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Dell™ OptiPlex™ 330 Quick Reference Guide Model DCSM and DCNE w w w . d e l l . c o m | s u p p o r t . d e l l . c o m...
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Drivers are already installed on your computer. You can use the media to reinstall drivers (see the online User’s Guide), to run the Dell Diagnostics (see "Dell Diagnostics" on page 48). Readme files may be included on your media to provide last-minute updates about...
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Find It Here • Basic troubleshooting information Quick Reference Guide NOTE: • How to run the Dell Diagnostics This document may be optional and may not ship with your computer. • Tools and utilities • How to set up a printer...
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• Microsoft Windows License Label These labels are located on your computer. • Use the Service Tag to identify your computer when you use support.dell.com or contact support. • Enter the Express Service Code to direct your call when contacting support.
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• 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...
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Find It Here • Desktop System Software To download Desktop System Software: (DSS) — If you reinstall the Go to support.dell.com, select your region operating system for your or business segment, and enter your Service computer, you should also reinstall Tag.
What Are You Looking For? Find It Here The operating system is already installed on your computer. To reinstall your operating system, use the Operating System disc, and see the online User’s Guide. After you reinstall your operating system, use the Drivers and Utilities disc to reinstall drivers for the devices that came with your computer.
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 pull-tab, not on the cable itself.
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Recommended Tools The procedures in this document may require the following tools: • Small flat-blade screwdriver • Small Phillips screwdriver • Small plastic scribe Turning Off Your Computer NOTICE: To avoid losing data, save and close all open files and exit all open programs before you turn off your computer.
Setting Up Your Computer Installing Your Computer in an Enclosure Installing your computer in an enclosure can restrict the airflow and impact your computer’s performance, possibly causing it to overheat. Follow the guidelines below when installing your computer in an enclosure: NOTICE: The operating temperature specifications indicated in this manual reflects the maximum ambient operating temperature.
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• If your computer is installed in a corner on a desk or under a desk, leave at least 5.1 cm (2 in) clearance from the back of the computer to the wall to permit the airflow required for proper ventilation. NOTICE: Do not install your computer in an enclosure that does not allow airflow.
Setting Up a Home and Office Network Connecting to a Network Adapter To connect a network cable: NOTE: Plug the network cable into the network adapter connector on the computer. Do not plug the network cable into the modem connector on the computer.
network adapter connector network device network adapter connector on computer network cable Network Setup Windows XP ® ® The Microsoft Windows XP operating system provides a Network Setup Wizard to guide you through the process of sharing files, printers, or an Internet connection between computers in a home or small office.
Windows Vista ® To make changes to your network setup in Microsoft Windows Vista™: 1 Click the Windows Vista Start button, , and then click Network→ Network and Sharing Center. 2 Click Set up a connection or network. 3 Select the type of network connection you want to make and follow the instructions on the screen.
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Setting Up Your Internet Connection To set up an Internet connection with a provided ISP desktop shortcut: 1 Save and close any open files, and exit any open programs. ® ® 2 Double-click the ISP icon on the Microsoft Windows desktop.
Windows Vista™ NOTE: Have your ISP information ready. If you do not have an ISP, the Connect to the Internet wizard can help you get one. 1 Save and close any open files, and exit any open programs. 2 Click the Windows Vista Start button , and click Control Panel.
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You can transfer the data to the new computer over a network or serial connection, or you can store it on removable media, such as a writable CD, for transfer to the new computer. NOTE: You can transfer information from an old computer to a new computer by directly connecting a serial cable to the input/output (I/O) ports of the two computers.
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To copy data from the old computer: 1 On the old computer, insert the Windows XP Operating System media. 2 On the Welcome to Microsoft Windows XP screen, click Perform additional tasks. 3 Under What do you want to do?, click Transfer files and settings→ Next. 4 On the Which computer is this? screen, click Old Computer→...
