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... Off Your Computer 19 Before Working Inside Your Computer 19 3 Chassis Intrusion Switch Removing the Chassis Intrusion Switch 21 Mini Tower Computer 21 Desktop Computer 22 Small Form Factor Computer 23 Ultra Small Form Factor Computer 24 Replacing the Chassis Intrusion Switch 24 Resetting the ...Chassis Intrusion Detector 24 4 Mini Tower Computer About Your Mini Tower Computer 25 Front View 25 Back View 27 Back-Panel Connectors 28 ...
... Off Your Computer 19 Before Working Inside Your Computer 19 3 Chassis Intrusion Switch Removing the Chassis Intrusion Switch 21 Mini Tower Computer 21 Desktop Computer 22 Small Form Factor Computer 23 Ultra Small Form Factor Computer 24 Replacing the Chassis Intrusion Switch 24 Resetting the ...Chassis Intrusion Detector 24 4 Mini Tower Computer About Your Mini Tower Computer 25 Front View 25 Back View 27 Back-Panel Connectors 28 ...
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10 Replacing the System Board Removing the System Board: Mini Tower, Desktop, and Small Form Factor Computers 263 Mini Tower System Board Screws 264 Desktop System Board Screws 265 Small Form Factor System Board Screws 266 Replacing the System Board: Mini Tower, Desktop, and Small Form Factor Computers 266 11 Memory DDR2 Memory Overview... 14 Reinstalling Drivers and the Operating System Drivers 277 What Is a Driver 277 Identifying Drivers 277 Reinstalling Drivers and Utilities 278 Using Windows XP Device Driver Rollback 278 Using the Optional Drivers and Utilities CD 278 10 Contents
10 Replacing the System Board Removing the System Board: Mini Tower, Desktop, and Small Form Factor Computers 263 Mini Tower System Board Screws 264 Desktop System Board Screws 265 Small Form Factor System Board Screws 266 Replacing the System Board: Mini Tower, Desktop, and Small Form Factor Computers 266 11 Memory DDR2 Memory Overview... 14 Reinstalling Drivers and the Operating System Drivers 277 What Is a Driver 277 Identifying Drivers 277 Reinstalling Drivers and Utilities 278 Using Windows XP Device Driver Rollback 278 Using the Optional Drivers and Utilities CD 278 10 Contents
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...strain-relief loop, not on the locking tabs before you are correctly oriented and aligned. Damage due to servicing that is not authorized by Dell is not covered by your computer, ground yourself by touching an unpainted metal surface, such as the metal at the back of cable,... cover. 5 Remove the computer cover: • Remove the mini tower computer cover. • Remove the desktop computer cover. • Remove the small form factor computer cover. • Remove the ultra small form factor computer. www.dell.com | support.dell.com CAUTION: Many repairs may only be done by the online or...
...strain-relief loop, not on the locking tabs before you are correctly oriented and aligned. Damage due to servicing that is not authorized by Dell is not covered by your computer, ground yourself by touching an unpainted metal surface, such as the metal at the back of cable,... cover. 5 Remove the computer cover: • Remove the mini tower computer cover. • Remove the desktop computer cover. • Remove the small form factor computer cover. • Remove the ultra small form factor computer. www.dell.com | support.dell.com CAUTION: Many repairs may only be done by the online or...
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... a flat blade screwdriver, gently slide the chassis intrusion switch out of its slot, and remove the switch and its attached cable from the chassis. Mini Tower Computer Chassis Intrusion Switch 21 Note the routing of the chassis intrusion cable as you begin any of the procedures in this section, follow the...
... a flat blade screwdriver, gently slide the chassis intrusion switch out of its slot, and remove the switch and its attached cable from the chassis. Mini Tower Computer Chassis Intrusion Switch 21 Note the routing of the chassis intrusion cable as you begin any of the procedures in this section, follow the...
