Dell GX620 User Manual

Dell™ OptiPlex™ GX620

Quick Reference Guide

Models DCTR, DCNE, DCSM, DCCY

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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.

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

If you purchased a Dell™ n Series computer, any references in this document to Microsoft

User’s Guide

Windows®

operating systems are not applicable.

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Models DCTR, DCNE, DCSM, DCCY

May 2005 K8502 Rev. A00

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

System Views

Mini Tower Computer — Front View Mini Tower Computer — Back View Desktop Computer — Front View Desktop Computer — Back View Small Form Factor Computer — Front View Small Form Factor Computer — Back View

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Ultra-Small Form Factor Computer — Front View Ultra-Small Form Factor Computer — Side View Ultra-Small Form Factor Computer — Back View

Removing the Computer Cover

Before You Begin Mini Tower Computer Desktop Computer Small Form Factor Computer Ultra-Small Form Factor Computer

Inside Your Computer

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Setting Up Your Computer

Solving Problems

Dell Diagnostics System Lights

Diagnostic Lights

Beep Codes

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Running the Dell™ IDE Hard Drive Diagnostics Resolving Software and Hardware Incompatibilities

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Contents 3

Using Microsoft® Windows® XP System Restore . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41

Reinstalling Microsoft

Windows® XP . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43

Using the Drivers and Utilities CD

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Index . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47

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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)

• Operating system updates and patches

• Warranty information

• Terms and Conditions (U.S only)

• Safety instructions

• Regulatory information

• Ergonomics information

• End User License Agreement

Drivers and Utilities CD (also known as the ResourceCD)

Documentation and drivers are already installed on your computer. You can use the CD to reinstall drivers (see page 45), run the Dell Diagnostics (see page 34), or access your documentation.

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.

Desktop System Software (DSS)

Located on the Drivers and Utilities CD and the Dell Support website at support.dell.com.

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

Available in the Microsoft

Click the

Click

The User’s Guide is also available on the optional Drivers and Utilities CD.

Start

button and click

User’s and system guides

Windows® XP Help and Support Center:

Help and Support.

and click

User’s guides

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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

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

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

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• 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

Dell Support Website — support.dell.com

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

The Dell Support website provides several online tools, including:

• Troubleshooting — Hints and tips, articles from technicians, and online

• Upgrades — Upgrade information for components, such as memory, the

• Services and Warranties — Contact information, order status, warranty,

• Downloads — Drivers, patches, and software updates

• User guides — Computer documentation and product specifications

and support history, service contract, online discussions with technical support

• Reference — Computer documentation, details on 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. This software automatically detects your computer and operating system and installs the updates appropriate for your configuration.

when you use

support.dell.com

or contact

technical support.

courses

hard drive, and the operating system

and repair information

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What Are You Looking For? Find It Here

• Service call status and support history

• Top technical issues for my computer

• Frequently asked questions

• File downloads

Dell Premier Support Website — premiersupport.dell.com

The Dell Premier Support website is customized for corporate, government, and education customers. This website may not be available in certain regions.

• Details on my computer configuration

• Service contract for my computer

• How to use Windows XP

• Documentation for my computer

• Documentation for devices (such as a modem)

• How to reinstall my operating system

Windows Help and Support Center

Click the

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.

Operating System CD

The operating system is already installed on your computer. To reinstall your operating system, use the Operating System CD. See your online User’s Guide for instructions.

NOTE: The operating system media is optional and may not ship with all

computers.

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

computer.

• Regulatory model information and chassis type

• DCTR — Mini tower chassis

• DCNE — Desktop chassis

• DCSM — Small form factor chassis

• DCCY — Ultra-small form factor chassis

Start

button and click

Help and Support

After you reinstall your operating system, use the optional Drivers and Utilities CD 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.

