Dell OptiPlex 5X523 User manual

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Dell™ OptiPlex™ SX Systems

Setup and Quick

Reference Guide

Asennus- ja pikaopas

Installasjons- og hurtigreferanseveiledning

Руководство по установке и краткий справочник

Inštalačná a referenčná príručka

Kratki referenčni in namestitveni priročnik

Handbok för inställningar och snabbreferens

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.

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,WindowsNT,andWindowsareregisteredtrademarksofMicrosoft

Corporation.

Othertrademarksandtradenamesmaybeusedinthisdocumenttorefertoeithertheentitiesclaiming

themarksandnamesortheirproducts.DellComputerCorporationdisclaimsanyproprietaryinterest

in trademarks and trade names other than its own.

July 2003 P/N 5X523 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

USB

ots,

one

and microphone connectors

module baymodule release

button

computer cover/hard-drive

cover release button

mounting s

(

insert

stand for hanging

horizontal position)

mounting s

(

insert

stand for hanging

vertical position)

diagnostic LEDs

mounting s

(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)

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