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... Board Screws 265 Small Form Factor System Board Screws 266 Replacing the System Board: Mini Tower, Desktop, and Small Form Factor Computers 266 11 Memory DDR2 Memory Overview 267 Addressing Memory With 4-GB Configurations 268 Removing ...Your Computer Computer, Keyboard, and Monitor 275 Mouse 275 Floppy Drive 275 CDs and DVDs 276 14 Reinstalling Drivers and the Operating System Drivers 277 What Is a Driver 277 Identifying Drivers 277 Reinstalling Drivers and Utilities 278 Using Windows XP Device Driver Rollback 278 Using the Optional Drivers and Utilities CD 278 10 Contents
... Board Screws 265 Small Form Factor System Board Screws 266 Replacing the System Board: Mini Tower, Desktop, and Small Form Factor Computers 266 11 Memory DDR2 Memory Overview 267 Addressing Memory With 4-GB Configurations 268 Removing ...Your Computer Computer, Keyboard, and Monitor 275 Mouse 275 Floppy Drive 275 CDs and DVDs 276 14 Reinstalling Drivers and the Operating System Drivers 277 What Is a Driver 277 Identifying Drivers 277 Reinstalling Drivers and Utilities 278 Using Windows XP Device Driver Rollback 278 Using the Optional Drivers and Utilities CD 278 10 Contents
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... 297 If the screen is blank 297 If the screen is difficult to read 298 16 Microsoft® Windows® XP Features Transferring Information to a New Computer 299 User Accounts and Fast User Switching 300 Adding User Accounts 300...Dell Diagnostics 313 Starting the Dell Diagnostics From Your Hard Drive . . . . 313 Starting the Dell Diagnostics From the Drivers and Utilities CD (Optional 313 Dell Diagnostics Main Menu 314 System Lights 316 Diagnostic Lights 317 Beep Codes 319 Error Messages 321 Resolving Software and Hardware Incompatibilities 325 Microsoft® Windows® XP...
... 297 If the screen is blank 297 If the screen is difficult to read 298 16 Microsoft® Windows® XP Features Transferring Information to a New Computer 299 User Accounts and Fast User Switching 300 Adding User Accounts 300...Dell Diagnostics 313 Starting the Dell Diagnostics From Your Hard Drive . . . . 313 Starting the Dell Diagnostics From the Drivers and Utilities CD (Optional 313 Dell Diagnostics Main Menu 314 System Lights 316 Diagnostic Lights 317 Beep Codes 319 Error Messages 321 Resolving Software and Hardware Incompatibilities 325 Microsoft® Windows® XP...
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...diagnostic lights • Tools and utilities • How to run the Dell Diagnostics or access your computer. Quick Reference Guide NOTE: The Quick Reference Guide is available as ResourceCD) Documentation and drivers are already installed on your CD to provide last-minute updates about ...-reference material for my computer • My computer documentation • My device documentation • Desktop System Software (DSS) Find It Here Drivers and Utilities CD (also known as a PDF at support.dell.com. Finding Information NOTE: Some features may not be found at support...
...diagnostic lights • Tools and utilities • How to run the Dell Diagnostics or access your computer. Quick Reference Guide NOTE: The Quick Reference Guide is available as ResourceCD) Documentation and drivers are already installed on your CD to provide last-minute updates about ...-reference material for my computer • My computer documentation • My device documentation • Desktop System Software (DSS) Find It Here Drivers and Utilities CD (also known as a PDF at support.dell.com. Finding Information NOTE: Some features may not be found at support...
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Service Tag and Microsoft Windows License These labels are located on the optional Drivers and Utilities CD. The User's Guide is also available on your computer. • Use the Service Tag to identify your computer when you use support.dell.com or contact technical support. • ...Code to troubleshoot and solve problems • Service Tag and Express Service Code • Microsoft Windows License Label Find It Here Dell™ Product Information Guide User's Guide Microsoft® Windows® XP Help and Support Center 1 Click the Start button and click Help and Support. 2 Click User...
