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...47 If the screen is blank 47 If the screen is difficult to read 48 3 Troubleshooting Tools 49 Diagnostic Lights 49 Dell Diagnostics 52 Dell Diagnostics Main Menu 52 Drivers 53 What Is a Driver 53 Identifying Drivers 53 Reinstalling Drivers 54 Resolving Software and Hardware ...Incompatibilities 55 Restoring Your Operating System 55 Using Microsoft Windows XP System Restore 56 Using Dell PC Restore 57 Using the Operating System CD 59 4 Removing and Installing Parts 61 Before You Begin 61 Recommended Tools 61 Turning Off Your Computer 61 Before Working Inside...
...47 If the screen is blank 47 If the screen is difficult to read 48 3 Troubleshooting Tools 49 Diagnostic Lights 49 Dell Diagnostics 52 Dell Diagnostics Main Menu 52 Drivers 53 What Is a Driver 53 Identifying Drivers 53 Reinstalling Drivers 54 Resolving Software and Hardware ...Incompatibilities 55 Restoring Your Operating System 55 Using Microsoft Windows XP System Restore 56 Using Dell PC Restore 57 Using the Operating System CD 59 4 Removing and Installing Parts 61 Before You Begin 61 Recommended Tools 61 Turning Off Your Computer 61 Before Working Inside...
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... tips when you troubleshoot your computer: • If you added or removed a part before the problem started, review the installation procedures and ensure that the part is correctly installed. • If a peripheral device does not work properly, contact Dell (see "Contacting Dell" on page 122). This message may help technical support personnel diagnose and...
... tips when you troubleshoot your computer: • If you added or removed a part before the problem started, review the installation procedures and ensure that the part is correctly installed. • If a peripheral device does not work properly, contact Dell (see "Contacting Dell" on page 122). This message may help technical support personnel diagnose and...
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...Dell Diagnostics Main Menu 1 After the Dell... to run . If you contact Dell, technical support will ask for your...33 and run the Dell Diagnostics before you contact Dell for the option you... Partition and press . 4 When the Dell Diagnostics Main Menu appears, select the test...Write down your computer (see "Contacting Dell" on the symptom of the problem ...® desktop. NOTICE: The Dell Diagnostics works only on Dell™ computers. 1 Turn on..." on your computer. 2 When the DELL™ logo appears, press immediately. Option...Dell (see "Turning Off Your Computer" on (or restart) your...
...Dell Diagnostics Main Menu 1 After the Dell... to run . If you contact Dell, technical support will ask for your...33 and run the Dell Diagnostics before you contact Dell for the option you... Partition and press . 4 When the Dell Diagnostics Main Menu appears, select the test...Write down your computer (see "Contacting Dell" on the symptom of the problem ...® desktop. NOTICE: The Dell Diagnostics works only on Dell™ computers. 1 Turn on..." on your computer. 2 When the DELL™ logo appears, press immediately. Option...Dell (see "Turning Off Your Computer" on (or restart) your...
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.... • You have read the safety information in your computer. Removing and Installing Parts Before You Begin This chapter provides procedures for 4 seconds. Recommended Tools The procedures in your Dell™ Product Information Guide. • A component can be replaced or-if purchased ... that the following tools: • Small flat-blade screwdriver • Phillips screwdriver • Flash BIOS executable update program on support.dell.com. Unless otherwise noted, each procedure assumes that the computer and any open programs before you shut down the operating system: a ...
.... • You have read the safety information in your computer. Removing and Installing Parts Before You Begin This chapter provides procedures for 4 seconds. Recommended Tools The procedures in your Dell™ Product Information Guide. • A component can be replaced or-if purchased ... that the following tools: • Small flat-blade screwdriver • Phillips screwdriver • Flash BIOS executable update program on support.dell.com. Unless otherwise noted, each procedure assumes that the computer and any open programs before you shut down the operating system: a ...
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...periodically touch an unpainted metal surface to dissipate any connector pins. Damage due to servicing that could harm internal components. 62 Removing and Installing Parts Some cables have a connector with care. CAUTION: To guard against electrical shock, always unplug your computer from potential damage and to help... the following steps before you pull connectors apart, keep them evenly aligned to avoid bending any static electricity that is not authorized by Dell is not covered by your warranty. Hold a card by its edges or by its strain-relief loop, not on page 63). NOTICE...
...periodically touch an unpainted metal surface to dissipate any connector pins. Damage due to servicing that could harm internal components. 62 Removing and Installing Parts Some cables have a connector with care. CAUTION: To guard against electrical shock, always unplug your computer from potential damage and to help... the following steps before you pull connectors apart, keep them evenly aligned to avoid bending any static electricity that is not authorized by Dell is not covered by your warranty. Hold a card by its edges or by its strain-relief loop, not on page 63). NOTICE...
