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(On default)

 

 

LPT Port

Determines the mode of operation of the internal parallel port. Off disables the port. AT configures the port for AT compatibility. PS/2

Mode

configures the port for PS/2 compatibility. EPP configures the port for the EPP bidirectional protocol. ECP configures the port for the ECP

 

bidirectional protocol.

(PS/2

 

 

default)

 

 

 

NOTE: If you set the LPT Port Mode to ECP, the LPT Port DMA appears in the option menu.

 

 

 

LPT Port

Determines the address that the built-in parallel port uses.

Address

 

 

 

 

 

Serial Port

Determines how the serial port operates.

#1

 

 

 

Auto, the default setting, automatically configures a connector to a particular designation (COM1 or COM3).

(Auto

 

 

default)

 

 

 

 

 

Serial Port

Determines how the serial port operates.

#2

 

 

 

Auto, the default setting, automatically configures a connector to a particular designation (COM2 or COM4).

(Auto

 

 

default)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Video

 

 

 

 

 

Primary Video

This setting specifies which video controller is primary, Auto or Onboard/Card. When Auto is selected, the add-in video controller will be

 

used.

 

(Auto

 

 

default)

 

 

 

NOTE: A PCI Express graphics card will override the integrated video controller.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Performance

 

 

 

 

 

HyperThreading

 

Determines whether the physical processor appears as one or two logical processors. The performance of some applications

 

 

improves with additional logical processors. On enables hyperthreading.

(On default)

 

 

 

 

 

Multiple CPU Core

Determines whether the processor will have one or two cores enabled. On enables the second core.

(On default)

 

 

 

 

 

SpeedStep

 

Enables Intel® SpeedStep® for all supported processors in the computer. This setting changes the processor power

 

 

consumption and frequency.

(Off default)

 

 

 

 

NOTE: This option may not be available on your computer.

 

 

 

Limit CPUID Value

Limits the maximum value the processor standard CPUID function will support. Some operating systems do not complete

 

 

installation when the max CPUID function supported is greater than 3.

(Off default)

 

 

 

 

 

HDD Acoustic Mode (Bypass

Quiet — The hard drive operates at its most quiet setting.

default)

 

Performance — The hard drive operates at its maximum speed.

 

 

Bypass — Your computer does not test or change the current acoustics mode setting.

 

 

Suggested — The hard drive operates at the level suggested by the drive manufacturer.

 

 

NOTE: Switching to performance mode may cause the drive to be noisier, but its performance is not affected.

 

 

Changing the acoustics setting does not alter your hard-drive image.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Security

 

 

 

 

Unlock Setup

When an administrator password is being used, allows the user access to modify system setup settings. Enter the administrator password

 

at the prompt to unlock system setup. If the correct password is not entered here, the user can view but not modify system setup fields.

(Locked

 

 

default)

 

 

 

 

Admin

Displays the current status of your system setup program's password security feature and allows you to verify and assign a new admin

Password

password.

 

(Not Set

 

 

default)

 

 

 

 

System

Displays the current status of the system's password security feature and allows a new system password to be assigned and verified.

Password

 

 

(Not Set

 

 

default)

 

 

 

 

Drive 0-n

Displays the current status of the hard drive's password security feature and allows a new hard drive password to be assigned and verified.

Password

 

 

(Not Set

 

 

default)

 

 

 

 

Password

Determines the interaction between the System password and the Admin password. Locked prevents a user without a valid Admin

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Contents Dell OptiPlex 320 Users Guide Security Advanced FeaturesLegacySelect Technology Control ManageabilityAssigning a System Password Password ProtectionSystem Password Option Settings Deleting or Changing an Existing System Password Administrator Password Assigning an Administrator 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 BootsJumper Setting Description Clearing Forgotten PasswordsFloppy Drive 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 About Your Desktop Computer 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 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 Removing the I/O Panel 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 Controls and Lights ConnectorsDrives Key CombinationsPhysical PowerEnvironmental FCC Class B FCC Notice U.S. OnlyWhat Are You Looking For? Find It Here Finding InformationSupport.dell.com Select Drivers & Downloads and click Go Dell Support Website support.dell.comClick Start→ Help and Support 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 ServiceBefore You Call Diagnostics ChecklistContacting Dell 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 UtilitiesCreating a Restore Point Using Microsoft Windows XP System RestoreUsing the Optional Drivers and Utilities CD Restoring the Computer to an Earlier Operating State Reinstalling Microsoft Windows XPUndoing the Last System Restore Enabling System RestoreBooting From the Operating System CD Reinstalling Windows XPWindows XP Setup 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 ProblemsSound and Speaker Problems Serial or Parallel Device ProblemsNo sound from speakers No sound from headphones Video and Monitor ProblemsIf the screen is blank 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 Resolving Software and Hardware Incompatibilities Click Performance and Maintenance and click SystemMicrosoft Windows XP Warranty
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