Service Tag and Microsoft Windows License These labels are located on the optional Drivers and Utilities CD. The User's Guide is also available on your computer. • Use the Service Tag to identify your computer when you use support.dell.com or contact technical support. • ...Code to troubleshoot and solve problems • Service Tag and Express Service Code • Microsoft Windows License Label Find It Here Dell™ Product Information Guide User's Guide Microsoft® Windows® XP Help and Support Center 1 Click the Start button and click Help and Support. 2 Click User...
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...Dell customers site. • Upgrades - The software automatically detects your configuration. • How to view the appropriate support • Community - Service call and order status, warranty, and repair information NOTE: Corporate, government, and education customers can also use Windows XP...specifications, and white papers • Downloads - Certified drivers, patches, and software updates • Desktop System Software (DSS) - What Are You Looking For? DSS is necessary for components, such as a modem) Windows Help and Support Center 1 Click the Start button and...
...Dell customers site. • Upgrades - The software automatically detects your configuration. • How to view the appropriate support • Community - Service call and order status, warranty, and repair information NOTE: Corporate, government, and education customers can also use Windows XP...specifications, and white papers • Downloads - Certified drivers, patches, and software updates • Desktop System Software (DSS) - What Are You Looking For? DSS is necessary for components, such as a modem) Windows Help and Support Center 1 Click the Start button and...
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To reinstall your operating system, use the optional Drivers and Utilities CD to reinstall my operating system Find It Here Operating System CD The operating system is already installed on your computer. NOTE: The .... NOTE: The Operating System CD is located on your computer. See "Reinstalling Microsoft Windows XP" for the devices that came with your computer. 18 Finding Information www.dell.com | support.dell.com What Are You Looking For? • How to reinstall drivers for instructions. Your operating system product key label is optional and may not...
To reinstall your operating system, use the optional Drivers and Utilities CD to reinstall my operating system Find It Here Operating System CD The operating system is already installed on your computer. NOTE: The .... NOTE: The Operating System CD is located on your computer. See "Reinstalling Microsoft Windows XP" for the devices that came with your computer. 18 Finding Information www.dell.com | support.dell.com What Are You Looking For? • How to reinstall drivers for instructions. Your operating system product key label is optional and may not...
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... network connector on the back panel of the computer. 16 Install any cables that should be attached to Off. www.dell.com | support.dell.com 12 Replace the computer cover. 13 Connect any drivers required for information about the card's cable connections. NOTICE: To connect a network cable, first plug the cable into the...
... network connector on the back panel of the computer. 16 Install any cables that should be attached to Off. www.dell.com | support.dell.com 12 Replace the computer cover. 13 Connect any drivers required for information about the card's cable connections. NOTICE: To connect a network cable, first plug the cable into the...
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..., first plug the cable into the network wall jack and then plug it into the computer. 10 Replace the computer cover. 11 Uninstall the card's driver. See the documentation that : • The tops of all cards and filler brackets are flush with the card for instructions. 12 If you removed... of the computer. 13 If you removed a sound card: a Enter system setup, select Audio Controller, and change the setting to On. 72 www.dell.com | support.dell.com 7 Before you replace and lower the card retention mechanism, ensure that came with the alignment bar. • The notch in place. 9 Close ...
..., first plug the cable into the network wall jack and then plug it into the computer. 10 Replace the computer cover. 11 Uninstall the card's driver. See the documentation that : • The tops of all cards and filler brackets are flush with the card for instructions. 12 If you removed... of the computer. 13 If you removed a sound card: a Enter system setup, select Audio Controller, and change the setting to On. 72 www.dell.com | support.dell.com 7 Before you replace and lower the card retention mechanism, ensure that came with the alignment bar. • The notch in place. 9 Close ...
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... 4 PCI Express x16 card slot If you are removing but not replacing a card, see "Removing a PCI Express Card." If you are replacing a card, uninstall the driver for instructions.
