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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 line-in connector network adapter DVI connector PCI card (3), PCI Express x1 card (1), PCI Express x16 card (1) slots **Not present on all computers. 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 drive...
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 line-in connector network adapter DVI connector PCI card (3), PCI Express x1 card (1), PCI Express x16 card (1) slots **Not present on all computers. 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 drive...
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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 Network Setup Wizard and follow the instructions on the screen. Setting Up and Using Your Computer 29 When the computer exits from a power conservation mode, the Windows desktop is on the keyboard or move the mouse. To immediately activate standby mode without a period of inactivity,...® Windows® XP operating system provides a Network Setup Wizard to guide you can use standby mode or hibernate mode to reduce power to the entire computer. NOTICE: If your computer uses when it entered standby mode. NOTE: Windows XP Professional includes security and networking ...
...the Network Setup Wizard and follow the instructions on the screen. Setting Up and Using Your Computer 29 When the computer exits from a power conservation mode, the Windows desktop is on the keyboard or move the mouse. To immediately activate standby mode without a period of inactivity,...® Windows® XP operating system provides a Network Setup Wizard to guide you can use standby mode or hibernate mode to reduce power to the entire computer. NOTICE: If your computer uses when it entered standby mode. NOTE: Windows XP Professional includes security and networking ...
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... hibernate mode settings, and other power settings in the Power Options Properties window. Because hibernate mode requires a special file on the Power Schemes tab, Advanced tab, and Hibernate tab. www.dell.com | support.dell.com Hibernate Mode Hibernate mode conserves power by copying system data to ... and Maintenance. 3 Under or pick a Control Panel icon, click Power Options. 4 Define your hibernate settings on your computer with enough disk space to store the contents of the computer memory, Dell creates an appropriately sized hibernate mode file before it entered hibernate mode....
... hibernate mode settings, and other power settings in the Power Options Properties window. Because hibernate mode requires a special file on the Power Schemes tab, Advanced tab, and Hibernate tab. www.dell.com | support.dell.com Hibernate Mode Hibernate mode conserves power by copying system data to ... and Maintenance. 3 Under or pick a Control Panel icon, click Power Options. 4 Define your hibernate settings on your computer with enough disk space to store the contents of the computer memory, Dell creates an appropriately sized hibernate mode file before it entered hibernate mode....
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... that you use the hibernate settings you to run your computer to function as two logical processors, capable of time. For more information on power management options: 1 Click the Start button and click Help and Support. 2 In the Help and Support window, click Performance and maintenance. ...click the mouse. If your computer is an Intel® technology that scheme, unless you want to be locked up. If you run with minimal power conservation. • Max Battery - • Presentation - If you click Save As and enter a new name for a scheme, click the drop...
... that you use the hibernate settings you to run your computer to function as two logical processors, capable of time. For more information on power management options: 1 Click the Start button and click Help and Support. 2 In the Help and Support window, click Performance and maintenance. ...click the mouse. If your computer is an Intel® technology that scheme, unless you want to be locked up. If you run with minimal power conservation. • Max Battery - • Presentation - If you click Save As and enter a new name for a scheme, click the drop...
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...: Connect the modem to a CD/DVD-RW drive C L O S E O T H E R P R O G R A M S - The modem does not operate while it is interrupted, an error occurs. TU R N O F F S T A N D B Y M O D E I N W I N D O W S B E F O R E W R I T I S C - See "Standby Mode" on power management modes. If the stream is connected to remove the checkmark. C H E C K T H E M I C R O S O F T O U T L O O K ® E X P R E S S S E C U R I T Y S E T T I N G S - Try closing all programs before you cannot open your e-mail attachments: 1 In Outlook...
...: Connect the modem to a CD/DVD-RW drive C L O S E O T H E R P R O G R A M S - The modem does not operate while it is interrupted, an error occurs. TU R N O F F S T A N D B Y M O D E I N W I N D O W S B E F O R E W R I T I S C - See "Standby Mode" on power management modes. If the stream is connected to remove the checkmark. C H E C K T H E M I C R O S O F T O U T L O O K ® E X P R E S S S E C U R I T Y S E T T I N G S - Try closing all programs before you cannot open your e-mail attachments: 1 In Outlook...
