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... to a parallel port printer 23 If you cannot print to a USB printer 23 Scanner Problems 24 Modem Problems 24 Mouse Problems 25 Keyboard Problems 26 Drive Problems 26 If you cannot save a file to a floppy disk 26 If you cannot play a music CD or install a program from a CD 27 If... you cannot play a DVD movie 27 If the CD-RW drive stops writing 28 If you have a hard drive problem 28 Network Problems 28 Windows Error Messages 29 General Program Problems 30 A program crashes 30 A program stops responding 30 A solid blue...
... to a parallel port printer 23 If you cannot print to a USB printer 23 Scanner Problems 24 Modem Problems 24 Mouse Problems 25 Keyboard Problems 26 Drive Problems 26 If you cannot save a file to a floppy disk 26 If you cannot play a music CD or install a program from a CD 27 If... you cannot play a DVD movie 27 If the CD-RW drive stops writing 28 If you have a hard drive problem 28 Network Problems 28 Windows Error Messages 29 General Program Problems 30 A program crashes 30 A program stops responding 30 A solid blue...
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... computer goes on to the CD-RW may also alleviate the problem. If the status light is interrupted, an error occurs. www.dell.com | support.dell.com If the CD-RW drive stops writing TURN OFF STANDBY IN WINDOWS BEFORE WRITING TO A CD -RW D I S K - To access Windows Help: 1 ... elapsed time before writing to the network again. 28 Solving Pr oblems CHECK THE NETWORK LIGHTS ON THE BACK OF THE COMPUTER- If you have a hard drive problem R U N S C A N D I S K - C H A N G E T H E W R I T E S P E E D T O A S L O W E R R A T E - Try to Programs-> Accessories-> System ...
... computer goes on to the CD-RW may also alleviate the problem. If the status light is interrupted, an error occurs. www.dell.com | support.dell.com If the CD-RW drive stops writing TURN OFF STANDBY IN WINDOWS BEFORE WRITING TO A CD -RW D I S K - To access Windows Help: 1 ... elapsed time before writing to the network again. 28 Solving Pr oblems CHECK THE NETWORK LIGHTS ON THE BACK OF THE COMPUTER- If you have a hard drive problem R U N S C A N D I S K - C H A N G E T H E W R I T E S P E E D T O A S L O W E R R A T E - Try to Programs-> Accessories-> System ...
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...can fix a device problem by reinstalling its driver: 1 From the Windows desktop, insert the Dell Dimension ResourceCD into the CD or DVD drive. 5 At the Welcome Dell System Owner screen, click Next. 6 If necessary, change the language in the Language list...hard drive. • Integrated 3Com® controller driver - Enables diagnostics to run on those drivers, click the Start button, point to step 2. Sometimes you see the Windows desktop, reinsert the ResourceCD into the CD or DVD drive. For information on the computer and diagnose any problems. • Dell utilities - Dell...
...can fix a device problem by reinstalling its driver: 1 From the Windows desktop, insert the Dell Dimension ResourceCD into the CD or DVD drive. 5 At the Welcome Dell System Owner screen, click Next. 6 If necessary, change the language in the Language list...hard drive. • Integrated 3Com® controller driver - Enables diagnostics to run on those drivers, click the Start button, point to step 2. Sometimes you see the Windows desktop, reinsert the ResourceCD into the CD or DVD drive. For information on the computer and diagnose any problems. • Dell utilities - Dell...
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NOTICE: The Dell Dimension ResourceCD contains drivers for devices that are not part of the driver that you reinstall your operating system unless instructed to reinstall. Therefore, Dell does not recommend that you reinstall Windows 98. 1 Turn on your operating system. NOTICE: To prevent conflicts ...with Windows 98, you must disable any virus protection software installed on your computer before you want to do so by your hard drive. Only reinstall...
NOTICE: The Dell Dimension ResourceCD contains drivers for devices that are not part of the driver that you reinstall your operating system unless instructed to reinstall. Therefore, Dell does not recommend that you reinstall Windows 98. 1 Turn on your operating system. NOTICE: To prevent conflicts ...with Windows 98, you must disable any virus protection software installed on your computer before you want to do so by your hard drive. Only reinstall...
