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... Entering System Setup 81 System Setup Options 82 Boot Sequence 85 Clearing Forgotten Passwords 86 Dell Technical Support Policy (U.S. Only 88 Class A 88 Class B 88 FCC Identification Information 89 Contacting Dell 89 Index 107 6 Contents Only 87 Definition of "Dell-Installed" Software and Peripherals 87 Definition of "Third-Party" Software and Peripherals 88 FCC...
... Entering System Setup 81 System Setup Options 82 Boot Sequence 85 Clearing Forgotten Passwords 86 Dell Technical Support Policy (U.S. Only 88 Class A 88 Class B 88 FCC Identification Information 89 Contacting Dell 89 Index 107 6 Contents Only 87 Definition of "Dell-Installed" Software and Peripherals 87 Definition of "Third-Party" Software and Peripherals 88 FCC...
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...Warranty information • Safety instructions • Regulatory information • Ergonomics information • End User License Agreement • Terms and Conditions Find It Here Dell™ Product Information Guide • How to set up my computer Setup Diagram • Tips on using Microsoft® Windows® XP •... to use standby mode and hibernate mode • How to change my display resolution • How to clean my computer Dell Dimension Help File 1 Click the Start button and click Help and Support. 2 Click User and system guides and click User's guides. 3 Click...
...Warranty information • Safety instructions • Regulatory information • Ergonomics information • End User License Agreement • Terms and Conditions Find It Here Dell™ Product Information Guide • How to set up my computer Setup Diagram • Tips on using Microsoft® Windows® XP •... to use standby mode and hibernate mode • How to change my display resolution • How to clean my computer Dell Dimension Help File 1 Click the Start button and click Help and Support. 2 Click User and system guides and click User's guides. 3 Click...
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... courses • Community - Contact information, order status, warranty, and repair information • Downloads - support.dell.com NOTE: Select your call when contacting technical support. Online discussion with other Dell customers • Upgrades - The Dell Support website provides several online tools, including: • Solutions - Dell Support Website - The Express Service Code is not available in all countries. Computer documentation...
... courses • Community - Contact information, order status, warranty, and repair information • Downloads - support.dell.com NOTE: Select your call when contacting technical support. Online discussion with other Dell customers • Upgrades - The Dell Support website provides several online tools, including: • Solutions - Dell Support Website - The Express Service Code is not available in all countries. Computer documentation...
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...a temporary folder on CDs. 14 Setting Up and Using Your Computer For help, open Sonic DigitalMedia and then click the question mark icon in Dell™ computers can write to and read DVD-RAM or DVD-R DL media. Using Blank CDs and DVDs CD-RW drives can write to make... to record music or permanently store data files. The computer will automatically eject. The computer copies the data from audio files stored on the Sonic support website at www.sonic.com. After creating a CD-R, you cannot write to computers that CD-R again (see the Sonic documentation for available software ...
...a temporary folder on CDs. 14 Setting Up and Using Your Computer For help, open Sonic DigitalMedia and then click the question mark icon in Dell™ computers can write to and read DVD-RAM or DVD-R DL media. Using Blank CDs and DVDs CD-RW drives can write to make... to record music or permanently store data files. The computer will automatically eject. The computer copies the data from audio files stored on the Sonic support website at www.sonic.com. After creating a CD-R, you cannot write to computers that CD-R again (see the Sonic documentation for available software ...
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... "closed" during the final stage of the disc creation process. Setting Up and Using Your Computer 15 The CD-RW drive needs 1-2 MB of formats supported by your DVD player or contact the manufacturer. • Do not burn a blank CD-R or CD-RW to its maximum capacity; For a list of the... create a DVD+/-R disc, you want to play in home theater systems may not be played only on MP3 players or on that you may not support all available DVD formats.
