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NOTICE: To connect a network cable, first plug the cable in to the network wall jack and then plug the cable in to the computer.
9Connect your computer and devices to electrical outlets, and turn them on.
See the documentation that came with the hard drive for instructions about installing any software required for the operation of the hard drive.
Adding a Second Hard Drive
CAUTION: Before you begin any of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions in the Product Information Guide.
CAUTION: To guard against electrical shock, always unplug your computer from the electrical outlet before opening the cover.
NOTICE: To avoid damage to the drive, do not set it on a hard surface. Instead, set the drive on a surface, such as a foam pad, that will sufficiently cushion it.
1Check the documentation for the drive to verify that it is configured for your computer.
2Follow the procedures in "Before You Begin" on page 63.
3Press in on the tabs on each side of the hard drive bracket in the empty drive bay and slide the bracket up and out.
4Snap the hard drive bracket onto the new hard drive.
NOTICE: Do not install any drive into the lower hard-drive bay until you have removed the hard drive bracket from the inside of the hard drive bay.
5Slide the new hard drive into empty bay until you feel a click.
NOTE: If your replacement hard drive does not have the hard drive bracket attached, remove the bracket from the old hard drive by unsnapping it from the drive. Snap the bracket onto the new hard drive.
hard drive
hard drive bracket
6Gently slide the drive into place until you feel a click or feel the drive securely installed.
7Connect the power and hard drive cables to the drive.
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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 light
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Contents
Solving Problems
Resolving Software and Hardware Incompatibilities
Using Microsoft Windows XP System Restore
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Contents
Finding Information
What Are You Looking For? Find It Here Warranty information
Finding Information
Service Tag and Microsoft Windows License
At premier.support.dell.com. The website may not be
Order status, warranty, and repair information
Updates
What Are You Looking For? Find It Here
Follow the instructions on the screen
Click the topic that describes your problem
Click the arrow icon
Printer Cable
Setting Up a Printer
Setting Up and Using Your Computer
USB connector on computer USB printer cable
Connecting to the Internet
Connecting a USB Printer
Setting Up Your Internet Connection
Playing CDs and DVDs
DVD player includes the following basic buttons
Adjusting the Volume
Copying CDs and DVDs
Adjusting the Picture
How to Copy a CD or DVD
Media Type Read Write Rewritable
Using Blank CDs and DVDs
Helpful Tips
Using a Media Card Reader Optional
Connecting Two Monitors
Optional DVI adapter
Connecting Two Monitors With VGA Connectors
TV-OUT connector VGA blue connector
Connecting to a Network Adapter
Setting Up a Home and Office Network
Connecting a TV
Changing the Display Settings
Network adapter
Power Management
Network Setup Wizard
Connector Network adapter connector on computer
Power Options Properties
Standby Mode
Hibernate Mode
Advanced Tab
Power Schemes Tab
Hibernate Tab
Ieee
Hyper-Threading
Hard drive
About Your RAID Configuration
RAID Level 0 Configuration
Segment
Configuring Your Computer for RAID
RAID Level 1 Configuration
Creating a RAID Level 0 Configuration
Setting Your Computer to RAID-Enabled Mode
Deleting a RAID Volume
Creating a RAID Level 1 Configuration
Configuring for RAID Using the Intel Application Accelerator
Migrating to a RAID Level 0 Configuration
Migrating to a RAID Level 1 Configuration
To Mark a Drive as a Spare Hard Drive
Rebuilding a Degraded RAID Level 1 Configuration
Understanding Intel Viiv Technology Optional
Creating a Spare Hard Drive
Enabling the QRT feature in the Operating system
Using Intel Viiv Quick Resume Technology Optional
Enabling the QRT Feature in System Setup
Solving Problems
Troubleshooting Tips
Battery Problems
CD and DVD drive problems
Drive Problems
Problems writing to a CD/DVD-RW drive
Mail, Modem, and Internet Problems
Hard drive problems
Solving Problems
Use these characters in filenames
Error Messages
Keyboard Problems
Media Card Reader Problems
Program stops responding
Lockups and Software Problems
Computer does not start up
Computer stops responding
Solid blue screen appears
Other software problems
Program is designed for an earlier Windows operating system
Mouse Problems
Memory Problems
Network Problems
Power Problems
Scanner Problems
Printer Problems
No sound from speakers
Sound and Speaker Problems
If the screen is blank
Video and Monitor Problems
No sound from headphones
If the screen is difficult to read
Solving Problems
Light Pattern Problem Description
Diagnostic Lights
Modules installed, remove
Light Pattern Problem Description Suggested Resolution
If the problem still exists, install a
If the problem persists, contact Dell
Ensure that the cables are properly
If there is an error message on your
Screen identifying a problem with a
Installed on your computer
Option Function
Dell Diagnostics
Dell Diagnostics Main Menu
Tab Function
What Is a Driver?
