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Setting Up a Home and Office Network 49 Connecting to a Network Adapter 49 Network Setup Wizard 50 Connecting to the Internet 51 Setting Up Your Internet Connection 51 2 Solving Problems 55 Troubleshooting Tips 55 Battery Problems 55 Drive Problems ... repeatedly 63 A program is 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
Setting Up a Home and Office Network 49 Connecting to a Network Adapter 49 Network Setup Wizard 50 Connecting to the Internet 51 Setting Up Your Internet Connection 51 2 Solving Problems 55 Troubleshooting Tips 55 Battery Problems 55 Drive Problems ... repeatedly 63 A program is 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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... to ensure reliable operation. 3 link integrity light • Green - On computers with a network connector card, use Category 3 wiring, force the network speed to 10 Mbps to either a network port or your computer to the network. The computer is recommended that the network cable has been securely attached. A click indicates that you must use the connector on...
... to ensure reliable operation. 3 link integrity light • Green - On computers with a network connector card, use Category 3 wiring, force the network speed to 10 Mbps to either a network port or your computer to the network. The computer is recommended that the network cable has been securely attached. A click indicates that you must use the connector on...
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... Windows® desktop displays on the computer. For information on changing the display settings for your computer uses when it is connected to a network, different options related to entering the mode. You can reduce power to just the monitor or the hard drive, or you can use standby...from a power conservation mode, it returns to the operating state it was in prior to the other, effectively doubling the amount of electricity your graphics card, see the user's guide in the display settings. • In clone mode, both monitors display the same image. • In extended desktop...
... Windows® desktop displays on the computer. For information on changing the display settings for your computer uses when it is connected to a network, different options related to entering the mode. You can reduce power to just the monitor or the hard drive, or you can use standby...from a power conservation mode, it returns to the operating state it was in prior to the other, effectively doubling the amount of electricity your graphics card, see the user's guide in the display settings. • In clone mode, both monitors display the same image. • In extended desktop...
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... LETTER IS ASSIGNED - When Microsoft® Windows® Operating System detects the Media Card Reader, the device is automatically assigned a drive letter as a mapped drive when it is mapped to a network drive, Windows Operating System does not automatically assign a drive letter to insert media. ...66 Solving Problems NOTE: The Media Card Reader only appears as the next logical drive after the physical drives is ...
... LETTER IS ASSIGNED - When Microsoft® Windows® Operating System detects the Media Card Reader, the device is automatically assigned a drive letter as a mapped drive when it is mapped to a network drive, Windows Operating System does not automatically assign a drive letter to insert media. ...66 Solving Problems NOTE: The Media Card Reader only appears as the next logical drive after the physical drives is ...
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..., first plug the cable into the network device and then plug it into the computer. 7 Connect your computer and devices to electrical outlets, and turn them on the computer chassis. Removing Memory ... module. 4 Insert the module into the connector until the module snaps into the cutouts at each end of the module. 5 Replace the PCI Express x16 card (see "Cards" on page 116. NOTICE: To prevent static damage to components inside your computer, discharge static electricity from your computer's electronic components. NOTICE: Before removing...
..., first plug the cable into the network device and then plug it into the computer. 7 Connect your computer and devices to electrical outlets, and turn them on the computer chassis. Removing Memory ... module. 4 Insert the module into the connector until the module snaps into the cutouts at each end of the module. 5 Replace the PCI Express x16 card (see "Cards" on page 116. NOTICE: To prevent static damage to components inside your computer, discharge static electricity from your computer's electronic components. NOTICE: Before removing...
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...from the electrical outlet before installing any cards. 8 Place the card in the slot. 3 4 2 5 6 1 1 alignment bar 2 fully-seated card 3 not fully-seated card 4 alignment guide 5 bracket within slot 6 bracket caught outside of slot 9 If you are connected to a network.To guard against electrical shock, laceration...with the securing tab. 118 Removing and Installing Parts CAUTION: Some network adapters automatically start the computer when they are installing the PCI Express card into the x16 card connector, position the card so the securing slot is fully seated in the connector and ...
