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... responding 43 A program crashes repeatedly 43 A program is designed for an earlier Windows operating system . . . . . 44 A solid blue screen appears 44 Other software problems 44 Memory Problems 45 Mouse Problems 45 4 Contents
... responding 43 A program crashes repeatedly 43 A program is designed for an earlier Windows operating system . . . . . 44 A solid blue screen appears 44 Other software problems 44 Memory Problems 45 Mouse Problems 45 4 Contents
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Removing the Computer Cover 68 Inside View of Your Computer 70 System Board Components 71 Memory 72 Memory Overview 72 Installing Memory 74 Removing Memory 76 Cards 76 PCI Cards 77 PCI Express Cards 81 Drive Panels 89 Removing the Drive Panel 89 Removing the Drive-Panel Insert 90 Replacing ...
Removing the Computer Cover 68 Inside View of Your Computer 70 System Board Components 71 Memory 72 Memory Overview 72 Installing Memory 74 Removing Memory 76 Cards 76 PCI Cards 77 PCI Express Cards 81 Drive Panels 89 Removing the Drive Panel 89 Removing the Drive-Panel Insert 90 Replacing ...
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Troubleshooting hints and tips, articles from technicians, online courses, frequently asked questions Dell Support Website - The website may not be as memory, the hard drive, and the operating system available in all regions. • Customer Care - Computer documentation, details on my computer configuration, product specifications, and white ...
Troubleshooting hints and tips, articles from technicians, online courses, frequently asked questions Dell Support Website - The website may not be as memory, the hard drive, and the operating system available in all regions. • Customer Care - Computer documentation, details on my computer configuration, product specifications, and white ...
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... can write to and read DVD-RAM or DVD-R DL media. NOTE: Most commercial DVDs have copyright protection and cannot be copied using too much memory and preventing DVD playback, adjust the display properties: 1 Click the Start button and click Control Panel. 2 Under Pick a category, click Appearance and Themes.... of a CD or DVD. NOTE: The types of the window. 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 have a CD-RW,...
... can write to and read DVD-RAM or DVD-R DL media. NOTE: Most commercial DVDs have copyright protection and cannot be copied using too much memory and preventing DVD playback, adjust the display properties: 1 Click the Start button and click Control Panel. 2 Under Pick a category, click Appearance and Themes.... of a CD or DVD. NOTE: The types of the window. 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 have a CD-RW,...
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... CD-R. • See the Sonic website at www.sonic.com for example, do not play in regular stereos. The Media Card Reader supports the following memory types: • xD-Picture Card • SmartMedia (SMC) • CompactFlash Type I and II (CF I/II) • MicroDrive Card • SecureDigital ...Card (SD) • MultiMediaCard (MMC) • Memory Stick (MS/MS Pro) 20 Setting Up and Using Your Computer The CD-RW drive needs 1-2 MB of formats supported by your computer. If you...
... CD-R. • See the Sonic website at www.sonic.com for example, do not play in regular stereos. The Media Card Reader supports the following memory types: • xD-Picture Card • SmartMedia (SMC) • CompactFlash Type I and II (CF I/II) • MicroDrive Card • SecureDigital ...Card (SD) • MultiMediaCard (MMC) • Memory Stick (MS/MS Pro) 20 Setting Up and Using Your Computer The CD-RW drive needs 1-2 MB of formats supported by your computer. If you...
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... in this section, follow the safety instructions in the connector. NOTE: If you must have the optional DVI adapter. xD-Picture Card and SmartMedia (SMC) Memory Stick (MS/MS Pro) CompactFlash Type I and II (CF I/II) and MicroDrive Card SecureDigital Card (SD)/ MultiMediaCard (MMC) To use the Media Card Reader: 1 Check...
... in this section, follow the safety instructions in the connector. NOTE: If you must have the optional DVI adapter. xD-Picture Card and SmartMedia (SMC) Memory Stick (MS/MS Pro) CompactFlash Type I and II (CF I/II) and MicroDrive Card SecureDigital Card (SD)/ MultiMediaCard (MMC) To use the Media Card Reader: 1 Check...
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... in standby mode, it may take a short time to automatically activate after a time-out. If the computer's hard drive becomes corrupted, Windows XP recreates the hibernate file automatically. To access the Power Options Properties window: 1 Click the Start button and click Control Panel. 2 Under Pick a... settings on the hard drive and then completely turning off the display and the hard drive after a defined period of the computer memory, Dell creates an appropriately sized hibernate mode file before shipping the computer to a reserved area on the Power Schemes tab, Advanced tab, and...
... in standby mode, it may take a short time to automatically activate after a time-out. If the computer's hard drive becomes corrupted, Windows XP recreates the hibernate file automatically. To access the Power Options Properties window: 1 Click the Start button and click Control Panel. 2 Under Pick a... settings on the hard drive and then completely turning off the display and the hard drive after a defined period of the computer memory, Dell creates an appropriately sized hibernate mode file before shipping the computer to a reserved area on the Power Schemes tab, Advanced tab, and...
