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Front And Back View Figure 1. headphone connector 4. power-supply diagnostic button 12. diagnostic lights (4) 6. USB 2.0 connectors (2) 9. optical drive bay 3. power-supply diagnostic light 11. optical drive 7. hard-drive activity light 10. power button 2. optical drive eject button 8. microphone connector 5. Dell Optiplex 390 Setup And Features Information About Warnings WARNING: A WARNING indicates a potential for property damage, personal injury, or death...
Front And Back View Figure 1. headphone connector 4. power-supply diagnostic button 12. diagnostic lights (4) 6. USB 2.0 connectors (2) 9. optical drive bay 3. power-supply diagnostic light 11. optical drive 7. hard-drive activity light 10. power button 2. optical drive eject button 8. microphone connector 5. Dell Optiplex 390 Setup And Features Information About Warnings WARNING: A WARNING indicates a potential for property damage, personal injury, or death...
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microphone connector 6. hard-drive activity light 8. power cable connector 12. optical drive 2. diagnostic lights (4) 9. security cable slot 16. optical drive eject button 3. power button 4. padlock ring 10. Front And Back View 15. USB 2.0 connectors (2) 5. expansion card slots (4) 14. headphone connector 7. security cable slot 11. back panel connectors 13. expansion card slots (4) Desktop - Front And Back View Of Desktop 1. 13. power-supply diagnostic light 15. power-supply diagnostic button 2 padlock ring Figure 2. back panel connectors 14.
microphone connector 6. hard-drive activity light 8. power cable connector 12. optical drive 2. diagnostic lights (4) 9. security cable slot 16. optical drive eject button 3. power button 4. padlock ring 10. Front And Back View 15. USB 2.0 connectors (2) 5. expansion card slots (4) 14. headphone connector 7. security cable slot 11. back panel connectors 13. expansion card slots (4) Desktop - Front And Back View Of Desktop 1. 13. power-supply diagnostic light 15. power-supply diagnostic button 2 padlock ring Figure 2. back panel connectors 14.
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diagnostic lights (4) 8. security cable slot 11. optical drive 2. power-supply diagnostic light 14. expansion card slots (2) 4 power button 4. power cable connector 12. optical drive eject button 3. USB 2.0 connectors (2) 5. microphone connector 6. Front And Back View Of Small Form Factor 1. padlock ring 10. Front And Back View Figure 4. hard-drive activity light 9. power-supply diagnostic button 13. Small Form Factor - back panel connectors 15. headphone connector 7.
diagnostic lights (4) 8. security cable slot 11. optical drive 2. power-supply diagnostic light 14. expansion card slots (2) 4 power button 4. power cable connector 12. optical drive eject button 3. USB 2.0 connectors (2) 5. microphone connector 6. Front And Back View Of Small Form Factor 1. padlock ring 10. Front And Back View Figure 4. hard-drive activity light 9. power-supply diagnostic button 13. Small Form Factor - back panel connectors 15. headphone connector 7.
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...supply diagnostic button. The power supply is functional. NOTE: You can test the health of the computer. AC power must be connected to the hard drive. blinking blue light indicates sleep state of computer: Power supply light Green light - Amber light - Blinking blue light indicates that the computer is...supply voltage is reading data from or writing data to the power connector (at support.dell.com/manuals. If the LED does not light up, the power supply may be connected during this test. 8 Drive activity light Blue light - Back of the computer. Solid amber light when the ...
...supply diagnostic button. The power supply is functional. NOTE: You can test the health of the computer. AC power must be connected to the hard drive. blinking blue light indicates sleep state of computer: Power supply light Green light - Amber light - Blinking blue light indicates that the computer is...supply voltage is reading data from or writing data to the power connector (at support.dell.com/manuals. If the LED does not light up, the power supply may be connected during this test. 8 Drive activity light Blue light - Back of the computer. Solid amber light when the ...
