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... Memory 72 Cards 73 PCI Cards 73 PCI Express Cards 77 Drive Panel 82 Removing the Drive Panel 83 Removing the Drive-Panel Insert 84 Replacing the Drive-Panel Insert 84 Replacing the Drive Panel 85 Drives 86 Connecting Drive Cables 87 Drive Interface Connectors 87 Connecting and Disconnecting Drive Cables 88 Hard Drive 88 Removing a Hard Drive 88 Installing a Hard Drive 90 Adding a Second Hard Drive 91 Floppy Drive 93 Removing a Floppy Drive 93 Installing a Floppy Drive 94 Media Card Reader 97 Removing a Media Card Reader 97 Installing a Media Card Reader 99 CD/DVD Drive...
... Memory 72 Cards 73 PCI Cards 73 PCI Express Cards 77 Drive Panel 82 Removing the Drive Panel 83 Removing the Drive-Panel Insert 84 Replacing the Drive-Panel Insert 84 Replacing the Drive Panel 85 Drives 86 Connecting Drive Cables 87 Drive Interface Connectors 87 Connecting and Disconnecting Drive Cables 88 Hard Drive 88 Removing a Hard Drive 88 Installing a Hard Drive 90 Adding a Second Hard Drive 91 Floppy Drive 93 Removing a Floppy Drive 93 Installing a Floppy Drive 94 Media Card Reader 97 Removing a Media Card Reader 97 Installing a Media Card Reader 99 CD/DVD Drive...
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... Select a Device, scroll to support.dell.com and click Downloads. 2 Enter your Service Tag or product model. 3 In the Download Category drop-down menu, click All. 4 Select the operating system and operating system language for components, such at premier.support.dell.com. Certified drivers, patches, and software updates • Desktop System Software (DSS)- Upgrade information for your computer, you use the customized Dell Premier Support website • Upgrades - as memory, the hard drive, and the operating system...
... Select a Device, scroll to support.dell.com and click Downloads. 2 Enter your Service Tag or product model. 3 In the Download Category drop-down menu, click All. 4 Select the operating system and operating system language for components, such at premier.support.dell.com. Certified drivers, patches, and software updates • Desktop System Software (DSS)- Upgrade information for your computer, you use the customized Dell Premier Support website • Upgrades - as memory, the hard drive, and the operating system...
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... of the following Internet connection options: • Dial-up your printer. If you are using a DSL or cable modem connection, contact your ISP for setup instructions. 14 Setting Up and Using Your Computer If you set up connections that provide high-speed Internet access through a telephone line. If the Add New Hardware Wizard window appears, click Cancel. 4 Install the printer driver if necessary. 1 2 3 1 USB connector on computer 2 USB printer cable 3 USB connector on printer 3 Turn on the printer...
... of the following Internet connection options: • Dial-up your printer. If you are using a DSL or cable modem connection, contact your ISP for setup instructions. 14 Setting Up and Using Your Computer If you set up connections that provide high-speed Internet access through a telephone line. If the Add New Hardware Wizard window appears, click Cancel. 4 Install the printer driver if necessary. 1 2 3 1 USB connector on computer 2 USB printer cable 3 USB connector on printer 3 Turn on the printer...
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... recording problems, check for available software patches on your computer or backing up important data. Use blank CD-RWs to write to CDs or to that the settings are correct and click the Disc Copy button. The DVD-writable drives installed in the upper-right corner of the window. The computer copies the data from audio files stored on the Sonic support...
... recording problems, check for available software patches on your computer or backing up important data. Use blank CD-RWs to write to CDs or to that the settings are correct and click the Disc Copy button. The DVD-writable drives installed in the upper-right corner of the window. The computer copies the data from audio files stored on the Sonic support...
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... you are connecting two flat-panel monitors, at least one monitor with a VGA connector and one of them must have a VGA connector. The instructions tell you must have the optional DVI adapter. If you purchased a graphics card that have VGA connectors, you how to connect either monitor to connect and enable your computer 1 optional DVI adapter 4 VGA (blue) connector 2 DVI (white) connector 22 Setting Up and Using Your Computer 3 TV-OUT connector If the integrated video connector is covered by...
