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... responding 33 A program crashes repeatedly 33 A program is designed for an earlier Windows operating system. . . . . 33 A solid blue screen appears 33 Other software problems 34 Memory Problems 34 Mouse Problems 35 Network Problems 36 Power Problems 36 Printer Problems 37 Scanner Problems 38 Sound and Speaker Problems 39 No sound from...
... responding 33 A program crashes repeatedly 33 A program is designed for an earlier Windows operating system. . . . . 33 A solid blue screen appears 33 Other software problems 34 Memory Problems 34 Mouse Problems 35 Network Problems 36 Power Problems 36 Printer Problems 37 Scanner Problems 38 Sound and Speaker Problems 39 No sound from...
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... Reinstalling Drivers 48 Resolving Software and Hardware Incompatibilities 49 Restoring Your Operating System 50 Using Microsoft Windows XP System Restore 50 Using Dell PC Restore by Symantec 51 4 Removing and Installing Parts Before You Begin 53 Recommended Tools 53 Turning Off Your Computer 53 ... the Computer 57 Removing the Computer Cover 59 Inside View of Your Computer 60 System Board Components 61 Memory 62 DDR2 Memory Overview 62 Addressing Memory With 4-GB Configurations 63 Installing Memory 63 Removing Memory 65 Cards 65 PCI Cards 66 PCI Express Cards 70 Contents 5
... Reinstalling Drivers 48 Resolving Software and Hardware Incompatibilities 49 Restoring Your Operating System 50 Using Microsoft Windows XP System Restore 50 Using Dell PC Restore by Symantec 51 4 Removing and Installing Parts Before You Begin 53 Recommended Tools 53 Turning Off Your Computer 53 ... the Computer 57 Removing the Computer Cover 59 Inside View of Your Computer 60 System Board Components 61 Memory 62 DDR2 Memory Overview 62 Addressing Memory With 4-GB Configurations 63 Installing Memory 63 Removing Memory 65 Cards 65 PCI Cards 66 PCI Express Cards 70 Contents 5
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... • Answers to technical service and support questions • Online discussions with other users and technical support • Documentation for components, such as memory, the hard drive, and the operating system • Customer Care - Online discussion with other Dell customers • Upgrades - The Dell Support website provides several online tools, including: • Solutions -
... • Answers to technical service and support questions • Online discussions with other users and technical support • Documentation for components, such as memory, the hard drive, and the operating system • Customer Care - Online discussion with other Dell customers • Upgrades - The Dell Support website provides several online tools, including: • Solutions -
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... at support.sonic.com. The following instructions show how to copy. 3 Click Exact Copy. Open Sonic RecordNow, click the question mark icon in Dell™ computers can write to All Programs→ Sonic→ RecordNow!, and then click RecordNow! 2 Click either the audio tab or the data...Medium (16 bit). 6 Click OK. How to Copy a CD or DVD NOTE: If you have copyright protection and cannot be copied using too much memory and preventing DVD playback, adjust the display properties: 1 Click the Start button and click Control Panel. 2 Under Pick a category, click Appearance and Themes....
... at support.sonic.com. The following instructions show how to copy. 3 Click Exact Copy. Open Sonic RecordNow, click the question mark icon in Dell™ computers can write to All Programs→ Sonic→ RecordNow!, and then click RecordNow! 2 Click either the audio tab or the data...Medium (16 bit). 6 Click OK. How to Copy a CD or DVD NOTE: If you have copyright protection and cannot be copied using too much memory and preventing DVD playback, adjust the display properties: 1 Click the Start button and click Control Panel. 2 Under Pick a category, click Appearance and Themes....
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...data directly to your computer. xD-Picture Card and SmartMedia (SMC) Memory Stick (MS/MS Pro) CompactFlash Type I and II (CF I /II) • MicroDrive Card • SecureDigital Card (SD) • MultiMediaCard (MMC) • Memory Stick (MS/MS Pro) For information on installing a Media Card ...Reader, see "Installing a Media Card Reader" on page 92. The Media Card Reader supports the following memory types: • xD-Picture Card • SmartMedia (SMC) • CompactFlash Type I and II (CF I /II) and MicroDrive Card SecureDigital Card...
...data directly to your computer. xD-Picture Card and SmartMedia (SMC) Memory Stick (MS/MS Pro) CompactFlash Type I and II (CF I /II) • MicroDrive Card • SecureDigital Card (SD) • MultiMediaCard (MMC) • Memory Stick (MS/MS Pro) For information on installing a Media Card ...Reader, see "Installing a Media Card Reader" on page 92. The Media Card Reader supports the following memory types: • xD-Picture Card • SmartMedia (SMC) • CompactFlash Type I and II (CF I /II) and MicroDrive Card SecureDigital Card...
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... computer. If you use your hibernate settings on the hard drive and then completely turning off the hard drive. www.dell.com | support.dell.com Hibernate Mode Hibernate mode conserves power by copying system data to exit from hibernate mode. Power Options Properties Define your... power settings in hibernate mode. When the computer exits from hibernate mode, the desktop is restored to select one of the computer memory, Dell creates an appropriately sized hibernate mode file before it entered hibernate mode. Because hibernate mode requires a special file on your computer as...
... computer. If you use your hibernate settings on the hard drive and then completely turning off the hard drive. www.dell.com | support.dell.com Hibernate Mode Hibernate mode conserves power by copying system data to exit from hibernate mode. Power Options Properties Define your... power settings in hibernate mode. When the computer exits from hibernate mode, the desktop is restored to select one of the computer memory, Dell creates an appropriately sized hibernate mode file before it entered hibernate mode. Because hibernate mode requires a special file on your computer as...
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... device drivers do not conflict with the program. • If necessary, uninstall and then reinstall the program. www.dell.com | support.dell.com Other software problems CHECK THE SOFTWARE DOCUMENTATION OR CONTACT THE SOFTWARE MANUFACTURER FOR TROUBLESHOOTING INFORMATION - • Ensure that... the program is successfully communicating with the memory. • Run the Dell Diagnostics (see page 46). 34 Solving Problems See the software documentation for information. • Ensure that the program...
... device drivers do not conflict with the program. • If necessary, uninstall and then reinstall the program. www.dell.com | support.dell.com Other software problems CHECK THE SOFTWARE DOCUMENTATION OR CONTACT THE SOFTWARE MANUFACTURER FOR TROUBLESHOOTING INFORMATION - • Ensure that... the program is successfully communicating with the memory. • Run the Dell Diagnostics (see page 46). 34 Solving Problems See the software documentation for information. • Ensure that the program...
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...directly to the computer. 2 Reconnect the mouse cable as shown on the on page 101. • Run the Dell Diagnostics (see page 63). • Your computer supports DDR2 memory. CHECK THE MOUSE SETTINGS - 1 Click the Start button, click Control Panel, and then click Printers and Other ...press . 3 After the computer turns off, reconnect the mouse cable as shown on page 115. Mouse Problems CAUTION: Before you are following the memory installation guidelines (see page 46). RESTART THE COMPUTER - 1 Simultaneously press to display the Start menu. 2 Type u, press the keyboard arrow keys...
...directly to the computer. 2 Reconnect the mouse cable as shown on the on page 101. • Run the Dell Diagnostics (see page 63). • Your computer supports DDR2 memory. CHECK THE MOUSE SETTINGS - 1 Click the Start button, click Control Panel, and then click Printers and Other ...press . 3 After the computer turns off, reconnect the mouse cable as shown on page 115. Mouse Problems CAUTION: Before you are following the memory installation guidelines (see page 46). RESTART THE COMPUTER - 1 Simultaneously press to display the Start menu. 2 Type u, press the keyboard arrow keys...
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... page 61). The computer is receiving electrical power, but an internal power problem might be malfunctioning or incorrectly installed. • Remove and then reinstall the memory modules (see page 63). • Remove and then reinstall any of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions located in the Product Information...
... page 61). The computer is receiving electrical power, but an internal power problem might be malfunctioning or incorrectly installed. • Remove and then reinstall the memory modules (see page 63). • Remove and then reinstall any of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions located in the Product Information...
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...then restart the computer. • If the problem persists, contact Dell (see page 118). 44 Troubleshooting Tools www.dell.com | support.dell.com Light Pattern Problem Description Suggested Resolution Memory modules are detected, but a memory failure has occurred. • If you have identified a faulty module... or reinstalled all modules without error. • If available, install properly working memory of the same type into your computer (see page 63). • If the problem persists, contact Dell (see page 118). If the computer starts normally, reinstall an additional module....
