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... 36 A program is designed for an earlier Windows operating system . . . . . 37 A solid blue screen appears 37 Other software problems 37 Media Card Reader Problems 38 Memory Problems 38 Mouse Problems 39 Network Problems 40 Power Problems 40 Printer Problems 41 Scanner Problems 42 Sound and Speaker Problems 43 No sound from...
... 36 A program is designed for an earlier Windows operating system . . . . . 37 A solid blue screen appears 37 Other software problems 37 Media Card Reader Problems 38 Memory Problems 38 Mouse Problems 39 Network Problems 40 Power Problems 40 Printer Problems 41 Scanner Problems 42 Sound and Speaker Problems 43 No sound from...
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... 54 Restoring Your Operating System 54 Using Microsoft® Windows® XP System Restore 54 Using Dell™ PC Restore by Symantec 56 Removing Dell PC Restore 57 4 Removing and Installing Parts 59 Before You Begin 59 Recommended Tools 59 Turning ...Off Your Computer 59 Before Working Inside Your Computer 60 Removing the Computer Cover 60 Inside View of Your Computer 62 System Board Components 63 Memory 64 DDR2 Memory Overview 64 Installing Memory 65 Removing Memory...
... 54 Restoring Your Operating System 54 Using Microsoft® Windows® XP System Restore 54 Using Dell™ PC Restore by Symantec 56 Removing Dell PC Restore 57 4 Removing and Installing Parts 59 Before You Begin 59 Recommended Tools 59 Turning ...Off Your Computer 59 Before Working Inside Your Computer 60 Removing the Computer Cover 60 Inside View of Your Computer 62 System Board Components 63 Memory 64 DDR2 Memory Overview 64 Installing Memory 65 Removing Memory...
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Troubleshooting hints and tips, articles from technicians, online courses, and frequently asked questions Dell Support Website - Upgrade information for correct operation of your Dell computer. DSS is 2 Select Drivers & Downloads, then click Go. necessary for components, such as the memory, hard drive, and operating system • Customer Care - Computer documentation, details on the screen...
Troubleshooting hints and tips, articles from technicians, online courses, and frequently asked questions Dell Support Website - Upgrade information for correct operation of your Dell computer. DSS is 2 Select Drivers & Downloads, then click Go. necessary for components, such as the memory, hard drive, and operating system • Customer Care - Computer documentation, details on the screen...
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...creating CDs or DVDs. The DVD-writable drives installed in Screen resolution to change the setting to computers that the settings are using too much memory and preventing DVD playback, adjust the display properties: 1 Click the Start button, then click Control Panel. 2 Under Pick a category, click...Themes. 3 Under Pick a task..., click Change the screen resolution. 4 In the Display Properties window, click and drag the bar in Dell computers can also use Roxio Creator Plus for available software patches on your computer hard drive. The following instructions explain how to make an ...
...creating CDs or DVDs. The DVD-writable drives installed in Screen resolution to change the setting to computers that the settings are using too much memory and preventing DVD playback, adjust the display properties: 1 Click the Start button, then click Control Panel. 2 Under Pick a category, click...Themes. 3 Under Pick a task..., click Change the screen resolution. 4 In the Display Properties window, click and drag the bar in Dell computers can also use Roxio Creator Plus for available software patches on your computer hard drive. The following instructions explain how to make an ...
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... can be played only on MP3 players or on page 83. 24 Setting Up and Using 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 •... SecureDigital Card (SD) • MultiMediaCard (MMC) • Memory Stick (MS/MS Pro) For information about installing or removing a Media Card Reader, see the documentation provided with your computer. CD-RWs may not support...
... can be played only on MP3 players or on page 83. 24 Setting Up and Using 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 •... SecureDigital Card (SD) • MultiMediaCard (MMC) • Memory Stick (MS/MS Pro) For information about installing or removing a Media Card Reader, see the documentation provided with your computer. CD-RWs may not support...