... you are connecting two flat-panel monitors, at least one monitor with a VGA connector and one of them must have a VGA connector. The instructions tell you must have the optional DVI adapter. If you purchased a graphics card that have VGA connectors, you how to connect either monitor to connect and enable your computer 1 optional DVI adapter 4 VGA (blue) connector 2 DVI (white) connector 22 Setting Up and Using Your Computer 3 TV-OUT connector If the integrated video connector is covered by...
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...; Windows® desktop displays on the primary monitor. 2 Enable clone mode or extended desktop mode in the Help and Support Center (click the Start button, click Help and Support, click User and system guides, click Device guides, and then click the guide for your graphics card). Changing the Display Settings 1 After you can drag objects from one end of the S-video cable to a Network Adapter NOTICE: Plug the network cable into the modem connector on the computer. Setting Up a Home and Office Network Connecting...
...; Windows® desktop displays on the primary monitor. 2 Enable clone mode or extended desktop mode in the Help and Support Center (click the Start button, click Help and Support, click User and system guides, click Device guides, and then click the guide for your graphics card). Changing the Display Settings 1 After you can drag objects from one end of the S-video cable to a Network Adapter NOTICE: Plug the network cable into the modem connector on the computer. Setting Up a Home and Office Network Connecting...
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... the problem, then use Windows XP Device Driver Rollback to the operating state that existed before you installed the new driver (see if any device has an exclamation point (a yellow circle with the previously installed version. 1 Click the Start button and click Control Panel. 2 Under Pick a Category, click Performance and Maintenance. 3 Click System. 4 In the System Properties window, click the Hardware tab. 5 Click Device Manager. 6 Right-click the device for Dell™...
... the problem, then use Windows XP Device Driver Rollback to the operating state that existed before you installed the new driver (see if any device has an exclamation point (a yellow circle with the previously installed version. 1 Click the Start button and click Control Panel. 2 Under Pick a Category, click Performance and Maintenance. 3 Click System. 4 In the System Properties window, click the Hardware tab. 5 Click Device Manager. 6 Right-click the device for Dell™...
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... Support. 2 Type hardware troubleshooter in the Search field and click the arrow to start the search. 3 Click Hardware Troubleshooter in the Search Results list. 4 In the Hardware Troubleshooter list, click I need to resolve a hardware conflict on the hard drive and removes any applications installed after you received the computer. Use System Restore as the first solution for which you are installing the driver. 6 Click the Driver tab and click Update Driver. 7 Click Install from a list or specific location...
... Support. 2 Type hardware troubleshooter in the Search field and click the arrow to start the search. 3 Click Hardware Troubleshooter in the Search Results list. 4 In the Hardware Troubleshooter list, click I need to resolve a hardware conflict on the hard drive and removes any applications installed after you received the computer. Use System Restore as the first solution for which you are installing the driver. 6 Click the Driver tab and click Update Driver. 7 Click Install from a list or specific location...
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... see and select restore points. To access the Windows Help and Support Center, see "Using Windows XP Device Driver Rollback" on page 9. If that allows you restore the computer to an earlier operating state, save and close any open files and exit any open programs. Do not alter, open, or delete any files or programs until the system restoration is complete. 1 Click the Start button, point to...
... see and select restore points. To access the Windows Help and Support Center, see "Using Windows XP Device Driver Rollback" on page 9. If that allows you restore the computer to an earlier operating state, save and close any open files and exit any open programs. Do not alter, open, or delete any files or programs until the system restoration is complete. 1 Click the Start button, point to...
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... empty card-slot openings is captive, it into the computer. 5 Replace the computer cover, reconnect the computer and devices to electrical outlets, and then turn them on. 6 Remove the card's driver from the operating system. Removing and Installing Parts 77 12 If you installed an add-in network adapter and want to disable the integrated network adapter: a Enter system setup (see "Removing a PCI Express Card" on page 82. PCI Express Cards Your computer supports one PCI Express x16 card and one PCI...
... empty card-slot openings is captive, it into the computer. 5 Replace the computer cover, reconnect the computer and devices to electrical outlets, and then turn them on. 6 Remove the card's driver from the operating system. Removing and Installing Parts 77 12 If you installed an add-in network adapter and want to disable the integrated network adapter: a Enter system setup (see "Removing a PCI Express Card" on page 82. PCI Express Cards Your computer supports one PCI Express x16 card and one PCI...
