Dell 320 manual Video resolution See resolution

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S-videoTV-out— A connector used to attach a TV or digital audio device to the computer.

SXGA super-extended graphics array — A video standard for video cards and controllers that supports resolutions up to 1280 x 1024.

SXGA+ super-extended graphics array plus — A video standard for video cards and controllers that supports resolutions up to 1400 x 1050.

system board — The main circuit board in your computer. Also known as the motherboard.

system setup — A utility that serves as an interface between the computer hardware and the operating system. System setup allows you to configure user- selectable options in the BIOS, such as date and time or system password. Unless you understand what effect the settings have on the computer, do not change the settings for this program.

T

TAPI — telephony application programming interface — Enables Windows programs to operate with a wide variety of telephony devices, including voice, data, fax, and video.

text editor — A program used to create and edit files that contain only text; for example, Windows Notepad uses a text editor. Text editors do not usually provide word wrap or formatting functionality (the option to underline, change fonts, and so on).

TPM — trusted platform module — A hardware-based security feature that when combined with security software enhances network and computer security by enabling features such as file and e-mail protection.

travel module — A plastic device designed to fit inside the module bay of a portable computer to reduce the weight of the computer.

U

UMA — unified memory allocation — System memory dynamically allocated to video.

UPS — uninterruptible power supply — A backup power source used when the electrical power fails or drops to an unacceptable voltage level. A UPS keeps a computer running for a limited amount of time when there is no electrical power. UPS systems typically provide surge suppression and may also provide voltage regulation. Small UPS systems provide battery power for a few minutes to enable you to shut down your computer.

USB — universal serial bus — A hardware interface for a low-speed device such as a USB-compatible keyboard, mouse, joystick, scanner, set of speakers, printer, broadband devices (DSL and cable modems), imaging devices, or storage devices. Devices are plugged directly in to a 4-pin socket on your computer or in to a multi-port hub that plugs in to your computer. USB devices can be connected and disconnected while the computer is turned on, and they can also be daisy-chained together.

UTP — unshielded twisted pair — Describes a type of cable used in most telephone networks and some computer networks. Pairs of unshielded wires are twisted to protect against electromagnetic interference, rather than relying on a metal sheath around each pair of wires to protect against interference.

UXGA — ultra extended graphics array — A video standard for video cards and controllers that supports resolutions up to 1600 x 1200.

V

video controller — The circuitry on a video card or on the system board (in computers with an integrated video controller) that provides the video capabilities—in combination with the monitor—for your computer.

video memory — Memory that consists of memory chips dedicated to video functions. Video memory is usually faster than system memory. The amount of video memory installed primarily influences the number of colors that a program can display.

video mode — A mode that describes how text and graphics are displayed on a monitor. Graphics-based software, such as Windows operating systems, displays in video modes that can be defined as x horizontal pixels by y vertical pixels by z colors. Character-based software, such as text editors, displays in video modes that can be defined as x columns by y rows of characters.

video resolution — See resolution.

virus — A program that is designed to inconvenience you or to destroy data stored on your computer. A virus program moves from one computer to another through an infected disk, software downloaded from the Internet, or e-mail attachments. When an infected program starts, its embedded virus also starts.

A common type of virus is a boot virus, which is stored in the boot sectors of a floppy disk. If the floppy disk is left in the drive when the computer is shut down and then turned on, the computer is infected when it reads the boot sectors of the floppy disk expecting to find the operating system. If the computer is infected, the boot virus may replicate itself onto all the floppy disks that are read or written in that computer until the virus is eradicated.

V — volt — The measurement of electric potential or electromotive force. One V appears across a resistance of 1 ohm when a current of 1 ampere flows through that resistance.

W

W — watt — The measurement of electrical power. One W is 1 ampere of current flowing at 1 volt.

WHr watt-hour — A unit of measure commonly used to indicate the approximate capacity of a battery. For example, a 66-WHr battery can supply 66 W of power for 1 hour or 33 W for 2 hours.

wallpaper — The background pattern or picture on the Windows desktop. Change your wallpaper through the Windows Control Panel. You can also scan in

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Contents Dell OptiPlex 320 Users Guide Manageability Advanced FeaturesLegacySelect Technology Control SecurityOption Settings Password ProtectionSystem Password Assigning a System PasswordDeleting or Changing an Existing System Password Administrator 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 KeyJumper Setting Description Clearing Forgotten PasswordsFloppy 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 About Your Desktop Computer 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 Removing the I/O Panel 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 LightsPhysical PowerEnvironmental FCC Notice U.S. Only FCC Class BWhat 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 Technical Assistance Online ServicesGetting Help Ftp.dell.comAutomated Order-Status Service Problems With Your OrderAutoTech Service Technical Support ServiceBefore You Call Diagnostics ChecklistContacting 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? DriversCreating a Restore Point Using Microsoft Windows XP System RestoreUsing the Optional Drivers and Utilities CD Enabling System Restore Reinstalling Microsoft Windows XPUndoing the Last System Restore Restoring the Computer to an Earlier Operating StateBooting From the Operating System CD Reinstalling Windows XPWindows 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 SettingsSound and Speaker Problems Serial or Parallel Device ProblemsNo sound from speakers No sound from headphones Video and Monitor ProblemsIf 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 Resolving Software and Hardware Incompatibilities Click Performance and Maintenance and click SystemMicrosoft Windows XP Warranty
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