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...; Ergonomics information • End User License Agreement NOTE: This document is available as a PDF at support.dell.com. Dell™ Product Information Guide • How to remove and replace parts Dell™ OptiPlex™ User's Guide • Specifications Microsoft Windows Help and Support • How to configure system settings Center • How to troubleshoot and...
...; Ergonomics information • End User License Agreement NOTE: This document is available as a PDF at support.dell.com. Dell™ Product Information Guide • How to remove and replace parts Dell™ OptiPlex™ User's Guide • Specifications Microsoft Windows Help and Support • How to configure system settings Center • How to troubleshoot and...
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...8226; Community - Upgrade information for processors, optical drives, USB devices, and so on my computer configuration, product specifications, and white papers • Downloads - Computer documentation, details on . DSS is necessary for correct operation of software and hardware updates... your computer, you should also reinstall the DSS utility. To download Desktop System Software: 1 Go to System and Configuration Utilities→ Dell Notebook System Software and click Download Now. 4 Select Drivers & Downloads and click Go. If you reinstall the operating system for your...
...8226; Community - Upgrade information for processors, optical drives, USB devices, and so on my computer configuration, product specifications, and white papers • Downloads - Computer documentation, details on . DSS is necessary for correct operation of software and hardware updates... your computer, you should also reinstall the DSS utility. To download Desktop System Software: 1 Go to System and Configuration Utilities→ Dell Notebook System Software and click Download Now. 4 Select Drivers & Downloads and click Go. If you reinstall the operating system for your...
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... test settings. 64 Quick Reference Guide Lists the most common symptoms encountered and allows you cannot resolve the error condition, contact Dell (see "Contacting Dell" in the following table for running the test. Describes the test and may not display the names of the test and ...any error conditions encountered. Option Custom Test Symptom Tree Function Tests a specific device. If you to select a test based on the screen. The device...
... test settings. 64 Quick Reference Guide Lists the most common symptoms encountered and allows you cannot resolve the error condition, contact Dell (see "Contacting Dell" in the following table for running the test. Describes the test and may not display the names of the test and ...any error conditions encountered. Option Custom Test Symptom Tree Function Tests a specific device. If you to select a test based on the screen. The device...
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...test screen to return to wake the computer. several times and then turns off Check the diagnostic lights to see if the specific problem is identified (see "Contacting Dell" in the User's Guide). 4 When the tests are completed, if you are running , allow the testing to board... or system board See "Power Problems" in a powersaving mode. User's Guide. Blinks green A configuration error exists. Solid yellow The Dell Diagnostics is running If the Dell Diagnostics is in the failure has occurred. incorrectly installed. Blinking green The computer is a test, or a device on page 66)....
...test screen to return to wake the computer. several times and then turns off Check the diagnostic lights to see if the specific problem is identified (see "Contacting Dell" in the User's Guide). 4 When the tests are completed, if you are running , allow the testing to board... or system board See "Power Problems" in a powersaving mode. User's Guide. Blinks green A configuration error exists. Solid yellow The Dell Diagnostics is running If the Dell Diagnostics is in the failure has occurred. incorrectly installed. Blinking green The computer is a test, or a device on page 66)....
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... the User's Guide). See "Video and Monitor Problems" in the Product Information Guide. If the problem is not identified, contact Dell for instructions on diagnosing the beep code. POST See "Beep Codes" on page 70 for technical assistance (see "Diagnostic Lights" on page 66)....the computer completes POST, all four lights turn off . Also, check the diagnostic lights to card may be faulty or incorrectly see if the specific problem is installed. no video during the BIOS was executing. When the computer starts normally, the lights flash before turning off before booting to ...
... the User's Guide). See "Video and Monitor Problems" in the Product Information Guide. If the problem is not identified, contact Dell for instructions on diagnosing the beep code. POST See "Beep Codes" on page 70 for technical assistance (see "Diagnostic Lights" on page 66)....the computer completes POST, all four lights turn off . Also, check the diagnostic lights to card may be faulty or incorrectly see if the specific problem is installed. no video during the BIOS was executing. When the computer starts normally, the lights flash before turning off before booting to ...
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... (see "Resolving Software and Hardware Incompatibilities" on page 72). 4 If the problem persists, contact Dell (see "Contacting Dell" in the User's Guide). A possible expansion card failure has occurred. 1 Determine if a conflict exists by your computer (see the specifications for your system). 2 If the problem persists, reinstall the card you are detected, but a memory... by removing an expansion card (not a graphics card) and restarting the computer (see the "Cards" section for your system). • If the problem persists, contact Dell (see "Contacting Dell" in the User's Guide).
