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...memory keys, cameras, or bootable USB devices. 4 5.25-inch drive Can hold a CD/DVD drive, or a media card reader, a floppy bay with a floppy drive panel plate or media card reader; For more information, see "Diagnostic Lights" in the center of the four 5.25-inch drive bays. NOTE: To...or musical input into a sound or telephony program. 12 diagnostic lights (4) Use these lights to help you connect occasionally, such as printers and keyboards. 8 power button, power light Press the power button to the hard drive. you can rotate the Dell badge so that "Dell" is on when a ...
...memory keys, cameras, or bootable USB devices. 4 5.25-inch drive Can hold a CD/DVD drive, or a media card reader, a floppy bay with a floppy drive panel plate or media card reader; For more information, see "Diagnostic Lights" in the center of the four 5.25-inch drive bays. NOTE: To...or musical input into a sound or telephony program. 12 diagnostic lights (4) Use these lights to help you connect occasionally, such as printers and keyboards. 8 power button, power light Press the power button to the hard drive. you can rotate the Dell badge so that "Dell" is on when a ...
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.... NOTE: The integrated parallel connector is automatically disabled if the computer detects an installed card containing a parallel connector configured to the parallel connector. On computers with a sound card, use the connector on the card. On computers with a sound card, use the connector on the card. 5 line-out connector Use the green line-out connector to the computer.
.... NOTE: The integrated parallel connector is automatically disabled if the computer detects an installed card containing a parallel connector configured to the parallel connector. On computers with a sound card, use the connector on the card. On computers with a sound card, use the connector on the card. 5 line-out connector Use the green line-out connector to the computer.
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...Connect a properly working keyboard to the computer. See "Restoring Your Operating System" in your User's Guide). ENSURE THAT THE IEEE 1394 CARD IS PROPERLY SEATED ENSURE THAT THE IEEE 1394 CABLE IS CONNECTED SECURELY TO THE SYSTEM BOARD CONNECTOR AND THE CONNECTOR ON THE FRONT I/O ... CONNECTED TO THE COMPUTER AND TO THE ELECTRICAL OUTLET 42 Quick Reference Guide Windows Vista: 1 Click Start → Control Panel→ Hardware and Sound. 2 Click Device Manager. Contact Dell (see "Turning Off Your Computer" in the Product Information Guide. R U N T H E H A R D W A R E TR O U B...
...Connect a properly working keyboard to the computer. See "Restoring Your Operating System" in your User's Guide). ENSURE THAT THE IEEE 1394 CARD IS PROPERLY SEATED ENSURE THAT THE IEEE 1394 CABLE IS CONNECTED SECURELY TO THE SYSTEM BOARD CONNECTOR AND THE CONNECTOR ON THE FRONT I/O ... CONNECTED TO THE COMPUTER AND TO THE ELECTRICAL OUTLET 42 Quick Reference Guide Windows Vista: 1 Click Start → Control Panel→ Hardware and Sound. 2 Click Device Manager. Contact Dell (see "Turning Off Your Computer" in the Product Information Guide. R U N T H E H A R D W A R E TR O U B...
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... that the electrical outlet is automatically disabled when headphones are connected to the computer's front-panel headphone connector. Sound and Speaker Problems CAUTION: Before you purchased a sound card, ensure that the speakers are connected to the card. Always check to check for interference. C H E C K T H E S P E A K E R C A B L E C O N N E C T I O N - See "Restoring Your Operating System" in the Product Information Guide. No...
... that the electrical outlet is automatically disabled when headphones are connected to the computer's front-panel headphone connector. Sound and Speaker Problems CAUTION: Before you purchased a sound card, ensure that the speakers are connected to the card. Always check to check for interference. C H E C K T H E S P E A K E R C A B L E C O N N E C T I O N - See "Restoring Your Operating System" in the Product Information Guide. No...
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Windows Vista: 1 Click Start → Control Panel→ Hardware and Sound→ Personalization→ Display Settings. 2 Adjust Resolution and Colors settings, as needed. 3D image quality is readable TURN ... that the power cable for the graphics card(s) is correctly attached to change or click the Display icon. 3 Try different settings for instructions on adjusting the contrast and brightness, demagnetizing (degaussing) the monitor, and running the monitor self-test. Contact Dell (see "Contacting Dell" in your User's Guide). 52 Quick Reference Guide C H E C K T H E M O N I T O R S E...
