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... Problems 43 No sound from speakers 43 No sound from headphones 44 Video and Monitor Problems 44 If the screen is blank 44 If the screen is difficult to read 45 3 Troubleshooting Tools Diagnostic Lights 47 Dell Diagnostics 50 Dell Diagnostics Main Menu 50 Drivers 51 What Is a Driver 51 Identifying Drivers 52 Reinstalling Drivers 52 Resolving Software...
... Problems 43 No sound from speakers 43 No sound from headphones 44 Video and Monitor Problems 44 If the screen is blank 44 If the screen is difficult to read 45 3 Troubleshooting Tools Diagnostic Lights 47 Dell Diagnostics 50 Dell Diagnostics Main Menu 50 Drivers 51 What Is a Driver 51 Identifying Drivers 52 Reinstalling Drivers 52 Resolving Software...
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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 N D O W S V O L U M E C O N T R O L - Click or double-click the speaker icon in the ...by testing it with another device, such as shown on the setup diagram for your screen. See "Manually Reinstalling Drivers" on page 53. See "Resolving Software and Hardware Incompatibilities" on page 53. Ensure that the electrical outlet ...I N S T A L L T H E S O U N D D R I G H T - NOTE: See the monitor documentation for monitor cable connectors to ensure that the sound is lit or blinking, the monitor has power.
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 N D O W S V O L U M E C O N T R O L - Click or double-click the speaker icon in the ...by testing it with another device, such as shown on the setup diagram for your screen. See "Manually Reinstalling Drivers" on page 53. See "Resolving Software and Hardware Incompatibilities" on page 53. Ensure that the electrical outlet ...I N S T A L L T H E S O U N D D R I G H T - NOTE: See the monitor documentation for monitor cable connectors to ensure that the sound is lit or blinking, the monitor has power.
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...open . Cables routed over the cards can prevent the computer cover from closing properly or cause damage to the equipment. 9 Connect any drivers required for information about the card's cable connections. Do not connect the network cable to Off. Removing and Installing Parts 75 See ...external audio devices to the microphone, speaker/headphone, or line-in connectors on the back panel. 12 If you installed a sound card: a Enter system setup (see "Contacting Dell" on page 107), select Audio Controller, and then change the setting to secure the card(s). Removing a PCI Card 1 Follow...
...open . Cables routed over the cards can prevent the computer cover from closing properly or cause damage to the equipment. 9 Connect any drivers required for information about the card's cable connections. Do not connect the network cable to Off. Removing and Installing Parts 75 See ...external audio devices to the microphone, speaker/headphone, or line-in connectors on the back panel. 12 If you installed a sound card: a Enter system setup (see "Contacting Dell" on page 107), select Audio Controller, and then change the setting to secure the card(s). Removing a PCI Card 1 Follow...
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... You Begin" on the back panel of the computer. 7 If you are replacing a card, remove the current driver for an illustration of the card retention door). 76 Removing and Installing Parts If you removed a sound card: a Enter system setup (see "Installing a PCI Card" on page 107), select Audio Controller, and then change...
... You Begin" on the back panel of the computer. 7 If you are replacing a card, remove the current driver for an illustration of the card retention door). 76 Removing and Installing Parts If you removed a sound card: a Enter system setup (see "Installing a PCI Card" on page 107), select Audio Controller, and then change...
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... external audio devices to the microphone, speaker/headphone, or line-in connectors on the back panel. 14 If you need a filler bracket, contact Dell (see "Installing a PCI Card" on page 120). Because the door is necessary to pivot the door open position (see "Contacting...snap it into place. 6 Close the card retention door to the add-in a secure location. 4 If you installed a sound card: a Enter system setup (see "System Setup" on . 8 Remove the card's driver from the two tab slots holding it into the computer. 7 Replace the computer cover, reconnect the computer and devices to...
... external audio devices to the microphone, speaker/headphone, or line-in connectors on the back panel. 14 If you need a filler bracket, contact Dell (see "Installing a PCI Card" on page 120). Because the door is necessary to pivot the door open position (see "Contacting...snap it into place. 6 Close the card retention door to the add-in a secure location. 4 If you installed a sound card: a Enter system setup (see "System Setup" on . 8 Remove the card's driver from the two tab slots holding it into the computer. 7 Replace the computer cover, reconnect the computer and devices to...
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...To guard against electrical shock, always unplug your computer from the electrical outlet before removing the cover. Drive Panel CAUTION: Before you begin any drivers required for the card as described in network connector: a Enter system setup (see "System Setup" on page 107), select Audio Controller, ...and then change the setting to On. sliding plate lever sliding plate drive panel 80 Removing and Installing Parts 9 If you removed a sound card: a Enter system setup (see "System Setup" on page 107), select Integrated NIC, and then change the setting to On. b Connect...
...To guard against electrical shock, always unplug your computer from the electrical outlet before removing the cover. Drive Panel CAUTION: Before you begin any drivers required for the card as described in network connector: a Enter system setup (see "System Setup" on page 107), select Audio Controller, ...and then change the setting to On. sliding plate lever sliding plate drive panel 80 Removing and Installing Parts 9 If you removed a sound card: a Enter system setup (see "System Setup" on page 107), select Integrated NIC, and then change the setting to On. b Connect...
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See sound B battery problems, 31 replacing, 100 BIOS, 107 boot sequence about, 113 changing, 114 option settings, 113 booting to a USB device, 114 C cards installing PCI, 73 ... support site, 10 diagnostic lights, 47 diagnostics Dell, 50 lights, 47, 62 documentation End User License Agreement, 9 ergonomics, 9 Finding Information, 9 online, 10 Product Information Guide, 9 regulatory, 9 safety, 9 Setup Diagram, 9 warranty, 9 drive panel, 62, 80 removing, 80 replacing, 82 drive-panel insert removing, 81 replacing, 82 drivers about, 51 identifying, 52 Index 139...
