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...four back-panel USB 2.0compliant connectors one 3.5-inch USB media card reader with Bluetooth® wireless technology supports a maximum of five hard drives. Expansion Bus (continued) PCI Express x1: Connectors Connector size Connector data width (maximum) PCI Express x16 Connectors Connector size Connector data...lane one x16 164 pins 16 PCI Express lanes Drives Externally accessible: Internally accessible Available devices one 3.5-inch drive bay (FlexBay) up to three 5.25-inch drive bays four 3.5-inch SATA drive bays up to three 3.5-inch SATA hard drives two to three 5.25-inch SATA DVD-ROM...
...four back-panel USB 2.0compliant connectors one 3.5-inch USB media card reader with Bluetooth® wireless technology supports a maximum of five hard drives. Expansion Bus (continued) PCI Express x1: Connectors Connector size Connector data width (maximum) PCI Express x16 Connectors Connector size Connector data...lane one x16 164 pins 16 PCI Express lanes Drives Externally accessible: Internally accessible Available devices one 3.5-inch drive bay (FlexBay) up to three 5.25-inch drive bays four 3.5-inch SATA drive bays up to three 3.5-inch SATA hard drives two to three 5.25-inch SATA DVD-ROM...
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... the system board cannot start initialization. off (no light) - The computer is reading data from or writing data to the network. Drive activity light blue light - Network activity light (on state amber light - Rear of computer: Power button push button Power light blue ...yellow blinking light integrated network adapter) Specifications 29 A blinking blue light indicates the computer is not detecting a physical connection to the SATA hard drive or CD/DVD. Controls and Lights Front of computer: Link integrity light (on green light - This could be a system board or...
... the system board cannot start initialization. off (no light) - The computer is reading data from or writing data to the network. Drive activity light blue light - Network activity light (on state amber light - Rear of computer: Power button push button Power light blue ...yellow blinking light integrated network adapter) Specifications 29 A blinking blue light indicates the computer is not detecting a physical connection to the SATA hard drive or CD/DVD. Controls and Lights Front of computer: Link integrity light (on green light - This could be a system board or...
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.... Troubleshooting 35 AU X I L I L U R E - The touch pad or external mouse may be faulty. Enable the Pointing Device option in the Dell Diagnostics (see the documentation for more information. See your Service Manual failure. C D D R I V E C O N T R O L L E R F A I A R Y DEVICE FAILURE - The hard drive cannot read the data. Reinstall the memory modules and, if necessary, replace them. DI S K C : F A I L E D INITIALIZATION - The...
.... Troubleshooting 35 AU X I L I L U R E - The touch pad or external mouse may be faulty. Enable the Pointing Device option in the Dell Diagnostics (see the documentation for more information. See your Service Manual failure. C D D R I V E C O N T R O L L E R F A I A R Y DEVICE FAILURE - The hard drive cannot read the data. Reinstall the memory modules and, if necessary, replace them. DI S K C : F A I L E D INITIALIZATION - The...
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...), and boot the computer from the computer. Shut down the computer, remove the hard drive (see your Service Manual at support.dell.com for more information. The operation requires a hard drive in the hard drive bay. Install a hard drive in the bay before it can continue. Reinsert the card or try another card. The amount of paper. T H E F I ...hard drive, and restart the computer. Run the Hard Disk Drive tests in filenames. The hard drive does not respond to a different disk or use these characters in the Dell Diagnostics (see the Service Manual for the Vostro...
...), and boot the computer from the computer. Shut down the computer, remove the hard drive (see your Service Manual at support.dell.com for more information. The operation requires a hard drive in the hard drive bay. Install a hard drive in the bay before it can continue. Reinsert the card or try another card. The amount of paper. T H E F I ...hard drive, and restart the computer. Run the Hard Disk Drive tests in filenames. The hard drive does not respond to a different disk or use these characters in the Dell Diagnostics (see the Service Manual for the Vostro...
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... page 42). Run the Keyboard Controller test in the Dell Diagnostics (see "Dell Diagnostics" on page 42). L I C E N S E D C O N T E N T I S N O T A C C E S S I B L E I N M E D I A D I L U R E - Run the Hard Disk Drive tests in the Dell Diagnostics (see your Service Manual at support.dell.com), and boot the computer from a CD. Shut down the computer, remove the hard drive (see "Dell Diagnostics" on page 42). The message is installed...
