Dell OptiPlex 210L User Manual

Dell™OptiPlex™210LUser'sGuide  Mini-Tower Computer Desktop Computer

Floppy Drive  1. In system setup, set the Diskette Drive option to USB.  2. Save and exit system setup.  3. Connect the USB floppy drive, ins

 Jumper Settings 1 fan connector (FAN) 9 PCI Express x1 card connector 2 processor connector (CPU) 10 PCI card connector (2) 3 power connector (12V

Back to Contents Page  Password features are disabled. RTCRST The real-time clock has not been reset.  The real-time clock is being reset (jumpered

Back to Contents Page Dell™OptiPlex™210LUser'sGuide PCI and PCI Express Cards PCI and PCI Express Cards  YourDell™computerprovides

  6. Place the card in the connector and press down firmly. Ensure that the card is fully seated in the slot.  7. Gently press down on the card

 5. If you are removing the card permanently, install a filler bracket in the empty card-slot opening. If you need a filler bracket, contact Dell

Back to Contents Page Dell™OptiPlex™210LUser'sGuide Removing the Computer Cover Removing the Computer Cover    1. Follow the proced

Back to Contents Page Dell™OptiPlex™210LUser'sGuide Drives Drives Your computer supports: l One serial ATA hard drive l One optiona

Most interface connectors are keyed for correct insertion; that is, a notch or a missing pin on one connector matches a tab or a filled-in hole on the

 3. Disconnect the power and CD/DVD drive cables from the back of the drive.  Installing a CD/DVD Drive  1. Unpack the drive and prepare it fo

 6. Check all cable connections, and fold cables out of the way to provide airflow for the fan and cooling vents.  7. Replace the computer cove

 3. Replace the computer cover.  4. Connect your computer and monitor to electrical outlets, and turn them on.  5. After the Microsoft®Windo

 4. Disconnect the power and floppy-drive cables from the back of the floppy drive.  Installing a Floppy Drive  1. If you are installing a new

 6. Replace the CD/DVD drive.  7. Check all cable connections, and fold cables out of the way to provide airflow for the fan and cooling vents.

 Installing a Hard Drive  1. Check the documentation for the drive to verify that it is configured for your computer.  2. Unpack the replacement

 7. Replace the floppy drive and CD/DVD drive.  8. Check all connectors to be certain that they are properly cabled and firmly seated.  9. Re

Dell™OptiPlex™210LUser'sGuide  Notes, Notices, and Cautions Abbreviations and Acronyms For a complete list of abbreviations and acronyms,

Microsoft Corporation; IBM is a registered trademark of International Business Machines Corporation; Bluetooth is a trademark owned by Bluetooth SIG,

Back to Contents Page Dell™OptiPlex™210LUser'sGuide I/O Panel I/O Panel  Removing the I/O Panel    1. Follow the procedures in &q

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Back to Contents Page Dell™OptiPlex™210LUser'sGuide Processor Processor   Removing the Processor  1. Follow the procedures in "

 5. Gently remove the processor from the socket. Leave the release lever extended in the release position so that the socket is ready for the new

2. Click Hardware and click Device Manager.  3. In the Device Manager window, click the plus (+) sign next to the processor type. If Hyper- Thread

 6. Set the processor lightly in the socket and ensure that the processor is positioned correctly.  7. When the processor is fully seated in th

 10. Replace the computer cover. Back to Contents Page  3 captive screw housing (2)

Back to Contents Page Dell™OptiPlex™210LUser'sGuide Power Supply Power Supply  Replacing the Power Supply   1. Follow the procedure

 11. Replace the CD/DVD drive.  12. Connect the AC power cable to the connector.  13. Replace the computer cover.  DC Power Connectors

 DC Power Connector P2  DC Power Connector P3   DC Power Connector P4  DC Power Connector P5 22 +5 VDC Red 23 +5 VDC Red 24 GND Black *Uses 22-A

