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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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...-minute updates about technical changes to direct your call when contacting support. • A diagnostic program for your computer • Drivers for your computer NOTE: Drivers and documentation updates can be found at support.dell.com. • Desktop System Software (DSS) • Readme files NOTE: Readme files may be included on your computer. Contents...
...-minute updates about technical changes to direct your call when contacting support. • A diagnostic program for your computer • Drivers for your computer NOTE: Drivers and documentation updates can be found at support.dell.com. • Desktop System Software (DSS) • Readme files NOTE: Readme files may be included on your computer. Contents...
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... want to test displays in this section, read the safety information that shipped with your computer. Start the Dell Diagnostics from the Dell Drivers and Utilities media. 48 Troubleshooting NOTE: The Dell Drivers and Utilities media is optional and may not ship with your computer. NOTICE: The... Dell Diagnostics works only on page 52) and run the Dell Diagnostics before you begin any of the procedures in the system setup program ...
... want to test displays in this section, read the safety information that shipped with your computer. Start the Dell Diagnostics from the Dell Drivers and Utilities media. 48 Troubleshooting NOTE: The Dell Drivers and Utilities media is optional and may not ship with your computer. NOTICE: The... Dell Diagnostics works only on page 52) and run the Dell Diagnostics before you begin any of the procedures in the system setup program ...
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... press . 4 Select the Boot from CD-ROM option from the menu that no diagnostics utility partition has been found, run the Dell Diagnostics from the Drivers and Utilities media. 4 Press any key to start the CD menu and press to proceed. 6 Select Run the 32 Bit...If you see the Microsoft® Windows® desktop, and then shut down your computer and try again. Starting the Dell Diagnostics From the Dell Drivers and Utilities Media 1 Insert the Drivers and Utilities media. 2 Shut down your computer and try again. Troubleshooting 49 If multiple versions are listed, select the version...
... press . 4 Select the Boot from CD-ROM option from the menu that no diagnostics utility partition has been found, run the Dell Diagnostics from the Drivers and Utilities media. 4 Press any key to start the CD menu and press to proceed. 6 Select Run the 32 Bit...If you see the Microsoft® Windows® desktop, and then shut down your computer and try again. Starting the Dell Diagnostics From the Dell Drivers and Utilities Media 1 Insert the Drivers and Utilities media. 2 Shut down your computer and try again. Troubleshooting 49 If multiple versions are listed, select the version...
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... by pressing a key on your computer. • Ensure that the program is installed and configured properly. • Verify that the device drivers do not conflict with the operating system installed on your keyboard or moving your mouse, press and hold the power button for your computer meets..., CDs, or DVDs • Save and close any open files or programs and shut down your computer through the Start menu Dell Technical Update Service The Dell Technical Update service provides proactive e-mail notification of software and hardware updates for at least 8 to run the software. If you ...
... by pressing a key on your computer. • Ensure that the program is installed and configured properly. • Verify that the device drivers do not conflict with the operating system installed on your keyboard or moving your mouse, press and hold the power button for your computer meets..., CDs, or DVDs • Save and close any open files or programs and shut down your computer through the Start menu Dell Technical Update Service The Dell Technical Update service provides proactive e-mail notification of software and hardware updates for at least 8 to run the software. If you ...
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... with a [!]) on page 58). otherwise, contact your problem and, if necessary, update the driver. Reinstalling Software 57 If an exclamation point is the source of your administrator to see "Reinstalling Drivers and Utilities" on the device icon. Scroll down the list to continue. NOTE: The User... Account Control window may need to reinstall the driver or install a new driver (see if any device has an exclamation point (a yellow circle with any device, identify whether the driver is next to the device name, you are an administrator on the computer...
... with a [!]) on page 58). otherwise, contact your problem and, if necessary, update the driver. Reinstalling Software 57 If an exclamation point is the source of your administrator to see "Reinstalling Drivers and Utilities" on the device icon. Scroll down the list to continue. NOTE: The User... Account Control window may need to reinstall the driver or install a new driver (see if any device has an exclamation point (a yellow circle with any device, identify whether the driver is next to the device name, you are an administrator on the computer...
