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... Form Factor Computer 25 Inside Your Computer 26 Mini Tower Computer 26 Desktop Computer 27 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 ...18 Ultra-Small Form Factor Computer - Contents Finding Information 5 System Views 8 Mini Tower Computer - Front View 8 Mini Tower Computer - Front View 11 Desktop Computer - Back-Panel Connectors 15 Ultra-Small Form Factor Computer - Front View 17 Ultra-Small Form Factor Computer -
... Form Factor Computer 25 Inside Your Computer 26 Mini Tower Computer 26 Desktop Computer 27 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 ...18 Ultra-Small Form Factor Computer - Contents Finding Information 5 System Views 8 Mini Tower Computer - Front View 8 Mini Tower Computer - Front View 11 Desktop Computer - Back-Panel Connectors 15 Ultra-Small Form Factor Computer - Front View 17 Ultra-Small Form Factor Computer -
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...CD to troubleshoot and solve problems User's Guide Available in certain countries. Desktop System Software (DSS) Located on the Drivers and Utilities CD and the Dell Support website at support.dell.com. Quick Reference Guide 5 Readme files may not ship with your ...also available on your computer or advanced technical-reference material for my computer • My computer documentation • My device documentation • Desktop System Software (DSS) • Operating system updates and patches • Warranty information • Terms and Conditions (U.S only) • ...
...CD to troubleshoot and solve problems User's Guide Available in certain countries. Desktop System Software (DSS) Located on the Drivers and Utilities CD and the Dell Support website at support.dell.com. Quick Reference Guide 5 Readme files may not ship with your ...also available on your computer or advanced technical-reference material for my computer • My computer documentation • My device documentation • Desktop System Software (DSS) • Operating system updates and patches • Warranty information • Terms and Conditions (U.S only) • ...
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... system and support for your call when contacting technical support. • Solutions - DSS is necessary for your Dell computer. This software automatically detects your computer and operating system and installs the updates appropriate for correct operation of ...patches, and software updates • Service and support - Certified drivers, patches, and software updates • Desktop System Software (DSS) - courses, frequently asked questions The Dell Support website provides several online tools, including: • Community - Contact information, service call status •...
... system and support for your call when contacting technical support. • Solutions - DSS is necessary for your Dell computer. This software automatically detects your computer and operating system and installs the updates appropriate for correct operation of ...patches, and software updates • Service and support - Certified drivers, patches, and software updates • Desktop System Software (DSS) - courses, frequently asked questions The Dell Support website provides several online tools, including: • Community - Contact information, service call status •...
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...• Regulatory model information and chassis type • DCTR - To reinstall your computer. See your computer. Desktop chassis • DCSM - premiersupport.dell.com The Dell Premier Support website is located on your CD varies based on the screen. Operating System CD The operating system ... 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 - Your operating system product key label is customized for instructions. After you ordered. This website may not...
...• Regulatory model information and chassis type • DCTR - To reinstall your computer. See your computer. Desktop chassis • DCSM - premiersupport.dell.com The Dell Premier Support website is located on your CD varies based on the screen. Operating System CD The operating system ... 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 - Your operating system product key label is customized for instructions. After you ordered. This website may not...
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...power button Press this connector. It is recommended 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. Instead, perform an operating system shutdown. You can also rotate the badge... joystick, and computer speakers into either of the badge. Quick Reference Guide 11 NOTICE: To avoid losing data, do not turn the badge. Desktop Computer - 4 power connector 5 back-panel connectors 6 card slots Insert the power cable into the appropriate connector. Plug serial, USB, and ...
...power button Press this connector. It is recommended 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. Instead, perform an operating system shutdown. You can also rotate the badge... joystick, and computer speakers into either of the badge. Quick Reference Guide 11 NOTICE: To avoid losing data, do not turn the badge. Desktop Computer - 4 power connector 5 back-panel connectors 6 card slots Insert the power cable into the appropriate connector. Plug serial, USB, and ...
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... a normal operating state. • Blinking green - For more information, see "Power Management" in your computer. Insert a floppy disk into this connector. 12 Quick Reference Guide Desktop Computer - The computer is configured as a wake device in use. Plug serial, USB, and other devices into this drive. Insert the power cable into the...
... a normal operating state. • Blinking green - For more information, see "Power Management" in your computer. Insert a floppy disk into this connector. 12 Quick Reference Guide Desktop Computer - The computer is configured as a wake device in use. Plug serial, USB, and other devices into this drive. Insert the power cable into the...
