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... Card 84 Removing a PC Card 85 Adding Other Cards 86 Adding or Replacing a Video Card 88 Removing a Video Card 88 Installing a Video Card 89 Adding Memory 90 Closing the Computer Cover 92 5 Appendix Specifications 96 Standard Settings 100 Viewing Settings 101 System Setup Program Screens 101 Clearing Forgotten Passwords 102 Replacing...
... Card 84 Removing a PC Card 85 Adding Other Cards 86 Adding or Replacing a Video Card 88 Removing a Video Card 88 Installing a Video Card 89 Adding Memory 90 Closing the Computer Cover 92 5 Appendix Specifications 96 Standard Settings 100 Viewing Settings 101 System Setup Program Screens 101 Clearing Forgotten Passwords 102 Replacing...
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... warranty, and repair information • Downloads - drivers, patches, and software updates • Reference - hints, tips, and online courses • Customer Forum - www.jp.dell.com | support.jp.dell.com What Are You Looking For? • How to reinstall my operating system Find it Here Operating System CD • Latest drivers for my...support questions • Online discussions with other users and technical support • Documentation for my computer • How to reinstall drivers for components, such as memory, the hard drive, and the operating system • Customer Care -
... warranty, and repair information • Downloads - drivers, patches, and software updates • Reference - hints, tips, and online courses • Customer Forum - www.jp.dell.com | support.jp.dell.com What Are You Looking For? • How to reinstall my operating system Find it Here Operating System CD • Latest drivers for my...support questions • Online discussions with other users and technical support • Documentation for my computer • How to reinstall drivers for components, such as memory, the hard drive, and the operating system • Customer Care -
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Insert a bootable CD. NOT ENOUGH MEMORY OR RESOURCES. CLOSE SOME PROGRAMS AND T R Y A GA I B L E . In some cases, you might have too many programs open the program that you want to use first. x: \ I S N O ...remove. 5 Click the Change or Remove Program icon. 6 See the program documentation for installation instructions. A R E Q U I L E W A S N O T F O U N D - I N S E R T B O O T A B L E M E D I S N O T R E A D Y - Contact Dell (see page 105). So l vi n g Pro b l em s 43 The program that you want to restore computer resources. The file that you want to fit on...
Insert a bootable CD. NOT ENOUGH MEMORY OR RESOURCES. CLOSE SOME PROGRAMS AND T R Y A GA I B L E . In some cases, you might have too many programs open the program that you want to use first. x: \ I S N O ...remove. 5 Click the Change or Remove Program icon. 6 See the program documentation for installation instructions. A R E Q U I L E W A S N O T F O U N D - I N S E R T B O O T A B L E M E D I S N O T R E A D Y - Contact Dell (see page 105). So l vi n g Pro b l em s 43 The program that you want to restore computer resources. The file that you want to fit on...
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.... The computer is receiving electrical power, but an internal power problem might be malfunctioning or incorrectly installed. • Remove and then reinstall the memory modules (see page 90). • Remove and then reinstall any cards (see page 86). • Remove and then reinstall the video card..., if applicable (see page 88). • If the problem persists, contact Dell (see page 105). Electrical appliances on page 23. 52 So l vi n g Pro b l em s See the printer documentation for setup and troubleshooting...
.... The computer is receiving electrical power, but an internal power problem might be malfunctioning or incorrectly installed. • Remove and then reinstall the memory modules (see page 90). • Remove and then reinstall any cards (see page 86). • Remove and then reinstall the video card..., if applicable (see page 88). • If the problem persists, contact Dell (see page 105). Electrical appliances on page 23. 52 So l vi n g Pro b l em s See the printer documentation for setup and troubleshooting...
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... sequence of the same type into your computer is equipped with the computer (see page 97). • If the problem persists, contact Dell (see page 90). • Verify that the memory modules that you begin any of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions on the back panel labeled "A," "B," "C," and...
... sequence of the same type into your computer is equipped with the computer (see page 97). • If the problem persists, contact Dell (see page 90). • Verify that the memory modules that you begin any of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions on the back panel labeled "A," "B," "C," and...
