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... Computer 14 Mini Tower Computer 16 System Views 16 Removing the Computer Cover 22 Inside Your Computer 24 System Board Components 25 Jumper Settings 26 Desktop Computer 27 System Views 27 Removing the Computer Cover 32 Inside Your Computer 33 System Board Components 35 Jumper Settings 36 Small Form Factor Computer...
... Computer 14 Mini Tower Computer 16 System Views 16 Removing the Computer Cover 22 Inside Your Computer 24 System Board Components 25 Jumper Settings 26 Desktop Computer 27 System Views 27 Removing the Computer Cover 32 Inside Your Computer 33 System Board Components 35 Jumper Settings 36 Small Form Factor Computer...
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...computer. Documentation and drivers are already installed on your media to provide last-minute updates about technical changes to run the Dell Diagnostics (see "Dell Diagnostics" on page 61). Quick Reference Guide 5 What Are You Looking For? NOTE: Additional information may not ship with...79), to your computer or advanced technical-reference material for my computer • Desktop System Software (DSS) Drivers and Utilities Media NOTE: The Drivers and Utilities media may be found at support.dell.com. Some features or media may be available in certain countries. Find It...
...computer. Documentation and drivers are already installed on your media to provide last-minute updates about technical changes to run the Dell Diagnostics (see "Dell Diagnostics" on page 61). Quick Reference Guide 5 What Are You Looking For? NOTE: Additional information may not ship with...79), to your computer or advanced technical-reference material for my computer • Desktop System Software (DSS) Drivers and Utilities Media NOTE: The Drivers and Utilities media may be found at support.dell.com. Some features or media may be available in certain countries. Find It...
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... Community - Certified drivers, patches, and software updates • Desktop System Software (DSS)- DSS provides critical updates for your operating system and support for your Dell computer. NOTE: The support.dell.com user interface may vary depending on . Computer documentation, details... appropriate support site. • Upgrades - To download Desktop System Software: 1 Go to support.dell.com and click Drivers & Downloads. 2 Enter your region or business segment to System and Configuration Utilities→ Dell Notebook System Software and click Download Now. 4 Select ...
... Community - Certified drivers, patches, and software updates • Desktop System Software (DSS)- DSS provides critical updates for your operating system and support for your Dell computer. NOTE: The support.dell.com user interface may vary depending on . Computer documentation, details... appropriate support site. • Upgrades - To download Desktop System Software: 1 Go to support.dell.com and click Drivers & Downloads. 2 Enter your region or business segment to System and Configuration Utilities→ Dell Notebook System Software and click Download Now. 4 Select ...
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... media. Operating System Media NOTE: The Operating System media may be optional and may not ship with programs and files • How to personalize my desktop • How to work with your computer. To reinstall your operating system, use Windows XP • How to reinstall my operating system Find It Here...
... media. Operating System Media NOTE: The Operating System media may be optional and may not ship with programs and files • How to personalize my desktop • How to work with your computer. To reinstall your operating system, use Windows XP • How to reinstall my operating system Find It Here...
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...is complete. In the Microsoft® Windows Vista™ operating system, click the Windows Vista Start Button , in the lower-left corner of the desktop, click the arrow in your computer. Before You Begin This chapter provides procedures for removing and installing the components in your... Dell™ Product Information Guide. • A component can be replaced by performing the removal procedure in reverse order. Recommended Tools The procedures in this ...
...is complete. In the Microsoft® Windows Vista™ operating system, click the Windows Vista Start Button , in the lower-left corner of the desktop, click the arrow in your computer. Before You Begin This chapter provides procedures for removing and installing the components in your... Dell™ Product Information Guide. • A component can be replaced by performing the removal procedure in reverse order. Recommended Tools The procedures in this ...
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... electrical outlet before removing the cover. 6 Remove the computer cover. • For a mini tower computer, see "Removing the Computer Cover" on page 22. • For a desktop computer, see "Removing the Computer Cover" on page 32. • For a small form factor computer, see "Removing the Computer Cover" on page 43. • For...
