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... 9 Setting Up Your Computer (Desktop Orientation 14 About Your Computer 19 Front View (Tower Orientation 19 Back View (Tower Orientation 21 Front View (Desktop Orientation 22 Back View (Desktop Orientation 24 Back-Panel Connectors 24 Inside View 27 System Board Components ... Resolving Software and Hardware Incompatibilities 32 Using Microsoft® Windows® XP System Restore 32 Using the Last Known Good Configuration 34 Dell Diagnostics 34 Before You Start Testing 36 Beep Codes 36 Error Messages 37 Diagnostic Lights 37 Frequently Asked Questions 42 Index 45 Contents 3
... 9 Setting Up Your Computer (Desktop Orientation 14 About Your Computer 19 Front View (Tower Orientation 19 Back View (Tower Orientation 21 Front View (Desktop Orientation 22 Back View (Desktop Orientation 24 Back-Panel Connectors 24 Inside View 27 System Board Components ... Resolving Software and Hardware Incompatibilities 32 Using Microsoft® Windows® XP System Restore 32 Using the Last Known Good Configuration 34 Dell Diagnostics 34 Before You Start Testing 36 Beep Codes 36 Error Messages 37 Diagnostic Lights 37 Frequently Asked Questions 42 Index 45 Contents 3
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... a network card installed, connect the network cable to the network adapter. NOTE: If your computer. 1 Connect the keyboard and the mouse. Setting Up Your Computer (Tower Orientation) CAUTION: Before you begin any of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions in the Product Information Guide. PS/2 or USB 2 Connect...
... a network card installed, connect the network cable to the network adapter. NOTE: If your computer. 1 Connect the keyboard and the mouse. Setting Up Your Computer (Tower Orientation) CAUTION: Before you begin any of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions in the Product Information Guide. PS/2 or USB 2 Connect...
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... documentation that came with the software or device or contact the vendor to verify that the software or device is compatible with your tower computer. www.dell.com | support.dell.com 6 Install additional software or devices. Setting Up Your Computer (Desktop Orientation) CAUTION: Before you install any of the procedures in this section...
... documentation that came with the software or device or contact the vendor to verify that the software or device is compatible with your tower computer. www.dell.com | support.dell.com 6 Install additional software or devices. Setting Up Your Computer (Desktop Orientation) CAUTION: Before you install any of the procedures in this section...
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About Your Computer Front View (Tower Orientation) 1 14 2 13 3 4 12 5 11 6 1234 10 7 9 8 1 upper 5.25-inch drive bay Holds a CD/DVD drive. 2 lower 5.25-inch drive bay Holds a CD/DVD drive ...
About Your Computer Front View (Tower Orientation) 1 14 2 13 3 4 12 5 11 6 1234 10 7 9 8 1 upper 5.25-inch drive bay Holds a CD/DVD drive. 2 lower 5.25-inch drive bay Holds a CD/DVD drive ...
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Back View (Tower Orientation) 1 2 3 4 1 power connector Insert the power cable into this connector. 2 voltage selection switch See the safety instructions in the Product Information Guide for more information. 3 back-panel connectors Plug serial, USB, and other devices into the appropriate connector. 4 card slots Access connectors for any installed PCI or PCI Express cards. Quick Reference Guide 21
Back View (Tower Orientation) 1 2 3 4 1 power connector Insert the power cable into this connector. 2 voltage selection switch See the safety instructions in the Product Information Guide for more information. 3 back-panel connectors Plug serial, USB, and other devices into the appropriate connector. 4 card slots Access connectors for any installed PCI or PCI Express cards. Quick Reference Guide 21
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...information about your computer such as: • Technical specifications • Information for changing the orientation of your computer from a desktop to a tower • Front and back views of your computer, including all of the available connectors • Inside views of your computer, including a ... drives, the microprocessor, and the battery • Information for troubleshooting various computer problems • Instructions for using the Dell Diagnostics and reinstalling drivers • Information on how to contact Dell You can access the User's Guide from your hard drive or the...
...information about your computer such as: • Technical specifications • Information for changing the orientation of your computer from a desktop to a tower • Front and back views of your computer, including all of the available connectors • Inside views of your computer, including a ... drives, the microprocessor, and the battery • Information for troubleshooting various computer problems • Instructions for using the Dell Diagnostics and reinstalling drivers • Information on how to contact Dell You can access the User's Guide from your hard drive or the...
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... page 14 Y-cable has a single connector on one for information on connecting monitors to support dual- (Tower Orientation)" on contacting Dell, see page 15. An adapter should be (Desktop Orientation)" on the card. For the tower information. Solution Where to Find Additional Information If your computer has the required See "Setting Up Your...
... page 14 Y-cable has a single connector on one for information on connecting monitors to support dual- (Tower Orientation)" on contacting Dell, see page 15. An adapter should be (Desktop Orientation)" on the card. For the tower information. Solution Where to Find Additional Information If your computer has the required See "Setting Up Your...
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... Guide, see communicate with other technical specifications for illustrations of your computer and the hardware. at specifications table that provides support.dell.com and use one page 19 for my computer? and back views of the front internal, and five on page 5. How... 1394 devices? For more detailed information about the hardware and other Dell users "Finding Information" on the Dell Support website at support.dell.com. Your User's Guide has a Go to Find Additional Information Your tower computer has eight USB See "About Your Computer" on connectors (...
... Guide, see communicate with other technical specifications for illustrations of your computer and the hardware. at specifications table that provides support.dell.com and use one page 19 for my computer? and back views of the front internal, and five on page 5. How... 1394 devices? For more detailed information about the hardware and other Dell users "Finding Information" on the Dell Support website at support.dell.com. Your User's Guide has a Go to Find Additional Information Your tower computer has eight USB See "About Your Computer" on connectors (...