Back to Contents Page  Pin Number Signal name 18-AWG Wire 1 +3.3 VDC Orange 2 COM Black 3 +5 VDC Red 4 GND Black 5 +12 VDC Yellow

Back to Contents Page Dell™OptiPlex™210LUser'sGuide Desktop Computer Specifications Desktop Computer Specifications  Microprocessor M

Expansion Bus Bus type PCI 2.3 SATA 1.0a USB 2.0 Bus speed PCI: 33 MHz SATA:1.5Gbpsand3.0Gbps USB: 480 Mbps Cards low-profile cards supported PCI

Back to Contents Page  system diagnostics  Controls and Lights Power control push button Power light green light — Blinking green indicates a sleep

Back to Contents Page  Solving Problems Dell™OptiPlex™210LUser'sGuide Battery Problems Fill out the Diagnostics Checklist before you co

Back to Contents Page  Battery Dell™OptiPlex™210LUser'sGuide Replacing the Battery Replacing the Battery  A coin-cell battery maint

 Problems writing to a CD/DVD-RW drive  Hard drive problems Keyboard Problems  Lockups and Software Problems l Click the speaker icon in the

  The computer does not start up  The computer stops responding  A program stops responding  A program crashes repeatedly  A solid blue screen a

Memory Problems Fill out the Diagnostics Checklist as you complete these checks.  Mouse Problems   l Ensure that the program is compatible wit

Network Problems Fill out the Diagnostics Checklist as you complete these checks.  Power Problems Fill out the Diagnostics Checklist as you compl

Printer Problems Fill out the Diagnostics Checklist as you complete these checks.  Restoring Default Settings l Ensure that the electrical outle

Serial or Parallel Device Problems Fill out the Diagnostics Checklist as you complete these checks.  Sound and Speaker Problems Fill out the Diag

 No sound from headphones Video and Monitor Problems Fill out the Diagnostics Checklist as you complete these checks.   If the screen is blank 

 If the screen is difficult to read Back to Contents Page   Testthemonitor— Connect a properly working monitor to the computer, and try using

Back to Contents Page Dell™OptiPlex™210LUser'sGuide For a complete list of abbreviations and acronyms, see the Glossary. Ifyoupurchaseda

Back to Contents Page  Troubleshooting Tools and Utilities Dell™OptiPlex™210LUser'sGuide Dell Diagnostics System Lights Diagnostic

 5. Install the new system battery. a. Support the battery connector by pressing down firmly on the positive side of the connector. b. Hold t

 6. Type 1 to start the Drivers and Utilities CD menu.  7. Type 2 to start the Dell Diagnostics.  8. Select Run the 32 Bit Dell Diagnostics

Diagnostic Lights  To help you troubleshoot a problem, your computer has four lights labeled "1," "2," "3," and "

 Beep Codes Your computer might emit a series of beeps during start-up if the monitor cannot display errors or problems. This series of beeps, calle

 If the message is not listed, see the documentation for the operating system or the program that was running when the message appeared. CAUTION: Be

 Insertbootablemedia— Insert a bootable floppy disk or CD.  Invalid configuration information -pleaserunSETUPprogram— Enter system setup

Resolving Software and Hardware Incompatibilities If a device is either not detected during the operating system setup or is detected but incorrectl

 4. In the Device Manager list, check for devices that are incorrectly configured. Incorrectly configured devices are indicated by a yellow excla

Back to Contents Page  Warranty Dell™OptiPlex™210LUser'sGuide Dell Inc. ("Dell") manufactures its hardware products from parts

Back to Contents Page  Microsoft®Windows®XP Features Dell™OptiPlex™210LUser'sGuide Transferring Information to a New Computer User

User Accounts and Fast User Switching  Adding User Accounts After the Microsoft Windows XP operating system is installed, the administrator or a us

Back to Contents Page  Before You Begin Dell™OptiPlex™210LUser'sGuide Recommended Tools Turning Off Your Computer Before Working I

1. Click the Start button, point to All Programs® Accessories® Communications, and then click Network Setup Wizard.  2. On the welcome screen, cli

4. If applicable, remove the computer stand (for instructions, see the documentation that came with the stand) and the cable cover, if attached.  

