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Network adapter connector Service tag Floppy drive light Power light Power buttonW . d e l l . c o m s u p p o r t . d e l l . c o m Abbreviations and Acronyms Contents Advanced Troubleshooting Resolving Software and Hardware Incompatibilities Using Microsoft Windows XP System Restore Appendix Finding Information What Are You Looking For? Find It Here Warranty informationFinding Information Order status, warranty, and repair information Use the Service Tag toWhen you use Service Code to direct Printer Cable Setting Up a PrinterConnecting a USB Printer Setting Up and Using Your Computer USB connector on computer Connecting a Parallel Printer Connecting to a Network Adapter Setting Up a Home and Office Network Network Setup Wizard Connecting to the InternetClick Checklist for creating a network Click Connect to the Internet Setting Up Your Internet ConnectionIf you have a CD, click Use the CD I got from an ISP Playing CDs and DVDs DVD player includes the following basic buttons Adjusting the Volume 800 by 600 pixels Adjusting the PictureHow to Copy a CD or DVD Copying CDs and DVDs Helpful Tips Using Blank CDs and DVDsMedia Type Read Write Rewritable Click Hardware and click Device Manager Hyper-Threading Solving Problems Troubleshooting TipsBattery Problems Drive Problems Problems writing to a CD/DVD-RW drive CD and DVD drive problems Hard drive problems Mail, Modem, and Internet Problems Use these characters in filenames Error Messages Product Information Guide Ieee 1394 Device Problems Computer stops responding Keyboard ProblemsLockups and Software Problems Computer does not start up Solid blue screen appears Program stops respondingProgram crashes repeatedly Program is designed for an earlier Windows operating system Other software problems Memory Problems Mouse Problems Power Problems Network Problems Printer Problems Scanner Problems No sound from speakers Sound and Speaker Problems No sound from headphones Video and Monitor ProblemsIf the screen is blank If the screen is difficult to read Solving Problems Advanced Troubleshooting Diagnostic LightsLight Pattern Problem Description Suggested Resolution If the problem persists, contact Dell see If the problem persists or Problem Description Suggested ResolutionRemove the card, reinstall it see If the problem still exists, install a Ensure that the cables are properly Determine if a conflict exists byRestarting the computer see See Dell Diagnostics Main Menu Dell DiagnosticsOption Function Tab Function Identifying Drivers What Is a Driver?Reinstalling Drivers Drivers Manually Reinstalling Drivers Using Windows XP Device Driver RollbackRestoring Your Operating System Creating a Restore Point Using Microsoft Windows XP System RestoreRestoring the Computer to an Earlier Operating State Undoing the Last System Restore Using Dell PC Restore by SymantecEnabling System Restore Removing Dell PC Restore Dell Operating System CD Using the Operating System CDReinstalling Windows XP Before You Begin Resolving Software and Hardware Incompatibilities Turning Off Your Computer Removing and Installing PartsBefore You Begin Recommended Tools Before Working Inside Your Computer Front View Front and Back View of the Computer Back View Cable from your monitor into the blue connector Modem connector Computer cover Cover latch Back of computer Removing the Computer Cover Inside View of Your Computer CD/DVD audio connector J9C1 Floppy drive connector IDE drive connector CD/DVD driveConnector J6J1 J7J2 Main power connector J3J1 Internal speaker LS9J1 Password jumper Memory Memory Installation GuidelinesDDR Memory Overview Installing Memory Notch Memory module Cutouts Crossbar Securing clips Connector Cards Installing a PCI CardPCI Cards Card Card cutout Securing screw Filler bracket Not fully seated card Fully seated card Bracket Removing a PCI Card Front Panel Side hinges Front panel Top tab Removing the Front Panel Tabs Insert Removing the Front-Panel Insert Reattaching the Front Panel DrivesSide hinges Front panel Power Cable Connector General Installation GuidelinesConnecting Drive Cables Drive Interface Connectors Hard Drive Power cable Data cableRemoving a Hard Drive Small bracket tabs Drive bracket Drive bracket Installing a Hard Drive Floppy Drive Power cable Data cable Removing and Installing PartsRemoving a Floppy Drive Top bracket screw Drive bracket Floppy drive Installing a Floppy Drive Power cable Data cable CD/DVD Drive Data cable Power cableRemoving a CD/DVD Drive Installing a CD/DVD Drive Drive Alignment screws Adding a Second CD or DVD Drive Drive Securing screw Battery Replacing the Computer Cover Battery Battery socket Tab Removing and Installing Parts Specifications Audio Connectors Three Connector size PinsConnectors Video Wattage Connectors PS/2 keyboard and mousePower Information Backup battery Overview System Setup System Setup Screens Entering System Setup System System Setup Options COM3 Mode settingSystem Password option To Off, AT, PS/2, EPP, or ECP Remotely from Suspend Up from Hibernate or OffDisk Option Settings Boot SequenceChanging Boot Sequence for the Current Boot Changing Boot Sequence for Future Boots Clearing Forgotten Passwords Floppy Drive Cleaning Your ComputerComputer, Keyboard, and Monitor Mouse Dell Technical Support Policy U.S. Only Definition of 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