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... Board Screws 265 Small Form Factor System Board Screws 266 Replacing the System Board: Mini Tower, Desktop, and Small Form Factor Computers 266 11 Memory DDR2 Memory Overview 267 Addressing Memory With 4-GB Configurations 268 Removing ...Your Computer Computer, Keyboard, and Monitor 275 Mouse 275 Floppy Drive 275 CDs and DVDs 276 14 Reinstalling Drivers and the Operating System Drivers 277 What Is a Driver 277 Identifying Drivers 277 Reinstalling Drivers and Utilities 278 Using Windows XP Device Driver Rollback 278 Using the Optional Drivers and Utilities CD 278 10 Contents
... Board Screws 265 Small Form Factor System Board Screws 266 Replacing the System Board: Mini Tower, Desktop, and Small Form Factor Computers 266 11 Memory DDR2 Memory Overview 267 Addressing Memory With 4-GB Configurations 268 Removing ...Your Computer Computer, Keyboard, and Monitor 275 Mouse 275 Floppy Drive 275 CDs and DVDs 276 14 Reinstalling Drivers and the Operating System Drivers 277 What Is a Driver 277 Identifying Drivers 277 Reinstalling Drivers and Utilities 278 Using Windows XP Device Driver Rollback 278 Using the Optional Drivers and Utilities CD 278 10 Contents
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... 297 If the screen is blank 297 If the screen is difficult to read 298 16 Microsoft® Windows® XP Features Transferring Information to a New Computer 299 User Accounts and Fast User Switching 300 Adding User Accounts 300...Dell Diagnostics 313 Starting the Dell Diagnostics From Your Hard Drive . . . . 313 Starting the Dell Diagnostics From the Drivers and Utilities CD (Optional 313 Dell Diagnostics Main Menu 314 System Lights 316 Diagnostic Lights 317 Beep Codes 319 Error Messages 321 Resolving Software and Hardware Incompatibilities 325 Microsoft® Windows® XP...
... 297 If the screen is blank 297 If the screen is difficult to read 298 16 Microsoft® Windows® XP Features Transferring Information to a New Computer 299 User Accounts and Fast User Switching 300 Adding User Accounts 300...Dell Diagnostics 313 Starting the Dell Diagnostics From Your Hard Drive . . . . 313 Starting the Dell Diagnostics From the Drivers and Utilities CD (Optional 313 Dell Diagnostics Main Menu 314 System Lights 316 Diagnostic Lights 317 Beep Codes 319 Error Messages 321 Resolving Software and Hardware Incompatibilities 325 Microsoft® Windows® XP...
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... Are You Looking For? • A diagnostic program for my computer • Drivers for my computer • My computer documentation • My device documentation • Desktop System Software (DSS) Find It Here Drivers and Utilities CD (also known as a PDF at support.dell.com. Finding Information NOTE: Some features may not be available for your...
... Are You Looking For? • A diagnostic program for my computer • Drivers for my computer • My computer documentation • My device documentation • Desktop System Software (DSS) Find It Here Drivers and Utilities CD (also known as a PDF at support.dell.com. Finding Information NOTE: Some features may not be available for your...
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... the Service Tag to identify your call when contacting technical support. 16 Finding Information Service Tag and Microsoft Windows License These labels are located on the optional Drivers and Utilities CD. only) • Safety instructions • Regulatory information • Ergonomics information •... and solve problems • Service Tag and Express Service Code • Microsoft Windows License Label Find It Here Dell™ Product Information Guide User's Guide Microsoft® Windows® XP Help and Support Center 1 Click the Start button and click Help and Support....
... the Service Tag to identify your call when contacting technical support. 16 Finding Information Service Tag and Microsoft Windows License These labels are located on the optional Drivers and Utilities CD. only) • Safety instructions • Regulatory information • Ergonomics information •... and solve problems • Service Tag and Express Service Code • Microsoft Windows License Label Find It Here Dell™ Product Information Guide User's Guide Microsoft® Windows® XP Help and Support Center 1 Click the Start button and click Help and Support....
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...can also use Windows XP • Documentation for my computer • Documentation for devices (such as memory, the hard drive, and the operating system • Customer Care - support.dell.com technicians, ...Dell™ 3.5-inch USB floppy drives, Intel® Pentium® M processors, optical drives, and USB devices. DSS provides critical updates for your operating system and support for your configuration. • How to view the appropriate support • Community - Computer documentation, details on the screen. Certified drivers, patches, and software updates • Desktop...
...can also use Windows XP • Documentation for my computer • Documentation for devices (such as memory, the hard drive, and the operating system • Customer Care - support.dell.com technicians, ...Dell™ 3.5-inch USB floppy drives, Intel® Pentium® M processors, optical drives, and USB devices. DSS provides critical updates for your operating system and support for your configuration. • How to view the appropriate support • Community - Computer documentation, details on the screen. Certified drivers, patches, and software updates • Desktop...
