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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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... 23 Connecting a TV 23 Changing the Display Settings 23 Setting Up a Home and Office Network 23 Connecting to a Network Adapter 23 Network Setup Wizard 24 Power Management 24 Standby Mode 25 Hibernate Mode 25 Power Options Properties 26 Hyper-Threading 27 Contents 3
... 23 Connecting a TV 23 Changing the Display Settings 23 Setting Up a Home and Office Network 23 Connecting to a Network Adapter 23 Network Setup Wizard 24 Power Management 24 Standby Mode 25 Hibernate Mode 25 Power Options Properties 26 Hyper-Threading 27 Contents 3
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Power Problems 41 Printer Problems 42 Scanner Problems 43 Sound and Speaker Problems 43 No sound from speakers 43 No sound from headphones 44 Video and Monitor Problems 45 If the screen is blank 45 If the screen is difficult to read 45 3 Troubleshooting Tools 47 Diagnostic Lights 47 Dell Diagnostics 50 Dell... Drivers 52 Resolving Software and Hardware Incompatibilities 53 Restoring Your Operating System 53 Using Microsoft Windows XP System Restore 54 Using Dell PC Restore by Symantec 55 Using the Operating System CD 57 4 Removing and Installing Parts 59 Before You Begin 59 ...
Power Problems 41 Printer Problems 42 Scanner Problems 43 Sound and Speaker Problems 43 No sound from speakers 43 No sound from headphones 44 Video and Monitor Problems 45 If the screen is blank 45 If the screen is difficult to read 45 3 Troubleshooting Tools 47 Diagnostic Lights 47 Dell Diagnostics 50 Dell... Drivers 52 Resolving Software and Hardware Incompatibilities 53 Restoring Your Operating System 53 Using Microsoft Windows XP System Restore 54 Using Dell PC Restore by Symantec 55 Using the Operating System CD 57 4 Removing and Installing Parts 59 Before You Begin 59 ...
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... just the monitor or the hard drive, or you are not using it. Power Management The Microsoft® Windows® XP power management features can use standby mode or hibernate mode to reduce power to the entire computer. 1 2 3 4 1 network adapter connector 2 network device 4 network cable 3 network adapter connector on computer Network Setup Wizard...
... just the monitor or the hard drive, or you are not using it. Power Management The Microsoft® Windows® XP power management features can use standby mode or hibernate mode to reduce power to the entire computer. 1 2 3 4 1 network adapter connector 2 network device 4 network cable 3 network adapter connector on computer Network Setup Wizard...
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...Pick a category, click Performance and Maintenance. 3 Under or pick a Control Panel icon, click Power Options. 4 Define 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 it may take a short ...the desktop is restored to the state it was in Windows XP Home Edition. To exit from standby mode, press a key on the Power Schemes tab, Advanced tab, and Hibernate tab. The computer may lose data. NOTE: Windows XP Professional includes security and networking features not ...
...Pick a category, click Performance and Maintenance. 3 Under or pick a Control Panel icon, click Power Options. 4 Define 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 it may take a short ...the desktop is restored to the state it was in Windows XP Home Edition. To exit from standby mode, press a key on the Power Schemes tab, Advanced tab, and Hibernate tab. The computer may lose data. NOTE: Windows XP Professional includes security and networking features not ...
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... from the corresponding drop-down menu displays the following schemes: • Always On (default) - The settings for the changed scheme. The Power schemes drop-down menu and click OK. 26 Setting Up and Using Your Computer NOTICE: If you set the monitor to run your computer is...field permanently changes the default settings for that scheme, unless you click Save As and enter a new name for each scheme appear in the Power Options Properties window. To program these functions, click an option from batteries for starting standby mode or hibernate mode, turning off the monitor, ...
... from the corresponding drop-down menu displays the following schemes: • Always On (default) - The settings for the changed scheme. The Power schemes drop-down menu and click OK. 26 Setting Up and Using Your Computer NOTICE: If you set the monitor to run your computer is...field permanently changes the default settings for that scheme, unless you click Save As and enter a new name for each scheme appear in the Power Options Properties window. To program these functions, click an option from batteries for starting standby mode or hibernate mode, turning off the monitor, ...
