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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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... A program crashes repeatedly 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 speakers 43 No sound from headphones 44 Video and Monitor Problems 44 The screen is blank 44 The screen is difficult to read 45 4 Contents
... A program crashes repeatedly 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 speakers 43 No sound from headphones 44 Video and Monitor Problems 44 The screen is blank 44 The screen is difficult to read 45 4 Contents
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... computers with a sound card, use the connector on the card. 10 USB 2.0 connectors (4) Use the back, rear-quad USB connectors for devices that typically remain (rear quad) connected, such as joysticks, cameras, or bootable USB devices. 11 VGA video connector If your monitor has a VGA connector,... plug it is recommended that you use the connector on the card. 8 center/subwoofer LFE Use the (orange) center/subwoofer connector to the printer owner...
... computers with a sound card, use the connector on the card. 10 USB 2.0 connectors (4) Use the back, rear-quad USB connectors for devices that typically remain (rear quad) connected, such as joysticks, cameras, or bootable USB devices. 11 VGA video connector If your monitor has a VGA connector,... plug it is recommended that you use the connector on the card. 8 center/subwoofer LFE Use the (orange) center/subwoofer connector to the printer owner...
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.... E N S U R E T H A T T H E C O R R E C T A U D I O S O L U T I O N I S E N A B L E D I N T H E B I N D O W S V O L U M E C O N T R O L - The screen is blank CHECK THE MONITOR CABLE CONNECTION - • Ensure that the headphone cable is connected as shown on page 13). If an optional video card is installed, check that the sound is not muted. Turn off nearby fans, fluorescent lights, or halogen lamps to have missing pins. 44 Solving Problems...
.... E N S U R E T H A T T H E C O R R E C T A U D I O S O L U T I O N I S E N A B L E D I N T H E B I N D O W S V O L U M E C O N T R O L - The screen is blank CHECK THE MONITOR CABLE CONNECTION - • Ensure that the headphone cable is connected as shown on page 13). If an optional video card is installed, check that the sound is not muted. Turn off nearby fans, fluorescent lights, or halogen lamps to have missing pins. 44 Solving Problems...
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...for resource conflicts (see "Resolving Software and Hardware Incompatibilities" on page 54). 4 If the problem persists, contact Dell (see "Cards" on page 64), and then restart the computer. Advanced Troubleshooting 49 If the computer starts normally, reinstall an ...Dell (see "Contacting Dell" on page 108). 1 Determine whether a conflict exists by removing a card and restarting the computer (see "Contacting Dell" on -screen messages. If the computer starts normally, troubleshoot the last card removed from the computer for on page 108). Routine system activity subsequent to video...
...for resource conflicts (see "Resolving Software and Hardware Incompatibilities" on page 54). 4 If the problem persists, contact Dell (see "Cards" on page 64), and then restart the computer. Advanced Troubleshooting 49 If the computer starts normally, reinstall an ...Dell (see "Contacting Dell" on page 108). 1 Determine whether a conflict exists by removing a card and restarting the computer (see "Contacting Dell" on -screen messages. If the computer starts normally, troubleshoot the last card removed from the computer for on page 108). Routine system activity subsequent to video...
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... 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™ Sempron up to 1 MB per core up to 256 KB for..., 512-MB, or 1-GB non-ECC 256 MB 4 GB nVidia GeForce 6150LE eight 24 4 Mb integrated network interface Capable of 10/100 communication nVidia integrated video (DirectX 9.0c Shader Model 3.0 Graphics Processing Unit) or PCI Express x16 graphics...
... 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™ Sempron up to 1 MB per core up to 256 KB for..., 512-MB, or 1-GB non-ECC 256 MB 4 GB nVidia GeForce 6150LE eight 24 4 Mb integrated network interface Capable of 10/100 communication nVidia integrated video (DirectX 9.0c Shader Model 3.0 Graphics Processing Unit) or PCI Express x16 graphics...
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...valid System password to be assigned and verified. Video Primary Video (Auto default) Video Memory Size (64MB default) This setting specifies which video controller is primary when there is selected, the add-in video controller will override the integrated video controller. Admin Password Displays the current status of ...administrator password at its performance is not entered here, the user can view but its maximum speed. NOTE: A PCI Express graphics card will be noisier, but not modify system setup fields. NOTE: Switching to performance mode may cause the drive to be used ...
...valid System password to be assigned and verified. Video Primary Video (Auto default) Video Memory Size (64MB default) This setting specifies which video controller is primary when there is selected, the add-in video controller will override the integrated video controller. Admin Password Displays the current status of ...administrator password at its performance is not entered here, the user can view but its maximum speed. NOTE: A PCI Express graphics card will be noisier, but not modify system setup fields. NOTE: Switching to performance mode may cause the drive to be used ...
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...specific group of memory. EPP - enhanced parallel port - A parallel connector design that provides improved bidirectional data transmission. expansion card - Glossary 129 A group of computers, programs, and devices on a network that allows the operating system to control a...and correction - expansion slot - ExpressCard - Express Service Code - Use the Express Service Code when contacting Dell for digital transmission between a computer and a digital video display. Also referred to use a second monitor as a unit with common rules and procedures for distributed ...
