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... responding 35 A program crashes repeatedly 35 A program is designed for an earlier Windows operating system . . . . . 36 A solid blue screen appears 36 Other software problems 36 Memory Problems 37 Mouse Problems 37 Network Problems 38 Power Problems 39 Printer Problems 40 Scanner Problems 40 Sound and Speaker Problems 41 No sound from...
... responding 35 A program crashes repeatedly 35 A program is designed for an earlier Windows operating system . . . . . 36 A solid blue screen appears 36 Other software problems 36 Memory Problems 37 Mouse Problems 37 Network Problems 38 Power Problems 39 Printer Problems 40 Scanner Problems 40 Sound and Speaker Problems 41 No sound from...
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...is blank 42 If the screen is difficult to read 43 3 Troubleshooting Tools Diagnostic Lights 45 Dell Diagnostics 48 Dell Diagnostics Main Menu 48 Drivers 49 What Is a Driver 49 Identifying Drivers 50 Reinstalling Drivers 50 ... and Hardware Incompatibilities 51 Restoring Your Operating System 51 Using Microsoft Windows XP System Restore 52 Using Dell PC Restore by Symantec 53 4 Removing and Installing Parts Before You Begin 55 Recommended Tools 55... of Your Computer 62 System Board Components 63 Memory 64 Memory Overview 64 Installing Memory 66 Removing Memory 68 Contents 5
...is blank 42 If the screen is difficult to read 43 3 Troubleshooting Tools Diagnostic Lights 45 Dell Diagnostics 48 Dell Diagnostics Main Menu 48 Drivers 49 What Is a Driver 49 Identifying Drivers 50 Reinstalling Drivers 50 ... and Hardware Incompatibilities 51 Restoring Your Operating System 51 Using Microsoft Windows XP System Restore 52 Using Dell PC Restore by Symantec 53 4 Removing and Installing Parts Before You Begin 55 Recommended Tools 55... of Your Computer 62 System Board Components 63 Memory 64 Memory Overview 64 Installing Memory 66 Removing Memory 68 Contents 5
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...status and support history, service contract, online discussions with other Dell customers NOTE: Corporate, government, and education customers can also use the customized Dell Premier Support website • Upgrades - DSS provides critical updates for Dell™ 3.5-inch USB floppy drives, Intel® Pentium®...for your region to System and Configuration Utilities, and click Dell Desktop System Software. Online discussion with technical support • Reference - What Are You Looking For? The website may not be as memory, the hard drive, and the operating system available in ...
...status and support history, service contract, online discussions with other Dell customers NOTE: Corporate, government, and education customers can also use the customized Dell Premier Support website • Upgrades - DSS provides critical updates for Dell™ 3.5-inch USB floppy drives, Intel® Pentium®...for your region to System and Configuration Utilities, and click Dell Desktop System Software. Online discussion with technical support • Reference - What Are You Looking For? The website may not be as memory, the hard drive, and the operating system available in ...
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...came with your computer and creating MP3 CDs. This section applies only to computers that 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 ... click RecordNow Help or RecordNow Tutorial. The following instructions show how to copy. 18 Setting Up and Using Your Computer www.dell.com | support.dell.com Adjusting the Picture If an error message notifies you that the current resolution and color depth are available: DVD+R, DVD+...
...came with your computer and creating MP3 CDs. This section applies only to computers that 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 ... click RecordNow Help or RecordNow Tutorial. The following instructions show how to copy. 18 Setting Up and Using Your Computer www.dell.com | support.dell.com Adjusting the Picture If an error message notifies you that the current resolution and color depth are available: DVD+R, DVD+...
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www.dell.com | support.dell.com • Use a blank CD-RW to a blank CD-R. • See... practice CD recording until you can erase the data on the CD-RW and try again. The Media Card Reader supports the following memory types: • xD-Picture Card • SmartMedia (SMC) • CompactFlash Type I and II (CF I/II) •...; MicroDrive Card • SecureDigital Card (SD) • MultiMediaCard (MMC) • Memory Stick (MS/MS Pro) 20 Setting Up and Using Your Computer Using a Media Card Reader (Optional) Use the Media Card Reader to transfer...
www.dell.com | support.dell.com • Use a blank CD-RW to a blank CD-R. • See... practice CD recording until you can erase the data on the CD-RW and try again. The Media Card Reader supports the following memory types: • xD-Picture Card • SmartMedia (SMC) • CompactFlash Type I and II (CF I/II) •...; MicroDrive Card • SecureDigital Card (SD) • MultiMediaCard (MMC) • Memory Stick (MS/MS Pro) 20 Setting Up and Using Your Computer Using a Media Card Reader (Optional) Use the Media Card Reader to transfer...
