User manual DELL OPTIPLEX 320 Quick Reference

[. . . ] DellTM OptiPlexTM 320 Quick Reference Guide Models DCSM, DCNE w w w. c o m Notes, Notices, and Cautions NOTE: A NOTE indicates important information that helps you make better use of your computer. NOTICE: A NOTICE indicates either potential damage to hardware or loss of data and tells you how to avoid the problem. CAUTION: A CAUTION indicates a potential for property damage, personal injury, or death. If you purchased a DellTM n Series computer, any references in this document to Microsoft® Windows® operating systems are not applicable. ____________________ Information in this document is subject to change without notice. [. . . ] 2 If you have installed a padlock through the padlock ring on the back panel, remove the padlock. 5 Remove the cover from the hinge tabs and set it aside on a soft nonabrasive surface. 1 2 3 1 2 3 security cable slot cover release latch padlock ring Quick Reference Guide 23 Inside Your Computer Mini Tower Computer 3 2 1 4 5 6 1 2 3 CD/DVD drive floppy drive power supply 4 5 6 system board heat sink assembly hard drive 24 Quick Reference Guide System Board Components 1 2 3 17 4 16 5 15 14 6 7 13 12 11 10 9 8 Quick Reference Guide 25 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 fan connector (FAN) processor connector (CPU) processor power connector (12VPOWER) front-panel connector (FNT_PANEL) memory module connectors (DIMM_1, DIMM_2) SATA drive connectors (SATA0, SATA1) power connector (POWER) CD/DVD drive connector (IDE) SATA drive connectors (SATA2, SATA3) 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 internal buzzer (SPKR1) password jumper (PSWD) real time clock reset jumper (RTCRST) battery socket (BATT) PCI Express x16 card connector PCI card connectors (2) floppy drive connector (FLOPPY) serial/ PS/2 connector (PS2/SER2) Jumper Settings Mini Tower Computer 26 Quick Reference Guide Jumper PSWD Setting Description Password features are enabled (default setting). 1 Password features are disabled. jumpered unjumpered The real-time clock has been enabled (default setting). Desktop Computer 2 1 3 4 6 1 2 3 drive bay (CD/DVD, floppy, and hard drive) power supply system board 4 5 6 card slots 5 heat sink assembly front I/O panel Quick Reference Guide 27 System Board Components 1 2 3 17 4 16 5 15 14 6 7 13 12 11 10 9 8 28 Quick Reference Guide 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 fan connector (FAN) processor connector (CPU) processor power connector (12VPOWER) front-panel connector (FNT_PANEL) memory module connectors (DIMM_1, DIMM_2) serial ATA drive connectors (SATA0, SATA1) power connector (POWER) CD/DVD drive connector (IDE) serial ATA drive connectors (SATA2, SATA3) 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 internal buzzer (SPKR1) password jumper (PSWD) RTC reset jumper (RTCRST) battery socket (BATT) PCI Express x16 card connector PCI card connector (2) floppy drive connector (FLOPPY) serial/ PS/2 connector (PS2/SER2) Jumper Settings Desktop Computer Quick Reference Guide 29 Jumper PSWD Setting Description Password features are enabled (default setting). 1 Password features are disabled. RTCRST 1 The real-time clock has been enabled (default setting). The real-time clock is being reset (jumpered temporarily). jumpered unjumpered Solving Problems Dell provides a number of tools to help you if your computer does not perform as expected. For the latest troubleshooting information available for your computer, see the Dell Support website at support. dell. com. If computer problems occur that require help from Dell, write a detailed description of the error, beep codes, or diagnostics light patterns, record your Express Service Code and Service Tag below, and then contact Dell from the same location as your computer. For information on contacting Dell, see your online User's Guide. For an example of the Express Service Code and Service Tag, see "Finding Information" on page 5. Express Service Code: Service Tag: ___________________________ ___________________________ Dell Diagnostics CAUTION: Before you begin any of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions in the Product Information Guide. When to Use the Dell Diagnostics If you experience a problem with your computer, perform the checks in "Solving Problems" in your online User's Guide and run the Dell Diagnostics before you contact Dell for technical assistance. For information on contacting Dell, see your online User's Guide. NOTICE: The Dell Diagnostics works only on DellTM computers. 30 Quick Reference Guide Enter system setup (see "System Setup" in your online User's Guide for instructions), review your computer's configuration information, and ensure that the device you want to test displays in system setup and is active. Start the Dell Diagnostics from either your hard drive or from the optional Drivers and Utilities CD (also known as the ResourceCD). Starting the Dell Diagnostics From Your Hard Drive 1 Turn on (or restart) your computer. NOTE: If you see a message stating that no diagnostics utility partition has been found, run the Dell Diagnostics from the optional Drivers and Utilities CD (see "Starting the Dell Diagnostics From the Drivers and Utilities CD" on page 31). If you wait too long and the operating system logo appears, continue to wait until you see the Microsoft® Windows® desktop. 3 When the boot device list appears, highlight Boot to Utility Partition and press <Enter>. 4 When the Dell Diagnostics Main Menu appears, select the test you want to run. Starting the Dell Diagnostics From the Drivers and Utilities CD 1 Insert the Drivers and Utilities CD. If you wait too long and the operating system logo appears, continue to wait until you see the Microsoft Windows desktop. On the next start-up, the computer boots according to the devices specified in system setup. 3 When the boot device list appears, highlight the listing for the CD/DVD drive and press <Enter>. 4 Select the listing for the CD/DVD drive option from the CD boot menu. 5 Select the option to boot from the CD/DVD drive from the menu that appears. If multiple versions are listed, select the version appropriate for your computer. 9 When the Dell Diagnostics Main Menu appears, select the test you want to run. Quick Reference Guide 31 Dell Diagnostics Main Menu 1 After the Dell Diagnostics loads and the Main Menu screen appears, click the button for the option you want. Option Express Test Function Performs a quick test of devices. [. . . ] 5 Press <Enter> to select the highlighted partition (recommended), and follow the instructions on the screen. The Windows XP Setup screen appears, and the operating system begins to copy files and install the devices. NOTE: The time required to complete the setup depends on the size of the hard drive and the speed of your computer. NOTICE: Do not press any key when the following message appears: Press any key to boot from the CD. 6 When the Regional and Language Options screen appears, select the settings for your location and click Next. [. . . ]