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... cards. NOTICE: To connect a network cable, first plug the cable into the network device and then plug it into the computer. 7 Replace the computer cover, reconnect the computer and devices to electrical outlets, and then turn them on. 8 Remove the card's driver from the operating system. 9 If you removed an add-in network connector: a Enter system setup (see "System Setup" on page 113), select Audio Controller, and then change the setting to On. NOTE: Installing filler brackets over empty card-slot openings...
... cards. NOTICE: To connect a network cable, first plug the cable into the network device and then plug it into the computer. 7 Replace the computer cover, reconnect the computer and devices to electrical outlets, and then turn them on. 8 Remove the card's driver from the operating system. 9 If you removed an add-in network connector: a Enter system setup (see "System Setup" on page 113), select Audio Controller, and then change the setting to On. NOTE: Installing filler brackets over empty card-slot openings...
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... pad, that will sufficiently cushion it. 1 Check the documentation for the drive to verify that it is configured for your computer and devices to be certain that came with the drive for instructions on installing any software required for drive operation. 92 Removing and Installing Parts Instead, set it into the computer. 10 Connect your computer. 2 Follow the procedures in "Before You Begin" on...
... pad, that will sufficiently cushion it. 1 Check the documentation for the drive to verify that it is configured for your computer and devices to be certain that came with the drive for instructions on installing any software required for drive operation. 92 Removing and Installing Parts Instead, set it into the computer. 10 Connect your computer. 2 Follow the procedures in "Before You Begin" on...
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NOTICE: To connect a network cable, first plug the cable into the network device and then plug it into the computer. 10 Connect your computer works correctly by running the Dell Diagnostics (see "Replacing the Computer Cover" on page 106). See the documentation that came with the drive for instructions on installing any software required for drive operation. 11 Enter system setup (see "System Setup" on page 113) and select the appropriate Diskette Drive option. 12 Verify that...
NOTICE: To connect a network cable, first plug the cable into the network device and then plug it into the computer. 10 Connect your computer works correctly by running the Dell Diagnostics (see "Replacing the Computer Cover" on page 106). See the documentation that came with the drive for instructions on installing any software required for drive operation. 11 Enter system setup (see "System Setup" on page 113) and select the appropriate Diskette Drive option. 12 Verify that...
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... "Replacing the Computer Cover" on page 106). 7 Replace the drive panel (see "Dell Diagnostics" on page 85). 1 2 1 power cable 2 data cable 5 Check all cable connections, and fold cables out of the way to their electrical outlets, and turn them on. NOTICE: To connect a network cable, first plug the cable into the network device and then plug it into the computer. 8 Connect your computer works correctly by running the Dell Diagnostics (see "Replacing the Drive Panel" on page 50). 104 Removing and Installing Parts
... "Replacing the Computer Cover" on page 106). 7 Replace the drive panel (see "Dell Diagnostics" on page 85). 1 2 1 power cable 2 data cable 5 Check all cable connections, and fold cables out of the way to their electrical outlets, and turn them on. NOTICE: To connect a network cable, first plug the cable into the network device and then plug it into the computer. 8 Connect your computer works correctly by running the Dell Diagnostics (see "Replacing the Drive Panel" on page 50). 104 Removing and Installing Parts
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... a supported processor is primary when two video controllers are 1MB and 8MB. NOTE: Changing the acoustics setting does not alter your system setup program's password security feature and allows you to be noisier. Enables or disables internal USB for Flexbay (On default) Enables or disables the onboard audio controller. Video Primary Video (Auto default) Video Memory Size (8 MB default) Specifies which video controller is installed. • Bypass - The hard drive operates at its most quiet setting. • Suggested - NOTE: This USB option...
... a supported processor is primary when two video controllers are 1MB and 8MB. NOTE: Changing the acoustics setting does not alter your system setup program's password security feature and allows you to be noisier. Enables or disables internal USB for Flexbay (On default) Enables or disables the onboard audio controller. Video Primary Video (Auto default) Video Memory Size (8 MB default) Specifies which video controller is installed. • Bypass - The hard drive operates at its most quiet setting. • Suggested - NOTE: This USB option...
