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... selection switch must be equipped with the AC power available in your location. 4 power connector Insert the power cable. 5 back-panel connectors Plug serial, USB, and other devices into the appropriate connectors. To help avoid damaging a computer with a manual voltage selection switch, set to operate...most closely matches the AC power available in your location. See "Mini Tower Computer - 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...
... selection switch must be equipped with the AC power available in your location. 4 power connector Insert the power cable. 5 back-panel connectors Plug serial, USB, and other devices into the appropriate connectors. To help avoid damaging a computer with a manual voltage selection switch, set to operate...most closely matches the AC power available in your location. See "Mini Tower Computer - 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...
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...bay accommodates an optional floppy drive, media card reader, or second hard drive. 7 hard-drive activity light 8 headphone connector 9 microphone connector 10 drive bay 11 optical drive (optional) This light flickers when the hard drive is being accessed. Desktop Computer ...- Insert the power cable. Quick Reference Guide 23 Use the headphone connector to attach a microphone. Back View 1 2 3 4 5 6 1 card slots (3) 2 back-panel connectors 3 power connector Access connectors for any installed PCI and PCI Express cards. Insert an optical drive (if supported...
...bay accommodates an optional floppy drive, media card reader, or second hard drive. 7 hard-drive activity light 8 headphone connector 9 microphone connector 10 drive bay 11 optical drive (optional) This light flickers when the hard drive is being accessed. Desktop Computer ...- Insert the power cable. Quick Reference Guide 23 Use the headphone connector to attach a microphone. Back View 1 2 3 4 5 6 1 card slots (3) 2 back-panel connectors 3 power connector Access connectors for any installed PCI and PCI Express cards. Insert an optical drive (if supported...
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...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, press firmly, and turn the badge. See "Turning Off Your Computer...information, see "System Setup Program" in your computer. Instead, perform an operating system shutdown. It is recommended that you use the back USB connectors for devices that typically remain connected, such as joysticks or cameras, or for bootable USB devices (see "Diagnostic Lights" on page 55. 6...
...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, press firmly, and turn the badge. See "Turning Off Your Computer...information, see "System Setup Program" in your computer. Instead, perform an operating system shutdown. It is recommended that you use the back USB connectors for devices that typically remain connected, such as joysticks or cameras, or for bootable USB devices (see "Diagnostic Lights" on page 55. 6...
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... matches the AC power available in your location. Quick Reference Guide 29 Plug serial, USB, and other devices into the appropriate connectors (see "Small Form Factor Computer - Allows you to lock the computer cover. Insert the power cable. Insert a padlock to... open the computer cover. Back View 1 2 3 45 6 1 card slots (2) 2 back-panel connectors 3 power connector 4 voltage selection switch 5 padlock ring 6 cover release latch Access connectors for the voltage that your monitor and attached devices are electrically rated to the 115-V position even ...
... matches the AC power available in your location. Quick Reference Guide 29 Plug serial, USB, and other devices into the appropriate connectors (see "Small Form Factor Computer - Allows you to lock the computer cover. Insert the power cable. Insert a padlock to... open the computer cover. Back View 1 2 3 45 6 1 card slots (2) 2 back-panel connectors 3 power connector 4 voltage selection switch 5 padlock ring 6 cover release latch Access connectors for the voltage that your monitor and attached devices are electrically rated to the 115-V position even ...
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..., ensure that most closely matches the AC power available in your location. 4 power connector Insert the power cable. 5 back-panel connectors Plug serial, USB, and other devices into the appropriate connectors. See "Back-Panel Connectors" on page 25. 6 card slots Access connectors for the voltage that your monitor and attached devices are electrically rated to lock...
..., ensure that most closely matches the AC power available in your location. 4 power connector Insert the power cable. 5 back-panel connectors Plug serial, USB, and other devices into the appropriate connectors. See "Back-Panel Connectors" on page 25. 6 card slots Access connectors for the voltage that your monitor and attached devices are electrically rated to lock...