Back to Contents Page  Cleaning Your Computer Dell™OptiPlex™210LUser'sGuide   Computer, Keyboard, and Monitor  l Use a vacuum cleaner

some protection from dust, fingerprints, and scratches. Cleaning products for CDs are safe to use on DVDs. Back to Contents Page 

Back to Contents Page  Replacing the Computer Cover Dell™OptiPlex™210LUser'sGuide   1. Ensure that all cables are connected, and fold c

Back to Contents Page  Advanced Features Dell™OptiPlex™210LUser'sGuide LegacySelect Technology Control LegacySelect technology control

Back to Contents Page  Finding Information Dell™OptiPlex™210LUser'sGuide NOTE: Some features may not be available for your computer or i

Back to Contents Page 1. Click the Start button and click Help and Support. 2. Click User's and system guides and click User's guides. T

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Back to Contents Page  Getting Help Dell™OptiPlex™210LUser'sGuide Technical Assistance Problems With Your Order Product Informatio

[email protected] (Asian/Pacific countries only) support.jp.dell.com (Japan only) support.euro.dell.com (Europe only) l Electronic Quote Service sa

5. Pack the equipment to be returned in the original (or equivalent) packing materials. You are responsible for paying shipping expenses. You are al

Argentina (Buenos Aires) International Access Code: 00 Country Code: 54 City Code: 11 E-mail: [email protected]  E-mail for desktop and port

International Access Code: 011 Technical Support (med./large bus., government) toll-free:1-800-387-5757 Technical Support (printers, projectors, tele

International Access Code: 990 Country Code: 358 City Code: 9 E-mail: support.euro.dell.com/fi/fi/emaildell/  Technical Support 0925331360 Custome

Ireland (Cherrywood) International Access Code: 16 Country Code: 353 City Code: 1 Technical Support for Inspiron XPS computers only 1850 200 722 Tech

Password Protection  System Password  Option Settings You cannot change or enter a new system password if either of the following two options is

Luxembourg International Access Code: 00 Country Code: 352 Technical Support (Brussels, Belgium) 3420808075 Home/Small Business Sales (Brussels, Belgi

Poland (Warsaw) International Access Code: 011 Country Code: 48 City Code: 22 E-mail: [email protected]  Customer Service Phone 5795700 Cus

Country Code: 46 City Code: 8 Home/Small Business Customer Care 0858770527 Employee Purchase Program (EPP) Support 201401444 Technical Support F

Back to Contents Page  International Access Code: 011 Country Code: 1 Employee Purchase Program (EPP) Customers toll-free:1-800-695-8133 Printers an

Back to Contents Page  Glossary Dell™OptiPlex™210LUser'sGuide Terms in this Glossary are provided for informational purposes only and may

 bootable disk — A disk that you can use to start your computer. In case your hard drive is damaged or your computer has a virus, ensure that you alw

 Control Panel — A Windows utility that allows you to modify operating system and hardware settings, such as display settings.  controller — A chip

DVD drive — A drive that uses optical technology to read data from DVDs and CDs.  DVD player — The software used to watch DVD movies. The DVD player

FCC — Federal Communications Commission — A U.S. agency responsible for enforcing communications-related regulations that state how much radiation com

Hz — hertz — A unit of frequency measurement that equals 1 cycle per second. Computers and electronic devices are often measured in kilohertz (kHz), m

If you type a wrong or incomplete system password, the following message appears on the screen: ** Incorrect password. ** If you again type an incorre

 LCD — liquid crystal display — The technology used by portable computer and flat-panel displays.  LED — light-emitting diode — An electronic compon

N  network adapter — A chip that provides network capabilities. A computer may include a network adapter on its system board, or it may contain a PC

 processor — A computer chip that interprets and executes program instructions. Sometimes the processor is referred to as the CPU (central processin

stopped responding.  SDRAM — synchronous dynamic random-access memory — A type of DRAM that is synchronized with the optimal clock speed of the proce

system tray — See notification area. T  TAPI — telephony application programming interface — Enables Windows programs to operate with a wide variety

