Contents
Main
Notes, Notices, and Cautions
Abbreviations, Acronyms, and Definitions
For a complete list of abbreviations, acronyms, and definitions, see the Glossary.
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1Safety Information
2About Your Computer
3Advanced Features
4Removing and Installing Parts
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5Technical Specifications 6Solving Problems
7Getting Help
8Additional Information
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Safety FirstFor You and Your Computer
When Working Inside Your Computer
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Protecting Against Electrostatic Discharge
Ergonomic Computing Habits
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Finding Information and Assistance
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Front View of Your Computer
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Connecting Devices
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Back View of Your Computer
Connecting Devices
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System Cables
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System Board Components
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System Board Labels
Front Panel Components
Service Manual
Front Panel Labels
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Advanced Features
System Settings
Entering System Setup
System Setup Screens
System Setup Navigation Keys
Changing the Boot Sequence
Network Operations
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Integrated Devices
Manageability
Dell OpenManage IT Assistant
Dell OpenManage Client Instrumentation
Downloading Systems Management Utilit ie s
Security
Chassis Intrusion Detection
Security Cable Slot and Padlock Ring
Password Protection
System Password
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Setup Password
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Jumper Settings
Installing and Configuring Software
TAPI
Installing a TAPI Device
Installing a TAPI Sound Card
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IEEE 1394 (FireWire)
Power Management
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Dell System Utilities
AutoShutdown
Asset Tag
Auto Power On
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Computer Cover
Opening the Computer Cover
Closing the Computer Cover
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Computer Memory
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Computer Memory Installation Guidelines
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Sample Configurations
Upgrading Computer Memory
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Removing a Memory Module
Installing a Memory Module
Removing Memory Riser Boards
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Installing Memory Riser Boards
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Disk Drives and Media
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Installing a CD, Zip, or Other Externally Accessible Drive
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Installing a Hard Drive
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EIDE Device Installation Guidelines
SCSI Device Installation Guidelines
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Expansion Cards
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Installing an Expansion Card
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Removing an Expansion Card
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Microprocessor Airflow Shroud
Removing the Microprocessor Airflow Shroud
Installing the Microprocessor Airflow Shroud
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Microprocessor
Installation Guidelines
Upgrading the Microprocessor(s)
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VRM
Removing a VRM
Installing a VRM
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Computer Battery
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Technical Specifications
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Finding Solutions
Power Prob lems
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Monitor Problems
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Video Problems
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Sound and Speaker Problems
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Printer Problems
Serial or Parallel Device Problems
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Mouse Problems
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Keyboard Problems
Diskette Drive Problems
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Hard Drive Problems
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Battery Problems
Expansion-Card Problems
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Network Problems
Recover From a Program That Is Not Responding
Restart a Computer That Is Not Responding
Repair a Wet Computer
Repair a Dropped or Damaged Computer
Hardware Conflicts
System Memory Problems
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Microprocessor Problem s
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System Board Problems
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Reset Corrupted BIOS Settings
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Dell Diagnostics
When to Use the Dell Diagnostics
Features
Before You Start Testing
Running the Dell Diagnostics
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Advanced Testing
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Messages and Codes
System Messages
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System Beep Codes
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Warning Messages
Diagnostics Messages
Diagnostic Lights
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SNMP Platform Event Traps
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Software Problems
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Operating System Compatibilit y
Multiple Microprocessor Compatibility
Input Errors
Error Messages
Device Drivers
Memory-Resident Programs
Program Conflicts
Memory Address Conflicts
Interrupt Assignment Conflicts
BIOS Recovery Utility
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Help Overview
Technical Assistance
Help Tools
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Problems With Your Order
Product Information
Returning Items for Warranty Repair or Credit
Before You Call
Diagnostics Checklist
Dell Contact Numbers
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Regulatory Notices
FCC Notices (U.S. Only)
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IC Notice (Canada Only)
CE Notice (European Union)
Battery Disposal
EN 55022 Compliance (Czech Republic Only)
VCCI Notice (Japan Only)
VCCI-A
MIC Notice (Republic of Korea Only)
Polish Center for Testing and Certification Notice
Wymagania Polskiego Centrum Bada i Certyfikacji
Pozostae instrukcje bezpieczestwa
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ENERGY STAR Compliance
Limited Warranty and Return Policy
Three-Y ear Limited Warranty (U.S. Only)
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Three-Y ear Limited Warranty (Canada Only)
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One-Year End-User Manufacturer Guarantee (Latin America and the Caribbean Only)
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"Total Satisfaction" Return Policy (U.S. and Canada Only)
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Glossary
