Contents
Setup Quick Reference Guide
Model Dcmtlf July U792G
Contents
Dell Technical Update Service
Reinstalling Software
Finding Information
Technical Support and Customer
AutoTech Service Automated Order-Status
Contents
Front View
About Your Computer
Back View
Vostro A100
Back Panel Connectors
Vostro A180
Quick Setup
Setting Up Your Computer
Setting Up Your Computer
Internet service
Installing Your Computer in an Enclosure
Connecting to the Internet
Microsoft Windows Vista Operating System
Setting Up Your Internet Connection
Transferring Information to a New Computer
Setting Up Your Computer
Processor
Specifications
MB for Intel Pentium Dual-Core processor
System Information Vostro A100 Vostro A180
10/100 communication
Interrupt levels Bios chip Nvram
Memory Vostro A100 Vostro A180
Type Integrated Intel integrated video GMA
Video Vostro A100
Than 512 MB
Audio
Expansion Bus Vostro A100 Vostro A180
PCI Express lane
PCI Express One
PCI Express lanes
Drives Vostro A100 Vostro A180
Connectors Vostro A100 Vostro A180
Two 7-pin connectors Four 7-pin connectors
System board connectors
One 34-pin connector
One 4-pin connector
Controls and Lights Vostro A100 Vostro A180
Controls and Lights Vostro A100
Green light Power on state
Rear of computer
Yellow blinking light
Physical
Power
Environmental
15.2 to 3048 m -50 to 10,000 ft
Altitude
15.2 to 10,668 m -50 to 35,000 ft
Airborne contaminant level
Power Lights
Troubleshooting
Tools
Beep Codes
Code Description Suggested Remedy Repetitive
Code Description
DA T a Error The hard drive cannot read the data
Error Messages
T E N D E D M E M O R Y S I Z E H a S
Do not use these characters in filenames
Y B O a R D C L O C K L I N E F a I L U R E For
C E N S E D C O N T E N T I S N O T a C C E S S I B L E I N
OP E R a T I N G S YS T E M N O T F O U N D
See the program documentation for installation instructions
Click Uninstall
T R E a D Y Insert a disk into the drive and try again
System Messages
R D -D I S K D R I V E R E a D F a I L U R E
Dell Diagnostics
Troubleshooting Software and Hardware Problems
To start the Hardware Troubleshooter
Starting the Dell Diagnostics From Your Hard Drive
When to Use the Dell Diagnostics
Type 1 to start the CD menu and press Enter to proceed
Insert the Drivers and Utilities media
Power Problems
Troubleshooting Tips
Follow these tips when troubleshooting your computer
Ensure that the display is connected and powered on
Memory Problems
Reseat the memory modules see your
Run the Dell Diagnostics see Dell Diagnostics on
Lockups and Software Problems Computer does not start up
Computer stops responding
Program stops responding
Then reinstall the program
Program crashes repeatedly
Solid blue screen appears
Dell Technical Update Service
Other software problems
Troubleshooting
Drivers
Reinstalling Software
Identifying Drivers
Click Properties→ Device Manager
Click the Drivers tab→ Roll Back Driver
Using the Drivers and Utilities Media
At the Welcome Dell System Owner screen, click Next
Manually Reinstalling Drivers
Restoring Your Operating System
Using Microsoft Windows System Restore
Undoing the Last System Restore
Starting System Restore
Click Start
Click Undo my last restoration and click Next
Dell Factory Image Restore Windows Vista Only
Using Dell Factory Image Restore
Select Repair Your Computer
Click Dell Factory Image Restore
Using the Operating System Media Before you Begin
Click Finish to restart the computer
If the Install Windows message appears, click Exit
Reinstalling Windows
Operating System Media
Finding Information
Safety, Regulatory, Warranty, and Support
Document/Media/Label Contents Drivers and Utilities Media
Be found at support.dell.com
Documentation
Support.dell.com
Document/Media/Label Contents
Dell Technology Guide
Microsoft Windows License Label
Finding Information
Getting Help
Fill out the Diagnostics Checklist on
Obtaining Assistance
Technical Support and Customer Service
Online Services
Automated Order-Status Service
AutoTech Service
Product Information
Problems With Your Order
Before You Call
Name Date
Diagnostics Checklist
For customers in the United States, call 800-WWW Dell
Contacting Dell
Getting Help
Beep codes
Index
Contacting Dell, 63
License label Media
Operating System media, 59 operating system product key
Operating system Dell Factory Image Restore, 56 media
Setup computer
Index
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