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Dell™ OptiPlex™ 320 User's Guide

About Your Desktop Computer

Inside Your Computer

About Your Desktop Computer

Front View

1

USB 2.0

Use the USB connectors on the front of the computer for devices that you

 

connectors

connect occasionally, such as joysticks or cameras, or for bootable USB

 

(2)

devices (see System Setup for more information about booting to a USB

 

 

device).

 

 

It is recommended that you use the USB connectors on the back panel

 

 

for devices that typically remain connected, such as printers and

 

 

keyboards.

 

 

 

2

hard-drive

This light flickers when the hard drive is being accessed.

 

activity light

 

 

 

 

3

power button

Press this button to turn on the computer.

 

 

NOTICE: To avoid losing data, do not turn off the computer by pressing

 

 

the power button. Instead, perform an operating system shutdown.

 

 

NOTICE: If your operating system has ACPI enabled, when you press

 

 

the power button the computer will perform an operating system

 

 

shutdown.

 

 

 

4

Dell badge

This badge can be rotated to match the orientation of your computer. To

 

 

rotate the badge, place your fingers around the outside of the badge,

 

 

press firmly, and turn the badge. You can also rotate the badge using

 

 

the slot provided near the bottom of the badge.

 

 

 

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 in a power-saving mode.

 

 

Blinking or solid amber — See Power Problems

 

 

To exit from a power-saving mode, press the power button or use the

 

 

keyboard or the mouse if it is configured as a wake device in the

 

 

Windows Device Manager. For more information about sleep modes and

 

 

exiting from a power-saving mode, see Power Management.

 

 

SeeSystem Lights" for a description of light codes that can help you

 

 

troubleshoot problems with your computer.

 

 

 

6

diagnostic

Use the lights to help you troubleshoot a computer problem based on

 

lights

the diagnostic code. For more information, see Diagnostic Lights.

7

LAN indicator

This light indicates that a LAN (local area network) connection is

 

light

established.

8

headphone

Use the headphone connector to attach headphones.

 

connector

 

 

 

 

9

floppy drive

Insert a floppy disk into this drive.