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... that a LAN (network) connection is configured as printers and keyboards. The computer is being accessed. For more information, see "Power Management." www.dell.com | support.dell.com 1 CD/DVD drive 2 floppy drive 3 USB 2.0 connectors (2) 4 LAN indicator light 5 diagnostic lights 6 power button 7 power light 8... operating system shutdown. The power light illuminates and blinks or remains solid to attach a microphone. 26 Mini Tower Computer The computer is in the Windows Device Manager. Use the microphone connector to indicate different operating modes: • No light -
... that a LAN (network) connection is configured as printers and keyboards. The computer is being accessed. For more information, see "Power Management." www.dell.com | support.dell.com 1 CD/DVD drive 2 floppy drive 3 USB 2.0 connectors (2) 4 LAN indicator light 5 diagnostic lights 6 power button 7 power light 8... operating system shutdown. The power light illuminates and blinks or remains solid to attach a microphone. 26 Mini Tower Computer The computer is in the Windows Device Manager. Use the microphone connector to indicate different operating modes: • No light -
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... voltage selection switch must be set the switch for any installed PCI and PCI Express cards. Back-Panel Connectors 1 2 34 5 6 10 9 7 8 28 Mini Tower Computer www.dell.com | support.dell.com 1 cover release latch 2 padlock ring This latch allows you to operate with a manual voltage selection switch. Plug serial, USB, and other devices...
... voltage selection switch must be set the switch for any installed PCI and PCI Express cards. Back-Panel Connectors 1 2 34 5 6 10 9 7 8 28 Mini Tower Computer www.dell.com | support.dell.com 1 cover release latch 2 padlock ring This latch allows you to operate with a manual voltage selection switch. Plug serial, USB, and other devices...
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... to 10 Mbps to a network or broadband device, connect one end of your computer to ensure reliable operation. 29 Mini Tower Computer NOTE: The integrated parallel connector is automatically disabled if the computer detects an installed card containing a parallel connector configured to... 1-Gbps (or 1000-Mbps) network and the computer. • Off - NOTE: Do not plug a telephone cable into a USB connector. www.dell.com | support.dell.com 1 parallel connector Connect a parallel device, such as a printer, to the same address. A good connection exists between a 100-Mbps network and...
... to 10 Mbps to a network or broadband device, connect one end of your computer to ensure reliable operation. 29 Mini Tower Computer NOTE: The integrated parallel connector is automatically disabled if the computer detects an installed card containing a parallel connector configured to... 1-Gbps (or 1000-Mbps) network and the computer. • Off - NOTE: Do not plug a telephone cable into a USB connector. www.dell.com | support.dell.com 1 parallel connector Connect a parallel device, such as a printer, to the same address. A good connection exists between a 100-Mbps network and...
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.... Use the back USB connectors for serial connector 2. Inside Your Computer CAUTION: Before you do not accidentally disconnect cables from the system board. 30 Mini Tower Computer NOTE: If you are COM1 for serial connector 1 and COM2 for devices that you begin any of network traffic may make this section, follow... "System Setup Options." Use the blue line-in a steady "on the card. Plug the cable from the electrical outlet before removing the computer cover. www.dell.com | support.dell.com 4 network activity light 5 line-in the Product Information Guide.
.... Use the back USB connectors for serial connector 2. Inside Your Computer CAUTION: Before you do not accidentally disconnect cables from the system board. 30 Mini Tower Computer NOTE: If you are COM1 for serial connector 1 and COM2 for devices that you begin any of network traffic may make this section, follow... "System Setup Options." Use the blue line-in a steady "on the card. Plug the cable from the electrical outlet before removing the computer cover. www.dell.com | support.dell.com 4 network activity light 5 line-in the Product Information Guide.
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www.dell.com | support.dell.com 3 2 1 4 5 6 7 1 CD/DVD drive 2 floppy drive 3 power supply 4 chassis intrusion switch 5 system board 6 heat sink assembly 7 hard drive 31 Mini Tower Computer
www.dell.com | support.dell.com 3 2 1 4 5 6 7 1 CD/DVD drive 2 floppy drive 3 power supply 4 chassis intrusion switch 5 system board 6 heat sink assembly 7 hard drive 31 Mini Tower Computer
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Mini Tower Computer Mini Tower Computer 33 1 fan connector (FAN) 12 password jumper (PSWD) 2 processor connector (CPU) 13 battery socket (BATT) 3 power connector (12VPOWER) 14 PCI Express x16 connector (SLOT1) 4 ...