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...to do so by a Dell technical support representative. Then place the operating system CD in the Welcome to boot completely, and then restart it and try again. 5 Select Start Windows Setup from the hard drive. If you reinstall Windows Me. 1 Turn on your hard drive. If this selection, ... the boot sequence so that the CD or DVD drive boots first, as directed by a Dell technical support representative. NOTICE: The operating system CD provides options for reinstalling your hard drive. 9 Click Next in the CD or DVD drive and close the drive tray. 3 Exit the system setup program. 4 ...
...to do so by a Dell technical support representative. Then place the operating system CD in the Welcome to boot completely, and then restart it and try again. 5 Select Start Windows Setup from the hard drive. If you reinstall Windows Me. 1 Turn on your hard drive. If this selection, ... the boot sequence so that the CD or DVD drive boots first, as directed by a Dell technical support representative. NOTICE: The operating system CD provides options for reinstalling your hard drive. 9 Click Next in the CD or DVD drive and close the drive tray. 3 Exit the system setup program. 4 ...
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... then press . Windows Setup installs necessary files, and then restarts the computer. 16 Select Boot From Hard Drive, and then press . 17 In the User Information window, type your computer. 20 Click Finish. www.dell.com | support.dell.com 10 Select the directory in the fields provided, and then click Next. the Company Name...
... then press . Windows Setup installs necessary files, and then restarts the computer. 16 Select Boot From Hard Drive, and then press . 17 In the User Information window, type your computer. 20 Click Finish. www.dell.com | support.dell.com 10 Select the directory in the fields provided, and then click Next. the Company Name...
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... Windows 2000 partition option that you want Windows 2000 to use the arrow keys to boot from the CD or DVD drive. 25 Enter the system setup program as directed by a Dell technical support representative. 26 In the system setup program Boot menu, change the boot sequence so that the To setup.... 4 Press any key when the Press any key to select the type of filing system that you want . Solving Problems 37 22 Select Boot From Hard Drive, and then press . 23 Enter a password in the Enter Network Password window, if desired, and then click Next. 24 Remove the operating system CD from...
... Windows 2000 partition option that you want Windows 2000 to use the arrow keys to boot from the CD or DVD drive. 25 Enter the system setup program as directed by a Dell technical support representative. 26 In the system setup program Boot menu, change the boot sequence so that the To setup.... 4 Press any key when the Press any key to select the type of filing system that you want . Solving Problems 37 22 Select Boot From Hard Drive, and then press . 23 Enter a password in the Enter Network Password window, if desired, and then click Next. 24 Remove the operating system CD from...
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www.dell.com | support.dell.com power supply (page 44) front-panel release button (page 45) drive cage (page 52) hard drive bracket (page 52) drive cable (page 52) 42 Adding Parts
www.dell.com | support.dell.com power supply (page 44) front-panel release button (page 45) drive cage (page 52) hard drive bracket (page 52) drive cable (page 52) 42 Adding Parts
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... (DSKT) serial port connector (SER PAR) memory connectors (RIMM 1-4) page 51 fan connector (FAN) microprocessor mouse and keyboard connectors (KYBD_MSE) primary hard-drive connector (IED1) page 52 USB connectors (2) (USB2) secondary hard-drive connector (IED2) page 52 NIC* and USB (2) connectors (NIC_USB) AGP connector (AGP) PCI card connectors (5) (PCI 1-5) page 46 control panel connector...
... (DSKT) serial port connector (SER PAR) memory connectors (RIMM 1-4) page 51 fan connector (FAN) microprocessor mouse and keyboard connectors (KYBD_MSE) primary hard-drive connector (IED1) page 52 USB connectors (2) (USB2) secondary hard-drive connector (IED2) page 52 NIC* and USB (2) connectors (NIC_USB) AGP connector (AGP) PCI card connectors (5) (PCI 1-5) page 46 control panel connector...
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...operating properly. • If the drive you installed is a hard drive, run the Dell Diagnostics to test the drive. • For other types of drives, see page 64), and update the drive settings. Make sure that the cables are not routed over the drive cage-they will prevent the cover ... If the drive you installed is a hard drive, enter the system setup program (see the drive's documentation for information on testing the drive. 17 If the drive you installed is a hard drive, partition and logically format the drive before proceeding to the next step. HINT: Tape drives sold by Dell come with ...