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Contents Dell OptiPlex 320 Users Guide LegacySelect Technology Control Advanced FeaturesManageability SecuritySystem Password Password ProtectionOption Settings Assigning a System PasswordAdministrator Password Deleting or Changing an Existing System PasswordAssigning an Administrator Password Disabling a Forgotten Password and Setting a New Password System SetupEntering System Setup System Setup ScreensSystem System Setup OptionsPS/2 Unlocked Boot SequenceChanging Boot Sequence for the Current Boot Booting to a USB DeviceChanging Boot Sequence for Future Boots Memory KeyClearing Forgotten Passwords Jumper Setting DescriptionFloppy Drive Power Management Clearing Cmos SettingsHyper-Threading Click Hardware and click Device ManagerSleep Mode Wake-Up Methods Windows XP Battery Back to Contents Recommended Tools Before You BeginTurning Off Your Computer Before Working Inside Your ComputerPage Computer, Keyboard, and Monitor Cleaning Your ComputerMouse CDs and DVDsBack to Contents Connecting Two to Three Monitors Using Surround View Connecting Multiple MonitorsChanging the Display Settings Desktop Computer About Your Desktop ComputerFront View Back View Back-Panel ConnectorsInside Your Computer System Board Components PCI and PCI Express Cards Installing an Expansion CardRemoving an Expansion Card Back to Contents Removing the Processor ProcessorInstalling the Processor Back to Contents Connecting Drive Cables General Installation GuidelinesDrive Interface Connectors IDE Drive Connector Serial ATA ConnectorConnecting and Disconnecting Drive Cables Power Cable ConnectorsCD/DVD Drive IDE Drive AddressingInstalling a CD/DVD Drive Removing a Floppy Drive Floppy DriveInstalling a Floppy Drive Removing a Hard Drive Hard DriveInstalling a Hard Drive Back to Contents Panel Removing the I/O PanelReplacing the I/O Panel Replacing the Power Supply Power SupplyPin Number Signal name AWG Wire DC Power ConnectorsPin Number Signal Name 22-AWG Wire Pin Number Signal Name 18-AWG WireBack to Contents Removing the Computer Cover Desktop Computer Specifications Drives ConnectorsKey Combinations Controls and LightsPower PhysicalEnvironmental FCC Class B FCC Notice U.S. OnlyFinding 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 Getting Help Online ServicesTechnical Assistance Ftp.dell.comAutoTech Service Problems With Your OrderAutomated Order-Status Service Technical Support ServiceDiagnostics Checklist Before You CallContacting Dell Argentina Buenos Aires Antigua and BarbudaAruba Australia SydneyOntario Canada North York011 Cayman IslandsDominica Denmark CopenhagenDominican Republic EcuadorGuatemala GrenadaGuyana Hong KongKorea Seoul Japan KawasakiLatin America Website support.euro.dell.com LuxembourgNetherlands Amsterdam Netherlands AntillesNew Zealand Website support.ap.dell.com NicaraguaSlovakia Prague 005Website support.euro.dell.com South Africa Johannesburg 09/091Trinidad/Tobago Website support.ap.dell.com ThailandTurks and Caicos Islands Customer Care BracknellVenezuela Virgin IslandsGlossary Docking device See APR Device driver See driverPage Page NIC See network adapter Module bay See media bayPage Video resolution See resolution Back to Contents DDR2 Memory Overview MemoryRemoving Memory Installing MemoryBack to Contents Abbreviations and Acronyms Mini Tower ComputerAbout Your Mini Tower Computer Mini Tower ComputerBack View Inside Your Computer System Board Components Back to Contents Installing a Expansion Card Removing an Expansion Card Installing a Expansion CardPage Removing an Expansion Card Back to Contents Processor Installing the Processor Page Back to Contents IDE Data Cable Connector Sata Data Cable Connector Data Cable ConnectorsIDE 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 Transferring Information to a New Computer Microsoft Windows XP FeaturesSetting Up a Home and Office Network User Accounts and Fast User SwitchingClick Checklist for creating a network Replacing the Computer Cover Desktop Computer What Is a Driver? Reinstalling Drivers and the Operating SystemReinstalling Drivers and Utilities DriversUsing Microsoft Windows XP System Restore Creating a Restore PointUsing the Optional Drivers and Utilities CD Undoing the Last System Restore Reinstalling Microsoft Windows XPEnabling System Restore Restoring the Computer to an Earlier Operating StateReinstalling Windows XP Booting From the Operating System CDWindows XP Setup Next Battery Problems Solving ProblemsDrive Problems CD and DVD drive problemsLockups and Software Problems Keyboard ProblemsHard drive problems Problems writing to a CD/DVD-RW driveComputer does not start up Other software problemsComputer stops responding Program stops respondingMouse Problems Memory ProblemsPower Problems Network ProblemsRestoring Default Settings Printer ProblemsSerial or Parallel Device Problems Sound and Speaker ProblemsNo sound from speakers Video and Monitor Problems No sound from headphonesIf the screen is blank If the screen is difficult to read Check the diagnostic lights See Diagnostic LightsRemoving the System Board System BoardReplacing the System Board System Board ScrewsBack to Contents Models Dcsm and Dcne September 2006 P/N JK524 Rev. A01 Dell Diagnostics Troubleshooting Tools and UtilitiesWhen to Use the Dell Diagnostics Starting the Dell Diagnostics From Your Hard DrivePower Light Problem Description Suggested Resolution Dell Diagnostics Main MenuSystem Lights Option FunctionLight Pattern Problem Description Suggested Resolution Diagnostic LightsCode Cause Beep CodesClick the Change or Remove Program icon Error MessagesOperating 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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