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...that are available for connecting your computer to your computer, use them. Do not interchange adapters or cables from Dell. VGA connector and VGA cable - Multi-channel analog audio Depending on your computer and your TV, you can connect your computer. DVI connector with component-video ... or DisplayPort/DVI converter cable • Audio adapter and cable - Standard S-video Adapter S-video TV-out connector S-video adapter 220 Connecting Your Computer to a TV and Adjusting Display Settings HDMI connector with your TV in a variety of configurations. NOTE: If video or audio...
...that are available for connecting your computer to your computer, use them. Do not interchange adapters or cables from Dell. VGA connector and VGA cable - Multi-channel analog audio Depending on your computer and your TV, you can connect your computer. DVI connector with component-video ... or DisplayPort/DVI converter cable • Audio adapter and cable - Standard S-video Adapter S-video TV-out connector S-video adapter 220 Connecting Your Computer to a TV and Adjusting Display Settings HDMI connector with your TV in a variety of configurations. NOTE: If video or audio...
Setup and Quick Reference Guide
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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. Models: DCSCLF, DCSCMF, DCSCSF www.dell.com | support.dell.com For more information about your computer.
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. Models: DCSCLF, DCSCMF, DCSCSF www.dell.com | support.dell.com For more information about your computer.
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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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...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 Processor Processor types: Vostro 420: Vostro 220, 220s: Level 2 (L2) cache Front side bus Intel® Core™2 Quad, Core™2 Duo processors...support DMA channels Interrupt levels BIOS 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...
...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 Processor Processor types: Vostro 420: Vostro 220, 220s: Level 2 (L2) cache Front side bus Intel® Core™2 Quad, Core™2 Duo processors...support DMA channels Interrupt levels BIOS 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...
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...: 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 reader (optional) Internally accessible Vostro 420: one to 1 TB optional) • SATA DVD, SATA CD-RW/DVD Combo, SATA DVD...
...: 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 reader (optional) Internally accessible Vostro 420: one to 1 TB optional) • SATA DVD, SATA CD-RW/DVD Combo, SATA DVD...
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...mechanicaloff Drive activity light blue light - Network activity light (on page 50). System is in sleep state; off - 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 off ... (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...
...mechanicaloff Drive activity light blue light - Network activity light (on page 50). System is in sleep state; off - 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 off ... (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...
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..., 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) width - 18.3 ... 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.
..., 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) width - 18.3 ... 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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Dell™ Vostro™ 420/220/220s Setup and Features Information Vostro 420 Front and Back View 1 15 2 14 16 13 3 10 4 9 12 8 7 17 5 11 6 1 optical drive 3 optional optical-drive bays (2) 5 power button, power light 7 microphone connector 9 IEEE 1394 connector (optional) 2 drive bay front panel (open) 4 media card reader (optional) 6 drive-activity light 8 headphone connector 10 USB 2.0 connectors (4) January 2009 Models: DCSCLF, DCSCMF, DCSCSF About Warnings WARNING: A WARNING indicates a potential for property damage, personal injury, or death.
Dell™ Vostro™ 420/220/220s Setup and Features Information Vostro 420 Front and Back View 1 15 2 14 16 13 3 10 4 9 12 8 7 17 5 11 6 1 optical drive 3 optional optical-drive bays (2) 5 power button, power light 7 microphone connector 9 IEEE 1394 connector (optional) 2 drive bay front panel (open) 4 media card reader (optional) 6 drive-activity light 8 headphone connector 10 USB 2.0 connectors (4) January 2009 Models: DCSCLF, DCSCMF, DCSCSF About Warnings WARNING: A WARNING indicates a potential for property damage, personal injury, or death.
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... (7) 13 power-supply light 15 power cord connector 17 security cable/padlock rings 12 back-panel connectors 14 voltage selector switch 16 power-supply vent Vostro 220 Front and Back View 1 2 15 14 16 10 13 3 9 4 8 12 7 17 5 6 11 1 optical drive 3 optional optical-drive bay 5 power button, power light 7 microphone connector 9 IEEE...
