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How To Update Optiplex 330 Bios From Usb
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Quick Reference - Page 2
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Quick Reference - Page 5
...my computer • Desktop System Software (DSS)
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Drivers and Utilities Media
NOTE: The Drivers and Utilities media may be included on your media to provide last-minute updates about technical changes ... can be optional and may not ship with your computer.
NOTE: Drivers and documentation updates can use the media to reinstall drivers (see the online User's Guide), to your...
Quick Reference - Page 6
...: This document may be optional and may
• Tools and utilities
not ship with your computer.
• 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 9
... critical updates for your operating system and support for processors, optical drives, USB devices, and so
2 Select Drivers & Downloads and click Go.
3 Click your operating system and search for your
or business segment, and enter your Service
computer, you should also reinstall Tag.
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• Desktop System Software
To download Desktop System...
Quick Reference - Page 56
...begin any of system boot completes successfully, all four lights display solid green. Disconnect the USB device. S.M.A.R.T error, possible HDD failure.
If the computer malfunctions during the POST process, ...pattern displayed on the system type. The diagnostic lights can be enabled or disabled in BIOS setup. If the POST portion of the procedures in this section, follow the safety ...
Quick Reference - Page 63
... Download Complete window appears. Quick Reference Guide
63 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 computer at the Dell Support
website at support...
User's Guide - Page 15
... document is available as a PDF at support.dell.com. Finding Information
15
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
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User's Guide - Page 17
...Upgrades - DSS provides critical
your computer, you reinstall the operating system for the keyword Desktop System Software.
Find It Here
• Solutions - Online discussion with technical support
• Dell Technical Update Service - Upgrade information for processors, optical drives, USB devices, and so on my computer configuration, product specifications, and white papers
•...
User's Guide - Page 28
.... 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... RJ45 connector two 6-pin mini-DINs
two front-panel and six back panel USB 2.0-compliant connectors two connectors for headphones and microphone
four 7-pin connectors 34-pin...
User's Guide - Page 33
... data to the hard drive.
Instead, perform an operating system shutdown. NOTICE: To avoid losing data, do not use the back USB connectors for more information on booting to a USB device). Desktop Computer Views
33 The light might also be on when a device such as an optical drive is operating.
3 power button, power...
User's Guide - Page 37
...- On computers with a network adapter card, use the connector on the card.
7 USB 2.0 connectors (6)
Use the back USB connectors for devices that you use the connector on the card. It is recommended that you... make this light appear to be in a steady "on the back panel of your network. Desktop Computer Views
37 Use the blue line-in connector to either a network jack
or your network ...
User's Guide - Page 39
...type
Internal cache External bus frequency
System Information Chipset Data bus width Address bus width DMA channels Interrupt levels BIOS chip (NVRAM) NIC
• Intel Core 2 Duo • Intel Pentium® • Intel ... 1.03 and 2.0 support as defined by region. Desktop Computer Views
39 Desktop Computer Specifications
NOTE: Offerings may vary by DMTF Capable of your computer.
User's Guide - Page 40
... front-panel and six back panel USB
2.0-compliant connectors
Audio
two connectors for headphones and microphone
System board connectors:
SATA
four 7-pin connectors
Floppy drive
34-pin connector
Fan
5-pin connector
PCI 2.3
two 120-pin connectors
PCI Express
one 164-pin (x16) connector
Front Panel
40-pin connector
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Desktop Computer Views
User's Guide - Page 57
... to the printer owner's manual or contact the printer manufacturer. Connecting a USB Printer
NOTE: You can connect USB devices while the computer is compatible with your printer and computer.
For technical... came with the printer for setup information, including how to: • Obtain and install updated drivers. • Connect the printer to the computer. • Load paper and install...
User's Guide - Page 66
... except a small auxiliary amount.
A managed system is one that uses IT Assistant. These periods of these sleep modes. Waking up on your computer, such as updating its BIOS or shutting it down remotely.
User's Guide - Page 88
No steps are skipped during POST, the BIOS will display the error message and prompt you to boot from the USB device. The right keypad keys function as arrows.
• On -
POST ... to press to continue or press to Report (enabled) and an error is detected during POST, the BIOS will display the error message and continue booting the system.
When set to enter system setup. If no...
User's Guide - Page 93
... File Download window appears.
5 Click Save this Agreement. 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 computer and devices to disk, and then click...
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 Microsoft...
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-...
User's Guide - Page 284
... to fit inside the module bay of a portable computer to your computer. universal serial bus - USB devices can also be connected and disconnected while the computer is no electrical power. Describes a type ... and computer security by enabling features such as a USB-compatible keyboard, mouse, joystick, scanner, set of cable used in the BIOS, such as date and time or system password. ...
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