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... Only 83 Removing the Expansion-Card Cage 83 Replacing the Expansion-Card Cage 84 TAPI 86 Installing a TAPI Device 86 Installing a TAPI Sound Card 87 Memory 88 Installing DIMMs 88 Removing DIMMs 90 Microprocessor 91 Removing the Heat Sink or Heat-Sink/Blower Assembly . . . . 93 Removing the Microprocessor 97 Installing the...
... Only 83 Removing the Expansion-Card Cage 83 Replacing the Expansion-Card Cage 84 TAPI 86 Installing a TAPI Device 86 Installing a TAPI Sound Card 87 Memory 88 Installing DIMMs 88 Removing DIMMs 90 Microprocessor 91 Removing the Heat Sink or Heat-Sink/Blower Assembly . . . . 93 Removing the Microprocessor 97 Installing the...
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... 182 Repairing a Dropped or Damaged Computer 183 Hardware Conflicts 184 Computer Memory Problems 184 System Board Problems 185 Resetting a Damaged System Board 187 Dell Diagnostics 187 When to Use the Dell Diagnostics 187 Features 187 Before You Start Testing 188 Running the Dell Diagnostics 188 Advanced Testing 190 Advanced Testing Help Menu 192 Messages...
... 182 Repairing a Dropped or Damaged Computer 183 Hardware Conflicts 184 Computer Memory Problems 184 System Board Problems 185 Resetting a Damaged System Board 187 Dell Diagnostics 187 When to Use the Dell Diagnostics 187 Features 187 Before You Start Testing 188 Running the Dell Diagnostics 188 Advanced Testing 190 Advanced Testing Help Menu 192 Messages...
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... of Korea Only 244 Polish Center for Warranty Repair or Credit 214 Before You Call 215 Contacting Dell 217 8 Additional Information Regulatory Notices 236 FCC Notices (U.S. Device Drivers 208 Memory-Resident Programs 208 Program Conflicts 209 Memory Address Conflicts 209 Interrupt Assignment Conflicts 209 7 Getting Help Technical Assistance 212 Online Services 212 AutoTech...
... of Korea Only 244 Polish Center for Warranty Repair or Credit 214 Before You Call 215 Contacting Dell 217 8 Additional Information Regulatory Notices 236 FCC Notices (U.S. Device Drivers 208 Memory-Resident Programs 208 Program Conflicts 209 Memory Address Conflicts 209 Interrupt Assignment Conflicts 209 7 Getting Help Technical Assistance 212 Online Services 212 AutoTech...
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Also, external devices like a mouse or printer usually require you to load device drivers into computer memory before they will work. • Always attach external devices while your computer's back panel, follow these guidelines: • Check the documentation that accompanied the device ...
Also, external devices like a mouse or printer usually require you to load device drivers into computer memory before they will work. • Always attach external devices while your computer's back panel, follow these guidelines: • Check the documentation that accompanied the device ...
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...) 19 keyboard (lower) and mouse (upper) connectors 20 diagnostic lights 21 serial 2 connector 22 parallel connector 23 serial 1 connector 24 microprocessor and heat sink 25 memory module (DIMM) connectors 26 fan connector 27 main power connector 28 battery 29 RTC reset jumper 30 password jumper A bout Yo ur Computer 37
...) 19 keyboard (lower) and mouse (upper) connectors 20 diagnostic lights 21 serial 2 connector 22 parallel connector 23 serial 1 connector 24 microprocessor and heat sink 25 memory module (DIMM) connectors 26 fan connector 27 main power connector 28 battery 29 RTC reset jumper 30 password jumper A bout Yo ur Computer 37
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... PCI cards SPEAKER Internal speaker 38 About Yo ur Computer vertical PCI cards V_RISER Vertical riser board connector; www.dell.com | support.dell.com System Board Labels Connector or Socket Description AUDIO Line-in, line-out, and microphone jacks AUX_PWR Standby power... light BATTERY Battery socket STR Suspend-to-RAM light CD_IN CD drive audio cable connector DIAG_LED Diagnostic lights DIMM A and DIMM B Dual in-line memory module...
... PCI cards SPEAKER Internal speaker 38 About Yo ur Computer vertical PCI cards V_RISER Vertical riser board connector; www.dell.com | support.dell.com System Board Labels Connector or Socket Description AUDIO Line-in, line-out, and microphone jacks AUX_PWR Standby power... light BATTERY Battery socket STR Suspend-to-RAM light CD_IN CD drive audio cable connector DIAG_LED Diagnostic lights DIMM A and DIMM B Dual in-line memory module...
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...: • To set user-selectable options such as date and time, or system password • To read the current amount of memory or set the type of hard drive installed You can view the current settings at the top of this information, see the Manufacturing Test... Report that you see the Windows desktop. Then shut down your computer. Dell recommends that was shipped with the computer configuration information stored in nonvolatile random access memory (NVRAM). the box at any time. If the computer detects a discrepancy, it compares the installed...
