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...-Tower Computer 9 Setting Up Your Desktop Computer 14 Locating Your User's Guide 19 Opening Your Mini-Tower Computer 20 The Card Cooling Fan 22 Opening Your Desktop Computer 23 Caring for Your Computer 24 Solving Problems 25 Troubleshooting Tips 25 Resolving Software and Hardware Incompatibilities 25 Using Microsoft Windows XP System Restore 26 Using Last Known Good Configuration 28 Dell Diagnostics 28 Before You Start Testing 30 Beep Codes 30 Error Messages 31 Diagnostic Lights 31 Frequently Asked...
...-Tower Computer 9 Setting Up Your Desktop Computer 14 Locating Your User's Guide 19 Opening Your Mini-Tower Computer 20 The Card Cooling Fan 22 Opening Your Desktop Computer 23 Caring for Your Computer 24 Solving Problems 25 Troubleshooting Tips 25 Resolving Software and Hardware Incompatibilities 25 Using Microsoft Windows XP System Restore 26 Using Last Known Good Configuration 28 Dell Diagnostics 28 Before You Start Testing 30 Beep Codes 30 Error Messages 31 Diagnostic Lights 31 Frequently Asked...
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... CD to provide last-minute updates about technical changes to reinstall drivers, run the Dell Diagnostics (see page 28), or access your computer or advanced technical-reference material for my computer • My device documentation • System board connectors • Location of your computer. Quick Reference Guide 5 You can be included on the inside cover of system board components Find it Here Drivers and Utilities CD (also known as...
... CD to provide last-minute updates about technical changes to reinstall drivers, run the Dell Diagnostics (see page 28), or access your computer or advanced technical-reference material for my computer • My device documentation • System board connectors • Location of your computer. Quick Reference Guide 5 You can be included on the inside cover of system board components Find it Here Drivers and Utilities CD (also known as...
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... Windows License These labels are located on your computer. • Use the Service Tag to identify your computer when you use support.dell.com or contact technical support. • Enter the Express Service Code to troubleshoot and solve problems • Service Tag and Express Service Code • Microsoft Windows License Label Dell Precision User's Guide Microsoft® Windows® XP Help and Support Center 1 Click the Start button and click Help and Support. 2 Click User's and system guides and click User's guides...
... Windows License These labels are located on your computer. • Use the Service Tag to identify your computer when you use support.dell.com or contact technical support. • Enter the Express Service Code to troubleshoot and solve problems • Service Tag and Express Service Code • Microsoft Windows License Label Dell Precision User's Guide Microsoft® Windows® XP Help and Support Center 1 Click the Start button and click Help and Support. 2 Click User's and system guides and click User's guides...
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... - Drivers, patches, and software updates • Reference - support.dell.com NOTE: Select your problem. 4 Follow the instructions on my computer configuration • Service contract for my computer • How to use Windows XP • Documentation for my computer • Documentation for devices (such as memory, the hard drive, and the operating system • Customer Care - Upgrade information for corporate, government, and education customers. Computer documentation, product specifications, and...
... - Drivers, patches, and software updates • Reference - support.dell.com NOTE: Select your problem. 4 Follow the instructions on my computer configuration • Service contract for my computer • How to use Windows XP • Documentation for my computer • Documentation for devices (such as memory, the hard drive, and the operating system • Customer Care - Upgrade information for corporate, government, and education customers. Computer documentation, product specifications, and...
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Voltage from telephone communications can damage the network adapter. Quick Reference Guide 9 Setting Up Your Mini-Tower Computer CAUTION: Before you begin any of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions located in the Product Information Guide. NOTICE: Do not connect a modem cable to properly set up your computer has a network card installed, connect the network cable to the card. You must complete all steps to the network adapter. NOTE: If your computer. 1 Connect the keyboard and the mouse. 2 Connect the modem or the network cable.
Voltage from telephone communications can damage the network adapter. Quick Reference Guide 9 Setting Up Your Mini-Tower Computer CAUTION: Before you begin any of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions located in the Product Information Guide. NOTICE: Do not connect a modem cable to properly set up your computer has a network card installed, connect the network cable to the card. You must complete all steps to the network adapter. NOTE: If your computer. 1 Connect the keyboard and the mouse. 2 Connect the modem or the network cable.