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...; Ensure that resolves the problem. • See the software documentation for your computer is successfully communicating with the memory. • Run the Dell Diagnostics (see page 56). Memory Problems CAUTION: Before you begin any of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions in the Product Information Guide. If necessary, install additional...
...; Ensure that resolves the problem. • See the software documentation for your computer is successfully communicating with the memory. • Run the Dell Diagnostics (see page 56). Memory Problems CAUTION: Before you begin any of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions in the Product Information Guide. If necessary, install additional...
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See "Dell Diagnostics" on properly. • Ensure that the electrical outlet is working by testing it with another device, such as a lamp. • Ensure that the computer ... Problems 47 I F T H E P O W E R L I G H T I S B L I N K I S O F F - The computer is receiving electrical power, but an internal power problem might be malfunctioning or incorrectly installed. • Remove and then reinstall the memory modules (see page 74). • Remove and then reinstall any of the computer and the electrical outlet. • If the computer is plugged into a power...
See "Dell Diagnostics" on properly. • Ensure that the electrical outlet is working by testing it with another device, such as a lamp. • Ensure that the computer ... Problems 47 I F T H E P O W E R L I G H T I S B L I N K I S O F F - The computer is receiving electrical power, but an internal power problem might be malfunctioning or incorrectly installed. • Remove and then reinstall the memory modules (see page 74). • Remove and then reinstall any of the computer and the electrical outlet. • If the computer is plugged into a power...
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...computer has four lights labeled "1," "2," "3," and "4" on page 47. If the problem persists, contact Dell (see page 74), and then restart the computer. Memory modules are detected, but a memory failure has occurred. • If you have identified a faulty module or reinstalled all four lights display... solid green. Also see page 65). To help you have two or more memory modules installed, remove the modules, reinstall one module (see page 126). If the computer starts normally, reinstall an additional module. Continue...
...computer has four lights labeled "1," "2," "3," and "4" on page 47. If the problem persists, contact Dell (see page 74), and then restart the computer. Memory modules are detected, but a memory failure has occurred. • If you have identified a faulty module or reinstalled all four lights display... solid green. Also see page 65). To help you have two or more memory modules installed, remove the modules, reinstall one module (see page 126). If the computer starts normally, reinstall an additional module. Continue...
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...Continue until you know works and restart the computer. • If the problem persists, contact Dell (see page 74), and then restart the computer. Memory modules are detected, but a memory configuration or compatibility error exists. • If you have identified a faulty module or reinstalled ... • If the problem persists, contact Dell (see page 126). • Ensure that no special memory module/memory connector placement requirements exist (see page 72). • Verify that the memory modules that you have two or more memory modules installed, remove the modules, reinstall one ...
...Continue until you know works and restart the computer. • If the problem persists, contact Dell (see page 74), and then restart the computer. Memory modules are detected, but a memory configuration or compatibility error exists. • If you have identified a faulty module or reinstalled ... • If the problem persists, contact Dell (see page 126). • Ensure that no special memory module/memory connector placement requirements exist (see page 72). • Verify that the memory modules that you have two or more memory modules installed, remove the modules, reinstall one ...
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... that controls a device such as the keyboard driver, come with your computer. 3 If you run a test from system setup, memory, and various internal tests, and it displays the information in the device list in the following table for more information. Each device ... close the Main Menu screen. Tab Results Errors Help Configuration Parameters Function Displays the results of specialized commands that use the device. The Dell Diagnostics obtains configuration information for running the test. All devices require a driver program. Many drivers, such as a printer, mouse, or ...
... that controls a device such as the keyboard driver, come with your computer. 3 If you run a test from system setup, memory, and various internal tests, and it displays the information in the device list in the following table for more information. Each device ... close the Main Menu screen. Tab Results Errors Help Configuration Parameters Function Displays the results of specialized commands that use the device. The Dell Diagnostics obtains configuration information for running the test. All devices require a driver program. Many drivers, such as a printer, mouse, or ...
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... connectors (1, 2, 3, 4) processor power connector processor and heat sink connector fan connector (CPU FAN) fan cardcage connector Serial 2 connector battery socket (BATTERY) memory fan connector password jumper (PSWD) floppy drive connector (FLOPPY) front panel I/O connector main power connector IDE drive connector SATA connectors (4) (SATA0, SATA1, SATA2, SATA3) clear ...
... connectors (1, 2, 3, 4) processor power connector processor and heat sink connector fan connector (CPU FAN) fan cardcage connector Serial 2 connector battery socket (BATTERY) memory fan connector password jumper (PSWD) floppy drive connector (FLOPPY) front panel I/O connector main power connector IDE drive connector SATA connectors (4) (SATA0, SATA1, SATA2, SATA3) clear ...
