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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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... 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 Diagnostics Main Menu 50 Drivers 51 What Is a Driver 51 Identifying Drivers 52 Reinstalling 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 Recommended...
... 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 Diagnostics Main Menu 50 Drivers 51 What Is a Driver 51 Identifying Drivers 52 Reinstalling 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 Recommended...
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... start up C H E C K T H E D I A G N O S T I C L I G H T S - TU R N T H E C O M P U T E R O F F - If you are unable to perform an operating system shutdown. R U N T H E H A R D W A R E TR O U B L E S H O O T E R - See "Resolving Software and Hardware Incompatibilities" on page 47. See "Diagnostic Lights" on page 53. ENSURE THAT THE POWER CABLE IS FIRMLY CONNECTED TO THE COMPUTER AND TO THE ELECTRICAL OUTLET The computer stops responding NOTICE: You...
... start up C H E C K T H E D I A G N O S T I C L I G H T S - TU R N T H E C O M P U T E R O F F - If you are unable to perform an operating system shutdown. R U N T H E H A R D W A R E TR O U B L E S H O O T E R - See "Resolving Software and Hardware Incompatibilities" on page 47. See "Diagnostic Lights" on page 53. 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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...C K O F T H E C O M P U T E R - R U N T H E H A R D W A R E TR O U B L E S H O O T E R - See "Resolving Software and Hardware Incompatibilities" on page 111. C H E C K T H E N E T W O R K L I V E R - For a description of network lights, see "Controls and Lights" on page 53. Network Problems CAUTION: Before you begin any of the computer and the network port or device. C H E C K T H E N E T W O R K C A B L E C O N N E C T O R - Replace the network cable. Contact your ..., and try using the mouse. If the link integrity light is off , reconnect the mouse cable as shown on the...
...C K O F T H E C O M P U T E R - R U N T H E H A R D W A R E TR O U B L E S H O O T E R - See "Resolving Software and Hardware Incompatibilities" on page 111. C H E C K T H E N E T W O R K L I V E R - For a description of network lights, see "Controls and Lights" on page 53. Network Problems CAUTION: Before you begin any of the computer and the network port or device. C H E C K T H E N E T W O R K C A B L E C O N N E C T O R - Replace the network cable. Contact your ..., and try using the mouse. If the link integrity light is off , reconnect the mouse cable as shown on the...
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... might be malfunctioning or incorrectly installed. • Ensure that the power strip is set to the system board (see "System Board Components" on . I F T H E P O W E R L I G H T I N G A M B E R - See "Diagnostic Lights" on the keyboard, move the mouse, or press the power button to resume normal operation. I F T H E P O W E R L I G H T I S O F F - See "Back View of the Computer" on page 63. •...
... might be malfunctioning or incorrectly installed. • Ensure that the power strip is set to the system board (see "System Board Components" on . I F T H E P O W E R L I G H T I N G A M B E R - See "Diagnostic Lights" on the keyboard, move the mouse, or press the power button to resume normal operation. I F T H E P O W E R L I G H T I S O F F - See "Back View of the Computer" on page 63. •...
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... not muted. 44 Solving Problems Click or double-click the speaker icon in the lower-right corner of your screen. Turn off nearby fans, fluorescent lights, or halogen lamps to the computer's front-panel headphone connector. See the setup diagram supplied with another device, such as a lamp...
... not muted. 44 Solving Problems Click or double-click the speaker icon in the lower-right corner of your screen. Turn off nearby fans, fluorescent lights, or halogen lamps to the computer's front-panel headphone connector. See the setup diagram supplied with another device, such as a lamp...
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... has power. If the screen is difficult to ensure that the graphics cable is normal 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 C A L O U T L E T - Fans, fluorescent lights, halogen lamps, and other electrical devices can cause the screen image to check for interference. C H E C K T H E D I A G N O S T I C L I N G S - M O V E T H E S U B W O O F E R A W A Y F R O M T H E M O N I T O R A W A Y... subwoofer is off nearby devices to appear "shaky." See "Diagnostic Lights" on . If your computer. • If you begin any...
... has power. If the screen is difficult to ensure that the graphics cable is normal 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 C A L O U T L E T - Fans, fluorescent lights, halogen lamps, and other electrical devices can cause the screen image to check for interference. C H E C K T H E D I A G N O S T I C L I N G S - M O V E T H E S U B W O O F E R A W A Y F R O M T H E M O N I T O R A W A Y... subwoofer is off nearby devices to appear "shaky." See "Diagnostic Lights" on . If your computer. • If you begin any...
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... into a working electrical condition, a normal "on" outlet and press the power button. Also see "Contacting Dell" on occurred. Light Pattern Problem Description Suggested Resolution The computer is in the Product Information Guide. Troubleshooting Tools 47 page 124). Troubleshooting Tools Diagnostic... you have two or more memory modules installed, remove the modules, reinstall one module (see "Contacting Dell" on page 124). When the computer starts normally, the lights flash. To help you have identified a faulty module or reinstalled all modules without error. • ...
