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... 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 →...
... 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 →...
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... the DSS utility. Find It Here • Solutions - support.dell.com tips, articles from technicians, NOTE: Select your selections. Computer documentation, details on my computer configuration, product specifications, and white papers • Downloads - may vary dependent upon ...your region or business frequently asked questions, and online segment to support.dell.com, select your Dell computer. Service call and order status, warranty,...
... the DSS utility. Find It Here • Solutions - support.dell.com tips, articles from technicians, NOTE: Select your selections. Computer documentation, details on my computer configuration, product specifications, and white papers • Downloads - may vary dependent upon ...your region or business frequently asked questions, and online segment to support.dell.com, select your Dell computer. Service call and order status, warranty,...
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...customize the tests you want . Write down the error code and problem description and follow the instructions on contacting Dell, see your part. Dell Diagnostics Main Menu 1 After the Dell Diagnostics loads and the Main Menu screen appears, click the button for the option you want to run a.... 3 If you are having. 2 If a problem is located at the top of the test and any error conditions encountered. Tests a specific device. Tab Results Errors Help Function Displays the results of each test screen. This test typically takes 10 to answer questions periodically. NOTE: The...
...customize the tests you want . Write down the error code and problem description and follow the instructions on contacting Dell, see your part. Dell Diagnostics Main Menu 1 After the Dell Diagnostics loads and the Main Menu screen appears, click the button for the option you want to run a.... 3 If you are having. 2 If a problem is located at the top of the test and any error conditions encountered. Tests a specific device. Tab Results Errors Help Function Displays the results of each test screen. This test typically takes 10 to answer questions periodically. NOTE: The...
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..., close the Main Menu screen. 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 the left pane of all the... components installed on the keyboard to see if the specific problem is in a power-saving mode. Press the power button, move the mouse, or press a key on your computer or all devices attached to your...
..., close the Main Menu screen. 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 the left pane of all the... components installed on the keyboard to see if the specific problem is in a power-saving mode. Press the power button, move the mouse, or press a key on your computer or all devices attached to your...
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.... For information on page 59. See "Power Problems" in the Product Information Guide. For information on contacting Dell, see "Beep Codes" on up during POST contacting Dell, see if the specific problem is running, running a test, or a device allow the testing to see your online User's Guide.... "Diagnostic Lights" on page 55 card may be See "Diagnostic Lights" on page 55 to see if the specific problem is not but the identified, contact Dell for technical assistance. Solid green An integrated system board See "Diagnostic Lights" on page 55 to complete. Power...
.... For information on page 59. See "Power Problems" in the Product Information Guide. For information on contacting Dell, see "Beep Codes" on up during POST contacting Dell, see if the specific problem is running, running a test, or a device allow the testing to see your online User's Guide.... "Diagnostic Lights" on page 55 card may be See "Diagnostic Lights" on page 55 to see if the specific problem is not but the identified, contact Dell for technical assistance. Solid green An integrated system board See "Diagnostic Lights" on page 55 to complete. Power...
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...-click the name of the device for which you are installing the driver. 4 Click the Driver tab→ Update Driver. 5 Click Install from a list or specific location (Advanced)→ Next. Windows XP: 1 Click Start→ My Computer→ Properties→ Hardware→ Device Manager. 2 Double-click the type of device for...
...-click the name of the device for which you are installing the driver. 4 Click the Driver tab→ Update Driver. 5 Click Install from a list or specific location (Advanced)→ Next. Windows XP: 1 Click Start→ My Computer→ Properties→ Hardware→ Device Manager. 2 Double-click the type of device for...
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... Computer 21 Front View 21 Back View 23 Back-Panel Connectors 25 Inside Your Computer 26 System Board Components 28 Mini Tower Computer (Model #DCSM) Specifications 31 I/O Panel 37 Removing the I/O Panel 37 Replacing the I/O Panel 38 Removing the Computer Cover 39 PCI, PCI Express Cards, and PS/2 Serial Port Adapters...
... Computer 21 Front View 21 Back View 23 Back-Panel Connectors 25 Inside Your Computer 26 System Board Components 28 Mini Tower Computer (Model #DCSM) Specifications 31 I/O Panel 37 Removing the I/O Panel 37 Replacing the I/O Panel 38 Removing the Computer Cover 39 PCI, PCI Express Cards, and PS/2 Serial Port Adapters...
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... Desktop Computer 97 Front View 97 Back View 98 Back-Panel Connectors 99 Inside Your Computer 101 System Board Components 102 Desktop Computer (Model # DCNE) Specifications 105 I/O Panel 111 Removing the I/O Panel 111 Replacing the I/O Panel 112 Drives 113 General Installation Guidelines 113 Optical Drive 115 Floppy Drive 118 Media Card...
