Dell manual Dell OptiPlex 320 Users Guide, Desktop Computer

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Dell™ OptiPlex™ 320 User's Guide

Desktop Computer

About Your Computer	Removing and Replacing Parts
Finding Information	Before You Begin
Desktop Computer	Removing the Computer Cover
Desktop Computer Specifications	I/O Panel
Advanced Features	Drives
Connecting Multiple Monitors	PCI and PCI Express Cards
Cleaning Your Computer	Power Supply
Reinstalling Drivers and the Operating System	Processor
Solving Problems	Battery
Microsoft® Windows® XP Features	System Board
Troubleshooting Tools and Utilities	Memory
Getting Help	Replacing the Computer Cover
Warranty
FCC Notice (U.S. Only)

Notes, Notices, and Cautions

NOTE: A NOTE indicates important information that helps you make better use of your computer.

NOTICE: A NOTICE indicates either potential damage to hardware or loss of data and tells you how to avoid the problem.

CAUTION: A CAUTION indicates a potential for property damage, personal injury, or death.

Abbreviations and Acronyms

For a complete list of abbreviations and acronyms, see the Glossary.

If you purchased a Dell™ n Series computer, any references in this document to Microsoft® Windows® operating systems are not applicable.

Information in this document is subject to change without notice. © 2006 Dell Inc. All rights reserved.

Reproduction in any manner whatsoever without the written permission of Dell Inc. is strictly forbidden.

Trademarks used in this text: Dell, the DELL logo, OptiPlex, Inspiron, Dimension, Latitude, Dell Precision, DellNet, TravelLite, Dell OpenManage, PowerVault, Axim, PowerEdge, PowerConnect, and PowerApp are trademarks of Dell Inc.; Intel, Pentium, and Celeron are registered trademarks of Intel Corporation; Microsoft, MS-DOS, and Windows are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation; IBM is a registered trademark of International Business Machines Corporation; Bluetooth is a trademark owned by Bluetooth SIG, Inc. and is used by Dell Inc. under license. ENERGY STAR is a registered trademark of the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency. As an ENERGY STAR partner, Dell Inc. has determined that this product meets the ENERGY STAR guidelines for energy efficiency.

Other trademarks and trade names may be used in this document to refer to either the entities claiming the marks and names or their products. Dell Inc. disclaims any proprietary interest in trademarks and trade names other than its own.

