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... ship with all computers. disclaims any manner whatsoever without notice. © 2004 Dell Inc. Models DHP, DHS, DCNE, DHM, DCSM September 2004 N7132 A00 Rev. If you purchased a Dell™ n Series computer, any references in this text: Dell, OptiPlex, and the DELL logo are trademarks of Microsoft Corporation. Reproduction in any proprietary interest in this...
... ship with all computers. disclaims any manner whatsoever without notice. © 2004 Dell Inc. Models DHP, DHS, DCNE, DHM, DCSM September 2004 N7132 A00 Rev. If you purchased a Dell™ n Series computer, any references in this text: Dell, OptiPlex, and the DELL logo are trademarks of Microsoft Corporation. Reproduction in any proprietary interest in this...
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... Computer 15 Small Mini-Tower Computer 15 Mini-Tower Computer 16 Setting Up Your Computer 16 Solving Problems 19 Dell Diagnostics 19 System Lights 21 Diagnostic Lights 23 Beep Codes 26 Running the Dell™ IDE Hard Drive Diagnostics 27 Resolving Software and Hardware Incompatibilities 27 Using Microsoft® Windows® XP...
... Computer 15 Small Mini-Tower Computer 15 Mini-Tower Computer 16 Setting Up Your Computer 16 Solving Problems 19 Dell Diagnostics 19 System Lights 21 Diagnostic Lights 23 Beep Codes 26 Running the Dell™ IDE Hard Drive Diagnostics 27 Resolving Software and Hardware Incompatibilities 27 Using Microsoft® Windows® XP...
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...) Documentation and drivers are located on your CD to provide last-minute updates about technical changes to reinstall drivers, run the Dell Diagnostics, or access your call when contacting technical support. Quick Reference Guide 5 Finding Information for Your Computer What Are You ...to remove and replace parts • Technical specifications • How to configure system settings • How to troubleshoot and solve problems Dell™ OptiPlex™ User's Guide Microsoft® Windows® XP Help and Support Center 1 Click the Start button and click Help and Support...
...) Documentation and drivers are located on your CD to provide last-minute updates about technical changes to reinstall drivers, run the Dell Diagnostics, or access your call when contacting technical support. Quick Reference Guide 5 Finding Information for Your Computer What Are You ...to remove and replace parts • Technical specifications • How to configure system settings • How to troubleshoot and solve problems Dell™ OptiPlex™ User's Guide Microsoft® Windows® XP Help and Support Center 1 Click the Start button and click Help and Support...
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... support history • Top technical issues for my computer • Frequently asked questions • File downloads • Details on your OptiPlex User's Guide for my computer • Answers to use Windows XP • Documentation for my computer • Documentation for corporate, ...government, and education customers. Find It Here • Latest drivers for instructions. support.dell.com NOTE: Select your operating system, use the Drivers and Utilities CD (optional) to reinstall drivers for the devices that describes ...
... support history • Top technical issues for my computer • Frequently asked questions • File downloads • Details on your OptiPlex User's Guide for my computer • Answers to use Windows XP • Documentation for my computer • Documentation for corporate, ...government, and education customers. Find It Here • Latest drivers for instructions. support.dell.com NOTE: Select your operating system, use the Drivers and Utilities CD (optional) to reinstall drivers for the devices that describes ...
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Front and Back Views Small Form-Factor Computer CD/DVD-drive eject button CD/DVD-drive activity light USB 2.0 connectors (2) floppy-drive eject button Microsoft Windows Product Key headphone connector hard-drive activity light network activity light network adapter connector link integrity light power button power light line-in connector line-out connector card slots (2) power connector parallel connector serial connector video connector diagnostic lights microphone connector USB 2.0 connectors (6) Quick Reference Guide 7
Front and Back Views Small Form-Factor Computer CD/DVD-drive eject button CD/DVD-drive activity light USB 2.0 connectors (2) floppy-drive eject button Microsoft Windows Product Key headphone connector hard-drive activity light network activity light network adapter connector link integrity light power button power light line-in connector line-out connector card slots (2) power connector parallel connector serial connector video connector diagnostic lights microphone connector USB 2.0 connectors (6) Quick Reference Guide 7
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Desktop Computer CD/DVD-drive eject button USB 2.0 connectors (2) power button power light Microsoft Windows Product Key floppy-drive eject button microphone connector diagnostic lights headphone connector network activity light network adapter connector link integrity light line-in connector line-out connector voltage selection switch card slots (3) power connector parallel connector serial connector video connector microphone connector USB 2.0 connectors (6) Quick Reference Guide 9
Desktop Computer CD/DVD-drive eject button USB 2.0 connectors (2) power button power light Microsoft Windows Product Key floppy-drive eject button microphone connector diagnostic lights headphone connector network activity light network adapter connector link integrity light line-in connector line-out connector voltage selection switch card slots (3) power connector parallel connector serial connector video connector microphone connector USB 2.0 connectors (6) Quick Reference Guide 9
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... door headphone connector USB 2.0 connectors (2) serial connector link integrity light network adapter connector network activity light line-in connector 10 Quick Reference Guide www.dell.com | support.dell.com Small Mini-Tower Computer Microsoft Windows Product Key floppy-drive activity light power light power button front-panel door NOTE: See "Small MiniTower...