... Desktop Computer 97 Front View 97 Back View 98 Back-Panel Connectors 99 Inside Your Computer 101 System Board Components 102 Desktop Computer (Model # DCNE) Specifications 105 I/O Panel 111 Removing the I/O Panel 111 Replacing the I/O Panel 112 Drives 113 General Installation Guidelines 113 Optical Drive 115 Floppy Drive 118 Media Card...
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... 185 Front View 185 Back View 186 Back-Panel Connectors 187 Inside Your Computer 188 System Board Components 190 Small Form Factor Computer (Model # DCCY) Specifications 193 I/O Panel 199 Removing the I/O Panel 199 Replacing the I/O Panel 201 Removing the Computer Cover 203 Drives 205 General Installation Guidelines 205 Hard Drive 208...
... 185 Front View 185 Back View 186 Back-Panel Connectors 187 Inside Your Computer 188 System Board Components 190 Small Form Factor Computer (Model # DCCY) Specifications 193 I/O Panel 199 Removing the I/O Panel 199 Replacing the I/O Panel 201 Removing the Computer Cover 203 Drives 205 General Installation Guidelines 205 Hard Drive 208...
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..., optical drives, and USB devices. Contact information, service call status and support history, service contract, online discussions with other Dell customers • Upgrades - Computer documentation, details on your computer model. Utility, and click Download Now. 6 Click Run ...and notification system installed on your Dell computer. NOTE: DSS may or may vary depending on my computer configuration, product specifications, and white papers • Downloads - COMMENT • Software upgrades and troubleshooting hints - support.dell.com NOTE: Select your operating...
..., optical drives, and USB devices. Contact information, service call status and support history, service contract, online discussions with other Dell customers • Upgrades - Computer documentation, details on your computer model. Utility, and click Download Now. 6 Click Run ...and notification system installed on your Dell computer. NOTE: DSS may or may vary depending on my computer configuration, product specifications, and white papers • Downloads - COMMENT • Software upgrades and troubleshooting hints - support.dell.com NOTE: Select your operating...
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... 0 and RAID 1 NOTE: RAID support is therefore available only on the BIOS splash screen and the system setup program screens. Mini Tower Computer (Model #DCSM) Specifications .
... 0 and RAID 1 NOTE: RAID support is therefore available only on the BIOS splash screen and the system setup program screens. Mini Tower Computer (Model #DCSM) Specifications .
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Desktop Computer (Model # DCNE) Specifications Microprocessor Microprocessor type Internal cache Memory Type Memory connectors Memory modules supported Minimum memory Maximum memory Computer Information Chipset RAID support Data bus width AMD ...
Desktop Computer (Model # DCNE) Specifications Microprocessor Microprocessor type Internal cache Memory Type Memory connectors Memory modules supported Minimum memory Maximum memory Computer Information Chipset RAID support Data bus width AMD ...
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... X2:1-MB L2 dedicated cache AMD Athlon: 1-MB L2 dedicated cache AMD Athlon: 512-KB L2 dedicated cache 667- Small Form Factor Computer (Model # DCCY) Specifications Microprocessor Microprocessor type Internal cache Memory Type Memory connectors Memory modules supported Minimum memory Maximum memory Computer Information Chipset Data bus width Address bus width...
... X2:1-MB L2 dedicated cache AMD Athlon: 1-MB L2 dedicated cache AMD Athlon: 512-KB L2 dedicated cache 667- Small Form Factor Computer (Model # DCCY) Specifications Microprocessor Microprocessor type Internal cache Memory Type Memory connectors Memory modules supported Minimum memory Maximum memory Computer Information Chipset Data bus width Address bus width...
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...: • "Mini Tower Computer (Model #DCSM) Specifications" on page 31 • "Desktop Computer (Model # DCNE) Specifications" on page 105 • "Small Form Factor Computer (Model # DCCY) Specifications" on page 193 NOTICE: Before you install new memory modules, download the most recent BIOS for your computer from Dell is covered under your computer, see the...
...: • "Mini Tower Computer (Model #DCSM) Specifications" on page 31 • "Desktop Computer (Model # DCNE) Specifications" on page 105 • "Small Form Factor Computer (Model # DCCY) Specifications" on page 193 NOTICE: Before you install new memory modules, download the most recent BIOS for your computer from Dell is covered under your computer, see the...
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... System. 4 In the System Properties window, click the Hardware tab. 5 Click Device Manager. 6 Right-click the device for the specific drivers and utilities used by your computer. 6 Click the link of a specific driver or utility to display information about the driver or utility that existed before you installed the new driver. The...
... System. 4 In the System Properties window, click the Hardware tab. 5 Click Device Manager. 6 Right-click the device for the specific drivers and utilities used by your computer. 6 Click the link of a specific driver or utility to display information about the driver or utility that existed before you installed the new driver. The...
