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power connector voltage selection switch serial connector keyboard connector center/LFE connector line-out connector microphone connector USB 2.0 connectors (6) VGA video connector TV-OUT connector** optional ... connector network adapter DVI connector PCI card (3), PCI Express x1 card (1), PCI Express x16 card (1) slots **Not present on all computers. www.dell.com | support.dell.com Dell™ Dimension™ 8400 Series CD or DVD activity light CD or DVD drive eject button USB 2.0 connectors (2) headphone connector Service Tag floppy drive eject button* floppy...
power connector voltage selection switch serial connector keyboard connector center/LFE connector line-out connector microphone connector USB 2.0 connectors (6) VGA video connector TV-OUT connector** optional ... connector network adapter DVI connector PCI card (3), PCI Express x1 card (1), PCI Express x16 card (1) slots **Not present on all computers. www.dell.com | support.dell.com Dell™ Dimension™ 8400 Series CD or DVD activity light CD or DVD drive eject button USB 2.0 connectors (2) headphone connector Service Tag floppy drive eject button* floppy...
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... Overview 29 Standby Mode 29 Hibernate Mode 30 Power Options Properties 30 Hyper-Threading 31 2 Solving Problems Troubleshooting Tips 33 Battery Problems 33 Card Fan Problems 33 Drive Problems 34 CD and DVD drive ... for an earlier Windows operating system. . . . . 39 A solid blue screen appears 39 Other software problems 40 Memory Problems 40 Mouse Problems 41 Network Problems 42 Power Problems 42 Printer Problems 43 4 Contents
... Overview 29 Standby Mode 29 Hibernate Mode 30 Power Options Properties 30 Hyper-Threading 31 2 Solving Problems Troubleshooting Tips 33 Battery Problems 33 Card Fan Problems 33 Drive Problems 34 CD and DVD drive ... for an earlier Windows operating system. . . . . 39 A solid blue screen appears 39 Other software problems 40 Memory Problems 40 Mouse Problems 41 Network Problems 42 Power Problems 42 Printer Problems 43 4 Contents
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... the entire computer. When a Windows XP Professional computer is on and you can reduce the amount of electricity your computer loses power while in standby mode, it is connected to a network, different options related to the Network Setup Wizard and follow the instructions...click Performance and Maintenance. 3 Under or pick a Control Panel icon, click Power Options. Power Management Overview The Microsoft® Windows® XP power management features can use standby mode or hibernate mode to reduce power to the operating state it was in before it entered the mode. Network ...
... the entire computer. When a Windows XP Professional computer is on and you can reduce the amount of electricity your computer loses power while in standby mode, it is connected to a network, different options related to the Network Setup Wizard and follow the instructions...click Performance and Maintenance. 3 Under or pick a Control Panel icon, click Power Options. Power Management Overview The Microsoft® Windows® XP power management features can use standby mode or hibernate mode to reduce power to the operating state it was in before it entered the mode. Network ...
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...hibernate mode. If your computer, choose a scheme from hibernate mode, the desktop is in the Power Options Properties window. www.dell.com | support.dell.com Hibernate Mode Hibernate mode conserves power by copying system data to a reserved area on the hard drive and then completely turning off the...you want to use your computer with enough disk space to exit from hibernate mode, press the power button. If you want to select one of the computer memory, Dell creates an appropriately sized hibernate mode file before it entered hibernate mode. The computer may take a...
...hibernate mode. If your computer, choose a scheme from hibernate mode, the desktop is in the Power Options Properties window. www.dell.com | support.dell.com Hibernate Mode Hibernate mode conserves power by copying system data to a reserved area on the hard drive and then completely turning off the...you want to use your computer with enough disk space to exit from hibernate mode, press the power button. If you want to select one of the computer memory, Dell creates an appropriately sized hibernate mode file before it entered hibernate mode. The computer may take a...
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... box on the Hibernate tab. • Presentation - NOTICE: If you run your computer to run without interruption (using no power conservation). • Minimal Power Management - To avoid this problem, always set the hard drive (hard disk) to function as two logical processors, capable of.... To program these functions, click an option from the displayed list. Hibernate Tab The Hibernate tab allows you to run with minimal power conservation. • Max Battery - Hyper-Threading Hyper-Threading is a portable computer and you set the monitor to prompt you click ...
