Dell OptiPlex DCNE manuals

Dell OptiPlex DCNE User's Guide (286 pages)

Brand: Dell | Category: PC/workstation barebones | Size: 5.63 MB |

English

Table of contents

Model DCSM and DCNE

1

Notes, Notices, and Cautions

2

Abbreviations and Acronyms

2

Contents

3

4 Contents

4

6 Contents

6

8 Contents

8

12 Contents

12

Finding Information

13

14 Finding Information

14

16 Finding Information

16

18 Finding Information

18

20 Finding Information

20

Mini Tower Computer Views

21

22 Mini Tower Computer Views

22

Back View

23

Back Panel Connectors

24

26 Mini Tower Computer Views

26

Mini Tower Specifications

27

28 Mini Tower Computer Views

28

30 Mini Tower Computer Views

30

32 Mini Tower Computer Views

32

Desktop Computer Views

33

34 Desktop Computer Views

34

38 Desktop Computer Views

38

40 Desktop Computer Views

40

42 Desktop Computer Views

42

44 Desktop Computer Views

44

46 Desktop Computer Views

46

Setting Up Your Computer

47

48 Setting Up Your Computer

48

Network Setup

50

Connecting to the Internet

51

Windows XP

52

Windows Vista™

52

Microsoft

53

Windows

53

XP (Optional)

53

Setting Up Your Computer 55

55

Setting Up a Printer

57

Connecting a Parallel Printer

59

Connecting Two Monitors

60

DVI Connector

61

Power Protection Devices

62

Line Conditioners

63

64 Setting Up Your Computer

64

Advanced Features

65

Power Management

66

68 Advanced Features

68

Using Multimedia

69

Adjusting the Volume

70

Adjusting the Picture

71

Advanced Features 73

73

74 Advanced Features

74

Securing Your Computer

75

Computer Tracking Software

76

Securing Your Computer 77

77

78 Securing Your Computer

78

System Setup

79

System Setup Options

80

Internal

81

86 System Setup

86

(Off default)

86

(S3 default)

87

(On default)

87

Boot Sequence

88

System Setup 89

89

Clearing Forgotten Passwords

91

Clearing CMOS Settings

92

Flashing the BIOS

93

94 System Setup

94

About RAID Configurations

95

RAID Level 1 Configuration

96

Troubleshooting RAID

96

Option ROM Utility

97

Storage Manager

98

Cleaning Your Computer

99

Troubleshooting Tools

101

Beep Codes

102

System Messages

104

Diagnostic Lights

106

108 Troubleshooting Tools

108

110 Troubleshooting Tools

110

Dell Diagnostics

111

Dell Diagnostics Main Menu

112

(continued)

114

Troubleshooting

115

116 Troubleshooting

116

Hard drive problems

117

Error Messages

118

IEEE 1394 Device Problems

119

Keyboard Problems

120

Lockups and Software Problems

120

The computer stops responding

121

A program stops responding

121

A program crashes repeatedly

121

Memory Problems

122

Mouse Problems

123

Network Problems

124

Power Problems

124

Printer Problems

125

Scanner Problems

126

Sound and Speaker Problems

127

Video and Monitor Problems

128

3D image quality is poor

129

Power Lights

130

Troubleshooting 131

131

132 Troubleshooting

132

Reinstalling Software

133

Microsoft Windows Vista™

134

Problems

136

Using Microsoft

137

System Restore

137

Enabling System Restore

138

Windows XP: Dell PC Restore

139

Reinstalling Software 141

141

Before you Begin

142

Adding and Replacing Parts

143

Mini Tower Computer Parts

147

Inside View of Your Computer

149

System Board Components

150

152 Mini Tower Computer Parts

152

154 Mini Tower Computer Parts

154

Installation Guidelines

155

Installing Memory

156

Removing Memory

157

PCI and PCI Express Cards

158

Removing the Bezel

165

Replacing the Bezel

166

Connecting Drive Cables

167

Drive Interface Connectors

167

Hard Drives

168

Installing a Hard Drive

170

Mini Tower Computer Parts 175

175

Drive-Panel Inserts

178

Mini Tower Computer Parts 179

179

3 holder for shoulder screws

179

Floppy Drive

180

Installing a Floppy Drive

182

Optical Drive

185

Installing an Optical Drive

187

Replacing the Battery

190

Power Supply

192

Speakers

194

Removing a Speaker

195

Processor

196

198 Mini Tower Computer Parts

198

I/O Panel

203

Installing the I/O Panel

204

System Board

205

System Board Screws

206

Replacing the Computer Cover

207

Desktop Computer Parts

209

214 Desktop Computer Parts

214

216 Desktop Computer Parts

216

1 securing tabs (2) 2 drive

232

1 slot verification number

236

Desktop Computer Parts 239

239

Replacing the Power Supply

243

Installing the Processor

249

Desktop Computer Parts 259

259

260 Desktop Computer Parts

260

Getting Help

261

DellConnect

262

Online Services

262

Problems With Your Order

263

Product Information

264

Before You Call

264

Getting Help 265

265

Diagnostics Checklist

266

Contacting Dell

267

268 Getting Help

268

Appendix

269

Glossary

271

272 Glossary

272

274 Glossary

274

276 Glossary

276

278 Glossary

278

280 Glossary

280

282 Glossary

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284 Glossary

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286 Glossary

286

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