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Dell™ Dimension™ E520 Service Tag Owner's Manual cover latch release CD or DVD eject button CD or DVD activity light FlexBay for optional floppy drive or Media Card Reader microphone connector headphone connector diagnostic lights hard-drive activity light power button/ power activity light USB 2.0 connectors (2) power connector network adapter Model DCSM sound connectors (integrated) (6) optional VGA video connector (integrated) USB 2.0 connectors (6) PCI Express graphics card card slots for PCI Express x16 (1), PCI (2), PCI Express x1 (1) www.dell.com | support.dell.com
Dell™ Dimension™ E520 Service Tag Owner's Manual cover latch release CD or DVD eject button CD or DVD activity light FlexBay for optional floppy drive or Media Card Reader microphone connector headphone connector diagnostic lights hard-drive activity light power button/ power activity light USB 2.0 connectors (2) power connector network adapter Model DCSM sound connectors (integrated) (6) optional VGA video connector (integrated) USB 2.0 connectors (6) PCI Express graphics card card slots for PCI Express x16 (1), PCI (2), PCI Express x1 (1) www.dell.com | support.dell.com
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... Picture 17 Copying CDs and DVDs 18 How to Copy a CD or DVD 18 Using Blank CDs and DVDs 18 Helpful Tips 19 Using a Media Card Reader (Optional 20 Connecting Two Monitors 22 Connecting Two Monitors With VGA Connectors 22 Connecting One Monitor With a VGA Connector and One Monitor With a DVI Connector...
... Picture 17 Copying CDs and DVDs 18 How to Copy a CD or DVD 18 Using Blank CDs and DVDs 18 Helpful Tips 19 Using a Media Card Reader (Optional 20 Connecting Two Monitors 22 Connecting Two Monitors With VGA Connectors 22 Connecting One Monitor With a VGA Connector and One Monitor With a DVI Connector...
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... Option ROM Utility 29 Recovering From a Single Hard Drive Failure Using the Intel Matrix Storage Manager 29 Setting Your Computer to RAID-Enabled Mode 30 Dell™ DataSafe (Optional 30 2 Solving Problems 31 Troubleshooting Tips 31 Battery Problems 31 Drive Problems 32 CD and DVD drive problems 32 Hard drive problems... repeatedly 37 A program is designed for an earlier Microsoft® Windows® operating system 37 A solid blue screen appears 37 Other software problems 37 Media Card Reader Problems 38 Memory Problems 39 Mouse Problems 39 Network Problems 40 4 Contents
... Option ROM Utility 29 Recovering From a Single Hard Drive Failure Using the Intel Matrix Storage Manager 29 Setting Your Computer to RAID-Enabled Mode 30 Dell™ DataSafe (Optional 30 2 Solving Problems 31 Troubleshooting Tips 31 Battery Problems 31 Drive Problems 32 CD and DVD drive problems 32 Hard drive problems... repeatedly 37 A program is designed for an earlier Microsoft® Windows® operating system 37 A solid blue screen appears 37 Other software problems 37 Media Card Reader Problems 38 Memory Problems 39 Mouse Problems 39 Network Problems 40 4 Contents
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... 68 Memory 69 DDR2 Memory Overview 69 Addressing Memory With 4-GB Configurations 70 Installing Memory 70 Removing 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... 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 100 Removing a CD/DVD Drive 100 Installing a CD/DVD Drive 102 6 Contents
... 68 Memory 69 DDR2 Memory Overview 69 Addressing Memory With 4-GB Configurations 70 Installing Memory 70 Removing 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... 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 100 Removing a CD/DVD Drive 100 Installing a CD/DVD Drive 102 6 Contents
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...; SmartMedia (SMC) • CompactFlash Type I and II (CF I/II) • MicroDrive Card • SecureDigital Card (SD) • MultiMediaCard (MMC) • Memory Stick (MS/MS Pro) For information on installing a Media Card Reader, see "Installing a Media Card Reader" on the CD-RW and try again. You can erase the data on page 99. 20 Setting ... until you record the project permanently to a blank CD-R. • See the Sonic website at www.sonic.com for additional information. Using a Media Card Reader (Optional) Use the Media Card Reader to transfer data directly to your computer.
