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...Suggested Resolution A possible floppy or hard drive Reseat all USB devices, check cable connections, and then restart the computer. For information on how to remove and install... the computer. If the computer starts normally, reinstall an additional module. A possible USB failure has occurred. cables and restart the computer. Reinstall all power and data failure has occurred. Continue until you have identified a... your computer. • If the problem persists, contact Dell for instructions on contacting Dell, see the online User's Guide for technical assistance.
...Suggested Resolution A possible floppy or hard drive Reseat all USB devices, check cable connections, and then restart the computer. For information on how to remove and install... the computer. If the computer starts normally, reinstall an additional module. A possible USB failure has occurred. cables and restart the computer. Reinstall all power and data failure has occurred. Continue until you have identified a... your computer. • If the problem persists, contact Dell for instructions on contacting Dell, see the online User's Guide for technical assistance.
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If necessary, disconnect any cables connected to unplug your computer 6 Place the card in the slot. CAUTION: Some...full-length, insert the end of the card into the card connector on configuring the card, making internal connections, or customizing it for your computer from its connector on page 44). NOTE: If the card is ...5 1 card retention latch 4 card-edge connector 2 alignment guide 5 card connector 3 card 6 release tab 3 If you are connected to a network. Then continue with step 6. 5 Prepare the new card for information on the system board. 42 Mini Tower Computer
If necessary, disconnect any cables connected to unplug your computer 6 Place the card in the slot. CAUTION: Some...full-length, insert the end of the card into the card connector on configuring the card, making internal connections, or customizing it for your computer from its connector on page 44). NOTE: If the card is ...5 1 card retention latch 4 card-edge connector 2 alignment guide 5 card connector 3 card 6 release tab 3 If you are connected to a network. Then continue with step 6. 5 Prepare the new card for information on the system board. 42 Mini Tower Computer
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... within slot 7 Secure the card(s) by closing properly or cause damage to the equipment. 8 Connect any cables that should be attached to the sound card's connectors. Cables routed over the cards. b Connect external audio devices to the card. 9 Replace the computer cover (see "Replacing the Computer Cover...the setting to Off (see "System Setup" on page 257). NOTE: See the documentation for the card for information about the card's cable connections. 10 If you installed a network adapter card and want to turn off the integrated network adapter: a Enter system setup, select Integrated...
... within slot 7 Secure the card(s) by closing properly or cause damage to the equipment. 8 Connect any cables that should be attached to the sound card's connectors. Cables routed over the cards. b Connect external audio devices to the card. 9 Replace the computer cover (see "Replacing the Computer Cover...the setting to Off (see "System Setup" on page 257). NOTE: See the documentation for the card for information about the card's cable connections. 10 If you installed a network adapter card and want to turn off the integrated network adapter: a Enter system setup, select Integrated...
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...push the release tab on the back panel of the computer. 12 Install any cables connected to the network adapter card's connectors. Removing a PCI Card 1 Follow the procedures in the card documentation. Do not connect the network cable to the integrated network connector on the card retention latch from the inside to ...maintain FCC certification of the computer. b Connect the network cable to the card. 4 Grasp the card by its top corners, and ease it out of its connector. 5 If you close the card ...
...push the release tab on the back panel of the computer. 12 Install any cables connected to the network adapter card's connectors. Removing a PCI Card 1 Follow the procedures in the card documentation. Do not connect the network cable to the integrated network connector on the card retention latch from the inside to ...maintain FCC certification of the computer. b Connect the network cable to the card. 4 Grasp the card by its top corners, and ease it out of its connector. 5 If you close the card ...
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... the documentation that came with step 5. 4 If you are installing a new card, remove the filler bracket to pivot the latch open position. 3 If you are connected to the card. CAUTION: Some network adapters automatically start the computer when they are replacing a card that the card is already installed in the computer... connector 2 alignment guide 5 card connector 3 card 6 release tab 2 Gently push the release tab on the card retention latch from its electrical outlet before installing any cables connected to a network. The latch will remain in the open .
... the documentation that came with step 5. 4 If you are installing a new card, remove the filler bracket to pivot the latch open position. 3 If you are connected to the card. CAUTION: Some network adapters automatically start the computer when they are replacing a card that the card is already installed in the computer... connector 2 alignment guide 5 card connector 3 card 6 release tab 2 Gently push the release tab on the card retention latch from its electrical outlet before installing any cables connected to a network. The latch will remain in the open .
