Setup and Quick Reference Guide
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For more information about your computer. Dell™ Vostro™ 420/220/220s Setup and Quick Reference Guide This guide provides a features overview, specifications, and quick setup, software, and troubleshooting information for your operating system, devices, and technologies, see the Dell Technology Guide at support.dell.com. Models: DCSCLF, DCSCMF, DCSCSF www.dell.com | support.dell.com
For more information about your computer. Dell™ Vostro™ 420/220/220s Setup and Quick Reference Guide This guide provides a features overview, specifications, and quick setup, software, and troubleshooting information for your operating system, devices, and technologies, see the Dell Technology Guide at support.dell.com. Models: DCSCLF, DCSCMF, DCSCSF www.dell.com | support.dell.com
Setup and Quick Reference Guide
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Vostro 220s Back View 28 Vostro 220s Back Panel Connectors 29 4 Specifications 31 5 Troubleshooting 39 Tools 39 Power Lights 39 Beep Codes 39 Error Messages 41 System Messages 46 Troubleshooting Software and Hardware Problems 47 Dell Diagnostics 48 Troubleshooting Tips 50 Power Problems 50 Memory Problems 51 Lockups and Software Problems 52 Dell Technical Update Service 54 Dell Support Utility 55 6 Reinstalling Software 57 Drivers 57 Identifying Drivers 57 Reinstalling Drivers and Utilities 58 4 Contents
Vostro 220s Back View 28 Vostro 220s Back Panel Connectors 29 4 Specifications 31 5 Troubleshooting 39 Tools 39 Power Lights 39 Beep Codes 39 Error Messages 41 System Messages 46 Troubleshooting Software and Hardware Problems 47 Dell Diagnostics 48 Troubleshooting Tips 50 Power Problems 50 Memory Problems 51 Lockups and Software Problems 52 Dell Technical Update Service 54 Dell Support Utility 55 6 Reinstalling Software 57 Drivers 57 Identifying Drivers 57 Reinstalling Drivers and Utilities 58 4 Contents
Setup and Quick Reference Guide
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Processor Processor types: Vostro 420: Vostro 220, 220s: Level 2 (L2) cache Front side bus Intel® Core™2 Quad, Core™2 Duo processors Intel Core™2 Duo, Celeron®, Pentium® processors minimum ... information regarding the configuration of 10/100/1000 Mbps communication Memory Type Memory connectors Memory modules supported DDR2 800 MHz SDRAM (DDR2 667 MHz capable) Vostro 420: four Vostro 220/220s: two 512 MB, 1 GB, or 2 GB Specifications 31 Specifications NOTE: Offerings may vary by region.
Processor Processor types: Vostro 420: Vostro 220, 220s: Level 2 (L2) cache Front side bus Intel® Core™2 Quad, Core™2 Duo processors Intel Core™2 Duo, Celeron®, Pentium® processors minimum ... information regarding the configuration of 10/100/1000 Mbps communication Memory Type Memory connectors Memory modules supported DDR2 800 MHz SDRAM (DDR2 667 MHz capable) Vostro 420: four Vostro 220/220s: two 512 MB, 1 GB, or 2 GB Specifications 31 Specifications NOTE: Offerings may vary by region.
