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Contents Finding Information 9 1 Setting Up and Using Your Computer 13 Front and Back View of the Computer 13 Front View 13 Front I/O Connectors 15 Back View 16 Back I/O Connectors 17 Attaching the Computer Stand 18 Connecting Monitors 20 Connecting a Monitor (Without an Adapter 20 Connecting a Monitor (With an Adapter 21 Connecting a Monitor in a Dual Graphics Card Configuration 22 Connecting Two or More Monitors 23 Connecting a TV 24 Changing the Display Settings to Support Two or More Monitors . . . . . 25 About Your RAID Configuration 25 RAID Level 0 Configuration 26 RAID...
Contents Finding Information 9 1 Setting Up and Using Your Computer 13 Front and Back View of the Computer 13 Front View 13 Front I/O Connectors 15 Back View 16 Back I/O Connectors 17 Attaching the Computer Stand 18 Connecting Monitors 20 Connecting a Monitor (Without an Adapter 20 Connecting a Monitor (With an Adapter 21 Connecting a Monitor in a Dual Graphics Card Configuration 22 Connecting Two or More Monitors 23 Connecting a TV 24 Changing the Display Settings to Support Two or More Monitors . . . . . 25 About Your RAID Configuration 25 RAID Level 0 Configuration 26 RAID...
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Network Setup Wizard 38 Transferring Information to a New Computer 38 Power Management 39 Overview 39 Standby Mode 39 Hibernate Mode 40 Power Options Properties 40 2 Optimizing Performance 43 Understanding Hyper-Threading 43 Understanding PCI Express Cards 43 Understanding Dual Graphics Technology 44 Understanding CPU Over-Clocking 44 3 Solving Problems 45 Troubleshooting Tips 45 Battery Problems 45 Drive Problems 45 CD and DVD drive problems 46 Hard drive problems 47 E-Mail, Modem, and Internet Problems 47 Error Messages 48 IEEE 1394 Device Problems 49 Keyboard Problems ...
Network Setup Wizard 38 Transferring Information to a New Computer 38 Power Management 39 Overview 39 Standby Mode 39 Hibernate Mode 40 Power Options Properties 40 2 Optimizing Performance 43 Understanding Hyper-Threading 43 Understanding PCI Express Cards 43 Understanding Dual Graphics Technology 44 Understanding CPU Over-Clocking 44 3 Solving Problems 45 Troubleshooting Tips 45 Battery Problems 45 Drive Problems 45 CD and DVD drive problems 46 Hard drive problems 47 E-Mail, Modem, and Internet Problems 47 Error Messages 48 IEEE 1394 Device Problems 49 Keyboard Problems ...
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... blank 58 The screen is difficult to read 58 3-D image quality is poor 59 4 Advanced Troubleshooting 61 Diagnostic Lights 61 Dell Diagnostics 64 When to Use the Dell Diagnostics 64 Drivers 67 What Is a Driver 67 Identifying Drivers 67 Reinstalling Drivers 67 Using Microsoft® Windows®...; XP System Restore 69 Creating a Restore Point 69 Restoring the Computer to an Earlier Operating State 70 Undoing the Last System ...
... blank 58 The screen is difficult to read 58 3-D image quality is poor 59 4 Advanced Troubleshooting 61 Diagnostic Lights 61 Dell Diagnostics 64 When to Use the Dell Diagnostics 64 Drivers 67 What Is a Driver 67 Identifying Drivers 67 Reinstalling Drivers 67 Using Microsoft® Windows®...; XP System Restore 69 Creating a Restore Point 69 Restoring the Computer to an Earlier Operating State 70 Undoing the Last System ...
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5 Removing and Installing Parts 75 Before You Begin 75 Recommended Tools 75 Preparing to Work Inside Your Computer 75 Removing the Computer Cover 76 Inside View of Your Computer 78 System Board Components 79 Memory 81 DDR2 Memory Overview 81 Addressing Memory Configurations 82 Installing Memory 82 Removing Memory 84 Cards 85 Removing PCI and PCI Express Cards 86 Installing PCI and PCI Express Cards 88 Removing a PCI Express Graphics Card from a Dual Configuration . . . . 91 Installing a PCI Express Graphics Card in a Dual Configuration 93 Network Adapter and Sound Card Settings...
