DELL 330 User Guide

Dell™ OptiPlex™ 330 User’s Guide

Model DCSM and DCNE

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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.

Abbreviations and Acronyms

For a complete list of abbreviations and acronyms, see the "Glossary" on page 271.

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Windows® operating systems are not applicable.

Model DCSM and DCNE

September 2007 P/N RW281 Rev. A00

Contents

1 Finding Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13

2 Mini Tower Computer Views

Front View . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21

Back View

Back Panel Connectors

Mini Tower Specifications

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3 Desktop Computer Views . . . . . . . . . . . . 33

Front View . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33

Back View

Back Panel Connectors

Desktop Computer Specifications

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4 Setting Up Your Computer . . . . . . . . . . . . 47

Installing Your Computer in an Enclosure . . . . . . . 47

Setting Up a Home and Office Network

Connecting to a Network Adapter

Network Setup

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Connecting to the Internet . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51

Setting Up Your Internet Connection

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Transferring Information to a New Computer

Microsoft

Windows® XP (Optional) . . . . . . . 53

Microsoft Windows Vista™ (Optional)

Setting Up a Printer

Printer Cable

Connecting a USB Printer

Connecting a Parallel Printer

Connecting Two Monitors

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Connecting Two Monitors With VGA Connectors

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Connecting One Monitor With a VGA Connector and One Monitor With a DVI Connector

Connecting a TV

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Changing the Display Settings

Power Protection Devices

Surge Protectors

Line Conditioners

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Uninterruptible Power Supplies

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5 Advanced Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 65

4 Contents

LegacySelect Technology Control . . . . . . . . . . . 65

Manageability

Dell OpenManage™ IT Assistant

Dell OpenManage Client Instrumentation

Power Management

Using Multimedia

Playing CDs or DVDs

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Adjusting the Volume . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 70

Adjusting the Picture

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6 Securing Your Computer . . . . . . . . . . . . . 75

Security Management Software . . . . . . . . . . . . 75

Password Types

Activating the Security Management Software

Using the Security Management Software

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Computer Tracking Software

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If Your Computer Is Lost or Stolen . . . . . . . . . . . 76

7System Setup. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 79

Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 79

Entering System Setup

System Setup Screens

System Setup Options

Boot Sequence

Clearing Forgotten Passwords

Clearing CMOS Settings

Flashing the BIOS

About RAID Configurations

Verifying That RAID Is Working

RAID Level 1 Configuration

Troubleshooting RAID

Recovering From a Multiple Hard Drive Failure Using the Intel

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RAID Option ROM Utility . . . . . 97

Contents 5

Recovering From a Single Hard Drive Failure Using the Intel Matrix Storage Manager

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Setting Your Computer to RAID-Enabled Mode

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Cleaning Your Computer

Computer, Keyboard, and Monitor

Floppy Drive

CDs and DVDs

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8 Troubleshooting Tools . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 101

Power Lights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 101

Beep Codes

System Messages

Diagnostic Lights

Dell Diagnostics

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When to Use the Dell Diagnostics

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Starting the Dell Diagnostics From Your Hard Drive

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Starting the Dell Diagnostics From the Drivers and Utilities media

Dell Diagnostics Main Menu

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9 Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 115

6 Contents

Solving Problems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 115

Battery Problems

Drive Problems

E-Mail, Modem, and Internet Problems

Error Messages

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IEEE 1394 Device Problems . . . . . . . . . . . . 119

Keyboard Problems

Lockups and Software Problems

Memory Problems

Mouse Problems

Network Problems

Power Problems

Printer Problems

Scanner Problems

Sound and Speaker Problems

Video and Monitor Problems

If only part of the display is readable

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Power Lights

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10 Reinstalling Software . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 133

Drivers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 133

What Is a Driver?

Identifying Drivers

Reinstalling Drivers and Utilities

Troubleshooting Software and Hardware Problems

Restoring Your Operating System

Using Microsoft

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Windows System Restore . . . . 137

Using Dell™ PC Restore and Dell Factory Image Restore

Using the Operating System Media

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11 Adding and Replacing Parts . . . . . . . . . 143

Before You Begin . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 143

Recommended Tools

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Contents 7

Turning Off Your Computer . . . . . . . . . . . . . 143

Before Working Inside Your Computer

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12 Mini Tower Computer Parts . . . . . . . . . . 147