... door headphone connector USB 2.0 connectors (2) serial connector link integrity light network adapter connector network activity light line-in connector 10 Quick Reference Guide www.dell.com | support.dell.com Small Mini-Tower Computer Microsoft Windows Product Key floppy-drive activity light power light power button front-panel door NOTE: See "Small MiniTower...
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pivot bar pivot-bar slot Quick Reference Guide 11 position 2. Look through the two view slots and align the pivot bar with the hinge arms, and press inward. Small Mini-Tower Computer - To reattach the hinge arms, first remove the front-panel door by gently snapping it is designed to the vertical. To reattach the front-panel door: 1. Front-Panel Door and Hinge Arms To prevent damage to your fingers to pull here to a horizontal position. 3. Lower the two hinge arms to "break away" if it off the two hinge arms: 1. Align the two clips on the front-panel door with...
pivot bar pivot-bar slot Quick Reference Guide 11 position 2. Look through the two view slots and align the pivot bar with the hinge arms, and press inward. Small Mini-Tower Computer - To reattach the hinge arms, first remove the front-panel door by gently snapping it is designed to the vertical. To reattach the front-panel door: 1. Front-Panel Door and Hinge Arms To prevent damage to your fingers to pull here to a horizontal position. 3. Lower the two hinge arms to "break away" if it off the two hinge arms: 1. Align the two clips on the front-panel door with...
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www.dell.com | support.dell.com Mini-Tower Computer Microsoft Windows Product Key microphone connector headphone connector diagnostic lights CD/DVD-drive eject button floppy-drive eject button USB 2.0 connectors (2) power button power light voltage selection switch line-out connector network activity light network adapter connector link integrity light parallel connector 12 Quick Reference Guide power connector line-in connector microphone connector USB 2.0 connectors (6) video connector serial connector card slots (4)
www.dell.com | support.dell.com Mini-Tower Computer Microsoft Windows Product Key microphone connector headphone connector diagnostic lights CD/DVD-drive eject button floppy-drive eject button USB 2.0 connectors (2) power button power light voltage selection switch line-out connector network activity light network adapter connector link integrity light parallel connector 12 Quick Reference Guide power connector line-in connector microphone connector USB 2.0 connectors (6) video connector serial connector card slots (4)
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Then press the two release buttons as you begin any cables. 3 Raise the back of the cover, and pivot it toward the front of the computer. Desktop and Mini-Tower Computers Locate the cover release lever on the top of the cover with one hand while pulling up on the back of the computer, and press the lever to support the open cover-at least 30 cm (1 ft) of desk top space. 1 Remove the computer stand, if one hand while pulling up on the top of the cover with the other hand, and then press the release button on the left side of the computer with one is attached. 2 Locate the two release...
Then press the two release buttons as you begin any cables. 3 Raise the back of the cover, and pivot it toward the front of the computer. Desktop and Mini-Tower Computers Locate the cover release lever on the top of the cover with one hand while pulling up on the back of the computer, and press the lever to support the open cover-at least 30 cm (1 ft) of desk top space. 1 Remove the computer stand, if one hand while pulling up on the top of the cover with the other hand, and then press the release button on the left side of the computer with one is attached. 2 Locate the two release...
