Dell OptiPlex 1U920 User manual

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Dell™ OptiPlex™ SX Systems
Setup and Quick
Reference Guide
Instalační a referenční příručka
Installations- og referencehåndbog
Installatiegids en beknopte handleiding
Οδηγός εγκατάστασης και γρήγορης αναφοράς
Telepítési és üzembe helyezési útmutató
Informator o systemie i konfiguracji
Model DCT

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Dell™ OptiPlex™ SX Systems
Setup and Quick
Reference Guide
Model DCT

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”
in the User’s Guide.
If you purchased a Dell™ n Series computer, any references in this
document to Microsoft®Windows®operating systems are not applicable.
____________________
Information in this document is subject to change without notice.
© 2002–2003 Dell Computer Corporation. All rights reserved.
Reproduction in any manner whatsoever without the written permission of
Dell Computer Corporation is strictly forbidden.
Trademarks used in this text: Dell, OptiPlex, and the DELL logo are trademarks of
Dell Computer Corporation; Microsoft, MS-DOS, Windows NT, and Windows are
registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation.
Other trademarks and trade names may be used in this document to refer to either the entities
claiming the marks and names or their products. Dell Computer Corporation disclaims any
proprietary interest in trademarks and trade names other than its own.
July 2003 P/N 1U920 Rev. A03

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Contents
About This Guide . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
CAUTION: Safety Instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
General . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
When Using Your Computer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
When Working Inside Your Computer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Protecting Against Electrostatic Discharge . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Battery Disposal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Getting Started/Setup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Determine the Computer’s Placement and Orientation . . . . . . 12
Installing a Device in the Module Bay . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Attaching the Stand . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
Connecting the AC Adapter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
Connecting External Devices . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
Attaching the Cable Cover . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
Attaching the Stand to the Mounting Plate . . . . . . . . . . . 19
Finding Information and Assistance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
Solving Problems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
Troubleshooting Tools . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
Using the Dell Drivers and Utilities CD . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
Running the Dell Diagnostics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
Running the Dell IDE Hard-Drive Diagnostics . . . . . . . . . . 25
Regulatory Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26

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About This Guide
This document contains getting started/setup; solving problems; and safety, regulatory,
and warranty information about your Dell™OptiPlex™ computer.
To obtain the latest versions of the documents on your hard drive, go to the Dell Support
website at support.dell.com.
Features
Regulatory Model Number
and Chassis Type
DCT = Ultra small form-factor
(USF) computer
power button
T
wo
USB
s
l
ots,
h
ea
d
p
h
one
and microphone connectors
module baymodule release
button
computer cover/hard-drive
cover release button
mounting s
l
ot
(
insert
stand for hanging
horizontal position)
mounting s
l
ot
(
insert
stand for hanging
vertical position)
diagnostic LEDs
mounting s
l
ot
(insert stand for
vertical position)

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cable cover hard-drive cover (open
cover to access module
device locking switch)
module bay computer
cover
computer
stand
chassis-stand
mounting plate
power adapter

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CAUTION: Safety Instructions
Use the following safety guidelines to help ensure your own personal safety and to help protect your
computer and working environment from potential damage.
General
• Do not attempt to service the computer yourself unless you are a trained service technician.
Always follow installation instructions closely.
• To help prevent electric shock, plug the computer and device power cables into properly grounded
electrical outlets. These cables are equipped with 3-prong plugs to help ensure proper grounding.
Do not use adapter plugs or remove the grounding prong from a cable. If you must use an extension
cable, use a 3-wire cable with properly grounded plugs.
• To help avoid the potential hazard of electric shock, do not use your computer during an
electrical storm.
• To help avoid the potential hazard of electric shock, do not connect or disconnect any cables or
perform maintenance or reconfiguration of this product during an electrical storm.
• If your computer includes a modem, the cable used with the modem should be manufactured with a
minimum wire size of 26 American wire gauge (AWG) and an FCC-compliant RJ-11 modular plug.
• Before you clean your computer, disconnect the computer from the electrical outlet. Clean your
computer with a soft cloth dampened with water. Do not use liquid or aerosol cleaners, which may
contain flammable substances.
• To help avoid possible damage to the system board, wait 5 seconds after turning off the computer
before disconnecting a device from the computer.

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• To avoid shorting out your computer when disconnecting a network cable, first unplug the
cable from the network adapter on the back of your computer, and then from the network jack.
When reconnecting a network cable to your computer, first plug the cable into the network jack,
and then into the network adapter.
• To help protect your computer from sudden, transient increases and decreases in electrical power,
use a surge suppressor, line conditioner, or uninterruptible power supply (UPS).
• Ensure that nothing rests on your computer’s cables and that the cables are not located where they
can be stepped on or tripped over.
• Do not push any objects into the openings of your computer. Doing so can cause fire or electric
shock by shorting out interior components.
• Keep your computer away from radiators and heat sources. Also, do not block cooling vents.
Avoid placing loose papers underneath your computer; do not place your computer in a closed-in
wall unit or on a bed, sofa, or rug.
• Do not spill food or liquids on your computer.
• Do not use your computer during an electrical storm unless the AC adapter cable has been
disconnected from the electrical outlet.
• When you use the AC adapter to run the computer, place the AC adapter in a ventilated area,
such as a desk top or on the floor.
• The AC adapter may become hot during normal operation of your computer. Use care when
handling the adapter during or immediately after operation.
CAUTION: Safety Instructions (continued)