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...ABCD YGYG ABCD Video controller failure. Corrective Action • Reinstall all memory modules (see page 105). Then move the memory module to another connector and restart the computer. • If the problem persists, contact Dell (see page 105). 1 Determine if a conflict exists by removing a...; If the problem persists or the computer has integrated video, contact Dell (see page 90) and then restart the computer. • To eliminate the possibility of a faulty memory connector, remove all memory modules, install one memory module (if the computer supports a single module), and restart the...
...ABCD YGYG ABCD Video controller failure. Corrective Action • Reinstall all memory modules (see page 105). Then move the memory module to another connector and restart the computer. • If the problem persists, contact Dell (see page 105). 1 Determine if a conflict exists by removing a...; If the problem persists or the computer has integrated video, contact Dell (see page 90) and then restart the computer. • To eliminate the possibility of a faulty memory connector, remove all memory modules, install one memory module (if the computer supports a single module), and restart the...
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...the programs that controls a device such as the keyboard driver, come with your hardware configuration for all devices from the system setup program, memory, and various internal tests and displays it in the device list in the left pane of all the components installed on your computer or all... devices attached to your operating system • Connect or install a new device If you are running the Dell Diagnostics from the ResourceCD, remove the CD. 5 Close the test screen to return to identify whether the driver is a program that use the ...
...the programs that controls a device such as the keyboard driver, come with your hardware configuration for all devices from the system setup program, memory, and various internal tests and displays it in the device list in the left pane of all the components installed on your computer or all... devices attached to your operating system • Connect or install a new device If you are running the Dell Diagnostics from the ResourceCD, remove the CD. 5 Close the test screen to return to identify whether the driver is a program that use the ...
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SECTION 4 Adding Parts Front and Back View of the Computer Reattaching the Front Door Opening the Computer Cover Looking Inside Your Computer Adding PC Cards (Optional) Adding Other Cards Adding or Replacing a Video Card Adding Memory Closing the Computer Cover 4
SECTION 4 Adding Parts Front and Back View of the Computer Reattaching the Front Door Opening the Computer Cover Looking Inside Your Computer Adding PC Cards (Optional) Adding Other Cards Adding or Replacing a Video Card Adding Memory Closing the Computer Cover 4
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... connector (POWER) microprocessor fan connector (FAN) microprocessor connector (CPU) back of computer front panel switch connector (FRONTPANEL) hard drive connector (IDE1) standby power light (AUX_PWR) memory module connectors (DIMM A, DIMM B) page 90 video card connector (AGP) PCI2 card connector (PCI2) page 86 PCI1 card connector (PCI2) page 86 microprocessor power connector...
... connector (POWER) microprocessor fan connector (FAN) microprocessor connector (CPU) back of computer front panel switch connector (FRONTPANEL) hard drive connector (IDE1) standby power light (AUX_PWR) memory module connectors (DIMM A, DIMM B) page 90 video card connector (AGP) PCI2 card connector (PCI2) page 86 PCI1 card connector (PCI2) page 86 microprocessor power connector...
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... this section, follow the safety instructions on the system board. b Grasp the module and pull up. www.jp.dell.com | support.jp.dell.com 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 Turn off any of the procedures...
... this section, follow the safety instructions on the system board. b Grasp the module and pull up. www.jp.dell.com | support.jp.dell.com 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 Turn off any of the procedures...
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memory connector closest to each end of the module with the crossbar in the connector. Adding Pa rts 91 notch memory module cutouts (2) crossbar NOTICE: To avoid damage to the memory module, press the module straight down into position. If you insert the module correctly, the securing clips snap into the cutouts at each end of the module. 10 Insert the module into the connector until the module snaps into the connector while you apply equal force to microprocessor securing clips (2) connector 9 Align the notch on the bottom of the module.
memory connector closest to each end of the module with the crossbar in the connector. Adding Pa rts 91 notch memory module cutouts (2) crossbar NOTICE: To avoid damage to the memory module, press the module straight down into position. If you insert the module correctly, the securing clips snap into the cutouts at each end of the module. 10 Insert the module into the connector until the module snaps into the connector while you apply equal force to microprocessor securing clips (2) connector 9 Align the notch on the bottom of the module.