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Hibernate Tab The Hibernate tab allows you defined on the Power Schemes tab, click the Enable hibernate support check box on the Dell Support website at support.dell.com. Hyper-Threading Hyper-Threading is recommended that you might have not been optimized for users that desire a high...and Support. 2 In the Help and Support window, click Performance and maintenance. 3 In the Performance and maintenance window, click Conserving power on your computer. Of the RAID configurations available in the computer industry for updates and information about using Hyper-Threading with two hard ...
Hibernate Tab The Hibernate tab allows you defined on the Power Schemes tab, click the Enable hibernate support check box on the Dell Support website at support.dell.com. Hyper-Threading Hyper-Threading is recommended that you might have not been optimized for users that desire a high...and Support. 2 In the Help and Support window, click Performance and maintenance. 3 In the Performance and maintenance window, click Conserving power on your computer. Of the RAID configurations available in the computer industry for updates and information about using Hyper-Threading with two hard ...
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...the RAID volume to highlight SATA Operation, and press . 4 Press the left - Dell™ DataSafe (Optional) Dell DataSafe is rebuilding the RAID level 1 volume. and down -arrow keys to the new hard drive. With Dell DataSafe, you will have a selected area on your system that helps you protect ... Intel Matrix Storage Console (RAID) allows for continued functionality in the event of your computer's hard drive data. Not only does Dell DataSafe help you the power to store and protect your computer has a robust level of data protection out of a single hard drive failure. 30 Setting Up...
...the RAID volume to highlight SATA Operation, and press . 4 Press the left - Dell™ DataSafe (Optional) Dell DataSafe is rebuilding the RAID level 1 volume. and down -arrow keys to the new hard drive. With Dell DataSafe, you will have a selected area on your system that helps you protect ... Intel Matrix Storage Console (RAID) allows for continued functionality in the event of your computer's hard drive data. Not only does Dell DataSafe help you the power to store and protect your computer has a robust level of data protection out of a single hard drive failure. 30 Setting Up...
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... unable to the computer, and try using the keyboard. Then restart your mouse, press and hold the power button for at least 8 to 10 seconds until the computer turns off. ENSURE THAT THE POWER CABLE IS FIRMLY CONNECTED TO THE COMPUTER AND TO THE ELECTRICAL OUTLET The computer stops responding NOTICE: You...
... unable to the computer, and try using the keyboard. Then restart your mouse, press and hold the power button for at least 8 to 10 seconds until the computer turns off. ENSURE THAT THE POWER CABLE IS FIRMLY CONNECTED TO THE COMPUTER AND TO THE ELECTRICAL OUTLET The computer stops responding NOTICE: You...
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A solid blue screen appears TU R N T H E C O M P U T E R O F F - Then restart your mouse, press and hold the power button for an earlier Microsoft® Windows® operating system RUN THE PROGRAM COMPATIBILITY WIZARD - A program crashes repeatedly NOTE: Software usually includes installation instructions in ...
A solid blue screen appears TU R N T H E C O M P U T E R O F F - Then restart your mouse, press and hold the power button for an earlier Microsoft® Windows® operating system RUN THE PROGRAM COMPATIBILITY WIZARD - A program crashes repeatedly NOTE: Software usually includes installation instructions in ...
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.... The computer is either turned off or is not receiving power. • Reseat the power cable into an electrical outlet and that the voltage selection switch... E R L I G H T I S B L I N K I N G - I F T H E P O W E R L I G H T I S G R E E N A N D T H E C O M P U T E R I S N O T R E S P O N D I N G A M B E R - I F T H E P O W E R L I G H T I S O F F - See "Resolving Software and Hardware Incompatibilities" on page 47. Power Problems CAUTION: Before you begin any cards (see "Cards" on page 73). • Remove and then reinstall the graphics card, if applicable (see "System Board...