...; SmartMedia (SMC) • CompactFlash Type I and II (CF I/II) • MicroDrive Card • SecureDigital Card (SD) • MultiMediaCard (MMC) • Memory Stick (MS/MS Pro) For information on installing a Media Card Reader, see "Installing a Media Card Reader" on the CD-RW and try again. You can erase the data on page 99. 20 Setting ... until you record the project permanently to a blank CD-R. • See the Sonic website at www.sonic.com for additional information. Using a Media Card Reader (Optional) Use the Media Card Reader to transfer data directly to your computer.
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1 2 3 4 1 xD-Picture Card and SmartMedia (SMC) 2 CompactFlash Type I and 3 Memory Stick (MS/MS II (CF I/II) and MicroDrive Pro) Card 4 SecureDigital Card (SD)/ 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. Check the card orientation and try again. Setting Up and Using Your Computer 21 If you encounter resistance, do not force the media or card.
1 2 3 4 1 xD-Picture Card and SmartMedia (SMC) 2 CompactFlash Type I and 3 Memory Stick (MS/MS II (CF I/II) and MicroDrive Pro) Card 4 SecureDigital Card (SD)/ 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. Check the card orientation and try again. Setting Up and Using Your Computer 21 If you encounter resistance, do not force the media or card.
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...letter as a mapped drive when it is a FlexBay disable option in the BIOS setup. 38 Solving Problems To manually assign a drive for the Media Card Reader. 6 Click OK to be changed. 4 Select Drive Letter and Paths. 5 From the drop-down list, select the new drive letter assignment for the Media... Card Reader: 1 Right-click My Computer and select Manage. 2 Select the Disk Management option. 3 Right-click the corresponding drive letter in the system. There ...
...letter as a mapped drive when it is a FlexBay disable option in the BIOS setup. 38 Solving Problems To manually assign a drive for the Media Card Reader. 6 Click OK to be changed. 4 Select Drive Letter and Paths. 5 From the drop-down list, select the new drive letter assignment for the Media... Card Reader: 1 Right-click My Computer and select Manage. 2 Select the Disk Management option. 3 Right-click the corresponding drive letter in the system. There ...
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...Dell Support website or call technical support. On computers with a sound card, the microphone connector is on the card. Use the Service Tag to attach a personal computer microphone for voice or musical input into a sound or telephony program. For information on using the Media Card Reader, see "Using a Media Card Reader... (Optional)" on page 65. Removing and Installing Parts 61 Can contain an optional floppy drive or optional Media Card Reader. The drive light is on when the computer ...
...Dell Support website or call technical support. On computers with a sound card, the microphone connector is on the card. Use the Service Tag to attach a personal computer microphone for voice or musical input into a sound or telephony program. For information on using the Media Card Reader, see "Using a Media Card Reader... (Optional)" on page 65. Removing and Installing Parts 61 Can contain an optional floppy drive or optional Media Card Reader. The drive light is on when the computer ...
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...) clear CMOS jumper (CLRCMOS) password jumper (CLRPSWD) network connector (NIC) and USB connectors (2) (USB2) USB connectors (4) (USBBACK) processor connector (CPU) optional video connector (VGA) Media Card Reader connector (USBINT) power connector (12V) memory module connectors (2, 4) memory module connectors (1, 3) battery socket (BATTERY) SATA connector (SATA1) SATA connector (SATA0) front-panel connector (FRNTPANEL) SATA...
...) clear CMOS jumper (CLRCMOS) password jumper (CLRPSWD) network connector (NIC) and USB connectors (2) (USB2) USB connectors (4) (USBBACK) processor connector (CPU) optional video connector (VGA) Media Card Reader connector (USBINT) power connector (12V) memory module connectors (2, 4) memory module connectors (1, 3) battery socket (BATTERY) SATA connector (SATA1) SATA connector (SATA0) front-panel connector (FRNTPANEL) SATA...
