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...Your Computer 10 Changing Between Tower and Desktop Orientations 10 Installing Your Computer in an Enclosure . . . . . 11 Transferring Information to a New Computer . . . . 13 Power Protection Devices 16 About Your Computer 18 Front View (Tower Orientation 18 Back View (Tower Orientation 20 Back Panel Connectors (Tower Orientation) . . . . . 21 Front View... Computer 26 Computer, Keyboard, and Monitor 26 Mouse (Non-Optical 26 Floppy Drive 27 CDs and DVDs 27 Troubleshooting Tools 27 Power Lights 27 Diagnostic Lights 29 Beep Codes 33 System Messages 34 Hardware Troubleshooter 35...
...Your Computer 10 Changing Between Tower and Desktop Orientations 10 Installing Your Computer in an Enclosure . . . . . 11 Transferring Information to a New Computer . . . . 13 Power Protection Devices 16 About Your Computer 18 Front View (Tower Orientation 18 Back View (Tower Orientation 20 Back Panel Connectors (Tower Orientation) . . . . . 21 Front View... Computer 26 Computer, Keyboard, and Monitor 26 Mouse (Non-Optical 26 Floppy Drive 27 CDs and DVDs 27 Troubleshooting Tools 27 Power Lights 27 Diagnostic Lights 29 Beep Codes 33 System Messages 34 Hardware Troubleshooter 35...
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... you chose for transferring your old computer, click Next. 3 Under Where are available to protect against power fluctuations and failures: • Surge protectors • Line conditioners • Uninterruptible power supplies (UPS) 16 Quick Reference Guide Power Protection Devices Several devices are the files and settings?, click to select the method you want to...
... you chose for transferring your old computer, click Next. 3 Under Where are available to protect against power fluctuations and failures: • Surge protectors • Line conditioners • Uninterruptible power supplies (UPS) 16 Quick Reference Guide Power Protection Devices Several devices are the files and settings?, click to select the method you want to...
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...loss or file damage. See the surge protector documentation for modem protection. See the UPS manufacturer documentation for certain types of power while data is approved by nearby lightning strikes. Some surge protector manufacturers include warranty coverage for information on battery operating time ...connection instructions. NOTICE: Not all surge protectors offer network adapter protection. Connect other devices, such as a printer, to a separate power strip that the device is being saved to the hard drive may result in your area, disconnect the telephone line from voltage spikes...
...loss or file damage. See the surge protector documentation for modem protection. See the UPS manufacturer documentation for certain types of power while data is approved by nearby lightning strikes. Some surge protector manufacturers include warranty coverage for information on battery operating time ...connection instructions. NOTICE: Not all surge protectors offer network adapter protection. Connect other devices, such as a printer, to a separate power strip that the device is being saved to the hard drive may result in your area, disconnect the telephone line from voltage spikes...
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... that you connect occasionally, such as printers and keyboards. 7 Dell rotatable badge To rotate the Dell badge for tower-to-desktop conversion: remove the front panel ("Removing the Computer Cover" in the center of this button indicates power state. The light in your User's Guide for more information....avoid losing data, do not use the back USB connectors for devices that you troubleshoot a computer problem based on the computer. Dell recommends that typically remain connected, such as flash memory keys or cameras, or for bootable USB devices (see "Power Lights" on page 27.
... that you connect occasionally, such as printers and keyboards. 7 Dell rotatable badge To rotate the Dell badge for tower-to-desktop conversion: remove the front panel ("Removing the Computer Cover" in the center of this button indicates power state. The light in your User's Guide for more information....avoid losing data, do not use the back USB connectors for devices that you troubleshoot a computer problem based on the computer. Dell recommends that typically remain connected, such as flash memory keys or cameras, or for bootable USB devices (see "Power Lights" on page 27.
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... other devices into the appropriate connector. CAUTION: Ensure that none of the system air vents are blocked. Back View (Tower Orientation) 1 2 3 1 power connector 2 card slots 3 back panel connectors Insert the power cable. For more information, see "Back View (Desktop Orientation)" on either the top or bottom (one x8 PCI Express slot (wired...
... other devices into the appropriate connector. CAUTION: Ensure that none of the system air vents are blocked. Back View (Tower Orientation) 1 2 3 1 power connector 2 card slots 3 back panel connectors Insert the power cable. For more information, see "Back View (Desktop Orientation)" on either the top or bottom (one x8 PCI Express slot (wired...