...: • To set user-selectable options such as date and time, or system password • To read the current amount of memory or set the type of hard drive installed You can view the current settings at the top of this information, see the Manufacturing Test... Report that you see the Windows desktop. Then shut down your computer. Dell recommends that was shipped with the computer configuration information stored in nonvolatile random access memory (NVRAM). the box at any time. If the computer detects a discrepancy, it compares the installed...
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... format (hours:minutes). If the computer is off when AC power is lost , the computer starts up to ten characters long into nonvolatile random-access memory (NVRAM). • Auto Power On allows you accommodate speed-sensitive application programs. A change the startup time, press the right-arrow key to enter an asset...
... format (hours:minutes). If the computer is off when AC power is lost , the computer starts up to ten characters long into nonvolatile random-access memory (NVRAM). • Auto Power On allows you accommodate speed-sensitive application programs. A change the startup time, press the right-arrow key to enter an asset...
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...'s integrated floppy drive controller. IDE Drive Interface: enables or disables the computer's integrated device electronics (IDE) hard drive interface. www.dell.com | support.dell.com DMA Channel: This option determines the direct memory access (DMA) channel used to control the use IRQ14 and IRQ15. With Read Only selected, nothing can still read from...
...'s integrated floppy drive controller. IDE Drive Interface: enables or disables the computer's integrated device electronics (IDE) hard drive interface. www.dell.com | support.dell.com DMA Channel: This option determines the direct memory access (DMA) channel used to control the use IRQ14 and IRQ15. With Read Only selected, nothing can still read from...
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...On. • Keyboard NumLock determines whether your keyboard provides the mathematical and numeric functions shown at the top of each key. • Memory Information indicates the amount of keys on your computer boots with the Num Lock mode activated on 101- Press to 84-key keyboards). ...expansion card and then for an AGP expansion card. Advanced Features 57 - Video DAC Snoop: lets you correct video problems that the new memory is installed correctly and is recognized by the computer. • PCI IRQ Assignment specifies which video controller to use by the label on ...
...On. • Keyboard NumLock determines whether your keyboard provides the mathematical and numeric functions shown at the top of each key. • Memory Information indicates the amount of keys on your computer boots with the Num Lock mode activated on 101- Press to 84-key keyboards). ...expansion card and then for an AGP expansion card. Advanced Features 57 - Video DAC Snoop: lets you correct video problems that the new memory is installed correctly and is recognized by the computer. • PCI IRQ Assignment specifies which video controller to use by the label on ...
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..., and permanently affect the performance of the programs they infect. Several commercial virus-scanning programs are disabled. Before you can quickly use all available computer memory, damage or destroy data stored on your computer's hard drive. Installation instructions may modify start-up files automatically. 60 Advanced Features www...
..., and permanently affect the performance of the programs they infect. Several commercial virus-scanning programs are disabled. Before you can quickly use all available computer memory, damage or destroy data stored on your computer's hard drive. Installation instructions may modify start-up files automatically. 60 Advanced Features www...
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...-up: ALERT! To locate this light, see "I /O addresses, and IRQs. Before removing a component from their electrical outlets, and wait 10 to use the same resources: memory, I /O Panel-Small Form-Factor, Desktop, and Mini-Tower Computers"). 17 If you perform this type of conflict, see "Interrupt Assignment Conflicts" and the documentation that...
...-up: ALERT! To locate this light, see "I /O addresses, and IRQs. Before removing a component from their electrical outlets, and wait 10 to use the same resources: memory, I /O Panel-Small Form-Factor, Desktop, and Mini-Tower Computers"). 17 If you perform this type of conflict, see "Interrupt Assignment Conflicts" and the documentation that...
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... checking and correction [non-ECC]. Also, before installing a DIMM in socket B. www.dell.com | support.dell.com 8 Close the computer cover. 9 Reconnect the computer and devices to 1 gigabyte (GB) by using synchronous dynamic random-access memory (SDRAM) dual in-line memory modules (DIMMs). See the manufacturer's documentation and your Microsoft® Windows® documentation...
... checking and correction [non-ECC]. Also, before installing a DIMM in socket B. www.dell.com | support.dell.com 8 Close the computer cover. 9 Reconnect the computer and devices to 1 gigabyte (GB) by using synchronous dynamic random-access memory (SDRAM) dual in-line memory modules (DIMMs). See the manufacturer's documentation and your Microsoft® Windows® documentation...
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... 2 slot 3 securing clip 4 Close the computer cover, reconnect your computer and devices to appear on . Cover was previously removed. NOTICE: To avoid damage to the memory module, press the module straight down into the socket until the securing clips snap into the socket with equal force applied at each end of...
... 2 slot 3 securing clip 4 Close the computer cover, reconnect your computer and devices to appear on . Cover was previously removed. NOTICE: To avoid damage to the memory module, press the module straight down into the socket until the securing clips snap into the socket with equal force applied at each end of...
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...changed the value of the socket. If it is correct, press to exit system setup. 9 Run the Dell Diagnostics to enter system setup, and check the value for System Memory. To remove a DIMM, press the securing clips at each end of the socket outward simultaneously until the ...DIMM pops out slightly from their sockets. www.dell.com | support.dell.com You need to step 7. 6 If the memory total is incorrect, turn off and disconnect your network administrator for information on resetting the chassis intrusion detector. 8...
