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... Sequence 252 Option Settings 252 Changing Boot Sequence for the Current Boot 252 Changing Boot Sequence for Future Boots 253 Booting to a USB Device 253 Memory Key 253 Floppy Drive 253 Clearing Forgotten Passwords 254 Clearing CMOS Settings 256 Hyper-Threading 257 Power Management 257 9 Battery Replacing the Battery 259 Contents...
... Sequence 252 Option Settings 252 Changing Boot Sequence for the Current Boot 252 Changing Boot Sequence for Future Boots 253 Booting to a USB Device 253 Memory Key 253 Floppy Drive 253 Clearing Forgotten Passwords 254 Clearing CMOS Settings 256 Hyper-Threading 257 Power Management 257 9 Battery Replacing the Battery 259 Contents...
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...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 Memory 269 Replacing/Adding Additional Memory 270 12 Replacing the ...Computer Cover 13 Cleaning 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...
...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 Memory 269 Replacing/Adding Additional Memory 270 12 Replacing the ...Computer Cover 13 Cleaning 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...
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... 279 Undoing the Last System Restore 280 Enabling System Restore 280 Reinstalling Microsoft Windows XP 280 Before You Begin 280 Reinstalling Windows XP 281 Booting From the Operating System CD 281 Windows XP Setup 281 15 Solving Problems Battery Problems 285 Drive Problems 285 CD and ...responding 287 A program stops responding 288 A program crashes repeatedly 288 A solid blue screen appears 288 Other software problems 289 Memory Problems 289 Mouse Problems 290 Network Problems 291 Power Problems 291 Printer Problems 292 Restoring Default Settings 293 Serial or Parallel ...
... 279 Undoing the Last System Restore 280 Enabling System Restore 280 Reinstalling Microsoft Windows XP 280 Before You Begin 280 Reinstalling Windows XP 281 Booting From the Operating System CD 281 Windows XP Setup 281 15 Solving Problems Battery Problems 285 Drive Problems 285 CD and ...responding 287 A program stops responding 288 A program crashes repeatedly 288 A solid blue screen appears 288 Other software problems 289 Memory Problems 289 Mouse Problems 290 Network Problems 291 Power Problems 291 Printer Problems 292 Restoring Default Settings 293 Serial or Parallel ...
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... discussions with other Dell customers site. • Upgrades - The software automatically detects your computer and operating system and installs the updates appropriate for devices (such as memory, the hard drive...Desktop System Software (DSS) - DSS is necessary for your computer, you should also reinstall the DSS utility. Computer documentation, details on the screen. Troubleshooting hints and tips, articles from Dell Support Website - Service call and order status, warranty, and repair information NOTE: Corporate, government, and education customers can also use Windows XP...
... discussions with other Dell customers site. • Upgrades - The software automatically detects your computer and operating system and installs the updates appropriate for devices (such as memory, the hard drive...Desktop System Software (DSS) - DSS is necessary for your computer, you should also reinstall the DSS utility. Computer documentation, details on the screen. Troubleshooting hints and tips, articles from Dell Support Website - Service call and order status, warranty, and repair information NOTE: Corporate, government, and education customers can also use Windows XP...
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... Computer 33 1 fan connector (FAN) 12 password jumper (PSWD) 2 processor connector (CPU) 13 battery socket (BATT) 3 power connector (12VPOWER) 14 PCI Express x16 connector (SLOT1) 4 memory module connectors (DIMM_1, DIMM_2, 15 PCI Express x1 connector (SLOT4) DIMM_3, DIMM_4) 5 serial ATA drive connectors (SATA0, SATA2, SATA1, SATA3) 16 PCI connector (SLOT2) 6 front...
... Computer 33 1 fan connector (FAN) 12 password jumper (PSWD) 2 processor connector (CPU) 13 battery socket (BATT) 3 power connector (12VPOWER) 14 PCI Express x16 connector (SLOT1) 4 memory module connectors (DIMM_1, DIMM_2, 15 PCI Express x1 connector (SLOT4) DIMM_3, DIMM_4) 5 serial ATA drive connectors (SATA0, SATA2, SATA1, SATA3) 16 PCI connector (SLOT2) 6 front...
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Mini Tower Computer Specifications Microprocessor Microprocessor type Level 1 (L1) cache Level 2 (L2) cache Memory Type Memory connectors Memory modules supported Minimum memory Maximum memory BIOS address Computer Information Chipset Data bus width Address bus width DMA channels Interrupt levels BIOS chip (NVRAM) Memory speed NIC Intel® Pentium® or Celeron® processor 32 KB 512-KB...
