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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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... • How to run the Dell Diagnostics or access your computer. Finding Information NOTE: Some features may not be available 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. NOTE: Additional information may not ship with your computer or in certain countries....
... • How to run the Dell Diagnostics or access your computer. Finding Information NOTE: Some features may not be available 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. NOTE: Additional information may not ship with your computer or in certain countries....
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... direct 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. www.dell.com | support.dell.com What Are You Looking For? • Warranty information • Terms and Conditions...troubleshoot 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. ...
... direct 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. www.dell.com | support.dell.com What Are You Looking For? • Warranty information • Terms and Conditions...troubleshoot 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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...dell.com technicians, online courses, frequently asked questions NOTE: Select your configuration. • How to view the appropriate support • Community - Service call and order status, warranty, and repair information NOTE: Corporate, government, and education customers can also use Windows XP...discussions with other Dell customers site. • Upgrades - Upgrade information for your Dell computer. The website may not be available in all regions. • Service and support - Certified drivers, patches, and software updates • Desktop System Software (...
...dell.com technicians, online courses, frequently asked questions NOTE: Select your configuration. • How to view the appropriate support • Community - Service call and order status, warranty, and repair information NOTE: Corporate, government, and education customers can also use Windows XP...discussions with other Dell customers site. • Upgrades - Upgrade information for your Dell computer. The website may not be available in all regions. • Service and support - Certified drivers, patches, and software updates • Desktop System Software (...
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... operating system Find It Here Operating System CD The operating system is located on your computer. www.dell.com | support.dell.com What Are You Looking For? • How to reinstall drivers for instructions. See "Reinstalling Microsoft Windows XP" for the devices that came with your computer. NOTE: The Operating System CD is optional and...
... operating system Find It Here Operating System CD The operating system is located on your computer. www.dell.com | support.dell.com What Are You Looking For? • How to reinstall drivers for instructions. See "Reinstalling Microsoft Windows XP" for the devices that came with your computer. NOTE: The Operating System CD is optional and...
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.... 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. NOTICE: To connect a network cable, first plug the cable into the network...
.... 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. NOTICE: To connect a network cable, first plug the cable into the network...
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... 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. 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...
... 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. 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...
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... the back panel of the computer. See the documentation that came with the card for the existing card. If you are replacing a card, uninstall the driver for instructions.
... the back panel of the computer. See the documentation that came with the card for the existing card. If you are replacing a card, uninstall the driver for instructions.
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...: a Enter system setup, select Network Controller, and change the setting to the integrated network connector on the back panel of the computer. 16 Install any drivers required for the card as described in the open . b Connect the network cable to the sound card's connectors. b Connect external audio devices to the network...
...: a Enter system setup, select Network Controller, and change the setting to the integrated network connector on the back panel of the computer. 16 Install any drivers required for the card as described in the open . b Connect the network cable to the sound card's connectors. b Connect external audio devices to the network...
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... pull the drive out of the computer by the drive cables. 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. NOTE: Since the following steps do not require the...
... pull the drive out of the computer by the drive cables. 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. NOTE: Since the following steps do not require the...
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... procedures in "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. If you are removing the card permanently, install a filler bracket in the card...card-slot openings is necessary to the card. 4 Grasp the card by its top corners, and ease it into the computer. 130 www.dell.com | support.dell.com 11 Install any cables connected to maintain FCC certification of the computer. NOTICE: To connect a network cable, first plug the cable ...
... procedures in "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. If you are removing the card permanently, install a filler bracket in the card...card-slot openings is necessary to the card. 4 Grasp the card by its top corners, and ease it into the computer. 130 www.dell.com | support.dell.com 11 Install any cables connected to maintain FCC certification of the computer. NOTICE: To connect a network cable, first plug the cable ...
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... the setting to cards through the back-panel openings. b Gently pull on the back panel of the computer. 7 Replace the computer cover. 8 Uninstall the card's driver. Disconnect any cables connected to On. See the documentation that will not reach the riser-card cage once they are removed from the computer. 1 2 1 riser...
... the setting to cards through the back-panel openings. b Gently pull on the back panel of the computer. 7 Replace the computer cover. 8 Uninstall the card's driver. Disconnect any cables connected to On. See the documentation that will not reach the riser-card cage once they are removed from the computer. 1 2 1 riser...
