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Dell™ Dimension™ C521 Owner's Manual FlexBay for optional floppy drive or Media Card Reader headphone connector microphone connector diagnostic lights Service Tag CD or DVD activity light CD or DVD eject button USB 2.0 connectors (2) hard drive activity light power button cover release latch card slots for PCI (1), PCI Express x1 (1) PCI Express x16 (1) Model DCNE www.dell.com | support.dell.com power connector audio connectors USB 2.0 connectors (4) network adapter VGA video connector (integrated)
Dell™ Dimension™ C521 Owner's Manual FlexBay for optional floppy drive or Media Card Reader headphone connector microphone connector diagnostic lights Service Tag CD or DVD activity light CD or DVD eject button USB 2.0 connectors (2) hard drive activity light power button cover release latch card slots for PCI (1), PCI Express x1 (1) PCI Express x16 (1) Model DCNE www.dell.com | support.dell.com power connector audio connectors USB 2.0 connectors (4) network adapter VGA video connector (integrated)
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Dell Hardware Warranty Support Policy (U.S. Only 107 FCC Class B 107 Contacting Dell 108 Glossary 127 Index 137 Contents 7 Only 107 Definition of "Dell-Installed" Software and Peripherals 107 Definition of "Third-Party" Software and Peripherals 107 FCC Notice (U.S.
Dell Hardware Warranty Support Policy (U.S. Only 107 FCC Class B 107 Contacting Dell 108 Glossary 127 Index 137 Contents 7 Only 107 Definition of "Dell-Installed" Software and Peripherals 107 Definition of "Third-Party" Software and Peripherals 107 FCC Notice (U.S.
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Documentation and drivers are already installed on your computer. Dell™ Product Information Guide Finding Information 9 You can be found at support.dell.com. Readme files may be optional and may not ship with your computer or advanced technical reference material for technicians...NOTE: Drivers and documentation updates can use the CD to reinstall drivers (see "Reinstalling Drivers" on page 53), to run the Dell Diagnostics (see "Dell Diagnostics" on your CD to provide last-minute updates about technical changes to access your computer. What Are You Looking For? •...
Documentation and drivers are already installed on your computer. Dell™ Product Information Guide Finding Information 9 You can be found at support.dell.com. Readme files may be optional and may not ship with your computer or advanced technical reference material for technicians...NOTE: Drivers and documentation updates can use the CD to reinstall drivers (see "Reinstalling Drivers" on page 53), to run the Dell Diagnostics (see "Dell Diagnostics" on your CD to provide last-minute updates about technical changes to access your computer. What Are You Looking For? •...
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What Are You Looking For? • How to set up my computer Find It Here Setup Diagram • Service Tag and Express Service Code • Microsoft Windows License Label Service Tag and Microsoft® Windows® License These labels are located on your computer (see "Front View of the Computer" on page 13). • Use the Service Tag to identify your computer when you use support.dell.com or contact support. • Enter the Express Service Code to direct your call when contacting support. 10 Finding Information
What Are You Looking For? • How to set up my computer Find It Here Setup Diagram • Service Tag and Express Service Code • Microsoft Windows License Label Service Tag and Microsoft® Windows® License These labels are located on your computer (see "Front View of the Computer" on page 13). • Use the Service Tag to identify your computer when you use support.dell.com or contact support. • Enter the Express Service Code to direct your call when contacting support. 10 Finding Information
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... phrase that describes your problem, and then click the arrow icon. 3 Click the topic that describes your region or business segment to support.dell.com, select your region or business support for your configuration. 3 Click your computer, you reinstall the operating system for your operating system, and then search for the keyword Desktop...
... phrase that describes your problem, and then click the arrow icon. 3 Click the topic that describes your region or business segment to support.dell.com, select your region or business support for your configuration. 3 Click your computer, you reinstall the operating system for your operating system, and then search for the keyword Desktop...