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... electrical outlet before removing the cover. 1 Follow the procedures in the Product Information Guide. NOTICE: Ensure that you begin any of computer Removing and Installing Parts 63 Removing the Computer Cover CAUTION: Before you are working on a level, protected surface to support the removed cover.
... electrical outlet before removing the cover. 1 Follow the procedures in the Product Information Guide. NOTICE: Ensure that you begin any of computer Removing and Installing Parts 63 Removing the Computer Cover CAUTION: Before you are working on a level, protected surface to support the removed cover.
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4 Grip the sides of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions in a secure location. Inside View of Your Computer CAUTION: Before you begin any of the computer cover and pivot the cover up, using the bottom hinge tabs as leverage points. 5 Release the cover from the hinge tabs and set it aside in the Product Information Guide. 3 4 2 *1 *May not be present on all computers. 1 floppy drive or Media Reader 4 system board 2 CD or DVD drive 5 hard drive 5 3 power supply 64 Removing and Installing Parts
4 Grip the sides of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions in a secure location. Inside View of Your Computer CAUTION: Before you begin any of the computer cover and pivot the cover up, using the bottom hinge tabs as leverage points. 5 Release the cover from the hinge tabs and set it aside in the Product Information Guide. 3 4 2 *1 *May not be present on all computers. 1 floppy drive or Media Reader 4 system board 2 CD or DVD drive 5 hard drive 5 3 power supply 64 Removing and Installing Parts
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... connectors (SATA0, SATA1) 9 line-in, line-out, microphone, side surround, center, and LFE connectors (AUDIO_6_STACK) 12 real-time clock reset jumper (RTCRST) Removing and Installing Parts 65
... connectors (SATA0, SATA1) 9 line-in, line-out, microphone, side surround, center, and LFE connectors (AUDIO_6_STACK) 12 real-time clock reset jumper (RTCRST) Removing and Installing Parts 65
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..., you install a mixed pair of DDR2 533-MHz and DDR2 667-MHz memory, the modules function at the slowest speed installed. 66 Removing and Installing Parts NOTICE: Do not install ECC or buffered memory modules. 13 video connector (VIDEO1) 16 PCI Express x16 connector (SLOT1) 19 PCI connector (SLOT3) 22 floppy...
..., you install a mixed pair of DDR2 533-MHz and DDR2 667-MHz memory, the modules function at the slowest speed installed. 66 Removing and Installing Parts NOTICE: Do not install ECC or buffered memory modules. 13 video connector (VIDEO1) 16 PCI Express x16 connector (SLOT1) 19 PCI connector (SLOT3) 22 floppy...
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NOTE: Memory purchased from Dell is less than that you may not start properly. Removing and Installing Parts 67 Addressing Memory With 4-GB Configurations Your computer supports a maximum of 4 GB of memory when you use four 1-GB DIMMs. Current 32-bit...amount of memory available to the operating system is covered under your original memory modules from the computer during a memory upgrade, keep them separate from Dell. Certain components within the computer require address space in the 4-GB range. Otherwise, your original memory modules in pairs either in DIMM connectors 1...
NOTE: Memory purchased from Dell is less than that you may not start properly. Removing and Installing Parts 67 Addressing Memory With 4-GB Configurations Your computer supports a maximum of 4 GB of memory when you use four 1-GB DIMMs. Current 32-bit...amount of memory available to the operating system is covered under your original memory modules from the computer during a memory upgrade, keep them separate from Dell. Certain components within the computer require address space in the 4-GB range. Otherwise, your original memory modules in pairs either in DIMM connectors 1...
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... you touch any of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions in the connector. 3 2 1 1 cutouts (2) 4 crossbar 4 2 memory module 3 notch 68 Removing and Installing Parts
... you touch any of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions in the connector. 3 2 1 1 cutouts (2) 4 crossbar 4 2 memory module 3 notch 68 Removing and Installing Parts
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Removing Memory CAUTION: Before you begin any of memory (RAM) listed. Removing and Installing Parts 69 If you insert the module correctly, the securing clips snap into the cutouts at each end of the procedures in this section, follow the ...
Removing Memory CAUTION: Before you begin any of memory (RAM) listed. Removing and Installing Parts 69 If you insert the module correctly, the securing clips snap into the cutouts at each end of the procedures in this section, follow the ...
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You can do so by touching an unpainted metal surface on page 65 for card slot location. Your Dell™ computer provides the following slots for the card from your computer, discharge static electricity from the operating system. • If you are installing ...the next section. • If you are removing but not replacing a PCI card, see "Installing a PCI Express Card" on page 76. 70 Removing and Installing Parts Cards CAUTION: Before you begin any of the procedures in this section, follow the procedures in the Product Information Guide. NOTICE: To prevent static damage...
