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...discussion with support • Dell Technical Update Service - Upgrade information for your country/region, and then click Drivers & Downloads. 2 Click Select Model or Enter a Tag, make the appropriate selections or enter the appropriate information for components, such as the memory, hard drive, and ... Software, and then click Download Now. If you To download Desktop System Software: reinstall the operating system for your selections. support.dell.com NOTE: Select your computer • Reference - Find It Here • Solutions - Contact information, service call status, support...
...discussion with support • Dell Technical Update Service - Upgrade information for your country/region, and then click Drivers & Downloads. 2 Click Select Model or Enter a Tag, make the appropriate selections or enter the appropriate information for components, such as the memory, hard drive, and ... Software, and then click Download Now. If you To download Desktop System Software: reinstall the operating system for your selections. support.dell.com NOTE: Select your computer • Reference - Find It Here • Solutions - Contact information, service call status, support...
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...as printers and keyboards. 8 power button, power light Press the power button to help you can rotate the Dell badge so that typically remain connected, such as flash memory keys, cameras, or bootable USB devices. The floppy-drive/media card reader and hard-drive carriers are not ...Use the headphone connector to attach headphones. 11 microphone connector Use the microphone connector to attach a personal computer microphone for devices that "Dell" is on whether you use in front of any of this button indicates the power state. The 3.5-inch drive drive-panel plate...
...as printers and keyboards. 8 power button, power light Press the power button to help you can rotate the Dell badge so that typically remain connected, such as flash memory keys, cameras, or bootable USB devices. The floppy-drive/media card reader and hard-drive carriers are not ...Use the headphone connector to attach headphones. 11 microphone connector Use the microphone connector to attach a personal computer microphone for devices that "Dell" is on whether you use in front of any of this button indicates the power state. The 3.5-inch drive drive-panel plate...
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A click indicates that typically remain connected, such as flash memory keys, cameras, or bootable USB devices. If you use the front USB connectors for your network. It is recommended that you use Category 5 wiring and ...
A click indicates that typically remain connected, such as flash memory keys, cameras, or bootable USB devices. If you use the front USB connectors for your network. It is recommended that you use Category 5 wiring and ...
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... computer is set to verify that the power strip is working by testing it with another device, such as a lamp. - Remove and then reinstall the memory modules (see "Cards" in your User's Guide). • Eliminate interference. Reseat the power cable into an electrical outlet and that the computer turns on . - Ensure...
... computer is set to verify that the power strip is working by testing it with another device, such as a lamp. - Remove and then reinstall the memory modules (see "Cards" in your User's Guide). • Eliminate interference. Reseat the power cable into an electrical outlet and that the computer turns on . - Ensure...
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... a faulty module or reinstalled all modules without error. • If available, install working graphics card into your computer (see "Memory" in your User's Guide). • If the problem persists, contact Dell (see "Contacting Dell" in your User's Guide). A possible USB failure • Reinstall all power and data cables and restart the computer. •...
... a faulty module or reinstalled all modules without error. • If available, install working graphics card into your computer (see "Memory" in your User's Guide). • If the problem persists, contact Dell (see "Contacting Dell" in your User's Guide). A possible USB failure • Reinstall all power and data cables and restart the computer. •...
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...) until you are detected. Light Pattern Problem Description Suggested Resolution No memory • If two or more memory modules are modules are using is supported by your computer (see "Memory" in your User's Guide). • If the problem persists, contact Dell (see "Contacting Dell" in your User's Guide). If the computer starts normally, continue to...
...) until you are detected. Light Pattern Problem Description Suggested Resolution No memory • If two or more memory modules are modules are using is supported by your computer (see "Memory" in your User's Guide). • If the problem persists, contact Dell (see "Contacting Dell" in your User's Guide). If the computer starts normally, continue to...
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... all modules without error. • If available, install working memory of the same type into your computer (see "Memory" in your User's Guide). • If the problem persists, contact Dell (see "Contacting Dell" in your User's Guide), reinstall one module, and then restart...down the beep code. 2 Run the Dell Diagnostics to identify the cause (see "Memory" in your User's Guide). Possible motherboard failure. No memory modules are installed, remove the modules (see "Dell Diagnostics" on page 33). Contact Dell (see "Contacting Dell" in your computer. If the computer starts...