... 4 PCI Express x16 card slot If you are removing but not replacing a card, see "Removing a PCI Express Card." If you are replacing a card, uninstall the driver for instructions.
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.... Do not connect external audio devices to the microphone, speaker/headphone, or line-in connectors on the back panel of the computer. 16 Install any drivers required for the card as described in "Before You Begin." 2 1 3 4 5 6 1 card retention latch 2 alignment guide 3 card 4 card-edge connector 5 card connector 6 release tab 2 Gently push...
.... Do not connect external audio devices to the microphone, speaker/headphone, or line-in connectors on the back panel of the computer. 16 Install any drivers required for the card as described in "Before You Begin." 2 1 3 4 5 6 1 card retention latch 2 alignment guide 3 card 4 card-edge connector 5 card connector 6 release tab 2 Gently push...
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... replacing an existing drive: Remove the four shoulder screws from the drive-panel insert. 2 If you are installing a new drive: a Use a small flat-edge screw driver on the drive release latch and slide the floppy drive towards the back of the drive-panel insert to disconnect the cables connecting the CD...
... replacing an existing drive: Remove the four shoulder screws from the drive-panel insert. 2 If you are installing a new drive: a Use a small flat-edge screw driver on the drive release latch and slide the floppy drive towards the back of the drive-panel insert to disconnect the cables connecting the CD...
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...the procedures in "Before You Begin." 2 Gently push the release tab on the card retention latch and swing it outward. 3 If necessary, disconnect any drivers required for the card as described in the empty card-slot opening. If you are removing the card permanently, install a filler bracket in the card...plug the cable into the network wall jack and then plug it out of its top corners, and ease it into place. www.dell.com | support.dell.com 11 Install any cables connected to maintain FCC certification of the computer. NOTE: Installing filler brackets over empty card-slot openings is...
...the procedures in "Before You Begin." 2 Gently push the release tab on the card retention latch and swing it outward. 3 If necessary, disconnect any drivers required for the card as described in the empty card-slot opening. If you are removing the card permanently, install a filler bracket in the card...plug the cable into the network wall jack and then plug it out of its top corners, and ease it into place. www.dell.com | support.dell.com 11 Install any cables connected to maintain FCC certification of the computer. NOTE: Installing filler brackets over empty card-slot openings is...
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.... 9 If you removed a network adapter card: a Enter system setup, select Network Controller, and change the setting to On. 7 Replace the computer cover. 8 Uninstall the card's driver.
.... 9 If you removed a network adapter card: a Enter system setup, select Network Controller, and change the setting to On. 7 Replace the computer cover. 8 Uninstall the card's driver.
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...the computer. Removing a PCI Card From the Riser-Card Cage 1 Follow the procedures in "Before You Begin." 2 Remove the riser-card cage: a Check any drivers required for the card as described in the card documentation. Disconnect any cables that will not reach the riser-card cage once they are removing... cables connected to the card. 5 Grasp the card by its top corners, and ease it out of its connector. 6 If you need a filler bracket, contact Dell. 134 b Connect the network cable to Off. If you are removed from the computer. 1 2 1 riser-card cage 2 handle 3 Press in the empty card...
...the computer. Removing a PCI Card From the Riser-Card Cage 1 Follow the procedures in "Before You Begin." 2 Remove the riser-card cage: a Check any drivers required for the card as described in the card documentation. Disconnect any cables that will not reach the riser-card cage once they are removing... cables connected to the card. 5 Grasp the card by its top corners, and ease it out of its connector. 6 If you need a filler bracket, contact Dell. 134 b Connect the network cable to Off. If you are removed from the computer. 1 2 1 riser-card cage 2 handle 3 Press in the empty card...
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... the integrated network connector on the system board. 1 2 3 4 1 riser-card cage 3 riser cards (2) 2 slots 4 system board connectors (2) 9 Replace the computer cover. 10 Uninstall the card's driver. b Ensure that came with the slots on the computer back panel. 12 If you removed a sound card: a Enter system setup, select Audio Controller, and change...
