Dell E521 specifications Resolving Software and Hardware Incompatibilities

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10. Click Finish and restart your computer.

Resolving Software and Hardware Incompatibilities

If a device is not detected during the operating system setup or is detected but incorrectly configured, you can use the Hardware Troubleshooter to resolve the incompatibility.

To resolve incompatibilities using the Hardware Troubleshooter:

1.Click Start, then click Help and Support.

2.Type hardware troubleshooter in the Search field, then click the arrow to start the search.

3.Click Hardware Troubleshooter in the Search Results list.

4.In the Hardware Troubleshooter list, click I need to resolve a hardware conflict on my computer, and then click Next.

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Contents Model Dcsm Front View of the Computer About Your ComputerBack View of the Computer Back Panel ConnectorsBack to Contents Light Pattern Problem Description Suggested Resolution Advanced TroubleshootingPower Lights Diagnostic LightsCode Cause Beep CodesSystem Messages Diskette read failure Click the Change or Remove Program iconStarting the Dell Diagnostics Dell DiagnosticsIdentifying Drivers Dell Diagnostics Main MenuWhat Is a Driver? DriversWindows XP Reinstalling DriversUsing Windows XP Device Driver Rollback Manually Reinstalling DriversClick Start, then click Help and Support Resolving Software and Hardware IncompatibilitiesTurning Off Your Computer Before You BeginGetting Started Recommended ToolsBack to Contents Removing the Computer Cover Removing and Installing PartsMemory Memory Installation GuidelinesInstalling Memory Addressing Memory With 4-GB ConfigurationsRemoving Memory CardsPCI Cards Installing a PCI CardPage Removing a PCI Card PCI Express Cards Installing a PCI Express CardPage Removing a PCI Express Card Removing the Drive Panel Drive PanelRemoving the Drive-Panel Insert Installing the Drive-Panel InsertInstalling the Drive Panel Drives Connecting Drive CablesHard Drive Drive Interface ConnectorsConnecting and Disconnecting Drive Cables Removing a Hard Drive Installing a Hard DrivePage Adding a Second Hard Drive Floppy DriveRemoving a Floppy Drive Installing a Floppy Drive Removing a Media Card Reader Media Card ReaderInstalling a Media Card Reader Removing a CD/DVD Drive CD/DVD DriveInstalling a CD/DVD Drive Page Replacing the Battery BatteryPower Supply Replacing the Power Supply Removing the Processor ProcessorInstalling the Processor Page Removing the I/O Panel PanelRemoving the Processor Fan Installing the I/O PanelProcessor Fan Installing the Processor Fan System Board Screws System BoardRemoving the System Board Installing the System Board Installing the Computer CoverBack to Contents September 2006 Rev. A00 Specifications Controls and Lights ConnectorsDrives Environmental PowerPhysical Overview System SetupEntering System Setup System Setup ScreenOnboard Devices System Setup OptionsUnlocked Bypass isNot Set Setup & Boot Menu Boot SequenceOption Settings Changing Boot Sequence for the Current BootChanging Boot Sequence for Future Boots Clearing Forgotten PasswordsFlashing the Bios Clearing Cmos SettingsClick Save this program to disk, and then click OK System Board Components Technical OverviewInside View of Your Computer Pin Number Signal name AWG Wire Power Supply DC Connector Pin AssignmentsDC Power Connector P2 DC Power Connector P10