Setup and Quick Reference Guide
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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 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.
Setup and Quick Reference Guide
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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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About Your Computer Vostro 420 Front View 1 2 3 4 5 6 10 7 8 9 1 optical drive 3 optional optical-drive bays (2) 5 microphone connector 7 headphone connector 9 drive-activity light 2 drive bay front panel (open) 4 USB 2.0 connectors (4) 6 IEEE 1394 connector (optional) 8 power button, power light 10 media card reader (optional) About Your Computer 21
About Your Computer Vostro 420 Front View 1 2 3 4 5 6 10 7 8 9 1 optical drive 3 optional optical-drive bays (2) 5 microphone connector 7 headphone connector 9 drive-activity light 2 drive bay front panel (open) 4 USB 2.0 connectors (4) 6 IEEE 1394 connector (optional) 8 power button, power light 10 media card reader (optional) About Your Computer 21
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Vostro 420 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 22 About Your Computer
Vostro 420 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 22 About Your Computer
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Vostro 420 Back Panel Connectors 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 14 13 12 11 10 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 serial connector (9-pin) 2 VGA connector 4 link integrity light 6 network-activity light 8 line-out connector 10 USB 2.0 connectors (4) 12 display port 14 PS/2 keyboard connector About Your Computer 23
Vostro 420 Back Panel Connectors 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 14 13 12 11 10 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 serial connector (9-pin) 2 VGA connector 4 link integrity light 6 network-activity light 8 line-out connector 10 USB 2.0 connectors (4) 12 display port 14 PS/2 keyboard connector About Your Computer 23
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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...Help and Support and select the option to view information about your computer. For more information regarding the configuration 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...Help and Support and select the option to view information about your computer. For more information regarding the configuration 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
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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, SATA... 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 ...
...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... 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 ...
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... 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. Network activity light (on page 50). Blinking blue in hibernate... 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 light (on green light -
... 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. Network activity light (on page 50). Blinking blue in hibernate... 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 light (on green light -
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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. Power DC power supply: Wattage Vostro 420: 350 W Vostro 220: 300 W Vostro 220s: 250 W Maximum heat dissipation for 350 W ...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...
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. Power DC power supply: Wattage Vostro 420: 350 W Vostro 220: 300 W Vostro 220s: 250 W Maximum heat dissipation for 350 W ...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...
Setup and Features Information Tech Sheet
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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. 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
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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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...media card reader (optional) Vostro 420 - one Vostro 420/220/220s - NOTE: Supports Blu-Ray™ 1.1 playback and Dynamic Video Memory Technology (DVMT). three Vostro 220 - Video Type: Integrated Discrete Intel® GMA X4500HD supports dual independent displays NOTE: Support for your computer, go to 1 TB ...inch and 3.5-inch bay devices including HDD and short bay devices. up to four Vostro 220/220s - Available devices 3.5-inch SATA hard drives (80 GB to support.dell.com. For a complete and current listing of the specifications for discrete graphics option...
...media card reader (optional) Vostro 420 - one Vostro 420/220/220s - NOTE: Supports Blu-Ray™ 1.1 playback and Dynamic Video Memory Technology (DVMT). three Vostro 220 - Video Type: Integrated Discrete Intel® GMA X4500HD supports dual independent displays NOTE: Support for your computer, go to 1 TB ...inch and 3.5-inch bay devices including HDD and short bay devices. up to four Vostro 220/220s - Available devices 3.5-inch SATA hard drives (80 GB to support.dell.com. For a complete and current listing of the specifications for discrete graphics option...
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... light Drive activity light Rear of the computer: Link integrity light (on integrated network adapter) Network activity light (on state amber 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, 50/60 Hz...
... light Drive activity light Rear of the computer: Link integrity light (on integrated network adapter) Network activity light (on state amber 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, 50/60 Hz...
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... Temperature: Operating Storage Relative humidity Altitude: Operating Storage Airborne contaminant level Vostro 420 - 48.2 cm (19.0 inches) Vostro 220 - 42.67 cm (16.8 inches) Vostro 220s - 41.5 cm (16.3 inches) Vostro 420 - 11 kg - 13.8 kg (24 lb - 30.4 lb) Vostro 220 - 9.8 kg - 10.5 kg (22 lb - 23.1 lb) Vostro 220s - 7.98 kg - 8.9 kg (17.6 lb - 20 lb) 10° to 35...
... Temperature: Operating Storage Relative humidity Altitude: Operating Storage Airborne contaminant level Vostro 420 - 48.2 cm (19.0 inches) Vostro 220 - 42.67 cm (16.8 inches) Vostro 220s - 41.5 cm (16.3 inches) Vostro 420 - 11 kg - 13.8 kg (24 lb - 30.4 lb) Vostro 220 - 9.8 kg - 10.5 kg (22 lb - 23.1 lb) Vostro 220s - 7.98 kg - 8.9 kg (17.6 lb - 20 lb) 10° to 35...
