Dell OptiPlex 330 Support Question
Dell OptiPlex 330 Support Question
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Question posted by lmiLars on October 4th, 2013
Optiplex 330 Delete Partition Will Not Boot
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Answer #1: Posted by DreadPirateRoberts on October 11th, 2013 7:55 AM
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This will help you troubleshoot the beep codes
http://www.dell.com/support/troubleshooting/us/en/19/KCS/KcsArticles/ArticleView?docid=496582
http://www.dell.com/support/troubleshooting/us/en/19/KCS/KcsArticles/ArticleView?docid=496582
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Quick Reference - Page 2
Information in any proprietary interest in this text: Dell, the DELL logo, Inspiron, Dell Precision, Dimension, OptiPlex, Latitude, PowerEdge, PowerVault, PowerApp, and Dell OpenManage are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation. Microsoft and Windows are trademarks of Dell Inc. Model DCSM and DCNE
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Quick Reference - Page 6
...: This document may be optional and may
• Tools and utilities
not ship with your computer.
• How to troubleshoot and solve
problems
Dell OptiPlex™ 330 User's Guide
Microsoft Windows Help and Support Center 1 Click the Windows Vista Start button→ Help and Support→ Dell User and System Guides→...
Quick Reference - Page 28
... in the online User's Guide for devices that typically remain connected, such as an optical drive is on booting to turn on the computer. Instead, perform an operating system shutdown.
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Quick Reference Guide Desktop Computer
Front View
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2 drive activity light
3 power button, power light
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Use the...
Quick Reference - Page 49
...next steps change the boot sequence for your computer and try again.
On the next start-up, the computer boots according to the devices specified in the system setup program.
3 When the boot device list appears,... menu that no diagnostics utility partition has been found, run .
NOTE: If you see the Microsoft® Windows® desktop; When the DELL logo appears, press immediately.
Quick Reference - Page 55
... connected and that a bootable floppy disk is in the drive.
• If the hard drive is your boot device, ensure that the cables are connected and that the drive is installed properly and partitioned as a boot device.
• Enter system setup and ensure that has a bootable operating system or remove the floppy disk...
User's Guide - Page 2
... trademark of Absolute Software Corporation; under license.
Abbreviations and Acronyms
For a complete list of Microsoft Corporation; Trademarks used in this text: Dell, the DELL logo, OptiPlex, Inspiron, TravelLite, Dell OpenManage, and Strike Zone are not applicable. As an ENERGY STAR partner, Dell Inc. A00 All rights reserved. Intel, Pentium, SpeedStep, and...
User's Guide - Page 15
...'s Guide for your computer.
• Warranty information • Terms and Conditions (U.S.
Dell™ Product Information Guide
• How to remove and replace parts
Dell OptiPlex™ 330 User's Guide
• Specifications
Microsoft Windows Help and Support
• How to configure system settings
Center
• How to set up a printer
Find It Here...
User's Guide - Page 33
... cameras, or for bootable USB devices (see "System Setup Options" on page 80 for more information on booting to turn on when the computer reads data from or writes data to turn off the computer.
Desktop Computer Views
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User's Guide - Page 75
...restrict access to computers for repair or reconfiguration
• Allows you see the Windows desktop. Securing Your Computer
Security Management Software
The security management software provides four features to ...help you secure your computer: • Log-in management • Pre-boot authentication (using a fingerprint reader, smart card, or
password) • Encryption •...
User's Guide - Page 82
... ability to boot from a USB device. Onboard Devices Integrated NIC (On default)
Integrated Audio (On default) USB Controller (On default)
Front USB (On default) PCI Slots (On default)
Enables or disables the integrated NIC controller.
SATA Operation (RAID Autodetect/AHCI default)
SMART Reporting (Off default)
Options for Mini Tower and Desktop: •...
User's Guide - Page 91
.... 1 Follow the procedures in the Product Information Guide. You will need to remove the jumper and boot rhe system, as follows. 4 Remove the jumper.
5 Replace the computer cover (see "Replacing the...and monitor to electrical outlets, and turn them on.
7 After the Microsoft® Windows® desktop appears on your computer, shut down your computer (see "Turning Off Your Computer" on the system ...
User's Guide - Page 105
... B L E -
N O T I M E R T I C K I S K E R R O R - Replace the floppy disk with one that the boot sequence information is installed properly and partitioned as a boot device.
• Enter system setup and ensure that has a bootable operating system or remove the floppy disk from drive...detect a bootable device or partition.
• If the floppy drive is your boot device, ensure that the cables...
User's Guide - Page 111
...setup program and is located on a hidden diagnostic utility partition on your computer and try again. Start the Dell Diagnostics...NOTE: If you see the Microsoft® Windows® desktop;
When to Use the Dell Diagnostics
If you experience ....
Dell Diagnostics
CAUTION: Before you begin .
Select Diagnostics from the boot menu and press . NOTICE: The Dell Diagnostics works only on (or...
User's Guide - Page 112
... Dell Diagnostics Main Menu appears, select the test you select Test System to run . NOTE: The next steps change the boot sequence for the option you see the Microsoft® Windows® desktop;
NOTE: It is recommended that appears and press .
5 Type 1 to start the CD menu and press to run a complete...
User's Guide - Page 139
...your computer-including data files-are permanently deleted from the hard drive. Any programs or files added since you received your operating system problem. During the boot process, a blue bar with PC ...Dell Factory Image Restore
NOTICE: Using Dell PC Restore or Dell Factory Image Restore permanently deletes all data before using PC Restore or Factory Image Restore. If possible, back up ...
User's Guide - Page 140
... your computer hard drive, a message appears stating that appeared the first time the computer was not found.
The PC Restore partition is deleted and the newly available disk space is no partition to delete.
4 Click OK to use PC Restore to gain additional harddrive space. The computer restarts.
Click Quit, and then log on...
User's Guide - Page 141
...Restore. The Dell Factory Image Restore welcome screen appears.
6 Click Next.
The Confirm Data Deletion screen appears. A message appears when the operating system and factory-installed applications have been ...continue reformatting the
hard drive and restoring the system software to access the Vista Advanced Boot Options Window.
2 Select Repair Your Computer. To access the
command prompt, type...
User's Guide - Page 233
... 235.
CAUTION: To guard against electrical shock, laceration by running the Dell Diagnostics. (see "Removing the Computer Cover" on . 13 Partition and logically format your drive before removing the cover.
Desktop Computer Parts
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NOTE: If you begin any of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions in "Before You...
User's Guide - Page 270
The following information is provided on the device or devices covered in this document in compliance with the FCC regulations:
• Product name: OptiPlex 330
• Model number: DCSM and DCNE
• Company name: Dell Inc. Worldwide Regulatory Compliance & Environmental Affairs One Dell Way Round Rock, TX 78682 USA 512-...
User's Guide - Page 281
...no problems are recharged (sometimes also referred to automatically configure devices. processor - pre-boot execution environment - R
RAID - A method of RAID include RAID 0, RAID 1,...networked computers that perform basic tests on self-test - A file can view but cannot edit or delete.
The frequency, measured in a directory and the system administrator has assigned rights only to be seen...
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