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Drives Your computer supports a combination of these devices: • Up to two serial ATA hard drives • One optional floppy drive or an optional Media Card Reader • Up to two CD or DVD drives 1 2 3 1 CD/DVD drive 2 FlexBay for optional floppy 3 hard drive drive or Media Card Reader Connect serial ATA CD or DVD drives to connectors labeled "SATA0" or "SATA2" on the system board. Serial ATA hard drives should be connected to connectors labeled "SATA3" or "SATA4" on the system board. 86 Removing and Installing Parts
Drives Your computer supports a combination of these devices: • Up to two serial ATA hard drives • One optional floppy drive or an optional Media Card Reader • Up to two CD or DVD drives 1 2 3 1 CD/DVD drive 2 FlexBay for optional floppy 3 hard drive drive or Media Card Reader Connect serial ATA CD or DVD drives to connectors labeled "SATA0" or "SATA2" on the system board. Serial ATA hard drives should be connected to connectors labeled "SATA3" or "SATA4" on the system board. 86 Removing and Installing Parts
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... in this section, follow the safety instructions located in "Before You Begin" on page 59. 2 Remove the drive panel (see "Using a Media Card Reader (Optional)" on the computer chassis. 1 Follow the procedures in the Product Information Guide. NOTICE: To prevent static damage to components inside your computer,... electricity from your computer's electronic components. You can do so by touching an unpainted metal surface on page 20. Media Card Reader For information on using the Media Card Reader, see "Removing the Drive Panel" on page 83). 2 *1 *Not present on all computers. 1 Media...
... in this section, follow the safety instructions located in "Before You Begin" on page 59. 2 Remove the drive panel (see "Using a Media Card Reader (Optional)" on the computer chassis. 1 Follow the procedures in the Product Information Guide. NOTICE: To prevent static damage to components inside your computer,... electricity from your computer's electronic components. You can do so by touching an unpainted metal surface on page 20. Media Card Reader For information on using the Media Card Reader, see "Removing the Drive Panel" on page 83). 2 *1 *Not present on all computers. 1 Media...
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...FlexBay USB cable from the back of the Media Card Reader and from the Media Card Reader connector on the system board (see "System Board Components" on page 68) and route the cable through the cable routing clip. 1 2 3 1 drive latch release 2 sliding plate 3 Media Card Reader 4 Slide the drive latch release toward the bottom... of the computer and, without releasing the drive latch release, slide the Media Card Reader out through the front of the computer. 5 Replace the drive panel (see "Replacing the Drive Panel" on page 85). 6 Replace the computer ...
...FlexBay USB cable from the back of the Media Card Reader and from the Media Card Reader connector on the system board (see "System Board Components" on page 68) and route the cable through the cable routing clip. 1 2 3 1 drive latch release 2 sliding plate 3 Media Card Reader 4 Slide the drive latch release toward the bottom... of the computer and, without releasing the drive latch release, slide the Media Card Reader out through the front of the computer. 5 Replace the drive panel (see "Replacing the Drive Panel" on page 85). 6 Replace the computer ...
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...the safety instructions located in "Before You Begin" on page 59. 1 2 1 Media Card Reader 2 screws (4) 2 Remove the drive panel (see "Removing the Drive Panel" on page 83). 3 Remove the Media Card Reader and bracket from your computer's electronic components. Ensure that all of the screws are included...NOTICE: To prevent static damage to components inside your computer, discharge static electricity from its packaging and ensure that the Media Card Reader is installed before you feel a click or feel the drive securely installed. Removing and Installing Parts 99 You can do ...
...the safety instructions located in "Before You Begin" on page 59. 1 2 1 Media Card Reader 2 screws (4) 2 Remove the drive panel (see "Removing the Drive Panel" on page 83). 3 Remove the Media Card Reader and bracket from your computer's electronic components. Ensure that all of the screws are included...NOTICE: To prevent static damage to components inside your computer, discharge static electricity from its packaging and ensure that the Media Card Reader is installed before you feel a click or feel the drive securely installed. Removing and Installing Parts 99 You can do ...
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... electrical outlet before removing the cover. CD/DVD Drive CAUTION: Before you begin any of the Media Card Reader and to the Media Card Reader connector on the system board (see "System Board Components" on page 68). 2 1 1 Media Card Reader 2 FlexBay USB cable 6 Route the FlexBay USB cable through the cable routing clip. 7 Replace the computer...
... electrical outlet before removing the cover. CD/DVD Drive CAUTION: Before you begin any of the Media Card Reader and to the Media Card Reader connector on the system board (see "System Board Components" on page 68). 2 1 1 Media Card Reader 2 FlexBay USB cable 6 Route the FlexBay USB cable through the cable routing clip. 7 Replace the computer...
