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... crashes repeatedly 33 A program is designed for an earlier Microsoft® Windows® operating system 33 A solid blue screen appears 33 Other software problems 34 Memory Problems 34 Mouse Problems 35 Network Problems 35 Power Problems 36 Printer Problems 37 Scanner Problems 38 Sound and Speaker Problems 39 No sound from...
... crashes repeatedly 33 A program is designed for an earlier Microsoft® Windows® operating system 33 A solid blue screen appears 33 Other software problems 34 Memory Problems 34 Mouse Problems 35 Network Problems 35 Power Problems 36 Printer Problems 37 Scanner Problems 38 Sound and Speaker Problems 39 No sound from...
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... 48 Resolving Software and Hardware Incompatibilities 49 Restoring Your Operating System 49 Using Microsoft® Windows® XP System Restore 50 Using Dell™ PC Restore by Symantec 51 4 Removing and Installing Parts Before You Begin 53 Recommended Tools 53 Turning Off Your Computer 53... of the Computer 57 Removing the Computer Cover 59 Inside View of Your Computer 60 System Board Components 61 Memory 62 DDR2 Memory Overview 62 Addressing Memory With 4-GB Configurations 63 Installing Memory 64 Removing Memory 65 Cards 66 PCI Cards 66 PCI Express Cards 71 Contents 5
... 48 Resolving Software and Hardware Incompatibilities 49 Restoring Your Operating System 49 Using Microsoft® Windows® XP System Restore 50 Using Dell™ PC Restore by Symantec 51 4 Removing and Installing Parts Before You Begin 53 Recommended Tools 53 Turning Off Your Computer 53... of the Computer 57 Removing the Computer Cover 59 Inside View of Your Computer 60 System Board Components 61 Memory 62 DDR2 Memory Overview 62 Addressing Memory With 4-GB Configurations 63 Installing Memory 64 Removing Memory 65 Cards 66 PCI Cards 66 PCI Express Cards 71 Contents 5
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DSS is not available in all countries. • Latest drivers for components, such as memory, the hard drive, and the operating system • Customer Care - The software automatically detects your computer and operating system... support site. To download Desktop System Software: • Solutions - Contact information, order status, warranty, and repair information • Downloads - support.dell.com • Answers to technical service and support questions • Online discussions with other users and technical support • Documentation for your computer, ...
DSS is not available in all countries. • Latest drivers for components, such as memory, the hard drive, and the operating system • Customer Care - The software automatically detects your computer and operating system... support site. To download Desktop System Software: • Solutions - Contact information, order status, warranty, and repair information • Downloads - support.dell.com • Answers to technical service and support questions • Online discussions with other users and technical support • Documentation for your computer, ...
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... the Volume Control window. Adjusting the Volume NOTE: When the speakers are muted, you that the current resolution and color depth are 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 and Themes. 3 Under Pick...
... the Volume Control window. Adjusting the Volume NOTE: When the speakers are muted, you that the current resolution and color depth are 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 and Themes. 3 Under Pick...
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... CD-RW drive needs 1-2 MB of formats supported by your DVD player refer to a blank 650-MB CD. 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) • Memory Stick (MS/MS Pro) For information on installing a Media Card Reader, see "Installing a Media Card Reader" on the CD-RW and try again. If you...
... CD-RW drive needs 1-2 MB of formats supported by your DVD player refer to a blank 650-MB CD. 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) • Memory Stick (MS/MS Pro) For information on installing a Media Card Reader, see "Installing a Media Card Reader" on the CD-RW and try again. If you...
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... and one of the procedures in addition to the TV. xD-Picture Card and SmartMedia (SMC) CompactFlash Type I and II (CF I/II) and MicroDrive Card Memory Stick (MS/MS Pro) SecureDigital Card (SD)/ MultiMediaCard (MMC) To use the Media Card Reader: 1 Check the media or card to determine the proper orientation...
... and one of the procedures in addition to the TV. xD-Picture Card and SmartMedia (SMC) CompactFlash Type I and II (CF I/II) and MicroDrive Card Memory Stick (MS/MS Pro) SecureDigital Card (SD)/ MultiMediaCard (MMC) To use the Media Card Reader: 1 Check the media or card to determine the proper orientation...
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... corrupted, Windows XP recreates the hibernate file automatically. Standby Mode Standby mode conserves power by . To immediately activate standby mode without a period of the computer memory, Dell creates an appropriately sized hibernate mode file before it may take a short time to exit from standby mode, it returns to store the contents of...
... corrupted, Windows XP recreates the hibernate file automatically. Standby Mode Standby mode conserves power by . To immediately activate standby mode without a period of the computer memory, Dell creates an appropriately sized hibernate mode file before it may take a short time to exit from standby mode, it returns to store the contents of...
