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Mini Tower Computer 25 4 Specifications - 3 Specifications - Desktop Computer 31 5 Troubleshooting Tips 37 Using the Hardware Troubleshooter 37 Tips 37 Power Problems 37 Memory Problems 39 Lockups and Software Problems 39 Dell Technical Update Service 41 Dell Support Utility 41 Dell Diagnostics 41 6 Reinstalling Software 43 Drivers 43 Identifying Drivers 43 Reinstalling Drivers and Utilities 43 Restoring Your Operating System 45 Using Microsoft® Windows® System Restore . . . 46 Using Dell Factory Image Restore 46 Using the Operating System Media 47 4 Contents
Mini Tower Computer 25 4 Specifications - 3 Specifications - Desktop Computer 31 5 Troubleshooting Tips 37 Using the Hardware Troubleshooter 37 Tips 37 Power Problems 37 Memory Problems 39 Lockups and Software Problems 39 Dell Technical Update Service 41 Dell Support Utility 41 Dell Diagnostics 41 6 Reinstalling Software 43 Drivers 43 Identifying Drivers 43 Reinstalling Drivers and Utilities 43 Restoring Your Operating System 45 Using Microsoft® Windows® System Restore . . . 46 Using Dell Factory Image Restore 46 Using the Operating System Media 47 4 Contents
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... two Specifications - Processor Processor type Level 2 (L2) cache System Information Chipset DMA channels Interrupt levels BIOS chip (NVRAM) NIC Memory Type Memory connectors Intel® Core™2 Duo processor Intel Pentium® Dual-Core processor Intel Celeron® Dual-Core processor Intel Celeron processor at least 512-...
... two Specifications - Processor Processor type Level 2 (L2) cache System Information Chipset DMA channels Interrupt levels BIOS chip (NVRAM) NIC Memory Type Memory connectors Intel® Core™2 Duo processor Intel Pentium® Dual-Core processor Intel Celeron® Dual-Core processor Intel Celeron processor at least 512-...
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... 3.0 Gbps (SATA) 480-Mbps high speed, 12-Mbps full speed, 1.5-Mbps low speed (USB) two (full height) 124 pins 32 bits 26 Specifications - Memory (continued) Memory capacities Minimum memory Maximum memory Video Type: Integrated VGA (on system board) Discrete (graphics card) Audio Type Expansion Bus Bus type Bus speed PCI connectors connector size connector...
... 3.0 Gbps (SATA) 480-Mbps high speed, 12-Mbps full speed, 1.5-Mbps low speed (USB) two (full height) 124 pins 32 bits 26 Specifications - Memory (continued) Memory capacities Minimum memory Maximum memory Video Type: Integrated VGA (on system board) Discrete (graphics card) Audio Type Expansion Bus Bus type Bus speed PCI connectors connector size connector...
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... when the computer does not start indicates that the system board cannot start initialization. Connectors (continued) Front panel USB Front panel audio HDA header Processor Memory Power 12 V Power LAN on motherboard (LOM) Controls and Lights Front of computer: Power button Power light Drive activity light two 10-pin connectors one...
... when the computer does not start indicates that the system board cannot start initialization. Connectors (continued) Front panel USB Front panel audio HDA header Processor Memory Power 12 V Power LAN on motherboard (LOM) Controls and Lights Front of computer: Power button Power light Drive activity light two 10-pin connectors one...
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...(PCI Express) 1.5 Gbps and 3.0 Gbps (SATA) 480-Mbps high speed, 12-Mbps full speed, 1.5-Mbps low speed (USB) 32 Specifications - non-ECC memory only two 512 MB, 1 GB, or 2 GB 512 MB 4 GB Intel G31 PCI Express x16 slot can support a PCI Express graphics card (25 W) ...optional chassis speaker; Desktop Computer line-in and line-out audio connectors on front panel; Memory Type Memory connectors Memory capacities Minimum memory Maximum memory Video Type: Integrated (on system board) Discrete (graphics card) Audio Type Expansion Bus Bus type Bus speed 667-MHz ...
...(PCI Express) 1.5 Gbps and 3.0 Gbps (SATA) 480-Mbps high speed, 12-Mbps full speed, 1.5-Mbps low speed (USB) 32 Specifications - non-ECC memory only two 512 MB, 1 GB, or 2 GB 512 MB 4 GB Intel G31 PCI Express x16 slot can support a PCI Express graphics card (25 W) ...optional chassis speaker; Desktop Computer line-in and line-out audio connectors on front panel; Memory Type Memory connectors Memory capacities Minimum memory Maximum memory Video Type: Integrated (on system board) Discrete (graphics card) Audio Type Expansion Bus Bus type Bus speed 667-MHz ...