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Use to remove the cover (see "Front View of the Computer" on page 13). Setting Up and Using Your Computer Front View of the Computer 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 1 cover release latch 2 Service Tag Use this latch to identify your computer when you access the Dell Support website or call support. Setting Up and Using Your Computer 13
Use to remove the cover (see "Front View of the Computer" on page 13). Setting Up and Using Your Computer Front View of the Computer 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 1 cover release latch 2 Service Tag Use this latch to identify your computer when you access the Dell Support website or call support. Setting Up and Using Your Computer 13
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... problems, check for other purposes, such as creating music CDs from audio files stored on the Sonic support website at www.sonic.com. How to Copy a CD or DVD NOTE: CD-RW/DVD combo drives...and copies the data to make an exact copy of a CD or DVD using Roxio Creator Plus - Dell Edition. The computer reads your computer hard drive. NOTE: The types of the window. If you have...800 by country. For help, open Roxio Creator Plus, and then click the question mark icon in Dell computers can also use Roxio Creator Plus for available software patches on your computer or backing up important ...
... problems, check for other purposes, such as creating music CDs from audio files stored on the Sonic support website at www.sonic.com. How to Copy a CD or DVD NOTE: CD-RW/DVD combo drives...and copies the data to make an exact copy of a CD or DVD using Roxio Creator Plus - Dell Edition. The computer reads your computer hard drive. NOTE: The types of the window. If you have...800 by country. For help, open Roxio Creator Plus, and then click the question mark icon in Dell computers can also use Roxio Creator Plus for available software patches on your computer or backing up important ...
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...only on MP3 players or on computers that you record the project permanently to play in regular stereos. for additional information. CD-RWs may not support all available DVD formats. For a list of blank space to finalize the recording. • Use a blank CD-RW to your DVD ... home theater systems may not play in many home or car stereos. • You cannot create audio DVDs with your computer. The Media Card Reader supports the following memory types: • xD-Picture Card • SmartMedia (SMC) • CompactFlash Type I and II (CF I/II) • MicroDrive Card •...
...only on MP3 players or on computers that you record the project permanently to play in regular stereos. for additional information. CD-RWs may not support all available DVD formats. For a list of blank space to finalize the recording. • Use a blank CD-RW to your DVD ... home theater systems may not play in many home or car stereos. • You cannot create audio DVDs with your computer. The Media Card Reader supports the following memory types: • xD-Picture Card • SmartMedia (SMC) • CompactFlash Type I and II (CF I/II) • MicroDrive Card •...
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... - Setting Up and Using Your Computer 29 For more information on power management options: 1 Click the Start button, then click Help and Support. 2 In the Help and Support window, click Performance and maintenance. 3 In the Performance and maintenance window, click Conserving power on your computer to activate standby mode, activate hibernate...and enter a new name for your computer as a home or office computer and you defined on the Power Schemes tab, click the Enable hibernate support check box on the keyboard or click the mouse. To recover, press any key on the Hibernate tab.
... - Setting Up and Using Your Computer 29 For more information on power management options: 1 Click the Start button, then click Help and Support. 2 In the Help and Support window, click Performance and maintenance. 3 In the Performance and maintenance window, click Conserving power on your computer to activate standby mode, activate hibernate...and enter a new name for your computer as a home or office computer and you defined on the Power Schemes tab, click the Enable hibernate support check box on the keyboard or click the mouse. To recover, press any key on the Hibernate tab.
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...; If an error message appears on the screen, write down the exact message. Click the Start button, then click My Computer. This message may help support personnel diagnose and fix the problem. • If an error message occurs in a program, see "Battery" on page 108). R E P L A C E T H E B A T T...installation procedures and ensure that the part is correctly installed. • If a peripheral device does not work properly, contact Dell (see "Contacting Dell" on page 89). If the battery still does not work , ensure that the device is incorrectly installed. Viruses can ...
...; If an error message appears on the screen, write down the exact message. Click the Start button, then click My Computer. This message may help support personnel diagnose and fix the problem. • If an error message occurs in a program, see "Battery" on page 108). R E P L A C E T H E B A T T...installation procedures and ensure that the part is correctly installed. • If a peripheral device does not work properly, contact Dell (see "Contacting Dell" on page 89). If the battery still does not work , ensure that the device is incorrectly installed. Viruses can ...