Removing the Computer Cover . . . . . . . . . . . . . 147

Inside View of Your Computer

System Board Components

Power Supply DC Connector Pin Assignments

Memory

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Installation Guidelines

Installing Memory

Removing Memory

Cards

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PCI and PCI Express Cards

Bezel

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Removing the Bezel

Replacing the Bezel

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Drives . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 166

Recommended Drive Cable Connections

Connecting Drive Cables

Drive Interface Connectors

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Connecting and Disconnecting Drive Cables

Hard Drives

Installing a Second Hard Drive

Drive-Panel Inserts

Floppy Drive

Optical Drive

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Battery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 190

Replacing the Battery

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Power Supply

Replacing the Power Supply

Speakers

Installing a Speaker

Removing a Speaker

Processor

Removing the Processor and Heat Sink

Installing the Processor and Heat Sink

I/O Panel

Removing the I/O Panel

Installing the I/O Panel

System Board

Removing the System Board

Installing the System Board

Replacing the Computer Cover

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13 Desktop Computer Parts . . . . . . . . . . . . 209

Removing the Computer Cover . . . . . . . . . . . . . 209

Inside View of Your Computer

System Board Components

Power Supply DC Connector Pin Assignments

Memory

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Installation Guidelines

Installing Memory

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Removing Memory . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 219

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Cards

PCI and PCI Express Cards

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Drives . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 226

Recommended Drive Cable Connections

Connecting Drive Cables

Drive Interface Connectors

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Connecting and Disconnecting Drive Cables

Hard Drives

Floppy Drive

Optical Drive

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Battery

Power Supply

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Replacing the Battery

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Replacing the Power Supply

Speakers

Processor

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Installing a Speaker

Removing a Speaker

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Removing the Processor and Heat Sink

Installing the Processor

I/O Panel

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Removing the I/O Panel

Installing the I/O Panel

System Board

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Removing the System Board

Installing the System Board

Replacing the Computer Cover

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10 Contents

14 Getting Help . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 261

Obtaining Assistance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 261

Technical Support and Customer Service

DellConnect

Online Services

AutoTech Service

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Automated Order-Status Service

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Problems With Your Order

Product Information

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Returning Items for Warranty Repair or Credit . . . . . 264

Before You Call

Diagnostics Checklist

Contacting Dell

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15 Appendix . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 269

FCC Notice (U.S. Only) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 269

FCC Class B

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Glossary . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 271

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12 Contents

Finding Information

NOTE: Some features or media may be optional and may not ship with your

computer. Some features or media may not be available in certain countries.

NOTE: Additional information may ship with your computer.

Finding Information 13

What Are You Looking For? Find It Here

• A diagnostic program for my computer

• Drivers for my computer

• Desktop System Software (DSS)

Drivers and Utilities Media

NOTE: The Drivers and Utilities media may

be optional and may not ship with your computer.

Drivers are already installed on your computer. You can use the media to reinstall drivers (see "Reinstalling Drivers and Utilities" on page 134), to run the Dell Diagnostics (see "Dell Diagnostics" on page 111).

Readme files may be included on your media to provide last-minute updates about technical changes to your computer or advanced technical-reference material for technicians or experienced users.

14 Finding Information

NOTE: Drivers and documentation updates

can be found at support.dell.com.

What Are You Looking For? Find It Here

• Basic troubleshooting information

• How to run the Dell Diagnostics

• Tools and utilities

• How to set up a printer

Quick Reference Guide

NOTE: This document may be optional and

may not ship with your computer.

NOTE: This document is available as a PDF

at support.dell.com.

• 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

Dell OptiPlex™ 330 User’s Guide

Microsoft Windows Help and Support Center

Click the Windows Vista

Help and Support→ Dell User and System Guides

Click the computer.

→

User’s Guide

Finding Information 15

start button→

System Guides

for your

What Are You Looking For? Find It Here

• 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

• Enter the Express Service Code to direct your call when contacting support.

NOTE:

As an increased security measure, the newly designed Microsoft Windows license label incorporates a missing portion or "hole" to discourage removal of the label.

or contact support.

16 Finding Information

What Are You Looking For? Find It Here

• Solutions — Troubleshooting hints and tips, articles from technicians, and online courses, frequently asked questions

Dell Support Website — support.dell.com

NOTE: Select your region or business

segment to view the appropriate support site.

• 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, online discussions with technical support

• Dell Technical Update Service — Proactive e-mail notification of software and hardware updates for your computer

• 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 processors, optical drives, USB devices, and so on. 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

To download Desktop System Software:

Go to

support.dell.com

region or business segment, and enter your Service Tag.