Drivers
Windows XP
Reinstalling Drivers
Using Windows XP Device Driver Rollback
Identifying Drivers
Restoring Your Operating System
Manually Reinstalling Drivers
Resolving Software and Hardware Incompatibilities
Restoring the Computer to an Earlier Operating State
Using Microsoft Windows XP System Restore
Creating a Restore Point
Enabling System Restore
Using Dell PC Restore by Symantec
Undoing the Last System Restore
Removing Dell PC Restore
Turn Off Your Computer
Removing and Installing Parts
Before You Begin
Recommended Tools
Before Working Inside Your Computer
Front View of the Computer
System shutdown
System
Back View of the Computer
Removing the Computer Cover
Removing and Installing Parts
Inside View of Your Computer
Power supply
System Board Components
Memory Overview
Memory
Addressing Memory With 4-GB Configurations
To processor
Installing Memory
Securing clips Connector Removing and Installing Parts
Notches Memory module Cutouts Crossbars
Notch
Memory module Cutouts Crossbar
Removing Memory
Cards
PCI Cards
Installing a PCI Card
Release tab
Release tabs Removing and Installing Parts
Removing a PCI Card
PCI Express Cards
Release tabs Card retention
Installing a PCI Express Card
Removing and Installing Parts
Not fully seated card Bracket within slot Fully seated card
PCI Express X16 card Card Securing tab
PCI Express Card slot
Release tab
Release tabs Lever on chassis wall
Removing a PCI Express Card
PCI Express
Release tab Card retention mechanism
Door
Piano bracket May not be present on all computers
Removing and Installing Parts
Sliding plate lever Drive panel
Drive Panels
Removing the Drive Panel
Center drive
Removing the Drive-Panel Insert
Replacing the Drive-Panel Insert
Drive-panel Insert tab Drive panel Drive-panel insert
Replacing the Drive Panel
Hard Drive
General Installation Guidelines
Drives
Tabs Hard drive
Power cable Hard drive cable
Removing a Hard Drive
Hard drive Hard drive bracket
Installing a Hard Drive
Adding a Second Hard Drive
Removing a Floppy Drive
Floppy Drive
Power cable Floppy drive cable
Installing a Floppy Drive
Removing a Media Card Reader
Media Card Reader
Media Card Reader Not present on all computers
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Media Card Reader Screws
Installing a Media Card Reader
101
USB cable Media Card Reader Not present on all computers
CD/DVD Drive
102
103
Removing a CD/DVD Drive
CD/DVD drive Shoulder screws
Installing a CD/DVD Drive
104
System board
105
106
Battery
Replacing the Battery
107
Battery Battery socket Tab
Replacing the Computer Cover
Removing and Installing Parts
109
Specifications
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111
112
50.8 cm/sec
System Setup
Overview
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Entering System Setup
System Setup Screens
115
RAID On
System Setup Options
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117
Remotely from Suspend
118
Monday through Friday
Up from Hibernate or Off
119
Boot Sequence
Option Settings
Changing Boot Sequence for the Current Boot
120
Changing Boot Sequence for Future Boots
121
Clearing Forgotten Passwords
122
Clearing Cmos Settings
Cleaning Your Computer
Computer, Keyboard, and Monitor
CDs and DVDs
Dell Technical Support Policy U.S. Only
Mouse
Floppy Drive
124
Definition of Dell-Installed Software and Peripherals
FCC Notices U.S. Only
Definition of Third-Party Software and Peripherals
125
Class a Class B
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Contacting Dell
FCC Identification Information
Austria Vienna Website support.euro.dell.com
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Aruba
Australia Sydney
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Chile Santiago
129
Cayman Islands
Costa Rica
130
Colombia
131
Germany Langen Website support.euro.dell.com
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Home and Small Business
Corporate
133
Area Codes Local Numbers, Toll-Free Numbers
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Italy Milan Website support.euro.dell.com
Jamaica
Korea Seoul
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Malaysia Penang Website support.ap.dell.com
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Luxembourg Website support.euro.dell.com
Macao
Netherlands Amsterdam Website support.euro.dell.com
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Montserrat
Netherlands Antilles
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Switzerland Geneva Website support.euro.dell.com
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Sweden Upplands Vasby Website support.euro.dell.com
Turks and Caicos Islands
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Thailand Website support.ap.dell.com
Trinidad/Tobago
Uruguay
142
Venezuela
143
Business
Virgin Islands
Appendix
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Index
146 Index
Index 147
148 Index
Booting to devices, 119 connectors, 66 Warranty Windows XP
Device Driver Rollback, 58 Files and Settings Transfer