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... Computer Cover 83 Looking Inside Your Computer 84 System Board 85 Installing and Removing Cards 86 Installing a Card 86 Removing a Card 90 Adding Memory 92 Removing a Memory Module 92 Adding a Memory Module 93 Adding or Replacing the AGP Card 94 Card Removal 95 Card Installation 96 Adding a Second Hard Drive 97 Adding a Floppy...
... Computer Cover 83 Looking Inside Your Computer 84 System Board 85 Installing and Removing Cards 86 Installing a Card 86 Removing a Card 90 Adding Memory 92 Removing a Memory Module 92 Adding a Memory Module 93 Adding or Replacing the AGP Card 94 Card Removal 95 Card Installation 96 Adding a Second Hard Drive 97 Adding a Floppy...
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...dell.com | support.dell.com What Are You Looking For? • How to reinstall my operating system Find it Here Operating System CD • Latest drivers for my computer • Answers to reinstall drivers for components, such as memory...reinstall your computer. online discussion with your operating system, use the ResourceCD to technical service and support questions • Online discussions with other Dell customers • Upgrades - contact information, order status, warranty, and repair information • Downloads - computer documentation, product specifications, and ...
...dell.com | support.dell.com What Are You Looking For? • How to reinstall my operating system Find it Here Operating System CD • Latest drivers for my computer • Answers to reinstall drivers for components, such as memory...reinstall your computer. online discussion with your operating system, use the ResourceCD to technical service and support questions • Online discussions with other Dell customers • Upgrades - contact information, order status, warranty, and repair information • Downloads - computer documentation, product specifications, and ...
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... off your computer to a USB device such as described next, rather than by performing a Microsoft® Windows® operating system shutdown, as a floppy drive, memory key, or CD-RW drive: 1 Connect the USB device to power. 34 Setting Up and Using Yo ur Computer If you wait too long and... open programs, click the Start button, and then click Turn Off Computer. 2 In the Turn off computer window, click Turn off. www.dell.com | support.dell.com HINT: To boot to wait until you are having difficulty turning off your device is bootable, check the device documentation. Then shut down...
... off your computer to a USB device such as described next, rather than by performing a Microsoft® Windows® operating system shutdown, as a floppy drive, memory key, or CD-RW drive: 1 Connect the USB device to power. 34 Setting Up and Using Yo ur Computer If you wait too long and... open programs, click the Start button, and then click Turn Off Computer. 2 In the Turn off computer window, click Turn off. www.dell.com | support.dell.com HINT: To boot to wait until you are having difficulty turning off your device is bootable, check the device documentation. Then shut down...
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... Error Messages A FILENAME CANNOT CONTAIN ANY OF THE FOLLOWING C HA R A C T ER S Do not use these characters in the floppy drive. Contact Dell (see page 116). x: \ I S N O T A C C E S S I S N O T R E A D Y - Insert a bootable floppy disk or CD. In some cases, you are trying to use first. T H E D E V I C E I B L E . INSERT BOOTABLE MEDIA NON-SYSTEM DISK ERROR N T ... computer resources. A non-bootable floppy disk may be in filenames. A R E Q U I R E D . The program that you are trying to copy is missing an essential file. NOT ENOUGH MEMORY OR RESOURCES.
... Error Messages A FILENAME CANNOT CONTAIN ANY OF THE FOLLOWING C HA R A C T ER S Do not use these characters in the floppy drive. Contact Dell (see page 116). x: \ I S N O T A C C E S S I S N O T R E A D Y - Insert a bootable floppy disk or CD. In some cases, you are trying to use first. T H E D E V I C E I B L E . INSERT BOOTABLE MEDIA NON-SYSTEM DISK ERROR N T ... computer resources. A non-bootable floppy disk may be in filenames. A R E Q U I R E D . The program that you are trying to copy is missing an essential file. NOT ENOUGH MEMORY OR RESOURCES.
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... devices on a power strip • Multiple power strips connected to the system board (see page 85). • If the problem persists, contact Dell (see page 116). www.dell.com | support.dell.com I F T H E P O W E R L I G H T I S A M B E R A N D G R E E N - I F T H E P O W E R L I G H T I S O F F - E L I M I N A T E I N T E R F E R E N C E - The computer is either ...of interference are securely connected to the system board (see page 85). • Remove and then reinstall the memory modules (see page 92). • Remove and then reinstall any cards (see page 86). • Remove ...