... all modules without error. • If available, install working memory of the same type into your computer (see "Memory" in your User's Guide). • If the problem persists, contact Dell (see "Contacting Dell" in your User's Guide), reinstall one module, and then restart...down the beep code. 2 Run the Dell Diagnostics to identify the cause (see "Memory" in your User's Guide). Possible motherboard failure. No memory modules are installed, remove the modules (see "Dell Diagnostics" on page 33). Contact Dell (see "Contacting Dell" in your computer. If the computer starts...
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... failed to complete the boot routine three consecutive times for the same error (see "Contacting Dell" in your User's Guide for either the operating system or the program that the memory you received is not listed in the following table, see the documentation for assistance). Replace ... User's Guide). Possible motherboard failure or the real-time clock battery charge is supported by your computer (see "Memory" in your User's Guide). • If the problem persists, contact Dell (see "Replacing the Possible battery failure Battery" in your User's Guide). CPU fan failure. A cable may ...
... failed to complete the boot routine three consecutive times for the same error (see "Contacting Dell" in your User's Guide for either the operating system or the program that the memory you received is not listed in the following table, see the documentation for assistance). Replace ... User's Guide). Possible motherboard failure or the real-time clock battery charge is supported by your computer (see "Memory" in your User's Guide). • If the problem persists, contact Dell (see "Replacing the Possible battery failure Battery" in your User's Guide). CPU fan failure. A cable may ...
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...tests you want to run from the system setup program, memory, and various internal tests, and it appears and follow the instructions on your User's Guide). For any requirements for the selected device. When contacting Dell support, have your computer. The following tabs provide additional ... Test only) Parameters (Custom Test only) Function Displays the results of common symptoms and allows you cannot resolve the problem, contact Dell (see "Contacting Dell" in the left pane of system devices. Lists a number of the test and any error conditions encountered. If you to customize...
...tests you want to run from the system setup program, memory, and various internal tests, and it appears and follow the instructions on your User's Guide). For any requirements for the selected device. When contacting Dell support, have your computer. The following tabs provide additional ... Test only) Parameters (Custom Test only) Function Displays the results of common symptoms and allows you cannot resolve the problem, contact Dell (see "Contacting Dell" in the left pane of system devices. Lists a number of the test and any error conditions encountered. If you to customize...
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...Before you want to restore computer resources. d r i v e l e t t e r : \ I S N O T A C C E S S I R E D . NOT ENOUGH MEMORY OR RESOURCES. Quick Reference Guide 41 A R E Q U I B L E . The program that you are trying to open the program that you begin any of the procedures in this... Uninstall. 4 See the program documentation for installation instructions. S YS T E M D I N G S YS T E M N O T F O U N D - Contact Dell (see "Contacting Dell" in the Product Information Guide. O P E R A T I S K E R R O R - If so, run the program that you want to remove. 3 Click Uninstall...
...Before you want to restore computer resources. d r i v e l e t t e r : \ I S N O T A C C E S S I R E D . NOT ENOUGH MEMORY OR RESOURCES. Quick Reference Guide 41 A R E Q U I B L E . The program that you are trying to open the program that you begin any of the procedures in this... Uninstall. 4 See the program documentation for installation instructions. S YS T E M D I N G S YS T E M N O T F O U N D - Contact Dell (see "Contacting Dell" in the Product Information Guide. O P E R A T I S K E R R O R - If so, run the program that you want to remove. 3 Click Uninstall...
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...key on your keyboard or moving your mouse, press and hold the power button for minimum memory requirements. IF YOU EXPERIENCE OTHER MEMORY PROBLEMS - • Reseat the memory modules (see "Dell Diagnostics" on your computer. • Ensure that your computer meets the minimum hardware requirements needed... restart your computer is installed and configured properly. • Verify that the device drivers do not conflict with the memory. • Run the Dell Diagnostics (see "Removing the Front Panel" in the Product Information Guide. See the software documentation for information. •...
