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Mouse Problems 69 Network Problems 70 Power Problems 71 Printer Problems 72 Scanner Problems 72 Sound and Speaker Problems 73 No sound from speakers 73 No sound from headphones 74 Video and Monitor Problems 74 The screen is blank 74 The screen is difficult to read 75 5 Removing and ... Inside View of Your Computer 80 System Board Components 81 Memory 82 Memory Overview 82 Installing Memory 83 Removing Memory 85 Cards 86 PCI Cards 86 PCI Express Cards 91 Drive Panels 100 Removing the Drive Panel 100 Removing the Drive-Panel Insert 101 Replacing the Drive-Panel Insert 102 ...
Mouse Problems 69 Network Problems 70 Power Problems 71 Printer Problems 72 Scanner Problems 72 Sound and Speaker Problems 73 No sound from speakers 73 No sound from headphones 74 Video and Monitor Problems 74 The screen is blank 74 The screen is difficult to read 75 5 Removing and ... Inside View of Your Computer 80 System Board Components 81 Memory 82 Memory Overview 82 Installing Memory 83 Removing Memory 85 Cards 86 PCI Cards 86 PCI Express Cards 91 Drive Panels 100 Removing the Drive Panel 100 Removing the Drive-Panel Insert 101 Replacing the Drive-Panel Insert 102 ...
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... connector 12 Service Tag Use the microphone connector to attach headphones and most kinds of the vents. For information on using the Media Card Reader, see "Using a Media Card Reader (Optional)" on when a device such as flash memory keys, cameras, or bootable USB devices. Use the Service Tag to a...to eject a disc from or writes data to the hard drive. NOTICE: Ensure that you troubleshoot a problem with your computer when you access the Dell Support website or contact support. 14 Setting Up and Using Your Computer Press the CD or DVD eject button to the system. 6 USB 2.0 ...
... connector 12 Service Tag Use the microphone connector to attach headphones and most kinds of the vents. For information on using the Media Card Reader, see "Using a Media Card Reader (Optional)" on when a device such as flash memory keys, cameras, or bootable USB devices. Use the Service Tag to a...to eject a disc from or writes data to the hard drive. NOTICE: Ensure that you troubleshoot a problem with your computer when you access the Dell Support website or contact support. 14 Setting Up and Using Your Computer Press the CD or DVD eject button to the system. 6 USB 2.0 ...
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... occasionally, such as joysticks, cameras, or bootable USB devices. 6 surround sound connector Use the (black) surround sound connector to attach headphones and most speakers with a sound card, use the connector on the card. 7 line-in connector Use the (blue) line-in the Product Information...) center/subwoofer connector to transmit digital audio without going through an analog audio conversion process. On computers with a sound card, use the connector on the card. 12 S/PDIF connector Use the S/PDIF connector to attach a center speaker or a connector single subwoofer. NOTE...
... occasionally, such as joysticks, cameras, or bootable USB devices. 6 surround sound connector Use the (black) surround sound connector to attach headphones and most speakers with a sound card, use the connector on the card. 7 line-in connector Use the (blue) line-in the Product Information...) center/subwoofer connector to transmit digital audio without going through an analog audio conversion process. On computers with a sound card, use the connector on the card. 12 S/PDIF connector Use the S/PDIF connector to attach a center speaker or a connector single subwoofer. NOTE...
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... and Speaker Problems CAUTION: Before you purchased a sound card, ensure that the scanner cables are connected to the scanner and the computer. If your screen. R E I N S T A L L T H E S C A N N E R D R I O N S - See the scanner documentation for cable connection information. • Ensure that the speakers are securely connected to the card. C H E C K T H E S P E A K E R C A B L E C O N N E C T I V E R - Solving Problems 73 U N L O C K T H E S C A N N E R - E N S U R E T H A T T H E S U B W O O F E R A N D T H E S P E A K E R S A R E T U R N E D O N - If you...