You can do so by touching an unpainted metal surface on page 65 for card slot location. Your Dell™ computer provides the following slots for the card from your computer, discharge static electricity from the operating system. • If you are installing ...the next section. • If you are removing but not replacing a PCI card, see "Installing a PCI Express Card" on page 76. 70 Removing and Installing Parts Cards CAUTION: Before you begin any of the procedures in this section, follow the procedures in the Product Information Guide. NOTICE: To prevent static damage...
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... its top corners, and ease it will remain in the open . To guard against electrical shock, be sure to unplug your computer. Removing and Installing Parts 71 Because the door is already installed in the computer, remove the card. If necessary, disconnect any cards. Then continue with step 5. 4 If you are...
... its top corners, and ease it will remain in the open . To guard against electrical shock, be sure to unplug your computer. Removing and Installing Parts 71 Because the door is already installed in the computer, remove the card. If necessary, disconnect any cards. Then continue with step 5. 4 If you are...
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Ensure that the card is fully seated in the slot. 3 4 2 5 6 1 1 alignment bar 4 alignment guide 2 fully-seated card 5 bracket within slot 3 not fully seated card 6 bracket caught outside of slot 7 Before you close the card retention door, ensure that: • The tops of the card or filler bracket fits around the alignment guide. 72 Removing and Installing Parts 6 Place the card in the top of all cards and filler brackets are flush with the alignment bar. • The notch in the connector and press down firmly.
Ensure that the card is fully seated in the slot. 3 4 2 5 6 1 1 alignment bar 4 alignment guide 2 fully-seated card 5 bracket within slot 3 not fully seated card 6 bracket caught outside of slot 7 Before you close the card retention door, ensure that: • The tops of the card or filler bracket fits around the alignment guide. 72 Removing and Installing Parts 6 Place the card in the top of all cards and filler brackets are flush with the alignment bar. • The notch in the connector and press down firmly.
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Removing and Installing Parts 73 Cables routed over or behind the cards. See the documentation for the card for information about the card's cable connections. 1 2 3 4 1 alignment guide 4 card retention door 2 alignment bar 3 release tab 8 Close the card retention door by snapping it into place to the card. NOTICE: Do not route card cables over the cards can prevent the computer cover from closing properly or cause damage to the equipment. 9 Connect any cables that should be attached to secure the cards.
Removing and Installing Parts 73 Cables routed over or behind the cards. See the documentation for the card for information about the card's cable connections. 1 2 3 4 1 alignment guide 4 card retention door 2 alignment bar 3 release tab 8 Close the card retention door by snapping it into place to the card. NOTICE: Do not route card cables over the cards can prevent the computer cover from closing properly or cause damage to the equipment. 9 Connect any cables that should be attached to secure the cards.
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... the back panel. b Connect external audio devices to Off. Do not connect external audio devices to the connection on page 14. 74 Removing and Installing Parts
... the back panel. b Connect external audio devices to Off. Do not connect external audio devices to the connection on page 14. 74 Removing and Installing Parts
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... panel of the computer. NOTE: Installing filler brackets over empty card-slot openings is necessary to the add-in network adapter's connectors. Removing and Installing Parts 75 If a sound card is captive, it into the computer. 6 Replace the computer cover, reconnect the computer and devices to electrical outlets, and then turn...
... panel of the computer. NOTE: Installing filler brackets over empty card-slot openings is necessary to the add-in network adapter's connectors. Removing and Installing Parts 75 If a sound card is captive, it into the computer. 6 Replace the computer cover, reconnect the computer and devices to electrical outlets, and then turn...
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... top: a Pivot the mechanism upward and gently squeeze in on the sides to create a card-slot opening, then continue with step 7. 76 Removing and Installing Parts Installing a PCI Express Card 1 Follow the procedures in place. PCI Express Cards Your computer supports one PCI Express x16 card and one PCI Express x1...
... top: a Pivot the mechanism upward and gently squeeze in on the sides to create a card-slot opening, then continue with step 7. 76 Removing and Installing Parts Installing a PCI Express Card 1 Follow the procedures in place. PCI Express Cards Your computer supports one PCI Express x16 card and one PCI Express x1...
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... slot 3 PCI Express x1 card 7 Prepare the card for your computer from its electrical outlet before installing any cables connected to a network. Removing and Installing Parts 77 Disconnect any cards. 8 If you are replacing a card that came with the securing tab. Gently pull the securing tab, grasp the card by its...
... slot 3 PCI Express x1 card 7 Prepare the card for your computer from its electrical outlet before installing any cables connected to a network. Removing and Installing Parts 77 Disconnect any cards. 8 If you are replacing a card that came with the securing tab. Gently pull the securing tab, grasp the card by its...