Technical Guide
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...Computer (DT) View Small Form Factor Computer (SFF) View MARKETING SYSTEM CONFIGURATIONS Operating System, Chipset Processor Memory Hard Drives, Removable Storage, System Expansion Slots Graphics/Video Controller, External Ports/Connectors Communications-Network Adapter (NIC), Wireless Audio... Dimensions (Physical) System Expansion Slots System Level Environmental and Operating Conditions Power Audio Communications Graphics/Video Controller Hard Drives Optical Drive Media Card Reader BIOS Defaults Chassis Enclosure and Ventilation Requirements Acoustic Noise Emission Information 3-4 5-6 7-8 9 ...
...Computer (DT) View Small Form Factor Computer (SFF) View MARKETING SYSTEM CONFIGURATIONS Operating System, Chipset Processor Memory Hard Drives, Removable Storage, System Expansion Slots Graphics/Video Controller, External Ports/Connectors Communications-Network Adapter (NIC), Wireless Audio... Dimensions (Physical) System Expansion Slots System Level Environmental and Operating Conditions Power Audio Communications Graphics/Video Controller Hard Drives Optical Drive Media Card Reader BIOS Defaults Chassis Enclosure and Ventilation Requirements Acoustic Noise Emission Information 3-4 5-6 7-8 9 ...
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DELL™ OPTIPLEX™ 390 TECHNICAL GUIDEBOOK -FINAL HARD DRIVES MT Bays: 5.25-inch Optical Bay Supported (External) 2 Optical Drives Supported (maximum) 2 Hard Drive Bay Supported (Internal) 2 Hard Drives Supported 3.5"(maximum) 2 Interface: SATA 2.0 4 SATA 3.0 (chipset does not support) 3.5" Hard Drives: 1TB1 SATA 7200 RPM HDD X 500GB1 SATA 7200 RPM HDD X 320GB1 SATA 7200 RPM HDD X 250GB1 SATA 7200 RPM HDD X DT SFF 1 1 1 1 (slim...
DELL™ OPTIPLEX™ 390 TECHNICAL GUIDEBOOK -FINAL HARD DRIVES MT Bays: 5.25-inch Optical Bay Supported (External) 2 Optical Drives Supported (maximum) 2 Hard Drive Bay Supported (Internal) 2 Hard Drives Supported 3.5"(maximum) 2 Interface: SATA 2.0 4 SATA 3.0 (chipset does not support) 3.5" Hard Drives: 1TB1 SATA 7200 RPM HDD X 500GB1 SATA 7200 RPM HDD X 320GB1 SATA 7200 RPM HDD X 250GB1 SATA 7200 RPM HDD X DT SFF 1 1 1 1 (slim...
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DELL™ OPTIPLEX™ 390 TECHNICAL GUIDEBOOK -FINAL DETAILED ENGINEERING SPECIFICATIONS SYSTEM DIMENSIONS (PHYSICAL) NOTE: System Weight and Shipping Weight is based on a typical configuration and may vary based on ....765 10W * Card length can be longer than standard Half-Length Card but cannot be a Full-Length Card. 16 A typical configuration includes: integrated graphics, one hard drive, one optical...
DELL™ OPTIPLEX™ 390 TECHNICAL GUIDEBOOK -FINAL DETAILED ENGINEERING SPECIFICATIONS SYSTEM DIMENSIONS (PHYSICAL) NOTE: System Weight and Shipping Weight is based on a typical configuration and may vary based on ....765 10W * Card length can be longer than standard Half-Length Card but cannot be a Full-Length Card. 16 A typical configuration includes: integrated graphics, one hard drive, one optical...
