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is a registered trademark of the U.S. Microsoft, MS-DOS, and Windows are registered trademarks of data and tells you how to avoid the problem. Other trademarks and trade names may...to change without the written permission of Microsoft Corporation; has determined that helps you purchased a Dell™ n Series computer, any references in this text: Dell, the DELL logo, OptiPlex, Inspiron, Dimension, Latitude, Dell Precision, DellNet, TravelLite, Dell OpenManage, PowerVault, Axim, PowerEdge, PowerConnect, and PowerApp are trademarks of International Business Machines Corporation...
is a registered trademark of the U.S. Microsoft, MS-DOS, and Windows are registered trademarks of data and tells you how to avoid the problem. Other trademarks and trade names may...to change without the written permission of Microsoft Corporation; has determined that helps you purchased a Dell™ n Series computer, any references in this text: Dell, the DELL logo, OptiPlex, Inspiron, Dimension, Latitude, Dell Precision, DellNet, TravelLite, Dell OpenManage, PowerVault, Axim, PowerEdge, PowerConnect, and PowerApp are trademarks of International Business Machines Corporation...
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... Bay 221 Installing a Device When Your Computer Is Turned Off 221 Installing a Device When Your Computer Is Running Microsoft® Windows 223 Securing a Device in the Module Bay 224 Drives 227 General Installation Guidelines 227 Connecting Drive Cables 227 Drive Interface Connectors 227... a Hard Drive 229 Processor 233 8 Advanced Features LegacySelect Technology Control 239 Manageability 239 Alert Standard Format 239 Dell OpenManage™ IT Assistant 240 Dell OpenManage Client Instrumentation 240 Security 240 Chassis Intrusion Detection 240 Option Settings 241 8 Contents
... Bay 221 Installing a Device When Your Computer Is Turned Off 221 Installing a Device When Your Computer Is Running Microsoft® Windows 223 Securing a Device in the Module Bay 224 Drives 227 General Installation Guidelines 227 Connecting Drive Cables 227 Drive Interface Connectors 227... a Hard Drive 229 Processor 233 8 Advanced Features LegacySelect Technology Control 239 Manageability 239 Alert Standard Format 239 Dell OpenManage™ IT Assistant 240 Dell OpenManage Client Instrumentation 240 Security 240 Chassis Intrusion Detection 240 Option Settings 241 8 Contents
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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 Memory 269 Replacing/Adding Additional Memory ... 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 Memory 269 Replacing/Adding Additional Memory ... 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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... to an Earlier Operating State 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 DVD drive problems 285 Problems...
... to an Earlier Operating State 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 DVD drive problems 285 Problems...
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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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... the Express Service 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's and system guides...
... the Express Service 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's and system guides...
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..., warranty, and repair information NOTE: Corporate, government, and education customers can also use Windows XP • Documentation for my computer • Documentation for components, such as a modem) Windows Help and Support Center 1 Click the Start button and click Help and Support. 2 ... papers • Downloads - Certified drivers, patches, and software updates • Desktop System Software (DSS) - DSS is necessary for your computer and operating system and installs the updates appropriate for Dell™ 3.5-inch USB floppy drives, Intel® Pentium® M processors, ...
..., warranty, and repair information NOTE: Corporate, government, and education customers can also use Windows XP • Documentation for my computer • Documentation for components, such as a modem) Windows Help and Support Center 1 Click the Start button and click Help and Support. 2 ... papers • Downloads - Certified drivers, patches, and software updates • Desktop System Software (DSS) - DSS is necessary for your computer and operating system and installs the updates appropriate for Dell™ 3.5-inch USB floppy drives, Intel® Pentium® M processors, ...
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... CD The operating system is already installed on your computer. 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.
... CD The operating system is already installed on your computer. 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.
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... Computer" and "Before Working Inside Your Computer." • You have read the safety information in your Dell™ Product Information Guide. • A component can be replaced by its pins. b In the Turn off computer window, click Turn off . If your computer and attached devices did not automatically turn them off after the...
... Computer" and "Before Working Inside Your Computer." • You have read the safety information in your Dell™ Product Information Guide. • A component can be replaced by its pins. b In the Turn off computer window, click Turn off . If your computer and attached devices did not automatically turn them off after the...
