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...enabled, when you press the power button the computer will perform an operating system shutdown. NOTICE: To avoid losing data, do not turn on the diagnostic code. Quick Reference Guide 15 NOTICE: If your online User's Guide for more information on booting to a USB ...troubleshoot a computer problem based on the computer. For more information. 1 optical drive Insert an optical drive (if supported) into this button to turn off the computer by pressing the power button. bay (optional) 3 USB 2.0 Use the front USB connectors for bootable USB devices (see "Diagnostic...
...enabled, when you press the power button the computer will perform an operating system shutdown. NOTICE: To avoid losing data, do not turn on the diagnostic code. Quick Reference Guide 15 NOTICE: If your online User's Guide for more information on booting to a USB ...troubleshoot a computer problem based on the computer. For more information. 1 optical drive Insert an optical drive (if supported) into this button to turn off the computer by pressing the power button. bay (optional) 3 USB 2.0 Use the front USB connectors for bootable USB devices (see "Diagnostic...
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... - See "Power Problems" in a power-saving mode. • Blinking or solid amber - The computer is being accessed. This light flickers when the hard drive is turned off. • Steady green - The computer is in your online User's Guide for more information about sleep modes and exiting from a power-saving mode, press...
... - See "Power Problems" in a power-saving mode. • Blinking or solid amber - The computer is being accessed. This light flickers when the hard drive is turned off. • Steady green - The computer is in your online User's Guide for more information about sleep modes and exiting from a power-saving mode, press...
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... established. 3 power button Press this button to help you press the power button the computer will perform an operating system shutdown. 4 Dell badge 5 power light This badge can be rotated to indicate different operating states: • No light - For more information. To ...rotate, place fingers around the outside of the badge. See "System Lights" on the computer. See "Turning Off Your Computer" in your online User's Guide for instructions. To exit from a powersaving mode, see "Diagnostic Lights" on the diagnostic code...
... established. 3 power button Press this button to help you press the power button the computer will perform an operating system shutdown. 4 Dell badge 5 power light This badge can be rotated to indicate different operating states: • No light - For more information. To ...rotate, place fingers around the outside of the badge. See "System Lights" on the computer. See "Turning Off Your Computer" in your online User's Guide for instructions. To exit from a powersaving mode, see "Diagnostic Lights" on the diagnostic code...
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NOTICE: To avoid losing data, do not turn the badge. NOTICE: If your operating system has ACPI enabled, when you press the power button the computer will perform an operating system shutdown. 3 Dell badge This badge can also rotate the badge using the slot provided near the bottom of the badge. 4 hard drive...
NOTICE: To avoid losing data, do not turn the badge. NOTICE: If your operating system has ACPI enabled, when you press the power button the computer will perform an operating system shutdown. 3 Dell badge This badge can also rotate the badge using the slot provided near the bottom of the badge. 4 hard drive...
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... more information about sleep modes and exiting from a power-saving mode, press the power button or use the keyboard or the mouse if it is turned off. • Steady green - Insert slimline optical drive (if supported) into this bay. 28 Quick Reference Guide The computer is configured as a wake device in...
... more information about sleep modes and exiting from a power-saving mode, press the power button or use the keyboard or the mouse if it is turned off. • Steady green - Insert slimline optical drive (if supported) into this bay. 28 Quick Reference Guide The computer is configured as a wake device in...
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...system: a Save and close any open files and exit any open programs, click the Start button, and then click Shut Down. The computer turns off after the operating system shutdown process finishes. 2 Ensure that the computer and any of the procedures in this section, follow the safety ...instructions in your computer and attached devices did not automatically turn them off now. Before Working Inside Your Computer Use the following safety guidelines to help protect your computer from the drop-menu, and then...
...system: a Save and close any open files and exit any open programs, click the Start button, and then click Shut Down. The computer turns off after the operating system shutdown process finishes. 2 Ensure that the computer and any of the procedures in this section, follow the safety ...instructions in your computer and attached devices did not automatically turn them off now. Before Working Inside Your Computer Use the following safety guidelines to help protect your computer from the drop-menu, and then...
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...see "Desktop Computer" on page 36). • Remove the small form factor computer cover (see the documentation that is not authorized by Dell is not covered by its metal mounting bracket. To avoid damaging the computer, perform the following steps before you begin working inside your ...computer. NOTICE: Before touching anything inside the computer. 1 Turn off your computer, ground yourself by its pins. CAUTION: Handle components and cards with locking tabs; Hold a card by its edges or ...