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System Views

Mini Tower Computer — Front View

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1 CD/DVD drive

2 floppy drive

3 USB 2.0 connectors (2) Connect USB devices such as a mouse, keyboard, memory key, printer, joystick, and

4 LAN indicator light

5 diagnostic lights

6 power button Press this button to turn on the computer.

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

8 hard-drive activity light

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

10 microphone connector Use the microphone connector to attach a microphone.

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

Insert a floppy disk into this drive.

computer speakers into either of the USB connectors.

It is recommended that you use the USB connectors on the back panel for devices that typically remain connected, such as printers and keyboards.

This light indicates that a LAN (network) connection is established.

Use these lights to help you troubleshoot a computer problem based on the diagnostic code. For more information, see "Diagnostic Lights" on page 37.

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.

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 — See "Power Problems" in your online

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 "Power Management"

See "System Lights" on page 36 for a description of power light patterns that can help you troubleshoot problems with your computer.

This light flickers when the hard drive is in use.

in your online

User’s Guide.

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Mini Tower Computer — Back View

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

padlock ring Insert a padlock to lock the computer cover.

3 voltage selection switch

(may not be available on certain computers)

4 power connector Insert the power cable into this connector.

5 back-panel connectors Plug serial, USB, and other devices into the appropriate connector.

6 card slots You can access connectors for any installed PCI and PCI Express cards.

Your computer is equipped with either an auto-sensing voltage selector or a manual voltage-selection switch. Computers with an auto-sensing voltage selector do not have a voltage selection switch on the back panel and can automatically detect the correct operating voltage.

To help avoid damaging a computer with a manual voltage-selection switch, set the switch for the voltage that most closely matches the AC power available in your location.

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

even though the AC power available in Japan is 100 V.

Also, ensure that your monitor and attached devices are electrically rated to operate with the AC power available in your location.

Desktop Computer — Front View

1 USB 2.0 connectors (2) Connect USB devices such as a mouse, keyboard, memory key, printer, joystick,

and computer speakers into either of the USB connectors.

It is recommended that you use the back USB connectors for devices that typically remain connected, such as printers and keyboards.

2 LAN indicator light This light indicates that a LAN (network) connection is established.

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3 power 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.

4 Dell badge The badge can be rotated to match the orientation of your computer. To rotate

the badge, place your fingers around the outside of the badge, press firmly, and turn the badge. You can also rotate the badge using the slot provided near the bottom of the badge.

5 power light This light turns on and blinks or remains solid to indicate different operating

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

7 hard-drive activity light This light flickers when the hard drive is in use.

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

9 microphone connector Use the microphone connector to attach a microphone.

10 floppy drive Insert a floppy disk into this drive.

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

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 — See "Power Problems" in your online

See "System Lights" on page 36 for a description of power light patterns that can help you troubleshoot problems with your computer.

diagnostic code. For more information, see "Diagnostic Lights" on page 37.

in your online

User’s Guide.

User’s Guide

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Desktop Computer — Back View

1 card slots You can access connectors for any installed PCI and PCI Express cards.

2 back-panel connectors Plug serial, USB, and other devices into the appropriate connector.

3 power connector Insert the power cable into this connector.

4 voltage selection switch

(may not be available on certain computers)

5 padlock ring Insert a padlock to lock the computer cover.

6 cover release latch Use this latch to open the computer cover.

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To help avoid damaging a computer with a manual voltage-selection switch, set the switch for the voltage that most closely matches the AC power available in your location.

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

position even though the AC power available in Japan is 100 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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Small Form Factor Computer — Front View

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1 USB 2.0 connectors (2) Connect USB devices such as a mouse, keyboard, memory key, printer, joystick,

and computer speakers into either of the USB connectors.

It is recommended that you use the back USB connectors for devices that typically remain connected, such as printers and keyboards.

2 power 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.

3 Dell badge The badge can be rotated to match the orientation of your computer. To rotate

the badge, place fingers around the outside of the badge, press firmly, and turn the badge. You can also rotate the badge using the slot provided near the bottom of the badge.