... electrical outlet before removing the cover. 6 Remove the computer cover. • For a mini tower computer, see "Removing the Computer Cover" on page 22. • For a desktop computer, see "Removing the Computer Cover" on page 32. • For a small form factor computer, see "Removing the Computer Cover" on page 43. • For...
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unjumpered Desktop Computer System Views Front View 1 2 3 11 10 1 USB 2.0 connectors (2) 2 LAN indicator light 9 8 76 5 4 Use the front USB connectors for devices that typically remain connected, such ...
unjumpered Desktop Computer System Views Front View 1 2 3 11 10 1 USB 2.0 connectors (2) 2 LAN indicator light 9 8 76 5 4 Use the front USB connectors for devices that typically remain connected, such ...
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...Dell Diagnostics is connected to run the Dell...contact Dell. ...Dell Diagnostic Utility • Exit - See the documentation that no diagnostics utility partition has been found, run (see "Dell...Dell...Dell Diagnostics From Your Hard Drive" on page 62 or "Starting the Dell... Diagnostics From the Drivers and Utilities CD (Optional)" on (or restart) your computer. 2 If the computer is located on a hidden diagnostic utility partition on page 63). 62 Quick Reference Guide Start the Dell... Diagnostics from either your hard drive or from your optional Drivers and Utilities CD. When the DELL...
...Dell Diagnostics is connected to run the Dell...contact Dell. ...Dell Diagnostic Utility • Exit - See the documentation that no diagnostics utility partition has been found, run (see "Dell...Dell...Dell Diagnostics From Your Hard Drive" on page 62 or "Starting the Dell... Diagnostics From the Drivers and Utilities CD (Optional)" on (or restart) your computer. 2 If the computer is located on a hidden diagnostic utility partition on page 63). 62 Quick Reference Guide Start the Dell... Diagnostics from either your hard drive or from your optional Drivers and Utilities CD. When the DELL...
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...shut down and restart the computer. Run Express Test first to run (see the Windows desktop. Quick Reference Guide 63 If multiple versions are listed, select the version appropriate for your computer. 9 When the Dell Diagnostics Main Menu appears, select the test you want . Option Express Test Extended Test Function...the Main Menu screen appears, click the button for one time only. This test typically takes an hour or more and requires you see "Dell Diagnostics Main Menu" on your computer and try again. On the next start the Drivers and Utilities CD menu. 7 Type 2 to wait...
...shut down and restart the computer. Run Express Test first to run (see the Windows desktop. Quick Reference Guide 63 If multiple versions are listed, select the version appropriate for your computer. 9 When the Dell Diagnostics Main Menu appears, select the test you want . Option Express Test Extended Test Function...the Main Menu screen appears, click the button for one time only. This test typically takes an hour or more and requires you see "Dell Diagnostics Main Menu" on your computer and try again. On the next start the Drivers and Utilities CD menu. 7 Type 2 to wait...
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... If the computer does not boot, contact Dell for technical assistance (see "Contacting Dell" in the failure has occurred. User's Guide. To exit the Dell Diagnostics and restart the computer, close Close the...is in a powersaving mode. Blinking green The computer is required. Solid yellow The Dell Diagnostics is running If the Dell Diagnostics is identified (see if the specific problem is a test, or a ... press a key on the keyboard to see "Diagnostic Lights" on the system running the Dell Diagnostics from the Drivers and Utilities CD, remove the CD. 5 When the tests are complete...
... If the computer does not boot, contact Dell for technical assistance (see "Contacting Dell" in the failure has occurred. User's Guide. To exit the Dell Diagnostics and restart the computer, close Close the...is in a powersaving mode. Blinking green The computer is required. Solid yellow The Dell Diagnostics is running If the Dell Diagnostics is identified (see if the specific problem is a test, or a ... press a key on the keyboard to see "Diagnostic Lights" on the system running the Dell Diagnostics from the Drivers and Utilities CD, remove the CD. 5 When the tests are complete...
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5 Desktop Computer About Your Desktop Computer 87 Front View 87 Back View 88 Back Panel Connectors 89 Removing the Computer Cover 90 Inside Your Computer 91 Chassis Intrusion Switch 92 ... Intrusion Switch 92 Replacing the Chassis Intrusion Switch 93 Resetting the Chassis Intrusion Detector 93 Removing the Heat Sink Assembly 94 System Board Components 95 6 Desktop Computer Specifications Cards 103 PCI Cards 103 Installing a PCI Card 103 Removing a PCI Card 109 Installing a PCI Card in the Riser-Card Cage 111 Removing...
