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... a New Computer 43 Power Management Options in Windows XP 44 Standby Mode 44 Hibernate Mode 45 Power Options ... Settings 47 2 Optimizing for Greater Performance 49 Understanding Dual-Graphics Technology 49 Understanding CPU Overclocking 49 3 Dell™ QuickSet 51 4 Troubleshooting 53 Solving Problems 53 Battery Problems 53 Drive Problems 53 E-Mail, Modem...55 Error Messages 56 IEEE 1394 Device Problems 57 Keyboard Problems 57 Lockups and Software Problems 58 Memory Problems 59 Mouse Problems 60 Network Problems 60 Power Problems 61 Printer Problems 61 Scanner Problems 62...
... a New Computer 43 Power Management Options in Windows XP 44 Standby Mode 44 Hibernate Mode 45 Power Options ... Settings 47 2 Optimizing for Greater Performance 49 Understanding Dual-Graphics Technology 49 Understanding CPU Overclocking 49 3 Dell™ QuickSet 51 4 Troubleshooting 53 Solving Problems 53 Battery Problems 53 Drive Problems 53 E-Mail, Modem...55 Error Messages 56 IEEE 1394 Device Problems 57 Keyboard Problems 57 Lockups and Software Problems 58 Memory Problems 59 Mouse Problems 60 Network Problems 60 Power Problems 61 Printer Problems 61 Scanner Problems 62...
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... Drivers and Utilities Media 76 Restoring Your Operating System 78 Using Microsoft Windows System Restore 78 Using Dell PC Restore and Dell Factory Image Restore 79 Using the Operating System Media 82 Troubleshooting Software and Hardware Problems 83 5 ...Removing and Installing Parts 85 Before You Begin 85 Recommended Tools 85 Preparing to Work Inside Your Computer 85 Removing the Computer Cover 86 Inside View of Your Computer 88 System Board Components 89 Memory...
... Drivers and Utilities Media 76 Restoring Your Operating System 78 Using Microsoft Windows System Restore 78 Using Dell PC Restore and Dell Factory Image Restore 79 Using the Operating System Media 82 Troubleshooting Software and Hardware Problems 83 5 ...Removing and Installing Parts 85 Before You Begin 85 Recommended Tools 85 Preparing to Work Inside Your Computer 85 Removing the Computer Cover 86 Inside View of Your Computer 88 System Board Components 89 Memory...
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...operating system and installs the updates appropriate for your configuration, providing critical 1 Go to support.dell.com, select your business segment, and then enter your operating system and language, and then...desktop Windows Help and Support 1 To access Windows Help and Support: • In Windows XP, click Start and click Help and Support. • In Windows Vista™, click the...system on the screen. updates for your operating system and support for components, such as the memory, hard drive, and operating system • Customer Care - Computer documentation, details on my ...
...operating system and installs the updates appropriate for your configuration, providing critical 1 Go to support.dell.com, select your business segment, and then enter your operating system and language, and then...desktop Windows Help and Support 1 To access Windows Help and Support: • In Windows XP, click Start and click Help and Support. • In Windows Vista™, click the...system on the screen. updates for your operating system and support for components, such as the memory, hard drive, and operating system • Customer Care - Computer documentation, details on my ...
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...is operating. 5 network link light The network link light is on when the computer reads data from or writes data to the hard drive. Dell recommends that you connect occasionally, such as digital video cameras and external storage devices. The light may also be on when a device such ... connector for devices that you use the back USB connectors for high-speed data devices such as flash memory keys, cameras, or bootable USB devices. For more information on bootable USB devices see "Dell Diagnostics" on page 72). 4 hard-drive activity light The hard drive light is on page 175...
...is operating. 5 network link light The network link light is on when the computer reads data from or writes data to the hard drive. Dell recommends that you connect occasionally, such as digital video cameras and external storage devices. The light may also be on when a device such ... connector for devices that you use the back USB connectors for high-speed data devices such as flash memory keys, cameras, or bootable USB devices. For more information on bootable USB devices see "Dell Diagnostics" on page 72). 4 hard-drive activity light The hard drive light is on page 175...
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... bending over while lifting. 18 Setting Up and Using Your Computer Use the (pink) microphone connector to attach additional speakers. NOTE: Dell recommends that typically remain connected, such as flash memory keys, cameras, or bootable USB devices. Use the (black) surround sound connector to provide extremely low bass extension. Use the optical...
... bending over while lifting. 18 Setting Up and Using Your Computer Use the (pink) microphone connector to attach additional speakers. NOTE: Dell recommends that typically remain connected, such as flash memory keys, cameras, or bootable USB devices. Use the (black) surround sound connector to provide extremely low bass extension. Use the optical...
