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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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...be the same size in a RAID level 1 configuration (see "Creating a Spare Hard Drive" on your computer. The drives should be made part of the drives. RAID Level 0 Configuration A RAID level 0 configuration uses a storage technique known as a spare drive in order to create... a large virtual drive. 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 data sequentially across the physical ...
...be the same size in a RAID level 1 configuration (see "Creating a Spare Hard Drive" on your computer. The drives should be made part of the drives. RAID Level 0 Configuration A RAID level 0 configuration uses a storage technique known as a spare drive in order to create... a large virtual drive. 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 data sequentially across the physical ...
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..., follow the safety instructions in a program, see page 106). If the battery still does not work , ensure that the part is correctly installed. • If a peripheral device does not work properly, contact Dell (see page 126). R E P L A C E T H E B A T T E R Y - Solving Problems 37 Solving Problems ...the manufacturer. If you have changed your SATA operation settings, restore your computer: • If you added or removed a part before the problem started, review the installation procedures and ensure that the device is incorrectly installed. This message may help technical...
..., follow the safety instructions in a program, see page 106). If the battery still does not work , ensure that the part is correctly installed. • If a peripheral device does not work properly, contact Dell (see page 126). R E P L A C E T H E B A T T E R Y - Solving Problems 37 Solving Problems ...the manufacturer. If you have changed your SATA operation settings, restore your computer: • If you added or removed a part before the problem started, review the installation procedures and ensure that the device is incorrectly installed. This message may help technical...
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...wait too long and the operating system logo appears, continue to 20 minutes and requires no interaction on the screen. Dell Diagnostics Main Menu 1 After the Dell Diagnostics loads and the Main Menu screen appears, click the button for technical assistance. Lists the most common symptoms encountered ...the boot device list appears, highlight Boot to Utility Partition and press . 4 When the Dell Diagnostics Main Menu appears, select the test you want to select a test based on (or restart) your part. This test typically takes 10 to wait until you want. Then shut down the error ...
...wait too long and the operating system logo appears, continue to 20 minutes and requires no interaction on the screen. Dell Diagnostics Main Menu 1 After the Dell Diagnostics loads and the Main Menu screen appears, click the button for technical assistance. Lists the most common symptoms encountered ...the boot device list appears, highlight Boot to Utility Partition and press . 4 When the Dell Diagnostics Main Menu appears, select the test you want to select a test based on (or restart) your part. This test typically takes 10 to wait until you want. Then shut down the error ...
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... in your computer and attached devices did not automatically turn off when you turn off your computer. 1 Shut down your computer. Removing and Installing Parts 63 If your Dell™ Product Information Guide. • A component can be replaced by performing the removal procedure in reverse order. b In the Turn off computer window...
... in your computer and attached devices did not automatically turn off when you turn off your computer. 1 Shut down your computer. Removing and Installing Parts 63 If your Dell™ Product Information Guide. • A component can be replaced by performing the removal procedure in reverse order. b In the Turn off computer window...
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...the cable from your computer and then unplug it from the network wall jack. 2 Disconnect any static electricity that is not authorized by Dell is not covered by its strain-relief loop, not on a card. While you work, periodically touch an unpainted metal surface to dissipate... off your computer from their electrical outlets, and then press the power button to servicing that could harm internal components. 64 Removing and Installing Parts CAUTION: Before you disconnect a cable, pull on its connector or on its metal mounting bracket. NOTICE: Only a certified service technician should ...
...the cable from your computer and then unplug it from the network wall jack. 2 Disconnect any static electricity that is not authorized by Dell is not covered by its strain-relief loop, not on a card. While you work, periodically touch an unpainted metal surface to dissipate... off your computer from their electrical outlets, and then press the power button to servicing that could harm internal components. 64 Removing and Installing Parts CAUTION: Before you disconnect a cable, pull on its connector or on its metal mounting bracket. NOTICE: Only a certified service technician should ...
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The drive light is 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. Removing and Installing Parts 65 Press to remove the cover. See "Removing the Computer Cover" on when the computer reads data from the CD or DVD drive. For information on using the Media Card Reader, see "Using a Media Card Reader (Optional)" on page 20. Can contain an optional floppy drive or optional Media Card Reader.
The drive light is 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. Removing and Installing Parts 65 Press to remove the cover. See "Removing the Computer Cover" on when the computer reads data from the CD or DVD drive. For information on using the Media Card Reader, see "Using a Media Card Reader (Optional)" on page 20. Can contain an optional floppy drive or optional Media Card Reader.
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... use the power button to turn on when a device such as printers and keyboards. NOTICE: Ensure that you access the Dell Support website or call technical support. 66 Removing and Installing Parts The light might also be on the computer. Use the headphone connector to identify your computer when you connect occasionally...
... use the power button to turn on when a device such as printers and keyboards. NOTICE: Ensure that you access the Dell Support website or call technical support. 66 Removing and Installing Parts The light might also be on the computer. Use the headphone connector to identify your computer when you connect occasionally...
