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Connectors

Processor

one 775-pin connector

Memory

four 240-pin connectors

Power 12V

one 4-pin connector

Power

one 24-pin connector

 

 

Controls and Lights

 

 

 

Front of computer:

 

Power button

push button

Power light

blue light — Blinking blue in sleep state; solid blue

 

for power-on state

 

amber light — The blinking amber indicates a

 

problem with the system board. A solid amber light

 

when the system does not boot indicates that the

 

system board cannot start initialization. This could be

 

a system board or a power supply problem (see "Power

 

Problems" on page 74).

Drive activity light

blue light — A blinking blue light indicates the

 

computer is reading data from or writing data to the

 

SATA hard drive or CD/DVD.

Rear of computer:

 

Link integrity light (on

green light — A good connection exists between the

integrated network adapter)

network and the computer.

 

off (no light) — The computer is not detecting a

 

physical connection to the network.

Network activity light (on

yellow blinking light

integrated network adapter)

 

 

 

Power

 

 

 

DC power supply:

 

Wattage

300 W

Maximum heat dissipation

162 W

 

NOTE: Heat dissipation is calculated by using the

 

power supply wattage rating.

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Appendix

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Contents Dell Vostro W . d e l l . c o m s u p p o r t . d e l l . c o mJuly DX333 Contents Power Options Properties Configuring for RAID Using the Intel MatrixConnecting to a Network Adapter Setting Up Your Internet ConnectionMedia Card Reader Problems Sound and Speaker ProblemsNo sound from headphones Contents Windows operating system Solid blue screen appearsVideo and Monitor Problems Dell Diagnostics Main MenuIf the screen is difficult to read 100101 Replacing the Power Supply 152 Installing the Processor Fan/Heat Sink150 151189 207Contents Your system What Are You Looking For? Find it Here Warranty informationFinding Information Use the Service Tag to identify your Computer when you useEnter the Express Service Code to Direct your call when contactingUpdates appropriate for your ConfigurationEducation customers can also use Other Dell customersWindows Vista, click Windows Vista Start button ProblemIcon Setting Up and Using Your Computer Front View of the ComputerCan contain an optional optical drive Optional CD/DVD ejectPower button Power light Light in the center of this button indicatesFor more information Perform an operating system shutdownBack View of the Computer Access to the inside of the computer. To use Allow you to secure the computer cover toChassis with a padlock to prevent unauthorized Padlock rings, insert a commercially availableBack Panel Connectors Extremely low bass extension. Systems not using Speakers in the surround sound setupConnector is on the card Speakers with integrated amplifiersInstalling Your Computer in an Enclosure Setting Up and Using Your Computer Connecting a USB Printer Setting Up a PrinterPrinter Cable Page Playing CDs and DVDs Adjusting the Picture Adjusting the VolumeDVD player includes the following basic buttons Copying CDs and DVDs Setting Up and Using Your Computer Yes Media Type Read Write RewritableMaybe Using a Media Card Reader Optional SecureDigital Card SD/ MultiMediaCard MMC Connecting Two Monitors Connecting Two Monitors With VGA ConnectorsTV-OUT connector Connecting a TVMay not be present on your computer Optional DVI adapter Changing the Display Settings Power Management Options in Windows XPStandby Mode Hibernate Mode Power Options Properties Power Management Options in Windows Vista Standby Mode Power Plan Properties Enabling SpeedStep Technology About RAID Configurations RAID Level 1 ConfigurationConfiguring 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 Page 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 Setting Up a Home and Office Network Connecting to a Network AdapterNetwork Setup Wizard Network adapter connectorConnecting to the Internet Setting Up Your Internet Connection Setting Up and Using Your Computer Setting Up and Using Your Computer Troubleshooting Tips Battery ProblemsFollow these tips when you troubleshoot your computer Solving ProblemsDrive Problems E C K T H E C a B L E C O N N E C T I O N SOptical drive problems Problems writing to a CD/DVD-RW driveMail, Modem, and Internet Problems Hard drive problemsN T H E M O D E M D I a G N O S T I C S to O L Solving Problems Error Messages Do not use these characters in filenamesKeyboard Problems Lockups and Software Problems Computer