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...should be installed in connectors DIMM_1 and DIMM_2 or - A pair of matched memory modules installed in connectors DIMM_1 and DIMM_2 and another matched pair installed in connectors DIMM_3 and DIMM_4 • If you install mixed pairs of DDR2 400-MHz (PC2-3200), DDR2 533-MHz (PC2-4300) and DDR2 667-MHz... (PC2-5300) memory, the modules function at the slowest speed installed. • Be sure to install a single...
...should be installed in connectors DIMM_1 and DIMM_2 or - A pair of matched memory modules installed in connectors DIMM_1 and DIMM_2 and another matched pair installed in connectors DIMM_3 and DIMM_4 • If you install mixed pairs of DDR2 400-MHz (PC2-3200), DDR2 533-MHz (PC2-4300) and DDR2 667-MHz... (PC2-5300) memory, the modules function at the slowest speed installed. • Be sure to install a single...
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... not pair an original memory module with a new memory module. Otherwise, your computer warranty. Addressing Memory With 4-GB Configurations Your computer supports a maximum of 4 GB of memory when you purchased the new modules from Dell is less than 4 GB. Channel A: matched pair of memory modules in connectors DIMM_1 ...the computer during a memory upgrade, keep them separate from any new modules that you may have, even if you use four 1-GB DIMMs. Current operating systems, such as Microsoft® Windows® XP, can only use a maximum of 4 GB of memory available to the ...
... not pair an original memory module with a new memory module. Otherwise, your computer warranty. Addressing Memory With 4-GB Configurations Your computer supports a maximum of 4 GB of memory when you purchased the new modules from Dell is less than 4 GB. Channel A: matched pair of memory modules in connectors DIMM_1 ...the computer during a memory upgrade, keep them separate from any new modules that you may have, even if you use four 1-GB DIMMs. Current operating systems, such as Microsoft® Windows® XP, can only use a maximum of 4 GB of memory available to the ...
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... to components inside of the computer. 4 Press out the securing clip at each end of the memory module connector. NOTICE: To prevent static damage to processor securing clips (2) connector 74 Removing and Installing Parts Installing Memory CAUTION: Before you touch any of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions in...
... to components inside of the computer. 4 Press out the securing clip at each end of the memory module connector. NOTICE: To prevent static damage to processor securing clips (2) connector 74 Removing and Installing Parts Installing Memory CAUTION: Before you touch any of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions in...
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... securing clips snap into the cutouts at each end of the module. 7 Close the computer cover. Removing and Installing Parts 75 notch memory module cutouts (2) notches memory module cutouts (2) crossbar notches memory module cutouts (2) crossbars crossbars NOTICE: To avoid damage to each end of the module. 6 Insert the module into the connector until...
... securing clips snap into the cutouts at each end of the module. 7 Close the computer cover. Removing and Installing Parts 75 notch memory module cutouts (2) notches memory module cutouts (2) crossbar notches memory module cutouts (2) crossbars crossbars NOTICE: To avoid damage to each end of the module. 6 Insert the module into the connector until...
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..., discharge static electricity from your body before you begin any of memory (RAM) listed. NOTICE: To prevent static damage to components inside your computer, discharge static electricity from the connector. Your Dell™ computer provides the following slots for PCI and PCI Express cards... installed correctly, check the amount of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions in the Product Information Guide. Removing Memory CAUTION: Before you touch any of your computer's electronic components. You can do so by touching an unpainted metal surface on ...
..., discharge static electricity from your body before you begin any of memory (RAM) listed. NOTICE: To prevent static damage to components inside your computer, discharge static electricity from the connector. Your Dell™ computer provides the following slots for PCI and PCI Express cards... installed correctly, check the amount of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions in the Product Information Guide. Removing Memory CAUTION: Before you touch any of your computer's electronic components. You can do so by touching an unpainted metal surface on ...
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Appendix Specifications Processor Processor type Cache Memory Type Memory connectors Memory capacities Minimum memory Maximum 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...
Appendix Specifications Processor Processor type Cache Memory Type Memory connectors Memory capacities Minimum memory Maximum 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...
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... PCI Express x1 PCI Express x4 PCI Express x16 two 3.5-inch drive bays (FlexBay) two 5.25-inch drive bays serial ATA drives (2), floppy drive, USB memory devices, CD drive, CD-RW drive, DVD drive, DVD-RW drive, Media Card Reader, and DVD/CD-RW combo drive two 3.5-inch hard-drive bays...
... PCI Express x1 PCI Express x4 PCI Express x16 two 3.5-inch drive bays (FlexBay) two 5.25-inch drive bays serial ATA drives (2), floppy drive, USB memory devices, CD drive, CD-RW drive, DVD drive, DVD-RW drive, Media Card Reader, and DVD/CD-RW combo drive two 3.5-inch hard-drive bays...