Setup and Quick Reference Guide
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...-inch Optical Disk Drives one media card reader (optional) Vostro 220: two 5.25-inch Optical Disk Drives one media card reader (optional) Vostro 220s: one 5.25-inch Optical Disk Drive one media card reader (optional) Internally accessible Vostro 420: one to 1 TB optional) • SATA ... hard drives (80 GB to four 3.5-inch SATA drive bays Vostro 220/220s: one 3.5-inch USB media card reader with Bluetooth® • external USB floppy disk drive Connectors External connectors: Video Network adapter VGA connector display port (Vostro 420 only) RJ-45 connector 34 Specifications
...-inch Optical Disk Drives one media card reader (optional) Vostro 220: two 5.25-inch Optical Disk Drives one media card reader (optional) Vostro 220s: one 5.25-inch Optical Disk Drive one media card reader (optional) Internally accessible Vostro 420: one to 1 TB optional) • SATA ... hard drives (80 GB to four 3.5-inch SATA drive bays Vostro 220/220s: one 3.5-inch USB media card reader with Bluetooth® • external USB floppy disk drive Connectors External connectors: Video Network adapter VGA connector display port (Vostro 420 only) RJ-45 connector 34 Specifications
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... Problems" on yellow blinking light integrated network adapter) 36 Specifications Network activity light (on page 50). Connectors (continued) Front panel audio HDA header Processor Memory Power 12V Power one 10-pin connector one 775-pin connector Vostro 420: four 240-pin connectors Vostro 220/220s: two 240-pin connectors one 4-pin connector one 24-pin...
... Problems" on yellow blinking light integrated network adapter) 36 Specifications Network activity light (on page 50). Connectors (continued) Front panel audio HDA header Processor Memory Power 12V Power one 10-pin connector one 775-pin connector Vostro 420: four 240-pin connectors Vostro 220/220s: two 240-pin connectors one 4-pin connector one 24-pin...
Setup and Quick Reference Guide
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... 1023 BTU/hr for important voltage setting information) Vostro 420: 115/230 VAC, 50/60 Hz, 8A/4A Vostro 220: 115/230 VAC, 50/60 Hz, 7A/4A Vostro 220s: 115/230 VAC, 50/60 Hz, 6A/3A Coin-cell battery 3-V CR2032 lithium coin cell Physical Vostro 420 Vostro 220 Vostro 220s height - 41.4 cm (16.3 in) width...lb) height - 35.4 cm (13.9 in) width - 10 cm (3.9 in) depth - 41.5 cm (16.3in) weight -7.98 kg - 8.9 kg (17.6 lb - 20 lb) Specifications 37 Voltage (see the safety information that shipped with your computer for 250 W power supply, 853 BTU/hr NOTE: Heat dissipation is calculated by using...
... 1023 BTU/hr for important voltage setting information) Vostro 420: 115/230 VAC, 50/60 Hz, 8A/4A Vostro 220: 115/230 VAC, 50/60 Hz, 7A/4A Vostro 220s: 115/230 VAC, 50/60 Hz, 6A/3A Coin-cell battery 3-V CR2032 lithium coin cell Physical Vostro 420 Vostro 220 Vostro 220s height - 41.4 cm (16.3 in) width...lb) height - 35.4 cm (13.9 in) width - 10 cm (3.9 in) depth - 41.5 cm (16.3in) weight -7.98 kg - 8.9 kg (17.6 lb - 20 lb) Specifications 37 Voltage (see the safety information that shipped with your computer for 250 W power supply, 853 BTU/hr NOTE: Heat dissipation is calculated by using...
Setup and Features Information Tech Sheet
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...ray R/W 3.5-inch USB media card reader with your computer, go to support.dell.com. Specifications NOTE: The following specifications are only those required by law to four Vostro 220/220s - one Vostro 420/220/220s - Available devices 3.5-inch SATA hard drives (80 GB to two NOTE: Internal...optional Bluetooth® external USB floppy disk drive For a complete and current listing of the specifications for discrete graphics option via PCIe x16 graphics card slot. three Vostro 220 - NOTE: Supports Blu-Ray™ 1.1 playback and Dynamic Video Memory Technology (DVMT)....
...ray R/W 3.5-inch USB media card reader with your computer, go to support.dell.com. Specifications NOTE: The following specifications are only those required by law to four Vostro 220/220s - one Vostro 420/220/220s - Available devices 3.5-inch SATA hard drives (80 GB to two NOTE: Internal...optional Bluetooth® external USB floppy disk drive For a complete and current listing of the specifications for discrete graphics option via PCIe x16 graphics card slot. three Vostro 220 - NOTE: Supports Blu-Ray™ 1.1 playback and Dynamic Video Memory Technology (DVMT)....