Dell OptiPlex 94CGN User manual

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Dell™ OptiPlex™ Systems
Setup and Quick Reference Guide
Příručka instalace a rychlé reference
Installations- og hurtig referencehåndbog
Installatiehandleiding en verkort handboek
Asennus- ja pikaopas
Telepítési és gyorshivatkozási útmutató
Installasjon og hurtigreferanse
Podręcznik informacji o systemie
Руководство по настройке и краткий справочник
Príručka a návod na
konfiguráciu
Konfiguracija in Vodič
po hitrih navodilih
za sisteme
Installationshandbok
och lathund
Models DHS, DHP, and DHM
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Setup and Quick Reference Guide

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.
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Information in this document is subject to change without notice.
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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
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November 2001 P/N 94CGN Rev. A05

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Contents
About This Guide . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
Finding Information and Assistance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
Solving Problems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Using the Dell OptiPlex ResourceCD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Running the Dell Diagnostics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Running the Dell IDE Hard Drive Diagnostics . . . . . . . . . 10
Safety Instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
When Working Inside Your Computer . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
When Using Your Computer System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Ergonomic Computing Habits . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Regulatory Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13

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About This Guide
This document contains solving problems and safety and regulatory
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.
Regulatory model numbers appear throughout this document; their chassis
type equivalents are shown below:
Finding Information and Assistance
Regulatory Model Numbers and Chassis Types
DHS = small desktop (SD) chassis
DHP = small form-factor (SF) chassis
DHM = small mini-tower (SMT) chassis
Resources and Support Tools
Resource Contents Using the Resource
Dell OptiPlex ResourceCD
• Dell Diagnostics
• Drivers
• Utilities
• Computer and device
documentation
See the main menu on the ResourceCD that was shipped
with your computer. Use the pull-down menu to make
selections appropriate for your computer. You can perform
the following tasks:
• Diagnose a problem
• Install or reinstall drivers
• Obtain information on your computer and devices
NOTE: User documentation and drivers are already
installed on your computer when shipped from Dell. You
can use this CD to access documentation, reinstall drivers,
or run diagnostics tools.
Service and Registration
Labels—located on the front or
side of your Dell computer.
• Express Service Code and
Service Tag Number
• Product Key (also called the
Product ID or Certificate of
Authenticity [COA])
The Express Service Code and Service Tag Number are
unique identifiers for your Dell computer.
You may need the Product Key (or Product ID) number to
complete the operating system setup.

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Operating system CD To reinstall your operating system, use the operating
system CD that was shipped with your computer.
NOTE: The operating system CD may not include all the
latest drivers for your computer. If you reinstall your
operating system, use the ResourceCD to reinstall drivers
for the devices shipped with your computer.
For more information about reinstalling your operating
system, see the operating system installation
documentation that was shipped with your computer.
Operating system installation
guide
See the operating system installation guide for
information on reinstalling and configuring your
operating system.
Click the Start button and select Help or Help and
Support, depending on your operating system, to obtain
more information on your operating system.
User’s guides for your computer
and devices
Depending on your operating system, double-click the
User’s Guides icon on your desktop, or click the Start
button and then select Help and Support to access the
electronic documentation stored on your hard drive.
Obtain information on the following:
•Using your computer
•Configuring system settings
•Removing and installing parts
•Installing and configuring software
•Diagnosing a problem
•Technical specifications
•Device documentation (on selected operating systems)
•Getting technical assistance
Resources and Support Tools (continued)
Resource Contents Using the Resource
User’s Guides

