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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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...printer and it doesn't work after you need to install a printer driver, insert the installation CD into the CD or DVD drive. HINT: Dell installs drivers for some new printers. Sett ing Up 15 If your printer installation CD does not automatically run, click the Start button on ...window, the printer is turned on your CD or DVD drive [usually drive D]). Installing the Printer Driver If you install the driver, access the system setup program (see page 15). 2 Attach the USB printer cable to Settings, and then click Printers. Then follow the prompts on . USB Printer 1 ...
...printer and it doesn't work after you need to install a printer driver, insert the installation CD into the CD or DVD drive. HINT: Dell installs drivers for some new printers. Sett ing Up 15 If your printer installation CD does not automatically run, click the Start button on ...window, the printer is turned on your CD or DVD drive [usually drive D]). Installing the Printer Driver If you install the driver, access the system setup program (see page 15). 2 Attach the USB printer cable to Settings, and then click Printers. Then follow the prompts on . USB Printer 1 ...
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...T HE S P E A K E R C O NT R O L S - A D J U S T T HE W I T O R - Plug the speaker audio cable into the headphone jack of your computer and the setup diagram supplied with the speakers. Play a music CD. R U N T HE S P E A K E R S E L F - See the speaker documentation for Colors and Screen area. M O V E T H E S ... distortion. TE S T T H E E L E C T R I O N S - Be sure that the volume is turned up and that the headphone volume control is not muted. www.dell.com | support.dell.com A D J U S T T H E W I N D O W S D I S P L A Y S E T T I N G S - Ensure that the sound ...
...T HE S P E A K E R C O NT R O L S - A D J U S T T HE W I T O R - Plug the speaker audio cable into the headphone jack of your computer and the setup diagram supplied with the speakers. Play a music CD. R U N T HE S P E A K E R S E L F - See the speaker documentation for Colors and Screen area. M O V E T H E S ... distortion. TE S T T H E E L E C T R I O N S - Be sure that the volume is turned up and that the headphone volume control is not muted. www.dell.com | support.dell.com A D J U S T T H E W I N D O W S D I S P L A Y S E T T I N G S - Ensure that the sound ...
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...sequence, and then change it so that driver is not required by Dell and possibly affect programs installed on the computer and enter the system setup program as directed by a Dell technical support representative. NOTICE: The Dell Dimension ResourceCD contains drivers for devices that you reinstall Windows 98. 1 Turn... Select your computer in the System Model list. 8 Select your operating system in your Windows 98 Second Edition operating system. Therefore, Dell does not recommend that are not part of device in the Device Type list. 10 Select Drivers in the CD or DVD drive ...
...sequence, and then change it so that driver is not required by Dell and possibly affect programs installed on the computer and enter the system setup program as directed by a Dell technical support representative. NOTICE: The Dell Dimension ResourceCD contains drivers for devices that you reinstall Windows 98. 1 Turn... Select your computer in the System Model list. 8 Select your operating system in your Windows 98 Second Edition operating system. Therefore, Dell does not recommend that are not part of device in the Device Type list. 10 Select Drivers in the CD or DVD drive ...
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... Windows Password window appears. To continue without creating a Windows user name and password, click OK. The Name field must be completed; www.dell.com | support.dell.com 3 Exit the system setup program. Otherwise, type your user name and password in the fields provided, and then click Next. the Company Name field is located...
... Windows Password window appears. To continue without creating a Windows user name and password, click OK. The Name field must be completed; www.dell.com | support.dell.com 3 Exit the system setup program. Otherwise, type your user name and password in the fields provided, and then click Next. the Company Name field is located...
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... before you reinstall Windows Me. 1 Turn on your virus protection software. 20 Enter the system setup program as directed by a Dell technical support representative. 21 In the system setup program Boot menu, change the boot sequence back to boot completely, and then restart it and try... S olving Pr oblems 37 Then, exit the system setup program. The options can potentially overwrite files installed by Dell and possibly affect programs installed on the computer and enter the system setup program as directed by a Dell technical support representative (see page 34). 19 Reenable your ...
... before you reinstall Windows Me. 1 Turn on your virus protection software. 20 Enter the system setup program as directed by a Dell technical support representative. 21 In the system setup program Boot menu, change the boot sequence back to boot completely, and then restart it and try... S olving Pr oblems 37 Then, exit the system setup program. The options can potentially overwrite files installed by Dell and possibly affect programs installed on the computer and enter the system setup program as directed by a Dell technical support representative (see page 34). 19 Reenable your ...
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...then click Next. 19 Type the Windows product key in the Establish Time Zone window, and then click Next. 15 Click Finish. Windows Setup installs necessary files, and then restarts the computer. 16 Select Boot From Hard Drive, and then press . 17 In the User Information ...window, type your current operating system, and then press . 8 Press again. www.dell.com | support.dell.com 6 Press again. 7 Select Continue Setup and replace your name and, if applicable, company name, and then click Next. If C:\WINDOWS (recommended) is optional.
...then click Next. 19 Type the Windows product key in the Establish Time Zone window, and then click Next. 15 Click Finish. Windows Setup installs necessary files, and then restarts the computer. 16 Select Boot From Hard Drive, and then press . 17 In the User Information ...window, type your current operating system, and then press . 8 Press again. www.dell.com | support.dell.com 6 Press again. 7 Select Continue Setup and replace your name and, if applicable, company name, and then click Next. If C:\WINDOWS (recommended) is optional.
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... computer. 4 Press any key when the Press any key to boot from the CD or DVD drive. 25 Enter the system setup program as directed by a Dell technical support representative. 26 In the system setup program Boot menu, change the boot sequence back to select the Windows 2000 partition option that the To...
