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Dell™ Vostro™ 420/220/220s Setup and Quick Reference Guide This guide provides a features overview, specifications, and quick setup, software, and troubleshooting information for your operating system, devices, and technologies, see the Dell Technology Guide at support.dell.com. For more information about your computer. Models: DCSCLF, DCSCMF, DCSCSF www.dell.com | support.dell.com
Dell™ Vostro™ 420/220/220s Setup and Quick Reference Guide This guide provides a features overview, specifications, and quick setup, software, and troubleshooting information for your operating system, devices, and technologies, see the Dell Technology Guide at support.dell.com. For more information about your computer. Models: DCSCLF, DCSCMF, DCSCSF www.dell.com | support.dell.com
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Vostro 220s Back View 28 Vostro 220s Back Panel Connectors 29 4 Specifications 31 5 Troubleshooting 39 Tools 39 Power Lights 39 Beep Codes 39 Error Messages 41 System Messages 46 Troubleshooting Software and Hardware Problems 47 Dell Diagnostics 48 Troubleshooting Tips 50 Power Problems 50 Memory Problems 51 Lockups and Software Problems 52 Dell Technical Update Service 54 Dell Support Utility 55 6 Reinstalling Software 57 Drivers 57 Identifying Drivers 57 Reinstalling Drivers and Utilities 58 4 Contents
Vostro 220s Back View 28 Vostro 220s Back Panel Connectors 29 4 Specifications 31 5 Troubleshooting 39 Tools 39 Power Lights 39 Beep Codes 39 Error Messages 41 System Messages 46 Troubleshooting Software and Hardware Problems 47 Dell Diagnostics 48 Troubleshooting Tips 50 Power Problems 50 Memory Problems 51 Lockups and Software Problems 52 Dell Technical Update Service 54 Dell Support Utility 55 6 Reinstalling Software 57 Drivers 57 Identifying Drivers 57 Reinstalling Drivers and Utilities 58 4 Contents
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Processor Processor types: Vostro 420: Vostro 220, 220s: Level 2 (L2) cache Front side bus Intel® Core™2 Quad, Core™2 Duo processors Intel Core™2 Duo, Celeron®, Pentium® processors minimum 512 KB, maximum 12 MB 800 MHz, 1066 MHz, or 1333 MHz System Information Chipset RAID support DMA channels... of 10/100/1000 Mbps communication Memory Type Memory connectors Memory modules supported DDR2 800 MHz SDRAM (DDR2 667 MHz capable) Vostro 420: four Vostro 220/220s: two 512 MB, 1 GB, or 2 GB Specifications 31 Specifications NOTE: Offerings may vary by region.
Processor Processor types: Vostro 420: Vostro 220, 220s: Level 2 (L2) cache Front side bus Intel® Core™2 Quad, Core™2 Duo processors Intel Core™2 Duo, Celeron®, Pentium® processors minimum 512 KB, maximum 12 MB 800 MHz, 1066 MHz, or 1333 MHz System Information Chipset RAID support DMA channels... of 10/100/1000 Mbps communication Memory Type Memory connectors Memory modules supported DDR2 800 MHz SDRAM (DDR2 667 MHz capable) Vostro 420: four Vostro 220/220s: two 512 MB, 1 GB, or 2 GB Specifications 31 Specifications NOTE: Offerings may vary by region.
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... External connectors: Video Network adapter VGA connector display port (Vostro 420 only) RJ-45 connector 34 Specifications Drives Externally accessible: Vostro 420: three 5.25-inch Optical Disk Drives one media card reader (optional) Vostro 220: two 5.25-inch Optical Disk Drives one media card reader (optional) Vostro 220s: one 5.25-inch Optical Disk Drive one media card...
... External connectors: Video Network adapter VGA connector display port (Vostro 420 only) RJ-45 connector 34 Specifications Drives Externally accessible: Vostro 420: three 5.25-inch Optical Disk Drives one media card reader (optional) Vostro 220: two 5.25-inch Optical Disk Drives one media card reader (optional) Vostro 220s: one 5.25-inch Optical Disk Drive one media card...
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...drive or CD/DVD. Solid amber when the computer does not start indicates the system board cannot start initialization (see "Power Problems" on yellow blinking light integrated network adapter) 36 Specifications The computer is reading data from or writing data to the network. off ,...Connectors (continued) Front panel audio HDA header Processor Memory Power 12V Power one 10-pin connector one 775-pin connector Vostro 420: four 240-pin connectors Vostro 220/220s: two 240-pin connectors one 4-pin connector one 24-pin connector Controls and Lights Front of computer: Link integrity ...
...drive or CD/DVD. Solid amber when the computer does not start indicates the system board cannot start initialization (see "Power Problems" on yellow blinking light integrated network adapter) 36 Specifications The computer is reading data from or writing data to the network. off ,...Connectors (continued) Front panel audio HDA header Processor Memory Power 12V Power one 10-pin connector one 775-pin connector Vostro 420: four 240-pin connectors Vostro 220/220s: two 240-pin connectors one 4-pin connector one 24-pin connector Controls and Lights Front of computer: Link integrity ...
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... for 250 W power supply, 853 BTU/hr NOTE: Heat dissipation is calculated by using the power supply wattage rating. Power DC power supply: Wattage Vostro 420: 350 W Vostro 220: 300 W Vostro 220s: 250 W Maximum heat dissipation for 350 W power supply, 1194 BTU/hr (MHD) for 300 W power supply, 1023 BTU/hr for important voltage setting... lb - 23.1 lb) height - 35.4 cm (13.9 in) width - 10 cm (3.9 in) depth - 41.5 cm (16.3in) weight -7.98 kg - 8.9 kg (17.6 lb - 20 lb) Specifications 37
... for 250 W power supply, 853 BTU/hr NOTE: Heat dissipation is calculated by using the power supply wattage rating. Power DC power supply: Wattage Vostro 420: 350 W Vostro 220: 300 W Vostro 220s: 250 W Maximum heat dissipation for 350 W power supply, 1194 BTU/hr (MHD) for 300 W power supply, 1023 BTU/hr for important voltage setting... lb - 23.1 lb) height - 35.4 cm (13.9 in) width - 10 cm (3.9 in) depth - 41.5 cm (16.3in) weight -7.98 kg - 8.9 kg (17.6 lb - 20 lb) Specifications 37