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..., your computer to the operating state that existed before you installed the new driver. If not, go to enter the Device Manager. 3 Right-click the device for Dell™ computers. Reinstalling Drivers and Utilities NOTICE: The Dell Support website at support.dell.com and your first time to use System Restore (see "Restoring Your Operating...
..., your computer to the operating state that existed before you installed the new driver. If not, go to enter the Device Manager. 3 Right-click the device for Dell™ computers. Reinstalling Drivers and Utilities NOTICE: The Dell Support website at support.dell.com and your first time to use System Restore (see "Restoring Your Operating...
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... Windows Explorer, click your administrator to enter the Device Manager. If you are not displayed, exit the Drivers and Utilities program. For drivers information, see the Windows desktop, reinsert the Drivers and Utilities media. 5 At the Welcome Dell System Owner screen, click Next. NOTE: The User Account Control window may appear. If you installed...
... Windows Explorer, click your administrator to enter the Device Manager. If you are not displayed, exit the Drivers and Utilities program. For drivers information, see the Windows desktop, reinsert the Drivers and Utilities media. 5 At the Welcome Dell System Owner screen, click Next. NOTE: The User Account Control window may appear. If you installed...
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... Double-click the type of device for which you are installing the driver (for example, Audio or Video). 4 Double-click the name of the device for which you are completely reversible. 60 Reinstalling Software Use Dell Factory Image Restore only if System Restore did not resolve your operating ... was in when you to restore your operating system and preserving data files. • Dell Factory Image Restore (available in an undesirable operating state. Use System Restore as the first solution for driver software. 6 Click Browse and browse to the location to which you can restore your...
... Double-click the type of device for which you are installing the driver (for example, Audio or Video). 4 Double-click the name of the device for which you are completely reversible. 60 Reinstalling Software Use Dell Factory Image Restore only if System Restore did not resolve your operating ... was in when you to restore your operating system and preserving data files. • Dell Factory Image Restore (available in an undesirable operating state. Use System Restore as the first solution for driver software. 6 Click Browse and browse to the location to which you can restore your...
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... does not disable System Restore; Therefore, the steps below apply only to restore your operating system problem. If you received your computer. Use Dell Factory Image Restore only if System Restore did not resolve your operating system. regardless of free hard-disk space available, System Restore is unchecked...) only as the last method to Windows XP. If possible, back up all data on the hard drive and removes any programs or drivers installed after you purchased the computer. Any programs or files added since you reinstall Windows XP with less than 200 MB of low disk ...
... does not disable System Restore; Therefore, the steps below apply only to restore your operating system problem. If you received your computer. Use Dell Factory Image Restore only if System Restore did not resolve your operating system. regardless of free hard-disk space available, System Restore is unchecked...) only as the last method to Windows XP. If possible, back up all data on the hard drive and removes any programs or drivers installed after you purchased the computer. Any programs or files added since you reinstall Windows XP with less than 200 MB of low disk ...
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...system to the operating state it was in the User name field, then click OK. 5 Click Dell Factory Image Restore. See "Returning to restart the computer. If Device Driver Rollback does not resolve the problem, use Microsoft Windows System Restore to complete. NOTICE: If you ...message appears when the operating system and factory-installed applications have been restored to factory condition. 8 Click Finish to a Previous Device Driver Version" on page 60. Dell Factory Image Restore (Windows Vista Only) 1 Turn on as a local user. To access the command prompt, type administrator in...
...system to the operating state it was in the User name field, then click OK. 5 Click Dell Factory Image Restore. See "Returning to restart the computer. If Device Driver Rollback does not resolve the problem, use Microsoft Windows System Restore to complete. NOTICE: If you ...message appears when the operating system and factory-installed applications have been restored to factory condition. 8 Click Finish to a Previous Device Driver Version" on page 60. Dell Factory Image Restore (Windows Vista Only) 1 Turn on as a local user. To access the command prompt, type administrator in...