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If you encounter resistance, do not force the media or card. Check the card orientation and try again. Setting Up and Using Your Computer 25 1 2 3 4 1 xD-Picture Card and SmartMedia (SMC) 3 Memory Stick (MS/MS Pro) 2 CompactFlash Type-I and II 4 SecureDigital Card (SD)/ (CF I/II) and MicroDrive Card MultiMediaCard (MMC) To use the Media Card Reader: 1 Check the media or card to determine the proper orientation for insertion. 2 Slide the media or card into the appropriate slot until it is completely seated in the connector.
If you encounter resistance, do not force the media or card. Check the card orientation and try again. Setting Up and Using Your Computer 25 1 2 3 4 1 xD-Picture Card and SmartMedia (SMC) 3 Memory Stick (MS/MS Pro) 2 CompactFlash Type-I and II 4 SecureDigital Card (SD)/ (CF I/II) and MicroDrive Card MultiMediaCard (MMC) To use the Media Card Reader: 1 Check the media or card to determine the proper orientation for insertion. 2 Slide the media or card into the appropriate slot until it is completely seated in the connector.
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... turning off the computer. Because hibernate mode requires a special file on your hard drive with enough disk space to store the contents of the computer memory, Dell creates an appropriately sized hibernate mode file before it was in before shipping the computer to select one of the standard Windows schemes installed on...
... turning off the computer. Because hibernate mode requires a special file on your hard drive with enough disk space to store the contents of the computer memory, Dell creates an appropriately sized hibernate mode file before it was in before shipping the computer to select one of the standard Windows schemes installed on...
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..., the device is automatically assigned a drive letter as a mapped drive when a media card is successfully communicating with the memory. • Run the Dell Diagnostics (see "Memory" on page 50). 38 Solving Problems NOTE: Each slot in the BIOS setup. If you attempt to see if it...the Media Card Reader. FLEXBAY DEVICE IS DISABLED - If necessary, install additional memory (see "Memory" on page 64). • Reseat the memory modules (see "Dell Diagnostics" on page 64) to a drive letter. Memory Problems CAUTION: Before you begin any open files and exit any of the procedures...
..., the device is automatically assigned a drive letter as a mapped drive when a media card is successfully communicating with the memory. • Run the Dell Diagnostics (see "Memory" on page 50). 38 Solving Problems NOTE: Each slot in the BIOS setup. If you attempt to see if it...the Media Card Reader. FLEXBAY DEVICE IS DISABLED - If necessary, install additional memory (see "Memory" on page 64). • Reseat the memory modules (see "Dell Diagnostics" on page 64) to a drive letter. Memory Problems CAUTION: Before you begin any open files and exit any of the procedures...
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... for your computer. See "Reinstalling Drivers" on page 54. Mouse Problems CAUTION: Before you are following the memory installation guidelines (see "Memory" on page 64). • Your computer supports DDR2 memory. Connect a properly working mouse to the computer, and try using the mouse. R U N T H ...MEMORY PROBLEMS - • Reseat the memory modules (see "Memory" on page 64) to ensure that your computer is successfully communicating with the memory. • Ensure that you begin any of memory supported by your computer, see "Memory" on page 64. • Run the Dell...
... for your computer. See "Reinstalling Drivers" on page 54. Mouse Problems CAUTION: Before you are following the memory installation guidelines (see "Memory" on page 64). • Your computer supports DDR2 memory. Connect a properly working mouse to the computer, and try using the mouse. R U N T H ...MEMORY PROBLEMS - • Reseat the memory modules (see "Memory" on page 64) to ensure that your computer is successfully communicating with the memory. • Ensure that you begin any of memory supported by your computer, see "Memory" on page 64. • Run the Dell...
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... either turned off or is receiving electrical power, but an internal power problem might be malfunctioning or incorrectly installed. • Remove and then reinstall the memory modules (see "Memory" on page 63).
... either turned off or is receiving electrical power, but an internal power problem might be malfunctioning or incorrectly installed. • Remove and then reinstall the memory modules (see "Memory" on page 63).
