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Information in this document is strictly forbidden. Other trademarks and trade names may be used in this text: Dell, OptiPlex, and the DELL logo are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation. Dell Inc. A01 CAUTION: A CAUTION indicates a potential for property damage, personal injury, or death. All rights ... Microsoft® Windows® operating systems are not applicable. NOTICE: A NOTICE indicates either potential damage to hardware or loss of Dell Inc.; Microsoft, Windows, Windows Vista, and the Windows Vista Start Button are trademarks of data and tells you how to either...
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Contents Finding Information 5 Setting Up Your Computer 10 System Views 14 Mini Tower Computer - Front View 21 Desktop Computer - Back-Panel Connectors 30 Removing the Computer Cover 32 Before You Begin 32 Mini Tower Computer 34 Desktop Computer 36 Small Form Factor Computer 38 Inside Your Computer 39 Mini Tower Computer 39 Desktop Computer 43 Small Form Factor Computer 47 Contents 3 Back View 17 Mini Tower Computer - Front View . . . . 26 Small Form Factor Computer - Back View . . . . 29 Small Form Factor Computer - Back View 23 Desktop Computer - Back-Panel...
Contents Finding Information 5 Setting Up Your Computer 10 System Views 14 Mini Tower Computer - Front View 21 Desktop Computer - Back-Panel Connectors 30 Removing the Computer Cover 32 Before You Begin 32 Mini Tower Computer 34 Desktop Computer 36 Small Form Factor Computer 38 Inside Your Computer 39 Mini Tower Computer 39 Desktop Computer 43 Small Form Factor Computer 47 Contents 3 Back View 17 Mini Tower Computer - Front View . . . . 26 Small Form Factor Computer - Back View . . . . 29 Small Form Factor Computer - Back View 23 Desktop Computer - Back-Panel...
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Solving Problems 50 Dell Diagnostics 51 System Lights 54 Diagnostic Lights 55 Beep Codes 59 Resolving Software and Hardware Incompatibilities 60 Restoring Your Operating System 61 Reinstalling Your Microsoft Windows Operating System 63 Using the Drivers and Utilities Media 67 Index 71 4 Contents
Solving Problems 50 Dell Diagnostics 51 System Lights 54 Diagnostic Lights 55 Beep Codes 59 Resolving Software and Hardware Incompatibilities 60 Restoring Your Operating System 61 Reinstalling Your Microsoft Windows Operating System 63 Using the Drivers and Utilities Media 67 Index 71 4 Contents
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... program for my computer Drivers and Utilities Media • Drivers for technicians or experienced users. Readme files may be found at support.dell.com. You can be included on your media (CD or DVD) to provide the most current updates about technical changes to access your...use the Drivers and Utilities media to reinstall drivers (see "Using the Drivers and Utilities Media" on page 67), to run the Dell Diagnostics (see "Dell Diagnostics" on your computer or advanced technicalreference material for my computer • My computer documentation • My device documentation •...
... program for my computer Drivers and Utilities Media • Drivers for technicians or experienced users. Readme files may be found at support.dell.com. You can be included on your media (CD or DVD) to provide the most current updates about technical changes to access your...use the Drivers and Utilities media to reinstall drivers (see "Using the Drivers and Utilities Media" on page 67), to run the Dell Diagnostics (see "Dell Diagnostics" on your computer or advanced technicalreference material for my computer • My computer documentation • My device documentation •...
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...Reference Guide only) • Safety instructions • Regulatory information • Ergonomics information • End User License Agreement Find It Here Dell™ Product Information Guide • How to remove and replace parts • Specifications • How to configure system settings • ...How to troubleshoot and solve problems Dell™ OptiPlex™ User's Guide Microsoft Windows Help and Support Center 1 Click Start → Help and Support→ Dell User and System Guides→ System Guides. 2 Click the User's Guide ...
...Reference Guide only) • Safety instructions • Regulatory information • Ergonomics information • End User License Agreement Find It Here Dell™ Product Information Guide • How to remove and replace parts • Specifications • How to configure system settings • ...How to troubleshoot and solve problems Dell™ OptiPlex™ User's Guide Microsoft Windows Help and Support Center 1 Click Start → Help and Support→ Dell User and System Guides→ System Guides. 2 Click the User's Guide ...
