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...50 If the screen is blank 50 If the screen is difficult to read 51 3 Troubleshooting Tools 53 Diagnostic Lights 53 Dell Diagnostics 56 Dell Diagnostics Main Menu 56 Drivers 57 What Is a Driver 57 Identifying Drivers 58 Reinstalling Drivers 58 Resolving Software and Hardware ...Incompatibilities 59 Restoring Your Operating System 59 Using Microsoft Windows XP System Restore 60 Using Dell PC Restore by Symantec 61 4 Removing and Installing Parts 63 Before You Begin 63 Recommended Tools 63 Turn Off Your Computer 63 Before Working Inside...
...50 If the screen is blank 50 If the screen is difficult to read 51 3 Troubleshooting Tools 53 Diagnostic Lights 53 Dell Diagnostics 56 Dell Diagnostics Main Menu 56 Drivers 57 What Is a Driver 57 Identifying Drivers 58 Reinstalling Drivers 58 Resolving Software and Hardware ...Incompatibilities 59 Restoring Your Operating System 59 Using Microsoft Windows XP System Restore 60 Using Dell PC Restore by Symantec 61 4 Removing and Installing Parts 63 Before You Begin 63 Recommended Tools 63 Turn Off Your Computer 63 Before Working Inside...
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...120-GB drives installed, you have selected when you might have 240 GB on page 35). Although several RAID configurations are available, Dell offers either a RAID level 0 configuration or a RAID level 1 configuration for the data integrity requirements of the drives. The ...segment 4 segment 6 hard drive 2 Another advantage of a RAID level 0 configuration is present, then that you purchased your computer can be made part of data sequentially across the physical drives to ensure that it can only create a RAID level 0 configuration using the Intel RAID configuration program, or...
...120-GB drives installed, you have selected when you might have 240 GB on page 35). Although several RAID configurations are available, Dell offers either a RAID level 0 configuration or a RAID level 1 configuration for the data integrity requirements of the drives. The ...segment 4 segment 6 hard drive 2 Another advantage of a RAID level 0 configuration is present, then that you purchased your computer can be made part of data sequentially across the physical drives to ensure that it can only create a RAID level 0 configuration using the Intel RAID configuration program, or...
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... you have changed your SATA operation settings, restore your previous SATA operation settings and retry booting into your computer: • If you added or removed a part before the problem started, review the installation procedures and ensure that the part is correctly installed. • If a peripheral device does not work properly, contact...
... you have changed your SATA operation settings, restore your previous SATA operation settings and retry booting into your computer: • If you added or removed a part before the problem started, review the installation procedures and ensure that the part is correctly installed. • If a peripheral device does not work properly, contact...
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...Custom Test Symptom Tree Function Performs a quick test of the procedures in this section, follow the instructions on your computer. 2 When the DELL™ logo appears, press immediately. This test typically takes 1 hour or more and requires you to wait until you wait too long... shut down the error code and problem description and follow the safety instructions in "Solving Problems" on (or restart) your part. If you cannot resolve the error condition, contact Dell (see page 63) and try again. 3 When the boot device list appears, highlight Boot to Utility Partition and press...
...Custom Test Symptom Tree Function Performs a quick test of the procedures in this section, follow the instructions on your computer. 2 When the DELL™ logo appears, press immediately. This test typically takes 1 hour or more and requires you to wait until you wait too long... shut down the error code and problem description and follow the safety instructions in "Solving Problems" on (or restart) your part. If you cannot resolve the error condition, contact Dell (see page 63) and try again. 3 When the boot device list appears, highlight Boot to Utility Partition and press...
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... system, press and hold the power button for removing and installing the components in your Dell™ Product Information Guide. • A component can be replaced by performing the removal procedure in your computer. Removing and Installing Parts 63 b In the Turn off computer window, click Turn off . If your computer and attached... steps in "Turn Off Your Computer" and "Before Working Inside Your Computer." • You have read the safety information in reverse order. Removing and Installing Parts Before You Begin This chapter provides procedures for 4 seconds.
... system, press and hold the power button for removing and installing the components in your Dell™ Product Information Guide. • A component can be replaced by performing the removal procedure in your computer. Removing and Installing Parts 63 b In the Turn off computer window, click Turn off . If your computer and attached... steps in "Turn Off Your Computer" and "Before Working Inside Your Computer." • You have read the safety information in reverse order. Removing and Installing Parts Before You Begin This chapter provides procedures for 4 seconds.
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Damage due to servicing that is not authorized by Dell is not covered by its strain-relief loop, not on a card. As you pull connectors apart, keep them evenly aligned to help ensure your computer. ... Product Information Guide. if you are correctly oriented and aligned. Also, before you connect a cable, ensure that could harm internal components. 64 Removing and Installing Parts NOTICE: To disconnect a network cable, first unplug the cable from your computer and then unplug it from the network wall jack. 2 Disconnect any telephone or...