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...not connect the network cable to the integrated network connector on the tab to raise the card retention latch. 4 If necessary, disconnect any drivers required for the card as described in the card documentation. Disconnect any cables connected to the card. 5 Grasp the card by its top... corners, and ease it out of the computer. 15 Install any cables connected to cards through the back-panel openings. www.dell.com | support.dell.com a Enter system setup, select Network Controller and change the setting to the network adapter card's connectors. b Connect the network cable ...
...not connect the network cable to the integrated network connector on the tab to raise the card retention latch. 4 If necessary, disconnect any drivers required for the card as described in the card documentation. Disconnect any cables connected to the card. 5 Grasp the card by its top... corners, and ease it out of the computer. 15 Install any cables connected to cards through the back-panel openings. www.dell.com | support.dell.com a Enter system setup, select Network Controller and change the setting to the network adapter card's connectors. b Connect the network cable ...
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... to the audio connectors 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...
... to the audio connectors 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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... connections, or customizing it for your thumb until you are installing or replacing a PCI Express x16 card, see "Removing a PCI Express x16 Card." www.dell.com | support.dell.com PCI Express Cards Your computer supports one low-profile PCI Express x16 card. Installing a PCI Express x16 Card 1 Follow the procedures in "Before... with your computer. 3 Prepare the card for information. b While pressing the lever, pull the card up and out of PCI Express card, remove the current driver for the card from the operating system.
... connections, or customizing it for your thumb until you are installing or replacing a PCI Express x16 card, see "Removing a PCI Express x16 Card." www.dell.com | support.dell.com PCI Express Cards Your computer supports one low-profile PCI Express x16 card. Installing a PCI Express x16 Card 1 Follow the procedures in "Before... with your computer. 3 Prepare the card for information. b While pressing the lever, pull the card up and out of PCI Express card, remove the current driver for the card from the operating system.
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... to the network adapter card's connectors. NOTE: Installing filler brackets over empty card-slot openings is necessary to Off. www.dell.com | support.dell.com a Enter system setup, select Network Controller and change the setting to maintain FCC certification of the computer. Removing a ...PCI Express x16 Card 1 Follow the procedures in "Before You Begin." 2 If necessary, disconnect any drivers required for the card as described ...
... to the network adapter card's connectors. NOTE: Installing filler brackets over empty card-slot openings is necessary to Off. www.dell.com | support.dell.com a Enter system setup, select Network Controller and change the setting to maintain FCC certification of the computer. Removing a ...PCI Express x16 Card 1 Follow the procedures in "Before You Begin." 2 If necessary, disconnect any drivers required for the card as described ...
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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. Serial Port Adapters CAUTION: Before you touch any of your computer. 4 Place the serial-port adapter bracket in the Product Information Guide. NOTE: The serial...
... 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. Serial Port Adapters CAUTION: Before you touch any of your computer. 4 Place the serial-port adapter bracket in the Product Information Guide. NOTE: The serial...
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... from the computer. Ensure that the riser cards are removed from the computer. 142 www.dell.com | support.dell.com 6 Place the serial-port adapter bracket in "Before You Begin." 2 Remove the riser-card cage: a Check any drivers required for the serial port adapter. Cables routed over or behind the cards. b Ensure that...
... from the computer. Ensure that the riser cards are removed from the computer. 142 www.dell.com | support.dell.com 6 Place the serial-port adapter bracket in "Before You Begin." 2 Remove the riser-card cage: a Check any drivers required for the serial port adapter. Cables routed over or behind the cards. b Ensure that...
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b Ensure that came with the slots on the system board. 9 Replace the computer cover. 10 Uninstall the adapter's driver. See the documentation that the riser cards are removing the adapter permanently, install a filler bracket in the empty card-slot opening. NOTE: Installing filler brackets ...
b Ensure that came with the slots on the system board. 9 Replace the computer cover. 10 Uninstall the adapter's driver. See the documentation that the riser cards are removing the adapter permanently, install a filler bracket in the empty card-slot opening. NOTE: Installing filler brackets ...