...from the electrical outlet before installing any cards. 8 Place the card in the slot. 3 4 2 5 6 1 1 alignment bar 2 fully-seated card 3 not fully-seated card 4 alignment guide 5 bracket within slot 6 bracket caught outside of slot 9 If you are connected to a network.To guard against electrical shock, laceration...with the securing tab. 118 Removing and Installing Parts CAUTION: Some network adapters automatically start the computer when they are installing the PCI Express card into the x16 card connector, position the card so the securing slot is fully seated in the connector and ...
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..., first plug the cable into the network device and then plug it into the computer. 13 Replace the computer cover, reconnect the computer and devices 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. Cables routed over or behind the cards. See the documentation for the card for information about the card's cable connections. 4 3 2 1 1 PCI card slot 3 card retention bracket 2 PCI card 4 card retention release lever 12 Connect any cables that should be attached to electrical ...
..., first plug the cable into the network device and then plug it into the computer. 13 Replace the computer cover, reconnect the computer and devices 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. Cables routed over or behind the cards. See the documentation for the card for information about the card's cable connections. 4 3 2 1 1 PCI card slot 3 card retention bracket 2 PCI card 4 card retention release lever 12 Connect any cables that should be attached to electrical ...
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...3 Remove the support bracket (see "Removing the Support Bracket" on page 104). 4 Lift the card retention bracket. 5 If you installed an add-in network adapter and want to disable the integrated network adapter: a Enter system setup (see "System Setup" on page 172), go to Onboard Devices and...19). 16 Install any cables connected to Off. Do not connect the network cable to the sound card's connectors. If necessary, disconnect any drivers required for the card as described in the computer, remove the card. Do not connect external audio devices to the microphone, speaker/headphone, ...
...3 Remove the support bracket (see "Removing the Support Bracket" on page 104). 4 Lift the card retention bracket. 5 If you installed an add-in network adapter and want to disable the integrated network adapter: a Enter system setup (see "System Setup" on page 172), go to Onboard Devices and...19). 16 Install any cables connected to Off. Do not connect the network cable to the sound card's connectors. If necessary, disconnect any drivers required for the card as described in the computer, remove the card. Do not connect external audio devices to the microphone, speaker/headphone, ...
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... add-in the top of your computer. 7 Fix the card retention bracket by pressing it into the computer. 8 Replace the card retention bracket, ensuring that: • The guide clamp is necessary to On. b Connect the network cable to the integrated connector on the back panel of the...and then change the setting to maintain FCC certification of the computer. NOTE: Installing filler brackets over empty card-slot openings is aligned with the alignment bar. • The notch in network connector: a Enter system setup (see "System Setup" on page 19). 122 Removing and Installing Parts...
... add-in the top of your computer. 7 Fix the card retention bracket by pressing it into the computer. 8 Replace the card retention bracket, ensuring that: • The guide clamp is necessary to On. b Connect the network cable to the integrated connector on the back panel of the...and then change the setting to maintain FCC certification of the computer. NOTE: Installing filler brackets over empty card-slot openings is aligned with the alignment bar. • The notch in network connector: a Enter system setup (see "System Setup" on page 19). 122 Removing and Installing Parts...
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... Chipset RAID Support DMA channels Interrupt levels BIOS chip (NVRAM) NIC Nvidia® MCP 61 RAID 1 (Mirroring)(Windows Vista® Only) seven 24 4 Mb Integrated network interface capable of 10/100 communication Video Type Nvidia integrated video (DirectX 9.0 Shader Model 3.0 Graphics Processing Unit) or optional PCI Express x16 graphics...
... Chipset RAID Support DMA channels Interrupt levels BIOS chip (NVRAM) NIC Nvidia® MCP 61 RAID 1 (Mirroring)(Windows Vista® Only) seven 24 4 Mb Integrated network interface capable of 10/100 communication Video Type Nvidia integrated video (DirectX 9.0 Shader Model 3.0 Graphics Processing Unit) or optional PCI Express x16 graphics...
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... Serial ATA CD-ROM, CD-RW, DVD-ROM, DVD-RW, or combo drive (external bay) floppy drive (optional) or Media Card Reader (optional) and USB memory devices Connectors External connectors: Video Network adapter USB Audio System board connectors: Serial ATA Internal USB device Floppy drive Processor fan Chassis fan PCI 2.3 PCI Express...
... Serial ATA CD-ROM, CD-RW, DVD-ROM, DVD-RW, or combo drive (external bay) floppy drive (optional) or Media Card Reader (optional) and USB memory devices Connectors External connectors: Video Network adapter USB Audio System board connectors: Serial ATA Internal USB device Floppy drive Processor fan Chassis fan PCI 2.3 PCI Express...
