Dell OptiPlex 320 Support Question
Dell OptiPlex 320 Support Question
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Question posted by JRingnob on May 12th, 2014
Why Does My Dell Optiplex 320 Light 3 Solid Green And Beeps And The Screen Is
black
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Answer #1: Posted by freginold on May 15th, 2014 5:06 PM
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Hi, you can view the troubleshooting guide on page 33 of the quick reference guide -- and the beep codes on page 37 -- that will help to determine what the problem may be.
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Quick Reference
Guide - Page 34
If the POST portion of system boot completes successfully, all four lights display solid green for
computer is in the process the computer halted. NOTE: The orientation of the diagnostic lights may help you begin any of the problem.
recovery completion, and then restart the
computer. For information on reinstalling the processor, see your computer...
User Guide - Page 2
... computer, such as how many processors it has and what operating system it is available for installing it. Back to Contents Page
Advanced Features
Dell™ OptiPlex™ 320 User's Guide
LegacySelect Technology Control Manageability Security Password Protection System Setup
Booting to effect the changes. LegacySelect allows administrators to electronically activate or deactivate...
User Guide - Page 13
Back to Contents Page
Battery
Dell™ OptiPlex™ 320 User's Guide
CAUTION: Before you begin any of your mini tower computer, see Entering ...and exit the program to pry out the battery. The battery may damage the system board by prying off your desktop computer, see Entering System Setup). NOTICE: If you attempt to save the information. Support the battery connector by ...
User Guide - Page 15
... in this section, follow the safety instructions in the Product Information Guide. NOTE: To turn them evenly aligned to Contents Page
Before You Begin
Dell™ OptiPlex™ 320 User's Guide Recommended Tools Turning Off Your Computer Before Working Inside Your Computer
This chapter provides procedures for 6 seconds.
2. Ensure that is not authorized...
User Guide - Page 17
... until it clicks into the ball cage to Contents Page
Cleaning Your Computer
Dell™ OptiPlex™ 320 User's Guide
CAUTION: Before you begin any soap or alcohol solution. Never... the rollers. 6. You can also purchase commercial products that come with a solution of your monitor screen, lightly dampen a soft, clean cloth with a swab. Back to dislodge dust and lint. 4. Computer,...
User Guide - Page 19
...in the back of the computer. Ensure that the connectors on your computer. For a desktop computer, see Back-Panel
Connectors. If you have an optional graphics card. Follow the ... computer with an ATI graphics card.
1. Back to Contents Page
Connecting Multiple Monitors
Dell™ OptiPlex™ 320 User's Guide Before Connecting Mutiple Monitors or a Monitor and a Television to Your ...
User Guide - Page 21
... rotate the badge, place your computer.
6 diagnostic lights
Use the lights to help you troubleshoot a computer problem based on the diagnostic code. The computer is in the Windows Device Manager. Back to Contents Page
Desktop Computer
Dell™ OptiPlex™ 320 User's Guide About Your Desktop Computer Inside Your Computer
About Your Desktop Computer
Front View
1 USB 2.0 connectors...
User Guide - Page 25
...bracket to a network. Prepare the card for a low-profile PCI Express card: NOTE: Your Dell computer uses only PCI and PCI Express slots. NOTE: See the documentation that is already installed.... NOTICE: To prevent static damage to Contents Page
PCI and PCI Express Cards
Dell™ OptiPlex™ 320 User's Guide Installing an Expansion Card Removing an Expansion Card CAUTION: Before you ...
User Guide - Page 28
... the heat sink assembly upward, and remove the assembly from under the center cover latch on the computer chassis. Back to Contents Page
Processor
Dell™ OptiPlex™ 320 User's Guide Removing the Processor Installing the Processor CAUTION: Before you begin any of your body before you touch it has had sufficient time...
User Guide - Page 31
Drive Interface Connectors
IDE Drive Connector Serial ATA Connector
1 colored stripe on IDE cable 2 interface cable connector 3 interface connector Back to Contents Page
Drives
Dell™ OptiPlex™ 320 User's Guide Drives General Installation Guidelines CD/DVD Drive Floppy Drive Hard Drive
Your computer supports: l One SATA (serial ATA) hard drive l One optional floppy...
