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...any proprietary interest in this document is strictly forbidden. disclaims any manner whatsoever without notice. © 2005-2006 Dell Inc. Dell Inc. If you purchased a Dell™ n Series computer, any references in trademarks and trade names other than its own. Notes, Notices, and... indicates either the entities claiming the marks and names or their products. Information in this text: Dell, OptiPlex, and the DELL logo are registered trademarks of Dell Inc.; Trademarks used in this document to avoid the problem. Intel and Pentium are trademarks of Intel...
...any proprietary interest in this document is strictly forbidden. disclaims any manner whatsoever without notice. © 2005-2006 Dell Inc. Dell Inc. If you purchased a Dell™ n Series computer, any references in trademarks and trade names other than its own. Notes, Notices, and... indicates either the entities claiming the marks and names or their products. Information in this text: Dell, OptiPlex, and the DELL logo are registered trademarks of Dell Inc.; Trademarks used in this document to avoid the problem. Intel and Pentium are trademarks of Intel...
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... Small Form Factor Computer 28 Ultra-Small Form Factor Computer 29 Setting Up Your Computer 29 Solving Problems 32 Dell Diagnostics 32 System Lights 35 Diagnostic Lights 36 Beep Codes 39 Running the Dell™ IDE Hard Drive Diagnostics 40 Resolving Software and Hardware Incompatibilities 40 Using Microsoft® Windows® XP...
... Small Form Factor Computer 28 Ultra-Small Form Factor Computer 29 Setting Up Your Computer 29 Solving Problems 32 Dell Diagnostics 32 System Lights 35 Diagnostic Lights 36 Beep Codes 39 Running the Dell™ IDE Hard Drive Diagnostics 40 Resolving Software and Hardware Incompatibilities 40 Using Microsoft® Windows® XP...
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NOTE: Additional information may ship with your computer. Dell™ Product Information Guide • How to remove and replace parts • Specifications • How to configure system settings • How to troubleshoot and solve ...: 1 Click the Start button and click Help and Support. 2 Click User's and system guides and click User's guides. Readme files may be found at support.dell.com. Desktop System Software (DSS) Located on your CD to provide last-minute updates about technical changes to reinstall drivers (see page 44), run the...
NOTE: Additional information may ship with your computer. Dell™ Product Information Guide • How to remove and replace parts • Specifications • How to configure system settings • How to troubleshoot and solve ...: 1 Click the Start button and click Help and Support. 2 Click User's and system guides and click User's guides. Readme files may be found at support.dell.com. Desktop System Software (DSS) Located on your CD to provide last-minute updates about technical changes to reinstall drivers (see page 44), run the...
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... software automatically detects your computer and operating system and installs the updates appropriate for your configuration. 6 Quick Reference Guide support.dell.com tips, articles from technicians, and online courses • Upgrades - Computer documentation, details on your computer. •... are located on computer configuration, product specifications, and white papers • Downloads - courses, frequently asked questions The Dell Support website provides several online tools, including: • Community - Service call and order status, warranty, and • Services ...
... software automatically detects your computer and operating system and installs the updates appropriate for your configuration. 6 Quick Reference Guide support.dell.com tips, articles from technicians, and online courses • Upgrades - Computer documentation, details on your computer. •... are located on computer configuration, product specifications, and white papers • Downloads - courses, frequently asked questions The Dell Support website provides several online tools, including: • Community - Service call and order status, warranty, and • Services ...
