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14If you installed a sound card:

a Enter system setup (see "System Setup" on page 172), go to Onboard Devices and select Integrated Audio, and then change the setting to Off.

b Connect external audio devices to the sound card’s connectors. Do not connect external audio devices to the microphone, speaker/headphone, or line-in connectors on the back panel (see "Back Panel Connectors" on page 19).

15If you installed an add-in network adapter and want to disable the integrated network adapter:

a Enter system setup (see "System Setup" on page 172), go to Onboard Devices and select Integrated NIC, and then change the setting to Off.

b Connect the network cable to the add-in network adapter’s connectors. Do not connect the network cable to the integrated connector on the back panel (see "Back Panel Connectors" on page 19).

16Install any drivers required for the card as described in the card documentation.

Removing a PCI/PCI Express Card

1Follow the procedures in "Before You Begin" on page 101.

2Remove the computer cover (see "Removing the Computer Cover" on page 103).

3Remove the support bracket (see "Removing the Support Bracket" on page 104).

4Lift the card retention bracket.

5If you are replacing a card that is already installed in the computer, remove the card.

If necessary, disconnect any cables connected to the card.

•For PCI card, grasp the card by its top corners, and ease it out of its connector.

•For PCI Express card, pull the securing tab, grasp the card by its top corners, and then ease it out of its connector.

