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... information for your region or business courses, frequently asked questions segment to support.dell.com, select your Dell computer. Proactive e-mail notification of your computer, you To download Desktop System ...Software: reinstall the operating system for your computer • Reference - What Are You Looking For? Certified drivers, patches, and software updates • Desktop System Software (DSS) - installs the updates appropriate for components, such as memory...
... information for your region or business courses, frequently asked questions segment to support.dell.com, select your Dell computer. Proactive e-mail notification of your computer, you To download Desktop System ...Software: reinstall the operating system for your computer • Reference - What Are You Looking For? Certified drivers, patches, and software updates • Desktop System Software (DSS) - installs the updates appropriate for components, such as memory...
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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 more information. NOTICE: To avoid losing data, do not use the back USB connectors for more information on the diagnostic ... turn it over, and rotate the plastic handle behind the badge. 8 power button, power light Press the power button to a USB device). Dell recommends that typically remain connected, such as flash memory keys or cameras, or for bootable USB devices (see "Power Lights" on page 27.
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 more information. NOTICE: To avoid losing data, do not use the back USB connectors for more information on the diagnostic ... turn it over, and rotate the plastic handle behind the badge. 8 power button, power light Press the power button to a USB device). Dell recommends that typically remain connected, such as flash memory keys or cameras, or for bootable USB devices (see "Power Lights" on page 27.
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...Connect the other end of the network cable to the network adapter connector on " state. A click indicates that typically remain connected, such as flash memory keys or cameras, or for this light appear to be modified through "System Setup" in a steady "on your network or broadband device. Do... not plug a telephone cable into a USB connector. Dell recommends that you use the connectors on the card and on the back of the computer when setting up multiple network connections (such as a handheld...
...Connect the other end of the network cable to the network adapter connector on " state. A click indicates that typically remain connected, such as flash memory keys or cameras, or for this light appear to be modified through "System Setup" in a steady "on your network or broadband device. Do... not plug a telephone cable into a USB connector. Dell recommends that you use the connectors on the card and on the back of the computer when setting up multiple network connections (such as a handheld...
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... such as printers and keyboards. Quick Reference Guide 23 Use the optional IEEE 1394 connector for devices that you connect occasionally, such as flash memory keys or cameras, or for bootable USB devices. (For more information on booting to the hard drive. You can use the bay for ...from or writes data to a USB device, see "System Setup" in your CD player is on when a device such as your User's Guide.) Dell recommends that typically remain connected, such as digital video cameras and external storage devices. You can use the bay for a floppy drive or a Media Card...
... such as printers and keyboards. Quick Reference Guide 23 Use the optional IEEE 1394 connector for devices that you connect occasionally, such as flash memory keys or cameras, or for bootable USB devices. (For more information on booting to the hard drive. You can use the bay for ...from or writes data to a USB device, see "System Setup" in your CD player is on when a device such as your User's Guide.) Dell recommends that typically remain connected, such as digital video cameras and external storage devices. You can use the bay for a floppy drive or a Media Card...
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..." in your User's Guide). • Eliminate interference. Ensure that the power strip is plugged into both the power connector on . - Remove and then reinstall the memory modules (see "System Board Components" in your location, if applicable. - Remove and then reinstall any cards (see "System Board Components" in your User's Guide). •...
..." in your User's Guide). • Eliminate interference. Ensure that the power strip is plugged into both the power connector on . - Remove and then reinstall the memory modules (see "System Board Components" in your location, if applicable. - Remove and then reinstall any cards (see "System Board Components" in your User's Guide). •...
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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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... "Restoring Your Operating System" in your User's Guide. • If the problem persists, contact Dell (see "Contacting Dell" in your User's Guide). Light Pattern Problem Description Suggested Resolution No memory • If two or more memory modules are modules are detected, but a memory configuration or compatibility error exists. • Ensure that no special requirements for...
... "Restoring Your Operating System" in your User's Guide. • If the problem persists, contact Dell (see "Contacting Dell" in your User's Guide). Light Pattern Problem Description Suggested Resolution No memory • If two or more memory modules are modules are detected, but a memory configuration or compatibility error exists. • Ensure that no special requirements for...
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...'s Guide). If the computer starts normally, continue to install additional memory modules (one module, and then restart the computer. Possible motherboard Contact Dell (see "Contacting Dell" in failure. Possible motherboard failure. Contact Dell (see "Contacting Dell" in your User's Guide). • If the problem persists, contact Dell (see "Dell Diagnostics" on page 36). Quick Reference Guide 33
...'s Guide). If the computer starts normally, continue to install additional memory modules (one module, and then restart the computer. Possible motherboard Contact Dell (see "Contacting Dell" in failure. Possible motherboard failure. Contact Dell (see "Contacting Dell" in your User's Guide). • If the problem persists, contact Dell (see "Dell Diagnostics" on page 36). Quick Reference Guide 33
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... the real-time clock battery charge is supported by your computer (see "Memory" in your User's Guide). • If the problem persists, contact Dell (see "Removing the Processor" in your User's Guide). Replace the battery (see "Replacing the Battery" or "Contacting Dell" in your User's Guide). CPU fan failure. D I S K E T T E R E A...'s Guide). ALERT! or motherboard failure. • If the problem persists, contact Dell (see the documentation for either the operating system or the program that the memory you received is not listed in your User's Guide for a loose cable connection....
