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... 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 Interrupt levels BIOS chip... 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
... 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 Interrupt levels BIOS chip... 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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... failure module/memory connector placement requirements exist (see your computer (see "Dell Diagnostics" on page 48). Code Description (repetitive short beeps) Suggested Remedy 1 BIOS checksum Contact Dell. If your computer beeps during start-up: 1 Write down the beep code. 2 Run the Dell Diagnostics to identify a more memory modules are compatible with your Service Manual...
... failure module/memory connector placement requirements exist (see your computer (see "Dell Diagnostics" on page 48). Code Description (repetitive short beeps) Suggested Remedy 1 BIOS checksum Contact Dell. If your computer beeps during start-up: 1 Write down the beep code. 2 Run the Dell Diagnostics to identify a more memory modules are compatible with your Service Manual...
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...E - The touch pad or external mouse may be faulty. For an external mouse, check the cable connection. If the problem persists, contact Dell (see "Contacting Dell" on page 71). The CD drive does not respond to the microprocessor has failed. One or more memory modules may be faulty or improperly ...). Ensure that you begin any of the procedures in this section, read the data. system board failure. 6 Video BIOS Test Contact Dell. See your Service Manual failure. Reinstall the memory modules and, if necessary, replace them. Enable the Pointing Device option...
...E - The touch pad or external mouse may be faulty. For an external mouse, check the cable connection. If the problem persists, contact Dell (see "Contacting Dell" on page 71). The CD drive does not respond to the microprocessor has failed. One or more memory modules may be faulty or improperly ...). Ensure that you begin any of the procedures in this section, read the data. system board failure. 6 Video BIOS Test Contact Dell. See your Service Manual failure. Reinstall the memory modules and, if necessary, replace them. Enable the Pointing Device option...
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... Start button , and click Help and Support. 2 Type hardware troubleshooter in BIOS setup. Check cables, swap hard disks, or see "Contacting Dell" on page 71 for assistance). A chip on the system board might be... enabled or disabled in the search field and press to resolve the incompatibility. Use external power source for assistance. DELL RECOMMENDS THAT YOU BACK UP YOUR DATA REGULARLY. KEYBOARD FAILURE - N O T I M E R T I C K I V E P R O B L E M - A PARAMETER OUT OF RANGE MAY OR M A Y N O T I N D I C A T E A P O T E N T I A L H A R D D R...
... Start button , and click Help and Support. 2 Type hardware troubleshooter in BIOS setup. Check cables, swap hard disks, or see "Contacting Dell" on page 71 for assistance). A chip on the system board might be... enabled or disabled in the search field and press to resolve the incompatibility. Use external power source for assistance. DELL RECOMMENDS THAT YOU BACK UP YOUR DATA REGULARLY. KEYBOARD FAILURE - N O T I M E R T I C K I V E P R O B L E M - A PARAMETER OUT OF RANGE MAY OR M A Y N O T I N D I C A T E A P O T E N T I A L H A R D D R...
Service Manual
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... program. If you wait too long and the operating system logo appears, continue to Contents Page System Setup Program Dell™ Vostro™ 420/220/220s Service Manual Overview Entering the System Setup Program System Setup Program Screens System Setup Program Options Boot Sequence... Clearing Forgotten Passwords Clearing CMOS Settings BIOS Overview Use the system setup program as follows: l To change the system configuration ...
... program. If you wait too long and the operating system logo appears, continue to Contents Page System Setup Program Dell™ Vostro™ 420/220/220s Service Manual Overview Entering the System Setup Program System Setup Program Screens System Setup Program Options Boot Sequence... Clearing Forgotten Passwords Clearing CMOS Settings BIOS Overview Use the system setup program as follows: l To change the system configuration ...
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... by default) Hard Disk Boot Priority Used to set the device priority of removable devices such a media card readers. System Info System Info BIOS Info Service Tag CPU Info Memory Info Standard CMOS Features Date/Time SATA Info SATA Mode Halt On Advanced... default) Enabled; Disabled (Enabled by default) Third Boot Device Removable; Hard Disk; USB-CDROM; CDROM; SATA-1; CDROM; CDROM; Key Functions - Shows the BIOS version number and date information. SATA-2; This field appears below the Option Field and lists keys and their functions within the active system setup program...
... by default) Hard Disk Boot Priority Used to set the device priority of removable devices such a media card readers. System Info System Info BIOS Info Service Tag CPU Info Memory Info Standard CMOS Features Date/Time SATA Info SATA Mode Halt On Advanced... default) Enabled; Disabled (Enabled by default) Third Boot Device Removable; Hard Disk; USB-CDROM; CDROM; SATA-1; CDROM; CDROM; Key Functions - Shows the BIOS version number and date information. SATA-2; This field appears below the Option Field and lists keys and their functions within the active system setup program...
