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... responding 37 A program crashes repeatedly 37 A program is designed for an earlier Windows operating system . . . . . 37 A solid blue screen appears 37 Other software problems 38 Memory Problems 38 Mouse Problems 39 Network Problems 40 Power Problems 40 Printer Problems 41 Scanner Problems 42 Sound and Speaker Problems 43 No sound from...
... responding 37 A program crashes repeatedly 37 A program is designed for an earlier Windows operating system . . . . . 37 A solid blue screen appears 37 Other software problems 38 Memory Problems 38 Mouse Problems 39 Network Problems 40 Power Problems 40 Printer Problems 41 Scanner Problems 42 Sound and Speaker Problems 43 No sound from...
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Video and Monitor Problems 44 If the screen is blank 44 If the screen is difficult to read 45 3 Advanced Troubleshooting Diagnostic Lights 47 Dell Diagnostics 50 Dell Diagnostics Main Menu 50 Drivers 51 What Is a Driver 51 Identifying Drivers 52 Reinstalling Drivers 52 Resolving Software and Hardware Incompatibilities 53 Restoring Your Operating... of the Computer 59 Back View of the Computer 61 Removing the Computer Cover 62 Inside View of Your Computer 64 System Board Components 65 Memory 65 DDR2 Memory Overview 66 Installing Memory 67 Removing Memory 68 Contents 5
Video and Monitor Problems 44 If the screen is blank 44 If the screen is difficult to read 45 3 Advanced Troubleshooting Diagnostic Lights 47 Dell Diagnostics 50 Dell Diagnostics Main Menu 50 Drivers 51 What Is a Driver 51 Identifying Drivers 52 Reinstalling Drivers 52 Resolving Software and Hardware Incompatibilities 53 Restoring Your Operating... of the Computer 59 Back View of the Computer 61 Removing the Computer Cover 62 Inside View of Your Computer 64 System Board Components 65 Memory 65 DDR2 Memory Overview 66 Installing Memory 67 Removing Memory 68 Contents 5
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... also reinstall the DSS utility. To download Desktop System Software: 1 Go to System and Configuration Utilities, and click Dell Desktop System Software. 10 Finding Information Certified rivers, patches, and software updates • Desktop System Software (DSS)- DSS...Service call and order status, warranty, and repair information • Service and support - support.dell.com from technicians, and online courses, frequently asked NOTE: Select your configuration. as memory, the hard drive, and the operating system • Customer Care - Online discussion with technical...
... also reinstall the DSS utility. To download Desktop System Software: 1 Go to System and Configuration Utilities, and click Dell Desktop System Software. 10 Finding Information Certified rivers, patches, and software updates • Desktop System Software (DSS)- DSS...Service call and order status, warranty, and repair information • Service and support - support.dell.com from technicians, and online courses, frequently asked NOTE: Select your configuration. as memory, the hard drive, and the operating system • Customer Care - Online discussion with technical...
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... all copyright laws when creating CDs or DVDs. This section applies only to computers that have copyright protection and cannot be copied using too much memory and preventing DVD playback, adjust the display properties: 1 Click the Start button and click Control Panel. 2 Under Pick a category, click Appearance ...DigitalMedia and then click the question mark icon in the upper-right corner of a CD or DVD. The DVD-writable drives installed in Dell™ computers can also use Sonic DigitalMedia for available software patches on your computer or backing up important data. You can write to...
... all copyright laws when creating CDs or DVDs. This section applies only to computers that have copyright protection and cannot be copied using too much memory and preventing DVD playback, adjust the display properties: 1 Click the Start button and click Control Panel. 2 Under Pick a category, click Appearance ...DigitalMedia and then click the question mark icon in the upper-right corner of a CD or DVD. The DVD-writable drives installed in Dell™ computers can also use Sonic DigitalMedia for available software patches on your computer or backing up important data. You can write to...
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... available DVD formats. The CD-RW drive needs 1-2 MB of formats supported by your computer. for additional information. The Media Card Reader supports the following memory types: • xD-Picture Card • SmartMedia (SMC) • CompactFlash Type I and II (CF I/II) • MicroDrive Card • SecureDigital Card (SD) • MultiMediaCard (MMC...