5 Removing and Installing Parts 75 Before You Begin 75 Recommended Tools 75 Preparing to Work Inside Your Computer 75 Removing the Computer Cover 76 Inside View of Your Computer 78 System Board Components 79 Memory 81 DDR2 Memory Overview 81 Addressing Memory Configurations 82 Installing Memory 82 Removing Memory 84 Cards 85 Removing PCI and PCI Express Cards 86 Installing PCI and PCI Express Cards 88 Removing a PCI Express Graphics Card from a Dual Configuration . . . . 91 Installing a PCI Express Graphics Card in a Dual Configuration 93 Network Adapter and Sound Card Settings...
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... Forgotten Passwords 139 Clearing CMOS Settings 141 Cleaning Your Computer 141 Computer, Keyboard, and Monitor 141 Mouse 142 Floppy Drive 142 CDs and DVDs 142 Dell Technical Support Policy (U.S. Only 142 Definition of "Dell-Installed" Software and Peripherals 143 Definition of "Third-Party" Software and Peripherals 143 Contents 7
... Forgotten Passwords 139 Clearing CMOS Settings 141 Cleaning Your Computer 141 Computer, Keyboard, and Monitor 141 Mouse 142 Floppy Drive 142 CDs and DVDs 142 Dell Technical Support Policy (U.S. Only 142 Definition of "Dell-Installed" Software and Peripherals 143 Definition of "Third-Party" Software and Peripherals 143 Contents 7
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FCC Notices (U.S. Only 143 Class A 144 Class B 144 FCC Identification Information 144 Contacting Dell 145 Glossary 163 Index 173 8 Contents
FCC Notices (U.S. Only 143 Class A 144 Class B 144 FCC Identification Information 144 Contacting Dell 145 Glossary 163 Index 173 8 Contents
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... to reinstall drivers (see "Reinstalling Drivers" on page 67), access your documentation or run the Dell Diagnostics (see "Dell Diagnostics" on your computer. Dell™ Product Information Guide Finding Information 9 NOTE: Additional information may not be found at support.dell.com. only) • Safety instructions • Regulatory information • Ergonomics information • End User...
... to reinstall drivers (see "Reinstalling Drivers" on page 67), access your documentation or run the Dell Diagnostics (see "Dell Diagnostics" on your computer. Dell™ Product Information Guide Finding Information 9 NOTE: Additional information may not be found at support.dell.com. only) • Safety instructions • Regulatory information • Ergonomics information • End User...
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What Are You Looking For? • How to set up my computer Find It Here Setup Diagram • Service Tag and Express Service Code • Microsoft® Windows® Product Key Label Service Tag and Microsoft Windows Product Key These labels are located on your computer. • Use the Service Tag to identify your computer when you use support.dell.com or contact support. • Enter the Express Service Code to direct your call when contacting support. 10 Finding Information
What Are You Looking For? • How to set up my computer Find It Here Setup Diagram • Service Tag and Express Service Code • Microsoft® Windows® Product Key Label Service Tag and Microsoft Windows Product Key These labels are located on your computer. • Use the Service Tag to identify your computer when you use support.dell.com or contact support. • Enter the Express Service Code to direct your call when contacting support. 10 Finding Information
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Computer documentation, details on your selections. • How to use Windows XP • How to work with other Dell customers • Upgrades - Finding Information 11 Service call and order status, and warranty and repair information • Service...If you reinstall the To download Desktop System Software: operating system on my computer configuration, product specifications, and white papers • Downloads - support.dell.com NOTE: Select your Service Tag or product model. 2 Select Drivers & Downloads, and then click Go. Contact information, service call status, ...
Computer documentation, details on your selections. • How to use Windows XP • How to work with other Dell customers • Upgrades - Finding Information 11 Service call and order status, and warranty and repair information • Service...If you reinstall the To download Desktop System Software: operating system on my computer configuration, product specifications, and white papers • Downloads - support.dell.com NOTE: Select your Service Tag or product model. 2 Select Drivers & Downloads, and then click Go. Contact information, service call status, ...
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... You Looking For? • How to the operating system you reinstall the operating system, use the Operating System CD (see "Reinstalling Microsoft® Windows® XP" on your operating system, use the Drivers and Utilities CD to reinstall drivers for the devices that came with your Operating System CD varies according...
... You Looking For? • How to the operating system you reinstall the operating system, use the Operating System CD (see "Reinstalling Microsoft® Windows® XP" on your operating system, use the Drivers and Utilities CD to reinstall drivers for the devices that came with your Operating System CD varies according...