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Mini Tower Computer 33 Expansion Bus Bus speed Cards: PCI: connectors connector size connector data width (maximum) PCI Express: connectors power connector size connector data width (maximum) Drives Externally accessible Internally accessible Connectors External connectors: Serial Parallel Video Optional DVI PCI: 133 MB/s PCI Express x16: 40 GB/s bidirectional speed PCI ... hard drives two 5.25-inch drive bays two bays for 1-inch-high hard drives 9-pin connector; 16550C-compatible 25-hole connector (bidirectional) 15-hole VGA connector 36-pin connector NOTE: This option uses one of the PCI...
Mini Tower Computer 33 Expansion Bus Bus speed Cards: PCI: connectors connector size connector data width (maximum) PCI Express: connectors power connector size connector data width (maximum) Drives Externally accessible Internally accessible Connectors External connectors: Serial Parallel Video Optional DVI PCI: 133 MB/s PCI Express x16: 40 GB/s bidirectional speed PCI ... hard drives two 5.25-inch drive bays two bays for 1-inch-high hard drives 9-pin connector; 16550C-compatible 25-hole connector (bidirectional) 15-hole VGA connector 36-pin connector NOTE: This option uses one of the PCI...
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... the PCI slots. If in and line-out; USB two front-panel and five back-panel USB 2.0-compliant connectors Audio two connectors for optional second serial port card Fan 5-pin connector PCI 2.3 two 124-pin connectors PCIe-x1 36-pin connector PCIe-x16 164-pin connector Internal USB 10-pin connector Intrusion switch 3-pin connector Speaker 5-pin connector Memory modules...
... the PCI slots. If in and line-out; USB two front-panel and five back-panel USB 2.0-compliant connectors Audio two connectors for optional second serial port card Fan 5-pin connector PCI 2.3 two 124-pin connectors PCIe-x1 36-pin connector PCIe-x16 164-pin connector Internal USB 10-pin connector Intrusion switch 3-pin connector Speaker 5-pin connector Memory modules...
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...; computer supports a PS/2 serial adapter and provides the following connectors for PCI and PCI Express cards. • Two PCI card slots • One PCI Express x16 card slot • One PCI Express x1 card slot NOTE: Your Dell computer uses only PCI and PCI Express slots. PCI Cards Installing a PCI Card 1 Follow the procedures in the...
...; computer supports a PS/2 serial adapter and provides the following connectors for PCI and PCI Express cards. • Two PCI card slots • One PCI Express x16 card slot • One PCI Express x1 card slot NOTE: Your Dell computer uses only PCI and PCI Express slots. PCI Cards Installing a PCI Card 1 Follow the procedures in the...
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... or customizing it for installation. 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 you lower the card toward its electrical outlet before installing any cables... insert the end of the card into the card connector on the system board. NOTE: If the card is fully seated in the connector and press down firmly. If necessary, disconnect any ...that came with step 6. 5 Prepare the new card for your computer from its connector on the system board. 42 Mini Tower Computer Insert the card firmly into the ...
... or customizing it for installation. 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 you lower the card toward its electrical outlet before installing any cables... insert the end of the card into the card connector on the system board. NOTE: If the card is fully seated in the connector and press down firmly. If necessary, disconnect any ...that came with step 6. 5 Prepare the new card for your computer from its connector on the system board. 42 Mini Tower Computer Insert the card firmly into the ...
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...see "Back-Panel Connectors" on page 25). 11 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 back panel of slot not fully seated card... 3 bracket within slot 7 Secure the card(s) by closing properly or cause damage to the equipment. 8 Connect any cables that ...
...see "Back-Panel Connectors" on page 25). 11 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 back panel of slot not fully seated card... 3 bracket within slot 7 Secure the card(s) by closing properly or cause damage to the equipment. 8 Connect any cables that ...