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... you perform any of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions in the Product Information Guide. The media card reader supports the following memory types: • xD-Picture card • SmartMedia card (SMC) • CompactFlash card Type I and II (CF I/II) • ...MicroDrive card • SecureDigital card (SD) • MiniSD card • MultiMediaCard (MMC) • Reduced-size MultiMediaCard (RS-MMC) • Memory Stick (MS/MS Pro/MS Duo/MS Pro Duo) For information on installing a media card reader, see the documentation provided with your DVD player or...
... you perform any of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions in the Product Information Guide. The media card reader supports the following memory types: • xD-Picture card • SmartMedia card (SMC) • CompactFlash card Type I and II (CF I/II) • ...MicroDrive card • SecureDigital card (SD) • MiniSD card • MultiMediaCard (MMC) • Reduced-size MultiMediaCard (RS-MMC) • Memory Stick (MS/MS Pro/MS Duo/MS Pro Duo) For information on installing a media card reader, see the documentation provided with your DVD player or...
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... operating system provides a Network Setup Wizard to determine the proper orientation for proper orientation, and then try again. 1 2 4 3 1 xD-Picture card and SmartMedia Card (SMC) 2 Memory Stick (MS/MS Pro/MS Duo/MS Pro Duo) 4 CompactFlash card Type I and II (CF I/II) and MicroDrive card 3 Secure Digital card (SD/miniSD)/MultiMedia...
... operating system provides a Network Setup Wizard to determine the proper orientation for proper orientation, and then try again. 1 2 4 3 1 xD-Picture card and SmartMedia Card (SMC) 2 Memory Stick (MS/MS Pro/MS Duo/MS Pro Duo) 4 CompactFlash card Type I and II (CF I/II) and MicroDrive card 3 Secure Digital card (SD/miniSD)/MultiMedia...
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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 a reserved area on the hard drive, and then completely turning off the computer. ... hibernate settings on the keyboard or move the mouse. To set standby mode to entering hibernate mode. If the computer's hard drive becomes corrupted, Windows XP recreates the hibernate file automatically. Setting Up and Using Your Computer 45 To exit from hibernate mode, press the power button. To exit from standby...
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 a reserved area on the hard drive, and then completely turning off the computer. ... hibernate settings on the keyboard or move the mouse. To set standby mode to entering hibernate mode. If the computer's hard drive becomes corrupted, Windows XP recreates the hibernate file automatically. Setting Up and Using Your Computer 45 To exit from hibernate mode, press the power button. To exit from standby...
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...meets the minimum hardware requirements needed to ensure that your computer is successfully communicating with the memory. • Ensure that you are following the memory installation guidelines (see "Dell Diagnostics" on page 90) to run the software. For more information about the type ... Ensure that the program is supported by your computer, see "Memory" on page 163. • Run the Dell Diagnostics (see "Memory" on page 72). IF YOU EXPERIENCE OTHER MEMORY PROBLEMS - • Reseat the memory modules (see "Dell Diagnostics" on your keyboard or moving your computer. See the ...
...meets the minimum hardware requirements needed to ensure that your computer is successfully communicating with the memory. • Ensure that you are following the memory installation guidelines (see "Dell Diagnostics" on page 90) to run the software. For more information about the type ... Ensure that the program is supported by your computer, see "Memory" on page 163. • Run the Dell Diagnostics (see "Memory" on page 72). IF YOU EXPERIENCE OTHER MEMORY PROBLEMS - • Reseat the memory modules (see "Dell Diagnostics" on your keyboard or moving your computer. See the ...
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... documentation for your location (if applicable). CAUTION: Before you need technical assistance for setup and troubleshooting information. I F T H E P O W E R L I G H T I S B L I N K I O N - A device may exist. • Ensure that all memory modules (see "Memory" on page 90). • Remove and then reinstall any expansion cards, including graphics cards (see "Removing PCI and PCI Express Cards" on properly. •...
... documentation for your location (if applicable). CAUTION: Before you need technical assistance for setup and troubleshooting information. I F T H E P O W E R L I G H T I S B L I N K I O N - A device may exist. • Ensure that all memory modules (see "Memory" on page 90). • Remove and then reinstall any expansion cards, including graphics cards (see "Removing PCI and PCI Express Cards" on properly. •...
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... the keyboard, move the mouse, or press the power button to the system board (see "System Board Components" on . - Remove and then reinstall the memory modules (see "Memory" on page 66. • If the power light is blinking green, the computer is steady amber, a device may be malfunctioning or incorrectly installed. - Too...
