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5USB 2.0 connectors (2) Use the USB connectors on the front of the computer for devices that you connect occasionally, such as joysticks or cameras, or for bootable USB devices.

 

 

It is recommended that you use the USB connectors on the back of the computer

 

 

for devices that typically remain connected, such as printers and keyboards.

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diagnostic lights

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

 

 

diagnostic code (for more information, see "Diagnostic Lights" on page 34).

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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.

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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 — The computer is receiving electrical power, but an

 

 

internal power problem might exist. See "Power Problems" in your online User’s

 

 

Guide.

 

 

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

 

 

your online User’s Guide.

 

 

For a description of light codes that can help you troubleshoot problems with your

 

 

computer, see "System Lights" on page 33.

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headphone connector

Use the headphone connector to attach headphones.

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link integrity light

• Green — A good connection exists between a 10-Mbps network and the computer.

 

 

• Orange — A good connection exists between a 100-Mbps network and the

 

 

computer.

 

 

• Off — The computer is not detecting a physical connection to the network.

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Contents Quick Reference Guide W . d e l l . c o m s u p p o r t . d e l l . c o mSeptember JK523 Contents Contents Finding Information Desktop System Software DSSSupport.dell.com User’s Guide is also available on the optional Drivers Segment, and enter your Service Tag Click the topic that describes your problemWhat Are You Looking For? Find It Here Dell Support Website support.dell.comSetting Up Your Computer Quick Reference Guide Quick Reference Guide System Views Mini Tower Computer Front ViewPower button. Instead, perform an operating system shutdown Blinking green The computer is in a power-saving modeNo light The computer is turned off Steady green The computer is in a normal operating stateMini Tower Computer Back View Cover release latchPadlock ring Mini Tower Computer Back-Panel Connectors Parallel connectorPosition Address. For more information, see your online User’s GuideConnector Line-in connectorLine-out connector Video connectorDesktop Computer Front View ShutdownDesktop Computer Back View Desktop Computer Back-Panel Connectors Removing the Computer Cover Before You Begin Before Working Inside Your ComputerMini Tower Computer Security cable slot Cover release latch Padlock ring Desktop Computer Inside Your Computer System Board Components Jumper Settings Mini Tower Computer Quick Reference GuideDesktop Computer JumperDescription JumperedSystem Board Components Desktop Computer Quick Reference Guide Solving Problems Dell DiagnosticsWhen to Use the Dell Diagnostics Jumper SettingInsert the Drivers and Utilities CD Option Function Tab FunctionPower Light Problem Description Suggested Resolution System LightsSee your online User’s Guide Diagnostic Lights Light Pattern Problem DescriptionLight Pattern Problem Description Suggested Resolution Installed, reinstall it and restartWithout error If available, install properly workingEnsure that no special memory Verify that the memory modules thatYour computer Ensure that the cables are properlyBeep Codes Code CauseUsing Microsoft Windows XP System Restore Resolving Software and Hardware IncompatibilitiesReinstalling Microsoft Windows XP Before You BeginReinstalling Windows XP Quick Reference Guide Using the Drivers and Utilities CD When the Welcome to Microsoft screen appears, click NextProblems. See troubleshooting IndexIndex