Page 3 - Contents; Index
Contents 3 Contents Finding Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 Setting Up Your Computer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 System Views . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11 Mini Tower Computer — Fro...
Page 5 - Finding Information
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 - Setting Up Your Computer; Connect the keyboard and mouse.; Set Up Your Keyboard and Mouse; Connect the modem or network cable.
8 Quick Reference Guide 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 cable to the card,...
Page 9 - Connect the monitor using; Set Up Your Monitor; Connect the speakers.
Quick Reference Guide 9 3 Connect the monitor using either the white DVI cable or the blue VGA cable ( do not connect both cables). Align and gently insert the monitor cable to avoid bending connector pins. Tighten the thumbscrews on the cable connectors. NOTE: Some monitors have the video connector...
Page 10 - Power Connections
10 Quick Reference Guide 5 Connect power cables to the computer, monitor, and devices and connect the other ends of the power cables to electrical outlets. Power Connections NOTICE: To avoid damaging a computer with a manual voltage-selection switch, set the switch for the voltage that most closely ...
Page 11 - System Views; Mini Tower Computer — Front View
Quick Reference Guide 11 System Views Mini Tower Computer — Front View 1 location of Service Tag Use the Service Tag to identify your computer when you access the Dell Support website or call technical support. 2 CD/DVD drive Insert a CD or DVD (if supported) into this drive. 3 floppy drive Insert a...
Page 13 - Mini Tower Computer — Back View
Quick Reference Guide 13 Mini Tower Computer — Back View 1 cover release latch This latch allows you to open the computer cover. 2 padlock ring Insert a padlock to lock the computer cover. 3 power connector Insert the power cable into this connector. 4 3 5 6 2 1 book.book Page 13 Tuesday, October 17...
Page 14 - Mini Tower Computer — Back-Panel Connectors
14 Quick Reference Guide Mini Tower Computer — Back-Panel Connectors 4 voltage selection switch Your computer is equipped with a manual voltage-selection switch. To avoid damaging a computer with a manual voltage-selection switch, set the switch for the voltage that most closely matches the AC power...
Page 16 - Desktop Computer — Front View
16 Quick Reference Guide Desktop Computer — Front View 1 USB 2.0 connectors (2) Use the USB connectors on the front of the computer 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 to...
Page 17 - Desktop Computer — Back View
Quick Reference Guide 17 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 18 - Desktop Computer — Back-Panel Connectors
18 Quick Reference Guide Desktop Computer — Back-Panel Connectors 4 voltage selection switch Your computer is equipped with a manual voltage-selection switch. To avoid damaging a computer with a manual voltage-selection switch, set the switch for the voltage that most closely matches the AC power av...
Page 19 - Removing the Computer Cover
Quick Reference Guide 19 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 20 - Before You Begin; Shut down the operating system:; Before Working Inside Your Computer; Turn off your computer.
20 Quick Reference Guide 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 21 - Remove the computer cover:; Mini Tower Computer; Lay the computer on its side.
Quick Reference Guide 21 5 Remove the computer cover: • Remove the mini tower computer cover (see "Mini Tower Computer" on page 21). • Remove the desktop computer cover (see "Desktop Computer" on page 27). NOTICE: Before touching anything inside your computer, ground yourself by touc...
Page 23 - Desktop Computer; Slide the cover release latch back as you lift the cover.
Quick Reference Guide 23 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 24 - Inside Your Computer
24 Quick Reference Guide Inside Your Computer Mini Tower Computer 1 CD/DVD drive 4 system board 2 floppy drive 5 heat sink assembly 3 power supply 6 hard drive 1 3 4 6 2 5 book.book Page 24 Tuesday, October 17, 2006 11:16 AM
Page 25 - System Board Components
Quick Reference Guide 25 System Board Components 1 2 4 6 15 3 16 17 14 10 5 8 7 12 13 9 11 book.book Page 25 Tuesday, October 17, 2006 11:16 AM
Page 26 - Jumper Settings
26 Quick Reference Guide Jumper Settings 1 fan connector (FAN) 10 internal buzzer (SPKR1) 2 processor connector (CPU) 11 password jumper (PSWD) 3 processor power connector (12VPOWER) 12 real time clock reset jumper (RTCRST) 4 front-panel connector (FNT_PANEL) 13 battery socket (BATT) 5 memory module...
Page 30 - Solving Problems; Dell Diagnostics; When to Use the Dell Diagnostics
30 Quick Reference Guide 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 that require help...
Page 31 - Starting the Dell Diagnostics From Your Hard Drive; Boot to Utility Partition; Starting the Dell Diagnostics From the Drivers and Utilities CD; Drivers and Utilities
Quick Reference Guide 31 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 32 - Dell Diagnostics Main Menu; Main; Custom Test
32 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 33 - Close the test screen to return to the; System Lights; Your power light may indicate a computer problem.
Quick Reference Guide 33 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. System Lights Your power light may indicate a computer problem. Power Light Problem Description Suggested Resolution Solid green Powe...
Page 34 - Diagnostic Lights
34 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 37 - Beep Codes; Write down the beep code.
Quick Reference Guide 37 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 38 - Resolving Software and Hardware Incompatibilities; hardware troubleshooter; Using Microsoft Windows XP System Restore; Creating a Restore Point
38 Quick Reference Guide Resolving Software and Hardware Incompatibilities If a device is either not detected during the operating system setup or is detected but incorrectly configured, you can use the Hardware Troubleshooter to resolve the incompatibility. 1 Click the Start button and click Help a...
Page 39 - Undoing the Last System Restore; Reinstalling Microsoft Windows XP
Quick Reference Guide 39 5 Click Next . The Restoration Complete screen appears after System Restore finishes collecting data and then the computer restarts. 6 After the computer restarts, click OK . To change the restore point, you can either repeat the steps using a different restore point, or you...
Page 40 - Reinstalling Windows XP; To reinstall Windows XP, you need the following items:; Booting From the Operating System CD; Operating System
40 Quick Reference Guide 3 Click System . 4 In the System Properties window, click the Hardware tab. 5 Click Device Manager . 6 Right-click the device for which the new driver was installed and click Properties . 7 Click the Drivers tab. 8 Click Roll Back Driver . If Device Driver Rollback does not ...
Page 41 - Press any key to boot from CD; Windows XP Setup; Press any key to boot from; Press any key to boot from
Quick Reference Guide 41 4 Press <F12> immediately after the DELL logo appears. If the operating system logo appears, wait until you see the Windows desktop, and then shut down the computer and try again. 5 Press the arrow keys to select CD-ROM , and press <Enter>. 6 When the Press any k...
Page 42 - How will this computer connect to the Internet?; Using the Drivers and Utilities CD; Drivers for Your Computer
42 Quick Reference Guide 13 When the Welcome to Microsoft screen appears, click Next . 14 When the How will this computer connect to the Internet? message appears, click Skip . 15 When the Ready to register with Microsoft? screen appears, select No, not at this time and click Next . 16 When the Who ...
Page 43 - S e e
Index 43 Index B beep codes, 37 C C D s operating system, 6 c o n fl ic t s software and hardware incompatibilities, 38 c o v er removing, 19 D Dell Diagnostics, 30 D ell suppo rt site, 7 diagnostics beep codes, 37Dell Diagnostics, 30 d o c um e nta t i o n End User License Agreement, 5 ergonomics, ...
