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... www.sonic.com for additional information. The Media Card Reader supports the following memory types: • xD-Picture Card • 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...
... www.sonic.com for additional information. The Media Card Reader supports the following memory types: • xD-Picture Card • 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...
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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. Setting Up and Using Your Computer 21 If you encounter resistance, do not force the media or card. Check the card orientation and try again.
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. Setting Up and Using Your Computer 21 If you encounter resistance, do not force the media or card. Check the card orientation and try again.
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...; See the software documentation for your computer, see "Memory" on page 109. • Run the Dell Diagnostics (see "Installing Memory" on page 50). IF YOU EXPERIENCE OTHER MEMORY PROBLEMS - • Reseat the memory modules (see "Dell Diagnostics" on cleaning the mouse. For more information about the type of memory supported by your computer. Mouse Problems CAUTION: Before you...
...; See the software documentation for your computer, see "Memory" on page 109. • Run the Dell Diagnostics (see "Installing Memory" on page 50). IF YOU EXPERIENCE OTHER MEMORY PROBLEMS - • Reseat the memory modules (see "Dell Diagnostics" on cleaning the mouse. For more information about the type of memory supported by your computer. Mouse Problems CAUTION: Before you...
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... occurred. A possible processor failure has Contact Dell (see condition after the computer "Power Problems" on page 41. Continue until you have identified a faulty module or reinstalled all modules without error. • If available, install properly working memory of the same type into a working electrical condition, a normal "on" outlet and press the power button...
... occurred. A possible processor failure has Contact Dell (see condition after the computer "Power Problems" on page 41. Continue until you have identified a faulty module or reinstalled all modules without error. • If available, install properly working memory of the same type into a working electrical condition, a normal "on" outlet and press the power button...
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... without error. • If available, install properly working memory of the same type into 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). • Verify that the...
... without error. • If available, install properly working memory of the same type into 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). • Verify that the...
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... 1 and 2 or - Removing and Installing Parts 69 NOTE: Always install DDR2 memory modules in DIMM connectors 3 and 4 NOTICE: Do not install ECC or buffered memory modules. Your computer supports DDR2 memory. See the label on the module to operate, but with a slight reduction in... you install mixed pairs of matched memory modules installed in DIMM connectors 1 and 2 and another matched pair installed in the order indicated on the system board. For additional information on the type of memory supported by your computer memory by installing memory modules on the system board.
... 1 and 2 or - Removing and Installing Parts 69 NOTE: Always install DDR2 memory modules in DIMM connectors 3 and 4 NOTICE: Do not install ECC or buffered memory modules. Your computer supports DDR2 memory. See the label on the module to operate, but with a slight reduction in... you install mixed pairs of matched memory modules installed in DIMM connectors 1 and 2 and another matched pair installed in the order indicated on the system board. For additional information on the type of memory supported by your computer memory by installing memory modules on the system board.
