Owner's Manual (Desktop)
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... or registered trademarks of Dell Inc. Trademarks used in this text: Dell™, the DELL logo, Dell Precision™, Precision ON™,ExpressCharge™, Latitude™, Latitude ON™, OptiPlex™, Vostro™, and... Wi-Fi Catcher™ are either potential damage to avoid the problem. and other countries. Microsoft®, Windows®, MS-DOS®, Windows Vista®, the Windows Vista start button...
... or registered trademarks of Dell Inc. Trademarks used in this text: Dell™, the DELL logo, Dell Precision™, Precision ON™,ExpressCharge™, Latitude™, Latitude ON™, OptiPlex™, Vostro™, and... Wi-Fi Catcher™ are either potential damage to avoid the problem. and other countries. Microsoft®, Windows®, MS-DOS®, Windows Vista®, the Windows Vista start button...
Owner's Manual (Desktop)
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...: To avoid electrostatic discharge, ground yourself by using a wrist grounding strap or by your computer (see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/ regulatory_compliance. CAUTION: Handle components and cards with the product. Do not touch the components or contacts on the back of cable, ...a network cable, first unplug the cable from your work surface is unplugged to ground the system board. 6. Press and hold the power button while the computer is flat and clean to prevent the computer cover from the computer. 4. WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the...
...: To avoid electrostatic discharge, ground yourself by using a wrist grounding strap or by your computer (see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/ regulatory_compliance. CAUTION: Handle components and cards with the product. Do not touch the components or contacts on the back of cable, ...a network cable, first unplug the cable from your work surface is unplugged to ground the system board. 6. Press and hold the power button while the computer is flat and clean to prevent the computer cover from the computer. 4. WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the...
Owner's Manual (Desktop)
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...menu as shown below, and then click Shut Down. - Turn on your computer. 1. Shut down your operating system, press and hold the power button for about 6 seconds to their electrical outlets. 4. CAUTION: To connect a network cable, first plug the cable into the network device and then ... periodically touch an unpainted metal surface to your computer. 3. CAUTION: Before touching anything inside your computer, ground yourself by running the Dell Diagnostics. 6 Turning Off Your Computer CAUTION: To avoid losing data, save and close all open programs before turning on your computer. 5.
...menu as shown below, and then click Shut Down. - Turn on your computer. 1. Shut down your operating system, press and hold the power button for about 6 seconds to their electrical outlets. 4. CAUTION: To connect a network cable, first plug the cable into the network device and then ... periodically touch an unpainted metal surface to your computer. 3. CAUTION: Before touching anything inside your computer, ground yourself by running the Dell Diagnostics. 6 Turning Off Your Computer CAUTION: To avoid losing data, save and close all open programs before turning on your computer. 5.
Owner's Manual (Desktop)
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... hardware failure 53 For example 2,3 = 2 amber blinks, short pause, 3 amber blinks followed by a short pause then x number of the computer. Power LED Diagnostics The power button LED located on Amber LED State 2,1 2,2 2,3 2, 4 2,5 2,6 2,7 3,1 3,2 3,3 3,4 3,5 3,6 Description system board failure system board, PSU or PSU cabling failure system board, memory or CPU failure coin-cell...
... hardware failure 53 For example 2,3 = 2 amber blinks, short pause, 3 amber blinks followed by a short pause then x number of the computer. Power LED Diagnostics The power button LED located on Amber LED State 2,1 2,2 2,3 2, 4 2,5 2,6 2,7 3,1 3,2 3,3 3,4 3,5 3,6 Description system board failure system board, PSU or PSU cabling failure system board, memory or CPU failure coin-cell...
Owner's Manual (Desktop)
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...failure Error Messages Error Message Description Address mark not found The BIOS found a faulty disk sector or could not find a particular disk sector. Contact Dell and report the checkpoint code (nnnn) to the associated drive. Alert! Security override Jumper is removed. The MFG_MODE jumper has been set and ...other operating system, run the chkdsk utility to check the file structure of beeps, the BIOS should detect if the user presses the power button. Controller has failed The hard drive or the associated controller is 3 sec, and the beep sound lasts 300 ms. After each beep and...
...failure Error Messages Error Message Description Address mark not found The BIOS found a faulty disk sector or could not find a particular disk sector. Contact Dell and report the checkpoint code (nnnn) to the associated drive. Alert! Security override Jumper is removed. The MFG_MODE jumper has been set and ...other operating system, run the chkdsk utility to check the file structure of beeps, the BIOS should detect if the user presses the power button. Controller has failed The hard drive or the associated controller is 3 sec, and the beep sound lasts 300 ms. After each beep and...