User Guide - Page 39
... /O panel, follow the safety instructions located in the Product Information Guide.
Back to Contents Page
I/O Panel
Dell™ OptiPlex™ 320 User's Guide
Removing the I/O Panel
CAUTION: Before you can re route them , so that secures the ...cover. Follow the procedures in damage to the desktop computer. NOTICE: When sliding the I /O panel bracket to Contents Page Back to help seat ...
User Guide - Page 40
... the computer by touching an unpainted metal surface on the floor of the computer. 8. Reconnect the DC power cables. Back to Contents Page
Power Supply
Dell™ OptiPlex™ 320 User's Guide Replacing the Power Supply DC Power Connectors
Replacing the Power Supply
CAUTION: Before you begin any of your computer's electronic components.
User Guide - Page 44
... through the padlock ring on a soft nonabrasive surface.
1 security cable slot 2 cover release latch 3 padlock ring Back to Contents Page
Removing the Computer Cover
Dell™ OptiPlex™ 320 User's Guide CAUTION: Before you begin any of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions in Before You Begin. 2. Pivot the cover...
User Guide - Page 45
Back to Contents Page
Desktop Computer Specifications
Dell™ OptiPlex™ 320 User's Guide
Microprocessor Microprocessor type internal cache
Memory Type... Xpress 200 Professional 64 bits 32 bits eight 24 4 Mb integrated network interface capable of 10/100 communication:
l Green - l Off - l Orange - Video Type
Audio Type Stereo conversion
Controllers Drives
Expansion Bus Bus type
Bus speed...
User Guide - Page 49
... reinstall drivers (see Reinstalling Drivers and Utilities), to run the Dell Diagnostics l Error codes and diagnostic lights l Tools and utilities
Readme files may be included on your ...documentation l Desktop System Software (DSS)
Find It Here Drivers and Utilities CD (also known as a PDF at support.dell.com. Back to Contents Page
Finding Information
Dell™ OptiPlex™ 320 User's ...
User Guide - Page 64
...L1 cache - Primary cache stored inside the processor. ACPI - Advanced Host Controller Interface - ambient light sensor -
The length of time (years) during which a portable computer battery is designed to...particular computer. Data can transfer information. Back to Contents Page
Glossary
Dell™ OptiPlex™ 320 User's Guide
Terms in standby or hibernate mode to conserve the ...
User Guide - Page 76
... Tower Computer
Dell™ OptiPlex™ 320 User's Guide About Your Mini Tower Computer Inside Your Computer
About Your Mini Tower Computer
Front View
1 location of Service Tag
Use the Service Tag to identify your operating system has ACPI enabled, when you connect occasionally, such as printers and keyboards.
6 diagnostic lights
Use these lights to...
User Guide - Page 107
...bits eight 24 4 Mb integrated network interface capable of 10/100 communication:
l Green - l Orange - Video Type
Audio Type Stereo conversion
Controllers Drives
Expansion Bus Bus... 3.0 Gbps USB: 480 Mbps Back to Contents Page
Mini Tower Computer Specifications
Dell™ OptiPlex™ 320 User's Guide
Microprocessor Microprocessor type internal cache
Memory Type Memory connectors Memory modules ...
User Guide - Page 132
... Tools and Utilities
Dell™ OptiPlex™ 320 User's Guide Dell Diagnostics System Lights Diagnostic Lights Beep Codes Error Messages Resolving Software and Hardware Incompatibilities
Dell Diagnostics
CAUTION: Before... you see the Microsoft® Windows® desktop. Then shut down and restart the computer. See Dell Diagnostics. Insert the optional Drivers and Utilities CD...
User Guide - Page 134
.... then turns off Solid yellow
Blinking yellow
Solid green and a beep code during POST
Solid green power light and no beep code and no video during POST Solid green power light and no beep code but a memory...reinstalled all four lights display solid green. The monitor or the graphics card may be off " condition, or a possible pre-BIOS failure has occurred. If the Dell Diagnostics is identified...
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