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xD-Picture Card and SmartMedia (SMC) Memory Stick (MS/MS Pro) CompactFlash Type I and II (CF I/II) and MicroDrive Card SecureDigital Card (SD)/ MultiMediaCard (MMC) To use the Media Card Reader: 1 Check ...
xD-Picture Card and SmartMedia (SMC) Memory Stick (MS/MS Pro) CompactFlash Type I and II (CF I/II) and MicroDrive Card SecureDigital Card (SD)/ MultiMediaCard (MMC) To use the Media Card Reader: 1 Check ...
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... Because hibernate mode requires a special file on your hard drive with enough disk space to store the contents of the computer memory, Dell creates an appropriately sized hibernate mode file before shipping the computer to you require minimal power conservation. • Presentation - The settings for the changed scheme. ...
... Because hibernate mode requires a special file on your hard drive with enough disk space to store the contents of the computer memory, Dell creates an appropriately sized hibernate mode file before shipping the computer to you require minimal power conservation. • Presentation - The settings for the changed scheme. ...
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...instructions in the Product Information Guide. For more information about the type of memory supported by your computer. Solving Problems 37 For instructions on cleaning the mouse, see "Mouse" on page 103. • Run the Dell Diagnostics (see if that resolves the problem. • See the software ...documentation for your computer, see page 48). IF YOU RECEIVE AN INSUFFICIENT MEMORY MESSAGE - • Save and close any open files and exit any ...
...instructions in the Product Information Guide. For more information about the type of memory supported by your computer. Solving Problems 37 For instructions on cleaning the mouse, see "Mouse" on page 103. • Run the Dell Diagnostics (see if that resolves the problem. • See the software ...documentation for your computer, see page 48). IF YOU RECEIVE AN INSUFFICIENT MEMORY MESSAGE - • Save and close any open files and exit any ...
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... power connector on . Press a key on page 48. E L I M I N A T E I S O F F - Some possible causes of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions in standby mode. See "Dell Diagnostics" on the keyboard, move the mouse, or press the power button to the same electrical outlet Solving Problems 39 I F T H E P O W E R L I G H T I S B L I N K I N G G R E E N - I F T H E P O W E...problem might be malfunctioning or incorrectly installed. • Remove and then reinstall the memory modules (see page 66). • Remove and then reinstall any of interference are...
... power connector on . Press a key on page 48. E L I M I N A T E I S O F F - Some possible causes of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions in standby mode. See "Dell Diagnostics" on the keyboard, move the mouse, or press the power button to the same electrical outlet Solving Problems 39 I F T H E P O W E R L I G H T I S B L I N K I N G G R E E N - I F T H E P O W E...problem might be malfunctioning or incorrectly installed. • Remove and then reinstall the memory modules (see page 66). • Remove and then reinstall any of interference are...
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...in this section, follow the safety instructions in a normal "off after the system successfully boots to the operating system. Memory modules are detected, but a memory failure has occurred. • If you have identified a faulty module or reinstalled all four lights display solid green. If... the problem persists, contact Dell (see "Power has occurred. Continue until you have two or more memory modules installed, remove the modules, reinstall one module (see page 57). Problems" on the front panel...
...in this section, follow the safety instructions in a normal "off after the system successfully boots to the operating system. Memory modules are detected, but a memory failure has occurred. • If you have identified a faulty module or reinstalled all four lights display solid green. If... the problem persists, contact Dell (see "Power has occurred. Continue until you have two or more memory modules installed, remove the modules, reinstall one module (see page 57). Problems" on the front panel...
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...without error. • If available, install properly working memory of the same type into your computer (see page 66). • If the problem persists, contact Dell (see page 119). • Ensure that no special memory module/memory connector placement requirements exist (see page 64). •... Verify that the memory modules that you have two or more memory modules installed, remove the modules, reinstall one module...
...without error. • If available, install properly working memory of the same type into your computer (see page 66). • If the problem persists, contact Dell (see page 119). • Ensure that no special memory module/memory connector placement requirements exist (see page 64). •... Verify that the memory modules that you have two or more memory modules installed, remove the modules, reinstall one module...
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.... You may need to your operating system • Connect or install a new device Troubleshooting Tools 49 Drivers What Is a Driver? The Dell Diagnostics obtains configuration information for all devices attached to install drivers if you: • Upgrade your operating system • Reinstall your computer. ...the device. The device list may indicate requirements for the selected device. 3 If you 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 more information. To exit the...
.... You may need to your operating system • Connect or install a new device Troubleshooting Tools 49 Drivers What Is a Driver? The Dell Diagnostics obtains configuration information for all devices attached to install drivers if you: • Upgrade your operating system • Reinstall your computer. ...the device. The device list may indicate requirements for the selected device. 3 If you 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 more information. To exit the...
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... connectors (1, 2, 3, 4) processor power connector processor and heat sink connector fan connector (CPU FAN) fan cardcage connector Serial 2 connector battery socket (BATTERY) memory fan connector password jumper (PSWD) floppy drive connector (FLOPPY) front panel I/O connector main power connector IDE drive connector SATA connectors (4) (SATA0, SATA1, SATA2, SATA3) clear ...