... (see "Resolving Software and Hardware Incompatibilities" on page 72). 4 If the problem persists, contact Dell (see "Contacting Dell" in the User's Guide). A possible expansion card failure has occurred. 1 Determine if a conflict exists by your computer (see the specifications for your system). 2 If the problem persists, reinstall the card you are detected, but a memory... by removing an expansion card (not a graphics card) and restarting the computer (see the "Cards" section for your system). • If the problem persists, contact Dell (see "Contacting Dell" in the User's Guide).
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... computer to the operating state that existed before you are installing the driver. 4 Click the Driver tab→ Update Driver. 5 Click Install from a list or specific location (Advanced)→ Next. 6 Click Browse and browse to the location to your hard drive as described in the previous section: Windows XP: 1 Click Start...
... computer to the operating state that existed before you are installing the driver. 4 Click the Driver tab→ Update Driver. 5 Click Install from a list or specific location (Advanced)→ Next. 6 Click Browse and browse to the location to your hard drive as described in the previous section: Windows XP: 1 Click Start...
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... Removing the Chassis Intrusion Switch 30 Replacing the Chassis Intrusion Switch 30 Resetting the Chassis Intrusion Detector 31 System Board Components 32 4 Mini Tower Computer Specifications Cards 41 Installing a PCI or PCI Express Card 41 Removing a PCI or PCI Express Card 45 PS/2 Serial Port Adapter 47 Installing a PS/2 Serial Port...
... Removing the Chassis Intrusion Switch 30 Replacing the Chassis Intrusion Switch 30 Resetting the Chassis Intrusion Detector 31 System Board Components 32 4 Mini Tower Computer Specifications Cards 41 Installing a PCI or PCI Express Card 41 Removing a PCI or PCI Express Card 45 PS/2 Serial Port Adapter 47 Installing a PS/2 Serial Port...
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... 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 a PCI Card...
... 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 a PCI Card...
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... the Chassis Intrusion Switch 170 Replacing the Chassis Intrusion Switch 171 Resetting the Chassis Intrusion Detector 171 System Board Components 172 Small Form Factor Computer Specifications 175 Cards 181 PCI Cards 181 Installing a PCI Card 181 Removing a PCI Card 184 PCI Express and DVI Cards 185 Installing a PCI Express x16 Card...
... the Chassis Intrusion Switch 170 Replacing the Chassis Intrusion Switch 171 Resetting the Chassis Intrusion Detector 171 System Board Components 172 Small Form Factor Computer Specifications 175 Cards 181 PCI Cards 181 Installing a PCI Card 181 Removing a PCI Card 184 PCI Express and DVI Cards 185 Installing a PCI Express x16 Card...
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... 236 Cable Cover (Optional 237 Attaching the Cable Cover 237 Removing the Cable Cover 237 Connecting the AC Power Adapter 238 Dell Badge 239 Ultra Small Form Factor Computer Specifications 241 Drives 247 General Installation Guidelines 247 Connecting Drive Cables 247 Data Interface Connectors 247 Power Cable Connectors 248 Connecting and Disconnecting...
... 236 Cable Cover (Optional 237 Attaching the Cable Cover 237 Removing the Cable Cover 237 Connecting the AC Power Adapter 238 Dell Badge 239 Ultra Small Form Factor Computer Specifications 241 Drives 247 General Installation Guidelines 247 Connecting Drive Cables 247 Data Interface Connectors 247 Power Cable Connectors 248 Connecting and Disconnecting...
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...problems • Service Tag and Express Service Code • Microsoft Windows License Label Find It Here Dell™ Product Information Guide Dell™ OptiPlex™ User's Guide Microsoft Windows Help and Support Center 1 Click Start or → Help and Support→...; Dell User and System Guides→ System Guides. 2 Click the User's Guide for your call when contacting support. only) • Safety instructions • Regulatory information • Ergonomics information • End User License Agreement • How to remove and replace parts • Specifications •...
...problems • Service Tag and Express Service Code • Microsoft Windows License Label Find It Here Dell™ Product Information Guide Dell™ OptiPlex™ User's Guide Microsoft Windows Help and Support Center 1 Click Start or → Help and Support→...; Dell User and System Guides→ System Guides. 2 Click the User's Guide for your call when contacting support. only) • Safety instructions • Regulatory information • Ergonomics information • End User License Agreement • How to remove and replace parts • Specifications •...
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... software updates • Desktop System Software (DSS)- DSS provides critical updates To download Desktop System Software: 1 Go to support.dell.com, select your region or business segment, and enter your region or business segment to personalize my desktop Windows Help and Support... reinstall the DSS utility. Upgrade information for your problem. 4 Follow the instructions on my computer configuration, product specifications, and white papers • Downloads - support.dell.com NOTE: Select your Service Tag. 2 Select Drivers & Downloads and click Go. DSS is necessary Desktop ...