Damage due to servicing that is not authorized by Dell is not covered by its strain-relief loop, not on a card. As you pull connectors apart, keep them evenly aligned to help ensure your computer. ... Product Information Guide. if you are correctly oriented and aligned. Also, before you connect a cable, ensure that could harm internal components. 64 Removing and Installing Parts NOTICE: To disconnect a network cable, first unplug the cable from your computer and then unplug it from the network wall jack. 2 Disconnect any telephone or...
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Can contain an optional floppy drive or optional Media Card Reader. Removing and Installing Parts 65 See "Removing the Computer Cover" on page 20. Press to remove the cover. For information on using the Media Card Reader, see "Using a Media Card Reader (Optional)" on page 68. Front View of the Computer 1 13 2 12 3 11 10 9 8 4 7 5 6 1 cover latch release 2 CD or DVD activity light 3 CD or DVD eject button 4 FlexBay drives (2) Use this latch to eject a disc from the CD or DVD drive. The drive light is on when the computer reads data from the CD or DVD drive.
Can contain an optional floppy drive or optional Media Card Reader. Removing and Installing Parts 65 See "Removing the Computer Cover" on page 20. Press to remove the cover. For information on using the Media Card Reader, see "Using a Media Card Reader (Optional)" on page 68. Front View of the Computer 1 13 2 12 3 11 10 9 8 4 7 5 6 1 cover latch release 2 CD or DVD activity light 3 CD or DVD eject button 4 FlexBay drives (2) Use this latch to eject a disc from the CD or DVD drive. The drive light is on when the computer reads data from the CD or DVD drive.
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... on the diagnostic code. For adequate cooling, do not use the back USB connectors for devices that you access the Dell Support website or call technical support. 66 Removing and Installing Parts Use the headphone connector to the system. 5 IEEE 1394 connector (optional) 6 vents 7 USB 2.0 connectors (2) 8 power button 9 hard-drive activity light...
... on the diagnostic code. For adequate cooling, do not use the back USB connectors for devices that you access the Dell Support website or call technical support. 66 Removing and Installing Parts Use the headphone connector to the system. 5 IEEE 1394 connector (optional) 6 vents 7 USB 2.0 connectors (2) 8 power button 9 hard-drive activity light...
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...; Center/subwoofer (Center/LFE) connector - Use the yellow subwoofer connector to attach headphones and most speakers with integrated amplifiers. • Microphone connector - Removing and Installing Parts 67 Use the green line-out connector to attach multiple speakers. Use the blue line-in connector -
...; Center/subwoofer (Center/LFE) connector - Use the yellow subwoofer connector to attach headphones and most speakers with integrated amplifiers. • Microphone connector - Removing and Installing Parts 67 Use the green line-out connector to attach multiple speakers. Use the blue line-in connector -
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... PCI or PCI Express cards. Connect the other end of the network cable to the network connector on the top panel. 68 Removing and Installing Parts 3 network connector 4 USB 2.0 connectors (5) 5 card slots (6) To attach your computer to a network or broadband device, connect one end of a network cable to either the computer...
... PCI or PCI Express cards. Connect the other end of the network cable to the network connector on the top panel. 68 Removing and Installing Parts 3 network connector 4 USB 2.0 connectors (5) 5 card slots (6) To attach your computer to a network or broadband device, connect one end of a network cable to either the computer...