... connectors (1, 2, 3, 4) processor power connector processor and heat sink connector fan connector (CPU FAN) fan cardcage connector Serial 2 connector battery socket (BATTERY) memory fan connector password jumper (PSWD) floppy drive connector (FLOPPY) front panel I/O connector main power connector IDE drive connector SATA connectors (4) (SATA0, SATA1, SATA2, SATA3) clear ...
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... system board.For information on the system board. www.dell.com | support.dell.com Memory You can increase your computer memory by your computer, see "Specifications." Memory Overview • Memory modules should be installed in pairs of matched memory modules installed in the other connectors. • While installing memory modules, ensure that you do not mix ECC and...
... system board.For information on the system board. www.dell.com | support.dell.com Memory You can increase your computer memory by your computer, see "Specifications." Memory Overview • Memory modules should be installed in pairs of matched memory modules installed in the other connectors. • While installing memory modules, ensure that you do not mix ECC and...
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... DIMM_2 or connectors DIMM_3 and DIMM_4. Addressing Memory With 4-GB Configurations Your computer supports a maximum of 4 GB of memory when you purchased the new modules from Dell. however, the amount of memory available to the operating system is covered under your original memory modules from the computer during a memory upgrade, keep them separate from any new...
... DIMM_2 or connectors DIMM_3 and DIMM_4. Addressing Memory With 4-GB Configurations Your computer supports a maximum of 4 GB of memory when you purchased the new modules from Dell. however, the amount of memory available to the operating system is covered under your original memory modules from the computer during a memory upgrade, keep them separate from any new...
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... securing clips (2) connector 5 Align the notch on the bottom of the module with the crossbar in the connector. memory connector closest to components inside your computer, discharge static electricity from your body before you begin any of your computer's electronic components.... www.dell.com | support.dell.com Installing Memory CAUTION: Before you touch any of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions in "Before You Begin"...
... securing clips (2) connector 5 Align the notch on the bottom of the module with the crossbar in the connector. memory connector closest to components inside your computer, discharge static electricity from your body before you begin any of your computer's electronic components.... www.dell.com | support.dell.com Installing Memory CAUTION: Before you touch any of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions in "Before You Begin"...
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NOTICE: To connect a network cable, first plug the cable into the network wall jack and then plug it into position. notches memory module cutouts (2) notches memory module cutouts (2) crossbars crossbars NOTICE: To avoid damage to each end of the module. 6 Insert the module into the connector until the ...module snaps into the computer. If you apply equal force to the memory module, press the module straight down into the connector while you insert the module correctly, the securing clips snap into the cutouts at each ...
NOTICE: To connect a network cable, first plug the cable into the network wall jack and then plug it into position. notches memory module cutouts (2) notches memory module cutouts (2) crossbars crossbars NOTICE: To avoid damage to each end of the module. 6 Insert the module into the connector until the ...module snaps into the computer. If you apply equal force to the memory module, press the module straight down into the connector while you insert the module correctly, the securing clips snap into the cutouts at each ...
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...PCI Express x4 card slot 68 Removing and Installing Parts If the module is installed correctly, check the amount of memory (RAM) listed. Removing Memory CAUTION: Before you touch any of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions in the Product Information Guide... computer's electronic components. NOTICE: To prevent static damage to components inside your computer, discharge static electricity from the connector. www.dell.com | support.dell.com 8 Connect your computer and devices to electrical outlets, and turn them on page 55. 2 Remove the computer cover (...
...PCI Express x4 card slot 68 Removing and Installing Parts If the module is installed correctly, check the amount of memory (RAM) listed. Removing Memory CAUTION: Before you touch any of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions in the Product Information Guide... computer's electronic components. NOTICE: To prevent static damage to components inside your computer, discharge static electricity from the connector. www.dell.com | support.dell.com 8 Connect your computer and devices to electrical outlets, and turn them on page 55. 2 Remove the computer cover (...
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... data rate (depending on your processor) PCI Express Internal 7.1 channel or PCI option cards Appendix 103 Appendix Specifications Processor Processor type 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 Video Type Audio Type Intel® Pentium®...
... data rate (depending on your processor) PCI Express Internal 7.1 channel or PCI option cards Appendix 103 Appendix Specifications Processor Processor type 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 Video Type Audio Type Intel® Pentium®...
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... PCI Express x1 PCI Express x4 PCI Express x16 two 3.5-inch drive bays (FlexBay) two 5.25-inch drive bays serial ATA drives (2), floppy drive, USB memory devices, CD drive, CD-RW drive, DVD drive, DVD-RW drive, Media Card Reader, and DVD/CD-RW combo drive two 3.5-inch hard-drive bays...
... PCI Express x1 PCI Express x4 PCI Express x16 two 3.5-inch drive bays (FlexBay) two 5.25-inch drive bays serial ATA drives (2), floppy drive, USB memory devices, CD drive, CD-RW drive, DVD drive, DVD-RW drive, Media Card Reader, and DVD/CD-RW combo drive two 3.5-inch hard-drive bays...