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...A program crashes repeatedly 25 A program is designed for an earlier Windows operating system. . . . . 25 A solid blue screen appears 25 Other software problems 26 Memory Problems 26 Mouse Problems 27 Network Problems 28 Power Problems 28 Printer Problems 29 Scanner Problems 30 Sound and Speaker Problems 31 No sound from...and Monitor Problems 33 If the screen is blank 33 If the screen is difficult to read 33 3 Advanced Troubleshooting Diagnostic Lights 35 Dell Diagnostics 38 Starting the Dell Diagnostics 38 Drivers 40 Identifying Drivers 40 Reinstalling Drivers 41 4 Contents
...A program crashes repeatedly 25 A program is designed for an earlier Windows operating system. . . . . 25 A solid blue screen appears 25 Other software problems 26 Memory Problems 26 Mouse Problems 27 Network Problems 28 Power Problems 28 Printer Problems 29 Scanner Problems 30 Sound and Speaker Problems 31 No sound from...and Monitor Problems 33 If the screen is blank 33 If the screen is difficult to read 33 3 Advanced Troubleshooting Diagnostic Lights 35 Dell Diagnostics 38 Starting the Dell Diagnostics 38 Drivers 40 Identifying Drivers 40 Reinstalling Drivers 41 4 Contents
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... Adding a Second CD or DVD Drive 59 Adding Memory 64 Installing Memory 64 Removing Memory 66 Replacing the Battery 66 Replacing the Computer Cover 68 5 Appendix Specifications 69 Standard Settings 72 Viewing Settings 73 System Setup Program Screens 74 Boot Sequence 74 Clearing Forgotten Passwords 75 Dell Technical Support Policy (U.S. Restoring Your Operating System...
... Adding a Second CD or DVD Drive 59 Adding Memory 64 Installing Memory 64 Removing Memory 66 Replacing the Battery 66 Replacing the Computer Cover 68 5 Appendix Specifications 69 Standard Settings 72 Viewing Settings 73 System Setup Program Screens 74 Boot Sequence 74 Clearing Forgotten Passwords 75 Dell Technical Support Policy (U.S. Restoring Your Operating System...
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... to technical service and support questions • Online discussions with other users and technical support • Documentation for devices (such as memory, the hard drive, and the operating system • Customer Care - Find It Here • Latest drivers for my computer ...8226; Answers to use Windows XP • Documentation for my computer • Documentation for my computer Dell Support Website - Drivers, patches, and software updates • Reference - Upgrade information for components, such as a modem) Windows Help and ...
... to technical service and support questions • Online discussions with other users and technical support • Documentation for devices (such as memory, the hard drive, and the operating system • Customer Care - Find It Here • Latest drivers for my computer ...8226; Answers to use Windows XP • Documentation for my computer • Documentation for my computer Dell Support Website - Drivers, patches, and software updates • Reference - Upgrade information for components, such as a modem) Windows Help and ...
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...shut down the computer through the Start menu and try again. The computer reboots to a USB device, the device must be bootable. www.dell.com | support.dell.com Booting to a USB Device NOTE: To boot to the connected USB device. On the next start-up, the computer boots according ...to a USB connector (see page 46). 2 Shut down your computer by performing a Microsoft® Windows® operating system shutdown, as a floppy drive, memory key,...
...shut down the computer through the Start menu and try again. The computer reboots to a USB device, the device must be bootable. www.dell.com | support.dell.com Booting to a USB Device NOTE: To boot to the connected USB device. On the next start-up, the computer boots according ...to a USB connector (see page 46). 2 Shut down your computer by performing a Microsoft® Windows® operating system shutdown, as a floppy drive, memory key,...
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... cases, you want to restore computer resources. Insert a floppy disk into the drive and try again. Contact Dell (see page 78) or the IEEE 1394 device manufacturer. NOT ENOUGH MEMORY OR RESOURCES. If so, run the program that you might have to use first. IEEE 1394 Device Problems ...CAUTION: Before you want to restart your computer. x:\ IS NOT ACCESSIBLE. Contact Dell (see page 78). If your IEEE 1394 device...
... cases, you want to restore computer resources. Insert a floppy disk into the drive and try again. Contact Dell (see page 78) or the IEEE 1394 device manufacturer. NOT ENOUGH MEMORY OR RESOURCES. If so, run the program that you might have to use first. IEEE 1394 Device Problems ...CAUTION: Before you want to restart your computer. x:\ IS NOT ACCESSIBLE. Contact Dell (see page 78). If your IEEE 1394 device...