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... System board connectors: SATA Floppy drive Processor fan Chassis fan PCI Express x16 Front panel control Front panel USB Front panel audio HDA header Processor Memory Power 12 V Power LAN on motherboard (LOM) Controls and Lights Front of computer: Power button Power light one, through PS/2 serial expansion card (low profile...
... System board connectors: SATA Floppy drive Processor fan Chassis fan PCI Express x16 Front panel control Front panel USB Front panel audio HDA header Processor Memory Power 12 V Power LAN on motherboard (LOM) Controls and Lights Front of computer: Power button Power light one, through PS/2 serial expansion card (low profile...
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...N C E - There is a power problem, a device may be malfunctioning or incorrectly installed. • Remove and then reinstall all memory modules. • Remove and then reinstall any power strips being used are plugged into an electrical outlet and are securely connected to the ... R L I G H T I S B L I N K I N G B L U E - I F T H E P O W E R L I G H T I S B L I N K I N G A M B E R - The computer is in your Service Manual at support.dell.com). • Ensure that the main power cable and front panel cable are turned on. • Ensure that the electrical outlet is securely connected to...
...N C E - There is a power problem, a device may be malfunctioning or incorrectly installed. • Remove and then reinstall all memory modules. • Remove and then reinstall any power strips being used are plugged into an electrical outlet and are securely connected to the ... R L I G H T I S B L I N K I N G B L U E - I F T H E P O W E R L I G H T I S B L I N K I N G A M B E R - The computer is in your Service Manual at support.dell.com). • Ensure that the main power cable and front panel cable are turned on. • Ensure that the electrical outlet is securely connected to...
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... 41). IF YOU EXPERIENCE OTHER MEMORY PROBLEMS - • Reseat the memory modules to ensure that your computer is supported by your computer. Desktop Computer" on page 31. • Run the Dell Diagnostics (see www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. Memory Problems CAUTION: Before working inside your... computer, read the safety information that shipped with your Dell computer to the Windows Classic view. The computer does not...
... 41). IF YOU EXPERIENCE OTHER MEMORY PROBLEMS - • Reseat the memory modules to ensure that your computer is supported by your computer. Desktop Computer" on page 31. • Run the Dell Diagnostics (see www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. Memory Problems CAUTION: Before working inside your... computer, read the safety information that shipped with your Dell computer to the Windows Classic view. The computer does not...
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... power power light conditions, 37 troubleshooting, 37 problems restore to previous state, 46 M media drivers and utilities, 49 operating system, 49 memory troubleshooting, 39 N networks, 18 connecting, 18 O operating system Dell Factory Image Restore, 46 media, 47 reinstalling, 49 System Restore, 45 operating system media, 49 operating system product key, 50 R regulatory...
... power power light conditions, 37 troubleshooting, 37 problems restore to previous state, 46 M media drivers and utilities, 49 operating system, 49 memory troubleshooting, 39 N networks, 18 connecting, 18 O operating system Dell Factory Image Restore, 46 media, 47 reinstalling, 49 System Restore, 45 operating system media, 49 operating system product key, 50 R regulatory...
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... drives, 27, 33 environmental, 30, 36 expansion bus, 26, 32 memory, 25, 32 physical, 30, 35 power, 29, 35 processor, 25, 31 system information, 25, 31 video, 26, 32 support, 51 contacting Dell, 57 DellConnect, 52 online services, 52 regional, 52 technical support and ... Terms and Conditions, 50 transferring information to a new computer, 21 troubleshooting, 37, 50 blue screen, 40 computer not responding, 39 Dell Diagnostics, 41 memory, 39 troubleshooting (continined) power, 37 power light conditions, 37 program crashes, 39 programs and Windows compatibility, 40 restore to previous state,...
... drives, 27, 33 environmental, 30, 36 expansion bus, 26, 32 memory, 25, 32 physical, 30, 35 power, 29, 35 processor, 25, 31 system information, 25, 31 video, 26, 32 support, 51 contacting Dell, 57 DellConnect, 52 online services, 52 regional, 52 technical support and ... Terms and Conditions, 50 transferring information to a new computer, 21 troubleshooting, 37, 50 blue screen, 40 computer not responding, 39 Dell Diagnostics, 41 memory, 39 troubleshooting (continined) power, 37 power light conditions, 37 program crashes, 39 programs and Windows compatibility, 40 restore to previous state,...