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... responding 35 A program crashes repeatedly 35 A program is designed for an earlier Windows operating system . . . . . 35 A solid blue screen appears 35 Other software problems 36 Memory Problems 36 Mouse Problems 37 Network Problems 38 Power Problems 38 Printer Problems 39 Scanner Problems 40 4 Contents
... responding 35 A program crashes repeatedly 35 A program is designed for an earlier Windows operating system . . . . . 35 A solid blue screen appears 35 Other software problems 36 Memory Problems 36 Mouse Problems 37 Network Problems 38 Power Problems 38 Printer Problems 39 Scanner Problems 40 4 Contents
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Memory 65 DDR2 Memory Overview 65 Addressing Memory With 4-GB Configurations 66 Installing Memory 66 Removing Memory 68 Cards 68 Drives 73 Connecting Drive Cables 73 Drive Interface Connectors 74 Power Cable Connector 74 Connecting and Disconnecting Drive Cables 74 Hard Drive ...
Memory 65 DDR2 Memory Overview 65 Addressing Memory With 4-GB Configurations 66 Installing Memory 66 Removing Memory 68 Cards 68 Drives 73 Connecting Drive Cables 73 Drive Interface Connectors 74 Power Cable Connector 74 Connecting and Disconnecting Drive Cables 74 Hard Drive ...
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..., and software updates • Desktop System Software (DSS)- If you reinstall the operating system for your operating system and support for Dell™ 3.5-inch USB floppy drives, Intel® Pentium® M processors, optical drives, and USB devices. Troubleshooting hints and tips...discussions with other Dell Corporate, government, and education customers can also customers use support.dell.com or contact technical support. • Enter the Express Service Code to direct your configuration. 10 Finding Information The website may not be available as memory, the hard drive...
..., and software updates • Desktop System Software (DSS)- If you reinstall the operating system for your operating system and support for Dell™ 3.5-inch USB floppy drives, Intel® Pentium® M processors, optical drives, and USB devices. Troubleshooting hints and tips...discussions with other Dell Corporate, government, and education customers can also customers use support.dell.com or contact technical support. • Enter the Express Service Code to direct your configuration. 10 Finding Information The website may not be available as memory, the hard drive...
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... the Media Card Reader to transfer data directly to your computer. The USB connectors fit only one way. 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) 14 Setting Up and Using Your Computer USB connector on computer USB printer cable USB connector on the computer and the...
... the Media Card Reader to transfer data directly to your computer. The USB connectors fit only one way. 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) 14 Setting Up and Using Your Computer USB connector on computer USB printer cable USB connector on the computer and the...
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... slot until it is available at most consumer electronics stores. 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 the S-video input connector...
... slot until it is available at most consumer electronics stores. 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 the S-video input connector...
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...DVD. If you have a CD-RW, DVD+/-RW, or CD-RW/DVD (combo) drive. Adjusting the Volume NOTE: When the speakers 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. ..., click and drag the bar in the Volume Control window. This section applies only to DVD media. The DVD-writable drives installed in Dell computers can also use Sonic DigitalMedia for available software patches on volume control options, click Help in the Volume Control column and slide it...
...DVD. If you have a CD-RW, DVD+/-RW, or CD-RW/DVD (combo) drive. Adjusting the Volume NOTE: When the speakers 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. ..., click and drag the bar in the Volume Control window. This section applies only to DVD media. The DVD-writable drives installed in Dell computers can also use Sonic DigitalMedia for available software patches on volume control options, click Help in the Volume Control column and slide it...
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... before the hard drive. Because hibernate mode requires a special file on your hard drive with enough disk space to store the contents of the computer memory, Dell creates an appropriately sized hibernate mode file before shipping the computer to time-out before the monitor does, your computer to be locked up. To...
... before the hard drive. Because hibernate mode requires a special file on your hard drive with enough disk space to store the contents of the computer memory, Dell creates an appropriately sized hibernate mode file before shipping the computer to time-out before the monitor does, your computer to be locked up. To...
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... not using to ensure that your computer meets the minimum hardware requirements needed to run the software. IF YOU RECEIVE AN INSUFFICIENT MEMORY MESSAGE - • Save and close any open files and exit any open programs you begin any of the procedures in this...THE SOFTWARE DOCUMENTATION OR CONTACT THE SOFTWARE MANUFACTURER FOR TROUBLESHOOTING INFORMATION - • Ensure that the program is successfully communicating with the memory. • Run the Dell Diagnostics (see if that resolves the problem. • See the software documentation for information. • Ensure that the program...
... not using to ensure that your computer meets the minimum hardware requirements needed to run the software. IF YOU RECEIVE AN INSUFFICIENT MEMORY MESSAGE - • Save and close any open files and exit any open programs you begin any of the procedures in this...THE SOFTWARE DOCUMENTATION OR CONTACT THE SOFTWARE MANUFACTURER FOR TROUBLESHOOTING INFORMATION - • Ensure that the program is successfully communicating with the memory. • Run the Dell Diagnostics (see if that resolves the problem. • See the software documentation for information. • Ensure that the program...