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cover latch release computer cover back of computer hinge tabs (3) 5 Locate the three hinge tabs on the bottom edge of the computer. 6 Grip the sides of the computer cover and pivot the cover up. 7 Lift the cover away and set it aside in a secure location. Removing and Installing Parts 69
cover latch release computer cover back of computer hinge tabs (3) 5 Locate the three hinge tabs on the bottom edge of the computer. 6 Grip the sides of the computer cover and pivot the cover up. 7 Lift the cover away and set it aside in a secure location. Removing and Installing Parts 69
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Inside View of Your Computer CAUTION: Before you begin any of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions in the Product Information Guide. power supply system board CD or DVD drive *floppy drive *may not be present on all computers hard drive 70 Removing and Installing Parts
Inside View of Your Computer CAUTION: Before you begin any of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions in the Product Information Guide. power supply system board CD or DVD drive *floppy drive *may not be present on all computers hard drive 70 Removing and Installing Parts
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... (RTCRST) FlexBay USB connector PCI Express x1 card connector PCI Express x16 card connector PCI Express x4 card connector PCI card connectors Removing and Installing Parts 71
... (RTCRST) FlexBay USB connector PCI Express x1 card connector PCI Express x16 card connector PCI Express x4 card connector PCI card connectors Removing and Installing Parts 71
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... modules installed in connectors DIMM_1 and DIMM_2 and another matched pair installed in connectors DIMM_3 and DIMM_4 • If you install mixed pairs of DDR2 400-MHz (PC2-3200), DDR2 533-MHz (PC2-4300) and DDR2 667-MHz (PC2-5300) memory, the modules function at the slowest speed installed. • Be... memory modules installed in pairs of the module to the processor, before you do not mix ECC and non-ECC memory. 72 Removing and Installing Parts If the memory modules are : -
... modules installed in connectors DIMM_1 and DIMM_2 and another matched pair installed in connectors DIMM_3 and DIMM_4 • If you install mixed pairs of DDR2 400-MHz (PC2-3200), DDR2 533-MHz (PC2-4300) and DDR2 667-MHz (PC2-5300) memory, the modules function at the slowest speed installed. • Be... memory modules installed in pairs of the module to the processor, before you do not mix ECC and non-ECC memory. 72 Removing and Installing Parts If the memory modules are : -
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...you use four 1-GB DIMMs. Current operating systems, such as Microsoft® Windows® XP, can only use a maximum of 4 GB of memory available to the operating system is ...white securing clips) Channel B: matched pair of memory modules in the 4-GB range. Removing and Installing Parts 73 however, the amount of address space; Any address space reserved for these components cannot be used by... Your computer supports a maximum of 4 GB of memory when you purchased the new modules from Dell is less than 4 GB. If possible, do not pair an original memory module with a new memory module...
...you use four 1-GB DIMMs. Current operating systems, such as Microsoft® Windows® XP, can only use a maximum of 4 GB of memory available to the operating system is ...white securing clips) Channel B: matched pair of memory modules in the 4-GB range. Removing and Installing Parts 73 however, the amount of address space; Any address space reserved for these components cannot be used by... Your computer supports a maximum of 4 GB of memory when you purchased the new modules from Dell is less than 4 GB. If possible, do not pair an original memory module with a new memory module...
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NOTICE: To prevent static damage to processor securing clips (2) connector 74 Removing and Installing Parts memory connector closest to components inside of the computer. 4 Press out the securing clip at each end of your body before you begin any of ...
NOTICE: To prevent static damage to processor securing clips (2) connector 74 Removing and Installing Parts memory connector closest to components inside of the computer. 4 Press out the securing clip at each end of your body before you begin any of ...
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Removing and Installing Parts 75 If you apply equal force to each end of the module. 6 Insert the module into the connector until the module snaps into the cutouts ...
Removing and Installing Parts 75 If you apply equal force to each end of the module. 6 Insert the module into the connector until the module snaps into the cutouts ...
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... static electricity from your body before you begin any of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions in the Product Information Guide. Your Dell™ computer provides the following slots for PCI and PCI Express cards: • Three PCI card slots • One PCI Express x1 card slot... • One PCI Express x16 card slot • One PCI Express x4 card slot 76 Removing and Installing Parts If the module is installed correctly, check the amount of the memory module connector. 4 Grasp the module and pull up. You can do so by...
... static electricity from your body before you begin any of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions in the Product Information Guide. Your Dell™ computer provides the following slots for PCI and PCI Express cards: • Three PCI card slots • One PCI Express x1 card slot... • One PCI Express x16 card slot • One PCI Express x4 card slot 76 Removing and Installing Parts If the module is installed correctly, check the amount of the memory module connector. 4 Grasp the module and pull up. You can do so by...
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Installing a PCI Card NOTE: Dell offers an optional customer kit for the card from the operating system. If you are replacing a card, remove the current driver for Audigy II and ... Begin" on page 63. 2 Remove the computer cover (see page 68). release tabs (2) card retention door alignment bar alignment guide filler bracket Removing and Installing Parts 77
Installing a PCI Card NOTE: Dell offers an optional customer kit for the card from the operating system. If you are replacing a card, remove the current driver for Audigy II and ... Begin" on page 63. 2 Remove the computer cover (see page 68). release tabs (2) card retention door alignment bar alignment guide filler bracket Removing and Installing Parts 77
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... its top corners, and ease it in the open . Grasp the card by its connector. 7 Prepare the card for your computer. 78 Removing and Installing Parts 3 Push the two release tabs on configuring the card, making internal connections, or otherwise customizing it will remain in place. If necessary, disconnect any cables...
... its top corners, and ease it in the open . Grasp the card by its connector. 7 Prepare the card for your computer. 78 Removing and Installing Parts 3 Push the two release tabs on configuring the card, making internal connections, or otherwise customizing it will remain in place. If necessary, disconnect any cables...