... devices on a power strip • Multiple power strips connected to the system board (see page 85). • If the problem persists, contact Dell (see page 116). www.dell.com | support.dell.com I F T H E P O W E R L I G H T I S A M B E R A N D G R E E N - I F T H E P O W E R L I G H T I S O F F - E L I M I N A T E I N T E R F E R E N C E - The computer is either ...of interference are securely connected to the system board (see page 85). • Remove and then reinstall the memory modules (see page 92). • Remove and then reinstall any cards (see page 86). • Remove ...
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... the problem persists, contact Dell (see page 116). If the computer malfunctions, the color and sequence of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions on the back panel labeled "A," "B," "C," and "D" (see page 78). Memory modules are detected, but a memory configuration or compatibility error exists...the computer (see page 107). • If the problem persists, contact Dell (see page 92), and then restart the computer. Diagnostic Code YYGG ABCD GYGY ABCD Definition Corrective Action Memory modules are compatible with four lights on page 9. These lights can be yellow...
... the problem persists, contact Dell (see page 116). If the computer malfunctions, the color and sequence of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions on the back panel labeled "A," "B," "C," and "D" (see page 78). Memory modules are detected, but a memory configuration or compatibility error exists...the computer (see page 107). • If the problem persists, contact Dell (see page 92), and then restart the computer. Diagnostic Code YYGG ABCD GYGY ABCD Definition Corrective Action Memory modules are compatible with four lights on page 9. These lights can be yellow...
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...computer. 3 Repeat this process for resource conflicts (see "Resolving Software and Hardware Incompatibilities" on page 70). 4 If the problem persists, contact Dell (see page 116). If the computer starts normally, troubleshoot the last card removed from the hard drive, CD drive, and DVD drive to ... 2 If the problem persists, reinstall the card that the cables are detected. • Reinstall all memory modules (see page 92) and then restart the computer. • If the problem persists, contact Dell (see page 116). Video controller failure. • If the computer has a video card, remove ...
...computer. 3 Repeat this process for resource conflicts (see "Resolving Software and Hardware Incompatibilities" on page 70). 4 If the problem persists, contact Dell (see page 116). If the computer starts normally, troubleshoot the last card removed from the hard drive, CD drive, and DVD drive to ... 2 If the problem persists, reinstall the card that the cables are detected. • Reinstall all memory modules (see page 92) and then restart the computer. • If the problem persists, contact Dell (see page 116). Video controller failure. • If the computer has a video card, remove ...
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... operating system • Reinstall your operating system • Connect or install a new device If you are running the Dell Diagnostics from the system setup program, memory, and various internal tests and displays it in the device list in the following sections to your computer. Each device ...has its driver recognizes. Drivers What Is a Driver? The Dell Diagnostics obtains your problem and if necessary, to update the ...
... operating system • Reinstall your operating system • Connect or install a new device If you are running the Dell Diagnostics from the system setup program, memory, and various internal tests and displays it in the device list in the following sections to your computer. Each device ...has its driver recognizes. Drivers What Is a Driver? The Dell Diagnostics obtains your problem and if necessary, to update the ...
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SECTION 4 Adding Parts Front and Back View of the Computer Reattaching the Front Door and Hinge Arms Opening the Computer Cover Looking Inside Your Computer Installing and Removing Cards Adding Memory Adding or Replacing the AGP Card Adding a Second Hard Drive Adding a Floppy Drive Closing the Computer Cover 4
SECTION 4 Adding Parts Front and Back View of the Computer Reattaching the Front Door and Hinge Arms Opening the Computer Cover Looking Inside Your Computer Installing and Removing Cards Adding Memory Adding or Replacing the AGP Card Adding a Second Hard Drive Adding a Floppy Drive Closing the Computer Cover 4
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Adding Pa rts 85 System Board floppy drive connector (FLOPPY) main power connector (MAIN POWER) standby power light (CR4G1) memory module connectors (DIMM 0, DIMM 1) page 92 microprocessor fan connector (J1F1) CD drive connector (SEC IDE) microprocessor connector (J2E1) hard drive connector (PRI IDE) front panel ...
Adding Pa rts 85 System Board floppy drive connector (FLOPPY) main power connector (MAIN POWER) standby power light (CR4G1) memory module connectors (DIMM 0, DIMM 1) page 92 microprocessor fan connector (J1F1) CD drive connector (SEC IDE) microprocessor connector (J2E1) hard drive connector (PRI IDE) front panel ...