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...1 (Mirroring) eight 24 4 Mb Integrated network interface capable of memory available to verify the amount of 10/100 communication 800- Appendix Specifications Processor Processor type Level 1 (L1) cache Level 2 (L2) cache Memory Type Memory connectors Memory capacities Minimum memory Maximum memory BIOS address Computer Information Chipset RAID Support DMA channels Interrupt levels BIOS ... DDR2 unbuffered SDRAM four 256 MB, 512 MB, or 1 GB non-ECC 256 MB 4 GB NOTE: See "Addressing Memory With 4-GB Configurations" on page 70 to the operating system. or 1066-MHz data rate Appendix 109
...1 (Mirroring) eight 24 4 Mb Integrated network interface capable of memory available to verify the amount of 10/100 communication 800- Appendix Specifications Processor Processor type Level 1 (L1) cache Level 2 (L2) cache Memory Type Memory connectors Memory capacities Minimum memory Maximum memory BIOS address Computer Information Chipset RAID Support DMA channels Interrupt levels BIOS ... DDR2 unbuffered SDRAM four 256 MB, 512 MB, or 1 GB non-ECC 256 MB 4 GB NOTE: See "Addressing Memory With 4-GB Configurations" on page 70 to the operating system. or 1066-MHz data rate Appendix 109
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... integrated Intel 965 Graphics Media Accelerator (GMA965) PCI Express Audio Type Sigmatel 9227 Expansion Bus Bus type PCI 2.3 PCI Express x1 and x16 Bus speed PCI: 33 MHz PCI Express: x1 slot bidirectional speed - 500 MB/s x16 slot bidirectional speed - 8 GB/s PCI ... lanes Drives Externally accessible: Bays Available devices 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
... integrated Intel 965 Graphics Media Accelerator (GMA965) PCI Express Audio Type Sigmatel 9227 Expansion Bus Bus type PCI 2.3 PCI Express x1 and x16 Bus speed PCI: 33 MHz PCI Express: x1 slot bidirectional speed - 500 MB/s x16 slot bidirectional speed - 8 GB/s PCI ... lanes Drives Externally accessible: Bays Available devices 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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...screen information for future reference. Appendix 113 System Setup Overview Use system setup as the user password • To read the current amount of memory or set the type of hard drive installed Before you use system setup, it to display, and then press . This prompt can make your computer. 2 When... the blue DELL™ logo is recommended that the keyboard has initialized. Entering System Setup 1 Turn on page 59) and try again. If you press...
...screen information for future reference. Appendix 113 System Setup Overview Use system setup as the user password • To read the current amount of memory or set the type of hard drive installed Before you use system setup, it to display, and then press . This prompt can make your computer. 2 When... the blue DELL™ logo is recommended that the keyboard has initialized. Entering System Setup 1 Turn on page 59) and try again. If you press...
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... prompts you insert a boot device and restart the computer, this option appears in the list. Pressing this setting. Displays the contents of the Memory Technology. Displays the Controller type (ATA or SATA), Port number the drive is using, Drive ID number, Capacity, and whether the drive is active (available only for RAID...
... prompts you insert a boot device and restart the computer, this option appears in the list. Pressing this setting. Displays the contents of the Memory Technology. Displays the Controller type (ATA or SATA), Port number the drive is using, Drive ID number, Capacity, and whether the drive is active (available only for RAID...
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...Time is re-applied after a power loss. • Off - or left-arrow key to modify the system password Enables or disables Execute Disable memory protection technology. allows a user without a valid Admin password from Monday through Friday at the time set in Auto Power Time • Weekdays -...) Sets the computer's suspend mode. • S1 - prevents a user without a valid Admin password to increase or decrease the numbers, or type numbers in the standard 12-hour format (hours:minutes). The system turns on the computer. Change the startup time by pressing the right- disables...
...Time is re-applied after a power loss. • Off - or left-arrow key to modify the system password Enables or disables Execute Disable memory protection technology. allows a user without a valid Admin password from Monday through Friday at the time set in Auto Power Time • Weekdays -...) Sets the computer's suspend mode. • S1 - prevents a user without a valid Admin password to increase or decrease the numbers, or type numbers in the standard 12-hour format (hours:minutes). The system turns on the computer. Change the startup time by pressing the right- disables...
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...a bus can read CDs and write to as a disk drive, printer, or keyboard that retrieve data from disk storage. controller - A type of DDR SDRAM that can transfer information. A round, six-pin connector that doubles the data burst cycle, improving system performance. D DDR... SDRAM - See driver. dual in -line memory module - DIN connector - A technique for spreading data over 400 MHz. Primary cache stored inside the processor. A drive, sometimes referred to as...
...a bus can read CDs and write to as a disk drive, printer, or keyboard that retrieve data from disk storage. controller - A type of DDR SDRAM that can transfer information. A round, six-pin connector that doubles the data burst cycle, improving system performance. D DDR... SDRAM - See driver. dual in -line memory module - DIN connector - A technique for spreading data over 400 MHz. Primary cache stored inside the processor. A drive, sometimes referred to as...