...key on your keyboard or moving your mouse, press and hold the power button for minimum memory requirements. IF YOU EXPERIENCE OTHER MEMORY PROBLEMS - • Reseat the memory modules (see "Dell Diagnostics" on your computer. • Ensure that your computer meets the minimum hardware requirements needed... restart your computer is installed and configured properly. • Verify that the device drivers do not conflict with the memory. • Run the Dell Diagnostics (see "Removing the Front Panel" in the Product Information Guide. See the software documentation for information. •...
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... Front Panel" in your User's Guide. • Run the Dell Diagnostics (see "Dell Diagnostics" on the setup diagram for bent or broken pins. TE S T T H E M O U S E - R U N T H E H A R D W A R E TR O U B L E S H O O T E R - Quick Reference Guide 45 R E I N S T A L L T H E M O U S E D R I V E R - See "Drivers" in your computer. Straighten any bent pins. • Remove any of memory supported by your User's Guide. CHECK THE MOUSE SETTINGS - Windows...
... Front Panel" in your User's Guide. • Run the Dell Diagnostics (see "Dell Diagnostics" on the setup diagram for bent or broken pins. TE S T T H E M O U S E - R U N T H E H A R D W A R E TR O U B L E S H O O T E R - Quick Reference Guide 45 R E I N S T A L L T H E M O U S E D R I V E R - See "Drivers" in your computer. Straighten any bent pins. • Remove any of memory supported by your User's Guide. CHECK THE MOUSE SETTINGS - Windows...
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The computer is receiving electrical power, but an internal power problem may be malfunctioning or incorrectly installed. • Remove and then reinstall all memory modules (see "Removing the Front Panel" in your User's Guide). • Remove and then reinstall any of interference are: • Power, keyboard, and mouse extension ...
The computer is receiving electrical power, but an internal power problem may be malfunctioning or incorrectly installed. • Remove and then reinstall all memory modules (see "Removing the Front Panel" in your User's Guide). • Remove and then reinstall any of interference are: • Power, keyboard, and mouse extension ...
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..., 40 Express Service Code, 6 F Files and Settings Transfer Wizard (Windows XP), 13 H hard drive activity light, 19 problems, 38 hardware beep codes, 30 conflicts, 32 Dell Diagnostics, 33 Hardware Troubleshooter, 32 headphone connector, 19 Help and Support Center, 8 help file Windows Help and Support Center, 8 54 Index I IEEE 1394 connectors, 19... Code, 6 Microsoft Windows, 6 Service Tag, 6 lights back of computer, 26 diagnostic, 19, 26 hard drive activity, 19 link integrity, 22 network, 22 network activity, 22 M memory problems, 44 messages error, 40 system, 31
..., 40 Express Service Code, 6 F Files and Settings Transfer Wizard (Windows XP), 13 H hard drive activity light, 19 problems, 38 hardware beep codes, 30 conflicts, 32 Dell Diagnostics, 33 Hardware Troubleshooter, 32 headphone connector, 19 Help and Support Center, 8 help file Windows Help and Support Center, 8 54 Index I IEEE 1394 connectors, 19... Code, 6 Microsoft Windows, 6 Service Tag, 6 lights back of computer, 26 diagnostic, 19, 26 hard drive activity, 19 link integrity, 22 network, 22 network activity, 22 M memory problems, 44 messages error, 40 system, 31
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..., 13 problems battery, 37 beep codes, 30 blue screen, 44 CD-RW drive, 38 computer crashes, 42-44 computer stops responding, 42-43 conflicts, 32 Dell Diagnostics, 33 diagnostic lights, 26 drives, 37 e-mail, 39 error messages, 40 general, 42 hard drive, 38 IEEE 1394, 41 Internet, 39 keyboard, 42... memory, 44 modem, 39 monitor hard to read, 51 monitor is blank, 50 mouse, 45 network, 46 optical drive, 38 power, 46 power light conditions, 46 ...