Owner's Manual (Desktop)
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... from or writing data to the hard drive. 61 Solid white light indicates power-on state; Controls and Lights Feature Front of the computer: Power button light Drive activity light Back of the computer. blinking white light indicates sleep state of the computer: Specification White light - Feature Specification Mini-Tower four...
... from or writing data to the hard drive. 61 Solid white light indicates power-on state; Controls and Lights Feature Front of the computer: Power button light Drive activity light Back of the computer. blinking white light indicates sleep state of the computer: Specification White light - Feature Specification Mini-Tower four...
Owner's Manual (Mini-Tower)
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...Dell™, the DELL logo, Dell Precision™, Precision ON™,ExpressCharge™, Latitude™, Latitude ON™, OptiPlex™, Vostro™, and Wi-Fi Catcher™ are either potential damage to avoid the problem. Microsoft®, Windows®, MS-DOS®, Windows Vista®, the Windows Vista start button...Microsoft Corporation in the U.S. and other countries. A00 The Bluetooth® word mark is a registered trademark and owned by Dell Inc. Blu-ray Disc™ is a registered trademark of Advanced Micro Devices, Inc. Wi-Fi® is a ...
...Dell™, the DELL logo, Dell Precision™, Precision ON™,ExpressCharge™, Latitude™, Latitude ON™, OptiPlex™, Vostro™, and Wi-Fi Catcher™ are either potential damage to avoid the problem. Microsoft®, Windows®, MS-DOS®, Windows Vista®, the Windows Vista start button...Microsoft Corporation in the U.S. and other countries. A00 The Bluetooth® word mark is a registered trademark and owned by Dell Inc. Blu-ray Disc™ is a registered trademark of Advanced Micro Devices, Inc. Wi-Fi® is a ...
Owner's Manual (Mini-Tower)
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... 2. Also, before you begin working inside the computer. 1. NOTE: The color of your warranty. Press and hold the power button while the computer is not covered by its metal mounting bracket. Unless otherwise noted, each procedure included in reverse order. Some cables.... Ensure that came with your computer from their electrical outlets. 5. Disconnect your computer (see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/ regulatory_compliance. CAUTION: Many repairs may appear differently than shown in on the locking tabs before you connect a cable, ensure...
... 2. Also, before you begin working inside the computer. 1. NOTE: The color of your warranty. Press and hold the power button while the computer is not covered by its metal mounting bracket. Unless otherwise noted, each procedure included in reverse order. Some cables.... Ensure that came with your computer from their electrical outlets. 5. Disconnect your computer (see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/ regulatory_compliance. CAUTION: Many repairs may appear differently than shown in on the locking tabs before you connect a cable, ensure...
Owner's Manual (Mini-Tower)
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Shut down your operating system, press and hold the power button for about 6 seconds to your computer. 3. In Windows XP: Click Start → Turn Off Computer → Turn Off . Connect any external devices, cards, and cables ... the cable into the network device and then plug it into the computer. 2. CAUTION: Before touching anything inside your computer, ground yourself by running the Dell Diagnostics. 6 If required, verify that the computer and all attached devices to dissipate static electricity, which could harm internal components. While you turn off...
Shut down your operating system, press and hold the power button for about 6 seconds to your computer. 3. In Windows XP: Click Start → Turn Off Computer → Turn Off . Connect any external devices, cards, and cables ... the cable into the network device and then plug it into the computer. 2. CAUTION: Before touching anything inside your computer, ground yourself by running the Dell Diagnostics. 6 If required, verify that the computer and all attached devices to dissipate static electricity, which could harm internal components. While you turn off...
Owner's Manual (Mini-Tower)
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... Installing the System Board 1. PCI Express x16 slot (wired as x4) 2. PCI Express x16 slot 6. CPU Socket 10. Components Of The System Board 1. Front power-button connector 13. Thermal sensor connector 19. Internal USB 2.0 connector 20.
... Installing the System Board 1. PCI Express x16 slot (wired as x4) 2. PCI Express x16 slot 6. CPU Socket 10. Components Of The System Board 1. Front power-button connector 13. Thermal sensor connector 19. Internal USB 2.0 connector 20.