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2 When the Files and Settings Transfer Wizard welcome screen appears, click Next. 3 On the Which computer is this? screen, click New Computer→ Next. 4 On the Do you have a Windows XP CD? screen, click I want to create a Wizard Disk in the following drive→...
Computer To My New Dell™ Computer Using the Microsoft Windows Operating System?). NOTE: Access to the Dell™ Knowledge Base document may not be available in certain countries. Microsoft Windows Vista™ (Optional) 1 Click the Windows Vista Start button , and then click Transfer files and settings→...
Printer Cable Your printer connects to your computer with either a USB cable or a parallel cable. Your printer may not come with a printer cable, so if you purchase a cable separately, ensure that it is compatible with your printer and computer. If you purchased a printer cable at the same time you purchased your computer, the cable may arrive in the computer’s shipping box.
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optional DVI adapter DVI (white) connector TV-OUT connector VGA (blue) connector Connecting One Monitor With a VGA Connector and One Monitor With a DVI Connector 1 Shutdown your system. 2 Connect the VGA connector on the monitor to the VGA (blue) connector on the back of the computer.
Connecting a TV NOTE: You must purchase an S-video cable, available at most consumer electronics stores, to connect a TV to your computer. It is not included with your computer. 1 Shutdown your system. 2 Connect one end of the S-video cable to the optional TV-OUT connector on the back of the computer.
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NOTICE: Most surge protectors do not protect against power fluctuations or power interruptions caused by nearby lightning strikes. When lightning occurs in your area, disconnect the telephone line from the telephone wall jack and disconnect your computer from the electrical outlet. Many surge protectors have a telephone jack for modem protection.
Desktop Computer Front View USB 2.0 connectors 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 in the online User’s Guide for more information on booting to a USB device).
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Can contain an optional floppy drive. 10 optical drive Use the optical drive to play a CD/DVD. 11 Service Tag Use the Service Tag to identify your computer when you access the Dell Support website or call Support. Quick Reference Guide...
Back View card slots Access connectors for any installed PCI and PCI Express cards. back panel Plug USB, audio, and other devices into the appropriate connectors connector (see "Back Panel Connectors" on page 31 for more information). power connector Insert the power cable. voltage selector For selecting voltage rating.
Back Panel Connectors parallel Connect a parallel device, such as a printer, to the parallel connector 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.
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network adapter To attach your computer to a network or broadband device, connector 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.
VGA video Connect the monitor’s VGA cable to the VGA connector on connector the computer. On computers with a video card, use the connector on the card. serial connector Connect a serial device, such as a handheld device, to the serial port.
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security cable slot cover release latch padlock ring 4 Pivot the cover up using the hinge tabs as leverage points. 5 Remove the cover from the hinge tabs and set it aside on a soft nonabrasive surface. Quick Reference Guide...
Inside View of Your Computer CAUTION: Before you begin any of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions in the Product Information Guide. CAUTION: To avoid electrical shock, always unplug your computer from the electrical outlet before removing the computer cover. NOTICE: Be careful when opening the computer cover to ensure that you do not accidentally disconnect cables from the system board.
Mini Tower Computer Front View Service Tag Use the Service Tag to identify your computer when you access the Dell Support website or call Support. optical drive Use the optical drive to play a CD/DVD. Quick Reference Guide...
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floppy drive A floppy drive is optional. 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.
Back View cover release latch This latch allows you to open the computer cover. padlock rings Padlock rings are for attaching a commercially available antitheft device. The padlock rings allows you to secure the computer cover to the chassis with a padlock to prevent unauthorized access to the inside of the computer.
power connector Insert the power cable. voltage selector For selecting voltage rating. switch back panel Plug USB, audio, and other devices into the appropriate connectors connector (see "Back Panel Connectors" on page 31 for more information. card slots Access connectors for any installed PCI and PCI Express cards. CAUTION: Ensure that none of the system air vents are blocked.
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link integrity • Green — A good connection exists between a 10-Mbps light 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.
