Contents
W . d e l l . c o m s u p p o r t . d e l l . c o m
Dell Vostro
July DX333
Contents
Configuring for RAID Using the Intel Matrix
Power Options Properties
Connecting to a Network Adapter
Setting Up Your Internet Connection
Sound and Speaker Problems
Media Card Reader Problems
No sound from headphones Contents
Windows operating system Solid blue screen appears
Dell Diagnostics Main Menu
Video and Monitor Problems
If the screen is difficult to read
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Installing the Processor Fan/Heat Sink
Replacing the Power Supply 152
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Contents
Your system
What Are You Looking For? Find it Here Warranty information
Finding Information
Computer when you use
Use the Service Tag to identify your
Enter the Express Service Code to
Direct your call when contacting
Configuration
Updates appropriate for your
Education customers can also use
Other Dell customers
Windows Vista, click Windows Vista Start button
Problem
Icon
Front View of the Computer
Setting Up and Using Your Computer
Optional CD/DVD eject
Can contain an optional optical drive
Power light Light in the center of this button indicates
Power button
For more information
Perform an operating system shutdown
Back View of the Computer
Allow you to secure the computer cover to
Access to the inside of the computer. To use
Chassis with a padlock to prevent unauthorized
Padlock rings, insert a commercially available
Back Panel Connectors
Speakers in the surround sound setup
Extremely low bass extension. Systems not using
Connector is on the card
Speakers with integrated amplifiers
Installing Your Computer in an Enclosure
Setting Up and Using Your Computer
Connecting a USB Printer
Setting Up a Printer
Printer Cable
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Playing CDs and DVDs
Adjusting the Picture
Adjusting the Volume
DVD player includes the following basic buttons
Copying CDs and DVDs
Setting Up and Using Your Computer
Yes
Media Type Read Write Rewritable
Maybe
Using a Media Card Reader Optional
SecureDigital Card SD/ MultiMediaCard MMC
Connecting Two Monitors With VGA Connectors
Connecting Two Monitors
TV-OUT connector
Connecting a TV
May not be present on your computer Optional DVI adapter
Changing the Display Settings
Power Management Options in Windows XP
Standby Mode
Hibernate Mode
Power Options Properties
Power Management Options in Windows Vista
Standby Mode
Power Plan Properties
Enabling SpeedStep Technology
RAID Level 1 Configuration
About RAID Configurations
Configuring Your Hard Drives for RAID
Configuring for RAID Using the Intel Option ROM Utility
Configuring for RAID Using the Intel Matrix Storage Manager
Setting Up and Using Your Computer
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Setting Up and Using Your Computer
Transferring Information to a New Computer
Setting Up and Using Your Computer
Setting Up and Using Your Computer
Setting Up and Using Your Computer
Connecting to a Network Adapter
Setting Up a Home and Office Network
Network adapter connector
Network Setup Wizard
Connecting to the Internet
Setting Up Your Internet Connection
Setting Up and Using Your Computer
Setting Up and Using Your Computer
Battery Problems
Troubleshooting Tips
Follow these tips when you troubleshoot your computer
Solving Problems
E C K T H E C a B L E C O N N E C T I O N S
Drive Problems
Problems writing to a CD/DVD-RW drive
Optical drive problems
Hard drive problems
Mail, Modem, and Internet Problems
N T H E M O D E M D I a G N O S T I C S to O L
Solving Problems
Do not use these characters in filenames
Error Messages
Keyboard Problems
Computer does not start up
Lockups and Software Problems
Computer stops responding
Program stops responding
Windows XP
Solid blue screen appears
C K U P Y O U R F I L E S I M M E D I a T E L Y
Other software problems
Media Card Reader Problems
Run the Dell Diagnostics see Dell Diagnostics on
Memory Problems
Mouse Problems
Network Problems
Power Problems
Printer Problems
Scanner Problems
No sound from speakers
Sound and Speaker Problems
No sound from headphones
If the screen is blank
Video and Monitor Problems
If the screen is difficult to read
Troubleshooting Tools
Power Lights
Beep Codes
Code Description Suggested Remedy Repetitive Short Beeps
System Messages
Troubleshooting Tools
When to Use the Dell Diagnostics
Dell Diagnostics
Starting the Dell Diagnostics From Your Hard Drive
Option Function
Dell Diagnostics Main Menu
Option Function
Drivers
What Is a Driver?