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Quick Reference Guide 7 What Are You Looking For? • Service Tag and Express Service Code • Microsoft Windows License Label Find It Here Service Tag and Microsoft® Windows® License These labels are located on your computer. • Use the Service Tag to identify your computer when you use support.dell.com or contact support. • Enter the Express Service Code to direct your call when contacting support.
Quick Reference Guide 7 What Are You Looking For? • Service Tag and Express Service Code • Microsoft Windows License Label Find It Here Service Tag and Microsoft® Windows® License These labels are located on your computer. • Use the Service Tag to identify your computer when you use support.dell.com or contact support. • Enter the Express Service Code to direct your call when contacting support.
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See "Reinstalling Your Microsoft Windows Operating System" on your operating system, you can use the Operating System media. What Are You Looking For? • How to reinstall drivers for the devices that came with your media varies based on the operating system you reinstall your computer. NOTE: The color of your computer. To reinstall your operating system, use the optional Drivers and Utilities media to reinstall my operating system Find It Here Operating System Media NOTE: The Operating System media may be optional and may not ship with your computer. Your operating ...
See "Reinstalling Your Microsoft Windows Operating System" on your operating system, you can use the Operating System media. What Are You Looking For? • How to reinstall drivers for the devices that came with your media varies based on the operating system you reinstall your computer. NOTE: The color of your computer. To reinstall your operating system, use the optional Drivers and Utilities media to reinstall my operating system Find It Here Operating System Media NOTE: The Operating System media may be optional and may not ship with your computer. Your operating ...
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...support courses site. • Community - Contact information, service call status and support history, service contract, online discussions with other Dell customers • Upgrades - The software automatically detects your computer and operating 2 Select Drivers & Downloads and click Go. 3 Click... warranty, and repair information • Service and support - DSS provides critical region or business segment, and enter updates for your Dell computer. Find It Here • Solutions - Certified drivers, patches, and software updates • Desktop System Software (DSS) -...
...support courses site. • Community - Contact information, service call status and support history, service contract, online discussions with other Dell customers • Upgrades - The software automatically detects your computer and operating 2 Select Drivers & Downloads and click Go. 3 Click... warranty, and repair information • Service and support - DSS provides critical region or business segment, and enter updates for your Dell computer. Find It Here • Solutions - Certified drivers, patches, and software updates • Desktop System Software (DSS) -...
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What Are You Looking For? • How to use Windows Vista® or Windows® XP • How to work with your computer and operating system. 10 Quick Reference Guide NOTE: Before you do not place the computer too close to a wall or other storage compartment that describes your computer has an expansion card installed (such as a modem card), connect the appropriate cable to the card, not to the connector on the screen. NOTICE: To help allow the computer to personalize my desktop Find It Here Windows Help and Support Center 1 To access Windows Help and Support: • In ...
What Are You Looking For? • How to use Windows Vista® or Windows® XP • How to work with your computer and operating system. 10 Quick Reference Guide NOTE: Before you do not place the computer too close to a wall or other storage compartment that describes your computer has an expansion card installed (such as a modem card), connect the appropriate cable to the card, not to the connector on the screen. NOTICE: To help allow the computer to personalize my desktop Find It Here Windows Help and Support Center 1 To access Windows Help and Support: • In ...
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If you have the video connector underneath the back of the following cables: the white DVI cable or the blue VGA cable (do not connect both cables to the same computer). Voltage from telephone communications can cause damage to avoid bending connector pins. Align and gently insert the monitor cable to the network adapter. 2 Connect the telephone line or network cable. Tighten the thumbscrews on the cable connectors. NOTICE: Do not connect a telephone line to operate a PS/2 mouse and a USB mouse simultaneously. 1 Connect the keyboard and mouse. You must complete all the steps to ...
