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... 29 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 problems 34 Hard drive problems 35 E-Mail, Modem, and Internet Problems 35 Error Messages 36 IEEE...
... 29 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 problems 34 Hard drive problems 35 E-Mail, Modem, and Internet Problems 35 Error Messages 36 IEEE...
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... Memory Overview 72 Addressing Memory With 4-GB Configurations 73 Installing Memory 73 Removing Memory 75 Cards 75 PCI Cards 76 PCI Express Cards 81 Card Fan 86 Drives 89 General Installation Guidelines 89 Connecting Drive Cables 89 Hard Drive 90 Removing a Hard Drive 91 Installing a Hard Drive 92 Adding a Second Hard...
... Memory Overview 72 Addressing Memory With 4-GB Configurations 73 Installing Memory 73 Removing Memory 75 Cards 75 PCI Cards 76 PCI Express Cards 81 Card Fan 86 Drives 89 General Installation Guidelines 89 Connecting Drive Cables 89 Hard Drive 90 Removing a Hard Drive 91 Installing a Hard Drive 92 Adding a Second Hard...
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... a danger of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions located in a program, see the program's documentation. Card Fan Problems CAUTION: Before you begin any of a new battery exploding if it is properly connected. • If an error message ... procedures and ensure that the part is correctly installed. • If a peripheral device does not work properly, contact Dell (see page 123). If the battery still does not work , ensure that the card fan cable is connected firmly to the manufacturer's instructions. Solving Problems 33 R E P L A C E T H E B A T...
... a danger of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions located in a program, see the program's documentation. Card Fan Problems CAUTION: Before you begin any of a new battery exploding if it is properly connected. • If an error message ... procedures and ensure that the part is correctly installed. • If a peripheral device does not work properly, contact Dell (see page 123). If the battery still does not work , ensure that the card fan cable is connected firmly to the manufacturer's instructions. Solving Problems 33 R E P L A C E T H E B A T...
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... Cameras. If your scanner is automatically disabled when headphones are connected as a lamp. If you did not turn the player volume down or off nearby fans, fluorescent lights, or halogen lamps to MP3 songs, ensure that the speakers are connected to eliminate distortion. Ensure that you have volume controls, adjust the...
... Cameras. If your scanner is automatically disabled when headphones are connected as a lamp. If you did not turn the player volume down or off nearby fans, fluorescent lights, or halogen lamps to MP3 songs, ensure that the speakers are connected to eliminate distortion. Ensure that you have volume controls, adjust the...
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If the screen is working by testing it with another device, such as a lamp. See page 49. Fans, fluorescent lights, halogen lamps, and other electrical devices can cause the screen image to check for interference. See the monitor documentation for Screen resolution and ...
If the screen is working by testing it with another device, such as a lamp. See page 49. Fans, fluorescent lights, halogen lamps, and other electrical devices can cause the screen image to check for interference. See the monitor documentation for Screen resolution and ...
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...(PRI IDE) floppy drive connector (FLOPPY) standby power light (AUX_PWR) main power connector (POWER) memory module connectors (1, 2, 3, 4) processor fan connector (CPU FAN) password jumper (PASS) processor and heat-sink connector processor power connector (12V PWR) back of computer hard-drive activity light for add-in ...cards (SCSI LED) front-panel connector (FRONT PANEL) internal speaker (SPKR) card fan connector (PCI FAN) clear CMOS jumper (CLR CMOS) battery socket (BATTERY) PCI Express x16 card connector front panel audio (FP AUD) PCI Express...
...(PRI IDE) floppy drive connector (FLOPPY) standby power light (AUX_PWR) main power connector (POWER) memory module connectors (1, 2, 3, 4) processor fan connector (CPU FAN) password jumper (PASS) processor and heat-sink connector processor power connector (12V PWR) back of computer hard-drive activity light for add-in ...cards (SCSI LED) front-panel connector (FRONT PANEL) internal speaker (SPKR) card fan connector (PCI FAN) clear CMOS jumper (CLR CMOS) battery socket (BATTERY) PCI Express x16 card connector front panel audio (FP AUD) PCI Express...