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power supply card cage www.dell.com | support.dell.com Inside Your Computer Small Form-factor Computer floppy drive hard drive heat sink and blower assembly padlock ring PCI-E x16 connector Small Desktop Computer CD/DVD drive floppy drive system board heat sink and blower assembly PCI-E x16 connector PCI-E x1 connector 14 Quick Reference Guide CD/DVD drive internal speaker chassis intrusion switch SATA connector system board power supply hard drive internal speaker chassis intrusion switch SATA connector(s) (2) NOTE: Your computer may not have the SATA1 connector.
power supply card cage www.dell.com | support.dell.com Inside Your Computer Small Form-factor Computer floppy drive hard drive heat sink and blower assembly padlock ring PCI-E x16 connector Small Desktop Computer CD/DVD drive floppy drive system board heat sink and blower assembly PCI-E x16 connector PCI-E x1 connector 14 Quick Reference Guide CD/DVD drive internal speaker chassis intrusion switch SATA connector system board power supply hard drive internal speaker chassis intrusion switch SATA connector(s) (2) NOTE: Your computer may not have the SATA1 connector.
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Desktop Computer power supply CD/DVD, floppy, and hard drive (stacked) chassis intrusion switch SATA connectors (2) system board Small Mini-Tower Computer CD/DVD drive power supply heat sink shroud assembly padlock ring PCI-E x16 connector PCI-E x1 connector PCI-E x16 connector heat sink shroud assembly floppy drive hard drive internal speaker chassis intrusion switch system board SATA connectors (4) NOTE: Your computer may not have the SATA1 or SATA3 connectors. Quick Reference Guide 15
Desktop Computer power supply CD/DVD, floppy, and hard drive (stacked) chassis intrusion switch SATA connectors (2) system board Small Mini-Tower Computer CD/DVD drive power supply heat sink shroud assembly padlock ring PCI-E x16 connector PCI-E x1 connector PCI-E x16 connector heat sink shroud assembly floppy drive hard drive internal speaker chassis intrusion switch system board SATA connectors (4) NOTE: Your computer may not have the SATA1 or SATA3 connectors. Quick Reference Guide 15
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... not attempt to the connector on the back panel. If you have an optional modem, connect the telephone line to the network adapter. www.dell.com | support.dell.com Mini-Tower Computer power supply floppy drive CD/DVD drive chassis intrusion switch SATA connectors (2) system board PCI-E x16 connector heat sink shroud...
... not attempt to the connector on the back panel. If you have an optional modem, connect the telephone line to the network adapter. www.dell.com | support.dell.com Mini-Tower Computer power supply floppy drive CD/DVD drive chassis intrusion switch SATA connectors (2) system board PCI-E x16 connector heat sink shroud...
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Tighten the thumbscrews on the back panel must be manually set to operate at the correct operating voltage. NOTE: Before you install any devices or software that did not ship with your computer, read the documentation that most closely matches the AC power available in your location. Set Up Your Keyboard and Mouse Quick Reference Guide 17 3 Connect the monitor. NOTE: Your computer may vary slightly from the following setup figures. NOTE: Some monitors have the video connector underneath the back of the power cables to the computer, monitor, and devices and insert the other ends ...
Tighten the thumbscrews on the back panel must be manually set to operate at the correct operating voltage. NOTE: Before you install any devices or software that did not ship with your computer, read the documentation that most closely matches the AC power available in your location. Set Up Your Keyboard and Mouse Quick Reference Guide 17 3 Connect the monitor. NOTE: Your computer may vary slightly from the following setup figures. NOTE: Some monitors have the video connector underneath the back of the power cables to the computer, monitor, and devices and insert the other ends ...
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... if your computer and try again. 3 When the boot device list appears, highlight Boot to Utility Partition and press . 4 When the Dell Diagnostics Main Menu appears, select the test you begin any of the Express Service Code and Service Tag. NOTE: The Drivers and Utilities CD... that no diagnostics utility partition has been found, run . Quick Reference Guide 19 Express Service Code Service Tag Dell Diagnostics CAUTION: Before you want to run the Dell Diagnostics from the optional Drivers and Utilities CD (also known as expected. NOTE: If you want to test ...
... if your computer and try again. 3 When the boot device list appears, highlight Boot to Utility Partition and press . 4 When the Dell Diagnostics Main Menu appears, select the test you begin any of the Express Service Code and Service Tag. NOTE: The Drivers and Utilities CD... that no diagnostics utility partition has been found, run . Quick Reference Guide 19 Express Service Code Service Tag Dell Diagnostics CAUTION: Before you want to run the Dell Diagnostics from the optional Drivers and Utilities CD (also known as expected. NOTE: If you want to test ...
