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... DVD Drive and Reattaching Cables 143 Battery 147 Replacing the Battery 148 4 Stand Removing the Computer Stand 152 Attaching the Computer Stand 153 5 Technical Specifications 6 Solving Problems Finding Solutions 164 Using the Dell OptiPlex ResourceCD 165 Power Problems 166 Video and Monitor Problems 166 Sound and Speaker Problems 168 Printer Problems 169 4 Contents
... DVD Drive and Reattaching Cables 143 Battery 147 Replacing the Battery 148 4 Stand Removing the Computer Stand 152 Attaching the Computer Stand 153 5 Technical Specifications 6 Solving Problems Finding Solutions 164 Using the Dell OptiPlex ResourceCD 165 Power Problems 166 Video and Monitor Problems 166 Sound and Speaker Problems 168 Printer Problems 169 4 Contents
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... • Diagnosing a problem • Technical specifications • Device documentation (on selected operating systems) • Getting technical assistance Dell Support website • Technical support and information Go to Dell Support website at support.dell.com and complete the one-time registration. ... your desktop or click the Start button and then select Help and Support to access the electronic documentation stored on your hard drive. www.dell.com | support.dell.com Re s o u r c e s a n d S u p p o r t To o l s (continued) Resources User's Guides Contents Using the Resource...
... • Diagnosing a problem • Technical specifications • Device documentation (on selected operating systems) • Getting technical assistance Dell Support website • Technical support and information Go to Dell Support website at support.dell.com and complete the one-time registration. ... your desktop or click the Start button and then select Help and Support to access the electronic documentation stored on your hard drive. www.dell.com | support.dell.com Re s o u r c e s a n d S u p p o r t To o l s (continued) Resources User's Guides Contents Using the Resource...
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... they will work. • Always attach external devices while your computer's back panel, follow these guidelines: • Check the documentation that accompanied the device for specific installation and configuration instructions. Then turn on the computer before turning on any external devices, unless the documentation for the device specifies otherwise. (If the...
... they will work. • Always attach external devices while your computer's back panel, follow these guidelines: • Check the documentation that accompanied the device for specific installation and configuration instructions. Then turn on the computer before turning on any external devices, unless the documentation for the device specifies otherwise. (If the...
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.... Connect the audio cable from any of these devices to the line-in system setup and add an expansion card containing a serial connector configured to a specific designation, the computer automatically maps (assigns) the integrated ports to attach a standard personal computer microphone. You can be mapped to your software to make sure...
.... Connect the audio cable from any of these devices to the line-in system setup and add an expansion card containing a serial connector configured to a specific designation, the computer automatically maps (assigns) the integrated ports to attach a standard personal computer microphone. You can be mapped to your software to make sure...
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... on a common platform with industry-standard management software. IT Assistant employs the latest remote management technology to electronically activate or deactivate specific connectors and media devices including: serial and USB connectors, parallel connector, floppy drive, PCI slots, and PS/2 mouse. Software...legacy full, legacy reduced, or legacy free solutions based on a corporate network. For more information on IT Assistant, see the Dell OpenManage IT Assistant User's Guide available on DMI and CIM. When the connectors and media devices are deactivated, resources that are ...
... on a common platform with industry-standard management software. IT Assistant employs the latest remote management technology to electronically activate or deactivate specific connectors and media devices including: serial and USB connectors, parallel connector, floppy drive, PCI slots, and PS/2 mouse. Software...legacy full, legacy reduced, or legacy free solutions based on a corporate network. For more information on IT Assistant, see the Dell OpenManage IT Assistant User's Guide available on DMI and CIM. When the connectors and media devices are deactivated, resources that are ...
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... a PCI device. • Primary Drive n and Secondary Drive n Primary Drive n identifies drives attached to PCI devices unless a particular device, device driver, or operating system requires a specific IRQ line already in the computer. Advanced Features 57 if the computer has only a PCI expansion card installed, the computer uses the PCI card; When...
... a PCI device. • Primary Drive n and Secondary Drive n Primary Drive n identifies drives attached to PCI devices unless a particular device, device driver, or operating system requires a specific IRQ line already in the computer. Advanced Features 57 if the computer has only a PCI expansion card installed, the computer uses the PCI card; When...
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Design provides for future Dell-supported upgrades. www.dell.com | support.dell.com Microprocessor Microprocessor type Intel® Pentium® 4 microprocessor. A slower compatibility speed can be set through system setup Level 1 (L1) cache 8-kilobyte (KB) Level 2 (L2) ... access (DMA) four channels Interrupts 15 Computer BIOS Desktop Management Interface (DMI) 2.0sand system management BIOS 2.3-compliant BIOS in 4-megabit (Mb) flash chip 156 Technical Specifications
Design provides for future Dell-supported upgrades. www.dell.com | support.dell.com Microprocessor Microprocessor type Intel® Pentium® 4 microprocessor. A slower compatibility speed can be set through system setup Level 1 (L1) cache 8-kilobyte (KB) Level 2 (L2) ... access (DMA) four channels Interrupts 15 Computer BIOS Desktop Management Interface (DMI) 2.0sand system management BIOS 2.3-compliant BIOS in 4-megabit (Mb) flash chip 156 Technical Specifications
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... panel Expansion Bus Bus types PCI and AGP Bus speed PCI: 33 MHz AGP: 66 MHz Small form-factor computer expansion-card connector one Technical Specifications 157 headphones minijack on the rear input/output (I/O) panel; System bus speed Network interface controller 100 megahertz (MHz) clock, 400 MHz data rate integrated 3C920...
