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...; Upgrades - DSS is necessary for components, such premier.support.dell.com. Online discussion with technical support • Reference - support.dell.com NOTE: Select your computer and operating system and installs the updates appropriate for Dell™ 3.5-inch USB floppy drives, Intel® Pentium® M processors, optical drives, and USB devices. Upgrade information for correct...
...; Upgrades - DSS is necessary for components, such premier.support.dell.com. Online discussion with technical support • Reference - support.dell.com NOTE: Select your computer and operating system and installs the updates appropriate for Dell™ 3.5-inch USB floppy drives, Intel® Pentium® M processors, optical drives, and USB devices. Upgrade information for correct...
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...technology is a technology aimed at the digital home enthusiast that includes: • A BIOS with Microsoft® Windows® XP Media Center Edition 2005 and dual core processors. To program these functions, click an option from standby mode or hibernate mode. • Program the power button to ...and maintenance window, click Conserving power on your power button is still operating as a quick on the optional Microsoft® Windows® XP Media Center Edition 2005 remote control. 26 Setting Up and Using Your Computer Advanced Tab The Advanced tab allows you to: • ...
...technology is a technology aimed at the digital home enthusiast that includes: • A BIOS with Microsoft® Windows® XP Media Center Edition 2005 and dual core processors. To program these functions, click an option from standby mode or hibernate mode. • Program the power button to ...and maintenance window, click Conserving power on your power button is still operating as a quick on the optional Microsoft® Windows® XP Media Center Edition 2005 remote control. 26 Setting Up and Using Your Computer Advanced Tab The Advanced tab allows you to: • ...
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... XP is optimized to take advantage of performing certain tasks simultaneously. Setting Up and Using Your Computer 27 Also, Quick Resume is enabled in system setup when this feature becomes active. and right-arrow keys to highlight the On option and press to function as two logical processors,... away mode and Options are installed when this option is ordered. While many programs can enhance overall computer performance by allowing one physical processor to enable the Quick Resume feature. and down menu, select Do Nothing. Enabling the QRT Feature in System Setup The QRT drivers ...
... XP is optimized to take advantage of performing certain tasks simultaneously. Setting Up and Using Your Computer 27 Also, Quick Resume is enabled in system setup when this feature becomes active. and right-arrow keys to highlight the On option and press to function as two logical processors,... away mode and Options are installed when this option is ordered. While many programs can enhance overall computer performance by allowing one physical processor to enable the Quick Resume feature. and down menu, select Do Nothing. Enabling the QRT Feature in System Setup The QRT drivers ...
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If Hyper-Threading is enabled, the processor is using Hyper-Threading technology: 1 Click the Start button, right-click My Computer, and then click Properties. 2 Click Hardware and click Device Manager. 3 In the Device Manager window, click the plus (+) sign next to Processors. You can enable or disable Hyper-Threading through system setup. For more information on accessing system setup, see page 100. 28 Setting Up and Using Your Computer To determine if your computer is listed twice.
If Hyper-Threading is enabled, the processor is using Hyper-Threading technology: 1 Click the Start button, right-click My Computer, and then click Properties. 2 Click Hardware and click Device Manager. 3 In the Device Manager window, click the plus (+) sign next to Processors. You can enable or disable Hyper-Threading through system setup. For more information on accessing system setup, see page 100. 28 Setting Up and Using Your Computer To determine if your computer is listed twice.
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... electrical power, but an internal power problem might be malfunctioning or incorrectly installed. • Ensure that the processor cable is working by testing it with another device, such as a lamp. • Ensure that the processor power cable is turned on the back of interference are securely connected to the same electrical outlet...
... electrical power, but an internal power problem might be malfunctioning or incorrectly installed. • Ensure that the processor cable is working by testing it with another device, such as a lamp. • Ensure that the processor power cable is turned on the back of interference are securely connected to the same electrical outlet...
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...The computer is in the Product Information Guide. Troubleshooting Tools 45 When the computer starts normally, the lights flash. A possible processor failure has occurred. If the computer starts normally, reinstall an additional module. Troubleshooting Tools Diagnostic Lights CAUTION: Before you begin ...of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions located in a normal "off before booting to the operating system. Contact Dell (see page 66), and then restart the computer. button. Continue until you have identified a faulty module or reinstalled all four ...
