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SATA Operation

The field configures the operating mode of the integrated hard drive

(Off default)

controller.

RAID Off — No RAID support

 

 

RAID On — SATA is configured for RAID on every boot.

 

 

 

SMART Reporting

This setting determines whether integrated drive errors are reported or not

(Off default)

during system startup.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Onboard Devices

 

 

Integrated NIC

(On default)

Enables or disables the integrated NIC controller. Settings are Off, On, On w/ PXE, or On w/RPL. When the On w/ PXE or the On w/RPL setting is active, if a boot routine is not available from the network server, the computer attempts to boot from the next device in the boot sequence list.

Integrated Audio

Enables or disables the onboard audio controller.

(On default)

 

 

 

USB Controller

Enables or disables the internal USB controller. No Boot enables the controller

(On default)

but disables the ability to boot from a USB device.

NOTE: Operating systems with USB support will recognize USB floppy drives

 

 

regardless of the No Boot setting.

 

 

Rear Dual USB0

Enables or disables the indicated group of USB ports on the back of the

(On default)

computer.

 

 

 

Rear Dual USB1

Enables or disables the indicated group of USB ports on the back of the

(On default)

computer.

 

 

 

Front USB

Enables or disables the indicated group of USB ports on the front of the

(On default)

computer.

 

 

 

 

 

Video

 

 

 

Primary Video

Specifies which video controller is primary when two video controllers are

(Auto default)

present on the computer. Auto enables the add-in video controller. Onboard

enables the integrated video controller.

 

 

 

Video Memory Size

This setting configures the amount of system memory that is reserved for the

(64MB default)

integrated video controller. The settings are Auto, 16MB, 32MB, 64MB,

128MB, or Off.

 

 

 