does not start upComputer stops responding Program stops respondingSolid blue screen appears Windows XPOther software problems C K U P Y O U R F I L E S I M M E D I a T E L YMedia Card Reader Problems Memory Problems Run the Dell Diagnostics see Dell Diagnostics onMouse Problems Network Problems Power Problems Printer Problems Scanner Problems Sound and Speaker Problems No sound from speakersNo sound from headphones Video and Monitor Problems If the screen is blankIf the screen is difficult to read Power Lights Troubleshooting ToolsBeep Codes Code Description Suggested Remedy Repetitive Short Beeps System Messages Troubleshooting Tools When to Use the Dell Diagnostics Dell DiagnosticsStarting the Dell Diagnostics From Your Hard Drive Dell Diagnostics Main Menu Option FunctionOption Function Drivers What Is a Driver?Tab Function Reinstalling Drivers and Utilities Identifying DriversTroubleshooting 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 Using the Operating System Media Before you BeginTo reinstall Windows, you need the following items Troubleshooting Software and Hardware Problems Before You Begin Removing and Installing PartsRecommended Tools Turning Off Your Computer Before Working Inside Your ComputerRemoving the Computer Cover 103Computer cover Inside View of Your Computer Optical drive Power supply105 Memory module Connector DIMM2 Connector DIMM3 Battery socketSystem Board Components 106107 DC Power Connector P1 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 Power Supply DC Connector Pin Assignments108 109 110 DC Power Connector P7 Pin Number Signal Name Memory111 +12 Vadc YellowMemory Installation Guidelines 112Memory connector DIMM1 Installing Memory113 Cutouts Notch CrossbarRemoving Memory Cards115 PCI and PCI Express Cards 117 Card retention bracket118 Alignment bar Fully-seated card Not fully-seated cardPCI Express x16 card Securing tab 119PCI Express x1 card slot PCI Express x16 card slot Screw Alignment guide Filler bracketGuide notch To Off 121122 If you removed an add-in network connector BezelRemoving the Bezel To OnBezel grip Clamp insert Back of computerReplacing the Bezel Align and insert the bezel clamps in the bezel insert125 Clamp insert Back side of computerDrives 126Connecting Drive Cables Drive Interface ConnectorsPower cable Recommended Drive Cable ConnectionsHard Drives Connecting and Disconnecting Drive CablesInterface cable 129 Hard drive Power cableScrews Removing and Installing Parts 131 Connector Drive baySystem board Screws Removing and Installing Parts 133 Second hard drive Power cableOptional System board Screws Floppy Drive 135 Removing and Installing Parts Connector Floppy drive 137Removing and Installing Parts 139 Drive panel insert optionalMedia Card Reader Media Card Reader Data cable Power cable140 141 Connector FlexBay slot Optical Drive 143144 145 System board Screw holes Screws Connector Optical drive bay Optical drive Data cable147 Screw holes 149 Battery Replacing the BatteryBattery release lever Power Supply151 Replacing the Power Supply 152Panel 153154 Removing the I/O PanelPanel clamp Screw Cables Processor Fan Installing the I/O Panel155 Removing the Processor Fan/Heat Sink Assembly Assembly156 Captive screwsInstalling the Processor Fan/Heat Sink Assembly 157Removing the Processor Processor158 159 Installing the ProcessorProcessor cover Socket Removing and Installing Parts 161 Removing the Chassis Fan Chassis Fan162 Replacing the Chassis Fan 163System Board Removing the System BoardSystem Board Screws Installing the System Board165 Replacing the Computer Cover 167 Move the computer to the upright positionComputer cover tab Slot 168 Specifications 169Integrated network interface capable of 10/100 Communication170 171 172 173 Entering System Setup System SetupOverview 175 System Setup Options 176FIXED, Dvmt Dvmt by default Off On On by default177 Boot Sequence 179 Clearing Forgotten Passwords Clearing Cmos Settings 181Cleaning Your Computer Flashing the Bios182 Mouse Computer, Keyboard, and Monitor183 Dell Technical Support Policy U.S. Only CDs and DVDsDefinition of Dell-Installed Software and Peripherals FCC Notice U.S. OnlyDefinition of Third-Party Software and Peripherals FCC Class B186 Product name Dell Vostro Model numberCompany name Dell Inc One Dell WayContacting Dell 187188 Glossary Glossary190 191 192 193 194 195 196 197 198 199 200 201 202 203 204 205 206 Inside view, 105 stops responding IndexIndex 209 Problems battery, 59 beep codes 210211 Booting to devices Using Windows Device Driver Rollback 212 USBWizard, 68 reinstalling, 94 scanner, 77 System Restore 213214
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