Dell Precision WorkStation 210 Manuel utilisateur

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Dell™ OptiPlex™ 210L

Quick Reference Guide

Models DCSM, DCNE

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 Dell™ n Series computer, any references in this document to Microsoft

Windows

operating systems are not applicable.

The

Quick Reference Guide

Drivers and Utilities

CD, and operating system media are optional and may not ship

with all computers.

Abbreviations and Acronyms

For a complete list of abbreviations and acronyms, see the Glossary in the

User’s Guide

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Models DCSM, DCNE

September 2006 P/N GD044 Rev. A01

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Contents

Finding Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5

System Views . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8

Mini Tower Computer — Front View . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8

Mini Tower Computer — Back View . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10

Mini Tower Computer — Back-Panel Connectors . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11

Desktop Computer — Front View. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12

Desktop Computer — Back View. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14

Desktop Computer — Back-Panel Connectors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14

Removing the Computer Cover. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16

Before You Begin . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16

Turning Off Your Computer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16

Mini Tower Computer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17

Desktop Computer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19

Inside Your Computer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20

Mini Tower Computer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20

Desktop Computer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23

Setting Up Your Computer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26

Solving Problems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28

Dell Diagnostics. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28

System Lights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31

Diagnostic Lights. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32

Beep Codes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35

Resolving Software and Hardware Incompatibilities . . . . . . . . . . . 36

Using Microsoft Windows XP System Restore. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36

Reinstalling Microsoft Windows XP . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37

Using the Drivers and Utilities CD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40

Index . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41

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Quick Reference Guide 5

Finding Information

NOTE: Some features may not be available for your computer or in certain countries.

NOTE: Additional information may ship with your computer.

What Are You Looking For? Find It Here

• A diagnostic program for my computer

• Drivers for my computer

• My computer documentation

• My device documentation

• Desktop System Software (DSS)

Drivers and Utilities CD (also known as ResourceCD)

Documentation and drivers are already installed on your

computer. You can use the CD to run the

Dell Diagnostics

access your documentation. (see "Dell Diagnostics" on

page 28).

Readme files may be included on

your CD to provide last-minute

updates about technical changes

to your computer or advanced

technical-reference material for

technicians or experienced users.

NOTE: Drivers and documentation

updates can be found at

support.dell.com.

NOTE: The Drivers and Utilities CD is optional and may not ship

with your computer.

• Warranty information

• Terms and Conditions (U.S. only)

• Safety instructions

• Regulatory information

• Ergonomics information

• End User License Agreement

Dell™ Product Information Guide

• How to remove and replace parts

• Specifications

• How to configure system settings

• How to troubleshoot and solve problems

User’s Guide

Microsoft®Windows®XP Help and Support Center

Click the Start button, then click Help and Support.

Click Dell User and System Guides, then click System Guides.

Click Dell Optiplex User's Guide.

The User’s Guide is also available on the optional

Drivers and

Utilities

CD (

Resource

CD)

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• Service Tag and Express Service Code

• Microsoft Windows License Label

Service Tag and Microsoft Windows License

These labels are located on your computer.

• Use the Service Tag to

identify your computer

when you use

support.dell.com

or contact

technical support.

• Enter the Express Service

Code to direct your call

when contacting technical support.

• Solutions — Troubleshooting hints and tips,

articles from technicians, online courses, and

frequently asked questions

• Community — Online discussion with other

Dell customers

• Upgrades — Upgrade information for

components, such as memory, the hard drive, and

the operating system

• Customer Care — Contact information, service

call and order status, warranty, and repair

information

• Service and support — Service call status and

support history, service contract, and online

discussions with technical support

• Reference — Computer documentation, details

on my computer configuration, product

specifications, and white papers

• Downloads — Certified drivers, patches, and

software updates

• Desktop System Software (DSS) — If you

reinstall the operating system for your computer,

you should also reinstall the DSS utility. DSS

provides critical updates for your operating

system and support for Dell 3.5-inch USB floppy

drives, Intel

Pentium

M processors, optical

drives, and USB devices. DSS is necessary for

correct operation of your Dell computer. The

software automatically detects your computer

and operating system and installs the updates

appropriate for your configuration.

Dell Support Website — support.dell.com

NOTE: Select your region to view the appropriate support site.

NOTE: Corporate, government, and education customers can

also use the customized Dell Premier Support website at

premier.support.dell.com.The website may not be available in

all regions.

What Are You Looking For? Find It Here

Quick Reference Guide 7

• How to use Windows XP

• Documentation for my computer

• Documentation for devices (such as a modem)

Windows Help and Support Center

Click the

Start

button and click

Help and Support

Type a word or phrase that describes your problem and click

the arrow icon.

Click the topic that describes your problem.

Follow the instructions on the screen.

• How to reinstall my operating system

Operating System CD

The operating system is already installed on your computer.

To reinstall your operating system, use the Operating System

CD (see "Reinstalling Microsoft Windows XP" on page 37 for

instructions).

After you reinstall your operating

system, use the optional Drivers

and Utilities CD (ResourceCD) to

reinstall drivers for the devices

that came with your computer.

Your operating system product key

label is located on your computer.

NOTE: The color of your CD varies

based on the operating system you

ordered.

NOTE: The Operating System CD is optional and may not ship with

your computer.

What Are You Looking For? Find It Here

8Quick Reference Guide

System Views

Mini Tower Computer — Front View

1234

Quick Reference Guide 9

1CD/DVD drive

Insert a CD or DVD (if applicable) into this drive.

2floppy drive

Insert a floppy disk into this drive.

3hard-drive activity light

This light flickers when the hard drive is in use.

4USB 2.0 connectors (2) Use the USB connectors on the front of the computer for devices that you

connect occasionally, such as joysticks or cameras, or for bootable USB devices.

It is recommended that you use the USB connectors on the back of the computer

for devices that typically remain connected, such as printers and keyboards.

5diagnostic lights

Use the lights to help you troubleshoot a computer problem based on the diagnostic

code (for more information, see "Diagnostic Lights" on page 32).

6power button

Press this button to turn on the computer.

NOTICE: To avoid losing data, do not turn off the computer by pressing the

power button for 6 seconds or longer. Instead, perform an operating system

shutdown.

NOTICE: If your operating system has ACPI enabled, when you press the

power button the computer will perform an operating system shutdown.

7power light The power light illuminates and blinks or remains solid to indicate different

operating states:

• No light — The computer is turned off.

• Steady green — The computer is in a normal operating state.

• Blinking green — The computer is in a power-saving mode.

• Blinking or solid amber — The computer is receiving electrical power, but an

internal power problem might exist. See "Power Problems" in your online

User’s Guide.

To exit from a power-saving mode, press the power button or use the keyboard or

the mouse if it is configured as a wake device in the Windows Device Manager.

For more information about sleep modes and exiting from a power-saving mode,

see your online User’s Guide.

For a description of light codes that can help you troubleshoot problems with your

computer, see "System Lights" on page 31.

8headphone connector Use the headphone connector to attach headphones and most kinds of speakers.

10 Quick Reference Guide

Mini Tower Computer — Back View

cover release latch This latch allows you to open the computer cover.

padlock ring Insert a padlock to lock the computer cover.

3voltage selection

switch

Your computer is equipped with a manual voltage-selection switch.

To avoid damaging a computer with a manual voltage-selection switch, set the

switch to the voltage that most closely matches the AC power available in your

location.

NOTICE: In Japan, the voltage-selection switch must be set to 115-V.

Also, ensure that your monitor and attached devices are electrically rated to operate

with the AC power available in your location.

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