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Error Messages 22 IEEE 1394 Device Problems 23 Keyboard Problems 24 Lockups and Software Problems 24 The computer does not start up 24 The computer stops responding 24 A program stops responding ... Speaker Problems 31 No sound from speakers 31 No sound from headphones 32 Video and Monitor Problems 32 If the screen is blank 32 If the screen is difficult to read 33 3 Advanced Troubleshooting Diagnostic Lights 35 Dell Diagnostics 38 Dell Diagnostics Main Menu 38 Drivers 40 What Is a Driver 40 Identifying Drivers 40...
Error Messages 22 IEEE 1394 Device Problems 23 Keyboard Problems 24 Lockups and Software Problems 24 The computer does not start up 24 The computer stops responding 24 A program stops responding ... Speaker Problems 31 No sound from speakers 31 No sound from headphones 32 Video and Monitor Problems 32 If the screen is blank 32 If the screen is difficult to read 33 3 Advanced Troubleshooting Diagnostic Lights 35 Dell Diagnostics 38 Dell Diagnostics Main Menu 38 Drivers 40 What Is a Driver 40 Identifying Drivers 40...
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...working by testing it with the speakers. Sound from speakers NOTE: The volume control in some MP3 players overrides the Windows volume setting. See the setup diagram supplied with another device, such as shown on the setup diagram... eliminate distortion. E L I M I N A T E P O S S I B L E I O N S - Turn off . If your screen. If you have volume controls, adjust the volume, bass, or treble to MP3 songs, ensure that the sound is listed, Windows recognizes the scanner. 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 N T E R F E R E N C E - Ensure that the ...
...working by testing it with the speakers. Sound from speakers NOTE: The volume control in some MP3 players overrides the Windows volume setting. See the setup diagram supplied with another device, such as shown on the setup diagram... eliminate distortion. E L I M I N A T E P O S S I B L E I O N S - Turn off . If your screen. If you have volume controls, adjust the volume, bass, or treble to MP3 songs, ensure that the sound is listed, Windows recognizes the scanner. 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 N T E R F E R E N C E - Ensure that the ...
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...; Check the connector for bent or broken pins. (It is normal for troubleshooting procedures. If the power light is working by testing it with another device, such as shown on . Ensure that the electrical outlet is lit or blinking, the monitor has power. R U N T H E H A R D W A ... V O L U M E C O N T R O L - See page 46. Ensure that the volume is turned up and that the graphics cable is connected as a lamp. 32 Solving Problems No sound from headphones C H E C K T H E H E A D P H O N E C A B L E C O N N E C T I V E R - If the screen is blank CHECK THE MONITOR CABLE CONNECTION - •...
...; Check the connector for bent or broken pins. (It is normal for troubleshooting procedures. If the power light is working by testing it with another device, such as shown on . Ensure that the electrical outlet is lit or blinking, the monitor has power. R U N T H E H A R D W A ... V O L U M E C O N T R O L - See page 46. Ensure that the volume is turned up and that the graphics cable is connected as a lamp. 32 Solving Problems No sound from headphones C H E C K T H E H E A D P H O N E C A B L E C O N N E C T I V E R - If the screen is blank CHECK THE MONITOR CABLE CONNECTION - •...
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..., the microphone connector is recommended that you use Category 5 wiring and connectors for your network or broadband device. NOTE: Do not plug a telephone cable into a sound or telephony program. See "Removing the Computer Cover" on the card. It is on the card. 12 keyboard connector... If you use the front USB connectors for devices that you have a modem, connect a telephone cable to either a network jack or your network. On computers with a sound card, use the connector on the card. 5 network adapter connector To attach your ...
..., the microphone connector is recommended that you use Category 5 wiring and connectors for your network or broadband device. NOTE: Do not plug a telephone cable into a sound or telephony program. See "Removing the Computer Cover" on the card. It is on the card. 12 keyboard connector... If you use the front USB connectors for devices that you have a modem, connect a telephone cable to either a network jack or your network. On computers with a sound card, use the connector on the card. 5 network adapter connector To attach your ...
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... the card bracket with the screw you removed in step 2. 5 Connect any drivers required for information about the card's cable connections. b Connect external audio devices to the card. 60 Removing and Installing Parts b Connect the network cable to the add-in "Before You Begin" on the back panel. 8 Install ...that should be attached to Off. NOTICE: Do not route card cables over the cards can cause damage to the equipment. 6 If you installed a sound card: a Enter system setup (see page 82), select Network Controller, and then change the setting to the card. Do not connect the network ...
... the card bracket with the screw you removed in step 2. 5 Connect any drivers required for information about the card's cable connections. b Connect external audio devices to the card. 60 Removing and Installing Parts b Connect the network cable to the add-in "Before You Begin" on the back panel. 8 Install ...that should be attached to Off. NOTICE: Do not route card cables over the cards can cause damage to the equipment. 6 If you installed a sound card: a Enter system setup (see page 82), select Network Controller, and then change the setting to the card. Do not connect the network ...
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... cable, first plug the cable into the computer. 6 Close the computer cover, reconnect the computer and devices to electrical outlets, and then turn them on. 7 Remove the card's driver from the electrical outlet...to the integrated connector on the computer back panel. 9 If you need a filler bracket, contact Dell (see page 94). 3 Remove the securing screw from the card bracket. 4 Grasp the card... Guide. Front Panel CAUTION: Before you begin any of its connector. 5 If you removed a sound card: a Enter system setup (see page 82), select Network Controller, and then change the setting...
