NOTE: Some features or media may be optional and may not ship with your computer. Some features or media may not be available in certain countries.
NOTE: Additional information may ship with your computer.
What Are You Looking For?
Find It Here
A diagnostic program for my computer
Drivers for my computer
My computer documentation
My device documentation
Desktop System Software (DSS)
Drivers and Utilities CD (also known as ResourceCD)
Documentation and drivers are already installed on your computer. You can use the CD to reinstall drivers (see Reinstalling Drivers and Utilities), run the Dell Diagnostics (see Dell Diagnostics), or access your documentation.
Readme files may be included on your CD to provide last-minute updates about technical changes to your computer or advanced technical-reference material for technicians or experienced users.
NOTE: Drivers and documentation updates can be found at support.dell.com.
How to set up my computer
How to care for my computer
Basic troubleshooting information
How to run the Dell Diagnostics
Error codes and diagnostic lights
How to remove and install parts
How to open my computer cover
Quick Reference Guide
NOTE: This document may be optional and may not ship with your computer.
NOTE: This document is available as a PDF at support.dell.com.
Warranty information
Terms and Conditions (U.S. only)
Safety instructions
Regulatory information
Ergonomics information
End User License Agreement
Dell™ Product Information Guide
Service Tag and Express Service Code
Microsoft Windows License Label
Service Tag and Microsoft® Windows® License
These labels are located on your computer.
Use the Service Tag to identify your computer when you use support.dell.com or contact technical support.
Enter the Express Service Code to direct your call when contacting technical support.
Solutions — Troubleshooting hints and tips, articles from technicians, and online courses, frequently asked questions
Community — Online discussion with other Dell customers
Upgrades — Upgrade information for components, such as memory, the hard drive, and the operating system
Customer Care — Contact information, service call and order status, warranty, and repair information
Service and support — Service call status and support history, service contract, online discussions with technical support
Reference — Computer documentation, details on my computer configuration, product specifications, and white papers
Downloads — Certified drivers, patches, and software updates
Desktop System Software (DSS)— If you reinstall the operating system for your computer, you should reinstall the DSS utility prior to installing any drivers. DSS provides critical updates for your operating system and support for Dell™ 3.5-inch USB floppy drives, optical drives, and USB devices. DSS is necessary for correct operation of your Dell computer. The software automatically detects your computer and operating system and installs the updates appropriate for your configuration.
Dell Support Website — support.dell.com
NOTE: Select your region to view the appropriate support site.
NOTE: Corporate, government, and education customers can also use the customized Dell Premier Support website at premier.support.dell.com.
To download Desktop System Software, go to support.dell.com.
Service call status and support history
Top technical issues for my computer
Frequently asked questions
File downloads
Details on my computer configuration
Service contract for my computer
Dell Premier Support Website — premier.support.dell.com
The Dell Premier Support website is customized for corporate, government, and education customers. This website may not be available in all regions.
How to use Windows XP
How to work with programs and files
How to personalize my desktop
Windows Help and Support Center
Click the Start button and click Help and Support.
Type a word or phrase that describes your problem and click the arrow icon.
Click the topic that describes your problem.
Follow the instructions on the screen.
How to reinstall my operating system
Operating System CD
NOTE: The Operating System CD may be optional and may not ship with your computer.
The operating system is already installed on your computer. To reinstall your operating system, use the Operating System CD. See Reinstalling Windows XP.
After you reinstall your operating system, use the Drivers and Utilities CD (ResourceCD) to reinstall drivers for the devices that came with your computer (see Using the Drivers and Utilities CD).
The center five connector slots support full-length cards, and the connector slots on either side (one x8 PCI Express slot (wired as x4) and one PCI-X card) support half-length cards.
PCI
connector
one
connector size
120 pins
connector data width (maximum)
32 bits
PCI-X
connectors
two
connector size
188 pins
connector data width (maximum)
64 bits
PCI Express x8 (wired as x4)
connectors
three x8 (supports x8, x4, and x1 modes/cards)
connector size
98 pins
connector data width (maximum)
4 PCI Express lanes
PCI Express x16
connector
one x16 slot (supports x16, x8, x4, and x1 modes/cards)
connector size
164 pins
connector data width (maximum)
16 PCI Express lanes
Drives
Externally accessible:
four 5.25-inch drive bays
Internally accessible:
four 3.5-inch hard-drive bays
Connectors
External connectors:
Serial
two 9-pin connectors; 16550C-compatible
Parallel
25-hole connector (bidirectional)
IEEE 1394
two 6-pin connectors (one front-panel and one rear-panel connector)
Network adapter
RJ45 connector
PS/2 (keyboard and mouse)
two 6-pin mini-DIN
USB
two front-panel and five back-panel USB 2.0–compliant connectors
Audio
two front-panel connectors for microphone and headphones; two back-panel connectors for line-in and line-out/ headphones
System board connectors:
IDE drive
40-pin connector
Floppy drive
34-pin connector
SAS/ SATA
four 7-pin connectors
SATA
three 7-pin connectors
Key Combinations
<F2>
starts embedded system setup (during start-up only)
<F12> or <Ctrl><Alt><F8>
starts the Boot Device menu (during start-up only)
<Ctrl><Alt><F10>
launches the utility partition (if installed) during computer start-up
Controls and Lights
Power control
push button
Power light
green light—blinking green in sleep state; solid green for power-on state
amber light—blinking amber indicates that an internal power problem might exist; solid amber indicates that a device may be malfunctioning or incorrectly installed (see Power Problems)
Hard-drive access light
green
Link integrity light
Back panel: green light for 10-Mb operation; orange light for 100-Mb operation; yellow light for a 1000-Mb (1-Gb) operation Front panel: displays solid green when a network connection is present
NOTE: If an active network connection is present, the light will remain on even if the onboard LAN controller is disabled in system setup. The light will only be off when the computer is in a low-power mode.
Activity light
yellow blinking light on the back panel when there is network activity.
Diagnostic lights
four lights on the front panel
Standby power light
AUX_PWR on the system board
Power
DC power supply:
Wattage
750 W or 1 KW
Heat dissipation
750 W: 2559 BTU/hour
1 KW: 3412 BTU/hour
Note: Heat dissipation is calculated based upon the power supply
wattage rating.
Voltage
auto-sensing power supply—90 V to 265 V at 50/60 Hz
Backup battery
3-V CR2032 lithium coin cell
Physical
Height
22.3 in (56.6 cm)
Width
With stand: 12.8 in (32.5 cm)
Without stand: 8.5 in (21.6 cm)
Depth
21.2 in (53.8 cm)
Approximate minimum weight
55 lb (24.9 kg)
CAUTION: Your computer is heavy and can be difficult to maneuver. Seek assistance before attempting to lift, move, or tilt it; this computer requires a two-man lift. Always lift correctly to avoid injury; avoid bending over while lifting. See your Product Information Guide for other important safety information.
Environmental
Temperature:
Operating
10° to 35°C (50° to 95°F)
Storage
–40° to 65°C (–40° to 149°F)
Relative humidity
20% to 80% (noncondensing)
Maximum vibration:
Operating
5 to 350 Hz at 0.0002 G2/Hz
Storage
5 to 500 Hz at 0.001 to 0.01 G2/Hz
Maximum shock:
Operating
40 G +/- 5% with pulse duration of 2 msec +/- 10% (equivalent to 20 in/sec [51 cm/sec])
Storage
105 G +/- 5% with pulse duration of 2 msec +/- 10% (equivalent to 50 in/sec [127 cm/sec])