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...raise the retention arm. If you are installing or replacing a PCI card, see page 123) to find out how to purchase a card fan. If a card fan is not present in your computer. Installing a PCI Express Card 1 Follow the procedures in the next section. PCI Express Cards Your computer ...supports one PCI Express x16 card and one PCI Express x1 card. NOTICE: PCI Express graphics card that runs at 75 W or higher, contact Dell (see ...
...raise the retention arm. If you are installing or replacing a PCI card, see page 123) to find out how to purchase a card fan. If a card fan is not present in your computer. Installing a PCI Express Card 1 Follow the procedures in the next section. PCI Express Cards Your computer ...supports one PCI Express x16 card and one PCI Express x1 card. NOTICE: PCI Express graphics card that runs at 75 W or higher, contact Dell (see ...
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...filler brackets are flush with the card for information about the card's cable connections. If a card fan is not present in the computer. NOTICE: To connect a network cable, first plug the cable... are installing a graphics card that runs higher than 75 W, contact Dell (see page 123) to find out how to purchase a card fan. 11 If you lower the retention arm, ensure that should be ...attached to the card. www.dell.com | support.dell.com 9 Before you installed a PCI Express graphics card that runs at 75 W or higher, install the card fan (see page 86). 12 Connect any cables...
...filler brackets are flush with the card for information about the card's cable connections. If a card fan is not present in the computer. NOTICE: To connect a network cable, first plug the cable... are installing a graphics card that runs higher than 75 W, contact Dell (see page 123) to find out how to purchase a card fan. 11 If you lower the retention arm, ensure that should be ...attached to the card. www.dell.com | support.dell.com 9 Before you installed a PCI Express graphics card that runs at 75 W or higher, install the card fan (see page 86). 12 Connect any cables...
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... begin any drivers required for the card as described in the card documentation. Card Fan NOTICE: PCI Express graphics card that runs at 75 W or higher, contact Dell (see page 123) to find out how to purchase a card fan. CAUTION: To guard against electrical shock, always unplug your computer. Otherwise, your card could...
... begin any drivers required for the card as described in the card documentation. Card Fan NOTICE: PCI Express graphics card that runs at 75 W or higher, contact Dell (see page 123) to find out how to purchase a card fan. CAUTION: To guard against electrical shock, always unplug your computer. Otherwise, your card could...
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card fan bracket hooks on inside of computer cover top edge of card fan bracket 3 Slide the card fan bracket onto the hooks on the inside of the computer cover. Removing and Installing Parts 87
card fan bracket hooks on inside of computer cover top edge of card fan bracket 3 Slide the card fan bracket onto the hooks on the inside of the computer cover. Removing and Installing Parts 87
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... and Installing Parts NOTICE: To connect a network cable, first plug the cable into the card fan connector (PCI FAN) on the system board (see page 104). www.dell.com | support.dell.com 4 Press the top edge of the card fan bracket toward the computer cover until it into the computer. 9 Connect your computer and devices...
... and Installing Parts NOTICE: To connect a network cable, first plug the cable into the card fan connector (PCI FAN) on the system board (see page 104). www.dell.com | support.dell.com 4 Press the top edge of the card fan bracket toward the computer cover until it into the computer. 9 Connect your computer and devices...
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See the documentation that your computer works correctly by running the Dell Diagnostics (see page 52). Removing and Installing Parts 99 5 If you begin any software required for instructions on . CAUTION: To guard against electrical shock, always ...unplug your computer and devices to their electrical outlets, and turn them on installing any of the way to provide airflow for the fan and cooling vents. 7 Close the computer cover. (see page 111) and select the appropriate Diskette Drive option. 10 Verify that came with the drive for...
See the documentation that your computer works correctly by running the Dell Diagnostics (see page 52). Removing and Installing Parts 99 5 If you begin any software required for instructions on . CAUTION: To guard against electrical shock, always ...unplug your computer and devices to their electrical outlets, and turn them on installing any of the way to provide airflow for the fan and cooling vents. 7 Close the computer cover. (see page 111) and select the appropriate Diskette Drive option. 10 Verify that came with the drive for...