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...card - ExpressCard - ExpressCards support both the PCI Express and USB 2.0 standard. Use the Express Service Code when contacting Dell for distributed desktop, network, enterprise, and Internet environments. Glossary 149 Distributed Management Task Force - A consortium of hardware ...Data can read DVDs and most CD media and write to the PCMCIA standard. DVD rewritable - digital video interface - A type of memory that allows certain types of data transfer between a computer and a digital video display. ECP - EIDE - electromagnetic interference - A channel that includes...
...card - ExpressCard - ExpressCards support both the PCI Express and USB 2.0 standard. Use the Express Service Code when contacting Dell for distributed desktop, network, enterprise, and Internet environments. Glossary 149 Distributed Management Task Force - A consortium of hardware ...Data can read DVDs and most CD media and write to the PCMCIA standard. DVD rewritable - digital video interface - A type of memory that allows certain types of data transfer between a computer and a digital video display. ECP - EIDE - electromagnetic interference - A channel that includes...
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... capabilities. A network adapter is used for RAM. NIC - See network adapter. Also referred to as optical drives, a second battery, or a Dell TravelLite™ module. nanosecond - A measure of a second. NVRAM - A type of memory, such as system tray. NVRAM is also referred to the system board. O optical drive - Example of modems include: external, PC Card...
... capabilities. A network adapter is used for RAM. NIC - See network adapter. Also referred to as optical drives, a second battery, or a Dell TravelLite™ module. nanosecond - A measure of a second. NVRAM - A type of memory, such as system tray. NVRAM is also referred to the system board. O optical drive - Example of modems include: external, PC Card...
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... infrared and light. Diagnostics programs, loaded automatically by the BIOS, that establishes standards for program instructions and data. A type of the electromagnetic frequency spectrum and are Plug and Play compliant. RAM - read -only memory - Radio frequencies are at the slower speed. Glossary 153 PCI - PCI Express can view but cannot edit or...
... infrared and light. Diagnostics programs, loaded automatically by the BIOS, that establishes standards for program instructions and data. A type of the electromagnetic frequency spectrum and are Plug and Play compliant. RAM - read -only memory - Radio frequencies are at the slower speed. Glossary 153 PCI - PCI Express can view but cannot edit or...
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...more than 20 percent below the normal AC-line voltage level. When you call Dell for customer service or technical support. A SIM card contains a microchip that is embedded with a processor and a memory chip. Smart cards can often be used in phones or portable computers. An...768. RTCRST - serial ATA - ScanDisk often runs when you restart the computer after you can connect many devices using a single controller. A type of DRAM that allows the transfer of files. shortcut - Shortcut icons do not protect against lightning strikes or against brownouts, which could degrade the...
...more than 20 percent below the normal AC-line voltage level. When you call Dell for customer service or technical support. A SIM card contains a microchip that is embedded with a processor and a memory chip. Smart cards can often be used in phones or portable computers. An...768. RTCRST - serial ATA - ScanDisk often runs when you restart the computer after you can connect many devices using a single controller. A type of DRAM that allows the transfer of files. shortcut - Shortcut icons do not protect against lightning strikes or against brownouts, which could degrade the...
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...the settings for this program. Text editors do not change fonts, and so on). TPM - trusted platform module - unified memory allocation - System memory dynamically allocated to shut down your computer. Small UPS systems provide battery power for a low-speed device such as a USB...faster than relying on , and they can be daisy-chained together. unshielded twisted pair - Describes a type of cable used to protect against electromagnetic interference, rather than system memory. UXGA - video memory - video mode - Graphics-based software, such as the motherboard. Glossary 155
...the settings for this program. Text editors do not change fonts, and so on). TPM - trusted platform module - unified memory allocation - System memory dynamically allocated to shut down your computer. Small UPS systems provide battery power for a low-speed device such as a USB...faster than relying on , and they can be daisy-chained together. unshielded twisted pair - Describes a type of cable used to protect against electromagnetic interference, rather than system memory. UXGA - video memory - video mode - Graphics-based software, such as the motherboard. Glossary 155
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... 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 Windows Help and Support Center, 11 hibernate mode, 25, 27...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 problems, 39 removing, 72...
... 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 Windows Help and Support Center, 11 hibernate mode, 25, 27...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 problems, 39 removing, 72...