See sound B battery problems, 31 replacing, 100 BIOS, 107 boot sequence about, 113 changing, 114 option settings, 113 booting to a USB device, 114 C cards installing PCI, 73 ... support site, 10 diagnostic lights, 47 diagnostics Dell, 50 lights, 47, 62 documentation End User License Agreement, 9 ergonomics, 9 Finding Information, 9 online, 10 Product Information Guide, 9 regulatory, 9 safety, 9 Setup Diagram, 9 warranty, 9 drive panel, 62, 80 removing, 80 replacing, 82 drive-panel insert removing, 81 replacing, 82 drivers about, 51 identifying, 52 Index 139...
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...61 settings system setup, 107 Setup Diagram, 9 software Hyper-Threading, 27 problems, 37-38 sound problems, 43 volume, 43 speaker problems, 43 volume, 43 specifications audio, 104 computer information,...physical, 106 power, 106 processor, 103 technical, 103 video, 104 standby mode, 25 support contacting Dell, 120 policy, 118 support website, 10 system board, 67 System Restore, 53-54 system setup... vents, 62 front panel, 62 volume adjusting, 43 W warranty information, 9 Windows XP Device Driver Rollback, 52 Files and Settings Transfer Wizard, 27 Hardware Troubleshooter, 53 Help and Support Center, ...
...61 settings system setup, 107 Setup Diagram, 9 software Hyper-Threading, 27 problems, 37-38 sound problems, 43 volume, 43 speaker problems, 43 volume, 43 specifications audio, 104 computer information,...physical, 106 power, 106 processor, 103 technical, 103 video, 104 standby mode, 25 support contacting Dell, 120 policy, 118 support website, 10 system board, 67 System Restore, 53-54 system setup... vents, 62 front panel, 62 volume adjusting, 43 W warranty information, 9 Windows XP Device Driver Rollback, 52 Files and Settings Transfer Wizard, 27 Hardware Troubleshooter, 53 Help and Support Center, ...
Service Manual
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...first plug the cable into the network port or device and then plug it into the computer. 11. If you installed a sound card: a. Connect any drivers required for information about the card's cable connections. Replace the computer cover, reconnect the computer and devices to the microphone, ...Audio Controller, and then change the setting to Off. Cables routed over or behind the cards. b. Do not connect the network cable to the sound card's connectors. Connect external audio devices to the integrated connector on the back panel. 14. 1 alignment guide 3 release tab 2 alignment bar...
...first plug the cable into the network port or device and then plug it into the computer. 11. If you installed a sound card: a. Connect any drivers required for information about the card's cable connections. Replace the computer cover, reconnect the computer and devices to the microphone, ...Audio Controller, and then change the setting to Off. Cables routed over or behind the cards. b. Do not connect the network cable to the sound card's connectors. Connect external audio devices to the integrated connector on the back panel. 14. 1 alignment guide 3 release tab 2 alignment bar...
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... on the back panel of the computer. Connect the network cable to the audio connectors on the back panel of the computer. 9. If you removed a sound card: a. If you are removing but not replacing a card, see "Installing a PCI Card." Because the door is necessary to On. NOTICE: To connect...the empty card-slot opening. PCI Express Cards Your computer supports one PCI Express x16 card and one PCI Express x1 card. Remove the card's driver from the inside to pivot the door open position. 4. b. Enter system setup, select Integrated NIC, and then change the setting to maintain ...
... on the back panel of the computer. Connect the network cable to the audio connectors on the back panel of the computer. 9. If you removed a sound card: a. If you are removing but not replacing a card, see "Installing a PCI Card." Because the door is necessary to On. NOTICE: To connect...the empty card-slot opening. PCI Express Cards Your computer supports one PCI Express x16 card and one PCI Express x1 card. Remove the card's driver from the inside to pivot the door open position. 4. b. Enter system setup, select Integrated NIC, and then change the setting to maintain ...
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...add-in network adapter and want to the microphone, speaker/headphone, or line-in connectors on the back panel. 15. If you installed a sound card: a. Remove the computer cover. 3. Do not connect external audio devices to disable the integrated network adapter: a. Connect the network cable to... on the back panel. 16. If your computer includes a card retention mechanism, to release the mechanism from the top: a. Install any drivers required for the card as described in "Before You Begin." 2. Connect external audio devices to Off. Follow the procedures in the card documentation...
...add-in network adapter and want to the microphone, speaker/headphone, or line-in connectors on the back panel. 15. If you installed a sound card: a. Remove the computer cover. 3. Do not connect external audio devices to disable the integrated network adapter: a. Connect the network cable to... on the back panel. 16. If your computer includes a card retention mechanism, to release the mechanism from the top: a. Install any drivers required for the card as described in "Before You Begin." 2. Connect external audio devices to Off. Follow the procedures in the card documentation...
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The brackets also keep dust and dirt out of your computer from the operating system. 10. Remove the card's driver from the electrical outlet before removing the cover. Connect external audio devices to electrical outlets, and then turn them on. 9. If you begin any of ... of the computer. CAUTION: To guard against electrical shock, always unplug your computer. Connect the network cable to snap it into place. 8. If you removed a sound card: a. b.
The brackets also keep dust and dirt out of your computer from the operating system. 10. Remove the card's driver from the electrical outlet before removing the cover. Connect external audio devices to electrical outlets, and then turn them on. 9. If you begin any of ... of the computer. CAUTION: To guard against electrical shock, always unplug your computer. Connect the network cable to snap it into place. 8. If you removed a sound card: a. b.