... panel Expansion Bus Bus types PCI and AGP Bus speed PCI: 33 MHz AGP: 66 MHz Small form-factor computer expansion-card connector one Technical Specifications 157 headphones minijack on the rear input/output (I/O) panel; System bus speed Network interface controller 100 megahertz (MHz) clock, 400 MHz data rate integrated 3C920...
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www.dell.com | support.dell.com AGP expansion-card connector data width (maximum) 32 bits AGP expansion-card connector size 172 pins AGP bus protocols 4x modes at 1.5 V Drives Externally .../2-compatible mouse 6-pin mini-DIN on the back I/O panel Universal Serial Bus (USB) two USB-compliant connectors on the front panel Internally accessible: 158 Technical Specifications two on the back I/O panel;
www.dell.com | support.dell.com AGP expansion-card connector data width (maximum) 32 bits AGP expansion-card connector size 172 pins AGP bus protocols 4x modes at 1.5 V Drives Externally .../2-compatible mouse 6-pin mini-DIN on the back I/O panel Universal Serial Bus (USB) two USB-compliant connectors on the front panel Internally accessible: 158 Technical Specifications two on the back I/O panel;
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...-up changes boot sequence (during POST only) Controls and Lights Power control push button Power lights green light on integrated network adapter) yellow light Technical Specifications 159
...-up changes boot sequence (during POST only) Controls and Lights Power control push button Power lights green light on integrated network adapter) yellow light Technical Specifications 159
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www.dell.com | support.dell.com Diagnostic lights Standby power light Power DC power supply: Wattage Heat dissipation Voltage Backup battery Physical Small form-factor computer: Height Width Depth Weight ....93 inches) 6.9 kg (15 lbs) 10.6 cm (4.2 inches) 38.9 cm (15.3 inches) 43.2 cm (17 inches) 9.9 kg (22 lbs) 42.5 cm (16.7 inches) 160 Technical Specifications
www.dell.com | support.dell.com Diagnostic lights Standby power light Power DC power supply: Wattage Heat dissipation Voltage Backup battery Physical Small form-factor computer: Height Width Depth Weight ....93 inches) 6.9 kg (15 lbs) 10.6 cm (4.2 inches) 38.9 cm (15.3 inches) 43.2 cm (17 inches) 9.9 kg (22 lbs) 42.5 cm (16.7 inches) 160 Technical Specifications
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... inches/sec (508 cm/sec) -16 to 3048 meters (m) (-50 to 10,000 feet [ft]) -16 to 10,600 m (-50 to 35,000 ft) Technical Specifications 161
... inches/sec (508 cm/sec) -16 to 3048 meters (m) (-50 to 10,000 feet [ft]) -16 to 10,600 m (-50 to 35,000 ft) Technical Specifications 161
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... connected to a particular application program, see the application program's documentation for additional information on the same circuit or operating in the Dell Diagnostics. Contact Dell for technical assistance. 3 If the problem is confined to the parallel port, the Parallel Ports device group tests the communication link ... the following steps: 1 Enter system setup and check the Integrated Devices option settings. See the device's documentation for specific port configuration requirements. If a printer is resolved. Do the tests complete successfully? Solving Problems 171
... connected to a particular application program, see the application program's documentation for additional information on the same circuit or operating in the Dell Diagnostics. Contact Dell for technical assistance. 3 If the problem is confined to the parallel port, the Parallel Ports device group tests the communication link ... the following steps: 1 Enter system setup and check the Integrated Devices option settings. See the device's documentation for specific port configuration requirements. If a printer is resolved. Do the tests complete successfully? Solving Problems 171
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...computer to its electrical outlet and turn it from their corresponding connectors on the expansion cards. For instructions on which cables should be attached to specific connectors on an expansion card, see "CAUTION: Safety Instructions." 1 Turn off the computer and devices, disconnect them . 3 Make sure all...could be defective. Yes. If any expansion cards are loose, reseat them from its connector. No. Is the battery working properly? www.dell.com | support.dell.com 5 Turn off your computer and disconnect it on. 7 Enter system setup, and check the date and time. Proceed to 20...
...computer to its electrical outlet and turn it from their corresponding connectors on the expansion cards. For instructions on which cables should be attached to specific connectors on an expansion card, see "CAUTION: Safety Instructions." 1 Turn off the computer and devices, disconnect them . 3 Make sure all...could be defective. Yes. If any expansion cards are loose, reseat them from its connector. No. Is the battery working properly? www.dell.com | support.dell.com 5 Turn off your computer and disconnect it on. 7 Enter system setup, and check the date and time. Proceed to 20...
