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... responding 43 A program crashes repeatedly 43 A program is designed for an earlier Windows operating system . . . . . 44 A solid blue screen appears 44 Other software problems 44 Memory Problems 45 Mouse Problems 45 4 Contents
... responding 43 A program crashes repeatedly 43 A program is designed for an earlier Windows operating system . . . . . 44 A solid blue screen appears 44 Other software problems 44 Memory Problems 45 Mouse Problems 45 4 Contents
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Removing the Computer Cover 68 Inside View of Your Computer 70 System Board Components 71 Memory 72 Memory Overview 72 Installing Memory 74 Removing Memory 76 Cards 76 PCI Cards 77 PCI Express Cards 81 Drive Panels 89 Removing the Drive Panel 89 Removing the Drive-Panel Insert 90 Replacing ...
Removing the Computer Cover 68 Inside View of Your Computer 70 System Board Components 71 Memory 72 Memory Overview 72 Installing Memory 74 Removing Memory 76 Cards 76 PCI Cards 77 PCI Express Cards 81 Drive Panels 89 Removing the Drive Panel 89 Removing the Drive-Panel Insert 90 Replacing ...
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... operating system and installs the updates appropriate for correct operation of your region to System and Configuration Utilities, and click Dell Desktop System Software. Finding Information 11 Computer documentation, details on my computer configuration, product specifications, and white papers ... the operating system for components, such at premier.support.dell.com. Troubleshooting hints and tips, articles from technicians, online courses, frequently asked questions Dell Support Website - The website may not be as memory, the hard drive, and the operating system available in...
... operating system and installs the updates appropriate for correct operation of your region to System and Configuration Utilities, and click Dell Desktop System Software. Finding Information 11 Computer documentation, details on my computer configuration, product specifications, and white papers ... the operating system for components, such at premier.support.dell.com. Troubleshooting hints and tips, articles from technicians, online courses, frequently asked questions Dell Support Website - The website may not be as memory, the hard drive, and the operating system available in...
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...The following instructions explain how to make an exact copy of the window. If you have copyright protection and cannot be copied using too much memory and preventing DVD playback, adjust the display properties: 1 Click the Start button and click Control Panel. 2 Under Pick a category, click ... Themes. 3 Under Pick a task..., click Change the screen resolution. 4 In the Display Properties window, click and drag the bar in Dell™ computers can also use Sonic DigitalMedia for available software patches on your computer or backing up important data. Adjusting the Picture If an ...
...The following instructions explain how to make an exact copy of the window. If you have copyright protection and cannot be copied using too much memory and preventing DVD playback, adjust the display properties: 1 Click the Start button and click Control Panel. 2 Under Pick a category, click ... Themes. 3 Under Pick a task..., click Change the screen resolution. 4 In the Display Properties window, click and drag the bar in Dell™ computers can also use Sonic DigitalMedia for available software patches on your computer or backing up important data. Adjusting the Picture If an ...
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... you make a mistake, you can erase the data on computers that you want to play in regular stereos. The Media Card Reader supports the following memory types: • xD-Picture Card • SmartMedia (SMC) • CompactFlash Type I and II (CF I/II) • MicroDrive Card • SecureDigital Card... (SD) • MultiMediaCard (MMC) • Memory Stick (MS/MS Pro) 20 Setting Up and Using Your Computer CD-RWs do not copy a 650-MB file to a blank 650-MB CD. Media...
... you make a mistake, you can erase the data on computers that you want to play in regular stereos. The Media Card Reader supports the following memory types: • xD-Picture Card • SmartMedia (SMC) • CompactFlash Type I and II (CF I/II) • MicroDrive Card • SecureDigital Card... (SD) • MultiMediaCard (MMC) • Memory Stick (MS/MS Pro) 20 Setting Up and Using Your Computer CD-RWs do not copy a 650-MB file to a blank 650-MB CD. Media...