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Setting Up and Using Your Computer Front and Back View of the Computer Front View 7 6 8 5 4 3 2 9 1 10 11 12 Setting Up and Using Your Computer 13
Setting Up and Using Your Computer Front and Back View of the Computer Front View 7 6 8 5 4 3 2 9 1 10 11 12 Setting Up and Using Your Computer 13
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NOTE: The hard-drive carrier is in a power-saving state. • Steady amber - The computer is only for use the power button to eject the drive tray of a CD/DVD drive. 1 front I /O Connectors" on page 54). Multi-colored lights provide illumination for the front of the computer. NOTE: The CD/DVD drive tray eject button is ejected. An internal power problem may be a problem with an installed device (see "System Setup" on page 45). • Blinking amber - Multi-colored lights provide illumination for the front of the computer. There may exist (see "...
NOTE: The hard-drive carrier is in a power-saving state. • Steady amber - The computer is only for use the power button to eject the drive tray of a CD/DVD drive. 1 front I /O Connectors" on page 54). Multi-colored lights provide illumination for the front of the computer. NOTE: The CD/DVD drive tray eject button is ejected. An internal power problem may be a problem with an installed device (see "System Setup" on page 45). • Blinking amber - Multi-colored lights provide illumination for the front of the computer. There may exist (see "...
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It is recommended that you use the back USB connectors for high-speed data devices such as digital video cameras and external storage devices. For more information on bootable USB devices see "Diagnostic Lights" on page 61). 4 hard-drive activity light The hard drive light is on when the computer reads data from or writes data to help troubleshoot a problem with your CD player is operating. 5 network link light The network link light is on page 138. Setting Up and Using Your Computer 15 Front I/O Connectors 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 1 microphone connector Use the microphone ...
It is recommended that you use the back USB connectors for high-speed data devices such as digital video cameras and external storage devices. For more information on bootable USB devices see "Diagnostic Lights" on page 61). 4 hard-drive activity light The hard drive light is on when the computer reads data from or writes data to help troubleshoot a problem with your CD player is operating. 5 network link light The network link light is on page 138. Setting Up and Using Your Computer 15 Front I/O Connectors 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 1 microphone connector Use the microphone ...
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Plug serial, USB, and other devices into the appropriate connectors (see "System Setup" on page 132). The appearance of the computer. Back View 1 2 3 4 1 power connector 2 back panel LEDs (2) 3 back I /O Connectors" on page 17). NOTE: Some connector slots support full-length cards. 16 Setting Up and Using Your Computer Access connectors for the I/O panel on the back of this connector may differ from what is pictured. NOTE: The color of the back panel LEDs can be adjusted in system setup (see "Back I /O connectors 4 card slots Insert the power cable. Multi-colored lights ...
Plug serial, USB, and other devices into the appropriate connectors (see "System Setup" on page 132). The appearance of the computer. Back View 1 2 3 4 1 power connector 2 back panel LEDs (2) 3 back I /O Connectors" on page 17). NOTE: Some connector slots support full-length cards. 16 Setting Up and Using Your Computer Access connectors for the I/O panel on the back of this connector may differ from what is pictured. NOTE: The color of the back panel LEDs can be adjusted in system setup (see "Back I /O connectors 4 card slots Insert the power cable. Multi-colored lights ...
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A good connection exists between a 10-Mbps network and the computer. • Orange - Connect one end of a network cable to either a network jack or your network. Plug a standard PS/2 keyboard into the green mouse connector. Plug a standard PS/2 mouse into the purple keyboard connector. NOTE: It is recommended that the network cable has been securely attached. If you use Category 5 wiring and connectors for your network or broadband device, and then connect the other end of network traffic may make this light appear to the network adapter connector on the back of the computer ...
A good connection exists between a 10-Mbps network and the computer. • Orange - Connect one end of a network cable to either a network jack or your network. Plug a standard PS/2 keyboard into the green mouse connector. Plug a standard PS/2 mouse into the purple keyboard connector. NOTE: It is recommended that the network cable has been securely attached. If you use Category 5 wiring and connectors for your network or broadband device, and then connect the other end of network traffic may make this light appear to the network adapter connector on the back of the computer ...
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Use the (orange) subwoofer connector to attach multichannel-capable speakers. Use the (black) surround sound connector to attach a single subwoofer. On computers with a sound card, use the front USB connectors for devices that you connect occasionally, such as flash memory keys, cameras, or bootable USB devices. Use the S/PDIF connector to transmit digital audio without going through system setup (see "System Setup" on page 132). Seek assistance before attempting to lift, move, or tilt the computer and always lift correctly to the serial port. Use the (green) line-out connector to ...
