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Dell™OptiPlex™320User'sGuide    Mini Tower Computer   Desktop Computer[...]

Back to Contents Page  Advanced Features Dell™OptiPlex™320User'sGuide  LegacySelect Technology Control LegacySelect technology control offers legacy - full, legacy - reduced, or legacy - free solutions based on common platforms, hard - drive images, and help desk procedures.Controlisprovidedtotheadminist[...]

 Password Protection  System Password  Option Settings You cannot change or enter a new system password if either of the following two options is displayed: l  Set — A system password is assigned. l  Disabled — The system password is disabled by a jumper setting on the system board. You can only assign a system password when the [...]

If you type a wrong or incomplete system password, the following message appears on the screen: ** Incorrect password. ** If you again type an incorrect or incomplete system password, the same message appears on the screen. The third and subsequent times you type an incorrect or incomplete system password, the computer displays the following messag[...]

 Operating Your Computer With an Administrator Password Enabled When you enter system setup, the Admin Password option is highlighted, prompting you to type the password (see System Setup ). If you do not type the correct password, the computer lets you view, but not modify, system setup options.  Deleting or Changing an Existing Administrato[...]

 System Setup Options          Key Functions — This field appears below the Option Field and lists keys and their functions within the active system setup field. NOTE: Depending on your computer and installed devices, the items listed in this section may or may not appear. System System Info Lists the computer name, [...]

( On default) LPT Port Mode ( PS/2 default) Determines the mode of operation of the internal parallel port. Off disables the port. AT configures the port for AT compatibility. PS/2 configures the port for PS/2 compatibility. EPP configures the port for the EPP bidirectional protocol. ECP configures the port for the ECP bidirectional protocol.  N[...]

 Boot Sequence This feature allows you to change the boot sequence for devices.  Changes ( Unlocked default) password from being able to modify the System password. Unlocked allows a user with a valid System password to modify the system password. Execute Disable ( On default) Enables or disables Execute Disable memory protection technology. [...]

Option Settings l  Onboard or USB Floppy Drive — The computer attempts to boot from the floppy drive. If the floppy disk in the drive is not bootable, or if no floppy disk is in the drive, the computer generates an error message. l  Onboard SATA Hard Drive — The computer attempts to boot from the primary serial ATA hard drive. If no opera[...]

 3. From the boot menu, select the number that appears next to the USB device. The computer boots to the USB device.  Floppy Drive  1. In system setup, set the Diskette Drive option to USB .  2. Save and exit system setup.  3. Connect the USB floppy drive, insert a bootable floppy, and re - boot the system.  Clearing Forgotten Pas[...]

7. Disconnect the computer power cable from the electrical outlet, and press the power button to ground the system board.  8. Remove the computer cover.  9. Locate the 3 - pin password jumper on the system board and move the jumper from pins 2 and 3 to pins 1 and 2 to reenable the password feature.  10. Replace the computer cover.  11. [...]

l  Standby . In this sleep mode, power is reduced or turned off for most components, including the cooling fans. However, system memory remains active. l  Hibernate . This sleep mode reduces power consumption to a minimum by writing all data in system memory to a hard drive and then removing system power. Waking up from this mode restarts the[...]

Back to Contents Page  Battery Dell™OptiPlex™320User'sGuide  A coin - cell battery maintains computer configuration, date, and time information. The battery can last several years. The battery may need replacing if an incorrect time or date is displayed during the boot routine along with a message such as: Time - of - day[...]

 5. Install the new system battery. a.  Support the battery connector by pressing down firmly on the positive side of the connector. b.  Hold the battery with the "+" facing up, and slide it under the securing tabs at the positive side of the connector. c.  Press the battery straight down into the connector until it snaps into[...]

Back to Contents Page  Before You Begin Dell™OptiPlex™320User'sGuide  Recommended Tools  Turning Off Your Computer  Before Working Inside Your Computer This chapter provides procedures for removing and installing the components in your computer. Unless otherwise noted, each procedure assumes that the follow[...]

 2. Disconnect any telephone or telecommunication lines from the computer.  3. Disconnect your computer and all attached devices from their electrical outlets, and then press the power button to ground the system board.  4. If applicable, remove the computer stand (for instructions, see the documentation that came with the stand).   [...]

Back to Contents Page  Cleaning Your Computer Dell™OptiPlex™320User'sGuide   Computer, Keyboard, and Monitor  l  Use a vacuum cleaner with a brush attachment to gently remove dust from the slots and holes on your computer and from between the keys on the keyboard. l  To clean your monitor screen, lightly dampe[...]

some protection from dust, fingerprints, and scratches. Cleaning products for CDs are safe to use on DVDs. Back to Contents Page [...]

Back to Contents Page  Connecting Multiple Monitors Dell™OptiPlex™320User'sGuide  Before Connecting Mutiple Monitors or a Monitor and a Television to Your Computer  Connecting Two to Three Monitors Using Surround View  Connecting Dual Monitors or a Monitor and a Television to a Graphics Card  Changing[...]