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... Hardware Incompatibilities" on page 53. Mouse Problems CAUTION: Before you are following the memory installation guidelines (see "Memory" on page 64). • Your computer supports DDR2 memory. CHECK THE MOUSE CABLE - 1 Remove mouse extension cables, if used, and connect the mouse directly to the computer. 2 Reconnect the mouse cable... in this section, follow the safety instructions located in the setup diagram for your computer, see "Memory" on page 64. • Run the Dell Diagnostics (see "Mouse" on page 106. Connect a properly working mouse to the computer, and try using the mouse.
... Hardware Incompatibilities" on page 53. Mouse Problems CAUTION: Before you are following the memory installation guidelines (see "Memory" on page 64). • Your computer supports DDR2 memory. CHECK THE MOUSE CABLE - 1 Remove mouse extension cables, if used, and connect the mouse directly to the computer. 2 Reconnect the mouse cable... in this section, follow the safety instructions located in the setup diagram for your computer, see "Memory" on page 64. • Run the Dell Diagnostics (see "Mouse" on page 106. Connect a properly working mouse to the computer, and try using the mouse.
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... loads and the Main Menu screen appears, click the button for the option you run . If you contact Dell, technical support will ask for running the test. Write down the error code and problem description and follow the instructions on your Service Tag. 3 If.... Displays error conditions encountered, error codes, and the problem description. You can customize the tests you cannot resolve the error condition, contact Dell (see "Contacting Dell" on the symptom of the problem you to run a test from the Custom Test or Symptom Tree option, click the applicable tab described...
... loads and the Main Menu screen appears, click the button for the option you run . If you contact Dell, technical support will ask for running the test. Write down the error code and problem description and follow the instructions on your Service Tag. 3 If.... Displays error conditions encountered, error codes, and the problem description. You can customize the tests you cannot resolve the error condition, contact Dell (see "Contacting Dell" on the symptom of the problem you to run a test from the Custom Test or Symptom Tree option, click the applicable tab described...
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... Driver. Advanced Troubleshooting 53 Using Windows XP Device Driver Rollback If a problem occurs on the device icon. Reinstalling Drivers NOTICE: The Dell Support website at support.dell.com provides approved drivers for Dell™ computers. If Device Driver Rollback does not resolve the problem, then use Windows XP Device Driver Rollback to replace the driver...
... Driver. Advanced Troubleshooting 53 Using Windows XP Device Driver Rollback If a problem occurs on the device icon. Reinstalling Drivers NOTICE: The Dell Support website at support.dell.com provides approved drivers for Dell™ computers. If Device Driver Rollback does not resolve the problem, then use Windows XP Device Driver Rollback to replace the driver...
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... drive to allow you received the computer. To resolve incompatibilities using System Restore. Dell PC Restore permanently deletes all data on using the Hardware Troubleshooter: 1 Click the Start button, then click Help and Support. 2 Type hardware troubleshooter in the Search field, then click the arrow to ... default view, so they may not work if you purchased the computer. Creating a Restore Point 1 Click the Start button, then click Help and Support. 2 Click System Restore. 3 Follow the instructions on my computer, and then click Next. 9 When the name of your data files or recover...
... drive to allow you received the computer. To resolve incompatibilities using System Restore. Dell PC Restore permanently deletes all data on using the Hardware Troubleshooter: 1 Click the Start button, then click Help and Support. 2 Type hardware troubleshooter in the Search field, then click the arrow to ... default view, so they may not work if you purchased the computer. Creating a Restore Point 1 Click the Start button, then click Help and Support. 2 Click System Restore. 3 Follow the instructions on my computer, and then click Next. 9 When the name of your data files or recover...
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...or-if purchased separately-installed by performing the removal procedure in "Turning Off Your Computer" and "Before Working Inside Your Computer" on support.dell.com Turning Off Your Computer NOTICE: To avoid losing data, save and close any open files and exit any attached devices are ...down the operating system: a Save and close any open files, exit any open programs before you shut down your computer. If your Dell™ Product Information Guide. Removing and Installing Parts Before You Begin This chapter provides procedures for removing and installing the components in your operating...