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... VGA adapters to connect two VGA monitors to one or two DVI monitors. VGA VGA Use the VGA adapter when you want to connect your computer to one or two monitors. Use the VGA adapter to connect a VGA monitor to one of the DVI connector.s on your computer. 12 Quick Reference Guide www.dell.com | support.dell.com For dual-monitor capable cards with 2 DVI connectors Dual DVI Dual DVI With One VGA Adapter Dual DVI With Two VGA Adapters DVI DVI DVI VGA VGA VGA Use the DVI connectors...
... VGA adapters to connect two VGA monitors to one or two DVI monitors. VGA VGA Use the VGA adapter when you want to connect your computer to one or two monitors. Use the VGA adapter to connect a VGA monitor to one of the DVI connector.s on your computer. 12 Quick Reference Guide www.dell.com | support.dell.com For dual-monitor capable cards with 2 DVI connectors Dual DVI Dual DVI With One VGA Adapter Dual DVI With Two VGA Adapters DVI DVI DVI VGA VGA VGA Use the DVI connectors...
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4 Connect the speakers. NOTE: If your computer has an audio card installed, connect the speakers to the card. 5 Connect the power cables and turn on the computer and monitor. Quick Reference Guide 13
4 Connect the speakers. NOTE: If your computer has an audio card installed, connect the speakers to the card. 5 Connect the power cables and turn on the computer and monitor. Quick Reference Guide 13
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NOTE: You may need to use the provided adapter or cable to connect your monitor in various ways. Quick Reference Guide 15 2 Connect the modem or the network cable. Depending on your graphics card, you can connect your monitor to the card. 3 Connect the monitor. NOTE: If your computer has a network card installed, connect the network cable to the computer.
NOTE: You may need to use the provided adapter or cable to connect your monitor in various ways. Quick Reference Guide 15 2 Connect the modem or the network cable. Depending on your graphics card, you can connect your monitor to the card. 3 Connect the monitor. NOTE: If your computer has a network card installed, connect the network cable to the computer.
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... dual-monitor capable cards with 1 DVI and 1 VGA connector Single DVI/Single VGA Dual VGA With VGA Adapter DVI VGA Use the appropriate connector(s) when you want to connect your computer to one or two DVI a VGA monitor to the DVI connectors on your computer. connectors on your computer. Use two VGA adapters to connect two VGA monitors to one or two monitors. Quick Reference Guide 17 VGA VGA Use the VGA adapter when you want to connect your computer to two VGA monitors...
... dual-monitor capable cards with 1 DVI and 1 VGA connector Single DVI/Single VGA Dual VGA With VGA Adapter DVI VGA Use the appropriate connector(s) when you want to connect your computer to one or two DVI a VGA monitor to the DVI connectors on your computer. connectors on your computer. Use two VGA adapters to connect two VGA monitors to one or two monitors. Quick Reference Guide 17 VGA VGA Use the VGA adapter when you want to connect your computer to two VGA monitors...
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... desktop computer has an optional front IEEE 1394 connector. Before you purchased an addin IEEE 1394 card. You have completed the setup for your computer has an audio card installed, connect the speakers to verify that the software or device is compatible with your User's Guide. 6 Install additional software or devices. To purchase a card, contact Dell. Connect the power cables 5 and turn on the add-in card, see your computer and operating system. www.dell.com | support.dell.com 4 Connect...
... desktop computer has an optional front IEEE 1394 connector. Before you purchased an addin IEEE 1394 card. You have completed the setup for your computer has an audio card installed, connect the speakers to verify that the software or device is compatible with your User's Guide. 6 Install additional software or devices. To purchase a card, contact Dell. Connect the power cables 5 and turn on the add-in card, see your computer and operating system. www.dell.com | support.dell.com 4 Connect...
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...a detailed graphic of the system board and the connectors • Instructions for cleaning your computer • Information on software features, such as LegacySelect Technology control, using a password, and system setup options • Tips and information for using the Microsoft Windows XP operating system • Instructions for removing and installing parts, including memory, cards, drives, the microprocessor, and the battery • Information for troubleshooting various computer problems • Instructions for using the Dell Diagnostics and reinstalling drivers • Information...