 3. Make the appropriate connections for the second device that you are connecting. DVI monitor: Connect the DVI connector on the monitor to the DVI (white) connector on the graphics card in the back of the computer. VGA monitor: Connect the VGA connector on the monitor to the optional DVI adapter and then connect the adapter to the DVI (white) [...]

Back to Contents Page  Desktop Computer Dell™OptiPlex™320User'sGuide  About Your Desktop Computer  Inside Your Computer  About Your Desktop Computer  Front View 1 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 camera[...]

 Back View  Back - Panel Connectors 10 CD/DVD drive Insert a CD or DVD (if supported) into this drive. 11 location of Service Tag Use the Service Tag to identify your computer when you access the Dell Support website or call technical support. 1 card slots Access connectors for any installed PCI and PCI Express cards. 2 back - panel connector[...]

 Inside Your Computer    NOTE: Do not plug a telephone cable into the network connector. On computers with a network adapter card, use the connector on the card. It is recommended that you use Category 5 wiring and connectors for your network. If you must use Category 3 wiring, force the network speed to 10 Mbps to ensure reliable opera[...]

System Board Components Back to Contents Page  1 fan connector (FAN) 10 internal buzzer (SPKR1) 2 processor connector (CPU) 11 password jumper (PSWD) 3 processor power connector (12VPOWER) 12 real time clock reset jumper (RTCRST) 4 front - panel connector (FNT_PANEL) 13 battery socket (BATT) 5 memory module connectors (DIMM_1, DIMM_2) 14 PCI Exp[...]

Back to Contents Page  PCI and PCI Express Cards Dell™OptiPlex™320User'sGuide  Installing an Expansion Card  Removing an Expansion Card  YourDell™computerprovidestwolow - profile PCI card slots for PCI cards and one card slot for a low - profile PCI Express card:  Installing an Expansion Ca[...]

 6. Place the card in the connector and press down firmly. Ensure that the card is fully seated in the slot.  7. Gently press down on the card retention latch to secure the card.  8. Connect any cables that should be attached to the card.  9. If you installed a sound card: a.  Enter system setup, select Audio Controller , and change [...]

 5. If you are removing the card permanently, install a filler bracket in the empty card - slot opening. If you need a filler bracket, contact Dell (see Contacting Dell ).  6. Snap the card retention latch into place.  7. Replace the computer cover (see Replacing the Computer Cover ).  8. Uninstall the card's driver. See the docume[...]

Back to Contents Page  Processor Dell™OptiPlex™320User'sGuide  Removing the Processor  Installing the Processor   Removing the Processor  1. Follow the procedures in Before You Begin .  2. Loosen the captive screw on each side of the heat sink assembly.   3. Rotate the heat sink assembly upward,[...]

 5. Gently remove the processor from the socket. Leave the release lever extended in the release position so that the socket is ready for the new processor.  Installing the Processor  1. Follow the procedures in Before You Begin .  2. Unpack the new processor, being careful not to touch the underside of the processor.  3. If the rele[...]

Ensure that the tab on the processor cover is positioned underneath the center cover latch on the socket.  8. Pivot the socket release lever back toward the socket, and snap it into place to secure the processor.  9. Clean the thermal grease from the bottom of the heat sink.  10. Apply the new thermal grease to the top of the processor. ?[...]

Back to Contents Page Drives Dell™OptiPlex™320User'sGuide  Drives  General Installation Guidelines  CD/DVD Drive  Floppy Drive  Hard Drive  Your computer supports: l  One SATA (serial ATA) hard drive l  One optional floppy drive l  One optional CD or DVD drive  General Installation G[...]

Connect an IDE CD/DVD drive to the connector labeled "IDE" on the system board. Connect a SATA CD/DVD drive to the connector labeled "SATA1." SATA hard drives should be connected to the connectors labeled "SATA0" or "SATA1" on the system board. To locate system board connectors, see System Board Components . [...]

 1. Follow the procedures in Before You Begin .  2. Pull up on the drive release latch and slide the drive towards the back of the computer. Then, lift up to remove the drive from the computer.  3. Disconnect the power and data cables from the back of the drive.  4. If you're replacing the CD/DVD drive, see Installing a CD/DVD Driv[...]

 6. Check all cable connections, and fold cables out of the way to provide airflow for the fan and cooling vents.  7. Replace the computer cover (see Replacing the Computer Cover ).  8. Update your configuration information by setting the appropriate Drive option ( 0 or 1 ) under Drives . See System Setup for more information.  9. Verif[...]

 4. Disconnect the power and data cables from the back of the floppy drive.  Installing a Floppy Drive  1. If you are installing a new drive: a.  Gently slide a small flat - edge screw driver between the front of the computer and the back side of the drive - panel insert to pop off the insert. b.  Remove the four shoulder screws from[...]

 6. Replace the CD/DVD drive (see CD/DVD Drive ).  7. Check all cable connections, and fold cables out of the way to provide airflow for the fan and cooling vents.  8. Replace the computer cover (see Replacing the Computer Cover ).  9. Enter system setup and set the Diskette Drive option to enable your new floppy drive (see Entering Sys[...]