...specific group of memory. EPP - enhanced parallel port - A parallel connector design that provides improved bidirectional data transmission. expansion card - Glossary 129 A group of computers, programs, and devices on a network that allows the operating system to control a...and correction - expansion slot - ExpressCard - Express Service Code - Use the Express Service Code when contacting Dell for digital transmission between a computer and a digital video display. Also referred to use a second monitor as a unit with common rules and procedures for distributed ...
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...computers over analog telephone lines. Mini PCI - A standard for maintaining computer configuration information such as communication NICs. A small card designed for computer processors, buses, and interfaces are common types of different speeds, they will operate at start-up. modem...adapter - A modification to programs and computer functions, such as video, drives, and networks. PCI Express can set and the device are often measured in RAM. Personal Computer Memory Card International Association - The organization that establishes standards for providing quick access...
...computers over analog telephone lines. Mini PCI - A standard for maintaining computer configuration information such as communication NICs. A small card designed for computer processors, buses, and interfaces are common types of different speeds, they will operate at start-up. modem...adapter - A modification to programs and computer functions, such as video, drives, and networks. PCI Express can set and the device are often measured in RAM. Personal Computer Memory Card International Association - The organization that establishes standards for providing quick access...
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... Typical SVGA resolutions are 800 x 600 and 1024 x 768. A connector used programs, files, folders, and drives. super-extended graphics array - A video standard for video cards and controllers that allows the transfer of audio from an analog format, which occur when the voltage drops more than 20 percent below the... mode that provides quick access to frequently used to attach a TV or digital audio device to save energy. When you call Dell for video cards and controllers. Strike Zone™ - A video standard for customer service or technical support. SXGA - SVGA - Smart...
... Typical SVGA resolutions are 800 x 600 and 1024 x 768. A connector used programs, files, folders, and drives. super-extended graphics array - A video standard for video cards and controllers that allows the transfer of audio from an analog format, which occur when the voltage drops more than 20 percent below the... mode that provides quick access to frequently used to attach a TV or digital audio device to save energy. When you call Dell for video cards and controllers. Strike Zone™ - A video standard for customer service or technical support. SXGA - SVGA - Smart...
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... devices can be connected and disconnected while the computer is infected, the boot virus may also provide voltage regulation. The circuitry on a video card or on , and they can be daisy-chained together. A mode that supports resolutions up to your computer. Graphics-based software, such... a portable computer to destroy data stored on a monitor. Small UPS systems provide battery power for video cards and controllers that describes how text and graphics are plugged directly in to video functions. UTP - Describes a type of memory chips dedicated to a 4-pin socket on a metal...
... devices can be connected and disconnected while the computer is infected, the boot virus may also provide voltage regulation. The circuitry on a video card or on , and they can be daisy-chained together. A mode that supports resolutions up to your computer. Graphics-based software, such... a portable computer to destroy data stored on a monitor. Small UPS systems provide battery power for video cards and controllers that describes how text and graphics are plugged directly in to video functions. UTP - Describes a type of memory chips dedicated to a 4-pin socket on a metal...
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... which has a filename extension of .zip. WHr - Change your favorite picture and make it . WXGA - X XGA - extended graphics array - A video standard for video cards and controllers that cannot be installed or removed with each other over the air waves using cellular technology and covering a much larger geographic area... to 100 MB of current flowing at 1 volt. wide-aspect extended graphics array - A video standard for 2 hours. A type of power for 1 hour or 33 W for video cards and controllers that communicate with no stress applied to either the chip or its write-protect tab...
... which has a filename extension of .zip. WHr - Change your favorite picture and make it . WXGA - X XGA - extended graphics array - A video standard for video cards and controllers that cannot be installed or removed with each other over the air waves using cellular technology and covering a much larger geographic area... to 100 MB of current flowing at 1 volt. wide-aspect extended graphics array - A video standard for 2 hours. A type of power for 1 hour or 33 W for video cards and controllers that communicate with no stress applied to either the chip or its write-protect tab...
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...boot sequence about, 102 changing, 103 option settings, 102 booting to a USB device, 103 C cards installing PCI, 69 PCI, 68 PCI Express, 68 PCI Express slots, 15 PCI slots, 15... state, 54 stops responding, 36 connectors headphone, 14 power, 15 USB, 14 VGA, 17 video, 17 copying CDs general information, 22 helpful tips, 23 how to, 22 copying DVDs general..., 23 how to, 22 cover removing, 60 replacing, 90 D Dell contacting, 108 support policy, 107 Dell Diagnostics, 50 Dell support site, 11 diagnostic lights, 47 diagnostics Dell, 50 lights, 14, 47 documentation End User License Agreement, 9 ergonomics...
...boot sequence about, 102 changing, 103 option settings, 102 booting to a USB device, 103 C cards installing PCI, 69 PCI, 68 PCI Express, 68 PCI Express slots, 15 PCI slots, 15... state, 54 stops responding, 36 connectors headphone, 14 power, 15 USB, 14 VGA, 17 video, 17 copying CDs general information, 22 helpful tips, 23 how to, 22 copying DVDs general..., 23 how to, 22 cover removing, 60 replacing, 90 D Dell contacting, 108 support policy, 107 Dell Diagnostics, 50 Dell support site, 11 diagnostic lights, 47 diagnostics Dell, 50 lights, 14, 47 documentation End User License Agreement, 9 ergonomics...