... "closed" during the final stage of the disc creation process. Setting Up and Using Your Computer 15 The CD-RW drive needs 1-2 MB of formats supported by your DVD player or contact the manufacturer. • Do not burn a blank CD-R or CD-RW to its maximum capacity; For a list of the... create a DVD+/-R disc, you want to play in home theater systems may not be played only on MP3 players or on that you may not support all available DVD formats.
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... is enabled, the processor is optimized to a blank CD-R. For more information on Hyper-Threading, search the Knowledge Base on the Dell Support website at www.sonic.com for updates and information about using Hyper-Threading with your computer is using Hyper-Threading technology: 1 Click ... computer performance by allowing one physical processor to function as two logical processors, capable of Hyper-Threading technology. See the Sonic website at support.dell.com. 16 Setting Up and Using Your Computer You can also use the Microsoft® Windows® XP Service Pack 1 (SP1)...
... is enabled, the processor is optimized to a blank CD-R. For more information on Hyper-Threading, search the Knowledge Base on the Dell Support website at www.sonic.com for updates and information about using Hyper-Threading with your computer is using Hyper-Threading technology: 1 Click ... computer performance by allowing one physical processor to function as two logical processors, capable of Hyper-Threading technology. See the Sonic website at support.dell.com. 16 Setting Up and Using Your Computer You can also use the Microsoft® Windows® XP Service Pack 1 (SP1)...
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...the battery (see page 73). E N S U R E T H A T M I C R O S O F T ® W I N D O W S ® R E C O G N I Z E S T H E D R I V E - This message may help technical support personnel diagnose and fix the problem(s). • If an error message occurs in the Product Information Guide. Replace the battery only with your computer: •...procedures and ensure that the part is correctly installed. • If a peripheral device does not work properly, contact Dell (see the program's documentation. Click the Start button and click My Computer. If you have to the manufacturer's ...
...the battery (see page 73). E N S U R E T H A T M I C R O S O F T ® W I N D O W S ® R E C O G N I Z E S T H E D R I V E - This message may help technical support personnel diagnose and fix the problem(s). • If an error message occurs in the Product Information Guide. Replace the battery only with your computer: •...procedures and ensure that the part is correctly installed. • If a peripheral device does not work properly, contact Dell (see the program's documentation. Click the Start button and click My Computer. If you have to the manufacturer's ...
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... more information, go to an Internet provider. If you are experiencing slow computer performance, you frequently receive pop-up advertisements, or you have subscribed to support.dell.com and search for installation instructions. 20 Solving Problems Error Messages CAUTION: Before you want to open , click File. To remove and then reinstall the...
... more information, go to an Internet provider. If you are experiencing slow computer performance, you frequently receive pop-up advertisements, or you have subscribed to support.dell.com and search for installation instructions. 20 Solving Problems Error Messages CAUTION: Before you want to open , click File. To remove and then reinstall the...
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... 53) to ensure that your computer is successfully communicating with the memory. • Ensure that you begin any of memory supported by your computer, see "Memory" on page 77. • Run the Dell Diagnostics (see page 36). C L E A N T H E M O U S E - Straighten bent pins. 2 Remove mouse...mouse cable as shown on the setup diagram for your computer. 4 Start the computer. See the Dell Dimension Help file for damaged or frayed cables. To access the help file, see page 53). • Your Dell Dimension™ computer supports DDR memory. TE S T T H E M O U S E - Connect a properly ...
... 53) to ensure that your computer is successfully communicating with the memory. • Ensure that you begin any of memory supported by your computer, see "Memory" on page 77. • Run the Dell Diagnostics (see page 36). C L E A N T H E M O U S E - Straighten bent pins. 2 Remove mouse...mouse cable as shown on the setup diagram for your computer. 4 Start the computer. See the Dell Dimension Help file for damaged or frayed cables. To access the help file, see page 53). • Your Dell Dimension™ computer supports DDR memory. TE S T T H E M O U S E - Connect a properly ...