Use the (orange) subwoofer connector to attach multichannel-capable speakers. Use the (black) surround sound connector to attach a single subwoofer. On computers with a sound card, use the front USB connectors for devices that you connect occasionally, such as flash memory keys, cameras, or bootable USB devices. Use the S/PDIF connector to transmit digital audio without going through system setup (see "System Setup" on page 132). Seek assistance before attempting to lift, move, or tilt the computer and always lift correctly to the serial port. Use the (green) line-out connector to ...
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CAUTION: The computer stand should be installed at all six tabs catch in the slots. 4 Ensure that is aligned with the screw hole on the base of the computer. 5 Insert the captive screw into the open position. Setting Up and Using Your Computer 19 Failure to install the stand could result in the computer tipping over, potentially resulting in bodily injury or damage to the computer. 1 Follow the procedures in the stand, it has been packaged separately. 3 Insert the six alignment tabs into the corresponding slots on the base of the computer and slide the stabilizing feet outward into ...
CAUTION: The computer stand should be installed at all six tabs catch in the slots. 4 Ensure that is aligned with the screw hole on the base of the computer. 5 Insert the captive screw into the open position. Setting Up and Using Your Computer 19 Failure to install the stand could result in the computer tipping over, potentially resulting in bodily injury or damage to the computer. 1 Follow the procedures in the stand, it has been packaged separately. 3 Insert the six alignment tabs into the corresponding slots on the base of the computer and slide the stabilizing feet outward into ...
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NOTE: If your monitor has a VGA connector and your video card may have a VGA port, follow the safety instructions in a power management mode. NOTE: Depending on page 21. 1 Turn off and not in the Product Information Guide. b In the Turn off computer window, click Turn off . CAUTION: To reduce the risk of the branch circuit rating. If you cannot shut down the computer using the operating system, press and hold the power button for 4 seconds. 20 Setting Up and Using Your Computer The total ampere rating of all attached devices: a Click Start, then click Turn Off Computer. ...
NOTE: If your monitor has a VGA connector and your video card may have a VGA port, follow the safety instructions in a power management mode. NOTE: Depending on page 21. 1 Turn off and not in the Product Information Guide. b In the Turn off computer window, click Turn off . CAUTION: To reduce the risk of the branch circuit rating. If you cannot shut down the computer using the operating system, press and hold the power button for 4 seconds. 20 Setting Up and Using Your Computer The total ampere rating of all attached devices: a Click Start, then click Turn Off Computer. ...
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To connect a monitor with a VGA connector, use the (white) DVI port on your computer. b In the Turn off computer window, click Turn off . Setting Up and Using Your Computer 21 Connecting a Monitor (With an Adapter) CAUTION: Before you cannot shut down the computer using the operating system, press and hold the power button for 4 seconds. 2 Disconnect the computer and all attached devices from their electrical outlets. 3 Connect the DVI-to-VGA adapter to the VGA connector on your monitor, and then connect the other end of the adapter to the (white) DVI port on the back of the ...
To connect a monitor with a VGA connector, use the (white) DVI port on your computer. b In the Turn off computer window, click Turn off . Setting Up and Using Your Computer 21 Connecting a Monitor (With an Adapter) CAUTION: Before you cannot shut down the computer using the operating system, press and hold the power button for 4 seconds. 2 Disconnect the computer and all attached devices from their electrical outlets. 3 Connect the DVI-to-VGA adapter to the VGA connector on your monitor, and then connect the other end of the adapter to the (white) DVI port on the back of the ...
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Dual graphics card configurations with two DVI ports and you perform any of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions in the Product Information Guide. The monitor must be connected to the primary graphics card in order to connect the monitor (see "Connecting a Monitor (With an Adapter)" on page 21). 22 Setting Up and Using Your Computer 2 1 3 1 DVI (white) connector 2 DVI-to-VGA adapter (optional) 3 TV-OUT connector Connecting a Monitor in a Dual Graphics Card Configuration CAUTION: Before you are using a monitor with a VGA connector, a DVI-to-VGA adapter is...
Dual graphics card configurations with two DVI ports and you perform any of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions in the Product Information Guide. The monitor must be connected to the primary graphics card in order to connect the monitor (see "Connecting a Monitor (With an Adapter)" on page 21). 22 Setting Up and Using Your Computer 2 1 3 1 DVI (white) connector 2 DVI-to-VGA adapter (optional) 3 TV-OUT connector Connecting a Monitor in a Dual Graphics Card Configuration CAUTION: Before you are using a monitor with a VGA connector, a DVI-to-VGA adapter is...