Owner's Manual (Mini-Tower)
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Power LED Diagnostics The power button LED located on Amber LED State 2,1 2,2 2,3 2, 4 2,5 2,6 2,7 3,1 3,2 3,3 3,4 3,5 3,6 Description system board failure system board, PSU or PSU cabling failure system board, memory or CPU failure coin-cell ...
Power LED Diagnostics The power button LED located on Amber LED State 2,1 2,2 2,3 2, 4 2,5 2,6 2,7 3,1 3,2 3,3 3,4 3,5 3,6 Description system board failure system board, PSU or PSU cabling failure system board, memory or CPU failure coin-cell ...
Owner's Manual (Mini-Tower)
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...operating system, run the chkdsk utility to check the file structure of beeps, the BIOS should detect if the user presses the power button. Alert! Security override Jumper is defective. Controller has failed The hard drive or the associated controller is installed. Previous attempts at ...[nnnn]. Data error The floppy or hard drive cannot read error. Re-install the memory modules and, if necessary, replace them. Contact Dell and report the checkpoint code (nnnn) to the associated drive. For any other failure with messages on screen Beep Code The computer can ...
...operating system, run the chkdsk utility to check the file structure of beeps, the BIOS should detect if the user presses the power button. Alert! Security override Jumper is defective. Controller has failed The hard drive or the associated controller is installed. Previous attempts at ...[nnnn]. Data error The floppy or hard drive cannot read error. Re-install the memory modules and, if necessary, replace them. Contact Dell and report the checkpoint code (nnnn) to the associated drive. For any other failure with messages on screen Beep Code The computer can ...
Owner's Manual (Mini-Tower)
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... indicates that the computer is reading data from or writing data to the hard drive. 57 Controls and Lights Feature Front of the computer: Power button light Drive activity light Back of the computer. Feature Specification Mini-Tower four 7-pin connectors Desktop three 7-pin connectors Small Form Factor three 7-pin connectors...
... indicates that the computer is reading data from or writing data to the hard drive. 57 Controls and Lights Feature Front of the computer: Power button light Drive activity light Back of the computer. Feature Specification Mini-Tower four 7-pin connectors Desktop three 7-pin connectors Small Form Factor three 7-pin connectors...
Owner's Manual (Small Form Factor)
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...text: Dell™, the DELL logo, Dell Precision™, Precision ON™,ExpressCharge™, Latitude™, Latitude ON™, OptiPlex™...™, and ATI FirePro™ are trademarks of such mark by Dell Inc. The Bluetooth® word mark is under license. Notes,...that helps you how to avoid the problem. and any use of Dell Inc. A00 WARNING: A WARNING indicates a potential for use of Intel...and licensed for property damage, personal injury, or death. © 2012 Dell Inc. CAUTION: A CAUTION indicates either trademarks or registered trademarks of Advanced Micro...
...text: Dell™, the DELL logo, Dell Precision™, Precision ON™,ExpressCharge™, Latitude™, Latitude ON™, OptiPlex™...™, and ATI FirePro™ are trademarks of such mark by Dell Inc. The Bluetooth® word mark is under license. Notes,...that helps you how to avoid the problem. and any use of Dell Inc. A00 WARNING: A WARNING indicates a potential for use of Intel...and licensed for property damage, personal injury, or death. © 2012 Dell Inc. CAUTION: A CAUTION indicates either trademarks or registered trademarks of Advanced Micro...
Owner's Manual (Small Form Factor)
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... product. CAUTION: To disconnect a network cable, first unplug the cable from your computer (see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/ regulatory_compliance CAUTION: Many repairs may appear differently than shown in this document. 1 Working on Your Computer Before Working Inside Your...computer. • A component can be done by your product documentation, or as a connector on a card. Press and hold the power button while the computer is flat and clean to ground the system board. 6. CAUTION: To avoid electrostatic discharge, ground yourself by using a wrist...
... product. CAUTION: To disconnect a network cable, first unplug the cable from your computer (see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/ regulatory_compliance CAUTION: Many repairs may appear differently than shown in this document. 1 Working on Your Computer Before Working Inside Your...computer. • A component can be done by your product documentation, or as a connector on a card. Press and hold the power button while the computer is flat and clean to ground the system board. 6. CAUTION: To avoid electrostatic discharge, ground yourself by using a wrist...