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... system installed on page 99. • Run the Dell Diagnostics (see page 64). • Your computer supports DDR2 memory. See the software documentation for minimum memory requirements. If necessary, install additional memory (see page 64). • Reseat the memory modules (see page 64) to run the software.... the minimum hardware requirements needed to ensure that the device drivers do not conflict with the memory. • Run the Dell Diagnostics (see page 46). IF YOU RECEIVE AN INSUFFICIENT MEMORY MESSAGE - • Save and close any open files and exit any open programs you ...
... system installed on page 99. • Run the Dell Diagnostics (see page 64). • Your computer supports DDR2 memory. See the software documentation for minimum memory requirements. If necessary, install additional memory (see page 64). • Reseat the memory modules (see page 64) to run the software.... the minimum hardware requirements needed to ensure that the device drivers do not conflict with the memory. • Run the Dell Diagnostics (see page 46). IF YOU RECEIVE AN INSUFFICIENT MEMORY MESSAGE - • Save and close any open files and exit any open programs you ...
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... Lights" on the keyboard, move the mouse, or press the power button to the system board (see page 61). • Remove and then reinstall the memory modules (see page 71). 36 Solving Problems For a description of the computer and the electrical outlet. • If the computer is plugged into a power strip...
... Lights" on the keyboard, move the mouse, or press the power button to the system board (see page 61). • Remove and then reinstall the memory modules (see page 71). 36 Solving Problems For a description of the computer and the electrical outlet. • If the computer is plugged into a power strip...
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... 116). The diagnostic lights are detected, but a memory failure has occurred. • If you have two or more memory modules installed, remove the modules, reinstall one module (see page 64), and then restart the computer. Contact Dell (see "Power failure has occurred. If the computer... starts normally, reinstall an additional module. Memory modules are not lit after the computer successfully boots to the operating system. When the...
... 116). The diagnostic lights are detected, but a memory failure has occurred. • If you have two or more memory modules installed, remove the modules, reinstall one module (see page 64), and then restart the computer. Contact Dell (see "Power failure has occurred. If the computer... starts normally, reinstall an additional module. Memory modules are not lit after the computer successfully boots to the operating system. When the...
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...your computer (see page 64). • If the problem persists, contact Dell (see page 116). • Ensure that no special memory module/memory connector placement requirements exist (see page 62). • Verify that the memory modules that you are installing are compatible with your computer (see page 62).... • If the problem persists, contact Dell (see page 116). 44 Troubleshooting Tools Continue until you have two or more memory modules installed, remove the modules, reinstall one module (see page 116). Reinstall all power and...
...your computer (see page 64). • If the problem persists, contact Dell (see page 116). • Ensure that no special memory module/memory connector placement requirements exist (see page 62). • Verify that the memory modules that you are installing are compatible with your computer (see page 62).... • If the problem persists, contact Dell (see page 116). 44 Troubleshooting Tools Continue until you have two or more memory modules installed, remove the modules, reinstall one module (see page 116). Reinstall all power and...
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...as a printer, mouse, or keyboard. Describes the test and may indicate requirements for more information. 3 If you run a test from system setup, memory, and various internal tests, and it displays the information in the device list in the following table for running the test. Allows you : •... Parameters Function Displays the results of the test and any other programs that only its own set of the screen. To exit the Dell Diagnostics and restart the computer, close the Main Menu screen. Drivers What Is a Driver? Each device has its driver recognizes. Displays...
...as a printer, mouse, or keyboard. Describes the test and may indicate requirements for more information. 3 If you run a test from system setup, memory, and various internal tests, and it displays the information in the device list in the following table for running the test. Allows you : •... Parameters Function Displays the results of the test and any other programs that only its own set of the screen. To exit the Dell Diagnostics and restart the computer, close the Main Menu screen. Drivers What Is a Driver? Each device has its driver recognizes. Displays...
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... x1 connector (PCI_E1) network connector (NIC) and USB connectors (2) (USB2) USB connectors (3) (USB2) video connector (VGA) Media Card Reader connector (F_USB) power connector (12V) memory module connectors (2, 4) memory module connectors (1, 3) battery socket (BATTERY) RTC reset jumper (RTCRST1) SATA connector (SATA2) SATA connector (SATA0) CD/DVD connector (IDE1) front-panel connector (F_PANEL) power...
... x1 connector (PCI_E1) network connector (NIC) and USB connectors (2) (USB2) USB connectors (3) (USB2) video connector (VGA) Media Card Reader connector (F_USB) power connector (12V) memory module connectors (2, 4) memory module connectors (1, 3) battery socket (BATTERY) RTC reset jumper (RTCRST1) SATA connector (SATA2) SATA connector (SATA0) CD/DVD connector (IDE1) front-panel connector (F_PANEL) power...
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... installed in DIMM connectors 1 and 2 and another matched pair installed in DIMM connectors 3 and 4 NOTICE: Do not install ECC or buffered memory modules. Only unbuffered, non-ECC memory is supported. 62 Removing and Installing Parts See the label on the module to operate, but with a slight reduction in DIMM connectors 1 and 2 or...