Mini Tower Computer Specifications Microprocessor Microprocessor type Level 1 (L1) cache Level 2 (L2) cache Memory Type Memory connectors Memory modules supported Minimum memory Maximum memory BIOS address Computer Information Chipset Data bus width Address bus width DMA channels Interrupt levels BIOS chip (NVRAM) Memory speed NIC Intel® Pentium® or Celeron® processor 32 KB 512-KB...
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1 fan connector (FAN) 12 password jumper (PSWD) 2 processor connector (CPU) 13 battery socket (BATT) 3 power connector (12VPOWER) 14 PCI Express x16 connector (SLOT1) 4 memory module connectors (DIMM_1, DIMM_2, 15 PCI connector (SLOT3) DIMM_3, DIMM_4) 5 serial ATA drive connectors (SATA0, SATA2) 16 PCI riser connector (SLOT2) 6 front-panel connector (FNT_PANEL) ... board speaker (BEEP) 10 RTC reset jumper (RTCRST) 21 internal speaker (INT_SPKR) 11 intrusion switch connector (INTRUDER) Jumper Settings The jumper locations are shown below. Desktop Computer Desktop Computer 103
1 fan connector (FAN) 12 password jumper (PSWD) 2 processor connector (CPU) 13 battery socket (BATT) 3 power connector (12VPOWER) 14 PCI Express x16 connector (SLOT1) 4 memory module connectors (DIMM_1, DIMM_2, 15 PCI connector (SLOT3) DIMM_3, DIMM_4) 5 serial ATA drive connectors (SATA0, SATA2) 16 PCI riser connector (SLOT2) 6 front-panel connector (FNT_PANEL) ... board speaker (BEEP) 10 RTC reset jumper (RTCRST) 21 internal speaker (INT_SPKR) 11 intrusion switch connector (INTRUDER) Jumper Settings The jumper locations are shown below. Desktop Computer Desktop Computer 103
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... and the computer. • Orange - The computer is not detecting a physical connection to the network. 105 Desktop Computer Specifications Microprocessor Microprocessor type Level 1 (L1) cache Level 2 (L2) cache Memory Type Memory connectors Memory modules supported Minimum memory Maximum memory BIOS address Computer Information Chipset Data bus width Address bus width DMA channels Interrupt levels BIOS chip...
... and the computer. • Orange - The computer is not detecting a physical connection to the network. 105 Desktop Computer Specifications Microprocessor Microprocessor type Level 1 (L1) cache Level 2 (L2) cache Memory Type Memory connectors Memory modules supported Minimum memory Maximum memory BIOS address Computer Information Chipset Data bus width Address bus width DMA channels Interrupt levels BIOS chip...
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... not been reset. 1 fan connector (FAN) 10 intrusion switch connector (INTRUDER) 2 processor connector (CPU) 11 password jumper (PSWD) 3 power connector (12VPOWER) 12 battery socket (BATT) 4 memory module connectors (DIMM_1, DIMM_2, 13 PCI Express x16 connector (SLOT1) DIMM_3, DIMM_4) 5 serial ATA drive connector (SATA0,) 14 PCI connector (SLOT2) 6 front-panel connector (FNT_PANEL...
... not been reset. 1 fan connector (FAN) 10 intrusion switch connector (INTRUDER) 2 processor connector (CPU) 11 password jumper (PSWD) 3 power connector (12VPOWER) 12 battery socket (BATT) 4 memory module connectors (DIMM_1, DIMM_2, 13 PCI Express x16 connector (SLOT1) DIMM_3, DIMM_4) 5 serial ATA drive connector (SATA0,) 14 PCI connector (SLOT2) 6 front-panel connector (FNT_PANEL...
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.../100/1000 communication: • Green - Small Form Factor Computer Specifications Microprocessor Microprocessor type Level 1 (L1) cache Level 2 (L2) cache Memory Type Memory connectors Memory modules supported Minimum memory Maximum memory BIOS address Computer Information Chipset Data bus width Address bus width DMA channels Interrupt levels BIOS chip (NVRAM...) Memory speed NIC Intel® Pentium® or Celeron® processor 32 KB 512-KB, 1-MB, or 2-MB pipelined-burst, ...
.../100/1000 communication: • Green - Small Form Factor Computer Specifications Microprocessor Microprocessor type Level 1 (L1) cache Level 2 (L2) cache Memory Type Memory connectors Memory modules supported Minimum memory Maximum memory BIOS address Computer Information Chipset Data bus width Address bus width DMA channels Interrupt levels BIOS chip (NVRAM...) Memory speed NIC Intel® Pentium® or Celeron® processor 32 KB 512-KB, 1-MB, or 2-MB pipelined-burst, ...