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... and restart the computer, close the Main Menu screen. Lists the most common symptoms encountered and allows you contact Dell, technical support will ask for running the test. Displays your computer or all devices attached to run a test from system setup, memory, and various internal... device. Advanced Troubleshooting 37 You can customize the tests you want to your Service Tag. 3 If you cannot resolve the error condition, contact Dell (see page 89). Describes the test and may not display the names of all devices from the Custom Test or Symptom Tree option, click ...
... and restart the computer, close the Main Menu screen. Lists the most common symptoms encountered and allows you contact Dell, technical support will ask for running the test. Displays your computer or all devices attached to run a test from system setup, memory, and various internal... device. Advanced Troubleshooting 37 You can customize the tests you want to your Service Tag. 3 If you cannot resolve the error condition, contact Dell (see page 89). Describes the test and may not display the names of all devices from the Custom Test or Symptom Tree option, click ...
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...work correctly. 38 Advanced Troubleshooting Drivers What Is a Driver? You may need to install drivers if you with a [!]) on the device icon. Dell ships your computer to you : • Upgrade your operating system. • Reinstall your problem and, if necessary, update the driver. 1...® Windows® operating system. Many drivers, such as a printer, mouse, or keyboard. Reinstalling Drivers NOTICE: The Dell Support website at support.dell.com provides approved drivers for Dell™ computers. If an exclamation point is needed. All devices require a driver program.
...work correctly. 38 Advanced Troubleshooting Drivers What Is a Driver? You may need to install drivers if you with a [!]) on the device icon. Dell ships your computer to you : • Upgrade your operating system. • Reinstall your problem and, if necessary, update the driver. 1...® Windows® operating system. Many drivers, such as a printer, mouse, or keyboard. Reinstalling Drivers NOTICE: The Dell Support website at support.dell.com provides approved drivers for Dell™ computers. If an exclamation point is needed. All devices require a driver program.
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... a device driver, use System Restore. If a calendar date has only one restore point, then that you received the computer. • Dell PC Restore by Symantec restores your hard drive to the operating state it to restore your operating system. Use the CD only if System Restore did...; computer to resolve the problem. Dell PC Restore permanently deletes all data on the hard drive and removes any files or programs until the system restoration is unsuccessful, then use Device Driver Rollback (see Windows Help and Support Center. Use PC Restore only if System Restore did not resolve ...
... a device driver, use System Restore. If a calendar date has only one restore point, then that you received the computer. • Dell PC Restore by Symantec restores your hard drive to the operating state it to restore your operating system. Use the CD only if System Restore did...; computer to resolve the problem. Dell PC Restore permanently deletes all data on the hard drive and removes any files or programs until the system restoration is unsuccessful, then use Device Driver Rollback (see Windows Help and Support Center. Use PC Restore only if System Restore did not resolve ...
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... Install Windows XP message appears. 3 Restart the computer. Use the ResourceCD to do so. 1 Save and close the PC Restore Removal window. 8 Restart the computer. Advanced Troubleshooting 43 Therefore, do not reinstall Windows XP unless a Dell technical support representative instructs you must also reinstall the device drivers, virus protection program, and other software.
... Install Windows XP message appears. 3 Restart the computer. Use the ResourceCD to do so. 1 Save and close the PC Restore Removal window. 8 Restart the computer. Advanced Troubleshooting 43 Therefore, do not reinstall Windows XP unless a Dell technical support representative instructs you must also reinstall the device drivers, virus protection program, and other software.
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To resolve incompatibilities using the Hardware Troubleshooter: 1 Click the Start button and click Help and Support. 2 Type hardware troubleshooter in the Search field and click the arrow to start the search. 3 Click Hardware Troubleshooter in the Search Results list. 4 ... and Hardware Incompatibilities If a device is either not detected during the operating system setup or is detected but incorrectly configured, you see the Windows desktop, and then shut down the computer and try again. Follow the instructions on my computer, and click Next. 44 Advanced Troubleshooting If the operating...
