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.... Upgrade information for correct operation of software and hardware updates for your Dell computer. DSS is necessary for components, such as memory, the hard drive, and the operating system • Customer Care - Find It Here • Solutions - Troubleshooting hints and Dell Support Website - Proactive e-mail notification of your computer • Reference - What Are...
.... Upgrade information for correct operation of software and hardware updates for your Dell computer. DSS is necessary for components, such as memory, the hard drive, and the operating system • Customer Care - Find It Here • Solutions - Troubleshooting hints and Dell Support Website - Proactive e-mail notification of your computer • Reference - What Are...
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...6 USB 2.0 connectors (2) Use the front USB connectors for devices that you connect occasionally, such as printers and keyboards. 7 Dell rotatable badge To rotate the Dell badge for tower-to-desktop conversion: remove the front panel ("Removing the Computer Cover" in your User's Guide), turn it over... User's Guide for more information. See "Controls and Lights" in the center of this button indicates power state. Dell recommends that typically remain connected, such as flash memory keys or cameras, or for bootable USB devices (see "System Setup" in your User's Guide for more information...
...6 USB 2.0 connectors (2) Use the front USB connectors for devices that you connect occasionally, such as printers and keyboards. 7 Dell rotatable badge To rotate the Dell badge for tower-to-desktop conversion: remove the front panel ("Removing the Computer Cover" in your User's Guide), turn it over... User's Guide for more information. See "Controls and Lights" in the center of this button indicates power state. Dell recommends that typically remain connected, such as flash memory keys or cameras, or for bootable USB devices (see "System Setup" in your User's Guide for more information...
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... plug a telephone cable into the purple keyboard connector. If you have a standard PS/2 keyboard, plug it into a USB connector. Dell recommends that you connect occasionally, such as printers and keyboards. 22 Quick Reference Guide If you must use the front USB connectors for... the network speed to 10 Mbps to ensure reliable operation. Use the back USB connectors for devices that typically remain connected, such as flash memory keys or cameras, or for bootable USB devices. On computers with an additional network connector card, use Category 5 wiring and connectors for this...
... plug a telephone cable into the purple keyboard connector. If you have a standard PS/2 keyboard, plug it into a USB connector. Dell recommends that you connect occasionally, such as printers and keyboards. 22 Quick Reference Guide If you must use the front USB connectors for... the network speed to 10 Mbps to ensure reliable operation. Use the back USB connectors for devices that typically remain connected, such as flash memory keys or cameras, or for bootable USB devices. On computers with an additional network connector card, use Category 5 wiring and connectors for this...
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... devices that typically remain connected, such as printers and keyboards. Use the optional IEEE 1394 connector for high-speed data devices such as flash memory keys or cameras, or for an optional Optical Drive or a SATA hard drive. You can use the bay for bootable USB devices. ... light is on booting to the hard drive. Quick Reference Guide 23 The light might also be on when a device such as your User's Guide.) Dell recommends that you use the back USB connectors for a floppy drive or a Media Card Reader. Front View (Desktop Orientation) 1 2 3 45 6 7 12 11 10 9 ...
... devices that typically remain connected, such as printers and keyboards. Use the optional IEEE 1394 connector for high-speed data devices such as flash memory keys or cameras, or for an optional Optical Drive or a SATA hard drive. You can use the bay for bootable USB devices. ... light is on booting to the hard drive. Quick Reference Guide 23 The light might also be on when a device such as your User's Guide.) Dell recommends that you use the back USB connectors for a floppy drive or a Media Card Reader. Front View (Desktop Orientation) 1 2 3 45 6 7 12 11 10 9 ...
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... an electrical outlet and that the electrical outlet is set to match the AC power at your location, if applicable. - Remove and then reinstall the memory modules (see "Cards" in your User's Guide). - Ensure that the processor power cable is securely connected to the system board (see "System Board Components" in...
... an electrical outlet and that the electrical outlet is set to match the AC power at your location, if applicable. - Remove and then reinstall the memory modules (see "Cards" in your User's Guide). - Ensure that the processor power cable is securely connected to the system board (see "System Board Components" in...
