Page 3 - Contents
Contents 3 Contents Finding Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 System Views . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 Mini Tower Computer — Front View . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 Mini Tower Computer — Back View ...
Page 4 - Using the Drivers and Utilities CD; Index
4 Contents Diagnostic Lights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50 Beep Codes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52 Resolving Software and Hardware Incompatibilities . . . . . . . . . . . 53 Using Microsoft Windows XP System Restore . . . . . ....
Page 5 - Finding Information; What Are You Looking For?
Quick Reference Guide 5 Finding Information NOTE: Some features or media may be optional and may not ship with your computer. Some features or media may not be available in certain countries. NOTE: Additional information may ship with your computer. What Are You Looking For? Find It Here • A diagnos...
Page 8 - Quick Reference Guide; System Views; Mini Tower Computer — Front View
8 Quick Reference Guide System Views Mini Tower Computer — Front View 3 11 10 6 7 2 8 5 4 1 9 book.book Page 8 Wednesday, August 16, 2006 3:18 PM
Page 10 - Mini Tower Computer — Back View; This latch allows you to open the computer cover.
10 Quick Reference Guide Mini Tower Computer — Back View 4 3 5 6 2 1 1 cover-release latch This latch allows you to open the computer cover. 2 padlock ring Insert a padlock to lock the computer cover. book.book Page 10 Wednesday, August 16, 2006 3:18 PM
Page 11 - Mini Tower Computer — Back-Panel Connectors; The voltage selection switch must be set to the 115-V position even
Quick Reference Guide 11 Mini Tower Computer — Back-Panel Connectors 3 voltage selection switch Your computer is equipped with a manual voltage-selection switch. To help avoid damaging a computer with a manual voltage-selection switch, set the switch for the voltage that most closely matches the AC ...
Page 13 - Desktop Computer — Front View; User’s Guide
Quick Reference Guide 13 Desktop Computer — Front View 8 9 3 5 1 4 6 11 10 2 7 1 USB 2.0 connectors (2) Use the front USB connectors for devices that you connect occasionally, such as joysticks or cameras, or for bootable USB devices (see your online User’s Guide for more information about booting t...
Page 14 - Desktop Computer — Back View
14 Quick Reference Guide Desktop Computer — Back View 5 power light The power light illuminates and blinks or remains solid to indicate different operating states: • No light — The computer is turned off.• Steady green — The computer is in a normal operating state.• Blinking green — The computer is ...
Page 15 - Desktop Computer — Back-Panel Connectors
Quick Reference Guide 15 Desktop Computer — Back-Panel Connectors 1 card slots Access connectors for any installed PCI and PCI Express cards. 2 back-panel connectors Plug serial, USB, and other devices into the appropriate connectors (see "Desktop Computer — Back-Panel Connectors" on page 15...
Page 17 - Small Form Factor Computer — Front View
Quick Reference Guide 17 Small Form Factor Computer — Front View 8 9 3 5 1 4 6 11 10 2 7 1 USB 2.0 connectors (2) Use the front USB connectors for devices that you connect occasionally, such as joysticks or cameras, or for bootable USB devices (see your online User’s Guide for more information about...
Page 18 - Small Form Factor Computer — Back View; power light
18 Quick Reference Guide Small Form Factor Computer — Back View 7 power light The power light illuminates and blinks or remains solid to indicate different operating states: • No light — The computer is turned off.• Steady green — The computer is in a normal operating state.• Blinking green — The co...
Page 19 - Small Form Factor Computer — Back-Panel Connectors
Quick Reference Guide 19 Small Form Factor Computer — Back-Panel Connectors 1 card slots Access connectors for any installed PCI and PCI Express cards. 2 back-panel connectors Plug serial, USB, and other devices into the appropriate connectors (see "Small Form Factor Computer — Back-Panel Connec...
Page 21 - Ultra-Small Form Factor Computer — Front View; that came with your computer.
Quick Reference Guide 21 Ultra-Small Form Factor Computer — Front View 8 video connector Plug the cable from your VGA-compatible monitor into the blue connector. NOTE: If you purchased an optional graphics card, this connector will be covered by a cap. Connect your monitor to the connector on the gr...
Page 22 - Ultra-Small Form Factor Computer — Side View
22 Quick Reference Guide Ultra-Small Form Factor Computer — Side View 4 power light The power light illuminates and blinks or remains solid to indicate different states: • No light — The computer is turned off.• Steady green — The computer is in a normal operating state.• Blinking green — The comput...