.... The computer is either turned off or is not receiving power. • Reseat the power cable into an electrical outlet and that the voltage selection switch... E R L I G H T I S B L I N K I N G - I F T H E P O W E R L I G H T I S G R E E N A N D T H E C O M P U T E R I S N O T R E S P O N D I N G A M B E R - I F T H E P O W E R L I G H T I S O F F - See "Resolving Software and Hardware Incompatibilities" on page 47. Power Problems CAUTION: Before you begin any cards (see "Cards" on page 73). • Remove and then reinstall the graphics card, if applicable (see "System Board...
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E L I M I N A T E I O N - Some possible causes of interference are securely connected to the printer and the computer (see "Setting Up a Printer" on a power strip • Multiple power strips connected to the following port(s): setting is USB. C H E C K T H E P R I N T E R D O C U M E N T A T I N T E R F E R E N C E - ENSURE THAT THE ...a lamp. See the printer documentation for cable connection information. • Ensure that the printer cables are : • Power, keyboard, and mouse extension cables • Too many devices on page 13). Ensure that the Print to the same ...
E L I M I N A T E I O N - Some possible causes of interference are securely connected to the printer and the computer (see "Setting Up a Printer" on a power strip • Multiple power strips connected to the following port(s): setting is USB. C H E C K T H E P R I N T E R D O C U M E N T A T I N T E R F E R E N C E - ENSURE THAT THE ...a lamp. See the printer documentation for cable connection information. • Ensure that the printer cables are : • Power, keyboard, and mouse extension cables • Too many devices on page 13). Ensure that the Print to the same ...
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... computer. • If you begin any of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions in the Product Information Guide. M O V E T H E M O N I G H T S - If the power light is off nearby devices to check for monitor cable connectors to have missing pins.) C H E C K T H E M O N I T O R P O W E R L I N G S - ...cable and removing the cable solves the problem, the cable is defective. • Swap the computer and monitor power cables to determine whether the power cable is defective. • Check the connector for bent or broken pins. (It is normal for interference...
... computer. • If you begin any of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions in the Product Information Guide. M O V E T H E M O N I G H T S - If the power light is off nearby devices to check for monitor cable connectors to have missing pins.) C H E C K T H E M O N I T O R P O W E R L I N G S - ...cable and removing the cable solves the problem, the cable is defective. • Swap the computer and monitor power cables to determine whether the power cable is defective. • Check the connector for bent or broken pins. (It is normal for interference...
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...; If available, install properly working memory of the same type into a working electrical condition, a normal "on" outlet and press the power button. A possible processor failure has Contact Dell (see condition after the computer "Power Problems" on page 41. page 124). Troubleshooting Tools 47 To help you troubleshoot a problem, your computer (see "Installing Memory...
...; If available, install properly working memory of the same type into a working electrical condition, a normal "on" outlet and press the power button. A possible processor failure has Contact Dell (see condition after the computer "Power Problems" on page 41. page 124). Troubleshooting Tools 47 To help you troubleshoot a problem, your computer (see "Installing Memory...
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... the computer. No memory modules are compatible with your computer (see "Installing Memory" on page 70). • If the problem persists, contact Dell (see "Contacting Dell" on page 124). • Ensure that no special memory module/memory connector placement requirements exist (see "DDR2 Memory Overview" on page 69). ...working memory of the same type into your computer (see "DDR2 Memory Overview" on page 69). • If the problem persists, contact Dell (see "Installing Memory" on page 124). 48 Troubleshooting Tools Reinstall all power and data cables and restart the computer.
... the computer. No memory modules are compatible with your computer (see "Installing Memory" on page 70). • If the problem persists, contact Dell (see "Contacting Dell" on page 124). • Ensure that no special memory module/memory connector placement requirements exist (see "DDR2 Memory Overview" on page 69). ...working memory of the same type into your computer (see "DDR2 Memory Overview" on page 69). • If the problem persists, contact Dell (see "Installing Memory" on page 124). 48 Troubleshooting Tools Reinstall all power and data cables and restart the computer.
