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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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... the DSS utility. If you reinstall the operating system for components, such premier.support.dell.com. Troubleshooting hints and tips, articles from technicians, online courses, frequently asked questions Dell Support Website - The website may not be available as memory, the hard drive, and the operating system in all regions. • Customer Care - DSS...
... the DSS utility. If you reinstall the operating system for components, such premier.support.dell.com. Troubleshooting hints and tips, articles from technicians, online courses, frequently asked questions Dell Support Website - The website may not be available as memory, the hard drive, and the operating system in all regions. • Customer Care - DSS...
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... to your printer. 3 Attach the USB printer cable to the USB connectors on the computer and the printer. 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 . 1 Complete the operating system...
... to your printer. 3 Attach the USB printer cable to the USB connectors on the computer and the printer. 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 . 1 Complete the operating system...
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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 your computer, you encounter ...
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 your computer, you encounter ...
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... types of a CD or DVD. You can write to and read DVD-RAM or DVD-R DL media. The DVD-writable drives installed in Dell computers can also use Sonic DigitalMedia for available software patches on the Sonic support website at www.sonic.com. Adjusting the Picture If an error... Sonic DigitalMedia and then click the question mark icon in the Volume Control window. 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....
... types of a CD or DVD. You can write to and read DVD-RAM or DVD-R DL media. The DVD-writable drives installed in Dell computers can also use Sonic DigitalMedia for available software patches on the Sonic support website at www.sonic.com. Adjusting the Picture If an error... Sonic DigitalMedia and then click the question mark icon in the Volume Control window. 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....
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... is a portable computer and you run with no power conservation). • Minimal Power Management - If your computer may appear to select one of the computer memory, Dell creates an appropriately sized hibernate mode file before the hard drive. To recover, press any key on the Power Schemes tab, Advanced tab, and Hibernate...
... is a portable computer and you run with no power conservation). • Minimal Power Management - If your computer may appear to select one of the computer memory, Dell creates an appropriately sized hibernate mode file before the hard drive. To recover, press any key on the Power Schemes tab, Advanced tab, and Hibernate...
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...information. • Ensure that the program is installed and configured properly. • Verify that the program is compatible with the memory. • Run the Dell Diagnostics (see page 48). 36 Solving Problems Other software problems CHECK THE SOFTWARE DOCUMENTATION OR CONTACT THE SOFTWARE MANUFACTURER FOR TROUBLESHOOTING INFORMATION... ANY OPEN FILES OR PROGRAMS AND SHUT DOWN YOUR COMPUTER THROUGH THE START MENU Memory Problems CAUTION: Before you are not using to run the software. IF YOU RECEIVE AN INSUFFICIENT MEMORY MESSAGE - • Save and close any open files and exit any open ...
...information. • Ensure that the program is installed and configured properly. • Verify that the program is compatible with the memory. • Run the Dell Diagnostics (see page 48). 36 Solving Problems Other software problems CHECK THE SOFTWARE DOCUMENTATION OR CONTACT THE SOFTWARE MANUFACTURER FOR TROUBLESHOOTING INFORMATION... ANY OPEN FILES OR PROGRAMS AND SHUT DOWN YOUR COMPUTER THROUGH THE START MENU Memory Problems CAUTION: Before you are not using to run the software. IF YOU RECEIVE AN INSUFFICIENT MEMORY MESSAGE - • Save and close any open files and exit any open ...
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...: Before you are following the memory installation guidelines (see page 48). IF YOU EXPERIENCE OTHER MEMORY PROBLEMS - • Reseat the memory modules (see page 66) to ensure that your computer, see "Memory" on page 95. • Run the Dell Diagnostics (see page 65). ...8226; Your computer supports DDR2 memory. R U N T H E H A R D W A R E TR O U B L E S H O O T E R - ...
...: Before you are following the memory installation guidelines (see page 48). IF YOU EXPERIENCE OTHER MEMORY PROBLEMS - • Reseat the memory modules (see page 66) to ensure that your computer, see "Memory" on page 95. • Run the Dell Diagnostics (see page 65). ...8226; Your computer supports DDR2 memory. R U N T H E H A R D W A R E TR O U B L E S H O O T E R - ...
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... extension cables to verify that the processor power cable is securely connected to the system board (see page 64). • Remove and then reinstall the memory modules (see page 72). NOTE: If you begin any cards (see page 68). • Remove and then reinstall the graphics card, if applicable (see page...
... extension cables to verify that the processor power cable is securely connected to the system board (see page 64). • Remove and then reinstall the memory modules (see page 72). NOTE: If you begin any cards (see page 68). • Remove and then reinstall the graphics card, if applicable (see page...