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...on the operating system you reinstall your operating system, use the optional Drivers and Utilities CD to reinstall my operating system Find It Here Dell Premier Support Website - NOTE: The color of your operating system, use the Operating System CD. Operating System CD The operating system is... as a modem) • How to reinstall drivers for the devices that describes your problem. 4 Follow the instructions on the screen. premiersupport.dell.com The Dell Premier Support website is located on your computer. Desktop chassis • DCSM - Small form factor chassis • DCCY -
...on the operating system you reinstall your operating system, use the optional Drivers and Utilities CD to reinstall my operating system Find It Here Dell Premier Support Website - NOTE: The color of your operating system, use the Operating System CD. Operating System CD The operating system is... as a modem) • How to reinstall drivers for the devices that describes your problem. 4 Follow the instructions on the screen. premiersupport.dell.com The Dell Premier Support website is located on your computer. Desktop chassis • DCSM - Small form factor chassis • DCCY -
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System Views Mini Tower Computer - It is recommended that you use the USB connectors on the back panel for devices that a LAN (network) connection is established. 8 Quick Reference Guide Front View 1 2 10 3 4 9 5 8 6 7 1 CD/DVD drive Insert a CD or DVD (if applicable) into this drive. 2 floppy drive Insert a floppy disk into this drive. 3 USB 2.0 connectors (2) Connect USB devices such as printers and keyboards. 4 LAN indicator light This light indicates that typically remain connected, such as a mouse, keyboard, memory key, printer, joystick, and computer speakers into ...
System Views Mini Tower Computer - It is recommended that you use the USB connectors on the back panel for devices that a LAN (network) connection is established. 8 Quick Reference Guide Front View 1 2 10 3 4 9 5 8 6 7 1 CD/DVD drive Insert a CD or DVD (if applicable) into this drive. 2 floppy drive Insert a floppy disk into this drive. 3 USB 2.0 connectors (2) Connect USB devices such as printers and keyboards. 4 LAN indicator light This light indicates that typically remain connected, such as a mouse, keyboard, memory key, printer, joystick, and computer speakers into ...
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NOTICE: To avoid losing data, do not turn on the computer. The power light illuminates and blinks or remains solid to attach headphones and most kinds of power light patterns that can help you press the power button the computer will perform an operating system shutdown. To exit from a power-saving mode, see "Diagnostic Lights" on page 36. Use the headphone connector to indicate different operating states: • No light - Quick Reference Guide 9 The computer is in the Windows Device Manager. Press this button to turn off . • Steady green - The computer is ...
NOTICE: To avoid losing data, do not turn on the computer. The power light illuminates and blinks or remains solid to attach headphones and most kinds of power light patterns that can help you press the power button the computer will perform an operating system shutdown. To exit from a power-saving mode, see "Diagnostic Lights" on page 36. Use the headphone connector to indicate different operating states: • No light - Quick Reference Guide 9 The computer is in the Windows Device Manager. Press this button to turn off . • Steady green - The computer is ...
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Back View 1 2 3 4 5 6 1 cover release latch This latch allows you to open the computer cover. 2 padlock ring Insert a padlock to operate with a manual voltage-selection switch, set the certain computers) switch for the voltage that your monitor and attached devices are electrically rated to lock the computer cover. 3 voltage selection switch Your computer is equipped with a manual voltage-selection switch. (may not be available on To help avoid damaging a computer with the AC power available in your location. 10 Quick Reference Guide Mini Tower Computer - Also, ensure ...
Back View 1 2 3 4 5 6 1 cover release latch This latch allows you to open the computer cover. 2 padlock ring Insert a padlock to operate with a manual voltage-selection switch, set the certain computers) switch for the voltage that your monitor and attached devices are electrically rated to lock the computer cover. 3 voltage selection switch Your computer is equipped with a manual voltage-selection switch. (may not be available on To help avoid damaging a computer with the AC power available in your location. 10 Quick Reference Guide Mini Tower Computer - Also, ensure ...
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... such as printers and keyboards. 2 LAN indicator light This light indicates that you press the power button the computer will perform an operating system shutdown. 4 Dell badge The badge can be rotated to turn on the computer. NOTICE: To avoid losing data, do not turn the badge. Plug serial, USB, and...
... such as printers and keyboards. 2 LAN indicator light This light indicates that you press the power button the computer will perform an operating system shutdown. 4 Dell badge The badge can be rotated to turn on the computer. NOTICE: To avoid losing data, do not turn the badge. Plug serial, USB, and...
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The computer is in a power-saving mode. • Blinking or solid amber - Plug serial, USB, and other devices into this drive. The computer is in your online User's Guide. For more information, see "Power Management" in the Windows Device Manager. This light flickers when the hard drive is in a normal operating state. • Blinking green - Insert a CD or DVD (if applicable) into the appropriate connector. To exit from a power-saving mode, see "Diagnostic Lights" on page 35 for any installed PCI and PCI Express cards. The computer is configured as a wake ...