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... a 1-Gbps (or 1000-Mbps) network and the computer. • Off - Also, ensure that most closely matches the AC power available in your location. Mini Tower, Desktop, and Small Form Factor Computers - The computer is automatically disabled if the computer detects an installed card containing a parallel connector configured to the parallel connector.
... a 1-Gbps (or 1000-Mbps) network and the computer. • Off - Also, ensure that most closely matches the AC power available in your location. Mini Tower, Desktop, and Small Form Factor Computers - The computer is automatically disabled if the computer detects an installed card containing a parallel connector configured to the parallel connector.
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Desktop Computer NOTICE: Before touching anything inside your computer, ground yourself by touching an unpainted metal surface. While you work, periodically touch an unpainted metal surface ...
Desktop Computer NOTICE: Before touching anything inside your computer, ground yourself by touching an unpainted metal surface. While you work, periodically touch an unpainted metal surface ...
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Desktop Computer 2 1 3 4 5 7 6 1 drives bay (CD/DVD, floppy, and hard drive) 2 power supply 3 chassis intrusion switch 4 system board 5 card slots (3) for one PCI Express x16 card and two PCI cards 6 heat sink assembly 7 front I/O panel Quick Reference Guide 27
Desktop Computer 2 1 3 4 5 7 6 1 drives bay (CD/DVD, floppy, and hard drive) 2 power supply 3 chassis intrusion switch 4 system board 5 card slots (3) for one PCI Express x16 card and two PCI cards 6 heat sink assembly 7 front I/O panel Quick Reference Guide 27
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...appears, continue to wait until you see the Microsoft® Windows® desktop. On the next start the Dell Diagnostics. 8 Select Run the 32 Bit Dell Diagnostics from the numbered list. Quick Reference Guide 33 Starting the Dell Diagnostics From the Drivers and Utilities CD 1 Insert the Drivers and Utilities...) (see page 33). Then shut down your computer. 2 When the DELL™ logo appears, press immediately. If you wait too long and the Windows logo appears, continue to wait until you see the Windows desktop. Enter system setup (see "System Setup" in your online User's Guide...
...appears, continue to wait until you see the Microsoft® Windows® desktop. On the next start the Dell Diagnostics. 8 Select Run the 32 Bit Dell Diagnostics from the numbered list. Quick Reference Guide 33 Starting the Dell Diagnostics From the Drivers and Utilities CD 1 Insert the Drivers and Utilities...) (see page 33). Then shut down your computer. 2 When the DELL™ logo appears, press immediately. If you wait too long and the Windows logo appears, continue to wait until you see the Windows desktop. Enter system setup (see "System Setup" in your online User's Guide...
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The computer automatically restarts multiple times. Click Exit if Install Windows XP message appears. 3 Restart the computer. 4 Press immediately after the DELL™ logo appears. Windows XP Setup 1 When the Windows XP Setup screen appears, press to select To set up Windows now. 2 Read the information on ... until you want to recover your current Windows XP data, type r to select the repair option, and remove the CD. 4 If you see the Windows desktop, and then shut down the computer and try again. 5 Press the arrow keys to select CD-ROM, and press . 6 When the Press any key to...
The computer automatically restarts multiple times. Click Exit if Install Windows XP message appears. 3 Restart the computer. 4 Press immediately after the DELL™ logo appears. Windows XP Setup 1 When the Windows XP Setup screen appears, press to select To set up Windows now. 2 Read the information on ... until you want to recover your current Windows XP data, type r to select the repair option, and remove the CD. 4 If you see the Windows desktop, and then shut down the computer and try again. 5 Press the arrow keys to select CD-ROM, and press . 6 When the Press any key to...
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...or Microsoft Works Suite programs, you are using the Drivers and Utilities CD for the first time on this computer connect to the Windows desktop. 2 Insert the Drivers and Utilities CD into the CD drive. To complete the installation, respond to the prompts offered by the installation ...Next. 16 When the Who will this computer, the ResourceCD Installation window opens to continue. screen appears, select No, not at the Welcome Dell System Owner screen. 5 Select the appropriate System Model, Operating System, Device Type, and Topic. 44 Quick Reference Guide screen appears, you ...
...or Microsoft Works Suite programs, you are using the Drivers and Utilities CD for the first time on this computer connect to the Windows desktop. 2 Insert the Drivers and Utilities CD into the CD drive. To complete the installation, respond to the prompts offered by the installation ...Next. 16 When the Who will this computer, the ResourceCD Installation window opens to continue. screen appears, select No, not at the Welcome Dell System Owner screen. 5 Select the appropriate System Model, Operating System, Device Type, and Topic. 44 Quick Reference Guide screen appears, you ...