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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
Setup and Quick Reference Guide
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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
Setup and Quick Reference Guide
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...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 Processor Processor types: Vostro 420: Vostro 220, 220s: Level 2 (L2) cache Front side bus Intel® Core™2 Quad, Core™2... chip (NVRAM) NIC Intel G45 plus ICH10R RAID 0, 1 8 24 8 MB integrated network interface capable of your computer, click Start→ Help and Support and select the option to view information about your computer. Specifications NOTE: Offerings may vary by region.
...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 Processor Processor types: Vostro 420: Vostro 220, 220s: Level 2 (L2) cache Front side bus Intel® Core™2 Quad, Core™2... chip (NVRAM) NIC Intel G45 plus ICH10R RAID 0, 1 8 24 8 MB integrated network interface capable of your computer, click Start→ Help and Support and select the option to view information about your computer. 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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..."Power Problems" on yellow blinking light integrated network adapter) 36 Specifications The computer is reading data from or writing data to the network. A good connection exists between the integrated network adapter) network and the computer. Network activity light (on page 50). 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 ...
..."Power Problems" on yellow blinking light integrated network adapter) 36 Specifications The computer is reading data from or writing data to the network. A good connection exists between the integrated network adapter) network and the computer. Network activity light (on page 50). 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 ...
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... 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)... 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 Voltage (see the safety information that shipped with your computer for 250 W power supply, 853 BTU/hr NOTE: Heat dissipation is calculated by using the power supply wattage rating.
... 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)... 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 Voltage (see the safety information that shipped with your computer for 250 W power supply, 853 BTU/hr NOTE: Heat dissipation is calculated by using the power supply wattage rating.
Setup and Features Information Tech Sheet
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... R/W 3.5-inch USB media card reader with your computer, go to support.dell.com. Specifications NOTE: The following specifications are only those required by law to ship with optional Bluetooth® external USB floppy disk drive one Vostro 420/220/220s - up to four Vostro 220/220s - For a complete and current listing of the specifications for discrete graphics option via PCIe x16...
... R/W 3.5-inch USB media card reader with your computer, go to support.dell.com. Specifications NOTE: The following specifications are only those required by law to ship with optional Bluetooth® external USB floppy disk drive one Vostro 420/220/220s - up to four Vostro 220/220s - For a complete and current listing of the specifications for discrete graphics option via PCIe x16...