... into a working electrical condition, a normal "on" outlet and press the power button. Also see "Contacting Dell" on occurred. Light Pattern Problem Description Suggested Resolution The computer is in the Product Information Guide. Troubleshooting Tools 47 page 124). Troubleshooting Tools Diagnostic... you have two or more memory modules installed, remove the modules, reinstall one module (see "Contacting Dell" on page 124). When the computer starts normally, the lights flash. To help you have identified a faulty module or reinstalled all modules without error. • ...
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...). 48 Troubleshooting Tools 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). •..., but a memory configuration or compatibility error exists. • If you are installing are detected. A possible floppy or hard drive failure has occurred. Light Pattern Problem Description A possible graphics card failure has occurred.
...). 48 Troubleshooting Tools 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). •..., but a memory configuration or compatibility error exists. • If you are installing are detected. A possible floppy or hard drive failure has occurred. Light Pattern Problem Description A possible graphics card failure has occurred.
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..., and then restart the computer. 3 Repeat this process for the devices installed on page 124). Troubleshooting Tools 49 All four lights flash when None. computer is in a normal operating condition after POST. If the computer starts normally, troubleshoot the last card ...see "System Setup" on page 113). • If the problem persists, contact Dell (see "Contacting Dell" on your screen identifying a problem with a device (such as the floppy drive or hard drive); Light Pattern Problem Description Suggested Resolution A possible expansion card failure has occurred. 1 Determine ...
..., and then restart the computer. 3 Repeat this process for the devices installed on page 124). Troubleshooting Tools 49 All four lights flash when None. computer is in a normal operating condition after POST. If the computer starts normally, troubleshoot the last card ...see "System Setup" on page 113). • If the problem persists, contact Dell (see "Contacting Dell" on your screen identifying a problem with a device (such as the floppy drive or hard drive); Light Pattern Problem Description Suggested Resolution A possible expansion card failure has occurred. 1 Determine ...
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... on using the Media Card Reader, see "Using a Media Card Reader (Optional)" on page 65. Removing and Installing Parts 61 The drive light is on when the computer reads data from the CD or DVD drive. On computers with a sound card, the microphone connector is on the...computer microphone for voice or musical input into a sound or telephony program. Use the microphone connector to identify your computer when you access the Dell Support website or call technical support. Press to remove the cover. Can contain an optional floppy drive or optional Media Card Reader. See "...
... on using the Media Card Reader, see "Using a Media Card Reader (Optional)" on page 65. Removing and Installing Parts 61 The drive light is on when the computer reads data from the CD or DVD drive. On computers with a sound card, the microphone connector is on the...computer microphone for voice or musical input into a sound or telephony program. Use the microphone connector to identify your computer when you access the Dell Support website or call technical support. Press to remove the cover. Can contain an optional floppy drive or optional Media Card Reader. See "...
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...free to attach headphones and most kinds of this button indicates power state. The light in the center of speakers. 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 ensure that ...front USB connectors for devices that typically remain connected, such as joysticks or cameras, or for bootable USB devices (see "Diagnostic Lights" on page 111 for more information. For adequate cooling, do not use the back USB connectors for devices that you connect ...
...free to attach headphones and most kinds of this button indicates power state. The light in the center of speakers. 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 ensure that ...front USB connectors for devices that typically remain connected, such as joysticks or cameras, or for bootable USB devices (see "Diagnostic Lights" on page 111 for more information. For adequate cooling, do not use the back USB connectors for devices that you connect ...
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...attached. The computer is transmitting or receiving network data. NOTE: Do not plug a telephone cable into the network connector. Flashes a yellow light when the computer is not detecting a physical connection to either a network port or your computer. A high volume of network traffic may make this... light appear to the network adapter connector on the back panel of your network or broadband device. A good connection exists between a 100-Mbps ...
...attached. The computer is transmitting or receiving network data. NOTE: Do not plug a telephone cable into the network connector. Flashes a yellow light when the computer is not detecting a physical connection to either a network port or your computer. A high volume of network traffic may make this... light appear to the network adapter connector on the back panel of your network or broadband device. A good connection exists between a 100-Mbps ...
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... poweron state. Blinking amber indicates a problem with the system board (see "Diagnostic Lights" on page 47.) Standby power light STBYLED on integrated network adapter) green light - Blinking green in sleep state; off (no light) - solid green for optional Media Card Reader (3.5-inch bay device) one 33-... connector one 5-pin connectors two 120-pin connectors one 36-pin connector one 164-pin connector Controls and Lights Power button push button Power light green light - amber light - If the system cannot boot and there is not detecting a physical connection to the network.
