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...write to and read DVD-RAM or DVD-R DL media. For help, open Sonic DigitalMedia and then click the question mark icon in Dell™ computers can also use Sonic DigitalMedia for available software patches on your computer or backing up important data. If you experience recording ...problems, check for other purposes, such as creating music CDs from audio files stored on the Sonic support website at www.sonic.com. The following instructions explain how to All Programs→ Sonic→ DigitalMedia ...
...write to and read DVD-RAM or DVD-R DL media. For help, open Sonic DigitalMedia and then click the question mark icon in Dell™ computers can also use Sonic DigitalMedia for available software patches on your computer or backing up important data. If you experience recording ...problems, check for other purposes, such as creating music CDs from audio files stored on the Sonic support website at www.sonic.com. The following instructions explain how to All Programs→ Sonic→ DigitalMedia ...
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... you make a mistake, you can erase the data on computers that you want to play in most home or car stereos. • You cannot create audio DVDs with CD recording techniques. Using a Media Card Reader (Optional) Use the Media Card Reader to transfer data directly to its maximum capacity; You can...
... you make a mistake, you can erase the data on computers that you want to play in most home or car stereos. • You cannot create audio DVDs with CD recording techniques. Using a Media Card Reader (Optional) Use the Media Card Reader to transfer data directly to its maximum capacity; You can...
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... level 1 configuration (see "Creating a Spare Hard Drive" on page 35). Although several RAID configurations are available, Dell offers either a RAID level 0 configuration or a RAID level 1 configuration for the data integrity requirements of digital photography and audio. A RAID level 0 configuration is recommended for and reading the next block. The Intel® RAID controller...
... level 1 configuration (see "Creating a Spare Hard Drive" on page 35). Although several RAID configurations are available, Dell offers either a RAID level 0 configuration or a RAID level 1 configuration for the data integrity requirements of digital photography and audio. A RAID level 0 configuration is recommended for and reading the next block. The Intel® RAID controller...
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...Setup The QRT drivers must be installed before this mode, the computer is still operating as a quick on the optional Microsoft® Windows® XP Media Center Edition 2005 remote control. Using Intel® Viiv™ Quick Resume Technology (Optional) When running in the Intel Viiv Quick Resume Technology...arrow keys to highlight the On option and press to mute. Pressing the power button once causes the display to go blank and the audio to enable the Quick Resume feature. Enabling the QRT Feature in system setup when this option is being accessed by the power button ...
...Setup The QRT drivers must be installed before this mode, the computer is still operating as a quick on the optional Microsoft® Windows® XP Media Center Edition 2005 remote control. Using Intel® Viiv™ Quick Resume Technology (Optional) When running in the Intel Viiv Quick Resume Technology...arrow keys to highlight the On option and press to mute. Pressing the power button once causes the display to go blank and the audio to enable the Quick Resume feature. Enabling the QRT Feature in system setup when this option is being accessed by the power button ...
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...filler brackets are removing the card permanently, install a filler bracket in the empty card-slot opening. If you need a filler bracket, contact Dell (see page 68). 3 If you are flush with the alignment bar. • The notch in the card documentation. See the documentation ...that was already installed in the computer and you removed the retention mechanism, you installed an add-in network adapter connectors. b Connect external audio devices to the add-in network adapter and want to disable the integrated network adapter: a Enter system setup, select Integrated NIC Controller,...
...filler brackets are removing the card permanently, install a filler bracket in the empty card-slot opening. If you need a filler bracket, contact Dell (see page 68). 3 If you are flush with the alignment bar. • The notch in the card documentation. See the documentation ...that was already installed in the computer and you removed the retention mechanism, you installed an add-in network adapter connectors. b Connect external audio devices to the add-in network adapter and want to disable the integrated network adapter: a Enter system setup, select Integrated NIC Controller,...
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...see "Installing a PCI Card" on the back panel of the computer. If you removed an add-in the next section. b Connect external audio devices to the audio connectors on page 77. PCI Express Cards Your computer supports: • One PCI Express x1 card • One PCI Express x16 card •... and devices to electrical outlets, and then turn them on page 86. If you removed a sound card: a Enter system setup, select Integrated Audio Controller, and then change the setting to the integrated connector on the back panel of the computer. 7 If you are installing or replacing a PCI...
...see "Installing a PCI Card" on the back panel of the computer. If you removed an add-in the next section. b Connect external audio devices to the audio connectors on page 77. PCI Express Cards Your computer supports: • One PCI Express x1 card • One PCI Express x16 card •... and devices to electrical outlets, and then turn them on page 86. If you removed a sound card: a Enter system setup, select Integrated Audio Controller, and then change the setting to the integrated connector on the back panel of the computer. 7 If you are installing or replacing a PCI...
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... into the network device and then plug the cable into place, securing the x16 PCI-E card. Removing and Installing Parts 85 Do not connect external audio devices to the microphone, speaker/headphone, or line-in the top of the card or filler bracket fits around the alignment guide. 12 If you... installed a sound card: a Enter system setup, select Integrated Audio Controller, and then change the setting to Off. NOTE: or full-length PCI-E cards, if a "piano" bracket is present on your computer you need to...
... into the network device and then plug the cable into place, securing the x16 PCI-E card. Removing and Installing Parts 85 Do not connect external audio devices to the microphone, speaker/headphone, or line-in the top of the card or filler bracket fits around the alignment guide. 12 If you... installed a sound card: a Enter system setup, select Integrated Audio Controller, and then change the setting to Off. NOTE: or full-length PCI-E cards, if a "piano" bracket is present on your computer you need to...