W  W — watt — The measurement of electrical power. One W is 1 ampere of current flowing at 1 volt.  WHr — watt-hour — A unit of measure commonly us

Back to Contents Page  Memory Dell™OptiPlex™210LUser'sGuide DDR2 Memory Overview Addressing Memory With 4-GB Configurations Removi

Removing Memory   1. Follow the procedures in "Before You Begin."  2. Carefully press out the securing clip at each end of the memo

 3. Align the notch on the bottom of the module with the crossbar in the connector.  4. Insert the module into the connector until the module sn

Back to Contents Page  Mini Tower Computer Dell™OptiPlex™210LUser'sGuide About Your Mini Tower Computer Inside Your Computer About

 Operating Your Computer With an Administrator Password Enabled When you enter system setup, the Admin Password option is highlighted, prompting you

 Back View  Back-Panel Connectors To exit from a power-saving mode, press the power button or use the keyboard or the mouse if it is configured

Inside Your Computer   1 parallel connector Connect a parallel device, such as a printer, to the parallel connector. If you have a USB printer, pl

 System Board Components  1 CD/DVD drive 5 system board 2 floppy drive 6 heat sink assembly 3 power supply 7 hard drive 4 chassis manual voltage

 Jumper Settings Back to Contents Page   Mini Tower Computer  Jumper  Setting  Description PSWD Password features are enabled (default). Pas

Back to Contents Page Dell™OptiPlex™210LUser'sGuide PCI and PCI Express Cards PCI and PCI Express Cards  YourDell™computerprovides

 4. Set the card retention mechanism aside in your work area.  5. If you are installing a new card, remove the filler bracket to create a card-

a. Enter system setup, select Network Controller, and change the setting to Off. b. Connect the network cable to the network adapter card's c

 8. Gently press down on the card retention mechanism to secure the adapter bracket in place.  9. Close the card retention latch by snapping it

 2. Gently push the release tab on the card retention latch from the inside to pivot the latch open. The latch will remain in the open position.

 9. Before you replace and lower the card retention mechanism, ensure that: l The tops of all cards and filler brackets are flush with the align

 System Setup Options          Key Functions — This field appears below the Option Field and lists keys and their functions within the activ

 2. Gently push the release tab on the card retention latch from the inside to pivot the latch open. Because the latch is captive, it will remain i

Back to Contents Page Dell™OptiPlex™210LUser'sGuide Removing the Computer Cover Removing the Computer Cover    1. Follow the proced

Back to Contents Page Dell™OptiPlex™210LUser'sGuide Drives Drives Your computer supports: l Two serial ATA hard drives l Two floppy

Most interface connectors are keyed for correct insertion; that is, a notch or a missing pin on one connector matches a tab or a filled-in hole on the

 Removing a Hard Drive  1. If you are replacing a hard drive that contains data you want to keep, back up your files before you begin this procedur

1. Unpack the replacement hard drive, and prepare it for installation.  2. Check the documentation for the drive to verify that it is configured f

 7. Replace the computer cover.  8. If the drive you just installed is the primary drive, insert a bootable medium into your boot drive. See the

 8. Attach the serial ATA connector removed in step5 to the first hard drive.  9. Locate an unused serial ATA connector on the system board an

 3. Select the drive-panel insert in front of the drive bay that you want to use.  4. Gently press the release tab of the insert to remove it f

 Floppy Drive    Removing the Floppy Drive  1. Follow the procedures in "Before You Begin."  2. Remove the drive panel by slidin

l AT — The port is configured for IBM®AT compatibility. l PS/2 — The port is configured for IBM PS/2 compatibility. l EPP — The port is set for en

2. If you are installing a new floppy drive, remove the drive-panel insert for your new drive, remove the shoulder screws from the inside of the drive

