Dell 320 manual Mini Tower Computer, Abbreviations and Acronyms

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Dell™ OptiPlex™ 320 User's Guide

Mini Tower Computer

About Your Computer	Removing and Replacing Parts
Finding Information	Before You Begin
Mini Tower Computer	Removing the Computer Cover
Mini Tower Computer Specifications	I/O Panel
Advanced Features	Drives
Cleaning Your Computer	PCI and PCI Express Cards
Connecting Multiple Monitors	Power Supply
Reinstalling Drivers and the Operating System	Processor
Solving Problems	Battery
Microsoft® Windows® XP Features	System Board
Troubleshooting Tools and Utilities	Memory
Getting Help	Replacing the Computer Cover
Warranty
FCC Notice (U.S. Only)

Notes, Notices, and Cautions

NOTE: A NOTE indicates important information that helps you make better use of your computer.

NOTICE: A NOTICE indicates either potential damage to hardware or loss of data and tells you how to avoid the problem.

CAUTION: A CAUTION indicates a potential for property damage, personal injury, or death.

Abbreviations and Acronyms

For a complete list of abbreviations and acronyms, see the Glossary.

If you purchased a Dell™ n Series computer, any references in this document to Microsoft® Windows® operating systems are not applicable.

Information in this document is subject to change without notice. © 2006 Dell Inc. All rights reserved.

Reproduction in any manner whatsoever without the written permission of Dell Inc. is strictly forbidden.

Trademarks used in this text: Dell, the DELL logo, OptiPlex, Inspiron, Dimension, Latitude, Dell Precision, DellNet, TravelLite, Dell OpenManage, PowerVault, Axim, PowerEdge, PowerConnect, and PowerApp are trademarks of Dell Inc.; Intel, Pentium, and Celeron are registered trademarks of Intel Corporation; Microsoft, MS-DOS, and Windows are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation; IBM is a registered trademark of International Business Machines Corporation; Bluetooth is a trademark owned by Bluetooth SIG, Inc. and is used by Dell Inc. under license. ENERGY STAR is a registered trademark of the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency. As an ENERGY STAR partner, Dell Inc. has determined that this product meets the ENERGY STAR guidelines for energy efficiency.

Other trademarks and trade names may be used in this document to refer to either the entities claiming the marks and names or their products. Dell Inc. disclaims any proprietary interest in trademarks and trade names other than its own.

Models: DCSM and DCNE

June 2006 P/N JK524 Rev. A00

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Contents Dell OptiPlex 320 Users Guide Security Advanced FeaturesLegacySelect Technology Control ManageabilityAssigning a System Password Password ProtectionSystem Password Option SettingsAdministrator Password Deleting or Changing an Existing System PasswordAssigning 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 BootsClearing Forgotten Passwords Jumper Setting DescriptionFloppy 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 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 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 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 Controls and Lights ConnectorsDrives Key CombinationsPower 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 Ftp.dell.com Online ServicesGetting Help Technical AssistanceTechnical Support Service Problems With Your OrderAutoTech Service Automated Order-Status ServiceDiagnostics Checklist Before You CallContacting 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 UtilitiesUsing Microsoft Windows XP System Restore Creating a Restore PointUsing the Optional Drivers and Utilities CD Restoring the Computer to an Earlier Operating State Reinstalling Microsoft Windows XPUndoing the Last System Restore Enabling System RestoreReinstalling Windows XP Booting From the Operating System CDWindows 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 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 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 Click Performance and Maintenance and click System Resolving Software and Hardware IncompatibilitiesMicrosoft Windows XP Warranty

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