5 Desktop Computer About Your Desktop Computer 87 Front View 87 Back View 88 Back Panel Connectors 89 Removing the Computer Cover 90 Inside Your Computer 91 Chassis Intrusion Switch 92 ... Intrusion Switch 92 Replacing the Chassis Intrusion Switch 93 Resetting the Chassis Intrusion Detector 93 Removing the Heat Sink Assembly 94 System Board Components 95 6 Desktop Computer Specifications Cards 103 PCI Cards 103 Installing a PCI Card 103 Removing a PCI Card 109 Installing a PCI Card in the Riser-Card Cage 111 Removing...
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... the Battery 303 11 Replacing the System Board Removing the System Board: Mini Tower, Desktop, Small Form Factor, and Ultra Small Form Factor Computers 307 Mini Tower System Board Screws 308 Desktop System Board Screws 309 Small Form Factor System Board Screws 310 Ultra Small Form Factor ...System Board Screws 311 Replacing the System Board: Mini Tower, Desktop, Small Form Factor, and Ultra Small Form Factor Computers 311 12 Memory DDR2 Memory Overview 313 Addressing Memory Configurations 314 Installing Memory 314...
... the Battery 303 11 Replacing the System Board Removing the System Board: Mini Tower, Desktop, Small Form Factor, and Ultra Small Form Factor Computers 307 Mini Tower System Board Screws 308 Desktop System Board Screws 309 Small Form Factor System Board Screws 310 Ultra Small Form Factor ...System Board Screws 311 Replacing the System Board: Mini Tower, Desktop, Small Form Factor, and Ultra Small Form Factor Computers 311 12 Memory DDR2 Memory Overview 313 Addressing Memory Configurations 314 Installing Memory 314...
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... or experienced users. • How to set up my computer • Basic troubleshooting information • How to run the Dell Diagnostics • Tools and utilities NOTE: Drivers and documentation updates can use the media to reinstall drivers (see "Reinstalling Drivers and...support.dell.com. Finding Information 17 Documentation and drivers are already installed on your media to provide last-minute updates about technical changes to your computer or advanced technicalreference material for my computer • My computer documentation • My device documentation • Desktop ...
... or experienced users. • How to set up my computer • Basic troubleshooting information • How to run the Dell Diagnostics • Tools and utilities NOTE: Drivers and documentation updates can use the media to reinstall drivers (see "Reinstalling Drivers and...support.dell.com. Finding Information 17 Documentation and drivers are already installed on your media to provide last-minute updates about technical changes to your computer or advanced technicalreference material for my computer • My computer documentation • My device documentation • Desktop ...
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Contact information, service call status and support history, service contract, online discussions with other Dell customers • Upgrades - DSS provides critical updates To download Desktop System Software: 1 Go to view the appropriate support site. • Community - for your configuration. • How to ...use Windows XP • How to work with programs and files • How to personalize my desktop Windows Help and Support 1 To access Windows Help and Support: • In Windows XP, click Start and click Help and Support. •...
Contact information, service call status and support history, service contract, online discussions with other Dell customers • Upgrades - DSS provides critical updates To download Desktop System Software: 1 Go to view the appropriate support site. • Community - for your configuration. • How to ...use Windows XP • How to work with programs and files • How to personalize my desktop Windows Help and Support 1 To access Windows Help and Support: • In Windows XP, click Start and click Help and Support. •...
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... open programs before you shut down . In Microsoft Windows Vista®, click the Windows Vista Start button™, , in the lower-left corner of the desktop, click the arrow in the lower-right corner of the Start menu as shown below, and then click Shut Down. NOTICE: Ensure that the following... off your computer. Before You Begin 21 The computer turns off . Before You Begin This chapter provides procedures for about 4 seconds to help ensure your Dell™ Product Information Guide. • A component can be replaced by performing the removal procedure in reverse order.