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...remains solid to this button to flow through your computer. The hard-drive access light is in the Windows Device Manager. Attach headphones to the hard drive. www.dell.com | support.dell.com 1 USB connectors (2) 2 headphone connector 3 microphone connector 4 power light 5 power button 6 vents... 7 module bay 8 hard-drive access light 9 vents Connect USB devices such as a mouse, keyboard, memory key, printer, joystick, and ...
...remains solid to this button to flow through your computer. The hard-drive access light is in the Windows Device Manager. Attach headphones to the hard drive. www.dell.com | support.dell.com 1 USB connectors (2) 2 headphone connector 3 microphone connector 4 power light 5 power button 6 vents... 7 module bay 8 hard-drive access light 9 vents Connect USB devices such as a mouse, keyboard, memory key, printer, joystick, and ...
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You can do so by touching an unpainted metal surface on the computer chassis. 1 2 3 6 5 1 heat sink assembly 2 speaker (optional) 3 memory modules (2) 4 4 hard drive 5 security cable slot 6 chassis intrusion switch 206 Ultra Small Form Factor Computer www.dell.com | support.dell.com CAUTION: To avoid electrical shock, always unplug your computer's electronic components. NOTICE: To prevent static damage to components inside your computer, discharge static electricity from your body before you touch any of your computer from the power adapter before removing the cover.
You can do so by touching an unpainted metal surface on the computer chassis. 1 2 3 6 5 1 heat sink assembly 2 speaker (optional) 3 memory modules (2) 4 4 hard drive 5 security cable slot 6 chassis intrusion switch 206 Ultra Small Form Factor Computer www.dell.com | support.dell.com CAUTION: To avoid electrical shock, always unplug your computer's electronic components. NOTICE: To prevent static damage to components inside your computer, discharge static electricity from your body before you touch any of your computer from the power adapter before removing the cover.
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System Board Components 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 14 8 9 13 12 10 11 1 fan connector (FAN_FRONT) 2 internal speaker connector (INT_SPKR) 3 system board speaker (BEEP) 4 channel B memory connector (DIMM_2) 5 channel A memory connector (DIMM_1) 6 SATA data cable connector(SATA0) 7 standby power indicator (AUX_LED) Jumper Settings The jumper locations are shown below. 8 battery 9 clear CMOS jumper (RTCRST) 10 ...
System Board Components 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 14 8 9 13 12 10 11 1 fan connector (FAN_FRONT) 2 internal speaker connector (INT_SPKR) 3 system board speaker (BEEP) 4 channel B memory connector (DIMM_2) 5 channel A memory connector (DIMM_1) 6 SATA data cable connector(SATA0) 7 standby power indicator (AUX_LED) Jumper Settings The jumper locations are shown below. 8 battery 9 clear CMOS jumper (RTCRST) 10 ...
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... connection to the network. 213 Ultra Small Form Factor Computer Specifications Microprocessor Microprocessor type Level 1 (L1) cache Level 2 (L2) cache Memory Type Memory connectors Memory modules supported Minimum memory Maximum memory BIOS address Computer Information Chipset Data bus width Address bus width DMA channels Interrupt levels BIOS chip (NVRAM...) Memory speed NIC Intel® Pentium® or Celeron® processor 32 KB 512-KB, 1-MB, or 2-MB pipelined-burst, ...
... connection to the network. 213 Ultra Small Form Factor Computer Specifications Microprocessor Microprocessor type Level 1 (L1) cache Level 2 (L2) cache Memory Type Memory connectors Memory modules supported Minimum memory Maximum memory BIOS address Computer Information Chipset Data bus width Address bus width DMA channels Interrupt levels BIOS chip (NVRAM...) Memory speed NIC Intel® Pentium® or Celeron® processor 32 KB 512-KB, 1-MB, or 2-MB pipelined-burst, ...
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b Press the release lever on its top, with the thermal grease facing upward. 4 Pull the release lever straight up until the heat sink is released, and then remove the processor from the processor. NOTICE: Lay the heat sink down on the retention base until the processor is released. 1 2 3 4 1 top of heat sink 2 heat sink 3 retention base 4 release lever c Gently lift the heat sink from the socket. 234 www.dell.com | support.dell.com 3 Remove the heat sink. a Remove the memory module (see "Replacing/Adding Additional Memory") closest to the heat sink.
b Press the release lever on its top, with the thermal grease facing upward. 4 Pull the release lever straight up until the heat sink is released, and then remove the processor from the processor. NOTICE: Lay the heat sink down on the retention base until the processor is released. 1 2 3 4 1 top of heat sink 2 heat sink 3 retention base 4 release lever c Gently lift the heat sink from the socket. 234 www.dell.com | support.dell.com 3 Remove the heat sink. a Remove the memory module (see "Replacing/Adding Additional Memory") closest to the heat sink.
