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Expansion Bus

Bus type	PCI 32 bit
	PCI Express x1, x4, and x16
Bus speed	PCI: 33 MHz
	PCI Express:100 MHz
Bus throughput	PCI Express:
	x1 slot bidirectional speed - 500 MB/s
	x4 slot bidirectional speed - 2 GB/s
	x16 slot bidirectional speed - 8 GB/s
PCI
connectors	three
connector size	120 pins
connector data width (maximum)	32 bits
PCI Express
connector	one x1
connector size	36 pins
connector data width (maximum)	1 PCI Express lane
PCI Express
connector	one x4
connector size	98 pins
connector data width (maximum)	4 PCI Express lanes
PCI Express
connector	one x16
connector size	164 pins
connector data width (maximum)	16 PCI Express lanes

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Contents

Service Tag CD or DVD eject button CD or DVD activity light W . d e l l . c o m s u p p o r t . d e l l . c o m August WD741 Contents Solving Problems Using Microsoft Windows XP System Restore Resolving Software and Hardware Incompatibilities 101 102104 105 111 115116 118 Contents Finding Information What Are You Looking For? Find It Here Warranty informationFinding Information Service Tag and Microsoft Windows License Order status, warranty, and repair information UpdatesWhat Are You Looking For? Find It Here At premier.support.dell.com. The website may not be Click the arrow icon Click the topic that describes your problemFollow the instructions on the screen Setting Up and Using Your Computer Setting Up a PrinterPrinter Cable Connecting a USB Printer Connecting to the InternetUSB 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 Helpful Tips Using a Media Card Reader Optional Connecting Two Monitors TV-OUT connector VGA blue connector Connecting Two Monitors With VGA ConnectorsOptional DVI adapter Connecting a TV Changing the Display Settings Connecting to a Network Adapter Setting Up a Home and Office NetworkNetwork Setup Wizard Standby Mode Power ManagementHibernate Mode Power Options Properties Power Schemes Tab Advanced Tab IeeeHibernate Tab RAID Level 0 Configuration About Your RAID ConfigurationHyper-Threading RAID Level 1 Configuration Segment Hard drive Setting Your Computer to RAID-Enabled Mode Configuring Your Computer for RAIDSegment Configuring for RAID Using the Intel RAID Option ROM Utility Creating a RAID Level 0 Configuration Creating a RAID Level 1 Configuration Deleting a RAID Volume Configuring for RAID Using the Intel Application Accelerator Migrating to a RAID Level 0 Configuration Migrating to a RAID Level 1 Configuration Rebuilding a Degraded RAID Level 1 Configuration Creating a Spare Hard DriveTo Mark a Drive as a Spare Hard Drive To Remove Spare Marking From a Spare Hard Drive Battery Problems Troubleshooting TipsSolving Problems Drive Problems CD and DVD drive problems Hard drive problems Mail, Modem, and Internet ProblemsProblems writing to a CD/DVD-RW drive Solving Problems Error Messages Use these characters in filenames Media Card Reader Problems Keyboard Problems Lockups and Software Problems Computer does not start upComputer stops responding Program stops responding Program is designed for an earlier Windows operating system Other software problemsSolid blue screen appears Memory Problems Mouse Problems Network Problems Power Problems Product Information Guide 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 Light Pattern Problem Description Suggested Resolution If the problem still exists, install aIf the problem persists, contact Dell Modules installed, remove If there is an error message on your Screen identifying a problem with aInstalled on your computer Determine if a conflict exists by 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 Troubleshooting Tools Removing and Installing Parts Before You BeginRecommended Tools Turn 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 Removing and Installing Parts Power supply Inside View of Your Computer System Board Components Memory Memory Overview Addressing Memory With 4-GB Configurations Securing clips Connector Installing MemoryTo processor Notches Memory module Cutouts Crossbars Cards Removing Memory Installing a PCI Card PCI Cards Release tab Release tabs Removing and Installing Parts Removing a PCI Card PCI Express Cards Installing a PCI Express Card Release tabs Card retention Release tab card retention mechanism Piano bracket May not be present on all computers PCI Express X16 card Card Securing tab PCI Express Card slot Release tab Removing and Installing Parts Removing a PCI Express Card Release tabs Lever on chassis wall Door Piano bracket May not be present on all computers PCI Express Removing and Installing Parts Removing the Drive Panel Drive PanelsSliding plate lever Drive panel Removing the Drive-Panel Insert Drive-panel Insert tab Drive panel Drive-panel insert Center drive Replacing the Drive-Panel InsertPanel tab Drive-panel insert Drives Replacing the Drive Panel General Installation Guidelines Hard Drive Hard drive Removing and Installing Parts Power cable Hard drive cableRemoving a Hard Drive Installing a Hard Drive Hard drive Hard drive bracket Removing and Installing Parts Adding a Second Hard Drive Hard drive Hard drive bracket Floppy Drive Removing a Floppy Drive Sliding plate lever 100Floppy drive cable Sliding plate Media Card Reader Installing a Floppy Drive101 102 Removing a Media Card ReaderUSB cable Media Card Reader Not present on all computers 103 104 Installing a Media Card ReaderMedia Card Reader Screws CD/DVD Drive 105 Removing a CD/DVD Drive 106 CD/DVD drive Shoulder screws Removing and Installing Parts Installing a CD/DVD Drive107 108 Replacing the Battery Battery109 Replacing the Computer Cover Battery Battery socket Tab110 Specifications 111 112 113 114 System Setup Overview115 50.8 cm/sec System Setup Screens Entering System Setup116 117 118 System Setup OptionsRAID On 119 120 Monday through FridayUp from Hibernate or Off Remotely from Suspend Boot Sequence Option SettingsChanging Boot Sequence for the Current Boot 121 Changing Boot Sequence for Future Boots 122 Clearing Forgotten Passwords 123 Clearing Cmos Settings Cleaning Your ComputerComputer, Keyboard, and Monitor 124 Dell Technical Support Policy U.S. Only MouseFloppy Drive CDs and DVDs Definition of Dell-Installed Software and Peripherals FCC Notices U.S. OnlyDefinition of Third-Party Software and Peripherals 126 Class a Class B 127 FCC Identification Information Contacting Dell128 Aruba 129Australia Sydney 130 131 Canada North York, OntarioCayman Islands Chile Santiago Colombia 132Costa Rica 133 134 Home and Small BusinessCorporate Germany Langen Website support.euro.dell.com 135 136 Italy Milan Website support.euro.dell.comJamaica Area Codes Local Numbers, Toll-Free Numbers 137 Korea Seoul 138 Luxembourg Website support.euro.dell.comMacao Malaysia Penang Website support.ap.dell.com 139 MontserratNetherlands Antilles Netherlands Amsterdam Website support.euro.dell.com 140 141 142 09/091Southeast Asian and Pacific Countries Switzerland Geneva Website support.euro.dell.com 143Taiwan Website support.ap.dell.com 144 Trinidad/TobagoTurks and Caicos Islands Bracknell Website support.euro.dell.com 145 BusinessVirgin Islands Venezuela Appendix Index Index 147 148 Index Index 149 Device Driver Rollback, 58 Files and Settings Transfer Booting to devices, 121 connectors, 66 Warranty Windows XP150 Index