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Transferring Information to a New Computer 43 Power Management Options in Windows XP 44 Standby Mode 44 Hibernate Mode 45 Power Options Properties 45 Power Management Options...47 Configuring Power Management 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, and Internet Problems... Problems 62 Sound and Speaker Problems 63 Video and Monitor Problems 63 Power Lights 65 4 Contents
Transferring Information to a New Computer 43 Power Management Options in Windows XP 44 Standby Mode 44 Hibernate Mode 45 Power Options Properties 45 Power Management Options...47 Configuring Power Management 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, and Internet Problems... Problems 62 Sound and Speaker Problems 63 Video and Monitor Problems 63 Power Lights 65 4 Contents
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Diagnostic Lights 66 Beep Codes 69 System Messages 70 Dell Diagnostics 72 When to Use Dell Diagnostics 72 Starting Dell Diagnostics From Your Hard Drive 72 Starting Dell Diagnostics From the Drivers and Utilities Media 73 Dell Diagnostics Main Menu 74 Drivers 75 What Is a Driver 75 Identifying ...76 Using the 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...
Diagnostic Lights 66 Beep Codes 69 System Messages 70 Dell Diagnostics 72 When to Use Dell Diagnostics 72 Starting Dell Diagnostics From Your Hard Drive 72 Starting Dell Diagnostics From the Drivers and Utilities Media 73 Dell Diagnostics Main Menu 74 Drivers 75 What Is a Driver 75 Identifying ...76 Using the 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...
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... tipping over, potentially resulting in system setup (see "Dell Diagnostics" on page 44). NOTE: The optical drive tray... power-saving state. • Steady amber - Multi-colored lights provide illumination for use the power button to ensure maximum system... page 166). Instead, perform an operating system shutdown. The power light illuminates and blinks or remains solid to help troubleshoot a problem with... 8 optical drive tray eject button (4) 9 front panel LEDs (4) 10 power button 11 power light 12 computer stand Plug USB and other devices into a power-saving state (see "Power Management ...
... tipping over, potentially resulting in system setup (see "Dell Diagnostics" on page 44). NOTE: The optical drive tray... power-saving state. • Steady amber - Multi-colored lights provide illumination for use the power button to ensure maximum system... page 166). Instead, perform an operating system shutdown. The power light illuminates and blinks or remains solid to help troubleshoot a problem with... 8 optical drive tray eject button (4) 9 front panel LEDs (4) 10 power button 11 power light 12 computer stand Plug USB and other devices into a power-saving state (see "Power Management ...
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For more information on bootable USB devices see "Dell Diagnostics" on page 72). 4 hard-drive activity light The hard drive light is on when a good connection exists between a network and the computer. 6 USB 2.0 connectors (2) Use the front USB connectors... connector Use the headphone connector to attach headphones. 3 diagnostic lights (4) Use the sequence of these diagnostics lights to the hard drive. The light may also be on when a device such as digital video cameras and external storage devices. Dell recommends that typically remain connected, such as printers and keyboards....
For more information on bootable USB devices see "Dell Diagnostics" on page 72). 4 hard-drive activity light The hard drive light is on when a good connection exists between a network and the computer. 6 USB 2.0 connectors (2) Use the front USB connectors... connector Use the headphone connector to attach headphones. 3 diagnostic lights (4) Use the sequence of these diagnostics lights to the hard drive. The light may also be on when a device such as digital video cameras and external storage devices. Dell recommends that typically remain connected, such as printers and keyboards....
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Back View 1 2 3 4 1 power connector 2 back panel LEDs (2) 3 back I /O Connectors" on page 17). Multi-colored lights provide illumination for any installed PCI or PCI Express cards. The appearance of the computer. Plug USB and other devices into the appropriate connectors (see "...
Back View 1 2 3 4 1 power connector 2 back panel LEDs (2) 3 back I /O Connectors" on page 17). Multi-colored lights provide illumination for any installed PCI or PCI Express cards. The appearance of the computer. Plug USB and other devices into the appropriate connectors (see "...
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.... Plug a standard PS/2 keyboard into a USB connector. Back I/O Connectors 1 23 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 15 1 link integrity light 2 network adapter connector 3 network activity light 4 keyboard connector 5 mouse connector 11 14 13 12 • Green - If you connect a mouse to the network adapter connector on " state...additional network connector card, use Category 3 wiring, force the network speed to 10 Mbps to the network. NOTE: Dell recommends that the network cable has been securely attached. A good connection exists between a 1000-Mbps (1-Gbps) network and the computer. ...