Tab Function
Identifying Drivers
Reinstalling Drivers and Utilities
Troubleshooting Tools
Troubleshooting Tools
Restoring Your Operating System
Using Microsoft Windows System Restore
Using Dell PC Restore and Dell Factory Image Restore
Troubleshooting Tools
Troubleshooting Tools
Before you Begin
Using the Operating System Media
To reinstall Windows, you need the following items
Troubleshooting Software and Hardware Problems
Before You Begin
Removing and Installing Parts
Recommended Tools
Before Working Inside Your Computer
Turning Off Your Computer
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Removing the Computer Cover
Computer cover
Inside View of Your Computer
Optical drive Power supply
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Battery socket
Memory module Connector DIMM2 Connector DIMM3
System Board Components
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DC Power Connector P1 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23
Power Supply DC Connector Pin Assignments
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Memory
DC Power Connector P7 Pin Number Signal Name
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+12 Vadc Yellow
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Memory Installation Guidelines
Memory connector DIMM1
Installing Memory
113
Notch Crossbar
Cutouts
Removing Memory
Cards
115
PCI and PCI Express Cards
Card retention bracket
117
Alignment bar Fully-seated card Not fully-seated card
118
PCI Express x16 card Securing tab
119
PCI Express x1 card slot PCI Express x16 card slot
Screw
Alignment guide Filler bracket
Guide notch
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To Off
122
Bezel
If you removed an add-in network connector
Removing the Bezel
To On
Clamp insert Back of computer
Bezel grip
Align and insert the bezel clamps in the bezel insert
Replacing the Bezel
125
Clamp insert Back side of computer
126
Drives
Drive Interface Connectors
Connecting Drive Cables
Power cable
Recommended Drive Cable Connections
Hard Drives
Connecting and Disconnecting Drive Cables
Interface cable
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Hard drive Power cable
Screws
Removing and Installing Parts
131
Connector Drive bay
System board Screws
Removing and Installing Parts
133
Second hard drive Power cable
Optional System board Screws
Floppy Drive
135
Removing and Installing Parts
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Connector Floppy drive
Removing and Installing Parts
Drive panel insert optional
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Media Card Reader
Media Card Reader Data cable Power cable
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Connector FlexBay slot
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Optical Drive
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Optical drive Data cable
System board Screw holes Screws Connector Optical drive bay
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Screw holes
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Replacing the Battery
Battery
Battery release lever
Power Supply
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Replacing the Power Supply
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Panel
154
Removing the I/O Panel
Panel clamp Screw Cables
Processor Fan
Installing the I/O Panel
155
Assembly
Removing the Processor Fan/Heat Sink Assembly
156
Captive screws
157
Installing the Processor Fan/Heat Sink Assembly
Removing the Processor
Processor
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159
Installing the Processor
Processor cover Socket
Removing and Installing Parts
161
Removing the Chassis Fan
Chassis Fan
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163
Replacing the Chassis Fan
Removing the System Board
System Board
System Board Screws
Installing the System Board
165
Replacing the Computer Cover
167
Move the computer to the upright position
Computer cover tab Slot
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169
Specifications
Integrated network interface capable of 10/100
Communication
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Entering System Setup
System Setup
Overview
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System Setup Options
FIXED, Dvmt Dvmt by default
Off On On by default
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Boot Sequence
179
Clearing Forgotten Passwords
181
Clearing Cmos Settings
Cleaning Your Computer
Flashing the Bios
182
Mouse
Computer, Keyboard, and Monitor
183
CDs and DVDs
Dell Technical Support Policy U.S. Only
FCC Notice U.S. Only
Definition of Dell-Installed Software and Peripherals
Definition of Third-Party Software and Peripherals
FCC Class B
Product name Dell Vostro Model number
186
Company name Dell Inc
One Dell Way
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Contacting Dell
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Glossary
Glossary
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Index
Inside view, 105 stops responding
Index
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Problems battery, 59 beep codes
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USB
Booting to devices Using Windows Device Driver Rollback 212
213
Wizard, 68 reinstalling, 94 scanner, 77 System Restore
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