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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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Contents 1 Finding Information 7 2 Setting Up Your Computer 9 Quick Setup 9 Installing Your Computer in an Enclosure 14 Connecting to the Internet 16 Setting Up Your Internet Connection 16 Transferring Information to a New Computer 17 Microsoft® Windows Vista® Operating System 17 Microsoft Windows® XP 18 3 About Your Computer 21 Vostro 420 Front View 21 Vostro 420 Back View 22 Vostro 420 Back Panel Connectors 23 Vostro 220 Front View 24 Vostro 220 Back View 25 Vostro 220 Back Panel Connectors 26 Vostro 220s Front View 27 Contents 3
Contents 1 Finding Information 7 2 Setting Up Your Computer 9 Quick Setup 9 Installing Your Computer in an Enclosure 14 Connecting to the Internet 16 Setting Up Your Internet Connection 16 Transferring Information to a New Computer 17 Microsoft® Windows Vista® Operating System 17 Microsoft Windows® XP 18 3 About Your Computer 21 Vostro 420 Front View 21 Vostro 420 Back View 22 Vostro 420 Back Panel Connectors 23 Vostro 220 Front View 24 Vostro 220 Back View 25 Vostro 220 Back Panel Connectors 26 Vostro 220s Front View 27 Contents 3
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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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Vostro 220 Front View 1 2 3 4 5 10 6 7 8 9 1 optical drive 3 optional optical-drive bay 5 IEEE 1394 connector (optional) 7 microphone connector 9 drive-activity light 2 drive bay front panel (open) 4 USB 2.0 connectors (4) 6 headphone connector 8 power button, power light 10 media card reader (optional) 24 About Your Computer
Vostro 220 Front View 1 2 3 4 5 10 6 7 8 9 1 optical drive 3 optional optical-drive bay 5 IEEE 1394 connector (optional) 7 microphone connector 9 drive-activity light 2 drive bay front panel (open) 4 USB 2.0 connectors (4) 6 headphone connector 8 power button, power light 10 media card reader (optional) 24 About Your Computer
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Vostro 220 Back View 1 2 7 6 5 3 4 1 power cord connector 3 security cable/padlock rings 5 back-panel connectors 7 voltage selector switch 2 power-supply vent 4 expansion card slots 6 power-supply light About Your Computer 25
Vostro 220 Back View 1 2 7 6 5 3 4 1 power cord connector 3 security cable/padlock rings 5 back-panel connectors 7 voltage selector switch 2 power-supply vent 4 expansion card slots 6 power-supply light About Your Computer 25
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Vostro 220 Back Panel Connectors 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 11 10 9 1 PS/2 mouse connector 3 link integrity light 5 network-activity light 7 line-out connector 9 USB 2.0 connectors (4) 11 PS/2 keyboard connector 2 VGA connector 4 network adapter connector 6 line-in connector 8 microphone connector 10 serial connector 26 About Your Computer
Vostro 220 Back Panel Connectors 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 11 10 9 1 PS/2 mouse connector 3 link integrity light 5 network-activity light 7 line-out connector 9 USB 2.0 connectors (4) 11 PS/2 keyboard connector 2 VGA connector 4 network adapter connector 6 line-in connector 8 microphone connector 10 serial connector 26 About Your Computer
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Vostro 220s Front View 1 7 1 media card reader (optional) 3 USB 2.0 connectors (2) 5 microphone connector 7 optical drive 2 3 4 5 6 2 power button, power light 4 headphone connector 6 drive-activity light About Your Computer 27
Vostro 220s Front View 1 7 1 media card reader (optional) 3 USB 2.0 connectors (2) 5 microphone connector 7 optical drive 2 3 4 5 6 2 power button, power light 4 headphone connector 6 drive-activity light About Your Computer 27
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Vostro 220s Back View 1 7 6 2 5 3 4 1 security cable/padlock rings 3 power connector 5 power supply light 7 back-panel connectors 2 voltage selector switch 4 power supply vents 6 expansion card slots 28 About Your Computer
Vostro 220s Back View 1 7 6 2 5 3 4 1 security cable/padlock rings 3 power connector 5 power supply light 7 back-panel connectors 2 voltage selector switch 4 power supply vents 6 expansion card slots 28 About Your Computer
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Vostro 220s Back Panel Connectors 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 11 10 1 PS/2 mouse connector 3 link integrity light 5 network-activity light 7 line-out connector 9 USB 2.0 connectors (4) 11 PS/2 keyboard connector 9 2 VGA connector 4 network adapter connector 6 line-in connector 8 microphone connector 10 serial connector About Your Computer 29
Vostro 220s Back Panel Connectors 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 11 10 1 PS/2 mouse connector 3 link integrity light 5 network-activity light 7 line-out connector 9 USB 2.0 connectors (4) 11 PS/2 keyboard connector 9 2 VGA connector 4 network adapter connector 6 line-in connector 8 microphone connector 10 serial connector About Your Computer 29
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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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...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 reader (optional) Internally accessible Vostro 420: one to 1 TB optional) • SATA DVD,... HDD and short bay devices. Available devices • 3.5-inch SATA hard drives (80 GB to four 3.5-inch SATA drive bays Vostro 220/220s: one 3.5-inch USB media card reader with Bluetooth® • external USB floppy disk drive Connectors External connectors: Video Network adapter...
...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 reader (optional) Internally accessible Vostro 420: one to 1 TB optional) • SATA DVD,... HDD and short bay devices. Available devices • 3.5-inch SATA hard drives (80 GB to four 3.5-inch SATA drive bays Vostro 220/220s: one 3.5-inch USB media card reader with Bluetooth® • external USB floppy disk drive Connectors External connectors: Video Network adapter...
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... 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 System is not detecting a physical connection to the SATA hard... drive or CD/DVD. Rear of computer: Power button push button Power light blue light - 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...
... 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 System is not detecting a physical connection to the SATA hard... drive or CD/DVD. Rear of computer: Power button push button Power light blue light - 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...
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... 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 information) Vostro 420: 115/230 VAC, 50/60 Hz, 8A/4A Vostro 220: 115/230 VAC, 50/60 Hz, 7A/4A Vostro 220s: 115/230 VAC, 50/60 Hz, 6A/3A Coin-cell battery 3-V CR2032 lithium coin cell Physical Vostro 420 Vostro 220 Vostro 220s height - 41.4 cm (16.3 in...
... 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 information) Vostro 420: 115/230 VAC, 50/60 Hz, 8A/4A Vostro 220: 115/230 VAC, 50/60 Hz, 7A/4A Vostro 220s: 115/230 VAC, 50/60 Hz, 6A/3A Coin-cell battery 3-V CR2032 lithium coin cell Physical Vostro 420 Vostro 220 Vostro 220s height - 41.4 cm (16.3 in...