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www.dell.com | support.dell.com HINT: Memory purchased from Dell is difficult to remove, gently ease the module back and forth...the procedures in "Technical Specifications" on page 107. 1 Shut down the computer (see page 83). Adding Memory CAUTION: Before you begin any attached devices and disconnect them from their electrical outlets. 3 Disconnect the computer power...remove it from the connector. 92 A d d i n g Pa r ts If the module is covered under "Memory" in this section, follow the safety instructions on the system board. NOTICE: To disconnect a network cable, first unplug the...
www.dell.com | support.dell.com HINT: Memory purchased from Dell is difficult to remove, gently ease the module back and forth...the procedures in "Technical Specifications" on page 107. 1 Shut down the computer (see page 83). Adding Memory CAUTION: Before you begin any attached devices and disconnect them from their electrical outlets. 3 Disconnect the computer power...remove it from the connector. 92 A d d i n g Pa r ts If the module is covered under "Memory" in this section, follow the safety instructions on the system board. NOTICE: To disconnect a network cable, first unplug the...
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...force applied at each end of the module. 3 Insert the module straight down into the vertical guides at each end of the connector. memory module connectors securing clips (2) notch memory module connector cutouts (2) step 1 step 2 step 3 2 Align the notch on the ends of the module until it fits into ...the socket with the crossbars in the connector. If you insert the module correctly, the securing clips snap into place. Adding a Memory Module 1 Press out the securing clip at each end of the module. 4 Close the computer cover (see page 104). Adding Pa rts 93 NOTICE...
...force applied at each end of the module. 3 Insert the module straight down into the vertical guides at each end of the connector. memory module connectors securing clips (2) notch memory module connector cutouts (2) step 1 step 2 step 3 2 Align the notch on the ends of the module until it fits into ...the socket with the crossbars in the connector. If you insert the module correctly, the securing clips snap into place. Adding a Memory Module 1 Press out the securing clip at each end of the module. 4 Close the computer cover (see page 104). Adding Pa rts 93 NOTICE...
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...from your computer and then unplug it into the network wall jack and then plug it from the network wall jack. 2 Turn off any of memory (RAM) listed (see page 33). CAUTION: To guard against electrical shock, always unplug your computer from the wall outlet, and then press ... Computer, and then click Properties. 7 Click the General tab. 8 To verify that the memory is installed correctly, check the amount of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions on page 9. www.dell.com | support.dell.com NOTICE: To connect a network cable, first plug the cable into the computer. 5...
...from your computer and then unplug it into the network wall jack and then plug it from the network wall jack. 2 Turn off any of memory (RAM) listed (see page 33). CAUTION: To guard against electrical shock, always unplug your computer from the wall outlet, and then press ... Computer, and then click Properties. 7 Click the General tab. 8 To verify that the memory is installed correctly, check the amount of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions on page 9. www.dell.com | support.dell.com NOTICE: To connect a network cable, first plug the cable into the computer. 5...
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...-DIN connector or USB connector two front-panel and four back-panel USB 2.0-compliant connectors RJ45 connector front-panel miniature connector Appendix 107 Memory Architecture Memory connectors Memory capacities Minimum memory Maximum memory Memory type BIOS address Drives Externally accessible Internally accessible Available devices Ports and Connectors Externally accessible: Serial Parallel Video Keyboard Mouse USB NIC...
...-DIN connector or USB connector two front-panel and four back-panel USB 2.0-compliant connectors RJ45 connector front-panel miniature connector Appendix 107 Memory Architecture Memory connectors Memory capacities Minimum memory Maximum memory Memory type BIOS address Drives Externally accessible Internally accessible Available devices Ports and Connectors Externally accessible: Serial Parallel Video Keyboard Mouse USB NIC...
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...Customers, Healthcare Customers, and Value Added Resellers (VARs): Technical Support and Customer Service Government and Education Customers: Technical Support and Customer Service Dell-Branded Memory US. When you . The warranty period is lost or damaged in the United States (excluding Puerto Rico and U.S. If we are not... able to be retroactive. We will Dell do if I do ? How long does this limited warranty last? Please also have your return. ...
...Customers, Healthcare Customers, and Value Added Resellers (VARs): Technical Support and Customer Service Government and Education Customers: Technical Support and Customer Service Dell-Branded Memory US. When you . The warranty period is lost or damaged in the United States (excluding Puerto Rico and U.S. If we are not... able to be retroactive. We will Dell do if I do ? How long does this limited warranty last? Please also have your return. ...