... and Speaker Problems CAUTION: Before you purchased a sound card, ensure that the scanner cables are connected to the scanner and the computer. If your screen. R E I N S T A L L T H E S C A N N E R D R I O N S - See the scanner documentation for cable connection information. • Ensure that the speakers are securely connected to the card. C H E C K T H E S P E A K E R C A B L E C O N N E C T I V E R - Solving Problems 73 U N L O C K T H E S C A N N E R - E N S U R E T H A T T H E S U B W O O F E R A N D T H E S P E A K E R S A R E T U R N E D O N - If you...
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... cover (see "Removing the Computer Cover" on page 78). 3 If you need a filler bracket, contact Dell (see "Contacting Dell" on . 16 If you installed an add-in the card documentation. NOTICE: To connect a network cable, first plug the cable into the network device and then plug ...the retention mechanism. 13 Before replacing the card retention mechanism, ensure that should be attached to maintain FCC certification of your computer. 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...
... cover (see "Removing the Computer Cover" on page 78). 3 If you need a filler bracket, contact Dell (see "Contacting Dell" on . 16 If you installed an add-in the card documentation. NOTICE: To connect a network cable, first plug the cable into the network device and then plug ...the retention mechanism. 13 Before replacing the card retention mechanism, ensure that should be attached to maintain FCC certification of your computer. 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...
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...91 b Connect external audio devices to the audio connectors on the back panel of the computer. If you are replacing a card, remove the current driver for the card from the operating system. 6 If you removed an add-in the next section. If you are installing or replacing a ...change the setting to On. b Connect the network cable to the integrated connector on the back panel of the computer. 7 If you removed a sound card: a Enter system setup, select Integrated Audio Controller, and then change the setting to On. 4 Replace the computer cover, reconnect the computer and devices...
...91 b Connect external audio devices to the audio connectors on the back panel of the computer. If you are replacing a card, remove the current driver for the card from the operating system. 6 If you removed an add-in the next section. If you are installing or replacing a ...change the setting to On. b Connect the network cable to the integrated connector on the back panel of the computer. 7 If you removed a sound card: a Enter system setup, select Integrated Audio Controller, and then change the setting to On. 4 Replace the computer cover, reconnect the computer and devices...
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b Connect external audio devices to the add-in connectors on the back panel. 15 If you installed a sound card: a Enter system setup, select Integrated Audio Controller, and then change the setting to Off. Do not connect external audio devices to the integrated ...microphone, speaker/headphone, or line-in network adapter's connectors. b Connect the network cable to the sound card's connectors. NOTICE: To connect a network cable, first plug the cable into the network device and then plug the cable into the computer. 13 Replace...
b Connect external audio devices to the add-in connectors on the back panel. 15 If you installed a sound card: a Enter system setup, select Integrated Audio Controller, and then change the setting to Off. Do not connect external audio devices to the integrated ...microphone, speaker/headphone, or line-in network adapter's connectors. b Connect the network cable to the sound card's connectors. NOTICE: To connect a network cable, first plug the cable into the network device and then plug the cable into the computer. 13 Replace...
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...then change the setting to On. NOTICE: Ensure that you removed a sound card: a Enter system setup, select Integrated Audio Controller, and then change the setting to rotate it down into place, securing the card(s). The brackets also keep dust and dirt out of the computer. 13 ...to snap it into place. 9 Close the card retention door to unseat the card. If you need a filler bracket, contact Dell (see "Contacting Dell" on your computer. 8 Reseat the card retention mechanism in the empty card-slot opening. NOTE: For full-length PCI-E cards, if a "piano" bracket is not removed ...
...then change the setting to On. NOTICE: Ensure that you removed a sound card: a Enter system setup, select Integrated Audio Controller, and then change the setting to rotate it down into place, securing the card(s). The brackets also keep dust and dirt out of the computer. 13 ...to snap it into place. 9 Close the card retention door to unseat the card. If you need a filler bracket, contact Dell (see "Contacting Dell" on your computer. 8 Reseat the card retention mechanism in the empty card-slot opening. NOTE: For full-length PCI-E cards, if a "piano" bracket is not removed ...