... computer. 4 Press any key when the Press any key to boot from the CD or DVD drive. 25 Enter the system setup program as directed by a Dell technical support representative. 26 In the system setup program Boot menu, change the boot sequence back to select the Windows 2000 partition option that the To...
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... appears. 11 When the Regional Settings screen appears, select the settings for your computer and a password, if desired. www.dell.com | support.dell.com 8 When the Windows 2000 Professional Setup screen reappears, use the arrow keys to select the type of filing system that you want Windows 2000 to use, and ...to restart your computer. 10 Click Next when the Welcome to install its components and configure the computer. 16 When the Completing the Windows 2000 Setup Wizard screen appears, remove the CD from the drive, and then click Finish. Then click Next. 15 Enter the date and time in ...
... appears. 11 When the Regional Settings screen appears, select the settings for your computer and a password, if desired. www.dell.com | support.dell.com 8 When the Windows 2000 Professional Setup screen reappears, use the arrow keys to select the type of filing system that you want Windows 2000 to use, and ...to restart your computer. 10 Click Next when the Welcome to install its components and configure the computer. 16 When the Completing the Windows 2000 Setup Wizard screen appears, remove the CD from the drive, and then click Finish. Then click Next. 15 Enter the date and time in ...
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... velocity of 50.8 cm/sec (20 inches/sec) Storage 23-G faired-square wave with a velocity change the settings for your computer work incorrectly. www.dell.com | support.dell.com Maximum vibration: Operating 0.25 G at 3 to 200 Hz at 1/2 octave/min Storage 0.5 G at 3 to 35,000 ft) 3 At 35°C (95°F), the...
... velocity of 50.8 cm/sec (20 inches/sec) Storage 23-G faired-square wave with a velocity change the settings for your computer work incorrectly. www.dell.com | support.dell.com Maximum vibration: Operating 0.25 G at 3 to 200 Hz at 1/2 octave/min Storage 0.5 G at 3 to 35,000 ft) 3 At 35°C (95°F), the...
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... on (or restart) your computer and try again. Then shut down your computer. 2 When the blue Dell logo appears, press immediately. Security provides indications and settings for some computer features. - System Setup Screens The system setup screens are organized into the following sections: • The menu bar at the top provides access to... the main program screens: - Boot provides information about how the computer starts. - If you see the Windows desktop. Advanced provides detailed settings for user and setup passwords. - Appendix 79
... on (or restart) your computer and try again. Then shut down your computer. 2 When the blue Dell logo appears, press immediately. Security provides indications and settings for some computer features. - System Setup Screens The system setup screens are organized into the following sections: • The menu bar at the top provides access to... the main program screens: - Boot provides information about how the computer starts. - If you see the Windows desktop. Advanced provides detailed settings for user and setup passwords. - Appendix 79
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... all current settings so that you can restore them when you clear the forgotten password(s). You can last several years. www.dell.com | support.dell.com 80 Appendix • The left side lists configuration options and their functions for the hardware installed in your changes and... exit the system setup program. 6 Remove the computer cover again. 7 Move the jumper plug so that pins 1 and 2 are grayed out. NOTICE: The ...
... all current settings so that you can restore them when you clear the forgotten password(s). You can last several years. www.dell.com | support.dell.com 80 Appendix • The left side lists configuration options and their functions for the hardware installed in your changes and... exit the system setup program. 6 Remove the computer cover again. 7 Move the jumper plug so that pins 1 and 2 are grayed out. NOTICE: The ...
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... with the side labeled "+" facing up. Discard used batteries according to the manufacturer's instructions. 1 Record all the screens in the system setup program so that you pry the battery loose, be sure to repeatedly reset time and date information after turning on the computer, replace the...BATTERY) battery 5 Replace the computer cover (see page 71), and plug your computer and devices into their electrical outlets. 6 Access the system setup program and restore the settings you have to insert the plastic screwdriver between the battery and the socket (not the system board). 3 Locate the...
... with the side labeled "+" facing up. Discard used batteries according to the manufacturer's instructions. 1 Record all the screens in the system setup program so that you pry the battery loose, be sure to repeatedly reset time and date information after turning on the computer, replace the...BATTERY) battery 5 Replace the computer cover (see page 71), and plug your computer and devices into their electrical outlets. 6 Access the system setup program and restore the settings you have to insert the plastic screwdriver between the battery and the socket (not the system board). 3 Locate the...
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...regulatory notices, 97 resetting Dellnet account, 13 ResourceCD, 34 returns, 100 S safety instructions, 7 ScanDisk, 30 screen. See monitor settings system setup program, 78 shutdown, 16 software fixing problems, 32 reinstalling software, 34 sound adjusting volume, 24 fixing problems, 24 speaker adjusting volume, ...24 fixing problems, 24 specifications, 74 system board, 44 system setup program, 78 Tell Me How help file accessing, 20 troubleshooting, 18 turning off , 16 printer connecting, 13 fixing problems, 25 ...
...regulatory notices, 97 resetting Dellnet account, 13 ResourceCD, 34 returns, 100 S safety instructions, 7 ScanDisk, 30 screen. See monitor settings system setup program, 78 shutdown, 16 software fixing problems, 32 reinstalling software, 34 sound adjusting volume, 24 fixing problems, 24 speaker adjusting volume, ...24 fixing problems, 24 specifications, 74 system board, 44 system setup program, 78 Tell Me How help file accessing, 20 troubleshooting, 18 turning off , 16 printer connecting, 13 fixing problems, 25 ...