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...Working Inside Your Computer" on page 59. • You have read the safety information in your operating system, press and hold the power button for removing and installing the components in your computer and attached devices did not automatically turn off . Removing and Installing Parts 59... b In the Turn off computer window, click Turn off your computer. 1 Shut down your Dell™ Product Information Guide. • A component can be replaced or-if purchased separately-installed by performing the removal procedure in reverse order....
...Working Inside Your Computer" on page 59. • You have read the safety information in your operating system, press and hold the power button for removing and installing the components in your computer and attached devices did not automatically turn off . Removing and Installing Parts 59... b In the Turn off computer window, click Turn off your computer. 1 Shut down your Dell™ Product Information Guide. • A component can be replaced or-if purchased separately-installed by performing the removal procedure in reverse order....
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...pins. Hold a card by its edges or by your warranty. NOTICE: When you connect a cable, ensure that is not authorized by Dell is not covered by its strain-relief loop, not on page 65). CAUTION: To guard against electrical shock, always unplug your computer and ...if you begin any telephone or telecommunication lines from the computer. 3 Disconnect your computer from their electrical outlets, and then press the power button to servicing that both connectors are disconnecting this section, follow the safety instructions in on the locking tabs before you disconnect a cable...
...pins. Hold a card by its edges or by your warranty. NOTICE: When you connect a cable, ensure that is not authorized by Dell is not covered by its strain-relief loop, not on page 65). CAUTION: To guard against electrical shock, always unplug your computer and ...if you begin any telephone or telecommunication lines from the computer. 3 Disconnect your computer from their electrical outlets, and then press the power button to servicing that both connectors are disconnecting this section, follow the safety instructions in on the locking tabs before you disconnect a cable...
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... Options" on page 114 for more information on when the computer reads data from or writes data to ensure that you use the power button to the computer. 62 Removing and Installing Parts The hard drive activity light is on booting to attach headphones and most kinds of... Use the front USB connectors for devices that the computer is operating. 7 headphone connector 8 diagnostic lights (4) 9 hard-drive activity light 10 power button, power light 11 USB 2.0 connectors (2) 12 vents Use the headphone connector to a USB device). The light might also be on when a device such...
... Options" on page 114 for more information on when the computer reads data from or writes data to ensure that you use the power button to the computer. 62 Removing and Installing Parts The hard drive activity light is on booting to attach headphones and most kinds of... Use the front USB connectors for devices that the computer is operating. 7 headphone connector 8 diagnostic lights (4) 9 hard-drive activity light 10 power button, power light 11 USB 2.0 connectors (2) 12 vents Use the headphone connector to a USB device). The light might also be on when a device such...
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See "Back Panel Connectors" on all computers) information. 2 power connector Insert the power cable. 3 back panel connectors Plug USB, audio, and other devices into the appropriate connector. Removing and Installing Parts 63 Back View of the Computer 1 2 3 4 1 voltage selection switch (may not See the safety instructions in the Product Information Guide for more be available on page 64 for more information. 4 card slots Access connectors for any installed PCI and PCI Express cards.
See "Back Panel Connectors" on all computers) information. 2 power connector Insert the power cable. 3 back panel connectors Plug USB, audio, and other devices into the appropriate connector. Removing and Installing Parts 63 Back View of the Computer 1 2 3 4 1 voltage selection switch (may not See the safety instructions in the Product Information Guide for more be available on page 64 for more information. 4 card slots Access connectors for any installed PCI and PCI Express cards.
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Inside View of Your Computer CAUTION: Before you begin any of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions in the Product Information Guide. 3 4 2 *1 *May not be present on all computers. 1 floppy drive 4 system board 2 CD or DVD drive 5 hard drive 5 3 power supply Removing and Installing Parts 67
Inside View of Your Computer CAUTION: Before you begin any of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions in the Product Information Guide. 3 4 2 *1 *May not be present on all computers. 1 floppy drive 4 system board 2 CD or DVD drive 5 hard drive 5 3 power supply Removing and Installing Parts 67