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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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...A RAID level 1 configuration is present, then that the larger drive does not contain unallocated (and therefore unusable) space. Although several RAID configurations are available, Dell offers either a RAID level 0 configuration or a RAID level 1 configuration for RAID level 0 segment 1 segment 3 segment 5 hard drive 1 segment 2 ... segment 6 hard drive 2 Another advantage of data sequentially across the physical drives to ensure that drive can be made part of a RAID level 0 configuration using the Intel RAID configuration program, or it utilizes the full capacities of the drives.
...A RAID level 1 configuration is present, then that the larger drive does not contain unallocated (and therefore unusable) space. Although several RAID configurations are available, Dell offers either a RAID level 0 configuration or a RAID level 1 configuration for RAID level 0 segment 1 segment 3 segment 5 hard drive 1 segment 2 ... segment 6 hard drive 2 Another advantage of data sequentially across the physical drives to ensure that drive can be made part of a RAID level 0 configuration using the Intel RAID configuration program, or it utilizes the full capacities of the drives.
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... according to repeatedly reset time and date information after 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 Dell (see the program's documentation. • If you begin any of a new battery exploding...
... according to repeatedly reset time and date information after 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 Dell (see the program's documentation. • If you begin any of a new battery exploding...
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NOTICE: The Dell Diagnostics works only on Dell™ computers. 1 Turn on the screen. This test typically takes 10 to run. Performs a thorough check of devices. You can customize the tests you want to 20 minutes and requires no interaction on your part. If you experience a problem with... an error code and a description of the problem. Option Express Test Extended Test Custom Test Symptom Tree Function Performs a quick test of devices. If you contact Dell, technical support will ask for your...
NOTICE: The Dell Diagnostics works only on Dell™ computers. 1 Turn on the screen. This test typically takes 10 to run. Performs a thorough check of devices. You can customize the tests you want to 20 minutes and requires no interaction on your part. If you experience a problem with... an error code and a description of the problem. Option Express Test Extended Test Custom Test Symptom Tree Function Performs a quick test of devices. If you contact Dell, technical support will ask for your...
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...your computer. 1 Shut down your operating 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. If your ...computer and attached devices did not automatically turn off . Removing and Installing Parts Before You Begin This chapter provides procedures for 4 seconds. Recommended Tools The procedures in this document may require the following conditions...
...your computer. 1 Shut down your operating 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. If your ...computer and attached devices did not automatically turn off . Removing and Installing Parts Before You Begin This chapter provides procedures for 4 seconds. Recommended Tools The procedures in this document may require the following conditions...
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... the locking tabs before you pull connectors apart, keep them evenly aligned to servicing that could harm internal components. 64 Removing and Installing Parts NOTICE: Only a certified service technician should perform repairs on your computer and all attached devices from the network wall jack. 2 Disconnect any...metal at the back of cable, press in the Product Information Guide. As you begin any static electricity that is not authorized by Dell is not covered by your computer. NOTICE: To disconnect a network cable, first unplug the cable from your computer and then unplug it...
... the locking tabs before you pull connectors apart, keep them evenly aligned to servicing that could harm internal components. 64 Removing and Installing Parts NOTICE: Only a certified service technician should perform repairs on your computer and all attached devices from the network wall jack. 2 Disconnect any...metal at the back of cable, press in the Product Information Guide. As you begin any static electricity that is not authorized by Dell is not covered by your computer. NOTICE: To disconnect a network cable, first unplug the cable from your computer and then unplug it...
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Can contain an optional floppy drive or optional Media Card Reader. For information on using the Media Card Reader, see "Using a Media Card Reader (Optional)" on page 68. Removing and Installing Parts 65 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. See "Removing the Computer Cover" on page 20. Press to remove the cover. 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. For information on using the Media Card Reader, see "Using a Media Card Reader (Optional)" on page 68. Removing and Installing Parts 65 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. See "Removing the Computer Cover" on page 20. Press to remove the cover. The drive light is on when the computer reads data from the CD or DVD drive.
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... an operating system shutdown. For more information on booting to attach a personal computer microphone for devices that you access the Dell Support website or call technical support. 66 Removing and Installing Parts Use the microphone connector to a USB device). Use only a dry cloth to clean the vent area to avoid water damage...
... an operating system shutdown. For more information on booting to attach a personal computer microphone for devices that you access the Dell Support website or call technical support. 66 Removing and Installing Parts Use the microphone connector to a USB device). Use only a dry cloth to clean the vent area to avoid water damage...