... (7) 13 power-supply light 15 power cord connector 17 security cable/padlock rings 12 back-panel connectors 14 voltage selector switch 16 power-supply vent Vostro 220 Front and Back View 1 2 15 14 16 10 13 3 9 4 8 12 7 17 5 6 11 1 optical drive 3 optional optical-drive bay 5 power button, power light 7 microphone connector 9 IEEE...
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Vostro 220s Front and Back View 7 13 1 12 2 3 4 5 6 1 optical drive 3 USB 2.0 connectors (2) 5 microphone connector 7 media card reader (optional) 9 voltage selector switch 11 expansion card slots (4) 13 security cable/padlock rings 11 10 14 9 8 2 power button, power light 4 headphone connector 6 drive-activity light 8 power supply vents 10 power supply light 12 back-panel connectors 14 power connector
Vostro 220s Front and Back View 7 13 1 12 2 3 4 5 6 1 optical drive 3 USB 2.0 connectors (2) 5 microphone connector 7 media card reader (optional) 9 voltage selector switch 11 expansion card slots (4) 13 security cable/padlock rings 11 10 14 9 8 2 power button, power light 4 headphone connector 6 drive-activity light 8 power supply vents 10 power supply light 12 back-panel connectors 14 power connector
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Back Panel Connectors Vostro 420 1 2 13 12 Vostro 220/220s 1 2 13 12 1 PS/2 mouse connector 3 USB 2.0 connectors (2) 5 network adapter connector 7 line-in connector 9 microphone connector 11 eSATA connector 13 PS/2 keyboard connector 3 4 5 11 10 6 7 8 9 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 2 VGA connector 4 link integrity light 6 network-activity light 8 line-out connector 10 USB 2.0 connectors (4) 12 serial connector (9-pin)
Back Panel Connectors Vostro 420 1 2 13 12 Vostro 220/220s 1 2 13 12 1 PS/2 mouse connector 3 USB 2.0 connectors (2) 5 network adapter connector 7 line-in connector 9 microphone connector 11 eSATA connector 13 PS/2 keyboard connector 3 4 5 11 10 6 7 8 9 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 2 VGA connector 4 link integrity light 6 network-activity light 8 line-out connector 10 USB 2.0 connectors (4) 12 serial connector (9-pin)
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... Combo, SATA DVD+/-RW, SATA BD Combo (DVD RW+ BD ROM), and SATA Blu-ray R/W 3.5-inch USB media card reader with your computer, go to support.dell.com. three Vostro 220 - For a complete and current listing of the specifications for discrete graphics option via PCIe x16 graphics card slot. up to two NOTE: Internal...
... Combo, SATA DVD+/-RW, SATA BD Combo (DVD RW+ BD ROM), and SATA Blu-ray R/W 3.5-inch USB media card reader with your computer, go to support.dell.com. three Vostro 220 - For a complete and current listing of the specifications for discrete graphics option via PCIe x16 graphics card slot. up to two NOTE: Internal...
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... information that shipped with your computer for power-on integrated network adapter) push button blue light - solid blue 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....3 inches) Vostro 220 - 35.44 cm (13.95 inches) Vostro 220s - 35.4 cm (13.9 inches) Vostro 420 - 18.3 cm (7.20 inches) Vostro 220 - 16.94 cm (6.67 inches) Vostro 220s - 10 cm (3.9 inches) System is not detecting a physical connection to the SATA hard drive or CD/DVD. Solid amber when the computer does not ...
... information that shipped with your computer for power-on integrated network adapter) push button blue light - solid blue 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....3 inches) Vostro 220 - 35.44 cm (13.95 inches) Vostro 220s - 35.4 cm (13.9 inches) Vostro 420 - 18.3 cm (7.20 inches) Vostro 220 - 16.94 cm (6.67 inches) Vostro 220s - 10 cm (3.9 inches) System is not detecting a physical connection to the SATA hard drive or CD/DVD. Solid amber when the computer does not ...
