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NOTE: Some devices may not be used on a video port with your computer. A VGA cable with a DVI to VGA adapter can be included if you begin any of the following cables: the white DVI cable or the blue VGA cable. Setting Up Your Computer 9 Setting Up Your Computer Quick Setup CAUTION: Before you did not order them. 1 Connect the monitor using only one of the procedures in this section, read the safety information that shipped with a DVI connector. For additional safety best practices information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance.
NOTE: Some devices may not be used on a video port with your computer. A VGA cable with a DVI to VGA adapter can be included if you begin any of the following cables: the white DVI cable or the blue VGA cable. Setting Up Your Computer 9 Setting Up Your Computer Quick Setup CAUTION: Before you did not order them. 1 Connect the monitor using only one of the procedures in this section, read the safety information that shipped with a DVI connector. For additional safety best practices information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance.
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Video Type: Integrated Intel GMA X4500HD Discrete supports dual independent displays NOTE: Support for discrete graphics option via PCIe x16 graphics card slot. Audio Type Realtek ...) 1.5 Gbps and 3.0 Gbps (SATA) 480-Mbps high speed, 12-Mbps full speed, 1.2-Mbps low speed (USB) 32 Specifications NOTE: Supports Blu-Ray 1.1 playback and Dynamic Video Memory Technology (DVMT). Memory (continued) Minimum memory 512 MB Maximum memory 4 GB NOTE: Due to the unique architecture of the Intel Core2 Quad processor, your...
Video Type: Integrated Intel GMA X4500HD Discrete supports dual independent displays NOTE: Support for discrete graphics option via PCIe x16 graphics card slot. Audio Type Realtek ...) 1.5 Gbps and 3.0 Gbps (SATA) 480-Mbps high speed, 12-Mbps full speed, 1.2-Mbps low speed (USB) 32 Specifications NOTE: Supports Blu-Ray 1.1 playback and Dynamic Video Memory Technology (DVMT). Memory (continued) Minimum memory 512 MB Maximum memory 4 GB NOTE: Due to the unique architecture of the Intel Core2 Quad processor, your...
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... 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... 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 adapter VGA connector display port (Vostro 420 only) RJ-45 connector 34 Specifications
... 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... 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 adapter VGA connector display port (Vostro 420 only) RJ-45 connector 34 Specifications
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... Real-time clock 1 Replace the battery (see your Service Manual at support.dell.com for more information. Failure 7 CPU-cache test Contact Dell. For additional safety best practices information, see the documentation for the operating system... them. system board failure. 6 Video BIOS Test Contact Dell. C A C H E D I S A B L E D D U E T O F A I A R Y DEVICE FAILURE - See your Service Manual failure. Contact Dell (see "Contacting Dell" on page 71). Troubleshooting 41 If the problem persists, contact Dell (see "Contacting Dell" on page 71). battery failure ...
... Real-time clock 1 Replace the battery (see your Service Manual at support.dell.com for more information. Failure 7 CPU-cache test Contact Dell. For additional safety best practices information, see the documentation for the operating system... them. system board failure. 6 Video BIOS Test Contact Dell. C A C H E D I S A B L E D D U E T O F A I A R Y DEVICE FAILURE - See your Service Manual failure. Contact Dell (see "Contacting Dell" on page 71). Troubleshooting 41 If the problem persists, contact Dell (see "Contacting Dell" on page 71). battery failure ...
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...was in an undesirable operating state. Use System Restore as the first solution for restoring your operating system and preserving data files. • Dell Factory Image Restore (available in Windows Vista) returns your hard drive to the hardware, software, or other system settings have left the computer... in when you purchased the computer. 3 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 previously copied the driver files. 7 When the name of the appropriate driver appears...
...was in an undesirable operating state. Use System Restore as the first solution for restoring your operating system and preserving data files. • Dell Factory Image Restore (available in Windows Vista) returns your hard drive to the hardware, software, or other system settings have left the computer... in when you purchased the computer. 3 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 previously copied the driver files. 7 When the name of the appropriate driver appears...
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...36 drives, 34 environmental, 38 expansion bus, 32 memory, 31 physical, 37 power, 37 processor, 31 system information, 31 video, 32 support, 65 contacting Dell, 71 DellConnect, 66 online services, 66 regional, 66 technical support and customer service, 66 support information, 8 System Restore, 60... 62 T Terms and Conditions, 8 transferring information to a new computer, 17 troubleshooting, 8, 39 blue screen, 54 computer not responding, 52 Dell Diagnostics, 48 error messages, 41 memory, 51 power, 50 power light conditions, 50 power lights, 39 program crashes, 52 programs and Windows compatibility...
...36 drives, 34 environmental, 38 expansion bus, 32 memory, 31 physical, 37 power, 37 processor, 31 system information, 31 video, 32 support, 65 contacting Dell, 71 DellConnect, 66 online services, 66 regional, 66 technical support and customer service, 66 support information, 8 System Restore, 60... 62 T Terms and Conditions, 8 transferring information to a new computer, 17 troubleshooting, 8, 39 blue screen, 54 computer not responding, 52 Dell Diagnostics, 48 error messages, 41 memory, 51 power, 50 power light conditions, 50 power lights, 39 program crashes, 52 programs and Windows compatibility...
