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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 mAugust WD741 Contents Solving Problems Using Microsoft Windows XP System Restore Resolving Software and Hardware Incompatibilities101 102104 105111 115116 118Contents 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 beClick 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 buttonsHow to Copy a CD or DVD Adjusting the PictureCopying CDs and DVDs Using Blank CDs and DVDs Helpful TipsUsing 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 SettingsConnecting to a Network Adapter Setting Up a Home and Office NetworkNetwork Setup Wizard Standby Mode Power ManagementHibernate Mode Power Options Properties Power Schemes TabAdvanced Tab IeeeHibernate Tab RAID Level 0 Configuration About Your RAID ConfigurationHyper-Threading RAID Level 1 Configuration Segment Hard driveSetting 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 ConfigurationCreating a RAID Level 1 Configuration Deleting a RAID VolumeConfiguring 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 DriveBattery Problems Troubleshooting TipsSolving Problems Drive Problems CD and DVD drive problemsHard drive problems Mail, Modem, and Internet ProblemsProblems writing to a CD/DVD-RW drive Solving Problems Error Messages Use these characters in filenamesMedia Card Reader Problems Keyboard ProblemsLockups and Software Problems Computer does not start upComputer stops responding Program stops respondingProgram is designed for an earlier Windows operating system Other software problemsSolid blue screen appears Memory Problems Mouse ProblemsNetwork Problems Power Problems Product Information GuidePrinter Problems Scanner ProblemsSound and Speaker Problems No sound from speakersNo 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 DescriptionLight Pattern Problem Description Suggested Resolution If the problem still exists, install aIf the problem persists, contact Dell Modules installed, removeIf there is an error message on your Screen identifying a problem with aInstalled on your computer Determine if a conflict exists byDell Diagnostics Main Menu Dell DiagnosticsOption Function Drivers What Is a Driver?Tab Function Reinstalling Drivers Using Windows XP Device Driver RollbackIdentifying Drivers Windows XPResolving 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 ComputerBefore Working Inside Your Computer Front View of the Computer System System shutdownBack View of the Computer Removing the Computer Cover Removing and Installing Parts Power supply Inside View of Your ComputerSystem Board Components Memory Memory OverviewAddressing Memory With 4-GB Configurations Securing clips Connector Installing MemoryTo processor Notches Memory module Cutouts Crossbars Cards Removing MemoryInstalling a PCI Card PCI CardsRelease tab Release tabs Removing and Installing Parts Removing a PCI Card PCI Express Cards Installing a PCI Express Card Release tabs Card retentionRelease tab card retention mechanism Piano bracket May not be present on all computersPCI Express X16 card Card Securing tab PCI Express Card slotRelease tab Removing and Installing Parts Removing a PCI Express Card Release tabs Lever on chassis wallDoor Piano bracket May not be present on all computers PCI ExpressRemoving 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 insertCenter drive Replacing the Drive-Panel InsertPanel tab Drive-panel insert Drives Replacing the Drive PanelGeneral Installation Guidelines Hard DriveHard 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 PartsAdding a Second Hard Drive Hard drive Hard drive bracket Floppy Drive Removing a Floppy DriveSliding 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 105Removing a CD/DVD Drive 106CD/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 111112 113 114 System Setup Overview115 50.8 cm/secSystem Setup Screens Entering System Setup116 117 118 System Setup OptionsRAID On 119 120 Monday through FridayUp from Hibernate or Off Remotely from SuspendBoot Sequence Option SettingsChanging Boot Sequence for the Current Boot 121Changing Boot Sequence for Future Boots 122Clearing Forgotten Passwords 123Clearing Cmos Settings Cleaning Your ComputerComputer, Keyboard, and Monitor 124Dell Technical Support Policy U.S. Only MouseFloppy Drive CDs and DVDsDefinition of Dell-Installed Software and Peripherals FCC Notices U.S. OnlyDefinition of Third-Party Software and Peripherals 126Class a Class B 127FCC Identification Information Contacting Dell128 Aruba 129Australia Sydney 130 131 Canada North York, OntarioCayman Islands Chile SantiagoColombia 132Costa Rica 133 134 Home and Small BusinessCorporate Germany Langen Website support.euro.dell.com135 136 Italy Milan Website support.euro.dell.comJamaica Area Codes Local Numbers, Toll-Free Numbers137 Korea Seoul138 Luxembourg Website support.euro.dell.comMacao Malaysia Penang Website support.ap.dell.com139 MontserratNetherlands Antilles Netherlands Amsterdam Website support.euro.dell.com140 141 142 09/091Southeast Asian and Pacific CountriesSwitzerland Geneva Website support.euro.dell.com 143Taiwan Website support.ap.dell.com 144 Trinidad/TobagoTurks and Caicos Islands Bracknell Website support.euro.dell.com145 BusinessVirgin Islands VenezuelaAppendix Index Index 147148 Index Index 149 Device Driver Rollback, 58 Files and Settings Transfer Booting to devices, 121 connectors, 66 Warranty Windows XP150 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