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...reinstalled all modules without error. • If available, install properly working memory of the same type into your computer (see "Memory" on page 64). • If the problem persists, contact Dell (see "Contacting Dell" on page 47. A possible USB failure has occurred. None. If...failure has occurred. • If you have two or more memory modules installed, remove the modules, reinstall one module (see "Contacting Dell" on page 108). restart the computer. Memory modules are detected, but a memory failure has occurred. The computer is in recovery mode. Diagnostic ...
...reinstalled all modules without error. • If available, install properly working memory of the same type into your computer (see "Memory" on page 64). • If the problem persists, contact Dell (see "Contacting Dell" on page 47. A possible USB failure has occurred. None. If...failure has occurred. • If you have two or more memory modules installed, remove the modules, reinstall one module (see "Contacting Dell" on page 108). restart the computer. Memory modules are detected, but a memory failure has occurred. The computer is in recovery mode. Diagnostic ...
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... resource conflicts (see "Resolving Software and Hardware Incompatibilities" on page 54). 4 If the problem persists, contact Dell (see "Memory" on -screen messages. Watch your computer (see "Memory" on page 64). • If the problem persists, contact Dell (see "Contacting Dell" on page 108). 1 Determine whether a conflict exists by removing a card and restarting the computer (see...
... resource conflicts (see "Resolving Software and Hardware Incompatibilities" on page 54). 4 If the problem persists, contact Dell (see "Memory" on -screen messages. Watch your computer (see "Memory" on page 64). • If the problem persists, contact Dell (see "Contacting Dell" on page 108). 1 Determine whether a conflict exists by removing a card and restarting the computer (see...
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...utility prior to installing any device, identify whether the driver is the source of specialized commands that use the device. The Dell Diagnostics obtains configuration information for the selected device. A driver is needed. Each device has its driver recognizes. Identifying Drivers If...Maintenance. 3 Click System. 52 Advanced Troubleshooting Tab Configuration Parameters Function Displays your hardware configuration for all devices from system setup, memory, and various internal tests, and it displays the information in the device list in the left pane of all the components ...
...utility prior to installing any device, identify whether the driver is the source of specialized commands that use the device. The Dell Diagnostics obtains configuration information for the selected device. A driver is needed. Each device has its driver recognizes. Identifying Drivers If...Maintenance. 3 Click System. 52 Advanced Troubleshooting Tab Configuration Parameters Function Displays your hardware configuration for all devices from system setup, memory, and various internal tests, and it displays the information in the device list in the left pane of all the components ...
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... install ECC or buffered memory modules. Only unbuffered, non-ECC memory is supported. Your computer supports DDR2 memory. NOTE: Always install DDR2 memory modules in pairs of memory supported by your computer memory by installing an additional memory module. This memory module must be installed ...12 PCI Express x1 connector (SLOT2) 15 floppy drive connector (FLOPPY1) Memory If your computer only has one DDR2 memory module. DDR2 Memory Overview Your computer has a minimum memory configuration of one memory module installed on the system board, you can increase your computer, see...
... install ECC or buffered memory modules. Only unbuffered, non-ECC memory is supported. Your computer supports DDR2 memory. NOTE: Always install DDR2 memory modules in pairs of memory supported by your computer memory by installing an additional memory module. This memory module must be installed ...12 PCI Express x1 connector (SLOT2) 15 floppy drive connector (FLOPPY1) Memory If your computer only has one DDR2 memory module. DDR2 Memory Overview Your computer has a minimum memory configuration of one memory module installed on the system board, you can increase your computer, see...
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... safety instructions located in connectors DIMM_3 and DIMM_4 (black securing clips) NOTE: Memory purchased from Dell is covered under your computer may have, even if you install mixed pairs of memory modules in the Product Information Guide. If possible, do not pair an original... connectors DIMM3 and DIMM4 • If you purchased the new modules from Dell. Removing and Installing Parts 65 Installing Memory CAUTION: Before you install modules in the other connectors. 2 1 1 Channel A: matched pair of memory modules in connectors DIMM_1 and DIMM_2 (white securing clips) 2 Channel B:...