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... Guide. Connect a properly working keyboard 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 your computer, and then restart the... in this section, follow the safety instructions located in the Product Information Guide. ENSURE THAT THE POWER CABLE IS FIRMLY CONNECTED TO THE COMPUTER AND TO THE ELECTRICAL OUTLET 38 Solving Problems 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 - Straighten bent ...
... Guide. Connect a properly working keyboard 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 your computer, and then restart the... in this section, follow the safety instructions located in the Product Information Guide. ENSURE THAT THE POWER CABLE IS FIRMLY CONNECTED TO THE COMPUTER AND TO THE ELECTRICAL OUTLET 38 Solving Problems 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 - Straighten bent ...
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... C K T H E S O F T W A R E D O C U M E N T A T I O N - Solving Problems 39 If you are unable to get a response by pressing a key 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 . Then restart your computer. A program crashes repeatedly NOTE: Software usually includes installation instructions ... data if you are unable to get a response by pressing a key 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 .
... C K T H E S O F T W A R E D O C U M E N T A T I O N - Solving Problems 39 If you are unable to get a response by pressing a key 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 . Then restart your computer. A program crashes repeatedly NOTE: Software usually includes installation instructions ... data if you are unable to get a response by pressing a key 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 .
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... T I S B L I N K I V E R - Network Problems CAUTION: Before you begin any of network lights, see "Controls and Lights" on the keyboard, move the mouse, or press the power button to verify that your network settings are correct and that the network is off, that the network cable is in the Product Information Guide...If the link integrity light is functioning. Replace the network cable. Power Problems CAUTION: Before you begin any of the computer and the network jack. 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 - www.dell.com | support.dell.com R E I N S T A L L T ...
... T I S B L I N K I V E R - Network Problems CAUTION: Before you begin any of network lights, see "Controls and Lights" on the keyboard, move the mouse, or press the power button to verify that your network settings are correct and that the network is off, that the network cable is in the Product Information Guide...If the link integrity light is functioning. Replace the network cable. Power Problems CAUTION: Before you begin any of the computer and the network jack. 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 - www.dell.com | support.dell.com R E I N S T A L L T ...
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...assistance for setup and troubleshooting information. Also bypass power protection devices, power strips, and power extension cables to verify that the power strip is plugged into both the power connector on . The computer is working by...T H E P O W E R L I G H T I N T E R F E R E N C E - NOTE: If you begin any cards (see page 76). • Remove and then reinstall the graphics card, if applicable (see page 71). Ensure that the power strip is set to the system board (see page 81). E L I M I N A T E I S S T E A D Y A M B E R - I F T H E P O W E R L I G H T I S B L I N ...
...assistance for setup and troubleshooting information. Also bypass power protection devices, power strips, and power extension cables to verify that the power strip is plugged into both the power connector on . The computer is working by...T H E P O W E R L I G H T I N T E R F E R E N C E - NOTE: If you begin any cards (see page 76). • Remove and then reinstall the graphics card, if applicable (see page 71). Ensure that the power strip is set to the system board (see page 81). E L I M I N A T E I S S T E A D Y A M B E R - I F T H E P O W E R L I G H T I S B L I N ...
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... to determine if the power cable is defective. • Check the connector for bent or broken pins. (It is connected as shown on the keyboard or move the mouse. 46 Solving Problems 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 G H T -... Ensure that the volume is turned up and that the headphone cable is lit or blinking, the monitor has power.
... to determine if the power cable is defective. • Check the connector for bent or broken pins. (It is connected as shown on the keyboard or move the mouse. 46 Solving Problems 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 G H T -... Ensure that the volume is turned up and that the headphone cable is lit or blinking, the monitor has power.
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... in the Product Information Guide. After the computer starts, all four lights display solid green. A possible processor failure has occurred. outlet and press the power button. Contact Dell (see page 63). ABCD = yellow = green = off condition or a Plug the computer into a working electrical possible pre-BIOS failure has occurred. If the computer...
