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... CD or DVD headphone connector CD or DVD volume control dial floppy-drive activity light* power light power button Dell™ Dimension™ 2400 Series CD or DVD drive activity light CD or DVD eject button second bay for optional drive floppy-drive eject button* hard-drive activity light USB 2.0 connectors (2) headphone connector *On computers with an optional floppy...
... CD or DVD headphone connector CD or DVD volume control dial floppy-drive activity light* power light power button Dell™ Dimension™ 2400 Series CD or DVD drive activity light CD or DVD eject button second bay for optional drive floppy-drive eject button* hard-drive activity light USB 2.0 connectors (2) headphone connector *On computers with an optional floppy...
Owner's Manual
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... and CD-RWs 16 Helpful Tips 17 Hyper-Threading 17 Booting to a USB Device 18 Turning Off Your Computer 18 2 Solving Problems Battery Problems 19 Drive Problems 19 CD and DVD drive problems 20 Hard drive problems 21 E-Mail, Modem, and Internet Problems 21 Error Messages 22 Contents 3
... and CD-RWs 16 Helpful Tips 17 Hyper-Threading 17 Booting to a USB Device 18 Turning Off Your Computer 18 2 Solving Problems Battery Problems 19 Drive Problems 19 CD and DVD drive problems 20 Hard drive problems 21 E-Mail, Modem, and Internet Problems 21 Error Messages 22 Contents 3
Owner's Manual
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... hints and tips, articles from technicians, and online courses • Community Forum - Online discussion with other Dell customers • Upgrades - Computer documentation, product specifications, and white papers • How to technical service and... the instructions on the screen. 10 Finding Information for devices (such as memory, the hard drive, and the operating system • Customer Care - Drivers, patches, and software updates • Reference - support.dell.com The Dell Support website provides several online tools, including: • Solutions -
... hints and tips, articles from technicians, and online courses • Community Forum - Online discussion with other Dell customers • Upgrades - Computer documentation, product specifications, and white papers • How to technical service and... the instructions on the screen. 10 Finding Information for devices (such as memory, the hard drive, and the operating system • Customer Care - Drivers, patches, and software updates • Reference - support.dell.com The Dell Support website provides several online tools, including: • Solutions -
Owner's Manual
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...dell.com | support.dell.com Copying CDs and DVDs NOTE: Ensure that you follow all copyright laws when you have one CD or DVD drive, ensure that the settings are planning to All Programs→ Sonic→ RecordNow!→ RecordNow!. 2 Click either the audio tab or the data tab, depending on your computer hard drive.... For instructions, see the Sonic documentation for more information). Using Blank CD-Rs and CD-RWs Your CD-RW drive can also use Sonic RecordNow for available software patches at the Sonic...
...dell.com | support.dell.com Copying CDs and DVDs NOTE: Ensure that you follow all copyright laws when you have one CD or DVD drive, ensure that the settings are planning to All Programs→ Sonic→ RecordNow!→ RecordNow!. 2 Click either the audio tab or the data tab, depending on your computer hard drive.... For instructions, see the Sonic documentation for more information). Using Blank CD-Rs and CD-RWs Your CD-RW drive can also use Sonic RecordNow for available software patches at the Sonic...
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... - NOTE: Connect the modem to remove the checkmark. USE A DIFFERENT TELEPHONE LINE - • Verify that is 3 m (10 ft) or more in the Product Information Guide. Hard drive problems RUN CHECK DISK - CHECK THE TELEPHONE LINE CONNECTION - CHECK THE MICROSOFT OUTLOOK® EXPRESS SECURITY SETTINGS - E-Mail, Modem, and Internet Problems CAUTION: Before you...
... - NOTE: Connect the modem to remove the checkmark. USE A DIFFERENT TELEPHONE LINE - • Verify that is 3 m (10 ft) or more in the Product Information Guide. Hard drive problems RUN CHECK DISK - CHECK THE TELEPHONE LINE CONNECTION - CHECK THE MICROSOFT OUTLOOK® EXPRESS SECURITY SETTINGS - E-Mail, Modem, and Internet Problems CAUTION: Before you...
