Dell 320 manual Inside Your Computer

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NOTE: Do not plug a telephone cable into the network connector.

 

 

 

On computers with a network adapter card, use the connector on the

 

 

 

card.

 

 

 

It is recommended that you use Category 5 wiring and connectors for

 

 

 

your network. If you must use Category 3 wiring, force the network

 

 

 

speed to 10 Mbps to ensure reliable operation.

 

 

 

 

 

4

network

This light flashes yellow when the computer is transmitting or receiving

 

 

activity light

network data. A high volume of network traffic may make this light

 

 

 

appear to be in a steady "on" state.

 

 

 

 

 

5

line-in

Use the blue line-in connector to attach a record/playback device such as

 

 

connector

a cassette player, CD player, or VCR.

 

 

 

On computers with a sound card, use the connector on the card.

 

 

 

 

 

6

line-out

Use the green line-out connector to attach headphones and most

 

 

connector

speakers with integrated amplifiers.

 

 

 

On computers with a sound card, use the connector on the card.

 

 

 

 

 

7

microphone

Use the pink microphone connector to attach a personal computer

 

 

connector

microphone for voice or musical input into a sound or telephony program.

 

 

 

On computers with a sound card, the microphone connector is on the

 

 

 

card.

 

 

 

 

 

8

USB 2.0

Use the back USB connectors for devices that typically remain connected,

 

 

connectors

such as printers and keyboards.

 

 

(4)

 

 

 

 

 

 

9

video

Plug the cable from your VGA-compatible monitor into the blue connector.

 

 

connector

 

 

 

 

NOTE: If you purchased an optional graphics card, this connector will be

 

 

 

covered by a cap. Connect your monitor to the connector on the graphics

 

 

 

card. Do not remove the cap.

 

 

 

 

 

10

serial

Connect a serial device, such as a handheld device, to the serial port.

 

 

connector

The default designation is COM1 for serial connector 1.

 

 

 

For more information, see System Setup Options.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Inside Your Computer

CAUTION: Before you begin any of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions in the Product Information Guide.

CAUTION: To avoid electrical shock, always unplug your computer from the electrical outlet before removing the computer cover.

NOTICE: Be careful when opening the computer cover to ensure that you do not accidentally disconnect cables from the system board.

1

drives bay (CD/DVD, floppy, and hard drive)

4

card slots

 

 

 

 

2

power supply

5

heat sink assembly

 

 

 

 

3

system board

6

front I/O panel

 

 

 

 

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Contents Dell OptiPlex 320 Users Guide Security Advanced FeaturesLegacySelect Technology Control ManageabilityAssigning a System Password Password ProtectionSystem Password Option SettingsAssigning an Administrator Password Administrator PasswordDeleting or Changing an Existing System Password System Setup Screens System SetupDisabling a Forgotten Password and Setting a New Password Entering System SetupSystem System Setup OptionsPS/2 Unlocked Boot SequenceMemory Key Booting to a USB DeviceChanging Boot Sequence for the Current Boot Changing Boot Sequence for Future BootsFloppy Drive Clearing Forgotten PasswordsJumper Setting Description Click Hardware and click Device Manager Clearing Cmos SettingsPower Management Hyper-ThreadingSleep Mode Wake-Up Methods Windows XP Battery Back to Contents Before Working Inside Your Computer Before You BeginRecommended Tools Turning Off Your ComputerPage CDs and DVDs Cleaning Your ComputerComputer, Keyboard, and Monitor MouseBack to Contents Connecting Two to Three Monitors Using Surround View Connecting Multiple MonitorsChanging the Display Settings Front View Desktop ComputerAbout Your Desktop Computer 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 IDE Drive Connector Serial ATA Connector General Installation GuidelinesConnecting Drive Cables Drive Interface ConnectorsIDE Drive Addressing Power Cable ConnectorsConnecting and Disconnecting Drive Cables CD/DVD DriveInstalling 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 Replacing the I/O Panel PanelRemoving 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 Controls and Lights ConnectorsDrives Key CombinationsEnvironmental PowerPhysical FCC Class B FCC Notice U.S. OnlySupport.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 Ftp.dell.com Online ServicesGetting Help Technical AssistanceTechnical Support Service Problems With Your OrderAutoTech Service Automated Order-Status ServiceContacting Dell Diagnostics ChecklistBefore You Call Australia Sydney Antigua and BarbudaArgentina Buenos Aires ArubaCayman Islands Canada North YorkOntario 011Ecuador Denmark CopenhagenDominica Dominican RepublicHong Kong GrenadaGuatemala GuyanaWebsite support.euro.dell.com Luxembourg Japan KawasakiKorea Seoul Latin AmericaNicaragua Netherlands AntillesNetherlands Amsterdam New Zealand Website support.ap.dell.com09/091 005Slovakia Prague Website support.euro.dell.com South Africa JohannesburgCustomer Care Bracknell Website support.ap.dell.com ThailandTrinidad/Tobago Turks and Caicos IslandsVenezuela 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 Drivers Reinstalling Drivers and the Operating SystemWhat Is a Driver? Reinstalling Drivers and UtilitiesUsing the Optional Drivers and Utilities CD Using Microsoft Windows XP System RestoreCreating a Restore Point Restoring the Computer to an Earlier Operating State Reinstalling Microsoft Windows XPUndoing the Last System Restore Enabling System RestoreWindows XP Setup Reinstalling Windows XPBooting From the Operating System CD Next CD and DVD drive problems Solving ProblemsBattery Problems Drive ProblemsProblems writing to a CD/DVD-RW drive Keyboard ProblemsLockups and Software Problems Hard drive problemsProgram stops responding Other software problemsComputer does not start up Computer stops respondingMouse Problems Memory ProblemsPower Problems Network ProblemsRestoring Default Settings Printer ProblemsNo sound from speakers Serial or Parallel Device ProblemsSound and Speaker Problems If the screen is blank Video and Monitor ProblemsNo sound from headphones If the screen is difficult to read Check the diagnostic lights See Diagnostic LightsSystem Board Screws System BoardRemoving the System Board Replacing the System BoardBack to Contents Models Dcsm and Dcne September 2006 P/N JK524 Rev. A01 Starting the Dell Diagnostics From Your Hard Drive Troubleshooting Tools and UtilitiesDell Diagnostics When to Use the Dell DiagnosticsOption Function Dell Diagnostics Main MenuPower Light Problem Description Suggested Resolution System LightsLight 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 Microsoft Windows XP Click Performance and Maintenance and click SystemResolving Software and Hardware Incompatibilities Warranty
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