Dell OptiPlex DCM User manual

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Throughout this guide, blocks of text may be accompanied by an icon and printed in
bold type or in italic type. These blocks are notes, notices, and cautions and they are
used as follows:
NOTE: A NOTE indicates important information that helps you make better use of
your computer system.
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Information in this document is subject to change without notice.
© 2000–2001 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,Dell OpenManage, the DELL logo, and DellWare
are trademarks of Dell Computer Corporation; Intel and Pentium are registered trademarks, and
Celeron is a trademark of Intel Corporation; Microsoft, Windows, Windows NT, and MS-DOS 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 pro-
prietary interest in trademarks and trade names other than its own.
July 2001 P/N 2879T Rev. A02

support.dell.com Setup and Quick Reference Guide 5
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This document contains getting started/setup; solving problems; and safety,
regulatory, and warranty information about your Dell OptiPlex system.
Regulatory model numbers appear throughout this document; their chassis type
equivalents are shown below:
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DCP = small form-factor (SFF) chassis
DCS = low profile (L) chassis
DCM = midsize desktop (M) chassis
MMP = mini tower (MT) chassis
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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.

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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.
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 informa-
tion about your operating system.
User’s guides for your computer and
devices Double-click the User’s Guides icon on your desktop 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
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In the following steps, refer to the illustration that matches your chassis. The back of
your Dell system may look different from the one shown here, particularly the
input/output (I/O) panel. The I/O panel is where external devices connect to your
computer.
Dell support website
$Technical support and information
$Downloads for your computer
$Order or delivery status
$Hints and tips, technology papers,
and service information
Go to http://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 prod-
uct number
$Customized service tags
$System configuration detail
Go to http://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.
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mini tower chassis desktop chassis
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