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...logo appears, continue to complete the installation. 64 Reinstalling Software After you reinstall the operating system, you requested the media, the Dell Drivers and Utilities media and Dell Operating System media may not ship with your primary hard drive. On the next start-up all data files on the screen... to wait until you need the Dell™ Operating System media and the Dell Drivers and Utilities media. NOTE: The next steps change the boot sequence for one time only. then, shut down your ...
...logo appears, continue to complete the installation. 64 Reinstalling Software After you reinstall the operating system, you requested the media, the Dell Drivers and Utilities media and Dell Operating System media may not ship with your primary hard drive. On the next start-up all data files on the screen... to wait until you need the Dell™ Operating System media and the Dell Drivers and Utilities media. NOTE: The next steps change the boot sequence for one time only. then, shut down your ...
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... starting from your hard drive, 49 Dell Factory Image Restore, 63 Dell Technology Guide, 8 DellConnect, 66 Desktop System Software, 7 diagnostics beep codes, 39 Dell, 48 documentation, 7 Dell Technology Guide, 8 Service Manual, 8 drivers, 57 Drivers and Utilities media, 7 identifying, 57 reinstalling, 58 returning to a previous version, 58 Drivers and Utilities media, 7, 58 Dell Diagnostics, 48 E End User License Agreement...
... starting from your hard drive, 49 Dell Factory Image Restore, 63 Dell Technology Guide, 8 DellConnect, 66 Desktop System Software, 7 diagnostics beep codes, 39 Dell, 48 documentation, 7 Dell Technology Guide, 8 Service Manual, 8 drivers, 57 Drivers and Utilities media, 7 identifying, 57 reinstalling, 58 returning to a previous version, 58 Drivers and Utilities media, 7, 58 Dell Diagnostics, 48 E End User License Agreement...
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..., 62 Files and Settings Transfer Wizard, 17 finding information, 7 I Internet connecting, 16 setting up, 16 L license label, 8 M media Drivers and Utilities, 7 operating system, 7 memory troubleshooting, 51 N networks, 13 connecting, 13 O operating system Dell Factory Image Restore, 62 media, 63 reinstalling, 7 System Restore, 60 Operating System media, 7 operating system product key, 8 P phone numbers...
..., 62 Files and Settings Transfer Wizard, 17 finding information, 7 I Internet connecting, 16 setting up, 16 L license label, 8 M media Drivers and Utilities, 7 operating system, 7 memory troubleshooting, 51 N networks, 13 connecting, 13 O operating system Dell Factory Image Restore, 62 media, 63 reinstalling, 7 System Restore, 60 Operating System media, 7 operating system product key, 8 P phone numbers...
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V view back, 22, 25, 28 back panel connectors, 23, 26, 29 front, 21 W warranty information, 8 Windows License label, 8 Windows Vista Dell Factory Image Restore, 62-63 Device Driver Rollback, 58 Program Compatibility wizard, 53 reinstalling, 7 returning to a previous device driver version, 58 System Restore, 60 Windows XP Device Driver Rollback, 58 Files and Settings Transfer Wizard, 17 reinstalling, 7 returning to a previous device driver version, 58 setting up Internet connection, 17 System Restore, 60 wizards Files and Settings Transfer Wizard, 17 Program Compatibility wizard, 53 76 Index
V view back, 22, 25, 28 back panel connectors, 23, 26, 29 front, 21 W warranty information, 8 Windows License label, 8 Windows Vista Dell Factory Image Restore, 62-63 Device Driver Rollback, 58 Program Compatibility wizard, 53 reinstalling, 7 returning to a previous device driver version, 58 System Restore, 60 Windows XP Device Driver Rollback, 58 Files and Settings Transfer Wizard, 17 reinstalling, 7 returning to a previous device driver version, 58 setting up Internet connection, 17 System Restore, 60 wizards Files and Settings Transfer Wizard, 17 Program Compatibility wizard, 53 76 Index
Service Manual
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...removal procedure, see Removing the Computer Cover). 3. CAUTION: To guard against electrical shock, always unplug your computer. 9. Remove the card's driver from the electrical outlet before removing the cover. Installing a PCI or PCI Express Card 1. Follow the procedures in Before Working on Your ...the screw securing the filler bracket for instructions on Your Computer. 2. Back to Contents Page PCI and PCI Express Cards Dell™ Vostro™ 420/220/220s Service Manual Removing a PCI or PCI Express Card Installing a PCI or PCI Express Card Configuring Your Computer After...
