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Test the monitor — Connect a properly working monitor to the computer, and try using the monitor. If the new monitor works, the original monitor is faulty.

Check the diagnostic lights — See Diagnostic Lights.

Check the card setting — Enter system setup and ensure that Primary Video option is set correctly. Exit system setup and restart your computer (see System Setup).

Run the monitor self-testCheck the monitor documentation for more information.

If the screen is difficult to read

Check the monitor settings — See the monitor documentation for instructions on adjusting the contrast and brightness, demagnetizing (degaussing) the monitor, and running the monitor self-test.

Move the subwoofer away from the monitor — If your speaker system includes a subwoofer, ensure that the subwoofer is at least 60 cm (2 ft) away from the monitor.

Move the monitor away from external power sources — Fans, fluorescent lights, halogen lamps, and other electrical devices can cause the screen image to appear "shaky." Turn off nearby devices to check for interference.

Adjust the Windows display settings —

1.Click the Start button, click Control Panel, and then click Appearance and Themes.

2.Click Display and click the Settings tab.

3.Try different settings for Screen resolution and Color quality.

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Contents Dell OptiPlex 320 Users Guide Advanced Features LegacySelect Technology ControlManageability SecurityPassword Protection System PasswordOption Settings Assigning a System PasswordAssigning an Administrator Password Administrator PasswordDeleting or Changing an Existing System Password System Setup Disabling a Forgotten Password and Setting a New PasswordEntering System Setup System Setup ScreensSystem Setup Options SystemPS/2 Boot Sequence UnlockedBooting to a USB Device Changing Boot Sequence for the Current BootChanging Boot Sequence for Future Boots Memory KeyFloppy Drive Clearing Forgotten PasswordsJumper Setting Description Clearing Cmos Settings Power ManagementHyper-Threading Click Hardware and click Device ManagerSleep Mode Wake-Up Methods Windows XP Battery Back to Contents Before You Begin Recommended ToolsTurning Off Your Computer Before Working Inside Your ComputerPage Cleaning Your Computer Computer, Keyboard, and MonitorMouse CDs and DVDsBack to Contents Connecting Multiple Monitors Connecting Two to Three Monitors Using Surround ViewChanging the Display Settings Front View Desktop ComputerAbout Your Desktop Computer 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 General Installation Guidelines Connecting Drive CablesDrive Interface Connectors IDE Drive Connector Serial ATA ConnectorPower Cable Connectors Connecting and Disconnecting Drive CablesCD/DVD Drive 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 Replacing the I/O Panel PanelRemoving 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 Connectors DrivesKey Combinations Controls and LightsEnvironmental PowerPhysical FCC Notice U.S. Only FCC Class BSupport.dell.com Finding InformationWhat Are You Looking For? Find It Here Click Start→ Help and Support Dell Support Website support.dell.comSelect Drivers & Downloads and click Go See Drivers and Utilities CD also known as ResourceCD Online Services Getting HelpTechnical Assistance Ftp.dell.comProblems With Your Order AutoTech ServiceAutomated Order-Status Service Technical Support ServiceContacting Dell Diagnostics ChecklistBefore You Call Antigua and Barbuda Argentina Buenos AiresAruba Australia SydneyCanada North York Ontario011 Cayman IslandsDenmark Copenhagen DominicaDominican Republic EcuadorGrenada GuatemalaGuyana Hong KongJapan Kawasaki Korea SeoulLatin America Website support.euro.dell.com LuxembourgNetherlands Antilles Netherlands AmsterdamNew Zealand Website support.ap.dell.com Nicaragua005 Slovakia PragueWebsite support.euro.dell.com South Africa Johannesburg 09/091Website support.ap.dell.com Thailand Trinidad/TobagoTurks and Caicos Islands 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 the Operating System What Is a Driver?Reinstalling Drivers and Utilities DriversUsing the Optional Drivers and Utilities CD Using Microsoft Windows XP System RestoreCreating a Restore Point Reinstalling Microsoft Windows XP Undoing the Last System RestoreEnabling System Restore Restoring the Computer to an Earlier Operating StateWindows XP Setup Reinstalling Windows XPBooting From the Operating System CD Next Solving Problems Battery ProblemsDrive Problems CD and DVD drive problemsKeyboard Problems Lockups and Software ProblemsHard drive problems Problems writing to a CD/DVD-RW driveOther software problems Computer does not start upComputer stops responding Program stops respondingMemory Problems Mouse ProblemsNetwork Problems Power Problems Printer Problems Restoring Default SettingsNo sound from speakers Serial or Parallel Device ProblemsSound and Speaker Problems If the screen is blank Video and Monitor ProblemsNo sound from headphones Check the diagnostic lights See Diagnostic Lights If the screen is difficult to readSystem Board Removing the System BoardReplacing the System Board System Board ScrewsBack to Contents Models Dcsm and Dcne September 2006 P/N JK524 Rev. A01 Troubleshooting Tools and Utilities Dell DiagnosticsWhen to Use the Dell Diagnostics Starting the Dell Diagnostics From Your Hard DriveDell Diagnostics Main Menu Power Light Problem Description Suggested ResolutionSystem Lights 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 Microsoft Windows XP Click Performance and Maintenance and click SystemResolving Software and Hardware Incompatibilities Warranty
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