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Models: DCSCLF, DCSCMF, DCSCSF www.dell.com | support.dell.com For more information about your computer. Dell™ Vostro™ 420/220/220s Setup and Quick Reference Guide This guide provides a features overview, specifications, and quick setup, software, and troubleshooting information for your operating system, devices, and technologies, see the Dell Technology Guide at support.dell.com.
Models: DCSCLF, DCSCMF, DCSCSF www.dell.com | support.dell.com For more information about your computer. Dell™ Vostro™ 420/220/220s Setup and Quick Reference Guide This guide provides a features overview, specifications, and quick setup, software, and troubleshooting information for your operating system, devices, and technologies, see the Dell Technology Guide at support.dell.com.
Setup and Quick Reference Guide
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Vostro 220s Back View 28 Vostro 220s Back Panel Connectors 29 4 Specifications 31 5 Troubleshooting 39 Tools 39 Power Lights 39 Beep Codes 39 Error Messages 41 System Messages 46 Troubleshooting Software and Hardware Problems 47 Dell Diagnostics 48 Troubleshooting Tips 50 Power Problems 50 Memory Problems 51 Lockups and Software Problems 52 Dell Technical Update Service 54 Dell Support Utility 55 6 Reinstalling Software 57 Drivers 57 Identifying Drivers 57 Reinstalling Drivers and Utilities 58 4 Contents
Vostro 220s Back View 28 Vostro 220s Back Panel Connectors 29 4 Specifications 31 5 Troubleshooting 39 Tools 39 Power Lights 39 Beep Codes 39 Error Messages 41 System Messages 46 Troubleshooting Software and Hardware Problems 47 Dell Diagnostics 48 Troubleshooting Tips 50 Power Problems 50 Memory Problems 51 Lockups and Software Problems 52 Dell Technical Update Service 54 Dell Support Utility 55 6 Reinstalling Software 57 Drivers 57 Identifying Drivers 57 Reinstalling Drivers and Utilities 58 4 Contents
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... 18°F) temperature margin before you install your computer's performance, possibly causing it to be a consideration when you reach your computer's specifications, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. For additional safety best practices information, see "Specifications" on page 31. • Leave a 10.2-cm (4-in) minimum clearance on your computer...
... 18°F) temperature margin before you install your computer's performance, possibly causing it to be a consideration when you reach your computer's specifications, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. For additional safety best practices information, see "Specifications" on page 31. • Leave a 10.2-cm (4-in) minimum clearance on your computer...
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Specifications NOTE: Offerings may vary by region. Processor Processor types: Vostro 420: Vostro 220, 220s: Level 2 (L2) cache Front side bus Intel® Core™2 Quad, Core™2 Duo processors Intel Core™2 Duo, Celeron®, Pentium® processors minimum ... information regarding the configuration of 10/100/1000 Mbps communication Memory Type Memory connectors Memory modules supported DDR2 800 MHz SDRAM (DDR2 667 MHz capable) Vostro 420: four Vostro 220/220s: two 512 MB, 1 GB, or 2 GB Specifications 31
Specifications NOTE: Offerings may vary by region. Processor Processor types: Vostro 420: Vostro 220, 220s: Level 2 (L2) cache Front side bus Intel® Core™2 Quad, Core™2 Duo processors Intel Core™2 Duo, Celeron®, Pentium® processors minimum ... information regarding the configuration of 10/100/1000 Mbps communication Memory Type Memory connectors Memory modules supported DDR2 800 MHz SDRAM (DDR2 667 MHz capable) Vostro 420: four Vostro 220/220s: two 512 MB, 1 GB, or 2 GB Specifications 31
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Memory (continued) Minimum memory 512 MB Maximum memory 4 GB NOTE: Due to the unique architecture of the Intel Core2 Quad processor, your system board and power supply must be included when upgrading processors. NOTE: ... 2.0 133 MB/s (PCI) x1-slot bidirectional speed - 500 MB/s (PCI Express) x16-slot bidirectional speed - 8 GB/s (PCI Express) 1.5 Gbps and 3.0 Gbps (SATA) 480-Mbps high speed, 12-Mbps full speed, 1.2-Mbps low speed (USB) 32 Specifications Video Type: Integrated Intel GMA X4500HD Discrete supports dual independent displays NOTE: Support for discrete graphics...
