Dell Precision 380: Setting Up Your Computer (Tower Orientation) Connect the keyboard and the mouse. Connect the modem or the network cable.
Setting Up Your Computer (Tower Orientation) Connect the keyboard and the mouse. Connect the modem or the network cable.: Dell Precision 380
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- Notes, Notices, and Cautions Abbreviations and Acronyms
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- Finding Information What Are You Looking For? Find It Here
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- Setting Up Your Computer (Tower Orientation) Connect the keyboard and the mouse. Connect the modem or the network cable.
- Connect the monitor.
- For single- and dual-monitor capable cards with a single connector
- For dual-monitor capable cards with one DVI connector and one VGA connector For dual-monitor capable cards with two DVI connectors
- Connect the speakers. Connect the power cables and turn on the computer and monitor.
- Install additional software or devices. Setting Up Your Computer (Desktop Orientation) Connect the keyboard and the mouse.
- Connect the modem or the network cable. Connect the monitor.
- For single- and dual-monitor capable cards with a single connector
- For dual-monitor capable cards with one DVI connector and one VGA connector For dual-monitor capable cards with two DVI connectors
- Connect the speakers. Connect the power cables and turn on the computer and monitor. Install additional software or devices.
- About Your Computer Front View (Tower Orientation) 5 hard-drive activity light The hard drive light is on when the computer reads data from or
- 14 network link light The network link light is on when a good connection exists between a 10-Mbps,
- Back View (Tower Orientation)
- Front View (Desktop Orientation) 1 upper 5.25-inch drive bay
- 12 network link light The network link light is on when a good connection exists between a 10-Mbps,
- Back View (Desktop Orientation) Back-Panel Connectors
- 1 mouse connector Plug a standard mouse into the green mouse connector. Turn off the computer
- 12 keyboard connector If you have a standard keyboard, plug it into the purple keyboard connector. If you
- Inside View
- Cable Colors System Board Components
- 12 password jumper (PASS) Locating Your User’s Guide
- To access the User’s Guide from your hard drive: To access your User’s Guide from the Dell Support website: Removing the Computer Cover
- Caring for Your Computer
- Solving Problems Troubleshooting Tips Resolving Software and Hardware Incompatibilities Using Microsoft Windows XP System Restore
- Restoring the Computer to an Earlier Operating State Undoing the Last System Restore Enabling System Restore
- Using the Last Known Good Configuration Other Options to Help Resolve Additional Device or Software Conflicts Dell Diagnostics When to Use the Dell Diagnostics
- Starting the Dell Diagnostics From Your Hard Drive Starting the Dell Diagnostics From the Drivers and Utilities CD
- Before You Start Testing Beep Codes Code Cause
- Code Cause Error Messages Diagnostic Lights Light Pattern Problem Description Suggested Resolution
- Light Pattern Problem Description Suggested Resolution
- Light Pattern Problem Description Suggested Resolution
- Light Pattern Problem Description Suggested Resolution
- Light Pattern Problem Description Suggested Resolution
- Light Pattern Problem Description Suggested Resolution Frequently Asked Questions How Do I... Solution Where to Find Additional Information
- How Do I... Solution Where to Find Additional Information
Setting Up Your Computer (Tower Orientation)
CAUTION: Before you begin any of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions in the
Product Information Guide.
You must complete all steps to properly set up your computer.
Connect the keyboard and the mouse.
1
PS/2
or
USB
PS/2
or
USB
Connect the modem or the network cable.
2
NOTICE: Do not connect a modem cable to the
network adapter. Voltage from telephone
Network
communications can damage the network adapter.
NOTE: If your computer has a network card installed,
connect the network cable to the card.
Modem
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