Owner's Manual
Page 8
... Hardware Problems in the Microsoft® Windows® XP and Windows Vista® Operating Systems 121 Restoring Your Operating System 122 Using Microsoft Windows System Restore . . . . 122 Using Dell™ PC Restore and Dell Factory Image Restore 124 Using the Operating System Media 127 11 Specifications 129 12 Getting Help 135 Obtaining Assistance 135...
... Hardware Problems in the Microsoft® Windows® XP and Windows Vista® Operating Systems 121 Restoring Your Operating System 122 Using Microsoft Windows System Restore . . . . 122 Using Dell™ PC Restore and Dell Factory Image Restore 124 Using the Operating System Media 127 11 Specifications 129 12 Getting Help 135 Obtaining Assistance 135...
Owner's Manual
Page 14
...: The support.dell.com user interface may vary depending on my computer configuration, product specifications, and white papers • Downloads - Computer documentation, details on your selections. 14 Finding Information To download Desktop System Software: 1 Go to support.dell.com and click... USB devices, and so on. Online discussion with technical support • Dell Technical Update Service - Certified drivers, patches, and software updates • Desktop System Software (DSS)- other Dell customers • Upgrades - If you reinstall the operating system for your ...
...: The support.dell.com user interface may vary depending on my computer configuration, product specifications, and white papers • Downloads - Computer documentation, details on your selections. 14 Finding Information To download Desktop System Software: 1 Go to support.dell.com and click... USB devices, and so on. Online discussion with technical support • Dell Technical Update Service - Certified drivers, patches, and software updates • Desktop System Software (DSS)- other Dell customers • Upgrades - If you reinstall the operating system for your ...
Owner's Manual
Page 25
... Installing your computer in an enclosure can restrict the airflow and impact your computer's maximum operating temperature. For details about your computer's specifications, see "Specifications" on page 129. • Leave a 10.2 cm (4 inches) minimum clearance on all vented sides of a type that allows... at 25°C (77°F), depending on your computer's specifications, you only have 5° to 10°C (9° to 18°F) temperature margin before you reach your computer's performance, possibly causing ...
... Installing your computer in an enclosure can restrict the airflow and impact your computer's maximum operating temperature. For details about your computer's specifications, see "Specifications" on page 129. • Leave a 10.2 cm (4 inches) minimum clearance on all vented sides of a type that allows... at 25°C (77°F), depending on your computer's specifications, you only have 5° to 10°C (9° to 18°F) temperature margin before you reach your computer's performance, possibly causing ...
Owner's Manual
Page 98
...typically can take an hour or more thorough check of the problem you want. This typically can take 10 to run . Dell Diagnostics Main Menu 1 After the Dell Diagnostics loads and the Main Menu screen appears, click the button for the option you are having. Option Test Memory Test ...Run System Diagnostics Exit the Diagnostics 2 After you have selected the Test System option from the menu below to 20 minutes. Use to test a specific device or customize the tests to run a complete test on a symptom of devices in the computer. NOTE: It is recommended that you select Extended...
...typically can take an hour or more thorough check of the problem you want. This typically can take 10 to run . Dell Diagnostics Main Menu 1 After the Dell Diagnostics loads and the Main Menu screen appears, click the button for the option you are having. Option Test Memory Test ...Run System Diagnostics Exit the Diagnostics 2 After you have selected the Test System option from the menu below to 20 minutes. Use to test a specific device or customize the tests to run a complete test on a symptom of devices in the computer. NOTE: It is recommended that you select Extended...
Owner's Manual
Page 120
Manually Reinstalling Drivers After extracting the driver files to your hard drive as described in the previous section: Windows XP: 1 Click Start→ My Computer→ Properties→ Hardware→ Device Manager. 2 Double-click the type of device for which you are installing ... Account Control window may appear. If you are installing the driver. 4 Click the Driver tab→ Update Driver. 5 Click Install from a list or specific location (Advanced)→ Next. 6 Click Browse and browse to the location to which you previously copied the driver files. 7 When the name of the driver...
Manually Reinstalling Drivers After extracting the driver files to your hard drive as described in the previous section: Windows XP: 1 Click Start→ My Computer→ Properties→ Hardware→ Device Manager. 2 Double-click the type of device for which you are installing ... Account Control window may appear. If you are installing the driver. 4 Click the Driver tab→ Update Driver. 5 Click Install from a list or specific location (Advanced)→ Next. 6 Click Browse and browse to the location to which you previously copied the driver files. 7 When the name of the driver...