... box on the Hibernate tab. • Presentation - NOTICE: If you run your computer to run without interruption (using no power conservation). • Minimal Power Management - To avoid this problem, always set the hard drive (hard disk) to function as two logical processors, capable of.... To program these functions, click an option from the displayed list. Hibernate Tab The Hibernate tab allows you to run with minimal power conservation. • Max Battery - Hyper-Threading Hyper-Threading is a portable computer and you set the monitor to prompt you click ...
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... and click My Computer. 2 Right-click Local Disk C:. 3 Click Properties. 4 Click the Tools tab. 5 Under Error-checking, click Check Now. 6 Click Scan for information on power management modes. Problems writing to remove the checkmark. The modem does not operate while it is interrupted, an error occurs. The CD/DVD-RW drive...
... and click My Computer. 2 Right-click Local Disk C:. 3 Click Properties. 4 Click the Tools tab. 5 Under Error-checking, click Check Now. 6 Click Scan for information on power management modes. Problems writing to remove the checkmark. The modem does not operate while it is interrupted, an error occurs. The CD/DVD-RW drive...
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... to the computer. • Shut down the computer (see page 123). Contact Dell (see page 59), reconnect the keyboard cable as shown on the setup diagram for...instructions located in the Product Information Guide. TE S T T H E K E Y B O A R D - See page 49. www.dell.com | support.dell.com I F Y O U H A V E P R O B L E M S W I T H A D E L L I E E E 1 3 9 4 D E V I G H T S - 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 - ENSURE THAT THE POWER CABLE IS FIRMLY CONNECTED TO THE COMPUTER AND TO THE ELECTRICAL OUTLET 38 Solving Problems The computer does not start up C H E C K T...
... to the computer. • Shut down the computer (see page 123). Contact Dell (see page 59), reconnect the keyboard cable as shown on the setup diagram for...instructions located in the Product Information Guide. TE S T T H E K E Y B O A R D - See page 49. www.dell.com | support.dell.com I F Y O U H A V E P R O B L E M S W I T H A D E L L I E E E 1 3 9 4 D E V I G H T S - 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 - ENSURE THAT THE POWER CABLE IS FIRMLY CONNECTED TO THE COMPUTER AND TO THE ELECTRICAL OUTLET 38 Solving Problems The computer does not start up C H E C K T...
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... R N T H E C O M P U T E R O F F - The Program Compatibility Wizard configures a program so it runs in its documentation or on your keyboard or moving your mouse, press and hold the power button for at least 8 to 10 seconds until the computer turns off . If you are unable to perform an operating system shutdown. C H E C K T H E S O F T W A R E D O... screen, click Next. 3 Follow the instructions on your keyboard or moving your mouse, press and hold the power button for at least 8 to 10 seconds until the computer turns off . The computer stops responding NOTICE: You...
... R N T H E C O M P U T E R O F F - The Program Compatibility Wizard configures a program so it runs in its documentation or on your keyboard or moving your mouse, press and hold the power button for at least 8 to 10 seconds until the computer turns off . If you are unable to perform an operating system shutdown. C H E C K T H E S O F T W A R E D O... screen, click Next. 3 Follow the instructions on your keyboard or moving your mouse, press and hold the power button for at least 8 to 10 seconds until the computer turns off . The computer stops responding NOTICE: You...
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... firmly inserted into both the network connector on the keyboard, move the mouse, or press the power button to verify that your network settings are correct and that indicates no network communication exists. www.dell.com | support.dell.com R E I N S T A L L T H E M O U S E D R I G H T S O N T H E B A C K O F T H E C O M P U T E R - 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 - C H E C K T H E N E T W O R K C A B L E C O N N E C T O R - For a description of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions located...