... safety instructions located in connectors DIMM_3 and DIMM_4 (black securing clips) NOTE: Memory purchased from Dell is covered under your computer may have, even if you install mixed pairs of memory modules in the Product Information Guide. If possible, do not pair an original... connectors DIMM3 and DIMM4 • If you purchased the new modules from Dell. Removing and Installing Parts 65 Installing Memory CAUTION: Before you install modules in the other connectors. 2 1 1 Channel A: matched pair of memory modules in connectors DIMM_1 and DIMM_2 (white securing clips) 2 Channel B:...
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NOTICE: To prevent static damage to edge of your body before you touch any of board 2 securing clips (2) 3 connector 66 Removing and Installing Parts You can do so by touching an unpainted metal surface on the computer chassis. 1 Follow the procedures in "Before You Begin" on page 59. 2 Press out the securing clip at each end of the memory module connector. 1 2 3 1 memory connector closer to components inside your computer, discharge static electricity from your computer's electronic components.
NOTICE: To prevent static damage to edge of your body before you touch any of board 2 securing clips (2) 3 connector 66 Removing and Installing Parts You can do so by touching an unpainted metal surface on the computer chassis. 1 Follow the procedures in "Before You Begin" on page 59. 2 Press out the securing clip at each end of the memory module connector. 1 2 3 1 memory connector closer to components inside your computer, discharge static electricity from your computer's electronic components.
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... the module snaps into the computer. 6 Connect your computer and devices to electrical outlets, and then turn them on. 7 When a message appears stating that memory size has changed, press to continue. 8 Log on page 90). NOTICE: To connect a network cable, first plug the cable into the network port or ...equal force to your computer. 9 Right-click the My Computer icon, then click Properties. 10 Click the General tab. 11 To verify that the memory is installed correctly, check the amount of the module. 5 Replace the computer cover (see "Replacing the Computer Cover" on to each end of...
... the module snaps into the computer. 6 Connect your computer and devices to electrical outlets, and then turn them on. 7 When a message appears stating that memory size has changed, press to continue. 8 Log on page 90). NOTICE: To connect a network cable, first plug the cable into the network port or ...equal force to your computer. 9 Right-click the My Computer icon, then click Properties. 10 Click the General tab. 11 To verify that the memory is installed correctly, check the amount of the module. 5 Replace the computer cover (see "Replacing the Computer Cover" on to each end of...
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.... 4 Replace the computer cover (see "Replacing the Computer Cover" on page 59. 2 Press out the securing clip at each end of the memory module connector. 3 Grasp the module and pull up. If the module is difficult to remove, gently ease the module back and forth to electrical ... prevent static damage to components inside your computer, discharge static electricity from your body before you touch any of your computer's electronic components. Your Dell™ computer provides the following slots for PCI and PCI Express cards: • One low-profile PCI card slot • One low-profile...
.... 4 Replace the computer cover (see "Replacing the Computer Cover" on page 59. 2 Press out the securing clip at each end of the memory module connector. 3 Grasp the module and pull up. If the module is difficult to remove, gently ease the module back and forth to electrical ... prevent static damage to components inside your computer, discharge static electricity from your body before you touch any of your computer's electronic components. Your Dell™ computer provides the following slots for PCI and PCI Express cards: • One low-profile PCI card slot • One low-profile...
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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 AMD Athlon 64 AMD...
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 AMD Athlon 64 AMD...
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... Appendix 95 Connectors External connectors: Video Network adapter USB Audio System board connectors: SATA Floppy drive Fan PCI 2.3 PCIe-x1 PCIe-x16 Internal USB Speaker Memory modules Power 12V Power Battery 15-hole VGA connector RJ45 connector two front-panel and four back-panel USB 2.0-compliant connectors six connectors for 10...
... Appendix 95 Connectors External connectors: Video Network adapter USB Audio System board connectors: SATA Floppy drive Fan PCI 2.3 PCIe-x1 PCIe-x16 Internal USB Speaker Memory modules Power 12V Power Battery 15-hole VGA connector RJ45 connector two front-panel and four back-panel USB 2.0-compliant connectors six connectors for 10...