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1network link integrity light2network adapter connector (primary)
3network activity light4line-out connector
5line-in connector6serial connectors (2)
7keyboard connector8mouse connector
9USB 2.0 connectors (3)10network activity light
11network adapter connector
(secondary)
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8
12network link integrity light
4
8About Your Computer
Setting Up Your Computer
Quick Setup
CAUTION: Before you begin any of the procedures in this section, read and follow
the safety instructions provided with your computer.
This section describes the steps to set up your computer for the first time.
1
Unpack your computer and identify each item.
Keep all shipping materials in case you need them later.
NOTE: Some items included with your computer may not be required for
installation (see your rack installation documentation for installation
instructions).
Setting Up Your Computer9
2
Install the rails and the computer in the rack.
See your rack installation documentation for safety instructions and
instructions on installing your computer in a rack.
3
Connect the keyboard and mouse.
10Setting Up Your Computer
4
Connect the monitor (optional).
5
Connect the computer and monitor (optional) power cables.
Setting Up Your Computer11
6Attach the power cable retention bracket on the right bend of the power
supply handle. Bend the power cable into a loop as shown in the
illustration and attach the cable to the bracket’s cable clasp.
Plug the other end of the power cable into a grounded electrical outlet or a
7
separate power source such as an uninterrupted power supply (UPS) or a
power distribution unit (PDU).
8
Press the power button on the computer and monitor (optional).
Adjust the monitor's controls, as needed, until the displayed image is
satisfactory.
12Setting Up Your Computer
9
Install the bezel (optional).
Connecting to the Internet
NOTE: ISPs and ISP offerings vary by country.
To connect to the Internet, you need a network connection and an Internet
service provider (ISP). Contact your ISP for setup instructions.
Setting Up Your Internet Connection
To set up an Internet connection with an ISP desktop shortcut:
Save and close any open files, and exit any open programs.
1
2
Double-click the ISP icon on the Microsoft® Windows® desktop.
3
Follow the instructions on the screen to complete the setup.
If you do not have an ISP icon on your desktop or if you want to set up an
Internet connection with a different ISP, perform the steps in the appropriate
section below.
NOTE: If you are having problems connecting to the Internet, see your Dell
Technology Guide at support.dell.com. If you cannot connect to the Internet, but
have successfully connected in the past, your ISP may have a service outage.
Contact your ISP to check the service status, or try connecting again later.
NOTE: Have your ISP information ready. If you do not have an ISP, the Connect to
the Internet wizard can help you get one.
Setting Up Your Computer13
Microsoft Windows Vista
1
Save and close any open files, and exit any open programs.
2
Click the Windows Vista Start button™ , and then click
.
Network and Internet,
Connect to the Internet
Connect to the Internet
Dial-up
, depending on how you want to connect:
3
4
Panel
Under
The
In the
or
®
click
Connect to the Internet
window appears.
window, click either
Control
.
Broadband (PPPoE)
•Choose
modem, or Bluetooth
•Chose
NOTE: If you do not know which type of connection to select, click Help me
choose or contact your ISP.
5
Follow the instructions on the screen and use the setup information
Broadband
Dial-up
if you are using a dial-up modem or ISDN.
if you are using a DSL, satellite modem, cable TV
®
wireless technology connection.
provided by your ISP to complete the setup.
Microsoft Windows XP
1
Save and close any open files, and exit any open programs.
2
Click
The
3
Click
4
In the next window, click the appropriate option:
Start→
Internet Explorer
New Connection Wizard
Connect to the Internet
.
appears.
.
•If you do not have an ISP and want to select one, click
list of Internet service providers (ISPs)
.
Choose from a
•If you have already obtained setup information from your ISP but you
did not receive a setup CD, click
•If you have a CD, click
5
Click
If you selected
Next
.
Set up my connection manually
Otherwise, follow the instructions on the screen to complete the setup.
14Setting Up Your Computer
Set up my connection manually
Use the CD I got from an ISP
, continue to step 6.
.
.
6
Click the appropriate option under
Internet?
NOTE: If you do not know which type of connection to select, contact your
7
Use the setup information provided by your ISP to complete the setup.
, and then click
ISP.
Next
How do you want to connect to the
.
Transferring Information to a New Computer
Microsoft Windows Vista
1
Click the Windows Vista Start button , and then click
and settings
2
In the
3
Click
4
Follow the instructions provided on the screen by the Windows Easy
Start a new transfer
→
Start Windows Easy Transfer.
User Account Control
or
dialog box, click
Continue
Continue a transfer in progress
Transfer wizard.
Transfer files
.
.
Microsoft Windows XP
The Microsoft Windows XP operating system provides the Files and Settings
Transfer Wizard to transfer data, such as:
•E-mail messages
•Toolbar settings
•Window sizes
•Internet bookmarks
You can transfer data from one computer to another computer over a network
or serial connection, or by storing the data on removable media, such as a
writable CD or DVD.