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... or reinstalled all modules without error. • If available, install working memory of the same type into your computer (see "Memory" in your User's Guide). • If the problem persists, contact Dell (see "Contacting Dell" in your User's Guide). • Reseat any installed graphics cards (...computer. • If the problem persists, contact Dell (see "Contacting Dell" in your User's Guide). • Reinstall all USB devices, check cable connections, and then restart the computer. • If the problem persists, contact Dell (see "Memory" in your User's Guide), reinstall one module,...
... or reinstalled all modules without error. • If available, install working memory of the same type into your computer (see "Memory" in your User's Guide). • If the problem persists, contact Dell (see "Contacting Dell" in your User's Guide). • Reseat any installed graphics cards (...computer. • If the problem persists, contact Dell (see "Contacting Dell" in your User's Guide). • Reinstall all USB devices, check cable connections, and then restart the computer. • If the problem persists, contact Dell (see "Memory" in your User's Guide), reinstall one module,...
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... have identified a faulty module or reinstalled all modules without error. • If available, install working memory of the same type into your computer (see "Memory" in your User's Guide). • If the problem persists, contact Dell (see "Contacting Dell" in your User's Guide), reinstall one at a time) until you are detected. Light Pattern Problem...
... have identified a faulty module or reinstalled all modules without error. • If available, install working memory of the same type into your computer (see "Memory" in your User's Guide). • If the problem persists, contact Dell (see "Contacting Dell" in your User's Guide), reinstall one at a time) until you are detected. Light Pattern Problem...
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...Write down the beep code. 2 Run the Dell Diagnostics to install additional memory modules (one module, and then restart the computer. If your computer. Contact Dell (see "Contacting Dell" in failure. Possible motherboard Contact Dell (see "Contacting Dell" in your User's Guide), reinstall one at ... checksum failure. Possible motherboard failure. No memory modules are detected. • If two or more memory modules are installed, remove the modules (see "Memory" in your User's Guide). • If the problem persists, contact Dell (see "Dell Diagnostics" on page 36). your User's...
...Write down the beep code. 2 Run the Dell Diagnostics to install additional memory modules (one module, and then restart the computer. If your computer. Contact Dell (see "Contacting Dell" in failure. Possible motherboard Contact Dell (see "Contacting Dell" in your User's Guide), reinstall one at ... checksum failure. Possible motherboard failure. No memory modules are detected. • If two or more memory modules are installed, remove the modules (see "Memory" in your User's Guide). • If the problem persists, contact Dell (see "Dell Diagnostics" on page 36). your User's...
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System Messages NOTE: If the message you are using is supported by your computer (see "Memory" in your User's Guide). • If the problem persists, contact Dell (see "Contacting Dell" in your User's Guide for either the operating system or the program that was running when... or the real-time clock battery charge is not listed in your User's Guide). Dell (see "Memory" in your User's Guide). Check cable connections (see "Contacting Dell" in your User's Guide for memory module/connector placement exist (see "Contacting Dell" in your User's Guide). • Ensure that the...
System Messages NOTE: If the message you are using is supported by your computer (see "Memory" in your User's Guide). • If the problem persists, contact Dell (see "Contacting Dell" in your User's Guide for either the operating system or the program that was running when... or the real-time clock battery charge is not listed in your User's Guide). Dell (see "Memory" in your User's Guide). Check cable connections (see "Contacting Dell" in your User's Guide for memory module/connector placement exist (see "Contacting Dell" in your User's Guide). • Ensure that the...
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...your computer or all devices attached to select a test based on the symptom of the problem you cannot resolve the error condition, contact Dell (see "Contacting Dell" in your hardware configuration for more information. If you are having. 2 If a problem is located at the top of the problem....a message appears with an error code and a description of each test screen. If you contact Dell, technical support will ask for your Service Tag. 3 If you to run a test from system setup, memory, and various internal tests, and it displays the information in the device list in the following ...
...your computer or all devices attached to select a test based on the symptom of the problem you cannot resolve the error condition, contact Dell (see "Contacting Dell" in your hardware configuration for more information. If you are having. 2 If a problem is located at the top of the problem....a message appears with an error code and a description of each test screen. If you contact Dell, technical support will ask for your Service Tag. 3 If you to run a test from system setup, memory, and various internal tests, and it displays the information in the device list in the following ...
