Dell OptiPlex 330 Support Question
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Question posted by HELENkalam on December 23rd, 2013
How Do I Flash Bios Of Optiplex 330
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Quick Reference - Page 2
... in trademarks and trade names other than its own. Reproduction in any proprietary interest in this text: Dell, the DELL logo, Inspiron, Dell Precision, Dimension, OptiPlex, Latitude, PowerEdge, PowerVault, PowerApp, and Dell OpenManage are trademarks of Dell Inc. Model DCSM and DCNE
September 2007
P/N JY235
Rev.
NOTICE: A NOTICE indicates either the...
Quick Reference - Page 4
... Problems 47 Dell Diagnostics 48 Power Lights 51 Beep Codes 53 System Messages 54 Diagnostic Lights 56 Clearing Forgotten Passwords 60 Clearing CMOS Settings 62 Flashing the BIOS 63
Index 65
4
Contents
Quick Reference - Page 6
... Agreement
• How to remove and replace parts • Specifications • How to configure system settings • How to troubleshoot and solve
problems
Dell OptiPlex™ 330 User's Guide
Microsoft Windows Help and Support Center 1 Click the Windows Vista Start button→ Help and Support→ Dell User and System Guides→...
Quick Reference - Page 32
... computer microphone for devices that you use Category 3 wiring, force the network speed to 10 Mbps to ensure reliable operation.
4 network activity light
This light flashes yellow when the computer is recommended that
the network cable has been securely attached. Connect the other
end of the network cable to the network...
Quick Reference - Page 42
... network or broadband device.
If you use Category 3 wiring, force the network speed to 10 Mbps to ensure reliable operation.
4 network activity light
This light flashes yellow when the computer is not detecting a physical connection to the network.
3 network adapter To attach your network. 2 link integrity light
• Green - A good connection...
Quick Reference - Page 53
This beep code tells you experience any of the following beep code errors. Code
1-3-1 through 2-4-4 3-1-1 3-1-2 3-1-3 3-1-4
Cause Microprocessor register failure NVRAM read/write failure ROM BIOS checksum failure Programmable interval timer failure DMA initialization failure DMA page register read/write failure Video Memory Test failure Memory not being properly identified or ...
Quick Reference - Page 56
.... If the POST portion of the diagnostic lights may help you begin any of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions located in BIOS setup. Disconnect the USB device. NOTICE - S.M.A.R.T error, possible HDD failure. N O T A B O O T D I S K E T T E - NOTE: The orientation of system boot completes successfully, all four lights display solid green...
Quick Reference - Page 57
... all modules without error.
• If available, install properly working memory of the same type into a "off" condition, or a possible working electrical outlet and pre-BIOS failure has occurred.
Memory modules are not lit after the computer successfully boots to remove and install memory modules.)
• If you have two or...
Quick Reference - Page 63
... down arrow to disk, and then click OK. Flashing the BIOS
The BIOS may require flashing when an update is titled the same as the downloaded BIOS update file.
8 Double-click the file icon on the desktop and follow the on the computer. 2 Locate the BIOS update file for your desktop.
7 Click Close when the Download Complete window...
User's Guide - Page 2
... Vista, and Windows are registered trademarks of Dell Inc.; under license. disclaims any proprietary interest in any references in this text: Dell, the DELL logo, OptiPlex, Inspiron, TravelLite, Dell OpenManage, and Strike Zone are trademarks of Absolute Software Corporation; If you purchased a Dell™ n Series computer, any manner whatsoever without notice...
User's Guide - Page 5
...
Overview 79
Entering System Setup 79
System Setup Screens 79 System Setup Options 80 Boot Sequence 88
Clearing Forgotten Passwords 91
Clearing CMOS Settings 92
Flashing the BIOS 93
About RAID Configurations 95 Verifying That RAID Is Working 95 RAID Level 1 Configuration 96 Troubleshooting RAID 96 Recovering From a Multiple Hard Drive Failure...
User's Guide - Page 15
...'s Guide for your computer.
• Warranty information • Terms and Conditions (U.S.
Dell™ Product Information Guide
• How to remove and replace parts
Dell OptiPlex™ 330 User's Guide
• Specifications
Microsoft Windows Help and Support
• How to configure system settings
Center
• How to set up a printer
Find It Here...
User's Guide - Page 25
.... On computers with a network adapter card, use Category 3 wiring, force the network speed to 10 Mbps to ensure reliable operation.
4 network activity light
This light flashes yellow when the computer is automatically disabled if the computer detects an installed card containing a parallel connector configured to attach headphones and most speakers with...
User's Guide - Page 27
... minimum shipping configuration. Processor Processor type
Internal cache Front Side Bus frequency
System Information Chipset Data bus width Address bus width DMA channels Interrupt levels BIOS chip (NVRAM) NIC
Memory Type Memory connectors Memory modules supported Minimum memory
Intel® Core™ 2 Duo Intel® Pentium® Dual Core Intel®...
User's Guide - Page 28
...-pin (x16) connector 40-pin connector
28
Mini Tower Computer Views two front-panel connectors for line-in the DIMM slots. Memory (continued) Maximum memory
BIOS address
Ports and Connectors External connectors:
Serial Parallel Video Network adapter Optional PS/2 with secondary serial port adapter USB
Audio
System board connectors: SATA Floppy...
User's Guide - Page 37
...line-in connector to either a network jack
or your network or broadband device. Desktop Computer Views
37 3 network adapter To attach your computer to a network or ...on the card. Use the pink microphone connector to ensure reliable operation.
4 network activity This light flashes yellow when the computer is recommended that you use Category 5 wiring and connectors for devices that
the...
User's Guide - Page 39
... 1 GB single-channel: 512 MB NOTE: 512 MB is the minimum shipping configuration.
Desktop Computer Views
39
Desktop Computer Specifications
NOTE: Offerings may vary by DMTF Capable of your computer, click Start→...Information Chipset Data bus width Address bus width DMA channels Interrupt levels BIOS chip (NVRAM) NIC
• Intel Core 2 Duo • Intel Pentium® &#...
User's Guide - Page 93
... network wall jack and then plug it into the computer. 5 Connect your desktop.
7 Click Close when the Download Complete window appears. System Setup
93 4...Flashing the BIOS
The BIOS may require flashing when an update is titled the same as the downloaded BIOS update file.
8 Double-click the file icon on the desktop and follow the on the computer. 2 Locate the BIOS update file for your desktop...
User's Guide - Page 143
Unless otherwise noted, each procedure assumes that the following tools: • Small flat-blade screwdriver • Small Phillips screwdriver • Small plastic scribe • Flash BIOS update program CD
Turning Off Your Computer
NOTICE: To avoid losing data, save and close all open files and exit all open programs. b In the ...
User's Guide - Page 270
The following information is provided on the device or devices covered in this document in compliance with the FCC regulations:
• Product name: OptiPlex 330
• Model number: DCSM and DCNE
• Company name: Dell Inc. Worldwide Regulatory Compliance & Environmental Affairs One Dell Way Round Rock, TX 78682 USA 512-...
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