Dell manual September JK523

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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.

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

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Models DCSM, DCNE

September 2006

P/N JK523

Rev. A01

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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 Support.dell.com Finding InformationDesktop System Software DSS User’s Guide is also available on the optional Drivers What Are You Looking For? Find It Here Segment, and enter your Service TagClick the topic that describes your problem Dell Support Website support.dell.comSetting Up Your Computer Quick Reference Guide Quick Reference Guide System Views Mini Tower Computer Front ViewNo light The computer is turned off Power button. Instead, perform an operating system shutdownBlinking green The computer is in a power-saving mode Steady green The computer is in a normal operating statePadlock ring Mini Tower Computer Back ViewCover release latch Position Mini Tower Computer Back-Panel ConnectorsParallel connector Address. For more information, see your online User’s GuideLine-out connector ConnectorLine-in 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 GuideDescription Desktop ComputerJumper JumperedSystem Board Components Desktop Computer Quick Reference Guide When to Use the Dell Diagnostics Solving ProblemsDell Diagnostics Jumper SettingInsert the Drivers and Utilities CD Option Function Tab FunctionSee your online User’s Guide Power Light Problem Description Suggested ResolutionSystem Lights Diagnostic Lights Light Pattern Problem DescriptionWithout error Light Pattern Problem Description Suggested ResolutionInstalled, reinstall it and restart If available, install properly workingYour computer Ensure that no special memoryVerify that the memory modules that 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