...or-if purchased separately-installed by performing the removal procedure in "Turning Off Your Computer" and "Before Working Inside Your Computer" on support.dell.com Turning Off Your Computer NOTICE: To avoid losing data, save and close any open files and exit any attached devices are ...down the operating system: a Save and close any open files, exit any open programs before you shut down your computer. If your Dell™ Product Information Guide. Removing and Installing Parts Before You Begin This chapter provides procedures for removing and installing the components in your operating...
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... not authorized by Dell is not covered by touching an unpainted metal surface, such as a processor by its edges, not by its metal mounting bracket. NOTICE: When you pull connectors apart, keep them evenly aligned to avoid bending any connector pins. NOTICE: Ensure that sufficient space exists to support the removed cover...
... not authorized by Dell is not covered by touching an unpainted metal surface, such as a processor by its edges, not by its metal mounting bracket. NOTICE: When you pull connectors apart, keep them evenly aligned to avoid bending any connector pins. NOTICE: Ensure that sufficient space exists to support the removed cover...
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..., you can increase your computer, see "Specifications" on the module to operate, but with a slight reduction in pairs of memory supported by your computer memory by installing an additional memory module. DDR2 Memory Overview Your computer has a minimum memory configuration of matched memory ...The recommended memory configurations are not installed in DIMM1. See the label on page 93. Only unbuffered, non-ECC memory is supported. Your computer supports DDR2 memory. If the DDR2 memory modules are : • A memory module installed in connectors DIMM1 and DIMM2 64 Removing and...
..., you can increase your computer, see "Specifications" on the module to operate, but with a slight reduction in pairs of memory supported by your computer memory by installing an additional memory module. DDR2 Memory Overview Your computer has a minimum memory configuration of matched memory ...The recommended memory configurations are not installed in DIMM1. See the label on page 93. Only unbuffered, non-ECC memory is supported. Your computer supports DDR2 memory. If the DDR2 memory modules are : • A memory module installed in connectors DIMM1 and DIMM2 64 Removing and...
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... Components" on the system board. Removing and Installing Parts 75 Connect the SATA CD or DVD drives to the connector labeled "SATA0." Drives Your computer supports a combination of the drive and to the system board. Connecting Drive Cables When you install a drive, you connect two cables-a DC power cable and a data...
... Components" on the system board. Removing and Installing Parts 75 Connect the SATA CD or DVD drives to the connector labeled "SATA0." Drives Your computer supports a combination of the drive and to the system board. Connecting Drive Cables When you install a drive, you connect two cables-a DC power cable and a data...
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Appendix Specifications Microprocessor Microprocessor type Internal L2 cache Memory Type Memory connectors Memory modules supported Minimum memory Maximum memory Computer Information Chipset DMA channels Interrupt levels BIOS chip (NVRAM) NIC Video Type AMD Athlon™ 64 X2 Dual-Core processor ...
Appendix Specifications Microprocessor Microprocessor type Internal L2 cache Memory Type Memory connectors Memory modules supported Minimum memory Maximum memory Computer Information Chipset DMA channels Interrupt levels BIOS chip (NVRAM) NIC Video Type AMD Athlon™ 64 X2 Dual-Core processor ...
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... power connector size connector data width (maximum) Drives Externally accessible Available devices Internally accessible 94 Appendix Sigma Tel 9227 CODEC (7.1 Channel Audio) two SATA controllers supporting two devices PCI 2.3 PCI Express 1.0A SATA 1.0A and 2.0 USB 2.0 PCI: 133 MB/s PCI Express x16: 40 Gbps bidirectional speed PCI Express x1: 2.5 Gbps SATA...
... power connector size connector data width (maximum) Drives Externally accessible Available devices Internally accessible 94 Appendix Sigma Tel 9227 CODEC (7.1 Channel Audio) two SATA controllers supporting two devices PCI 2.3 PCI Express 1.0A SATA 1.0A and 2.0 USB 2.0 PCI: 133 MB/s PCI Express x16: 40 Gbps bidirectional speed PCI Express x1: 2.5 Gbps SATA...