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... designed for an earlier Microsoft® Windows® operating system . . . . . 64 A solid blue screen appears 64 Other software problems 65 Media Card Reader Problems 66 Memory Problems 67 Contents 5
... designed for an earlier Microsoft® Windows® operating system . . . . . 64 A solid blue screen appears 64 Other software problems 65 Media Card Reader Problems 66 Memory Problems 67 Contents 5
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... Software and Hardware Incompatibilities 91 Restoring Your Operating System 92 Using Microsoft Windows System Restore . . . . 93 Using Dell PC Restore 95 Using the Operating System CD 98 4 Removing and Installing Parts 101 Before You Begin 101 Recommended Tools ... 104 Inside View of Your Computer 106 System Board Components 107 Power Supply DC Connector Pin Assignments . . . . . 109 Memory 112 Memory Installation Guidelines 112 Installing Memory 113 Removing Memory 115 Cards 116 PCI and PCI Express Cards 116 Bezel 123 Removing the Bezel 123 Replacing the Bezel 124 Contents 7
... Software and Hardware Incompatibilities 91 Restoring Your Operating System 92 Using Microsoft Windows System Restore . . . . 93 Using Dell PC Restore 95 Using the Operating System CD 98 4 Removing and Installing Parts 101 Before You Begin 101 Recommended Tools ... 104 Inside View of Your Computer 106 System Board Components 107 Power Supply DC Connector Pin Assignments . . . . . 109 Memory 112 Memory Installation Guidelines 112 Installing Memory 113 Removing Memory 115 Cards 116 PCI and PCI Express Cards 116 Bezel 123 Removing the Bezel 123 Replacing the Bezel 124 Contents 7
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...on your configuration. To download Desktop System Software: If you should also and Downloads. DSS is necessary for components, such as memory, the hard drive, and the operating system • Customer Care - Certified drivers, patches, and software updates • Desktop ...and frequently asked appropriate support site. Upgrade information premier.support.dell.com. What Are You Looking For? support.dell.com and tips, articles from technicians, NOTE: Select your Dell computer. Troubleshooting hints Dell Support Website - your computer and operating system and installs...
...on your configuration. To download Desktop System Software: If you should also and Downloads. DSS is necessary for components, such as memory, the hard drive, and the operating system • Customer Care - Certified drivers, patches, and software updates • Desktop ...and frequently asked appropriate support site. Upgrade information premier.support.dell.com. What Are You Looking For? support.dell.com and tips, articles from technicians, NOTE: Select your Dell computer. Troubleshooting hints Dell Support Website - your computer and operating system and installs...
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... DVD playing. Windows Vista: 1 Click Start and click Control Panel. 2 Click Appearance and Personalization. Adjusting the Volume NOTE: When the speakers are using too much memory and preventing DVD playback, adjust the display properties: Windows XP: 1 Click the Start button, and then click Control Panel. 2 Under Pick a category, click Appearance and...
... DVD playing. Windows Vista: 1 Click Start and click Control Panel. 2 Click Appearance and Personalization. Adjusting the Volume NOTE: When the speakers are using too much memory and preventing DVD playback, adjust the display properties: Windows XP: 1 Click the Start button, and then click Control Panel. 2 Under Pick a category, click Appearance and...
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...Reader" on installing a Media Card Reader, see the documentation provided with CD recording techniques. 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 page 139. For a list of the blank space to finalize the recording. • Use a blank CD-...
...Reader" on installing a Media Card Reader, see the documentation provided with CD recording techniques. 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 page 139. For a list of the blank space to finalize the recording. • Use a blank CD-...