 Installing a Hard Drive  1. Check the documentation for the drive to verify that it is configured for your computer.  2. Unpack the replacement hard drive, and prepare it for installation.  3. If your replacement hard drive does not have the plastic hard - drive bracket attached, remove the bracket from the existing drive by unsnapping[...]

 7. Replace the floppy drive and CD/DVD drive.  8. Check all connectors to ensure that they are properly cabled and firmly seated.  9. Replace the computer cover (see Replacing the Computer Cover ).  10. Insert bootable media into your boot drive.  11. Turn on the computer.  12. Partition and logically format your drive before you[...]

Back to Contents Page  I/O Panel Dell™OptiPlex™320User'sGuide  Removing the I/O Panel    1. Follow the procedures in Before You Begin .  2. Remove the cable from the I/O panel by pulling on the pull - loop.  3. Remove the screw that secures the I/O panel to the desktop computer.  4. Gently rotate and sli[...]

Back to Contents Page  Power Supply Dell™OptiPlex™320User'sGuide  Replacing the Power Supply  DC Power Connectors  Replacing the Power Supply   1. Follow the procedures in Before You Begin .  2. Disconnect the DC power cables from the system board and the drives. Note the routing of the DC power cable[...]

11. Replace the CD/DVD drive (see Installing a CD/DVD Drive ).  12. Connect the AC power cable to the connector.  13. Replace the computer cover (see Replacing the Computer Cover ).  DC Power Connectors  DC Power Connector P1  Pin Number  Signal name  18 - AWG Wire 1 +3.3 VDC Orange 2 +3.3 VDC Orange 3 GND Black 4 +5 VDC Red 5 [...]

 DC Power Connector P2  DC Power Connector P3   DC Power Connector P4  DC Power Connector P5, P6 23 +5 VDC Red 24 GND Black *Uses 22 - AWG wire instead of 18 - AWG wire.  Pin Number  Signal Name  18 - AWG Wire 1 GND Black 2 GND Black 3 +12 VDC Yellow 4 +12 VDC Yellow  Pin Number  Signal name  18 - AWG Wire 1 +12 VDC[...]

Back to Contents Page  Pin Number Signal name 18 - AWG Wire 1 +3.3 VDC Orange 2 GND Black 3 +5 VDC Red 4 GND Black 5 +12 VDC Yellow[...]

Back to Contents Page  Removing the Computer Cover Dell™OptiPlex™320User'sGuide    1. Follow the procedures in Before You Begin .  2. If you have installed a padlock through the padlock ring on the back panel, remove the padlock.  3. Slide the cover release latch back as you lift the cover.  4. Pivot the co[...]

Back to Contents Page  Desktop Computer Specifications Dell™OptiPlex™320User'sGuide  Microprocessor Microprocessor type Intel ® Pentium ® or Celeron ® processor internal cache upto2MBpipelined - burst, eight - way set associative, write - back SRAM  Memory Type 533 - or 667 - MHz DDR2 SDRAM Memory [...]

Cards low - profile cards supported PCI:  connectors two card size low profile connector size 120 pins connector data width (maximum) 32 bits PCI Express:  connectors one x16 card size low profile power 25 W maximum connector size 164 pins connector data width (maximum) sixteen PCI Express lane  Drives Externally accessible one 3.5 - inch [...]

Back to Contents Page  Hard - drive access light green Link light solid green light indicates network connection Link integrity light (on integrated network adapter) green light for 10 - Mb operation and orange light for 100 - Mb operation Activity light (on integrated network adapter) yellow blinking light Diagnostic lights four lights on the f[...]

Back to Contents Page  FCC Notice (U.S. Only) Dell™OptiPlex™320User'sGuide  FCC Class B This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the manufacturer's instruction manual, may cause interference with radio and television reception. This equip[...]

Back to Contents Page  Finding Information Dell™OptiPlex™320User'sGuide 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 l[...]

l  Use the Service Tag (see mini tower Front View or desktop Front View ) to identify your computer when you use support.dell.com or contact support. l  Enter the Express Service Code to direct your call when contacting support. l  Solutions — Troubleshooting hints and tips, articles from technicians, and online courses, frequently asked[...]

Back to Contents Page  See Drivers and Utilities CD (also known as ResourceCD) . Your operating system product key label is located on your computer (see Service Tag and Microsoft ® Windows ® License ).  NOTE: The color of your CD varies based on the operating system you ordered.[...]

Back to Contents Page  Getting Help Dell™OptiPlex™320User'sGuide  Technical Assistance  Problems With Your Order  Product Information  Returning Items for Warranty Repair or Credit  Before You Call  Contacting Dell  Technical Assistance If you need help with a technical problem, Dell is[...]

apsupport@dell.com (Asian/Pacific countries only) support.jp.dell.com (Japan only) support.euro.dell.com (Europe only) l  Electronic Quote Service sales@dell.com apmarketing@dell.com (Asian/Pacific countries only) sales_canada@dell.com (Canada only) l  Electronic Information Service info@dell.com  AutoTech Service Dell's automated tec[...]

