book.book Page 1 Tuesday, October 17, 2006 11:16 AM Dell™ OptiPlex™ 320 Quick Reference Guide Models DCSM, DCNE w w w. d e l l . c o m | s u p p o r t . d e l l .
book.book Page 2 Tuesday, October 17, 2006 11:16 AM 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.
book.book Page 3 Tuesday, October 17, 2006 11:16 AM Contents Finding Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Setting Up Your Computer System Views . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20 21 23 . . . . . . . . . . . .
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book.book Page 5 Tuesday, October 17, 2006 11:16 AM 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. What Are You Looking For? Find It Here • • • • • Drivers and Utilities CD (also known as ResourceCD) NOTE: The Drivers and Utilities CD may be optional and may not ship with your computer.
book.book Page 6 Tuesday, October 17, 2006 11:16 AM What Are You Looking For? Find It Here • • • • Dell™ OptiPlex™ User’s Guide How to remove and replace parts Specifications How to configure system settings How to troubleshoot and solve problems Microsoft Windows XP Help and Support Center 1 Click Start→ Help and Support→ Dell User and System Guides→ System Guides. 2 Click the User’s Guide for your computer. The User’s Guide is also available on the optional Drivers and Utilities CD.
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book.book Page 8 Tuesday, October 17, 2006 11:16 AM 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.
book.book Page 9 Tuesday, October 17, 2006 11:16 AM 3 Connect the monitor using either the white DVI cable or the blue VGA cable (do not connect both cables). Align and gently insert the monitor cable to avoid bending connector pins. Tighten the thumbscrews on the cable connectors. NOTE: Some monitors have the video connector underneath the back of the screen. See the documentation that came with your monitor for its connector locations. Set Up Your Monitor 4 Connect the speakers.
book.book Page 10 Tuesday, October 17, 2006 11:16 AM 5 Connect power cables to the computer, monitor, and devices and connect the other ends of the power cables to electrical outlets. Power Connections NOTICE: To 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.
book.book Page 11 Tuesday, October 17, 2006 11:16 AM System Views Mini Tower Computer — Front View 1 2 3 10 4 5 9 6 7 8 1 location of Service Tag Use the Service Tag to identify your computer when you access the Dell Support website or call technical support. 2 CD/DVD drive Insert a CD or DVD (if supported) into this drive. 3 floppy drive Insert a floppy disk into this drive. 4 hard-drive activity light This light flickers when the hard drive is in use.
book.book Page 12 Tuesday, October 17, 2006 11:16 AM 5 USB 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.
book.book Page 13 Tuesday, October 17, 2006 11:16 AM Mini Tower Computer — Back View 1 2 3 4 5 6 1 cover release latch This latch allows you to open the computer cover. 2 padlock ring Insert a padlock to lock the computer cover. 3 power connector Insert the power cable into this connector.
book.book Page 14 Tuesday, October 17, 2006 11:16 AM 4 voltage 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 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.
book.book Page 15 Tuesday, October 17, 2006 11:16 AM 3 network adapter connector To attach your computer to a network or broadband device, connect one end of a network cable to 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.
book.book Page 16 Tuesday, October 17, 2006 11:16 AM Desktop Computer — Front View 2 1 11 1 10 USB 2.0 connectors (2) 9 8 7 6 3 5 4 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 (see your online User’s Guide for more information about booting to a USB device).
book.book Page 17 Tuesday, October 17, 2006 11:16 AM power light 5 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 — See "Power Problems" in your online User’s Guide.
book.book Page 18 Tuesday, October 17, 2006 11:16 AM 4 voltage 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 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.
book.book Page 19 Tuesday, October 17, 2006 11:16 AM 3 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.
book.book Page 20 Tuesday, October 17, 2006 11:16 AM 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. 1 Shut down the operating system: a Save and close any open files, exit any open programs, click the Start button, and then click Turn Off Computer. b In the Turn off computer window, click Turn off. The computer turns off after the operating system shutdown process finishes.
book.book Page 21 Tuesday, October 17, 2006 11:16 AM 5 Remove the computer cover: • Remove the mini tower computer cover (see "Mini Tower Computer" on page 21). • Remove the desktop computer cover (see "Desktop Computer" on page 27). 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.
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book.book Page 23 Tuesday, October 17, 2006 11:16 AM Desktop Computer 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 computer cover. 1 Follow the procedures in "Before You Begin" on page 19. 2 If you have installed a padlock through the padlock ring on the back panel, remove the padlock.
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book.book Page 27 Tuesday, October 17, 2006 11:16 AM Jumper Setting Description PSWD Password features are enabled (default setting). 1 Password features are disabled. The real-time clock has been enabled (default setting). RTCRST 1 The real-time clock is being reset (jumpered temporarily).
