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Troubleshooting
Specification
Install
Error codes
Password
Connecting a USB Printer
RAID Level 1 Configuration
CD and DVD drive problems
Dell Diagnostics
Network Setup Wizard
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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 VGA
One Monitor With a DVI Connector
Changing the Display Settings
Keyboard Problems
Setting Up Your Internet Connection
CD and DVD drive problems
Mail, Modem, and Internet Problems
Reinstalling Drivers and Utilities Contents
Sound and Speaker Problems
No sound from headphones Video and Monitor Problems
Dell Diagnostics Main Menu
101
Using the Operating System CD
Memory Installation Guidelines 112
Resolving Software and Hardware
Replacing the Power Supply
Drive Interface Connectors
Connecting and Disconnecting Drive Cables
Installing a Second Hard Drive Optional
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Changing Boot Sequence for
Clearing Forgotten Passwords 176
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Automated Order-Status Service
Technical Support and Customer Service
May vary
What Are You Looking For? Find it Here Warranty information
Finding Information
Your system
Code
Use the Service Tag to identify your
Your call when contacting support
What Are You Looking For?
What Are You Looking For? Find it Here
Reinstall the DSS utility. DSS
Provides critical updates for your
Your computer and operating System and installs the updates
Problem and press Enter
Files
Follow the instructions on the screen
Front View of the Computer
Setting Up and Using Your Computer
FlexBay open/close
Service Tag Located on top of the chassis towards the rear
Power button
Power light
Back View of the Computer
Padlock rings
Power supply LED
Power connector
Card slots
Back Panel Connectors
Connector
Light
VGA video
Connectors
Microphone
USB
Installing Your Computer in an Enclosure
Setting Up and Using Your Computer
Setting Up a Printer
Connecting a USB Printer
Printer 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 Volume
Copying CDs and DVDs
How to Copy a CD or DVD
To copy the CD or DVD
Using Blank CDs and DVDs
Media Type Read Write Rewritable
Helpful Tips
Using a Media Card Reader Optional
To use the Media Card Reader
Connecting Two Monitors With VGA Connectors
Connecting Two Monitors
May not be present on your computer
Connecting a TV
Standby Mode
Power Management
Changing the Display Settings
Power Management Options in Microsoft Windows XP
Hibernate Mode
Power Schemes Tab
Power Options Properties
Power Management Options in Windows Vista
Advanced Tab
Hibernate Tab
Balanced Power Saver High Performance
Standby Mode
Power Plan Properties
Hibernate Mode
Balanced Power Saver High Performance
Advanced Tab
Enabling Cool ’n’ Quiet Technology
RAID Level 1 Configuration
About RAID Configurations For Windows Vista only
Configuring Your Hard Drives for RAID
Using the Nvidia MediaShield ROM Utility
Rebuilding a RAID Configuration
Using Nvidia MediaShield
Transferring Information to a New Computer
To transfer data to the new computer
Connecting to a Network Adapter
Setting Up a Home and Office Network
Network Setup Wizard
Setting Up Your Internet Connection
Connecting to the Internet
Setting Up and Using Your Computer
Setting Up and Using Your Computer
Setting Up and Using Your Computer
Troubleshooting Tips
Battery Problems
Solving Problems
Windows XP Click Start and click My Computer Windows Vista
Drive Problems
Problems writing to a CD/DVD-RW drive
CD and DVD drive problems
Hard drive problems
Mail, Modem, and Internet Problems
N 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
Keyboard Problems
Lockups and Software Problems
Computer does not start up
Computer stops responding
Program stops responding
Program crashes repeatedly
Solid blue screen appears
Windows XP
Windows 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 problems
Media 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 Problems
No sound from headphones
If the screen is blank
Video and Monitor Problems
If the screen is difficult to read
Solving Problems
Troubleshooting Tools
Power Lights
Code Description Suggested Remedy Repetitive short Beeps
Beep Codes
Repetitive short Beeps
Code Description
System Messages
Troubleshooting Tools
Dell Diagnostics
When to Use the Dell Diagnostics
Starting the Dell Diagnostics From Your Hard Drive
Option Function
Dell Diagnostics Main Menu
OptionFunction
What Is a Driver?
Drivers
Identifying Drivers
Reinstalling Drivers and Utilities
Using Windows Device Driver Rollback
Windows 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
Tasks list, click System Protection Click Create
Using Microsoft Windows System Restore
Creating a Restore Point Windows XP
Click Next and follow the remaining on-screen prompts
Restoring 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 CD
Reinstalling Windows XP or Windows Vista
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Removing and Installing Parts
Before You Begin
Recommended Tools
Turning Off Your Computer
Before Working Inside Your Computer
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Removing the Computer Cover
Removing the Support Bracket
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Inside View of Your Computer
22 21 20 19 Removing and Installing Parts
System Board Components
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Clear Cmos Fpanel
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Power Supply DC Connector Pin Assignments
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Pin Number Signal name Wire Color Wire Size
DC Power Connector P2 Pin Number Signal Name AWG Wire
DC Power Connectors P4 Removing and Installing Parts
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Memory Installation Guidelines
Pin Number Signal Name AWG Wire
Memory
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Installing Memory
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Removing Memory
PCI and PCI Express Cards
Cards
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Removing and Installing Parts
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If you installed a sound card
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If you removed an add-in network connector
Bezel
Removing the Bezel
123
Replacing the Bezel
Drives
Connecting Drive Cables
Recommended Drive Cable Connections
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Hard Drives
Drive Interface Connectors
Connecting and Disconnecting Drive Cables
Serial ATA Connector
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Disconnect the power and data cables from the drive
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Installing a Second Hard Drive Optional
Removing and Installing Parts
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Floppy Drive
123 Not present on all computers
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Removing and Installing Parts
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Attach the power and data cables to the floppy drive
Bezel Insert lever FlexBay drive insert
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Media Card Reader
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Removing and Installing Parts
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CD or DVD Drive
Lever CD or DVD drive
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Battery
Replacing the Battery
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Replacing the Power Supply
Power Supply
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Removing the Processor
Processor
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Installing the Processor
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Removing and Installing Parts
Panel
Removing the I/O Panel
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Installing the I/O Panel
Processor Fan
Removing the Processor Fan
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Installing the Processor Fan
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Chassis Fan
Removing the Chassis Fan
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Replacing the Chassis Fan
Removing the System Board
System Board
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System Board Screws
Replacing the Support Bracket
Installing the System Board
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Replacing the Computer Cover
Move the computer to the upright position 166
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Specifications
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Audio
Expansion Bus
Drives
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Controls and Lights
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Environmental
Power
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Physical
System Setup
Entering System Setup
Overview
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System Setup Options
System Setup Screen
Displays Bios Info and the Service Tag
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Boot Sequence
Changing Boot Sequence for the Current Boot
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Clearing Forgotten Passwords
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Clearing Cmos Settings
File Download window appears
Flashing the Bios
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Cleaning Your Computer
Computer, Keyboard, and Monitor
Mouse
Dell Technical Support Policy U.S. Only
CDs and DVDs
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FCC Class B
Definition of Dell-Installed Software and Peripherals
FCC Notice U.S. Only
Definition of Third-Party Software and Peripherals
Dcsla
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Technical Support and Customer Service
Getting Help
Obtaining Assistance
DellConnect Online Services
Product Information
Problems With Your Order
AutoTech Service
Automated Order-Status Service
Returning Items for Warranty Repair or Credit
Before You Call
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Diagnostics Checklist
Contacting Dell
Glossary
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Product ID
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Device driver See driver
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Module bay See media bay
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NIC See network adapter
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Video resolution See resolution
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Index
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