...The computer is in the Product Information Guide. Troubleshooting Tools 45 When the computer starts normally, the lights flash. A possible processor failure has occurred. If the computer starts normally, reinstall an additional module. Troubleshooting Tools Diagnostic Lights CAUTION: Before you begin ...of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions located in a normal "off before booting to the operating system. Contact Dell (see page 66), and then restart the computer. button. Continue until you have identified a faulty module or reinstalled all four ...
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...computer cover (see page 55). CAUTION: Before you begin working inside your computer, ground yourself by touching an unpainted metal surface, such as a processor by its edges, not by its metal mounting bracket. CAUTION: Handle components and cards with locking tabs; NOTICE: When you disconnect a cable, pull... or on its strain-relief loop, not on the locking tabs before you connect a cable, ensure that is not authorized by Dell is not covered by your computer and all attached devices from the electrical outlet before you are correctly oriented and aligned. if you...
...computer cover (see page 55). CAUTION: Before you begin working inside your computer, ground yourself by touching an unpainted metal surface, such as a processor by its edges, not by its metal mounting bracket. CAUTION: Handle components and cards with locking tabs; NOTICE: When you disconnect a cable, pull... or on its strain-relief loop, not on the locking tabs before you connect a cable, ensure that is not authorized by Dell is not covered by your computer and all attached devices from the electrical outlet before you are correctly oriented and aligned. if you...
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System Board Components internal speaker (SPKR) password jumper (PSWD) processor fan connector (FAN) floppy drive connector (DSKT) PCI Express x16 connector (SLOT1) PCI Express x1 connector (SLOT2) front-panel...IEEE 1394 connector (1394_FRONT) IEEE 1394 connector (1394_CON) network connector (NIC) and USB connectors (2) (NIC_USB1) USB connectors (3) (USB_BACK) Media Card Reader connector (F_USB) processor connector (CPU) S/PDIF audio connector (SPDIF) modem connector video connector (VGA) power connector (ATXPWR1) memory module connectors (2, 4) memory module connectors (1, 3) battery socket...
System Board Components internal speaker (SPKR) password jumper (PSWD) processor fan connector (FAN) floppy drive connector (DSKT) PCI Express x16 connector (SLOT1) PCI Express x1 connector (SLOT2) front-panel...IEEE 1394 connector (1394_FRONT) IEEE 1394 connector (1394_CON) network connector (NIC) and USB connectors (2) (NIC_USB1) USB connectors (3) (USB_BACK) Media Card Reader connector (F_USB) processor connector (CPU) S/PDIF audio connector (SPDIF) modem connector video connector (VGA) power connector (ATXPWR1) memory module connectors (2, 4) memory module connectors (1, 3) battery socket...
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... computer. Your computer supports unbuffered, non-ECC, DDR2 memory. The recommended memory configurations are not installed in matched pairs, the computer will continue to the processor, before you install modules in the order indicated on the module to determine the module's capacity. DDR2 Memory Overview DDR2 memory modules should be installed...
... computer. Your computer supports unbuffered, non-ECC, DDR2 memory. The recommended memory configurations are not installed in matched pairs, the computer will continue to the processor, before you install modules in the order indicated on the module to determine the module's capacity. DDR2 Memory Overview DDR2 memory modules should be installed...
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... the module straight down into the connector while you insert the module correctly, the securing clips snap into position. If you apply equal force to processor securing clips (2) connector 5 Align the notch on the bottom of the module with the crossbar in the connector.
... the module straight down into the connector while you insert the module correctly, the securing clips snap into position. If you apply equal force to processor securing clips (2) connector 5 Align the notch on the bottom of the module with the crossbar in the connector.
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... HyperThreading technology Pentium D 8XXX dual core processors (no Hyper-Threading) Intel Celeron® D processors 16 KB for Pentium 4 5XXX and 6XXX processors and Celeron D processors 2 x 16 KB for Pentium D 8XXX dual core processors 1 MB for Pentium 4 5XXX processors 2 MB for Pentium 4 6XXX processors 2 x 1 MB for Pentium D 8XXX processors 128 KB for Celeron D processors (depending on your computer configuration) pipelined...
