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...Tower Computers . . 13 Desktop and Mini-Tower Computers 13 Inside Your Computer 14 Small Form-factor Computer 14 Small Desktop Computer 14 Desktop 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 ...
...Tower Computers . . 13 Desktop and Mini-Tower Computers 13 Inside Your Computer 14 Small Form-factor Computer 14 Small Desktop Computer 14 Desktop 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 ...
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...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 ...Code to your computer or advanced technical-reference material for my computer • My computer documentation • My device documentation • Desktop System Software (DSS) • Operating system updates and patches • Terms and Conditions • Warranty information • Safety instructions...
...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 ...Code to your computer or advanced technical-reference material for my computer • My computer documentation • My device documentation • Desktop System Software (DSS) • Operating system updates and patches • Terms and Conditions • Warranty information • Safety instructions...
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.... Upgrade information for corporate, government, and education customers. Small form-factor chassis • DHS - Small desktop chassis • DCSM - premiersupport.dell.com The Dell Premier Support website is customized for components, such as a modem) Windows Help and Support Center 1 Click... Utilities CD (optional) to view the appropriate support site. Small mini-tower chassis • DCNE - support.dell.com NOTE: Select your OptiPlex User's Guide for instructions. Contact information, order status, warranty, and repair information • Downloads - See your...
.... Upgrade information for corporate, government, and education customers. Small form-factor chassis • DHS - Small desktop chassis • DCSM - premiersupport.dell.com The Dell Premier Support website is customized for components, such as a modem) Windows Help and Support Center 1 Click... Utilities CD (optional) to view the appropriate support site. Small mini-tower chassis • DCNE - support.dell.com NOTE: Select your OptiPlex User's Guide for instructions. Contact information, order status, warranty, and repair information • Downloads - See your...
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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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... release buttons shown in the Product Information Guide. NOTICE: Open the cover slowly to release the cover. Before opening the cover. Small Form-Factor, Small Desktop, and Small Mini-Tower Computers NOTICE: Ensure that you do not damage any of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions in the.... Opening the Computer Cover CAUTION: Before 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 back of the cover with the other hand.
... release buttons shown in the Product Information Guide. NOTICE: Open the cover slowly to release the cover. Before opening the cover. Small Form-Factor, Small Desktop, and Small Mini-Tower Computers NOTICE: Ensure that you do not damage any of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions in the.... Opening the Computer Cover CAUTION: Before 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 back of the cover with the other hand.
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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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... as the ResourceCD). Quick Reference Guide 19 If computer problems occur that no diagnostics utility partition has been found, run the Dell Diagnostics before you begin any of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions in "Solving Problems" of the Express... Service Code and Service Tag. NOTE: If you see the Microsoft® Windows® desktop. See "Finding Information for Your Computer" on page 5 for technical assistance. record your computer, see a message stating that require help you ...
... as the ResourceCD). Quick Reference Guide 19 If computer problems occur that no diagnostics utility partition has been found, run the Dell Diagnostics before you begin any of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions in "Solving Problems" of the Express... Service Code and Service Tag. NOTE: If you see the Microsoft® Windows® desktop. See "Finding Information for Your Computer" on page 5 for technical assistance. record your computer, see a message stating that require help you ...
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...Tests a specific device. This test typically takes an hour or more and requires you cannot resolve the error condition, contact Dell. 20 Quick Reference Guide Lists the most common symptoms encountered and allows you to answer questions periodically. Option Express Test Extended...tests you see the Windows desktop. Dell Diagnostics Main Menu 1 After the Dell Diagnostics loads and the Main Menu screen appears, click the button for one time only. When the DELL logo appears, press immediately. www.dell.com | support.dell.com Starting the Dell Diagnostics From the Drivers and...
...Tests a specific device. This test typically takes an hour or more and requires you cannot resolve the error condition, contact Dell. 20 Quick Reference Guide Lists the most common symptoms encountered and allows you to answer questions periodically. Option Express Test Extended...tests you see the Windows desktop. Dell Diagnostics Main Menu 1 After the Dell Diagnostics loads and the Main Menu screen appears, click the button for one time only. When the DELL logo appears, press immediately. www.dell.com | support.dell.com Starting the Dell Diagnostics From the Drivers and...
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... malfunctions during the POST process, the pattern displayed on the LEDs may vary depending on reinstalling YYGY the processor, see your small form factor, small desktop, and small mini-tower computers have four lights labeled "A," "B," "C," and "D" on the lights change as the boot process completes. The diagnostic lights can be yellow...
... malfunctions during the POST process, the pattern displayed on the LEDs may vary depending on reinstalling YYGY the processor, see your small form factor, small desktop, and small mini-tower computers have four lights labeled "A," "B," "C," and "D" on the lights change as the boot process completes. The diagnostic lights can be yellow...
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... until you want to recover your current Windows XP data, type r to select the repair option, and remove the CD. 4 If you see the Windows desktop, and then shut down the computer and try again. 5 Press the arrow keys to select CD-ROM, and press . 6 When the Press any key to... operating system begins to copy files and install the devices. Click Exit if Install Windows XP message appears. 3 Restart the computer. 4 Press immediately after the DELL™ logo appears. Quick Reference Guide 31
... until you want to recover your current Windows XP data, type r to select the repair option, and remove the CD. 4 If you see the Windows desktop, and then shut down the computer and try again. 5 Press the arrow keys to select CD-ROM, and press . 6 When the Press any key to... operating system begins to copy files and install the devices. Click Exit if Install Windows XP message appears. 3 Restart the computer. 4 Press immediately after the DELL™ logo appears. Quick Reference Guide 31
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... Utilities CD (also known as the ResourceCD) while you are running Windows. 1 Turn on the computer and allow it to boot to the Windows desktop. 2 Insert the Drivers and Utilities CD into the CD drive. screen appears, select No, not at this time and click Next. 16 When...the operating system components and configures the computer. message appears, click Skip. 15 When the Ready to register with all computers. www.dell.com | support.dell.com 12 If you are reinstalling Windows XP Professional and you are prompted to provide further information regarding your network configuration, enter your...
... Utilities CD (also known as the ResourceCD) while you are running Windows. 1 Turn on the computer and allow it to boot to the Windows desktop. 2 Insert the Drivers and Utilities CD into the CD drive. screen appears, select No, not at this time and click Next. 16 When...the operating system components and configures the computer. message appears, click Skip. 15 When the Ready to register with all computers. www.dell.com | support.dell.com 12 If you are reinstalling Windows XP Professional and you are prompted to provide further information regarding your network configuration, enter your...