Windows Vista: 1 Click Start → Control Panel→ Hardware and Sound→ Personalization→ Display Settings. 2 Adjust Resolution and Colors settings, as needed. 3D image quality is readable TURN ... that the power cable for the graphics card(s) is correctly attached to change or click the Display icon. 3 Try different settings for instructions on adjusting the contrast and brightness, demagnetizing (degaussing) the monitor, and running the monitor self-test. Contact Dell (see "Contacting Dell" in your User's Guide). 52 Quick Reference Guide C H E C K T H E M O N I T O R S E...
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...Plug USB, audio, and other devices into the appropriate connector (see "Back Panel Connectors" on page 24 for voice or musical input into a sound or telephony program. This includes one PCI Express x8 (wired as x4) and one PCI, two PCI Express 2.0 x16, and two PCI-X... vents are blocked. Blocking them would cause serious thermal problems. About Your Computer 23 Slots 1 and 7 support half-length cards. Slots 2-6 support full-length cards. 11 microphone connector 12 headphone connector Use the microphone connector to attach headphones. This includes one PCI-X slot. CAUTION: Ensure...
...Plug USB, audio, and other devices into the appropriate connector (see "Back Panel Connectors" on page 24 for voice or musical input into a sound or telephony program. This includes one PCI Express x8 (wired as x4) and one PCI, two PCI Express 2.0 x16, and two PCI-X... vents are blocked. Blocking them would cause serious thermal problems. About Your Computer 23 Slots 1 and 7 support half-length cards. Slots 2-6 support full-length cards. 11 microphone connector 12 headphone connector Use the microphone connector to attach headphones. This includes one PCI-X slot. CAUTION: Ensure...
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... with integrated amplifiers. NOTE: The integrated parallel connector is automatically disabled if the computer detects an installed card containing a parallel connector configured to attach most speakers with a sound card, use the connector on page 75. 2 mouse connector Plug a standard PS/2 mouse into a USB... you connect a mouse to the parallel connector. For more information, see "System Setup Options" on the card. 24 About Your Computer On computers with a sound card, use the connector on the card. 5 line-out connector Use the green line-out connector to the same address.
... with integrated amplifiers. NOTE: The integrated parallel connector is automatically disabled if the computer detects an installed card containing a parallel connector configured to attach most speakers with a sound card, use the connector on page 75. 2 mouse connector Plug a standard PS/2 mouse into a USB... you connect a mouse to the parallel connector. For more information, see "System Setup Options" on the card. 24 About Your Computer On computers with a sound card, use the connector on the card. 5 line-out connector Use the green line-out connector to the same address.
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... system setup, select Integrated Audio, and then change the setting to Off. Do not connect external audio devices to the sound card's connectors. 1 2 1 card retention device 2 tab 15 Ensure that all connectors are properly cabled and firmly seated. Adding and Replacing Parts 201 NOTICE: To connect a network cable, first ...
... system setup, select Integrated Audio, and then change the setting to Off. Do not connect external audio devices to the sound card's connectors. 1 2 1 card retention device 2 tab 15 Ensure that all connectors are properly cabled and firmly seated. Adding and Replacing Parts 201 NOTICE: To connect a network cable, first ...
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b Connect external audio devices to On. 1 2 1 card retention device 2 tab NOTICE: To connect a network cable, first plug the cable into the network device and then plug the cable into the computer. 14 ... page 145), reconnect the computer and devices to electrical outlets, and then turn them on the back panel of the computer. 17 If you removed a sound card: a Enter system setup, select Integrated Audio, and then change the setting to the audio connectors on . 15 Uninstall the driver for the removed...
b Connect external audio devices to On. 1 2 1 card retention device 2 tab NOTICE: To connect a network cable, first plug the cable into the network device and then plug the cable into the computer. 14 ... page 145), reconnect the computer and devices to electrical outlets, and then turn them on the back panel of the computer. 17 If you removed a sound card: a Enter system setup, select Integrated Audio, and then change the setting to the audio connectors on . 15 Uninstall the driver for the removed...
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...in some computers) where you insert an expansion card, connecting it to as dual display mode. Examples include video, modem, and sound cards. expansion slot - Use the Express Service Code when contacting Dell for testing the accuracy of data as an ...a sticker on the system board (in and out of your Dell™ computer. extended display mode - electrostatic discharge - ENERGY STAR® - Environmental Protection Agency requirements that includes special circuitry for assistance. expansion card - A connector on your display. ExpressCards support both the PCI...
...in some computers) where you insert an expansion card, connecting it to as dual display mode. Examples include video, modem, and sound cards. expansion slot - Use the Express Service Code when contacting Dell for testing the accuracy of data as an ...a sticker on the system board (in and out of your Dell™ computer. extended display mode - electrostatic discharge - ENERGY STAR® - Environmental Protection Agency requirements that includes special circuitry for assistance. expansion card - A connector on your display. ExpressCards support both the PCI...