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... Internally accessible: one 3.5-inch drive bay (FlexBay) two 5.25-inch drive bays Serial ATA drives (4), floppy drive, USB memory devices, CD/DVD drive, and Media Card Reader two bays for 1-inch high serial ATA hard drives 110 Appendix
... Internally accessible: one 3.5-inch drive bay (FlexBay) two 5.25-inch drive bays Serial ATA drives (4), floppy drive, USB memory devices, CD/DVD drive, and Media Card Reader two bays for 1-inch high serial ATA hard drives 110 Appendix
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A good connection exists between the network and the computer. off (no light) - solid green for optional Media Card Reader (3.5-inch bay device) one 33-pin connector one 5-pin connectors two 120-pin connectors one 36-pin connector one 164-pin connector Controls and Lights ...
A good connection exists between the network and the computer. off (no light) - solid green for optional Media Card Reader (3.5-inch bay device) one 33-pin connector one 5-pin connectors two 120-pin connectors one 36-pin connector one 164-pin connector Controls and Lights ...
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...computers and other electronic equipment can be defined as an extension of shapes and fonts. FTP - gravity - A measurement of the PC Card slot when installed. H hard drive - The terms hard drive and hard disk are often used to describe space on the hard drive... are often measured in memory to use a second monitor as x horizontal pixels by y vertical pixels by allowing one thousand MHz. HTTP - fingerprint reader - Files in a folder can emit. format - file transfer protocol - GHz - The speeds for enforcing communications-related regulations that prepares a drive ...
...computers and other electronic equipment can be defined as an extension of shapes and fonts. FTP - gravity - A measurement of the PC Card slot when installed. H hard drive - The terms hard drive and hard disk are often used to describe space on the hard drive... are often measured in memory to use a second monitor as x horizontal pixels by y vertical pixels by allowing one thousand MHz. HTTP - fingerprint reader - Files in a folder can emit. format - file transfer protocol - GHz - The speeds for enforcing communications-related regulations that prepares a drive ...
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...Settings Transfer Wizard, 27 Finding Information, 9 Flex Bay drive Media Card Reader, 61 floppy drive installing, 94 removing, 93 H hard drive activity light, 62 installing, 90 installing second, 91 problems, 33 removing, 88 hardware Dell Diagnostics, 50 Hardware Troubleshooter, 53 headphone connector, 62 Help and ... Service Tag, 10, 61 latch release cover, 61 lights back of computer, 47 diagnostic, 47, 62 hard drive activity, 62 M Media Card Reader installing, 97, 99 problems, 38 removing, 97 using, 20 memory 4-GB configurations, 70 DDR2 overview, 69 installation guidelines, 69 installing, 70...
...Settings Transfer Wizard, 27 Finding Information, 9 Flex Bay drive Media Card Reader, 61 floppy drive installing, 94 removing, 93 H hard drive activity light, 62 installing, 90 installing second, 91 problems, 33 removing, 88 hardware Dell Diagnostics, 50 Hardware Troubleshooter, 53 headphone connector, 62 Help and ... Service Tag, 10, 61 latch release cover, 61 lights back of computer, 47 diagnostic, 47, 62 hard drive activity, 62 M Media Card Reader installing, 97, 99 problems, 38 removing, 97 using, 20 memory 4-GB configurations, 70 DDR2 overview, 69 installation guidelines, 69 installing, 70...
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...23 Network Setup Wizard, 24 O operating system reinstalling Windows XP, 54 P password clearing, 120 jumper, 120 PC Restore, 55 PCI cards installing, 74 removing, 77 PCI Express cards installing, 78 removing, 82 playing CDs and DVDs, 16 power button, 62 conserving, 24 hibernate mode, 25, 27 managing, 24 ...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 ...
...23 Network Setup Wizard, 24 O operating system reinstalling Windows XP, 54 P password clearing, 120 jumper, 120 PC Restore, 55 PCI cards installing, 74 removing, 77 PCI Express cards installing, 78 removing, 82 playing CDs and DVDs, 16 power button, 62 conserving, 24 hibernate mode, 25, 27 managing, 24 ...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 ...