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Dell Optiplex-620 User Manual (222 pages)

User Guide

Brand: Dell | Category: Desktop | Size: 6.13 MB

Advanced Features
2
Legacyselect Technology Control
2
Alert Standard Format
2
Dell Openmanage Client Instrumentation
2
Password Protection
3
Chassis Intrusion Detection
3
Padlock Ring and Security Cable Slot
3
System Password
3
Option Settings
4
Assigning a System Password
4
Typing Your System Password
4
Administrator Password
5
Deleting or Changing an Existing System Password
5
Assigning an Administrator Password
5
Operating Your Computer with an Administrator Password Enabled
5
Deleting or Changing an Existing Administrator Password
5
Disabling a Forgotten Password and Setting a New Password
6
Entering System Setup
6
System Setup Screens
6
System Setup Options
7
Changing Boot Sequence for the Current Boot
9
Boot Sequence
9
Booting to a USB Device
10
Changing Boot Sequence for Future Boots
10
Memory Key
10
Clearing Forgotten Passwords
11
Clearing CMOS Settings
12
Hyper-Threading
13
Power Management
13
Replacing the Battery
15
Before You Begin
17
Recommended Tools
17
Turning off Your Computer
17
Before Working Inside Your Computer
17
Removing the Chassis Intrusion Switch
19
Replacing the Chassis Intrusion Switch
20
Resetting the Chassis Intrusion Detector
21
Cleaning Your Computer
22
Computer, Keyboard, and Monitor
22
Cds and Dvds
22
Replacing the Computer Cover
24
Notes, Notices, and Cautions
25
Abbreviations and Acronyms
25
Desktop Computer
25
Finding Information
27
Getting Help
30
Technical Assistance
30
Online Services
30
Problems with Your Order
31
Product Information
31
Returning Items for Warranty Repair or Credit
31
Autotech Service
31
Technical Support Service
31
Before You Call
32
Contacting Dell
32
DDR2 Memory Overview
53
Addressing Memory with 4-GB Configurations
54
Removing Memory
54
Replacing/Adding Additional Memory
54
About Your Mini Tower Computer
57
Front View
57
Back View
58
Back Panel Connectors
58
Inside Your Computer
60
System Board Components
60
Jumper Settings
61
PCI and PCI Express Cards and Serial Port Adapters
62
Installing a PCI Card
62
Removing a PCI Card
64
Installing a PCI Express Card
65
Removing a PCI Express Card
67
Installing a Serial Port Adapter
68
Removing a Serial Port Adapter
70
Removing the Computer Cover
71
General Installation Guidelines
72
Ide Drive Addressing
72
Connecting Drive Cables
72
Drive Interface Connectors
72
Power Cable Connectors
73
Connecting and Disconnecting Drive Cables
73
Hard Drive
73
Removing a Hard Drive
74
Installing a Hard Drive
74
Adding a Second Hard Drive
76
Drive-Panel Inserts
77
Removing the Floppy Drive
79
Installing the Floppy Drive
79
Removing a CD/DVD Drive
80
Installing a CD/DVD Drive
81
Removing the I/O Panel
83
Replacing the I/O Panel
83
Removing the Processor
85
Installing the Processor
86
Replacing the Power Supply
88
DC Power Connectors
89
Mini Tower Computer Specifications
92
Fcc Notices (U.s. Only)
96
FCC Identification Information
97
Reinstalling Drivers and the Operating System
98
What Is a Driver
98
Identifying Drivers
98
Reinstalling Drivers and Utilities
98
Using Windows Xp Device Driver Rollback
98
Using the Optional Drivers and Utilities CD
99
Using Microsoft Windows Xp System Restore
99
Creating a Restore Point
99
Restoring the Computer to an Earlier Operating State
100
Undoing the Last System Restore
100
Reinstalling Microsoft Windows XP
100
Enabling System Restore
100
Reinstalling Windows XP
101
Booting from the Operating System CD
101
Windows Xp Setup
101
Replacing the System Board
103
Mini Tower System Board Screws
103
Desktop System Board Screws
104
Small Form Factor System Board Screws
104
About Your Desktop Computer
106
Front View
106
Back View
107
Back Panel Connectors
107
Inside Your Computer
108
System Board Components
109
Jumper Settings
109
PCI and PCI Express Cards and Serial Port Adapters
111
Installing a PCI Card in the Riser-Card Cage
113
Removing a PCI Card from the Riser-Card Cage
115
Installing a PCI Express X16 Card
117
Removing a PCI Express X16 Card
118
Installing a Serial Port Adapter
119
Removing the Computer Cover
123
General Installation Guidelines
124
Connecting Drive Cables
124
Drive Interface Connectors
124
CD/DVD Drive
125
Installing a CD/DVD Drive
126
Removing a Floppy Drive
127
Installing a Floppy Drive
128
Installing a Hard Drive
130
Removing the I/O Panel
132
Replacing the I/O Panel
132
Removing the Processor
134
Installing the Processor
135
Desktop Computer Specifications
142
About Your Small Form Factor Computer
146
Front View
146
Back View
147
Back Panel Connectors
147
Inside Your Computer
148
System Board Components
149
Jumper Settings
149
Removing the Computer Cover
155
General Installation Guidelines
156
Connecting Drive Cables
156
Drive Interface Connectors
156
Hard Drive
157
Installing a Hard Drive
158
Small Form Factor Computer Specifications
170
Notes, Notices, and Cautions
173
Abbreviations and Acronyms
173
Solving Problems
175
Battery Problems
175
CD and DVD Drive Problems
175
Keyboard Problems
176
Lockups and Software Problems
176
Hard Drive Problems
176
The Computer Does Not Start up
177
The Computer Stops Responding
177
A Program Stops Responding
177
A Program Crashes Repeatedly
177
A Solid Blue Screen Appears
177
Other Software Problems
177
Memory Problems
178
Mouse Problems
178
Network Problems
179
Power Problems
179
Printer Problems
180
Restoring Default Settings
180
Serial or Parallel Device Problems
181
Sound and Speaker Problems
181
No Sound from Speakers
181
No Sound from Headphones
182
Video and Monitor Problems
182
If the Screen Is Blank
182
If the Screen Is Difficult to Read
182
Mini Tower Computer
184
Troubleshooting Tools and Utilities
187
When to Use the Dell Diagnostics
187
Starting the Dell Diagnostics from Your Hard Drive
187
Dell Diagnostics Main Menu
188
System Lights
188
Diagnostic Lights
189
Beep Codes
190
Error Messages
191
Resolving Software and Hardware Incompatibilities
193
Ultra Small Form Factor Computer
195
About Your Ultra Small Form Factor Computer
197
Side View
197
Connecting a VGA Monitor
199
Connecting Two Monitors
199
Cable Cover (Optional)
201
Attaching the Cable Cover
201
Removing the Cable Cover
201
Connecting the Power Adapter
202
Module Bay
209
Installing a Device When Your Computer Is Turned off
209
Securing a Device in the Module Bay
210
Ultra Small Form Factor Computer Specifications
215
Warranty
218
Microsoft® Windows® XP Features
219
Transferring Information to a New Computer
219
User Accounts and Fast User Switching
220
Setting up a Home and Office Network
220
Adding User Accounts
220
Connecting to a Network Adapter
220
Network Setup Wizard
220

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