Inside View of Your Computer | Dell 200 specs

Inside View of Your Computer

CAUTION: Before you begin any of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions in the Product Information Guide.

CAUTION: To guard against electrical shock, always unplug your computer from the electrical outlet before opening the cover.

power supply and fan

CD/DVD drive

hard drive

drive release latch

front-panel door

power button	heat sink assembly

Removing and Installing Parts

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Dell 200 owner manual Inside View of Your Computer

Contents

W . d e l l . c o m s u p p o r t . d e l l . c o m September TD649 Contents Solving Problems Resolving Software and Hardware Incompatibilities Using Microsoft Windows XP System Restore Addressing Memory With 4-GB Configurations Connecting and Disconnecting Drive CablesReplacing the External Modem Connector 107 100102 105 Contents What Are You Looking For? Find it Here Warranty information Finding InformationFinding Information Updates Use the Service Tag toWhen you use Order status, warranty, and repair information Click the topic that describes your problem Click the arrow iconFollow the instructions on the screen Finding Information Setting Up a Printer Setting Up and Using Your ComputerPrinter Cable Using a Media Card Reader Optional Connecting a USB PrinterUSB connector on computer USB printer cable Connecting a TV Optional Network adapter connector on computer Setting Up a Home and Office NetworkChanging the Display Settings Connecting to a Network Adapter Click Checklist for creating a network Connecting to the InternetNetwork Setup Wizard Setting Up Your Internet Connection Playing a CD or DVD Click Connect to the InternetIf you have a CD, click Use the CD I got from an ISP Setting Up and Using Your Computer CD player includes the following basic buttons Copying CDs and DVDs Adjusting the VolumeAdjusting the Picture How to Copy a CD or DVD Media Type Read Write Rewritable Using Blank CDs and DVDs Helpful Tips Power Management Standby ModeHibernate Mode Power Schemes Tab Power Options Properties Hibernate Tab Using Intel Viiv Quick Resume Technology OptionalUnderstanding Intel Viiv Technology Optional Advanced Tab Enabling the QRT Feature in System Setup Enabling the QRT feature in the Operating systemHyper-Threading Click Hardware and click Device Manager 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 Error Messages Ieee 1394 Device Problems Media Card Reader Problems Keyboard Problems Lockups and Software ProblemsComputer does not start up Program is designed for an earlier Windows operating system Computer stops respondingProgram stops responding Program crashes repeatedly Other software problems Memory Problems Mouse Problems Simultaneously press CtrlEsc to display the Start menuComputer Start the computer Power Problems Network Problems Printer Problems Scanner Problems No sound from speakers Sound and Speaker Problems Video and Monitor Problems No sound from headphonesIf the screen is blank If the screen is difficult to read Solving Problems Light Pattern Problem Description Suggested Resolution Diagnostic Lights Normally, reinstall an additional Remove the card, reinstall it seeIf the problem still exists, install a Modules installed, remove Screen identifying a problem with a Press the power buttonRemote control If there is an error message on your Option Function Dell DiagnosticsWhen to Use the Dell Diagnostics Dell Diagnostics Main Menu What Is a Driver? DriversTab Function Windows XP Reinstalling DriversUsing Windows XP Device Driver Rollback Manually Reinstalling Drivers Using Microsoft Windows XP System Restore Resolving Software and Hardware IncompatibilitiesRestoring Your Operating System Restoring the Computer to an Earlier Operating State Creating a Restore Point Undoing the Last System Restore Enabling System RestoreUsing Dell PC Restore by Symantec Removing Dell PC Restore Turning Off Your Computer Removing and Installing PartsBefore You Begin Recommended Tools Removing and Installing Parts Button Front and Back View of the ComputerFront View CD/DVD drive eject Front-panel door Remain connected, such as printers and keyboardsNo light The computer is turned off Steady green The computer is in a normal operating state Cards Appropriate connectorBack View Card slots Connector Line-in connector AttachedReliable operation Network activity light Removing the Computer Cover Security cable slot Cover release latch Computer cover Inside View of Your Computer Processor fan Connector Internal speaker Processor connector CPUPassword jumper Power DDR2 Memory Overview Memory Installing Memory Addressing Memory With 4-GB Configurations Notch Memory module Cutouts Crossbar Securing clips Connector Removing Memory Cards Installing a PCI Express Card X16 card X1 card PCI ExpressX16 card slot Retention arm tab Edge connector Securing slot Card connector Securing tab Seated Card not fully seated Card fully Bracket Removing a PCI Express Card Retention arm PCI Express card Edge connector Card connector Connecting Drive Cables DrivesCD/DVD drive Hard drive Serial ATA Connector Interface cable Interface connector Drive Interface ConnectorsPower Cable Connector Connecting and Disconnecting Drive Cables Hard Drive Power cable Removing a Hard DriveTabs Hard drive Tabs Drive Drive bracket Installing a Hard Drive Removing a CD/DVD Drive CD/DVD Drive CD/DVD drive Drive release latch Unpack the drive and prepare it for installation Installing a CD/DVD Drive Media Card Reader Removing a Media Card Reader Interface cable Removing and Installing Parts Media Card Reader Drive release latch Installing a Media Card Reader Interface cable Removing and Installing Parts Removing a Floppy Drive Floppy Drive Optional Floppy drive Drive release latch Disconnect the interface cable from the system board see Installing a Floppy Drive Removing and Installing Parts Screws Modem cable Pull tab Removing and Installing PartsModem Replacing the Modem Replacing the External Modem Connector Screw Battery Battery positive side Replacing the Battery Replacing the Computer Cover Removing and Installing Parts Specifications NIC One PCI Express lane Connector Connector size Pins Serial ATA Video Hole D-SUB connectorFloppy connector Processor power State Controls and Lights Power control Push button Power lightProblems on An explanation of the diagnostic light codes Overview System Setup Entering System Setup System Setup Screens100 101 System Setup Options Ahci or ATA mode102 103 Monday through Friday Password option104 Times 105 Boot SequenceOption Settings Changing Boot Sequence for the Current Boot 106 Changing Boot Sequence for Future Boots 107 Clearing Forgotten Passwords 108 Clearing Cmos SettingsCleaning Your Computer Computer, Keyboard, and Monitor CDs and DVDs Mouse Definition of Third-Party Software and Peripherals Definition of Dell-Installed Software and PeripheralsDell Technical Support Policy U.S. Only FCC Notices U.S. Only 111 Contacting Dell Argentina Buenos Aires 112Toll-free Antigua and Barbuda 113 114 592 818 115Chile Santiago China Xiamen 116 117 118 119 120 121 122 123 124 125 126 127 128 Index 129 Network Setup Wizard 131 Compatibility, 35 restore to previous operating Help and Support Center Booting to devices Video Problems Volume Adjusting 132Wizard Hardware Troubleshooter