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See "Reinstalling Microsoft Windows XP" for the devices that came with your computer. Your operating system product key label is located on the operating system you reinstall your operating system, ...: The Operating System CD is already installed on your computer. 18 Finding Information www.dell.com | support.dell.com What Are You Looking For? • How to reinstall drivers for instructions. To reinstall your operating system, use the optional Drivers and Utilities CD to reinstall my operating system Find It Here Operating System CD...
See "Reinstalling Microsoft Windows XP" for the devices that came with your computer. Your operating system product key label is located on the operating system you reinstall your operating system, ...: The Operating System CD is already installed on your computer. 18 Finding Information www.dell.com | support.dell.com What Are You Looking For? • How to reinstall drivers for instructions. To reinstall your operating system, use the optional Drivers and Utilities CD to reinstall my operating system Find It Here Operating System CD...
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... computer. 15 If you installed a sound card: a Enter system setup, select Audio Controller, and change the setting to Off. www.dell.com | support.dell.com 12 Replace the computer cover. 13 Connect any drivers required for information about the card's cable connections. b Connect the network cable to the card. Removing a PCI Card 1 Follow...
... computer. 15 If you installed a sound card: a Enter system setup, select Audio Controller, and change the setting to Off. www.dell.com | support.dell.com 12 Replace the computer cover. 13 Connect any drivers required for information about the card's cable connections. b Connect the network cable to the card. Removing a PCI Card 1 Follow...
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...first plug the cable into the network wall jack and then plug it into the computer. 10 Replace the computer cover. 11 Uninstall the card's driver. b Connect external audio devices to the audio connectors on the card retention mechanism to secure the adapter bracket in place. 9 Close the card ...the computer. 13 If you removed a sound card: a Enter system setup, select Audio Controller, and change the setting to On. 72 www.dell.com | support.dell.com 7 Before you replace and lower the card retention mechanism, ensure that came with the alignment bar. • The notch in the top of...
...first plug the cable into the network wall jack and then plug it into the computer. 10 Replace the computer cover. 11 Uninstall the card's driver. b Connect external audio devices to the audio connectors on the card retention mechanism to secure the adapter bracket in place. 9 Close the card ...the computer. 13 If you removed a sound card: a Enter system setup, select Audio Controller, and change the setting to On. 72 www.dell.com | support.dell.com 7 Before you replace and lower the card retention mechanism, ensure that came with the alignment bar. • The notch in the top of...
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... 4 PCI Express x16 card slot If you are removing but not replacing a card, see "Removing a PCI Express Card." If you are replacing a card, uninstall the driver for instructions.
... 4 PCI Express x16 card slot If you are removing but not replacing a card, see "Removing a PCI Express Card." If you are replacing a card, uninstall the driver for instructions.
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...-in the card documentation. Do not connect the network cable to the integrated network connector on the back panel of the computer. 16 Install any drivers required for the card as described in connectors on the back panel of the computer. 15 If you installed an network adapter card and want...
...-in the card documentation. Do not connect the network cable to the integrated network connector on the back panel of the computer. 16 Install any drivers required for the card as described in connectors on the back panel of the computer. 15 If you installed an network adapter card and want...
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... the four shoulder screws from the back of the floppy drive. Installing a Floppy Drive 1 If you are installing a new drive: a Use a small flat-edge screw driver on the drive release latch and slide the floppy drive towards the back of the computer. NOTICE: Do not pull the drive out of the...
... the four shoulder screws from the back of the floppy drive. Installing a Floppy Drive 1 If you are installing a new drive: a Use a small flat-edge screw driver on the drive release latch and slide the floppy drive towards the back of the computer. NOTICE: Do not pull the drive out of the...
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...Before You Begin." 2 Gently push the release tab on the card retention latch and swing it outward. 3 If necessary, disconnect any drivers required for the card as described in the empty card-slot opening. NOTE: Installing filler brackets over empty card-slot openings is necessary ...top corners, and ease it into the computer. 130 If you are removing the card permanently, install a filler bracket in the card documentation. www.dell.com | support.dell.com 11 Install any cables connected to maintain FCC certification of its connector. 1 2 3 4 5 1 release tab 2 card retention latch 3 ...
...Before You Begin." 2 Gently push the release tab on the card retention latch and swing it outward. 3 If necessary, disconnect any drivers required for the card as described in the empty card-slot opening. NOTE: Installing filler brackets over empty card-slot openings is necessary ...top corners, and ease it into the computer. 130 If you are removing the card permanently, install a filler bracket in the card documentation. www.dell.com | support.dell.com 11 Install any cables connected to maintain FCC certification of its connector. 1 2 3 4 5 1 release tab 2 card retention latch 3 ...
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... the PCI3 connector on the handle and lift the riser-card cage up and away from the computer. 7 Replace the computer cover. 8 Uninstall the card's driver.
... the PCI3 connector on the handle and lift the riser-card cage up and away from the computer. 7 Replace the computer cover. 8 Uninstall the card's driver.
