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www .dell.com | support.dell.com Dell™ OptiPlex™ 320 Quick Reference Guide Models DCSM, DCNE book.book Page 1 Tuesday, October 17, 2006 11:16 AM.
Notes, Notices, and Cautions NOTE: A NOTE indicates important i nformation that helps you make better use of your computer . NOTICE: A NOTICE indicates either potential da mage to hardware or loss of da ta and tells you how to avoid the problem. CAUTION: A CAUTION indicates a potential for propert y damage, personal injury , or death.
Contents 3 Contents Finding Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 Setting Up Y our Computer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 Sy stem Views . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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Quick Reference Guide 5 Finding Information NOTE: Some features or media may be optional and may not sh ip with your computer . So me features or media may not be available in certain countries. NOTE: Additional information may ship with your computer .
6 Quick Reference Guide • How to remove and r eplace parts • Specifications • How to configure system settings • How to troubleshoot and solve problems Dell™ OptiPlex™ User’ s Guide Microsoft W indows XP Help and Support Center 1 Click Start → Help and Support → Dell User and System Guides → System Guides .
Quick Reference Guide 7 • Solutions — T roubleshooting hi nts and tips, articles from technicians, frequently ask ed questions, and online courses • Community — Online disc ussion with other D.
8 Quick Reference Guide Setting Up Y our Computer CAUTION: Before performing any of the procedures in this section, follow the safe ty instructions in Product Information Guide . NOTICE: If your computer has an expansion ca rd installed (such as a modem ca rd), connect the appropriate cable to the card, not to the connector on the back panel.
Quick Reference Guide 9 3 Connect the monitor using either the white D VI cable or the blue VGA cable ( do not connect both cables). Align and gently insert the monitor cable to avoi d bending connector pins. Tighten the thumbscr ews on the cable connectors.
10 Quick Reference Guide 5 Connect power cables to the computer , monitor , and devices and connect the other ends of the power cables to electrical outlets.
Quick Reference Guide 11 Sy stem Views Mini T ower Computer — Front View 1 location of Service T ag Use the Service T ag to ide ntify your computer when you access the Dell Support website or call technical support. 2 CD/DVD drive Insert a CD or DVD (if supported) into this drive.
12 Quick Reference Guide 5 USB 2.0 connectors (2) Use the USB connectors on the front of the computer fo r devices that you connect occasionally , such as joysticks or ca meras, or for bootable USB devices.
Quick Reference Guide 13 Mini T ower Computer — Back View 1 cover release latch This latch allows you to open the computer cover . 2 padlock ring Insert a padlock to lock the computer cover . 3 power connector Insert the power cable into this connector .
14 Quick Reference Guide Mini T ower Computer — Back-Panel Connectors 4 voltage selection switch Y our computer is equipped with a manual voltage-sele ction switch. T o avoid damaging a computer with a manual voltage- selection switch, set the switch for the voltage that most closely matches the AC power available in your location.
Quick Reference Guide 15 3 network adapter connector T o attach your computer to a network or broadband device, connect one end of a network cable to a network jack or your network or broadband device. Connect the other end of the network cable to the network adapter connector on the back panel of your computer .
16 Quick Reference Guide Desktop Computer — Front View 1 USB 2.0 connectors (2) Use the USB connectors on the front of the comput er for devices that you connect occasionally , such as joysticks or cameras, or for bootable USB devices (see your online User’s Guide for more information about booting to a USB device).
Quick Reference Guide 17 Desktop Computer — Back View 5 power light The power light illuminates and blin ks or remains solid to indicate differ ent operating states: • No light — The computer is turned off. • Steady green — The computer is in a normal operating state.
18 Quick Reference Guide Desktop Computer — Back-Panel Connectors 4 voltage selection switch Y our computer is equipped with a manual voltage-selection switch. T o avoid damaging a computer with a manual voltag e-selection switch, set the switch for the voltage that most closely matches the AC power available in your location.
Quick Reference Guide 19 Removing the Computer Cover CAUTION: Before you begin any of the proc edures in this section, follow the safety instructions in the Product Information Guide . CAUTION: T o guard against electr ical shock, alway s unplug your computer from th e electrical outlet before removing the cover .
20 Quick Reference Guide Before Y ou Begin NOTICE: T o avoid losing data, save and clos e any open files and exit any op en programs before you turn off your computer . 1 Shut down the operating system: a Save and close any open files, ex it any open programs, click the Start button, and then click Tu r n Off Computer .
Quick Reference Guide 21 5 Remove the computer cover: • Remove the mini tower computer cover (see "Mini T ower Computer" on page 21). • Remove the desktop computer cover (see "Desktop Computer" on page 27).
22 Quick Reference Guide 1 security cable slot 2 cover release latch 3 padlock ring 2 1 3 book.book Page 22 Tuesday, October 17, 2006 11:16 AM.
Quick Reference Guide 23 Desktop Computer CAUTION: Before you begin any of the proce dures in this section, follow the safety instr uctions in the Product Information Guide . CAUTION: T o guard against electrical shock , alway s unplug your compute r from the electrical outlet before removing the computer cover .