5. Pack the equipment to be returned in the original (or equivalent) packing materials. You are responsible for paying shipping expenses. You are also responsible for insuring any product returned, and you assume the risk of loss during shipment to Dell. Collect On Delivery (C.O.D.) packages are not accepted. Returns that are missing any of the pre[...]

Antigua and Barbuda Website: www.dell.com.ag  E- mail: la - techsupport@dell.com  General Support 1- 800 - 805 - 5924 Argentina (Buenos Aires) International Access Code: 00 Country Code: 54 City Code: 11 Website: www.dell.com.ar  E- mail: la - techsupport@dell.com  E- mail for desktop and portable computers: la - techsupport@de[...]

Country Code: 673 Customer Care (Penang, Malaysia) 6046334888 Transaction Sales (Penang, Malaysia) 6046334955 Canada (North York, Ontario) International Access Code: 011 Online Order Status: www.dell.ca/ostatus  AutoTech (automated Hardware and Warranty Support) toll - free:1 - 800 - 247 - 9362 Customer Service (Home Sales/Small B[...]

Denmark (Copenhagen) International Access Code: 00 Country Code: 45 Technical Support for all other Dell computers 70230182 Customer Care (Relational) 70230184 Home/Small Business Customer Care 32875505 Switchboard (Relational) 32871200 Switchboard Fax (Relational) 32871201 Switchboard (Home/Small Business) 32875000 Switchboard Fa[...]

Country Code: 30 Gold Service Switchboard 2108129811 Sales 2108129800 Fax 2108129812 Grenada E- mail: la - techsupport@dell.com  General Support toll - free:1 - 866 - 540 - 3355 Guatemala E- mail: la - techsupport@dell.com  General Support 1- 800 - 999 - 0136 Guyana E- mail: la - techsupport@dell.com  General Support toll - free:1 - [...]

Japan (Kawasaki) International Access Code: 001 Country Code: 81 City Code: 44 Technical Support (servers) toll - free: 0120 - 198 - 498 Technical Support outside of Japan (servers) 81 - 44 - 556 - 4162 Technical Support (Dimension and Inspiron) toll - free: 0120 - 198 - 226 Technical Support outside of Japan (Dimension and Inspiron) 81 - 44 - 520 [...]

Netherlands Antilles E- mail: la - techsupport@dell.com  General Support 001 - 800 - 882 - 1519 Netherlands (Amsterdam) International Access Code: 00 Country Code: 31 City Code: 20 Website: support.euro.dell.com  Technical Support for XPS 0206744594 Technical Support for all other Dell computers 0206744500 Technical Support [...]

International Access Code: 005 Country Code: 65  Website: support.ap.dell.com  Technical Support (Dimension, Inspiron, and Electronics and Accessories) toll - free:18003947430 Technical Support (OptiPlex, Latitude, and Dell Precision) toll - free:18003947488 Technical Support (PowerApp, PowerEdge, PowerConnect, and Pow[...]

 Transaction Sales toll - free:00801651228 Corporate Sales toll - free:00801651227 Thailand International Access Code: 001 Country Code: 66 Website: support.ap.dell.com  Technical Support (OptiPlex, Latitude, and Dell Precision) toll - free:1800006007 Technical Support (PowerApp, PowerEdge, PowerConnect, and PowerVa[...]

Back to Contents Page  Dell Outlet Store (Dell refurbished computers) toll - free:1 - 888 - 798 - 7561 Software and Peripherals Sales toll - free:1 - 800 - 671 - 3355 Spare Parts Sales toll - free:1 - 800 - 357 - 3355 Extended Service and Warranty Sales toll - free:1 - 800 - 247 - 4618 Fax toll - free:1 - 800 - 727 - 8320 Dell Ser[...]

Back to Contents Page  Glossary Dell™OptiPlex™320User'sGuide Terms in this Glossary are provided for informational purposes only and may or may not describe features included with your particular computer.  A AC — alternating current — The form of electricity that powers your computer when you plug the AC adapter powe[...]

CD - RW — CD rewritable — A rewritable version of a CD. Data can be written to a CD - RW disc, and then erased and written over (rewritten). CD - RW drive — A drive that can read CDs and write to CD - RW (rewritable CDs) and CD - R (recordable CDs) discs. You can write to CD - RW discs multiple times, but you can write to CD - R discs only on[...]

access to transfer data and often improves performance. EIDE — enhanced integrated device electronics — An improved version of the IDE interface for hard drives and CD drives. EMI — electromagnetic interference — Electrical interference caused by electromagnetic radiation. ENERGY STAR ® — Environmental Protection Agency requirements t[...]

Hz — hertz — A unit of frequency measurement that equals 1 cycle per second. Computers and electronic devices are often measured in kilohertz (kHz), megahertz (MHz), gigahertz (GHz), or terahertz (THz).  I IC — integrated circuit — A semiconductor wafer, or chip, on which thousands or millions of tiny electronic components are fabricated[...]

memory module — A small circuit board containing memory chips, which connects to the system board. MHz — megahertz — A measure of frequency that equals 1 million cycles per second. The speeds for computer processors, buses, and interfaces are often measured in MHz. Mini PCI — A standard for integrated peripheral devices with an emphasis on [...]

