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... in reverse order. Before You Begin 11 2 Before You Begin This manual provides procedures for removing and installing the components in your computer, see the Dell Support website at support.dell.com/manuals.
... in reverse order. Before You Begin 11 2 Before You Begin This manual provides procedures for removing and installing the components in your computer, see the Dell Support website at support.dell.com/manuals.
Service Manual
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Flashing the BIOS The BIOS may require flashing when an update is available or when replacing the system board. 1 Turn on the computer. 2 Locate the BIOS update file for your computer and devices to electrical outlets, and turn them on page 16). 5 Connect 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 4 Replace the computer cover (see "Replacing the Computer Cover" on .
Flashing the BIOS The BIOS may require flashing when an update is available or when replacing the system board. 1 Turn on the computer. 2 Locate the BIOS update file for your computer and devices to electrical outlets, and turn them on page 16). 5 Connect 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 4 Replace the computer cover (see "Replacing the Computer Cover" on .
Setup Guide
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You can purchase the DVI-to-VGA adapter, HDMI-to-DVI adapter, and additional HDMI or DVI cables on the Dell website at www.dell.com. For best picture quality, it is recommended that you purchased an optional discrete graphics card. Use the appropriate cable based on the connectors available ... connectors on your computer and display. NOTE: A DVI, HDMI, or an additional VGA connector may be available on your computer and display. Setting Up Your Dimension Desktop Connect the Display Your computer has an integrated VGA connector.
You can purchase the DVI-to-VGA adapter, HDMI-to-DVI adapter, and additional HDMI or DVI cables on the Dell website at www.dell.com. For best picture quality, it is recommended that you purchased an optional discrete graphics card. Use the appropriate cable based on the connectors available ... connectors on your computer and display. NOTE: A DVI, HDMI, or an additional VGA connector may be available on your computer and display. Setting Up Your Dimension Desktop Connect the Display Your computer has an integrated VGA connector.
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...is on or off when pressed. Turns the computer on . the computer is not receiving power. Used to the hard drive. 9 FlexBay slot - Using Your Dimension Desktop 7 Power button - the computer is in standby or sleep state or there may be an issue with either in the center of your computer... when you access the Dell Support website or call technical support. 18 NOTE: For information on power problems, see "Power Problems" on when the computer reads data from or writes ...
...is on or off when pressed. Turns the computer on . the computer is not receiving power. Used to the hard drive. 9 FlexBay slot - Using Your Dimension Desktop 7 Power button - the computer is in standby or sleep state or there may be an issue with either in the center of your computer... when you access the Dell Support website or call technical support. 18 NOTE: For information on power problems, see "Power Problems" on when the computer reads data from or writes ...
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... directly on portable products such as digital cameras and cell phones. Check your purchase order for software installed on the Dell Support website at support.dell.com. After connecting to the Internet, you to create presentations, brochures, greeting cards, fliers, and spreadsheets. Entertainment and... and Communication You 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 Technology Guide available on your hard drive or on your computer.
... directly on portable products such as digital cameras and cell phones. Check your purchase order for software installed on the Dell Support website at support.dell.com. After connecting to the Internet, you to create presentations, brochures, greeting cards, fliers, and spreadsheets. Entertainment and... and Communication You 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 Technology Guide available on your hard drive or on your computer.
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..., see "Basic Specifications" on page 58. • Run the Dell Diagnostics (see "Dell Diagnostics" on page 39). • Reseat the memory modules (see the Service Manual on the Dell Support website at support.dell.com) to ensure 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). • Reseat the memory modules (see the Service Manual on the Dell Support website at support.dell.com) to ensure that your computer is successfully communicating with the memory....
..., see "Basic Specifications" on page 58. • Run the Dell Diagnostics (see "Dell Diagnostics" on page 39). • Reseat the memory modules (see the Service Manual on the Dell Support website at support.dell.com) to ensure 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). • Reseat the memory modules (see the Service Manual on the Dell Support website at support.dell.com) to ensure that your computer is successfully communicating with the memory....
Setup Guide
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... page 54 for more assistance. CMOS checksum error - Possible motherboard failure or RTC battery low. See the Service Manual on the Dell Support website at support.dell.com or see the documentation for either the operating system or the program that will help you received is not listed in resolving ...37 Replace keyboard or check the cable for assistance. CPU fan failure - Hard-disk drive read failure - CPU fan needs replacement. See "Contacting Dell" on the Dell Support website at checkpoint [nnnn]. Alert! Previous attempts at booting this checkpoint and contact...
... page 54 for more assistance. CMOS checksum error - Possible motherboard failure or RTC battery low. See the Service Manual on the Dell Support website at support.dell.com or see the documentation for either the operating system or the program that will help you received is not listed in resolving ...37 Replace keyboard or check the cable for assistance. CPU fan failure - Hard-disk drive read failure - CPU fan needs replacement. See "Contacting Dell" on the Dell Support website at checkpoint [nnnn]. Alert! Previous attempts at booting this checkpoint and contact...
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... hard drive failure. This feature can be malfunctioning or motherboard failure. No timer tick interrupt - See the Service Manual on the Dell Support website at support.dell.com. NOTICE - Your USB device needs more power for assistance. No bootable partition on page 54 for it to connect the USB.... • Enter system setup and ensure that the boot sequence information is correct. See the Service Manual on the Dell Support website at support.dell.com or see "Contacting Dell" on hard drive, the hard drive cable is loose, or no bootable device exists. • If the hard ...
... hard drive failure. This feature can be malfunctioning or motherboard failure. No timer tick interrupt - See the Service Manual on the Dell Support website at support.dell.com. NOTICE - Your USB device needs more power for assistance. No bootable partition on page 54 for it to connect the USB.... • Enter system setup and ensure that the boot sequence information is correct. See the Service Manual on the Dell Support website at support.dell.com or see "Contacting Dell" on hard drive, the hard drive cable is loose, or no bootable device exists. • If the hard ...
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... see the contact information for your region or 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 uses computer-based...
... see the contact information for your region or 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 uses computer-based...
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Check your warranty and return policies before working inside your computer. 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 may void your warranty... See: the Operating System disc the back 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.
Check your warranty and return policies before working inside your computer. 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 may void your warranty... See: the Operating System disc the back 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.
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... information for technicians or experienced users 57 For additional safety best practices information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at support.dell.com check on your order status for new purchases find your computer review Safety instructions, Regulatory information, Ergonomics information,...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 ...
... information for technicians or experienced users 57 For additional safety best practices information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at support.dell.com check on your order status for new purchases find your computer review Safety instructions, Regulatory information, Ergonomics information,...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 ...
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For more detailed specifications, see the Service 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 ... hard drive Expansion Slots PCI Express x16 one slot supporting full-height card PCI one slot supporting full-height card 58 Basic Specifications System Model Dimension 2010 This section provides information that you may vary by region.
For more detailed specifications, see the Service 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 ... hard drive Expansion Slots PCI Express x16 one slot supporting full-height card PCI one slot supporting full-height card 58 Basic Specifications System Model Dimension 2010 This section provides information that you may vary by region.
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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 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;
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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