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1 2 3 4 1 xD-Picture Card and SmartMedia (SMC) 3 Memory Stick (MS/MS Pro) 2 CompactFlash Type I and II (CF I/II) and MicroDrive 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. If you encounter resistance, do not force the media or card. Check the card orientation and try again. 32 Setting Up and Using Your Computer
1 2 3 4 1 xD-Picture Card and SmartMedia (SMC) 3 Memory Stick (MS/MS Pro) 2 CompactFlash Type I and II (CF I/II) and MicroDrive 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. If you encounter resistance, do not force the media or card. Check the card orientation and try again. 32 Setting Up and Using Your Computer
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... completely turning off the computer. Hibernate Mode Hibernate mode conserves power by . To set standby mode to automatically activate after a defined period of the computer memory, Dell creates an appropriately sized hibernate mode file before shipping the computer to a reserved area on the Power Schemes Tab and Advanced Tab. Because the keyboard...
... completely turning off the computer. Hibernate Mode Hibernate mode conserves power by . To set standby mode to automatically activate after a defined period of the computer memory, Dell creates an appropriately sized hibernate mode file before shipping the computer to a reserved area on the Power Schemes Tab and Advanced Tab. Because the keyboard...
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If you lose power, the system retains your data on the keyboard or moving the mouse does not bring the computer out of the computer memory, Dell creates an appropriately sized hibernate mode file before it . Hibernate Mode Hibernate mode conserves power by storing it to you left it entered hibernate mode. ...
If you lose power, the system retains your data on the keyboard or moving the mouse does not bring the computer out of the computer memory, Dell creates an appropriately sized hibernate mode file before it . Hibernate Mode Hibernate mode conserves power by storing it to you left it entered hibernate mode. ...
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... an essential file. A R E Q U I B L E . d r i v e l e t t e r : \ I S N O T A C C E S S I R E D . Remove the floppy disk from the drive and restart your computer to use first. NOT ENOUGH MEMORY OR RESOURCES. Solving Problems 61 The drive cannot read the disk. Contact Dell (see "Getting Help" on page 183). The program that you are trying to open the program that you might...
... an essential file. A R E Q U I B L E . d r i v e l e t t e r : \ I S N O T A C C E S S I R E D . Remove the floppy disk from the drive and restart your computer to use first. NOT ENOUGH MEMORY OR RESOURCES. Solving Problems 61 The drive cannot read the disk. Contact Dell (see "Getting Help" on page 183). The program that you are trying to open the program that you might...
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... installed. IF YOU RECEIVE AN INSUFFICIENT MEMORY MESSAGE - • Save and close any open files and exit any of memory supported by your computer, see "Memory" on page 167. • Run the Dell Diagnostics (see "Starting the Dell Diagnostics From Your Hard Drive" on ...). If necessary, install additional memory (see "Memory Installation Guidelines" on page 113) to see "Installing Memory" on page 112). • Reseat the memory modules (see if it is successfully communicating with the memory. • Run the Dell Diagnostics (see "Starting the Dell Diagnostics From Your Hard Drive"...
... installed. IF YOU RECEIVE AN INSUFFICIENT MEMORY MESSAGE - • Save and close any open files and exit any of memory supported by your computer, see "Memory" on page 167. • Run the Dell Diagnostics (see "Starting the Dell Diagnostics From Your Hard Drive" on ...). If necessary, install additional memory (see "Memory Installation Guidelines" on page 113) to see "Installing Memory" on page 112). • Reseat the memory modules (see if it is successfully communicating with the memory. • Run the Dell Diagnostics (see "Starting the Dell Diagnostics From Your Hard Drive"...
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...; Ensure that the 12-volt power connector (12V) is receiving electrical power, a device might be malfunctioning or incorrectly installed. • Remove and then reinstall the memory modules (see "System Board Components" on page 107). • Remove and then reinstall any of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions in...
...; Ensure that the 12-volt power connector (12V) is receiving electrical power, a device might be malfunctioning or incorrectly installed. • Remove and then reinstall the memory modules (see "System Board Components" on page 107). • Remove and then reinstall any of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions in...