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Reseat any of the tests fail, the card you just reinstalled is faulty and needs to be attached to specific connectors on a card, see the card's documentation. 4 Close the computer cover (see "Replacing the Computer Cover" on page 297), reconnect the computer and ... For instructions on which cables should be replaced. 6 Repeat this process until you touch any cables appear loose, reconnect them on. 4 Run the Dell Diagnostics (see "Dell Diagnostics" on page 327). 5 If any loose cards. 3 Ensure that each card is connected to their corresponding connectors on page 177 for desktop ...
Reseat any of the tests fail, the card you just reinstalled is faulty and needs to be attached to specific connectors on a card, see the card's documentation. 4 Close the computer cover (see "Replacing the Computer Cover" on page 297), reconnect the computer and ... For instructions on which cables should be replaced. 6 Repeat this process until you touch any cables appear loose, reconnect them on. 4 Run the Dell Diagnostics (see "Dell Diagnostics" on page 327). 5 If any loose cards. 3 Ensure that each card is connected to their corresponding connectors on page 177 for desktop ...
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...is encountered during a test, a message appears with an error code and a description of devices. If you cannot resolve the error condition, contact Dell (see the Windows desktop. If multiple versions are having. 2 If a problem is located at the top of each test screen. If you ... check of the problem. This test typically takes an hour or more information. 328 Troubleshooting Tools and Utilities Tests a specific device. Write down your computer. 9 When the Dell Diagnostics Main Menu appears, select the test you want to run a test from the Custom Test or Symptom Tree option...
...is encountered during a test, a message appears with an error code and a description of devices. If you cannot resolve the error condition, contact Dell (see the Windows desktop. If multiple versions are having. 2 If a problem is located at the top of each test screen. If you ... check of the problem. This test typically takes an hour or more information. 328 Troubleshooting Tools and Utilities Tests a specific device. Write down your computer. 9 When the Dell Diagnostics Main Menu appears, select the test you want to run a test from the Custom Test or Symptom Tree option...
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...the mouse, or press a key on page 321. See "Power Problems" on the keyboard to the Main Menu screen. To exit the Dell Diagnostics and restart the computer, close Close the test screen to return to wake the computer. operating normally. Blinking yellow A power supply or... encountered, error codes, and the problem description. Allows you to see if the specific problem is running a If the Dell Diagnostics is identified. If the computer does not boot, contact Dell for running the Dell Diagnostics from system setup, memory, and various internal tests, and it displays the ...
...the mouse, or press a key on page 321. See "Power Problems" on the keyboard to the Main Menu screen. To exit the Dell Diagnostics and restart the computer, close Close the test screen to return to wake the computer. operating normally. Blinking yellow A power supply or... encountered, error codes, and the problem description. Allows you to see if the specific problem is running a If the Dell Diagnostics is identified. If the computer does not boot, contact Dell for running the Dell Diagnostics from system setup, memory, and various internal tests, and it displays the ...
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... problem is not identified, contact Dell for computer is in a normal off or green. When the computer starts normally, the patterns or codes on diagnosing the beep code. The diagnostic lights are not lit after the computer successfully boots to see if the specific problem is identified. recovery completion... light and no video during the POST process, the pattern displayed on the LEDs may Check the diagnostic lights to see if the specific problem is identified. If the computer malfunctions during POST The monitor or the graphics card may help you begin any of system boot...
... problem is not identified, contact Dell for computer is in a normal off or green. When the computer starts normally, the patterns or codes on diagnosing the beep code. The diagnostic lights are not lit after the computer successfully boots to see if the specific problem is identified. recovery completion... light and no video during the POST process, the pattern displayed on the LEDs may Check the diagnostic lights to see if the specific problem is identified. If the computer malfunctions during POST The monitor or the graphics card may help you begin any of system boot...
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... documentation that came with an exclamation point to None. WARNING: DELL'S DISK MONITORING SYSTEM HAS DETECTED THAT DRIVE [0/1] ON THE [PRIMARY/SECONDARY] EIDE CONTROLLER IS OPERATING OUTSIDE OF NORMAL SPECIFICATIONS. The selected drive cannot read its medium type, insert a floppy...the drive from the Device Manager. T H E D E V I C E I N P R O T E C T E D M O D E - Troubleshooting Tools and Utilities 337 Run the Dell Diagnostics (see "Entering System Setup" on page 257) and change the appropriate drive setting to display the Properties window. If no replacement drive is immediately...
... documentation that came with an exclamation point to None. WARNING: DELL'S DISK MONITORING SYSTEM HAS DETECTED THAT DRIVE [0/1] ON THE [PRIMARY/SECONDARY] EIDE CONTROLLER IS OPERATING OUTSIDE OF NORMAL SPECIFICATIONS. The selected drive cannot read its medium type, insert a floppy...the drive from the Device Manager. T H E D E V I C E I N P R O T E C T E D M O D E - Troubleshooting Tools and Utilities 337 Run the Dell Diagnostics (see "Entering System Setup" on page 257) and change the appropriate drive setting to display the Properties window. If no replacement drive is immediately...