... the keyboard, move the mouse, or press the power button to the system board (see "System Board Components" on . - Remove and then reinstall the memory modules (see "Memory" on page 66. • If the power light is blinking green, the computer is steady amber, a device may be malfunctioning or incorrectly installed. - Too...
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...processor failure has occurred. • Reseat the processor (see "Processor" on page 132). • If the problem persists, contact Dell (see "Installing Memory" on page 92) and restart the computer. If the computer starts normally, continue to the operating system. To help to the ...operating system. • Plug the computer into a working graphics card into your computer (see "Installing Memory" on page 92). • If the problem persists, contact Dell (see "Contacting Dell" on page 181). A possible graphics card failure has occurred. • Reseat any of the procedures...
...processor failure has occurred. • Reseat the processor (see "Processor" on page 132). • If the problem persists, contact Dell (see "Installing Memory" on page 92) and restart the computer. If the computer starts normally, continue to the operating system. To help to the ...operating system. • Plug the computer into a working graphics card into your computer (see "Installing Memory" on page 92). • If the problem persists, contact Dell (see "Contacting Dell" on page 181). A possible graphics card failure has occurred. • Reseat any of the procedures...
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... are using is supported by your computer (see "Installing Memory" on page 92). • If the problem persists, contact Dell (see "Contacting Dell" on page 181). • Ensure that no special requirements for memory module/connector placement exist (see "Memory" on page 90). • Ensure that the memory you have identified a faulty module or reinstalled all...
... are using is supported by your computer (see "Installing Memory" on page 92). • If the problem persists, contact Dell (see "Contacting Dell" on page 181). • Ensure that no special requirements for memory module/connector placement exist (see "Memory" on page 90). • Ensure that the memory you have identified a faulty module or reinstalled all...
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...or problems. This series of three beeps, and then one beep. Reseating the memory modules may correct the following beep code errors, see "Contacting Dell" on page 181) for instructions on obtaining technical assistance. This beep code ... code, identifies a problem. If the problem persists, contact Dell (see "Contacting Dell" on page 181 for instructions on obtaining technical assistance. Code 1-1-2 1-1-3 1-1-4 1-2-1 1-2-2 1-2-3 1-3 1-3-1 through 2-4-4 4-3-1 Cause Memory not being properly identified or used Memory failure above address 0FFFFh If you that the computer encountered...
...or problems. This series of three beeps, and then one beep. Reseating the memory modules may correct the following beep code errors, see "Contacting Dell" on page 181) for instructions on obtaining technical assistance. This beep code ... code, identifies a problem. If the problem persists, contact Dell (see "Contacting Dell" on page 181 for instructions on obtaining technical assistance. Code 1-1-2 1-1-3 1-1-4 1-2-1 1-2-2 1-2-3 1-3 1-3-1 through 2-4-4 4-3-1 Cause Memory not being properly identified or used Memory failure above address 0FFFFh If you that the computer encountered...
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... on page 108) and defined correctly in the system setup program (see "System Setup" on page 168). The cache memory is not configured correctly. See "Contacting Dell" on page 181 for instructions on page 90). The hard drive is not working or is not operating. Reseat the... memory modules (see "Memory" on obtaining technical assistance. 70 Troubleshooting Ensure that the hard drive is not listed in the ...
... on page 108) and defined correctly in the system setup program (see "System Setup" on page 168). The cache memory is not configured correctly. See "Contacting Dell" on page 181 for instructions on page 90). The hard drive is not working or is not operating. Reseat the... memory modules (see "Memory" on obtaining technical assistance. 70 Troubleshooting Ensure that the hard drive is not listed in the ...
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...BIOS POST. Message CH-2 Timer Error CMOS Battery State Low CMOS Checksum Failure CMOS System Options Not Set CMOS Display Type Mismatch CMOS Memory Size Mismatch CMOS Time and Date Not Set Diskette Boot Failure DMA Error DMA 1 Error DMA 2 Error FDD Controller Failure HDD ...Controller Failure INTR1 Error INTR2 Error Invalid Boot Diskette Possible Cause An error is properly identified. Corrective Action See "Contacting Dell" on page 181 for instructions on page 168), verify the system configuration, and then restart the computer. Error in the system setup ...