4 LAN indicator light This light indicates that a LAN (network) connection is established.

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

diagnostic code. For more information, see "Diagnostic Lights" on page 37.

6 hard-drive activity light This light flickers when the hard drive is in use.

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7 power light Turns on 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 — See "Power Problems" in your online

See "System Lights" on page 36 for a description of power light patterns that can help you troubleshoot problems with your computer.

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

9 microphone connector Use the microphone connector to attach a microphone.

10 floppy drive Insert a floppy disk into this drive.

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

User’s Guide

Small Form Factor Computer — Back View

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1 card slots You can access connectors for any installed PCI and PCI Express cards.

2 back-panel connectors Plug serial, USB, and other devices into the appropriate connector.

3 power connector Connect the power cable to this connector.

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4 voltage selection switch

(may not be available on certain computers)

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5 padlock ring Insert a padlock to lock the computer cover.

6 cover release latch Use this latch to open the computer cover.

To help avoid damaging a computer with a manual voltage-selection switch, set the switch for the voltage that most closely matches the AC power available in your location.

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

position even though the AC power available in Japan is 100 V.

Also, ensure that your monitor and attached devices are electrically rated to operate with the AC power available in your location.

Mini Tower, Desktop, and Small Form Factor Computers — Back-Panel Connectors

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parallel 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" in your online User’s Guide.

link integrity light • 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 (or 1000-Mbps) network and the computer.

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

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network adapter connector

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.

network activity light This light flashes a yellow light 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.

line-in connector Use the blue line-in connector to attach a record/playback device such as a cassette

player, CD player, or VCR.

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

line-out connector 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.

microphone connector Use the pink microphone connector to attach a personal computer microphone for

voice or musical input into a sound or telephony program.

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

USB 2.0 connectors (6)

video connector Plug the cable from your VGA-compatible monitor into the blue connector.

Connect USB devices such as a mouse, keyboard, memory key, printer, joystick, and computer speakers into any of the USB connectors.

NOTE: If you purchased an optional graphics card, this connector will be covered by

a cap. Connect your monitor to the connector on the graphics card. Do not remove the cap.

NOTE: If you are using a graphics card that supports dual monitors, use the y-cable

that came with your computer.

serial connector Connect a serial device, such as a handheld device, to the serial port. The default

designations are COM1 for serial connector 1 and COM2 for serial connector 2.

For more information, see "System Setup Options" in your online

User’s Guide

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Ultra-Small Form Factor Computer — Front View

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1 USB connectors (2) Connect USB devices such as a mouse, keyboard, memory key, printer, joystick, and

computer speakers into either of the USB connectors.

2 headphone connector Attach headphones to this connector.

3 microphone connector Attach a microphone to this connector.

4 power 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 yellow— See "Power Problems" in your online

See "System Lights" on page 36 for a description of power light patterns that can help you troubleshoot problems with your computer.

5 power button Press this button to turn on the computer.

NOTICE: To avoid losing data, do not use the power button to turn off the computer.

Instead, perform a Microsoft

6 vents The vents allow air to flow through your computer. To ensure proper ventilation, do

not block these cooling vents.

in your online

User’s Guide

Windows® shutdown.

User’s Guide

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7 module bay Install a D-module CD/DVD drive, second hard drive, or floppy drive in the module

bay.

8 hard-drive access light The hard-drive access light is on when the computer reads data from or writes data to

the hard drive. The light might also be on when devices such as your CD player are operating.

9 vents The vents allow air to flow through your computer. To ensure proper ventilation, do

not block these cooling vents.

Ultra-Small Form Factor Computer — Side View

1 vents The vents, which are on each side of the computer, allow air to flow through your

computer. To ensure proper ventilation, do not block these cooling vents.

Ultra-Small Form Factor Computer — Back View

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

2 computer cover release knob Rotate this knob in a clockwise direction to remove the cover.