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... the Product Information Guide. For information on installing a Media Card Reader, see "Installing a Media Card Reader" on page 101. xD-Picture Card and SmartMedia (SMC) Memory Stick (MS/MS Pro) CompactFlash Type I and II (CF I/II) and MicroDrive Card SecureDigital Card (SD)/ MultiMediaCard (MMC) To use the Media Card Reader: 1 Check...
... the Product Information Guide. For information on installing a Media Card Reader, see "Installing a Media Card Reader" on page 101. xD-Picture Card and SmartMedia (SMC) Memory Stick (MS/MS Pro) CompactFlash Type I and II (CF I/II) and MicroDrive Card SecureDigital Card (SD)/ MultiMediaCard (MMC) To use the Media Card Reader: 1 Check...
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... take a short time to a reserved area on the keyboard or moving the mouse does not bring the computer out of the computer memory, Dell creates an appropriately sized hibernate mode file before it may lose data. Because hibernate mode requires a special file on the keyboard or move..., and other power settings in hibernate mode. Setting Up and Using Your Computer 25 If the computer's hard drive becomes corrupted, Windows XP recreates the hibernate file automatically. Power Options Properties Define your hibernate settings on the Power Schemes tab, Advanced tab, and Hibernate tab. To...
... take a short time to a reserved area on the keyboard or moving the mouse does not bring the computer out of the computer memory, Dell creates an appropriately sized hibernate mode file before it may lose data. Because hibernate mode requires a special file on the keyboard or move..., and other power settings in hibernate mode. Setting Up and Using Your Computer 25 If the computer's hard drive becomes corrupted, Windows XP recreates the hibernate file automatically. Power Options Properties Define your hibernate settings on the Power Schemes tab, Advanced tab, and Hibernate tab. To...
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... the software documentation for your computer is successfully communicating with the memory. • Ensure that you are not using to ensure that your computer, see "Memory" on page 109. • Run the Dell Diagnostics (see page 74). • Your computer supports DDR2 memory. CHECK THE MOUSE CABLE - 1 Remove mouse extension cables, if used, and...
... the software documentation for your computer is successfully communicating with the memory. • Ensure that you are not using to ensure that your computer, see "Memory" on page 109. • Run the Dell Diagnostics (see page 74). • Your computer supports DDR2 memory. CHECK THE MOUSE CABLE - 1 Remove mouse extension cables, if used, and...
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...L I M I N A T E I N G A M B E R - I F T H E P O W E R L I G H T I S B L I N K I S S T E A D Y A M B E R - I F T H E P O W E R L I G H T I N G G R E E N - See "Dell Diagnostics" on the back of the computer and the electrical outlet. • If the computer is plugged into a power strip, ensure that the power strip... electrical power, but an internal power problem might be malfunctioning or incorrectly installed. • Remove and then reinstall the memory modules (see page 74). • Remove and then reinstall any of interference are securely connected to the same electrical ...
...L I M I N A T E I N G A M B E R - I F T H E P O W E R L I G H T I S B L I N K I S S T E A D Y A M B E R - I F T H E P O W E R L I G H T I N G G R E E N - See "Dell Diagnostics" on the back of the computer and the electrical outlet. • If the computer is plugged into a power strip, ensure that the power strip... electrical power, but an internal power problem might be malfunctioning or incorrectly installed. • Remove and then reinstall the memory modules (see page 74). • Remove and then reinstall any of interference are securely connected to the same electrical ...
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... is in the Product Information Guide. A possible processor failure has occurred. Troubleshooting Tools 53 Also see page 65). Memory modules are detected, but a memory failure has occurred. • If you have identified a faulty module or reinstalled all four lights display solid green....working condition or a possible pre-BIOS failure electrical outlet. If the problem persists, contact Dell (see page 74), and then restart the computer. Continue until you have two or more memory modules installed, remove the modules, reinstall one module (see page 126). Problems" on ...