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...the computer. 12 Install any cables connected to pivot the latch open position. 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 drivers required for the card as described in the open . Do not connect the network ...44 Mini Tower Computer The latch will remain in the card documentation. NOTE: Installing filler brackets over empty card-slot openings is necessary to the network adapter card's connectors. b Connect the network cable to maintain FCC certification of the computer.
...the computer. 12 Install any cables connected to pivot the latch open position. 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 drivers required for the card as described in the open . Do not connect the network ...44 Mini Tower Computer The latch will remain in the card documentation. NOTE: Installing filler brackets over empty card-slot openings is necessary to the network adapter card's connectors. b Connect the network cable to maintain FCC certification of the computer.
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...external audio devices to the audio connectors on the back panel of the computer. • The notch in the top of the card or filler bracket fits around the alignment guide. 2 1 3 4 1 fully seated card 2 4 bracket caught outside of slot not fully seated card 3 bracket within slot 7 Secure the card(s) by...System Setup" on page 257). See the documentation that came with the card for instructions. 10 If you removed an network-adapter card connector: a Enter system setup, select Integrated NIC from the Onboard Devices group, and change the setting to On (see "System Setup" on page ...
...external audio devices to the audio connectors on the back panel of the computer. • The notch in the top of the card or filler bracket fits around the alignment guide. 2 1 3 4 1 fully seated card 2 4 bracket caught outside of slot not fully seated card 3 bracket within slot 7 Secure the card(s) by...System Setup" on page 257). See the documentation that came with the card for instructions. 10 If you removed an network-adapter card connector: a Enter system setup, select Integrated NIC from the Onboard Devices group, and change the setting to On (see "System Setup" on page ...
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... Tower Computer 47 If necessary, disconnect any cards. 6 Place the card in the connector and press down firmly. See the documentation that came with step 5. 4 If you are installing a new card, remove the filler bracket to create a card-slot opening. Then continue with the card for information on configuring the card, making...
... Tower Computer 47 If necessary, disconnect any cards. 6 Place the card in the connector and press down firmly. See the documentation that came with step 5. 4 If you are installing a new card, remove the filler bracket to create a card-slot opening. Then continue with the card for information on configuring the card, making...
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1 1 PCI Express x1 card 2 2 2 PCI Express x1 card connector 1 3 4 1 fully seated card 2 4 bracket caught outside of slot not fully seated card 3 bracket within slot 48 Mini Tower Computer
1 1 PCI Express x1 card 2 2 2 PCI Express x1 card connector 1 3 4 1 fully seated card 2 4 bracket caught outside of slot not fully seated card 3 bracket within slot 48 Mini Tower Computer
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NOTE: Installing filler brackets over empty card-slot openings is necessary to the card. 4 Grasp the card by closing the card retention latch and snapping it out of its connector. 5 If you close the card retention mechanism, ensure that: • The tops of all...your computer. 6 Before you are flush with the alignment bar. • 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.
NOTE: Installing filler brackets over empty card-slot openings is necessary to the card. 4 Grasp the card by closing the card retention latch and snapping it out of its connector. 5 If you close the card retention mechanism, ensure that: • The tops of all...your computer. 6 Before you are flush with the alignment bar. • 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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... configuring the card, making internal connections, or customizing it for your computer from its electrical outlet before installing any cards. 4 Place the card in the slot. 1 1 PCI Express x16 card 2 2 PCI Express x16 card connector Mini Tower Computer 51 NOTE: See the documentation that the card is fully seated in the... connector and press down firmly. Installing PCI Express x16 Cards and DVI-Cards 1 Follow the procedures in "Before You Begin" on page 19. 2 If you are ...
... configuring the card, making internal connections, or customizing it for your computer from its electrical outlet before installing any cards. 4 Place the card in the slot. 1 1 PCI Express x16 card 2 2 PCI Express x16 card connector Mini Tower Computer 51 NOTE: See the documentation that the card is fully seated in the... connector and press down firmly. Installing PCI Express x16 Cards and DVI-Cards 1 Follow the procedures in "Before You Begin" on page 19. 2 If you are ...
