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... 33 Power Options Properties 34 2 Optimizing Performance Hyper-Threading 37 PCI Express Cards 37 NVIDIA SLI Dual Graphics Technology 38 3 Solving Problems Troubleshooting Tips 39 Battery Problems 39 Drive Problems 39 CD and DVD drive problems 40 Hard drive problems 41 E-Mail, Modem, and Internet Problems 41 Error Messages 42 IEEE...
... 33 Power Options Properties 34 2 Optimizing Performance Hyper-Threading 37 PCI Express Cards 37 NVIDIA SLI Dual Graphics Technology 38 3 Solving Problems Troubleshooting Tips 39 Battery Problems 39 Drive Problems 39 CD and DVD drive problems 40 Hard drive problems 41 E-Mail, Modem, and Internet Problems 41 Error Messages 42 IEEE...
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... 120 Removing the Front Panel 120 Replacing the Front Panel 120 Drive Door 121 Removing the Drive Door 121 Replacing the Drive Door 122 Battery 124 Replacing the Battery 124 Closing the Computer Cover 125 6 Appendix Specifications 127 System Setup 131 Overview 131 Entering System Setup 131 System Setup Options 132 Boot...
... 120 Removing the Front Panel 120 Replacing the Front Panel 120 Drive Door 121 Removing the Drive Door 121 Replacing the Drive Door 122 Battery 124 Replacing the Battery 124 Closing the Computer Cover 125 6 Appendix Specifications 127 System Setup 131 Overview 131 Entering System Setup 131 System Setup Options 132 Boot...
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... is a portable computer that you run your computer with minimal power conservation. • Max Battery - The Power schemes drop-down menu displays the following schemes: • Always On (default...to run without interruption (using no power conservation. • Home/Office Desk - www.dell.com | support.dell.com To exit from hibernate mode. Because hibernate mode requires a special file on your ...Setting Up and Using Your Computer If the computer's hard drive becomes corrupted, Windows XP recreates the hibernate file automatically. If your computer to exit from hibernate mode, ...
... is a portable computer that you run your computer with minimal power conservation. • Max Battery - The Power schemes drop-down menu displays the following schemes: • Always On (default...to run without interruption (using no power conservation. • Home/Office Desk - www.dell.com | support.dell.com To exit from hibernate mode. Because hibernate mode requires a special file on your ...Setting Up and Using Your Computer If the computer's hard drive becomes corrupted, Windows XP recreates the hibernate file automatically. If your computer to exit from hibernate mode, ...
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... the exact message. R E P L A C E T H E B A T T E R Y - Drive Problems CAUTION: Before you have to the manufacturer's instructions. Discard used batteries according to repeatedly reset time and date information after turning on the computer, or if an incorrect time or date displays during start-up, replace...help technical support personnel diagnose and fix the problem(s). 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 the program's documentation. If you begin any of the...
... the exact message. R E P L A C E T H E B A T T E R Y - Drive Problems CAUTION: Before you have to the manufacturer's instructions. Discard used batteries according to repeatedly reset time and date information after turning on the computer, or if an incorrect time or date displays during start-up, replace...help technical support personnel diagnose and fix the problem(s). 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 the program's documentation. If you begin any of the...
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... PCI Express x16 card connector front-panel audio (FP_AUD) PCI card connectors (PCI SLOT 4, PCI SLOT 5, PCI SLOT 6) 78 Removing and Installing Parts www.dell.com | support.dell.com System Board Components password jumper (PASSWORD) main power connector (POWER) memory module connectors (2, 4) memory module connectors (1, 3) processor and heat-sink connector power connector...
... PCI Express x16 card connector front-panel audio (FP_AUD) PCI card connectors (PCI SLOT 4, PCI SLOT 5, PCI SLOT 6) 78 Removing and Installing Parts www.dell.com | support.dell.com System Board Components password jumper (PASSWORD) main power connector (POWER) memory module connectors (2, 4) memory module connectors (1, 3) processor and heat-sink connector power connector...
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... system board with a blunt object, be careful not to pry out the battery. To replace the battery: 1 Record all the screens in system setup (see "System Board Components" on page 78). www.dell.com | support.dell.com Battery CAUTION: Before you can restore the correct settings in step 8. 2 Follow... the procedures in "Before You Begin" on page 69. 3 Locate the battery socket (see "System Setup" on page 131) so that ...