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Contents Diagnostic lights Hard-drive activity light Microphone connectorUSB 2.0 connectors W . d e l l . c o m s u p p o r t . d e l l . c o mAbbreviations and Acronyms Contents Microsoft Windows operating system Resolving Software and Hardware Incompatibilities Using Microsoft Windows XP System RestoreConnecting and Disconnecting Drive Cables Addressing Memory With 4-GB ConfigurationsRecommended Drive Cable Connections 100111 107112 116Contents Finding Information What Are You Looking For? Find it Here Warranty informationAppropriate for your configuration Enter your Service Tag or product modelHow to use Windows XP How to work with programs and filesSetting Up and Using Your Computer Location of Service TagFront View of the Computer Cover latch releaseDiagnostic lights Headphone connectorPower button Power lightPower connector Voltage selection switchBack panel connectors Back View of the ComputerBack Panel Connectors Connecting a Printer Setting Up a PrinterPrinter Cable Center/subwooferUSB connector on computer 2 USB printer cable Connecting to the InternetSetting Up Your Internet Connection Playing CDs and DVDs Adjusting the Picture Adjusting the VolumeCopying CDs and DVDs How to Copy a CD or DVDUsing Blank CDs and DVDs Media Type Read Write Rewritable Helpful TipsXD-Picture Card Using a Media Card Reader OptionalSmartMedia SMC SecureDigital Card SDFollow the procedures in Before You Begin on Connecting Two MonitorsConnecting Two Monitors With VGA Connectors VGA blue connector Connecting a TVChanging the Display Settings Setting Up a Home and Office NetworkConnecting to a Network Adapter Network cable Setting Up and Using Your ComputerStandby Mode Power ManagementNetwork Setup Wizard Power Options Properties Hibernate ModeEnabling Cool ’n’ Quiet Technology Place the power options iconAdvanced Tab Hibernate TabRAID Level 1 Configuration About RAID ConfigurationsUsing the Nvidia MediaShield ROM Utility Configuring Your Hard Drives for RAIDRebuilding a RAID Configuration Using Nvidia MediaShieldSetting Up and Using Your Computer Solving Problems Troubleshooting TipsBattery Problems CD and DVD drive problems Drive ProblemsHard drive problems Mail, Modem, and Internet ProblemsProblems writing to a CD/DVD-RW drive From the Power Schemes tab, select Always OnError Messages Keyboard Problems Computer does not start up Lockups and Software ProblemsComputer stops responding Program stops respondingSolid blue screen appears Other software problemsProgram crashes repeatedly Media Card Reader Problems Mouse Problems Memory ProblemsNetwork Problems Power Problems Printer Problems Scanner Problems No 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 Troubleshooting Tools Diagnostic LightsLight Pattern Problem Description Suggested Resolution Have identified a faulty module or Remove the card, reinstall it see PCIReinstalled all modules without error If available, install properly workingLight Pattern Problem Description Option Function Dell DiagnosticsDell Diagnostics Main Menu Drivers What Is a Driver?Identifying Drivers Tab FunctionWindows XP Click the Start button and click Control Panel Reinstalling DriversUsing Windows XP Device Driver Rollback Restoring Your Operating System Resolving Software and Hardware IncompatibilitiesUsing Microsoft Windows XP System Restore Enabling System Restore Using Dell PC RestoreEnsure that Turn off System Restore is unchecked Click SystemTroubleshooting Tools Before You Begin Using the Operating System CDTroubleshooting Tools Before You Begin Removing and Installing PartsRecommended Tools Turning Off Your ComputerBefore Working Inside Your Computer Cover latch release Computer cover Bottom hinge tabs Removing and Installing PartsRemoving the Computer Cover Inside View of Your Computer System board Hard drive Removing and Installing PartsFront-panel connector Serial ATA drive connectorsSystem Board Components PW12VA1Battery socket BT1 Memory Installation GuidelinesStandby power indicator MemoryDIMM2 white securing clips DIMM4 black securing clips Addressing Memory With 4-GB ConfigurationsChannel a matched pair of memory Memory connector farthest Securing clips Installing MemoryCrossbar Removing and Installing Parts From processor DIMM1Removing Memory PCI Cards CardsRelease tab Bracket caught outside of slot Card retention door Alignment guide Alignment barRemoving and Installing Parts Removing and Installing Parts PCI Express Cards PCI Express x16 card Securing tab Bracket caught outside of slot Card retention door Removing and Installing Parts Removing and Installing Parts Removing the Drive Panel Drive PanelSide hinges Sliding plate leverRemoving the Drive-Panel Insert Drive-panel insert Removing and Installing PartsReplacing the Drive-Panel Insert Drive panel Drive-panel insert tabDrive panel tabs Side hinges Replacing the Drive PanelAlign the drive panel tabs with the side hinges CD/DVD drive FlexBay for optional floppy DrivesRecommended Drive Cable Connections Drive Interface Connectors Connecting Drive CablesConnecting and Disconnecting Drive Cables Power Connector Power cableRemoving a Hard Drive Hard DrivesTabs Installing a Hard DriveHard-drive bracket Hard drive DriveSerial ATA data cable Release tabs Second hard drive in lower bay Adding a Second Hard DriveRemoving a Floppy Drive Floppy DriveDrive latch release Sliding plate Installing a Floppy Drive Power cable Not present on all computers Media Card Reader Media Card ReaderRemoving a Media Card Reader Media Card Reader Installing a Media Card Reader Removing and Installing Parts 100 CD/DVD DriveRemoving a CD/DVD Drive Drive release latch Sliding plate 101CD/DVD drive Installing a CD/DVD Drive103 Battery release lever BatteryReplacing the Battery Computer cover Back of computer Replacing the Computer Cover105 106 107 SpecificationsAudio 108Expansion Bus DrivesControls and Lights Connectors109 110 PowerWattage rating PhysicalEntering System Setup System SetupOverview 111112 System Setup Options113 Regardless of the No Boot setting114 PerformanceStrip or surge protector 115Time Quickboot feature Boot SequenceSetup & Boot Menu 117 Changing Boot Sequence for the Current BootClearing Forgotten Passwords Cleaning Your Computer Clearing Cmos SettingsComputer, Keyboard, and Monitor 119Mouse Dell Technical Support Policy U.S. OnlyFloppy Drive CDs and DVDsFCC Notice U.S. Only Definition of Dell-Installed Software and PeripheralsDefinition of Third-Party Software and Peripherals FCC Class B122 Dell Dimension E521Contacting Dell 123 124 125 126 127 128 129 130 131 132 133 134 135 136 137 138 Malaysia only 139Should be called from within Singapore or 140 141 142 143 144 Glossary 145146 147 148 149 NIC See network adapter 150151 152 153 154 Index 155156 157 Problems diagnostic lights, 49 drives158 USB
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