... available DVD formats. The CD-RW drive needs 1-2 MB of formats supported by your computer. for additional information. The Media Card Reader supports the following memory types: • xD-Picture Card • SmartMedia (SMC) • CompactFlash Type I and II (CF I/II) • MicroDrive Card • SecureDigital Card (SD) • MultiMediaCard (MMC...
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... then gently pull it to the network adapter connector on page 89. Check the card orientation and try again. xD-Picture Card and SmartMedia (SMC) Memory Stick (MS/MS Pro) CompactFlash Type I and II (CF I/II) and MicroDrive Card SecureDigital Card (SD)/ MultiMediaCard (MMC) To use the Media Card Reader: 1 Check...
... then gently pull it to the network adapter connector on page 89. Check the card orientation and try again. xD-Picture Card and SmartMedia (SMC) Memory Stick (MS/MS Pro) CompactFlash Type I and II (CF I/II) and MicroDrive Card SecureDigital Card (SD)/ MultiMediaCard (MMC) To use the Media Card Reader: 1 Check...
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... hibernate mode. The computer may lose data. Pressing a key on the keyboard or moving the mouse does not bring the computer out of the computer memory, Dell creates an appropriately sized hibernate mode file before it may take a short time to you. Because hibernate mode requires a special file on the Power Schemes...
... hibernate mode. The computer may lose data. Pressing a key on the keyboard or moving the mouse does not bring the computer out of the computer memory, Dell creates an appropriately sized hibernate mode file before it may take a short time to you. Because hibernate mode requires a special file on the Power Schemes...
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...in this section, follow the safety instructions located in the Product Information Guide. If necessary, install additional memory (see page 67). • Reseat the memory modules (see page 67) to ensure that your computer meets the minimum hardware requirements needed to see ... computer. • Ensure that the device drivers do not conflict with the memory. • Run the Dell Diagnostics (see page 51). 38 Solving Problems See the software documentation for minimum memory requirements. Other software problems CHECK THE SOFTWARE DOCUMENTATION OR CONTACT THE SOFTWARE MANUFACTURER ...
...in this section, follow the safety instructions located in the Product Information Guide. If necessary, install additional memory (see page 67). • Reseat the memory modules (see page 67) to ensure that your computer meets the minimum hardware requirements needed to see ... computer. • Ensure that the device drivers do not conflict with the memory. • Run the Dell Diagnostics (see page 51). 38 Solving Problems See the software documentation for minimum memory requirements. Other software problems CHECK THE SOFTWARE DOCUMENTATION OR CONTACT THE SOFTWARE MANUFACTURER ...
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Mouse Problems CAUTION: Before you are following the memory installation guidelines (see page 67). • Your computer supports DDR2 memory. R E I N S T A L L T H E M O U S E D R I V E R - RESTART THE COMPUTER - 1 Simultaneously press to display the Start menu. 2 Type u, press the keyboard arrow keys to ...see page 67) to ensure that your computer is successfully communicating with the memory. • Ensure that you begin any of memory supported by your computer, see "Memory" on page 65. • Run the Dell Diagnostics (see page 51). For more information about the type of the...
Mouse Problems CAUTION: Before you are following the memory installation guidelines (see page 67). • Your computer supports DDR2 memory. R E I N S T A L L T H E M O U S E D R I V E R - RESTART THE COMPUTER - 1 Simultaneously press to display the Start menu. 2 Type u, press the keyboard arrow keys to ...see page 67) to ensure that your computer is successfully communicating with the memory. • Ensure that you begin any of memory supported by your computer, see "Memory" on page 65. • Run the Dell Diagnostics (see page 51). For more information about the type of the...
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... the processor power cable is receiving electrical power, but an internal power problem might be malfunctioning or incorrectly installed. • Remove and then reinstall the memory modules (see page 65). A device might exist. • Ensure that the voltage selection switch is plugged into an electrical outlet and that the main power...