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Solving Problems
Dell provides a number of tools to help you if your system does not perform
as expected. For the latest troubleshooting information available for your
system, see the Dell support website at support.dell.com. You can also find
descriptions of Dell troubleshooting tools in the section titled “Getting
Help”in your online User’s Guide.
If computer problems occur that require help from Dell, write a detailed
description of the error, beep codes, or diagnostics light patterns; record
your Express Service Code and Service Tag Number below; and then
contact Dell from the same location as your computer.
See “Finding Information and Assistance”on page 5 for an example of the
express service code and service tag numbers.
Express Service Code: ___________________________
Service Tag Number: ___________________________
Dell support website
•Technical support and
information
•Downloads for your
computer
•Order or delivery status
•Hints and tips, technology
papers, service information
Go to support.dell.com and complete the one-time
registration.
•Get help with general usage, installation, and
troubleshooting questions
•Obtain answers to technical service and support
questions
•Get the latest versions of the drivers for your computer
•Access documentation about your computer and
devices
•Join online discussions with other Dell customers and
Dell technical professionals
•Explore a list of online links to Dell's primary vendors
Dell Premier Support website
•Service call status
•Top technical issues by
product
•Frequently asked questions
by product number
•Customized service tags
•System configuration detail
Go to premiersupport.dell.com:
The Dell Premier Support website is customized for
corporate, government, and education customers.
This site may not be available in all regions.
Resources and Support Tools (continued)
Resource Contents Using the Resource

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Your computer includes the following tools that can help you solve a
problem:
Using the Dell OptiPlex ResourceCD
To use the Dell OptiPlex ResourceCD while you are running the
Microsoft®Windows®operating system, perform the following steps.
NOTE: To access device drivers and user documentation, you must use the
ResourceCD while you are running Windows.
1Turn on the computer and allow it to boot to the Windows desktop.
2Insert the Dell OptiPlex ResourceCD into the CD drive.
If you are using the Dell OptiPlex ResourceCD for the first time on this
computer, the ResourceCD Installation window opens to inform you
that the ResourceCD is about to begin installation.
3Click OK to continue.
To complete the installation, respond to the prompts offered by the
installation program.
4Click Next at the Welcome Dell System Owner screen.
5Choose the appropriate System Model, Operating System,
Device Type,and Topic.
DELL DIAGNOSTICS—The Dell Diagnostics test various components in your
computer and help to identify the cause of computer problems. For more
information, see "Running the Dell Diagnostics" on page 9.
SYSTEM LIGHTS—Located on the front of the computer, these lights can help
troubleshoot a computer problem. For more information, see your User’s Guide.
DIAGNOSTIC LIGHTS—Located on the back of the computer, these lights can
help troubleshoot a computer problem. For more information, see your
User’s Guide.
SYSTEM MESSAGES—The computer reports these messages to warn you of
current or possible failure. For more information, see your User’s Guide.
BEEP CODES—A series of audible beep codes emitted by your computer can
help identify a problem. For more information, see your User’s Guide.

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Drivers for Your Computer
To display a list of device drivers for your computer, perform the following
steps:
1Click My Drivers in the Topic pull-down menu.
The ResourceCD scans your computer’s hardware and operating
system, and then a list of device drivers for your system configuration
is displayed on the screen.
2Click the appropriate driver and follow the instructions to download
the driver to your computer.
To view all available drivers for your computer, click Drivers from the Topic
pull-down menu.
Running the Dell Diagnostics
The Dell Diagnostics is a program that tests various components in your
computer. Run this program whenever you have a computer problem to
help you identify the source of the problem.You can run the Dell
Diagnostics from your hard drive or the ResourceCD.
NOTICE: If your hard drive fails, run the Dell IDE Hard Drive Diagnostics
(see “Running the Dell IDE Hard Drive Diagnostics” on page 10).
1Turn on your computer (if your computer is already on, restart it).
2When F2 = Setup appears in the upper-right corner of the screen,
press <Ctrl><Alt><F10>.
The diagnostics initialization begins immediately; then the
Diagnostics Menu appears.
3Select the appropriate diagnostic option for your computer.
To use the diagnostics, follow instructions on the screen.
Changing the Boot Sequence
To run the Dell Diagnostics from the ResourceCD, perform the following
steps to enable your computer to boot from the CD:
1Insert the Dell OptiPlex ResourceCD into the CD drive.
2Turn on (or restart) your computer.