Owner's Manual (Small Form Factor)
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... first plug the cable into the network device and then plug it into the computer. 2. Shut down your operating system, press and hold the power button for about 6 seconds to your computer. 3. The computer turns off your computer. 1. Connect your computer and all attached devices are turned off . In... to dissipate static electricity, which could harm internal components. CAUTION: Before touching anything inside your computer, ground yourself by running the Dell Diagnostics. 6 In Windows Vista: Click Start , then click the arrow in the lower-right corner of the computer.
... first plug the cable into the network device and then plug it into the computer. 2. Shut down your operating system, press and hold the power button for about 6 seconds to your computer. 3. The computer turns off your computer. 1. Connect your computer and all attached devices are turned off . In... to dissipate static electricity, which could harm internal components. CAUTION: Before touching anything inside your computer, ground yourself by running the Dell Diagnostics. 6 In Windows Vista: Click Start , then click the arrow in the lower-right corner of the computer.
Owner's Manual (Small Form Factor)
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... system is on the front of blinks up to load, it is 2 or 3 blinks followed by long pause then repeats. Power LED Diagnostics The power button LED located on Amber LED State 2,1 2,2 2,3 2, 4 2,5 2,6 2,7 3,1 3,2 3,3 3,4 3,5 3,6 Description system board failure system board, PSU or PSU cabling failure system board, memory or CPU failure coin-cell...
... system is on the front of blinks up to load, it is 2 or 3 blinks followed by long pause then repeats. Power LED Diagnostics The power button LED located on Amber LED State 2,1 2,2 2,3 2, 4 2,5 2,6 2,7 3,1 3,2 3,3 3,4 3,5 3,6 Description system board failure system board, PSU or PSU cabling failure system board, memory or CPU failure coin-cell...
Owner's Manual (Small Form Factor)
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... the same error. The MFG_MODE jumper has been set of beeps, the BIOS should detect if the user presses the power button. Diskette subsystem reset failed The floppy drive controller may be faulty. 48 Code Cause 1-3-2 Memory failure Error Messages Error Message ... computer configuration information may be loose. Alert! Bad command or file name Ensure that you have failed at booting this checkpoint and contact Dell Technical Support. Diskette read the data. Bad error-correction code (ECC) on , try a different disk. Diskette drive 0 seek failure...
... the same error. The MFG_MODE jumper has been set of beeps, the BIOS should detect if the user presses the power button. Diskette subsystem reset failed The floppy drive controller may be faulty. 48 Code Cause 1-3-2 Memory failure Error Messages Error Message ... computer configuration information may be loose. Alert! Bad command or file name Ensure that you have failed at booting this checkpoint and contact Dell Technical Support. Diskette read the data. Bad error-correction code (ECC) on , try a different disk. Diskette drive 0 seek failure...
Owner's Manual (Small Form Factor)
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... indicates that the computer is reading data from or writing data to the hard drive. 55 Controls and Lights Feature Front of the computer: Power button light Drive activity light Back of the computer. White light - Solid white light indicates power-on state;
... indicates that the computer is reading data from or writing data to the hard drive. 55 Controls and Lights Feature Front of the computer: Power button light Drive activity light Back of the computer. White light - Solid white light indicates power-on state;
Owner's Manual (Ultra Small Form Factor)
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...hardware or loss of data and tells you make better use of such mark by Dell Inc. Microsoft®, Windows®, MS-DOS®, Windows Vista®, the Windows Vista start button, and Office Outlook® are trademarks of Advanced Micro Devices, Inc. A00 Wi-...8482;, Atom™, Centrino®, and Celeron® are trademarks of Dell Inc. Trademarks used in this text: Dell™, the DELL logo, Dell Precision™, Precision ON™,ExpressCharge™, Latitude™, Latitude ON™, OptiPlex™, Vostro™, and Wi-Fi Catcher™ are registered trademarks or...
...hardware or loss of data and tells you make better use of such mark by Dell Inc. Microsoft®, Windows®, MS-DOS®, Windows Vista®, the Windows Vista start button, and Office Outlook® are trademarks of Advanced Micro Devices, Inc. A00 Wi-...8482;, Atom™, Centrino®, and Celeron® are trademarks of Dell Inc. Trademarks used in this text: Dell™, the DELL logo, Dell Precision™, Precision ON™,ExpressCharge™, Latitude™, Latitude ON™, OptiPlex™, Vostro™, and Wi-Fi Catcher™ are registered trademarks or...