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...files and exit any newly added hardware and contact the hardware manufacturer. Symptoms: • Computer hangs or locks up, particularly while using a specific device. • Memory parity errors occur on parity-enabled computers. • Noise or other problems from the number of applications for no...printed on the printer. • Mouse pointer hangs and does not move or moves in the Dell Diagnostics. • Reseat the memory modules. 184 Solving Problems www.dell.com | support.dell.com No. The problem is not operating at maximum performance. • Errors and crashes of available...
...files and exit any newly added hardware and contact the hardware manufacturer. Symptoms: • Computer hangs or locks up, particularly while using a specific device. • Memory parity errors occur on parity-enabled computers. • Noise or other problems from the number of applications for no...printed on the printer. • Mouse pointer hangs and does not move or moves in the Dell Diagnostics. • Reseat the memory modules. 184 Solving Problems www.dell.com | support.dell.com No. The problem is not operating at maximum performance. • Errors and crashes of available...
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...the odds of tracing the source of the problem quickly. • For a thorough check of your computer or to your computer or a specific device, select Quick Tests from the Test All Devices or Test One Device option. Advanced Testing When you select Advanced Testing from the Diagnostics ...Menu, the following screen appears: 190 Solving Problems Dell recommends that run fast and do not require user interaction. www.dell.com | support.dell.com • To perform a quick check of your computer, select Extended Tests from the Test All...
...the odds of tracing the source of the problem quickly. • For a thorough check of your computer or to your computer or a specific device, select Quick Tests from the Test All Devices or Test One Device option. Advanced Testing When you select Advanced Testing from the Diagnostics ...Menu, the following screen appears: 190 Solving Problems Dell recommends that run fast and do not require user interaction. www.dell.com | support.dell.com • To perform a quick check of your computer, select Extended Tests from the Test All...
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... operating system is unable to the unlocked position. Hard disk failure See "Floppy Drive Problems" or "Hard Drive Problems." This message is activated. Respond by specific information-for example, PRINTER OUT OF PAPER. One or more DIMMs may be faulty or improperly Problems." Hard disk configuration error The hard drive failed...
... operating system is unable to the unlocked position. Hard disk failure See "Floppy Drive Problems" or "Hard Drive Problems." This message is activated. Respond by specific information-for example, PRINTER OUT OF PAPER. One or more DIMMs may be faulty or improperly Problems." Hard disk configuration error The hard drive failed...
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...is See "Floppy Drive unable to locate a sector Problems" or "Hard Drive on the floppy or hard the drive. www.dell.com | support.dell.com Computer Messages Message Plug and Play Configuration Error Read fault Requested sector not found Reset failed Sector not found Seek error Shutdown ..., or the requested sector is on the floppy unable to configure one or more expansion cards. The computer could not find a specific drive, try another floppy in the Dell Diagnostics. The disk reset operation failed. Problems." If the problem persists, the expansion card may be malfunctioning.
...is See "Floppy Drive unable to locate a sector Problems" or "Hard Drive on the floppy or hard the drive. www.dell.com | support.dell.com Computer Messages Message Plug and Play Configuration Error Read fault Requested sector not found Reset failed Sector not found Seek error Shutdown ..., or the requested sector is on the floppy unable to configure one or more expansion cards. The computer could not find a specific drive, try another floppy in the Dell Diagnostics. The disk reset operation failed. Problems." If the problem persists, the expansion card may be malfunctioning.
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WARNING: Dell's Power-on the for its operating only bootable drive, enter specifications. drive. Problems." Solving Problems 199 configuration information does not match the computer clock. be malfunctioning. system setup and change the appropriate...be malfunctioning, or and the Keyboard tests in protected mode The keyboard controller Run the System Memory may the Dell Diagnostics. Computer Messages Message Cause Action Time-of normal specifications. Restore the data to immediately back up your data and replace your hard drive by calling your hard drive ...
WARNING: Dell's Power-on the for its operating only bootable drive, enter specifications. drive. Problems." Solving Problems 199 configuration information does not match the computer clock. be malfunctioning. system setup and change the appropriate...be malfunctioning, or and the Keyboard tests in protected mode The keyboard controller Run the System Memory may the Dell Diagnostics. Computer Messages Message Cause Action Time-of normal specifications. Restore the data to immediately back up your data and replace your hard drive by calling your hard drive ...
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... the error messages that are designed to develop an alternative method of running that particular program- Device Drivers Programs that use . www.dell.com | support.dell.com Input Errors If a specific key or set of keys is pressed at the wrong time, a program may give you receive an error message that is sent...
... the error messages that are designed to develop an alternative method of running that particular program- Device Drivers Programs that use . www.dell.com | support.dell.com Input Errors If a specific key or set of keys is pressed at the wrong time, a program may give you receive an error message that is sent...