...see "Desktop Computer" on page 36). • Remove the small form factor computer cover (see the documentation that is not authorized by Dell is not covered by its metal mounting bracket. To avoid damaging the computer, perform the following steps before you begin working inside your ...computer. NOTICE: Before touching anything inside the computer. 1 Turn off your computer, ground yourself by its pins. CAUTION: Handle components and cards with locking tabs; Hold a card by its edges or ...
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... a detailed description of the Express Service Code and Service Tag, see "Finding Information" on page 5. Start the Dell Diagnostics from either your hard drive. Turn on contacting Dell, see "System Setup Program" in your computer. 2 When the DELL™ logo appears, press immediately. For information on (or restart) your online User's Guide for technical...
... a detailed description of the Express Service Code and Service Tag, see "Finding Information" on page 5. Start the Dell Diagnostics from either your hard drive. Turn on contacting Dell, see "System Setup Program" in your computer. 2 When the DELL™ logo appears, press immediately. For information on (or restart) your online User's Guide for technical...
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Blinking green The computer is required. See "Diagnostic Lights" on , and the computer is then turns off identified. 54 Quick Reference Guide The device list may indicate a computer problem. System Lights Your power light may not display the names of the ... information for the selected device. You can customize the test by changing the test settings. 4 When the tests are completed, if you are running the Dell Diagnostics from system setup, memory, and various internal tests, and it displays the information in the device list in a power-saving mode. No corrective action...
Blinking green The computer is required. See "Diagnostic Lights" on , and the computer is then turns off identified. 54 Quick Reference Guide The device list may indicate a computer problem. System Lights Your power light may not display the names of the ... information for the selected device. You can customize the test by changing the test settings. 4 When the tests are completed, if you are running the Dell Diagnostics from system setup, memory, and various internal tests, and it displays the information in the device list in a power-saving mode. No corrective action...
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..."System Setup Program" in your computer's online User's Guide). • Ensure that appears on contacting Dell, see your online User's Guide. four diagnostic lights turn green briefly before turning off to the system board from the hard drive, and optical drive. • Check the computer message... that the cables are compatible with your computer. • If the problem persists, contact Dell for technical assistance. This ...
..."System Setup Program" in your computer's online User's Guide). • Ensure that appears on contacting Dell, see your online User's Guide. four diagnostic lights turn green briefly before turning off to the system board from the hard drive, and optical drive. • Check the computer message... that the cables are compatible with your computer. • If the problem persists, contact Dell for technical assistance. This ...
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.... 3 Click System. 4 Click the System Restore tab. 5 Ensure that corresponds to complete. Quick Reference Guide 63 To see the instructions in the following section that Turn off System Restore is unchecked. After you reinstall the operating system, you undo the last system restore, save and close any open programs. 2 Insert the...
.... 3 Click System. 4 Click the System Restore tab. 5 Ensure that corresponds to complete. Quick Reference Guide 63 To see the instructions in the following section that Turn off System Restore is unchecked. After you reinstall the operating system, you undo the last system restore, save and close any open programs. 2 Insert the...
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Contents 1 Finding Information 13 2 Before You Begin 19 Recommended Tools 19 Turning Off Your Computer 19 Before Working Inside Your Computer 20 3 Mini Tower Computer 21 About Your Mini Tower Computer 21 Front View 21 Back View ...
Contents 1 Finding Information 13 2 Before You Begin 19 Recommended Tools 19 Turning Off Your Computer 19 Before Working Inside Your Computer 20 3 Mini Tower Computer 21 About Your Mini Tower Computer 21 Front View 21 Back View ...
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...Down. c In the Shut Down Windows window, select Shut down and holding the power button for removing and installing the components in your Dell™ Product Information Guide. • A component can be done by performing the removal procedure in your computer. Before You Begin 19 If... This chapter provides procedures for 6 seconds. If, however, it may require the following conditions exist: • You have performed the steps in "Turning Off Your Computer" on page 19 and "Before Working Inside Your Computer" on page 20. • You have read the safety information in reverse...