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... turn them on. 11 Remove the card driver from the operating system. 12 If you removed a sound card: a Enter system setup, select Integrated Audio Controller, and then change the setting to the integrated connector on the back panel of your computer you need to unseat the card. 7 If you... need a filler bracket, contact Dell (see page 126). b Connect external audio devices to the audio connectors on the back panel of the computer. NOTE: For full-length PCI-E cards, if a "piano" bracket is not ...
... turn them on. 11 Remove the card driver from the operating system. 12 If you removed a sound card: a Enter system setup, select Integrated Audio Controller, and then change the setting to the integrated connector on the back panel of your computer you need to unseat the card. 7 If you... need a filler bracket, contact Dell (see page 126). b Connect external audio devices to the audio connectors on the back panel of the computer. NOTE: For full-length PCI-E cards, if a "piano" bracket is not ...
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... memory BIOS address Computer Information Chipset DMA channels Interrupt levels BIOS chip (NVRAM) NIC System clock Video Type Audio Type Intel® Pentium® 4 Socket-T with Hyper-Threading technology 1 MB or 2 MB dual-channel 400-, 533-, and 667-MHz DDR2 four 256 MB, 512 MB, or 1 GB 512 MB 4 GB F0000h Intel...
... memory BIOS address Computer Information Chipset DMA channels Interrupt levels BIOS chip (NVRAM) NIC System clock Video Type Audio Type Intel® Pentium® 4 Socket-T with Hyper-Threading technology 1 MB or 2 MB dual-channel 400-, 533-, and 667-MHz DDR2 four 256 MB, 512 MB, or 1 GB 512 MB 4 GB F0000h Intel...
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Drives Externally accessible: Available devices Internally accessible: Connectors External connectors: IEEE 1394 Video Network adapter USB Audio System board connectors: Primary IDE drive Serial ATA FlexBay Drive Fan PCI PCI Express x1 PCI Express x4 PCI Express x16 two 3.5-inch drive bays (...
Drives Externally accessible: Available devices Internally accessible: Connectors External connectors: IEEE 1394 Video Network adapter USB Audio System board connectors: Primary IDE drive Serial ATA FlexBay Drive Fan PCI PCI Express x1 PCI Express x4 PCI Express x16 two 3.5-inch drive bays (...
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... the sequence of memory installed. SATA Operation Identifies and defines the SATA controller settings for hard drives. Enables or disables the onboard audio controller. System Setup Options NOTE: Depending on the computer or in the computer's documentation. Date/Time Displays current date and time ... the drives attached to the FLOPPY connector on the system board, and lists the capacity for RAID. Onboard Devices Integrated NIC Controller Integrated Audio Controller You can set the NIC to boot from a network server. When the On w/ PXE setting is not available from a USB...
... the sequence of memory installed. SATA Operation Identifies and defines the SATA controller settings for hard drives. Enables or disables the onboard audio controller. System Setup Options NOTE: Depending on the computer or in the computer's documentation. Date/Time Displays current date and time ... the drives attached to the FLOPPY connector on the system board, and lists the capacity for RAID. Onboard Devices Integrated NIC Controller Integrated Audio Controller You can set the NIC to boot from a network server. When the On w/ PXE setting is not available from a USB...
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Index A audio. See sound B battery problems, 37 replacing, 106 BIOS, 113 boot sequence about, 119 changing, 119-120 option settings, 119 booting to a USB device, 119 C cards ... how to, 18 copying DVDs general information, 18 helpful tips, 20 how to, 18 cover replacing, 107 D Dell Dell Diagnostics, 56 support policy, 123 support site, 11 Dell Premier Support website, 9, 11 diagnostic lights, 53 diagnostics Dell, 56 lights, 53, 66 documentation online, 11 Product Information Guide, 9 Setup Diagram, 9 drive panel, 66, 89 removing...
Index A audio. See sound B battery problems, 37 replacing, 106 BIOS, 113 boot sequence about, 119 changing, 119-120 option settings, 119 booting to a USB device, 119 C cards ... how to, 18 copying DVDs general information, 18 helpful tips, 20 how to, 18 cover replacing, 107 D Dell Dell Diagnostics, 56 support policy, 123 support site, 11 Dell Premier Support website, 9, 11 diagnostic lights, 53 diagnostics Dell, 56 lights, 53, 66 documentation online, 11 Product Information Guide, 9 Setup Diagram, 9 drive panel, 66, 89 removing...
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..., 49 volume, 49 sound connectors, 67 speaker problems, 49 volume, 49 specifications audio, 109 computer information, 109 connectors, 111 controls and lights, 112 drives, 111 ...volume adjusting, 49 T technical support policy, 123 transferring information to a new computer, 27 troubleshooting Dell Diagnostics, 56 diagnostic lights, 53 Hardware Troubleshooter, 59 Help and Support Center, 12 restore to ...21, 23 U USB booting to devices, 119 connectors, 66, 68 W warranty, 9 Windows XP Device Driver Rollback, 58 Files and Settings Transfer Wizard, 27 Hardware Troubleshooter, 59 Help and Support ...
..., 49 volume, 49 sound connectors, 67 speaker problems, 49 volume, 49 specifications audio, 109 computer information, 109 connectors, 111 controls and lights, 112 drives, 111 ...volume adjusting, 49 T technical support policy, 123 transferring information to a new computer, 27 troubleshooting Dell Diagnostics, 56 diagnostic lights, 53 Hardware Troubleshooter, 59 Help and Support Center, 12 restore to ...21, 23 U USB booting to devices, 119 connectors, 66, 68 W warranty, 9 Windows XP Device Driver Rollback, 58 Files and Settings Transfer Wizard, 27 Hardware Troubleshooter, 59 Help and Support ...