... the processor power cable is receiving electrical power, but an internal power problem might be malfunctioning or incorrectly installed. • Remove and then reinstall the memory modules (see page 65). A device might exist. • Ensure that the voltage selection switch is plugged into an electrical outlet and that the main power...
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... malfunctions, the color and sequence of the same type into a working memory of the lights identify the problem. Contact Dell for technical assistance. Continue until you troubleshoot problems (see ""Installing Memory" on page 67"), and then restart the computer. successfully boots to ...help you have two or more memory modules installed, remove the modules, reinstall one module...
... malfunctions, the color and sequence of the same type into a working memory of the lights identify the problem. Contact Dell for technical assistance. Continue until you troubleshoot problems (see ""Installing Memory" on page 67"), and then restart the computer. successfully boots to ...help you have two or more memory modules installed, remove the modules, reinstall one module...
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...USB devices, check cable connections, and then restart the computer. No memory modules are compatible with your computer (see "Installing Memory" on page 67). • If the problem persists, contact Dell for technical assistance. If the computer starts normally, reinstall an additional...If the problem persists, contact Dell for technical assistance. • Ensure that no special memory module/memory connector placement requirements exist (see "DDR2 Memory Overview" on page 66). • Verify that the memory modules that you have two or more memory modules installed, remove the modules...
...USB devices, check cable connections, and then restart the computer. No memory modules are compatible with your computer (see "Installing Memory" on page 67). • If the problem persists, contact Dell for technical assistance. If the computer starts normally, reinstall an additional...If the problem persists, contact Dell for technical assistance. • Ensure that no special memory module/memory connector placement requirements exist (see "DDR2 Memory Overview" on page 66). • Verify that the memory modules that you have two or more memory modules installed, remove the modules...
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... hardware configuration for running the test. To exit the Dell Diagnostics and restart the computer, close the Main Menu screen. Dell ships your computer to your computer. 3 If you run a test from system setup, memory, and various internal tests, and it displays the information... pane of the screen. A driver is needed. The device list may indicate requirements for the selected device. The Dell Diagnostics obtains configuration information for more information. Tab Results Errors Help Configuration Parameters Function Displays the results of specialized commands that use...
... hardware configuration for running the test. To exit the Dell Diagnostics and restart the computer, close the Main Menu screen. Dell ships your computer to your computer. 3 If you run a test from system setup, memory, and various internal tests, and it displays the information... pane of the screen. A driver is needed. The device list may indicate requirements for the selected device. The Dell Diagnostics obtains configuration information for more information. Tab Results Errors Help Configuration Parameters Function Displays the results of specialized commands that use...
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System Board Components processor power connector memory module connectors (1, 2) SATA connectors (SATA-0 and SATA-1) processor and heat sink connector front panel I/O connector main power connector IDE drive connector floppy drive connector (FLOPPY) ...FlexBay USB connector fan connector (CPU FAN) clear CMOS jumper (RTCRST) battery socket (BATTERY) password jumper (PSWD) PCI Express x1 card connector PCI card connectors Memory If your computer only has one memory module installed on the system board, you can increase your computer, see "Specifications" on the type of...
System Board Components processor power connector memory module connectors (1, 2) SATA connectors (SATA-0 and SATA-1) processor and heat sink connector front panel I/O connector main power connector IDE drive connector floppy drive connector (FLOPPY) ...FlexBay USB connector fan connector (CPU FAN) clear CMOS jumper (RTCRST) battery socket (BATTERY) password jumper (PSWD) PCI Express x1 card connector PCI card connectors Memory If your computer only has one memory module installed on the system board, you can increase your computer, see "Specifications" on the type of...
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... installed in DIMM connectors 1 and 2 NOTE: Memory purchased from Dell is covered under your computer warranty. 66 Removing and Installing Parts Only unbuffered, non-ECC memory is supported. • If you install mixed pairs of DDR2 400-MHz (PC2-3200) and DDR2 533-MHz (PC2-4300) memory, the modules function at the slower installed...