...Down. c In the Shut Down Windows window, select Shut down and holding the power button for removing and installing the components in your Dell™ Product Information Guide. • A component can be done by performing the removal procedure in your computer. Before You Begin 19 If... This chapter provides procedures for 6 seconds. If, however, it may require the following conditions exist: • You have performed the steps in "Turning Off Your Computer" on page 19 and "Before Working Inside Your Computer" on page 20. • You have read the safety information in reverse...
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...Removing the Computer Cover" on page 177). • Remove the small form factor computer cover (see the documentation that is not authorized by Dell is not covered by its metal mounting bracket. NOTICE: When you pull connectors apart, keep them evenly aligned to avoid bending any telephone ... computer and then unplug it from potential damage and to dissipate any of the computer. NOTICE: Before touching anything inside the computer. 1 Turn off your own personal safety. Do not touch the components or contacts on your computer, ground yourself by touching an unpainted metal surface, ...
...Removing the Computer Cover" on page 177). • Remove the small form factor computer cover (see the documentation that is not authorized by Dell is not covered by its metal mounting bracket. NOTICE: When you pull connectors apart, keep them evenly aligned to avoid bending any telephone ... computer and then unplug it from potential damage and to dissipate any of the computer. NOTICE: Before touching anything inside the computer. 1 Turn off your own personal safety. Do not touch the components or contacts on your computer, ground yourself by touching an unpainted metal surface, ...
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... configured as a wake device in a power-saving mode. • Blinking or solid amber - NOTICE: If your computer. The computer is turned off the computer by pressing the power button. It is established. This light indicates that a local area network (LAN) connection is recommended that...connector Insert media (if supported) into this button to a USB device). Use the front USB connectors for a description of speakers. See "Turning Off Your Computer" on the diagnostic code. See "System Lights" on page 329 for devices that can help you troubleshoot problems with your ...
... configured as a wake device in a power-saving mode. • Blinking or solid amber - NOTICE: If your computer. The computer is turned off the computer by pressing the power button. It is established. This light indicates that a local area network (LAN) connection is recommended that...connector Insert media (if supported) into this button to a USB device). Use the front USB connectors for a description of speakers. See "Turning Off Your Computer" on the diagnostic code. See "System Lights" on page 329 for devices that can help you troubleshoot problems with your ...
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... power supplies-90 to 135 V at 50/60 Hz; 180 to run hard-drive and system diagnostics starts the RAID setup menu if RAID is turned on in the system setup program disables computer password at 50/60 Hz 3-V CR2032 lithium coin cell Mini Tower Computer 35 solid green indicates power...
... power supplies-90 to 135 V at 50/60 Hz; 180 to run hard-drive and system diagnostics starts the RAID setup menu if RAID is turned on in the system setup program disables computer password at 50/60 Hz 3-V CR2032 lithium coin cell Mini Tower Computer 35 solid green indicates power...
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... 43 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 NIC from the Onboard Devices group, and change the setting to the sound card's connectors...
... 43 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 NIC from the Onboard Devices group, and change the setting to the sound card's connectors...
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... for the card as described in the card documentation. "Back-Panel Connectors" on page 25. 12 If you installed a network adapter card and want to turn off the integrated network adapter: a Enter system setup, select Integrated NIC from the inside to the integrated network connector on the back panel of the...
... for the card as described in the card documentation. "Back-Panel Connectors" on page 25. 12 If you installed a network adapter card and want to turn off the integrated network adapter: a Enter system setup, select Integrated NIC from the inside to the integrated network connector on the back panel of the...
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... tab. Pivot the latch until you are removing a PCI Express x16 card, go to step 5. 10 If you installed a network adapter card and want to turn off the integrated network adapter: a Enter system setup, select Integrated NIC from the inside to pivot the latch open position. 3 If necessary, disconnect any drivers...
... tab. Pivot the latch until you are removing a PCI Express x16 card, go to step 5. 10 If you installed a network adapter card and want to turn off the integrated network adapter: a Enter system setup, select Integrated NIC from the inside to pivot the latch open position. 3 If necessary, disconnect any drivers...
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... processor pins. Bending the pins can permanently damage the processor. 2 Unpack the new processor, being careful not to bend any of the pins when you turn on the computer. 3 If the release lever on page 19. NOTE: You must position the processor correctly in "Before You Begin" on the socket is...
... processor pins. Bending the pins can permanently damage the processor. 2 Unpack the new processor, being careful not to bend any of the pins when you turn on the computer. 3 If the release lever on page 19. NOTE: You must position the processor correctly in "Before You Begin" on the socket is...