Owner's Manual
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... section, follow the safety instructions in the Product Information Guide. BACK UP YOUR FILES IMMEDIATELY USE A VIRUS-SCANNING PROGRAM TO CHECK THE HARD DRIVE, FLOPPY DISKS, OR CDS SAVE AND CLOSE ANY OPEN FILES OR PROGRAMS AND SHUT DOWN YOUR COMPUTER THROUGH THE Start MENU Memory Problems ...CAUTION: Before you are following the memory installation guidelines (see page 64). • Run the Dell Diagnostics (see page 64). • Reseat the memory modules to ensure that your computer meets the minimum hardware requirements needed to run the...
... section, follow the safety instructions in the Product Information Guide. BACK UP YOUR FILES IMMEDIATELY USE A VIRUS-SCANNING PROGRAM TO CHECK THE HARD DRIVE, FLOPPY DISKS, OR CDS SAVE AND CLOSE ANY OPEN FILES OR PROGRAMS AND SHUT DOWN YOUR COMPUTER THROUGH THE Start MENU Memory Problems ...CAUTION: Before you are following the memory installation guidelines (see page 64). • Run the Dell Diagnostics (see page 64). • Reseat the memory modules to ensure that your computer meets the minimum hardware requirements needed to run the...
Owner's Manual
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... restart the computer. ABCD ABCD = yellow = green = off No memory modules are compatible with your computer (see page 70). • If the problem persists, contact Dell (see page 64), and then restart the computer. If the computer starts normally, move the memory module to a different connector and restart the computer. ABCD... eliminate the possibility of a faulty memory connector, remove all power and data cables and restart the computer. Light Pattern ABCD Problem Description A possible floppy or hard drive failure has occurred. Advanced Troubleshooting 37
... restart the computer. ABCD ABCD = yellow = green = off No memory modules are compatible with your computer (see page 70). • If the problem persists, contact Dell (see page 64), and then restart the computer. If the computer starts normally, move the memory module to a different connector and restart the computer. ABCD... eliminate the possibility of a faulty memory connector, remove all power and data cables and restart the computer. Light Pattern ABCD Problem Description A possible floppy or hard drive failure has occurred. Advanced Troubleshooting 37
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...18) and restart the computer. 2 When the DELL™ logo appears, press immediately. 3 When the boot device list appears, highlight Boot to the system board (see page 51) from the hard drive, CD drive, and DVD drive. • If the problem persists, contact Dell (see page 19) and run . •... Suspend testing if an error is in a normal operating condition after POST. www.dell.com | support.dell.com Light Pattern ABCD ABCD Problem Description...
...18) and restart the computer. 2 When the DELL™ logo appears, press immediately. 3 When the boot device list appears, highlight Boot to the system board (see page 51) from the hard drive, CD drive, and DVD drive. • If the problem persists, contact Dell (see page 19) and run . •... Suspend testing if an error is in a normal operating condition after POST. www.dell.com | support.dell.com Light Pattern ABCD ABCD Problem Description...
Owner's Manual
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... XP System Restore returns your computer to an earlier operating state without affecting data files. • Dell PC Restore by Symantec restores your computer after you may need to replace the driver with a [!]) on the hard drive and removes any device has an exclamation point (a yellow circle with the previously installed version. 1 Click...
... XP System Restore returns your computer to an earlier operating state without affecting data files. • Dell PC Restore by Symantec restores your computer after you may need to replace the driver with a [!]) on the hard drive and removes any device has an exclamation point (a yellow circle with the previously installed version. 1 Click...
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...minutes to complete. 5 When prompted, click Finish to the operating state it was turned on the hard drive and removes any files or programs until the system restoration is restored to proceed with www.dell.com appears at the top of the screen. 2 Immediately upon seeing the blue bar, press . ... your computer. The computer restarts. Because the computer is complete. 1 Click the Start button, point to restore your operating system. Using Dell PC Restore by Symantec Use Dell PC Restore by Symantec only as the End User License Agreement, are permanently deleted from the hard drive.
