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3 Adding Parts Opening the Computer Cover 40 Looking Inside Your Computer 41 System Board 42 Adding Cards 43 Removing Cards 45 Adding Memory 47 Replacing the AGP ... Computer Cover 59 4 Appendix Specifications 62 Standard Settings 66 Viewing Settings 67 System Setup Screens 67 Clearing Forgotten Passwords 68 Replacing the Battery 68 Contacting Dell 70 Contact Numbers and Addresses 70 Returning Items for Warranty Repair or Credit 84 Regulatory Information 84 FCC Notices (U.S. Only 86 Contents 5
3 Adding Parts Opening the Computer Cover 40 Looking Inside Your Computer 41 System Board 42 Adding Cards 43 Removing Cards 45 Adding Memory 47 Replacing the AGP ... Computer Cover 59 4 Appendix Specifications 62 Standard Settings 66 Viewing Settings 67 System Setup Screens 67 Clearing Forgotten Passwords 68 Replacing the Battery 68 Contacting Dell 70 Contact Numbers and Addresses 70 Returning Items for Warranty Repair or Credit 84 Regulatory Information 84 FCC Notices (U.S. Only 86 Contents 5
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...Then press . The drivers that are used by your computer are not part of your computer. If you see the Windows desktop, reinsert the ResourceCD... screen appears, ensure that the To setup Win2000 now, press ENTER option is highlighted. NOTICE: The Dell Dimension ResourceCD contains drivers for hardware included in your computer. Only reinstall the specific drivers for devices that are...by your operating system. 1 Insert the Operating System CD into the CD drive. 6 At the Welcome Dell System Owner screen, click Next. The Please wait... To view other contents on the screen. the ResourceCD ...
...Then press . The drivers that are used by your computer are not part of your computer. If you see the Windows desktop, reinsert the ResourceCD... screen appears, ensure that the To setup Win2000 now, press ENTER option is highlighted. NOTICE: The Dell Dimension ResourceCD contains drivers for hardware included in your computer. Only reinstall the specific drivers for devices that are...by your operating system. 1 Insert the Operating System CD into the CD drive. 6 At the Welcome Dell System Owner screen, click Next. The Please wait... To view other contents on the screen. the ResourceCD ...
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www.dell.com | support.dell.com CAUTION: Before you begin any attached devices, and disconnect them from their electrical outlets. NOTICE: Ensure that the arrow on page 7. 1 Turn off the computer and any of desk top space. 4 Press the two release buttons and lift the cover. 40 Adding Parts release buttons (2) NOTICE: To disconnect...
www.dell.com | support.dell.com CAUTION: Before you begin any attached devices, and disconnect them from their electrical outlets. NOTICE: Ensure that the arrow on page 7. 1 Turn off the computer and any of desk top space. 4 Press the two release buttons and lift the cover. 40 Adding Parts release buttons (2) NOTICE: To disconnect...
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CAUTION: Before you do not inadvertently disconnect cables from the system board. NOTICE: Be careful when opening the computer cover to ensure that you begin any of drives installed in your computer, the cover may not open as widely as shown in this section, follow the safety instructions on page 7. Adding Parts 41 computer cover* drive cables power cables power supply hard drive filler brackets for empty card-cage slots (4) system board * Depending on the types of the procedures in the figure.
CAUTION: Before you do not inadvertently disconnect cables from the system board. NOTICE: Be careful when opening the computer cover to ensure that you begin any of drives installed in your computer, the cover may not open as widely as shown in this section, follow the safety instructions on page 7. Adding Parts 41 computer cover* drive cables power cables power supply hard drive filler brackets for empty card-cage slots (4) system board * Depending on the types of the procedures in the figure.
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... floppy drive connector main power connector System Board CD drive connector recovery jumper memory module connectors power switch and front panel connector for Dell Solutions Center button hard drive connector battery socket AGP slot connector1 PCI slot connectors (4) microprocessor connector microprocessor fan connector CD audio connector front panel audio ... line-in connector 1 Accommodates an optional graphics performance accelerator (GPA) card on computers with integrated AGP 2 On computers with the optional telephony modem 42 Adding Parts
... floppy drive connector main power connector System Board CD drive connector recovery jumper memory module connectors power switch and front panel connector for Dell Solutions Center button hard drive connector battery socket AGP slot connector1 PCI slot connectors (4) microprocessor connector microprocessor fan connector CD audio connector front panel audio ... line-in connector 1 Accommodates an optional graphics performance accelerator (GPA) card on computers with integrated AGP 2 On computers with the optional telephony modem 42 Adding Parts
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card bracket securing lever card slot connector system board Adding Parts 43 NOTICE: To disconnect a network cable, first unplug the cable from your computer from the electrical outlet before opening the cover. 1 Turn off the computer ...
card bracket securing lever card slot connector system board Adding Parts 43 NOTICE: To disconnect a network cable, first unplug the cable from your computer from the electrical outlet before opening the cover. 1 Turn off the computer ...
