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4 Advanced Troubleshooting Diagnostic Lights 47 Dell Diagnostics 50 When to Use the Dell Diagnostics 50 Drivers 53 What Is a Driver 53 Identifying Drivers 53 Reinstalling Drivers 54 Using Microsoft® Windows® XP System Restore 55 Creating a Restore Point 56 Restoring the Computer to... System Restore 56 Resolving Software and Hardware Incompatibilities 57 Reinstalling Microsoft® Windows® XP 57 Before You Begin 57 Reinstalling Windows XP 58 5 Removing and Installing Parts Before You Begin 61 Recommended Tools 61 Turning Off Your Computer 61 Before Working Inside...
4 Advanced Troubleshooting Diagnostic Lights 47 Dell Diagnostics 50 When to Use the Dell Diagnostics 50 Drivers 53 What Is a Driver 53 Identifying Drivers 53 Reinstalling Drivers 54 Using Microsoft® Windows® XP System Restore 55 Creating a Restore Point 56 Restoring the Computer to... System Restore 56 Resolving Software and Hardware Incompatibilities 57 Reinstalling Microsoft® Windows® XP 57 Before You Begin 57 Reinstalling Windows XP 58 5 Removing and Installing Parts Before You Begin 61 Recommended Tools 61 Turning Off Your Computer 61 Before Working Inside...
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... program for my computer • Drivers for my computer • My computer documentation • My device documentation Find it Here Dell Solution Center On your Windows desktop ResourceCD Documentation and drivers are already installed on your CD to provide last-minute updates about technical ... How to troubleshoot and solve problems • How to remove and install parts • Technical specifications • How to contact Dell Dimension Owner's Manual NOTE: This document is available as a PDF at support.dell.com. Readme files may be included on your documentation. You can use...
... program for my computer • Drivers for my computer • My computer documentation • My device documentation Find it Here Dell Solution Center On your Windows desktop ResourceCD Documentation and drivers are already installed on your CD to provide last-minute updates about technical ... How to troubleshoot and solve problems • How to remove and install parts • Technical specifications • How to contact Dell Dimension Owner's Manual NOTE: This document is available as a PDF at support.dell.com. Readme files may be included on your documentation. You can use...
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... the computer. Combined with the improved cable routing, this allows a more efficient airflow inside the chassis. About Serial ATA Drives Your Dell™ Dimension™ XPS computer supports up to ensure that you might have selected when you can be used as a spare drive in a RAID 1 configuration...click Help and Support, click User and system guides, click Device guides, and then click the guide for your computer can be made part of the RAID configuration that the larger drive does not contain unallocated (and therefore unusable) space. The Intel RAID controller on your graphics...
... the computer. Combined with the improved cable routing, this allows a more efficient airflow inside the chassis. About Serial ATA Drives Your Dell™ Dimension™ XPS computer supports up to ensure that you might have selected when you can be used as a spare drive in a RAID 1 configuration...click Help and Support, click User and system guides, click Device guides, and then click the guide for your computer can be made part of the RAID configuration that the larger drive does not contain unallocated (and therefore unusable) space. The Intel RAID controller on your graphics...
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...'s instructions. If the battery still does not work , ensure that the part is correctly installed. • If a peripheral device does not work properly, contact Dell (see page 123). Replace the battery only with your computer: • If you added or removed a part before the problem started, review the installation procedures and ensure that...
...'s instructions. If the battery still does not work , ensure that the part is correctly installed. • If a peripheral device does not work properly, contact Dell (see page 123). Replace the battery only with your computer: • If you added or removed a part before the problem started, review the installation procedures and ensure that...
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... encountered. You can customize the tests you want . Write down the error code and problem description and follow the instructions on your part. NOTE: The Service Tag for more and requires you to answer questions periodically. Displays error conditions encountered, error codes, and the ...Advanced Troubleshooting Option Express Test Extended Test Custom Test Symptom Tree Function Performs a quick test of devices. www.dell.com | support.dell.com Dell Diagnostics Main Menu 1 After the Dell Diagnostics loads and the Main Menu screen appears, click the button for the option you want to run a...
... encountered. You can customize the tests you want . Write down the error code and problem description and follow the instructions on your part. NOTE: The Service Tag for more and requires you to answer questions periodically. Displays error conditions encountered, error codes, and the ...Advanced Troubleshooting Option Express Test Extended Test Custom Test Symptom Tree Function Performs a quick test of devices. www.dell.com | support.dell.com Dell Diagnostics Main Menu 1 After the Dell Diagnostics loads and the Main Menu screen appears, click the button for the option you want to run a...