...BIOS POST. Message CH-2 Timer Error CMOS Battery State Low CMOS Checksum Failure CMOS System Options Not Set CMOS Display Type Mismatch CMOS Memory Size Mismatch CMOS Time and Date Not Set Diskette Boot Failure DMA Error DMA 1 Error DMA 2 Error FDD Controller Failure HDD ...Controller Failure INTR1 Error INTR2 Error Invalid Boot Diskette Possible Cause An error is properly identified. Corrective Action See "Contacting Dell" on page 181 for instructions on page 168), verify the system configuration, and then restart the computer. Error in the system setup ...
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...in the system and can be used to answer specific questions. Displays error conditions encountered, error codes, and the problem description. The Dell Diagnostics obtains configuration information for all devices attached to select a test based on the screen. Displays the hardware configuration for your computer.... a quick test of system devices. For any requirements for running the test. The following tests can be run from system setup, memory, and various internal tests, and it appears and follow the instructions on the symptom of the problem you to your computer is located...
...in the system and can be used to answer specific questions. Displays error conditions encountered, error codes, and the problem description. The Dell Diagnostics obtains configuration information for all devices attached to select a test based on the screen. Displays the hardware configuration for your computer.... a quick test of system devices. For any requirements for running the test. The following tests can be run from system setup, memory, and various internal tests, and it appears and follow the instructions on the symptom of the problem you to your computer is located...
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System Board Components 1 2 3 4 28 27 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 26 14 15 25 16 24 23 22 21 20 17 18 19 1 white memory module connectors (DIMM_1-2) 4 IDE drive connector (IDE) 7 power button (PWR_BT) 10 SATA connectors (SATA0-5) 2 black memory module connectors (DIMM_3-4) 3 hard drive fan connector (FAN_HDD) 5 front I/O panel connector (FRONTPANEL) 6 back LED connector 8 FlexBay connector (INT_USB) 9 main power connector (POWER1) 11 front USB connector (FRNT_USB) 12 front panel 1394 connector (FP1394) Removing and Installing Parts 89
System Board Components 1 2 3 4 28 27 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 26 14 15 25 16 24 23 22 21 20 17 18 19 1 white memory module connectors (DIMM_1-2) 4 IDE drive connector (IDE) 7 power button (PWR_BT) 10 SATA connectors (SATA0-5) 2 black memory module connectors (DIMM_3-4) 3 hard drive fan connector (FAN_HDD) 5 front I/O panel connector (FRONTPANEL) 6 back LED connector 8 FlexBay connector (INT_USB) 9 main power connector (POWER1) 11 front USB connector (FRNT_USB) 12 front panel 1394 connector (FP1394) Removing and Installing Parts 89
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.... 18 PCI card slot (SLOT6) 21 battery socket (BATTERY) 24 floppy drive (DSKT) 27 processor (CPU) Memory You can increase your computer memory by your computer, see "Memory" on page 163. If the DDR2 memory modules are : - See the label on the upper-right or upper-left corner of... of the module to operate, but with a slight reduction in the order indicated on the system board. DDR2 Memory Overview • DDR2 memory modules should be installed in pairs of matched memory modules installed in DIMM connectors 1 and 2 or 90 Removing and Installing Parts NOTE: Always install DDR2...
.... 18 PCI card slot (SLOT6) 21 battery socket (BATTERY) 24 floppy drive (DSKT) 27 processor (CPU) Memory You can increase your computer memory by your computer, see "Memory" on page 163. If the DDR2 memory modules are : - See the label on the upper-right or upper-left corner of... of the module to operate, but with a slight reduction in the order indicated on the system board. DDR2 Memory Overview • DDR2 memory modules should be installed in pairs of matched memory modules installed in DIMM connectors 1 and 2 or 90 Removing and Installing Parts NOTE: Always install DDR2...
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- If possible, do not pair an original memory module with a new memory module. You should install your computer warranty. NOTE: Memory purchased from Dell is covered under your original memory modules in pairs either in DIMM connectors 1 and 2 or DIMM connectors 3 and 4. If you are... securing clips) connectors 3 and 4 (black securing clips) NOTICE: If you remove your original memory modules from the computer during a memory upgrade, keep them separate from Dell. Addressing Memory Configurations If you are using a 32-bit operating system such as Microsoft® Windows Vista™...
- If possible, do not pair an original memory module with a new memory module. You should install your computer warranty. NOTE: Memory purchased from Dell is covered under your original memory modules in pairs either in DIMM connectors 1 and 2 or DIMM connectors 3 and 4. If you are... securing clips) connectors 3 and 4 (black securing clips) NOTICE: If you remove your original memory modules from the computer during a memory upgrade, keep them separate from Dell. Addressing Memory Configurations If you are using a 32-bit operating system such as Microsoft® Windows Vista™...