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... responding 39 A program crashes repeatedly 39 A program is designed 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
... responding 39 A program crashes repeatedly 39 A program is designed 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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Inside Your Computer 70 System Board Components 71 Memory 72 DDR2 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 ...
Inside Your Computer 70 System Board Components 71 Memory 72 DDR2 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 ...
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... computer • Documentation for devices (such as memory, the hard drive, and the operating system • Customer Care - The Dell Support website provides several online tools, including: • Solutions - Online discussion with other Dell customers • Upgrades - The Express Service Code... is not available in all countries. Contact information, order status, warranty, and repair information • Downloads - www.dell.com | support.dell.com What Are You Looking For? • Service Tag and Express Service Code • Microsoft Windows License Label •...
... computer • Documentation for devices (such as memory, the hard drive, and the operating system • Customer Care - The Dell Support website provides several online tools, including: • Solutions - Online discussion with other Dell customers • Upgrades - The Express Service Code... is not available in all countries. Contact information, order status, warranty, and repair information • Downloads - www.dell.com | support.dell.com What Are You Looking For? • Service Tag and Express Service Code • Microsoft Windows License Label •...
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....com. However, DVD-writable drives do not write to and might not read DVD-R and DVD-RW media. The DVD-writable drives installed in Dell™ computers can read all copyright laws when you create CDs or DVDs. NOTE: The types of the window, and then click RecordNow Help ...+R, DVD+RW, DVD-R, DVD-RW, and DVD-RAM. Copying CDs and DVDs NOTE: Ensure that have copyright protection and cannot be copied 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. 3 ...
....com. However, DVD-writable drives do not write to and might not read DVD-R and DVD-RW media. The DVD-writable drives installed in Dell™ computers can read all copyright laws when you create CDs or DVDs. NOTE: The types of the window, and then click RecordNow Help ...+R, DVD+RW, DVD-R, DVD-RW, and DVD-RAM. Copying CDs and DVDs NOTE: Ensure that have copyright protection and cannot be copied 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. 3 ...
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..., Windows XP recreates the hibernate file automatically. If you want to use your hard drive with no power conservation. • Home/Office Desk - 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... on your computer with enough disk space to you require minimal power conservation. • Portable/Laptop - If you want to select one of the computer memory, Dell creates an appropriately sized hibernate mode file before it entered hibernate mode.
..., Windows XP recreates the hibernate file automatically. If you want to use your hard drive with no power conservation. • Home/Office Desk - 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... on your computer with enough disk space to you require minimal power conservation. • Portable/Laptop - If you want to select one of the computer memory, Dell creates an appropriately sized hibernate mode file before it entered hibernate mode.
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...Ensure that the program is installed and configured properly. • Verify that the program is successfully communicating with the memory. • Run the Dell Diagnostics (see page 52). 40 Solving Problems BACK UP YOUR FILES IMMEDIATELY USE A VIRUS-SCANNING PROGRAM TO CHECK ... section, follow the safety instructions located in the Product Information Guide. See the software documentation for minimum memory requirements. www.dell.com | support.dell.com Other software problems CHECK THE SOFTWARE DOCUMENTATION OR CONTACT THE SOFTWARE MANUFACTURER FOR TROUBLESHOOTING INFORMATION - •...
...Ensure that the program is installed and configured properly. • Verify that the program is successfully communicating with the memory. • Run the Dell Diagnostics (see page 52). 40 Solving Problems BACK UP YOUR FILES IMMEDIATELY USE A VIRUS-SCANNING PROGRAM TO CHECK ... section, follow the safety instructions located in the Product Information Guide. See the software documentation for minimum memory requirements. www.dell.com | support.dell.com Other software problems CHECK THE SOFTWARE DOCUMENTATION OR CONTACT THE SOFTWARE MANUFACTURER FOR TROUBLESHOOTING INFORMATION - •...
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... Check the cable connector for bent or broken pins and for your computer. 4 Start the computer. TE S T T H E M O U S E - IF YOU EXPERIENCE OTHER MEMORY PROBLEMS - • Reseat the memory modules (see page 73) to the computer, and try using the mouse. C L E A N T H E M O U S E - Connect a properly working mouse to... 59), reconnect the mouse cable as shown on the on the setup diagram for instructions on page 107. • Run the Dell Diagnostics (see "Memory" on cleaning the mouse. See page 119 for your computer, see page 52). RESTART THE COMPUTER - 1 Simultaneously press to ...