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Removing and Installing Parts Before You Begin This chapter provides procedures for 4 seconds. Unless otherwise noted, each procedure assumes that the computer and any open programs before you shut ... "Turning Off Your Computer" (see page 61) and "Before Working Inside Your Computer" (see page 62). • You have read the safety information in your Dell™ Product Information Guide. • A component can be replaced by performing the removal procedure in your operating system, press and hold the power button for...
Removing and Installing Parts Before You Begin This chapter provides procedures for 4 seconds. Unless otherwise noted, each procedure assumes that the computer and any open programs before you shut ... "Turning Off Your Computer" (see page 61) and "Before Working Inside Your Computer" (see page 62). • You have read the safety information in your Dell™ Product Information Guide. • A component can be replaced by performing the removal procedure in your operating system, press and hold the power button for...
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...service technician should perform repairs on the locking tabs before you disconnect the cable. Damage due to servicing that is not authorized by Dell is not covered by touching an unpainted metal surface, such as a processor by its edges, not by its pins. if you...loop, not on a card. Also, before you connect a cable, ensure that could harm internal components. 62 Removing and Installing Parts www.dell.com | support.dell.com Before Working Inside Your Computer Use the following steps before you begin any telephone or telecommunication lines from the computer. 3 ...
...service technician should perform repairs on the locking tabs before you disconnect the cable. Damage due to servicing that is not authorized by Dell is not covered by touching an unpainted metal surface, such as a processor by its edges, not by its pins. if you...loop, not on a card. Also, before you connect a cable, ensure that could harm internal components. 62 Removing and Installing Parts www.dell.com | support.dell.com Before Working Inside Your Computer Use the following steps before you begin any telephone or telecommunication lines from the computer. 3 ...
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... power button to access the floppy and CD/DVD drives. Open the door to turn off its hinges, it off the computer. Removing and Installing Parts 63 Front and Back View of the Computer Front View 1 2 3 4 1 hard-drive activity light 2 power button 3 drive door 4 front-panel door The hard-drive light...
... power button to access the floppy and CD/DVD drives. Open the door to turn off its hinges, it off the computer. Removing and Installing Parts 63 Front and Back View of the Computer Front View 1 2 3 4 1 hard-drive activity light 2 power button 3 drive door 4 front-panel door The hard-drive light...
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... typically remain connected, such as printers and keyboards. Attach high-speed serial multimedia devices, such as joysticks or cameras. www.dell.com | support.dell.com Front View (Doors Open) 1 2 3 4 1 headphone connector 2 microphone connector 3 USB 2.0 connectors (2) 4 ...IEEE 1394 connector Use the headphone connector to attach a personal computer microphone for devices that you connect occasionally, such as digital video cameras. 64 Removing and Installing Parts...
... typically remain connected, such as printers and keyboards. Attach high-speed serial multimedia devices, such as joysticks or cameras. www.dell.com | support.dell.com Front View (Doors Open) 1 2 3 4 1 headphone connector 2 microphone connector 3 USB 2.0 connectors (2) 4 ...IEEE 1394 connector Use the headphone connector to attach a personal computer microphone for devices that you connect occasionally, such as digital video cameras. 64 Removing and Installing Parts...
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... cable to your network. A click indicates that you must use Category 3 wiring, force the network speed to 10 Mbps to the left. Removing and Installing Parts 65 If you use the connector on its side with a network connector card, use Category 5 wiring and connectors for your network or broadband device. Connect...
... cable to your network. A click indicates that you must use Category 3 wiring, force the network speed to 10 Mbps to the left. Removing and Installing Parts 65 If you use the connector on its side with a network connector card, use Category 5 wiring and connectors for your network or broadband device. Connect...
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... x1 slot). 19 power supply fans For optimal cooling, two power supply fans are provided. Do not block the vents. 66 Removing and Installing Parts www.dell.com | support.dell.com 4 TV-OUT connector Connects your computer to the modem connector (optional). If your monitor has a DVI connector, plug it into a sound or...
... x1 slot). 19 power supply fans For optimal cooling, two power supply fans are provided. Do not block the vents. 66 Removing and Installing Parts www.dell.com | support.dell.com 4 TV-OUT connector Connects your computer to the modem connector (optional). If your monitor has a DVI connector, plug it into a sound or...
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... by touching an unpainted metal surface on the bottom of the computer points up. cover release latch security cable slot padlock ring Removing and Installing Parts 67 NOTICE: Ensure that the arrow on the computer chassis. 1 Follow the procedures in the Product Information Guide.
... by touching an unpainted metal surface on the bottom of the computer points up. cover release latch security cable slot padlock ring Removing and Installing Parts 67 NOTICE: Ensure that the arrow on the computer chassis. 1 Follow the procedures in the Product Information Guide.