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... mouse extension cables, if used, and connect the mouse directly to the computer. 3 Reconnect the mouse cable as shown on page 95. • Run the Dell Diagnostics (see page 48). R E I N S T A L L T H E M O U S E D R I V E R - TE S T T H E M O U S E - Connect a properly working mouse to the ...N T H E M O U S E - See page 50. Mouse Problems CAUTION: Before you are following the memory installation guidelines (see page 65). • Your computer supports DDR2 memory. RESTART THE COMPUTER - 1 Simultaneously press to display the Start menu. 2 Type u, press the keyboard arrow keys to ...
... mouse extension cables, if used, and connect the mouse directly to the computer. 3 Reconnect the mouse cable as shown on page 95. • Run the Dell Diagnostics (see page 48). R E I N S T A L L T H E M O U S E D R I V E R - TE S T T H E M O U S E - Connect a properly working mouse to the ...N T H E M O U S E - See page 50. Mouse Problems CAUTION: Before you are following the memory installation guidelines (see page 65). • Your computer supports DDR2 memory. RESTART THE COMPUTER - 1 Simultaneously press to display the Start menu. 2 Type u, press the keyboard arrow keys to ...
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... that the computer turns on a power strip • Multiple power strips connected to the system board (see page 64). • Remove and then reinstall the memory modules (see page 66). • Remove and then reinstall any of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions located in the Product Information...
... that the computer turns on a power strip • Multiple power strips connected to the system board (see page 64). • Remove and then reinstall the memory modules (see page 66). • Remove and then reinstall any of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions located in the Product Information...
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... failure electrical outlet and press the power has occurred. Memory modules are detected, but a memory failure has occurred. • If you troubleshoot a problem, your computer (see page 65). • If the problem persists, contact Dell (see page 111). A possible processor failure has occurred.... To help you have identified a faulty module or reinstalled all four lights turn off " Plug the computer into a working memory of the same type into your computer has four...
... failure electrical outlet and press the power has occurred. Memory modules are detected, but a memory failure has occurred. • If you troubleshoot a problem, your computer (see page 65). • If the problem persists, contact Dell (see page 111). A possible processor failure has occurred.... To help you have identified a faulty module or reinstalled all four lights turn off " Plug the computer into a working memory of the same type into your computer has four...
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...66), and then restart the computer. Reinstall all power and data cables and occurred. No memory modules are compatible with your computer (see page 65). • If the problem persists, contact Dell (see page 111). 46 Troubleshooting Tools A possible floppy or hard drive failure has Reseat ... your computer (see page 65). • If the problem persists, contact Dell (see page 111). • Ensure that no special memory module/memory connector placement requirements exist (see page 65). • Verify that the memory modules that you know works and restart the computer. • If the ...
...66), and then restart the computer. Reinstall all power and data cables and occurred. No memory modules are compatible with your computer (see page 65). • If the problem persists, contact Dell (see page 111). 46 Troubleshooting Tools A possible floppy or hard drive failure has Reseat ... your computer (see page 65). • If the problem persists, contact Dell (see page 111). • Ensure that no special memory module/memory connector placement requirements exist (see page 65). • Verify that the memory modules that you know works and restart the computer. • If the ...
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Describes the test and may need to install drivers 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 more information. Displays your computer is located... to the Main Menu screen. A driver is needed. Each device has its driver recognizes. You may indicate requirements for running the test. If you contact Dell, technical support will ask for your Service Tag. 3 If you : • Upgrade your operating system. • Reinstall your computer. Tab Results Errors Help Configuration ...
Describes the test and may need to install drivers 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 more information. Displays your computer is located... to the Main Menu screen. A driver is needed. Each device has its driver recognizes. You may indicate requirements for running the test. If you contact Dell, technical support will ask for your Service Tag. 3 If you : • Upgrade your operating system. • Reinstall your computer. Tab Results Errors Help Configuration ...
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... (2) (NIC_USB1) USB connectors (3) (USB_BACK) Media Card Reader connector (F_USB) processor connector (CPU) S/PDIF audio connector (SPDIF) modem connector video connector (VGA) power connector (ATXPWR1) memory module connectors (2, 4) memory module connectors (1, 3) battery socket (BATTERY) RTC reset jumper (RTCRST) SATA connector (SATA0) CD/DVD connector (IDE_OPT) front-panel connector (FRONT PANEL) modem power connector...
... (2) (NIC_USB1) USB connectors (3) (USB_BACK) Media Card Reader connector (F_USB) processor connector (CPU) S/PDIF audio connector (SPDIF) modem connector video connector (VGA) power connector (ATXPWR1) memory module connectors (2, 4) memory module connectors (1, 3) battery socket (BATTERY) RTC reset jumper (RTCRST) SATA connector (SATA0) CD/DVD connector (IDE_OPT) front-panel connector (FRONT PANEL) modem power connector...
