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Network Problems 48 Power Problems 49 Printer Problems 50 Scanner Problems 51 Sound and Speaker Problems 51 No sound from speakers 51 No sound from headphones 52 Video and Monitor Problems 53 If the screen is blank 53 If the screen is difficult to read 53 ... 3-D image quality is poor 54 4 Advanced Troubleshooting Diagnostic Lights 55 Dell Diagnostics 58 When to Use the Dell Diagnostics 58 Drivers 60 What Is a Driver 60 Identifying Drivers 60 Reinstalling Drivers 61 Using Microsoft® Windows® XP System Restore 62 Creating a Restore Point 63 Restoring the Computer to ...
Network Problems 48 Power Problems 49 Printer Problems 50 Scanner Problems 51 Sound and Speaker Problems 51 No sound from speakers 51 No sound from headphones 52 Video and Monitor Problems 53 If the screen is blank 53 If the screen is difficult to read 53 ... 3-D image quality is poor 54 4 Advanced Troubleshooting Diagnostic Lights 55 Dell Diagnostics 58 When to Use the Dell Diagnostics 58 Drivers 60 What Is a Driver 60 Identifying Drivers 60 Reinstalling Drivers 61 Using Microsoft® Windows® XP System Restore 62 Creating a Restore Point 63 Restoring the Computer to ...
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... PCI Express Graphics Cards in a Dual Configuration 86 Removing PCI and PCI Express Cards 89 Installing PCI and PCI Express Cards 91 Network Adapter and Sound Card Settings 94 Drives 95 General Installation Guidelines 95 Connecting Drive Cables 96 Hard Drive 97 Removing a Hard Drive 97 Installing a Hard Drive 98 Floppy...
... PCI Express Graphics Cards in a Dual Configuration 86 Removing PCI and PCI Express Cards 89 Installing PCI and PCI Express Cards 91 Network Adapter and Sound Card Settings 94 Drives 95 General Installation Guidelines 95 Connecting Drive Cables 96 Hard Drive 97 Removing a Hard Drive 97 Installing a Hard Drive 98 Floppy...
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... and different disc formats, not all DVD drives. R U N T H E D E L L D I A G N O S T I V E - CHECK THE CABLE CONNECTIONS R U N T H E H A R D W A R E TR O U B L E S H O O T E R - See "Sound and Speaker Problems" on page 139. Viruses can sometimes prevent Windows from recognizing the drive. See "Resolving Software and Hardware Incompatibilities" on page 58. If... is normal and may cause noise, which does not indicate a defect in the drive or the CD or DVD. See "Dell Diagnostics" on page 64. CD and DVD drive problems NOTE: High-speed CD or DVD drive vibration is defective. •...
... and different disc formats, not all DVD drives. R U N T H E D E L L D I A G N O S T I V E - CHECK THE CABLE CONNECTIONS R U N T H E H A R D W A R E TR O U B L E S H O O T E R - See "Sound and Speaker Problems" on page 139. Viruses can sometimes prevent Windows from recognizing the drive. See "Resolving Software and Hardware Incompatibilities" on page 58. If... is normal and may cause noise, which does not indicate a defect in the drive or the CD or DVD. See "Dell Diagnostics" on page 64. CD and DVD drive problems NOTE: High-speed CD or DVD drive vibration is defective. •...
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...R I O N - Ensure that you did not turn the player volume down or off. C H E C K T H E S C A N N E R D O C U M E N T A T I V E R - See the scanner documentation for setup and troubleshooting information. If you purchased a sound card, ensure that your scanner is listed, Windows recognizes the scanner. Solving Problems 51 If your scanner, contact the scanner's manufacturer. C H E C K T H E S P E A K E R C A B L E C O N N E C T I O N S - U N L O C ...some MP3 players overrides the Windows volume setting. Sound and Speaker Problems CAUTION: Before you need ...