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... Suggested Remedy 3 Possible motherboard Contact Dell. Ensure that the computer encountered ...cable and front panel cable are securely connected to the system board (see "Dell Diagnostics" on page 107). - Remove and then reinstall the graphics card, ...series of beeps during start -up : 1 Write down the beep code. 2 Run the Dell Diagnostics to the system board (see "Cards" on page 107). Beep Codes Your computer ...power problem or an internal device malfunction. - failure. 1 BIOS checksum Contact Dell. If your computer beeps during start -up if the monitor cannot display ...
... Suggested Remedy 3 Possible motherboard Contact Dell. Ensure that the computer encountered ...cable and front panel cable are securely connected to the system board (see "Dell Diagnostics" on page 107). - Remove and then reinstall the graphics card, ...series of beeps during start -up : 1 Write down the beep code. 2 Run the Dell Diagnostics to the system board (see "Cards" on page 107). Beep Codes Your computer ...power problem or an internal device malfunction. - failure. 1 BIOS checksum Contact Dell. If your computer beeps during start -up if the monitor cannot display ...
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... page 113). 3. If the computer starts normally, reinstall an additional module. If the problem persists, contact Dell. 6 Video BIOS Test Contact Dell. Replace the battery (see "Memory Installation Guidelines" on page 144). If the problem persists, contact Dell. 4 RAM Read/Write 1. Continue until you have identified a faulty module or reinstalled all modules without error...
... page 113). 3. If the computer starts normally, reinstall an additional module. If the problem persists, contact Dell. 6 Video BIOS Test Contact Dell. Replace the battery (see "Memory Installation Guidelines" on page 144). If the problem persists, contact Dell. 4 RAM Read/Write 1. Continue until you have identified a faulty module or reinstalled all modules without error...
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... listed, select the version appropriate for your computer. Option Test Memory Test System Exit Function Run the stand-alone memory test Run System Diagnostics Exit the Diagnostics 2 After you select Extended Test from the numbered list. Dell Diagnostics Main Menu 1 After the Dell Diagnostics loads and the Main Menu screen appears, click the button...
... listed, select the version appropriate for your computer. Option Test Memory Test System Exit Function Run the stand-alone memory test Run System Diagnostics Exit the Diagnostics 2 After you select Extended Test from the numbered list. Dell Diagnostics Main Menu 1 After the Dell Diagnostics loads and the Main Menu screen appears, click the button...
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..., a message appears with an error code and a description of the problem. Allows you to be run a test from system setup, memory, and various internal tests, and it displays the information in the device list in the following table for the selected device. Option Express... Parameters Function Displays the results of each test screen. NOTE: The Service Tag for your hardware configuration for more . The Dell Diagnostics obtains configuration information for running the test. The device list may indicate requirements for all devices attached to customize the test...
..., a message appears with an error code and a description of the problem. Allows you to be run a test from system setup, memory, and various internal tests, and it displays the information in the device list in the following table for the selected device. Option Express... Parameters Function Displays the results of each test screen. NOTE: The Service Tag for your hardware configuration for more . The Dell Diagnostics obtains configuration information for running the test. The device list may indicate requirements for all devices attached to customize the test...
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...VDC 22-AWG Wire Red Black Black Yellow Memory You can increase your computer, see "Memory" on page 167. Your computer supports DDR2 memory. NOTICE: Do not install ECC or buffered memory modules. If a single DIMM is supported. If the memory modules are not installed in matched pairs, ... but with a slight reduction in pairs of memory supported by your computer memory by installing memory modules on the module to determine the module's capacity.) For example, if you must install it in connector DIMM_1. • For best performance, memory modules should be populated in a numerical order...
...VDC 22-AWG Wire Red Black Black Yellow Memory You can increase your computer, see "Memory" on page 167. Your computer supports DDR2 memory. NOTICE: Do not install ECC or buffered memory modules. If a single DIMM is supported. If the memory modules are not installed in matched pairs, ... but with a slight reduction in pairs of memory supported by your computer memory by installing memory modules on the module to determine the module's capacity.) For example, if you must install it in connector DIMM_1. • For best performance, memory modules should be populated in a numerical order...