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... left- NOTE: The default setting is used. Resetting the Chassis Intrusion Detector 1 Turn on (or restart) your computer. 2 When the blue DELL™ logo appears, press immediately. www.dell.com | support.dell.com Ultra Small Form Factor Computer Replacing the Chassis Intrusion Switch 1 Gently slide the chassis intrusion switch into its slot and...
... left- NOTE: The default setting is used. Resetting the Chassis Intrusion Detector 1 Turn on (or restart) your computer. 2 When the blue DELL™ logo appears, press immediately. www.dell.com | support.dell.com Ultra Small Form Factor Computer Replacing the Chassis Intrusion Switch 1 Gently slide the chassis intrusion switch into its slot and...
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... system has ACPI enabled, when you press the power button the computer will flicker when the hard drive is established. See "Power Problems." www.dell.com | support.dell.com 1 CD/DVD drive 2 floppy drive 3 USB 2.0 connectors (2) 4 LAN indicator light 5 diagnostic lights 6 power button 7 power light 8 hard-... for bootable USB devices (see "System Setup" for devices that a LAN (network) connection is being accessed. The computer is in the Windows Device Manager. Insert a floppy disk into this drive. Use the lights to attach headphones and most kinds of light codes that can help ...
... system has ACPI enabled, when you press the power button the computer will flicker when the hard drive is established. See "Power Problems." www.dell.com | support.dell.com 1 CD/DVD drive 2 floppy drive 3 USB 2.0 connectors (2) 4 LAN indicator light 5 diagnostic lights 6 power button 7 power light 8 hard-... for bootable USB devices (see "System Setup" for devices that a LAN (network) connection is being accessed. The computer is in the Windows Device Manager. Insert a floppy disk into this drive. Use the lights to attach headphones and most kinds of light codes that can help ...
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If in MS-DOS® mode, restarts (reboots) the computer. starts embedded system setup (during start-up the Windows Security window. two front-panel connectors for headphones and microphone System board connectors: Primary IDE drive 40-pin connector Serial ATA four 7-... 120-pin connector CD drive audio interface 4-pin connector Front panel 40-pin connector Key Combinations or If you are running Microsoft® Windows® XP, brings up only) automatically starts the computer from the network environment specified by the remote boot environment (PXE) rather than from one ...
If in MS-DOS® mode, restarts (reboots) the computer. starts embedded system setup (during start-up the Windows Security window. two front-panel connectors for headphones and microphone System board connectors: Primary IDE drive 40-pin connector Serial ATA four 7-... 120-pin connector CD drive audio interface 4-pin connector Front panel 40-pin connector Key Combinations or If you are running Microsoft® Windows® XP, brings up only) automatically starts the computer from the network environment specified by the remote boot environment (PXE) rather than from one ...
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The computer is being accessed. The computer is in the Windows Device Manager. This light flickers when the hard drive is turned off. • Steady green - Insert a floppy...you troubleshoot a computer problem based on the diagnostic code. Insert a CD or DVD (if applicable) into the appropriate connector. www.dell.com | support.dell.com 5 power light 6 diagnostic lights 7 hard-drive activity light 8 headphone connector 9 microphone connector 10 floppy drive 11 CD/... codes that can help you troubleshoot problems with your computer. Insert the power cable. 98 Desktop Computer
The computer is being accessed. The computer is in the Windows Device Manager. This light flickers when the hard drive is turned off. • Steady green - Insert a floppy...you troubleshoot a computer problem based on the diagnostic code. Insert a CD or DVD (if applicable) into the appropriate connector. www.dell.com | support.dell.com 5 power light 6 diagnostic lights 7 hard-drive activity light 8 headphone connector 9 microphone connector 10 floppy drive 11 CD/... codes that can help you troubleshoot problems with your computer. Insert the power cable. 98 Desktop Computer
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... starts the computer from the network environment specified by the remote boot environment (PXE) rather than from one of the devices in Microsoft® Windows® XP, brings up only) as well as options to enter a device for optional second serial port card Fan 5-pin connector PCI 2.3 120-pin ... and Lights Power control Power light push button green light - solid amber indicates an internal power problem (see "Power Problems"). 108 www.dell.com | support.dell.com Connectors Video 15-hole VGA connector Network adapter RJ45 connector Optional PS/2 with an installed device;
... starts the computer from the network environment specified by the remote boot environment (PXE) rather than from one of the devices in Microsoft® Windows® XP, brings up only) as well as options to enter a device for optional second serial port card Fan 5-pin connector PCI 2.3 120-pin ... and Lights Power control Power light push button green light - solid amber indicates an internal power problem (see "Power Problems"). 108 www.dell.com | support.dell.com Connectors Video 15-hole VGA connector Network adapter RJ45 connector Optional PS/2 with an installed device;
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...into this drive. Plug serial, USB, and other devices into the appropriate connector. Use the headphone connector to attach a microphone. The computer is in the Windows Device Manager. Back View 1 2 3 4 5 6 1 card slots 2 back-panel connectors 3 power connector Access connectors for a description of speakers.... The computer is configured as a wake device in a power-saving mode. • Blinking or solid amber - www.dell.com | support.dell.com 7 power light 8 headphone connector 9 microphone connector 10 floppy drive 11 CD/DVD drive Turns on and blinks or remains ...