... open programs before you shut down . In Microsoft Windows Vista®, click the Windows Vista Start button™, , in the lower-left corner of the desktop, click the arrow in the lower-right corner of the Start menu as shown below, and then click Shut Down. NOTICE: Ensure that the following... off your computer. Before You Begin 21 The computer turns off . Before You Begin This chapter provides procedures for about 4 seconds to help ensure your Dell™ Product Information Guide. • A component can be replaced by performing the removal procedure in reverse order.
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...touch the components or contacts on page 168. • For an ultra small form factor computer, see the documentation that is not authorized by Dell is not covered by its edges, not by your computer. Hold a component such as the metal at the back of cable, press in the...steps before removing the cover. 5 Remove the computer cover. • For a mini tower computer, see "Removing the Computer Cover" on page 27. • For a desktop computer, see "Removing the Computer Cover" on page 90. • For a small form factor computer, see "Removing the Computer Cover" on a card. NOTICE: To...
...touch the components or contacts on page 168. • For an ultra small form factor computer, see the documentation that is not authorized by Dell is not covered by its edges, not by your computer. Hold a component such as the metal at the back of cable, press in the...steps before removing the cover. 5 Remove the computer cover. • For a mini tower computer, see "Removing the Computer Cover" on page 27. • For a desktop computer, see "Removing the Computer Cover" on page 90. • For a small form factor computer, see "Removing the Computer Cover" on a card. NOTICE: To...
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... any of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions located in the Product Information Guide. it may not be present on mini tower, desktop and small form factor computers; CAUTION: To avoid electrical shock, always unplug your computer. 29 Mini Tower Computer
... any of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions located in the Product Information Guide. it may not be present on mini tower, desktop and small form factor computers; CAUTION: To avoid electrical shock, always unplug your computer. 29 Mini Tower Computer
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or right-arrow key to wait until you see the Microsoft® Windows® desktop. NOTE: The default setting is On-Silent. 4 Save your computer and try again. 3 Select the Chassis Intrusion option and then press the left- Mini Tower Computer 31 Then shut down your BIOS settings and exit system setup. Resetting the Chassis Intrusion Detector 1 Turn on (or restart) your computer. 2 When the blue DELL™ logo appears, press immediately. If you wait too long and the operating system logo appears, continue to select Reset. Change the setting to On, On-Silent, or Disabled.
or right-arrow key to wait until you see the Microsoft® Windows® desktop. NOTE: The default setting is On-Silent. 4 Save your computer and try again. 3 Select the Chassis Intrusion option and then press the left- Mini Tower Computer 31 Then shut down your BIOS settings and exit system setup. Resetting the Chassis Intrusion Detector 1 Turn on (or restart) your computer. 2 When the blue DELL™ logo appears, press immediately. If you wait too long and the operating system logo appears, continue to select Reset. Change the setting to On, On-Silent, or Disabled.
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... to match the orientation of your computer. Instead, perform an operating system shutdown. To rotate, place fingers around the outside of the badge. 87 Desktop Computer You can be rotated to a USB device). It is established. 3 power button Press this button to turn on the computer. NOTICE: If... your operating system has ACPI enabled, when you press the power button the computer will perform an operating system shutdown. 4 Dell badge This badge can also rotate the badge using the slot provided near the bottom of the badge, press firmly, and turn off the ...
... to match the orientation of your computer. Instead, perform an operating system shutdown. To rotate, place fingers around the outside of the badge. 87 Desktop Computer You can be rotated to a USB device). It is established. 3 power button Press this button to turn on the computer. NOTICE: If... your operating system has ACPI enabled, when you press the power button the computer will perform an operating system shutdown. 4 Dell badge This badge can also rotate the badge using the slot provided near the bottom of the badge, press firmly, and turn off the ...
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.... Back View 1 2 3 4 5 6 1 card slots 2 back panel connectors 3 power connector Access connectors for Windows XP and Windows Vista" on page 339. Insert the power cable. 88 Desktop Computer
.... Back View 1 2 3 4 5 6 1 card slots 2 back panel connectors 3 power connector Access connectors for Windows XP and Windows Vista" on page 339. Insert the power cable. 88 Desktop Computer