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...computer, discharge static electricity from Dell is covered under your computer warranty. Removing and Installing Parts 113 See "Cards" on the computer chassis. 2 1 1 Pair A: matched pair of memory modules in connectors DIMM_1 and DIMM_2 2 Pair B: matched pair of memory modules in connectors DIMM_3 and ...from any new modules that you may not start properly. CAUTION: Before installing memory, you purchased the new modules from Dell. You can do not pair an original memory module with a new memory module. You should install your computer may have, even if you must remove...
...computer, discharge static electricity from Dell is covered under your computer warranty. Removing and Installing Parts 113 See "Cards" on the computer chassis. 2 1 1 Pair A: matched pair of memory modules in connectors DIMM_1 and DIMM_2 2 Pair B: matched pair of memory modules in connectors DIMM_3 and ...from any new modules that you may not start properly. CAUTION: Before installing memory, you purchased the new modules from Dell. You can do not pair an original memory module with a new memory module. You should install your computer may have, even if you must remove...
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1 Follow the procedures in "Before You Begin" on page 101. 2 Press the securing clip at each end of the memory module connector. 1 2 3 1 memory connector farthest 2 securing clips (2) from processor (DIMM_2) 3 connector 3 Align the notch on the bottom of the module with the crossbar in the connector. 3 2 1 1 cutouts (2) 3 notch 4 2 memory module 4 crossbar 114 Removing and Installing Parts
1 Follow the procedures in "Before You Begin" on page 101. 2 Press the securing clip at each end of the memory module connector. 1 2 3 1 memory connector farthest 2 securing clips (2) from processor (DIMM_2) 3 connector 3 Align the notch on the bottom of the module with the crossbar in the connector. 3 2 1 1 cutouts (2) 3 notch 4 2 memory module 4 crossbar 114 Removing and Installing Parts
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... x16 card (see "Cards" on . 8 Right-click the My Computer icon and click Properties. 9 Click the General tab. 10 To verify that the memory is installed correctly, check the amount of the module. 4 Insert the module into the connector until the module snaps into position. NOTICE: To prevent static...while you must remove the PCI Express x16 card. You can do so by touching an unpainted metal surface on page 116. NOTICE: Before removing memory, you apply equal force to each end of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions in the Product Information Guide. See "Cards...
... x16 card (see "Cards" on . 8 Right-click the My Computer icon and click Properties. 9 Click the General tab. 10 To verify that the memory is installed correctly, check the amount of the module. 4 Insert the module into the connector until the module snaps into position. NOTICE: To prevent static...while you must remove the PCI Express x16 card. You can do so by touching an unpainted metal surface on page 116. NOTICE: Before removing memory, you apply equal force to each end of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions in the Product Information Guide. See "Cards...
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... in the Product Information Guide. 1 Follow the procedures in "Before You Begin" on page 101. 2 Press out the securing clip at each end of the memory module connector. 3 Grasp the module at the end of the board and lift up. 4 Replace the PCI Express x16 card (see "Removing a PCI/PCI ... replacing a card, remove the current driver for card slot location. You can do so by touching an unpainted metal surface on the computer chassis.Your Dell™ computer provides the following slots for PCI and PCI Express cards: • One PCI Express x16 card slot (SLOT1) • One PCI Express ...
... in the Product Information Guide. 1 Follow the procedures in "Before You Begin" on page 101. 2 Press out the securing clip at each end of the memory module connector. 3 Grasp the module at the end of the board and lift up. 4 Replace the PCI Express x16 card (see "Removing a PCI/PCI ... replacing a card, remove the current driver for card slot location. You can do so by touching an unpainted metal surface on the computer chassis.Your Dell™ computer provides the following slots for PCI and PCI Express cards: • One PCI Express x16 card slot (SLOT1) • One PCI Express ...