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...place the computer in a poorly ventilated area. NOTICE: To prevent the computer from being pulled, tangled, or stepped on. Use a monitor stand. NOTICE: Do not position your monitor on top of the computer. NOTE: If you have ordered a computer without a hard drive, you can install a drive by ...using the drive rails that are included inside your work area to prevent the cables from overheating and shutting down . 10 Quick Reference Guide www.dell.com | support.dell...
...place the computer in a poorly ventilated area. NOTICE: To prevent the computer from being pulled, tangled, or stepped on. Use a monitor stand. NOTICE: Do not position your monitor on top of the computer. NOTE: If you have ordered a computer without a hard drive, you can install a drive by ...using the drive rails that are included inside your work area to prevent the cables from overheating and shutting down . 10 Quick Reference Guide www.dell.com | support.dell...
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... to the network adapter. See the documentation that follow the safety instructions in to the network adapter. 3 Connect the monitor. www.dell.com | support.dell.com 1 device screw Connecting External Devices CAUTION: Before performing any of the procedures in this section, follow the instructions. 1 Use the USB connectors on the ...
... to the network adapter. See the documentation that follow the safety instructions in to the network adapter. 3 Connect the monitor. www.dell.com | support.dell.com 1 device screw Connecting External Devices CAUTION: Before performing any of the procedures in this section, follow the instructions. 1 Use the USB connectors on the ...
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NOTE: Your computer may vary slightly from the following setup figures. NOTE: Before you install any devices or software that did not ship with your computer, read the documentation that came with the software or device, or contact the vendor to turn on the computer and monitor. network connector USB connector Quick Reference Guide 13 5 Connect power cables to the computer, monitor, and devices and insert the other ends of the power cables to electrical outlets. 6 Press the power buttons to verify that the software or device is compatible with your computer and operating system.
NOTE: Your computer may vary slightly from the following setup figures. NOTE: Before you install any devices or software that did not ship with your computer, read the documentation that came with the software or device, or contact the vendor to turn on the computer and monitor. network connector USB connector Quick Reference Guide 13 5 Connect power cables to the computer, monitor, and devices and insert the other ends of the power cables to electrical outlets. 6 Press the power buttons to verify that the software or device is compatible with your computer and operating system.
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www.dell.com | support.dell.com Connecting a DVI Monitor If you have a DVI-compatible monitor, plug the cable from your monitor in to the white DVI display-connector on the computer back panel. Connecting a VGA Monitor If you have a VGA-compatible monitor, use the adapter cable to connect the cable from your monitor to the white DVI display-connector on the computer back panel. 14 Quick Reference Guide
www.dell.com | support.dell.com Connecting a DVI Monitor If you have a DVI-compatible monitor, plug the cable from your monitor in to the white DVI display-connector on the computer back panel. Connecting a VGA Monitor If you have a VGA-compatible monitor, use the adapter cable to connect the cable from your monitor to the white DVI display-connector on the computer back panel. 14 Quick Reference Guide
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... the Product Information Guide. 1 If you begin any of the pins. 3 Slide the hard drive into the bracket. Connecting Two Monitors Use the adapter cable to connect both a VGA monitor and a DVI monitor to the white DVI displayconnector on the back of the computer. In order for the connection to be secure, verify...
... the Product Information Guide. 1 If you begin any of the pins. 3 Slide the hard drive into the bracket. Connecting Two Monitors Use the adapter cable to connect both a VGA monitor and a DVI monitor to the white DVI displayconnector on the back of the computer. In order for the connection to be secure, verify...
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.... To help identify where in the suspended state Press the power button to complete. Solid green and a beep code during POST The monitor may be to wake the computer. (Microsoft® Windows® 2000 and Windows XP). Blinks green several A configuration error exists.... problem was detected while the BIOS See "Running the Dell™ IDE Hard Drive was executing. Solid yellow The Dell Diagnostics is running a test, If the Dell Diagnostics is required. If the computer does not boot, contact Dell for instructions on , and the computer is identified. Solid...
.... To help identify where in the suspended state Press the power button to complete. Solid green and a beep code during POST The monitor may be to wake the computer. (Microsoft® Windows® 2000 and Windows XP). Blinks green several A configuration error exists.... problem was detected while the BIOS See "Running the Dell™ IDE Hard Drive was executing. Solid yellow The Dell Diagnostics is running a test, If the Dell Diagnostics is required. If the computer does not boot, contact Dell for instructions on , and the computer is identified. Solid...
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... reinstall an additional module. • If available, install properly working memory of the same type into your monitor screen. • If the problem persists, contact Dell. condition after POST. yellow yellow yellow green yellow green yellow green yellow green green green No memory modules are... detected, but a memory configuration or compatibility error exists. For information on your computer. • If the problem persists, contact Dell. • Ensure that appears on memory modules, see your online User's Guide. • If you have two memory modules installed, ...
... reinstall an additional module. • If available, install properly working memory of the same type into your monitor screen. • If the problem persists, contact Dell. condition after POST. yellow yellow yellow green yellow green yellow green yellow green green green No memory modules are... detected, but a memory configuration or compatibility error exists. For information on your computer. • If the problem persists, contact Dell. • Ensure that appears on memory modules, see your online User's Guide. • If you have two memory modules installed, ...
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... Time-of-day clock stopped Serial or parallel port test failure Failure to decompress code to identify a more serious cause. 3 Contact Dell for technical assistance. This beep code tells you that the computer encountered a memory problem. If your computer beeps during start -up if the... monitor cannot display errors or problems. This series of beeps, called a beep code, identifies a problem. One possible beep code (code 1-3-1) consists of one ...
... Time-of-day clock stopped Serial or parallel port test failure Failure to decompress code to identify a more serious cause. 3 Contact Dell for technical assistance. This beep code tells you that the computer encountered a memory problem. If your computer beeps during start -up if the... monitor cannot display errors or problems. This series of beeps, called a beep code, identifies a problem. One possible beep code (code 1-3-1) consists of one ...
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...in the Properties window reports the cards or devices that you to return your data files or recover them. System Restore does not monitor your computer to an earlier operating state (without affecting data files) if changes to the hardware, software, or other system settings have... Restore Point 1 Click the Start button and click Help and Support. 2 Click System Restore. 3 Follow the instructions on the screen. www.dell.com | support.dell.com 7 Double-click any files or programs until the system restoration is complete. 1 Click the Start button, point to All Programs→ Accessories...
...in the Properties window reports the cards or devices that you to return your data files or recover them. System Restore does not monitor your computer to an earlier operating state (without affecting data files) if changes to the hardware, software, or other system settings have... Restore Point 1 Click the Start button and click Help and Support. 2 Click System Restore. 3 Follow the instructions on the screen. www.dell.com | support.dell.com 7 Double-click any files or programs until the system restoration is complete. 1 Click the Start button, point to All Programs→ Accessories...