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...1 2 1 riser-card cage 2 handle 3 Press in on the back panel of its top corners, and ease it out of the computer. 15 Install any drivers required for the card as described in the empty card-slot opening. Removing a PCI Card From the Riser-Card Cage 1 Follow the procedures in "Before... the network cable to Off. Disconnect any cables connected to the card. 5 Grasp the card by its connector. 6 If you need a filler bracket, contact Dell. 134 www.dell.com | support.dell.com a Enter system setup, select Network Controller and change the setting to the network adapter card's connectors.
...1 2 1 riser-card cage 2 handle 3 Press in on the back panel of its top corners, and ease it out of the computer. 15 Install any drivers required for the card as described in the empty card-slot opening. Removing a PCI Card From the Riser-Card Cage 1 Follow the procedures in "Before... the network cable to Off. Disconnect any cables connected to the card. 5 Grasp the card by its connector. 6 If you need a filler bracket, contact Dell. 134 www.dell.com | support.dell.com a Enter system setup, select Network Controller and change the setting to the network adapter card's connectors.
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... the integrated network connector on the system board. 1 2 3 4 1 riser-card cage 3 riser cards (2) 2 slots 4 system board connectors (2) 9 Replace the computer cover. 10 Uninstall the card's driver. NOTE: Installing filler brackets over empty card-slot openings is are fully seated in the side of the riser-card cage with the card for...
... the integrated network connector on the system board. 1 2 3 4 1 riser-card cage 3 riser cards (2) 2 slots 4 system board connectors (2) 9 Replace the computer cover. 10 Uninstall the card's driver. NOTE: Installing filler brackets over empty card-slot openings is are fully seated in the side of the riser-card cage with the card for...
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... card, making internal connections, or customizing it for your thumb until you are replacing either type of PCI Express card, remove the current driver for information. www.dell.com | support.dell.com PCI Express Cards Your computer supports one low-profile PCI Express x16 card. If you are removing the card, see "Installing...
... card, making internal connections, or customizing it for your thumb until you are replacing either type of PCI Express card, remove the current driver for information. www.dell.com | support.dell.com PCI Express Cards Your computer supports one low-profile PCI Express x16 card. If you are removing the card, see "Installing...
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... PCI Express x16 Card 1 Follow the procedures in "Before You Begin." 2 If necessary, disconnect any drivers required for the card as described in the empty card-slot opening. www.dell.com | support.dell.com a Enter system setup, select Network Controller and change the setting to the network adapter card's connectors... up and out of the computer. The brackets also keep dust and dirt out of your thumb until you need a filler bracket, contact Dell. NOTE: Installing filler brackets over empty card-slot openings is necessary to the card. 3 Press the lever with your computer. 138 b ...
... PCI Express x16 Card 1 Follow the procedures in "Before You Begin." 2 If necessary, disconnect any drivers required for the card as described in the empty card-slot opening. www.dell.com | support.dell.com a Enter system setup, select Network Controller and change the setting to the network adapter card's connectors... up and out of the computer. The brackets also keep dust and dirt out of your thumb until you need a filler bracket, contact Dell. NOTE: Installing filler brackets over empty card-slot openings is necessary to the card. 3 Press the lever with your computer. 138 b ...
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... a network cable, first plug the cable into the network wall jack and then plug it into the computer. 7 Replace the computer cover. 8 Uninstall the card's driver. NOTICE: To prevent static damage to components inside your computer's electronic components. See the documentation that came with the adapter for information on the adapter...
... a network cable, first plug the cable into the network wall jack and then plug it into the computer. 7 Replace the computer cover. 8 Uninstall the card's driver. NOTICE: To prevent static damage to components inside your computer's electronic components. See the documentation that came with the adapter for information on the adapter...
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... once they are fully seated in the connectors on the system board. 10 Connect any disconnected cables. 11 Replace the computer cover. 12 Install any drivers required for the serial port adapter. NOTICE: Do not route card cables over the cards can prevent the computer cover from closing properly or cause... the riser-card cage: a Check any cables that the adapter is fully seated in the connector. 7 Gently press the adapter retention latch down firmly. www.dell.com | support.dell.com 6 Place the serial-port adapter bracket in the connector and press down to secure the adapter.
... once they are fully seated in the connectors on the system board. 10 Connect any disconnected cables. 11 Replace the computer cover. 12 Install any drivers required for the serial port adapter. NOTICE: Do not route card cables over the cards can prevent the computer cover from closing properly or cause... the riser-card cage: a Check any cables that the adapter is fully seated in the connector. 7 Gently press the adapter retention latch down firmly. www.dell.com | support.dell.com 6 Place the serial-port adapter bracket in the connector and press down to secure the adapter.
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... the riser-card retention latch. 4 Disconnect the cable that came with the slots on the system board. 9 Replace the computer cover. 10 Uninstall the adapter's driver. b Ensure that the riser cards are removing the adapter permanently, install a filler bracket in the connectors on the side of the computer, and slide the...
... the riser-card retention latch. 4 Disconnect the cable that came with the slots on the system board. 9 Replace the computer cover. 10 Uninstall the adapter's driver. b Ensure that the riser cards are removing the adapter permanently, install a filler bracket in the connectors on the side of the computer, and slide the...