NOTICE: To ensure proper ventilation, do not block the cooling vents.
NOTICE: When setting up your computer, ensure that the computer has
at least 6 cm (2 in) of airflow space around the front and back of the
computer.
NOTICE: Do not place your monitor on the computer. Use a monitor stand.
NOTICE: When setting up your computer, secure all cables toward the back of your work area to
prevent the cables from being pulled, tangled, or stepped on.
NOTE: If you want to orient your computer under a desktop or on a wall surface, use
the optional wall-mount bracket. To order this bracket, contact Dell.
Front View
1
USB connectors (2)
Connect USB devices such as a mouse, keyboard, memory key, printer, joystick, and computer speakers into either of the USB connectors.
2
microphone connector
Attach a microphone to this connector.
3
headphone connector
Attach headphones to this connector.
4
power light
The power light illuminates and blinks or remains solid to indicate different states:
No light — The computer is turned off (S4, S5, or mechanical OFF).
Steady green — The computer is in a normal operating state.
Blinking green — The computer is in a power-saving state (S1 or S3).
To exit from a power-saving state, press the power button or use the keyboard or the mouse if it is configured as a wake device in the Windows Device Manager. For more information about sleep states and exiting from a power-saving state, see "Power Management."
See "Diagnostic Lights" for a description of light codes that can help you troubleshoot problems with your computer.
5
power button
Press this button to turn on the computer.
NOTICE: To avoid losing data, do not use the power button to turn off the computer.
Instead, perform a Microsoft® Windows® shutdown.
6
vents
The vents allow
air to flow through your computer. To ensure proper ventilation, do not block these cooling vents.
7
module bay
Install a D-module CD/DVD drive, second hard drive, or floppy drive in the module bay.
8
hard-drive access light
The hard-drive access light is on when the computer reads data from or writes data to the hard drive. The light might also be on when devices such as your CD player are operating.
9
vents
The vents allow
air to flow through your computer. To ensure proper ventilation, do not block these cooling vents.
Side View
1
vents
The vents, which are on each side of the computer, allow
air to flow through your computer. To ensure proper ventilation, do not block these cooling vents.
Back View
1
diagnostic lights
See "Diagnostic Lights" for a description of light codes that can help you troubleshoot problems with your computer.
2
computer cover release knob
Rotate this knob in a clockwise direction to remove the cover.
The vents allow
air to flow through your computer. To ensure proper ventilation, do not block these cooling vents.
Back-Panel Connectors
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.
2
link integrity light
Green — A good connection exists between a 10-Mbps network and the computer.
Orange — A good connection exists between a 100-Mbps network and the computer.
Yellow — A good connection exists between a 1000-Mbps (1-Gbps) network and the computer.
Off — The computer is not detecting a physical connection to the network or the Network Controller is turned off in system setup.
3
network adapter
Attach the UTP cable to an RJ45 jack wall plate or to an RJ45 port on a UTP concentrator or hub and press the other end of the UTP cable into the network adapter connector until the cable snaps securely into place.
Dell recommends the use of Category 5 wiring and connectors for our customers' networks.
4
network activity light
The amber light flashes when the computer is transmitting or receiving network data. A high volume of network traffic may make this light appear to be in a steady "on" state.
5
line-out connector
Use the green line-out connector to attach an amplified speaker set.
6
line-in connector
Use the blue line-in connector to attach a record/playback device such as a cassette player, CD player, or VCR.
7
USB connectors (5)
Connect USB devices such as a mouse, keyboard, printer, joystick, and computer speakers into any of the USB connectors.
8
serial connector
Connect a serial device, such as a handheld device, to the serial connector.
9
video connector
If you have a DVI-compatible monitor, plug the cable from your monitor into the white
DVI display connector on the back panel.
See "Diagnostic Lights" for a description of light codes that can help you troubleshoot problems with your computer.
Connecting a VGA Monitor
If you have a VGA-compatible monitor, use the adapter
cable to connect the cable from your monitor to the white DVI display connector
on the back panel.
1
adapter cable
Connecting Two Monitors
Use the adapter cable to connect both a VGA monitor and
a DVI monitor to the white DVI display connector on the back panel.
When you connect two monitors, the driver will detect this connection and activate the multimonitor functionality.
1
adapter cable
Inside Your Computer
CAUTION: Before you begin any of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions in the Product Information Guide.
CAUTION: To avoid electrical shock, always unplug your computer from the power adapter before removing the cover.
CAUTION: To prevent static damage to components inside your computer, discharge static electricity from your body before you touch any of your computer's electronic components. You can do so by touching an unpainted metal surface on the computer chassis.
1
microprocessor heat sink fan shroud
4
hard drive
2
speaker (optional)
5
security cable slot
3
memory modules (2)
6
chassis intrusion switch
Cable Cover (Optional)
Attaching the Cable Cover
Ensure that all external device cables are threaded through the hole in the cable cover.
Connect all device cables to the connectors on the back of the computer.
Hold the cable cover and align the four tabs with the four slots on the
computer's back panel.
Insert the tabs into the slots and slide the
cable cover toward the diagnostic lights (see the
illustration) until the cable cover is securely positioned.
Install a security device in the security cable slot (optional).
1
cable cover
2
security cable slot
Removing the Cable Cover
1
release button
If a security device is installed in the security cable slot, remove the device.
Press on the release button, grasp the cable cover, and slide the cover to the left until it stops,
and then lift the cable cover up and away.
Connecting the Power Adapter
CAUTION: Before you begin any of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions in the Product Information Guide.
Connect the power adapter to the connector on the back of the computer. In order for the
connection to be secure, verify that the latch engages completely. (An audible click will be
heard or felt.)
Connect one end of the AC power cable to the power
adapter.
CAUTION: If your power adapter cable has a green grounding wire, do not permit contact between the
green ground wire and power leads because electrical shock, fire, or damage to your computer can occur.
If your AC power cable has a green ground wire for connection to
an electrical outlet, connect the metal ground connector to the
grounding source on the outlet (see the following illustration):
Loosen the grounding source.
Slide the metal ground connector behind the grounding
source, and then tighten the grounding source.
1
grounding source
2
metal ground connector
Connect the AC power cable to the outlet.
Badge
CAUTION: Before you begin any of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions in the Product Information Guide.
The badge on the front of your computer can be rotated. To rotate the badge:
