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Reinstalling Windows Me 35 Reinstalling Windows 2000 37 3 Adding Parts Removing the Computer Cover 40 Looking Inside Your Computer 42 System Board 43 Rotating the Power Supply 44 Removing and Replacing the Front Panel 45 Adding Cards 46 Installing a Card 47 Removing Cards 49 Removing and Replacing the AGP Card 49 Adding Memory 51 Adding or Replacing Other Drives 52 Replacing the Computer Cover 57 4 Appendix Specifications 60 Standard Settings 64 Viewing Settings 64 System Setup Screens 65 Clearing Forgotten Passwords 65 Replacing the Battery 66 Contents 5
Reinstalling Windows Me 35 Reinstalling Windows 2000 37 3 Adding Parts Removing the Computer Cover 40 Looking Inside Your Computer 42 System Board 43 Rotating the Power Supply 44 Removing and Replacing the Front Panel 45 Adding Cards 46 Installing a Card 47 Removing Cards 49 Removing and Replacing the AGP Card 49 Adding Memory 51 Adding or Replacing Other Drives 52 Replacing the Computer Cover 57 4 Appendix Specifications 60 Standard Settings 64 Viewing Settings 64 System Setup Screens 65 Clearing Forgotten Passwords 65 Replacing the Battery 66 Contents 5
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... Windows OS. 6 Click OK. 7 Click OK again. If a particular driver is not listed, then that driver is not required by a Dell technical support representative. 7 Select your computer in the System Model list. 8 Select your operating system in the Operating System list. 9 Select the...reinstall Windows 98. 1 Turn on your computer before you reinstall your computer. Solving Problems 33 Therefore, Dell does not recommend that are not part of your operating system unless instructed to reinstall. NOTICE: The Dell Dimension ResourceCD contains drivers for reinstalling your computer.
... Windows OS. 6 Click OK. 7 Click OK again. If a particular driver is not listed, then that driver is not required by a Dell technical support representative. 7 Select your computer in the System Model list. 8 Select your operating system in the Operating System list. 9 Select the...reinstall Windows 98. 1 Turn on your computer before you reinstall your computer. Solving Problems 33 Therefore, Dell does not recommend that are not part of your operating system unless instructed to reinstall. NOTICE: The Dell Dimension ResourceCD contains drivers for reinstalling your computer.
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... any of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions on the back panel. 3 Face the back of computer padlock ring 40 Adding Parts www.dell.com | support.dell.com CAUTION: Before you remove the computer cover. 1 Turn off the computer and devices, and disconnect them from their electrical outlets. 2 If a padlock...
... any of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions on the back panel. 3 Face the back of computer padlock ring 40 Adding Parts www.dell.com | support.dell.com CAUTION: Before you remove the computer cover. 1 Turn off the computer and devices, and disconnect them from their electrical outlets. 2 If a padlock...
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CAUTION: To prevent cuts, keep your hands clear of the metal edges on its right side before you slide back the cover. 4 Press the cover release button (located at the bottom-left corner of the cover outward, away from the computer. 6 Lift the cover away from the computer. 7 Turn the computer on the computer as you begin working inside the computer. Adding Parts 41 front of computer cover release button 5 Rotate the bottom of the front panel).
CAUTION: To prevent cuts, keep your hands clear of the metal edges on its right side before you slide back the cover. 4 Press the cover release button (located at the bottom-left corner of the cover outward, away from the computer. 6 Lift the cover away from the computer. 7 Turn the computer on the computer as you begin working inside the computer. Adding Parts 41 front of computer cover release button 5 Rotate the bottom of the front panel).
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www.dell.com | support.dell.com power supply (page 44) front-panel release button (page 45) drive cage (page 52) hard drive bracket (page 52) drive cable (page 52) 42 Adding Parts
www.dell.com | support.dell.com power supply (page 44) front-panel release button (page 45) drive cage (page 52) hard drive bracket (page 52) drive cable (page 52) 42 Adding Parts
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...) PCI card connectors (5) (PCI 1-5) page 46 control panel connector (PANEL) password jumper (PSWD) battery socket (BATTERY) page 66 *For systems with integrated network capabilities Adding Parts 43 System Board In the illustration, the text in parentheses indicates how items are identified on the system board.
...) PCI card connectors (5) (PCI 1-5) page 46 control panel connector (PANEL) password jumper (PSWD) battery socket (BATTERY) page 66 *For systems with integrated network capabilities Adding Parts 43 System Board In the illustration, the text in parentheses indicates how items are identified on the system board.
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power supply power cable 44 Adding Parts securing tab release tab www.dell.com | support.dell.com CAUTION: Before you may need to drain the power from the computer, and then remove the computer cover (see page 40). 2 Make sure that ...
power supply power cable 44 Adding Parts securing tab release tab www.dell.com | support.dell.com CAUTION: Before you may need to drain the power from the computer, and then remove the computer cover (see page 40). 2 Make sure that ...
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.... When you first must remove the computer cover (see page 40). CAUTION: Before you begin any of the panel outward, away from the computer. Adding Parts 45 Lift the panel away from the computer.
.... When you first must remove the computer cover (see page 40). CAUTION: Before you begin any of the panel outward, away from the computer. Adding Parts 45 Lift the panel away from the computer.
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... slots for the following cards (see page 43) is off. 32-bit PCI card card bracket 32-bit AGP 4x card card bracket 46 Adding Parts CAUTION: Before you begin any of the panel toward the computer until the tabs snap into the recessed slots at 1.5-V. The slot supports AGP 4x... 7. CAUTION: Before connecting a peripheral to the computer or adding a component to five 33-MHz 32-bit PCI cards. • One 32-bit AGP card. www.dell.com | support.dell.com To replace the front panel, fit the two retaining hooks into the slots on the panel.
... slots for the following cards (see page 43) is off. 32-bit PCI card card bracket 32-bit AGP 4x card card bracket 46 Adding Parts CAUTION: Before you begin any of the panel toward the computer until the tabs snap into the recessed slots at 1.5-V. The slot supports AGP 4x... 7. CAUTION: Before connecting a peripheral to the computer or adding a component to five 33-MHz 32-bit PCI cards. • One 32-bit AGP card. www.dell.com | support.dell.com To replace the front panel, fit the two retaining hooks into the slots on the panel.
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... its electrical outlet before installing any cards. Installing a Card 1 Turn off . 4 Insert the card's edge connector into the card connector on the system board. Adding Parts 47
... its electrical outlet before installing any cards. Installing a Card 1 Turn off . 4 Insert the card's edge connector into the card connector on the system board. Adding Parts 47
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www.dell.com | support.dell.com card guide screw card bracket card connector edge connector card 5 Secure the card bracket to the computer with the card for information about the ... devices to their electrical outlets, and turn them on. 8 If you removed in step 4. 6 Connect any cables that should be attached to Off. 48 Adding Parts
www.dell.com | support.dell.com card guide screw card bracket card connector edge connector card 5 Secure the card bracket to the computer with the card for information about the ... devices to their electrical outlets, and turn them on. 8 If you removed in step 4. 6 Connect any cables that should be attached to Off. 48 Adding Parts
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... the computer and devices, disconnect them from their electrical outlets, and press and release the power button to drain the power from the computer. Adding Parts 49 Wait at least 5 seconds, and then remove the computer cover (see page 40). 2 If necessary, disconnect any cables connected to the card. 3 Remove the...
... the computer and devices, disconnect them from their electrical outlets, and press and release the power button to drain the power from the computer. Adding Parts 49 Wait at least 5 seconds, and then remove the computer cover (see page 40). 2 If necessary, disconnect any cables connected to the card. 3 Remove the...
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AGP card card clip lever AGP card clip 3 To replace the AGP card, gently press it down into the card connector until it clicks into the connector. AGP card card clip lever card connector AGP card clip 50 Adding Parts Press the card clip lever while inserting the card into place. www.dell.com | support.dell.com 2 Press the lever on the left side of the AGP card clip to release the card from the card connector.
AGP card card clip lever AGP card clip 3 To replace the AGP card, gently press it down into the card connector until it clicks into the connector. AGP card card clip lever card connector AGP card clip 50 Adding Parts Press the card clip lever while inserting the card into place. www.dell.com | support.dell.com 2 Press the lever on the left side of the AGP card clip to release the card from the card connector.
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... upgraded in matched pairs of identical MB capacity in the outer two sockets. 1 Remove the computer cover (see page 40). 2 Rotate the power supply. Adding Parts 51 You can increase your computer.
... upgraded in matched pairs of identical MB capacity in the outer two sockets. 1 Remove the computer cover (see page 40). 2 Rotate the power supply. Adding Parts 51 You can increase your computer.
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.... To remove a memory module, press out the securing clip at each end of the memory connector until the memory module snaps into place. www.dell.com | support.dell.com 5 Insert the module straight down into the connector, making sure that it fits into the cutouts at each end of the module. Press... firmly on the ends until the memory module disengages from the system board (see page 44). 3 Remove the front panel (see page 45). 52 Adding Parts If...
.... To remove a memory module, press out the securing clip at each end of the memory connector until the memory module snaps into place. www.dell.com | support.dell.com 5 Insert the module straight down into the connector, making sure that it fits into the cutouts at each end of the module. Press... firmly on the ends until the memory module disengages from the system board (see page 44). 3 Remove the front panel (see page 45). 52 Adding Parts If...
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... the back of the drive before removing the bracket from each side of the drive bracket, and pull the bracket out of the bay. Adding Parts 53
... the back of the drive before removing the bracket from each side of the drive bracket, and pull the bracket out of the bay. Adding Parts 53
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drive bracket tabs (2) drive bracket screws (4) To further ensure proper positioning of the drive. www.dell.com | support.dell.com 6 Attach the new drive to the drive bracket. Turn the drive upside down, and fit the bracket on the front of the bracket should be flush with the front of the drive in which the holes are numbered (the holes are marked "1" through "4"). 54 Adding Parts To ensure proper installation, all four screws in the order in the computer, insert and tighten all screw holes should be aligned and the tabs on the drive so that the screw holes align.
drive bracket tabs (2) drive bracket screws (4) To further ensure proper positioning of the drive. www.dell.com | support.dell.com 6 Attach the new drive to the drive bracket. Turn the drive upside down, and fit the bracket on the front of the bracket should be flush with the front of the drive in which the holes are numbered (the holes are marked "1" through "4"). 54 Adding Parts To ensure proper installation, all four screws in the order in the computer, insert and tighten all screw holes should be aligned and the tabs on the drive so that the screw holes align.
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If you must match the colored strip on the interface cable with pin 1 on the system board. Adding Parts 55 7 Slide the new drive/bracket assembly into place. drive bracket assembly drive bracket tab NOTICE: To avoid possible damage when you perform the following step, you are installing an EIDE device, make sure that the interface cable is properly connected to the EIDE connector on both drive bracket tabs snap securely into the drive bay until both the drive and system board connectors. 8 Connect the interface cable for the drive.
If you must match the colored strip on the interface cable with pin 1 on the system board. Adding Parts 55 7 Slide the new drive/bracket assembly into place. drive bracket assembly drive bracket tab NOTICE: To avoid possible damage when you perform the following step, you are installing an EIDE device, make sure that the interface cable is properly connected to the EIDE connector on both drive bracket tabs snap securely into the drive bay until both the drive and system board connectors. 8 Connect the interface cable for the drive.
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... that all cables are firmly connected. Fold cables out of the way to the power input connector on the back of the drive. www.dell.com | support.dell.com 9 Connect a DC power cable to provide airflow for the fan and cooling vents. 11 If the computer drive bay was previously empty, remove... the corresponding insert from the front panel. Press the ends of the front panel. 56 Adding Parts Hold the front panel with your thumbs until the...
... that all cables are firmly connected. Fold cables out of the way to the power input connector on the back of the drive. www.dell.com | support.dell.com 9 Connect a DC power cable to provide airflow for the fan and cooling vents. 11 If the computer drive bay was previously empty, remove... the corresponding insert from the front panel. Press the ends of the front panel. 56 Adding Parts Hold the front panel with your thumbs until the...
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... routed over the drive cage-they will prevent the cover from closing properly. 2 Make sure that no tools or extra parts (like screws) are connected. HINT: Tape drives sold by Dell come with the top of the computer, insert the three hooks on the cover into the three recessed slots on the... computer. Adding Parts 57 After you update the drive settings, exit the system setup program and restart the computer. 15 If the device you installed is a hard drive, run the Dell Diagnostics to test the drive. • For other types of the...
... routed over the drive cage-they will prevent the cover from closing properly. 2 Make sure that no tools or extra parts (like screws) are connected. HINT: Tape drives sold by Dell come with the top of the computer, insert the three hooks on the cover into the three recessed slots on the... computer. Adding Parts 57 After you update the drive settings, exit the system setup program and restart the computer. 15 If the device you installed is a hard drive, run the Dell Diagnostics to test the drive. • For other types of the...