Dell OptiPlex 320 User's Guide

www.dell.com | support.dell.comDell™ OptiPlex™ 320Quick Reference GuideModels DCSM, DCNEbook.book Page 1 Tuesday, October 17, 2006 11:16 AM

10 Quick Reference Guide5Connect power cables to the computer, monitor, and devices and connect the other ends of the power cables to electrical outle

Quick Reference Guide 11System ViewsMini Tower Computer — Front View1 location of Service Tag Use the Service Tag to identify your computer when you a

12 Quick Reference Guide5 USB 2.0 connectors (2) Use the USB connectors on the front of the computer for devices that you connect occasionally, such a

Quick Reference Guide 13Mini Tower Computer — Back View1cover release latchThis latch allows you to open the computer cover.2padlock ringInsert a padl

14 Quick Reference GuideMini Tower Computer — Back-Panel Connectors4 voltage selection switch Your computer is equipped with a manual voltage-selectio

Quick Reference Guide 153network adapter connectorTo attach your computer to a network or broadband device, connect one end of a network cable to a ne

16 Quick Reference GuideDesktop Computer — Front View1 USB 2.0 connectors (2) Use the USB connectors on the front of the computer for devices that you

Quick Reference Guide 17Desktop Computer — Back View5 power light The power light illuminates and blinks or remains solid to indicate different operat

18 Quick Reference GuideDesktop Computer — Back-Panel Connectors4 voltage selection switch Your computer is equipped with a manual voltage-selection s

Quick Reference Guide 19Removing the Computer Cover CAUTION: Before you begin any of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions in

Notes, Notices, and Cautions NOTE: A NOTE indicates important information that helps you make better use of your computer. NOTICE: A NOTICE indicates

20 Quick Reference GuideBefore You Begin NOTICE: To avoid losing data, save and close any open files and exit any open programs before you turn off yo

Quick Reference Guide 215Remove the computer cover:• Remove the mini tower computer cover (see "Mini Tower Computer" on page 21).• Remove th

22 Quick Reference Guide1 security cable slot2 cover release latch3 padlock ring213book.book Page 22 Tuesday, October 17, 2006 11:16 AM

Quick Reference Guide 23Desktop Computer CAUTION: Before you begin any of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions in the Produ

24 Quick Reference GuideInside Your ComputerMini Tower Computer1 CD/DVD drive 4 system board2 floppy drive 5 heat sink assembly3 power supply 6 hard d

Quick Reference Guide 25System Board Components1246153161714105871213911book.book Page 25 Tuesday, October 17, 2006 11:16 AM

26 Quick Reference GuideJumper Settings1 fan connector (FAN) 10 internal buzzer (SPKR1)2 processor connector (CPU) 11 password jumper (PSWD)3 processo

Quick Reference Guide 27Desktop ComputerJumper Setting DescriptionPSWD Password features are enabled (default setting).Password features are disabled.

28 Quick Reference GuideSystem Board Components124615316171410587121311 9book.book Page 28 Tuesday, October 17, 2006 11:16 AM

Quick Reference Guide 29Jumper Settings1 fan connector (FAN) 10 internal buzzer (SPKR1)2 processor connector (CPU) 11 password jumper (PSWD)3 processo

Contents 3ContentsFinding Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5Setting Up Your Computer . . . . . . . . . .

30 Quick Reference GuideSolving ProblemsDell provides a number of tools to help you if your computer does not perform as expected. For the latest trou

Quick Reference Guide 31Enter system setup (see "System Setup" in your online User’s Guide for instructions), review your computer’s configu

32 Quick Reference GuideDell Diagnostics Main Menu1After the Dell Diagnostics loads and the Main Menu screen appears, click the button for the option

Quick Reference Guide 335Close the test screen to return to the Main Menu screen. To exit the Dell Diagnostics and restart the computer, close the Mai

34 Quick Reference GuideDiagnostic Lights CAUTION: Before you begin any of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions in the Prod

Quick Reference Guide 35Memory modules are detected, but a memory failure has occurred.• If you have one memory module installed, reinstall it and res

36 Quick Reference GuideNo memory modules are detected.• If you have one memory module installed, reinstall it and restart the computer. For informati

Quick Reference Guide 37Beep CodesYour computer might emit a series of beeps during start-up if the monitor cannot display errors or problems. This se

38 Quick Reference GuideResolving Software and Hardware IncompatibilitiesIf a device is either not detected during the operating system setup or is de

Quick Reference Guide 395Click Next.The Restoration Complete screen appears after System Restore finishes collecting data and then the computer restar

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40 Quick Reference Guide3Click System.4In the System Properties window, click the Hardware tab.5Click Device Manager.6Right-click the device for which

Quick Reference Guide 414Press <F12> immediately after the DELL logo appears.If the operating system logo appears, wait until you see the Window

42 Quick Reference Guide13When the Welcome to Microsoft screen appears, click Next.14When the How will this computer connect to the Internet? message

Index 43IndexBbeep codes, 37CCDsoperating system, 6conflictssoftware and hardware incompatibilities, 38coverremoving, 19DDell Diagnostics, 30Dell supp

44 Index44 IndexRregulatory information, 5reinstallingWindows XP, 39Ssafety instructions, 5Service Tag, 6softwareconflicts, 38support website, 7system

Quick Reference Guide 5Finding Information NOTE: Some features or media may be optional and may not ship with your computer. Some features or media m

6 Quick Reference Guide• How to remove and replace parts• Specifications• How to configure system settings• How to troubleshoot and solve problemsDell

Quick Reference Guide 7• Solutions — Troubleshooting hints and tips, articles from technicians, frequently asked questions, and online courses• Commun

8 Quick Reference GuideSetting Up Your Computer CAUTION: Before performing any of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions in P

Quick Reference Guide 93Connect the monitor using either the white DVI cable or the blue VGA cable (do not connect both cables).Align and gently inser