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... Before You Begin 20 Mini Tower Computer 21 Desktop Computer 23 Small Form Factor Computer 24 Ultra-Small 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...
... Before You Begin 20 Mini Tower Computer 21 Desktop Computer 23 Small Form Factor Computer 24 Ultra-Small 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...
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Operating System CD The operating system is already installed on your problem. 4 Follow the instructions on the screen. Small form factor chassis • DCCY - Windows Help and Support Center 1 Click the Start button and click Help and Support. 2 Type a ...devices (such as a modem) • How to reinstall my operating system Find It Here Dell Premier Support Website - Desktop chassis • DCSM - Ultra-small form factor chassis Quick Reference Guide 7 premiersupport.dell.com The Dell Premier Support website is optional and may not be available in certain regions. NOTE: The ...
Operating System CD The operating system is already installed on your problem. 4 Follow the instructions on the screen. Small form factor chassis • DCCY - Windows Help and Support Center 1 Click the Start button and click Help and Support. 2 Type a ...devices (such as a modem) • How to reinstall my operating system Find It Here Dell Premier Support Website - Desktop chassis • DCSM - Ultra-small form factor chassis Quick Reference Guide 7 premiersupport.dell.com The Dell Premier Support website is optional and may not be available in certain regions. NOTE: The ...
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... enabled, when you use the back USB connectors for the voltage 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 USB connectors. 4 voltage selection switch... electrically rated to match the orientation of the badge, press firmly, and turn off the computer by pressing the power button for 6 seconds or longer. Small Form Factor Computer - To rotate the badge, place fingers around the outside of your location.
... enabled, when you use the back USB connectors for the voltage 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 USB connectors. 4 voltage selection switch... electrically rated to match the orientation of the badge, press firmly, and turn off the computer by pressing the power button for 6 seconds or longer. Small Form Factor Computer - To rotate the badge, place fingers around the outside of your location.
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... if it is in your computer. Connect the power cable to indicate different operating states: • No light - Insert a floppy disk into the appropriate connector. Small Form Factor Computer - The computer is turned off. • Steady green - To exit from a power-saving mode, see "Diagnostic Lights" on the diagnostic code. 5 diagnostic lights 6 hard...
... if it is in your computer. Connect the power cable to indicate different operating states: • No light - Insert a floppy disk into the appropriate connector. Small Form Factor Computer - The computer is turned off. • Steady green - To exit from a power-saving mode, see "Diagnostic Lights" on the diagnostic code. 5 diagnostic lights 6 hard...
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... location. 5 padlock ring Insert a padlock to lock the computer cover. 6 cover release latch Use this latch to open the computer cover. Mini Tower, Desktop, and Small Form Factor Computers - For more information, see "System Setup Options" in your online User's Guide. • Green - The computer is automatically disabled if the computer detects an...
... location. 5 padlock ring Insert a padlock to lock the computer cover. 6 cover release latch Use this latch to open the computer cover. Mini Tower, Desktop, and Small Form Factor Computers - For more information, see "System Setup Options" in your online User's Guide. • Green - The computer is automatically disabled if the computer detects an...
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... speakers into either of power light patterns that can help you troubleshoot problems with your computer. See "Power Problems" in your online User's Guide. Ultra-Small Form Factor Computer -
... speakers into either of power light patterns that can help you troubleshoot problems with your computer. See "Power Problems" in your online User's Guide. Ultra-Small Form Factor Computer -
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... your computer. Back View 1 2 3 5 1 diagnostic lights 2 computer cover release knob 4 Use the lights to flow through your computer. Ultra-Small Form Factor Computer - To ensure proper ventilation, do not block these cooling vents. Ultra-Small Form Factor Computer - To ensure proper ventilation, do not block these cooling vents. Rotate this knob in the module bay. The...
... your computer. Back View 1 2 3 5 1 diagnostic lights 2 computer cover release knob 4 Use the lights to flow through your computer. Ultra-Small Form Factor Computer - To ensure proper ventilation, do not block these cooling vents. Ultra-Small Form Factor Computer - To ensure proper ventilation, do not block these cooling vents. Rotate this knob in the module bay. The...
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... computer is turned off in system setup. Quick Reference Guide 19 To ensure proper ventilation, do not block these cooling vents. Ultra-Small Form Factor Computer - 3 back-panel connectors 4 power connector 5 vents See the following subsection, "Ultra-Small Form Factor Computer - Back-Panel Connectors," for information about the connectors on the back panel of your computer.
... computer is turned off in system setup. Quick Reference Guide 19 To ensure proper ventilation, do not block these cooling vents. Ultra-Small Form Factor Computer - 3 back-panel connectors 4 power connector 5 vents See the following subsection, "Ultra-Small Form Factor Computer - Back-Panel Connectors," for information about the connectors on the back panel of your computer.
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... hinge tabs and set it aside on a clean, non-abrasive surface. 1 4 2 3 24 Quick Reference Guide 1 security cable slot 2 cover release latch 3 padlock ring 4 computer cover Small Form Factor Computer NOTICE: Before touching anything inside your computer, ground yourself by touching an unpainted metal surface.
... hinge tabs and set it aside on a clean, non-abrasive surface. 1 4 2 3 24 Quick Reference Guide 1 security cable slot 2 cover release latch 3 padlock ring 4 computer cover Small Form Factor Computer NOTICE: Before touching anything inside your computer, ground yourself by touching an unpainted metal surface.
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While you work, periodically touch an unpainted metal surface to dissipate any static electricity that could harm internal components. 1 Follow the procedures in "Before You Begin" on page 20. 2 Rotate the cover release knob in a clockwise direction. 3 Slide the computer cover forward by touching an unpainted metal surface. Ultra-Small Form Factor Computer NOTICE: Before touching anything inside your computer, ground yourself by approximately 1 cm (½ inch), or until it stops, and then raise the cover. 1 1 cover release knob Quick Reference Guide 25
While you work, periodically touch an unpainted metal surface to dissipate any static electricity that could harm internal components. 1 Follow the procedures in "Before You Begin" on page 20. 2 Rotate the cover release knob in a clockwise direction. 3 Slide the computer cover forward by touching an unpainted metal surface. Ultra-Small Form Factor Computer NOTICE: Before touching anything inside your computer, ground yourself by approximately 1 cm (½ inch), or until it stops, and then raise the cover. 1 1 cover release knob Quick Reference Guide 25
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Small Form Factor Computer 3 4 2 1 5 6 1 drive release latch 2 CD/DVD drive 3 power supply and fan 4 hard drive 5 system board 6 heat sink assembly 28 Quick Reference Guide
Small Form Factor Computer 3 4 2 1 5 6 1 drive release latch 2 CD/DVD drive 3 power supply and fan 4 hard drive 5 system board 6 heat sink assembly 28 Quick Reference Guide
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..., not to the connector on the back panel. See the appropriate figures that might prevent air circulation around the chassis. Quick Reference Guide 29 Ultra-Small Form Factor Computer 1 2 3 5 4 1 heat sink assembly 2 speaker (optional) 3 memory modules (2) 4 hard drive 5 chassis intrusion switch Setting Up Your Computer CAUTION: Before performing any of the procedures in...
..., not to the connector on the back panel. See the appropriate figures that might prevent air circulation around the chassis. Quick Reference Guide 29 Ultra-Small Form Factor Computer 1 2 3 5 4 1 heat sink assembly 2 speaker (optional) 3 memory modules (2) 4 hard drive 5 chassis intrusion switch Setting Up Your Computer CAUTION: Before performing any of the procedures in...