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book.book Page 30 Tuesday, October 17, 2006 11:16 AM Jumper Setting Description PSWD Password features are enabled (default setting). 1 Password features are disabled. The real-time clock has been enabled (default setting). RTCRST 1 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.
book.book Page 31 Tuesday, October 17, 2006 11:16 AM 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.
book.book Page 32 Tuesday, October 17, 2006 11:16 AM 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 Function Express Test Performs a quick test of devices. This test typically takes 10 to 20 minutes and requires no interaction on your part. Run Express Test first to increase the possibility of tracing the problem quickly. Extended Test Performs a thorough check of devices.
book.book Page 33 Tuesday, October 17, 2006 11:16 AM 5 Close the test screen to return to the Main Menu screen. To exit the Dell Diagnostics and restart the computer, close the Main Menu screen. System Lights Your power light may indicate a computer problem. Power Light Problem Description Suggested Resolution Solid green Power is on, and the computer is operating normally. No corrective action is required. Blinking green The computer is in a power-saving mode.
book.book Page 34 Tuesday, October 17, 2006 11:16 AM Diagnostic Lights CAUTION: Before you begin any of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions in the Product Information Guide. To help you troubleshoot a problem, your computer has four lights labeled "1," "2," "3," and "4" on the front or back panel. The lights can be "off" or green. When the computer starts normally, the patterns or codes on the lights change as the boot process completes.
book.book Page 35 Tuesday, October 17, 2006 11:16 AM Light Pattern Problem Description Suggested Resolution Memory modules are detected, but a memory failure has occurred. • If you have one memory module installed, reinstall it and restart the computer. For information on reinstalling memory modules, see your online User’s Guide. • If you have two or more memory modules installed, remove the modules, reinstall one module, and then restart the computer.
book.book Page 36 Tuesday, October 17, 2006 11:16 AM Light Pattern Problem Description Suggested Resolution No memory modules are detected. • If you have one memory module installed, reinstall it and restart the computer. For information on reinstalling memory modules, see your online User’s Guide. • If you have two or more memory modules installed, remove the modules, reinstall one module, and then restart the computer. If the computer starts normally, reinstall an additional module.
book.book Page 37 Tuesday, October 17, 2006 11:16 AM Beep Codes Your computer might emit a series of beeps during start-up if the monitor cannot display errors or problems. This series of beeps, called a beep code, identifies a problem. One possible beep code (code 1-3-1) consists of one beep, a burst of three beeps, and then one beep. This beep code tells you that the computer encountered a memory problem. If your computer beeps during start-up: 1 Write down the beep code.
book.book Page 38 Tuesday, October 17, 2006 11:16 AM Resolving Software and Hardware Incompatibilities If a device is either not detected during the operating system setup or is detected but incorrectly configured, you can use the Hardware Troubleshooter to resolve the incompatibility. 1 Click the Start button and click Help and Support. 2 Type hardware troubleshooter in the Search field and click the arrow to start the search. 3 Click Hardware Troubleshooter in the Search Results list.
book.book Page 39 Tuesday, October 17, 2006 11:16 AM 5 Click Next. The Restoration Complete screen appears after System Restore finishes collecting data and then the computer restarts. 6 After the computer restarts, click OK. To change the restore point, you can either repeat the steps using a different restore point, or you can undo the restoration. Undoing the Last System Restore NOTICE: Before you undo the last system restore, save and close all open files and exit any open programs.
book.book Page 40 Tuesday, October 17, 2006 11:16 AM 3 Click System. 4 In the System Properties window, click the Hardware tab. 5 Click Device Manager. 6 Right-click the device for which the new driver was installed and click Properties. 7 Click the Drivers tab. 8 Click Roll Back Driver.
book.book Page 41 Tuesday, October 17, 2006 11:16 AM 4 Press immediately after the DELL logo appears. If the operating system logo appears, wait until you see the Windows desktop, and then shut down the computer and try again. 5 Press the arrow keys to select CD-ROM, and press . 6 When the Press any key to boot from CD message appears, press any key. Windows XP Setup 1 When the Windows XP Setup screen appears, press to select To set up Windows now.
book.book Page 42 Tuesday, October 17, 2006 11:16 AM 13 When the Welcome to Microsoft screen appears, click Next. 14 When the How will this computer connect to the Internet? message appears, click Skip. 15 When the Ready to register with Microsoft? screen appears, select No, not at this time and click Next. 16 When the Who will use this computer? screen appears, you can enter up to five users. 17 Click Next. 18 Click Finish to complete the setup, and remove the CD.
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