Mini Tower Computer Mini Tower Computer 33 1 fan connector (FAN) 12 password jumper (PSWD) 2 processor connector (CPU) 13 battery socket (BATT) 3 power connector (12VPOWER) 14 PCI Express x16 connector (SLOT1) 4 ...
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The real-time clock is being reset (jumpered temporarily). The real-time clock has not been reset. Password features are enabled (default). unjumpered 34 Mini Tower Computer www.dell.com | support.dell.com Jumper PSWD Setting RTCRST jumpered Description Password features are disabled.
The real-time clock is being reset (jumpered temporarily). The real-time clock has not been reset. Password features are enabled (default). unjumpered 34 Mini Tower Computer www.dell.com | support.dell.com Jumper PSWD Setting RTCRST jumpered Description Password features are disabled.
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A good connection exists between a 1-Gb (or 1000- Mini Tower Computer Specifications Microprocessor Microprocessor type Level 1 (L1) cache Level 2 (L2) cache Memory Type Memory connectors Memory modules supported Minimum memory Maximum memory BIOS address Computer ...
A good connection exists between a 1-Gb (or 1000- Mini Tower Computer Specifications Microprocessor Microprocessor type Level 1 (L1) cache Level 2 (L2) cache Memory Type Memory connectors Memory modules supported Minimum memory Maximum memory BIOS address Computer ...
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...Serial Port Adapter 1 Follow the procedures in the empty card-slot opening. If you are flush with your computer's electronic components. www.dell.com | support.dell.com a Place your thumb on the top of the card retention mechanism and grip the bottom of the retention mechanism with the alignment bar... it into place. 8 Replace the computer cover. NOTE: The serial port adapter for your computer. 5 Before you begin any of your mini tower computer also includes two PS/2 connectors. NOTICE: To connect a network cable, first plug the cable into the network wall jack and then plug ...
...Serial Port Adapter 1 Follow the procedures in the empty card-slot opening. If you are flush with your computer's electronic components. www.dell.com | support.dell.com a Place your thumb on the top of the card retention mechanism and grip the bottom of the retention mechanism with the alignment bar... it into place. 8 Replace the computer cover. NOTE: The serial port adapter for your computer. 5 Before you begin any of your mini tower computer also includes two PS/2 connectors. NOTICE: To connect a network cable, first plug the cable into the network wall jack and then plug ...
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... setup. NOTE: This option is On. System System Info CPU Info Memory Info Date/Time Boot Sequence Drives Diskette Drive Drive 0 through Drive 3 for the desktop, mini tower, and small form computers and Drive 0 though Drive 5 for the ultra small form factor computer. Configures the serial ATA controller's operating mode. Identifies whether...
... setup. NOTE: This option is On. System System Info CPU Info Memory Info Date/Time Boot Sequence Drives Diskette Drive Drive 0 through Drive 3 for the desktop, mini tower, and small form computers and Drive 0 though Drive 5 for the ultra small form factor computer. Configures the serial ATA controller's operating mode. Identifies whether...
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NOTICE: This process erases both the system and administrator passwords. 1 Follow the procedures in the Product Information Guide. Mini Tower Computer Desktop Computer 254 Advanced Features www.dell.com | support.dell.com Clearing Forgotten Passwords CAUTION: Before you begin any of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions located in "Before You Begin." 2 Locate the 2-pin password jumper (PSWD) on the system board, and remove the jumper to clear the password.
NOTICE: This process erases both the system and administrator passwords. 1 Follow the procedures in the Product Information Guide. Mini Tower Computer Desktop Computer 254 Advanced Features www.dell.com | support.dell.com Clearing Forgotten Passwords CAUTION: Before you begin any of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions located in "Before You Begin." 2 Locate the 2-pin password jumper (PSWD) on the system board, and remove the jumper to clear the password.