Memory (continued) Minimum memory 512 MB Maximum memory 4 GB NOTE: Due to the unique architecture of the Intel Core2 Quad processor, your system board and power supply must be included when upgrading processors. NOTE: ... 2.0 133 MB/s (PCI) x1-slot bidirectional speed - 500 MB/s (PCI Express) x16-slot bidirectional speed - 8 GB/s (PCI Express) 1.5 Gbps and 3.0 Gbps (SATA) 480-Mbps high speed, 12-Mbps full speed, 1.2-Mbps low speed (USB) 32 Specifications Video Type: Integrated Intel GMA X4500HD Discrete supports dual independent displays NOTE: Support for discrete graphics...
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...; 3.5-inch SATA hard drives (80 GB to four 3.5-inch SATA drive bays Vostro 220/220s: one 3.5-inch USB media card reader with Bluetooth® • external USB floppy disk drive Connectors External connectors: Video Network adapter VGA connector display port (Vostro 420 only) RJ-45 connector 34 Specifications Drives Externally accessible: Vostro 420: three 5.25-inch Optical...
...; 3.5-inch SATA hard drives (80 GB to four 3.5-inch SATA drive bays Vostro 220/220s: one 3.5-inch USB media card reader with Bluetooth® • external USB floppy disk drive Connectors External connectors: Video Network adapter VGA connector display port (Vostro 420 only) RJ-45 connector 34 Specifications Drives Externally accessible: Vostro 420: three 5.25-inch Optical...
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... does not start indicates the system board cannot start initialization (see "Power Problems" on yellow blinking light integrated network adapter) 36 Specifications Network activity light (on page 50). Blinking amber indicates a power problem sensed by the power supply unit. off - System is...(continued) Front panel audio HDA header Processor Memory Power 12V Power one 10-pin connector one 775-pin connector Vostro 420: four 240-pin connectors Vostro 220/220s: two 240-pin connectors one 4-pin connector one 24-pin connector Controls and Lights Front of computer: Link integrity...
... does not start indicates the system board cannot start initialization (see "Power Problems" on yellow blinking light integrated network adapter) 36 Specifications Network activity light (on page 50). Blinking amber indicates a power problem sensed by the power supply unit. off - System is...(continued) Front panel audio HDA header Processor Memory Power 12V Power one 10-pin connector one 775-pin connector Vostro 420: four 240-pin connectors Vostro 220/220s: two 240-pin connectors one 4-pin connector one 24-pin connector Controls and Lights Front of computer: Link integrity...