.... Plug a standard PS/2 keyboard into a USB connector. Back I/O Connectors 1 23 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 15 1 link integrity light 2 network adapter connector 3 network activity light 4 keyboard connector 5 mouse connector 11 14 13 12 • Green - If you connect a mouse to the network adapter connector on " state...additional network connector card, use Category 3 wiring, force the network speed to 10 Mbps to the network. NOTE: Dell recommends that the network cable has been securely attached. A good connection exists between a 1000-Mbps (1-Gbps) network and the computer. ...
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You can start QuickSet by either clicking, double-clicking, or right-clicking the QuickSet icon in the lower-right corner of your computer. The taskbar is located in the Microsoft® Windows® taskbar. For more information about QuickSet, right-click the QuickSet icon and select Help. Dell™ QuickSet 51 Dell™ QuickSet NOTE: This feature may not be available on your screen. Dell™ QuickSet allows you to select and adjust LED light effects, also known as LightFX™.
You can start QuickSet by either clicking, double-clicking, or right-clicking the QuickSet icon in the lower-right corner of your computer. The taskbar is located in the Microsoft® Windows® taskbar. For more information about QuickSet, right-click the QuickSet icon and select Help. Dell™ QuickSet 51 Dell™ QuickSet NOTE: This feature may not be available on your screen. Dell™ QuickSet allows you to select and adjust LED light effects, also known as LightFX™.
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... F - C H E C K T H E S O F T W A R E D O C U M E N T A T I G H T S - If necessary, uninstall and then reinstall the program. See "Diagnostic Lights" on your keyboard or moving your computer. ENSURE THAT THE POWER CABLE IS FIRMLY CONNECTED TO THE COMPUTER AND TO THE ELECTRICAL OUTLET The computer ... documentation or on the screen. A program crashes repeatedly NOTE: Most software includes installation instructions in an environment similar to non-XP operating system environments. 1 Click Start→ All Programs→ Accessories→ Program Compatibility Wizard→ Next. 2 Follow...
... F - C H E C K T H E S O F T W A R E D O C U M E N T A T I G H T S - If necessary, uninstall and then reinstall the program. See "Diagnostic Lights" on your keyboard or moving your computer. ENSURE THAT THE POWER CABLE IS FIRMLY CONNECTED TO THE COMPUTER AND TO THE ELECTRICAL OUTLET The computer ... documentation or on the screen. A program crashes repeatedly NOTE: Most software includes installation instructions in an environment similar to non-XP operating system environments. 1 Click Start→ All Programs→ Accessories→ Program Compatibility Wizard→ Next. 2 Follow...
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... THE COMPUTER AND LOG ON TO THE NETWORK AGAIN C H E C K Y O U R N E T W O R K S E T T I V E R - and down or Turn Off, and then press . 3 After the computer turns off (see "Controls and Lights" on page 75. TE S T T H E M O U S E - R E I N S T A L L T H E M O U S E D R I N G S - 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 "Drivers" on page 163), no network communication is occurring. R U N T... in this section, follow the safety instructions in the Product Information Guide. Windows XP 1 Click Start→ Control Panel→ Mouse. 2 Adjust the settings as...
... THE COMPUTER AND LOG ON TO THE NETWORK AGAIN C H E C K Y O U R N E T W O R K S E T T I V E R - and down or Turn Off, and then press . 3 After the computer turns off (see "Controls and Lights" on page 75. TE S T T H E M O U S E - R E I N S T A L L T H E M O U S E D R I N G S - 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 "Drivers" on page 163), no network communication is occurring. R U N T... in this section, follow the safety instructions in the Product Information Guide. Windows XP 1 Click Start→ Control Panel→ Mouse. 2 Adjust the settings as...
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... are securely connected to the same electrical outlet Printer Problems 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 N G G R E E N - Troubleshooting 61 See "Diagnostic Lights" on page 89). The computer is receiving electrical power, but an internal power problem may be malfunctioning or incorrectly installed. • Ensure that any expansion...
... are securely connected to the same electrical outlet Printer Problems 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 N G G R E E N - Troubleshooting 61 See "Diagnostic Lights" on page 89). The computer is receiving electrical power, but an internal power problem may be malfunctioning or incorrectly installed. • Ensure that any expansion...
