Dell OptiPlex 320 Support Question
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Question posted by sukynda on March 6th, 2014
Dell Optiplex 320 Will Not Boot Past Bios
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Answer #1: Posted by freginold on May 15th, 2014 5:04 PM
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Hi, you can view the troubleshooting guide on page 33 of the quick reference guide that will help to determine what the problem may be depending on what happens during the POST.
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User Guide - Page 2
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Dell™ OptiPlex™ 320 User's Guide
LegacySelect Technology Control Manageability Security Password Protection System Setup
Booting to SNMP, DMI, and CIM industry standards. Manageability
Dell ..., such as updating its BIOS or shutting it is one of the following : l Access information about Dell OpenManage Client Instrumentation, see the Dell OpenManage IT Assistant User's ...
User Guide - Page 13
...tower computer, see Entering System Setup). b. Back to Contents Page
Battery
Dell™ OptiPlex™ 320 User's Guide
CAUTION: Before you begin any of your configuration information, found... surface on the system board. Ensure that the object is displayed during the boot routine along with a message such as: Time-of-day not set - ...desktop computer, see Entering System Setup).
User Guide - Page 15
... tools: l Small flat-blade screwdriver l Phillips screwdriver l Long Phillips screwdriver l Flash BIOS update program floppy disk or CD
Turning Off Your Computer
NOTICE: To avoid losing data,... your computer. Turn off .
Damage due to Contents Page
Before You Begin
Dell™ OptiPlex™ 320 User's Guide Recommended Tools Turning Off Your Computer Before Working Inside Your Computer
This...
User Guide - Page 17
... safety instructions located in the CD/DVD drive, and follow the instructions that clean discs and provide Back to Contents Page
Cleaning Your Computer
Dell™ OptiPlex™ 320 User's Guide
CAUTION: Before you begin any soap or alcohol solution. NOTICE: Do not wipe the display screen with isopropyl alcohol. 5. Mouse
If your...
User Guide - Page 19
... a DVI port on your computer. Back to Contents Page
Connecting Multiple Monitors
Dell™ OptiPlex™ 320 User's Guide Before Connecting Mutiple Monitors or a Monitor and a Television to ...and connect the TV. For a mini tower computer, see Back-Panel Connectors. 4. For a desktop computer, see Back-Panel
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User Guide - Page 21
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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 cameras, or for bootable USB devices (see System Setup for more information about booting...
User Guide - Page 25
Your Dell™ computer provides two low-profile PCI card slots for PCI cards and one card slot for your computer.
...or customizing it for a low-profile PCI Express card: NOTE: Your Dell computer uses only PCI and PCI Express slots. Back to Contents Page
PCI and PCI Express Cards
Dell™ OptiPlex™ 320 User's Guide Installing an Expansion Card Removing an Expansion Card CAUTION: ...
User Guide - Page 28
Removing the Processor
1. Loosen the captive screw on the computer chassis. Back to Contents Page
Processor
Dell™ OptiPlex™ 320 User's Guide Removing the Processor Installing the Processor CAUTION: Before you touch it has had sufficient time to cool before you replace the processor. 4. You ...
User Guide - Page 31
Drive Interface Connectors
IDE Drive Connector Serial ATA Connector
1 colored stripe on IDE cable 2 interface cable connector 3 interface connector
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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...
User Guide - Page 39
...and the cable routing clips. 4. Carelessness may result in Before You Begin. 2. Back to the desktop computer. To replace the I/O panel, follow the safety instructions located in the Product Information Guide. NOTE...bracket to help seat the card. Back to Contents Page
I/O Panel
Dell™ OptiPlex™ 320 User's Guide
Removing the I/O Panel
CAUTION: Before you can re route them correctly when installing...
User Guide - Page 40
... screws that attach the power supply to the back of the computer chassis. 4. Reconnect the DC power cables. Back to Contents Page
Power Supply
Dell™ OptiPlex™ 320 User's Guide Replacing the Power Supply DC Power Connectors
Replacing the Power Supply
CAUTION: Before you touch any of the procedures in this section...
User Guide - Page 44
... through the padlock ring on a soft nonabrasive surface.
1 security cable slot 2 cover release latch 3 padlock ring Back to Contents Page
Removing the Computer Cover
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User Guide - Page 45
... exists between a 10-Mbps network and the computer. l Orange - Back to Contents Page
Desktop Computer Specifications
Dell™ OptiPlex™ 320 User's Guide
Microprocessor Microprocessor type internal cache
Memory Type Memory connectors Memory modules supported Minimum memory Maximum memory BIOS address
Computer Information Chipset Data bus width Address bus width DMA channels Interrupt...
User Guide - Page 48
... Round Rock, TX 78682 USA 512-338-4400
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User Guide - Page 49
... my computer l My computer documentation l My device documentation l Desktop System Software (DSS)
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Finding Information
Dell™ OptiPlex™ 320 User's Guide
NOTE: Some features or media may be...
User Guide - Page 64
...operating system-independent.
battery operating time - bit - boot sequence - Specifies the order of time (years) during...your computer. The length of the devices from your particular computer. BIOS - basic input/output system - In case your computer has a...span - A disk that helps to Contents Page
Glossary
Dell™ OptiPlex™ 320 User's Guide
Terms in MHz, that a portable ...
User Guide - Page 72
...system.
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Memory
Dell™ OptiPlex™ 320 User's Guide DDR2 Memory Overview Addressing Memory ...
User Guide - Page 76
...computer.
The power light illuminates and blinks or remains solid to indicate
For more information about booting to a USB device).
It is in use the USB connectors on the back of the...hard drive is recommended that you use .
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Mini Tower Computer
Dell™ OptiPlex™ 320 User's Guide About Your Mini Tower Computer Inside Your Computer
About Your Mini Tower ...
User Guide - Page 107
... capable of 10/100 communication:
l Green -
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Mini Tower Computer Specifications
Dell™ OptiPlex™ 320 User's Guide
Microprocessor Microprocessor type internal cache
Memory Type Memory connectors Memory modules supported Minimum memory Maximum memory BIOS address
Computer Information Chipset Data bus width Address bus width DMA channels Interrupt levels...
User Guide - Page 132
... Windows logo appears, continue to wait until you see Dell Diagnostics). When the Dell Diagnostics Main Menu appears, select the test you want to test displays in this section and run .
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Troubleshooting Tools and Utilities
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