 R RAID — redundant array of independent disks — Amethodofprovidingdataredundancy.SomecommonimplementationsofRAIDincludeRAID0,RAID1, RAID5,RAID10,andRAID50. RAM — random - access memory — The primary temporary storage area for program instructions and data. Any information[...]

S- video TV - out — A connector used to attach a TV or digital audio device to the computer. SXGA — super - extended graphics array — A video standard for video cards and controllers that supports resolutions up to 1280 x 1024. SXGA+ — super - extended graphics array plus — A video standard for video cards and controllers that supports re[...]

your favorite picture and make it wallpaper. WLAN — wireless local area network. A series of interconnected computers that communicate with each other over the air waves using access points or wireless routers to provide Internet access. write - protected — Files or media that cannot be changed. Use write - protection when you want to protect d[...]

Back to Contents Page  Memory Dell™OptiPlex™320User'sGuide  DDR2 Memory Overview  Addressing Memory With 4 - GB Configurations (32 - bit Operating Systems Only)  Removing Memory  Installing Memory For information on the type of memory supported by your computer, see the "Memory" section of t[...]

the operating system.  Removing Memory   1. Follow the procedures in Before You Begin .  2. Carefully press out the securing clip at each end of the memory module connector.  3. Remove the memory module. To install memory, see Installing Memory .  4. Replace the computer cover (see Replacing the Computer Cover ).  Installing Me[...]

3. Align the notch on the bottom of the module with the crossbar in the connector.  4. Insert the module into the connector until the module snaps into position. If you insert the module correctly, the securing clips snap into the cutouts at each end of the module.  5. Replace the computer cover (see Replacing the Computer Cover ).  6. The[...]

Dell™OptiPlex™320User'sGuide  Notes, Notices, and Cautions  Abbreviations and Acronyms For a complete list of abbreviations and acronyms, see the Glossary . IfyoupurchasedaDell™nSeriescomputer,anyreferencesinthisdocumenttoMicrosoft ® Windows ® operating systems are not applica[...]

Back to Contents Page  Mini Tower Computer Dell™OptiPlex™320User'sGuide  About Your Mini Tower Computer  Inside Your Computer  About Your Mini Tower Computer  Front View 1 location of Service Tag Use the Service Tag to identify your computer when you access the Dell Support website or call technical support[...]

 Back View  Back - Panel Connectors different operating states: l  No light — The computer is turned off. l  Steady green — The computer is in a normal operating state. l  Blinking green — The computer is in a power - saving mode. l  Blinking or solid amber — See Power Problems . To exit from a power - saving mode, press t[...]

 Inside Your Computer   1 parallel connector Connect a parallel device, such as a printer, to the parallel 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[...]

  System Board Components 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. 1 floppy drive 4 system board 2 CD/DVD drive 5 heat sink ass[...]

Back to Contents Page  6 SATA drive connectors (SATA0, SATA1) 15 PCI card connectors (2) 7 power connector (POWER) 16 floppy drive connector (FLOPPY) 8 CD/DVD drive connector (IDE) 17 serial/ PS/2 connector (PS2/SER2) 9 SATA drive connectors (SATA2, SATA3)  [...]

Back to Contents Page PCI and PCI Express Cards Dell™OptiPlex™320User'sGuide  Installing a Expansion Card  Removing an Expansion Card  YourDell™computerprovidesthefollowingconnectorsforPCIandPCIExpresscards. l  Two PCI card slots l  One PCI Express x16 card slot  Ins[...]

 5. If you are installing a new card, remove the filler bracket to create a card - slot opening. Then continue with step7  6. If you are replacing a card that is already installed in the computer, remove the card. If necessary, disconnect any cables connected to the card.  7. Prepare the new card for installation.   8. Place the c[...]

b.  Connect the network cable to the network adapter card's connectors. Do not connect the network cable to the integrated network connector on the back panel of the computer.  16. Install any drivers required for the card as described in the card documentation.  Removing an Expansion Card  1. Follow the procedures in Before You Be[...]

 8. Gently press down on the card retention mechanism to secure the adapter bracket in place.  9. Close the card retention latch by snapping it into place.  10. Replace the computer cover (see Replacing the Computer Cover ).  11. Uninstall the card's driver. See the documentation that came with the card for instructions.  12. If[...]

Back to Contents Page  Processor Dell™OptiPlex™320User'sGuide  Removing the Processor  Installing the Processor   Removing the Processor  1. Follow the procedures in Before You Begin .  2. Loosen the captive screw on each side of the heat sink assembly.   3. Rotate the heat sink assembly upward,[...]

 5. Gently remove the processor from the socket. Leave the release lever extended in the release position so that the socket is ready for the new processor.  Installing the Processor  1. Follow the procedures in Before You Begin .  2. Unpack the new processor, being careful not to touch the underside of the processor.  3. If the rele[...]

 6. Set the processor lightly in the socket and ensure that the processor is positioned correctly.  7. When the processor is fully seated in the socket, close the processor cover. Ensure that the tab on the processor cover is positioned underneath the center cover latch on the socket.  8. Pivot the socket release lever back toward the sock[...]