Select

Click your operating system and search for the keyword

Software

NOTE: The support.dell.com user interface

may vary depending on your selections.

configuration.

, select your

Drivers & Downloads

Desktop System

and click

Finding Information 17

What Are You Looking For? Find It Here

• How to use Windows Vista™

• How to work with programs and files

• How to personalize my desktop

Windows Help and Support Center

Click the Windows Vista start button

→

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 Media

NOTE: The Operating System media may be

optional and may not ship with your computer.

The operating system is already installed on your computer. To reinstall your operating system, use the Operating System disc. See "Restoring Your Operating System" on page 137.

Help and Support

18 Finding Information

What Are You Looking For? Find It Here

After you reinstall your operating system, use the Drivers and Utilities disc 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 disc varies based

on the operating system you ordered.

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20 Finding Information

Mini Tower Computer Views

Front View

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1 Service Tag Use the Service Tag to identify your computer when you

access the Dell Support website or call Support.

2 optical drive Use the optical drive to play a CD/DVD.

3 floppy drive The floppy drive is optional.

4 drive activity light The drive activity light is on when the computer reads

data from or writes data to the hard drive. The light might also be on when a device such as an optical drive is operating.

5 USB 2.0 connectors (2) Use the front USB connectors for devices that you connect

occasionally, such as joysticks or cameras, or for bootable USB devices (see "System Setup Options" on page 80 for more information on booting to a USB device). It is recommended that you use the back USB connectors for devices that typically remain connected, such as printers and keyboards.

6 diagnostic lights Use these lights to help you troubleshoot a computer

problem based on the diagnostic code. For more information, see "Diagnostic Lights" on page 106.

7 power button,

power light

8 headphone connector Use the headphone connector to attach headphones

9 microphone connector Use the microphone connector to attach a personal

10 LAN indicator light This light indicates that a LAN (local area network)

Press the power button to turn on the computer. The light in the center of this button indicates power state.

NOTICE: To avoid losing data, do not use the

power button to turn off the computer. Instead, perform an operating system shutdown.

and most kinds of speakers.

computer microphone. On computers with a sound card, the microphone connector is on the card.

connection is established.

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Back View

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

2 padlock rings Padlock rings are for attaching a commercially available

antitheft device. The padlock rings allow you to secure the computer cover to the chassis with a padlock to prevent unauthorized access to the inside of the computer. To use the padlock rings, insert a commercially available padlock through the rings, and then lock the padlock.

3 power connector Insert the power cable.

4 voltage selector

switch

5 back panel

connectors

6 card slots Access connectors for any installed PCI and PCI Express cards.

CAUTION: Ensure that none of the system air vents are blocked. Blocking them

would cause serious thermal problems.

For selecting voltage rating.

Plug USB, audio, and other devices into the appropriate connector (see "Back Panel Connectors" on page 24 for more information.

Back Panel Connectors

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1 parallel

connector

2 link integrity light

3 network adapter

connector

4 network activity

light

5 line-out

connector

Connect a parallel device, such as a printer, to the parallel connector. If you have a USB printer, plug it into a USB connector.

NOTE: The integrated parallel connector is automatically

disabled if the computer detects an installed card containing a parallel connector configured to the same address. For more information, see "System Setup Options" on page 80.

• Green — A good connection exists between a 10-Mbps network and the computer.

• Orange — A good connection exists between a 100-Mbps network and the computer.

• Yellow — A good connection exists between a 1-Gbps (1000-Mbps) network and the computer.

• Off — The computer is not detecting a physical connection to the network.

To attach your computer to a network or broadband device, connect one end of a network cable to either a network jack or your network or broadband device. Connect the other end of the network cable to the network adapter connector on the back panel of your computer. A click indicates that the network cable has been securely attached.

NOTE: Do not plug a telephone cable into the network

connector.

On computers with a network adapter card, use the connector on the card.

It is recommended that you use Category 5 wiring and connectors for your network. If you must use Category 3 wiring, force the network speed to 10 Mbps to ensure reliable operation.

This light flashes yellow when the computer is transmitting or receiving network data. A high volume of network traffic may make this light appear to be in a steady "on" state.

Use the green line-out connector to attach headphones and most speakers with integrated amplifiers.

On computers with a sound card, use the connector on the card.