...operating properly. • If the drive you installed is a hard drive, run the Dell Diagnostics to test the drive. • For other types of drives, see page 64), and update the drive settings. Make sure that the cables are not routed over the drive cage-they will prevent the cover ... If the drive you installed is a hard drive, enter the system setup program (see the drive's documentation for information on testing the drive. 17 If the drive you installed is a hard drive, partition and logically format the drive before proceeding to the next step. HINT: Tape drives sold by Dell come with ...
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... 64-, 128-, 256-, and 512-MB RDRAM Standard RAM 128 MB (minimum) Maximum RAM 2 GB BIOS address F8000h Drives Externally accessible three 5.25-inch bays for a 1.6-inch-high hard drive Ports and Connectors Externally accessible: Serial (DTE) one 9-pin connector; 16550-compatible Parallel one 25-hole connector (bidirectional) ...connector PS/2-style keyboard 6-pin mini-DIN PS/2-compatible mouse 6-pin mini-DIN USB four USB-compliant connectors Internally accessible: Primary EIDE hard drive 40-pin connector on PCI local bus * For systems with built-in network capabilities.
... 64-, 128-, 256-, and 512-MB RDRAM Standard RAM 128 MB (minimum) Maximum RAM 2 GB BIOS address F8000h Drives Externally accessible three 5.25-inch bays for a 1.6-inch-high hard drive Ports and Connectors Externally accessible: Serial (DTE) one 9-pin connector; 16550-compatible Parallel one 25-hole connector (bidirectional) ...connector PS/2-style keyboard 6-pin mini-DIN PS/2-compatible mouse 6-pin mini-DIN USB four USB-compliant connectors Internally accessible: Primary EIDE hard drive 40-pin connector on PCI local bus * For systems with built-in network capabilities.
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dual-color LED on PCI local bus Floppy drive 34-pin connector CD drive audio interface 4-pin connector Remote Wakeup 3-pin connector Fan 3-pin connector Telephony 4-pin connector Video Video type AGP 4X or PCI video card (see manufacturer...control push button Power lights green LED; orange LED for 10-Mb operation; www.dell.com | support.dell.com Ports and Connectors (continued) Secondary EIDE hard drive 40-pin connector on front panel-green for power, yellow for diagnostics Hard-drive access light green LED Link integrity and speed indicator* green LED for 100-Mb ...
dual-color LED on PCI local bus Floppy drive 34-pin connector CD drive audio interface 4-pin connector Remote Wakeup 3-pin connector Fan 3-pin connector Telephony 4-pin connector Video Video type AGP 4X or PCI video card (see manufacturer...control push button Power lights green LED; orange LED for 10-Mb operation; www.dell.com | support.dell.com Ports and Connectors (continued) Secondary EIDE hard drive 40-pin connector on front panel-green for power, yellow for diagnostics Hard-drive access light green LED Link integrity and speed indicator* green LED for 100-Mb ...
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... messages, 19 video and monitor, 20 windows error messages, 29 floppy drive, 52 adding and removing, 52 front panel removing and replacing, 45 H hard drive adding and removing, 52 help files, 18 I installing a card, 47 installing drives, 52 Index 89 A AGP card, 46 removing and replacing, 49 ..., 64 C cards, 46 CD drive, 52 CD-RW drives, 52 computer error messages, 19 removing cover, 40 replacing cover, 57 specifications, 60 turning off, 14 connecting parallel printer, 12 USB printer, 13 connectors, 43 contact numbers, 68 cover removing, 40 replacing, 57 D Dell support policy, 67 display.
... messages, 19 video and monitor, 20 windows error messages, 29 floppy drive, 52 adding and removing, 52 front panel removing and replacing, 45 H hard drive adding and removing, 52 help files, 18 I installing a card, 47 installing drives, 52 Index 89 A AGP card, 46 removing and replacing, 49 ..., 64 C cards, 46 CD drive, 52 CD-RW drives, 52 computer error messages, 19 removing cover, 40 replacing cover, 57 specifications, 60 turning off, 14 connecting parallel printer, 12 USB printer, 13 connectors, 43 contact numbers, 68 cover removing, 40 replacing, 57 D Dell support policy, 67 display.