 12. Replace the computer cover (see Replacing the Computer Cover ). Back to Contents Page  1 heat sink assembly 2 heat - sink assembly bracket 3 captive screw housing (2)[...]

Back to Contents Page Dell™OptiPlex™320User'sGuide  Drives  General Installation Guidelines  Hard Drive  Drive - Panel Inserts  Floppy Drive  CD/DVD Drive  Your computer supports: l  Up to two SATA (serial ATA) hard drives l  One optional floppy drive l  Up to two CD or DVD drives ?[...]

Connect IDE CD/DVD drives to the connector labeled "IDE" on the system board. Connect SATA CD/DVD drives to the connector labeled "SATA2" or "SATA3." SATA hard drives should be connected to the connectors labeled "SATA0" or "SATA1" on the system board. To locate system board connectors, see System B[...]

 Hard Drive    Removing a Hard Drive  1. If you are replacing a hard drive that contains data you want to keep, back up your files before you begin this procedure.  2. Check the documentation for the drive to verify that it is configured for your computer.  3. Follow the procedures in Before You Begin .  4. Disconnect the po[...]

 Installing a Hard Drive  1. Unpack the replacement hard drive, and prepare it for installation.  2. Check the documentation for the drive to verify that it is configured for your computer.  3. If your replacement hard drive does not have the plastic hard - drive bracket attached, remove the bracket from the existing drive by unsnapping[...]

 6. Ensure that the data cable is securely connected to the connector on the system board.  7. Check all connectors to ensure that they are properly cabled and firmly seated.  8. Replace the computer cover (see Replacing the Computer Cover ).  9. If the drive you just installed is the primary drive, insert bootable media into your boot [...]

 5. Move the first hard drive from the upper bay to the lower bay: a.  Disconnect the power and the data cables from the back of the first hard drive. b.  Press in on the blue release tabs on each side of the drive and slide the first hard drive up and out of the upper bay. c.  Gently slide the first hard drive into the lower bay until [...]

 10. Replace the computer cover (see Replacing the Computer Cover ).  Drive - Panel Inserts  1. Follow the procedures in Before You Begin .  2. Remove the drive panel by sliding the drive release latch downward to open the panel. Then, remove the drive panel from the hinges.  3. Find the drive - panel insert in front of the drive bay[...]

 5. Reattach the drive panel to the front of the computer. The drive panel only fits when it is correctly oriented.  Floppy Drive    Removing the Floppy Drive  1. Follow the procedures in Before You Begin .  2. Remove the drive panel by sliding the drive release latch downward to open the panel, and then remove it from the hing[...]

 5. If you are replacing the floppy drive, see Installing the Floppy Drive . Otherwise, replace the drive panel by aligning its hinges and rotating it up until it snaps into place.  6. Replace the computer cover (see Replacing the Computer Cover ).  Installing the Floppy Drive  1. If you are replacing a floppy drive, remove the shoulder[...]

 4. Attach the power and data cables to the floppy drive.  5. Replace the drive panel by aligning its hinges and rotating it up until it snaps into place.  6. Replace the computer cover (see Replacing the Computer Cover ).  7. Enter system setup and use the Diskette Drive option to enable your new floppy drive (see Entering System Setup[...]

Removing a CD/DVD Drive  1. Follow the procedures in Before You Begin .  2. Remove the drive panel by sliding the drive release latch downward to open the panel, and then remove it from the hinges.  3. Disconnect the power and data cables from the back of the drive.  4. Slide the drive release latch downward and hold it in place. Withou[...]

 6. Connect the power and data cables to the drive and to the system board.  7. Check all cable connections, and fold cables out of the way to avoid blocking airflow between the fan and cooling vents.  8. Replace the drive panel by aligning its hinges and rotating it up until it snaps into place.  9. Replace the computer cover (see Repl[...]

Back to Contents Page  I/O Panel Dell™OptiPlex™320User'sGuide  Removing the I/O Panel    1. Follow the procedures in Before You Begin .  2. Remove the screw that secures the I/O panel.  3. Disconnect all of the cables from the I/O panel, and remove the panel from the computer.  Replacing the I/O Panel ?[...]

Back to Contents Page  Power Supply Dell™OptiPlex™320User'sGuide  Replacing the Power Supply  DC Power Connectors  Replacing the Power Supply   1. Follow the procedures in Before You Begin .  2. Disconnect the DC power cables from the system board and the drives. Note the routing of the DC power cable[...]

 9. Reconnect the DC power cables to the power supply.  10. Connect the AC power cable to the AC power connector.  11. Replace the computer cover (see Replacing the Computer Cover ).  DC Power Connectors  DC Power Connector P1  Pin Number  Signal name  18 - AWG Wire 1 +3.3 VDC Orange 2 +3.3 VDC Orange 3 GND Black 4 +5 VDC Re[...]