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power cable data cable 6 If you are installing a new CD/DVD drive rather than replacing a drive, remove the frontpanel inserts (see page 94). 7 Check all cable connections, and fold cables out of the way to the drive. www.dell.com | support.dell.com drive bracket rails (2) screws (4) 4 Gently slide the drive into place until the tabs securely click into position. 5 Connect the power and data cables to provide airflow for the fan and cooling vents. 102 Removing and Installing Parts
power cable data cable 6 If you are installing a new CD/DVD drive rather than replacing a drive, remove the frontpanel inserts (see page 94). 7 Check all cable connections, and fold cables out of the way to the drive. www.dell.com | support.dell.com drive bracket rails (2) screws (4) 4 Gently slide the drive into place until the tabs securely click into position. 5 Connect the power and data cables to provide airflow for the fan and cooling vents. 102 Removing and Installing Parts
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... accessible: Connectors External connectors: Serial Parallel Video Network adapter PS/2 (keyboard and mouse) USB Audio System board connectors: Primary IDE drive Serial ATA Floppy drive Fan PCI 2.3 PCI Express x1 PCI Express x16 Telephony (TAPI) two 3.5-inch drive bays two 5.25-inch drive bays Serial ATA drive, floppy drive, Zip drive...
... accessible: Connectors External connectors: Serial Parallel Video Network adapter PS/2 (keyboard and mouse) USB Audio System board connectors: Primary IDE drive Serial ATA Floppy drive Fan PCI 2.3 PCI Express x1 PCI Express x16 Telephony (TAPI) two 3.5-inch drive bays two 5.25-inch drive bays Serial ATA drive, floppy drive, Zip drive...
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...sequence about, 116 changing, 116-117 option settings, 116 booting to a USB device, 116 C card fan installing, 86 problems, 33 cards installing PCI, 76 installing PCI Express, 81 PCI, 76 PCI Express, 81 PCI Express card... fan, 86 PCI Express slots, 64 PCI slots, 64 removing PCI, 80 removing PCI Express, 85 cards (... VGA, 64 video, 64 copying CDs and DVDs, 17 cover closing, 104 opening, 69 D Dell contacting, 123 Dell Diagnostics, 52 support policy, 119 support site, 10 diagnostic lights, 49 diagnostics...
...sequence about, 116 changing, 116-117 option settings, 116 booting to a USB device, 116 C card fan installing, 86 problems, 33 cards installing PCI, 76 installing PCI Express, 81 PCI, 76 PCI Express, 81 PCI Express card... fan, 86 PCI Express slots, 64 PCI slots, 64 removing PCI, 80 removing PCI Express, 85 cards (... VGA, 64 video, 64 copying CDs and DVDs, 17 cover closing, 104 opening, 69 D Dell contacting, 123 Dell Diagnostics, 52 support policy, 119 support site, 10 diagnostic lights, 49 diagnostics...
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...O operating system reinstalling Windows XP, 56 P password clearing, 117 jumper, 117 PC Restore, 57 PCI cards installing, 76 removing, 80 PCI Express cards card fan, 86 installing, 81 removing, 85 playing CDs, 15 playing DVDs, 15 power button, 62 connector, 63 conserving, 29 hibernate mode, 30-31 managing, 29...Options Properties, 30 printer cable, 11 connecting, 11 parallel, 12 problems, 43 setting up, 11 USB, 11 problems battery, 33 blue screen, 39 card fan, 33 Index 143 K keyboard connector, 65 problems, 38 L labels Microsoft Windows, 10 Service Tag, 10, 62 lights back of computer, 49 CD/DVD...
...O operating system reinstalling Windows XP, 56 P password clearing, 117 jumper, 117 PC Restore, 57 PCI cards installing, 76 removing, 80 PCI Express cards card fan, 86 installing, 81 removing, 85 playing CDs, 15 playing DVDs, 15 power button, 62 connector, 63 conserving, 29 hibernate mode, 30-31 managing, 29...Options Properties, 30 printer cable, 11 connecting, 11 parallel, 12 problems, 43 setting up, 11 USB, 11 problems battery, 33 blue screen, 39 card fan, 33 Index 143 K keyboard connector, 65 problems, 38 L labels Microsoft Windows, 10 Service Tag, 10, 62 lights back of computer, 49 CD/DVD...
