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Country (City)	Department Name or Service Area,	Area Codes,
International Access Code	Website and E-Mail Address	Local Numbers, and
Country Code		Toll-Free Numbers
City Code

Latin America	Customer Technical Support (Austin, Texas,	512 728-4093
	U.S.A.)
	Customer Service (Austin, Texas, U.S.A.)	512 728-3619
	Fax (Technical Support and Customer Service)	512 728-3883
	(Austin, Texas, U.S.A.)
	Sales (Austin, Texas, U.S.A.)	512 728-4397
	SalesFax (Austin, Texas, U.S.A.)	512 728-4600
		or 512 728-3772

Luxembourg	Website: support.euro.dell.com
International Access Code: 00	E-mail: tech_be@dell.com
Country Code: 352	Technical Support (Brussels, Belgium)	3420808075
	Home/Small Business Sales (Brussels, Belgium)	toll-free: 080016884
	Corporate Sales (Brussels, Belgium)	02 481 91 00
	Customer Care (Brussels, Belgium)	02 481 91 19
	Fax (Brussels, Belgium)	02 481 92 99
	Switchboard (Brussels, Belgium)	02 481 91 00

Macao	Technical Support	toll-free: 0800 105
Country Code: 853	Customer Service (Xiamen, China)	34 160 910
	Transaction Sales (Xiamen, China)	29 693 115

Malaysia (Penang)	Website: support.ap.dell.com
International Access Code: 00	Technical Support (Dell Precision, OptiPlex, and	toll-free: 1 800 88 0193
Country Code: 60	Latitude)
Country Code: 60
City Code: 4	Technical Support (Dimension, Inspiron, and	toll-free: 1 800 88 1306
City Code: 4	Electronics and Accessories)
	Electronics and Accessories)
	Technical Support (PowerApp, PowerEdge,	toll-free: 1800 88 1386
	PowerConnect, and PowerVault)
	Customer Service (Penang, Malaysia)	04 633 4949
	Transaction Sales	toll-free: 1 800 888 202
	Corporate Sales	toll-free: 1 800 888 213

