Dell OptiPlex 320 Support Question
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Question posted by ricjom on March 6th, 2014
Optiplex Wont Boot Past Bios
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Answer #1: Posted by freginold on May 15th, 2014 5:04 PM
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Hi, you can view the troubleshooting guide on page 33 of the quick reference guide that will help to determine what the problem may be depending on what happens during the POST.
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User Guide - Page 2
... cable with the security cable slot on your computer, such as updating its BIOS or shutting it is available for thermal alerts from temperature probes or hard-drive... to Contents Page
Advanced Features
Dell™ OptiPlex™ 320 User's Guide
LegacySelect Technology Control Manageability Security Password Protection System Setup
Booting to the security cable slot on the back of the...
User Guide - Page 6
...are Off, Internal, USB, and Read Only.
(Internal default)
Drive 0 through Drive 3 for the desktop, mini tower, and small form computers and Drive 0 though Drive 5 for the hard drives. Onboard ... floppy drive. System System Info
Processor Info Memory Info PCI Info Date/Time Boot Sequence
Lists the computer name, BIOS Version, Service Tag, Express Service Code, (if applicable), and the Asset ...
User Guide - Page 9
... Windows desktop. up - The computer attempts to restore it may appear in the drive, or if the CD has no CD is bootable, check the device documentation. If you want the computer to boot from...you wait too long and the operating system logo appears, continue to boot from the CD drive. Then shut down the list.
The BIOS detects the device and adds the USB device option to access the...
User Guide - Page 13
... set - Back to Contents Page
Battery
Dell™ OptiPlex™ 320 User's Guide
CAUTION: Before you begin any of your...Turn off your computer's electronic components. You can operate your desktop computer, see Entering System Setup). NOTICE: To prevent static damage... is erased if the computer is displayed during the boot routine along with the same or equivalent type recommended by...
User Guide - Page 15
... have a connector with care. Back 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... tools: l Small flat-blade screwdriver l Phillips screwdriver l Long Phillips screwdriver l Flash BIOS update program floppy disk or CD
Turning Off Your Computer
NOTICE: To avoid losing data,...
User Guide - Page 17
..., gently wipe the bottom of the disc (the unlabeled side) in a circular motion around the disc.
2. Back to Contents Page
Cleaning Your Computer
Dell™ OptiPlex™ 320 User's Guide
CAUTION: Before you begin any soap or alcohol solution. Clean your mouse counterclockwise, and then remove the ball. 2. l Wipe the keyboard, computer...
User Guide - Page 19
... 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 Computer Connecting...a DVI port on one monitor (VGA or DVI) in the Product Information Guide. For a desktop computer, see Back-Panel Connectors. 4. For example, if you have a VGA monitor that Auto...
User Guide - Page 21
...outside of the badge, press firmly, and turn the badge.
For more information about booting to match the orientation of your computer. The computer is being accessed.
It is...:
l No light - 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 (2)
Use...
User Guide - Page 25
Back 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 begin any of your computer's electronic components. You can do so by ...
User Guide - Page 28
... components. Open the processor cover by touching an unpainted metal surface on the socket. NOTICE: To prevent static damage to Contents Page
Processor
Dell™ OptiPlex™ 320 User's Guide Removing the Processor Installing the Processor CAUTION: Before you replace the processor. 4.
User Guide - Page 39
... I /O Panel
1. Carelessness may result in Before You Begin. 2. 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 I/O panel to the desktop computer. NOTE: Use the guides on the I/O panel bracket to help seat the card. Follow...
User Guide - Page 45
... exists between a 10-Mbps network and the computer. l Off - Back to Contents Page
Desktop Computer Specifications
Dell™ OptiPlex™ 320 User's Guide
Microprocessor Microprocessor type internal cache
Memory Type Memory connectors Memory modules supported Minimum memory Maximum memory BIOS address
Computer Information Chipset Data bus width Address bus width DMA channels Interrupt levels...
User Guide - Page 49
...computer or advanced technicalreference material for my computer l My computer documentation l My device documentation l Desktop System Software (DSS)
Find It Here Drivers and Utilities CD (also known as a PDF... last-minute updates about technical changes to Contents Page
Finding Information
Dell™ OptiPlex™ 320 User's Guide
NOTE: Some features or media may be optional and may ship...
User Guide - Page 64
... time (years) during which allows the storage driver to boot. BIOS - Also referred to 8 bits.
A
wireless
technology
standard
for
enabled
devices
to be external to an electrical outlet.
boot sequence - bootable disk -
BTU -
A byte is designed to Contents Page
Glossary
Dell™ OptiPlex™ 320 User's Guide
Terms in to the processor or incorporated into...
User Guide - Page 72
... the corner of memory available to boot or affect performance. Be sure to install a single memory module in the other connector. The BIOS dynamically calculates the amount of installed ... slight reduction in the 4-GB range.
Back to Contents Page
Memory
Dell™ OptiPlex™ 320 User's Guide DDR2 Memory Overview Addressing Memory With 4-GB Configurations (32-bit Operating Systems...
User Guide - Page 76
...It is in use the USB connectors on the back of the computer for more information about booting to a USB device). Instead, perform an operating system shutdown.
8 power light
NOTICE: If...problem based on the diagnostic code. Back to Contents Page
Mini Tower Computer
Dell™ OptiPlex™ 320 User's Guide About Your Mini Tower Computer Inside Your Computer
About Your Mini Tower Computer
...
User Guide - Page 107
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 supported Minimum memory Maximum memory BIOS address
Computer Information Chipset Data bus width Address bus width DMA channels Interrupt levels BIOS chip (NVRAM) NIC
Intel® Pentium® or...
User Guide - Page 114
... ENERGY STAR guidelines for property damage, personal injury, or death. Trademarks used by Bluetooth SIG, Inc. Dell™ OptiPlex™ 320 User's Guide
Desktop Computer
About Your Computer Finding Information Desktop Computer Desktop Computer Specifications Advanced Features Connecting Multiple Monitors Cleaning Your Computer Reinstalling Drivers and the Operating System Solving Problems...
User Guide - Page 129
... to dissipate any components that restrict access to Contents Page
System Board
Dell™ OptiPlex™ 320 User's Guide Replacing the System Board
Removing the System Board
1. l For your mini tower computer, see Processor. 4. Remove the processor:
l For your desktop computer, see Processor. Disconnect all cables from the system board. CAUTION: To guard...
User Guide - Page 132
... you see System Setup). When the boot device list appears, highlight IDE CD-ROM Device and press . 4. NOTE: If you see the Windows desktop. If you wait too long and...logo appears, press immediately.
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Troubleshooting Tools and Utilities
Dell™ OptiPlex™ 320 User's Guide Dell Diagnostics System Lights Diagnostic Lights Beep Codes Error Messages Resolving Software ...
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