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... safety instructions located in the Product Information Guide. 1 Follow the procedures in the Product Information Guide. Clean your computer, disconnect the computer from the electrical outlet. c Place the password jumper plug on page 68). NOTICE: To connect a network cable, first plug the cable into the network port or device and then plug it into the network device and then plug it back upon the password (CLRPSWD) pins. 3 Close the computer cover (see "Replacing...
... safety instructions located in the Product Information Guide. 1 Follow the procedures in the Product Information Guide. Clean your computer, disconnect the computer from the electrical outlet. c Place the password jumper plug on page 68). NOTICE: To connect a network cable, first plug the cable into the network port or device and then plug it into the network device and then plug it back upon the password (CLRPSWD) pins. 3 Close the computer cover (see "Replacing...
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... port - A parallel connector design that provides a constant, high-speed Internet connection through an analog telephone line. EIDE - An improved version of users. EMI - Electrical interference caused by a specific group of the IDE interface for distributed desktop, network, enterprise, and Internet environments. electrostatic discharge - Examples include video, modem, and sound cards. ExpressCards support both the PCI Express and USB 2.0 standard. Express Service Code service may not be written to use a second monitor...
... port - A parallel connector design that provides a constant, high-speed Internet connection through an analog telephone line. EIDE - An improved version of users. EMI - Electrical interference caused by a specific group of the IDE interface for distributed desktop, network, enterprise, and Internet environments. electrostatic discharge - Examples include video, modem, and sound cards. ExpressCards support both the PCI Express and USB 2.0 standard. Express Service Code service may not be written to use a second monitor...
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... access to authenticate a user on the capabilities of the monitor, the video controller and its corresponding folder or file without converting it to install and configure hardware and software. Setup program differs from entering the computer through the electrical outlet. Subscriber Identity Module - Sony/Philips Digital Interface - super-video graphics array - A bar code label on the system board that identifies your computer. Battery-powered clock on your Windows desktop...
... access to authenticate a user on the capabilities of the monitor, the video controller and its corresponding folder or file without converting it to install and configure hardware and software. Setup program differs from entering the computer through the electrical outlet. Subscriber Identity Module - Sony/Philips Digital Interface - super-video graphics array - A bar code label on the system board that identifies your computer. Battery-powered clock on your Windows desktop...
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... ultra extended graphics array - A video standard for example, Windows Notepad uses a text editor. V video controller - The circuitry on a video card or on , and they can be daisy-chained together. video memory - Memory that supports resolutions up to video. Video memory is no electrical power. The amount of video memory installed primarily influences the number of speakers, printer, broadband devices (DSL and cable modems), imaging devices, or storage devices. video mode - Character-based software, such as a USB-compatible keyboard, mouse, joystick, scanner, set of...
... ultra extended graphics array - A video standard for example, Windows Notepad uses a text editor. V video controller - The circuitry on a video card or on , and they can be daisy-chained together. video memory - Memory that supports resolutions up to video. Video memory is no electrical power. The amount of video memory installed primarily influences the number of speakers, printer, broadband devices (DSL and cable modems), imaging devices, or storage devices. video mode - Character-based software, such as a USB-compatible keyboard, mouse, joystick, scanner, set of...
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... printer cable, 13 connecting, 13 problems, 42 setting up, 13 USB, 13 problems battery, 31 blue screen, 37 CD drive, 32 CD-RW drive, 33 computer crashes, 36-37 computer stops responding, 36 Dell Diagnostics, 50 diagnostic lights, 47 drives, 32 DVD drive, 32 e-mail, 33 error messages, 34 general, 36 hard drive, 33 Internet, 33 keyboard, 35 Media Card Reader, 38 memory, 39 modem, 33 monitor is blank, 45 monitor is hard to read, 45 mouse, 39 network, 40 power, 41 power light...
... printer cable, 13 connecting, 13 problems, 42 setting up, 13 USB, 13 problems battery, 31 blue screen, 37 CD drive, 32 CD-RW drive, 33 computer crashes, 36-37 computer stops responding, 36 Dell Diagnostics, 50 diagnostic lights, 47 drives, 32 DVD drive, 32 e-mail, 33 error messages, 34 general, 36 hard drive, 33 Internet, 33 keyboard, 35 Media Card Reader, 38 memory, 39 modem, 33 monitor is blank, 45 monitor is hard to read, 45 mouse, 39 network, 40 power, 41 power light...