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... and then reinstall the program. See the software documentation for minimum memory requirements. If necessary, install additional memory (see page 64). • Reseat the memory modules to ensure that your computer is successfully communicating with the memory (see page 64). • Run the Dell Diagnostics (see page 64). • Ensure that resolves the problem. •...
... and then reinstall the program. See the software documentation for minimum memory requirements. If necessary, install additional memory (see page 64). • Reseat the memory modules to ensure that your computer is successfully communicating with the memory (see page 64). • Run the Dell Diagnostics (see page 64). • Ensure that resolves the problem. •...
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... the voltage selection switch is receiving electrical power, but an internal power problem might be malfunctioning or incorrectly installed. • Remove and then reinstall the memory modules (see page 51). The computer is set to the printer and the computer (see page 51). A device might exist. • Ensure that the electrical...
... the voltage selection switch is receiving electrical power, but an internal power problem might be malfunctioning or incorrectly installed. • Remove and then reinstall the memory modules (see page 51). The computer is set to the printer and the computer (see page 51). A device might exist. • Ensure that the electrical...
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... you have one module (see page 64), and then restart the computer. www.dell.com | support.dell.com Light Pattern ABCD ABCD ABCD = yellow = green = off Problem Description Memory modules are detected, but a memory failure has occurred. Suggested Resolution • If you have identified a faulty module or... reinstalled all modules without error. • If available, install properly working memory of the same type into your computer (see page 64). • If the problem persists, contact Dell (see page 78). 1 Determine if a conflict exists by removing a card (not the ...
... you have one module (see page 64), and then restart the computer. www.dell.com | support.dell.com Light Pattern ABCD ABCD ABCD = yellow = green = off Problem Description Memory modules are detected, but a memory failure has occurred. Suggested Resolution • If you have identified a faulty module or... reinstalled all modules without error. • If available, install properly working memory of the same type into your computer (see page 64). • If the problem persists, contact Dell (see page 78). 1 Determine if a conflict exists by removing a card (not the ...
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... are compatible with your computer (see page 70). • If the problem persists, contact Dell (see page 78). Light Pattern ABCD Problem Description A possible floppy or hard drive failure has occurred. Suggested Resolution Reseat all memory modules, reinstall one memory module (if the computer supports a single module) (see page 64) and restart the...
... are compatible with your computer (see page 70). • If the problem persists, contact Dell (see page 78). Light Pattern ABCD Problem Description A possible floppy or hard drive failure has occurred. Suggested Resolution Reseat all memory modules, reinstall one memory module (if the computer supports a single module) (see page 64) and restart the...
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... click Performance and Maintenance. 3 Click System. 4 In the System Properties window, click the Hardware tab. 40 Advanced Troubleshooting To exit the Dell Diagnostics and restart the computer, close the Main Menu screen. Allows you to customize the test by changing the test settings. 4 Close the ... or all devices from the system setup program, memory, and various internal tests, and it displays the information in the device list in the left pane of the screen. A driver is needed. www.dell.com | support.dell.com Tab Configuration Parameters Function Displays your operating system...
... click Performance and Maintenance. 3 Click System. 4 In the System Properties window, click the Hardware tab. 40 Advanced Troubleshooting To exit the Dell Diagnostics and restart the computer, close the Main Menu screen. Allows you to customize the test by changing the test settings. 4 Close the ... or all devices from the system setup program, memory, and various internal tests, and it displays the information in the device list in the left pane of the screen. A driver is needed. www.dell.com | support.dell.com Tab Configuration Parameters Function Displays your operating system...
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... (see page 18). 2 Ensure that your computer, turn them off . Removing and Installing Parts 51 System Board Components main power connector (J21) power indicator (LED1) memory module connectors (DDR1, DDR2) fan connector (J30) CD drive connector (J20) hard drive connector (J23) microprocessor connector (U16) 12-V power connector (J10) modem telephony connector...
... (see page 18). 2 Ensure that your computer, turn them off . Removing and Installing Parts 51 System Board Components main power connector (J21) power indicator (LED1) memory module connectors (DDR1, DDR2) fan connector (J30) CD drive connector (J20) hard drive connector (J23) microprocessor connector (U16) 12-V power connector (J10) modem telephony connector...
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... microprocessor securing clips (2) connector 64 Removing and Installing Parts memory connector closest to ground the system board. For information on the type of the memory module connector. www.dell.com | support.dell.com Adding Memory You can increase your computer memory by your computer, see page 18). 2 Ensure that ... the cover. 5 Remove the computer cover (see page 49). 6 Press out the securing clip at each end of memory supported by installing memory modules on page 70. CAUTION: To guard against electrical shock, always unplug your computer, turn off now. Installing...