Models: DCSM and DCNE

June 2006 P/N JK524 Rev. A00

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Contents Dell OptiPlex 320 Users Guide Manageability Advanced FeaturesLegacySelect Technology Control SecurityOption Settings Password ProtectionSystem Password Assigning a System PasswordAdministrator Password Deleting or Changing an Existing System PasswordAssigning an Administrator Password Entering System Setup System SetupDisabling a Forgotten Password and Setting a New Password System Setup ScreensSystem Setup Options SystemPS/2 Boot Sequence UnlockedChanging Boot Sequence for Future Boots Booting to a USB DeviceChanging Boot Sequence for the Current Boot Memory KeyClearing Forgotten Passwords Jumper Setting DescriptionFloppy Drive Hyper-Threading Clearing Cmos SettingsPower Management Click Hardware and click Device ManagerSleep Mode Wake-Up Methods Windows XP Battery Back to Contents Turning Off Your Computer Before You BeginRecommended Tools Before Working Inside Your ComputerPage Mouse Cleaning Your ComputerComputer, Keyboard, and Monitor CDs and DVDsBack to Contents Connecting Multiple Monitors Connecting Two to Three Monitors Using Surround ViewChanging the Display Settings Desktop Computer About Your Desktop ComputerFront View Back-Panel Connectors Back ViewInside Your Computer System Board Components Installing an Expansion Card PCI and PCI Express CardsRemoving an Expansion Card Back to Contents Processor Removing the ProcessorInstalling the Processor Back to Contents Drive Interface Connectors General Installation GuidelinesConnecting Drive Cables IDE Drive Connector Serial ATA ConnectorCD/DVD Drive Power Cable ConnectorsConnecting and Disconnecting Drive Cables IDE Drive AddressingInstalling a CD/DVD Drive Floppy Drive Removing a Floppy DriveInstalling a Floppy Drive Hard Drive Removing a Hard DriveInstalling a Hard Drive Back to Contents Panel Removing the I/O PanelReplacing the I/O Panel Power Supply Replacing the Power SupplyDC Power Connectors Pin Number Signal name AWG WirePin Number Signal Name 18-AWG Wire Pin Number Signal Name 22-AWG WireBack to Contents Removing the Computer Cover Desktop Computer Specifications Key Combinations ConnectorsDrives Controls and LightsPower PhysicalEnvironmental FCC Notice U.S. Only FCC Class BFinding Information What Are You Looking For? Find It HereSupport.dell.com Dell Support Website support.dell.com Select Drivers & Downloads and click GoClick Start→ Help and Support See Drivers and Utilities CD also known as ResourceCD Technical Assistance Online ServicesGetting Help Ftp.dell.comAutomated Order-Status Service Problems With Your OrderAutoTech Service Technical Support ServiceDiagnostics Checklist Before You CallContacting Dell Aruba Antigua and BarbudaArgentina Buenos Aires Australia Sydney011 Canada North YorkOntario Cayman IslandsDominican Republic Denmark CopenhagenDominica EcuadorGuyana GrenadaGuatemala Hong KongLatin America Japan KawasakiKorea Seoul Website support.euro.dell.com LuxembourgNew Zealand Website support.ap.dell.com Netherlands AntillesNetherlands Amsterdam NicaraguaWebsite support.euro.dell.com South Africa Johannesburg 005Slovakia Prague 09/091Turks and Caicos Islands Website support.ap.dell.com ThailandTrinidad/Tobago Customer Care BracknellVirgin Islands VenezuelaGlossary Device driver See driver Docking device See APRPage Page Module bay See media bay NIC See network adapterPage Video resolution See resolution Back to Contents Memory DDR2 Memory OverviewInstalling Memory Removing MemoryBack to Contents Mini Tower Computer Abbreviations and AcronymsMini Tower Computer About Your Mini Tower ComputerBack View Inside Your Computer System Board Components Back to Contents Installing a Expansion Card Installing a Expansion Card Removing an Expansion CardPage Removing an Expansion Card Back to Contents Processor Installing the Processor Page Back to Contents Data Cable Connectors IDE Data Cable Connector Sata Data Cable ConnectorIDE Drive Power Connector Sata Power Connector Hard Drive Hard drive Release tabs Adding a Second Hard Drive Page Drive-Panel Inserts Removing the Floppy Drive Installing the Floppy Drive CD/DVD Drive Removing a CD/DVD Drive Back to Contents Panel Power Supply Pspwrgood DC Power Connectors P3 and P5 DC Power Connectors P8 and P9 Removing the Computer Cover Mini Tower Computer Specifications Cards Full-height cards supported Power Microsoft Windows XP Features Transferring Information to a New ComputerUser Accounts and Fast User Switching Setting Up a Home and Office NetworkClick Checklist for creating a network Replacing the Computer Cover Desktop Computer Reinstalling Drivers and Utilities Reinstalling Drivers and the Operating SystemWhat Is a Driver? DriversUsing Microsoft Windows XP System Restore Creating a Restore PointUsing the Optional Drivers and Utilities CD Enabling System Restore Reinstalling Microsoft Windows XPUndoing the Last System Restore Restoring the Computer to an Earlier Operating StateReinstalling Windows XP Booting From the Operating System CDWindows XP Setup Next Drive Problems Solving ProblemsBattery Problems CD and DVD drive problemsHard drive problems Keyboard ProblemsLockups and Software Problems Problems writing to a CD/DVD-RW driveComputer stops responding Other software problemsComputer does not start up Program stops respondingMemory Problems Mouse ProblemsNetwork Problems Power ProblemsPrinter Problems Restoring Default SettingsSerial or Parallel Device Problems Sound and Speaker ProblemsNo sound from speakers Video and Monitor Problems No sound from headphonesIf the screen is blank Check the diagnostic lights See Diagnostic Lights If the screen is difficult to readReplacing the System Board System BoardRemoving the System Board System Board ScrewsBack to Contents Models Dcsm and Dcne September 2006 P/N JK524 Rev. A01 When to Use the Dell Diagnostics Troubleshooting Tools and UtilitiesDell Diagnostics Starting the Dell Diagnostics From Your Hard DriveSystem Lights Dell Diagnostics Main MenuPower Light Problem Description Suggested Resolution Option FunctionDiagnostic Lights Light Pattern Problem Description Suggested ResolutionBeep Codes Code CauseError Messages Click the Change or Remove Program iconOperating system not found Read fault Requested sector not found Reset failed Click Performance and Maintenance and click System Resolving Software and Hardware IncompatibilitiesMicrosoft Windows XP Warranty

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