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... "1," "2," "3," and "4" on the front panel (see page 66), and then restart the computer. 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. If the computer malfunctions, the color...
... "1," "2," "3," and "4" on the front panel (see page 66), and then restart the computer. 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. If the computer malfunctions, the color...
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... module or reinstalled all modules without error. • If available, install properly working memory of the same type into your computer (see page 65). • If the problem persists, contact Dell (see page 111). 46 Troubleshooting Tools If the computer starts normally, reinstall an additional...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 ...
... module or reinstalled all modules without error. • If available, install properly working memory of the same type into your computer (see page 65). • If the problem persists, contact Dell (see page 111). 46 Troubleshooting Tools If the computer starts normally, reinstall an additional...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 ...
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...8226; Reinstall your Microsoft® Windows® operating system. Drivers What Is a Driver? Displays your Service Tag. 3 If you contact Dell, technical support will ask for your hardware configuration for running the test. Each device has its driver recognizes. Tab Results Errors Help Configuration... Parameters Function Displays the results of specialized commands that use the device. 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 all devices attached...
...8226; Reinstall your Microsoft® Windows® operating system. Drivers What Is a Driver? Displays your Service Tag. 3 If you contact Dell, technical support will ask for your hardware configuration for running the test. Each device has its driver recognizes. Tab Results Errors Help Configuration... Parameters Function Displays the results of specialized commands that use the device. 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 all devices attached...
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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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...and technology. Removing and Installing Parts 65 Memory You can increase your computer memory by installing memory modules on the system board. NOTE: Always install DDR2 memory modules in the other connectors. If the DDR2 memory modules are : • A pair of matched memory modules installed in DIMM connectors 1 and... connectors 3 and 4 (black securing clips) NOTICE: Do not install ECC memory modules. • If you install modules in the order indicated on the system board. NOTE: Buffered memory is not supported on the module to operate, but with a slight reduction in...
...and technology. Removing and Installing Parts 65 Memory You can increase your computer memory by installing memory modules on the system board. NOTE: Always install DDR2 memory modules in the other connectors. If the DDR2 memory modules are : • A pair of matched memory modules installed in DIMM connectors 1 and... connectors 3 and 4 (black securing clips) NOTICE: Do not install ECC memory modules. • If you install modules in the order indicated on the system board. NOTE: Buffered memory is not supported on the module to operate, but with a slight reduction in...
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... connectors 1 and 2 or DIMM connectors 3 and 4. You should install your original memory modules from the computer during a memory upgrade, keep them separate from Dell. however, the amount of memory available to components inside your computer, discharge static electricity from Dell is less than 4 GB. Addressing Memory With 4-GB Configurations Your computer supports a maximum of 4 GB of...
... connectors 1 and 2 or DIMM connectors 3 and 4. You should install your original memory modules from the computer during a memory upgrade, keep them separate from Dell. however, the amount of memory available to components inside your computer, discharge static electricity from Dell is less than 4 GB. Addressing Memory With 4-GB Configurations Your computer supports a maximum of 4 GB of...
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... cutouts (2) crossbar NOTICE: To avoid damage to the memory module, press the module straight down into the connector while you insert the module correctly, the securing clips snap into position. If you apply equal ...force to processor securing clips (2) connector 5 Align the notch on the bottom of the module with the crossbar in the connector. memory connector closest to each end of the module. 6 Insert the module into the connector until the module snaps into the cutouts at each end of...
... cutouts (2) crossbar NOTICE: To avoid damage to the memory module, press the module straight down into the connector while you insert the module correctly, the securing clips snap into position. If you apply equal ...force to processor securing clips (2) connector 5 Align the notch on the bottom of the module with the crossbar in the connector. memory connector closest to each end of the module. 6 Insert the module into the connector until the module snaps into the cutouts at each end of...
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... You Begin" 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 remove it into the network device and then plug it from the connector... your computer, discharge static electricity from your body before you begin any of your computer's electronic components. Cards CAUTION: Before you touch any of memory (RAM) listed. You can do so by touching an unpainted metal surface on the computer chassis. 1 Follow the procedures in the Product Information ...
... You Begin" 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 remove it into the network device and then plug it from the connector... your computer, discharge static electricity from your body before you begin any of your computer's electronic components. Cards CAUTION: Before you touch any of memory (RAM) listed. You can do so by touching an unpainted metal surface on the computer chassis. 1 Follow the procedures in the Product Information ...
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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...