Page 23 - Ultra-Small Form Factor Computer — Back View
Quick Reference Guide 23 Ultra-Small Form Factor Computer — Back View Ultra-Small Form Factor Computer — Back-Panel Connectors 1 diagnostic lights See "Diagnostic Lights" on page 50 for a description of light codes that can help you troubleshoot problems with your computer. 2 computer cover ...
Page 24 - Removing the Computer Cover; Product
24 Quick Reference Guide Removing the Computer Cover CAUTION: Before you begin any of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions in the Product Information Guide . CAUTION: To guard against electrical shock, always unplug your computer from the electrical outlet before removing t...
Page 25 - Before You Begin; Shut down the operating system:; Before Working Inside Your Computer; Turn off your computer.
Quick Reference Guide 25 Before You Begin NOTICE: To avoid losing data, save and close any open files and exit any open programs before you turn off your computer. 1 Shut down the operating system: a Save and close any open files, exit any open programs, click the Start button, and then click Turn O...
Page 26 - Remove the computer cover:; Mini Tower Computer; Lay the computer on its side as shown in the illustration.; heatsink has had sufficient time to cool before you touch it.
26 Quick Reference Guide 5 Remove the computer cover: • Remove the mini tower computer cover (see "Mini Tower Computer" on page 26). • Remove the desktop computer cover (see "Desktop Computer" on page 27). • Remove the small form factor computer cover (see "Small Form Factor Comp...
Page 27 - Desktop Computer
Quick Reference Guide 27 Desktop Computer CAUTION: Before you begin any of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions in the Product Information Guide . CAUTION: To guard against electrical shock, always unplug your computer from the electrical outlet before removing the computer...
Page 28 - Small Form Factor Computer
28 Quick Reference Guide 3 Locate the cover release latch shown in the illustration. Then, slide the release latch back as you lift the cover. 4 Grip the sides of the computer cover and pivot the cover up using the hinge tabs as leverage points. 5 Remove the cover from the hinge tabs and set it asid...
Page 30 - Ultra-Small Form Factor Computer; release button
30 Quick Reference Guide Ultra-Small Form Factor Computer CAUTION: Before you begin any of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions in the Product Information Guide . CAUTION: To guard against electrical shock, always unplug your computer from the electrical outlet before remov...
Page 32 - Inside Your Computer; optical drive
32 Quick Reference Guide Inside Your Computer Mini Tower Computer 1 optical drive 2 floppy drive or media card reader 3 power supply 4 optional chassis-intrusion switch 5 system board 6 heat-sink assembly 7 hard drive 1 3 5 4 7 2 6 book.book Page 32 Wednesday, August 16, 2006 3:18 PM
Page 33 - System Board Components
Quick Reference Guide 33 System Board Components 1 2 4 7 14 8 15 16 9 5 6 3 10 11 18 20 17 21 13 12 19 book.book Page 33 Wednesday, August 16, 2006 3:18 PM
Page 34 - Jumper Settings; flea power
34 Quick Reference Guide Jumper Settings 1 fan connector (FAN) 12 battery socket (BATT) 2 processor connector (CPU) 13 PCI Express x16 connector (SLOT1) 3 processor power connector (12VPOWER) 14 PCI Express x1 connector (SLOT4) 4 memory module connectors (DIMM_1, DIMM_2, DIMM_3, DIMM_4) 15 PCI conne...
Page 35 - Jumper
Quick Reference Guide 35 Desktop Computer Jumper Setting Description PSWD Password features are enabled (default setting). Password features are disabled. RTCRST The real-time clock has not been reset. The real-time clock is being reset (jumpered temporarily). jumpered unjumpered 1 drive bays (media...
Page 43 - Setting Up Your Computer
Quick Reference Guide 43 Jumper Settings Setting Up Your Computer CAUTION: Before performing any of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions in Product Information Guide . NOTICE: If your computer has an expansion card installed (such as a modem card), connect the appropriate c...
Page 44 - Connect the keyboard and mouse.; communications can cause damage to the network adapter; Connect the modem or network cable.; that came with your monitor for its connector locations.; Connect the speakers.; most closely matches the AC power available in your location.
44 Quick Reference Guide NOTE: Before you install any devices or software that did not ship with your computer, read the documentation that came with the device or software, or contact the vendor to verify that the device or software is compatible with your computer and operating system. You must co...
Page 45 - Set Up Your Keyboard and Mouse
Quick Reference Guide 45 Set Up Your Keyboard and Mouse Set Up Your Monitor book.book Page 45 Wednesday, August 16, 2006 3:18 PM
Page 46 - Power Connections; Solving Problems; Dell Diagnostics; When to Use the Dell Diagnostics; The Dell Diagnostics works only on DellTM computers.