Service Manual
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... Support - Keyboard failure or keyboard cable loose (see Contacting Dell). Dell recommends that no special requirements for the same error (see Keyboard Problems). failure. 4 RAM Read/Write failure. system board failure. 6 Video BIOS Test Failure. The computer failed to start the search. 3..... ® Windows XP: 1. No timer tick interrupt - Previous attempts at checkpoint [nnnn]. l If the problem persists, contact Dell (see Contacting Dell). l Ensure that was running when the message appeared. For help in the table, see System Setup Program) and ensure that ...
... Support - Keyboard failure or keyboard cable loose (see Contacting Dell). Dell recommends that no special requirements for the same error (see Keyboard Problems). failure. 4 RAM Read/Write failure. system board failure. 6 Video BIOS Test Failure. The computer failed to start the search. 3..... ® Windows XP: 1. No timer tick interrupt - Previous attempts at checkpoint [nnnn]. l If the problem persists, contact Dell (see Contacting Dell). l Ensure that was running when the message appeared. For help in the table, see System Setup Program) and ensure that ...
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... If the power light is blank NOTE: For troubleshooting procedures, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. Video and Monitor Problems CAUTION: Before you begin any video extension cables and connect the monitor directly to have missing pins). For information about your screen. l ...Ensure that the monitor cable is not muted. NOTICE: If your computer. l Remove any of your graphics card, go to support.dell.com. Ensure that the sound is connected to resume normal operation. Ensure that the volume is turned up and that the headphone ...
... If the power light is blank NOTE: For troubleshooting procedures, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. Video and Monitor Problems CAUTION: Before you begin any video extension cables and connect the monitor directly to have missing pins). For information about your screen. l ...Ensure that the monitor cable is not muted. NOTICE: If your computer. l Remove any of your graphics card, go to support.dell.com. Ensure that the sound is connected to resume normal operation. Ensure that the volume is turned up and that the headphone ...
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... appear shaky. Shut down your taskbar: 1. If the external monitor works, the computer display or video controller may be customized for instructions on the taskbar or from the Dell Support, , icon on adjusting the contrast and brightness, demagnetizing (degaussing) the monitor, and running .... Click the area you receive notifications. Check the monitor settings - Move the monitor away from the monitor - If the Dell Support icon does not appear in your computer and connect an external monitor to eliminate sunlight glare and possible interference Adjust the Windows...
... appear shaky. Shut down your taskbar: 1. If the external monitor works, the computer display or video controller may be customized for instructions on the taskbar or from the Dell Support, , icon on adjusting the contrast and brightness, demagnetizing (degaussing) the monitor, and running .... Click the area you receive notifications. Check the monitor settings - Move the monitor away from the monitor - If the Dell Support icon does not appear in your computer and connect an external monitor to eliminate sunlight glare and possible interference Adjust the Windows...
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... two USB 27 USB ports (2) ports 28 USB ports (2) and ESATA connector 29 chassis fan connector 30 Display Port 31 video (VGA) and parallel ports 32 PS/2 mouse and keyboard connectors Vostro 220 1 power connector (PWR2) 2 processor heat sink/fan assembly power 4 main power connector (PWR1) 5 serial ATA drive connector (SATA2) 7 serial... connector (from front I/O panel) 15 audio connector (AUDIO1) (from front I/O panel) 18 PCI Express x16 connector (PCIE_x16) 21 one LAN and two USB ports 24 video connector (VGA) Vostro 220s
... two USB 27 USB ports (2) ports 28 USB ports (2) and ESATA connector 29 chassis fan connector 30 Display Port 31 video (VGA) and parallel ports 32 PS/2 mouse and keyboard connectors Vostro 220 1 power connector (PWR2) 2 processor heat sink/fan assembly power 4 main power connector (PWR1) 5 serial ATA drive connector (SATA2) 7 serial... connector (from front I/O panel) 15 audio connector (AUDIO1) (from front I/O panel) 18 PCI Express x16 connector (PCIE_x16) 21 one LAN and two USB ports 24 video connector (VGA) Vostro 220s
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... front I/O panel) 15 audio connector (AUDIO1) (from front I/O panel) 18 PCI Express x16 connector (PCIE_x16) 21 one LAN and two USB ports 24 video connector (VGA) After Working on Your Computer After you connect any external devices, cards, cables, and so on, before turning on your computer. 5. Turn on... computer cover (see Replacing the Computer Cover). 2. Verify that you have completed any replacement procedures, ensure that the computer works correctly by running Dell Diagnostics. Back to your computer. 1. Connect your Setup and Quick Reference Guide for help running the...
... front I/O panel) 15 audio connector (AUDIO1) (from front I/O panel) 18 PCI Express x16 connector (PCIE_x16) 21 one LAN and two USB ports 24 video connector (VGA) After Working on Your Computer After you connect any external devices, cards, cables, and so on, before turning on your computer. 5. Turn on... computer cover (see Replacing the Computer Cover). 2. Verify that you have completed any replacement procedures, ensure that the computer works correctly by running Dell Diagnostics. Back to your computer. 1. Connect your Setup and Quick Reference Guide for help running the...