 DC Power Connector P2  DC Power Connectors P3 and P5  DC Power Connector P4  DC Power Connector P7 18 GND Black 19 GND Black 20 NC N/C 21 +5 VDC Red 22 +5 VDC Red 23 +5 VDC Red 24 GND Black *Use 22 - AWG wire instead of 18 - AWG wire.  Pin Number  Signal Name  18 - AWG Wire 1 GND Black 2 GND Black 3 +12 VDC Yellow 4 +12 VDC Ye[...]

 DC Power Connectors P8 and P9 Back to Contents Page   Pin Number  Signal Name  22 - AWG Wire 1 +5 VDC Red 2 GND Black 3 GND Black 4 +12 VDC Yellow  Pin Number  Signal name  18 - AWG Wire 1 +12 VDC White 2 GND Black 3 GND Black 4 +5 VDC Red[...]

Back to Contents Page  Removing the Computer Cover Dell™OptiPlex™320User'sGuide    1. Follow the procedures in Before You Begin .  2. If you have installed a padlock through the padlock ring on the back panel, remove the padlock.  3. Lay the computer on its side.  4. Slide the cover release latch back as yo[...]

Back to Contents Page  Mini Tower Computer Specifications Dell™OptiPlex™320User'sGuide  Microprocessor Microprocessor type Intel ® Pentium ® or Celeron ® processor internal cache upto2MBpipelined - burst, eight - way set associative, write - back SRAM  Memory Type 533 - or 667 - MHz DDR2 SDRAM Memo[...]

Cards: full - height cards supported PCI:  connectors two connector size 120 pins connector data width (maximum) 32 bits PCI Express:  connectors one x16 power 25Wmaximum connector size 164 pins connector data width (maximum) sixteen PCI Express lane  Drives Externally accessible one 3.5 - inch drive bay two 5.25 - inch drive bays In[...]

Back to Contents Page  Link integrity light (on integrated network adapter) green light for 10 - Mb operation and orange light for 100 - Mb operation Activity light (on integrated network adapter) yellow blinking light Diagnostic lights four lights on the front panel (see Diagnostic Lights ) Standby power light AUX_PWR on the system board  Po[...]

Back to Contents Page  Microsoft ® Windows ® XP Features Dell™OptiPlex™320User'sGuide  Transferring Information to a New Computer  User Accounts and Fast User Switching  Setting Up a Home and Office Network  Transferring Information to a New Computer The Microsoft Windows XP operating system prov[...]

 User Accounts and Fast User Switching  Adding User Accounts After the Microsoft Windows XP operating system is installed, the administrator or a user with administrator rights can create additional user accounts.  1. Click the Start button and click Control Panel .  2. In the Control Panel window, click User Accounts .  3. Under Pic[...]

1. Click the Start button, point to All Programs ® Accessories ® Communications , and then click Network Setup Wizard .  2. On the welcome screen, click Next .  3. Click Checklist for creating a network .  4. Complete the checklist and required preparations.  5. Return to the Network Setup Wizard and follow the instructions on the scr[...]

Back to Contents Page  Replacing the Computer Cover Dell™OptiPlex™320User'sGuide   1. Ensure that all cables are connected, and fold cables out of the way. Gently pull the power cables toward you so that they do not get caught underneath the drives.  2. Ensure that no tools or extra parts are left inside the compute[...]

Dell™OptiPlex™320User'sGuide  Notes, Notices, and Cautions  Abbreviations and Acronyms For a complete list of abbreviations and acronyms, see the Glossary . IfyoupurchasedaDell™nSeriescomputer,anyreferencesinthisdocumenttoMicrosoft ® Windows ® operating systems are not applica[...]

Back to Contents Page  Reinstalling Drivers and the Operating System Dell™OptiPlex™320User'sGuide  Drivers  Using Microsoft ® Windows ® XP System Restore  Reinstalling Microsoft Windows XP   Drivers  What Is a Driver? A driver is a program that controls a device such as a printer, mouse, or[...]

installed version.  1. Click the Start button and click Control Panel .  2. Under Pick a Category , click Performance and Maintenance .  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 [...]

Restoring the Computer to an Earlier Operating State  1. Click the Start button, point to All Programs ® Accessories ® System Tools , and then click System Restore .  2. Ensure that Restore my computer to an earlier time is selected and click Next .  3. Click a calendar date to which you want to restore your computer. The Select a Restor[...]

If you are considering reinstalling the Windows XP operating system to correct a problem with a newly installed driver, first try using Windows XP Device Driver Rollback (see Using Windows XP Device Driver Rollback ). If Device Driver Rollback does not resolve the problem, then use System Restore to return your operating system to the operating sta[...]

Next .  9. If the Modem Dialing Information screen appears, enter the requested information and click Next .  10. Enter the date, time, and time zone in the Date and Time Settings window, and click Next .  11. If the Networking Settings screen appears, click Typical and click Next .  12. If you are reinstalling Windows XP Professional a[...]

Back to Contents Page  Solving Problems Dell™OptiPlex™320User'sGuide  Battery Problems Fill out the Diagnostics Checklist before you complete these checks.    Drive Problems  Fill out the Diagnostics Checklist as you complete these checks.  CD and DVD drive problems  Battery Problems  Drive Prob[...]