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... to the PCMCIA standard. ENERGY STAR® - EPP - electrostatic discharge - expansion card - Examples include video, modem, and sound cards. A display setting that allows you insert an expansion card, connecting it passes in some countries. Many devices do not work properly if the ...board (in and out of the computer. Express Service Code - Also referred to control a device such as an extension of your Dell™ computer. DVI - digital video interface - extended capabilities port - ExpressCards support both the PCI Express and USB 2.0 standard. Express...
... to the PCMCIA standard. ENERGY STAR® - EPP - electrostatic discharge - expansion card - Examples include video, modem, and sound cards. A display setting that allows you insert an expansion card, connecting it passes in some countries. Many devices do not work properly if the ...board (in and out of the computer. Express Service Code - Also referred to control a device such as an extension of your Dell™ computer. DVI - digital video interface - extended capabilities port - ExpressCards support both the PCI Express and USB 2.0 standard. Express...
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Index A audio. See sound B battery problems, 61 replacing, 120 BIOS, 127 boot sequence about, 132 changing, 133 option settings, 132 booting to a USB device, 133 C cards installing PCI Express, 92 PCI Express, 91 removing PCI, 90 removing PCI Express, 97 CD/DVD drive... 30 how to, 29 copying DVDs general information, 28 helpful tips, 30 how to, 29 cover replacing, 121 D Dell contacting, 137 Dell Diagnostics, 52 Dell support site, 11 diagnostic lights, 49 diagnostics Dell, 52 lights, 49 documentation End User License Agreement, 9 ergonomics, 9 online, 11 Product Information Guide, 9 regulatory, ...
Index A audio. See sound B battery problems, 61 replacing, 120 BIOS, 127 boot sequence about, 132 changing, 133 option settings, 132 booting to a USB device, 133 C cards installing PCI Express, 92 PCI Express, 91 removing PCI, 90 removing PCI Express, 97 CD/DVD drive... 30 how to, 29 copying DVDs general information, 28 helpful tips, 30 how to, 29 cover replacing, 121 D Dell contacting, 137 Dell Diagnostics, 52 Dell support site, 11 diagnostic lights, 49 diagnostics Dell, 52 lights, 49 documentation End User License Agreement, 9 ergonomics, 9 online, 11 Product Information Guide, 9 regulatory, ...
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... 68 CD drive, 62 CD-RW drive, 63 computer crashes, 67-68 computer stops responding, 67 Dell Diagnostics, 52 diagnostic lights, 49 drives, 62 DVD drive, 62 problems (continued) e-mail, 63 ...error messages, 65 general, 67 hard drive, 63 Internet, 63 keyboard, 66 Media Card Reader, 66 memory, 69 modem, 63 monitor is blank, 74 monitor is hard to read, 75... scanner problems, 72 Service Tag, 10 settings system setup, 127 software Hyper-Threading, 37 problems, 67-68 sound problems, 73 volume, 73 speaker problems, 73 volume, 73 specifications audio, 124 computer information, 123 connectors,...
... 68 CD drive, 62 CD-RW drive, 63 computer crashes, 67-68 computer stops responding, 67 Dell Diagnostics, 52 diagnostic lights, 49 drives, 62 DVD drive, 62 problems (continued) e-mail, 63 ...error messages, 65 general, 67 hard drive, 63 Internet, 63 keyboard, 66 Media Card Reader, 66 memory, 69 modem, 63 monitor is blank, 74 monitor is hard to read, 75... scanner problems, 72 Service Tag, 10 settings system setup, 127 software Hyper-Threading, 37 problems, 67-68 sound problems, 73 volume, 73 speaker problems, 73 volume, 73 specifications audio, 124 computer information, 123 connectors,...