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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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...dell.com and click Downloads. 2 Enter your Service Tag or product model. 3 In the Download Category drop-down menu, click All. 4 Select the operating system and operating system language for your computer, you should also reinstall the DSS utility. The website may not be as memory..., optical drives, and USB devices. If you reinstall the operating system for your operating system and support for components, such at premier.support.dell.com. To download Desktop System Software: 1 Go to view the appropriate support site. • Community - Online discussion with technical support ...
...dell.com and click Downloads. 2 Enter your Service Tag or product model. 3 In the Download Category drop-down menu, click All. 4 Select the operating system and operating system language for your computer, you should also reinstall the DSS utility. The website may not be as memory..., optical drives, and USB devices. If you reinstall the operating system for your operating system and support for components, such at premier.support.dell.com. To download Desktop System Software: 1 Go to view the appropriate support site. • Community - Online discussion with technical support ...
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NOTE: Most commercial DVDs 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 Appearance and Themes. 3 Under Pick ...purposes, such as creating music CDs from audio files stored on the Sonic support website at www.sonic.com. The DVD-writable drives installed in Dell™ computers can also use Sonic DigitalMedia for available software patches on your computer or backing up important data. Copying CDs and DVDs NOTE: Ensure...
NOTE: Most commercial DVDs 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 Appearance and Themes. 3 Under Pick ...purposes, such as creating music CDs from audio files stored on the Sonic support website at www.sonic.com. The DVD-writable drives installed in Dell™ computers can also use Sonic DigitalMedia for available software patches on your computer or backing up important data. Copying CDs and DVDs NOTE: Ensure...
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...player or contact the manufacturer. • Do not burn a blank CD-R or CD-RW to its maximum capacity; 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 for additional information. Using a Media Card Reader (Optional) Use the Media Card Reader to...
...player or contact the manufacturer. • Do not burn a blank CD-R or CD-RW to its maximum capacity; 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 for additional information. Using a Media Card Reader (Optional) Use the Media Card Reader to...
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... a Media Card Reader" on page 101. NOTE: If you are connecting a television, you must have the optional DVI adapter. 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...
... a Media Card Reader" on page 101. NOTE: If you are connecting a television, you must have the optional DVI adapter. 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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..., press a key on the keyboard or move the mouse. If the computer's hard drive becomes corrupted, Windows XP recreates the hibernate file automatically. To immediately activate standby mode without a period of the computer memory, Dell creates an appropriately sized hibernate mode file before shipping the computer to exit from hibernate mode, the desktop...
..., press a key on the keyboard or move the mouse. If the computer's hard drive becomes corrupted, Windows XP recreates the hibernate file automatically. To immediately activate standby mode without a period of the computer memory, Dell creates an appropriately sized hibernate mode file before shipping the computer to exit from hibernate mode, the desktop...
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... the problem. • See the software documentation for your computer, see "Memory" on page 109. • Run the Dell Diagnostics (see page 56). IF YOU EXPERIENCE OTHER MEMORY PROBLEMS - • Reseat the memory modules (see page 74) to the computer. 2 Reconnect the mouse cable ...ensure that your computer is successfully communicating with the memory. • Ensure that your computer is successfully communicating with the memory. • Run the Dell Diagnostics (see page 56). For more information about the type of memory supported by your computer. Mouse Problems CAUTION: ...
... the problem. • See the software documentation for your computer, see "Memory" on page 109. • Run the Dell Diagnostics (see page 56). IF YOU EXPERIENCE OTHER MEMORY PROBLEMS - • Reseat the memory modules (see page 74) to the computer. 2 Reconnect the mouse cable ...ensure that your computer is successfully communicating with the memory. • Ensure that your computer is successfully communicating with the memory. • Run the Dell Diagnostics (see page 56). For more information about the type of memory supported by your computer. Mouse Problems CAUTION: ...
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...E R L I G H T I N G - I F T H E P O W E R L I G H T I S G R E E N A N D T H E C O M P U T E R I S N O T R E S P O N D I S S T E A D Y A M B E R - See "Dell Diagnostics" on a power strip • Multiple power strips connected to the system board (see page 71). The computer is not receiving power. • Reseat the... is receiving 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 the computer and the electrical outlet. • If the...
...E R L I G H T I N G - I F T H E P O W E R L I G H T I S G R E E N A N D T H E C O M P U T E R I S N O T R E S P O N D I S S T E A D Y A M B E R - See "Dell Diagnostics" on a power strip • Multiple power strips connected to the system board (see page 71). The computer is not receiving power. • Reseat the... is receiving 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 the computer and the electrical outlet. • If the...
