Contents
Dell Vostro
W . d e l l . c o m s u p p o r t . d e l l . c o m
July DX333
Contents
Connecting to a Network Adapter
Power Options Properties
Configuring for RAID Using the Intel Matrix
Setting Up Your Internet Connection
No sound from headphones Contents
Media Card Reader Problems
Sound and Speaker Problems
Windows operating system Solid blue screen appears
If the screen is difficult to read
Video and Monitor Problems
Dell Diagnostics Main Menu
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Replacing the Power Supply 152
Installing the Processor Fan/Heat Sink
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Contents
Finding Information
What Are You Looking For? Find it Here Warranty information
Your system
Enter the Express Service Code to
Use the Service Tag to identify your
Computer when you use
Direct your call when contacting
Education customers can also use
Updates appropriate for your
Configuration
Other Dell customers
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Problem
Windows Vista, click Windows Vista Start button
Setting Up and Using Your Computer
Front View of the Computer
Can contain an optional optical drive
Optional CD/DVD eject
For more information
Power button
Power light Light in the center of this button indicates
Perform an operating system shutdown
Back View of the Computer
Chassis with a padlock to prevent unauthorized
Access to the inside of the computer. To use
Allow you to secure the computer cover to
Padlock rings, insert a commercially available
Back Panel Connectors
Connector is on the card
Extremely low bass extension. Systems not using
Speakers in the surround sound setup
Speakers with integrated amplifiers
Installing Your Computer in an Enclosure
Setting Up and Using Your Computer
Printer Cable
Setting Up a Printer
Connecting a USB Printer
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Playing CDs and DVDs
DVD player includes the following basic buttons
Adjusting the Volume
Adjusting the Picture
Copying CDs and DVDs
Setting Up and Using Your Computer
Maybe
Media Type Read Write Rewritable
Yes
Using a Media Card Reader Optional
SecureDigital Card SD/ MultiMediaCard MMC
Connecting Two Monitors
Connecting Two Monitors With VGA Connectors
May not be present on your computer Optional DVI adapter
Connecting a TV
TV-OUT connector
Standby Mode
Power Management Options in Windows XP
Changing the Display Settings
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 Configuration
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
Setting Up a Home and Office Network
Connecting to a Network Adapter
Network Setup Wizard
Network adapter connector
Connecting 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 Tips
Battery Problems
Solving Problems
Drive Problems
E C K T H E C a B L E C O N N E C T I O N S
Optical drive problems
Problems writing to a CD/DVD-RW drive
Mail, Modem, and Internet Problems
Hard drive 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
Error Messages
Do not use these characters in filenames
Keyboard Problems
Computer stops responding
Lockups and Software Problems
Computer does not start up
Program stops responding
Solid blue screen appears
Windows XP
Other 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 Y
Media Card Reader Problems
Memory Problems
Run the Dell Diagnostics see Dell Diagnostics on
Mouse Problems
Network Problems
Power Problems
Printer Problems
Scanner Problems
Sound and Speaker Problems
No sound from speakers
No sound from headphones
Video and Monitor Problems
If the screen is blank
If the screen is difficult to read
Power Lights
Troubleshooting Tools
Beep Codes
Code Description Suggested Remedy Repetitive Short Beeps
System Messages
Troubleshooting Tools
Starting the Dell Diagnostics From Your Hard Drive
Dell Diagnostics
When to Use the Dell Diagnostics
Dell Diagnostics Main Menu
Option Function
Option Function
Tab Function
What Is a Driver?
Drivers
Reinstalling Drivers and Utilities
Identifying Drivers
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
Using the Operating System Media
Before you Begin
To reinstall Windows, you need the following items
Troubleshooting Software and Hardware Problems
Recommended Tools
Removing and Installing Parts
Before You Begin
Turning Off Your Computer
Before Working Inside Your Computer
Removing the Computer Cover
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Computer cover
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Optical drive Power supply
Inside View of Your Computer
System Board Components
Memory module Connector DIMM2 Connector DIMM3
Battery socket
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Power Supply DC Connector Pin Assignments
DC Power Connector P1 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23
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DC Power Connector P7 Pin Number Signal Name
Memory
+12 Vadc Yellow
Memory Installation Guidelines
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Installing Memory
Memory connector DIMM1
Cutouts
Notch Crossbar
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Cards
Removing Memory
PCI and PCI Express Cards
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Card retention bracket
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Alignment bar Fully-seated card Not fully-seated card
PCI Express x1 card slot PCI Express x16 card slot
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PCI Express x16 card Securing tab
Guide notch
Alignment guide Filler bracket
Screw
To Off
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Removing the Bezel
If you removed an add-in network connector
Bezel
To On
Bezel grip
Clamp insert Back of computer
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Replacing the Bezel
Align and insert the bezel clamps in the bezel insert
Clamp insert Back side of computer
Drives
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Power cable
Connecting Drive Cables
Drive Interface Connectors
Recommended Drive Cable Connections
Interface cable
Connecting and Disconnecting Drive Cables
Hard Drives
Screws
Hard drive Power cable
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Removing and Installing Parts
System board Screws
Connector Drive bay
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Removing and Installing Parts
Optional System board Screws
Second hard drive Power cable
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Floppy Drive
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Removing and Installing Parts
Connector Floppy drive
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Removing and Installing Parts
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Drive panel insert optional
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Media Card Reader Data cable Power cable
Media Card Reader
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Connector FlexBay slot
Optical Drive
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System board Screw holes Screws Connector Optical drive bay
Optical drive Data cable
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Screw holes
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Battery
Replacing the Battery
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Power Supply
Battery release lever
Replacing the Power Supply
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Panel
153
Panel clamp Screw Cables
Removing the I/O Panel
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Installing the I/O Panel
Processor Fan
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Removing the Processor Fan/Heat Sink Assembly
Assembly
Captive screws
Installing the Processor Fan/Heat Sink Assembly
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Processor
Removing the Processor
Processor cover Socket
Installing the Processor
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Removing and Installing Parts
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Chassis Fan
Removing the Chassis Fan
Replacing the Chassis Fan
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System Board
Removing the System Board
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Installing the System Board
System Board Screws
Replacing the Computer Cover
Computer cover tab Slot
Move the computer to the upright position
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Integrated network interface capable of 10/100
Specifications
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Communication
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Overview
System Setup
Entering System Setup
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System Setup Options
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Off On On by default
FIXED, Dvmt Dvmt by default
Boot Sequence
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Clearing Forgotten Passwords
Clearing Cmos Settings
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Flashing the Bios
Cleaning Your Computer
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Computer, Keyboard, and Monitor
Mouse
Dell Technical Support Policy U.S. Only
CDs and DVDs
Definition of Third-Party Software and Peripherals
Definition of Dell-Installed Software and Peripherals
FCC Notice U.S. Only
FCC Class B
Company name Dell Inc
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Product name Dell Vostro Model number
One Dell Way
Contacting Dell
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Glossary
Glossary
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Inside view, 105 stops responding
Index
Index
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Problems battery, 59 beep codes
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Booting to devices Using Windows Device Driver Rollback 212
USB
Wizard, 68 reinstalling, 94 scanner, 77 System Restore
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