... cable, first plug the cable into the computer. 6 Close the computer cover, reconnect the computer and devices to electrical outlets, and then turn them on. 7 Remove the card's driver from the electrical outlet...to the integrated connector on the computer back panel. 9 If you need a filler bracket, contact Dell (see page 94). 3 Remove the securing screw from the card bracket. 4 Grasp the card... Guide. Front Panel CAUTION: Before you begin any of its connector. 5 If you removed a sound card: a Enter system setup (see page 82), select Network Controller, and then change the setting...
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...: 533 MHz Integrated Intel Extreme Graphics 2 AC97, Sound Blaster Emulation, ADI 1980 audio controller with 2.1 implementation PCI 33 MHz PCI connectors three connector size 120 pins connector data width (maximum) 32 bits Drives Externally accessible: Available devices Internally accessible: One bay for a floppy drive, ...and two bays for CD/DVD drives Floppy drive, USB memory devices, CD drive, CD-RW drive, DVD drive, DVD-RW drive, and ...
...: 533 MHz Integrated Intel Extreme Graphics 2 AC97, Sound Blaster Emulation, ADI 1980 audio controller with 2.1 implementation PCI 33 MHz PCI connectors three connector size 120 pins connector data width (maximum) 32 bits Drives Externally accessible: Available devices Internally accessible: One bay for a floppy drive, ...and two bays for CD/DVD drives Floppy drive, USB memory devices, CD drive, CD-RW drive, DVD drive, DVD-RW drive, and ...
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...be detected and supported in the operating system. AC Power Recovery Determines what happens when AC power is running in the boot sequence list. Integrated Devices Sound Enables or disables the onboard audio controller Network Interface Controller You can set the parallel port to Off, AT, PS/2, EPP, or ECP...., the computer attempts to one port. Low Power Mode When Low Power Mode is selected, remote wakeup events no longer power up from the next device in a lowpower mode, and S3, a standby state where the power is active (available only for the parallel port. When the On w/ PXE ...
...be detected and supported in the operating system. AC Power Recovery Determines what happens when AC power is running in the boot sequence list. Integrated Devices Sound Enables or disables the onboard audio controller Network Interface Controller You can set the parallel port to Off, AT, PS/2, EPP, or ECP...., the computer attempts to one port. Low Power Mode When Low Power Mode is selected, remote wakeup events no longer power up from the next device in a lowpower mode, and S3, a standby state where the power is active (available only for the parallel port. When the On w/ PXE ...
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See sound B battery problems, 19 replacing, 77 BIOS, 82 boot sequence, 88 changing, 88-89 option settings, 88 booting to a USB device, 88 C cards installing PCI, 58 PCI, 58 PCI Express slots, 51 PCI slots, 51 removing PCI, 60 slots, 51, 58 ...CDs and DVDs, 16 copying DVDs helpful tips, 18 cover cover latch, 51 removing, 52 replacing, 78 D Dell contacting, 94 Dell Diagnostics, 38 support policy, 92 support site, 8 Dell Premier Support website, 7 diagnostic lights, 35 diagnostics Dell, 38 lights, 35, 50 display. Index A audio. See monitor documentation End User License Agreement, 7 ergonomics...
See sound B battery problems, 19 replacing, 77 BIOS, 82 boot sequence, 88 changing, 88-89 option settings, 88 booting to a USB device, 88 C cards installing PCI, 58 PCI, 58 PCI Express slots, 51 PCI slots, 51 removing PCI, 60 slots, 51, 58 ...CDs and DVDs, 16 copying DVDs helpful tips, 18 cover cover latch, 51 removing, 52 replacing, 78 D Dell contacting, 94 Dell Diagnostics, 38 support policy, 92 support site, 8 Dell Premier Support website, 7 diagnostic lights, 35 diagnostics Dell, 38 lights, 35, 50 display. Index A audio. See monitor documentation End User License Agreement, 7 ergonomics...
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...50 settings system setup, 82 software Hyper-Threading, 18 problems, 25-26 sound problems, 31 volume, 31 sound connectors line-in, 51 line-out, 51 speaker problems, 31 volume, 31 specifications, 79 support contacting Dell, 94 policy, 92 support website, 8 system board, 54 System Restore... support policy, 92 troubleshooting Dell Diagnostics, 38 diagnostic lights, 35 Hardware Troubleshooter, 46 Help and Support Center, 8 restore to previous state, 41-42 tips, 19 U USB booting to devices, 88 connectors, 49, 51 W warranty information, 7 Windows XP Device Driver Rollback, 41 Hardware Troubleshooter...
...50 settings system setup, 82 software Hyper-Threading, 18 problems, 25-26 sound problems, 31 volume, 31 sound connectors line-in, 51 line-out, 51 speaker problems, 31 volume, 31 specifications, 79 support contacting Dell, 94 policy, 92 support website, 8 system board, 54 System Restore... support policy, 92 troubleshooting Dell Diagnostics, 38 diagnostic lights, 35 Hardware Troubleshooter, 46 Help and Support Center, 8 restore to previous state, 41-42 tips, 19 U USB booting to devices, 88 connectors, 49, 51 W warranty information, 7 Windows XP Device Driver Rollback, 41 Hardware Troubleshooter...