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Dell OptiPlex 320 DCNE User Manual (177 pages)

Brand: Dell | Category: Desktop | Size: 2.51 MB

Notes, Notices, and Cautions
2
Abbreviations and Acronyms
2
Finding Information
6
Mini Tower Computer
9
Front View
9
Back View
10
Back Panel Connectors
11
Inside Your Computer
13
System Board Components
13
Mini Tower Computer Specifications
15
Advanced Features
19
Legacyselect Technology Control
19
Padlock Ring and Security Cable Slot
20
Password Protection
20
System Password
20
Typing Your System Password
21
Deleting or Changing an Existing System Password
21
Assigning an Administrator Password
22
Operating Your Computer with an Administrator Password Enabled
22
Disabling a Forgotten Password and Setting a New Password
23
Entering System Setup
23
System Setup Screens
23
System Setup Options
24
Boot Sequence
27
Changing Boot Sequence for the Current Boot
28
Changing Boot Sequence for Future Boots
28
Booting to a USB Device
28
Clearing Forgotten Passwords
29
Clearing CMOS Settings
31
Hyper-Threading
31
Power Management
31
Cleaning Your Computer
33
Computer, Keyboard, and Monitor
33
Cds and Dvds
34
Connecting Multiple Monitors
35
Changing the Display Settings
36
Reinstalling Drivers and the Operating System
37
What Is a Driver
37
Identifying Drivers
37
Reinstalling Drivers and Utilities
38
Using Windows XP Device Driver Rollback
38
Using the Optional Drivers and Utilities CD
38
Using Microsoft Windows Xp System Restore
39
Creating a Restore Point
39
Restoring the Computer to an Earlier Operating State
39
Undoing the Last System Restore
40
Enabling System Restore
40
Reinstalling Microsoft Windows XP
40
Booting from the Operating System CD
41
Windows XP Setup
41
Solving Problems
43
Battery Problems
43
Drive Problems
43
CD and DVD Drive Problems
44
Hard Drive Problems
44
Keyboard Problems
44
Lockups and Software Problems
45
The Computer Stops Responding
45
A Program Stops Responding
45
A Program Crashes Repeatedly
46
Other Software Problems
46
Memory Problems
46
Mouse Problems
47
Network Problems
48
Power Problems
48
Printer Problems
49
Restoring Default Settings
49
Serial or Parallel Device Problems
50
Sound and Speaker Problems
50
No Sound from Speakers
50
No Sound from Headphones
51
Video and Monitor Problems
51
If the Screen Is Blank
51
If the Screen Is Difficult to Read
52
Microsoft® Windows® XP Features
53
Transferring Information to a New Computer
53
User Accounts and Fast User Switching
54
Adding User Accounts
54
Network Setup Wizard
55
Troubleshooting Tools and Utilities
56
When to Use the Dell Diagnostics
56
Dell Diagnostics Main Menu
57
System Lights
58
Diagnostic Lights
58
Beep Codes
60
Error Messages
61
Write Fault
64
Resolving Software and Hardware Incompatibilities
64
Microsoft ® Windows ® XP
64
Getting Help
66
Technical Assistance
66
Online Services
66
Autotech Service
67
Automated Order-Status Service
67
Technical Support Service
67
Problems with Your Order
68
Product Information
68
Returning Items for Warranty Repair or Credit
68
Before You Call
68
Contacting Dell
69
Warranty
83
FCC Notice (U.S. Only)
84
FCC Class B
84
Before You Begin
85
Recommended Tools
85
Turning off Your Computer
85
Before Working Inside Your Computer
85
Removing the Computer Cover
87
Removing the I/O Panel
89
Replacing the I/O Panel
90
General Installation Guidelines
91
Connecting Drive Cables
92
IDE Drive Addressing
92
Power Cable Connectors
92
Connecting and Disconnecting Drive Cables
93
Removing a Hard Drive
93
Installing a Hard Drive
95
Adding a Second Hard Drive
97
Drive-Panel Inserts
99
Removing the Floppy Drive
101
Installing the Floppy Drive
102
Removing a CD/DVD Drive
104
Installing a CD/DVD Drive
105
PCI and PCI Express Cards
108
Removing an Expansion Card
111
Replacing the Power Supply
113
DC Power Connectors
114
DC Power Connector P1
115
DC Power Connector P2
116
DC Power Connector P4
116
DC Power Connector P7
117
Removing the Processor
118
Installing the Processor
119
Removing the System Board
124
Replacing the System Board
125
DDR2 Memory Overview
126
Addressing Memory with 4-GB Configurations
126
Removing Memory
127
Installing Memory
128
Replacing the Computer Cover
130
About Your Desktop Computer
142
Desktop Computer Specifications
147
Drive Interface Connectors
155
Removing a Floppy Drive
160
Installing a Floppy Drive
160
Installing an Expansion Card
165
DC Power Connector P3
171

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