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... to boot from a floppy drive (if installed). l Hard Drive - If no operating system is bootable, check the device documentation. The BIOS detects the device and adds the USB flash option to change the boot sequence for Future Boots 1. Clearing Forgotten Passwords CAUTION: Before working inside... best practices information, see the Microsoft Windows desktop. NOTE: To boot to wait until you see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance 1. Boot Sequence This feature allows you to the boot menu. If you wait too long and the operating system logo ...
... to boot from a floppy drive (if installed). l Hard Drive - If no operating system is bootable, check the device documentation. The BIOS detects the device and adds the USB flash option to change the boot sequence for Future Boots 1. Clearing Forgotten Passwords CAUTION: Before working inside... best practices information, see the Microsoft Windows desktop. NOTE: To boot to wait until you see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance 1. Boot Sequence This feature allows you to the boot menu. If you wait too long and the operating system logo ...
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... 2. 5. For additional safety best practices information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at support.dell.com. 3. Remove the computer cover (see System Board Components). Place the jumper plug on the system board. d. BIOS The system setup program resides within the BIOS on the CMOS jumper (CLEAR CMOS) pins 1 and 2 and wait approximately five seconds...
... 2. 5. For additional safety best practices information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at support.dell.com. 3. Remove the computer cover (see System Board Components). Place the jumper plug on the system board. d. BIOS The system setup program resides within the BIOS on the CMOS jumper (CLEAR CMOS) pins 1 and 2 and wait approximately five seconds...
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Double-click the file icon on the desktop and follow the instructions on your desktop and is titled the same as the downloaded BIOS update file. 8. Back to Contents Page The file icon appears on the screen.
Double-click the file icon on the desktop and follow the instructions on your desktop and is titled the same as the downloaded BIOS update file. 8. Back to Contents Page The file icon appears on the screen.
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... l If the power light is blue and the computer is not responding, see Beep Codes. Code (repetitive short beeps) 1 Description BIOS checksum failure. l If the power light is off, the computer is either turned off or is not receiving power. ¡ Reseat... and then reinstall any cards (see PCI and PCI Express Cards). Back to Contents Page Troubleshooting Dell™ Vostro™ 420/220/220s Service Manual Tools Dell Diagnostics Solving Problems Dell Technical Update Service Dell Support Utility Tools Power Lights CAUTION: Before working by testing it with your computer.
... l If the power light is blue and the computer is not responding, see Beep Codes. Code (repetitive short beeps) 1 Description BIOS checksum failure. l If the power light is off, the computer is either turned off or is not receiving power. ¡ Reseat... and then reinstall any cards (see PCI and PCI Express Cards). Back to Contents Page Troubleshooting Dell™ Vostro™ 420/220/220s Service Manual Tools Dell Diagnostics Solving Problems Dell Technical Update Service Dell Support Utility Tools Power Lights CAUTION: Before working by testing it with your computer.
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... field and press to complete the boot routine three consecutive times for assistance). failure. 4 RAM Read/Write failure. Type hardware troubleshooter in BIOS setup. l Replace the battery (see Contacting Dell). Contact Dell (see Coin-Cell Battery). Alert! Hardware Troubleshooter If a device is either the operating system or the program that the memory you...
... field and press to complete the boot routine three consecutive times for assistance). failure. 4 RAM Read/Write failure. Type hardware troubleshooter in BIOS setup. l Replace the battery (see Contacting Dell). Contact Dell (see Coin-Cell Battery). Alert! Hardware Troubleshooter If a device is either the operating system or the program that the memory you...
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... Computer Use the following tools: l Small flat-blade screwdriver l Phillips screwdriver l Small plastic scribe l Flash BIOS update (see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at support.dell.com) Before Working on Your Computer. Disconnect your computer and then unplug the cable from the computer. 4....the network device. 3. Disconnect all attached devices from being scratched. 2. Back to Contents Page Working on Your Computer Dell™ Vostro™ 420/220/220s Service Manual Recommended Tools Before Working on Your Computer Inside View of Your Computer System Board Components After ...
... Computer Use the following tools: l Small flat-blade screwdriver l Phillips screwdriver l Small plastic scribe l Flash BIOS update (see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at support.dell.com) Before Working on Your Computer. Disconnect your computer and then unplug the cable from the computer. 4....the network device. 3. Disconnect all attached devices from being scratched. 2. Back to Contents Page Working on Your Computer Dell™ Vostro™ 420/220/220s Service Manual Recommended Tools Before Working on Your Computer Inside View of Your Computer System Board Components After ...