VGA video Connect the monitor’s VGA cable to the VGA connector on connector the computer. On computers with a video card, use the connector on the card. serial connector Connect a serial device, such as a handheld device, to the serial port.
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security cable slot cover release latch padlock ring 3 Release the computer cover by pulling it away from the front of the computer and lifting it up. 4 Set the cover aside in a secure location. Quick Reference Guide...
4 Move the computer to the upright position. Solving Problems Dell provides a number of tools to help you if your computer does not perform as expected. For the latest troubleshooting information available for your computer, see the Dell support website at support.dell.com.
If computer problems occur that require help from Dell, write a detailed description of the error, beep codes, or diagnostic light patterns, record your Express Service Code and Service Tag below, and then contact Dell from the same location as your computer.
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If you see a message stating that no diagnostics utility partition has been found, run the Dell Diagnostics from the Drivers and Utilities media. 4 Press any key to start the Dell Diagnostics from the diagnostics utility partition on your hard drive.
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Dell Diagnostics Main Menu 1 After the Dell Diagnostics loads and the Main Menu screen appears, click the button for the option you want. NOTE: It is recommended that you select Test System to run a complete test on your computer.
5 When the tests are complete, 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. 6 Remove the Dell Drivers and Utilities media (if applicable).
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– If the computer is plugged into a power strip, ensure that the power strip is plugged into an electrical outlet and that the power strip is turned on. Also, bypass power protection devices, power strips, and power extension cables to verify that the computer turns on properly. –...
1-3-1 through Memory not being properly identified or used 2-4-4 4-3-1 Memory failure above address 0FFFFh If you experience any of the following beep code errors, see "Contacting Dell" for instructions on obtaining technical assistance. in the User’s Guide Code Cause...
Code Cause 3-2-2 Interrupt vector loading failure 3-2-4 Keyboard Controller Test failure 3-3-1 NVRAM power loss 3-3-2 Invalid NVRAM configuration 3-3-4 Video Memory Test failure 3-4-1 Screen initialization failure 3-4-2 Screen retrace failure 3-4-3 Search for video ROM failure 4-2-1 No timer tick 4-2-2 Shutdown failure...
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C H E C K S U M E R R O R — Possible motherboard failure or RTC battery low. C M O S Replace battery. F A N F A I L U R E — CPU fan failure. Replace the CPU fan. C P U I S K E T T E D R I V E S E E K F A I L U R E...
O T A B O O T D I S K E T T E — Insert a bootable floppy disk and restart your computer. O V E R C U R R E N T E R R O R —...
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Continue until you have identified a faulty module or reinstalled all modules without error. • If available, install properly working memory of the same type into your computer. • If the problem persists, contact Dell. Quick Reference Guide...
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• If the problem persists or the computer has integrated graphics, contact Dell. A possible floppy or hard drive Reseat all power and data failure has occurred. cables and restart the computer.
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• If available, install properly working memory of the same type into your computer. • If the problem persists, contact Dell. Memory modules are detected, • Ensure that no special but a memory configuration or memory module/memory compatibility error exists.
• Check the computer message that appears on your monitor screen. • If the problem persists, Contact Dell. After POST is complete, all None. four diagnostic lights turn green briefly before turning off to indicate normal operating condition.
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5 Replace the computer cover (see "Replacing the Computer Cover" on page 37). NOTICE: To connect a network cable, first plug the cable into the network device and then plug it into the computer. 6 Connect your computer and devices to electrical outlets, and turn them on.
NOTICE: To connect a network cable, first plug the cable into the network wall jack and then plug it into the computer. 13 Connect your computer and devices to electrical outlets, and turn them on. NOTE: This procedure enables the password feature. When you enter system setup (see "Entering System Setup"...
The BIOS may require flashing when an update is available or when replacing the system board. 1 Turn on the computer. 2 Locate the BIOS update file for your computer at the Dell Support website at support.dell.com. 3 Click Download Now to download the file.
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