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...8594; Programs→ Programs and Features. 2 Select the program you want to use. Contact Dell (see the documentation for installation instructions. Insert a disk into the drive and try again. NOT ENOUGH MEMORY OR RESOURCES. CLOSE SOME PROGRAMS AND TRY AGAIN - Close all windows and open is not ...listed, see "Contacting Dell" in your computer. If the error message is missing an essential file. The...
...8594; Programs→ Programs and Features. 2 Select the program you want to use. Contact Dell (see the documentation for installation instructions. Insert a disk into the drive and try again. NOT ENOUGH MEMORY OR RESOURCES. CLOSE SOME PROGRAMS AND TRY AGAIN - Close all windows and open is not ...listed, see "Contacting Dell" in your computer. If the error message is missing an essential file. The...
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..." in your User's Guide) to ensure that the mouse cable is successfully communicating with the memory. • Run the Dell Diagnostics ("Dell Diagnostics" on page 36). IF YOU RECEIVE AN INSUFFICIENT MEMORY MESSAGE - • Save and close any open files and exit any open programs you are... following the memory installation guidelines (see "Removing the Front Panel" in your computer. BACK UP YOUR FILES...
..." in your User's Guide) to ensure that the mouse cable is successfully communicating with the memory. • Run the Dell Diagnostics ("Dell Diagnostics" on page 36). IF YOU RECEIVE AN INSUFFICIENT MEMORY MESSAGE - • Save and close any open files and exit any open programs you are... following the memory installation guidelines (see "Removing the Front Panel" in your computer. BACK UP YOUR FILES...
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.... Some possible causes of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions in your User's Guide). I F T H E P O W E R L I G H T I S G R E E N A N D T H E C O M P U T E R I S N O T R E S P O N D I N G A M B E R - See "Power Lights" on . • Ensure that all memory modules (see "Removing the Front Panel" in your User's Guide). • Remove and then reinstall any expansion cards, including graphics cards (see "System Board Components...
.... Some possible causes of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions in your User's Guide). I F T H E P O W E R L I G H T I S G R E E N A N D T H E C O M P U T E R I S N O T R E S P O N D I N G A M B E R - See "Power Lights" on . • Ensure that all memory modules (see "Removing the Front Panel" in your User's Guide). • Remove and then reinstall any expansion cards, including graphics cards (see "System Board Components...
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..., 22 problems, 44 F Files and Settings Transfer Wizard, 13 H hard drive activity light, 18-19, 23-24 problems, 41 hardware beep codes, 33 conflicts, 35 Dell Diagnostics, 36 Hardware Troubleshooter, 35 headphone connector, 19, 24 I IEEE 1394 problems, 44 L lights back of computer, 29 diagnostic, 19, 24, 29 hard drive activity..., 18-19, 23-24 link integrity, 21 network, 21-22 network activity, 22 M memory problems, 47 messages error, 43 system, 34 modem problems, 41 monitor blank, 52 hard to read, 53 problems, 52 56 Index
..., 22 problems, 44 F Files and Settings Transfer Wizard, 13 H hard drive activity light, 18-19, 23-24 problems, 41 hardware beep codes, 33 conflicts, 35 Dell Diagnostics, 36 Hardware Troubleshooter, 35 headphone connector, 19, 24 I IEEE 1394 problems, 44 L lights back of computer, 29 diagnostic, 19, 24, 29 hard drive activity..., 18-19, 23-24 link integrity, 21 network, 21-22 network activity, 22 M memory problems, 47 messages error, 43 system, 34 modem problems, 41 monitor blank, 52 hard to read, 53 problems, 52 56 Index
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... up, 13 problems battery, 39 beep codes, 33 blue screen, 46 CD-RW drive, 40 computer crashes, 45-46 computer stops responding, 45 conflicts, 35 Dell Diagnostics, 36 diagnostic lights, 29 drives, 39 e-mail, 41 error messages, 43 general, 45 hard drive, 41 IEEE 1394, 44 Internet, 41 keyboard, 44... memory, 47 modem, 41 monitor hard to read, 53 monitor is blank, 52 mouse, 47 network, 48 optical drive, 40 power, 49 power light conditions, 49 ...