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... Screws" for small form factor computer). 7 Remove the processor and heat sink assembly: • Remove the mini tower processor and heat sink assembly. • Remove the desktop processor and heat sink assembly. • Remove the small form factor processor and heat sink assembly. 8 Disconnect all...board. 9 Remove the screws from the system board. Replacing the System Board 263 Replacing the System Board Removing the System Board: Mini Tower, Desktop, and Small Form Factor Computers 1 Shut down your computer, ground yourself by touching an unpainted metal surface, such as the metal at...
... Screws" for small form factor computer). 7 Remove the processor and heat sink assembly: • Remove the mini tower processor and heat sink assembly. • Remove the desktop processor and heat sink assembly. • Remove the small form factor processor and heat sink assembly. 8 Disconnect all...board. 9 Remove the screws from the system board. Replacing the System Board 263 Replacing the System Board Removing the System Board: Mini Tower, Desktop, and Small Form Factor Computers 1 Shut down your computer, ground yourself by touching an unpainted metal surface, such as the metal at...
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www.dell.com | support.dell.com Mini Tower System Board Screws 1 2 1 mini tower system board 2 screws (10) 264 Replacing the System Board
www.dell.com | support.dell.com Mini Tower System Board Screws 1 2 1 mini tower system board 2 screws (10) 264 Replacing the System Board
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www.dell.com | support.dell.com Small Form Factor System Board Screws 1 2 1 small form factor system board 2 screws (8) Place the system board assembly that you just removed next to the .... 3 Replace any components and cables that you removed from the system board. 4 Reconnect all cables to ensure it is identical. Replacing the System Board: Mini Tower, Desktop, and Small Form Factor Computers 1 Gently align the board into the chassis and slide it toward the back of the computer. 5 Replace the computer cover...
www.dell.com | support.dell.com Small Form Factor System Board Screws 1 2 1 small form factor system board 2 screws (8) Place the system board assembly that you just removed next to the .... 3 Replace any components and cables that you removed from the system board. 4 Reconnect all cables to ensure it is identical. Replacing the System Board: Mini Tower, Desktop, and Small Form Factor Computers 1 Gently align the board into the chassis and slide it toward the back of the computer. 5 Replace the computer cover...
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... • Desktop Computer Specifications • Small Form Factor Computer Specifications • Ultra Small Form Factor Computer Specifications NOTICE: Before you install new memory modules, download the most recent BIOS for your computer from the Dell Support website at support.dell.com. Doing...memory modules installed in connectors DIMM1 and DIMM2 or • A memory module installed in connector DIMM1 or • For the mini tower, desktop, and small form factor computers, a pair of matched memory size. DDR2 Memory Overview Dual-channel DDR2 memory modules should be installed in...
... • Desktop Computer Specifications • Small Form Factor Computer Specifications • Ultra Small Form Factor Computer Specifications NOTICE: Before you install new memory modules, download the most recent BIOS for your computer from the Dell Support website at support.dell.com. Doing...memory modules installed in connectors DIMM1 and DIMM2 or • A memory module installed in connector DIMM1 or • For the mini tower, desktop, and small form factor computers, a pair of matched memory size. DDR2 Memory Overview Dual-channel DDR2 memory modules should be installed in...
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...cards • Graphics card • PCI Express cards (if applicable) 268 Memory www.dell.com | support.dell.com Be sure to install a single memory module in DIMM1, the connector closest to ...the operating system is less than 4 GB. The following components require memory address space: • System ROM • APIC(s) • Integrated PCI devices, such as Microsoft® Windows® XP... matched pair of address space; The mini tower, desktop, and small form factor computers have four slots.
...cards • Graphics card • PCI Express cards (if applicable) 268 Memory www.dell.com | support.dell.com Be sure to install a single memory module in DIMM1, the connector closest to ...the operating system is less than 4 GB. The following components require memory address space: • System ROM • APIC(s) • Integrated PCI devices, such as Microsoft® Windows® XP... matched pair of address space; The mini tower, desktop, and small form factor computers have four slots.