... Check the cable connector for bent or broken pins and for your computer. 4 Start the computer. TE S T T H E M O U S E - IF YOU EXPERIENCE OTHER MEMORY PROBLEMS - • Reseat the memory modules (see page 73) to the computer, and try using the mouse. C L E A N T H E M O U S E - Connect a properly working mouse to... 59), reconnect the mouse cable as shown on the on the setup diagram for instructions on page 107. • Run the Dell Diagnostics (see "Memory" on cleaning the mouse. See page 119 for your computer, see page 52). RESTART THE COMPUTER - 1 Simultaneously press to ...
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... either turned off or 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). • Remove and then reinstall any of the computer and the electrical outlet. • If the computer is plugged into a power...
... either turned off or 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). • Remove and then reinstall any of the computer and the electrical outlet. • If the computer is plugged into a power...
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... and then restart the computer. = yellow = green = off 50 Advanced Troubleshooting www.dell.com | support.dell.com Light Pattern ABCD ABCD ABCD Problem Description Suggested Resolution Memory modules are detected, but a memory failure has occurred. • If 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 73). • If the problem persists, contact Dell (see page 123). Reinstall all power and data cables and restart the computer...
... and then restart the computer. = yellow = green = off 50 Advanced Troubleshooting www.dell.com | support.dell.com Light Pattern ABCD ABCD ABCD Problem Description Suggested Resolution Memory modules are detected, but a memory failure has occurred. • If 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 73). • If the problem persists, contact Dell (see page 123). Reinstall all power and data cables and restart the computer...
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...faulty module or reinstalled all modules without error. • 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). Advanced Troubleshooting 51 Light Pattern ABCD ABCD ABCD = yellow = ...green = off Problem Description Suggested Resolution No memory modules are compatible with your computer (see page 73). • If the problem persists, contact Dell (see page 123). If the computer starts normally, reinstall an additional module. A possible...
...faulty module or reinstalled all modules without error. • 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). Advanced Troubleshooting 51 Light Pattern ABCD ABCD ABCD = yellow = ...green = off Problem Description Suggested Resolution No memory modules are compatible with your computer (see page 73). • If the problem persists, contact Dell (see page 123). If the computer starts normally, reinstall an additional module. A possible...
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www.dell.com | support.dell.com Tab Configuration Parameters Function Displays your hardware configuration for all devices from system setup, memory, and various internal tests, and it displays the information in the device list in the left pane of all the... the test screen to return to your Microsoft® Windows® operating system. Allows you with your computer. Drivers What Is a Driver? The Dell Diagnostics obtains configuration information for the selected device. Windows XP 1 Click the Start button and click Control Panel. 2 Under Pick a Category, click Performance...
www.dell.com | support.dell.com Tab Configuration Parameters Function Displays your hardware configuration for all devices from system setup, memory, and various internal tests, and it displays the information in the device list in the left pane of all the... the test screen to return to your Microsoft® Windows® operating system. Allows you with your computer. Drivers What Is a Driver? The Dell Diagnostics obtains configuration information for the selected device. Windows XP 1 Click the Start button and click Control Panel. 2 Under Pick a Category, click Performance...
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... Board Components SATA connectors (SATA-O, SATA-1, SATA-2, SATA-3) IDE drive connector (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...
... Board Components SATA connectors (SATA-O, SATA-1, SATA-2, SATA-3) IDE drive connector (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...
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... mixed pairs of memory supported by installing memory modules on the system board. A pair of matched memory size, speed, and technology. DDR2 Memory Overview DDR2 memory modules should be installed in pairs of matched memory modules installed in the order indicated on the system board. Your computer supports DDR2 memory. www.dell.com | support.dell.com Memory You can increase...
... mixed pairs of memory supported by installing memory modules on the system board. A pair of matched memory size, speed, and technology. DDR2 Memory Overview DDR2 memory modules should be installed in pairs of matched memory modules installed in the order indicated on the system board. Your computer supports DDR2 memory. www.dell.com | support.dell.com Memory You can increase...
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... touch any of your computer may have, even if you purchased the new modules from Dell. Removing and Installing Parts 73 Otherwise, your computer's electronic components. however, the amount of memory available to components inside of the computer. 3 Press out the securing clip at each...GB. NOTICE: If you remove your computer warranty. matched pair of memory modules in DIMM connectors 1 and 2 (white securing clips) matched pair of memory modules in DIMM connectors 3 and 4 (black securing clips) NOTE: Memory purchased from Dell is on its side so that you may not start properly. ...
