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14.Connect your computer and devices to electrical outlets, and turn them on.

15.If you are prompted to press <F1> to continue, press <F1>.

Clearing CMOS

CAUTION: Before you begin any of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions provided in your Owner's Manual.

NOTICE: The following procedure resets all standard settings for your computer. Before proceeding, record all current settings so that you can restore them when you finish this procedure.

To clear the computer's CMOS:

1.Shut down the computer.

NOTICE: To disconnect a network cable, first unplug the cable from your computer and then unplug it from the network wall jack.

2.Turn off any attached devices and disconnect them from their electrical outlets.

3.Disconnect the power cable from your computer, and then press the power button to ground the system board.

4.Remove the computer cover.

5.Locate the 3-pin CMOS jumper on the system board. The jumper is on the first two jumper pins nearest the back of the computer. Move the jumper to the two pins nearest the front of the computer, wait approximately 5 seconds, and then move the jumper back to its original position.

6.Replace the computer cover.

NOTICE: To connect a network cable, first plug the cable into the network wall jack and then plug it into the computer.

7.Connect your computer and devices to electrical outlets, and turn them on.

8.If you are prompted to press <F1> to continue, press <F1>.

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Contents Dell Dimension Hints, Notices, and CautionsAbbreviations and Acronyms Using System Restore Advanced TroubleshootingCreating a Restore Point Beep CodesWhat Is a Driver? Undoing the Last System RestoreDrivers Restoring the Computer to an Earlier Operating StateReinstalling Drivers Resolving Software and Hardware IncompatibilitiesIdentifying Drivers Before You Reinstall Reinstalling Microsoft Windows XPReinstalling Windows XP Click Performance and Maintenance, and then click SystemReinstall the appropriate drivers Reinstalling Drivers and SoftwareDocumentation Finding Information for Your ComputerWhat Are You Looking For? Find it Here Online Documentation Printed DocumentationDownloading the Tell Me How Help File and Associated Files Click User and system guides, and then click Users guidesViewing the Tell Me How Help File Shutting Down the Computer Adding and Replacing PartsRemoving the Computer Cover Click Turn offLooking Inside Your Computer Adding or Removing Cards Remove the computer cover Adding Memory Removing CardsReplace the computer cover Close the computer cover Removing the Front PanelRemove the computer cover Removing the Front-Panel Insert Hard DriveRemove the computer cover Remove the front panel Replace the computer cover Floppy Drive Replacing the CD/DVD Drive Replace the front panel Replace the computer cover Adding a Second CD/DVD DriveRemoving the Microprocessor Replacing the MicroprocessorInstalling the Microprocessor Removing the System Board Replacing the System BoardInstalling the System Board Remove the computer cover Remove the floppy driveRemove the microprocessor heat sink Removing the Power Supply Replacing the Power SupplyReplacing the Power Supply Replace the floppy drive Replace the computer coverReplacing the Computer Cover Replacing the BatteryBack to Contents Battery Problems Drive Problems Solving ProblemsFloppy drive problems Finding Help InformationCD drive problems Mail, Modem, and Internet ProblemsProblems writing to a CD-RW drive DVD drive problemsGeneral Problems Error MessagesComputer stops responding Program stops respondingOther technical problems General hardware problems Other software problemsProgram is designed for an earlier Windows operating system Solid blue screen appearsKeyboard Problems Mouse ProblemsNetwork Problems Printer Problems Power ProblemsSound and Speaker Problems Scanner ProblemsNo sound from headphones No sound from speakersAdjust the Windows display settings Video and Monitor ProblemsIf the screen is blank If the screen is difficult to readTechnical Specifications Video PowerAudio Controls and LightsEntering the System Setup Program System Setup ProgramOverview Main ScreenOption Function Advanced ScreenPeripheral Configuration Submenu IDE Configuration SubmenuDescribed in IDE Primary Master Submenu Event Log Configuration Submenu Diskette Configuration SubmenuIDE Primary Master Submenu ModeSecurity Screen Power ScreenLast State Boot ScreenClearing Forgotten Passwords Exit ScreenShut down the computer Clearing Cmos Technical Overview Internal View System Board Connectors and SocketsDC Power Connector P1 Power Supply DC Connector Pin AssignmentsDC Power Connectors P2, P3, P5, and P6 DC Power Connector P7DC Power Connector P8 Front View Controls and LightsBack View Front View Back ViewBack to Contents Hints, Notices, and Cautions
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