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6 microphone/line-

in connector

7 USB 2.0

connectors (6)

8 VGA video

connector

9 serial connector Connect a serial device, such as a handheld device, to the

Use the blue and pink line-in connector to attach a record/playback device such as a cassette player, CD player, or VCR; or a personal computer microphone.

Use the back USB connectors for devices that typically remain connected, such as printers and keyboards.

It is recommended that you use the front USB connectors for devices that you connect occasionally, such as joysticks or cameras.

Connect the monitor’s VGA cable to the VGA connector on the computer.

On computers with a video card, use the connector on the card.

serial port. The default designation is COM1 for serial connector 1.

For more information, see "System Setup Options" on page 80.

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Mini Tower Specifications

NOTE: Offerings may vary by region. For more information regarding the

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Processor

Processor type Intel

Internal cache up to 6 MB

Front Side Bus frequency 800 MHz and 1066 MHz

System Information

Chipset Intel® G31 Express Chipset w/ICH7R

Data bus width 64 bits

Address bus width 36 bits

DMA channels eight

Interrupt levels 24

BIOS chip (NVRAM) 8 MB

NIC integrated network interface with ASF 1.03

Core™ 2 Duo

Pentium® Dual Core

Intel

Celeron®

Intel

and 2.0 support as defined by DMTF

Capable of 10/100/1000 communication

Memory

Type 667 or 800 MHz DDR2 SDRAM

Memory connectors 2

Memory modules supported 512-MB, 1-GB, or 2-GB non-ECC

Minimum memory dual-channel: 1 GB

single-channel: 512 MB

NOTE: 512 MB is the minimum shipping

configuration.

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Memory (continued)

Maximum memory 4 GB

NOTE: When using 4 GB of memory, the

Microsoft may report less memory in the system than is physically installed in the DIMM slots.

BIOS address F0000h

Ports and Connectors

External connectors:

Serial

Parallel

Video

Network adapter

Optional PS/2 with secondary serial port adapter

USB

Audio

System board connectors:

SATA

Floppy drive

Fan

PCI 2.3

PCI Express

Front Panel

9-pin connector; 16550C-compatible

25-pin connector (bidirectional)

15-pin VGA connector

RJ45 connector

two 6-pin mini-DINs

two front-panel and six back panel USB

2.0–compliant connectors

two connectors for line-in/microphone and line-out; two front-panel connectors for headphones and microphone

four 7-pin connectors

34-pin connector

5-pin connector

two 120-pin connectors

one 164-pin (x16) connector

40-pin connector

Windows® Operating Systems

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Power

DC power supply:

Wattage

Heat dissipation

NOTE: Power consumption from an AC power

source can be zero when the computer is unplugged from that power source. However, the system draws a minute amount of power from the internal coin cell battery even when the computer is not drawing power from the AC power source.

305 W

1041 BTU/hr

NOTE: Heat dissipation is calculated based

upon the power supply rating.

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Backup battery 3-V CR2032 lithium coin cell

Controls and Lights

Power control push button

Power light green light — blinking green indicates sleep

hard drive access light green

Link light (on front of chassis) solid green light indicates network

Link integrity light (on integrated network adapter)

Activity light (on integrated network adapter)

manual selection power supplies—90 to 135 V at 60 Hz; 180 to 265 V at 50 Hz

mode; solid green indicates power-on state.

amber light — blinking amber indicates a problem with an installed device; solid amber indicates an internal power problem (See "Power Problems" on page 124.)

connection

• green light = 10 Mbps

• orange light = 100 Mbps

• yellow light = 1000 Mbps (1 Gbs)

yellow blinking light

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Controls and Lights

Diagnostic lights four lights on the front panel (See

"Diagnostic Lights" on page 106.)

Standby power light AUX_PWR on the system board

Expansion Bus

Bus type PCI 2.3

PCI Express 1.0A SATA 1.0A and 2.0 USB 2.0

Bus speed PCI: 133 MB/s

PCI Express x16: 8 GB/s bidirectional speed SATA: 1.5 Gbps and 3.0 Gbps USB: 480 Mbps

Cards: full-height cards supported

PCI:

connectors

connector size

connector data width (maximum)

PCI Express:

connectors

power

connector size

connector data width (maximum)

two

two 120 pin connectors

32 bits

one x16

25 W (x16) maximum

164 pins (x16)

16 PCI Express lanes (x16)

Communications

Network adapter 10/100/1000 Ethernet LAN on system board

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