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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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... you should also reinstall the DSS utility. If you reinstall the operating system for your configuration. 10 Finding Information Upgrade information for Dell™ 3.5-inch USB floppy drives, Intel® Pentium® M processors, optical drives, and USB devices. DSS provides critical ... appropriate for your operating system and support for components, such premier.support.dell.com. Certified drivers, patches, and software updates • Desktop System Software (DSS)- The website may not be available as memory, the hard drive, and the operating system in all regions. •...
... you should also reinstall the DSS utility. If you reinstall the operating system for your configuration. 10 Finding Information Upgrade information for Dell™ 3.5-inch USB floppy drives, Intel® Pentium® M processors, optical drives, and USB devices. DSS provides critical ... appropriate for your operating system and support for components, such premier.support.dell.com. Certified drivers, patches, and software updates • Desktop System Software (DSS)- The website may not be available as memory, the hard drive, and the operating system in all regions. •...
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...: • 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 See the documentation that came with your computer. Connecting a USB Printer NOTE: You can...
...: • 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 See the documentation that came with your computer. Connecting a USB Printer NOTE: You can...
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.... An S-video cable 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 determine the proper orientation...
.... An S-video cable 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 determine the proper orientation...
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...Programs → Accessories→ Entertainment, and then click Volume Control. 2 In the Volume Control window, click and drag the bar in Dell computers can also use Sonic DigitalMedia for available software patches on the Sonic support website at www.sonic.com. Setting Up and Using Your ...to and may vary by 600 pixels. 5 Click the drop-down to DVD media. 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...
...Programs → Accessories→ Entertainment, and then click Volume Control. 2 In the Volume Control window, click and drag the bar in Dell computers can also use Sonic DigitalMedia for available software patches on the Sonic support website at www.sonic.com. Setting Up and Using Your ...to and may vary by 600 pixels. 5 Click the drop-down to DVD media. 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...
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... the monitor to time-out before the monitor does, your computer as a home or office computer and you want to select one of the computer memory, Dell creates an appropriately sized hibernate mode file before shipping the computer to be locked up. Changing the time-out for a scheme field permanently changes the...
... the monitor to time-out before the monitor does, your computer as a home or office computer and you want to select one of the computer memory, Dell creates an appropriately sized hibernate mode file before shipping the computer to be locked up. Changing the time-out for a scheme field permanently changes the...
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..., FLOPPY DISKS, OR CDS SAVE AND CLOSE ANY OPEN FILES OR PROGRAMS AND SHUT DOWN YOUR COMPUTER THROUGH THE START MENU Memory Problems CAUTION: Before you begin any open files and exit any of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions ... the problem. • See the software documentation for information. • Ensure that the device drivers do not conflict 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...
..., FLOPPY DISKS, OR CDS SAVE AND CLOSE ANY OPEN FILES OR PROGRAMS AND SHUT DOWN YOUR COMPUTER THROUGH THE START MENU Memory Problems CAUTION: Before you begin any open files and exit any of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions ... the problem. • See the software documentation for information. • Ensure that the device drivers do not conflict 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...
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... Off, and then press . 3 After the computer turns off, reconnect the mouse cable as shown on the setup diagram for your computer, see "Memory" on the setup diagram for damaged or frayed cables. 2 Remove 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). TE S T T H E M O U S E - See page 50. Connect a properly working mouse to the computer, and try using the mouse...
... Off, and then press . 3 After the computer turns off, reconnect the mouse cable as shown on the setup diagram for your computer, see "Memory" on the setup diagram for damaged or frayed cables. 2 Remove 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). TE S T T H E M O U S E - See page 50. Connect a properly working mouse to the computer, and try using the mouse...
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... on . C H E C K T H E P R I N T E R D O C U M E N T A T I S S T E A D Y A M B E R - Also bypass power protection devices, power strips, and power extension cables to the system board (see page 64). • Remove and then reinstall the memory modules (see page 66). • Remove and then reinstall any cards (see page 68). • Remove and then reinstall the graphics card, if applicable (see...