3 back-panel connectors See the following subsection, "Ultra-Small Form Factor Computer

4 power connector Connect the power cable to this connector.

5 vents The vents allow air to flow through your computer. To ensure proper

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Ultra-Small Form Factor Computer — Back-Panel Connectors

on the diagnostic code. For more information, see "Diagnostic Lights" on page 37.

— Back-Panel Connectors," for information about the connectors on the back panel of your computer.

ventilation, do not block these cooling vents.

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1 parallel 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.

2 link integrity light

• 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 1000-Mbps (1-Gbps) network and the computer.

• Off — The computer is not detecting a physical connection to the network or the network controller is turned off in system setup.

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3 network adapter

connector

4 network activity light The amber light flashes when the computer is transmitting or receiving network data. A

5 line-out connector Use the green line-out connector to attach an amplified speaker set.

6 line-in connector Use the blue line-in connector to attach a record/playback device such as a cassette

7 USB connectors (5) Connect USB devices such as a mouse, keyboard, printer, joystick, and computer

8 serial connector Connect a serial device, such as a handheld device, to the serial connector.

9 video connector If you have a DVI-compatible monitor, plug the cable from your monitor into the white

10 power connector Connect the power cable to this connector.

11 diagnostic lights See "Diagnostic Lights" on page 37 for a description of light codes that can help you

Attach the UTP cable to an RJ45 jack wall plate or to an RJ45 port on a UTP concentrator or hub, and press the other end of the UTP cable into the network adapter connector until the cable snaps securely into place.

It is recommended that you use Category 5 wiring and connectors for networks.

high volume of network traffic may make this light appear to be in a steady "on" state.

player, CD player, or VCR.

speakers into any of the USB connectors.

connector on the back panel.

If you have a VGA monitor, see "Connecting a VGA Monitor" in your online User’s Guide.

troubleshoot problems with your computer.

Removing the Computer Cover

CAUTION: Before you begin any of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions in the

Product Information Guide.

CAUTION: To guard against electrical shock, always unplug your computer from the electrical outlet

before removing the cover.

Before You Begin

NOTICE: To avoid losing data, save and close any open files and exit any open programs before you turn

off your computer.

Shut down the operating system:

Save and close any open files, exit any open programs, click the click

Turn Off Computer

In the

Turn off computer

window, click

Tur n o f f

The computer turns off after the operating system shutdown process finishes.

Ensure that the computer and any attached devices are turned off. If your computer and attached devices did not automatically turn off when you shut down your operating system, turn them off now.

Start

button, and then

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Before Working Inside Your Computer

Use the following safety guidelines to help protect your computer from potential damage and to help ensure your own personal safety.

CAUTION: Before you begin any of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions in the

Product Information Guide.

NOTICE: Only a certified service technician should perform repairs on your computer. Damage due to

servicing that is not authorized by Dell is not covered by your warranty.

NOTICE: When you disconnect a cable, pull on its connector or on its strain-relief loop, not on the cable

itself. Some cables have a connector with locking tabs; if you are disconnecting this type of cable, press in on the locking tabs before you disconnect the cable. As you pull connectors apart, keep them evenly

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aligned to avoid bending any connector pins. Also, before you connect a cable, ensure that both connectors are correctly oriented and aligned.

To avoid damaging the computer, perform the following steps before you begin working inside the computer.

Turn off your computer if it is not already turned off.

NOTICE: To disconnect a network cable, first unplug the cable from your computer and then unplug it

from the network wall jack.

Disconnect any telephone or telecommunication lines from the computer.

Disconnect your computer and all attached devices from their electrical outlets, and then press the power button to ground the system board.

Remove the computer stand, if it is attached.

CAUTION: To guard against electrical shock, always unplug your computer from the electrical outlet

before removing the cover.

NOTICE: Before touching anything inside your computer, ground yourself by touching an unpainted

metal surface, such as the metal at the back of the computer. While you work, periodically touch an unpainted metal surface to dissipate any static electricity that could harm internal components.