... touch any of your computer may have, even if you purchased the new modules from Dell. Removing and Installing Parts 73 Otherwise, your computer's electronic components. however, the amount of memory available to components inside of the computer. 3 Press out the securing clip at each...GB. NOTICE: If you remove your computer warranty. matched pair of memory modules in DIMM connectors 1 and 2 (white securing clips) matched pair of memory modules in DIMM connectors 3 and 4 (black securing clips) NOTE: Memory purchased from Dell is on its side so that you may not start properly. ...
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www.dell.com | support.dell.com memory connector closest 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 each end of the module. 74 Removing and Installing Parts notch memory module cutouts (2) crossbar NOTICE: To...
www.dell.com | support.dell.com memory connector closest 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 each end of the module. 74 Removing and Installing Parts notch memory module cutouts (2) crossbar NOTICE: To...
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... metal surface on . 8 Right-click the My Computer icon and click Properties. 9 Click the General tab. 10 To verify that the memory is difficult to remove, gently ease the module back and forth to components inside your computer, discharge static electricity from your body before you ...begin any of your computer, discharge static electricity from the connector. 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 "Before You ...
... metal surface on . 8 Right-click the My Computer icon and click Properties. 9 Click the General tab. 10 To verify that the memory is difficult to remove, gently ease the module back and forth to components inside your computer, discharge static electricity from your body before you ...begin any of your computer, discharge static electricity from the connector. 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 "Before You ...
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...MHz DDR2 unbuffered SDRAM four 256 MB, 512 MB, or 1 GB, non-ECC 256 MB 4 GB NOTE: See "Addressing Memory With 4-GB Configurations" on your processor) PCI Express Appendix 107 F0000h Intel 925X Express or Intel 925XE Express eight 24 4-Mb Integrated... network interface capable of memory available to verify the amount of 10/100/1000 communication. 800- Appendix Specifications Processor Processor type Cache Memory Type Memory connectors Memory capacities Minimum memory Maximum memory BIOS address Computer Information Chipset DMA channels Interrupt levels BIOS...
...MHz DDR2 unbuffered SDRAM four 256 MB, 512 MB, or 1 GB, non-ECC 256 MB 4 GB NOTE: See "Addressing Memory With 4-GB Configurations" on your processor) PCI Express Appendix 107 F0000h Intel 925X Express or Intel 925XE Express eight 24 4-Mb Integrated... network interface capable of memory available to verify the amount of 10/100/1000 communication. 800- Appendix Specifications Processor Processor type Cache Memory Type Memory connectors Memory capacities Minimum memory Maximum memory BIOS address Computer Information Chipset DMA channels Interrupt levels BIOS...
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... 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, USB memory devices, CD drive, CD-RW drive, DVD drive, DVD-RW drive, and DVD and CD-RW combo drive two bays for 1-inch high hard drives...
... 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, USB memory devices, CD drive, CD-RW drive, DVD drive, DVD-RW drive, and DVD and CD-RW combo drive two bays for 1-inch high hard drives...
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....2 to 10,668 m (-50 to 35,000 ft) System Setup Overview Use system setup as the user password • To read the current amount of memory or set or change a user-selectable option such as follows: • To change the system configuration information after you add, change, or remove any hardware...
....2 to 10,668 m (-50 to 35,000 ft) System Setup Overview Use system setup as the user password • To read the current amount of memory or set or change a user-selectable option such as follows: • To change the system configuration information after you add, change, or remove any hardware...
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... in the list. Enables or disables the onboard audio controller. Enables or disables the onboard PS/2-compatible mouse controller. Indicates amount of installed memory, memory speed, channel mode (dual or single), and type of devices specified in this key combination causes a menu to On (default), Off,... supports Hyper-Threading and lists the processor bus speed, processor ID, clock speed, and L2 cache. System System Info CPU Info Memory Info Date/Time Boot Sequence Drives Diskette Drive Drives 0 through 5 Drive Controller Onboard Devices NIC Controller Audio Controller USB Mouse Port ...
... in the list. Enables or disables the onboard audio controller. Enables or disables the onboard PS/2-compatible mouse controller. Indicates amount of installed memory, memory speed, channel mode (dual or single), and type of devices specified in this key combination causes a menu to On (default), Off,... supports Hyper-Threading and lists the processor bus speed, processor ID, clock speed, and L2 cache. System System Info CPU Info Memory Info Date/Time Boot Sequence Drives Diskette Drive Drives 0 through 5 Drive Controller Onboard Devices NIC Controller Audio Controller USB Mouse Port ...