... microprocessor securing clips (2) connector 64 Removing and Installing Parts memory connector closest to ground the system board. For information on the type of the memory module connector. www.dell.com | support.dell.com Adding Memory You can increase your computer memory by your computer, see page 18). 2 Ensure that ... the cover. 5 Remove the computer cover (see page 49). 6 Press out the securing clip at each end of memory supported by installing memory modules on page 70. CAUTION: To guard against electrical shock, always unplug your computer, turn off now. Installing...
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... 7 Align the notch on . 11 Right-click the My Computer icon and click Properties. 12 Click the General tab. 13 To verify that the memory is installed correctly, check the amount of the module. 8 Insert the module into the connector until the module snaps into position. notch... memory module cutouts (2) crossbar NOTICE: To avoid damage to the memory module, press the module straight down into the connector while you insert the module correctly, the securing clips snap into the...
... 7 Align the notch on . 11 Right-click the My Computer icon and click Properties. 12 Click the General tab. 13 To verify that the memory is installed correctly, check the amount of the module. 8 Insert the module into the connector until the module snaps into position. notch... memory module cutouts (2) crossbar NOTICE: To avoid damage to the memory module, press the module straight down into the connector while you insert the module correctly, the securing clips snap into the...
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www.dell.com | support.dell.com Removing Memory CAUTION: Before you begin any telephone or telecommunication lines from the ...used batteries according to the manufacturer's instructions. 1 Record all attached devices from the connector. NOTE: Memory purchased from Dell is difficult to remove, gently ease the module back and forth to remove it from their electrical ...attached devices did not automatically turn them off . Replacing the Battery CAUTION: Before you begin any of the memory module connector. 7 Grasp the module and pull up. If you can restore the correct settings when your...
www.dell.com | support.dell.com Removing Memory CAUTION: Before you begin any telephone or telecommunication lines from the ...used batteries according to the manufacturer's instructions. 1 Record all attached devices from the connector. NOTE: Memory purchased from Dell is difficult to remove, gently ease the module back and forth to remove it from their electrical ...attached devices did not automatically turn them off . Replacing the Battery CAUTION: Before you begin any of the memory module connector. 7 Grasp the module and pull up. If you can restore the correct settings when your...
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...dell.com | support.dell.com Memory Architecture Memory connectors Memory capacities Minimum memory Maximum memory Memory type Drives Externally accessible Internally accessible Ports and Connectors Externally accessible: Serial Parallel Video Keyboard Mouse USB Network Audio Headphone DDR SDRAM two 128-, 256-, or 512-MB 128 MB shared DDR SDRAM NOTE: Between 32 and 64 MB of system memory... may be allocated to support graphics, depending on system memory size and other factors. 2 GB PC2100 (266-MHz) or PC2700 (333-MHz) ...
...dell.com | support.dell.com Memory Architecture Memory connectors Memory capacities Minimum memory Maximum memory Memory type Drives Externally accessible Internally accessible Ports and Connectors Externally accessible: Serial Parallel Video Keyboard Mouse USB Network Audio Headphone DDR SDRAM two 128-, 256-, or 512-MB 128 MB shared DDR SDRAM NOTE: Between 32 and 64 MB of system memory... may be allocated to support graphics, depending on system memory size and other factors. 2 GB PC2100 (266-MHz) or PC2700 (333-MHz) ...
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... Menu appears, listing all available boot devices. You can use this feature, for example, to restart your computer to a USB device such as a floppy drive, memory key, or CD-RW drive. 1 Turn on (or restart) your computer. 2 When F2 = Setup, F12 = Boot Menu appears in brackets, but not those that is...configuration options and their functions for the hardware installed in your computer (see the Microsoft Windows desktop. Power provides settings for some computer features. - www.dell.com | support.dell.com System Setup Program Screens The system setup screens are grayed out.
... Menu appears, listing all available boot devices. You can use this feature, for example, to restart your computer to a USB device such as a floppy drive, memory key, or CD-RW drive. 1 Turn on (or restart) your computer. 2 When F2 = Setup, F12 = Boot Menu appears in brackets, but not those that is...configuration options and their functions for the hardware installed in your computer (see the Microsoft Windows desktop. Power provides settings for some computer features. - www.dell.com | support.dell.com System Setup Program Screens The system setup screens are grayed out.