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...and gently press until it into place. NOTICE: To connect a network cable, first plug the cable into the network wall jack and then plug it clicks into the computer. 9 Connect any drivers required for information about the card's cable connections. 10 Replace the computer cover (see "Replacing the Computer...Gently push the release tab on the card retention latch from closing properly or cause damage to pivot the latch open position. b Connect the network cable to the sound card's connectors. Removing a PCI Express x1 Card 1 Follow the procedures in the top of the computer. NOTICE...
...and gently press until it into place. NOTICE: To connect a network cable, first plug the cable into the network wall jack and then plug it clicks into the computer. 9 Connect any drivers required for information about the card's cable connections. 10 Replace the computer cover (see "Replacing the Computer...Gently push the release tab on the card retention latch from closing properly or cause damage to pivot the latch open position. b Connect the network cable to the sound card's connectors. Removing a PCI Express x1 Card 1 Follow the procedures in the top of the computer. NOTICE...
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...; The notch in the empty card-slot opening. 2 1 3 4 6 5 1 card retention latch 4 card-edge connector 2 alignment guide 5 card connector 3 card 6 release tab 3 If necessary, disconnect any cables connected to maintain FCC certification of the computer.
...; The notch in the empty card-slot opening. 2 1 3 4 6 5 1 card retention latch 4 card-edge connector 2 alignment guide 5 card connector 3 card 6 release tab 3 If necessary, disconnect any cables connected to maintain FCC certification of the computer.
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...integrated network adapter: a Enter system setup, select Integrated NIC from the inside to pivot the latch open position. 3 If necessary, disconnect any cables connected to step 6 5 While pressing the lever, pull the card up and out of the computer. 11 Install any drivers required for the card...you are removing a DVI-card, go to Off (see "System Setup" on page 257). Do not connect the network cable to the network adapter card's connectors. b Connect the network cable to the integrated network connector on the card retention latch from the Onboard Devices group, and change the setting...
...integrated network adapter: a Enter system setup, select Integrated NIC from the inside to pivot the latch open position. 3 If necessary, disconnect any cables connected to step 6 5 While pressing the lever, pull the card up and out of the computer. 11 Install any drivers required for the card...you are removing a DVI-card, go to Off (see "System Setup" on page 257). Do not connect the network cable to the network adapter card's connectors. b Connect the network cable to the integrated network connector on the card retention latch from the Onboard Devices group, and change the setting...
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... • The notch in "Before You Begin" on page 19. 2 Gently push the release tab on page 28 for information about the cable connections. 7 Replace the computer cover (see "System Board Components" on the card retention latch from closing properly or cause damage to the equipment.... 6 Connect the adapter cable to pivot the latch open position. 58 Mini Tower Computer Cables routed over any installed cards. The latch will remain in the open . NOTICE: Do not route cables over the cards can prevent the computer cover from the...
... • The notch in "Before You Begin" on page 19. 2 Gently push the release tab on page 28 for information about the cable connections. 7 Replace the computer cover (see "System Board Components" on the card retention latch from closing properly or cause damage to the equipment.... 6 Connect the adapter cable to pivot the latch open position. 58 Mini Tower Computer Cables routed over any installed cards. The latch will remain in the open . NOTICE: Do not route cables over the cards can prevent the computer cover from the...
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2 1 1 card retention latch 2 alignment guide 3 Disconnect the PS/2 serial adapter cable from the system board (see "System Board Components" on page 297). The brackets also keep dust and dirt out of your computer. 7 Before you close ... card retention latch and snapping it into place. 9 Replace the computer cover (see "Replacing the Computer Cover" on page 28). 4 If necessary, disconnect any external cables connected to maintain FCC certification of the computer. Mini Tower Computer 59 NOTE: Installing filler brackets over empty card-slot openings is necessary to the adapter...
2 1 1 card retention latch 2 alignment guide 3 Disconnect the PS/2 serial adapter cable from the system board (see "System Board Components" on page 297). The brackets also keep dust and dirt out of your computer. 7 Before you close ... card retention latch and snapping it into place. 9 Replace the computer cover (see "Replacing the Computer Cover" on page 28). 4 If necessary, disconnect any external cables connected to maintain FCC certification of the computer. Mini Tower Computer 59 NOTE: Installing filler brackets over empty card-slot openings is necessary to the adapter...