NOTE: You can transfer information from one computer to another computer by
directly connecting a serial cable to the input/output (I/O) ports of the two
computers.
For instructions on setting up a direct cable connection between two computers,
see Microsoft Knowledge Base Article #305621, titled How to Set Up a Direct Cable Connection Between Two Computers in Windows XP. This information may not be
available in certain countries.
Setting Up Your Computer15
Using the Files and Settings Transfer Wizard requires the Operating System
installation media that came with your computer or a wizard disk, which the
wizard can create for you.
NOTE: For more information about transferring data, search support.dell.com for
document #154781 (What Are The Different Methods To Transfer Files From My Old
Computer To My New Dell™ Computer Using the Microsoft
Operating System?).
NOTE: Access to the Dell Knowledge Base document may not be available in
certain countries.
Files and Settings Transfer Wizard (With the Operating System Media)
NOTE: The Files and Settings Transfer Wizard designates the source computer
from which data is to be transferred as the old computer, and designates the
destination computer to which the data is going to be transferred as the new
computer.
PREPARE THE DESTINATION COMPUTER FOR THE FILE TRANSFER
1
Click
Settings Transfer Wizard
Start→
All Programs→
.
Accessories→ System Tools→
®
Windows® XP
Files and
2
Under
3
Under
the Windows XP CD
4
Review the information under
to the source computer. Do
COPY DATA FROM THE SOURCE COMPUTER
1
Insert the Windows XP
Which computer is this?
, click
Do you have a Windows XP CD?
, and click
Next
Now go to your old computer
not
click
Operating System
source computer.
The
Welcome to Microsoft Windows XP
2
3
4
5
Click
Under
The
Click
Under
Perform additional tasks
What do you want to do?
.
, click
Files and Settings Transfer Wizard
Next
.
Which computer is this?
, click
New computer
, click
I will use the wizard from
, and click
.
, and then go
Next
.
installation media into the
screen appears.
Transfer files and settings
window appears.
Old Computer
, and click
Next
.
Next
.
.
16Setting Up Your Computer
6
Under
and click
7
Under
Select a transfer method
Next
What do you want to transfer?
transfer, and click
, click the transfer method of your choice,
.
, click to select the data you want to
Next
.
The selected data is copied and the
Completing the Collection Phase
screen appears.
8
Click
TRANSFER DATA TO THE DESTINATION COMPUTER
1
Go to the destination computer.
2
Under
3
Under
chose for transferring your settings and files, and then click
Finish
.
Now go to your old computer
, click
Where are the files and settings?
Next
.
, click to select the method you
Next
.
The wizard reads the collected files and settings and applies them to the
destination computer. When the transfer is complete, the
Finished
screen
appears.
4
Click
Files and Settings Transfer Wizard (Without the Operating System Media)
Finished
, and then restart the computer.
To run the Files and Settings Transfer Wizard without the Operating System
installation media, you must create a wizard disk. The wizard disk allows you
to create a backup image file on removable media.
NOTE: The Files and Settings Transfer Wizard designates the source computer
from which data is to be transferred as the old computer, and designates the
destination computer to which the data is going to be transferred as the new
computer.
CREATE A WIZARD DISK
1
On the destination computer, click
System Tools
2
Under
3
Under
Which computer is this?
Do you have a Windows XP CD?
→
Disk in the following drive
4
Insert removable media, such as a writable CD or DVD, and click OK.
Start→
Files and Settings Transfer Wizard
, click
, and click
Next.
All Programs→
New computer
, click
Setting Up Your Computer17
I want to create a Wizard
.
, and click
Accessories→
Next
.
5
Review the information under
to the source computer. Do
COPY DATA FROM THE SOURCE COMPUTER
1
Insert the wizard disk into the source computer.
2
Click
3
Click
4
Under
5
Under
and click
6
Under
transfer, and click
Start→
Browse...
Run
.
and navigate to
Which computer is this?
Select a transfer method
Next
.
What do you want to transfer?
Next
.
Now go to your old computer
not
click
fastwiz
, click
, click the transfer method of your choice,
, and then go
Next
.
on the wizard disk, and click OK.
Old Computer
, and click
Next
.
, click to select the data you want to
The selected data is copied and the
Completing the Collection Phase
screen appears.
7
Click
TRANSFER DATA TO THE DESTINATION COMPUTER
1
Go to the destination computer.
2
Under
3
Under
chose for transferring your settings and files, and click
Finish
.
Now go to your old computer
, click
Where are the files and settings?
Next
.
, click to select the method you
Next
.
The wizard reads the collected files and settings and applies them to the
destination computer. When the transfer is complete, the
Finished
appears.
4
Click
Finished
, and then restart the computer.
screen
18Setting Up Your Computer
Specifications
NOTE: Offerings may vary by region. For more information regarding the
configuration of your computer, click Start→ Help and Support and select the
option to view information about your computer.