... system board with a blunt object, be careful not to pry out the battery. To replace the battery: 1 Record all the screens in system setup (see "System Board Components" on page 78). www.dell.com | support.dell.com Battery CAUTION: Before you can restore the correct settings in step 8. 2 Follow... the procedures in "Before You Begin" on page 69. 3 Locate the battery socket (see "System Setup" on page 131) so that ...
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... closed, slide the release latch to electrical outlets, and turn them on. 8 Enter system setup (see "System Setup" on . See the Product Information Guide for battery disposal information. cover release latch security cable slot padlock ring 6 If you recorded in step 1. 9 Properly dispose of the way. 2 Ensure that all cables are...
... closed, slide the release latch to electrical outlets, and turn them on. 8 Enter system setup (see "System Setup" on . See the Product Information Guide for battery disposal information. cover release latch security cable slot padlock ring 6 If you recorded in step 1. 9 Properly dispose of the way. 2 Ensure that all cables are...
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www.dell.com | support.dell.com Controls and Lights (continued) Standby power light Case backlight AUXPWR on the system board color options: off (no light), ruby, emerald, sapphire (default), amber, ... for important voltage setting at 50/60 Hz; 180 to 265 V at 50/60 Hz; 100 V at 50/60 Hz for information) Japanese computers Backup battery 3-V CR2032 lithium coin cell Physical Height Width Depth Weight 49.1 cm (19.3 inches) 22.2 cm (8.7 inches) 48.8 cm (19.2 inches) 19 kg (42 lb) Environmental...
www.dell.com | support.dell.com Controls and Lights (continued) Standby power light Case backlight AUXPWR on the system board color options: off (no light), ruby, emerald, sapphire (default), amber, ... for important voltage setting at 50/60 Hz; 180 to 265 V at 50/60 Hz; 100 V at 50/60 Hz for information) Japanese computers Backup battery 3-V CR2032 lithium coin cell Physical Height Width Depth Weight 49.1 cm (19.3 inches) 22.2 cm (8.7 inches) 48.8 cm (19.2 inches) 19 kg (42 lb) Environmental...
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... drivers about, 60 identifying, 60 drives doors, 71 hard drive, 97 installing CD/DVD, 110 installing floppy, 103 Index 161 See sound B badge color, 15 battery problems, 39 replacing, 124 BIOS, 131 boot sequence changing, 136-137 option settings, 136 booting to a USB device, 136 C cards PCI Express slots, 73 PCI... tips, 32 how to, 30 copying DVDs general information, 30 helpful tips, 32 how to, 30 cover closing, 125 cover release latch, 73 opening, 76 D Dell contacting, 141-142 support policy, 139 support website, 12...
... drivers about, 60 identifying, 60 drives doors, 71 hard drive, 97 installing CD/DVD, 110 installing floppy, 103 Index 161 See sound B badge color, 15 battery problems, 39 replacing, 124 BIOS, 131 boot sequence changing, 136-137 option settings, 136 booting to a USB device, 136 C cards PCI Express slots, 73 PCI... tips, 32 how to, 30 copying DVDs general information, 30 helpful tips, 32 how to, 30 cover closing, 125 cover release latch, 73 opening, 76 D Dell contacting, 141-142 support policy, 139 support website, 12...
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...47 N network Network Setup Wizard, 32 problems, 48 Network Setup Wizard, 32 newlink CreateArray, 25 O operating system CD, 13 reinstalling, 13 reinstalling Windows XP, 64 Operating System CD, 13 P password clearing, 137 jumper, 137 playing CDs, 28 playing DVDs, 28 power button, 71 connector, 73 conserving, ..., 49 power options properties, 34 power supply fans, 73 printer problems, 50 problems battery, 39 blue screen, 46 CD drive, 40 CD-RW drive, 41 computer crashes, 45-46 computer stops responding, 45 Dell Diagnostics, 58 diagnostic lights, 55 drives, 39 DVD drive, 40 e-mail, 41 error...
...47 N network Network Setup Wizard, 32 problems, 48 Network Setup Wizard, 32 newlink CreateArray, 25 O operating system CD, 13 reinstalling, 13 reinstalling Windows XP, 64 Operating System CD, 13 P password clearing, 137 jumper, 137 playing CDs, 28 playing DVDs, 28 power button, 71 connector, 73 conserving, ..., 49 power options properties, 34 power supply fans, 73 printer problems, 50 problems battery, 39 blue screen, 46 CD drive, 40 CD-RW drive, 41 computer crashes, 45-46 computer stops responding, 45 Dell Diagnostics, 58 diagnostic lights, 55 drives, 39 DVD drive, 40 e-mail, 41 error...