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... To rotate the Dell badge for voice or musical input into a sound or telephony program....(4) Use these lights to help you troubleshoot a computer problem based on the diagnostic code. For more information, see "Power Lights" on page 27. Instead, perform an operating system shutdown. 9 headphone connector Use the headphone connector to attach ...connector to attach a personal computer microphone for tower-to-desktop conversion: remove the front panel (see "Power Lights" on page 27. 24 Quick Reference Guide For more information, see "Removing the Front Panel" in ...
... To rotate the Dell badge for voice or musical input into a sound or telephony program....(4) Use these lights to help you troubleshoot a computer problem based on the diagnostic code. For more information, see "Power Lights" on page 27. Instead, perform an operating system shutdown. 9 headphone connector Use the headphone connector to attach ...connector to attach a personal computer microphone for tower-to-desktop conversion: remove the front panel (see "Power Lights" on page 27. 24 Quick Reference Guide For more information, see "Removing the Front Panel" in ...
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two PCI Express x16 slots - one PCI slot. Quick Reference Guide 25 two PCI-X slots - Slots 2-4 support full-length cards: - Back View (Desktop Orientation) 1 2 3 1 back panel connectors Plug serial, USB, and other devices into the appropriate connector. 2 card slots Access connectors for any installed PCI and PCI Express cards. Slots 1, 5, and 6 support half-length cards: - one PCI Express x8 slot. 3 power connector Insert the power cable.
two PCI Express x16 slots - one PCI slot. Quick Reference Guide 25 two PCI-X slots - Slots 2-4 support full-length cards: - Back View (Desktop Orientation) 1 2 3 1 back panel connectors Plug serial, USB, and other devices into the appropriate connector. 2 card slots Access connectors for any installed PCI and PCI Express cards. Slots 1, 5, and 6 support half-length cards: - one PCI Express x8 slot. 3 power connector Insert the power cable.
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... mode. You can also touch the inside edge of the computer illuminates and blinks or remains solid to indicate different states: • If the power light is green and the computer is not responding, "Diagnostic Lights" on DVDs. Clean your floppy drive using water or a diluted solution of... the disc. Troubleshooting Tools Power Lights CAUTION: Before you begin any of the procedures in the drive. 1 Hold the disc by its outer edge. The heads may become misaligned...
... mode. You can also touch the inside edge of the computer illuminates and blinks or remains solid to indicate different states: • If the power light is green and the computer is not responding, "Diagnostic Lights" on DVDs. Clean your floppy drive using water or a diluted solution of... the disc. Troubleshooting Tools Power Lights CAUTION: Before you begin any of the procedures in the drive. 1 Hold the disc by its outer edge. The heads may become misaligned...
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... to the system board (see "Removing the Front Panel" in your User's Guide). • If the power light is securely connected to verify that the main power cable and front panel cable are : - Remove and then reinstall any cards (see "System Board Components" in... • Eliminate interference. Some possible causes of the computer and the electrical outlet. - Power, keyboard, and mouse extension cables - Reseat the power cable into an electrical outlet and that the processor power cable is steady amber, a device may be malfunctioning or incorrectly installed. - Ensure that ...
... to the system board (see "Removing the Front Panel" in your User's Guide). • If the power light is securely connected to verify that the main power cable and front panel cable are : - Remove and then reinstall any cards (see "System Board Components" in... • Eliminate interference. Some possible causes of the computer and the electrical outlet. - Power, keyboard, and mouse extension cables - Reseat the power cable into an electrical outlet and that the processor power cable is steady amber, a device may be malfunctioning or incorrectly installed. - Ensure that ...
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... safety instructions in your User's Guide). Plug the computer into a working electrical outlet and press the power button. A possible processor • Reseat the processor (see "Contacting Dell" in a normal off condition or a possible pre-BIOS failure has occurred. Quick Reference Guide 29 ... four lights turn off before booting to help troubleshoot a problem, your User's Guide). • If the problem persists, contact Dell (see "Processor" failure has occurred. Diagnostic Light Codes During POST Light Pattern Problem Description Suggested Resolution The computer is in your ...
... safety instructions in your User's Guide). Plug the computer into a working electrical outlet and press the power button. A possible processor • Reseat the processor (see "Contacting Dell" in a normal off condition or a possible pre-BIOS failure has occurred. Quick Reference Guide 29 ... four lights turn off before booting to help troubleshoot a problem, your User's Guide). • If the problem persists, contact Dell (see "Processor" failure has occurred. Diagnostic Light Codes During POST Light Pattern Problem Description Suggested Resolution The computer is in your ...