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... Connect your computer and devices to the computer. 11 Install any cables that the card is fully seated in the card documentation. 44 Adding Parts www.dell.com | support.dell.com 6 Ensure that should be attached to the card. NOTICE: To connect a network cable, first plug the cable in to the network wall...
... Connect your computer and devices to the computer. 11 Install any cables that the card is fully seated in the card documentation. 44 Adding Parts www.dell.com | support.dell.com 6 Ensure that should be attached to the card. NOTICE: To connect a network cable, first plug the cable in to the network wall...
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... cable, first unplug the cable from your computer and then unplug it is free from their electrical outlets. tab securing lever card bracket latch Adding Parts 45
... cable, first unplug the cable from your computer and then unplug it is free from their electrical outlets. tab securing lever card bracket latch Adding Parts 45
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card securing lever slot connector system board filler bracket in empty card-slot opening . www.dell.com | support.dell.com 6 To remove the card, grasp the card by the top corners and lift it from the connector. NOTICE: To connect a network cable, first plug ..., see page 43. 8 Lower the securing lever. 9 Close the computer cover (see page 59). 10 Connect your computer and devices to the computer. 46 Adding Parts
card securing lever slot connector system board filler bracket in empty card-slot opening . www.dell.com | support.dell.com 6 To remove the card, grasp the card by the top corners and lift it from the connector. NOTICE: To connect a network cable, first plug ..., see page 43. 8 Lower the securing lever. 9 Close the computer cover (see page 59). 10 Connect your computer and devices to the computer. 46 Adding Parts
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HINT: Memory purchased from Dell is difficult to remove, gently ease the module back and forth to remove it from the network wall jack. 2 Press the power button. 3 Open the computer cover (see page 62. 1 Turn off the computer and any of the memory module connector. Adding Parts 47 For information on the...
HINT: Memory purchased from Dell is difficult to remove, gently ease the module back and forth to remove it from the network wall jack. 2 Press the power button. 3 Open the computer cover (see page 62. 1 Turn off the computer and any of the memory module connector. Adding Parts 47 For information on the...
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www.dell.com | support.dell.com 5 To insert a module, press out the securing clip at each end of the module with the crossbars in to the computer. 48 Adding Parts securing clips (2) notches (2) memory module connector memory module connectors 1 0 cutouts (2) step 5 step 6 step 7 6 Align the notches on . Press firmly on the ends of the...
www.dell.com | support.dell.com 5 To insert a module, press out the securing clip at each end of the module with the crossbars in to the computer. 48 Adding Parts securing clips (2) notches (2) memory module connector memory module connectors 1 0 cutouts (2) step 5 step 6 step 7 6 Align the notches on . Press firmly on the ends of the...
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AGP card card clip lever AGP card clip slot connector Adding Parts 49 10 Right-click the My Computer icon and then click Properties 11 Click the General tab. 12 To verify that the memory is installed ...
AGP card card clip lever AGP card clip slot connector Adding Parts 49 10 Right-click the My Computer icon and then click Properties 11 Click the General tab. 12 To verify that the memory is installed ...
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... into the slot connector until it for your computer and then unplug it from their electrical outlets. www.dell.com | support.dell.com 3 To replace the AGP card, gently press it down . 50 Adding Parts NOTICE: To disconnect a network cable, first unplug the cable from your computer. 4 Open the computer cover (see page...
... into the slot connector until it for your computer and then unplug it from their electrical outlets. www.dell.com | support.dell.com 3 To replace the AGP card, gently press it down . 50 Adding Parts NOTICE: To disconnect a network cable, first unplug the cable from your computer. 4 Open the computer cover (see page...
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Ensure that the rail tabs are positioned at the back of the hard drive. 7 Gently slide the hard drive into the bay until you hear a click. NOTICE: Match the colored strip on the drive. Adding Parts 51 tabs (2) hard drive hard drive bay 8 Connect a power cable to the hard drive using the two screws supplied with pin 1 on the cable with the hard drive. 6 Attach the rails to the drive.