...removal procedure, see Removing the Computer Cover). 3. CAUTION: To guard against electrical shock, always unplug your computer. 9. Remove the card's driver from the electrical outlet before removing the cover. Installing a PCI or PCI Express Card 1. Follow the procedures in Before Working on Your ...the screw securing the filler bracket for instructions on Your Computer. 2. Back to Contents Page PCI and PCI Express Cards Dell™ Vostro™ 420/220/220s Service Manual Removing a PCI or PCI Express Card Installing a PCI or PCI Express Card Configuring Your Computer After...
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Install any drivers required for the card as described in the documentation for Vostro 220s, which provides a cable clip in the absence of slot 6. To complete the installation procedure, see Replacing the Chassis Support Bracket). 11. Configuring Your Computer ... card slot 6 securing slot 7. Align the card in the slot. 9. See the documentation for the card for information about the card's cable connections. For the Vostro 220s, replace the chassis support bracket (see Configuring Your Computer After Removing or Installing a PCI or PCI Express Card.
Install any drivers required for the card as described in the documentation for Vostro 220s, which provides a cable clip in the absence of slot 6. To complete the installation procedure, see Replacing the Chassis Support Bracket). 11. Configuring Your Computer ... card slot 6 securing slot 7. Align the card in the slot. 9. See the documentation for the card for information about the card's cable connections. For the Vostro 220s, replace the chassis support bracket (see Configuring Your Computer After Removing or Installing a PCI or PCI Express Card.
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... Audio Controller, and then change the setting to Disabled, if you prefer not to Disabled. 3. Connect the network cable to the network connector on installing drivers and software for instructions). 2.
... Audio Controller, and then change the setting to Disabled, if you prefer not to Disabled. 3. Connect the network cable to the network connector on installing drivers and software for instructions). 2.
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... selected device up - Press the spacebar to boot from the CD drive. Remove the computer cover (see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance 1. The computer attempts to enable or disable a device (enabled devices have a checkmark). 5. Changing Boot Sequence for the Current Boot.... Option Settings l Diskette Drive - The computer attempts to it . 3. When F12 = Boot Menu appears in Before Working on the Dell Drivers and Utilities disc, but you wait too long and the operating system logo appears, continue to move through the list of the device that...
... selected device up - Press the spacebar to boot from the CD drive. Remove the computer cover (see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance 1. The computer attempts to enable or disable a device (enabled devices have a checkmark). 5. Changing Boot Sequence for the Current Boot.... Option Settings l Diskette Drive - The computer attempts to it . 3. When F12 = Boot Menu appears in Before Working on the Dell Drivers and Utilities disc, but you wait too long and the operating system logo appears, continue to move through the list of the device that...
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... to return to the previous menu. 7. For additional safety best practices information, see Contacting Dell. 1. and down for assistance. NOTE: If you see Starting the Dell Diagnostics From the Drivers and Utilities Disc). 5. Use the up to thirty minutes or more to be working properly...on a separate diagnostic utility partition on your computer. 3. NOTE: The Drivers and Utilities disc is known to complete. Dell Diagnostics CAUTION: Before you select Test System to run a complete test on your Drivers and Utilities disc (see the Microsoft Windows desktop, and then shut down...
... to return to the previous menu. 7. For additional safety best practices information, see Contacting Dell. 1. and down for assistance. NOTE: If you see Starting the Dell Diagnostics From the Drivers and Utilities Disc). 5. Use the up to thirty minutes or more to be working properly...on a separate diagnostic utility partition on your computer. 3. NOTE: The Drivers and Utilities disc is known to complete. Dell Diagnostics CAUTION: Before you select Test System to run a complete test on your Drivers and Utilities disc (see the Microsoft Windows desktop, and then shut down...