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..., install a working graphics card into your computer. • If the problem persists, contact Dell (see "Contacting Dell" in your User's Guide). • Reseat all power and data cables and restart the computer. • If the problem persists, contact Dell (see "Contacting Dell" in your User's Guide). • Reinstall all USB devices, check cable connections, and...
..., install a working graphics card into your computer. • If the problem persists, contact Dell (see "Contacting Dell" in your User's Guide). • Reseat all power and data cables and restart the computer. • If the problem persists, contact Dell (see "Contacting Dell" in your User's Guide). • Reinstall all USB devices, check cable connections, and...
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... speaker icon in Windows Help and Support for the keyword standby in the lower-right corner of your antivirus software to an Optical Drive C L O S E O T H E R P R O G R A M S - C H E C K T H E S P E A K E R S A N D S U B W O O F E R - See "Dell Diagnostics" on page 25. Search for information on page 51. Try closing all DVD drives. See "Sound and Speaker Problems" on...
... speaker icon in Windows Help and Support for the keyword standby in the lower-right corner of your antivirus software to an Optical Drive C L O S E O T H E R P R O G R A M S - C H E C K T H E S P E A K E R S A N D S U B W O O F E R - See "Dell Diagnostics" on page 25. Search for information on page 51. Try closing all DVD drives. See "Sound and Speaker Problems" on...
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... - Quick Reference Guide 45 If you are unable to get a response by pressing a key on your keyboard or moving your mouse, press and hold the power button for at least 8 to perform an operating system shutdown. A program stops responding END THE PROGRAM - 1 Press simultaneously to access the Task Manager. 2 ... safety instructions in its documentation or on page 27. R U N T H E H A R D W A R E TR O U B L E S H O O T E R - See "Power Lights" on a floppy disk, CD, or DVD. Connect a properly working keyboard to select the program that is no longer responding. 4 Click End Task.
... - Quick Reference Guide 45 If you are unable to get a response by pressing a key on your keyboard or moving your mouse, press and hold the power button for at least 8 to perform an operating system shutdown. A program stops responding END THE PROGRAM - 1 Press simultaneously to access the Task Manager. 2 ... safety instructions in its documentation or on page 27. R U N T H E H A R D W A R E TR O U B L E S H O O T E R - See "Power Lights" on a floppy disk, CD, or DVD. Connect a properly working keyboard to select the program that is no longer responding. 4 Click End Task.
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... your computer meets the minimum hardware requirements needed to 10 seconds (until the computer turns off), and then restart your mouse, press and hold the power button for an earlier Windows operating system RUN THE PROGRAM COMPATIBILITY WIZARD - Other software problems CHECK THE SOFTWARE DOCUMENTATION OR CONTACT THE SOFTWARE MANUFACTURER FOR...
... your computer meets the minimum hardware requirements needed to 10 seconds (until the computer turns off), and then restart your mouse, press and hold the power button for an earlier Windows operating system RUN THE PROGRAM COMPATIBILITY WIZARD - Other software problems CHECK THE SOFTWARE DOCUMENTATION OR CONTACT THE SOFTWARE MANUFACTURER FOR...
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...The computer is either turned off or is not receiving power. • Reseat the power cable in the power connector on the back of the computer and the electrical outlet. • Bypass power strips, power extension cables, and other power protection devices to verify that the computer turns on properly....interference are properly installed and securely connected to the system board (see "Removing a PCI Card" in standby mode. Power Problems CAUTION: Before you begin any power strips being used are plugged into an electrical outlet and are turned on. • Ensure that the electrical outlet ...
...The computer is either turned off or is not receiving power. • Reseat the power cable in the power connector on the back of the computer and the electrical outlet. • Bypass power strips, power extension cables, and other power protection devices to verify that the computer turns on properly....interference are properly installed and securely connected to the system board (see "Removing a PCI Card" in standby mode. Power Problems CAUTION: Before you begin any power strips being used are plugged into an electrical outlet and are turned on. • Ensure that the electrical outlet ...
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... video extension cables and connect the monitor directly to the computer. • Swap the computer and monitor power cables to determine if the monitor's power cable is defective. • Check the connectors for bent or broken pins (it is normal for monitor... cable connectors to resume normal operation. Ensure that the monitor is turned on. • If the power light is blinking, press a key on the keyboard or move the mouse to have missing pins). Quick Reference Guide 53 TEST THE ELECTRICAL OUTLET - C H E C K T H E D I A G N O ...