... in the Product Information Guide. After the computer starts, all four lights display solid green. A possible processor failure has occurred. outlet and press the power button. Contact Dell (see page 63). ABCD = yellow = green = off condition or a Plug the computer into a working electrical possible pre-BIOS failure has occurred. If the computer...
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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). Continue until you know works and restart the computer. • If the problem persists or the computer has integrated graphics,... install a graphics card that you have two or more memory modules installed, remove the modules, reinstall one module (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). Continue until you know works and restart the computer. • If the problem persists or the computer has integrated graphics,... install a graphics card that you have two or more memory modules installed, remove the modules, reinstall one module (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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If your computer and attached devices did not automatically turn off when you turn off your Dell™ Product Information Guide. • A component can be replaced or-if purchased separately-installed by performing the removal procedure in reverse order. b In the Turn... 59 Unless otherwise noted, each procedure assumes that the computer and any open programs before you shut down your operating system, press and hold the power button for removing and installing the components in your computer. 1 Shut down the operating system: a Save and close any open files and exit any ...
If your computer and attached devices did not automatically turn off when you turn off your Dell™ Product Information Guide. • A component can be replaced or-if purchased separately-installed by performing the removal procedure in reverse order. b In the Turn... 59 Unless otherwise noted, each procedure assumes that the computer and any open programs before you shut down your operating system, press and hold the power button for removing and installing the components in your computer. 1 Shut down the operating system: a Save and close any open files and exit any ...
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...computer. 3 Disconnect your computer and all attached devices from their electrical outlets, and then press the power button to avoid bending any connector pins. www.dell.com | support.dell.com Before Working Inside Your Computer Use the following steps before you disconnect a cable, pull on ... have a connector with care. While you begin working inside your computer from potential damage and to servicing that is not authorized by Dell is not covered by your warranty. CAUTION: Handle components and cards with locking tabs; CAUTION: To guard against electrical shock, always...
...computer. 3 Disconnect your computer and all attached devices from their electrical outlets, and then press the power button to avoid bending any connector pins. www.dell.com | support.dell.com Before Working Inside Your Computer Use the following steps before you disconnect a cable, pull on ... have a connector with care. While you begin working inside your computer from potential damage and to servicing that is not authorized by Dell is not covered by your warranty. CAUTION: Handle components and cards with locking tabs; CAUTION: To guard against electrical shock, always...
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... to identify your computer when you remove it or accidentally knock it snaps back in place. if you access the Dell Support website or call technical support. 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 off the... that you use the front-panel connectors. Used to attach headphones and most kinds of speakers. NOTICE: To avoid losing data, do not use the power button to a USB device).
... to identify your computer when you remove it or accidentally knock it snaps back in place. if you access the Dell Support website or call technical support. 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 off the... that you use the front-panel connectors. Used to attach headphones and most kinds of speakers. NOTICE: To avoid losing data, do not use the power button to a USB device).
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... have a USB printer, plug it into a USB connector. 4 diagnostic lights (4) Use the lights to help you troubleshoot a computer problem based 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 the diagnostic code. If you connect...
... have a USB printer, plug it into a USB connector. 4 diagnostic lights (4) Use the lights to help you troubleshoot a computer problem based 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 the diagnostic code. If you connect...
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... with a network connector card, use Category 3 wiring, force the network speed to 10 Mbps to the network adapter connector on page 59. 2 Disconnect the computer power cable from the electrical outlet. 3 Remove the front-panel door by gently snapping it off the two hinge arms. Removing and Installing Parts 65 If...
... with a network connector card, use Category 3 wiring, force the network speed to 10 Mbps to the network adapter connector on page 59. 2 Disconnect the computer power cable from the electrical outlet. 3 Remove the front-panel door by gently snapping it off the two hinge arms. Removing and Installing Parts 65 If...
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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 dissipate any static electricity that could harm internal components. 7 Pull the arms toward you until they snap into position. view slots (2) hinge arms...
... 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 dissipate any static electricity that could harm internal components. 7 Pull the arms toward you until they snap into position. view slots (2) hinge arms...
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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...