutions and answers to common questions locate information for last-minute updates about technical changes to... material for technicians or experienced users 57 For additional safety best practices information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at support.dell.com check on page 64. Finding More Information and Resources If you need to your computer review Safety instructions, Regulatory...
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... Manual on the Dell Support website at support.dell.com. Processor Type AMD Athlon™ II X2 AMD Athlon X2 Drives Externally accessible Internally accessible one 5.25-inch drive bay for SATA DVD+/-RW Super Multi Drive one 3.5-inch drive bay for , and upgrading your computer. Basic Specifications System Model Dimension 2010 This section provides...
... Manual on the Dell Support website at support.dell.com. Processor Type AMD Athlon™ II X2 AMD Athlon X2 Drives Externally accessible Internally accessible one 5.25-inch drive bay for SATA DVD+/-RW Super Multi Drive one 3.5-inch drive bay for , and upgrading your computer. Basic Specifications System Model Dimension 2010 This section provides...
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non-ECC memory only Minimum 1 GB Maximum 4 GB NOTE: For instructions on upgrading the memory, see the Service Manual on the Dell Support website at support.dell.com. Memory Connectors two internallyaccessible DDR2 DIMM sockets Capacities 1 GB and 2 GB Memory type 800 MHz DDR2 DIMM; Computer Information System chipset NVidia MCP61P Video Discrete Audio Type Physical Height Width Depth Weight Basic Specifications PCI Express x16 card Integrated Standard Definition Audio 379 mm (14.9 inches) 185 mm (7.28 inches) 438 mm (17.2 inches) 8.3 kg (18.29 lbs) 59
non-ECC memory only Minimum 1 GB Maximum 4 GB NOTE: For instructions on upgrading the memory, see the Service Manual on the Dell Support website at support.dell.com. Memory Connectors two internallyaccessible DDR2 DIMM sockets Capacities 1 GB and 2 GB Memory type 800 MHz DDR2 DIMM; Computer Information System chipset NVidia MCP61P Video Discrete Audio Type Physical Height Width Depth Weight Basic Specifications PCI Express x16 card Integrated Standard Definition Audio 379 mm (14.9 inches) 185 mm (7.28 inches) 438 mm (17.2 inches) 8.3 kg (18.29 lbs) 59
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Index B Back Panel Connectors 22 backups creating 27 Back View 20 C calling Dell 53 CDs, playing and creating 24 chipset 59 computer capabilities 24 connect(ing) optional network cable 10 conserving energy 25 customer service 51 customizing 82 your desktop 24 your energy settings 25 D DataSafe Online Backup 28 DellConnect 51 Dell DataSafe Local Backup 45 Dell Diagnostics 39 Dell Factory Image Restore 43, 46 Dell Support Center 36 Dell support website 57 Diagnostic Checklist 53 Disposal 69 drivers and downloads 57 DVDs, playing and creating 24
Index B Back Panel Connectors 22 backups creating 27 Back View 20 C calling Dell 53 CDs, playing and creating 24 chipset 59 computer capabilities 24 connect(ing) optional network cable 10 conserving energy 25 customer service 51 customizing 82 your desktop 24 your energy settings 25 D DataSafe Online Backup 28 DellConnect 51 Dell DataSafe Local Backup 45 Dell Diagnostics 39 Dell Factory Image Restore 43, 46 Dell Support Center 36 Dell support website 57 Diagnostic Checklist 53 Disposal 69 drivers and downloads 57 DVDs, playing and creating 24