Dell 9150, DCTA manual Resolving Software and Hardware Incompatibilities

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Network Problems

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Power Problems

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Printer Problems

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Scanner Problems

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Sound and Speaker Problems

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No sound from speakers

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No sound from headphones

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Video and Monitor Problems

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If the screen is blank

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If the screen is difficult to read

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3 Troubleshooting Tools

Diagnostic Lights

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Dell Diagnostics

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Dell Diagnostics Main Menu

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Drivers

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What Is a Driver?

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Identifying Drivers

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Reinstalling Drivers

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Resolving Software and Hardware Incompatibilities

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Restoring Your Operating System

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Using Microsoft Windows XP System Restore

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Using Dell PC Restore by Symantec

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4 Removing and Installing Parts

Before You Begin

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Recommended Tools

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Turn Off Your Computer

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Before Working Inside Your Computer

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Front View of the Computer

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Back View of the Computer

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Contents

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Contents W . d e l l . c o m s u p p o r t . d e l l . c o m Service Tag CD or DVD eject button CD or DVD activity lightNovember WD722 Contents Solving Problems Resolving Software and Hardware Incompatibilities Using Microsoft Windows XP System Restore102 101103 104113 109114 116Contents Finding Information What Are You Looking For? Find It Here Warranty informationFinding Information Service Tag and Microsoft Windows License Updates Order status, warranty, and repair informationWhat Are You Looking For? Find It Here At premier.support.dell.com. The website may not beFollow the instructions on the screen Click the topic that describes your problemClick the arrow icon Printer Cable Setting Up a PrinterSetting Up and Using Your Computer USB connector on computer USB printer cable Connecting to the InternetConnecting a USB Printer Setting Up Your Internet Connection Playing CDs and DVDs DVD player includes the following basic buttons Adjusting the VolumeCopying CDs and DVDs Adjusting the PictureHow to Copy a CD or DVD Media Type Read Write Rewritable Using Blank CDs and DVDsHelpful Tips Using a Media Card Reader OptionalConnecting Two Monitors Optional DVI adapter Connecting Two Monitors With VGA ConnectorsTV-OUT connector VGA blue connector Connecting a TV Setting Up a Home and Office NetworkChanging the Display Settings Connecting to a Network AdapterNetwork Setup Wizard Power ManagementConnector Network adapter connector on computer Network adapterPower Options Properties Standby ModeHibernate Mode Advanced Tab Power Schemes TabHibernate Tab IeeeHyper-Threading RAID Level 0 Configuration About Your RAID ConfigurationSegment Hard driveConfiguring Your Computer for RAID RAID Level 1 ConfigurationCreating a RAID Level 0 Configuration Setting Your Computer to RAID-Enabled ModeDeleting a RAID Volume Creating a RAID Level 1 ConfigurationConfiguring for RAID Using the Intel Application Accelerator Migrating to a RAID Level 0 Configuration Migrating to a RAID Level 1 Configuration Understanding Intel Viiv Technology Optional Rebuilding a Degraded RAID Level 1 ConfigurationCreating a Spare Hard Drive To Mark a Drive as a Spare Hard DriveEnabling the QRT feature in the Operating system Using Intel Viiv Quick Resume Technology OptionalEnabling the QRT Feature in System Setup Solving Problems Troubleshooting TipsBattery Problems CD and DVD drive problems Drive ProblemsProblems writing to a CD/DVD-RW drive Mail, Modem, and Internet ProblemsHard drive problems Solving Problems Use these characters in filenames Error MessagesKeyboard Problems Media Card Reader ProblemsComputer does not start up Lockups and Software ProblemsComputer stops