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DELL™ OPTIPLEX™ 390 TECHNICAL GUIDEBOOK -FINAL HARD DRIVES1 3.5" 1TB SATA 7200 RPM HDD Capacity (bytes) Dimensions inches (W x D x H) Interface type and Maximum speed Internal buffer size Average Seek Time Rotational Speed Logical Blocks ...% to 80% non-condensing 290C -50 ft to 10000 ft -400C to 650C 10% to 90% non-condensing 380C -50 ft to 35000 ft 1 For hard drives, GB means 1 billion bytes ; actual capacity varies with preloaded material and operating environment and will be less. 27
DELL™ OPTIPLEX™ 390 TECHNICAL GUIDEBOOK -FINAL HARD DRIVES1 3.5" 1TB SATA 7200 RPM HDD Capacity (bytes) Dimensions inches (W x D x H) Interface type and Maximum speed Internal buffer size Average Seek Time Rotational Speed Logical Blocks ...% to 80% non-condensing 290C -50 ft to 10000 ft -400C to 650C 10% to 90% non-condensing 380C -50 ft to 35000 ft 1 For hard drives, GB means 1 billion bytes ; actual capacity varies with preloaded material and operating environment and will be less. 27
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DELL™ OPTIPLEX™ 390 TECHNICAL GUIDEBOOK -FINAL HARD DRIVES1 (CONT.) 3.5" 500GB SATA 7200 RPM HDD Capacity (bytes) Dimensions inches (W x D x H) Interface type and Maximum speed Internal buffer size Average Seek Time Rotational Speed Logical ...% to 80% non-condensing 290C -50 ft to 10000 ft -400C to 650C 10% to 90% non-condensing 380C -50 ft to 35000 ft 1 For hard drives, GB means 1 billion bytes ; actual capacity varies with preloaded material and operating environment and will be less. 28
DELL™ OPTIPLEX™ 390 TECHNICAL GUIDEBOOK -FINAL HARD DRIVES1 (CONT.) 3.5" 500GB SATA 7200 RPM HDD Capacity (bytes) Dimensions inches (W x D x H) Interface type and Maximum speed Internal buffer size Average Seek Time Rotational Speed Logical ...% to 80% non-condensing 290C -50 ft to 10000 ft -400C to 650C 10% to 90% non-condensing 380C -50 ft to 35000 ft 1 For hard drives, GB means 1 billion bytes ; actual capacity varies with preloaded material and operating environment and will be less. 28
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DELL™ OPTIPLEX™ 390 TECHNICAL GUIDEBOOK -FINAL HARD DRIVES1 (CONT.) 3.5" 320GB SATA 7200 RPM HDD Capacity (bytes) Dimensions inches (W x D x H) Interface type and Maximum speed Internal buffer size Average Seek Time Rotational Speed Logical ...% to 80% non-condensing 290C -50 ft to 10000 ft -400C to 650C 10% to 90% non-condensing 380C -50 ft to 35000 ft 1 For hard drives, GB means 1 billion bytes ; actual capacity varies with preloaded material and operating environment and will be less. 29
DELL™ OPTIPLEX™ 390 TECHNICAL GUIDEBOOK -FINAL HARD DRIVES1 (CONT.) 3.5" 320GB SATA 7200 RPM HDD Capacity (bytes) Dimensions inches (W x D x H) Interface type and Maximum speed Internal buffer size Average Seek Time Rotational Speed Logical ...% to 80% non-condensing 290C -50 ft to 10000 ft -400C to 650C 10% to 90% non-condensing 380C -50 ft to 35000 ft 1 For hard drives, GB means 1 billion bytes ; actual capacity varies with preloaded material and operating environment and will be less. 29
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actual capacity varies with preloaded material and operating environment and will be less. 30 DELL™ OPTIPLEX™ 390 TECHNICAL GUIDEBOOK -FINAL HARD DRIVES1 (CONT.) 3.5" 250GB SATA 7200 RPM HDD Capacity (bytes) Dimensions inches (W x D x H) Interface type and Maximum speed Internal buffer size Average Seek Time Rotational Speed Logical ...% to 80% non-condensing 290C -50 ft to 10000 ft -400C to 650C 10% to 90% non-condensing 380C -50 ft to 35000 ft 1 For hard drives, GB means 1 billion bytes ;
actual capacity varies with preloaded material and operating environment and will be less. 30 DELL™ OPTIPLEX™ 390 TECHNICAL GUIDEBOOK -FINAL HARD DRIVES1 (CONT.) 3.5" 250GB SATA 7200 RPM HDD Capacity (bytes) Dimensions inches (W x D x H) Interface type and Maximum speed Internal buffer size Average Seek Time Rotational Speed Logical ...% to 80% non-condensing 290C -50 ft to 10000 ft -400C to 650C 10% to 90% non-condensing 380C -50 ft to 35000 ft 1 For hard drives, GB means 1 billion bytes ;
