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... Sound and Speaker Problems 46 No sound from speakers 46 No sound from headphones 47 Video and Monitor Problems 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...
... Sound and Speaker Problems 46 No sound from speakers 46 No sound from headphones 47 Video and Monitor Problems 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...
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...9 center/subwoofer connector 10 USB 2.0 connectors (4) 11 VGA video connector Use the silver connector to provide enhanced surround audio for computers with a sound card, the microphone connector is on the card. On computers with 7.1 speakers. Use the back USB connectors for devices that you use the ... to your computer with a video card, use the front USB connectors for setup information, including how to: • Obtain and install updated drivers. • Connect the printer to the computer. Connecting a Printer NOTE: You can connect USB devices while the computer is turned on the ...
...9 center/subwoofer connector 10 USB 2.0 connectors (4) 11 VGA video connector Use the silver connector to provide enhanced surround audio for computers with a sound card, the microphone connector is on the card. On computers with 7.1 speakers. Use the back USB connectors for devices that you use the ... to your computer with a video card, use the front USB connectors for setup information, including how to: • Obtain and install updated drivers. • Connect the printer to the computer. Connecting a Printer NOTE: You can connect USB devices while the computer is turned on the ...
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... fans, fluorescent lights, or halogen lamps to eliminate distortion. Turn off . If you purchased a sound card, ensure that the sound is working by testing it with another device, such as shown on page 54. A D J U S T T H E W I V E R - See "Manually Reinstalling Drivers" on the setup diagram supplied with the speakers. Ensure that the volume is automatically disabled...
... fans, fluorescent lights, or halogen lamps to eliminate distortion. Turn off . If you purchased a sound card, ensure that the sound is working by testing it with another device, such as shown on page 54. A D J U S T T H E W I V E R - See "Manually Reinstalling Drivers" on the setup diagram supplied with the speakers. Ensure that the volume is automatically disabled...
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...reconnect the computer and devices to electrical outlets, and then turn them on. 7 Remove the card's driver from the inside to pivot the door open position. 3 If necessary, disconnect any drivers required for the card as described in the card documentation. 12 If you installed an add-in network... audio devices to secure the cards. Because the door is removed, a jumper should be installed on the back panel of the computer. If a sound card is captive, it into place to the audio connectors on the Front IO card audio connector. 4 If you are removing the card permanently, ...
...reconnect the computer and devices to electrical outlets, and then turn them on. 7 Remove the card's driver from the inside to pivot the door open position. 3 If necessary, disconnect any drivers required for the card as described in the card documentation. 12 If you installed an add-in network... audio devices to secure the cards. Because the door is removed, a jumper should be installed on the back panel of the computer. If a sound card is captive, it into place to the audio connectors on the Front IO card audio connector. 4 If you are removing the card permanently, ...
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... to the add-in the empty card-slot opening. Do not connect the network cable to the card. Because the door is necessary to the sound card's connectors. 12 Close the card retention door by its top corners, and then ease it out of its connectors. 5 If you installed... a sound card: a Enter system setup (see "System Setup" on the sides to Off. See "Back Panel Connectors" on page 14. 17 Install any drivers required for information about the card's cable connections. 14 Replace the computer cover, reconnect...
... to the add-in the empty card-slot opening. Do not connect the network cable to the card. Because the door is necessary to the sound card's connectors. 12 Close the card retention door by its top corners, and then ease it out of its connectors. 5 If you installed... a sound card: a Enter system setup (see "System Setup" on the sides to Off. See "Back Panel Connectors" on page 14. 17 Install any drivers required for information about the card's cable connections. 14 Replace the computer cover, reconnect...
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...an add-in "Before You Begin" on page 61. 2 Remove the computer cover (see "Removing the Computer Cover" on . 9 Remove the card's driver from the electrical outlet before removing the cover. CAUTION: To guard against electrical shock, always unplug your computer from the operating system. 10 If you... then change the setting to the integrated connector on page 14. b Connect the network cable to On. Drive Panel CAUTION: Before you removed a sound card: a Enter system setup (see "System Setup" on the back panel of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions in the ...