24 Quick Reference Guide Inside Y our Computer Mini T ower Computer 1 CD/DVD drive 4 system board 2 floppy drive 5 heat sink assembly 3 power supply 6 har d drive 1 3 4 6 2 5 book.
Quick Reference Guide 25 Sy stem Board Components 12 4 6 15 3 16 17 14 10 5 8 7 12 13 9 11 book.book Page 25 Tuesday, October 17, 2006 11:16 AM.
26 Quick Reference Guide Jumper Settings 1 fan connector (F AN) 10 internal buzzer (SPKR1) 2 processor connector (CPU) 11 password jumper (PSWD) 3 processor power connector (12VPOWER) 12 real time clo.
Quick Reference Guide 27 Desktop Computer Jumper Setting Description PSWD P assword featur es are enabled (default setting). P assword featur e s are disabled. RT C R S T The real-time clock has been enabled (default setting). The real-time clock is being r eset (jumpered temporarily).
28 Quick Reference Guide Sy stem Board Components 12 4 6 15 3 16 17 14 10 5 8 7 12 13 11 9 book.book Page 28 Tuesday, October 17, 2006 11:16 AM.
Quick Reference Guide 29 Jumper Settings 1 fan connector (F AN) 10 internal buzzer (SPKR1) 2 processor connector (CPU) 11 password jumper (PSWD) 3 processor power connector (12VPOWER) 12 R TC reset ju.
30 Quick Reference Guide Solving Problems Dell provides a number of tools to help you if your computer does not perform as expected. F or the latest troubleshooting information available for your computer , see the Dell Support website at support.dell.
Quick Reference Guide 31 Enter system setup (see "System Setup" in your online User ’s Guide for instructions), review your computer ’s configuration informatio n, and ensure that the device you want to test displays in system setup and is active.
32 Quick Reference Guide Dell Diagnostics Main Menu 1 After the Dell Diagnostics loads and the Main Menu screen appears, click the button for the option you want. 2 If a problem is encountered during a test, a message a ppears with an error code and a description of the problem.
Quick Reference Guide 33 5 Close the test screen to r eturn to the Main Menu screen. T o exit the Dell Diagnostics and r estart the computer , close the Main Menu screen.
34 Quick Reference Guide Diagnostic Lights CAUTION: Before you begin any of the proce dures in this section, follow the safety instructions in the Product Information Guide . T o help you troubleshoot a problem, your computer has four lights labeled "1," "2," "3," and "4" on the front or back panel.
Quick Reference Guide 35 Memory modules are detected, but a memory failure has occurr ed. • If you have one memory module installed, reinstall it and r estart the computer . F or information on reinstalling memory modules, see your online User ’s Guide .
36 Quick Reference Guide No memory modules are detected. • If you have one memory module installed, reinstall it and r estart the computer . F or information on reinstalling memory modules, see your online User ’s Guide .
Quick Reference Guide 37 Beep Codes Y our computer might emit a series of beeps during start-up if t he monitor cannot display errors or problems. This series of beeps, called a beep code, identifies a problem. One possible beep code (code 1-3-1) consists of one beep, a burst of three b eeps, and then one beep.
38 Quick Reference Guide Resolving Software and Hardware Incompatibilities If a device is either not detected during the operati ng system setup or is detected but incorrectly configured, you can use the Har dware T rou bleshooter to resolve the incompatibility .
Quick Reference Guide 39 5 Click Next . The Restoration Complete screen appears after System Restor e f inishes collecting data and then the computer restarts. 6 After the computer restarts, click OK . T o change the restor e point, you can either repeat t he steps using a different r estore point, or you can undo the restoration.
40 Quick Reference Guide 3 Click System . 4 In the System P roperties window , click the Hardware tab. 5 Click Device Manager . 6 Right-click the device for which the new driver was installed and click P roperties . 7 Click the Drivers tab. 8 Click Roll Back Driver .
Quick Reference Guide 41 4 P ress <F12> immediately after the DELL logo appears. If the operating system logo appears, wait until yo u see the W indows desktop, and then shut down the computer and try again. 5 P ress the arrow keys to select CD-ROM , and press <Enter>.
42 Quick Reference Guide 13 When the W elcome to Microsoft screen appears, click Next . 14 When the How will this computer c onnect to the Internet? message appears, click Skip . 15 When the Ready to register with Microsoft? screen appears, select No , not at this time and click Next .
Index 43 Index B beep codes, 37 C CDs operating system, 6 conflicts so f tw a re a n d h a rdw a re incompatibilities, 3 8 cover removing, 1 9 D Dell Diagnostics, 30 Dell support site, 7 diagnostics b.
44 Index 44 Index R regulatory information, 5 reinstalling W indows XP , 3 9 S safety instructions, 5 Service T ag, 6 software conflicts, 3 8 support website, 7 system board, 25, 28 System Restore, 38.
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