Owner's Manual
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Network Problems 46 Power Problems 47 Printer Problems 48 Scanner Problems 48 Sound and Speaker Problems 49 No sound from speakers 49 No sound from headphones ... screen is blank 50 If the screen is difficult to read 51 3 Troubleshooting Tools 53 Diagnostic Lights 53 Dell Diagnostics 56 Dell Diagnostics Main Menu 56 Drivers 57 What Is a Driver 57 Identifying Drivers 58 Reinstalling Drivers 58 Resolving Software and Hardware Incompatibilities 59 Restoring Your Operating System 59 Using Microsoft Windows XP System Restore 60...
Network Problems 46 Power Problems 47 Printer Problems 48 Scanner Problems 48 Sound and Speaker Problems 49 No sound from speakers 49 No sound from headphones ... screen is blank 50 If the screen is difficult to read 51 3 Troubleshooting Tools 53 Diagnostic Lights 53 Dell Diagnostics 56 Dell Diagnostics Main Menu 56 Drivers 57 What Is a Driver 57 Identifying Drivers 58 Reinstalling Drivers 58 Resolving Software and Hardware Incompatibilities 59 Restoring Your Operating System 59 Using Microsoft Windows XP System Restore 60...
Owner's Manual
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...connect USB devices while the computer is turned on. 1 Complete the operating system setup, if you have not already done so. 2 Install the printer driver if necessary. Connecting a USB Printer NOTE: You can access the Internet and use a dial-up connection, you need an add-in PCI modem expansion... that came with your printer. 3 Attach the USB printer cable to the USB connectors on printer Connecting to the Internet, you need a modem or network connection and an Internet service provider (ISP), such as AOL or MSN. NOTE: If you use your telephone on the same line simultaneously. •...
...connect USB devices while the computer is turned on. 1 Complete the operating system setup, if you have not already done so. 2 Install the printer driver if necessary. Connecting a USB Printer NOTE: You can access the Internet and use a dial-up connection, you need an add-in PCI modem expansion... that came with your printer. 3 Attach the USB printer cable to the USB connectors on printer Connecting to the Internet, you need a modem or network connection and an Internet service provider (ISP), such as AOL or MSN. NOTE: If you use your telephone on the same line simultaneously. •...
Owner's Manual
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...see page 126). 80 Removing and Installing Parts b Connect external audio devices to the add-in the card documentation. Do not connect the network cable to the integrated connector on the back panel. 17 If you installed a sound card: a Enter system setup, select Integrated Audio ...the card retention mechanism into place to the equipment. 11 Connect any drivers required for information about the card cable connections. b Connect the network cable to the sound card connectors. If you need a filler bracket, contact Dell (see page 68). 3 If you may reinstall the retention mechanism. ...
...see page 126). 80 Removing and Installing Parts b Connect external audio devices to the add-in the card documentation. Do not connect the network cable to the integrated connector on the back panel. 17 If you installed a sound card: a Enter system setup, select Integrated Audio ...the card retention mechanism into place to the equipment. 11 Connect any drivers required for information about the card cable connections. b Connect the network cable to the sound card connectors. If you need a filler bracket, contact Dell (see page 68). 3 If you may reinstall the retention mechanism. ...
Owner's Manual
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... a sound card: a Enter system setup, select Integrated Audio Controller, and then change the setting to the integrated connector on . 5 Remove the card driver from the operating system. PCI Express Cards Your computer supports: • One PCI Express x1 card • One PCI Express x16 card • One... Removing and Installing Parts 81 The brackets also keep dust and dirt out of the computer. NOTICE: To connect a network cable, first plug the cable into the network device and then plug the cable into the computer. 4 Replace the computer cover, reconnect the computer and devices to...
... a sound card: a Enter system setup, select Integrated Audio Controller, and then change the setting to the integrated connector on . 5 Remove the card driver from the operating system. PCI Express Cards Your computer supports: • One PCI Express x1 card • One PCI Express x16 card • One... Removing and Installing Parts 81 The brackets also keep dust and dirt out of the computer. NOTICE: To connect a network cable, first plug the cable into the network device and then plug the cable into the computer. 4 Replace the computer cover, reconnect the computer and devices to...