... page 42). Run the Keyboard Controller test in the Dell Diagnostics (see "Dell Diagnostics" on page 42). L I C E N S E D C O N T E N T I S N O T A C C E S S I B L E I N M E D I A D I L U R E - Run the Hard Disk Drive tests in the Dell Diagnostics (see your Service Manual at support.dell.com), and boot the computer from a CD. Shut down the computer, remove the hard drive (see "Dell Diagnostics" on page 42). The message is installed...
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..., and partitioned as a boot device. If the hard drive is conflicting with the operating system, another program, or a utility. Reinstall the memory modules and, if necessary, replace them . MEMORY ODD/EVEN LOGIC FAILURE AT ADDRESS, READ VALUE EXPECTING VALUE - See your Service Manual at support.dell.com for more information. Reinstall the memory...
..., and partitioned as a boot device. If the hard drive is conflicting with the operating system, another program, or a utility. Reinstall the memory modules and, if necessary, replace them . MEMORY ODD/EVEN LOGIC FAILURE AT ADDRESS, READ VALUE EXPECTING VALUE - See your Service Manual at support.dell.com for more information. Reinstall the memory...
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... SHUTDOWN FAILURE - Run the System Set tests in the Dell Diagnostics (see "Dell Diagnostics" on page 42). Reinstall the hard drive (see "Dell Diagnostics" on the hard drive. The operating system cannot locate a sector on the hard drive. You may be malfunctioning. Run the Windows error-checking ... settings are defective, back up the data (if possible), and then reformat the hard drive. Connect your Service Manual at support.dell.com). OPTIONAL R O M B A D CHECKSUM - A R E Q U I R E D . A chip on the hard drive. If the problem persists, try to charge the battery.
... SHUTDOWN FAILURE - Run the System Set tests in the Dell Diagnostics (see "Dell Diagnostics" on page 42). Reinstall the hard drive (see "Dell Diagnostics" on the hard drive. The operating system cannot locate a sector on the hard drive. You may be malfunctioning. Run the Windows error-checking ... settings are defective, back up the data (if possible), and then reformat the hard drive. Connect your Service Manual at support.dell.com). OPTIONAL R O M B A D CHECKSUM - A R E Q U I R E D . A chip on the hard drive. If the problem persists, try to charge the battery.
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... OF RANGE MAY OR M A Y N O T I N D I C A T E A P O T E N T I A L H A R D D R I C E AVAILABLE - Troubleshooting 41 Possible hard drive failure during the operating system setup or is correct see "Contacting Dell" on page 69 for assistance). USB OVER CURRENT ERROR - Replace processor fan. Possible hard drive failure during harddrive start test (see "Contacting Dell" on hard drive, or the hard drive cable is loose, or no bootable device exists...
... OF RANGE MAY OR M A Y N O T I N D I C A T E A P O T E N T I A L H A R D D R I C E AVAILABLE - Troubleshooting 41 Possible hard drive failure during the operating system setup or is correct see "Contacting Dell" on page 69 for assistance). USB OVER CURRENT ERROR - Replace processor fan. Possible hard drive failure during harddrive start test (see "Contacting Dell" on hard drive, or the hard drive cable is loose, or no bootable device exists...
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... the safety instructions that you print these procedures before you experience a problem with your hard drive or from your computer. In the Hardware Troubleshooter list, select the option that best describes the problem and follow the remaining troubleshooting steps. Dell Diagnostics CAUTION: Before you begin . Windows Vista: 1 Click the Windows Vista Start button...
... the safety instructions that you print these procedures before you experience a problem with your hard drive or from your computer. In the Hardware Troubleshooter list, select the option that best describes the problem and follow the remaining troubleshooting steps. Dell Diagnostics CAUTION: Before you begin . Windows Vista: 1 Click the Windows Vista Start button...
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... connected to an electrical outlet that no diagnostics utility partition has been found, run the Dell Diagnostics from the Drivers and Utilities media. 4 Press any key to start the Dell Diagnostics from the diagnostics utility partition on your hard drive, and follow the instructions on (or restart) your computer and try again. NOTE: If...