... software updates • Desktop System Software (DSS)- DSS provides critical updates To download Desktop System Software: 1 Go to support.dell.com, select your region or business segment, and enter your region or business segment to personalize my desktop Windows Help and Support... reinstall the DSS utility. Upgrade information for your problem. 4 Follow the instructions on my computer configuration, product specifications, and white papers • Downloads - support.dell.com NOTE: Select your Service Tag. 2 Select Drivers & Downloads and click Go. DSS is necessary Desktop ...
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... 32 Mb integrated network interface with ASF 1.03 and 2.0 support as defined by DMTF Capable of 10/100/1000 communication iAMT 3.0 Mini Tower Specifications 35 Mini Tower Computer Specifications Microprocessor Microprocessor type Internal cache Memory Type Memory connectors Memory modules supported Minimum memory Maximum memory BIOS address Computer Information Chipset Data bus...
... 32 Mb integrated network interface with ASF 1.03 and 2.0 support as defined by DMTF Capable of 10/100/1000 communication iAMT 3.0 Mini Tower Specifications 35 Mini Tower Computer Specifications Microprocessor Microprocessor type Internal cache Memory Type Memory connectors Memory modules supported Minimum memory Maximum memory BIOS address Computer Information Chipset Data bus...
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...) and 75 W (x16) maximum 36 pins (x1) and 164 pins (x16) one PCI Express lane (x1) and 16 PCI Express lanes (x16) 36 Mini Tower Specifications
...) and 75 W (x16) maximum 36 pins (x1) and 164 pins (x16) one PCI Express lane (x1) and 16 PCI Express lanes (x16) 36 Mini Tower Specifications
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...) rather than from one 120-pin (x16) connector 40-pin connector Key Combinations or In Microsoft® Windows® XP, brings up only) Mini Tower Specifications 37 If in / microphone and line-out;
...) rather than from one 120-pin (x16) connector 40-pin connector Key Combinations or In Microsoft® Windows® XP, brings up only) Mini Tower Specifications 37 If in / microphone and line-out;
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...-Mb operation; manual selection power supplies-90 to 135 V at 60 Hz; 180 to 265 V at 50 Hz 3-V CR2032 lithium coin cell 38 Mini Tower Specifications orange light for 100-Mb operation; However, the computer draws a minute amount of chassis) solid green light indicates network connection Link integrity light (on the...
...-Mb operation; manual selection power supplies-90 to 135 V at 60 Hz; 180 to 265 V at 50 Hz 3-V CR2032 lithium coin cell 38 Mini Tower Specifications orange light for 100-Mb operation; However, the computer draws a minute amount of chassis) solid green light indicates network connection Link integrity light (on the...
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... to 10,000 ft) -15.2 to 10,668 m (-50 to 35,000 ft) G2 or lower as defined by ISA-S71.04-1985 Mini Tower Specifications 39
... to 10,000 ft) -15.2 to 10,668 m (-50 to 35,000 ft) G2 or lower as defined by ISA-S71.04-1985 Mini Tower Specifications 39
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... 32 Mb integrated network interface with ASF 1.03 and 2.0 support as defined by DMTF Capable of 10/100/1000 communication iAMT 3.0 Desktop Computer Specifications 97 Desktop Computer Specifications Microprocessor Microprocessor type Internal cache Memory Type Memory connectors Memory modules supported Minimum memory Maximum memory BIOS address Computer Information Chipset Data bus width...
... 32 Mb integrated network interface with ASF 1.03 and 2.0 support as defined by DMTF Capable of 10/100/1000 communication iAMT 3.0 Desktop Computer Specifications 97 Desktop Computer Specifications Microprocessor Microprocessor type Internal cache Memory Type Memory connectors Memory modules supported Minimum memory Maximum memory BIOS address Computer Information Chipset Data bus width...
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... analog-to-digital; 24-bit digital-to-analog three SATA controllers and one eSATA controller supporting one x16 low profile 25 W (maximum) 98 Desktop Computer Specifications Full-height cards are supported in the 6.875-inch riser card cage. two low profile 120 pins 32 bits one device each PCI 2.3 PCI Express...
... analog-to-digital; 24-bit digital-to-analog three SATA controllers and one eSATA controller supporting one x16 low profile 25 W (maximum) 98 Desktop Computer Specifications Full-height cards are supported in the 6.875-inch riser card cage. two low profile 120 pins 32 bits one device each PCI 2.3 PCI Express...