Owners Manual
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... Removing the Front Bezel 13 Installing The Front Bezel 14 4 Expansion Card Tab 15 Removing the Expansion Card 15 Installing The Expansion Card 16 5 Optical Drive 17 Removing the Optical Drive 17 Installing The Optical Drive 18 6 Hard Drive 19 Removing the Hard Drive 19 Installing The Hard Drive 20 7 Memory...21 Removing the Memory...21
... Removing the Front Bezel 13 Installing The Front Bezel 14 4 Expansion Card Tab 15 Removing the Expansion Card 15 Installing The Expansion Card 16 5 Optical Drive 17 Removing the Optical Drive 17 Installing The Optical Drive 18 6 Hard Drive 19 Removing the Hard Drive 19 Installing The Hard Drive 20 7 Memory...21 Removing the Memory...21
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Hard Drive 6 Removing the Hard Drive 1. Flex the hard-drive bracket and then remove the single 3.5 inch hard drive or two 2.5 inch hard drives from the chassis. 4. Release the screws that secure the 2.5 inch hard drive to the top of the hard-drive bracket. 19 Remove the hard drive from the bracket. 6. Press the retention clips inwards and slide the hard-drive bracket from the drive cage. 5. Follow the procedures in Before Working Inside Your Computer. 2. Remove the cover. 3.
Hard Drive 6 Removing the Hard Drive 1. Flex the hard-drive bracket and then remove the single 3.5 inch hard drive or two 2.5 inch hard drives from the chassis. 4. Release the screws that secure the 2.5 inch hard drive to the top of the hard-drive bracket. 19 Remove the hard drive from the bracket. 6. Press the retention clips inwards and slide the hard-drive bracket from the drive cage. 5. Follow the procedures in Before Working Inside Your Computer. 2. Remove the cover. 3.
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Installing The Hard Drive 1. Install the cover. 5. 7. Release the screws that secure the 2.5 inch hard drive to the hard drive bracket. 2. Tighten the screws to secures the two hard drives to the underside of the hard-drive bracket. Press the retention clips inwards and slide the hard-drive bracket into the bracket. 3. Follow the procedures in After Working Inside Your Computer. 20 Flex the hard-drive bracket and then insert the single hard drive or two hard drives into the drive cage. 4.
Installing The Hard Drive 1. Install the cover. 5. 7. Release the screws that secure the 2.5 inch hard drive to the hard drive bracket. 2. Tighten the screws to secures the two hard drives to the underside of the hard-drive bracket. Press the retention clips inwards and slide the hard-drive bracket into the bracket. 3. Follow the procedures in After Working Inside Your Computer. 20 Flex the hard-drive bracket and then insert the single hard drive or two hard drives into the drive cage. 4.
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Remove the drive cage from the back of the hard drive. 8. 7. Remove the data cable and power cable from the computer. 50
Remove the drive cage from the back of the hard drive. 8. 7. Remove the data cable and power cable from the computer. 50
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Follow the procedures in the chassis. 4. Install the front bezel. 7. The drive cage tabs are secured by the slots in After Working Inside Your Computer. 51 Install the cover. 8. Flip over the drive cage and insert it into the locked position. 5. Connect the data cable and power ...cable to the back of the optical drive. 6. Connect the data cable and power cable to the back of the hard drive. 3. Installing The Drive Cage 1. Place the drive cage on the hard drive. 2. Slide the drive-cage handle toward the front of the computer to allow access to ...