...minutes to complete. 5 When prompted, click Finish to the operating state it was turned on the hard drive and removes any files or programs until the system restoration is restored to proceed with www.dell.com appears at the top of the screen. 2 Immediately upon seeing the blue bar, press . ... your computer. The computer restarts. Because the computer is complete. 1 Click the Start button, point to restore your operating system. Using Dell PC Restore by Symantec Use Dell PC Restore by Symantec only as the End User License Agreement, are permanently deleted from the hard drive.
Owner's Manual
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... the computer. Your headphones won't work if the drive is recommended that you access the Dell Support website or call technical support. 46 Removing and Installing Parts www.dell.com | support.dell.com 1 CD or DVD drive activity light The drive activity light is on when the computer reads data...such as beeps. 6 USB 2.0 connectors (2) Use the front USB connectors for devices that you remove the floppy disk from the drive. (On computers with an optional floppy drive.) 4 hard-drive activity light The hard-drive light is on when the computer reads data from or writes data to the...
... the computer. Your headphones won't work if the drive is recommended that you access the Dell Support website or call technical support. 46 Removing and Installing Parts www.dell.com | support.dell.com 1 CD or DVD drive activity light The drive activity light is on when the computer reads data...such as beeps. 6 USB 2.0 connectors (2) Use the front USB connectors for devices that you remove the floppy disk from the drive. (On computers with an optional floppy drive.) 4 hard-drive activity light The hard-drive light is on when the computer reads data from or writes data to the...
Owner's Manual
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CAUTION: To guard against electrical shock, always unplug your computer from the electrical outlet before opening the computer cover. www.dell.com | support.dell.com Looking Inside Your Computer CAUTION: Before you begin any of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions in the Product Information Guide. CD or DVD drive floppy drive* hard drive power supply system board *May not be present on all computers. 50 Removing and Installing Parts
CAUTION: To guard against electrical shock, always unplug your computer from the electrical outlet before opening the computer cover. www.dell.com | support.dell.com Looking Inside Your Computer CAUTION: Before you begin any of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions in the Product Information Guide. CD or DVD drive floppy drive* hard drive power supply system board *May not be present on all computers. 50 Removing and Installing Parts
Owner's Manual
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...Components main power connector (J21) power indicator (LED1) memory module connectors (DDR1, DDR2) fan connector (J30) CD drive connector (J20) hard drive connector (J23) microprocessor connector (U16) 12-V power connector (J10) modem telephony connector (J25) CD audio connector (J8) back ...of computer floppy drive connector (J18) control panel connector (J28) battery socket (BT1) CMOS jumper (JP2) front-panel I/O connector (...
...Components main power connector (J21) power indicator (LED1) memory module connectors (DDR1, DDR2) fan connector (J30) CD drive connector (J20) hard drive connector (J23) microprocessor connector (U16) 12-V power connector (J10) modem telephony connector (J25) CD audio connector (J8) back ...of computer floppy drive connector (J18) control panel connector (J28) battery socket (BT1) CMOS jumper (JP2) front-panel I/O connector (...
Owner's Manual
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www.dell.com | support.dell.com Memory Architecture Memory connectors Memory capacities Minimum memory Maximum memory Memory type Drives Externally accessible Internally accessible Ports and Connectors Externally accessible: Serial Parallel Video Keyboard Mouse USB Network Audio Headphone DDR SDRAM two 128...(266-MHz) or PC2700 (333-MHz) DDR SDRAM (non-ECC) two 5.25-inch bays one 3.5-inch bay one bay for 1-inch-high IDE hard drive 9-pin connector; 16550C-compatible 25-hole connector (bidirectional) 15-hole connector 6-pin mini-DIN connector 6-pin mini-DIN connector two front-panel and four back...
www.dell.com | support.dell.com Memory Architecture Memory connectors Memory capacities Minimum memory Maximum memory Memory type Drives Externally accessible Internally accessible Ports and Connectors Externally accessible: Serial Parallel Video Keyboard Mouse USB Network Audio Headphone DDR SDRAM two 128...(266-MHz) or PC2700 (333-MHz) DDR SDRAM (non-ECC) two 5.25-inch bays one 3.5-inch bay one bay for 1-inch-high IDE hard drive 9-pin connector; 16550C-compatible 25-hole connector (bidirectional) 15-hole connector 6-pin mini-DIN connector 6-pin mini-DIN connector two front-panel and four back...