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...options field, and key functions. System Setup Overview Use system setup as the user password • To read the current amount of memory or set or change a user-selectable option such as follows: • To change the system configuration information after you see "...remove any hardware in your computer. 2 When the blue DELL™ logo appears, press immediately. Disabling a Forgotten Password and Setting a New Password To reset system and/or administrator passwords, see the Microsoft® Windows® desktop. Then shut down the system setup screen information for your...
...options field, and key functions. System Setup Overview Use system setup as the user password • To read the current amount of memory or set or change a user-selectable option such as follows: • To change the system configuration information after you see "...remove any hardware in your computer. 2 When the blue DELL™ logo appears, press immediately. Disabling a Forgotten Password and Setting a New Password To reset system and/or administrator passwords, see the Microsoft® Windows® desktop. Then shut down the system setup screen information for your...
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... are reported or not during system setup. Configures the serial ATA controller's operating mode. Indicates amount of installed memory, computer memory speed, amount of video memory, size of devices specified in this list. Normal enables the serial ATA controller to operate in its serial ATA..., USB, and Read Only. Displays current date and time settings. System System Info CPU Info Memory Info Date/Time Boot Sequence Drives Diskette Drive Drive 0 through Drive 3 for the desktop, mini tower, and small form computers and Drive 0 though Drive 5 for the ultra small ...
... are reported or not during system setup. Configures the serial ATA controller's operating mode. Indicates amount of installed memory, computer memory speed, amount of video memory, size of devices specified in this list. Normal enables the serial ATA controller to operate in its serial ATA..., USB, and Read Only. Displays current date and time settings. System System Info CPU Info Memory Info Date/Time Boot Sequence Drives Diskette Drive Drive 0 through Drive 3 for the desktop, mini tower, and small form computers and Drive 0 though Drive 5 for the ultra small ...
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... suggested by the drive manufacturer. NOTE: Switching to performance mode may cause the drive to video controllers. Selects the mode of memory available to be noisier, but its performance is disabled AT - This setting specifies which video controller is enabled No Boot - however...; Suggested - enhanced parallel port protocol ECP- USB Controller Front USB Ports LPT Port Mode LPT Port Address Video Primary Video Video Memory Size Performance Hyper-Threading HDD Acoustic Mode Enables and disables the integrated USB controller Off - the USB controller is primary when two...
... suggested by the drive manufacturer. NOTE: Switching to performance mode may cause the drive to video controllers. Selects the mode of memory available to be noisier, but its performance is disabled AT - This setting specifies which video controller is enabled No Boot - however...; Suggested - enhanced parallel port protocol ECP- USB Controller Front USB Ports LPT Port Mode LPT Port Address Video Primary Video Video Memory Size Performance Hyper-Threading HDD Acoustic Mode Enables and disables the integrated USB controller Off - the USB controller is primary when two...
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... - Auto Power Time Sets the specific time to boot from Suspend. On w/Boot to NIC will restore the computer's factory-installed default settings. however, system memory remains active. TPM security device is Off. Maintenance Load Defaults This setting will allow the computer to attempt to automatically turn on the computer. The...
... - Auto Power Time Sets the specific time to boot from Suspend. On w/Boot to NIC will restore the computer's factory-installed default settings. however, system memory remains active. TPM security device is Off. Maintenance Load Defaults This setting will allow the computer to attempt to automatically turn on the computer. The...
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... computer generates an error message. • Onboard SATA Hard Drive - If no operating system, the computer generates an error message. You can run the Dell Diagnostics on (or restart) your computer. 3 When F2 = Setup, F12 = Boot Menu appears in the upper-right corner of each key. This setting...the computer generates an error message. • Onboard IDE Hard Drive - www.dell.com | support.dell.com POST Behavior Fast Boot Numlock Key POST Hotkeys Keyboard Errors When set to a USB device such as a floppy drive, memory key, or CD drive. When set the floppy drive to USB in system setup...
... computer generates an error message. • Onboard SATA Hard Drive - If no operating system, the computer generates an error message. You can run the Dell Diagnostics on (or restart) your computer. 3 When F2 = Setup, F12 = Boot Menu appears in the upper-right corner of each key. This setting...the computer generates an error message. • Onboard IDE Hard Drive - www.dell.com | support.dell.com POST Behavior Fast Boot Numlock Key POST Hotkeys Keyboard Errors When set to a USB device such as a floppy drive, memory key, or CD drive. When set the floppy drive to USB in system setup...