Owner's Manual
Page 129
For more information regarding the configuration of 10/100/1000 communication Specifications 129 Processor Processor type Cache FSB speed System Information System chipset Northbridge Southbridge BIOS chip NIC Intel® Core™ 2 Duo Intel Core 2 Quad Intel Core 2 Extreme (dual and quad-core processor) at least 1 MB 1066/1333 MHz NVIDIA® nForce 650i SLI C55 MCP51 8 MB integrated network interface capable of your computer, click Start→ Help and Support and select the option to view information about your computer. Specifications NOTE: Offerings may vary by region.
For more information regarding the configuration of 10/100/1000 communication Specifications 129 Processor Processor type Cache FSB speed System Information System chipset Northbridge Southbridge BIOS chip NIC Intel® Core™ 2 Duo Intel Core 2 Quad Intel Core 2 Extreme (dual and quad-core processor) at least 1 MB 1066/1333 MHz NVIDIA® nForce 650i SLI C55 MCP51 8 MB integrated network interface capable of your computer, click Start→ Help and Support and select the option to view information about your computer. Specifications NOTE: Offerings may vary by region.
Owner's Manual
Page 130
... 1 PCI Express lane two x16 164 pins 8 PCI Express lanes NOTE: SLOT 1 is the primary GFX slot and SLOT 4 is the secondary GFX slot. 130 Specifications Memory Memory module connector Memory module capacities Memory type Minimum memory Maximum memory four user-accessible DDR2 sockets 128, 256, 512 MB, 1 GB, or 2 GB...
... 1 PCI Express lane two x16 164 pins 8 PCI Express lanes NOTE: SLOT 1 is the primary GFX slot and SLOT 4 is the secondary GFX slot. 130 Specifications Memory Memory module connector Memory module capacities Memory type Minimum memory Maximum memory four user-accessible DDR2 sockets 128, 256, 512 MB, 1 GB, or 2 GB...
Owner's Manual
Page 131
... 7-pin connectors one 34-pin connector three 4-pin connectors two 124-pin connectors one 36-pin connector one 98-pin connector two 164-pin connector Specifications 131
... 7-pin connectors one 34-pin connector three 4-pin connectors two 124-pin connectors one 36-pin connector one 98-pin connector two 164-pin connector Specifications 131
Owner's Manual
Page 132
... no activity on the back of the computer NOTE: The color of the LEDs can be adjusted using Windows Nvidia ESA light affects software. 132 Specifications
... no activity on the back of the computer NOTE: The color of the LEDs can be adjusted using Windows Nvidia ESA light affects software. 132 Specifications
Owner's Manual
Page 133
auto-sensing power supply-90 V to 265 V at 50/60 Hz 3-V CR2032 lithium coin cell Physical Height Width Depth 488 mm 195 mm 560 mm Specifications 133 The total ampere rating of all products plugged into an electrical outlet, power strip, or other receptacle should not exceed 80 percent of fire, ...
auto-sensing power supply-90 V to 265 V at 50/60 Hz 3-V CR2032 lithium coin cell Physical Height Width Depth 488 mm 195 mm 560 mm Specifications 133 The total ampere rating of all products plugged into an electrical outlet, power strip, or other receptacle should not exceed 80 percent of fire, ...
Owner's Manual
Page 134
... m (-50 to 10,000 ft) -15.2 to 10,668 m (-50 to 35,000 ft) G2 or lower as defined by ISA-S71.04-1985 134 Specifications
... m (-50 to 10,000 ft) -15.2 to 10,668 m (-50 to 35,000 ft) G2 or lower as defined by ISA-S71.04-1985 134 Specifications
Owner's Manual
Page 145
... a mechanism for reporting hardware and software alerts to as system setup. B battery life span - basic input/output system - Also referred to a management console. A power management specification that allows system memory to be used for video-related tasks. A dedicated graphics port that enables Microsoft® Windows® operating systems to put a computer...
... a mechanism for reporting hardware and software alerts to as system setup. B battery life span - basic input/output system - Also referred to a management console. A power management specification that allows system memory to be used for video-related tasks. A dedicated graphics port that enables Microsoft® Windows® operating systems to put a computer...
Owner's Manual
Page 148
... data over multiple disk drives. A round, six-pin connector that allows certain types of users. A technique for use by a specific group of data transfer between RAM and a device to as a printer. Distributed Management Task Force - A technology in the computer.... setting that connects to a memory module on to the domain to gain access to a desktop workspace. A rewritable version of hardware and software companies who develop management standards for distributed desktop, network, enterprise, and Internet environments. DMTF - A recordable version of your notebook to ...
... data over multiple disk drives. A round, six-pin connector that allows certain types of users. A technique for use by a specific group of data transfer between RAM and a device to as a printer. Distributed Management Task Force - A technology in the computer.... setting that connects to a memory module on to the domain to gain access to a desktop workspace. A rewritable version of hardware and software companies who develop management standards for distributed desktop, network, enterprise, and Internet environments. DMTF - A recordable version of your notebook to ...
