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Notes, Notices, and Cautions
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1 Finding Information 2 Before You Begin
3 Mini Tower Computer
4 Mini Tower Computer Specifications
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5 Desktop Computer
6 Desktop Computer Specifications
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7 Small Form Factor Computer
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8 Ultra Small Form Factor Computer
9 Advanced Features
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10 Battery
11 Replacing the System Board
12 Memory
13 Replacing the Computer Cover
14 Installing Your Computer in an Enclosure 15 Cleaning Your Computer
16 Microsoft Windows Features
17 Troubleshooting
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18 Getting Help
19 Warranty 20 FCC Notices (U.S. Only)
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Finding Information
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Before You Begin
Recommended Tools
Turning Off Your Computer
Before Working Inside Your Computer
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Mini Tower Computer
About Your Mini Tower Computer
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Mini Tower Computer Specifications
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Installing a PCI or PCI Express Card
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Removing a PCI or PCI Express Card
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Installing eSATA
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General Drive Installation Guidelines
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DC Power Connectors P3, P5, P8, and P9
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Desktop Computer
About Your Desktop Computer
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Removing the Heat Sink Assembly
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Desktop Computer Specifications
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PCI Cards
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eSATA
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General Drive Installation Guidelines
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Drive Inserts
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DC Power Connector P3
DC Power Connector P4
DC Power Connector P5 and P6
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Small Form Factor Computer
About Your Small Form Factor Computer
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PCI Cards
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PCI Express and DVI Cards
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eSATA
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General Installation Guidelines
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Replacing a Hard Drive Fan
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DC Power Connectors P3
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Ultra Small Form Factor Computer
About Your Ultra Small Form Factor Computer
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Connecting a VGA Monitor
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Cable Cover (Optional)
Connecting the AC Power Adapter
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Ultra Small Form Factor Computer Specifications
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General Installation Guidelines
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Module Bay
Installing a Device When Your Computer Is Turned Off
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Removing and Installing a Device When Your Computer Is Running Microsoft Windows
Securing a Device in the Module Bay
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Advanced Features
LegacySelect Technology Control
Manageability
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Active Management Technology
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Alert Standard Format
Dell OpenManage Applications
Dell Client Manager (DCM)
Physical Security
Chassis Intrusion Detection
Option Settings
Padlock Ring and Security Cable Slot
Trusted Platform Module (TPM)
Enabling the TPM Feature
Security Management Software
Computer Tracking Software
About Smart Cards and Fingerprint Readers
Password Protection
System Password
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Administrator Password
Disabling a Forgotten Password and Setting a New Password
System Setup
Overview
Entering System Setup
System Setup Screens
System Setup Options
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Boot Sequence
Booting to a USB Device
Memory Key
Jumper Settings
Clearing Forgotten Passwords
Clearing CMOS Settings
Hyperthreading and Multi-Core Technology
Power Management for Windows XP and Windows Vista
Options in Windows XP
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Options in Windows Vista
About RAID Configurations
Verifying That RAID Is Working
RAID Level 0
RAID Level 1 Configuration
Configuring Your Computer for RAID
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Recovering From a Single Hard Drive Failure (RAID 1) Using the Intel Matrix Storage Manager
Migrating to a RAID Level 0 Configuration
Migrating to a RAID Level 1 Configuration
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Battery
Replacing the Battery
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Replacing the System Board
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Ultra Small Form Factor System Board Screws
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Memory
DDR2 Memory Overview
Addressing Memory Configurations
Installing Memory
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Removing Memory
Replacing the Computer Cover
Mini-Tower, Desktop, and Small Form Factor Computers
Ultra Small Form Factor Computers
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Installing Your Computer in an Enclosure
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Cleaning Your Computer
Computer, Keyboard, and Monitor
Mouse
Cleaning a Non-Optical Mouse
Cleaning an Optical Mouse
Floppy Drive
CDs and DVDs
Microsoft Windows Features
Transferring Information to a New Computer
Microsoft Windows XP
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Microsoft Windows Vista
Setting Up a Home and Office Network
Connecting to a Network Adapter
Network Setup
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Troubleshooting
Battery Problems
Card Problems
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Drive Problems
Close the computer cover
Optical drive problems
Problems writing to an optical drive
Hard drive problems
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E-Mail, Modem, and Internet Problems
Error Messages
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Keyboard Problems
Lockups and Software Problems
The computer does not start up
The computer stops responding
A program stops responding
A program crashes repeatedly
A program is designed for an earlier Windows operating system
A solid blue screen appears
Other software problems
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Memory Problems
press the up- and down-arrow keys
Mouse Problems
Network Problems
Power Problems
Troubleshooting Power Problems
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Power Supply Self-Test
Printer Problems
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Scanner Problems
Sound and Speaker Problems
No sound from speakers
No sound from headphones
Video and Monitor Problems
The screen is blank
DVI-to-VGA
The screen is difficult to read
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Power Lights
System Lights
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Diagnostic Lights
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Beep Codes
System Messages
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Dell Diagnostics
When to Use the Dell Diagnostics
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Drivers
What Is a Driver?
Identifying Drivers
Reinstalling Drivers and Utilities
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Restoring Your Operating System
Using Microsoft Windows System Restore
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Using Dell PC Restore and Dell Factory Image Restore
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Using the Operating System Media
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Getting Help
Obtaining Assistance
Online Services
AutoTech Service
Automated Order-Status Service
Support Service
Problems With Your Order
Product Information
Returning Items for Warranty Repair or Credit
Before You Call
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Contacting Dell
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FCC Notices (U.S. Only)
FCC Class B
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