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floppy drive installing, 136 removing, 134

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hard drive installing, 130 installing second, 132 problems, 62 removing, 129

hardware beep codes, 82 conflicts, 100

Dell Diagnostics, 86

Hardware Troubleshooter, 100

hibernate mode, 36, 38, 40

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I/O panel replacing, 155

installing parts before you begin, 101 recommended tools, 101 turning off your computer, 102

Internet problems, 62

Internet connection about, 55 options, 55 setting up, 56

IRQ conflicts, 100

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keyboard problems, 66

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labels

Microsoft Windows, 12 Service Tag, 12, 15

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Media Card Reader installing, 140-141 problems, 70 removing, 140 using, 31

memory installing, 113 problems, 71

messages error, 65

Index

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Contents

W . d e l l . c o m s u p p o r t . d e l l . c o m Dell Vostro July DX333 Contents Configuring for RAID Using the Intel Matrix Power Options PropertiesConnecting to a Network Adapter Setting Up Your Internet Connection Sound and Speaker Problems Media Card Reader ProblemsNo sound from headphones Contents Windows operating system Solid blue screen appears Dell Diagnostics Main Menu Video and Monitor ProblemsIf the screen is difficult to read 100 101 Installing the Processor Fan/Heat Sink Replacing the Power Supply 152150 151 207 189 Contents Finding Information What Are You Looking For? Find it Here Warranty informationYour system Computer when you use Use the Service Tag to identify yourEnter the Express Service Code to Direct your call when contacting Configuration Updates appropriate for yourEducation customers can also use Other Dell customers Icon ProblemWindows Vista, click Windows Vista Start button Front View of the Computer Setting Up and Using Your Computer Optional CD/DVD eject Can contain an optional optical drive Power light Light in the center of this button indicates Power buttonFor more information Perform an operating system shutdown Back View of the Computer Allow you to secure the computer cover to Access to the inside of the computer. To useChassis with a padlock to prevent unauthorized Padlock rings, insert a commercially available Back Panel Connectors Speakers in the surround sound setup Extremely low bass extension. Systems not usingConnector is on the card Speakers with integrated amplifiers Installing Your Computer in an Enclosure Setting Up and Using Your Computer Printer Cable Setting Up a PrinterConnecting a USB Printer Page Playing CDs and DVDs DVD player includes the following basic buttons Adjusting the VolumeAdjusting the Picture Copying CDs and DVDs Setting Up and Using Your Computer Maybe Media Type Read Write RewritableYes Using a Media Card Reader Optional SecureDigital Card SD/ MultiMediaCard MMC Connecting Two Monitors With VGA Connectors Connecting Two Monitors May not be present on your computer Optional DVI adapter Connecting a TVTV-OUT connector Standby Mode Power Management Options in Windows XPChanging the Display Settings Hibernate Mode Power Options Properties Power Management Options in Windows Vista Standby Mode Power Plan Properties Enabling SpeedStep Technology RAID Level 1 Configuration About RAID Configurations Configuring Your Hard Drives for RAID Configuring for RAID Using the Intel Option ROM Utility Configuring for RAID Using the Intel Matrix Storage Manager Setting Up and Using Your Computer Page Setting Up and Using Your Computer Transferring Information to a New Computer Setting Up and Using Your Computer Setting Up and Using Your Computer Setting Up and Using Your Computer Connecting to a Network Adapter Setting Up a Home and Office Network Network adapter connector Network Setup Wizard Connecting to the Internet Setting Up Your Internet Connection Setting Up and Using Your Computer Setting Up and Using Your Computer Battery Problems Troubleshooting TipsFollow these tips when you troubleshoot your computer Solving Problems E C K T H E C a B L E C O N N E C T I O N S Drive Problems Problems writing to a CD/DVD-RW drive Optical drive problems Hard drive problems Mail, Modem, and Internet Problems N T H E M O D E M D I a G N O S T I C S to O L Solving Problems Do not use these characters in filenames Error Messages Keyboard Problems Computer does not start up Lockups and Software ProblemsComputer stops responding Program stops responding Windows XP Solid blue screen appears C K U P Y O U R F I L E S