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...: For troubleshooting procedures, see "Front and Back View of the Computer" on the media player(s) has not been turned down or off nearby fans, fluorescent lights, or halogen lamps to support.dell.com.
...: For troubleshooting procedures, see "Front and Back View of the Computer" on the media player(s) has not been turned down or off nearby fans, fluorescent lights, or halogen lamps to support.dell.com.
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See "Diagnostic Lights" on adjusting the contrast and brightness, demagnetizing (degaussing) the monitor, and running the monitor self-test. Windows XP: 1 Click Start→ Control Panel→ Appearance and Themes. 2 Click the area you are using the optional DVI-to-...instructions on adjusting the contrast and brightness, demagnetizing (degaussing) the monitor, and running the monitor self-test. 64 Troubleshooting Fans, fluorescent lights, halogen lamps, and other electrical devices can cause the screen image to appear shaky. The screen is difficult to read CHECK THE ...
See "Diagnostic Lights" on adjusting the contrast and brightness, demagnetizing (degaussing) the monitor, and running the monitor self-test. Windows XP: 1 Click Start→ Control Panel→ Appearance and Themes. 2 Click the area you are using the optional DVI-to-...instructions on adjusting the contrast and brightness, demagnetizing (degaussing) the monitor, and running the monitor self-test. 64 Troubleshooting Fans, fluorescent lights, halogen lamps, and other electrical devices can cause the screen image to appear shaky. The screen is difficult to read CHECK THE ...
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...of the computer illuminates and blinks or remains solid to the system board (see "System Board Components" on page 89). • If the power light is working by testing it with another device, such as a lamp. - Power, keyboard, and mouse extension cables - Ensure that the voltage ...selection switch is receiving electrical power, but an internal power problem might exist. - Too many devices on page 90). - Power Lights CAUTION: Before you begin any cards (see "Cards" on page 94). • Eliminate interference. Press a key on the front of the procedures in...
...of the computer illuminates and blinks or remains solid to the system board (see "System Board Components" on page 89). • If the power light is working by testing it with another device, such as a lamp. - Power, keyboard, and mouse extension cables - Ensure that the voltage ...selection switch is receiving electrical power, but an internal power problem might exist. - Too many devices on page 90). - Power Lights CAUTION: Before you begin any cards (see "Cards" on page 94). • Eliminate interference. Press a key on the front of the procedures in...
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... the operating system. • Plug the computer into a working memory of the lights help troubleshoot a problem, your computer has four lights labeled 1, 2, 3, and 4 on the front panel (see "Contacting Dell" on page 179). A possible graphics card failure has occurred. • Reseat ...• If available, install a working graphics card into your computer. • If the problem persists, contact Dell (see "Contacting Dell" on page 179). 66 Troubleshooting Light Pattern Problem Description Suggested Resolution The computer is in the Product Information Guide. Diagnostic...
... the operating system. • Plug the computer into a working memory of the lights help troubleshoot a problem, your computer has four lights labeled 1, 2, 3, and 4 on the front panel (see "Contacting Dell" on page 179). A possible graphics card failure has occurred. • Reseat ...• If available, install a working graphics card into your computer. • If the problem persists, contact Dell (see "Contacting Dell" on page 179). 66 Troubleshooting Light Pattern Problem Description Suggested Resolution The computer is in the Product Information Guide. Diagnostic...
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... memory of the same type into your computer (see "Installing Memory" on page 92). • If the problem persists, contact Dell (see "Contacting Dell" on page 179). • Ensure that no special requirements for memory module/connector placement exist (see "Memory" on page 90)....Troubleshooting 67 If the computer starts normally, continue to install additional memory modules (one module (see "Contacting Dell" on page 92) and restart the computer. Light Pattern Problem Description Suggested Resolution A possible floppy drive or hard drive failure has Reseat all cable connections. ...
... memory of the same type into your computer (see "Installing Memory" on page 92). • If the problem persists, contact Dell (see "Contacting Dell" on page 179). • Ensure that no special requirements for memory module/connector placement exist (see "Memory" on page 90)....Troubleshooting 67 If the computer starts normally, continue to install additional memory modules (one module (see "Contacting Dell" on page 92) and restart the computer. Light Pattern Problem Description Suggested Resolution A possible floppy drive or hard drive failure has Reseat all cable connections. ...