..., 13 problems battery, 37 beep codes, 30 blue screen, 44 CD-RW drive, 38 computer crashes, 42-44 computer stops responding, 42-43 conflicts, 32 Dell Diagnostics, 33 diagnostic lights, 26 drives, 37 e-mail, 39 error messages, 40 general, 42 hard drive, 38 IEEE 1394, 41 Internet, 39 keyboard, 42... memory, 44 modem, 39 monitor hard to read, 51 monitor is blank, 50 mouse, 45 network, 46 optical drive, 38 power, 46 power light conditions, 46 ...
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... 91 9 Troubleshooting 93 Solving Problems 93 Battery Problems 93 Drive Problems 93 E-Mail and Internet Problems 95 Keyboard Problems 96 Lockups and Software Problems 96 Memory Problems 98 Mouse Problems 99 Network Problems 99 Power Problems 100 Printer Problems 101 Scanner Problems 102 Sound Problems 103 6 Contents
... 91 9 Troubleshooting 93 Solving Problems 93 Battery Problems 93 Drive Problems 93 E-Mail and Internet Problems 95 Keyboard Problems 96 Lockups and Software Problems 96 Memory Problems 98 Mouse Problems 99 Network Problems 99 Power Problems 100 Printer Problems 101 Scanner Problems 102 Sound Problems 103 6 Contents
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... 160 DC Connector Pin Assignments 160 Replacing the Power Supply 169 Battery 169 About the Battery 169 Removing the Battery 170 Replacing the Battery 171 Memory 172 Fully Buffered DIMM (FBD) Memory Overview . . 173 Memory Installation 173 8 Contents
... 160 DC Connector Pin Assignments 160 Replacing the Power Supply 169 Battery 169 About the Battery 169 Removing the Battery 170 Replacing the Battery 171 Memory 172 Fully Buffered DIMM (FBD) Memory Overview . . 173 Memory Installation 173 8 Contents
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... 4-GB or Greater Configurations (32-bit Operating Systems Only 174 Removing Memory Without Memory Riser Cards . 175 Memory Installation (With Optional Memory Riser Cards) 179 Installing Memory (With Optional Memory Riser Cards) 180 Removing Memory (With Optional Memory Riser Cards) 187 Cards 194 Expansion Card Support 194 Installing an Expansion Card 195 Removing an Expansion Card 202 Removing...
... 4-GB or Greater Configurations (32-bit Operating Systems Only 174 Removing Memory Without Memory Riser Cards . 175 Memory Installation (With Optional Memory Riser Cards) 179 Installing Memory (With Optional Memory Riser Cards) 180 Removing Memory (With Optional Memory Riser Cards) 187 Cards 194 Expansion Card Support 194 Installing an Expansion Card 195 Removing an Expansion Card 202 Removing...
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... support history, service contract, online discussions with other Dell customers • Upgrades - configuration. Find It Here...dell.com user interface updates appropriate for your selections. support.dell.com tips, articles from technicians, and online courses, frequently asked questions NOTE: Select your Dell...Finding Information 17 Online discussion with technical support • Dell Technical Update Service - Service call and order status, warranty...e-mail notification of your region or business segment to support.dell.com, select your region or business segment, and enter...
... support history, service contract, online discussions with other Dell customers • Upgrades - configuration. Find It Here...dell.com user interface updates appropriate for your selections. support.dell.com tips, articles from technicians, and online courses, frequently asked questions NOTE: Select your Dell...Finding Information 17 Online discussion with technical support • Dell Technical Update Service - Service call and order status, warranty...e-mail notification of your region or business segment to support.dell.com, select your region or business segment, and enter...
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... drive bays. Instead, perform an operating system shutdown. 9 network link light The network link light is only for high-speed data devices such as flash memory keys, cameras, or bootable USB devices. The light in front of any of this button indicates power state. NOTICE: To avoid losing data, do not...
... drive bays. Instead, perform an operating system shutdown. 9 network link light The network link light is only for high-speed data devices such as flash memory keys, cameras, or bootable USB devices. The light in front of any of this button indicates power state. NOTICE: To avoid losing data, do not...