Ensure that the rail tabs are positioned at the back of the hard drive. 7 Gently slide the hard drive into the bay until you hear a click. NOTICE: Match the colored strip on the drive. Adding Parts 51 tabs (2) hard drive hard drive bay 8 Connect a power cable to the hard drive using the two screws supplied with pin 1 on the cable with the hard drive. 6 Attach the rails to the drive.
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power cable drive cable 10 Close the computer cover (see page 59). 11 Connect your first hard drive and attach the connector to the second hard drive. NOTICE: To connect a network cable, first plug the cable in to the network wall jack and then plug it in to their electrical outlets, and turn them on installing any software required for drive operation. 52 Adding Parts www.dell.com | support.dell.com 9 Locate the extra connector on the drive cable that is attached to your computer and devices to the computer. 12 See the drive documentation for instructions on .
power cable drive cable 10 Close the computer cover (see page 59). 11 Connect your first hard drive and attach the connector to the second hard drive. NOTICE: To connect a network cable, first plug the cable in to the network wall jack and then plug it in to their electrical outlets, and turn them on installing any software required for drive operation. 52 Adding Parts www.dell.com | support.dell.com 9 Locate the extra connector on the drive cable that is attached to your computer and devices to the computer. 12 See the drive documentation for instructions on .
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... cover with their electrical outlets. Your computer includes a floppy drive and a CD or DVD drive. Ensure that came with the drive for installation. Adding Parts 53 You can add other devices, such as a Zip drive, a CD-RW drive, or a tape drive. 5.25-Inch Devices CAUTION: Before you... metal surface on the back of the computer. NOTICE: To avoid possibly damaging the drive by electrostatic discharge (ESD), ground yourself by Dell come with screws. See the drive documentation to the documentation that the rail tabs are not attached to the drive using the tape drive...
... cover with their electrical outlets. Your computer includes a floppy drive and a CD or DVD drive. Ensure that came with the drive for installation. Adding Parts 53 You can add other devices, such as a Zip drive, a CD-RW drive, or a tape drive. 5.25-Inch Devices CAUTION: Before you... metal surface on the back of the computer. NOTICE: To avoid possibly damaging the drive by electrostatic discharge (ESD), ground yourself by Dell come with screws. See the drive documentation to the documentation that the rail tabs are not attached to the drive using the tape drive...
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www.dell.com | support.dell.com 7 To remove the drive-bay cover panel, carefully press the panel out from the inside of the computer. remove front panel insert through here securing tabs (4) front-panel insert securing tab drive-bay cover panel front panel insert 54 Adding Parts
www.dell.com | support.dell.com 7 To remove the drive-bay cover panel, carefully press the panel out from the inside of the computer. remove front panel insert through here securing tabs (4) front-panel insert securing tab drive-bay cover panel front panel insert 54 Adding Parts
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power cable drive cable Adding Parts 55 tabs (2) drive drive bay 9 Connect a power cable to the drive. 10 See the drive documentation for instructions on connecting a drive cable to the drive and system board. 8 Gently slide the drive into the bay until you hear a click.
power cable drive cable Adding Parts 55 tabs (2) drive drive bay 9 Connect a power cable to the drive. 10 See the drive documentation for instructions on connecting a drive cable to the drive and system board. 8 Gently slide the drive into the bay until you hear a click.
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..., carefully press the panel out from the inside of the procedures in to the computer. 12 See the drive documentation for instructions on . www.dell.com | support.dell.com 11 Connect your computer and then unplug it from the network wall jack. 2 Press the power button. 3 Unpack the drive and prepare it... devices to the network wall jack and then plug it for drive operation. 3.5-Inch Devices CAUTION: Before you begin any of the computer. 56 Adding Parts NOTICE: To connect a network cable, first plug the cable in to their electrical outlets.
..., carefully press the panel out from the inside of the procedures in to the computer. 12 See the drive documentation for instructions on . www.dell.com | support.dell.com 11 Connect your computer and then unplug it from the network wall jack. 2 Press the power button. 3 Unpack the drive and prepare it... devices to the network wall jack and then plug it for drive operation. 3.5-Inch Devices CAUTION: Before you begin any of the computer. 56 Adding Parts NOTICE: To connect a network cable, first plug the cable in to their electrical outlets.
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... the rails from the panel. Ensure that the rail tabs are not attached to the drive using the two captive screws on each rail. Adding Parts 57 These rails are positioned at the back of the drive cage. 6 To remove the drive-bay cover panel insert, press the four tabs and...
... the rails from the panel. Ensure that the rail tabs are not attached to the drive using the two captive screws on each rail. Adding Parts 57 These rails are positioned at the back of the drive cage. 6 To remove the drive-bay cover panel insert, press the four tabs and...