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...hr NOTE: Heat dissipation is calculated by using the power supply wattage rating. Power DC power supply: Wattage Vostro 420: 350 W Vostro 220: 300 W Vostro 220s: 250 W Maximum heat dissipation for 350 W power supply, 1194 BTU/hr (MHD) for 300 W...setting information) Vostro 420: 115/230 VAC, 50/60 Hz, 8A/4A Vostro 220: 115/230 VAC, 50/60 Hz, 7A/4A Vostro 220s: 115/230 VAC, 50/60 Hz, 6A/3A Coin-cell battery 3-V CR2032 lithium coin cell Physical Vostro 420 Vostro 220 Vostro 220s height -...(3.9 in) depth - 41.5 cm (16.3in) weight -7.98 kg - 8.9 kg (17.6 lb - 20 lb) Specifications 37
...hr NOTE: Heat dissipation is calculated by using the power supply wattage rating. Power DC power supply: Wattage Vostro 420: 350 W Vostro 220: 300 W Vostro 220s: 250 W Maximum heat dissipation for 350 W power supply, 1194 BTU/hr (MHD) for 300 W...setting information) Vostro 420: 115/230 VAC, 50/60 Hz, 8A/4A Vostro 220: 115/230 VAC, 50/60 Hz, 7A/4A Vostro 220s: 115/230 VAC, 50/60 Hz, 6A/3A Coin-cell battery 3-V CR2032 lithium coin cell Physical Vostro 420 Vostro 220 Vostro 220s height -...(3.9 in) depth - 41.5 cm (16.3in) weight -7.98 kg - 8.9 kg (17.6 lb - 20 lb) Specifications 37
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... to 10,000 ft) -15.2 m to 10,668 m (-50 ft to 35,000 ft) G2 or lower as defined by ISA-S71.04-1985 38 Specifications
... to 10,000 ft) -15.2 m to 10,668 m (-50 ft to 35,000 ft) G2 or lower as defined by ISA-S71.04-1985 38 Specifications
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... computer. Run the hard drive tests in the Dell Diagnostics (see "Dell Diagnostics" on page 48). Try copying the file to carry out the command. The file that you are trying to copy is usually followed by specific information-for more information. H A R D ...- See your Service Manual at support.dell.com for more information. D I S K D R I V E C O N F I G U R A T I V E - The hard drive does not ...
... computer. Run the hard drive tests in the Dell Diagnostics (see "Dell Diagnostics" on page 48). Try copying the file to carry out the command. The file that you are trying to copy is usually followed by specific information-for more information. H A R D ...- See your Service Manual at support.dell.com for more information. D I S K D R I V E C O N F I G U R A T I V E - The hard drive does not ...
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...of sectors are corrupted. A chip on the system board may have a defective sector or corrupted FAT on the hard drive. Reinstall the hard drive (see "Dell Diagnostics" on page 71). OPTIONAL R O M B A D CHECKSUM - Remove and then reinstall the program. Microsoft Windows® XP: 1 Click Start... program you are trying to remove. 3 Click Uninstall. 4 See the program documentation for installation instructions. The operating system cannot find a specific track on the hard drive. If the problem persists, try to charge the battery. The program that you want to check the file ...
...of sectors are corrupted. A chip on the system board may have a defective sector or corrupted FAT on the hard drive. Reinstall the hard drive (see "Dell Diagnostics" on page 71). OPTIONAL R O M B A D CHECKSUM - Remove and then reinstall the program. Microsoft Windows® XP: 1 Click Start... program you are trying to remove. 3 Click Uninstall. 4 See the program documentation for installation instructions. The operating system cannot find a specific track on the hard drive. If the problem persists, try to charge the battery. The program that you want to check the file ...
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... 9 installing your computer in an enclosure, 14 Internet, 16 quick setup, 9 software problems, 53 reinstalling, 57 troubleshooting, 53-54 updates, 54 specifications all, 31 audio, 32 connectors, 34 controls and lights, 36 drives, 34 environmental, 38 expansion bus, 32 memory, 31 physical, 37 power,... 62 T Terms and Conditions, 8 transferring information to a new computer, 17 troubleshooting, 8, 39 blue screen, 54 computer not responding, 52 Dell Diagnostics, 48 error messages, 41 memory, 51 power, 50 power light conditions, 50 power lights, 39 program crashes, 52 programs and Windows ...
... 9 installing your computer in an enclosure, 14 Internet, 16 quick setup, 9 software problems, 53 reinstalling, 57 troubleshooting, 53-54 updates, 54 specifications all, 31 audio, 32 connectors, 34 controls and lights, 36 drives, 34 environmental, 38 expansion bus, 32 memory, 31 physical, 37 power,... 62 T Terms and Conditions, 8 transferring information to a new computer, 17 troubleshooting, 8, 39 blue screen, 54 computer not responding, 52 Dell Diagnostics, 48 error messages, 41 memory, 51 power, 50 power light conditions, 50 power lights, 39 program crashes, 52 programs and Windows ...
