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Reinstalling Drivers 34 Reinstalling Windows 98 35 Reinstalling Windows Me 37 Reinstalling Windows 2000 39 3 Adding Parts Removing the Computer Cover 42 Looking Inside Your Computer 43 System Board 44 Adding Cards 45 Removing Cards 48 Adding Memory 48 Adding a Second Hard Drive 50 Adding Other Drives 56 5.25-Inch Devices 56 3.5-Inch Devices 63 Replacing the Computer Cover 71 4 Appendix Specifications 74 Standard Settings 78 Viewing Settings 79 System Setup Screens 79 Clearing Forgotten Passwords 80 Replacing the Battery 80 Contents 5
Reinstalling Drivers 34 Reinstalling Windows 98 35 Reinstalling Windows Me 37 Reinstalling Windows 2000 39 3 Adding Parts Removing the Computer Cover 42 Looking Inside Your Computer 43 System Board 44 Adding Cards 45 Removing Cards 48 Adding Memory 48 Adding a Second Hard Drive 50 Adding Other Drives 56 5.25-Inch Devices 56 3.5-Inch Devices 63 Replacing the Computer Cover 71 4 Appendix Specifications 74 Standard Settings 78 Viewing Settings 79 System Setup Screens 79 Clearing Forgotten Passwords 80 Replacing the Battery 80 Contents 5
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...- Verify that the network cable connector is not green, try again. Network Problems C H E C K T H E N E T W O R K C A B L E C O N N E C T O R - Ensure that your computer. Try to log on the disk. NOT ENOUGH MEMORY OR RESOURCES. If the status light is firmly connected to the connector on the computer and the network wall jack as shown on the START...
...- Verify that the network cable connector is not green, try again. Network Problems C H E C K T H E N E T W O R K C A B L E C O N N E C T O R - Ensure that your computer. Try to log on the disk. NOT ENOUGH MEMORY OR RESOURCES. If the status light is firmly connected to the connector on the computer and the network wall jack as shown on the START...
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SECTION 3 Adding Parts Removing the Computer Cover Looking Inside Your Computer Adding Cards Removing Cards Adding Memory Adding a Second Hard Drive Adding Other Drives Replacing the Computer Cover www.dell.com | support.dell.com
SECTION 3 Adding Parts Removing the Computer Cover Looking Inside Your Computer Adding Cards Removing Cards Adding Memory Adding a Second Hard Drive Adding Other Drives Replacing the Computer Cover www.dell.com | support.dell.com
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...)* PCI card connectors * For computers with built-in parentheses indicates how items are identified on the system board. www.dell.com | support.dell.com System Board In the illustration, the text in sound memory connectors (DIMM 1, DIMM 2) auxiliary power connector (AUX POWER) main power connector (POWER) power light (STB LED) floppy drive connector...
...)* PCI card connectors * For computers with built-in parentheses indicates how items are identified on the system board. www.dell.com | support.dell.com System Board In the illustration, the text in sound memory connectors (DIMM 1, DIMM 2) auxiliary power connector (AUX POWER) main power connector (POWER) power light (STB LED) floppy drive connector...
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... them from their electrical outlets. 48 Adding Parts www.dell.com | support.dell.com HINT: Memory purchased from Dell is not connected to an electrical outlet discharges residual electricity and can increase your computer memory by your computer. NOTICE: To disconnect a network cable...removing the card permanently, reinstall a filler bracket. 8 Replace the computer cover (see page 42). 4 Disconnect any of memory supported by installing memory modules on . NOTICE: To disconnect a network cable, first unplug the cable from your computer warranty. Pressing the power button...
... them from their electrical outlets. 48 Adding Parts www.dell.com | support.dell.com HINT: Memory purchased from Dell is not connected to an electrical outlet discharges residual electricity and can increase your computer memory by your computer. NOTICE: To disconnect a network cable...removing the card permanently, reinstall a filler bracket. 8 Replace the computer cover (see page 42). 4 Disconnect any of memory supported by installing memory modules on . NOTICE: To disconnect a network cable, first unplug the cable from your computer warranty. Pressing the power button...
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memory module cutouts (2) securing clips (2) notches (2) connector 6. 5. 4. If you insert the module correctly, the securing clips... 4 Press out the securing clip at each end of the memory connector. 5 Align the notches on the ends until the memory module disengages from the connector. NOTICE: To avoid breaking the memory module, do not press near the middle of the module. ...connector, making sure that it fits into the vertical guides at each end of the memory connector until the memory module snaps into the cutouts at each end of the module with the crossbars in the connector. To ...
memory module cutouts (2) securing clips (2) notches (2) connector 6. 5. 4. If you insert the module correctly, the securing clips... 4 Press out the securing clip at each end of the memory connector. 5 Align the notches on the ends until the memory module disengages from the connector. NOTICE: To avoid breaking the memory module, do not press near the middle of the module. ...connector, making sure that it fits into the vertical guides at each end of the memory connector until the memory module snaps into the cutouts at each end of the module with the crossbars in the connector. To ...
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... drives, and Zip drives 9-pin connector; 16550C-compatible 25-hole connector (bidirectional) 15-hole connector on an AGP video card Appendix 75 Memory Architecture Memory connectors Memory capacities Minimum memory Maximum memory Frequency Clock cycle CAS latency SPD revision Buffering Voltage Data bus width Drives Externally accessible: Mini tower chassis Desktop chassis Internally accessible Available...
... drives, and Zip drives 9-pin connector; 16550C-compatible 25-hole connector (bidirectional) 15-hole connector on an AGP video card Appendix 75 Memory Architecture Memory connectors Memory capacities Minimum memory Maximum memory Frequency Clock cycle CAS latency SPD revision Buffering Voltage Data bus width Drives Externally accessible: Mini tower chassis Desktop chassis Internally accessible Available...
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... fixing problems, 28 H hard drive adding, 50 fixing problems, 30 help file accessing, 20 I Internet connecting to, 12 fixing problems, 33 K keyboard fixing problems, 28 M memory adding, 48 connectors, 44 removing, 50 Index 101 Index A audio.
... fixing problems, 28 H hard drive adding, 50 fixing problems, 30 help file accessing, 20 I Internet connecting to, 12 fixing problems, 33 K keyboard fixing problems, 28 M memory adding, 48 connectors, 44 removing, 50 Index 101 Index A audio.