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... to individual home consumers and consumers who purchased through an employee purchase program, go to www.dell.com/us/en/pub/topics/sbtopic_015_ccare.htm If you must return the entire computer. Limited warranties on Dell-branded memory may be returned within thirty days from the invoice date, but a fifteen percent (15%) restocking fee...
... to individual home consumers and consumers who purchased through an employee purchase program, go to www.dell.com/us/en/pub/topics/sbtopic_015_ccare.htm If you must return the entire computer. Limited warranties on Dell-branded memory may be returned within thirty days from the invoice date, but a fifteen percent (15%) restocking fee...
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...purchase will not be retroactive (that is not extended if we repair or replace a warranted product or any changes will apply to your Dell service tag number or order number available. Government, Education, and Healthcare Customers; SOME PROVINCES DO NOT ALLOW THE EXCLUSION OF CERTAIN IMPLIED ... Customer Service Government or Education Customers, or Individual Home Consumers who purchased through an Employee Purchase Program: Technical Support Customer Service Dell-Branded Memory Canada Only 1-800-847-4096 1-800-387-5757 1-800-326-9463 1-800-387-5757 1-800-326-9463 (Extension 8221 for...
...purchase will not be retroactive (that is not extended if we repair or replace a warranted product or any changes will apply to your Dell service tag number or order number available. Government, Education, and Healthcare Customers; SOME PROVINCES DO NOT ALLOW THE EXCLUSION OF CERTAIN IMPLIED ... Customer Service Government or Education Customers, or Individual Home Consumers who purchased through an Employee Purchase Program: Technical Support Customer Service Dell-Branded Memory Canada Only 1-800-847-4096 1-800-387-5757 1-800-326-9463 1-800-387-5757 1-800-326-9463 (Extension 8221 for...
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..., or Global Commercial Customer, go to Dell within five days of the product purchase price. We have Internet access, please call Dell Customer Service at 1-800-474-2371). Any award of the arbitrator(s) shall be final and binding on Dell-branded memory may return software for the return of loss... or damage during shipment. You must call Dell at P.O. The arbitration will be limited solely to work together. You may return them to Dell up to 30 days after you are...
..., or Global Commercial Customer, go to Dell within five days of the product purchase price. We have Internet access, please call Dell Customer Service at 1-800-474-2371). Any award of the arbitrator(s) shall be final and binding on Dell-branded memory may return software for the return of loss... or damage during shipment. You must call Dell at P.O. The arbitration will be limited solely to work together. You may return them to Dell up to 30 days after you are...
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... of the manuals, floppy disk(s), CD(s), power cables, and other items included with a product must be in preceding sections. Descriptions of Dell's limited warranties are described in as monitors, batteries, memory, docking stations, and projectors). L i m i t e d War ra n t i e s a n d Re tur n Po l i c y 145 Returned products must be returned, along with it . Third-party software...
... of the manuals, floppy disk(s), CD(s), power cables, and other items included with a product must be in preceding sections. Descriptions of Dell's limited warranties are described in as monitors, batteries, memory, docking stations, and projectors). L i m i t e d War ra n t i e s a n d Re tur n Po l i c y 145 Returned products must be returned, along with it . Third-party software...
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..., 57 motherboard. 150 I n d e x F Files and Settings Transfer Wizard, 25 finding information, 15 finding solutions, 36 fixing problems battery, 38 Dell Diagnostics, 62 drive, 39 e-mail, 42 floppy drive, 39 general, 45 Internet connection, 42 keyboard, 48 modem, 42 mouse, 49 network, 50 power...setting up , 27 Network Setup Wizard, 28 O office network, 27 Operating System CD, 16 operating system reinstallation Windows XP, 16, 70 M memory adding, 92 connectors, 85 messages error, 44 Microsoft License Label, 15 modem fixing problems, 42 P password clearing system setup, 112 power fixing ...
..., 57 motherboard. 150 I n d e x F Files and Settings Transfer Wizard, 25 finding information, 15 finding solutions, 36 fixing problems battery, 38 Dell Diagnostics, 62 drive, 39 e-mail, 42 floppy drive, 39 general, 45 Internet connection, 42 keyboard, 48 modem, 42 mouse, 49 network, 50 power...setting up , 27 Network Setup Wizard, 28 O office network, 27 Operating System CD, 16 operating system reinstallation Windows XP, 16, 70 M memory adding, 92 connectors, 85 messages error, 44 Microsoft License Label, 15 modem fixing problems, 42 P password clearing system setup, 112 power fixing ...