Dell 200 owner manual Using the Operating System Media, Before you Begin

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4To access the recovery options, log on as a local user. To access the command prompt, type administrator in the User name field, then click OK.

5Click Dell Factory Image Restore.

NOTE: Depending upon your configuration, you may need to select Dell Factory Tools, then Dell Factory Image Restore.

The Dell Factory Image Restore welcome screen appears.

6Click Next.

The Confirm Data Deletion screen appears.

NOTICE: If you do not want to proceed with Factory Image Restore, click Cancel.

7Click the checkbox to confirm that you want to continue reformatting the hard drive and restoring the system software to the factory condition, then click Next.

The restore process begins and may take five or more minutes to complete. A message appears when the operating system and factory-installed applications have been restored to factory condition.

8Click Finish to reboot the system.

Using the Operating System Media

Before you Begin

If you are considering reinstalling the Windows operating system to correct a problem with a newly installed driver, first try using Windows Device Driver Rollback. See "Reinstalling Drivers and Utilities" on page 90. If Device Driver Rollback does not resolve the problem, then use System Restore to return your operating system to the operating state it was in before you installed the new device driver. See "Using Microsoft Windows System Restore" on page 94.

NOTICE: Before performing the installation, back up all data files on your primary hard drive. For conventional hard drive configurations, the primary hard drive is the first drive detected by the computer.

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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 Finding Information What Are You Looking For? Find it Here Warranty informationYour system 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 customersIcon ProblemWindows Vista, click Windows Vista Start button 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 Printer Cable Setting Up a PrinterConnecting a USB Printer Page Playing CDs and DVDs DVD player includes the following basic buttons Adjusting the VolumeAdjusting the Picture Copying CDs and DVDs Setting Up and Using Your Computer Maybe Media Type Read Write RewritableYes Using a Media Card Reader Optional SecureDigital Card SD/ MultiMediaCard MMC Connecting Two Monitors Connecting Two Monitors With VGA ConnectorsMay not be present on your computer Optional DVI adapter Connecting a TVTV-OUT connector Standby Mode Power Management Options in Windows XPChanging 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 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 Starting the Dell Diagnostics From Your Hard Drive Dell DiagnosticsWhen to Use the Dell Diagnostics Dell Diagnostics Main Menu Option FunctionOption Function Tab Function What Is a Driver?Drivers 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 Recommended Tools Removing and Installing PartsBefore You Begin Turning Off Your Computer Before Working Inside Your ComputerRemoving the Computer Cover 103Computer cover 105 Optical drive Power supplyInside View of Your Computer System Board Components Memory module Connector DIMM2 Connector DIMM3Battery socket 106107 108 Power Supply DC Connector Pin AssignmentsDC Power Connector P1 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 109 110 111 DC Power Connector P7 Pin Number Signal NameMemory +12 Vadc YellowMemory Installation Guidelines 112113 Installing MemoryMemory connector DIMM1 Cutouts Notch Crossbar115 CardsRemoving Memory PCI and PCI Express Cards 117 Card retention bracket118 Alignment bar Fully-seated card Not fully-seated cardPCI Express x1 card slot PCI Express x16 card slot 119PCI Express x16 card Securing tab Guide notch Alignment guide Filler bracketScrew 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 ConnectionsInterface cable Connecting and Disconnecting Drive CablesHard Drives Screws Hard drive Power cable129 Removing and Installing Parts System board Screws Connector Drive bay131 Removing and Installing Parts Optional System board Screws Second hard drive Power cable133 Floppy Drive 135 Removing and Installing Parts Connector Floppy drive 137Removing and Installing Parts 139 Drive panel insert optional140 Media Card Reader Data cable Power cableMedia Card Reader 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 Battery151 Power SupplyBattery release lever Replacing the Power Supply 152Panel 153Panel clamp Screw Cables Removing the I/O Panel154 155 Installing the I/O PanelProcessor Fan 156 Removing the Processor Fan/Heat Sink AssemblyAssembly Captive screwsInstalling the Processor Fan/Heat Sink Assembly 157158 ProcessorRemoving the Processor Processor cover Socket Installing the Processor159 Removing and Installing Parts 161 162 Chassis FanRemoving the Chassis Fan Replacing the Chassis Fan 163System Board Removing the System Board165 Installing the System BoardSystem Board Screws Replacing the Computer Cover Computer cover tab Slot Move the computer to the upright position167 168 Integrated network interface capable of 10/100 Specifications169 Communication170 171 172 173 Overview System SetupEntering System Setup 175 System Setup Options 176177 Off On On by defaultFIXED, Dvmt Dvmt by default Boot Sequence 179 Clearing Forgotten Passwords Clearing Cmos Settings 181182 Flashing the BiosCleaning Your Computer 183 Computer, Keyboard, and MonitorMouse 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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