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... 46 If the screen is blank 46 If the screen is difficult to read 47 3 Advanced Troubleshooting Diagnostic Lights 49 Dell Diagnostics 52 Dell Diagnostics Main Menu 53 Drivers 54 What Is a Driver 54 Identifying Drivers 54 Reinstalling Drivers 55 Restoring Your Operating System ...56 Using Microsoft Windows XP System Restore 56 Using Dell PC Restore by Symantec 57 Resolving Software and Hardware Incompatibilities 58 4 Removing and Installing Parts Before You Begin 59 Recommended Tools 59 Turning Off Your Computer 59 Before Working ...
... 46 If the screen is blank 46 If the screen is difficult to read 47 3 Advanced Troubleshooting Diagnostic Lights 49 Dell Diagnostics 52 Dell Diagnostics Main Menu 53 Drivers 54 What Is a Driver 54 Identifying Drivers 54 Reinstalling Drivers 55 Restoring Your Operating System ...56 Using Microsoft Windows XP System Restore 56 Using Dell PC Restore by Symantec 57 Resolving Software and Hardware Incompatibilities 58 4 Removing and Installing Parts Before You Begin 59 Recommended Tools 59 Turning Off Your Computer 59 Before Working ...
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...in "Before You Begin" on the back of a RAID volume using two physical drives. www.dell.com | support.dell.com Connecting One Monitor With a VGA connector and One Monitor With a DVI Connector 1 Follow ... which is not included with your computer. If a third drive is recommended for its Dimension computers. An S-video cable is available at most consumer electronics stores. About Your RAID ...Configuration This section provides an overview of the RAID configuration that drive cannot be made part of the computer. The Intel RAID controller on your computer can only create a RAID...
...in "Before You Begin" on the back of a RAID volume using two physical drives. www.dell.com | support.dell.com Connecting One Monitor With a VGA connector and One Monitor With a DVI Connector 1 Follow ... which is not included with your computer. If a third drive is recommended for its Dimension computers. An S-video cable is available at most consumer electronics stores. About Your RAID ...Configuration This section provides an overview of the RAID configuration that drive cannot be made part of the computer. The Intel RAID controller on your computer can only create a RAID...
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... these tips when you troubleshoot your computer: • If you added or removed a part before the problem started, review the installation procedures and ensure that the part is correctly installed. • If a peripheral device does not work properly, contact Dell (see the program's documentation. This message may help technical support personnel diagnose and...
... these tips when you troubleshoot your computer: • If you added or removed a part before the problem started, review the installation procedures and ensure that the part is correctly installed. • If a peripheral device does not work properly, contact Dell (see the program's documentation. This message may help technical support personnel diagnose and...
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... the results of devices. Tests a specific device. Lists the most common symptoms encountered and allows you to answer questions periodically. 4 When the Dell Diagnostics Main Menu appears, select the test you want to run (see page 123). This test typically takes 10 to 20 minutes and requires... you run a test from the Custom Test or Symptom Tree option, click the applicable tab described in the following table for your part. Advanced Troubleshooting 53 Option Express Test Extended Test Custom Test Symptom Tree Function Performs a quick test of each test screen.
... the results of devices. Tests a specific device. Lists the most common symptoms encountered and allows you to answer questions periodically. 4 When the Dell Diagnostics Main Menu appears, select the test you want to run (see page 123). This test typically takes 10 to 20 minutes and requires... you run a test from the Custom Test or Symptom Tree option, click the applicable tab described in the following table for your part. Advanced Troubleshooting 53 Option Express Test Extended Test Custom Test Symptom Tree Function Performs a quick test of each test screen.
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...in your operating system, press and hold the power button for removing and installing the components in your computer. 1 Shut down your Dell™ Product Information Guide. • A component can be replaced or-if purchased separately-installed by performing the removal procedure in reverse ...order. Removing and Installing Parts 59 If your computer and attached devices did not automatically turn off when you turn off your computer. The computer turns off ...
...in your operating system, press and hold the power button for removing and installing the components in your computer. 1 Shut down your Dell™ Product Information Guide. • A component can be replaced or-if purchased separately-installed by performing the removal procedure in reverse ...order. Removing and Installing Parts 59 If your computer and attached devices did not automatically turn off when you turn off your computer. The computer turns off ...