...then restart the computer. • If the problem persists, contact Dell (see page 118). 44 Troubleshooting Tools www.dell.com | support.dell.com Light Pattern Problem Description Suggested Resolution Memory modules are detected, but a memory failure has occurred. • If you have identified a faulty module... or reinstalled all modules without error. • If available, install properly working memory of the same type into your computer (see page 63). • If the problem persists, contact Dell (see page 118). If the computer starts normally, reinstall an additional module....
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.... • Ensure that no special memory module/memory connector placement requirements exist (see page 63). • Verify that the memory modules that you are installing are compatible with your computer (see page 63). • If the problem persists, contact Dell (see page 118). A possible expansion...If the computer starts normally, reinstall an additional module. Light Pattern Problem Description Suggested Resolution No memory modules are detected. • If you have two or more memory modules installed, remove the modules, reinstall one module (see page 63), and then restart the...
.... • Ensure that no special memory module/memory connector placement requirements exist (see page 63). • Verify that the memory modules that you are installing are compatible with your computer (see page 63). • If the problem persists, contact Dell (see page 118). A possible expansion...If the computer starts normally, reinstall an additional module. Light Pattern Problem Description Suggested Resolution No memory modules are detected. • If you have two or more memory modules installed, remove the modules, reinstall one module (see page 63), and then restart the...
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Tests a specific device. You can customize the tests you want to run a test from system setup, memory, and various internal tests, and it displays the information in the device list in the following table for running the test. Write...Run Express Test first to select a test based on the screen. Tab Results Errors Help Configuration Parameters Function Displays the results of devices. The Dell Diagnostics obtains configuration information for your hardware configuration for the selected device. Performs a thorough check of the test and any error conditions encountered. ...
Tests a specific device. You can customize the tests you want to run a test from system setup, memory, and various internal tests, and it displays the information in the device list in the following table for running the test. Write...Run Express Test first to select a test based on the screen. Tab Results Errors Help Configuration Parameters Function Displays the results of devices. The Dell Diagnostics obtains configuration information for your hardware configuration for the selected device. Performs a thorough check of the test and any error conditions encountered. ...
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System Board Components memory module connectors (1, 2, 3, 4) processor power connector processor and heat sink connector SATA connectors (2) (SATA-0, SATA-2) floppy drive connector (FLOPPY) fan connector (CPU FAN) battery socket (BATTERY) serial PS/2 connector PCI card connectors front panel I/O connector main power connector IDE drive connector clear CMOS jumper (RTCRST) password jumper (PSWD) FlexBay USB connector PCI Express x16 card connector PCI Express x1 card connector Removing and Installing Parts 61
System Board Components memory module connectors (1, 2, 3, 4) processor power connector processor and heat sink connector SATA connectors (2) (SATA-0, SATA-2) floppy drive connector (FLOPPY) fan connector (CPU FAN) battery socket (BATTERY) serial PS/2 connector PCI card connectors front panel I/O connector main power connector IDE drive connector clear CMOS jumper (RTCRST) password jumper (PSWD) FlexBay USB connector PCI Express x16 card connector PCI Express x1 card connector Removing and Installing Parts 61
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... to the processor, before you install mixed pairs of matched memory modules installed in the other connectors. 62 Removing and Installing Parts NOTE: Always install DDR2 memory modules in the order indicated on the system board. www.dell.com | support.dell.com Memory You can increase your computer memory by your computer, see "Memory" on page 101.
... to the processor, before you install mixed pairs of matched memory modules installed in the other connectors. 62 Removing and Installing Parts NOTE: Always install DDR2 memory modules in the order indicated on the system board. www.dell.com | support.dell.com Memory You can increase your computer memory by your computer, see "Memory" on page 101.
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...GB of address space; You should install your original memory modules in pairs either in the Product Information Guide. however, the amount of memory when you purchased the new modules from Dell is less than 4 GB. matched pair of memory modules in DIMM connectors 1 and 2 (white securing ...clips) matched pair of memory modules in the 4-GB range. Certain components within...
...GB of address space; You should install your original memory modules in pairs either in the Product Information Guide. however, the amount of memory when you purchased the new modules from Dell is less than 4 GB. matched pair of memory modules in DIMM connectors 1 and 2 (white securing ...clips) matched pair of memory modules in the 4-GB range. Certain components within...