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Light Pattern Problem Description Suggested Resolution A possible expansion card failure has occurred. 1 Determine...computer. 3 Repeat this process for the devices installed on your computer. • If the problem persists, contact Dell (see "Contacting Dell" on page 179). If the computer starts normally, troubleshoot the last card removed from a device (such as...a problem with a device (such as the floppy drive or optical drive), check system setup (see "Contacting Dell" on page 179). 68 Troubleshooting Another failure has occurred. • Ensure that all hard drive and optical ...
Light Pattern Problem Description Suggested Resolution A possible expansion card failure has occurred. 1 Determine...computer. 3 Repeat this process for the devices installed on your computer. • If the problem persists, contact Dell (see "Contacting Dell" on page 179). If the computer starts normally, troubleshoot the last card removed from a device (such as...a problem with a device (such as the floppy drive or optical drive), check system setup (see "Contacting Dell" on page 179). 68 Troubleshooting Another failure has occurred. • Ensure that all hard drive and optical ...
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... 5 socket pin-1 indicator 3 socket NOTICE: Socket pins are delicate. Be careful not to touch or bend the pins on the system board. 4 Set the processor lightly in the socket and ensure that the processor is aligned properly with minimal pressure to seat it. 5 When the processor is level in the socket...
... 5 socket pin-1 indicator 3 socket NOTICE: Socket pins are delicate. Be careful not to touch or bend the pins on the system board. 4 Set the processor lightly in the socket and ensure that the processor is aligned properly with minimal pressure to seat it. 5 When the processor is level in the socket...
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...connector three 124-pin connectors 36-pin connector 164-pin connector three 164-pin connectors Controls and Lights Power control Power light Hard-drive access light push button green light - Blinking amber indicates a problem with an installed device; solid green for hard drives Connectors ... cooling (optional) PCI PCI Express x1 PCI Express x16 (SLOT7); solid amber indicates an internal power problem. green Appendix 163 amber light - Drives Available devices Externally accessible: Internally accessible: Serial ATA drive, floppy drive, memory devices, Blu-ray™ Disc drive, ...
...connector three 124-pin connectors 36-pin connector 164-pin connector three 164-pin connectors Controls and Lights Power control Power light Hard-drive access light push button green light - Blinking amber indicates a problem with an installed device; solid green for hard drives Connectors ... cooling (optional) PCI PCI Express x1 PCI Express x16 (SLOT7); solid amber indicates an internal power problem. green Appendix 163 amber light - Drives Available devices Externally accessible: Internally accessible: Serial ATA drive, floppy drive, memory devices, Blu-ray™ Disc drive, ...
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...an electrical outlet, power strip, or other receptacle should not exceed 80 percent of the back panel LEDs can be off (no light) - yellow light - The computer is not detecting a physical connection to 265 V at 50/60 Hz located in system setup (see the safety... receptacle. if there adapter) is activity on page 166). A good connection exists between a 10-Mbps network and the computer. orange light - off Diagnostic lights four lights on the front panel (see "System Setup" on the network; A good connection exists between a 100-Mbps network and the computer....
...an electrical outlet, power strip, or other receptacle should not exceed 80 percent of the back panel LEDs can be off (no light) - yellow light - The computer is not detecting a physical connection to 265 V at 50/60 Hz located in system setup (see the safety... receptacle. if there adapter) is activity on page 166). A good connection exists between a 10-Mbps network and the computer. orange light - off Diagnostic lights four lights on the front panel (see "System Setup" on the network; A good connection exists between a 100-Mbps network and the computer....
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... into the network wall jack and then plug it into the ball cage to electrical outlets, and then turn them on your monitor screen, lightly dampen a soft, clean cloth with isopropyl alcohol. 176 Appendix Do not soak the cloth or let water drip inside the ball cage are dirty..., clean the rollers with a cotton swab moistened lightly with water. Cleaning Your Computer CAUTION: Before you clean your screen cursor skips or moves abnormally, clean the mouse. 4 Remove the password jumper plug...
... into the network wall jack and then plug it into the ball cage to electrical outlets, and then turn them on your monitor screen, lightly dampen a soft, clean cloth with isopropyl alcohol. 176 Appendix Do not soak the cloth or let water drip inside the ball cage are dirty..., clean the rollers with a cotton swab moistened lightly with water. Cleaning Your Computer CAUTION: Before you clean your screen cursor skips or moves abnormally, clean the mouse. 4 Remove the password jumper plug...