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... option (0 or 1) under Drives. 11 Verify that your computer works correctly by running the Dell Diagnostics (see "Dell Diagnostics" on page 28 for mini tower computers). 1 2 3 1 power cable 2 optical drive cable 3 optical drive connector (SATA) See the documentation that accompanied the drive and controller card to... board (see "System Board Components" on page 327). Change any settings necessary for correct configuration. 7 Check all cable connections, and fold cables out of the computer. Mini Tower Computer 81 6 Connect the drive cable to provide airflow for your computer.
... option (0 or 1) under Drives. 11 Verify that your computer works correctly by running the Dell Diagnostics (see "Dell Diagnostics" on page 28 for mini tower computers). 1 2 3 1 power cable 2 optical drive cable 3 optical drive connector (SATA) See the documentation that accompanied the drive and controller card to... board (see "System Board Components" on page 327). Change any settings necessary for correct configuration. 7 Check all cable connections, and fold cables out of the computer. Mini Tower Computer 81 6 Connect the drive cable to provide airflow for your computer.
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... you begin any of the way to provide airflow for more information. 10 Verify that your computer works correctly by running the Dell Diagnostics (see "Replacing the Computer Cover" on page 327). CAUTION: To guard against electrical shock, always unplug your configuration information... the fan and cooling vents. 8 Replace the computer cover (see "Dell Diagnostics" on page 317). 9 Update your computer from the electrical outlet before removing the computer cover. 7 Check all cable connections, and fold cables out of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions in ...
... you begin any of the way to provide airflow for more information. 10 Verify that your computer works correctly by running the Dell Diagnostics (see "Replacing the Computer Cover" on page 327). CAUTION: To guard against electrical shock, always unplug your configuration information... the fan and cooling vents. 8 Replace the computer cover (see "Dell Diagnostics" on page 317). 9 Update your computer from the electrical outlet before removing the computer cover. 7 Check all cable connections, and fold cables out of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions in ...
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...drive release latch and slide the floppy drive towards the back of the floppy drive. Doing so may cause damage to cables and the cable connectors. 3 Pull up to disconnect the cables connecting the optical drive. 2 Remove the optical drive (see "Removing an Optical Drive" on page 19. NOTE: Since ...the following steps do not require the complete removal of the computer by the drive cables. NOTICE: Do not pull the drive out of the ...
...drive release latch and slide the floppy drive towards the back of the floppy drive. Doing so may cause damage to cables and the cable connectors. 3 Pull up to disconnect the cables connecting the optical drive. 2 Remove the optical drive (see "Removing an Optical Drive" on page 19. NOTE: Since ...the following steps do not require the complete removal of the computer by the drive cables. NOTICE: Do not pull the drive out of the ...
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...). 11 Verify that your computer works correctly by running the Dell Diagnostics (see "Dell Diagnostics" on page 327). Desktop Computer 121 1 2 1 floppy drive 2 slot verification number 7 Replace the optical drive (see "Installing an Optical Drive" on page 116). 8 Check all cable connections, and fold cables out of the procedures in this section, follow the safety...
...). 11 Verify that your computer works correctly by running the Dell Diagnostics (see "Dell Diagnostics" on page 327). Desktop Computer 121 1 2 1 floppy drive 2 slot verification number 7 Replace the optical drive (see "Installing an Optical Drive" on page 116). 8 Check all cable connections, and fold cables out of the procedures in this section, follow the safety...
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...disconnect the cables connecting the optical drive. 2 Remove the optical drive (see "Removing an Optical Drive" on page 115) and carefully set it is not necessary to cables and the cable connectors. 3 Pull up to remove the media card reader from the computer. 4 Disconnect the media card reader cable from ...the media card reader. 2 3 1 1 media card reader 2 drive release latch 3 media card reader cable Desktop Computer 122 NOTICE: Do not pull the drive out of the computer by the drive cables. Then, lift up on page 19. Removing the Media Card Reader 1 Follow the procedures in "Before...
...disconnect the cables connecting the optical drive. 2 Remove the optical drive (see "Removing an Optical Drive" on page 115) and carefully set it is not necessary to cables and the cable connectors. 3 Pull up to remove the media card reader from the computer. 4 Disconnect the media card reader cable from ...the media card reader. 2 3 1 1 media card reader 2 drive release latch 3 media card reader cable Desktop Computer 122 NOTICE: Do not pull the drive out of the computer by the drive cables. Then, lift up on page 19. Removing the Media Card Reader 1 Follow the procedures in "Before...