I M M E D I a T E L Y Other software problems Media Card Reader Problems Run the Dell Diagnostics see Dell Diagnostics on Memory Problems Mouse Problems Network Problems Power Problems Printer Problems Scanner Problems No sound from speakers Sound and Speaker Problems No sound from headphones If the screen is blank Video and Monitor Problems If the screen is difficult to read Troubleshooting Tools Power Lights Beep Codes Code Description Suggested Remedy Repetitive Short Beeps System Messages Troubleshooting Tools Starting the Dell Diagnostics From Your Hard Drive Dell DiagnosticsWhen to Use the Dell Diagnostics Option Function Dell Diagnostics Main Menu Option Function Tab Function What Is a Driver?Drivers Identifying Drivers Reinstalling Drivers and Utilities Troubleshooting Tools Troubleshooting Tools Restoring Your Operating System Using Microsoft Windows System Restore Using Dell PC Restore and Dell Factory Image Restore Troubleshooting Tools Troubleshooting Tools Before you Begin Using the Operating System Media To reinstall Windows, you need the following items Troubleshooting Software and Hardware Problems Recommended Tools Removing and Installing PartsBefore You Begin Before Working Inside Your Computer Turning Off Your Computer 103 Removing the Computer Cover Computer cover 105 Optical drive Power supplyInside View of Your Computer Battery socket Memory module Connector DIMM2 Connector DIMM3System Board Components 106 107 108 Power Supply DC Connector Pin AssignmentsDC Power Connector P1 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 109 110 Memory DC Power Connector P7 Pin Number Signal Name111 +12 Vadc Yellow 112 Memory Installation Guidelines 113 Installing MemoryMemory connector DIMM1 Notch Crossbar Cutouts 115 CardsRemoving Memory PCI and PCI Express Cards Card retention bracket 117 Alignment bar Fully-seated card Not fully-seated card 118 PCI Express x1 card slot PCI Express x16 card slot 119PCI Express x16 card Securing tab Guide notch Alignment guide Filler bracketScrew 121 To Off 122 Bezel If you removed an add-in network connectorRemoving the Bezel To On Clamp insert Back of computer Bezel grip Align and insert the bezel clamps in the bezel insert Replacing the Bezel125 Clamp insert Back side of computer 126 Drives Drive Interface Connectors Connecting Drive CablesPower cable Recommended Drive Cable Connections Interface cable Connecting and Disconnecting Drive CablesHard Drives Screws Hard drive Power cable129 Removing and Installing Parts System board Screws Connector Drive bay131 Removing and Installing Parts Optional System board Screws Second hard drive Power cable133 Floppy Drive 135 Removing and Installing Parts 137 Connector Floppy drive Removing and Installing Parts Drive panel insert optional 139 140 Media Card Reader Data cable Power cableMedia Card Reader 141 Connector FlexBay slot 143 Optical Drive 144 145 Optical drive Data cable System board Screw holes Screws Connector Optical drive bay 147 Screw holes 149 Replacing the Battery Battery 151 Power SupplyBattery release lever 152 Replacing the Power Supply 153 Panel Panel clamp Screw Cables Removing the I/O Panel154 155 Installing the I/O PanelProcessor Fan Assembly Removing the Processor Fan/Heat Sink Assembly156 Captive screws 157 Installing the Processor Fan/Heat Sink Assembly 158 ProcessorRemoving the Processor Processor cover Socket Installing the Processor159 Removing and Installing Parts 161 162 Chassis FanRemoving the Chassis Fan 163 Replacing the Chassis Fan Removing the System Board System Board 165 Installing the System BoardSystem Board Screws Replacing the Computer Cover Computer cover tab Slot Move the computer to the upright position167 168 169 SpecificationsIntegrated network interface capable of 10/100 Communication 170 171 172 173 Overview System SetupEntering System Setup 175 176 System Setup Options 177 Off On On by defaultFIXED, Dvmt Dvmt by default Boot Sequence 179 Clearing Forgotten Passwords 181 Clearing Cmos Settings 182 Flashing the BiosCleaning Your Computer 183 Computer, Keyboard, and MonitorMouse CDs and DVDs Dell Technical Support Policy U.S. Only FCC Notice U.S. Only Definition of Dell-Installed Software and PeripheralsDefinition of Third-Party Software and Peripherals FCC Class B Product name Dell Vostro Model number 186Company name Dell Inc One Dell Way 187 Contacting Dell 188 Glossary Glossary 190 191 192 193 194 195 196 197 198 199 200 201 202 203 204 205 206 Index Inside view, 105 stops responding Index 209 210 Problems battery, 59 beep codes 211 USB Booting to devices Using Windows Device Driver Rollback 212 213 Wizard, 68 reinstalling, 94 scanner, 77 System Restore 214