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www.dell.com | support.dell.com Inside View of Your Computer floppy drive CD/DVD drive processor airflow shroud hard drive shroud PCI card shroud and fan processor fan power supply fans (2) system board power supply 68 Removing and Installing Parts
www.dell.com | support.dell.com Inside View of Your Computer floppy drive CD/DVD drive processor airflow shroud hard drive shroud PCI card shroud and fan processor fan power supply fans (2) system board power supply 68 Removing and Installing Parts
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... card connector power connector (12V PWR) PCI-Express x16 card connector PCI card connectors (PCI SLOT 1, PCI SLOT 2, PCI SLOT 3, PCI SLOT 4) Removing and Installing Parts 69
... card connector power connector (12V PWR) PCI-Express x16 card connector PCI card connectors (PCI SLOT 1, PCI SLOT 2, PCI SLOT 3, PCI SLOT 4) Removing and Installing Parts 69
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...See the label on the upper-right corner of the module to operate, but with a slight reduction in the other connectors. 70 Removing and Installing Parts A pair of matched memory modules installed in DIMM connectors 1 and 2 and another matched pair installed in DIMM connectors 3 and 4 NOTICE: Do not... install ECC memory modules. • If you install modules in performance. www.dell.com | support.dell.com Memory You can increase your computer memory by your computer, see "Memory" on page 109. For additional information on the type of...
...See the label on the upper-right corner of the module to operate, but with a slight reduction in the other connectors. 70 Removing and Installing Parts A pair of matched memory modules installed in DIMM connectors 1 and 2 and another matched pair installed in DIMM connectors 3 and 4 NOTICE: Do not... install ECC memory modules. • If you install modules in performance. www.dell.com | support.dell.com Memory You can increase your computer memory by your computer, see "Memory" on page 109. For additional information on the type of...
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... in this section, follow the safety instructions located in the 4-GB range. Removing and Installing Parts 71 NOTICE: To prevent static damage to the operating system is less than 4 GB. NOTICE... system board is on the bottom of the inside your computer, discharge static electricity from Dell. Any address space reserved for these components cannot be used by touching an unpainted metal ...of modules in DIMM connectors 1 and 2 (white securing clips) NOTE: Memory purchased from Dell is covered under your computer's electronic components. You can only use four 1-GB DIMMs. Current operating systems,...
... in this section, follow the safety instructions located in the 4-GB range. Removing and Installing Parts 71 NOTICE: To prevent static damage to the operating system is less than 4 GB. NOTICE... system board is on the bottom of the inside your computer, discharge static electricity from Dell. Any address space reserved for these components cannot be used by touching an unpainted metal ...of modules in DIMM connectors 1 and 2 (white securing clips) NOTE: Memory purchased from Dell is covered under your computer's electronic components. You can only use four 1-GB DIMMs. Current operating systems,...
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... the memory module, press the module straight down into the connector while you insert the module correctly, the securing clips snap into position. www.dell.com | support.dell.com 3 Press out the securing clip at each end of the memory module connector. memory connector closest to each end of the module. 5 Insert...
... the memory module, press the module straight down into the connector while you insert the module correctly, the securing clips snap into position. www.dell.com | support.dell.com 3 Press out the securing clip at each end of the memory module connector. memory connector closest to each end of the module. 5 Insert...
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... your body before you touch any of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions located in the Product Information Guide. Removing and Installing Parts 73 NOTICE: To prevent static damage to components inside your computer, discharge static electricity from your computer's electronic components. 6 Close the computer cover. You can...
... your body before you touch any of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions located in the Product Information Guide. Removing and Installing Parts 73 NOTICE: To prevent static damage to components inside your computer, discharge static electricity from your computer's electronic components. 6 Close the computer cover. You can...
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.... retention arm filler bracket lever PCI card edge connector card connector 74 Removing and Installing Parts If you are removing but not replacing a card, see "Installing a PCI Express Card" on page 76. www.dell.com | support.dell.com Your Dell™ computer provides the following slots for PCI and PCI Express cards: • Four...
.... retention arm filler bracket lever PCI card edge connector card connector 74 Removing and Installing Parts If you are removing but not replacing a card, see "Installing a PCI Express Card" on page 76. www.dell.com | support.dell.com Your Dell™ computer provides the following slots for PCI and PCI Express cards: • Four...
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... board. If the card is already installed in the top of its electrical outlet before installing any cables connected to the card. Removing and Installing Parts 75 Then continue with the alignment bar. • The notch in the computer, remove the card. not fully seated card fully seated card bracket within...
... board. If the card is already installed in the top of its electrical outlet before installing any cables connected to the card. Removing and Installing Parts 75 Then continue with the alignment bar. • The notch in the computer, remove the card. not fully seated card fully seated card bracket within...