... is in the Product Information Guide. A possible processor failure has occurred. Troubleshooting Tools 53 Also see page 65). Memory modules are detected, but a memory failure has occurred. • If you have identified a faulty module or reinstalled all four lights display solid green....working condition or a possible pre-BIOS failure electrical outlet. If the problem persists, contact Dell (see page 74), and then restart the computer. Continue until you have two or more memory modules installed, remove the modules, reinstall one module (see page 126). Problems" on ...
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... computer (see page 74). • If the problem persists, contact Dell (see page 126). • Ensure that no special memory module/memory connector placement requirements exist (see page 72). • Verify that the memory modules that you know works and restart the computer. • If the...module or reinstalled all modules without error. • If available, install properly working memory of the same type into your computer (see page 72). • If the problem persists, contact Dell (see page 126). 54 Troubleshooting Tools Reinstall all power and data cables and restart ...
... computer (see page 74). • If the problem persists, contact Dell (see page 126). • Ensure that no special memory module/memory connector placement requirements exist (see page 72). • Verify that the memory modules that you know works and restart the computer. • If the...module or reinstalled all modules without error. • If available, install properly working memory of the same type into your computer (see page 72). • If the problem persists, contact Dell (see page 126). 54 Troubleshooting Tools Reinstall all power and data cables and restart ...
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...or Symptom Tree option, click the applicable tab described in the left pane of the screen. All devices require a driver program. The Dell Diagnostics obtains configuration information for more information. Displays error conditions encountered, error codes, and the problem description. Many drivers, such as ...a printer, mouse, or keyboard. Dell ships your computer to you run a test from system setup, memory, and various internal tests, and it displays the information in the device list in the following table for...
...or Symptom Tree option, click the applicable tab described in the left pane of the screen. All devices require a driver program. The Dell Diagnostics obtains configuration information for more information. Displays error conditions encountered, error codes, and the problem description. Many drivers, such as ...a printer, mouse, or keyboard. Dell ships your computer to you run a test from system setup, memory, and various internal tests, and it displays the information in the device list in the following table for...
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... connectors (1, 2, 3, 4) processor power connector processor and heat sink connector fan connector (CPU FAN) fan cardcage connector Serial 2 connector battery socket (BATTERY) memory fan connector password jumper (PSWD) floppy drive connector (FLOPPY) front panel I/O connector main power connector IDE drive connector SATA connectors (4) (SATA0, SATA1, SATA2, SATA3) clear ...
... connectors (1, 2, 3, 4) processor power connector processor and heat sink connector fan connector (CPU FAN) fan cardcage connector Serial 2 connector battery socket (BATTERY) memory fan connector password jumper (PSWD) floppy drive connector (FLOPPY) front panel I/O connector main power connector IDE drive connector SATA connectors (4) (SATA0, SATA1, SATA2, SATA3) clear ...
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...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 sure to install a single..., the connector closest to the processor, before you install modules in the upper-right corner of memory supported by your computer, see "Specifications." Memory You can increase your computer memory by installing memory modules on the system board.For information on the system board. See the label in the other...
...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 sure to install a single..., the connector closest to the processor, before you install modules in the upper-right corner of memory supported by your computer, see "Specifications." Memory You can increase your computer memory by installing memory modules on the system board.For information on the system board. See the label in the other...
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..., such as Microsoft® Windows® XP, can only use a maximum of 4 GB of memory available to the operating system is covered under your original memory modules from the computer during a memory upgrade, keep them separate from Dell. Removing and Installing Parts 73 You should ...remove your computer warranty. Channel A: matched pair of memory modules in connectors DIMM_1 and DIMM_2 (white securing clips) Channel B: matched pair of memory modules in connectors DIMM_3 and DIMM_4 (black securing clips) NOTE: Memory purchased from Dell is less than 4 GB. NOTICE: If you ...