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...a description of the problem. This test typically takes an hour or more and requires you see the Windows desktop. www.dell.com | support.dell.com Starting the Dell Diagnostics From the Drivers and Utilities CD NOTE: The Drivers and Utilities CD (ResourceCD) is encountered during a test, a...change the boot sequence for your computer and try again. When the DELL logo appears, press immediately. Tests a specific device. This test typically takes 10 to run . Dell Diagnostics Main Menu 1 After the Dell Diagnostics loads and the Main Menu screen appears, click the button for ...
...a description of the problem. This test typically takes an hour or more and requires you see the Windows desktop. www.dell.com | support.dell.com Starting the Dell Diagnostics From the Drivers and Utilities CD NOTE: The Drivers and Utilities CD (ResourceCD) is encountered during a test, a...change the boot sequence for your computer and try again. When the DELL logo appears, press immediately. Tests a specific device. This test typically takes 10 to run . Dell Diagnostics Main Menu 1 After the Dell Diagnostics loads and the Main Menu screen appears, click the button for ...
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...changing the test settings. 4 When the tests are running the test. Blinks green several A configuration error exists. To exit the Dell Diagnostics and restart the computer, close the Main Menu screen. Check "Diagnostic Lights" on the keyboard to your computer or all ...and Windows XP). Tab Results Errors Help Configuration Parameters Function Displays the results of each test screen. The Dell Diagnostics obtains configuration information for running the Dell Diagnostics from system setup, memory, and various internal tests, and it displays the information in the device ...
...changing the test settings. 4 When the tests are running the test. Blinks green several A configuration error exists. To exit the Dell Diagnostics and restart the computer, close the Main Menu screen. Check "Diagnostic Lights" on the keyboard to your computer or all ...and Windows XP). Tab Results Errors Help Configuration Parameters Function Displays the results of each test screen. The Dell Diagnostics obtains configuration information for running the Dell Diagnostics from system setup, memory, and various internal tests, and it displays the information in the device ...
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... be faulty. Solid green power The monitor or the graphics card may be faulty or incorrectly installed. Check "Diagnostic Lights" on contacting Dell, see if the specific problem is identified. For information on page 23 to see if the specific problem is identified. See "Power ... was detected while the BIOS was executing. For information on page 23 to see your online User's Guide. Check "Diagnostic Lights" on contacting Dell, see if the specific problem is identified. Check "Diagnostic Lights" on the system board may Check "Diagnostic Lights" on page 26 for technical...
... be faulty. Solid green power The monitor or the graphics card may be faulty or incorrectly installed. Check "Diagnostic Lights" on contacting Dell, see if the specific problem is identified. For information on page 23 to see if the specific problem is identified. See "Power ... was detected while the BIOS was executing. For information on page 23 to see your online User's Guide. Check "Diagnostic Lights" on contacting Dell, see if the specific problem is identified. Check "Diagnostic Lights" on the system board may Check "Diagnostic Lights" on page 26 for technical...
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Y = Yellow G = Green Light Pattern off off off off " condition or a possible pre-BIOS failure has occurred. the Run the BIOS Recovery utility, wait for computer is in the process the computer halted. NOTE: The orientation of the diagnostic lights may help you begin any of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions in either a vertical or horizontal orientation. A possible BIOS failure has occurred; If the POST portion of system boot completes successfully, all four lights display solid green. The diagnostic lights can be yellow or green. For ...
Y = Yellow G = Green Light Pattern off off off off " condition or a possible pre-BIOS failure has occurred. the Run the BIOS Recovery utility, wait for computer is in the process the computer halted. NOTE: The orientation of the diagnostic lights may help you begin any of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions in either a vertical or horizontal orientation. A possible BIOS failure has occurred; If the POST portion of system boot completes successfully, all four lights display solid green. The diagnostic lights can be yellow or green. For ...
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... memory modules of the same type into your online User's Guide. 24 Quick Reference Guide For information on contacting Dell, see "Resolving Software and Hardware Incompatibilities" on contacting Dell, see your online User's Guide. • If you removed, remove a different card, and then restart the... computer. • Repeat this process for resource conflicts (see your computer. • If the problem persists, contact Dell. If the computer starts normally, troubleshoot the last card removed from the computer for each move. • If the problem persists, contact...
... memory modules of the same type into your online User's Guide. 24 Quick Reference Guide For information on contacting Dell, see "Resolving Software and Hardware Incompatibilities" on contacting Dell, see your online User's Guide. • If you removed, remove a different card, and then restart the... computer. • Repeat this process for resource conflicts (see your computer. • If the problem persists, contact Dell. If the computer starts normally, troubleshoot the last card removed from the computer for each move. • If the problem persists, contact...