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... to each end of the module with the crossbar in the connector. notch memory module cutouts (2) crossbar NOTICE: To avoid damage to the memory module, press the module straight down into the connector while you insert the module correctly, the securing clips snap into position. If you apply equal .... 5 Insert the module into the connector until the module snaps into the cutouts at each end of the module. 64 Removing and Installing Parts www.dell.com | support.dell.com 3 Press out the securing clip at each end of the...
... to each end of the module with the crossbar in the connector. notch memory module cutouts (2) crossbar NOTICE: To avoid damage to the memory module, press the module straight down into the connector while you insert the module correctly, the securing clips snap into position. If you apply equal .... 5 Insert the module into the connector until the module snaps into the cutouts at each end of the module. 64 Removing and Installing Parts www.dell.com | support.dell.com 3 Press out the securing clip at each end of the...
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... on the computer chassis. 1 Follow the procedures in the Product Information Guide. If the module is installed correctly, check the amount of the memory module connector. 3 Grasp the module and pull up. You can do so by touching an unpainted metal surface on page 53. 2 Press ..., and turn them on. 8 Right-click the My Computer icon and click Properties. 9 Click the General tab. 10 To verify that the memory is difficult to remove, gently ease the module back and forth to components inside your computer, discharge static electricity from your computer's electronic components....
... on the computer chassis. 1 Follow the procedures in the Product Information Guide. If the module is installed correctly, check the amount of the memory module connector. 3 Grasp the module and pull up. You can do so by touching an unpainted metal surface on page 53. 2 Press ..., and turn them on. 8 Right-click the My Computer icon and click Properties. 9 Click the General tab. 10 To verify that the memory is difficult to remove, gently ease the module back and forth to components inside your computer, discharge static electricity from your computer's electronic components....
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Appendix Specifications Processor Processor type Level 1 (L1) cache Level 2 (L2) cache Memory Type Memory connectors Memory capacities Minimum memory Maximum memory BIOS address Computer Information Chipset DMA channels Interrupt levels BIOS chip (NVRAM) NIC System clock Intel® Pentium® 4 with Hyper... system. and 533-MHz DDR2 unbuffered SDRAM four 256 MB, 512 MB, or 1 GB non-ECC 256 MB 4 GB NOTE: See "Addressing Memory With 4-GB Configurations" on your computer configuration) pipelined-burst, eight-way set associative, write-back SRAM 400- F0000h Intel 915G Express eight 24 4...
Appendix Specifications Processor Processor type Level 1 (L1) cache Level 2 (L2) cache Memory Type Memory connectors Memory capacities Minimum memory Maximum memory BIOS address Computer Information Chipset DMA channels Interrupt levels BIOS chip (NVRAM) NIC System clock Intel® Pentium® 4 with Hyper... system. and 533-MHz DDR2 unbuffered SDRAM four 256 MB, 512 MB, or 1 GB non-ECC 256 MB 4 GB NOTE: See "Addressing Memory With 4-GB Configurations" on your computer configuration) pipelined-burst, eight-way set associative, write-back SRAM 400- F0000h Intel 915G Express eight 24 4...
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... optional Media Card Reader (3.5-inch bay devices) one 3.5-inch drive bay (FlexBay) two 5.25-inch drive bays Serial ATA drives (2), floppy drive, Zip drive, USB memory devices, CD drive, CD-RW drive, DVD drive, DVD-RW drive, and DVD and CD-RW combo drive, and media reader two bays for 1-inch...
... optional Media Card Reader (3.5-inch bay devices) one 3.5-inch drive bay (FlexBay) two 5.25-inch drive bays Serial ATA drives (2), floppy drive, Zip drive, USB memory devices, CD drive, CD-RW drive, DVD drive, DVD-RW drive, and DVD and CD-RW combo drive, and media reader two bays for 1-inch...
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...: Unless you are an expert computer user, do not change a user-selectable option such as the user password • To read the current amount of memory or set the type of hard drive installed Before you use system setup, it is 914 m (3000 ft). -40° to 65°C (-40°...
...: Unless you are an expert computer user, do not change a user-selectable option such as the user password • To read the current amount of memory or set the type of hard drive installed Before you use system setup, it is 914 m (3000 ft). -40° to 65°C (-40°...