... poweron state. Blinking amber indicates a problem with the system board (see "Diagnostic Lights" on page 47.) Standby power light STBYLED on integrated network adapter) green light - Blinking green in sleep state; off (no light) - solid green for optional Media Card Reader (3.5-inch bay device) one 33-... connector one 5-pin connectors two 120-pin connectors one 36-pin connector one 164-pin connector Controls and Lights Power button push button Power light green light - amber light - If the system cannot boot and there is not detecting a physical connection to the network.
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Doing so may damage the antiglare coating. • To clean your screen cursor skips or moves abnormally, clean the mouse. Mouse If your monitor screen, lightly dampen a soft, clean cloth with water. To clean a non-optical mouse: 1 Turn the retainer ring on the underside of your floppy drive using water or a ... its outer edge. Do not soak the cloth or let water drip inside the ball cage are dirty, clean the rollers with a cotton swab moistened lightly with the compressed air.
Doing so may damage the antiglare coating. • To clean your screen cursor skips or moves abnormally, clean the mouse. Mouse If your monitor screen, lightly dampen a soft, clean cloth with water. To clean a non-optical mouse: 1 Turn the retainer ring on the underside of your floppy drive using water or a ... its outer edge. Do not soak the cloth or let water drip inside the ball cage are dirty, clean the rollers with a cotton swab moistened lightly with the compressed air.
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.... The form of data interpreted by your computer. advanced configuration and power interface - A dedicated graphics port that powers your computer. Advanced Host Controller Interface - ambient light sensor - A program designed to identify, quarantine, and/or delete viruses from which a portable computer battery is able to be used for reporting hardware and software...
.... The form of data interpreted by your computer. advanced configuration and power interface - A dedicated graphics port that powers your computer. Advanced Host Controller Interface - ambient light sensor - A program designed to identify, quarantine, and/or delete viruses from which a portable computer battery is able to be used for reporting hardware and software...
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...standards for infrared communications. KB - A command requiring you to access its host server to connect directly to form a wide area network (WAN). light-emitting diode - The designation for mass storage devices in . megabyte - I /O - An interface for a parallel connection to press multiple keys at... provides a fast throughput for use in RAM that is often referred to the computer. local bus - A data bus that emits light to indicate the status of frequency that equals 1024 bytes but is associated with a software package, user name, and access phone numbers...
...standards for infrared communications. KB - A command requiring you to access its host server to connect directly to form a wide area network (WAN). light-emitting diode - The designation for mass storage devices in . megabyte - I /O - An interface for a parallel connection to press multiple keys at... provides a fast throughput for use in RAM that is often referred to the computer. local bus - A data bus that emits light to indicate the status of frequency that equals 1024 bytes but is associated with a software package, user name, and access phone numbers...
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... - PIO - PS/2 - redundant array of your screen's horizontal lines are arranged in a directory and the system administrator has assigned rights only to as infrared and light. Radio frequencies are at speeds from 250 MB/sec to create an image. A removable I/O card adhering to have read-only status if: • It resides...
... - PIO - PS/2 - redundant array of your screen's horizontal lines are arranged in a directory and the system administrator has assigned rights only to as infrared and light. Radio frequencies are at speeds from 250 MB/sec to create an image. A removable I/O card adhering to have read-only status if: • It resides...
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... PCI, 73 PCI Express, 77 removing PCI, 77 removing PCI Express, 82 slots, 73 types supported, 73 CD/DVD drive activity light, 61 eject button, 61 installing, 102 CD/DVD drive (continued) problems, 32 removing, 100 CD-RW drive problems, 33 CDs,...18 copying DVDs general information, 18 helpful tips, 19 how to, 18 cover removing, 65 replacing, 106 D Dell contacting, 124 Dell Diagnostics, 50 support policy, 123 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 ...
... PCI, 73 PCI Express, 77 removing PCI, 77 removing PCI Express, 82 slots, 73 types supported, 73 CD/DVD drive activity light, 61 eject button, 61 installing, 102 CD/DVD drive (continued) problems, 32 removing, 100 CD-RW drive problems, 33 CDs,...18 copying DVDs general information, 18 helpful tips, 19 how to, 18 cover removing, 65 replacing, 106 D Dell contacting, 124 Dell Diagnostics, 50 support policy, 123 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 ...
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...DVD drive problems, 32 DVDs, 18 playing, 16 E e-mail problems, 33 End User License Agreement, 9 ergonomics information, 9 error messages diagnostic lights, 47 troubleshooting, 34 F Files and 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 Support Center, 11 help file ...
...DVD drive problems, 32 DVDs, 18 playing, 16 E e-mail problems, 33 End User License Agreement, 9 ergonomics information, 9 error messages diagnostic lights, 47 troubleshooting, 34 F Files and 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 Support Center, 11 help file ...