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Contents

Power button W . d e l l . c o m s u p p o r t . d e l l . c o mPCI PCI Express x1 June NF132 Contents Advanced Troubleshooting Connecting and Disconnecting Drive Cables Using Microsoft Windows XP System RestoreResolving Software and Hardware Incompatibilities 100 Clearing Forgotten Passwords and Cmos Settings102 Glossary Index Contents Finding Information What Are You Looking For? Find It Here Warranty informationFinding Information Use the Service Tag to When you useService Code to direct Microsoft Windows License Label Click the arrow icon Click the topic that describes your problemFollow the instructions on the screen Finding Information Setting Up a Printer Connecting a USB PrinterSetting Up and Using Your Computer Printer Cable Connecting to the Internet USB connector on computer USB printer cable Setting Up Your Internet Connection Playing CDs and DVDs Adjusting the Volume DVD player includes the following basic buttons How to Copy a CD or DVD Adjusting the PictureCopying CDs and DVDs Using Blank CDs and DVDs Media Type Read Write Rewritable Using a Media Card Reader Optional Helpful Tips Setting Up and Using Your Computer Setting Up a Home and Office Network Connecting to a Network AdapterNetwork Setup Wizard Network adapter connector on computer Standby Mode Power ManagementHibernate Mode Power Options Properties Power Schemes Tab Advanced Tab Hyper-ThreadingHibernate Tab Setting Up and Using Your Computer Troubleshooting Tips Battery ProblemsDrive Problems Solving Problems CD and DVD drive problems Problems writing to a DVD-RW drive Mail, Modem, and Internet Problems Hard drive problems Error Messages Use these characters in filenames Media Card Reader Problems Keyboard Problems Lockups and Software ProblemsComputer does not start up Computer stops responding Program stops responding Program crashes repeatedlyProgram is designed for an earlier Windows operating system Solid blue screen appears Memory Problems Other software problems Mouse Problems Network Problems Power Problems Printer Problems Scanner Problems Sound and Speaker Problems No sound from speakers No sound from headphones Video and Monitor ProblemsIf the screen is blank If the screen is difficult to read Solving Problems Diagnostic Lights Light Pattern Problem Description Suggested Resolution Reinstall an additional module. Continue Reinstalled all modules without errorModule/memory connector placement Ensure that no special memory Devices installed on your computer Determine whether a conflict exists byThen restart the computer Repeat this process for each card. If Dell Diagnostics Main Menu Dell DiagnosticsOption Function Drivers What Is a Driver?Tab Function Reinstalling Drivers Using Windows XP Device Driver RollbackIdentifying Drivers Windows XP Resolving Software and Hardware Incompatibilities Manually Reinstalling DriversRestoring 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 Removing and Installing Parts Before You BeginRecommended Tools Turning Off Your Computer Before Working Inside Your Computer Front View of the Computer System System shutdown Back View of the Computer Removing the Computer Cover VGA video connectorCards the bottom slot cannot be used Inside View of Your Computer Security cable slot Cover release latch Removing and Installing Parts System Board Components Memory DDR2 Memory Overview Matched pair of memory modules in Dimm connectors 1 Memory connector closer to Securing clips Installing MemoryProcessor Removing and Installing Parts Cutouts Notch Memory module Cards Removing Memory Installing an Expansion Card Removing and Installing Parts Removing and Installing Parts Removing an Expansion Card Drives Connecting Drive CablesIDE Drive Addressing Power Cable Connector Drive Interface ConnectorsSerial ATA Connector Hard Drive Connecting and Disconnecting Drive CablesRemoving a Hard Drive Installing a Hard Drive Hard drive Release tabs Plastic hard-drive bracket Replace the computer cover Floppy Drive Removing a Floppy Drive Installing a Floppy Drive Media Card Reader Removing a Media Card Reader Media Card Reader Installing a Media Card Reader DVD Drive Installing a DVD Drive Removing a DVD Drive Battery Replacing the Battery Replacing the Computer Cover Removing and Installing Parts Removing and Installing Parts Processor Processor type SpecificationsSystem clock MHz data rate Video Type Integrated Appendix Connectors Two Connector size Pins PCI Express Connector One Connector size PinsPanel connector for headphones Audio Type Connectors System board connectors Primary IDE drive Controls and Lights Power control Push button Power lightSerial ATA FlexBay Drive 36.1 cm 14.2 inches 11.4 cm 4.5 inches39.9 cm 15.7 inches 07 kg 20 lb System Setup Entering System SetupSystem Setup Screen Overview System Setup Options System Drives Acoustics mode setting Quiet The hard drive operates at its most quiet settingSystem Password option Manufacturer Boot Sequence Option Settings Changing Boot Sequence for the Current Boot Changing Boot Sequence for Future Boots Clearing Forgotten Passwords and Cmos Settings Jumper Setting DescriptionJumper Locations Jumpered Unjumpered Appendix Clearing Password Settings Clearing Cmos Settings Cleaning Your Computer Computer, Keyboard, and MonitorMouse Floppy Drive Definition of Dell-Installed Software and Peripherals Dell Technical Support Policy U.S. OnlyCDs and DVDs 100 FCC Notices U.S. Only Definition of Third-Party Software and PeripheralsClass a Class B 101 FCC Identification Information Contacting Dell102 103 104 105 106 107 108 109 110 Area Codes Local Numbers, Toll-Free Numbers 111 112 113 114 115 116 117 118 119 Appendix Glossary Glossary 121 As the Product Key or Product ID 122 Glossary Glossary 123 124 Glossary Glossary 125 NIC See network adapter 126 Glossary Glossary 127 128 Glossary System Tray See notification area Glossary 129 130 Glossary Index Index 131 132 Index Index 133 Device Driver Rollback, 48 Files and Settings Transfer 134 Index