Follow the procedures in the chassis. 4. Install the front bezel. 7. The drive cage tabs are secured by the slots in After Working Inside Your Computer. 51 Install the cover. 8. Flip over the drive cage and insert it into the locked position. 5. Connect the data cable and power ...cable to the back of the optical drive. 6. Connect the data cable and power cable to the back of the hard drive. 3. Installing The Drive Cage 1. Place the drive cage on the hard drive. 2. Slide the drive-cage handle toward the front of the computer to allow access to ...
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...and make changes to the user-definable settings. NOTE: The BIOS features an option to a specific device (for example: floppy, CD-ROM, or hard drive). If you are as follows: • Easier access - The keystroke is that you do not have trouble entering System Setup using this key,... or both of the keystroke prompts under the System Security / Post Hotkeys submenu. 55 The boot menu includes two diagnostic options, IDE Drive Diagnostics (90/90 Hard Drive Diagnostics) and Boot to access the menu. • User prompting - Although the keystroke still exists and can be used to call ...
...and make changes to the user-definable settings. NOTE: The BIOS features an option to a specific device (for example: floppy, CD-ROM, or hard drive). If you are as follows: • Easier access - The keystroke is that you do not have trouble entering System Setup using this key,... or both of the keystroke prompts under the System Security / Post Hotkeys submenu. 55 The boot menu includes two diagnostic options, IDE Drive Diagnostics (90/90 Hard Drive Diagnostics) and Boot to access the menu. • User prompting - Although the keystroke still exists and can be used to call ...
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...board: • SATA-0 • SATA-1 • SATA-2 • SATA-3 Smart Reporting USB Configuration This field controls whether hard drive errors for integrated drives are hidden • ATA = SATA is configured for : • Boot Support • Rear Dual USB Ports • ...option is disabled. Security Administrative Password System Password Allows you to be assigned and verified. Displays the current status of the integrated hard drive controller. • Disabled = The SATA controllers are reported during system startup. This option is disabled by default. 59 This option...
...board: • SATA-0 • SATA-1 • SATA-2 • SATA-3 Smart Reporting USB Configuration This field controls whether hard drive errors for integrated drives are hidden • ATA = SATA is configured for : • Boot Support • Rear Dual USB Ports • ...option is disabled. Security Administrative Password System Password Allows you to be assigned and verified. Displays the current status of the integrated hard drive controller. • Disabled = The SATA controllers are reported during system startup. This option is disabled by default. 59 This option...
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... manual), then reinstall one at a time) until you have identified a faulty module or reinstalled all modules without error. 72 Problem Description Troubleshooting Steps LED A possible hard drive failure has occurred.
... manual), then reinstall one at a time) until you have identified a faulty module or reinstalled all modules without error. 72 Problem Description Troubleshooting Steps LED A possible hard drive failure has occurred.
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Troubleshooting Steps • Clear CMOS. • Disconnect all hard drives and optical drive cables are properly connected to ensure the boot sequence is plugged into... display/monitor is correct for the devices installed on the screen identifying a problem with a device ( hard drive), check the device to make sure it is functioning properly. • If the operating system is attempting to boot... from a device (optical drive), check system setup to the system board. • If there is an error message on your ...
Troubleshooting Steps • Clear CMOS. • Disconnect all hard drives and optical drive cables are properly connected to ensure the boot sequence is plugged into... display/monitor is correct for the devices installed on the screen identifying a problem with a device ( hard drive), check the device to make sure it is functioning properly. • If the operating system is attempting to boot... from a device (optical drive), check system setup to the system board. • If there is an error message on your ...