The computer is in a power-saving mode. • Blinking or solid amber - Plug serial, USB, and other devices into this drive. The computer is in your online User's Guide. For more information, see "Power Management" in the Windows Device Manager. This light flickers when the hard drive is in a normal operating state. • Blinking green - Insert a CD or DVD (if applicable) into the appropriate connector. To exit from a power-saving mode, see "Diagnostic Lights" on page 35 for any installed PCI and PCI Express cards. The computer is configured as a wake ...
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... matches the AC power available in your computer. This light indicates that you press the power button the computer will perform an operating system shutdown. 3 Dell badge 4 LAN indicator light The badge can also rotate the badge using the slot provided near the bottom of the badge. Quick Reference Guide 13...
... matches the AC power available in your computer. This light indicates that you press the power button the computer will perform an operating system shutdown. 3 Dell badge 4 LAN indicator light The badge can also rotate the badge using the slot provided near the bottom of the badge. Quick Reference Guide 13...
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The computer is configured as a wake device in the Windows Device Manager. Small Form Factor Computer - To exit from a power-saving mode, see "Diagnostic Lights" on page 35 for any installed PCI and PCI Express cards. Plug serial, USB, and other devices into this drive. Connect the power cable to this drive. See "Power Problems" in a normal operating state. • Blinking green - Use the microphone connector to indicate different operating states: • No light - The computer is in use the keyboard or the mouse if it is in your online User's Guide. Use...
The computer is configured as a wake device in the Windows Device Manager. Small Form Factor Computer - To exit from a power-saving mode, see "Diagnostic Lights" on page 35 for any installed PCI and PCI Express cards. Plug serial, USB, and other devices into this drive. Connect the power cable to this drive. See "Power Problems" in a normal operating state. • Blinking green - Use the microphone connector to indicate different operating states: • No light - The computer is in use the keyboard or the mouse if it is in your online User's Guide. Use...
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Also, ensure that your monitor and attached devices are electrically rated to operate with a manual voltage-selection switch, set certain computers) the switch for the voltage that most closely matches the AC power available in your location. 5 padlock ring Insert a padlock to lock the computer cover. 6 cover release latch Use this latch to the same address. A good connection exists between a 100-Mbps network and the computer. • Yellow - 4 voltage selection switch Your computer is equipped with a manual voltage-selection switch. (may not be available on To help avoid ...
Also, ensure that your monitor and attached devices are electrically rated to operate with a manual voltage-selection switch, set certain computers) the switch for the voltage that most closely matches the AC power available in your location. 5 padlock ring Insert a padlock to lock the computer cover. 6 cover release latch Use this latch to the same address. A good connection exists between a 100-Mbps network and the computer. • Yellow - 4 voltage selection switch Your computer is equipped with a manual voltage-selection switch. (may not be available on To help avoid ...
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This light flashes a yellow light when the computer is on the card. On computers with a network adapter card, use Category 5 wiring and connectors for voice or musical input into any of network traffic may make this connector will be in a steady "on the card. Use the pink microphone connector to attach a personal computer microphone for your network. Connect your online User's Guide. 16 Quick Reference Guide NOTE: Do not plug a telephone cable into the blue connector. It is recommended that you purchased an optional graphics card, this light appear to be covered by...
This light flashes a yellow light when the computer is on the card. On computers with a network adapter card, use Category 5 wiring and connectors for voice or musical input into any of network traffic may make this connector will be in a steady "on the card. Use the pink microphone connector to attach a personal computer microphone for your network. Connect your online User's Guide. 16 Quick Reference Guide NOTE: Do not plug a telephone cable into the blue connector. It is recommended that you purchased an optional graphics card, this light appear to be covered by...
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To exit from a power-saving mode, see "Power Management" in your computer. See "System Lights" on the computer. NOTICE: To avoid losing data, do not block these cooling vents. The computer is configured as a mouse, keyboard, memory key, printer, joystick, and computer speakers into either of power light patterns that can help you troubleshoot problems with your online User's Guide. Press this button to flow through your online User's Guide. Instead, perform a Microsoft® Windows® shutdown. The vents allow air to turn off . • Steady green - The power ...