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... equipment. 6 Before you close the card retention mechanism, ensure that should be attached to the line-in connector on the back panel of slot not fully seated card 3 bracket within slot 5 Connect any cables that : • The tops of all cards and filler brackets are flush with ...guide. 7 Secure the card(s) by closing the card retention latch and snapping it into the computer. b Connect external audio devices to Off (see "Back-Panel Connectors" on page 99). 2 1 3 4 1 fully seated card 2 4 bracket caught outside of the computer (see "System Setup" on page 257). Mini ...
... equipment. 6 Before you close the card retention mechanism, ensure that should be attached to the line-in connector on the back panel of slot not fully seated card 3 bracket within slot 5 Connect any cables that : • The tops of all cards and filler brackets are flush with ...guide. 7 Secure the card(s) by closing the card retention latch and snapping it into the computer. b Connect external audio devices to Off (see "Back-Panel Connectors" on page 99). 2 1 3 4 1 fully seated card 2 4 bracket caught outside of the computer (see "System Setup" on page 257). Mini ...
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... 4 Press the lever with your thumb until it snaps into the open . b Connect the network cable to the network adapter card's connectors. If you installed a network adapter card and want to turn off the integrated network adapter: a Enter system setup, select Integrated NIC from... release tab on the back panel of the card connector. 2 3 1 1 PCI Express x16 card 4 securing tab 54 Mini Tower Computer 4 5 2 lever 5 PCI Express x16 card connector 3 securing slot Do not connect the network cable to the integrated network connector on the card retention latch from the Onboard Devices ...
... 4 Press the lever with your thumb until it snaps into the open . b Connect the network cable to the network adapter card's connectors. If you installed a network adapter card and want to turn off the integrated network adapter: a Enter system setup, select Integrated NIC from... release tab on the back panel of the card connector. 2 3 1 1 PCI Express x16 card 4 securing tab 54 Mini Tower Computer 4 5 2 lever 5 PCI Express x16 card connector 3 securing slot Do not connect the network cable to the integrated network connector on the card retention latch from the Onboard Devices ...
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..., pull the removal pull tab up and remove the card out of the card connector. 2 3 4 1 5 7 6 1 PCI Express x16 DVI-card 4 lever 7 PCI Express x16 card connector 2 removal pull tab 5 securing slot 3 DVI-card connector 6 securing tab 7 If you close the card retention mechanism, ensure that came ...with the alignment bar. • The notch in the empty card-slot opening. The brackets also keep dust and...
..., pull the removal pull tab up and remove the card out of the card connector. 2 3 4 1 5 7 6 1 PCI Express x16 DVI-card 4 lever 7 PCI Express x16 card connector 2 removal pull tab 5 securing slot 3 DVI-card connector 6 securing tab 7 If you close the card retention mechanism, ensure that came ...with the alignment bar. • The notch in the empty card-slot opening. The brackets also keep dust and...
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... Tower Computer NOTICE: Do not route cables over the cards can prevent the computer cover from the inside to the serial port adapter connector (PS2/SER2) on the system board (see "System Board Components" on page 28 for information about the cable connections. 7 Replace.... NOTE: See the documentation for the PS/2 serial port adapter for connector locations). Cables routed over any installed cards. 2 1 3 4 1 fully seated card 2 4 bracket caught outside of slot not fully seated card 3 bracket within slot Before you close the card retention mechanism, ensure that: • The...
... Tower Computer NOTICE: Do not route cables over the cards can prevent the computer cover from the inside to the serial port adapter connector (PS2/SER2) on the system board (see "System Board Components" on page 28 for information about the cable connections. 7 Replace.... NOTE: See the documentation for the PS/2 serial port adapter for connector locations). Cables routed over any installed cards. 2 1 3 4 1 fully seated card 2 4 bracket caught outside of slot not fully seated card 3 bracket within slot Before you close the card retention mechanism, ensure that: • The...