46 Quick Reference Guide Power Connections Solving Problems Dell provides a number of tools to help you if your computer does not perform as expected. For the latest troubleshooting information available for your computer, see the Dell Support website at support.dell.com . If computer problems occur...
Page 47 - Starting the Dell Diagnostics From Your Hard Drive; Diagnostics from the optional; Boot to Utility Partition; Starting the Dell Diagnostics From the Drivers and Utilities CD; according to the devices specified in system setup.; Drivers and Utilities
Quick Reference Guide 47 Enter system setup (see "System Setup" in your online User’s Guide for instructions), review your computer’s configuration information, and ensure that the device you want to test displays in system setup and is active. Start the Dell Diagnostics from either your har...
Page 48 - Dell Diagnostics Main Menu; Main; technical support will ask for your Service Tag.; Custom Test; Option
48 Quick Reference Guide Dell Diagnostics Main Menu 1 After the Dell Diagnostics loads and the Main Menu screen appears, click the button for the option you want. 2 If a problem is encountered during a test, a message appears with an error code and a description of the problem. Write down the error ...
Page 49 - System Lights; Your power light may indicate a computer problem.; Power Light
Quick Reference Guide 49 4 When the tests are completed, if you are running the Dell Diagnostics from the Drivers and Utilities CD (optional) , remove the CD. 5 Close the test screen to return to the Main Menu screen. To exit the Dell Diagnostics and restart the computer, close the Main Menu screen....
Page 50 - Diagnostic Lights
50 Quick Reference Guide Diagnostic Lights CAUTION: Before you begin any of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions in the Product Information Guide . To help you troubleshoot a problem, your computer has four lights labeled "1," "2," "3," and "4...
Page 52 - Beep Codes
52 Quick Reference Guide Beep Codes Your computer might emit a series of beeps during start-up if the monitor cannot display errors or problems. This series of beeps, called a beep code, identifies a problem. One possible beep code (code 1 3-1) consists of one beep, a burst of three beeps, and then ...
Page 53 - User’s; Resolving Software and Hardware Incompatibilities; Start; Code
Quick Reference Guide 53 If your computer beeps during start-up: 1 Write down the beep code. 2 See "Dell Diagnostics" on page 46 to identify a more serious cause. 3 Contact Dell for technical assistance. For information on contacting Dell, see your online User’s Guide . Resolving Software an...
Page 54 - Using Microsoft Windows XP System Restore; Creating a Restore Point
54 Quick Reference Guide 3 Click Hardware Troubleshooter in the Search Results list. 4 In the Hardware Troubleshooter list, click I need to resolve a hardware conflict on my computer , and click Next . Using Microsoft Windows XP System Restore The Microsoft Windows XP operating system provides Syste...
Page 55 - Undoing the Last System Restore; Reinstalling Microsoft Windows XP; Getting Started
Quick Reference Guide 55 Undoing the Last System Restore NOTICE: Before you undo the last system restore, save and close all open files and exit any open programs. Do not alter, open, or delete any files or programs until the system restoration is complete. 1 Click the Start button, point to All Pro...
Page 56 - Reinstalling Windows XP; To reinstall Windows XP, you need the following items:; The; Booting From the Operating System CD; Operating System
56 Quick Reference Guide If Device Driver Rollback does not resolve the problem, then use System Restore to return your operating system to the operating state it was in before you installed the new device driver (see "Using Microsoft Windows XP System Restore" on page 54). NOTE: The Drivers...
Page 57 - Windows XP Setup; Press any key to boot from; Press any key to boot from
Quick Reference Guide 57 Windows XP Setup 1 When the Windows XP Setup screen appears, press <Enter> to select To set up Windows now . 2 Read the information on the Microsoft Windows Licensing Agreement screen, and press <F8> to accept the license agreement. 3 If your computer already has...
Page 58 - To use the; To access device drivers and user documentation, you must use the; Drivers for Your Computer; To display a list of device drivers for your computer:
58 Quick Reference Guide 18 Click Finish to complete the setup, and remove the CD. 19 Reinstall the appropriate drivers with the Drivers and Utilities CD. 20 Reinstall your virus protection software. 21 Reinstall your programs. NOTE: To reinstall and activate your Microsoft Office or Microsoft Works...
Page 59 - S e e
Index 59 Index B beep codes, 52 C C D s operating system, 6 c o n fl ic t s software and hardware incompatibilities, 5 3 c o v er removing, 2 4 D De l l Dia g n o s t i c s , 4 6 D e l l sup p o r t sit e , 7 d ia g n o s t i c s beep codes, 52Dell Diagnostics, 46 d o c um e nt a t i o n End User Li...