...R I O N - Ensure that you did not turn the player volume down or off. C H E C K T H E S C A N N E R D O C U M E N T A T I V E R - See the scanner documentation for setup and troubleshooting information. If you purchased a sound card, ensure that your scanner is listed, Windows recognizes the scanner. Solving Problems 51 If your scanner, contact the scanner's manufacturer. C H E C K T H E S P E A K E R C A B L E C O N N E C T I O N S - U N L O C ...some MP3 players overrides the Windows volume setting. Sound and Speaker Problems CAUTION: Before you need ...
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..., such as a lamp. Ensure that the volume is turned up and that the sound is automatically disabled when headphones are connected to the computer's front-panel headphone connector. Sound from headphones C H E C K T H E H E A D P H O N E C A B L E C O N N E C T I N T E R F E R E N C E - www.dell.com | support.dell.com E N S U R E T H A T T H E S U B W O O F E R A N D T H E S P E A K E R S A R E T U R N E D O N - A D J U S T T H E W I N D O W S V O L U M E C O N T R O L - TE S T T H E E L E C T R I C A L O U T L E T - Turn off nearby fans, fluorescent lights, or halogen lamps to...
..., such as a lamp. Ensure that the volume is turned up and that the sound is automatically disabled when headphones are connected to the computer's front-panel headphone connector. Sound from headphones C H E C K T H E H E A D P H O N E C A B L E C O N N E C T I N T E R F E R E N C E - www.dell.com | support.dell.com E N S U R E T H A T T H E S U B W O O F E R A N D T H E S P E A K E R S A R E T U R N E D O N - A D J U S T T H E W I N D O W S V O L U M E C O N T R O L - TE S T T H E E L E C T R I C A L O U T L E T - Turn off nearby fans, fluorescent lights, or halogen lamps to...
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... attached to help you connect occasionally, such as digital video cameras. Use the microphone connector to attach headphones and most kinds of speakers. www.dell.com | support.dell.com Front View (Doors Open) 1 2 3 4 5 1 headphone connector 2 microphone connector 3 USB 2.0 connectors (2) 4 IEEE 1394 connector 5 diagnostic lights (4) Use the headphone connector to attach a personal computer...
... attached to help you connect occasionally, such as digital video cameras. Use the microphone connector to attach headphones and most kinds of speakers. www.dell.com | support.dell.com Front View (Doors Open) 1 2 3 4 5 1 headphone connector 2 microphone connector 3 USB 2.0 connectors (2) 4 IEEE 1394 connector 5 diagnostic lights (4) Use the headphone connector to attach a personal computer...
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...the black surround connector to attach multichannel-capable speakers. 3 line-out connector Use the green line-out connector (available on computers with integrated sound) to attach headphones and most speakers with 7.1 speakers. A good connection exists between a 10-Mbps network and the computer. • ... | support.dell.com 1 2 34 5 67 13 12 11 10 9 8 1 mouse connector Plug a standard mouse into the network connector. If you connect a mouse to either a network jack or your computer. On computers with a sound card, use the connector on the back panel of a network cable...
...the black surround connector to attach multichannel-capable speakers. 3 line-out connector Use the green line-out connector (available on computers with integrated sound) to attach headphones and most speakers with 7.1 speakers. A good connection exists between a 10-Mbps network and the computer. • ... | support.dell.com 1 2 34 5 67 13 12 11 10 9 8 1 mouse connector Plug a standard mouse into the network connector. If you connect a mouse to either a network jack or your computer. On computers with a sound card, use the connector on the back panel of a network cable...
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Connect a serial device, such as printers and keyboards. Removing and Installing Parts 75 On computers with a sound card, the microphone connector is recommended that you have a USB keyboard, plug it into a sound or telephony program. If you use the front USB connectors for devices that typically remain connected, such as a handheld device, to...
Connect a serial device, such as printers and keyboards. Removing and Installing Parts 75 On computers with a sound card, the microphone connector is recommended that you have a USB keyboard, plug it into a sound or telephony program. If you use the front USB connectors for devices that typically remain connected, such as a handheld device, to...