responding Program stops respondingSolid blue screen appears Other software problemsProgram is designed for an earlier Windows operating system Mouse Problems Memory ProblemsNetwork Problems Power Problems Scanner Problems Printer ProblemsNo sound from speakers Sound and Speaker ProblemsIf the screen is blank Video and Monitor ProblemsNo sound from headphones If the screen is difficult to read Solving Problems Light Pattern Problem Description Diagnostic LightsIf the problem still exists, install a Light Pattern Problem Description Suggested ResolutionIf the problem persists, contact Dell Modules installed, removeScreen identifying a problem with a If there is an error message on yourInstalled on your computer Ensure that the cables are properlyOption Function Dell DiagnosticsDell Diagnostics Main Menu Tab Function What Is a Driver?Drivers Using Windows XP Device Driver Rollback Reinstalling DriversIdentifying Drivers Windows XPRestoring Your Operating System Manually Reinstalling DriversResolving Software and Hardware Incompatibilities Restoring the Computer to an Earlier Operating State Using Microsoft Windows XP System RestoreCreating a Restore Point Enabling System Restore Using Dell PC Restore by SymantecUndoing the Last System Restore Removing Dell PC Restore Before You Begin Removing and Installing PartsRecommended Tools Turn Off Your ComputerBefore Working Inside Your Computer Front View of the Computer System shutdown SystemBack View of the Computer Removing the Computer Cover Removing and Installing Parts Inside View of Your Computer Power supplySystem Board Components Memory Overview MemoryAddressing Memory With 4-GB Configurations To processor Installing MemorySecuring clips Connector Removing and Installing Parts Notches Memory module Cutouts Crossbars NotchMemory module Cutouts Crossbar Removing Memory CardsPCI Cards Installing a PCI CardRelease tab Release tabs Removing and Installing Parts Removing a PCI Card PCI Express Cards Release tabs Card retention Installing a PCI Express CardRemoving and Installing Parts Not fully seated card Bracket within slot Fully seated card PCI Express X16 card Card Securing tabPCI Express Card slot Release tab Release tabs Lever on chassis wall Removing a PCI Express CardDoor Release tab Card retention mechanismPiano bracket May not be present on all computers PCI ExpressRemoving and Installing Parts Sliding plate lever Drive panel Drive PanelsRemoving the Drive Panel Replacing the Drive-Panel Insert Removing the Drive-Panel InsertDrive-panel Insert tab Drive panel Drive-panel insert Center driveReplacing the Drive Panel Hard Drive General Installation GuidelinesDrives Tabs Hard drive Power cable Hard drive cableRemoving a Hard Drive Hard drive Hard drive bracket Installing a Hard DriveAdding a Second Hard Drive Removing a Floppy Drive Floppy DrivePower cable Floppy drive cable Installing a Floppy Drive Removing a Media Card Reader Media Card ReaderMedia Card Reader Not present on all computers 100Media Card Reader Screws Installing a Media Card Reader101 USB cable Media Card Reader Not present on all computers CD/DVD Drive102 103 Removing a CD/DVD DriveCD/DVD drive Shoulder screws Installing a CD/DVD Drive104 System board 105106 BatteryReplacing the Battery 107 Battery Battery socket TabReplacing the Computer Cover Removing and Installing Parts 109 Specifications110 111 112 Overview System Setup113 50.8 cm/sec114 Entering System SetupSystem Setup Screens 115 RAID On System Setup Options116 117 Monday through Friday 118Up from Hibernate or Off Remotely from SuspendOption Settings Boot SequenceChanging Boot Sequence for the Current Boot 119120 Changing Boot Sequence for Future Boots121 Clearing Forgotten PasswordsCleaning Your Computer Clearing Cmos SettingsComputer, Keyboard, and Monitor 122Mouse Dell Technical Support Policy U.S. OnlyFloppy Drive CDs and DVDsFCC Notices U.S. Only Definition of Dell-Installed Software and PeripheralsDefinition of Third-Party Software and Peripherals 124125 Class a Class B126 Contacting DellFCC Identification Information Aruba 127Australia Sydney Austria Vienna Website support.euro.dell.com128 Chile Santiago 129Cayman Islands Costa Rica 130Colombia 131 Home and Small Business 132Corporate Germany Langen Website support.euro.dell.com133 Italy Milan Website support.euro.dell.com 134Jamaica Area Codes Local Numbers, Toll-Free NumbersKorea Seoul 135Luxembourg Website support.euro.dell.com 136Macao Malaysia Penang Website support.ap.dell.comMontserrat 137Netherlands Antilles Netherlands Amsterdam Website support.euro.dell.com138 139 Switzerland Geneva Website support.euro.dell.com 140Sweden Upplands Vasby Website support.euro.dell.com Thailand Website support.ap.dell.com 141Trinidad/Tobago Turks and Caicos IslandsUruguay 142Business 143Virgin Islands VenezuelaAppendix Index 145 Index146 Index Index 147 148 Index Booting to devices, 119 connectors, 66 Warranty Windows XPDevice Driver Rollback, 58 Files and Settings Transfer
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