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