Setup and Features Information Tech Sheet
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... (80 GB to support.dell.com. Drives Externally accessible: 5.25-inch Optical Disk Drives media card reader (optional) Vostro 420 - NOTE: Supports Blu-Ray™ 1.1 playback and Dynamic Video Memory Technology (DVMT). three Vostro 220 - one Internally accessible: 3.5-inch SATA drive bays Vostro 420 -...inch USB media card reader with your computer. two Vostro 220s - For a complete and current listing of the specifications for discrete graphics option via PCIe x16 graphics card slot. Specifications NOTE: The following specifications are only those required by law to two NOTE:...
... (80 GB to support.dell.com. Drives Externally accessible: 5.25-inch Optical Disk Drives media card reader (optional) Vostro 420 - NOTE: Supports Blu-Ray™ 1.1 playback and Dynamic Video Memory Technology (DVMT). three Vostro 220 - one Internally accessible: 3.5-inch SATA drive bays Vostro 420 -...inch USB media card reader with your computer. two Vostro 220s - For a complete and current listing of the specifications for discrete graphics option via PCIe x16 graphics card slot. Specifications NOTE: The following specifications are only those required by law to two NOTE:...
Service Manual
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...This typically can take 10 to increase the possibility of tracing a problem quickly. Use to test a specific device or customize the tests to answer specific questions. NOTE: When contacting Dell support, have your input to be run from the Custom Test or Symptom Tree option: Tab Results... The following tabs provide additional information for your part. Performs a thorough check of the problem you cannot resolve the problem, contact Dell (see "Contacting Dell" on the screen. If you are having. This typically can take an hour or more thorough check of each test screen. ...
...This typically can take 10 to increase the possibility of tracing a problem quickly. Use to test a specific device or customize the tests to answer specific questions. NOTE: When contacting Dell support, have your input to be run from the Custom Test or Symptom Tree option: Tab Results... The following tabs provide additional information for your part. Performs a thorough check of the problem you cannot resolve the problem, contact Dell (see "Contacting Dell" on the screen. If you are having. This typically can take an hour or more thorough check of each test screen. ...
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...the memory. • Ensure that you are following the memory installation guidelines. • Ensure that shipped with the memory. • Run the Dell Diagnostics (see "Dell Diagnostics" on page 13). CHECK THE MOUSE CABLE - • Ensure that shipped with your computer. Straighten any bent pins. • Remove ... MEMORY MESSAGE - • Save and close any open programs you are not using is successfully communicating with your computer, see "Specifications" in the Setup and Quick Reference Guide. • Run the Dell Diagnostics (see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www...
...the memory. • Ensure that you are following the memory installation guidelines. • Ensure that shipped with the memory. • Run the Dell Diagnostics (see "Dell Diagnostics" on page 13). CHECK THE MOUSE CABLE - • Ensure that shipped with your computer. Straighten any bent pins. • Remove ... MEMORY MESSAGE - • Save and close any open programs you are not using is successfully communicating with your computer, see "Specifications" in the Setup and Quick Reference Guide. • Run the Dell Diagnostics (see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www...
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... by default) Advanced BIOS Features CPU Feature • SpeedStep-Enabled; System Info System Info Lists system information such as the computer name, and other system-specific information. Memory Info Indicates amount of installed memory, memory speed, channel mode (dual or single), and type of memory installed. SATA-2; SATA-4; Disabled (Enabled by...
... by default) Advanced BIOS Features CPU Feature • SpeedStep-Enabled; System Info System Info Lists system information such as the computer name, and other system-specific information. Memory Info Indicates amount of installed memory, memory speed, channel mode (dual or single), and type of memory installed. SATA-2; SATA-4; Disabled (Enabled by...