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The number of colors and resolution that a program displays depends on the capabilities of the monitor, the video controller and its drivers, and the amount of video memory installed in the computer.

S-video TV-out — A connector used to attach a TV or digital audio device to the computer.

SXGA — super-extended graphics array — A video standard for video cards and controllers that supports resolutions up to 1280 x 1024.

SXGA+ — super-extended graphics array plus — A video standard for video cards and controllers that supports resolutions up to 1400 x 1050.

system board — The main circuit board in your computer. Also known as the motherboard.

system setup — A utility that serves as an interface between the computer hardware and the operating system. System setup allows you to configure user-selectable options in the BIOS, such as date and time or system password. Unless you understand what effect the settings have on the computer, do not change the settings for this program.

T

TAPI — telephony application programming interface — Enables Windows programs to operate with a wide variety of telephony devices, including voice, data, fax, and video.

text editor — A program used to create and edit files that contain only text; for example, Windows Notepad uses a text editor. Text editors do not usually provide word wrap or formatting functionality (the option to underline, change fonts, and so on).

TPM — trusted platform module — A hardware-based security feature that when combined with security software enhances network and computer security by enabling features such as file and e-mail protection.

travel module — A plastic device designed to fit inside the module bay of a portable computer to reduce the weight of the computer.

U

UAC — user account control— Microsoft Windows Vista™ security feature that, when enabled, provides an added layer of security between user accounts and access to operating system settings.

UMA — unified memory allocation — System memory dynamically allocated to video.

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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 Connecting to a Network Adapter Power Options PropertiesConfiguring for RAID Using the Intel Matrix Setting Up Your Internet ConnectionNo sound from headphones Contents Media Card Reader ProblemsSound and Speaker Problems Windows operating system Solid blue screen appearsIf the screen is difficult to read Video and Monitor ProblemsDell Diagnostics Main Menu 100101 150 Replacing the Power Supply 152Installing the Processor Fan/Heat Sink 151189 207Contents Your system What Are You Looking For? Find it Here Warranty informationFinding Information Enter the Express Service Code to Use the Service Tag to identify yourComputer when you use Direct your call when contactingEducation customers can also use Updates appropriate for yourConfiguration 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 ejectFor more information Power buttonPower light Light in the center of this button indicates Perform an operating system shutdownBack View of the Computer Chassis with a padlock to prevent unauthorized Access to the inside of the computer. To useAllow you to secure the computer cover to Padlock rings, insert a commercially availableBack Panel Connectors Connector is on the card Extremely low bass extension. Systems not usingSpeakers in the surround sound setup 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 Follow these tips when you troubleshoot your computer Troubleshooting TipsBattery Problems 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 Computer stops responding Lockups and Software ProblemsComputer does not start up 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 System Board Components Memory module Connector DIMM2 Connector DIMM3Battery socket 106107 DC Power Connector P1 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 Power Supply DC Connector Pin Assignments108 109 110 111 DC Power Connector P7 Pin Number Signal NameMemory +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 Removing the Bezel If you removed an add-in network connectorBezel To OnBezel grip Clamp insert Back of computer125 Replacing the BezelAlign and insert the bezel clamps in the bezel insert Clamp insert Back side of computerDrives 126Power cable Connecting Drive CablesDrive Interface Connectors 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 156 Removing the Processor Fan/Heat Sink AssemblyAssembly 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 Integrated network interface capable of 10/100 Specifications169 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 Third-Party Software and Peripherals Definition of Dell-Installed Software and PeripheralsFCC Notice U.S. Only FCC Class BCompany name Dell Inc 186Product name Dell Vostro Model number 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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