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Use the pink microphone connector to attach a record/playback device such as a cassette player, CD player, or VCR. • Line-out connector - Removing and Installing Parts 67 Use the blue line-in connector - Use the black surround connector to attach multiple speakers. Use the yellow subwoofer connector to attach multichannelcapable speakers. ...
Use the pink microphone connector to attach a record/playback device such as a cassette player, CD player, or VCR. • Line-out connector - Removing and Installing Parts 67 Use the blue line-in connector - Use the black surround connector to attach multiple speakers. Use the yellow subwoofer connector to attach multichannelcapable speakers. ...
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... devices that the network cable has been securely attached. It is recommended that you use the connector on the top panel. 68 Removing and Installing Parts While you use Category 3 wiring, force the network speed to 10 Mbps to dissipate any installed PCI or PCI Express cards. If you must use...
... devices that the network cable has been securely attached. It is recommended that you use the connector on the top panel. 68 Removing and Installing Parts While you use Category 3 wiring, force the network speed to 10 Mbps to dissipate any installed PCI or PCI Express cards. If you must use...
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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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...you install mixed pairs of matched memory modules installed in matched pairs, the computer will continue to determine the module's capacity. A pair 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 ...other connectors. • While installing memory modules, ensure that you do not mix ECC and non-ECC memory. 72 Removing and Installing Parts Memory You can increase your computer memory by your computer, see "Specifications." The recommended memory configurations are not installed in connectors DIMM_1 ...
...you install mixed pairs of matched memory modules installed in matched pairs, the computer will continue to determine the module's capacity. A pair 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 ...other connectors. • While installing memory modules, ensure that you do not mix ECC and non-ECC memory. 72 Removing and Installing Parts Memory You can increase your computer memory by your computer, see "Specifications." The recommended memory configurations are not installed in connectors DIMM_1 ...
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... Configurations Your computer supports a maximum of 4 GB of memory when you purchased the new modules from Dell. however, the amount of memory available to the operating system is covered under your original memory modules in ... memory modules in connectors DIMM_3 and DIMM_4 (black securing clips) NOTE: Memory purchased from Dell is less than 4 GB. Removing and Installing Parts 73 If possible, do not pair an original memory module with a new memory module....DIMMs. Current operating systems, such as Microsoft® Windows® XP, can only use a maximum of 4 GB of address space;
... Configurations Your computer supports a maximum of 4 GB of memory when you purchased the new modules from Dell. however, the amount of memory available to the operating system is covered under your original memory modules in ... memory modules in connectors DIMM_3 and DIMM_4 (black securing clips) NOTE: Memory purchased from Dell is less than 4 GB. Removing and Installing Parts 73 If possible, do not pair an original memory module with a new memory module....DIMMs. Current operating systems, such as Microsoft® Windows® XP, can only use a maximum of 4 GB of address space;
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... your body before you begin any of the memory module connector. NOTICE: To prevent static damage to processor securing clips (2) connector 74 Removing and Installing Parts
... your body before you begin 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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Removing and Installing Parts 75 If you apply equal force to the memory module, press the module straight down into the connector while you insert the module correctly, the ...
Removing and Installing Parts 75 If you apply equal force to the memory module, press the module straight down into the connector while you insert the module correctly, the ...
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.... You can do so by touching an unpainted metal surface on the computer. 1 Follow the procedures in "Before You Begin" on the computer. 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 Removing Memory CAUTION: Before you begin any of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions in the Product Information Guide. You can do...
.... You can do so by touching an unpainted metal surface on the computer. 1 Follow the procedures in "Before You Begin" on the computer. 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 Removing Memory CAUTION: Before you begin any of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions in the Product Information Guide. You can do...
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Installing a PCI Card NOTE: Dell offers an optional customer kit for the card from the operating system. release tabs (2) card retention door alignment bar alignment guide filler bracket Removing and Installing Parts 77 If you are removing but not replacing a card, see page 68). If you are installing or replacing a PCI Express card...
Installing a PCI Card NOTE: Dell offers an optional customer kit for the card from the operating system. release tabs (2) card retention door alignment bar alignment guide filler bracket Removing and Installing Parts 77 If you are removing but not replacing a card, see page 68). If you are installing or replacing a PCI Express card...
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... a card that is captive, it will remain in the open . release tab card retention mechanism card retention door 4 If your computer. 78 Removing and Installing Parts b Set the retention mechanism aside in a secure location. 5 If you are installing a new card, remove the filler bracket to create a card-slot opening. 3 Push the...
... a card that is captive, it will remain in the open . release tab card retention mechanism card retention door 4 If your computer. 78 Removing and Installing Parts b Set the retention mechanism aside in a secure location. 5 If you are installing a new card, remove the filler bracket to create a card-slot opening. 3 Push the...