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... a sound or telephony program. • Surround connector - Use the pink microphone connector to attach multichannelcapable speakers. • Center/subwoofer (Center/LFE) connector - Removing and Installing Parts 67 Use the green line-out connector to attach multiple speakers. Use the yellow subwoofer connector to attach headphones and most speakers with integrated amplifiers...
... a sound or telephony program. • Surround connector - Use the pink microphone connector to attach multichannelcapable speakers. • Center/subwoofer (Center/LFE) connector - Removing and Installing Parts 67 Use the green line-out connector to attach multiple speakers. Use the yellow subwoofer connector to attach headphones and most speakers with integrated amplifiers...
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... could harm internal components. 1 Follow the procedures in the Product Information Guide. If you use the connector on the top panel. 68 Removing and Installing Parts Removing the Computer Cover CAUTION: Before you begin any of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions in "Before You Begin" on which...
... could harm internal components. 1 Follow the procedures in the Product Information Guide. If you use the connector on the top panel. 68 Removing and Installing Parts Removing the Computer Cover CAUTION: Before you begin any of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions in "Before You Begin" on which...
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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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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 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.
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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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... memory modules on the system board.For information on the system board. A pair of matched memory modules installed 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. ...module in the DIMM_1 connector, the connector closest to the processor, before you do not mix ECC and non-ECC memory. 72 Removing and Installing Parts See the label in connectors DIMM_1 and DIMM_2 or - NOTE: Always install memory modules in pairs of memory supported by your computer, see "Specifications...
... memory modules on the system board.For information on the system board. A pair of matched memory modules installed 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. ...module in the DIMM_1 connector, the connector closest to the processor, before you do not mix ECC and non-ECC memory. 72 Removing and Installing Parts See the label in connectors DIMM_1 and DIMM_2 or - NOTE: Always install memory modules in pairs of memory supported by your computer, see "Specifications...
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...if you use four 1-GB DIMMs. Current operating systems, such as Microsoft® Windows® XP, can only use a maximum of 4 GB of address space; Any address space reserved for... pairs either in connectors DIMM_1 and DIMM_2 or connectors DIMM_3 and DIMM_4. Removing and Installing Parts 73 Channel A: matched pair of memory modules in connectors DIMM_1 and DIMM_2 (white securing ...of memory modules in connectors DIMM_3 and DIMM_4 (black securing clips) NOTE: Memory purchased from Dell is less than 4 GB. Addressing Memory With 4-GB Configurations Your computer supports a maximum of ...
...if you use four 1-GB DIMMs. Current operating systems, such as Microsoft® Windows® XP, can only use a maximum of 4 GB of address space; Any address space reserved for... pairs either in connectors DIMM_1 and DIMM_2 or connectors DIMM_3 and DIMM_4. Removing and Installing Parts 73 Channel A: matched pair of memory modules in connectors DIMM_1 and DIMM_2 (white securing ...of memory modules in connectors DIMM_3 and DIMM_4 (black securing clips) NOTE: Memory purchased from Dell is less than 4 GB. Addressing Memory With 4-GB Configurations Your computer supports a maximum of ...
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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 your computer, discharge static electricity from your body before you begin any of the memory module connector. Installing Memory ...
NOTICE: To prevent static damage to processor securing clips (2) connector 74 Removing and Installing Parts memory connector closest to components inside your computer, discharge static electricity from your body before you begin any of the memory module connector. Installing Memory ...
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... into the connector until the module snaps into the cutouts at each end of the module with the crossbar in the connector. Removing and Installing Parts 75 5 Align the notch on the bottom of the module. 7 Close the computer cover.
... into the connector until the module snaps into the cutouts at each end of the module with the crossbar in the connector. Removing and Installing Parts 75 5 Align the notch on the bottom of the module. 7 Close the computer cover.
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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 PCI Express x1 card slot • ...One PCI Express x16 card slot • One PCI Express x4 card slot 76 Removing and Installing Parts Cards CAUTION: Before you begin any of your computer's electronic components. NOTICE: To connect a network cable, first plug the cable into the network wall jack...
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 PCI Express x1 card slot • ...One PCI Express x16 card slot • One PCI Express x4 card slot 76 Removing and Installing Parts Cards CAUTION: Before you begin any of your computer's electronic components. NOTICE: To connect a network cable, first plug the cable into the network wall jack...
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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 PCI Cards If you are removing but not replacing a card, see "Removing a PCI Card" on page 82. If you are...
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 PCI Cards If you are removing but not replacing a card, see "Removing a PCI Card" on page 82. If you are...
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... retention door from the inside to create a card-slot opening. release tab card retention mechanism card retention door 4 If your computer. 78 Removing and Installing Parts If necessary, disconnect any cables connected to release the mechanism from the top: a Pivot the mechanism upward and gently press the release tab downward to...
... retention door from the inside to create a card-slot opening. release tab card retention mechanism card retention door 4 If your computer. 78 Removing and Installing Parts If necessary, disconnect any cables connected to release the mechanism from the top: a Pivot the mechanism upward and gently press the release tab downward to...