... connected to an electrical outlet that no diagnostics utility partition has been found, run the Dell Diagnostics from the Drivers and Utilities media. 4 Press any key to start the Dell Diagnostics from the diagnostics utility partition on your hard drive, and follow the instructions on (or restart) your computer and try again. NOTE: If...
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... right-click the icon. 48 Troubleshooting Accessing the Dell Support Utility Access the Dell Support Utility from the Start menu, go to support.dell.com/technicalupdate. BACK UP YOUR FILES IMMEDIATELY • Use a virus-scanning program to check the hard drive, floppy disks, CDs, or DVDs •... Save and close any open files or programs and shut down your computer through the Start menu Dell Technical Update Service The Dell Technical Update service provides proactive e-mail notification of ...
... right-click the icon. 48 Troubleshooting Accessing the Dell Support Utility Access the Dell Support Utility from the Start menu, go to support.dell.com/technicalupdate. BACK UP YOUR FILES IMMEDIATELY • Use a virus-scanning program to check the hard drive, floppy disks, CDs, or DVDs •... Save and close any open files or programs and shut down your computer through the Start menu Dell Technical Update Service The Dell Technical Update service provides proactive e-mail notification of ...
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The drivers that are used by your operating system. If you want to your hard drive as described in your system window. 6 Click the driver that driver is not required by your computer are automatically displayed in the My Drivers-The ...User Account Control window may appear. Reinstalling Software 53 For drivers information, see the Windows desktop, reinsert the Drivers and Utilities media. 5 At the Welcome Dell System Owner screen, click Next. NOTE: In most cases, the Drivers and Utilities program starts running automatically. NOTE: The Drivers and Utilities program displays drivers...
The drivers that are used by your operating system. If you want to your hard drive as described in your system window. 6 Click the driver that driver is not required by your computer are automatically displayed in the My Drivers-The ...User Account Control window may appear. Reinstalling Software 53 For drivers information, see the Windows desktop, reinsert the Drivers and Utilities media. 5 At the Welcome Dell System Owner screen, click Next. NOTE: In most cases, the Drivers and Utilities program starts running automatically. NOTE: The Drivers and Utilities program displays drivers...
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...my computer for restoring your operating system and preserving data files. • Dell PC Restore by Symantec (available in Windows XP) and Dell Factory Image Restore (available in Windows Vista) returns your hard drive to the operating state it to return your operating system problem. Both ...permanently delete all data on the hard drive and remove any programs installed after you to...
...my computer for restoring your operating system and preserving data files. • Dell PC Restore by Symantec (available in Windows XP) and Dell Factory Image Restore (available in Windows Vista) returns your hard drive to the operating state it to return your operating system problem. Both ...permanently delete all data on the hard drive and remove any programs installed after you to...
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... does not disable System Restore; Use PC Restore or Dell Factory Image Restore only if System Restore did not resolve your computer-including data files-are permanently deleted from the hard 56 Reinstalling Software Any programs or files added since you received your hard drive to the operating state it was in certain countries...
... does not disable System Restore; Use PC Restore or Dell Factory Image Restore only if System Restore did not resolve your computer-including data files-are permanently deleted from the hard 56 Reinstalling Software Any programs or files added since you received your hard drive to the operating state it was in certain countries...
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... After the computer restarts, click OK. Removing PC Restore: NOTICE: Removing Dell PC Restore from the hard drive permanently deletes the PC Restore utility from your computer operating system. After you have removed Dell PC Restore, you do not want to its original operating state, the ... Data files include documents, spreadsheets, e-mail messages, digital photos, music files, and so on . 6 Click Next. Windows XP: Dell PC Restore Using PC Restore: 1 Turn on the computer. drive. Reinstalling Software 57 If you will not be able to use it to restart the computer.
... After the computer restarts, click OK. Removing PC Restore: NOTICE: Removing Dell PC Restore from the hard drive permanently deletes the PC Restore utility from your computer operating system. After you have removed Dell PC Restore, you do not want to its original operating state, the ... Data files include documents, spreadsheets, e-mail messages, digital photos, music files, and so on . 6 Click Next. Windows XP: Dell PC Restore Using PC Restore: 1 Turn on the computer. drive. Reinstalling Software 57 If you will not be able to use it to restart the computer.