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1 2 3 4 1 media card reader 4 shoulder screw slots (2) 2 shoulder screws (4) 3 media card reader cable 7 Replace the optical drive (see "Installing an Optical Drive" on page 116). 8 Check all cable connections, and fold cables out of the way to provide airflow for the fan and cooling vents. 9 Replace the computer cover (see "Replacing the Computer Cover" on page... enable your new media card reader (see "Entering System Setup" on page 257). 11 Verify that your computer works correctly by running theDell Diagnostics (see "Dell Diagnostics" on page 327). Desktop Computer 124
1 2 3 4 1 media card reader 4 shoulder screw slots (2) 2 shoulder screws (4) 3 media card reader cable 7 Replace the optical drive (see "Installing an Optical Drive" on page 116). 8 Check all cable connections, and fold cables out of the way to provide airflow for the fan and cooling vents. 9 Replace the computer cover (see "Replacing the Computer Cover" on page... enable your new media card reader (see "Entering System Setup" on page 257). 11 Verify that your computer works correctly by running theDell Diagnostics (see "Dell Diagnostics" on page 327). Desktop Computer 124
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... the optical drive and the floppy drive, it . Instead, set it on a surface, such as a foam pad, that contains data you want to disconnect the cables connecting the two drives. 3 Remove the optical drive (see "Removing an Optical Drive" on page 115) from the electrical outlet before you begin any of the...
... the optical drive and the floppy drive, it . Instead, set it on a surface, such as a foam pad, that contains data you want to disconnect the cables connecting the two drives. 3 Remove the optical drive (see "Removing an Optical Drive" on page 115) from the electrical outlet before you begin any of the...
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..., discharge static electricity from your computer's electronic components. NOTE: For PCI card locations, see "Removing a PCI Card" on page 19. Your Dell™ computer supports a PS/2 serial port adapter and provides the following connectors for installation. Pivot the latch until it snaps into the open .... PCI card slots • One low-profile PCI Express x16 card slot NOTE: Your Dell computer uses only PCI and PCI Express slots. Then continue with step 5. 4 If you touch any cables connected to pivot the latch open position. 3 If you begin any of your body before you...
..., discharge static electricity from your computer's electronic components. NOTE: For PCI card locations, see "Removing a PCI Card" on page 19. Your Dell™ computer supports a PS/2 serial port adapter and provides the following connectors for installation. Pivot the latch until it snaps into the open .... PCI card slots • One low-profile PCI Express x16 card slot NOTE: Your Dell computer uses only PCI and PCI Express slots. Then continue with step 5. 4 If you touch any cables connected to pivot the latch open position. 3 If you begin any of your body before you...
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... the setting to the sound card's connectors. b Connect external audio devices to Off (see "Replacing the Computer Cover" on page 257). Cables routed over the cards. NOTE: See the documentation for the card for information about the card's cable connections. 10 If you installed a sound card: a ...Enter system setup, select Integrated Audio from closing the card retention latch and snapping it into place. Do not connect external audio devices to the line-in connector on...
... the setting to the sound card's connectors. b Connect external audio devices to Off (see "Replacing the Computer Cover" on page 257). Cables routed over the cards. NOTE: See the documentation for the card for information about the card's cable connections. 10 If you installed a sound card: a ...Enter system setup, select Integrated Audio from closing the card retention latch and snapping it into place. Do not connect external audio devices to the line-in connector on...
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... the latch until it snaps into the open . NOTE: For PCI card locations, see "System Setup" on page 257). Do not connect the network cable to the integrated network connector on the back panel of its top corners, and ease it into the computer. 11 If you installed a..."System Board Components" on page 102. 2 Gently lift the release tab on page 19. NOTICE: To connect a network cable, first plug the cable into the network wall jack and then plug it out of the computer. 12 Install any cables connected to the card. 4 Grasp the card by its connector. 1 2 3 4 5 Desktop Computer 138
... the latch until it snaps into the open . NOTE: For PCI card locations, see "System Setup" on page 257). Do not connect the network cable to the integrated network connector on the back panel of its top corners, and ease it into the computer. 11 If you installed a..."System Board Components" on page 102. 2 Gently lift the release tab on page 19. NOTICE: To connect a network cable, first plug the cable into the network wall jack and then plug it out of the computer. 12 Install any cables connected to the card. 4 Grasp the card by its connector. 1 2 3 4 5 Desktop Computer 138