... video extension cables and connect the monitor directly to the computer. • Swap the computer and monitor power cables to determine if the monitor's power cable is defective. • Check the connectors for bent or broken pins (it is normal for monitor... cable connectors to resume normal operation. Ensure that the monitor is turned on. • If the power light is blinking, press a key on the keyboard or move the mouse to have missing pins). Quick Reference Guide 53 TEST THE ELECTRICAL OUTLET - C H E C K T H E D I A G N O ...
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... documentation for instructions on adjusting the contrast and brightness, demagnetizing (degaussing) the monitor, and running the monitor self-test. Contact Dell (see "Contacting Dell" in your speaker system includes a subwoofer, ensure that the power cable for the graphics card(s) is poor C H E C K T H E G R A P H I C S C A R D P O W E R C A B L E C O N N E C T I O N - M OVE T H E S U B W O O F E R A W A Y F RO M T H E M O N I N G S - Windows Vista: 1 Click Start → Control Panel→ Hardware and...
... documentation for instructions on adjusting the contrast and brightness, demagnetizing (degaussing) the monitor, and running the monitor self-test. Contact Dell (see "Contacting Dell" in your speaker system includes a subwoofer, ensure that the power cable for the graphics card(s) is poor C H E C K T H E G R A P H I C S C A R D P O W E R C A B L E C O N N E C T I O N - M OVE T H E S U B W O O F E R A W A Y F RO M T H E M O N I N G S - Windows Vista: 1 Click Start → Control Panel→ Hardware and...
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..., 22 line-in, 21 line-out, 21 mouse, 21 network adapter, 22 parallel, 21 power, 25 serial, 22 connectors (continued) sound, 21 USB, 19, 22-23 D Dell Diagnostics, 36 Dell support site, 7 diagnostic lights, 29 diagnostics beep codes, 33 Dell, 36 lights, 19, 24, 29 display. See monitor documentation End User License Agreement, 6 ergonomics...
..., 22 line-in, 21 line-out, 21 mouse, 21 network adapter, 22 parallel, 21 power, 25 serial, 22 connectors (continued) sound, 21 USB, 19, 22-23 D Dell Diagnostics, 36 Dell support site, 7 diagnostic lights, 29 diagnostics beep codes, 33 Dell, 36 lights, 19, 24, 29 display. See monitor documentation End User License Agreement, 6 ergonomics...
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... protection devices, 16 surge protectors, 16 UPS, 16 power light conditions, 49 printer connecting, 13 problems, 50 setting up, 13 problems battery, 39 beep codes, 33 blue screen, 46 CD-RW drive, 40 computer crashes, 45-46 computer stops responding, 45 conflicts, 35 Dell Diagnostics, 36 diagnostic lights, 29 drives, 39 e-mail...
... protection devices, 16 surge protectors, 16 UPS, 16 power light conditions, 49 printer connecting, 13 problems, 50 setting up, 13 problems battery, 39 beep codes, 33 blue screen, 46 CD-RW drive, 40 computer crashes, 45-46 computer stops responding, 45 conflicts, 35 Dell Diagnostics, 36 diagnostic lights, 29 drives, 39 e-mail...
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...monitor software conflicts, 35 problems, 45-46 sound connectors line-in, 21 line-out, 21 Starting the Dell Diagnostics from the Drivers and Utilities disc, 37 Starting the Dell Diagnostics From Your Hard Drive, 36 support website, 7 T transferring information to a new computer, 13... troubleshooting beep codes, 33 conflicts, 35 Dell Diagnostics, 36 diagnostic lights, 29 Hardware Troubleshooter, 35 power lights, 27 system messages, 34 U uninterruptible power supply. problems (continued) screen is blank, 52 software, 45-46 video and monitor, 52 ...
...monitor software conflicts, 35 problems, 45-46 sound connectors line-in, 21 line-out, 21 Starting the Dell Diagnostics from the Drivers and Utilities disc, 37 Starting the Dell Diagnostics From Your Hard Drive, 36 support website, 7 T transferring information to a new computer, 13... troubleshooting beep codes, 33 conflicts, 35 Dell Diagnostics, 36 diagnostic lights, 29 Hardware Troubleshooter, 35 power lights, 27 system messages, 34 U uninterruptible power supply. problems (continued) screen is blank, 52 software, 45-46 video and monitor, 52 ...