...a detailed graphic of the system board and the connectors • Instructions for cleaning your computer • Information on software features, such as LegacySelect Technology control, using a password, and system setup options • Tips and information for using the Microsoft Windows XP operating system • Instructions for removing and installing parts, including memory, cards, drives, the microprocessor, and the battery • Information for troubleshooting various computer problems • Instructions for using the Dell Diagnostics and reinstalling drivers • Information...
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www.dell.com | support.dell.com CD/DVD drive floppy drive (optional) power supply hard drive security cable slot processor airflow shroud and fan padlock ring Caring for Your Computer To help maintain your computer, follow these suggestions: • To avoid losing or corrupting data, never turn off your computer when the hard drive light is on. • Schedule regular virus scans using virus software. • Manage hard drive space by periodically deleting unnecessary files...
www.dell.com | support.dell.com CD/DVD drive floppy drive (optional) power supply hard drive security cable slot processor airflow shroud and fan padlock ring Caring for Your Computer To help maintain your computer, follow these suggestions: • To avoid losing or corrupting data, never turn off your computer when the hard drive light is on. • Schedule regular virus scans using virus software. • Manage hard drive space by periodically deleting unnecessary files...
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... use Device Manager to access your User's Guide. Windows XP To resolve incompatibilities using Device Manager: 1 Click the Start button, point to support.dell.com (on my computer, and click Next. Windows 2000 To resolve incompatibilities using the Hardware Troubleshooter: 1 Click the Start button and click Help and Support. 2 Type hardware troubleshooter in the Search field and click the arrow to start the search. 3 Click Hardware Troubleshooter in your computer: • If you added or removed a part before the problem started, review the installation...
... use Device Manager to access your User's Guide. Windows XP To resolve incompatibilities using Device Manager: 1 Click the Start button, point to support.dell.com (on my computer, and click Next. Windows 2000 To resolve incompatibilities using the Hardware Troubleshooter: 1 Click the Start button and click Help and Support. 2 Type hardware troubleshooter in the Search field and click the arrow to start the search. 3 Click Hardware Troubleshooter in your computer: • If you added or removed a part before the problem started, review the installation...
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..., open, or delete any device marked with the device for information about using the Hardware Troubleshooter: 1 Click the Start button and click Help. 2 Click Troubleshooting and Maintenance on configuring the device. NOTICE: Make regular backups of your computer to an earlier operating state (without affecting data files) if changes to the hardware, software, or other system settings have left the computer in the Properties window reports the cards or devices that...
..., open, or delete any device marked with the device for information about using the Hardware Troubleshooter: 1 Click the Start button and click Help. 2 Click Troubleshooting and Maintenance on configuring the device. NOTICE: Make regular backups of your computer to an earlier operating state (without affecting data files) if changes to the hardware, software, or other system settings have left the computer in the Properties window reports the cards or devices that...
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... click System Restore. 2 Click Undo my last restoration and click Next. 3 Click Next. Quick Reference Guide 27 3 Click a calendar date to which you to see if System Restore is enabled: 1 Click the Start button and click Control Panel. 2 Click Performance and Maintenance. 3 Click System. 4 Click the System Restore tab. 5 Ensure that Turn off System Restore is complete. 1 Click the Start button, point to restore your computer...
... click System Restore. 2 Click Undo my last restoration and click Next. 3 Click Next. Quick Reference Guide 27 3 Click a calendar date to which you to see if System Restore is enabled: 1 Click the Start button and click Control Panel. 2 Click Performance and Maintenance. 3 Click System. 4 Click the System Restore tab. 5 Ensure that Turn off System Restore is complete. 1 Click the Start button, point to restore your computer...
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...: The Dell Diagnostics works only on page 25 and run them in a file • Suspend testing if an error is detected or terminate testing if a certain number of the procedures in error messages. The Dell Diagnostics allow you begin any of errors occur • Access online Help screens that tell you contact Dell for technical assistance. Other Options to : • Perform quick checks or extensive tests on your hard drive...