Mini Tower Computer

NOTICE: Before touching anything inside your computer, ground yourself by touching an unpainted

metal surface. While you work, periodically touch an unpainted metal surface to dissipate any static electricity that could harm internal components.

Follow the procedures in "Before You Begin" on page 21.

If you have installed a padlock through the padlock ring on the back panel, remove the padlock.

Lay the computer on its side as shown in the following illustration.

Slide the cover release latch back as you lift the cover.

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Grip the sides of the computer cover and pivot the cover up using the bottom hinge tabs as leverage points.

Remove the cover from the hinge tabs and set it aside on a soft non-abrasive surface.

security cable slot

cover release latch

padlock ring

computer cover

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Desktop Computer

NOTICE: Before touching anything inside your computer, ground yourself by touching an unpainted

metal surface. While you work, periodically touch an unpainted metal surface to dissipate any static electricity that could harm internal components.

Follow the procedures in "Before You Begin" on page 21.

If you have installed a padlock through the padlock ring on the back panel, remove the padlock.

Slide the cover release latch back as you lift the cover.

Grip the sides of the computer cover and pivot the cover up using the bottom hinge tabs as leverage points.

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Remove the cover from the hinge tabs and set it aside on a clean, non-abrasive surface.

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security cable slot

cover release latch

padlock ring

computer cover

Small Form Factor Computer

NOTICE: Before touching anything inside your computer, ground yourself by touching an unpainted

metal surface. While you work, periodically touch an unpainted metal surface to dissipate any static electricity that could harm internal components.

Follow the procedures in "Before You Begin" on page 21.

If you have installed a padlock through the padlock ring on the back panel, remove the padlock.

Slide the cover release latch back as you lift the cover.

Grip the sides of the computer cover and pivot the cover up using the bottom hinge tabs as leverage points.

Remove the cover from the hinge tabs and set it aside on a clean, non-abrasive surface.

security cable slot

cover release latch

padlock ring

computer cover

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Ultra-Small Form Factor Computer

NOTICE: Before touching anything inside your computer, ground yourself by touching an unpainted

metal surface. While you work, periodically touch an unpainted metal surface to dissipate any static electricity that could harm internal components.

Follow the procedures in "Before You Begin" on page 21

Rotate the cover release knob in a clockwise direction.

Slide the computer cover forward by approximately 1 cm (½ inch), or until it stops, and then raise the cover.

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1 cover release knob

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Inside Your Computer

Mini Tower Computer

1 CD/DVD drive 5 system board

2 floppy drive 6 heat sink assembly

3 power supply 7 hard drive

4 chassis intrusion switch

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Desktop Computer

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1 drives bay (CD/DVD,

floppy, and hard drive)

2 power supply 6 heat sink assembly

3 chassis intrusion switch 7 front I/O panel

4 system board

5 card slots (3) for one PCI Express

x16 card and two PCI cards

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Small Form Factor Computer

1 drive release latch 4 hard drive

2 CD/DVD drive 5 system board

3 power supply and fan 6 heat sink assembly

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Ultra-Small Form Factor Computer

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1 heat sink assembly 4 hard drive

2 speaker (optional) 5 chassis intrusion switch

3 memory modules (2)

Setting Up Your Computer

CAUTION: Before performing any of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions in

Product Information Guide.

NOTICE: If your computer has an expansion card installed (such as a modem card), connect the

appropriate cable to the card, not to the connector on the back panel.

NOTICE: To help allow the computer to maintain proper operating temperature, ensure that you do not

place the computer too close to a wall or other storage compartment that might prevent air circulation around the chassis.

You must complete all the steps to properly set up your computer. See the appropriate figures that follow the instructions.

Connect the keyboard and mouse.

NOTICE: Do not attempt to operate a PS/2 mouse and a USB mouse simultaneously.

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