7. Verify that your computer works correctly by running the Dell Diagnostics.  CD/DVD Drive    Removing a CD/DVD Drive  1. Follow the procedur

 6. Connect the power and CD/DVD drive cables to the drive and to the system board.  7. Check all cable connections, and fold cables out of th

Dell™OptiPlex™210LUser'sGuide  Notes, Notices, and Cautions Abbreviations and Acronyms Mini Tower Computer  Finding Information Before Y

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Mi

Back to Contents Page Dell™OptiPlex™210LUser'sGuide I/O Panel I/O Panel  Removing the I/O Panel    1. Follow the procedures in &qu

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Back to Contents Page Dell™OptiPlex™210LUser'sGuide Processor Processor   Removing the Processor  1. Follow the procedures in "

 5. Gently remove the processor from the socket. Leave the release lever extended in the release position so that the socket is ready for the new

 6. Set the processor lightly in the socket and ensure that the processor is positioned correctly.  7. When the processor is fully seated in the

 Boot Sequence This feature allows you to change the boot sequence for devices.  Option Settings l Onboard or USB Floppy Drive — The computer atte

Back to Contents Page Dell™OptiPlex™210LUser'sGuide Power Supply Power Supply  Replacing the Power Supply   1. Follow the procedure

9. Reconnect the DC power cables to the power supply.  10. Connect the AC power cable to the AC power connector.  11. Replace the computer cov

 DC Power Connector P2  DC Power Connectors P3 and P5  DC Power Connector P4  DC Power Connector P7 19 GND Black 20 NC N/C 21 VCC (+5 V) Red 22 VC

 DC Power Connectors P8 and P9 Back to Contents Page   Pin Number  Signal Name  22-AWG Wire 1 +5 VCD Red 2 COM Black 3 COM Black 4 +12 VDC Yellow

Back to Contents Page Dell™OptiPlex™210LUser'sGuide Mini Tower Computer Specifications Mini Tower Computer Specifications  Microproce

Expansion Bus Bus type PCI 2.3 SATA 1.0a USB 2.0 PCI Express 1.0a Bus speed PCI: 33 MHz SATA: 1.5 Gbps and 3.0 Gbps USB: 480 Mbps PCI Express x1: 5 G

Back to Contents Page  Controls and Lights Power control push button Power light green light — Blinking green indicates sleep mode; solid green indic

Back to Contents Page  FCC Notices (U.S. Only) Dell™OptiPlex™210LUser'sGuide Electromagnetic Interference (EMI) is any signal or emission

l Increase the separation between the equipment and the receiver. l Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which

Back to Contents Page  Reinstalling Drivers and the Operating System Dell™OptiPlex™210LUser'sGuide Drivers Using Microsoft®Windows®

is in the drive, the computer generates an error message. l Onboard SATA Hard Drive — The computer attempts to boot from the primary serial ATA hard

 1. Click the Start button and click Control Panel.  2. Under Pick a Category, click Performance and Maintenance.  3. Click System.  4. I

Restoring the Computer to an Earlier Operating State  1. Click the Start button, point to All Programs® Accessories® System Tools, and then click Sys

If you are considering reinstalling the Windows XP operating system to correct a problem with a newly installed driver, first try using Windows XP Dev

 9. If the Modem Dialing Information screen appears, enter the requested information and click Next.  10. Enter the date, time, and time zone i

Back to Contents Page  Replacing the System Board Dell™OptiPlex™210LUser'sGuide  Removing the System Board  1. Shut down the computer t

 Small Desktop System Board Screws Place the system board assembly that you just removed next to the replacement system board to ensure it is id

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Back to Contents Page  Desktop Computer Dell™OptiPlex™210LUser'sGuide About Your Desktop Computer Inside Your Computer About Your

Back View  Back-Panel Connectors 1 card slots Access connectors for any installed PC Cards. 2 back-panel connectors Plug serial, USB, and other d

Inside Your Computer    System Board Components It is recommended that you use Category 5 wiring and connectors for your network. If you must u