...: The Dell Diagnostics works only on page 25 and run them in a file • Suspend testing if an error is detected or terminate testing if a certain number of the procedures in error messages. The Dell Diagnostics allow you begin any of errors occur • Access online Help screens that tell you contact Dell for technical assistance. Other Options to : • Perform quick checks or extensive tests on your hard drive...
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... interrupt mask register failure Interrupt vector loading failure Keyboard Controller Test failure NVRAM power loss Invalid NVRAM configuration Video Memory Test failure Screen initialization failure Screen retrace failure Search for video ROM failure 30 Quick Reference Guide If a beep code is attached. • Enter system setup, review your computer's configuration information, and enable all of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions in the following table. One possible series (code 1-3-1) consists of one beep. This series tell you begin any...
... interrupt mask register failure Interrupt vector loading failure Keyboard Controller Test failure NVRAM power loss Invalid NVRAM configuration Video Memory Test failure Screen initialization failure Screen retrace failure Search for video ROM failure 30 Quick Reference Guide If a beep code is attached. • Enter system setup, review your computer's configuration information, and enable all of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions in the following table. One possible series (code 1-3-1) consists of one beep. This series tell you begin any...
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... information on memory modules, see your User's Guide. • If the problem persists, contact Dell. For more information on memory modules, see your User's Guide. Contact Dell for technical assistance. For more information on contacting Dell, see your User's Guide. • If available, install properly working memory of the same type into your User's Guide. 34 Quick Reference Guide System board failure has occurred. For more information on memory modules, see your User's Guide. •...
... information on memory modules, see your User's Guide. • If the problem persists, contact Dell. For more information on memory modules, see your User's Guide. Contact Dell for technical assistance. For more information on contacting Dell, see your User's Guide. • If available, install properly working memory of the same type into your User's Guide. 34 Quick Reference Guide System board failure has occurred. For more information on memory modules, see your User's Guide. •...
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... connectors (plug these connectors into the monitor cables). To order a card cooling fan, contact Dell. Connect my speakers? connector but your monitor has a VGA connector, then you fan or a card, see "Connect the monitor" on the for the desktop computer, see the monitor setup, then look in your User's Guide. www.dell.com | support.dell.com Frequently Asked Questions How Do I... If you have installed a new graphics For information on installing a card card that came connect the speakers to use an adapter. The Y-cable has a single Drivers and Utilities...
... connectors (plug these connectors into the monitor cables). To order a card cooling fan, contact Dell. Connect my speakers? connector but your monitor has a VGA connector, then you fan or a card, see "Connect the monitor" on the for the desktop computer, see the monitor setup, then look in your User's Guide. www.dell.com | support.dell.com Frequently Asked Questions How Do I... If you have installed a new graphics For information on installing a card card that came connect the speakers to use an adapter. The Y-cable has a single Drivers and Utilities...
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...7 support site, 7 Dell Diagnostics, 28 Dell Premier Support website, 6-7 Device Manager, 25 diagnostic lights, 31 diagnostics Dell, 28 Drivers and Utilities CD, 5 lights, 31 documentation, 14 device, 5 online, 7 Product Information Guide, 6 ResourceCD, 5 User's Guide, 6 drivers ResourceCD, 5 Drivers and Utilities CD, 5 E error messages diagnostic lights, 31 F finding information, 5 H hardware conflicts, 25 Dell Diagnostics, 28 Hardware Troubleshooter, 25 Help and Support Center, 7 I installing parts turning off your computer, 20, 23 IRQ conflicts, 25 L labels Microsoft Windows, 6 Service Tag...
...7 support site, 7 Dell Diagnostics, 28 Dell Premier Support website, 6-7 Device Manager, 25 diagnostic lights, 31 diagnostics Dell, 28 Drivers and Utilities CD, 5 lights, 31 documentation, 14 device, 5 online, 7 Product Information Guide, 6 ResourceCD, 5 User's Guide, 6 drivers ResourceCD, 5 Drivers and Utilities CD, 5 E error messages diagnostic lights, 31 F finding information, 5 H hardware conflicts, 25 Dell Diagnostics, 28 Hardware Troubleshooter, 25 Help and Support Center, 7 I installing parts turning off your computer, 20, 23 IRQ conflicts, 25 L labels Microsoft Windows, 6 Service Tag...