If you have the video connector underneath the back of the following cables: the white DVI cable or the blue VGA cable (do not connect both cables to the same computer). Voltage from telephone communications can cause damage to avoid bending connector pins. Align and gently insert the monitor cable to the network adapter. 2 Connect the telephone line or network cable. Tighten the thumbscrews on the cable connectors. NOTICE: Do not connect a telephone line to operate a PS/2 mouse and a USB mouse simultaneously. 1 Connect the keyboard and mouse. You must complete all the steps to ...
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NOTICE: In Japan, the voltage selection switch must be set correctly for the voltage that the voltage selection switch is 100 V. NOTICE: To avoid damaging your computer, set the manual voltage-selection switch (on the back panel must be manually set to the 115-V position even though the AC power available in your location. NOTE: Your computer's power supply may or may not have a voltage selection switch. 5 Verify that most closely matches the AC power available in Japan is set to operate at the correct operating voltage. 12 Quick Reference Guide Your computer has a manual ...
NOTICE: In Japan, the voltage selection switch must be set correctly for the voltage that the voltage selection switch is 100 V. NOTICE: To avoid damaging your computer, set the manual voltage-selection switch (on the back panel must be manually set to the 115-V position even though the AC power available in your location. NOTE: Your computer's power supply may or may not have a voltage selection switch. 5 Verify that most closely matches the AC power available in Japan is set to operate at the correct operating voltage. 12 Quick Reference Guide Your computer has a manual ...
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6 Connect power cables to the computer, monitor, and devices and connect the other ends of the power cables to electrical outlets. Quick Reference Guide 13
6 Connect power cables to the computer, monitor, and devices and connect the other ends of the power cables to electrical outlets. Quick Reference Guide 13
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For more information, see "System Setup" in your online User's Guide for bootable USB devices (see "Diagnostic Lights" on the computer. NOTICE: If your online User's Guide for devices that a local area network (LAN) light connection is recommended that you use the back USB connectors for devices that typically remain connected, such as printers and keyboards. 4 LAN indicator This light indicates that you connect connectors (2) occasionally, such as joysticks or cameras, or for more information on the diagnostic code. Instead, perform an operating system shutdown. bay (...
For more information, see "System Setup" in your online User's Guide for bootable USB devices (see "Diagnostic Lights" on the computer. NOTICE: If your online User's Guide for devices that a local area network (LAN) light connection is recommended that you use the back USB connectors for devices that typically remain connected, such as printers and keyboards. 4 LAN indicator This light indicates that you connect connectors (2) occasionally, such as joysticks or cameras, or for more information on the diagnostic code. Instead, perform an operating system shutdown. bay (...
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To exit from a power-saving mode, see "Power Management" in a normal operating state. • Blinking green - See "System Lights" on page 54 for instructions. This light flickers when the hard drive is configured as a wake device in the Windows Device Manager. 7 power light 8 hard-drive activity light 9 headphone connector 10 microphone connector The power light illuminates and blinks or remains solid to attach a microphone. 16 Quick Reference Guide The computer is turned off. • Steady green - See "Power Problems" in a power-saving mode. • Blinking or solid amber -...
To exit from a power-saving mode, see "Power Management" in a normal operating state. • Blinking green - See "System Lights" on page 54 for instructions. This light flickers when the hard drive is configured as a wake device in the Windows Device Manager. 7 power light 8 hard-drive activity light 9 headphone connector 10 microphone connector The power light illuminates and blinks or remains solid to attach a microphone. 16 Quick Reference Guide The computer is turned off. • Steady green - See "Power Problems" in a power-saving mode. • Blinking or solid amber -...
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Mini Tower Computer - Back View 1 2 3 4 5 6 1 cover release latch 2 padlock ring This latch allows you to lock the computer cover. Quick Reference Guide 17 Insert a padlock to open the computer cover.
Mini Tower Computer - Back View 1 2 3 4 5 6 1 cover release latch 2 padlock ring This latch allows you to lock the computer cover. Quick Reference Guide 17 Insert a padlock to open the computer cover.