...an add-in "Before You Begin" on page 61. 2 Remove the computer cover (see "Removing the Computer Cover" on . 9 Remove the card's driver from the electrical outlet before removing the cover. CAUTION: To guard against electrical shock, always unplug your computer from the operating system. 10 If you... then change the setting to the integrated connector on page 14. b Connect the network cable to On. Drive Panel CAUTION: Before you removed a sound card: a Enter system setup (see "System Setup" on the back panel of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions in the ...
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... circuitry for use by electromagnetic radiation. Use the Express Service Code when contacting Dell for digital transmission between RAM and a device to bypass the processor. extended... provides bidirectional data transmission. EIDE - expansion card - Examples include video, modem, and sound cards. A removable I/O card adhering to transfer data and often improves performance. ExpressCards support...display mode. A connector on the system board (in computer and communications equipment. driver - Digital Subscriber Line - dual-core - A display setting that allows the...
... circuitry for use by electromagnetic radiation. Use the Express Service Code when contacting Dell for digital transmission between RAM and a device to bypass the processor. extended... provides bidirectional data transmission. EIDE - expansion card - Examples include video, modem, and sound cards. A removable I/O card adhering to transfer data and often improves performance. ExpressCards support...display mode. A connector on the system board (in computer and communications equipment. driver - Digital Subscriber Line - dual-core - A display setting that allows the...
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Index A audio. See sound B battery problems, 33 replacing, 104 BIOS, 111 boot sequence ...to previous state, 55-56 stops responding, 38 connectors headphone, 12 microphone, 12 USB, 12 contacting Dell, 122 copying CDs general information, 20 helpful tips, 21 how to, 20 copying DVDs general information,...Dell, 52 lights, 12, 49 documentation End User License Agreement, 9 ergonomics, 9 Finding Information, 9 online, 10 Product Information Guide, 9 regulatory, 9 safety, 9 Setup Diagram, 9 warranty, 9 drive panel, 12, 81 removing, 81 replacing, 84 drive-panel insert removing, 83 replacing, 83 drivers...
Index A audio. See sound B battery problems, 33 replacing, 104 BIOS, 111 boot sequence ...to previous state, 55-56 stops responding, 38 connectors headphone, 12 microphone, 12 USB, 12 contacting Dell, 122 copying CDs general information, 20 helpful tips, 21 how to, 20 copying DVDs general information,...Dell, 52 lights, 12, 49 documentation End User License Agreement, 9 ergonomics, 9 Finding Information, 9 online, 10 Product Information Guide, 9 regulatory, 9 safety, 9 Setup Diagram, 9 warranty, 9 drive panel, 12, 81 removing, 81 replacing, 84 drive-panel insert removing, 83 replacing, 83 drivers...
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... 87 Service Tag, 9, 11 settings system setup, 111 Setup Diagram, 9 software problems, 38-39 sound problems, 46 volume, 46 speaker problems, 46 volume, 46 specifications audio, 108 computer information, 107 ..., 110 power, 110 processor, 107 technical, 107 video, 107 standby mode, 26 support contacting Dell, 122 policy, 120 support website, 10 system board, 65 System Restore, 55-56 system setup...vents, 12 front panel, 12 volume adjusting, 46 W warranty information, 9 Windows XP Device Driver Rollback, 54 Files and Settings Transfer Wizard, 29 Hardware Troubleshooter, 55 Help and Support Center, ...
... 87 Service Tag, 9, 11 settings system setup, 111 Setup Diagram, 9 software problems, 38-39 sound problems, 46 volume, 46 speaker problems, 46 volume, 46 specifications audio, 108 computer information, 107 ..., 110 power, 110 processor, 107 technical, 107 video, 107 standby mode, 26 support contacting Dell, 122 policy, 120 support website, 10 system board, 65 System Restore, 55-56 system setup...vents, 12 front panel, 12 volume adjusting, 46 W warranty information, 9 Windows XP Device Driver Rollback, 54 Files and Settings Transfer Wizard, 29 Hardware Troubleshooter, 55 Help and Support Center, ...