... firmly inserted into both the network connector on the keyboard, move the mouse, or press the power button to verify that your network settings are correct and that indicates no network communication exists. www.dell.com | support.dell.com R E I N S T A L L T H E M O U S E D R I G H T S O N T H E B A C K O F T H E C O M P U T E R - 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 - C H E C K T H E N E T W O R K C A B L E C O N N E C T O R - For a description of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions located...
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... in the Product Information Guide. ENSURE THAT THE PRINTER IS TURNED ON Solving Problems 43 The computer is receiving electrical power, but an internal power problem might be malfunctioning or incorrectly installed. • Remove and then reinstall the memory modules (see page 73). ...connected to the system board (see page 71). Also bypass power protection devices, power strips, and power extension cables to verify that the computer turns on a power strip • Multiple power strips connected to match the AC power at your printer, contact the printer's manufacturer. See the...
... in the Product Information Guide. ENSURE THAT THE PRINTER IS TURNED ON Solving Problems 43 The computer is receiving electrical power, but an internal power problem might be malfunctioning or incorrectly installed. • Remove and then reinstall the memory modules (see page 73). ...connected to the system board (see page 71). Also bypass power protection devices, power strips, and power extension cables to verify that the computer turns on a power strip • Multiple power strips connected to match the AC power at your printer, contact the printer's manufacturer. See the...
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... the cable is defective. • Swap the computer and monitor power cables to have missing pins.) C H E C K T H E M O N I T O R P O W E R L I N D O W S V O L U M E C O N T R O L - If the power light is off, firmly press the button to ensure that the headphone..., the monitor has power. www.dell.com | support.dell.com RUN THE SPEAKER DIAGNOSTICS R E I N S T A L L T H E S O U N D D R I O N - No sound from headphones C H E C K T H E H E A D P H O N E C A B L E C O N N E C T I V E R - If the power light is normal for monitor cable connectors to determine if the power cable is defective. ...
... the cable is defective. • Swap the computer and monitor power cables to have missing pins.) C H E C K T H E M O N I T O R P O W E R L I N D O W S V O L U M E C O N T R O L - If the power light is off, firmly press the button to ensure that the headphone..., the monitor has power. www.dell.com | support.dell.com RUN THE SPEAKER DIAGNOSTICS R E I N S T A L L T H E S O U N D D R I O N - No sound from headphones C H E C K T H E H E A D P H O N E C A B L E C O N N E C T I V E R - If the power light is normal for monitor cable connectors to determine if the power cable is defective. ...
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... you troubleshoot a problem, your computer has four lights labeled "A," "B," "C," and "D" on the back panel (see page 123). outlet and press the power button. A possible processor failure has occurred. Contact Dell (see page 63). To help you begin any of the lights identify the problem. After the computer starts, all four lights display...
... you troubleshoot a problem, your computer has four lights labeled "A," "B," "C," and "D" on the back panel (see page 123). outlet and press the power button. A possible processor failure has occurred. Contact Dell (see page 63). To help you begin any of the lights identify the problem. After the computer starts, all four lights display...
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.... • If available, install properly working memory of the same type into your computer (see page 73). • If the problem persists, contact Dell (see page 123). Reinstall all power and data cables and restart the computer. Reseat all USB devices, check cable connections, and then restart the computer. = yellow = green = off...
.... • If available, install properly working memory of the same type into your computer (see page 73). • If the problem persists, contact Dell (see page 123). Reinstall all power and data cables and restart the computer. Reseat all USB devices, check cable connections, and then restart the computer. = yellow = green = off...
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... "Turning Off Your Computer" (see page 59) and "Before Working Inside Your Computer" (see page 60). • You have read the safety information in your Dell™ Product Information Guide. • A component can be replaced or-if purchased separately-installed by performing the removal procedure in your operating system, press and...
... "Turning Off Your Computer" (see page 59) and "Before Working Inside Your Computer" (see page 60). • You have read the safety information in your Dell™ Product Information Guide. • A component can be replaced or-if purchased separately-installed by performing the removal procedure in your operating system, press and...
