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Reinstalling Drivers 34 Reinstalling Windows 98 35 Reinstalling Windows Me 37 Reinstalling Windows 2000 39 3 Adding Parts Removing the Computer Cover 42 Looking Inside Your Computer 43 System Board 44 Adding Cards 45 Removing Cards 48 Adding Memory 48 Adding a Second Hard Drive 50 Adding Other Drives 56 5.25-Inch Devices 56 3.5-Inch Devices 63 Replacing the Computer Cover 71 4 Appendix Specifications 74 Standard Settings 78 Viewing Settings 79 System Setup Screens 79 Clearing Forgotten Passwords 80 Replacing the Battery 80 Contents 5
Reinstalling Drivers 34 Reinstalling Windows 98 35 Reinstalling Windows Me 37 Reinstalling Windows 2000 39 3 Adding Parts Removing the Computer Cover 42 Looking Inside Your Computer 43 System Board 44 Adding Cards 45 Removing Cards 48 Adding Memory 48 Adding a Second Hard Drive 50 Adding Other Drives 56 5.25-Inch Devices 56 3.5-Inch Devices 63 Replacing the Computer Cover 71 4 Appendix Specifications 74 Standard Settings 78 Viewing Settings 79 System Setup Screens 79 Clearing Forgotten Passwords 80 Replacing the Battery 80 Contents 5
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... all windows and open . S olving Pr oblems 31 T H E D E V I C E I VE- A FILENAME CANNOT CONTAIN ANY OF THE FOLLOWING CH AR AC T ER S Do not use . NOT ENOUGH MEMORY OR RESOURCES. The file that the network cable connector is too large to use these characters in filenames. RE S T A R T T H E C O M P UT E R - Verify that your computer. Try...
... all windows and open . S olving Pr oblems 31 T H E D E V I C E I VE- A FILENAME CANNOT CONTAIN ANY OF THE FOLLOWING CH AR AC T ER S Do not use . NOT ENOUGH MEMORY OR RESOURCES. The file that the network cable connector is too large to use these characters in filenames. RE S T A R T T H E C O M P UT E R - Verify that your computer. Try...
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SECTION 3 Adding Parts Removing the Computer Cover Looking Inside Your Computer Adding Cards Removing Cards Adding Memory Adding a Second Hard Drive Adding Other Drives Replacing the Computer Cover www.dell.com | support.dell.com
SECTION 3 Adding Parts Removing the Computer Cover Looking Inside Your Computer Adding Cards Removing Cards Adding Memory Adding a Second Hard Drive Adding Other Drives Replacing the Computer Cover www.dell.com | support.dell.com
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www.dell.com | support.dell.com System Board In the illustration, the text in sound memory connectors (DIMM 1, DIMM 2) auxiliary power connector (AUX POWER) main power connector (POWER) power light (STB LED) floppy drive connector (FLOPPY) first hard drive connector (PRI ...
www.dell.com | support.dell.com System Board In the illustration, the text in sound memory connectors (DIMM 1, DIMM 2) auxiliary power connector (AUX POWER) main power connector (POWER) power light (STB LED) floppy drive connector (FLOPPY) first hard drive connector (PRI ...
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...dell.com | support.dell.com HINT: Memory purchased from Dell is not connected to an electrical outlet discharges residual electricity and can increase your computer memory by your computer. Pressing the power button when the computer is covered under your computer and then unplug it from their electrical outlets. 2 Briefly press the power button. Adding Memory... computer and devices, and disconnect them from the system board. 7 If you begin any of memory supported by installing memory modules on the system board. NOTICE: To disconnect a network cable, first unplug the cable from...
...dell.com | support.dell.com HINT: Memory purchased from Dell is not connected to an electrical outlet discharges residual electricity and can increase your computer memory by your computer. Pressing the power button when the computer is covered under your computer and then unplug it from their electrical outlets. 2 Briefly press the power button. Adding Memory... computer and devices, and disconnect them from the system board. 7 If you begin any of memory supported by installing memory modules on the system board. NOTICE: To disconnect a network cable, first unplug the cable from...
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...at each end of the module. If you insert the module correctly, the securing clips snap into the cutouts at each end of the connector. memory module cutouts (2) securing clips (2) notches (2) connector 6. 5. 4. Pressing the power button when the computer is not connected to an electrical outlet .... 3 Remove the computer cover (see page 42). 4 Press out the securing clip at each end of the memory connector. 5 Align the notches on the ends until the memory module disengages from the connector. Press firmly on the bottom of the module. 6 Insert the module straight down into...
...at each end of the module. If you insert the module correctly, the securing clips snap into the cutouts at each end of the connector. memory module cutouts (2) securing clips (2) notches (2) connector 6. 5. 4. Pressing the power button when the computer is not connected to an electrical outlet .... 3 Remove the computer cover (see page 42). 4 Press out the securing clip at each end of the memory connector. 5 Align the notches on the ends until the memory module disengages from the connector. Press firmly on the bottom of the module. 6 Insert the module straight down into...
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... drives, and Zip drives 9-pin connector; 16550C-compatible 25-hole connector (bidirectional) 15-hole connector on an AGP video card Appendix 75 Memory Architecture Memory connectors Memory capacities Minimum memory Maximum memory Frequency Clock cycle CAS latency SPD revision Buffering Voltage Data bus width Drives Externally accessible: Mini tower chassis Desktop chassis Internally accessible Available...
... drives, and Zip drives 9-pin connector; 16550C-compatible 25-hole connector (bidirectional) 15-hole connector on an AGP video card Appendix 75 Memory Architecture Memory connectors Memory capacities Minimum memory Maximum memory Frequency Clock cycle CAS latency SPD revision Buffering Voltage Data bus width Drives Externally accessible: Mini tower chassis Desktop chassis Internally accessible Available...
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... fixing problems, 28 H hard drive adding, 50 fixing problems, 30 help file accessing, 20 I Internet connecting to, 12 fixing problems, 33 K keyboard fixing problems, 28 M memory adding, 48 connectors, 44 removing, 50 Index 101 See sound B battery disposal, 81 replacing, 80 BIOS, 78 C cards adding, 45 connectors, 44 removing, 48 CD...
... fixing problems, 28 H hard drive adding, 50 fixing problems, 30 help file accessing, 20 I Internet connecting to, 12 fixing problems, 33 K keyboard fixing problems, 28 M memory adding, 48 connectors, 44 removing, 50 Index 101 See sound B battery disposal, 81 replacing, 80 BIOS, 78 C cards adding, 45 connectors, 44 removing, 48 CD...
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... addresses, 82 warranty repair or credit, 94 Z Zip drive adding, 56 messages start-up , 13 troubleshooting, 25 programs fixing problems, 32 102 In d e x R RAM. See memory regulatory notices, 97 resetting Dellnet account, 13 ResourceCD, 34 returns, 100 S safety instructions, 7 ScanDisk, 30 screen.
... addresses, 82 warranty repair or credit, 94 Z Zip drive adding, 56 messages start-up , 13 troubleshooting, 25 programs fixing problems, 32 102 In d e x R RAM. See memory regulatory notices, 97 resetting Dellnet account, 13 ResourceCD, 34 returns, 100 S safety instructions, 7 ScanDisk, 30 screen.