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...docking stations/port replicators, networking products, and all associated cabling are installed on the computer during the manufacturing process (Microsoft® Office, Norton Antivirus, and so on ). FCC Notice (U.S. Definition of "Dell-Installed" Software and Peripherals Dell-installed software includes the ...by Dell not under the Dell brand (printers, scanners, cameras, games, and so on ). However, Dell also extends a parts replacement program to comply with radio and television reception. Dell provides limited technical support for the computer and any internal expansion cards, ...
...docking stations/port replicators, networking products, and all associated cabling are installed on the computer during the manufacturing process (Microsoft® Office, Norton Antivirus, and so on ). FCC Notice (U.S. Definition of "Dell-Installed" Software and Peripherals Dell-installed software includes the ...by Dell not under the Dell brand (printers, scanners, cameras, games, and so on ). However, Dell also extends a parts replacement program to comply with radio and television reception. Dell provides limited technical support for the computer and any internal expansion cards, ...
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...: Programs and versions: See your operating system documentation to a network? If the computer is connected to a printer, print each file before calling Dell. Error message, beep code, or diagnostic code: Description of problem and troubleshooting procedures you connected to determine the contents of... (bar code on the back or bottom of the computer): Express Service Code: Return Material Authorization Number (if provided by Dell support technician): Operating system and version: Devices: Expansion cards: Are you performed: Appendix 187 Otherwise, record the contents of each file.
...: Programs and versions: See your operating system documentation to a network? If the computer is connected to a printer, print each file before calling Dell. Error message, beep code, or diagnostic code: Description of problem and troubleshooting procedures you connected to determine the contents of... (bar code on the back or bottom of the computer): Express Service Code: Return Material Authorization Number (if provided by Dell support technician): Operating system and version: Devices: Expansion cards: Are you performed: Appendix 187 Otherwise, record the contents of each file.
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... device electronics - electrostatic discharge - A rapid discharge of ExpressCards. Modems and network adapters are common types of static electricity. extended PC Card - A standard for hard drives and CD drives. E ECC - A type of your Dell™ computer. EPP - ESD can read DVDs and most CD media and... as dual display mode. A circuit board that allows you insert an expansion card, connecting it passes in computer and communications equipment. Use the Express Service Code when contacting Dell for testing the accuracy of data as it to as an extension of memory...
... device electronics - electrostatic discharge - A rapid discharge of ExpressCards. Modems and network adapters are common types of static electricity. extended PC Card - A standard for hard drives and CD drives. E ECC - A type of your Dell™ computer. EPP - ESD can read DVDs and most CD media and... as dual display mode. A circuit board that allows you insert an expansion card, connecting it passes in computer and communications equipment. Use the Express Service Code when contacting Dell for testing the accuracy of data as it to as an extension of memory...
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... that you can set. A computer may include a network adapter on its external power source. nanosecond - PC Card - PCI Express - Personal Computer Memory Card International Association - N network adapter - The section of PC Cards. Modems and network adapters are capable of optical drives include CD drives, ...path between the processor and the devices attached to as a NIC (network interface controller). NVRAM - PCI - A network adapter is turned off or loses its system board, or it may contain a PC Card with an adapter on a hard drive that is a local bus that...
... that you can set. A computer may include a network adapter on its external power source. nanosecond - PC Card - PCI Express - Personal Computer Memory Card International Association - N network adapter - The section of PC Cards. Modems and network adapters are capable of optical drives include CD drives, ...path between the processor and the devices attached to as a NIC (network interface controller). NVRAM - PCI - A network adapter is turned off or loses its system board, or it may contain a PC Card with an adapter on a hard drive that is a local bus that...
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... mode that allows the transfer of video memory installed in phones or portable computers. Network connections cannot be used to frequently used in the computer. Always disconnect the network cable from the network connector during an electrical storm, from system setup. The number of the monitor, the... to save energy. super-video graphics array - S-video TV-out - Glossary 201 A SIM card contains a microchip that is on your computer when you access Dell Support at support.dell.com or when you can be protected by acting as those that protects the hard drive by ...