 Problems writing to a CD/DVD - RW drive  Hard drive problems  Keyboard Problems   Lockups and Software Problems l  Click the speaker icon in the lower - right corner of your screen. l  Ensure that the volume is turned up by clicking the slidebar and dragging it up. l  Ensure that the sound is not muted by clicking any boxes[...]

  The computer does not start up  The computer stops responding  A program stops responding  A program crashes repeatedly  A solid blue screen appears  Other software problems CAUTION: Before you begin any of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions located in the Product Information Guide . NOTE: If you i[...]

 Memory Problems Fill out the Diagnostics Checklist as you complete these checks.   Mouse Problems   l  Ensure that the program is compatible with the operating system installed on your computer. l  Ensure that your computer meets the minimum hardware requirements needed to run the software. See the software documentation for i[...]

 Network Problems Fill out the Diagnostics Checklist as you complete these checks.   Power Problems Fill out the Diagnostics Checklist as you complete these checks.  Testthemouse —  Connect a properly working mouse to the computer, and try using the mouse. If the new mouse works, the original mouse is faulty.  Check?[...]

 Printer Problems Fill out the Diagnostics Checklist as you complete these checks.   Restoring Default Settings properly. l  Ensure that the electrical outlet is working by testing it with another device, such as a lamp. l  Ensure that the main power cable and front panel cable are securely connected to the system board.  Ifthe[...]

 Serial or Parallel Device Problems Fill out the Diagnostics Checklist as you complete these checks.   Sound and Speaker Problems Fill out the Diagnostics Checklist as you complete these checks.   No sound from speakers  To restore the computer's system settings to their default values —  1.  Turn on or restart your c[...]

 No sound from headphones  Video and Monitor Problems Fill out the Diagnostics Checklist as you complete these checks.   If the screen is blank  Eliminatepossibleinterference —  Turn off nearby fans, fluorescent lights, or halogen lamps to check for interference.  Run the speaker diagnostics  Reinstallthe[...]

 If the screen is difficult to read Back to Contents Page  Testthemonitor —  Connect a properly working monitor to the computer, and try using the monitor. If the new monitor works, the original monitor is faulty.  Checkthediagnosticlights —  See Diagnostic Lights .  Checkthecardsetting?[...]

Back to Contents Page  System Board Dell™OptiPlex™320User'sGuide  Replacing the System Board  Removing the System Board  1. Follow the procedures in Before You Begin .   2. Remove any components that restrict access to the system board (CD/DVD drive(s), floppy drive, hard drive, and I/O panel).  3. Remov[...]

 3. Replace any components and cables that you removed from the system board.  4. Reconnect all cables to their connectors at the back of the computer.  5. Replace the computer cover (see Replacing the Computer Cover ). Back to Contents Page [...]

Back to Contents Page Dell™OptiPlex™320User'sGuide  Notes, Notices, and Cautions  Abbreviations and Acronyms For a complete list of abbreviations and acronyms, see the Glossary . IfyoupurchasedaDell™nSeriescomputer,anyreferencesinthisdocumenttoMicrosoft ® Windows ® operating s[...]

Back to Contents Page  Troubleshooting Tools and Utilities Dell™OptiPlex™320User'sGuide  Dell Diagnostics  System Lights  Diagnostic Lights  Beep Codes  Error Messages  Resolving Software and Hardware Incompatibilities  Dell Diagnostics   When to Use the Dell Diagnostics If you ex[...]

 5. Select the Boot from CD - ROM option from the menu that appears.  6. Type 1 to start the Drivers and Utilities CD menu.  7. Type 2 to start the Dell Diagnostics.  8. Select Run the 32 Bit Dell Diagnostics from the numbered list. If multiple versions are listed, select the version appropriate for your computer.  9. When the Dell D[...]

 Diagnostic Lights  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. When the computer s[...]

 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 [...]

 Error Messages Print and fill out the Diagnostics Checklist as you complete these checks.  If the message is not listed, see the documentation for the operating system or the program that was running when the message appeared. CAUTION: Before you begin any of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions located in the Produ[...]

 Hard - diskdrivefailure —   Hard - diskdrivefailure —  See Drive Problems .  Insertbootablemedia —  Insert a bootable floppy disk or CD.  Invalid configuration information - pleaserunSETUPprogram —  Enter system setup and correct the computer configuration inform[...]

l   Contact Dell (see Contacting Dell ).  PlugandPlayConfigurationError —  1.  Turn your computer off, unplug it from the electrical outlet, and then remove all but one of the cards. 2.  Plug in your computer and reboot it. 3.  If the message reappears, the installed card might be malfunctioning. If the m[...]

 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 Device Manager or the Hardware Troubleshooter to resolve the incompatibility.  Microsoft ® Windows ® XP To resolve incompatibilities using Device Manager:  1. Click[...]

Back to Contents Page  Warranty Dell™OptiPlex™320User'sGuide Dell Inc. ("Dell") manufactures its hardware products from parts and components that are new or equivalent to new in accordance with industry - standard practices. For information about the Dell warranty for your computer, see the Product Information Guid[...]