... installed in DIMM connectors 1 and 2 and another matched pair installed in DIMM connectors 3 and 4 NOTICE: Do not install ECC or buffered memory modules. Only unbuffered, non-ECC memory is supported. 62 Removing and Installing Parts See the label on the module to operate, but with a slight reduction in DIMM connectors 1 and 2 or...
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... remove your computer may have, even if you purchased the new modules from Dell is less than 4 GB. If possible, do not pair an original memory module with a new memory module. You should install your computer warranty. however, the amount of memory available to the processor, before you use four 1-GB DIMMs. Current operating...
... remove your computer may have, even if you purchased the new modules from Dell is less than 4 GB. If possible, do not pair an original memory module with a new memory module. You should install your computer warranty. however, the amount of memory available to the processor, before you use four 1-GB DIMMs. Current operating...
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... computer on its side so that the system board is on the bottom of the module with the crossbar in the Product Information Guide. memory connector closest to processor securing clips (2) connector 4 Align the notch on the bottom of the inside your computer, discharge static electricity from your... to components inside of the computer. 3 Press out the securing clip at each end of the module. 64 Removing and Installing Parts Installing Memory CAUTION: Before you begin any of your body before you touch any of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions in the ...
... computer on its side so that the system board is on the bottom of the module with the crossbar in the Product Information Guide. memory connector closest to processor securing clips (2) connector 4 Align the notch on the bottom of the inside your computer, discharge static electricity from your... to components inside of the computer. 3 Press out the securing clip at each end of the module. 64 Removing and Installing Parts Installing Memory CAUTION: Before you begin any of your body before you touch any of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions in the ...
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...this section, follow the safety instructions in "Before You Begin" on page 53. 2 Press out the securing clip at each end of the memory module connector. 3 Grasp the module and pull up. If the module is difficult to remove, gently ease the module back and forth to ...Connect your computer and devices to remove it from your computer's electronic components. Removing and Installing Parts 65 If you begin any of memory (RAM) listed. Removing Memory CAUTION: Before you insert the module correctly, the securing clips snap into position. You can do so by touching an unpainted metal ...
...this section, follow the safety instructions in "Before You Begin" on page 53. 2 Press out the securing clip at each end of the memory module connector. 3 Grasp the module and pull up. If the module is difficult to remove, gently ease the module back and forth to ...Connect your computer and devices to remove it from your computer's electronic components. Removing and Installing Parts 65 If you begin any of memory (RAM) listed. Removing Memory CAUTION: Before you insert the module correctly, the securing clips snap into position. You can do so by touching an unpainted metal ...
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...the operating system. or 1066-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 DMA channels Interrupt levels BIOS chip (NVRAM) NIC System clock Intel® Pentium® 4 with Hyper-Threading ... 400-MHz and 533-MHz DDR2 unbuffered SDRAM four 256 MB, 512 MB, or 1 GB non-ECC 256 MB 4 GB NOTE: See "Addressing Memory With 4-GB Configurations" on page 63 to verify the amount of 10/100 communication 800-
...the operating system. or 1066-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 DMA channels Interrupt levels BIOS chip (NVRAM) NIC System clock Intel® Pentium® 4 with Hyper-Threading ... 400-MHz and 533-MHz DDR2 unbuffered SDRAM four 256 MB, 512 MB, or 1 GB non-ECC 256 MB 4 GB NOTE: See "Addressing Memory With 4-GB Configurations" on page 63 to verify the amount of 10/100 communication 800-
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... lane one x16 164 pins 16 PCI Express lanes one 3.5-inch drive bay (FlexBay) two 5.25-inch drive bays Serial ATA drives (2), floppy drive, USB memory devices, CD drive, CD-RW drive, DVD drive, DVD-RW drive, DVD and CD-RW combo drive, and Media Card Reader two bays for 1-inch...
... lane one x16 164 pins 16 PCI Express lanes one 3.5-inch drive bay (FlexBay) two 5.25-inch drive bays Serial ATA drives (2), floppy drive, USB memory devices, CD drive, CD-RW drive, DVD drive, DVD-RW drive, DVD and CD-RW combo drive, and Media Card Reader two bays for 1-inch...
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System Setup Overview Use system setup as the user password • To read the current amount of memory or set or change the settings for it is displayed, you must watch for future reference. Certain changes can appear very quickly, so you must ..., or remove any hardware in your computer • To set the type of hard drive installed Before you write down your computer. 2 When the blue DELL™ logo is recommended that the keyboard has initialized. Then, shut down the system setup screen information for the F2 prompt to wait until you...
System Setup Overview Use system setup as the user password • To read the current amount of memory or set or change the settings for it is displayed, you must watch for future reference. Certain changes can appear very quickly, so you must ..., or remove any hardware in your computer • To set the type of hard drive installed Before you write down your computer. 2 When the blue DELL™ logo is recommended that the keyboard has initialized. Then, shut down the system setup screen information for the F2 prompt to wait until you...