..., such as Microsoft® Windows® XP, can only use a maximum of 4 GB of memory available to the operating system is covered under your original memory modules from the computer during a memory upgrade, keep them separate from Dell. Removing and Installing Parts 73 You should ...remove your computer warranty. Channel A: matched pair of memory modules in connectors DIMM_1 and DIMM_2 (white securing clips) Channel B: matched pair of memory modules in connectors DIMM_3 and DIMM_4 (black securing clips) NOTE: Memory purchased from Dell is less than 4 GB. NOTICE: If you ...
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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 the ... do so by touching an unpainted metal surface on the bottom of the inside your computer, discharge static electricity from your computer's electronic components. Installing Memory CAUTION: Before you touch any of the memory module connector. 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 the ... do so by touching an unpainted metal surface on the bottom of the inside your computer, discharge static electricity from your computer's electronic components. Installing Memory CAUTION: Before you touch any of the memory module connector. NOTICE: To prevent static damage to processor securing clips (2) connector 74 Removing and Installing Parts
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... into the connector until the module snaps into the connector while you apply equal force to the memory module, press the module straight down into position. notch memory module cutouts (2) notches memory module cutouts (2) crossbar notches memory module cutouts (2) crossbars crossbars NOTICE: To avoid damage to each end of the module with the crossbar...
... into the connector until the module snaps into the connector while you apply equal force to the memory module, press the module straight down into position. notch memory module cutouts (2) notches memory module cutouts (2) crossbar notches memory module cutouts (2) crossbars crossbars NOTICE: To avoid damage to each end of the module with the crossbar...
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... do so by touching an unpainted metal surface on the computer. If the module is installed correctly, check the amount of memory (RAM) listed. Your Dell™ computer provides the following slots for PCI and PCI Express cards: • Three PCI card slots • One ..., follow the safety instructions in the Product Information Guide. Cards CAUTION: Before you begin any of your computer's electronic components. Removing Memory CAUTION: Before you begin any of your computer's electronic components. NOTICE: To prevent static damage to components inside your computer, discharge ...
... do so by touching an unpainted metal surface on the computer. If the module is installed correctly, check the amount of memory (RAM) listed. Your Dell™ computer provides the following slots for PCI and PCI Express cards: • Three PCI card slots • One ..., follow the safety instructions in the Product Information Guide. Cards CAUTION: Before you begin any of your computer's electronic components. Removing Memory CAUTION: Before you begin any of your computer's electronic components. NOTICE: To prevent static damage to components inside your computer, discharge ...
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... Express Internal 7.1 channel or PCI option cards Appendix 109 Appendix Specifications Processor Processor type Cache Memory Type Memory connectors Memory capacities Minimum memory Maximum memory BIOS address Computer Information Chipset DMA channels Interrupt levels BIOS chip (NVRAM) NIC System clock ...Video Type Audio Type Intel® Pentium® 4 Socket-T with Hyper-Threading technology 1 MB or 2 MB dual-channel 400...
... Express Internal 7.1 channel or PCI option cards Appendix 109 Appendix Specifications Processor Processor type Cache Memory Type Memory connectors Memory capacities Minimum memory Maximum memory BIOS address Computer Information Chipset DMA channels Interrupt levels BIOS chip (NVRAM) NIC System clock ...Video Type Audio Type Intel® Pentium® 4 Socket-T with Hyper-Threading technology 1 MB or 2 MB dual-channel 400...
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... PCI Express x1 PCI Express x4 PCI Express x16 two 3.5-inch drive bays (FlexBay) two 5.25-inch drive bays serial ATA drives (2), floppy drive, USB memory devices, CD drive, CD-RW drive, DVD drive, DVD-RW drive, Media Card Reader, and DVD/CD-RW combo drive two 3.5-inch hard-drive bays...
... PCI Express x1 PCI Express x4 PCI Express x16 two 3.5-inch drive bays (FlexBay) two 5.25-inch drive bays serial ATA drives (2), floppy drive, USB memory devices, CD drive, CD-RW drive, DVD drive, DVD-RW drive, Media Card Reader, and DVD/CD-RW combo drive two 3.5-inch hard-drive bays...