Service Manual
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... Support Bracket 57 6 PCI and PCI Express Cards 59 Removing a PCI or PCI Express Card 59 Installing a PCI or PCI Express Card 60 Configuring Your Computer After Removing or Installing a PCI or PCI Express Card 63 7 Drives 65 Hard Drives 65 Removing a Hard Drive 65 Replacing or Adding a Hard Drive 69... Reader . . . . 77 Optical Drive 80 Removing an Optical Drive 80 Replacing or Adding an Optical Drive 82 Removing a Drive Bay Break-Away Metal Plate . . . . 85 Vostro 420 and Vostro 220 85 Vostro 220s 86 Contents 5
... Support Bracket 57 6 PCI and PCI Express Cards 59 Removing a PCI or PCI Express Card 59 Installing a PCI or PCI Express Card 60 Configuring Your Computer After Removing or Installing a PCI or PCI Express Card 63 7 Drives 65 Hard Drives 65 Removing a Hard Drive 65 Replacing or Adding a Hard Drive 69... Reader . . . . 77 Optical Drive 80 Removing an Optical Drive 80 Replacing or Adding an Optical Drive 82 Removing a Drive Bay Break-Away Metal Plate . . . . 85 Vostro 420 and Vostro 220 85 Vostro 220s 86 Contents 5
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Inside View of Your Computer Vostro™ 420 1 6 5 1 power supply 3 media card reader (optional) 5 3.5-inch hard drive bays (4) 2 3 4 2 5.25-inch drive bays (3) 4 I/O panel 6 chassis fan Working on Your Computer 37
Inside View of Your Computer Vostro™ 420 1 6 5 1 power supply 3 media card reader (optional) 5 3.5-inch hard drive bays (4) 2 3 4 2 5.25-inch drive bays (3) 4 I/O panel 6 chassis fan Working on Your Computer 37
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... (30 cm) of desktop space. NOTICE: The procedure for removing and replacing the computer cover is for the Vostro 420, Vostro 220, and Vostro 220s computers; NOTICE: Ensure that shipped with your computer. Computer Cover CAUTION: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that sufficient space exists to support the system with the cover removed-at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. CAUTION...
... (30 cm) of desktop space. NOTICE: The procedure for removing and replacing the computer cover is for the Vostro 420, Vostro 220, and Vostro 220s computers; NOTICE: Ensure that shipped with your computer. Computer Cover CAUTION: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that sufficient space exists to support the system with the cover removed-at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. CAUTION...
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.... Removing the Bezel 1 Follow the procedures in "Before Working on Your Computer" on page 35. 2 Remove the computer cover (see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. the illustrations provided are for the Vostro 420, Vostro 220, and Vostro 220s computers; Bezel CAUTION: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that edge of the bezel from the...
.... Removing the Bezel 1 Follow the procedures in "Before Working on Your Computer" on page 35. 2 Remove the computer cover (see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. the illustrations provided are for the Vostro 420, Vostro 220, and Vostro 220s computers; Bezel CAUTION: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that edge of the bezel from the...
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NOTICE: The procedure for the Vostro 420, Vostro 220, and Vostro 220s computers; Otherwise, proceed to step 4. 4 Disconnect any cables connected to the back panel of the computer. 6 Remove the card from the card connector on the system board: • For a PCI card, grasp the ...for removing and replacing PCI and PCI Express cards is a Vostro 220s, remove the chassis support bracket (see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. CAUTION: To guard against electrical shock, always unplug your computer from the card while grasping the card by its top corners...
NOTICE: The procedure for the Vostro 420, Vostro 220, and Vostro 220s computers; Otherwise, proceed to step 4. 4 Disconnect any cables connected to the back panel of the computer. 6 Remove the card from the card connector on the system board: • For a PCI card, grasp the ...for removing and replacing PCI and PCI Express cards is a Vostro 220s, remove the chassis support bracket (see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. CAUTION: To guard against electrical shock, always unplug your computer from the card while grasping the card by its top corners...
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...3 For the Vostro 220s, remove the chassis support bracket (see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. the illustrations provided are replacing a hard drive that shipped with your computer. Hard Drives CAUTION: Before working inside your computer, read the ... keep, back up your files before removing the cover. NOTICE: If you are for the Vostro 420, Vostro 220, and Vostro 220s computers; Drives CAUTION: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that will sufficiently cushion it on page 55). 4 Disconnect the power...
...3 For the Vostro 220s, remove the chassis support bracket (see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. the illustrations provided are replacing a hard drive that shipped with your computer. Hard Drives CAUTION: Before working inside your computer, read the ... keep, back up your files before removing the cover. NOTICE: If you are for the Vostro 420, Vostro 220, and Vostro 220s computers; Drives CAUTION: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that will sufficiently cushion it on page 55). 4 Disconnect the power...