...into this drive. Plug serial, USB, and other devices into the appropriate connector. Use the headphone connector to attach a microphone. The computer is in the Windows Device Manager. Back View 1 2 3 4 5 6 1 card slots 2 back-panel connectors 3 power connector Access connectors for a description of speakers.... The computer is configured as a wake device in a power-saving mode. • Blinking or solid amber - www.dell.com | support.dell.com 7 power light 8 headphone connector 9 microphone connector 10 floppy drive 11 CD/DVD drive Turns on and blinks or remains ...
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... connector 12-pin connector for optional second serial port card 5-pin connector 120-pin connector 4-pin connector 40-pin connector in Microsoft® Windows® XP, brings up the Windows Security window; Connectors External connectors: Serial Parallel Video Network adapter USB Audio System board connectors: Primary IDE drive Serial ATA Floppy drive Serial Fan...
... connector 12-pin connector for optional second serial port card 5-pin connector 120-pin connector 4-pin connector 40-pin connector in Microsoft® Windows® XP, brings up the Windows Security window; Connectors External connectors: Serial Parallel Video Network adapter USB Audio System board connectors: Primary IDE drive Serial ATA Floppy drive Serial Fan...
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... be on when devices such as a wake device in a normal operating state. • Blinking green - The computer is in the Windows Device Manager. The computer is on the computer. To exit from a power-saving mode, press the power button or use the power ...configured as your computer. See "Power Problems." See "Diagnostic Lights" for a description of the USB connectors. Press this button to this connector. 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 ...
... be on when devices such as a wake device in a normal operating state. • Blinking green - The computer is in the Windows Device Manager. The computer is on the computer. To exit from a power-saving mode, press the power button or use the power ...configured as your computer. See "Power Problems." See "Diagnostic Lights" for a description of the USB connectors. Press this button to this connector. 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 ...
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...four lights on state. in MS-DOS® mode, restarts (reboots) the computer starts embedded system setup (during system start -up the Windows Security window; Blinking amber indicates a problem with an installed device; green light - amber light - Key Combinations or or in the system setup Boot ... from the network environment specified by the remote boot environment (PXE) rather than from one of the devices in Microsoft® Windows® XP, brings up only) as well as options to run harddrive and system diagnostics Controls and Lights Power control Power light Power supply...
...four lights on state. in MS-DOS® mode, restarts (reboots) the computer starts embedded system setup (during system start -up the Windows Security window; Blinking amber indicates a problem with an installed device; green light - amber light - Key Combinations or or in the system setup Boot ... from the network environment specified by the remote boot environment (PXE) rather than from one of the devices in Microsoft® Windows® XP, brings up only) as well as options to run harddrive and system diagnostics Controls and Lights Power control Power light Power supply...
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... device from the module bay. 1 1 latch release 5 Slide the new device into the module bay. 223 Installing a Device When Your Computer Is Running Microsoft® Windows® 1 If a device is installed in the module bay, replace the computer cover.
... device from the module bay. 1 1 latch release 5 Slide the new device into the module bay. 223 Installing a Device When Your Computer Is Running Microsoft® Windows® 1 If a device is installed in the module bay, replace the computer cover.
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... write down your computer. Information on (or restart) 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. Advanced Features 245 If you wait too long and the operating system logo...
... write down your computer. Information on (or restart) 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. Advanced Features 245 If you wait too long and the operating system logo...