...changed the value of the socket. If it is correct, press to exit system setup. 9 Run the Dell Diagnostics to enter system setup, and check the value for System Memory. To remove a DIMM, press the securing clips at each end of the socket outward simultaneously until the ...DIMM pops out slightly from their sockets. www.dell.com | support.dell.com You need to step 7. 6 If the memory total is incorrect, turn off and disconnect your network administrator for information on resetting the chassis intrusion detector. 8...
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...program or Strike the F1 key to continue, F2 to save the information. 9 Update your configuration information by running the Dell Diagnostics. please run SETUP program or Invalid configuration information please run the setup utility To determine whether you must enter system... a battery, the configuration information is erased if the computer is displayed during the boot routine along with a message such as: Time-of memory. Installing Upgrades 147 Battery A 3.0-V CR2032 lithium coin-cell battery installed on , and enter system setup. See Primary Drive n and Secondary Drive...
...program or Strike the F1 key to continue, F2 to save the information. 9 Update your configuration information by running the Dell Diagnostics. please run SETUP program or Invalid configuration information please run the setup utility To determine whether you must enter system... a battery, the configuration information is erased if the computer is displayed during the boot routine along with a message such as: Time-of memory. Installing Upgrades 147 Battery A 3.0-V CR2032 lithium coin-cell battery installed on , and enter system setup. See Primary Drive n and Secondary Drive...
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...dell.com | support.dell.com Microprocessor Microprocessor type Intel® Pentium® 4 microprocessor. A slower compatibility speed can be set through system setup Level 1 (L1) cache 8-kilobyte (KB) Level 2 (L2) cache 1.5-2.0* GHz processors: 256-KB pipelinedburst, eight-way set-associative, write-back static random-access memory...address Computer Information Computer chip set Intel 845 Data bus width 64 bits Address bus width 32 bits Direct memory access (DMA) four channels Interrupts 15 Computer BIOS Desktop Management Interface (DMI) 2.0sand system management BIOS 2.3-...
...dell.com | support.dell.com Microprocessor Microprocessor type Intel® Pentium® 4 microprocessor. A slower compatibility speed can be set through system setup Level 1 (L1) cache 8-kilobyte (KB) Level 2 (L2) cache 1.5-2.0* GHz processors: 256-KB pipelinedburst, eight-way set-associative, write-back static random-access memory...address Computer Information Computer chip set Intel 845 Data bus width 64 bits Address bus width 32 bits Direct memory access (DMA) four channels Interrupts 15 Computer BIOS Desktop Management Interface (DMI) 2.0sand system management BIOS 2.3-...
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...of beeps on computer startup See "Hardware Conflicts" See "Computer Memory Problems" See "System Board Problems" See "Resetting a Damaged System Board" See "Messages and Codes" See "Messages and Codes" Using the Dell OptiPlex ResourceCD To use the ResourceCD while you are running the Microsoft®... Your Computer To display a list of device drivers for your computer using the Dell OptiPlex ResourceCD for the first time on the screen. Solving Problems Hardware devices conflict Computer memory amount is not correct System board malfunctions System board is about to begin installation....
...of beeps on computer startup See "Hardware Conflicts" See "Computer Memory Problems" See "System Board Problems" See "Resetting a Damaged System Board" See "Messages and Codes" See "Messages and Codes" Using the Dell OptiPlex ResourceCD To use the ResourceCD while you are running the Microsoft®... Your Computer To display a list of device drivers for your computer using the Dell OptiPlex ResourceCD for the first time on the screen. Solving Problems Hardware devices conflict Computer memory amount is not correct System board malfunctions System board is about to begin installation....
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Also see your operating system documentation. www.dell.com | support.dell.com No. Computer Memory Problems During POST, the computer checks the computer's memory, determines the amount of installed memory, and then writes to and reads from sound cards. • Unintelligible characters printed on ...the printer. • Mouse pointer hangs and does not move or moves in the Dell Diagnostics. • Reseat the memory modules. 184 Solving Problems Hardware Conflicts Hardware conflicts occur when the operating system detects multiple devices that the ...
Also see your operating system documentation. www.dell.com | support.dell.com No. Computer Memory Problems During POST, the computer checks the computer's memory, determines the amount of installed memory, and then writes to and reads from sound cards. • Unintelligible characters printed on ...the printer. • Mouse pointer hangs and does not move or moves in the Dell Diagnostics. • Reseat the memory modules. 184 Solving Problems Hardware Conflicts Hardware conflicts occur when the operating system detects multiple devices that the ...
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... RAM count displayed correctly match the actual amount of memory installed in the computer? Does the RAM count displayed correctly match the actual amount of memory installed in the Dell Diagnostics. The problem is resolved. Contact Dell for technical assistance. Go to update the memory count. Contact Dell for technical assistance. System Board Problems A system board...
... RAM count displayed correctly match the actual amount of memory installed in the computer? Does the RAM count displayed correctly match the actual amount of memory installed in the Dell Diagnostics. The problem is resolved. Contact Dell for technical assistance. Go to update the memory count. Contact Dell for technical assistance. System Board Problems A system board...