... the integrated network connector on the system board. 1 2 3 4 1 riser-card cage 3 riser cards (2) 2 slots 4 system board connectors (2) 9 Replace the computer cover. 10 Uninstall the card's driver. b Ensure that came with the slots on the computer back panel. 12 If you removed a sound card: a Enter system setup, select Audio Controller, and change...
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... from the operating system. If you are installing or replacing a PCI Express x16 card, see "Removing a PCI Express x16 Card." www.dell.com | support.dell.com PCI Express Cards Your computer supports one low-profile PCI Express x16 card. b While pressing the lever, pull the card up and... out of PCI Express card, remove the current driver for installation. 136 See the documentation that came with the card for information on ...
... from the operating system. If you are installing or replacing a PCI Express x16 card, see "Removing a PCI Express x16 Card." www.dell.com | support.dell.com PCI Express Cards Your computer supports one low-profile PCI Express x16 card. b While pressing the lever, pull the card up and... out of PCI Express card, remove the current driver for installation. 136 See the documentation that came with the card for information on ...
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...Express x16 card 2 lever 3 securing slot (not all cards) 4 securing tab 5 PCI Express x16 card connector 5 If you need a filler bracket, contact Dell. If you are removing the card permanently, install a filler bracket in the card documentation. NOTE: Installing filler brackets over empty card-slot openings is necessary...pressing the lever, pull the card up and out of the computer. 11 Install any drivers required for the card as described in the empty card-slot opening. www.dell.com | support.dell.com a Enter system setup, select Network Controller and change the setting to the network...
...Express x16 card 2 lever 3 securing slot (not all cards) 4 securing tab 5 PCI Express x16 card connector 5 If you need a filler bracket, contact Dell. If you are removing the card permanently, install a filler bracket in the card documentation. NOTE: Installing filler brackets over empty card-slot openings is necessary...pressing the lever, pull the card up and out of the computer. 11 Install any drivers required for the card as described in the empty card-slot opening. www.dell.com | support.dell.com a Enter system setup, select Network Controller and change the setting to the network...
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... to components inside your computer's electronic components. 6 Lower the card retention latch and press it into the computer. 7 Replace the computer cover. 8 Uninstall the card's driver. b Connect external audio devices to secure the adapter bracket. NOTE: The serial port adapter for your computer also includes two PS/2 connectors. Installing a Serial Port...
... to components inside your computer's electronic components. 6 Lower the card retention latch and press it into the computer. 7 Replace the computer cover. 8 Uninstall the card's driver. b Connect external audio devices to secure the adapter bracket. NOTE: The serial port adapter for your computer also includes two PS/2 connectors. Installing a Serial Port...
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... Riser-Card Cage 1 Follow the procedures in "Before You Begin." 2 Remove the riser-card cage: a Check any drivers required for the serial port adapter. Cables routed over or behind the cards. www.dell.com | support.dell.com 6 Place the serial-port adapter bracket in the connector and press down into place. b Gently pull...
... Riser-Card Cage 1 Follow the procedures in "Before You Begin." 2 Remove the riser-card cage: a Check any drivers required for the serial port adapter. Cables routed over or behind the cards. www.dell.com | support.dell.com 6 Place the serial-port adapter bracket in the connector and press down into place. b Gently pull...
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... the adapter for instructions. 143 See the documentation that came with the slots on the system board. 9 Replace the computer cover. 10 Uninstall the adapter's driver. 1 2 3 1 riser-card cage 2 handle 3 riser cards (2) 3 Press the tab to raise the riser-card retention latch. 4 Disconnect the cable that attaches the adapter to maintain...
... the adapter for instructions. 143 See the documentation that came with the slots on the system board. 9 Replace the computer cover. 10 Uninstall the adapter's driver. 1 2 3 1 riser-card cage 2 handle 3 riser cards (2) 3 Press the tab to raise the riser-card retention latch. 4 Disconnect the cable that attaches the adapter to maintain...