... installed in DIMM connectors 1 and 2 NOTE: Memory purchased from Dell is covered under your computer warranty. 66 Removing and Installing Parts Only unbuffered, non-ECC memory is supported. • If you install mixed pairs of DDR2 400-MHz (PC2-3200) and DDR2 533-MHz (PC2-4300) memory, the modules function at the slower installed...
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... the securing clip at each end of your computer, discharge static electricity from Dell. You can do not pair an original memory module with the crossbar in the Product Information Guide. notch memory module cutouts (2) crossbar Removing and Installing Parts 67 memory connector closest to components inside your computer's electronic components. If possible, do...
... the securing clip at each end of your computer, discharge static electricity from Dell. You can do not pair an original memory module with the crossbar in the Product Information Guide. notch memory module cutouts (2) crossbar Removing and Installing Parts 67 memory connector closest to components inside your computer's electronic components. If possible, do...
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... inside your computer, discharge static electricity from the connector. 68 Removing and Installing Parts If the module is installed correctly, check the amount of memory (RAM) listed. You can do so by touching an unpainted metal surface on the computer chassis. 1 Follow the procedures in the Product Information...any of your computer. 9 Right-click the My Computer icon and click Properties. 10 Click the General tab. 11 To verify that the memory is difficult to remove, gently ease the module back and forth to remove it into the computer. 6 Connect your computer and devices to electrical...
... inside your computer, discharge static electricity from the connector. 68 Removing and Installing Parts If the module is installed correctly, check the amount of memory (RAM) listed. You can do so by touching an unpainted metal surface on the computer chassis. 1 Follow the procedures in the Product Information...any of your computer. 9 Right-click the My Computer icon and click Properties. 10 Click the General tab. 11 To verify that the memory is difficult to remove, gently ease the module back and forth to remove it into the computer. 6 Connect your computer and devices to electrical...
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... capable of 10/100 communication 800-MHz data rate Appendix 99 Appendix Specifications Processor Processor type Level 1 (L1) cache Level 2 (L2) cache Memory Type Memory connectors Memory capacities Minimum memory Maximum memory BIOS address Computer Information Chipset RAID support DMA channels Interrupt levels BIOS chip (NVRAM) NIC System clock Intel® Pentium® 4 with Hyper...
... capable of 10/100 communication 800-MHz data rate Appendix 99 Appendix Specifications Processor Processor type Level 1 (L1) cache Level 2 (L2) cache Memory Type Memory connectors Memory capacities Minimum memory Maximum memory BIOS address Computer Information Chipset RAID support DMA channels Interrupt levels BIOS chip (NVRAM) NIC System clock Intel® Pentium® 4 with Hyper...
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... Drives Externally accessible: Available devices Internally accessible one 3.5-inch drive bay (FlexBay) two 5.25-inch drive bays Serial ATA drives (up to 2), floppy drive, USB memory devices, CD drive, CD-RW drive, DVD drive, DVD-RW drive, DVD and CD-RW combo drive, and media reader two bays for 1-inch high...
... Drives Externally accessible: Available devices Internally accessible one 3.5-inch drive bay (FlexBay) two 5.25-inch drive bays Serial ATA drives (up to 2), floppy drive, USB memory devices, CD drive, CD-RW drive, DVD drive, DVD-RW drive, DVD and CD-RW combo drive, and media reader two bays for 1-inch high...
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... before you are an expert computer user, do not change a user-selectable option such as the user password • To read the current amount of memory or set the type of hard drive installed Before you use system setup, it to wait until you write down your computer (see the Microsoft... you wait too long and the operating system logo appears, continue to display, and then press . Information on (or restart) your computer. 2 When the blue DELL™ logo is displayed, you are prompted, this program. This prompt can make your computer.
... before you are an expert computer user, do not change a user-selectable option such as the user password • To read the current amount of memory or set the type of hard drive installed Before you use system setup, it to wait until you write down your computer (see the Microsoft... you wait too long and the operating system logo appears, continue to display, and then press . Information on (or restart) your computer. 2 When the blue DELL™ logo is displayed, you are prompted, this program. This prompt can make your computer.