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W . d e l l . c o m s u p p o r t . d e l l . c o m Abbreviations and Acronyms Contents One Monitor With a DVI Connector Connecting Two Monitors With VGAChanging the Display Settings Power Management OptionsCD and DVD drive problems Setting Up Your Internet ConnectionMail, Modem, and Internet Problems Keyboard ProblemsNo sound from headphones Video and Monitor Problems Sound and Speaker ProblemsDell Diagnostics Main Menu Reinstalling Drivers and Utilities ContentsMemory Installation Guidelines 112 Using the Operating System CDResolving Software and Hardware 101Connecting and Disconnecting Drive Cables Drive Interface ConnectorsInstalling a Second Hard Drive Optional Replacing the Power SupplyClearing Forgotten Passwords 176 Changing Boot Sequence for167 172Automated Order-Status Service Technical Support and Customer ServiceFinding Information What Are You Looking For? Find it Here Warranty informationYour system May varyYour call when contacting support Use the Service Tag to identify yourWhat Are You Looking For? CodeProvides critical updates for your Reinstall the DSS utility. DSSYour computer and operating System and installs the updates What Are You Looking For? Find it HereFiles Problem and press EnterFollow the instructions on the screen Front View of the Computer Setting Up and Using Your ComputerPower button Service Tag Located on top of the chassis towards the rearPower light FlexBay open/closeBack View of the Computer Power connector Power supply LEDCard slots Padlock ringsConnector Back Panel ConnectorsLight Microphone ConnectorsUSB VGA videoInstalling Your Computer in an Enclosure Setting Up and Using Your Computer Connecting a USB Printer Setting Up a PrinterPrinter Cable USB connector on USB printer Computer Printer Cable Playing CDs and DVDs CD player includes the following basic buttons Adjusting the Picture Adjusting the VolumeCopying CDs and DVDs How to Copy a CD or DVDTo copy the CD or DVD Using Blank CDs and DVDsMedia Type Read Write Rewritable Helpful TipsUsing a Media Card Reader Optional To use the Media Card Reader Connecting Two Monitors With VGA Connectors Connecting Two MonitorsMay not be present on your computer Connecting a TVChanging the Display Settings Power ManagementPower Management Options in Microsoft Windows XP Standby ModeHibernate Mode Power Schemes Tab Power Options PropertiesAdvanced Tab Power Management Options in Windows VistaHibernate Tab Balanced Power Saver High Performance Standby ModePower Plan Properties Hibernate ModeBalanced Power Saver High Performance Advanced Tab Enabling Cool ’n’ Quiet TechnologyRAID Level 1 Configuration About RAID Configurations For Windows Vista onlyConfiguring Your Hard Drives for RAID Using the Nvidia MediaShield ROM Utility Rebuilding a RAID Configuration Using Nvidia MediaShieldTransferring Information to a New Computer To transfer data to the new computer Connecting to a Network Adapter Setting Up a Home and Office NetworkNetwork Setup Wizard Setting Up Your Internet Connection Connecting to the InternetSetting Up and Using Your Computer Setting Up and Using Your Computer Setting Up and Using Your Computer Battery Problems Troubleshooting TipsSolving Problems Windows XP Click Start and click My Computer Windows Vista Drive ProblemsProblems writing to a CD/DVD-RW drive CD and DVD drive problemsHard drive problems Mail, Modem, and Internet ProblemsN T H E M O D E M H E L P E R D I a G N O S T I C S Error Messages Do not use these characters in filenames Lockups and Software Problems Keyboard ProblemsComputer does not start up Program stops responding Computer stops respondingProgram crashes repeatedly Windows XP Solid blue screen appearsWindows Follow the instructions on the screen C K U P Y O U R F I L E S I M M E D I a T E L Y Other software problemsMedia Card Reader Problems Memory Problems Mouse Problems Network Problems Power Problems Printer Problems E C K T H E P R I N T E R C a B L E C O N N E C T I O N S Scanner Problems No sound from speakers Sound and Speaker ProblemsNo sound from headphones If the screen is blank Video and Monitor ProblemsIf the screen is difficult to read Solving Problems Troubleshooting Tools Power LightsCode Description Suggested Remedy Repetitive short Beeps Beep CodesRepetitive short Beeps Code DescriptionSystem Messages Troubleshooting Tools When to Use the Dell Diagnostics Dell DiagnosticsStarting the Dell Diagnostics From Your Hard Drive Option Function Dell Diagnostics Main MenuOptionFunction Drivers What Is a Driver?Identifying Drivers Using Windows Device Driver Rollback Reinstalling Drivers and UtilitiesWindows Vista Click Start and right-click Computer Using the Drivers and Utilities media Manually Reinstalling Drivers Resolving Software and Hardware Incompatibilities Restoring Your Operating System Creating a Restore Point Windows XP Using Microsoft Windows System RestoreClick Next and follow the remaining on-screen prompts Tasks list, click System Protection Click CreateRestoring the Computer to an Earlier Operating State Using Dell PC Restore Select a keyboard layout and click Next Click Finish to reboot the system Removing Dell PC Restore Before You Begin Using the Operating System CDReinstalling Windows XP or Windows Vista 100 Before You Begin Removing and Installing PartsRecommended Tools 101Before Working Inside Your Computer Turning Off Your Computer102 103 Removing the Computer CoverRemoving the Support Bracket 105 106 Inside View of Your ComputerSystem Board Components 22 21 20 19 Removing and Installing Parts107 Clear Cmos Fpanel 108109 Power Supply DC Connector Pin Assignments110 Pin Number Signal name Wire Color Wire SizeDC Power Connectors P4 Removing and Installing Parts DC Power Connector P2 Pin Number Signal Name AWG Wire111 Pin Number Signal Name AWG Wire Memory Installation GuidelinesMemory 112113 Installing Memory114 115 Removing MemoryPCI and PCI Express Cards Cards117 118 119 Removing and Installing Parts 121 If you installed a sound card122 If you removed an add-in network connectorRemoving the Bezel Bezel123 Replacing the Bezel DrivesRecommended Drive Cable Connections Connecting Drive Cables125 Connecting and Disconnecting Drive Cables Drive Interface ConnectorsSerial ATA Connector Hard Drives127 Disconnect the power and data cables from the drive128 129 Installing a Second Hard Drive OptionalRemoving and Installing Parts 131 Floppy Drive123 Not present on all computers 132133 Removing and Installing Parts 135 Attach the power and data cables to the floppy driveBezel Insert lever FlexBay drive insert 137 Media Card Reader138 139 Removing and Installing Parts 141 CD or DVD DriveLever CD or DVD drive 143 Replacing the Battery Battery144 145 Replacing the Power Supply Power Supply147 Removing the Processor Processor149 Installing the Processor 151 Removing and Installing Parts Removing the I/O Panel Panel153 Installing the I/O Panel Removing the Processor Fan Processor Fan155 156 157 158 Installing the Processor Fan159 Removing the Chassis Fan Chassis Fan160 161 Replacing the Chassis FanRemoving the System Board System Board163 System Board ScrewsReplacing the Support Bracket Installing the System Board165 Replacing the Computer CoverMove the computer to the upright position 166 167 SpecificationsAudio 168Expansion Bus Drives 169Controls and Lights 170171 PowerPhysical EnvironmentalEntering System Setup System SetupOverview System Setup Screen System Setup OptionsDisplays Bios Info and the Service Tag 173174 Changing Boot Sequence for the Current Boot Boot Sequence175 Clearing Forgotten Passwords 177 Clearing Cmos SettingsFile Download window appears Flashing the BiosComputer, Keyboard, and Monitor Cleaning Your ComputerMouse 179CDs and DVDs Dell Technical Support Policy U.S. Only180 FCC Notice U.S. Only Definition of Dell-Installed Software and PeripheralsDefinition of Third-Party Software and Peripherals FCC Class BDcsla 182Getting Help Technical Support and Customer ServiceObtaining Assistance 183DellConnect Online Services AutoTech Service Problems With Your OrderAutomated Order-Status Service Product InformationBefore You Call Returning Items for Warranty Repair or Credit186 187 Diagnostics ChecklistContacting Dell Glossary 189190 Product ID 191Device driver See driver 192193 194 195 196 Module bay See media bay 197NIC See network adapter 198199 200 201 202 203 Video resolution See resolution204 Index 205206 207 208 209 210 211 212