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... the module to operate, but with a slight reduction in pairs of the slowest module installed. • Be sure to install a single memory module in DIMM connector 1, the connector closest to the processor, before you install modules in the order indicated on the system board. If ...the DDR2 memory modules are : • A pair of matched memory modules installed in DIMM connectors 1 and 2 (white securing clips) or • A pair of matched memory modules installed in DIMM connectors 1 and 2 and another matched pair installed in...
... the module to operate, but with a slight reduction in pairs of the slowest module installed. • Be sure to install a single memory module in DIMM connector 1, the connector closest to the processor, before you install modules in the order indicated on the system board. If ...the DDR2 memory modules are : • A pair of matched memory modules installed in DIMM connectors 1 and 2 (white securing clips) or • A pair of matched memory modules installed in DIMM connectors 1 and 2 and another matched pair installed in...
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... connectors 1 and 2 (white securing clips) matched pair of memory modules in DIMM connectors 3 and 4 (black securing clips) NOTE: Memory purchased from Dell is less than 4 GB. NOTICE: If you remove your original memory modules from the computer during a memory upgrade, keep them separate from any of memory when you use two 2-GB DIMMs. Current operating systems...
... connectors 1 and 2 (white securing clips) matched pair of memory modules in DIMM connectors 3 and 4 (black securing clips) NOTE: Memory purchased from Dell is less than 4 GB. NOTICE: If you remove your original memory modules from the computer during a memory upgrade, keep them separate from any of memory when you use two 2-GB DIMMs. Current operating systems...
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... into the cutouts at each end of the module. 4 Press out the securing clip at each end of the memory module connector. memory connector closest to the memory module, press the module straight down into the connector while you insert the module correctly, the securing clips snap into... position. notch memory module cutouts (2) crossbar NOTICE: To avoid damage to processor securing clips (2) connector 5 Align the notch on the bottom of ...
... into the cutouts at each end of the module. 4 Press out the securing clip at each end of the memory module connector. memory connector closest to the memory module, press the module straight down into the connector while you insert the module correctly, the securing clips snap into... position. notch memory module cutouts (2) crossbar NOTICE: To avoid damage to processor securing clips (2) connector 5 Align the notch on the bottom of ...
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.... NOTICE: To prevent static damage to remove it into the computer. 8 Connect your computer's electronic components. Cards CAUTION: Before you begin any of memory (RAM) listed. You can do so by touching an unpainted metal surface on . 9 Right-click the My Computer icon and click Properties. 10 ...Click the General tab. 11 To verify that the memory is difficult to remove, gently ease the module back and forth to components inside your computer, discharge static electricity from your body before you ...
.... NOTICE: To prevent static damage to remove it into the computer. 8 Connect your computer's electronic components. Cards CAUTION: Before you begin any of memory (RAM) listed. You can do so by touching an unpainted metal surface on . 9 Right-click the My Computer icon and click Properties. 10 ...Click the General tab. 11 To verify that the memory is difficult to remove, gently ease the module back and forth to components inside your computer, discharge static electricity from your body before you ...
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F0000h Appendix 95 Appendix Specifications Processor Processor types Level 1 (L1) cache Level 2 (L2) cache Memory Type Memory connectors Memory capacities Minimum memory Maximum memory BIOS address Intel® Pentium® 4 5XXX and 6XXX processors with HyperThreading technology Pentium D 8XXX dual core processors (no Hyper-Threading) Intel Celeron® D processors ... SRAM 400-MHz and 533-MHz DDR2 unbuffered SDRAM four 256-MB, 512-MB, 1-GB, or 2-GB non-ECC 256 MB 4 GB NOTE: See "Addressing Memory With 4-GB Configurations" on page 66 to verify the amount of...
F0000h Appendix 95 Appendix Specifications Processor Processor types Level 1 (L1) cache Level 2 (L2) cache Memory Type Memory connectors Memory capacities Minimum memory Maximum memory BIOS address Intel® Pentium® 4 5XXX and 6XXX processors with HyperThreading technology Pentium D 8XXX dual core processors (no Hyper-Threading) Intel Celeron® D processors ... SRAM 400-MHz and 533-MHz DDR2 unbuffered SDRAM four 256-MB, 512-MB, 1-GB, or 2-GB non-ECC 256 MB 4 GB NOTE: See "Addressing Memory With 4-GB Configurations" on page 66 to verify the amount of...
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... (maximum) 16 PCI Express lanes Drives Externally accessible one slimline 3.5-inch media bay one slimline 5.25-inch drive bay Available devices Serial ATA drive, USB memory devices, CD drive, DVD drive, DVD+RW drive, DVD/CD-RW combo drive, DVD+/-RW, and Media Card Reader Internally accessible one bay for 1-inch...
... (maximum) 16 PCI Express lanes Drives Externally accessible one slimline 3.5-inch media bay one slimline 5.25-inch drive bay Available devices Serial ATA drive, USB memory devices, CD drive, DVD drive, DVD+RW drive, DVD/CD-RW combo drive, DVD+/-RW, and Media Card Reader Internally accessible one bay for 1-inch...