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... cards with locking tabs; NOTICE: When you connect a cable, ensure that could harm internal components. 60 Removing and Installing Parts As you begin any static electricity that both connectors are disconnecting this section, follow the safety instructions located in on the cable...page 69). While you disconnect the cable. NOTICE: Only a certified service technician should perform repairs on a card. www.dell.com | support.dell.com Before Working Inside Your Computer Use the following steps before you pull connectors apart, keep them evenly aligned to avoid ...
... cards with locking tabs; NOTICE: When you connect a cable, ensure that could harm internal components. 60 Removing and Installing Parts As you begin any static electricity that both connectors are disconnecting this section, follow the safety instructions located in on the cable...page 69). While you disconnect the cable. NOTICE: Only a certified service technician should perform repairs on a card. www.dell.com | support.dell.com Before Working Inside Your Computer Use the following steps before you pull connectors apart, keep them evenly aligned to avoid ...
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... hard drive. Wait until this light turns off before you remove the floppy disk from or writes data to the floppy drive. Removing and Installing Parts 61 The light might also be on when a device such as your CD player is on when the computer reads data from the drive. (On...
... hard drive. Wait until this light turns off before you remove the floppy disk from or writes data to the floppy drive. Removing and Installing Parts 61 The light might also be on when a device such as your CD player is on when the computer reads data from the drive. (On...
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... for devices that typically remain connected, such as joysticks or cameras, or for bootable USB devices (see page 65. 62 Removing and Installing Parts For instructions on how to reattach the door, see "System Setup" on page 111 for devices that you remove it or accidentally knock it... off the computer. 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 Press to turn off its hinges, it snaps ...
... for devices that typically remain connected, such as joysticks or cameras, or for bootable USB devices (see page 65. 62 Removing and Installing Parts For instructions on how to reattach the door, see "System Setup" on page 111 for devices that you remove it or accidentally knock it... off the computer. 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 Press to turn off its hinges, it snaps ...
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... have a USB printer, plug it into a USB connector. 4 diagnostic lights (4) Use the lights to help you connect a mouse to the parallel connector. Removing and Installing Parts 63
... have a USB printer, plug it into a USB connector. 4 diagnostic lights (4) Use the lights to help you connect a mouse to the parallel connector. Removing and Installing Parts 63
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... any installed PCI cards (three slots) and PCI Express cards (one x16 slot and one x1 slot). (Optional) If you have two connectors. www.dell.com | support.dell.com 6 surround connector 7 line-in connector to attach a record/playback device such as a cassette player, CD player, or VCR. • Microphone connector - Use the... - Use the green line-out connector to the network connector. On computers with a sound card, use the connector on the computer. 64 Removing and Installing Parts
... any installed PCI cards (three slots) and PCI Express cards (one x16 slot and one x1 slot). (Optional) If you have two connectors. www.dell.com | support.dell.com 6 surround connector 7 line-in connector to attach a record/playback device such as a cassette player, CD player, or VCR. • Microphone connector - Use the... - Use the green line-out connector to the network connector. On computers with a sound card, use the connector on the computer. 64 Removing and Installing Parts
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.../LFE connector to attach your computer, the front-panel door is designed to "break away" if it off the two hinge arms. Removing and Installing Parts 65 Front-Panel Door and Hinge Arms To prevent damage to your subwoofer. Effects (LFE) connector On computers with a network connector card, use the connector...
.../LFE connector to attach your computer, the front-panel door is designed to "break away" if it off the two hinge arms. Removing and Installing Parts 65 Front-Panel Door and Hinge Arms To prevent damage to your subwoofer. Effects (LFE) connector On computers with a network connector card, use the connector...
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www.dell.com | support.dell.com 4 Remove the front-panel insert above the door bay area by pulling the bottom of the insert with the two pivot-bar slots. 66 Removing and Installing Parts front-panel insert use fingers to pull here 5 Lift both hinge arms to the horizontal position. 6 Use the two view slots to align the pivot bar with your fingers.
www.dell.com | support.dell.com 4 Remove the front-panel insert above the door bay area by pulling the bottom of the insert with the two pivot-bar slots. 66 Removing and Installing Parts front-panel insert use fingers to pull here 5 Lift both hinge arms to the horizontal position. 6 Use the two view slots to align the pivot bar with your fingers.
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... anything inside your computer, ground yourself by touching an unpainted metal surface, such as the metal at the back of the computer. Removing and Installing Parts 67 If the hinge arms do not snap back into position on the first attempt, slightly reposition the arms and try again. 8 After the hinge...