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.... CAUTION: To guard against electrical shock, always unplug your computer and all attached devices from their electrical outlets, and then press the power button to dissipate any of the procedures in this type of the computer. NOTICE: Only a certified service technician should perform repairs on ...strain-relief loop, not on the locking tabs before opening the cover. 4 Open the computer cover (see page 59). www.dell.com | support.dell.com Before Working Inside Your Computer Use the following steps before you begin any static electricity that could harm internal components. 60 ...
.... CAUTION: To guard against electrical shock, always unplug your computer and all attached devices from their electrical outlets, and then press the power button to dissipate any of the procedures in this type of the computer. NOTICE: Only a certified service technician should perform repairs on ...strain-relief loop, not on the locking tabs before opening the cover. 4 Open the computer cover (see page 59). www.dell.com | support.dell.com Before Working Inside Your Computer Use the following steps before you begin any static electricity that could harm internal components. 60 ...
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...perform an operating system shutdown. Use the front USB connectors for devices that you use the power button to turn on the computer. For instructions on booting to a USB device). www.dell.com | support.dell.com 6 power button 7 Service Tag 8 headphone connector 9 USB 2.0 connectors (2) 10 front-panel door ...Setup" on page 111 for devices that you connect occasionally, such as printers and keyboards. It is removable; if you access the Dell Support website or call technical support. Used to reattach the door, see page 65. 62 Removing and Installing Parts Use the headphone...
...perform an operating system shutdown. Use the front USB connectors for devices that you use the power button to turn on the computer. For instructions on booting to a USB device). www.dell.com | support.dell.com 6 power button 7 Service Tag 8 headphone connector 9 USB 2.0 connectors (2) 10 front-panel door ...Setup" on page 111 for devices that you connect occasionally, such as printers and keyboards. It is removable; if you access the Dell Support website or call technical support. Used to reattach the door, see page 65. 62 Removing and Installing Parts Use the headphone...
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Removing and Installing Parts 63 Back View 20 19 18 17 16 15 14 13 12* 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8* 9 10* 11 *Not present on all computers. 1 power connector Insert the power cable. 2 voltage selection switch (may See the safety instructions located in the Product Information not be available on all Guide for more information, see "Diagnostic...
Removing and Installing Parts 63 Back View 20 19 18 17 16 15 14 13 12* 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8* 9 10* 11 *Not present on all computers. 1 power connector Insert the power cable. 2 voltage selection switch (may See the safety instructions located in the Product Information not be available on all Guide for more information, see "Diagnostic...
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... this section, follow the safety instructions located in the Product Information Guide. 1 Follow the procedures in "Before You Begin" on page 59. 2 Disconnect the computer power cable from the electrical outlet. 3 Remove the front-panel door by gently snapping it is designed to the network adapter connector on your computer. Effects...
... this section, follow the safety instructions located in the Product Information Guide. 1 Follow the procedures in "Before You Begin" on page 59. 2 Disconnect the computer power cable from the electrical outlet. 3 Remove the front-panel door by gently snapping it is designed to the network adapter connector on your computer. Effects...
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... snap into position, lower and raise the arms two or three times to properly seat them. 9 Reattach the front-panel insert. 10 Reconnect the computer power cable to the electrical outlet. 11 Reattach the front door (see page 68). view slots (2) hinge arms (2) in horizontal position pivot-bar slots (2) pivot bar...
... snap into position, lower and raise the arms two or three times to properly seat them. 9 Reattach the front-panel insert. 10 Reconnect the computer power cable to the electrical outlet. 11 Reattach the front door (see page 68). view slots (2) hinge arms (2) in horizontal position pivot-bar slots (2) pivot bar...
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www.dell.com | support.dell.com Reattaching the Front Door CAUTION: Before you begin any of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions located in the Product Information Guide. 1 Follow the procedures in "Before You Begin" on page 59. 2 Disconnect the computer power cable from the electrical outlet. 3 Lower the hinge arms...
www.dell.com | support.dell.com Reattaching the Front Door CAUTION: Before you begin any of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions located in the Product Information Guide. 1 Follow the procedures in "Before You Begin" on page 59. 2 Disconnect the computer power cable from the electrical outlet. 3 Lower the hinge arms...