... HyperThreading technology Pentium D 8XXX dual core processors (no Hyper-Threading) Intel Celeron® D processors 16 KB for Pentium 4 5XXX and 6XXX processors and Celeron D processors 2 x 16 KB for Pentium D 8XXX dual core processors 1 MB for Pentium 4 5XXX processors 2 MB for Pentium 4 6XXX processors 2 x 1 MB for Pentium D 8XXX processors 128 KB for Celeron D processors (depending on your computer configuration) pipelined...
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... Audio Network adapter Modem System board connectors: IDE drive Serial ATA Fan PCI Express x1 PCI Express x16 USB MDC Floppy connector Front panel Power Processor power IEEE 1394 one 6-pin powered back-panel connector one 6-pin powered front-panel connector 15-hole D-SUB connector two front-panel and five back...
... Audio Network adapter Modem System board connectors: IDE drive Serial ATA Fan PCI Express x1 PCI Express x16 USB MDC Floppy connector Front panel Power Processor power IEEE 1394 one 6-pin powered back-panel connector one 6-pin powered front-panel connector 15-hole D-SUB connector two front-panel and five back...
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... defines the SATA modes. Pressing this key combination causes a menu to On (default), Off, or On w/ PXE. Identifies whether the computer's processor supports Hyper-Threading and lists the processor bus speed, processor ID, clock speed, and L2 cache. You can set the SATA controller to the FLOPPY connector on the computer or in...
... defines the SATA modes. Pressing this key combination causes a menu to On (default), Off, or On w/ PXE. Identifies whether the computer's processor supports Hyper-Threading and lists the processor bus speed, processor ID, clock speed, and L2 cache. You can set the SATA controller to the FLOPPY connector on the computer or in...
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...drive to be noisier, but it does not recognize a USB storage device. NOTE: Changing the acoustics setting does not alter your computer's processor supports Hyper-Threading, this option to select 8 MB (default) or 1 MB of covered applications. Drivers and the Widows core kernel binaries...computer. • Bypass - Only Windows system binaries are present on computers with NX-capable processors. Appendix 103 This setting specifies which video controller is enabled for any supported processor in the operating system. Use this option appears in the set of system memory for ...
...drive to be noisier, but it does not recognize a USB storage device. NOTE: Changing the acoustics setting does not alter your computer's processor supports Hyper-Threading, this option to select 8 MB (default) or 1 MB of covered applications. Drivers and the Widows core kernel binaries...computer. • Bypass - Only Windows system binaries are present on computers with NX-capable processors. Appendix 103 This setting specifies which video controller is enabled for any supported processor in the operating system. Use this option appears in the set of system memory for ...
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...97 controls and lights, 98 drives, 96 environmental, 99 expansion bus, 96 memory, 95 physical, 99 power, 98 processor, 95 technical, 95 video, 96 standby mode, 24 support contacting Dell, 110-111 policy, 110 system board, 64 System Restore, 51-52 system setup entering, 100 options, 102 screens...29 TV connect to computer, 15 U USB booting to devices, 105 V video problems, 42 volume adjusting, 41 W warranty information, 9 Windows XP Device Driver Rollback, 50 Hardware Troubleshooter, 51 Help and Support Center, 11 Hyper-Threading, 27 Network Setup Wizard, 17 Program Compatibility Wizard, 35 ...
...97 controls and lights, 98 drives, 96 environmental, 99 expansion bus, 96 memory, 95 physical, 99 power, 98 processor, 95 technical, 95 video, 96 standby mode, 24 support contacting Dell, 110-111 policy, 110 system board, 64 System Restore, 51-52 system setup entering, 100 options, 102 screens...29 TV connect to computer, 15 U USB booting to devices, 105 V video problems, 42 volume adjusting, 41 W warranty information, 9 Windows XP Device Driver Rollback, 50 Hardware Troubleshooter, 51 Help and Support Center, 11 Hyper-Threading, 27 Network Setup Wizard, 17 Program Compatibility Wizard, 35 ...