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switch selection switch. NOTICE: In Japan, the voltage selection switch must be equipped with a manual voltage selection switch, set to operate with the AC power available in your location. To help avoid damaging a computer with a manual voltage- Back-Panel Connectors" on page 19. 6 card slots (4) Access connectors for the voltage that your monitor and attached devices are electrically rated to the 115-V position even though the AC power available in your location. 4 power connector Insert the power cable. 5 back-panel connectors Plug serial, USB, and other devices ...
switch selection switch. NOTICE: In Japan, the voltage selection switch must be equipped with a manual voltage selection switch, set to operate with the AC power available in your location. To help avoid damaging a computer with a manual voltage- Back-Panel Connectors" on page 19. 6 card slots (4) Access connectors for the voltage that your monitor and attached devices are electrically rated to the 115-V position even though the AC power available in your location. 4 power connector Insert the power cable. 5 back-panel connectors Plug serial, USB, and other devices ...
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For more information, see "System Setup Program" in your online User's Guide for instructions. 2 link integrity light • Green - A good connection exists between a 10-Mbps network and the computer. • Orange - A good connection exists between a 1-Gbps (or 1000-Mbps) network and the computer. • Off - The computer is automatically disabled if the computer detects an installed card containing a parallel connector configured to the same address. Back-Panel Connectors 1 2 345 9 8 7 6 1 parallel connector Connect a parallel device, such as a printer, to the ...
For more information, see "System Setup Program" in your online User's Guide for instructions. 2 link integrity light • Green - A good connection exists between a 10-Mbps network and the computer. • Orange - A good connection exists between a 1-Gbps (or 1000-Mbps) network and the computer. • Off - The computer is automatically disabled if the computer detects an installed card containing a parallel connector configured to the same address. Back-Panel Connectors 1 2 345 9 8 7 6 1 parallel connector Connect a parallel device, such as a printer, to the ...
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On computers with integrated amplifiers. A high volume of network traffic may make this connector will be in connector to attach a record/playback device such as printers and keyboards. 8 video connector Plug the cable from your network or broadband device. On computers with a sound card, use the connector on the card. 6 line-in connector Use the line-in a steady "on" state. 5 line-out connector Use the green line-out connector to attach headphones and most speakers with a network connector card, use Category 3 wiring, force the network speed to 10 Mbps to ensure reliable ...
On computers with integrated amplifiers. A high volume of network traffic may make this connector will be in connector to attach a record/playback device such as printers and keyboards. 8 video connector Plug the cable from your network or broadband device. On computers with a sound card, use the connector on the card. 6 line-in connector Use the line-in a steady "on" state. 5 line-out connector Use the green line-out connector to attach headphones and most speakers with a network connector card, use Category 3 wiring, force the network speed to 10 Mbps to ensure reliable ...
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It is recommended that you connect occasionally, such as joysticks or cameras, or for bootable USB devices see "System Setup Program" in your online User's Guide for instructions for more information, see "System Setup Program" in your online User's Guide. Front View 1 2 3 11 10 1 USB 2.0 connectors (2) 9 876 5 4 Use the front USB connectors for devices that typically remain connected, such as printers and keyboards. The default designations are COM1 for serial connector 1 and COM2 for devices that you use the back USB connectors for serial connector 2. Desktop...
It is recommended that you connect occasionally, such as joysticks or cameras, or for bootable USB devices see "System Setup Program" in your online User's Guide for instructions for more information, see "System Setup Program" in your online User's Guide. Front View 1 2 3 11 10 1 USB 2.0 connectors (2) 9 876 5 4 Use the front USB connectors for devices that typically remain connected, such as printers and keyboards. The default designations are COM1 for serial connector 1 and COM2 for devices that you use the back USB connectors for serial connector 2. Desktop...
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... badge. The power light illuminates and blinks or remains solid to help you press the power button the computer will perform an operating system shutdown. 4 Dell badge 5 power light This badge can also rotate the badge using the slot provided near the bottom of your computer. 6 diagnostic lights Use the lights...
... badge. The power light illuminates and blinks or remains solid to help you press the power button the computer will perform an operating system shutdown. 4 Dell badge 5 power light This badge can also rotate the badge using the slot provided near the bottom of your computer. 6 diagnostic lights Use the lights...