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...Information Guide. Also see page 126). After the computer starts, all modules without error. • If available, install properly working memory of the same type into a working condition or a possible pre-BIOS failure electrical outlet. Continue until you have identified a ... system successfully boots to the operating system. If the problem persists, contact Dell (see "Power has occurred. Memory modules are detected, but a memory failure has occurred. • If you have two or more memory modules installed, remove the modules, reinstall one module (see page 65). ...
...Information Guide. Also see page 126). After the computer starts, all modules without error. • If available, install properly working memory of the same type into a working condition or a possible pre-BIOS failure electrical outlet. Continue until you have identified a ... system successfully boots to the operating system. If the problem persists, contact Dell (see "Power has occurred. Memory modules are detected, but a memory failure has occurred. • If you have two or more memory modules installed, remove the modules, reinstall one module (see page 65). ...
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... floppy drive or hard drive failure has occurred. No memory modules are compatible with your 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 have two or more memory modules installed, remove the modules, reinstall one ...
... floppy drive or hard drive failure has occurred. No memory modules are compatible with your 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 have two or more memory modules installed, remove the modules, reinstall one ...
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...4 Close the test screen to return to your Microsoft® Windows® operating system. Dell ships your computer to you with your computer. 3 If 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 running the test. A driver is needed. The Dell Diagnostics obtains configuration information for the selected device. You may not...
...4 Close the test screen to return to your Microsoft® Windows® operating system. Dell ships your computer to you with your computer. 3 If 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 running the test. A driver is needed. The Dell Diagnostics obtains configuration information for the selected device. You may not...
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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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...computer will continue to operate, but with a slight reduction in the order indicated on the type of matched memory size, speed, and technology. If the memory modules are : - See the label in the upper-right corner 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 memory module in the DIMM_1 connector, the connector closest to determine the...
...computer will continue to operate, but with a slight reduction in the order indicated on the type of matched memory size, speed, and technology. If the memory modules are : - See the label in the upper-right corner 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 memory module in the DIMM_1 connector, the connector closest to determine the...
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...you purchased the new modules from Dell is less than 4 GB. Addressing Memory With 4-GB Configurations Your computer supports a maximum of 4 GB of memory when you may not start properly. Otherwise, your original memory modules from the computer during a memory upgrade, keep them separate from ... DIMMs. Current operating systems, such as Microsoft® Windows® XP, can only use a maximum of 4 GB of memory modules in connectors DIMM_3 and DIMM_4 (black securing clips) NOTE: Memory purchased from Dell. You should install your computer warranty. Removing and Installing Parts 73 ...
...you purchased the new modules from Dell is less than 4 GB. Addressing Memory With 4-GB Configurations Your computer supports a maximum of 4 GB of memory when you may not start properly. Otherwise, your original memory modules from the computer during a memory upgrade, keep them separate from ... DIMMs. Current operating systems, such as Microsoft® Windows® XP, can only use a maximum of 4 GB of memory modules in connectors DIMM_3 and DIMM_4 (black securing clips) NOTE: Memory purchased from Dell. You should install your computer warranty. Removing and Installing Parts 73 ...
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...Installing Parts You can do so by touching an unpainted metal surface on the computer. 1 Follow the procedures in the Product Information Guide. 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 memory module connector. Installing Memory CAUTION: Before you touch any of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions in "Before You Begin" on page 63....
...Installing Parts You can do so by touching an unpainted metal surface on the computer. 1 Follow the procedures in the Product Information Guide. 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 memory module connector. Installing Memory CAUTION: Before you touch any of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions in "Before You Begin" on page 63....
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... into position. Removing and Installing Parts 75 5 Align the notch on the bottom of the module. 7 Close the computer cover. 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. 6 Insert the module into the connector until the...
... into position. Removing and Installing Parts 75 5 Align the notch on the bottom of the module. 7 Close the computer cover. 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. 6 Insert the module into the connector until the...
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...to remove, gently ease the module back and forth to remove it into the network wall jack and then plug it from the connector. Your Dell™ computer provides the following slots for PCI and PCI Express cards: • Three PCI card slots • One PCI Express x1 card ...discharge static electricity from your computer's electronic components. If the module is installed correctly, check the amount of your body before you touch any of memory (RAM) listed. NOTICE: To prevent static damage to electrical outlets, and turn them on the computer. You can do so by touching an ...
...to remove, gently ease the module back and forth to remove it into the network wall jack and then plug it from the connector. Your Dell™ computer provides the following slots for PCI and PCI Express cards: • Three PCI card slots • One PCI Express x1 card ...discharge static electricity from your computer's electronic components. If the module is installed correctly, check the amount of your body before you touch any of memory (RAM) listed. NOTICE: To prevent static damage to electrical outlets, and turn them on the computer. You can do so by touching an ...
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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-, 533-, and 667-MHz DDR2 four 256...
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-, 533-, and 667-MHz DDR2 four 256...
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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...