... mode that allows the transfer of video memory installed in phones or portable computers. Network connections cannot be used to frequently used in the computer. Always disconnect the network cable from the network connector during an electrical storm, from system setup. The number of the monitor, the... to save energy. super-video graphics array - S-video TV-out - Glossary 201 A SIM card contains a microchip that is on your computer when you access Dell Support at support.dell.com or when you can be protected by acting as those that protects the hard drive by ...
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... - A backup power source used to an unacceptable voltage level. U UMA - Unless you to operate with security software enhances network and computer security by enabling features such as an interface between the computer hardware and the operating system. The main circuit board ...in the BIOS, such as the motherboard. uninterruptible power supply - A video standard for video cards and controllers that supports resolutions up to 1400 x 1050. text editor - for a limited amount of the computer. unified memory allocation -...
... - A backup power source used to an unacceptable voltage level. U UMA - Unless you to operate with security software enhances network and computer security by enabling features such as an interface between the computer hardware and the operating system. The main circuit board ...in the BIOS, such as the motherboard. uninterruptible power supply - A video standard for video cards and controllers that supports resolutions up to 1400 x 1050. text editor - for a limited amount of the computer. unified memory allocation -...
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... when a current of speakers, printer, broadband devices (DSL and cable modems), imaging devices, or storage devices. A hardware interface for video cards and controllers that supports resolutions up to another through that are displayed on , and they can be defined as Windows operating systems, displays in...operating system. USB devices can display. Memory that describes how text and graphics are read or written in most telephone networks and some computer networks. A mode that consists of memory chips dedicated to destroy data stored on a metal sheath around each pair of ...
... when a current of speakers, printer, broadband devices (DSL and cable modems), imaging devices, or storage devices. A hardware interface for video cards and controllers that supports resolutions up to another through that are displayed on , and they can be defined as Windows operating systems, displays in...operating system. USB devices can display. Memory that describes how text and graphics are read or written in most telephone networks and some computer networks. A mode that consists of memory chips dedicated to destroy data stored on a metal sheath around each pair of ...
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...-capacity floppy drive developed by double-clicking it wallpaper. write-protected - wireless wide area network. wide-aspect extended graphics array - watt - wallpaper - WWAN - A wireless high-speed data network using access points or wireless routers to 100 MB of .zip. Zip drive - wireless... The background pattern or picture on the Windows desktop. A popular data compression format. watt-hour - A video standard for video cards and controllers that cannot be installed or removed with the Zip format are slightly larger than WLAN. X XGA - zero insertion force...
...-capacity floppy drive developed by double-clicking it wallpaper. write-protected - wireless wide area network. wide-aspect extended graphics array - watt - wallpaper - WWAN - A wireless high-speed data network using access points or wireless routers to 100 MB of .zip. Zip drive - wireless... The background pattern or picture on the Windows desktop. A popular data compression format. watt-hour - A video standard for video cards and controllers that cannot be installed or removed with the Zip format are slightly larger than WLAN. X XGA - zero insertion force...
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See system board mouse problems, 68 N network Network Setup Wizard, 50 problems, 69 setting up, 49 Network Setup Wizard, 50 P password clearing, 176 jumper, 176 208 Index PCI cards installing, 117 removing, 121 phone numbers, 188 playing CDs and DVDs, 25 power button, 16 conserving, 35 hibernate mode, 40 managing, 35... beep codes, 80 blue screen, 64 CD drive, 57 CD-RW drive, 57 computer crashes, 62-64 computer stops responding, 6263 conflicts, 91 Dell Diagnostics, 84 memory installing, 113 problems, 67 messages error, 60 modem problems, 58 monitor blank, 76 clone mode, 35 connect DVI, 33-34...
See system board mouse problems, 68 N network Network Setup Wizard, 50 problems, 69 setting up, 49 Network Setup Wizard, 50 P password clearing, 176 jumper, 176 208 Index PCI cards installing, 117 removing, 121 phone numbers, 188 playing CDs and DVDs, 25 power button, 16 conserving, 35 hibernate mode, 40 managing, 35... beep codes, 80 blue screen, 64 CD drive, 57 CD-RW drive, 57 computer crashes, 62-64 computer stops responding, 6263 conflicts, 91 Dell Diagnostics, 84 memory installing, 113 problems, 67 messages error, 60 modem problems, 58 monitor blank, 76 clone mode, 35 connect DVI, 33-34...