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NOTICE: To disconnect a network cable, first unplug the cable from your computer, and then unplug it from the network port or device.

2.Disconnect any telephone or telecommunication lines from the computer.

3.Disconnect your computer and all attached devices from their electrical outlets, and then press the power button to ground the system board.

NOTICE: Before touching anything inside your computer, ground yourself by touching an unpainted metal surface, such as the metal at the back of the computer. While you work, periodically touch an unpainted metal surface to dissipate any static electricity that could harm internal components.

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Contents Model Dcsm Front View of the Computer About Your ComputerBack View of the Computer Back Panel ConnectorsBack to Contents Power Lights Advanced TroubleshootingDiagnostic Lights Light Pattern Problem Description Suggested ResolutionSystem Messages Beep CodesCode Cause Diskette read failure Click the Change or Remove Program iconStarting the Dell Diagnostics Dell DiagnosticsWhat Is a Driver? Dell Diagnostics Main MenuDrivers Identifying DriversUsing Windows XP Device Driver Rollback Reinstalling DriversManually Reinstalling Drivers Windows XPClick Start, then click Help and Support Resolving Software and Hardware IncompatibilitiesGetting Started Before You BeginRecommended Tools Turning Off Your ComputerBack 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 PanelInstalling the Drive Panel Installing the Drive-Panel InsertRemoving the Drive-Panel Insert Drives Connecting Drive CablesConnecting and Disconnecting Drive Cables Drive Interface ConnectorsHard Drive 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 Power Supply BatteryReplacing the Battery Replacing the Power Supply Removing the Processor ProcessorInstalling the Processor Page Removing the I/O Panel PanelProcessor Fan Installing the I/O PanelRemoving the Processor Fan Installing the Processor Fan Removing the System Board System BoardSystem Board Screws Installing the System Board Installing the Computer CoverBack to Contents September 2006 Rev. A00 Specifications Drives ConnectorsControls and Lights Physical PowerEnvironmental Entering System Setup System SetupSystem Setup Screen OverviewOnboard Devices System Setup OptionsNot Set Bypass isUnlocked Option Settings Boot SequenceChanging Boot Sequence for the Current Boot Setup & Boot MenuChanging Boot Sequence for Future Boots Clearing Forgotten PasswordsFlashing the Bios Clearing Cmos SettingsClick Save this program to disk, and then click OK Inside View of Your Computer Technical OverviewSystem Board Components Pin Number Signal name AWG Wire Power Supply DC Connector Pin AssignmentsDC Power Connector P2 DC Power Connector P10