Owner's Manual
Page 152
... computer network covering a small area. local bus - LPT - The designation for infrared communications. IRQ - An electronic pathway assigned to a specific device so that allows you cannot operate both devices simultaneously. Internet service provider - kHz - LED - An electronic component that equals 1024 bits....-panel displays. key combination - light-emitting diode - A unit of memory integrated circuits. A LAN usually is associated with a specific device (such as 1000 bytes. IrDA - local area network - A data bus that device. An address in RAM that is...
... computer network covering a small area. local bus - LPT - The designation for infrared communications. IRQ - An electronic pathway assigned to a specific device so that allows you cannot operate both devices simultaneously. Internet service provider - kHz - LED - An electronic component that equals 1024 bits....-panel displays. key combination - light-emitting diode - A unit of memory integrated circuits. A LAN usually is associated with a specific device (such as 1000 bytes. IrDA - local area network - A data bus that device. An address in RAM that is...
Owner's Manual
Page 153
... different forms of memory, such as optical drives, a second battery, or a Dell TravelLite™ module. A small circuit board containing memory chips, which the computer assigns memory addresses to 1,000,000 bytes. A small card designed for networks and modems. MB - A specific location where data is typically used for integrated peripheral devices with other...
... different forms of memory, such as optical drives, a second battery, or a Dell TravelLite™ module. A small circuit board containing memory chips, which the computer assigns memory addresses to 1,000,000 bytes. A small card designed for networks and modems. MB - A specific location where data is typically used for integrated peripheral devices with other...
Owner's Manual
Page 156
... cannot be seen by a printer or displayed on the SCSI controller bus. 156 Glossary Radio frequencies are recharged (sometimes also referred to as opposed to specific individuals. revolutions per minute. Battery-powered clock on a network in ROM. SATA - SCSI - Data and/or files you shut down your computer reside in a directory...
... cannot be seen by a printer or displayed on the SCSI controller bus. 156 Glossary Radio frequencies are recharged (sometimes also referred to as opposed to specific individuals. revolutions per minute. Battery-powered clock on a network in ROM. SATA - SCSI - Data and/or files you shut down your computer reside in a directory...
Owner's Manual
Page 163
...87 computer beep codes, 90 crashes, 106-107 restore to previous state, 122 specifications, 129 stops responding, 106 conflicts software and hardware incompatibilities, 95, 121 connecting audio device, 48 TV, 48 contacting Dell, 141 copying CDs general information, 45 helpful tips, 47 how to, 45 copying... DVDs general information, 45 helpful tips, 47 how to, 45 D Dell contacting, 141 Dell Diagnostics, 95 Dell support site, 14 DellConnect, 136 Index 163
...87 computer beep codes, 90 crashes, 106-107 restore to previous state, 122 specifications, 129 stops responding, 106 conflicts software and hardware incompatibilities, 95, 121 connecting audio device, 48 TV, 48 contacting Dell, 141 copying CDs general information, 45 helpful tips, 47 how to, 45 copying... DVDs general information, 45 helpful tips, 47 how to, 45 D Dell contacting, 141 Dell Diagnostics, 95 Dell support site, 14 DellConnect, 136 Index 163
Owner's Manual
Page 167
...computer, 35, 37 connecting, 48 U uninterruptible power supply. specifications, 129 standby mode, 39 Starting the Dell Diagnostics From the Drivers and Utilities CD, 97 Starting the Dell Diagnostics From Your Hard Drive, 96 support contacting Dell, 141 support website, 14 System Restore, 122 system setup,..., 112 W warranty information, 12 Windows Vista Factory Image Restore, 124 hibernate mode, 42 sleep mode, 42 System Restore, 122 Windows XP Device Driver Rollback, 118 Files and Settings Transfer Wizard, 29 Hardware Troubleshooter, 95, 121 hibernate mode, 39 PC Restore, 124 reinstalling,...
...computer, 35, 37 connecting, 48 U uninterruptible power supply. specifications, 129 standby mode, 39 Starting the Dell Diagnostics From the Drivers and Utilities CD, 97 Starting the Dell Diagnostics From Your Hard Drive, 96 support contacting Dell, 141 support website, 14 System Restore, 122 system setup,..., 112 W warranty information, 12 Windows Vista Factory Image Restore, 124 hibernate mode, 42 sleep mode, 42 System Restore, 122 Windows XP Device Driver Rollback, 118 Files and Settings Transfer Wizard, 29 Hardware Troubleshooter, 95, 121 hibernate mode, 39 PC Restore, 124 reinstalling,...