... up, 13 problems battery, 39 beep codes, 33 blue screen, 46 CD-RW drive, 40 computer crashes, 45-46 computer stops responding, 45 conflicts, 35 Dell Diagnostics, 36 diagnostic lights, 29 drives, 39 e-mail, 41 error messages, 43 general, 45 hard drive, 41 IEEE 1394, 44 Internet, 41 keyboard, 44... memory, 47 modem, 41 monitor hard to read, 53 monitor is blank, 52 mouse, 47 network, 48 optical drive, 40 power, 49 power light conditions, 49 ...
User's Guide
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... 107 Drive Problems 107 E-Mail and Internet Problems 109 Error Messages 110 IEEE 1394 Device Problems 111 Keyboard Problems 112 Lockups and Software Problems 112 Memory Problems 114 Mouse Problems 115 Network Problems 116 Power Problems 116 Printer Problems 117 Scanner Problems 118 Sound Problems 119 10 Troubleshooting Tools 121 Diagnostic...
... 107 Drive Problems 107 E-Mail and Internet Problems 109 Error Messages 110 IEEE 1394 Device Problems 111 Keyboard Problems 112 Lockups and Software Problems 112 Memory Problems 114 Mouse Problems 115 Network Problems 116 Power Problems 116 Printer Problems 117 Scanner Problems 118 Sound Problems 119 10 Troubleshooting Tools 121 Diagnostic...
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... Replacing the Power Supply 176 Battery 176 About the Battery 176 Replacing the Battery 177 Processor 179 Removing the Processor 179 Installing the Processor 183 Memory 187 Fully Buffered DIMM (FBD) Memory Overview . . 187 8 Contents
... Replacing the Power Supply 176 Battery 176 About the Battery 176 Replacing the Battery 177 Processor 179 Removing the Processor 179 Installing the Processor 183 Memory 187 Fully Buffered DIMM (FBD) Memory Overview . . 187 8 Contents
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... 4-GB or Greater Configurations (32-bit Operating Systems Only) . . 188 Removing Memory 189 Installing Memory 190 Cards 193 Expansion Card Support 193 Installing an Expansion Card 194 Removing an Expansion Card 201 Drives 205 Tower Computer Drives 205 Desktop Computer ...
... 4-GB or Greater Configurations (32-bit Operating Systems Only) . . 188 Removing Memory 189 Installing Memory 190 Cards 193 Expansion Card Support 193 Installing an Expansion Card 194 Removing an Expansion Card 201 Drives 205 Tower Computer Drives 205 Desktop Computer ...
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... 15 Service call and order status, warranty, and repair information • Service and support - Online discussion with technical support • Dell Technical Update Service - Proactive e-mail notification of your selections. Certified drivers, patches, and software updates • Desktop System Software (DSS... region or business segment to support.dell.com, select your region or business segment, and enter your Service Tag. 2 Select Drivers & Downloads and click Go. 3 Click your operating system and support for components, such as memory, the hard drive, and the ...
... 15 Service call and order status, warranty, and repair information • Service and support - Online discussion with technical support • Dell Technical Update Service - Proactive e-mail notification of your selections. Certified drivers, patches, and software updates • Desktop System Software (DSS... region or business segment to support.dell.com, select your region or business segment, and enter your Service Tag. 2 Select Drivers & Downloads and click Go. 3 Click your operating system and support for components, such as memory, the hard drive, and the ...
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...losing data, do not use the back USB connectors for devices that you connect occasionally, such as printers and keyboards. 7 Dell™ rotatable badge To rotate the Dell badge for tower-to-desktop conversion: remove the front panel (see "Removing the Computer Cover" on page 153), turn on... video cameras and external storage devices. 6 USB 2.0 connectors (2) Use the front USB connectors for devices that typically remain connected, such as flash memory keys or cameras, or for bootable USB devices (see "Diagnostic Lights" on page 121. 20 About Your Computer It is on when a good...
...losing data, do not use the back USB connectors for devices that you connect occasionally, such as printers and keyboards. 7 Dell™ rotatable badge To rotate the Dell badge for tower-to-desktop conversion: remove the front panel (see "Removing the Computer Cover" on page 153), turn on... video cameras and external storage devices. 6 USB 2.0 connectors (2) Use the front USB connectors for devices that typically remain connected, such as flash memory keys or cameras, or for bootable USB devices (see "Diagnostic Lights" on page 121. 20 About Your Computer It is on when a good...