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Specifications

Processor

Processor type	AMD™ Athlon™ 64 X2 dual-core processor
	AMD Athlon 64 processor
	AMD Sempron™ processor
Level 2 (L2) cache	Up to 2 MB for Athlon 64 X2 dual-core processor
	Up to 512 KB for Athlon 64 processor
	Up to 256 KB for Sempron processors

Memory

Type	667-MHz, 800-MHz DDR2 SDRAM
Memory connectors	four
Memory capacities	512 MB or 1 GB
Minimum memory	512 MB
Maximum memory	4 GB

Computer Information

Chipset	Nvidia® MCP 61
RAID Support	RAID 1 (Mirroring)(Windows Vista® Only)
DMA channels	seven
Interrupt levels	24
BIOS chip (NVRAM)	4 Mb
NIC	Integrated network interface capable of 10/100 communication

Video

Type	Nvidia integrated video (DirectX 9.0 Shader Model 3.0 Graphics
	Processing Unit) or optional PCI Express x16 graphics card

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Contents

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 Power Management Options Connecting Two Monitors With VGAOne Monitor With a DVI Connector Changing the Display SettingsKeyboard Problems Setting Up Your Internet ConnectionCD and DVD drive problems Mail, Modem, and Internet ProblemsReinstalling Drivers and Utilities Contents Sound and Speaker ProblemsNo sound from headphones Video and Monitor Problems Dell Diagnostics Main Menu101 Using the Operating System CDMemory Installation Guidelines 112 Resolving Software and HardwareReplacing the Power Supply Drive Interface ConnectorsConnecting and Disconnecting Drive Cables Installing a Second Hard Drive Optional172 Changing Boot Sequence forClearing Forgotten Passwords 176 167Automated Order-Status Service Technical Support and Customer ServiceMay vary What Are You Looking For? Find it Here Warranty informationFinding Information Your systemCode Use the Service Tag to identify yourYour call when contacting support What Are You Looking For?What Are You Looking For? Find it Here Reinstall the DSS utility. DSSProvides critical updates for your Your computer and operating System and installs the updatesFollow the instructions on the screen Problem and press EnterFiles Front View of the Computer Setting Up and Using Your ComputerFlexBay open/close Service Tag Located on top of the chassis towards the rearPower button Power lightBack View of the Computer Padlock rings Power supply LEDPower connector Card slotsLight Back Panel ConnectorsConnector VGA video ConnectorsMicrophone USBInstalling Your Computer in an Enclosure Setting Up and Using Your Computer Printer Cable Setting Up a PrinterConnecting a USB Printer 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 TVStandby Mode Power ManagementChanging the Display Settings Power Management Options in Microsoft Windows XPHibernate Mode Power Schemes Tab Power Options PropertiesHibernate Tab Power Management Options in Windows VistaAdvanced 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 Solving Problems Troubleshooting TipsBattery 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 Computer does not start up Keyboard ProblemsLockups and Software Problems Program crashes repeatedly Computer stops respondingProgram stops responding Windows Follow the instructions on the screen Solid blue screen appearsWindows XP 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 Starting the Dell Diagnostics From Your Hard Drive Dell DiagnosticsWhen to Use the Dell Diagnostics Option Function Dell Diagnostics Main MenuOptionFunction Identifying Drivers What Is a Driver?Drivers Windows Vista Click Start and right-click Computer Reinstalling Drivers and UtilitiesUsing Windows Device Driver Rollback Using the Drivers and Utilities media Manually Reinstalling Drivers Resolving Software and Hardware Incompatibilities Restoring Your Operating System Tasks list, click System Protection Click Create Using Microsoft Windows System RestoreCreating a Restore Point Windows XP Click Next and follow the remaining on-screen promptsRestoring 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 100 101 Removing and Installing PartsBefore You Begin Recommended Tools102 Turning Off Your ComputerBefore Working Inside Your Computer 103 Removing the Computer CoverRemoving the Support Bracket 105 106 Inside View of Your Computer107 22 21 20 19 Removing and Installing PartsSystem Board Components Clear Cmos Fpanel 108109 Power Supply DC Connector Pin Assignments110 Pin Number Signal name Wire Color Wire Size111 DC Power Connector P2 Pin Number Signal Name AWG WireDC Power Connectors P4 Removing and Installing Parts 112 Memory Installation GuidelinesPin Number Signal Name AWG Wire Memory113 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 connector123 BezelRemoving the Bezel Replacing the Bezel Drives125 Connecting Drive CablesRecommended Drive Cable Connections Hard Drives Drive Interface ConnectorsConnecting and Disconnecting Drive Cables Serial ATA Connector127 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 143 144 BatteryReplacing the Battery 145 Replacing the Power Supply Power Supply147 Removing the Processor Processor149 Installing the Processor 151 Removing and Installing Parts 153 PanelRemoving the I/O Panel Installing the I/O Panel 155 Processor FanRemoving the Processor Fan 156 157 158 Installing the Processor Fan159 160 Chassis FanRemoving the Chassis Fan 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 SpecificationsExpansion Bus 168Audio Drives 169Controls and Lights 170Environmental Power171 PhysicalOverview System SetupEntering System Setup 173 System Setup OptionsSystem Setup Screen Displays Bios Info and the Service Tag174 175 Boot SequenceChanging Boot Sequence for the Current Boot Clearing Forgotten Passwords 177 Clearing Cmos SettingsFile Download window appears Flashing the Bios179 Cleaning Your ComputerComputer, Keyboard, and Monitor Mouse180 Dell Technical Support Policy U.S. OnlyCDs and DVDs FCC Class B Definition of Dell-Installed Software and PeripheralsFCC Notice U.S. Only Definition of Third-Party Software and PeripheralsDcsla 182183 Technical Support and Customer ServiceGetting Help Obtaining AssistanceDellConnect Online Services Product Information Problems With Your OrderAutoTech Service Automated Order-Status Service186 Returning Items for Warranty Repair or CreditBefore You Call 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