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...procedures in "Before You Begin" on page 69. 2 Press the lever on page 94. 9 Uninstall the driver for the card that you removed a sound card or a network adapter, see "Installing PCI Express Graphics Cards in the computer. Removing and Installing Parts 91 Cables routed over or behind the cards... cable into place, securing the card(s) in a Dual Configuration" on page 86 to the optional dual-graphics configuration, see "Network Adapter and Sound Card Settings" on the card retention arm and raise the retention arm. NOTICE: Do not route card cables over the cards can prevent the...
...procedures in "Before You Begin" on page 69. 2 Press the lever on page 94. 9 Uninstall the driver for the card that you removed a sound card or a network adapter, see "Installing PCI Express Graphics Cards in the computer. Removing and Installing Parts 91 Cables routed over or behind the cards... cable into place, securing the card(s) in a Dual Configuration" on page 86 to the optional dual-graphics configuration, see "Network Adapter and Sound Card Settings" on the card retention arm and raise the retention arm. NOTICE: Do not route card cables over the cards can prevent the...
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...then change the setting to On. 2 Connect external audio devices to electrical outlets, and then turn them on. 11 If you installed a sound card: 1 Enter system setup, select Integrated Audio Controller, and then change the setting to Off. 2 Connect the network cable to the ...in connectors on the back panel. www.dell.com | support.dell.com 9 Connect any drivers required for information about the card cable connections. Network Adapter and Sound Card Settings If you installed a sound card or a network adapter, see "Network Adapter and Sound Card Settings" on the back panel of...
...then change the setting to On. 2 Connect external audio devices to electrical outlets, and then turn them on. 11 If you installed a sound card: 1 Enter system setup, select Integrated Audio Controller, and then change the setting to Off. 2 Connect the network cable to the ...in connectors on the back panel. www.dell.com | support.dell.com 9 Connect any drivers required for information about the card cable connections. Network Adapter and Sound Card Settings If you installed a sound card or a network adapter, see "Network Adapter and Sound Card Settings" on the back panel of...
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Index A audio. 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 ... 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 Dell Diagnostics, 58 diagnostic lights, 55 diagnostics Dell, 58 lights, 55 display. See monitor documentation end user license agreement, 10 ergonomics, 10 online, 12 Product Information...
Index A audio. 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 ... 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 Dell Diagnostics, 58 diagnostic lights, 55 diagnostics Dell, 58 lights, 55 display. See monitor documentation end user license agreement, 10 ergonomics, 10 online, 12 Product Information...
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..., 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...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 messages, 42 general, 44 ... to read , 53 monitor is blank, 53 software, 45-46 sound and speakers, 51 technical support policy, 139 troubleshooting tips, 39 Index 163
..., 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...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 messages, 42 general, 44 ... to read , 53 monitor is blank, 53 software, 45-46 sound and speakers, 51 technical support policy, 139 troubleshooting tips, 39 Index 163
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...processor fans, 73 type, 127 Program Compatibility Wizard, 46 R RAID configuring, 21 regulatory information, 10 reinstalling Windows XP, 64 ResourceCD, 61 Dell Diagnostics, 58 S safety instructions, 10 SATA. See serial ATA Scalable Link Interface technology, 38 scanner problems, 51...sound problems, 51 volume, 51 speaker problems, 51 volume, 51 specifications computer information, 127 connectors, 129 controls and lights, 129 drives, 128 environmental, 130 expansion bus, 128 memory, 127 physical, 130 power, 130 processor, 127 technical, 127 video, 127-128 standby mode, 33 support contacting Dell...
...processor fans, 73 type, 127 Program Compatibility Wizard, 46 R RAID configuring, 21 regulatory information, 10 reinstalling Windows XP, 64 ResourceCD, 61 Dell Diagnostics, 58 S safety instructions, 10 SATA. See serial ATA Scalable Link Interface technology, 38 scanner problems, 51...sound problems, 51 volume, 51 speaker problems, 51 volume, 51 specifications computer information, 127 connectors, 129 controls and lights, 129 drives, 128 environmental, 130 expansion bus, 128 memory, 127 physical, 130 power, 130 processor, 127 technical, 127 video, 127-128 standby mode, 33 support contacting Dell...