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...Drive Problems 27 CD and DVD drive problems 28 Hard drive problems 29 E-Mail, Modem, and Internet Problems 29 Error Messages 30 Media Card Reader Problems 31 Keyboard Problems 32 Lockups and Software Problems 32 The computer does not start up 32 The computer stops responding 32 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 ...
...Drive Problems 27 CD and DVD drive problems 28 Hard drive problems 29 E-Mail, Modem, and Internet Problems 29 Error Messages 30 Media Card Reader Problems 31 Keyboard Problems 32 Lockups and Software Problems 32 The computer does not start up 32 The computer stops responding 32 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 ...
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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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... Using Your Computer 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...
... Using Your Computer 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...
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...safety instructions in the connector. 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 for insertion.... 2 Slide the media or card into the appropriate slot until it is completely...
...safety instructions in the connector. 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 for insertion.... 2 Slide the media or card into the appropriate slot until it is completely...
Owner's Manual
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... is either turned off , that the 12 volt power connector (12V) is functioning. Power Problems CAUTION: Before you begin any cards (see page 66). • Remove and then reinstall the graphics card, if applicable (see page 61). I F T H E P O W E R L I G H T I S G R E E N A N D T H E C O M P U T E R I S N O T R E S P O N D I N G G R E E N - A device might be malfunctioning or incorrectly installed. • Ensure ... front panel cable are securely connected to the system board (see page 61). • Remove and then reinstall the memory modules (see "Controls and Lights" on page 101.
... is either turned off , that the 12 volt power connector (12V) is functioning. Power Problems CAUTION: Before you begin any cards (see page 66). • Remove and then reinstall the graphics card, if applicable (see page 61). I F T H E P O W E R L I G H T I S G R E E N A N D T H E C O M P U T E R I S N O T R E S P O N D I N G G R E E N - A device might be malfunctioning or incorrectly installed. • Ensure ... front panel cable are securely connected to the system board (see page 61). • Remove and then reinstall the memory modules (see "Controls and Lights" on page 101.
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...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 know works and restart the computer. • If...Reinstall all power and data cables and restart the computer. Light Pattern Problem Description A possible graphics card failure has occurred. Suggested Resolution • If the computer has a graphics card, remove the card, reinstall it (see page 71), and then restart the computer. • If the problem...
...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 know works and restart the computer. • If...Reinstall all power and data cables and restart the computer. Light Pattern Problem Description A possible graphics card failure has occurred. Suggested Resolution • If the computer has a graphics card, remove the card, reinstall it (see page 71), and then restart the computer. • If the problem...
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... connector (PEG) PCI Express 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 (PEG) PCI Express 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...
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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...
... 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...
Owner's Manual
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... drive installing, 87 removing, 85 H hard drive activity light, 56 installing, 83 installing second, 84 problems, 29 removing, 82 hardware Dell Diagnostics, 46 Hardware Troubleshooter, 49 headphone connector, 55 hibernate mode, 23-24 Hyper-Threading, 25 I installing parts before you begin, 53... latch release cover, 55 lights back of computer, 43 diagnostic, 43, 56 hard drive activity, 56 M Media Card Reader installing, 89, 91 problems, 31 removing, 89 using, 18 memory 4-GB configurations, 63 DDR2 overview, 62 installation guidelines, 62 installing, 64 problems, 34 removing, 65 type supported,...
... drive installing, 87 removing, 85 H hard drive activity light, 56 installing, 83 installing second, 84 problems, 29 removing, 82 hardware Dell Diagnostics, 46 Hardware Troubleshooter, 49 headphone connector, 55 hibernate mode, 23-24 Hyper-Threading, 25 I installing parts before you begin, 53... latch release cover, 55 lights back of computer, 43 diagnostic, 43, 56 hard drive activity, 56 M Media Card Reader installing, 89, 91 problems, 31 removing, 89 using, 18 memory 4-GB configurations, 63 DDR2 overview, 62 installation guidelines, 62 installing, 64 problems, 34 removing, 65 type supported,...
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... up, 11 USB, 12 problems battery, 27 blue screen, 33 CD drive, 28 CD-RW drive, 28 computer crashes, 32-33 computer stops responding, 32 Dell Diagnostics, 46 diagnostic lights, 43 drives, 27 DVD drive, 28 e-mail, 29 error messages, 30 problems (continued) general, 32 hard drive, 29 Internet, 29 ...keyboard, 32 Media Card Reader, 31 memory, 34 modem, 29 monitor is blank, 40 monitor is hard to read, 41 mouse, 35 network, 35 power, 36 power light conditions, 36 printer...
... up, 11 USB, 12 problems battery, 27 blue screen, 33 CD drive, 28 CD-RW drive, 28 computer crashes, 32-33 computer stops responding, 32 Dell Diagnostics, 46 diagnostic lights, 43 drives, 27 DVD drive, 28 e-mail, 29 error messages, 30 problems (continued) general, 32 hard drive, 29 Internet, 29 ...keyboard, 32 Media Card Reader, 31 memory, 34 modem, 29 monitor is blank, 40 monitor is hard to read, 41 mouse, 35 network, 35 power, 36 power light conditions, 36 printer...