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www.jp.dell.com | support.jp.dell.com 11 Reinstall the video card (see page 88). 12 Close the computer cover (see page ...are left inside the computer. 3 Pivot the cover down and ensure that all cables are connected, and fold cables out of memory (RAM) listed. NOTICE: To connect a network cable, first plug the cable into the network wall jack and then plug it... 15 Right-click the My Computer icon and then click Properties. 16 Click the General tab. 17 To verify that the memory is installed correctly, check the amount of the way. NOTICE: To connect a network cable, first plug the cable into ...
www.jp.dell.com | support.jp.dell.com 11 Reinstall the video card (see page 88). 12 Close the computer cover (see page ...are left inside the computer. 3 Pivot the cover down and ensure that all cables are connected, and fold cables out of memory (RAM) listed. NOTICE: To connect a network cable, first plug the cable into the network wall jack and then plug it... 15 Right-click the My Computer icon and then click Properties. 16 Click the General tab. 17 To verify that the memory is installed correctly, check the amount of the way. NOTICE: To connect a network cable, first plug the cable into ...
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Memory Architecture Memory connectors Memory capacities Minimum memory Maximum memory Memory type Drives Externally accessible Internally accessible Available devices Ports and Connectors Externally accessible: Serial Parallel IEEE 1394 Video Keyboard Mouse USB Headphone Audio Network Internally ...
Memory Architecture Memory connectors Memory capacities Minimum memory Maximum memory Memory type Drives Externally accessible Internally accessible Available devices Ports and Connectors Externally accessible: Serial Parallel IEEE 1394 Video Keyboard Mouse USB Headphone Audio Network Internally ...
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108 I n d e x F Files and Settings Transfer Wizard, 26 finding information, 15 finding solutions, 36 fixing problems battery, 38 Dell Diagnostics, 64 drive, 39 e-mail, 41 IEEE 1394, 47 Internet connection, 41 keyboard, 47 modem, 41 mouse, 48 network, 49 PC Cards, 50 ... 38 Hyper-Threading, 34 I IEEE 1394, 25 Internet connecting, 29 fixing problems, 41 setting up connection, 29 IRQ conflicts, 70 K keyboard fixing problems, 47 M memory adding, 90 connectors, 83 messages start-up , 23 troubleshooting, 52 USB, 24 program 108 Index See system board N network fixing problems, 49 setting up, 28...
108 I n d e x F Files and Settings Transfer Wizard, 26 finding information, 15 finding solutions, 36 fixing problems battery, 38 Dell Diagnostics, 64 drive, 39 e-mail, 41 IEEE 1394, 47 Internet connection, 41 keyboard, 47 modem, 41 mouse, 48 network, 49 PC Cards, 50 ... 38 Hyper-Threading, 34 I IEEE 1394, 25 Internet connecting, 29 fixing problems, 41 setting up connection, 29 IRQ conflicts, 70 K keyboard fixing problems, 47 M memory adding, 90 connectors, 83 messages start-up , 23 troubleshooting, 52 USB, 24 program 108 Index See system board N network fixing problems, 49 setting up, 28...
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See memory reinstalling drivers, 68 Windows XP, 71 ResourceCD, 15, 68-69 Dell Diagnostics, 15, 64 S safety instructions, 9 scanner fixing problems, ... T technical assistance telephone numbers and addresses, 105 Tell Me How help file accessing, 17, 38 troubleshooting, 36 Dell Diagnostics, 15, 64 Device Driver Rollback, 68 drivers, 67 Help and Support Center, 17, 38 turning off...Center, 17, 38 Hyper-Threading, 34 reinstalling, 71 shutdown, 34 V video fixing problems, 55 video memory connector, 83 volume adjusting, 54 W Windows License Label, 15 Windows XP Device Driver Rollback, 68 Index 109 crashes,...
See memory reinstalling drivers, 68 Windows XP, 71 ResourceCD, 15, 68-69 Dell Diagnostics, 15, 64 S safety instructions, 9 scanner fixing problems, ... T technical assistance telephone numbers and addresses, 105 Tell Me How help file accessing, 17, 38 troubleshooting, 36 Dell Diagnostics, 15, 64 Device Driver Rollback, 68 drivers, 67 Help and Support Center, 17, 38 turning off...Center, 17, 38 Hyper-Threading, 34 reinstalling, 71 shutdown, 34 V video fixing problems, 55 video memory connector, 83 volume adjusting, 54 W Windows License Label, 15 Windows XP Device Driver Rollback, 68 Index 109 crashes,...