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Question posted by bassinsteve55 on March 6th, 2012

Where Is The Power Reset Located

my computer took a power surge and wont power up. I was told it may need a reset but I cant find the reset button

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Dell™ Technology Guide - Page 19

...174; XP Pro Remote Desktop 261 Enabling Remote Desktop on the Host Computer . . . . 261 Installing Remote Desktop Client Software 262 Calling From a Remote Location 262 19 Restoring Your ...Troubleshooting Tools 272 Power Lights for Desktop Computers 273 Diagnostic Lights for Desktop Computers . . . . . 274 Diagnostic Lights for Laptop Computers 275 System Messages for Desktop Computers. . ....
Dell™ Technology Guide - Page 23

... differ in appearance depending on the version of Windows, but it is consistently located on your computer. Finding Information Start Button From the Microsoft® Windows® operating system desktop, you can click the Start button to access resources, programs, and specialized tools for managing the way Windows appears and functions on the left...
Dell™ Technology Guide - Page 273

...computer. power button The power button light located on the front of the computer and the electrical outlet. - If the computer is plugged into a power strip, ensure that the power strip is...illuminates and blinks or remains solid to resume normal operation. Troubleshooting 273 Power Lights for Desktop Computers CAUTION: Before you begin any of your computing environment. For ...
Dell™ Technology Guide - Page 274

... for Desktop Computers Some desktop computers have lights labeled with numbers on the front panel. Multiple power strips connected...power cable is steady amber, a device may exist. - Ensure that the main power cable and front panel cable are : - Power, keyboard, and mouse extension cables - - Replace power protection devices, power strips, and power extension cables with your location...
Dell™ Technology Guide - Page 304

... off or is in known working by testing it with your computer). • If the power light is blinking amber, the computer is not responding, see the Service Manual for Desktop Computers" on page 337). defective. The power button light located on the front of the computer and the electrical outlet. - Press a key on . - Ensure...
Dell™ Technology Guide - Page 350

... setup. Shortcut icons do not change the location of the ATA (IDE) interface. Subscriber Identity Module -...SIM - revolutions per minute. RTC - real-time clock reset - serial ATA - A Microsoft utility that keeps the... you call Dell for errors. Battery-powered clock on your computer that occur per... computer after you shut down your Windows desktop and doubleclick the icon, you can open...
Quick Reference Guide - Page 3

Contents 1 About Your Dell™ Inspiron518/519 . . . . 7 Front View 7 Back View 8 Back Panel Connectors 9 2 Setting Up Your Computer 11 Installing Your Computer in an Enclosure 11 Connecting to the Internet 13 ...
Quick Reference Guide - Page 7

..., see "Specifications" on top of the chassis towards the front) 8 2 optical drive 4 optical-drive eject button 6 headphone connector 8 power button 10 front-panel door grip 12 optional optical-drive bay About Your Dell™ Inspiron518/519 7 Front View 1 13 2 3 12 4 11 5 10 6 7 9 1 USB 2.0 connectors (2) 3 optical-drive panel 5 USB 2.0 connectors (2) 7 microphone...
Quick Reference Guide - Page 8

Back View 1 2 3 4 5 1 power connector 3 power supply light 5 expansion card slots (4) 7 security cable slot 7 6 2 voltage selector switch 4 back panel connectors 6 padlock rings 8 About Your Dell™ Inspiron518/519
Quick Reference Guide - Page 9

... 2.0 connectors (4) 11 10 9 2 link integrity light 4 network activity light 6 line-in connector 8 microphone 10 back L/R surround connector 12 VGA video connector About Your Dell™ Inspiron518/519 9
Quick Reference Guide - Page 17

Specifications NOTE: Offerings may vary by region. Processor Type L2 cache DRAM bus width Inspiron 518 Inspiron 519 • Intel® Core™ 2 Quad processor • Intel Core 2... width DRAM bus width Processor address bus width Flash EPROM Inspiron 518 Intel G33 and ICH9 RAID 1 (mirroring) 64 bits 64 bits 32 bits 8 Mb Inspiron 519 AMD RS780 and SB700 Not applicable Not applicable Not ...
Quick Reference Guide - Page 18

...Connector Connector size Connector data width (maximum) PCI Express Connector Connector size Connector data width (maximum) Inspiron 518 PCI 2.3 PCI Express 1.0A SATA 1.0 and 2.0 USB 2.0 133 MB/s x1 slot bidirectional speed...32 bits Two x1 36 pins 1 PCI Express lane One x16 164 pins 16 PCI Express lane Inspiron 519 PCI 2.3 PCI Express 2.0 SATA 1.0 and 2.0 USB 2.0 133 MB/s x1 slot bidirectional ...
Quick Reference Guide - Page 19

... Four user-accessible DDR2 DIMM sockets 512 MB, 1 GB, and 2 GB 667 MHz, 800 MHz Non-ECC DDR2 SDRAM 512 MB 4 GB Inspiron 518/519 One 3.5-inch drive bay Two 5.25-inch drive bays Two 3.5-inch drive bays Two 3.5-inch SATA hard drives Two 5.25-inch SATA DVD-ROM/ ...
Quick Reference Guide - Page 20

... orange connector to provide enhanced surround audio for voice or musical input into a sound or telephony program. Connectors External connectors Audio IEEE 1394 20 Specifications Inspiron 518/519 ALC888 (7.1 Channel audio) Line-in connector to attach a record/playback device such as digital video cameras and external storage devices. Center/sub-woofer connector...
Quick Reference Guide - Page 21

... your network or broadband device. If you use Category 3 wiring, force the network speed to 10 Mbps to ensure reliable operation. Connectors (continued) Network USB Inspiron 518/519 10/100/1000 Mbps Ethernet LAN on your computer.
Quick Reference Guide - Page 22

...pin connector Two 36-pin connectors One 164-pin connector One 24-pin connector One 4-pin connector • Inspiron 518 - one 940-pin connector One 4-pin connector Four 7-pin connectors 22 Specifications If you have installed a ... USB Memory PCI 2.3 PCI Express x1 PCI Express x16 Power Power 12V Processor Processor fan Serial ATA Inspiron 518/519 Integrated video 15-hole connector -
Quick Reference Guide - Page 23

Blue light - Controls and Lights Front of the computer Power button Power light Drive activity light Inspiron 518/519 Push button Blue light - Amber light - Blinking amber indicates a problem with the system board or power supply (see "Power Problems" on state. A solid amber light when the system does not boot indicates that the computer is reading data from or...
Quick Reference Guide - Page 24

... activity on the network. indicates that the power supply is activity on integrated network adapter) Power supply diagnostic light Inspiron 518/519 Green light - indicates that the is receiving power. Power DC power supply: Wattage Maximum heat dissipation Voltage (see the safety instructions that the power supply is not receiving power or the power supply is calculated by using the...
Quick Reference Guide - Page 25

....5 cm (17.1 inches) 13.1 kg (28.9 lb) Environmental Temperature range: Operating Storage Relative humidity (maximum): Maximum vibration (using a randomvibration spectrum that simulates user environment): Operating Inspiron 518/519 10° to 35°C (50° to 95°F) -40° to 65°C (-40° to 149°F) 20% to 80% (noncondensing...
Quick Reference Guide - Page 60

... in compliance with your computer. Macrovision Product Notice This product incorporates copyright protection technology that shipped with the FCC regulations: • Product name: Dell™ Inspiron 518/Dell Inspiron 519 • Model number: DCMF • Company name: Dell Inc. Use of certain U.S.

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