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....6 cm (14.5 x 7.25 x 16.75 inches) 10.4 kg (23 lb) Appendix 71 Ports and Connectors (continued) Internally accessible: Primary IDE channel Secondary IDE channel Floppy drive (optional) 40-pin connector on PCI local bus 40-pin connector on PCI local bus 34-pin connector Video Video controller integrated Intel 3D Extreme... Graphics Audio Audio controller integrated audio Network Network controller Integrated 10/100 Ethernet Controls and Lights Power control Front-panel power light Hard-drive access light push button solid green for power-on state;
....6 cm (14.5 x 7.25 x 16.75 inches) 10.4 kg (23 lb) Appendix 71 Ports and Connectors (continued) Internally accessible: Primary IDE channel Secondary IDE channel Floppy drive (optional) 40-pin connector on PCI local bus 40-pin connector on PCI local bus 34-pin connector Video Video controller integrated Intel 3D Extreme... Graphics Audio Audio controller integrated audio Network Network controller Integrated 10/100 Ethernet Controls and Lights Power control Front-panel power light Hard-drive access light push button solid green for power-on state;
Owner's Manual
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... monitor Documentation, 9 finding, 9 help file, 9 online, 10 setup diagram, 9 drivers, 40 about, 40 identifying, 40 drives problems, 19 DVDs, 16 E error messages, 22 diagnostic lights, 35 Express Service Code, 9 H hard drive problems, 21 Hardware Troubleshooter, 44 Help and Support Center, 10 help file, 9 Hyper-Threading, 17 I IEEE 1394 problems, ... CDs general information, 16 helpful tips, 17 how to, 16 copying DVDs general information, 16 helpful tips, 17 how to, 16 D Dell contacting, 78 Dell support policy, 76 Dell Support Site, 10 diagnostic lights, 35 diagnostics lights, 35 display.
... monitor Documentation, 9 finding, 9 help file, 9 online, 10 setup diagram, 9 drivers, 40 about, 40 identifying, 40 drives problems, 19 DVDs, 16 E error messages, 22 diagnostic lights, 35 Express Service Code, 9 H hard drive problems, 21 Hardware Troubleshooter, 44 Help and Support Center, 10 help file, 9 Hyper-Threading, 17 I IEEE 1394 problems, ... CDs general information, 16 helpful tips, 17 how to, 16 copying DVDs general information, 16 helpful tips, 17 how to, 16 D Dell contacting, 78 Dell support policy, 76 Dell Support Site, 10 diagnostic lights, 35 diagnostics lights, 35 display.
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..., 12 problems battery, 19 blue screen, 25 CD drive, 20 CD-RW drive, 20 computer crashes, 24-25 computer stops responding, 24 diagnostic lights, 35 drives, 19 error messages, 22 general, 24 hard drive, 21 IEEE 1394, 23 keyboard, 24 monitor hard to read, 33 monitor is blank, 33 power, 28...password clearing system setup, 75 power problems, 28 turning off your computer, 18 software Hyper-Threading, 17 problems, 25-26 support contacting Dell, 78 System Restore, 41-42 system setup program, 72 T Troubleshooting Help and Support Center, 10 troubleshooting conflicts, 44 diagnostic lights, 35 98 Index...
..., 12 problems battery, 19 blue screen, 25 CD drive, 20 CD-RW drive, 20 computer crashes, 24-25 computer stops responding, 24 diagnostic lights, 35 drives, 19 error messages, 22 general, 24 hard drive, 21 IEEE 1394, 23 keyboard, 24 monitor hard to read, 33 monitor is blank, 33 power, 28...password clearing system setup, 75 power problems, 28 turning off your computer, 18 software Hyper-Threading, 17 problems, 25-26 support contacting Dell, 78 System Restore, 41-42 system setup program, 72 T Troubleshooting Help and Support Center, 10 troubleshooting conflicts, 44 diagnostic lights, 35 98 Index...