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...: If you do not remove PC Restore from the hard drive, you cannot ever recall it was not found. Windows Vista: Dell Factory Image Restore 1 Turn on as a local user. When the Dell logo appears, press several times to gain additional hard drive space. It is recommended that the partition was in ... partition for Free Space. 7 Click Finish to close the PC Restore Removal window and restart the computer. Click Quit; Dell PC Restore enables you to restore your hard drive to the operating state it , and you will never be able to use PC Restore to return your computer operating system...
...: If you do not remove PC Restore from the hard drive, you cannot ever recall it was not found. Windows Vista: Dell Factory Image Restore 1 Turn on as a local user. When the Dell logo appears, press several times to gain additional hard drive space. It is recommended that the partition was in ... partition for Free Space. 7 Click Finish to close the PC Restore Removal window and restart the computer. Click Quit; Dell PC Restore enables you to restore your hard drive to the operating state it , and you will never be able to use PC Restore to return your computer operating system...
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... the Windows operating system to correct a problem with your configuration, you do not want to continue reformatting the hard drive and restoring the system software to complete. See "Returning to select Dell Factory Tools, then Dell Factory Image Restore. NOTE: The Drivers and Utilities media contains drivers that you need to a Previous Device Driver...
... the Windows operating system to correct a problem with your configuration, you do not want to continue reformatting the hard drive and restoring the system software to complete. See "Returning to select Dell Factory Tools, then Dell Factory Image Restore. NOTE: The Drivers and Utilities media contains drivers that you need to a Previous Device Driver...
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... is located on your hard drive and at support.dell.com. • How to remove and replace parts • How to configure system settings • How to troubleshoot and solve problems Dell Technology Guide • About your operating system The Dell Technology Guide is available ...Contents Safety, Regulatory, Warranty, and Support Documentation This type of information may have shipped with your computer can be found at support.dell.com. only) • Safety instructions • Regulatory information • Ergonomics information • End User License Agreement Service Manual...
... is located on your hard drive and at support.dell.com. • How to remove and replace parts • How to configure system settings • How to troubleshoot and solve problems Dell Technology Guide • About your operating system The Dell Technology Guide is available ...Contents Safety, Regulatory, Warranty, and Support Documentation This type of information may have shipped with your computer can be found at support.dell.com. only) • Safety instructions • Regulatory information • Ergonomics information • End User License Agreement Service Manual...
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... 48 technical support and customer service, 64 Technical Update Service, 48 Dell Diagnostics, 42 starting from the Drivers and Utilities media, 43 starting from your hard drive, 43 Dell Factory Image Restore, 58 Dell Technology Guide, 62 DellConnect, 64 Desktop System Software, 61 diagnostics beep ...codes, 33 Dell, 42 documentation, 61 Dell Technology Guide, 62 Service Manual, 62 drivers, 51 Drivers ...
... 48 technical support and customer service, 64 Technical Update Service, 48 Dell Diagnostics, 42 starting from the Drivers and Utilities media, 43 starting from your hard drive, 43 Dell Factory Image Restore, 58 Dell Technology Guide, 62 DellConnect, 64 Desktop System Software, 61 diagnostics beep ...codes, 33 Dell, 42 documentation, 61 Dell Technology Guide, 62 Service Manual, 62 drivers, 51 Drivers ...
Service Manual
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Back to Contents Page Drives Dell™ Vostro™ 410 Service Manual About the Drives in Your Computer Your computer supports a combination of these devices: l Up to four 3.5-inch SATA hard drives l Up to three SATA 5.25-inch optical drives (with your computer. For additional safety best practices information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at the same time) l One...
Back to Contents Page Drives Dell™ Vostro™ 410 Service Manual About the Drives in Your Computer Your computer supports a combination of these devices: l Up to four 3.5-inch SATA hard drives l Up to three SATA 5.25-inch optical drives (with your computer. For additional safety best practices information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at the same time) l One...