To resolve incompatibilities using the Hardware Troubleshooter: 1 Click the Start button and click Help and Support. 2 Type hardware troubleshooter in the Search field and click the arrow to start the search. 3 Click Hardware Troubleshooter in the Search Results list. 4 ... and Hardware Incompatibilities If a device is either not detected during the operating system setup or is detected but incorrectly configured, you see the Windows desktop, and then shut down the computer and try again. Follow the instructions on my computer, and click Next. 44 Advanced Troubleshooting If the operating...
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... avoid losing data, do not use the power button to turn off the computer. The computer is turned off before you access the Dell Support website or call technical support. 16 15 1 14 2 13 3 12 4 11 5 10 6 9 7 8 48 Removing and Installing Parts See "Power Problems" on the computer. Wait until this light turns...
... avoid losing data, do not use the power button to turn off the computer. The computer is turned off before you access the Dell Support website or call technical support. 16 15 1 14 2 13 3 12 4 11 5 10 6 9 7 8 48 Removing and Installing Parts See "Power Problems" on the computer. Wait until this light turns...
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Removing and Installing Parts 53 For information on the type of memory supported by installing memory modules on page 77. System Board Components floppy drive connector (FLOPPY) (J4J1) main power connector (J3J1) memory module connectors (DDR3, DDR4) fan ...
Removing and Installing Parts 53 For information on the type of memory supported by installing memory modules on page 77. System Board Components floppy drive connector (FLOPPY) (J4J1) main power connector (J3J1) memory module connectors (DDR3, DDR4) fan ...
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Drives Your computer supports a combination of the computer. Reattaching the Front Panel 1 Reattach the front panel to two CD or DVD drives 62 Removing and Installing Parts side hinges (3) front panel 2 Rotate the front panel until it snaps onto the front of these devices: • One hard drive • One optional floppy • Up to the side hinges.
Drives Your computer supports a combination of the computer. Reattaching the Front Panel 1 Reattach the front panel to two CD or DVD drives 62 Removing and Installing Parts side hinges (3) front panel 2 Rotate the front panel until it snaps onto the front of these devices: • One hard drive • One optional floppy • Up to the side hinges.
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... tighten all four drive-securing screws (two on each side). 4 Position the top of the floppy drive bracket so that it remains in place without support. 5 Secure the floppy drive bracket with the bottom of the upper drive bay. When the floppy drive bracket is properly mounted, it is completely flush...
... tighten all four drive-securing screws (two on each side). 4 Position the top of the floppy drive bracket so that it remains in place without support. 5 Secure the floppy drive bracket with the bottom of the upper drive bay. When the floppy drive bracket is properly mounted, it is completely flush...
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... with Celeron 400MHz FSB processors NOTE: DDR333 memory runs at 320MHz when configured with HT Technology and Intel Celeron® NOTE: Not all Pentium 4 processors support Hyper-Threading technology. 8 KB 128-KB or 512-KB (depending on your computer configuration) pipelined-burst, eight-way set DMA channels Interrupt levels BIOS chip... 4 800MHz FSB processors two 128-, 256-, 512-, or 1-GB non-ECC 128 MB NOTE: Between 1 and 64 MB of system memory may be allocated to support graphics, depending on system memory size and other factors. 2 GB F0000h Intel 865 GV Seven 24 4 Mb Appendix 77
... with Celeron 400MHz FSB processors NOTE: DDR333 memory runs at 320MHz when configured with HT Technology and Intel Celeron® NOTE: Not all Pentium 4 processors support Hyper-Threading technology. 8 KB 128-KB or 512-KB (depending on your computer configuration) pipelined-burst, eight-way set DMA channels Interrupt levels BIOS chip... 4 800MHz FSB processors two 128-, 256-, 512-, or 1-GB non-ECC 128 MB NOTE: Between 1 and 64 MB of system memory may be allocated to support graphics, depending on system memory size and other factors. 2 GB F0000h Intel 865 GV Seven 24 4 Mb Appendix 77