... on . C H E C K T H E P R I N T E R D O C U M E N T A T I S S T E A D Y A M B E R - Also bypass power protection devices, power strips, and power extension cables to the system board (see page 64). • Remove and then reinstall the memory modules (see page 66). • Remove and then reinstall any cards (see page 68). • Remove and then reinstall the graphics card, if applicable (see...
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...Suggested Resolution The computer is in the Product Information Guide. Contact Dell (see page 57). Troubleshooting Tools Diagnostic Lights CAUTION: Before you begin any of the lights identify the problem. 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 66), and then restart the computer...
...Suggested Resolution The computer is in the Product Information Guide. Contact Dell (see page 57). Troubleshooting Tools Diagnostic Lights CAUTION: Before you begin any of the lights identify the problem. 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 66), and then restart the computer...
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...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 have identified a faulty 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 Memory modules are detected. If the computer starts normally, reinstall an ...
...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 have identified a faulty 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 Memory modules are detected. If the computer starts normally, reinstall an ...
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... problem description. Tab Results Errors Help Configuration Parameters Function Displays the results of the screen. The Dell Diagnostics obtains configuration information for all devices attached 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...
... problem description. Tab Results Errors Help Configuration Parameters Function Displays the results of the screen. The Dell Diagnostics obtains configuration information for all devices attached 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...
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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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..., but with a slight reduction in the order indicated on the system board. Removing and Installing Parts 65 Your computer supports unbuffered, non-ECC, DDR2 memory. NOTE: Buffered memory is not supported on the module to the processor, before you install modules in DIMM connectors 3 and 4 (black securing clips) NOTICE: Do not install...
..., but with a slight reduction in the order indicated on the system board. Removing and Installing Parts 65 Your computer supports unbuffered, non-ECC, DDR2 memory. NOTE: Buffered memory is not supported on the module to the processor, before you install modules in DIMM connectors 3 and 4 (black securing clips) NOTICE: Do not install...
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... as Microsoft® Windows® XP, can do not pair an original memory module with a new memory module. If possible, do so by computer memory. NOTICE: If you remove your original memory modules from the computer during a memory upgrade, keep them separate from Dell is less than 4 GB. Certain components within the computer require address space...
... as Microsoft® Windows® XP, can do not pair an original memory module with a new memory module. If possible, do so by computer memory. NOTICE: If you remove your original memory modules from the computer during a memory upgrade, keep them separate from Dell is less than 4 GB. Certain components within the computer require address space...
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...snaps into the cutouts at each end of the module. memory connector closest to processor securing clips (2) connector 5 Align the notch on the bottom of the memory module connector. If you apply equal force to the memory module, press the module straight down into the connector while... you insert the module correctly, the securing clips snap into position. Removing and Installing Parts 67 notch memory module cutouts (2) crossbar ...
...snaps into the cutouts at each end of the module. memory connector closest to processor securing clips (2) connector 5 Align the notch on the bottom of the memory module connector. If you apply equal force to the memory module, press the module straight down into the connector while... you insert the module correctly, the securing clips snap into position. Removing and Installing Parts 67 notch memory module cutouts (2) crossbar ...
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...metal surface on the computer chassis. 1 Follow the procedures in the Product Information Guide. 7 Replace the computer cover, (see page 93). Removing Memory CAUTION: Before you touch any of your computer, discharge static electricity from the connector. NOTICE: To prevent static damage to components inside your computer..." 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 computer. 8 Connect your computer's electronic components.
...metal surface on the computer chassis. 1 Follow the procedures in the Product Information Guide. 7 Replace the computer cover, (see page 93). Removing Memory CAUTION: Before you touch any of your computer, discharge static electricity from the connector. NOTICE: To prevent static damage to components inside your computer..." 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 computer. 8 Connect your computer's electronic components.
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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...
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...