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... Replacing the Battery 113 Closing the Computer Cover 114 6 Appendix Specifications 115 System Setup 119 Overview 119 Entering System Setup 120 System Setup Options 121 Boot Sequence 124 Clearing Forgotten Passwords 126 Clearing CMOS Settings 127 Cleaning Your Computer 127 Computer, Keyboard, and Monitor 127 Mouse 128 Floppy Drive 128...
... Replacing the Battery 113 Closing the Computer Cover 114 6 Appendix Specifications 115 System Setup 119 Overview 119 Entering System Setup 120 System Setup Options 121 Boot Sequence 124 Clearing Forgotten Passwords 126 Clearing CMOS Settings 127 Cleaning Your Computer 127 Computer, Keyboard, and Monitor 127 Mouse 128 Floppy Drive 128...
Owner's Manual
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...hard drive (see page 56) or from the hard drive, CD drive, and DVD drive (see page 75). • If there is an error message on your screen identifying a problem with your computer. • If the problem persists, contact Dell (see page 131). check system setup (see page 37)... and run the Dell Diagnostics before you contact Dell for the devices installed on Dell™ computers. NOTICE: The Dell Diagnostics works only on your computer, perform the checks in "Solving Problems" (see page 119) to boot from a device (such as the floppy drive or hard...
...hard drive (see page 56) or from the hard drive, CD drive, and DVD drive (see page 75). • If there is an error message on your screen identifying a problem with your computer. • If the problem persists, contact Dell (see page 131). check system setup (see page 37)... and run the Dell Diagnostics before you contact Dell for the devices installed on Dell™ computers. NOTICE: The Dell Diagnostics works only on your computer, perform the checks in "Solving Problems" (see page 119) to boot from a device (such as the floppy drive or hard...
Owner's Manual
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.... 3 When the boot device list appears, highlight IDE CD-ROM Device and press . 4 Select the IDE CD-ROM Device option from the CD boot menu. 5 Select the Boot from CD-ROM option from the menu that no diagnostics utility partition has been found, run the Dell Diagnostics from the numbered... list. Starting the Dell Diagnostics From the ResourceCD 1 Insert the ResourceCD....
.... 3 When the boot device list appears, highlight IDE CD-ROM Device and press . 4 Select the IDE CD-ROM Device option from the CD boot menu. 5 Select the Boot from CD-ROM option from the menu that no diagnostics utility partition has been found, run the Dell Diagnostics from the numbered... list. Starting the Dell Diagnostics From the ResourceCD 1 Insert the ResourceCD....
Owner's Manual
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... operating system, you to do not reinstall Windows XP unless a Dell technical support representative instructs you must also reinstall the device drivers, virus protection program, and other software. NOTICE: The Operating System CD provides options for instructions. See the documentation that option. 5 Press to boot from CD message appears, press any open programs. 2 Insert the...
... operating system, you to do not reinstall Windows XP unless a Dell technical support representative instructs you must also reinstall the device drivers, virus protection program, and other software. NOTICE: The Operating System CD provides options for instructions. See the documentation that option. 5 Press to boot from CD message appears, press any open programs. 2 Insert the...
Owner's Manual
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... and click Next. 10 Enter the date, time, and time zone in the Personalize Your Software screen, and click Next. 8 If you are reinstalling Windows XP Home Edition, at this time and click Next. 16 When the Who will this computer? If you can enter up to five users. 17 Click... your computer (or accept the name provided) and click Next. The computer automatically restarts. www.dell.com | support.dell.com NOTICE: Do not press any key when the following message appears: Press any key to boot from the CD. 13 When the Welcome to Microsoft screen appears, click Next. 14 When the How will...
... and click Next. 10 Enter the date, time, and time zone in the Personalize Your Software screen, and click Next. 8 If you are reinstalling Windows XP Home Edition, at this time and click Next. 16 When the Who will this computer? If you can enter up to five users. 17 Click... your computer (or accept the name provided) and click Next. The computer automatically restarts. www.dell.com | support.dell.com NOTICE: Do not press any key when the following message appears: Press any key to boot from the CD. 13 When the Welcome to Microsoft screen appears, click Next. 14 When the How will...
Owner's Manual
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..., the device attached to the last connector on the interface cable is the primary or the boot device (drive 0), and the device attached to the connector labeled PRI IDE. Connect CD/DVD drives to the middle connector on the interface cable is the secondary device (drive 1). ...select setting. 88 Removing and Installing Parts www.dell.com | support.dell.com Drives Your computer supports a combination of these devices: • Up to three hard drives • One floppy drive • Up to two CD or DVD drives floppy drive CD/DVD drive(s) hard drive(s) General Installation Guidelines...
..., the device attached to the last connector on the interface cable is the primary or the boot device (drive 0), and the device attached to the connector labeled PRI IDE. Connect CD/DVD drives to the middle connector on the interface cable is the secondary device (drive 1). ...select setting. 88 Removing and Installing Parts www.dell.com | support.dell.com Drives Your computer supports a combination of these devices: • Up to three hard drives • One floppy drive • Up to two CD or DVD drives floppy drive CD/DVD drive(s) hard drive(s) General Installation Guidelines...
Owner's Manual
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... computer starts. This option disables or enables keyboard error reporting when the computer starts. The computer attempts to boot from the CD drive. The computer attempts to boot from the primary hard drive. Insert the memory device into a USB port and restart the computer. You ...can run the Dell Diagnostics on your computer to boot from the hard drive when the diagnostic tests are booting to a USB device, ...
... computer starts. This option disables or enables keyboard error reporting when the computer starts. The computer attempts to boot from the CD drive. The computer attempts to boot from the primary hard drive. Insert the memory device into a USB port and restart the computer. You ...can run the Dell Diagnostics on your computer to boot from the hard drive when the diagnostic tests are booting to a USB device, ...
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Index A audio. See sound B badge color, 14 battery problems, 37 replacing, 113 BIOS, 119 boot sequence, 124 changing, 124-125 option settings, 124 booting to a USB device, 124 C cards installing PCI, 80 installing PCI Express, 84 PCI, 80 PCI Express, 83 PCI Express slots, 72 PCI ...sound, 72 surround, 72 TV-OUT, 71 USB, 70, 72 VGA, 72 video, 72 copying CDs and DVDs, 28 cover closing, 114 cover release latch, 71 opening, 73 D Dell contacting, 129 Dell Solution Center, 9 support policy, 127 support site, 11 Dell Diagnostics, 56 Dell Premier Support website, 10 diagnostic lights, 53 Index 149
Index A audio. See sound B badge color, 14 battery problems, 37 replacing, 113 BIOS, 119 boot sequence, 124 changing, 124-125 option settings, 124 booting to a USB device, 124 C cards installing PCI, 80 installing PCI Express, 84 PCI, 80 PCI Express, 83 PCI Express slots, 72 PCI ...sound, 72 surround, 72 TV-OUT, 71 USB, 70, 72 VGA, 72 video, 72 copying CDs and DVDs, 28 cover closing, 114 cover release latch, 71 opening, 73 D Dell contacting, 129 Dell Solution Center, 9 support policy, 127 support site, 11 Dell Diagnostics, 56 Dell Premier Support website, 10 diagnostic lights, 53 Index 149