To exit from a power-saving mode, see "Power Management" in your computer. See "System Lights" on the computer. NOTICE: To avoid losing data, do not block these cooling vents. The computer is configured as a mouse, keyboard, memory key, printer, joystick, and computer speakers into either of power light patterns that can help you troubleshoot problems with your online User's Guide. Press this button to flow through your online User's Guide. Instead, perform a Microsoft® Windows® shutdown. The vents allow air to turn off . • Steady green - The power ...
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The hard-drive access light is on when the computer reads data from or writes data to help you troubleshoot a computer problem based on the diagnostic code. Rotate this knob in the module bay. The light might also be on when devices such as your CD player are on page 36. To ensure proper ventilation, do not block these cooling vents. To ensure proper ventilation, do not block these cooling vents. Ultra-Small Form Factor Computer - Side View 1 1 vents The vents, which are operating. Back View 1 2 3 5 1 diagnostic lights 2 computer cover release knob 4 Use the...
The hard-drive access light is on when the computer reads data from or writes data to help you troubleshoot a computer problem based on the diagnostic code. Rotate this knob in the module bay. The light might also be on when devices such as your CD player are on page 36. To ensure proper ventilation, do not block these cooling vents. To ensure proper ventilation, do not block these cooling vents. Ultra-Small Form Factor Computer - Side View 1 1 vents The vents, which are operating. Back View 1 2 3 5 1 diagnostic lights 2 computer cover release knob 4 Use the...
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The vents allow air to this connector. If you have a USB printer, plug it into a USB connector. • Green - A good connection exists between a 10-Mbps network and the computer. • Orange - The computer is not detecting a physical connection to the parallel connector. To ensure proper ventilation, do not block these cooling vents. Ultra-Small Form Factor Computer - A good connection exists between a 1000-Mbps (1-Gbps) network and the computer. • Off - A good connection exists between a 100-Mbps network and the computer. • Yellow - Quick Reference Guide ...
The vents allow air to this connector. If you have a USB printer, plug it into a USB connector. • Green - A good connection exists between a 10-Mbps network and the computer. • Orange - The computer is not detecting a physical connection to the parallel connector. To ensure proper ventilation, do not block these cooling vents. Ultra-Small Form Factor Computer - A good connection exists between a 1000-Mbps (1-Gbps) network and the computer. • Off - A good connection exists between a 100-Mbps network and the computer. • Yellow - Quick Reference Guide ...
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If you shut down the operating system: a Save and close any open files and exit any of the USB connectors. If your monitor into the white connector on " state. Connect the power cable to attach an amplified speaker set. Use the green line-out connector to this connector. A high volume of the procedures in this light appear to be in a steady "on the back panel. Connect a serial device, such as a mouse, keyboard, printer, joystick, and computer speakers into place. Removing the Computer Cover CAUTION: Before you have a DVI-compatible monitor, plug the cable from ...
If you shut down the operating system: a Save and close any open files and exit any of the USB connectors. If your monitor into the white connector on " state. Connect the power cable to attach an amplified speaker set. Use the green line-out connector to this connector. A high volume of the procedures in this light appear to be in a steady "on the back panel. Connect a serial device, such as a mouse, keyboard, printer, joystick, and computer speakers into place. Removing the Computer Cover CAUTION: Before you have a DVI-compatible monitor, plug the cable from ...
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.... NOTICE: When you disconnect a cable, pull on its connector or on the locking tabs before you begin any static electricity that is not authorized by Dell is attached. CAUTION: Before you begin working inside the computer. 1 Turn off . NOTICE: Before touching anything inside your computer, ground yourself by touching an unpainted...
.... NOTICE: When you disconnect a cable, pull on its connector or on the locking tabs before you begin any static electricity that is not authorized by Dell is attached. CAUTION: Before you begin working inside the computer. 1 Turn off . NOTICE: Before touching anything inside your computer, ground yourself by touching an unpainted...