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... system setup select Integrated NIC Controller, and then change the setting to Off. b Connect the network cable to the integrated connector on the back panel. 16 Install any drivers required for the card as described in network adapter's connectors. release tabs (2) card retention door *lever on chassis wall alignment bar alignment guide filler...
... system setup select Integrated NIC Controller, and then change the setting to Off. b Connect the network cable to the integrated connector on the back panel. 16 Install any drivers required for the card as described in network adapter's connectors. release tabs (2) card retention door *lever on chassis wall alignment bar alignment guide filler...
Owner's Manual
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... devices to electrical outlets, and then turn them on. 11 Remove the card driver from the operating system. 12 If you need a filler bracket, contact Dell (see page 126). NOTICE: To connect a network cable, first plug the cable into the network device and then plug the cable into place, securing the card(s). b Connect external...
... devices to electrical outlets, and then turn them on. 11 Remove the card driver from the operating system. 12 If you need a filler bracket, contact Dell (see page 126). NOTICE: To connect a network cable, first plug the cable into the network device and then plug the cable into place, securing the card(s). b Connect external...
Owner's Manual
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... 59-60 stops responding, 43 connectors center/LFE, 67 headphone, 66 IEEE 1394, 66 line-in, 67 line-out, 67 microphone, 66-67 network adapter, 68 power, 67 sound, 67 surround, 67 USB, 66, 68 copying CDs general information, 18 helpful tips, 20 how to, 18 ...support policy, 123 support site, 11 Dell Premier Support website, 9, 11 diagnostic lights, 53 diagnostics Dell, 56 lights, 53, 66 documentation online, 11 Product Information Guide, 9 Setup Diagram, 9 drive panel, 66, 89 removing, 89 replacing, 91 drive-panel insert removing, 90 replacing, 90 drivers about, 57 identifying, 58 drives problems...
... 59-60 stops responding, 43 connectors center/LFE, 67 headphone, 66 IEEE 1394, 66 line-in, 67 line-out, 67 microphone, 66-67 network adapter, 68 power, 67 sound, 67 surround, 67 USB, 66, 68 copying CDs general information, 18 helpful tips, 20 how to, 18 ...support policy, 123 support site, 11 Dell Premier Support website, 9, 11 diagnostic lights, 53 diagnostics Dell, 56 lights, 53, 66 documentation online, 11 Product Information Guide, 9 Setup Diagram, 9 drive panel, 66, 89 removing, 89 replacing, 91 drive-panel insert removing, 90 replacing, 90 drivers about, 57 identifying, 58 drives problems...
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... V vents, 66 front panel, 66 volume adjusting, 49 T technical support policy, 123 transferring information to a new computer, 27 troubleshooting Dell Diagnostics, 56 diagnostic lights, 53 Hardware Troubleshooter, 59 Help and Support Center, 12 restore to previous state, 59-60 tips, 37 TV... to devices, 119 connectors, 66, 68 W warranty, 9 Windows XP Device Driver Rollback, 58 Files and Settings Transfer Wizard, 27 Hardware Troubleshooter, 59 Help and Support Center, 12 Hyper-Threading, 27 Network Setup Wizard, 24 Program Compatibility Wizard, 44 reinstalling, 60 scanner, 49 System Restore...
... V vents, 66 front panel, 66 volume adjusting, 49 T technical support policy, 123 transferring information to a new computer, 27 troubleshooting Dell Diagnostics, 56 diagnostic lights, 53 Hardware Troubleshooter, 59 Help and Support Center, 12 restore to previous state, 59-60 tips, 37 TV... to devices, 119 connectors, 66, 68 W warranty, 9 Windows XP Device Driver Rollback, 58 Files and Settings Transfer Wizard, 27 Hardware Troubleshooter, 59 Help and Support Center, 12 Hyper-Threading, 27 Network Setup Wizard, 24 Program Compatibility Wizard, 44 reinstalling, 60 scanner, 49 System Restore...