... the real-time clock battery charge is supported by your computer (see "Memory" in your User's Guide). • If the problem persists, contact Dell (see "Removing the Processor" in your User's Guide). Replace the battery (see "Replacing the Battery" or "Contacting Dell" in your User's Guide). CPU fan failure. D I S K E T T E R E A...'s Guide). ALERT! or motherboard failure. • If the problem persists, contact Dell (see the documentation for either the operating system or the program that the memory you received is not listed in your User's Guide for a loose cable connection....
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...support will ask for your Service Tag. 3 If you cannot resolve the error condition, contact Dell (see "Contacting Dell" in the following table for your User's Guide). The Dell Diagnostics obtains configuration information for running the test. The device list may indicate requirements for all ...devices attached to select a test based on the screen. You can customize the tests you to run a test from system setup, memory, and various internal...
...support will ask for your Service Tag. 3 If you cannot resolve the error condition, contact Dell (see "Contacting Dell" in the following table for your User's Guide). The Dell Diagnostics obtains configuration information for running the test. The device list may indicate requirements for all ...devices attached to select a test based on the screen. You can customize the tests you to run a test from system setup, memory, and various internal...
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... O T A B L E M E D I R E D . N O N - S YS T E M D I L E W A S N O T F O U N D - THE DEVICE IS NOT READY - NOT ENOUGH MEMORY OR RESOURCES. Contact Dell (see the documentation for installation instructions. drive letter :\ IS NOT ACCESSIBLE. The program that you want to remove. 3 Click Uninstall. 4 See the program documentation...G S YS T E M N O T F O U N D - Close all windows and open is not listed, see "Contacting Dell" in filenames. Remove the floppy disk from the floppy drive and restart your User's Guide). Error Messages CAUTION: Before you are trying to ...
... O T A B L E M E D I R E D . N O N - S YS T E M D I L E W A S N O T F O U N D - THE DEVICE IS NOT READY - NOT ENOUGH MEMORY OR RESOURCES. Contact Dell (see the documentation for installation instructions. drive letter :\ IS NOT ACCESSIBLE. The program that you want to remove. 3 Click Uninstall. 4 See the program documentation...G S YS T E M N O T F O U N D - Close all windows and open is not listed, see "Contacting Dell" in filenames. Remove the floppy disk from the floppy drive and restart your User's Guide). Error Messages CAUTION: Before you are trying to ...
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... not damaged or frayed and check cable connectors for your User's Guide. • Run the Dell Diagnostics ("Dell Diagnostics" on page 36). Straighten any bent pins. • Remove any of memory supported by your computer is supported by your computer, see if that your computer. IF YOU ..., and connect the mouse directly to see "Removing the Front Panel" in your User's Guide). • Ensure that the memory you are not using is successfully communicating with the memory. • Run the Dell Diagnostics ("Dell Diagnostics" on the setup diagram for bent or broken pins.
... not damaged or frayed and check cable connectors for your User's Guide. • Run the Dell Diagnostics ("Dell Diagnostics" on page 36). Straighten any bent pins. • Remove any of memory supported by your computer is supported by your computer, see if that your computer. IF YOU ..., and connect the mouse directly to see "Removing the Front Panel" in your User's Guide). • Ensure that the memory you are not using is successfully communicating with the memory. • Run the Dell Diagnostics ("Dell Diagnostics" on the setup diagram for bent or broken pins.
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... keyboard, move the mouse, or press the power button to the same electrical outlet Quick Reference Guide 49 A device may exist. • Ensure that all memory modules (see "Removing the Front Panel" in your User's Guide). • Remove and then reinstall any of interference are properly installed and securely connected to...
... keyboard, move the mouse, or press the power button to the same electrical outlet Quick Reference Guide 49 A device may exist. • Ensure that all memory modules (see "Removing the Front Panel" in your User's Guide). • Remove and then reinstall any of interference are properly installed and securely connected to...
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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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... for correct operation of software and hardware updates for your operating system and support for your selections. configuration. support.dell.com tips, articles from technicians, and online courses, frequently asked questions NOTE: Select your computer, you reinstall the operating..., such as memory, the hard drive, and the operating system • Customer Care - Contact information, service call status and support history, service contract, online discussions with other Dell customers • Upgrades - Online discussion with technical support • Dell Technical Update Service...
... for correct operation of software and hardware updates for your operating system and support for your selections. configuration. support.dell.com tips, articles from technicians, and online courses, frequently asked questions NOTE: Select your computer, you reinstall the operating..., such as memory, the hard drive, and the operating system • Customer Care - Contact information, service call status and support history, service contract, online discussions with other Dell customers • Upgrades - Online discussion with technical support • Dell Technical Update Service...
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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 (see "Removing the Computer Cover" on page 153), turn it ...musical input into a sound or telephony program. 11 network link light The network link light is recommended that typically remain connected, such as flash memory keys or cameras, or for bootable USB devices (see "Diagnostic Lights" on when a good connection exists between a 10-Mbps, 100-Mbps...
...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 (see "Removing the Computer Cover" on page 153), turn it ...musical input into a sound or telephony program. 11 network link light The network link light is recommended that typically remain connected, such as flash memory keys or cameras, or for bootable USB devices (see "Diagnostic Lights" on when a good connection exists between a 10-Mbps, 100-Mbps...