... anything inside your computer, ground yourself by touching an unpainted metal surface, such as the metal at the back of the computer. Removing and Installing Parts 67 If the hinge arms do not snap back into position on the first attempt, slightly reposition the arms and try again. 8 After the hinge...
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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 ... on the front door until it clips to both hinge arms. front-door clips (2) frontpanel door hinge arms (2) in vertical position 68 Removing and Installing Parts
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 ... on the front door until it clips to both hinge arms. front-door clips (2) frontpanel door hinge arms (2) in vertical position 68 Removing and Installing Parts
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... the bottom of the computer with one hand, and then pull open cover-at least 30 cm (1 ft) of computer release button Removing and Installing Parts 69 b Press the release button on the left side of the computer with one hand while pulling up on page 59.
... the bottom of the computer with one hand, and then pull open cover-at least 30 cm (1 ft) of computer release button Removing and Installing Parts 69 b Press the release button on the left side of the computer with one hand while pulling up on page 59.
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system board heat sink and blower assembly 70 Removing and Installing Parts Follow the procedures in the Product Information Guide. floppy drive* hard drive CD/DVD drive power supply * On computers with a floppy drive. www.dell.com | support.dell.com Inside Your Computer CAUTION: Before you begin any of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions located in "Before You Begin" on page 59.
system board heat sink and blower assembly 70 Removing and Installing Parts Follow the procedures in the Product Information Guide. floppy drive* hard drive CD/DVD drive power supply * On computers with a floppy drive. www.dell.com | support.dell.com Inside Your Computer CAUTION: Before you begin any of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions located in "Before You Begin" on page 59.
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... front panel audio (FP AUD) PCI Express x1 card connector PCI card connectors (PCI SLOT 1, PCI SLOT 2, PCI SLOT 3) telephony connector (TELEPHONY) Removing and Installing Parts 71
... front panel audio (FP AUD) PCI Express x1 card connector PCI card connectors (PCI SLOT 1, PCI SLOT 2, PCI SLOT 3) telephony connector (TELEPHONY) Removing and Installing Parts 71
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...the processor, before you install modules in the order indicated on the system board. If the DDR2 memory modules are : - www.dell.com | support.dell.com Memory You can increase your computer memory by your computer, see "Memory" on page 107. A pair of matched memory ...pairs of matched memory modules installed in performance. NOTE: Always install DDR2 memory modules in the other connectors. 72 Removing and Installing Parts The recommended memory configurations are not installed in matched pairs, the computer will continue to determine the module's capacity. DDR2 Memory Overview...
...the processor, before you install modules in the order indicated on the system board. If the DDR2 memory modules are : - www.dell.com | support.dell.com Memory You can increase your computer memory by your computer, see "Memory" on page 107. A pair of matched memory ...pairs of matched memory modules installed in performance. NOTE: Always install DDR2 memory modules in the other connectors. 72 Removing and Installing Parts The recommended memory configurations are not installed in matched pairs, the computer will continue to determine the module's capacity. DDR2 Memory Overview...
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... computer supports a maximum of 4 GB of the inside your computer, discharge static electricity from Dell is on its side so that you may not start properly. Removing and Installing Parts 73 Certain components within the computer require address space in DIMM connectors 3 and 4 (black ...under your computer's electronic components. You should install your original memory modules from the computer during a memory upgrade, keep them separate from Dell. If possible, do so by computer memory. You can only use four 1-GB DIMMs. Current operating systems, such as Microsoft®...
... computer supports a maximum of 4 GB of the inside your computer, discharge static electricity from Dell is on its side so that you may not start properly. Removing and Installing Parts 73 Certain components within the computer require address space in DIMM connectors 3 and 4 (black ...under your computer's electronic components. You should install your original memory modules from the computer during a memory upgrade, keep them separate from Dell. If possible, do so by computer memory. You can only use four 1-GB DIMMs. Current operating systems, such as Microsoft®...
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If you apply equal force to processor securing clips (2) connector 4 Align the notch on the bottom of the module. 74 Removing and Installing Parts www.dell.com | support.dell.com memory connector closest to each end of the module. 5 Insert the module into the connector until the module snaps into the cutouts at each...
If you apply equal force to processor securing clips (2) connector 4 Align the notch on the bottom of the module. 74 Removing and Installing Parts www.dell.com | support.dell.com memory connector closest to each end of the module. 5 Insert the module into the connector until the module snaps into the cutouts at each...