Optional sound card connector DVI video connector
TV-OUT connector
W . d e l l . c o m s u p p o r t . d e l l . c o m
PCI Express x16 card 1 slots
Abbreviations and Acronyms
Contents
Program is designed for an earlier Windows operating system
Mail, Modem, and Internet Problems
Addressing Memory With 4-GB Configurations
Using Microsoft Windows XP System Restore
Resolving Software and Hardware Incompatibilities
Before Working Inside Your Computer
Dell Technical Support Policy U.S. Only
Definition of Dell-Installed Software and Peripherals
Definition of Third-Party Software and Peripherals
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Contents
How to play CDs and DVDs
Tips on using Microsoft Windows
How to use standby mode and hibernate mode
Finding Information
Specifications, and white papers
Warranty, and repair information
How to use Windows XP
Click the topic that describes your problem
Connecting a USB Printer
Setting Up a Printer
Setting Up and Using Your Computer
Printer Cable
USB connector on computer
Connecting a Parallel Printer
Connecting Two Monitors With VGA Connectors
Connecting Two Monitors
VGA blue connector
Connecting a Television
Optional DVI adapter
Changing the Display Settings
Setting Up a Home and Office Network
Connecting to a Network Adapter
Network Setup Wizard
Connecting to the Internet
Setting Up Your Internet Connection
Click Checklist for creating a network
Click Connect to the Internet
Copying CDs and DVDs
If you have a CD, click Use the CD I got from an ISP
Using Blank CD-Rs and CD-RWs
How to Copy a CD or DVD
RecordNow
Click Exact Copy
Helpful Tips
Hyper-Threading
Click Hardware and click Device Manager
Setting Up and Using Your Computer
Battery Problems
Troubleshooting Tips
Drive Problems
Solving Problems
Problems writing to a CD/DVD-RW drive
CD and DVD drive problems
Hard drive problems
Mail, Modem, and Internet Problems
Use these characters in filenames
Error Messages
Ieee 1394 Device Problems
Lockups and Software Problems
Keyboard Problems
Computer does not start up
Computer stops responding
Program crashes repeatedly
Program stops responding
Program is designed for an earlier Windows operating system
Solid blue screen appears
Other software problems
Memory Problems
Mouse Problems
Power Problems
Network Problems
Printer Problems
Scanner Problems
No sound from speakers
Sound and Speaker Problems
No sound from headphones
Video and Monitor Problems
If the screen is blank
If the screen is difficult to read
Solving Problems
Electrical outlet and press the power
Diagnostic Lights
Advanced Troubleshooting
Has occurred Button
Normally, reinstall an additional
Modules installed, remove
Identified a faulty module or
If available, install properly working
If the problem persists, contact Dell see
Error exists Requirements exist see
Your computer see
Restarting the computer see
Hard drive, CD drive, and DVD
Dell Diagnostics
Drive see
Dell Diagnostics Main Menu
Drivers
What Is a Driver?
Identifying Drivers
Using Microsoft Windows XP System Restore
Reinstalling Drivers
Using Windows XP Device Driver Rollback
Restoring Your Operating System
Restoring the Computer to an Earlier Operating State
Creating a Restore Point
Undoing the Last System Restore
Using Dell PC Restore by Symantec
Resolving Software and Hardware Incompatibilities
Enabling System Restore
Before You Begin
Removing and Installing Parts
Recommended Tools
Turning Off Your Computer
Before Working Inside Your Computer
Front View
Front and Back View of the Computer
Blinking green The computer is in a power-saving state
Headphone connector
Blinking or solid amber See Power Problems on
Service Tag
Back View
USB mouse, plug it into a USB connector
USB printer, plug it into a USB connector
Connector to attach your subwoofer
Player, CD player, or VCR
Have a USB keyboard, plug it into a USB connector
Modem connector
Connector
Cable from your monitor into the blue connector
Computer cover Cover latch Back of computer
Removing the Computer Cover
Release lever CD or DVD drive Floppy drive
Inside View of Your Computer
Password jumper Pswrd J8J2
Main power Connector Jumper
J6C1 Battery socket Battery BT8F1 internal speaker
System Board Components
DDR Memory Overview
Memory
Installing Memory
Addressing Memory With 4-GB Configurations
Notch Memory module Cutouts Crossbar
Removing Memory
Cards
Securing screw Filler bracket Removing and Installing Parts
Installing a PCI Card
PCI Cards
Not fully seated card Fully seated card Bracket
Card Card cutout
Removing a PCI Card
PCI Express X16 cardPCI Express X1 card
PCI Express Cards
X16 card slot
Securing screw Filler bracket
Installing a PCI Express Card
Mechanism
Tab
Not fully seated card Fully seated card Bracket
Removing a PCI Express Card
Front Panel
Side hinges Front panel Top tab
Removing the Front Panel
Tabs Insert
Removing the Front-Panel Insert
Reattaching the Front Panel
Drives
Side hinges Front panel
Connecting Drive Cables
General Installation Guidelines
Drive Interface Connectors
Serial ATA Connector Interface cable Interface connector
Power cable
Power Cable Connector
Hard Drive
Removing a Hard Drive
Data cable Power cable
Drive bracket
Hard drive
Small bracket tabs Drive bracket
Installing a Hard Drive
Adding a Second Hard Drive
Screw
Drive slots Bracket tabs Front computer frame
Drive bracket
Floppy Drive
Power cable Data cable
Removing a Floppy Drive
Top bracket screw Drive bracket Floppy drive
Installing a Floppy Drive
CD/DVD Drive
Removing a CD/DVD Drive
Adding a Second CD or DVD Drive
Installing a CD/DVD Drive
Drive Securing screw
Drive Alignment screws
Second CD/DVD connector secondary drive
Battery
Replacing the Computer Cover
Battery Battery socket Tab
Removing and Installing Parts
Associative, write-back Sram
Specifications
Memory Type
Maximum memory
PCI Express lanes Appendix
Connectors Two Connector size Pins
Combo drive
Connector for headphones
Center/Low Frequency Effects LFE channel one front-panel
Amber light Blinking amber indicates a problem with an
Controls and Lights Power control Push button Power light
See Power Problems on
On state
Overview
System Setup
50.8 cm/sec
508 cm/sec
System Setup Screens
Entering System Setup
System Setup Options
System Password option
Mode setting
Allows a new system password to be assigned and verified
CtrlEnter when the computer starts is no longer available
Wakeup-capable modem receives a wake up signal
Default setting is Off
Skips certain configurations and tests
Weekdays every Monday through Friday
Option Settings
Boot Sequence
Changing Boot Sequence for the Current Boot
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Changing Boot Sequence for Future Boots
Clearing Forgotten Passwords
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Clearing Cmos Settings
Dell Technical Support Policy U.S. Only
Definition of Dell-Installed Software and Peripherals
FCC Notices U.S. Only
Definition of Third-Party Software and Peripherals
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Class a Class B
FCC Identification Information
Contacting Dell
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Mail finsupport@dell.com
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Sales
Fax calls from outside of France
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Country Code Customer Service Seoul, Korea
Technical Support servers
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Singapore Singapore Technical Support Dimension and Inspiron
Thailand Technical Support Optiplex, Latitude,
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Appendix
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Index
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Wizard, 27 reinstalling, 43 scanner, 33 System Restore
Wizards Network Setup Wizard, 16 Program Compatibility
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